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Christian leaders balk at Falwell's Trump endorsement
Jerry Falwell Jr., right, stands with Donald Trump during an apperance at Liberty University earlier this month. | Getty
By Eliza Collins
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump on Tuesday was swiftly met with a backlash from other Christian conservatives sounding the alarm about what they see as a dangerous candidate with questionable morals.
While the official backing of Trump wasn't a big surprise — Falwell had heaped praise on Trump last week when he spoke at Liberty University — it came during a fraught time, as many are waking up to the real possibility that Trump could win Iowa next week and embark on a glide path to the nomination.
John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council, invoked Falwell's dad, the founder of Liberty University, in his warning, saying the elder Falwell would be aghast at the Republican poll leader.
"The late Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. would be rolling over in his grave if he knew the son who bore his name had endorsed the most immoral and ungodly man to ever run for President of the United States," Stemberger said in a statement provided to POLITICO. "It is one thing to allow the free exchange of ideas, even bad ideas, among college students on a Christian campus. It is quite another to give a glowing endorsement-like introduction calling Donald Trump ... This in no way represents the legacy of Dr. Jerry Falwell, Sr."
Penny Nance, CEO and president of Concerned Women for America, a conservative coalition that describes itself as promoting Biblical values, said she "strongly" disagrees with the endorsement.
Nance, who graduated from Liberty and currently has a daughter there, told POLITICO that she loves the school and respects Falwell, but said, "I have deep concerns about Donald Trump's commitment to life and his respect for women."
She signed on to an open letter from a number of social conservative leaders addressed to Iowa voters on Tuesday that pleaded, "As pro-life women leaders from Iowa and across the nation, we urge Republican caucus-goers and voters to support anyone but Donald Trump.
Nance told POLITICO that while Christianity is about forgiveness and while they are always happy for people to switch their views from pro-abortion rights to anti-abortion rights, Trump's lack of explanation on certain views concerns her.
"Ronald Reagan changed his mind on abortion. We appreciate and want people to change their minds if they're not pro-life but unfortunately when asked deeper questions he has been unable and unwilling to specify some really key issues like judges," Nance said. She pointed to the fact that Trump said his that his sister, who is a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, would be a "phenomenal" choice for the Supreme Court, with Nance noting that "she's extremely pro-abortion."
Falwell's endorsement of Trump came as he gains traction with evangelical voters, a crucial constituency in Iowa, despite his shifting record on abortion rights, and his bombastic statements about his bible collection. Trump, who is an avowed Presbyterian, has made more of a showing in recent months of attending church and playing up his religious views.
There are signs it's paying off. A new NBC News/Survey Monkey weekly online tracking poll out Tuesday shows that Trump has 37 percent of the support of evangelicals, nearly double Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's 20 percent.
Falwell, in a statement on Tuesday, spoke effusively of Trump. "I am proud to offer my endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. He is a successful executive and entrepreneur, a wonderful father and a man who I believe can lead our country to greatness again."
It followed the glowing words Falwell delivered last week at Liberty. When introducing Trump at the event, Falwell said that the school did not endorse candidates and pointed to speakers from both sides of the aisle who had appeared. But he then heaped on the praise. "In my opinion, Donald Trump lives a life of loving and helping others as Jesus taught in the great commandment," he said.
"He cannot be bought, he's not a puppet on a string like many other candidates ... who have wealthy donors as their puppet masters," he said. "And that is a key reason why so many voters are attracted to him."
Trump warmly embraced the endorsement. "It is truly an honor to receive Jerry's endorsement. Not only is he a high quality person, with a wonderful family, whom I have great respect for – I also consider him a very good friend and his support means so much to me," he said in a statement.
But others responded with great concern. Prominent evangelical leader Russell Moore started his warnings last week, sending out a series of tweets condemning Falwell's comments when he introduced Trump.
"Trading in the gospel of Jesus Christ for political power is not liberty but slavery," one tweet said. "Evangelicals can love a golden calf, as long as Aaron promises to make Mexico pay for it," another read.
On Tuesday he took to social media again to make his point, retweeting a tweet from Jewish magazine Commentary editor John Podhoretz that said, "I'm working on a theory-we're here b/c we're two generations into cable era. Before then, reception was lousy, so you had to read a little." Moore followed with a tweet of his own directed at Podhoretz in which he commented, "exactly."
And even while Trump was boasting about the support of Falwell, he was busy alienating another who has thrown his support behind Cruz. Trump dedicated a good portion of his Twitter energy on Tuesday to Bob Vander Plaats, the CEO of the social conservative organization The Family Leader.
"Why doesn't phony @bobvanderplaats tell his followers all the times he asked for him and his family to stay at my hotels-didn't like paying," Trump tweeted, following with,"@bobvanderplaatsbegged me to do an event while asking organizers for $100,000 for himself—a bad guy!" a couple hours later.
Vander Plaats was asked about the tweets by Wolf Blitzer on CNN Tuesday.
"That's Trump being Trump, his friendship comes with strings," Vander Plaats said. "He was very insistent to me and my wife in regards to a couple times we went to New York. Make sure you stay at my place, I'll put you up and all that. But what bothers him is I'm not willing to give him my endorsement over that. "
"I still consider Donald Trump a friend because my friendship doesn't come with strings," he added, saying that the attacks were a sign Trump was "desperate" because he "sees he's probably going to lose Iowa." Vander Plaats wouldn't commit to voting for Trump if he is the Republican nominee.
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Genealogy: Have a Joshua in Your Family Tree? Or the Last Name O'Shea?
Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning, "the Lord is salvation." Joshua assisted Moses in the wilderness and took over as the leader of the Israelites when Moses died. Joshua acted as a spy for the Israelites and showed great leadership during the crossing of the River Jordan. Joshua was also a military man who led the Israelite Tribes to Canaan, the "Promised Land." Also pronounced Jehoshua, Jehoshuah and Oshea.
Genealogy: Have the Name Jonathan In Your Family Tree?
Jonathan pronounced, "Yawn-a-tahn" in Hebrew means, "the Lord has given." There are many historical Jonathans portrayed in the bible but probably the one most remembered is Jonathan, the eldest son of King Saul the first king of Israel. Jonathan is also remembered by his close friendship with biblical David. The name Jonathan is one of the most popular names in the western world. It has made its way into surnames in the form of Johnson and it's many versions. Millions of people have a Jonathan in their family tree. This does not mean the family was Jewish. One might though, take a look at the other names in the tree and see if they too have Hebrew origins.
Genealogy: Have the Name Rachel in Your Family Tree?
Rachel (Rahel) is Hebrew and means "ewe." Rachel was Jacob's wife. The twelve tribes of Israel are all the descendants of "Jacob," whose name later became "Israel". The story is that Jacob worked for Rachel's father for seven years in order to earn her hand in marriage. Rachel's father tricked Jacob to work for another seven before allowing the marriage. Rachel was a popular Colonial American name for a girl and continues to be popular today.
Genealogy: Have the Name Hannah in Your Family Tree? Ann, Anne, Anna?
Millions of us have ancestors with variations of the name Anne. But did you know that Hannah is a Hebrew name meaning Grace? Hannah was the mother of Samuel but his birth did not come easily for her. The story is … she had to pray for him. Every year Hannah made a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary at Shiloh and when she did, she said a prayer for a son and vowed that she would dedicate him to the Lord. Hannah's story is a small part of biblical history. She is also remembered as taking Samuel a little coat every year.


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CSU News Latest news Charles Sturt University CSU research New treatment hope for ryegrass staggers
New treatment hope for ryegrass staggers
CSU research has identified a treatment that could treat ryegrass staggers, which costs Australian livestock producers more than $100 million each year.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) research has identified a treatment that could treat ryegrass staggers, which costs Australian livestock producers more than $100 million each year.
Perennial ryegrass toxicoses (PRGT), or ryegrass staggers, is an ongoing and costly problem for Australian producers in the form of lost production and increased livestock mortality.
CSU Senior Lecturer in veterinary physiology Dr Jane Quinn said the condition was caused by a toxin produced by a naturally occurring fungus in the some varieties of perennial ryegrass.
"The affected livestock can develop the staggers which makes them very difficult to manage and can cause death," she said.
"Even when people aren't necessarily seeing the animals shaking or falling over there may be significant production losses with reduced fertility, ill-thrift and reduced milk production in dairy cattle."
Most research has focused on developing new strains of ryegrass to make them less toxic than the original varieties, or on binding agents to prevent animals absorbing the toxins. Neither approach has been reliable or totally effective.
The new research of Dr Quinn, Dr Scott Edwards and PhD student Dr Martin Combs from CSU's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, has focused on the central nervous system, the primary target of the ryegrass toxin.
Dr Combs said the research has identified a chemical compound that appears effective at reducing clinical signs of ryegrass staggers in affected sheep, by treating the nervous system directly.
"In our pen trials we found that sheep showing severe signs of the staggers, who would consistently fall down when asked to move, could move more normally and without falling when treated with this compound," said Dr Combs.
"When we tested their muscle activity they also showed reduced tremor. You could potentially treat a whole mob of sheep using this approach which is a key outcome for producers with affected animals."
Dr Quinn said one of the main problems for producers is that affected animals are very difficult to move, either for routine management or to get them off the pastures that are doing them harm.
"If we can improve the animal's movement, so they can be moved without falling, then we should be able to reduce the numbers that die during these outbreaks and also allow producers to manage their animals more effectively," she said.
Outbreaks of ryegrass staggers occur during summer and autumn, particularly in southern Victoria, Tasmania and in New Zealand.
The research has been funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, an alliance between CSU and NSW Department of Primary Industries.
The researchers and MLA have patented their work and are seeking interest from commercial partners to develop a flock-wide therapeutic treatment program.
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NewsMoviesHollywoodJoker star Joaquin Phoenix breaks down on stage. Full speech
Oscars 2020: Joker star Joaquin Phoenix breaks down on stage. Full speech
Joker star Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for the best actor in a leading role. He broke down during his acceptance speech as he spoke about humanity and animal rights.
Joaquin Phoenix breaks down on stage during acceptance speech. Photo: Reuters
By India Today Web Desk: Joaquin Phoenix has been making headlines with all the awards that he has been taking home for his performance in the film, Joker. His performance in the film is worthy of the awards, but there is something else as well that has been making headlines.
His acceptance speeches. Phoenix always gets up on stage and talks about something that needs attention.
Even at the 92nd Academy Awards, the actor won the Oscar for the best actor in a leading role but it was his acceptance speech that won hearts. A teary-eyed Joaquin Phoenix got up on the stage and said, "I'm full of so much gratitude right now. I do not feel elevated above any of my fellow nominees or anyone in this room, because we share the same love that's the love of film. And this form of expression has given me the most extraordinary life. I don't know where I'd be without it."
#Oscars Moment: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for his work in @jokermovie. pic.twitter.com/M8ryZGKGHV The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 10, 2020
He added, "But I think the greatest gift that it's given me, and many of us in this room is the opportunity to use our voice for the voiceless. I've been thinking a lot about some of the distressing issues that we are facing collectively and I think at times we feel or are made to feel that we champion different causes. But for me, I see commonality. I think, whether we're talking about gender inequality or racism or queer rights or indigenous rights or animal rights, we're talking about the fight against injustice."
He continued, "We're talking about the fight against the belief that one nation, one people, one race, one gender, one species, has the right to dominate, control and use and exploit another with impunity. I think that we've become very disconnected from the natural world. Many of us are guilty of an egocentric world view, and we believe that we're the centre of the universe. We go into the natural world and we plunder it for its resources. We feel entitled to artificially inseminate a cow and when she gives birth, we steal her baby, even though her cries of anguish are unmistakable. Then we take her milk that's intended for her calf and we put it in our coffee and our cereal."
This is so important #Joker #JoaquinPhoenix #Oscars pic.twitter.com/bXEWnKstOi Ash (@alinaskyy) February 10, 2020
He also said, "We fear the idea of personal change because we think that we have to sacrifice something, to give something up. But human beings at our best are so inventive and creative and ingenious, and I think that when we use love and compassion as our guiding principles, we can create, develop and implement systems of change that are beneficial to all sentient beings and to the environment."
The actor added, "I have been a scoundrel all my life, I've been selfish. I've been cruel at times, hard to work with, and I'm grateful that so many of you in this room have given me a second chance. I think that's when we're at our best: when we support each other, not when we cancel each other out for our past mistakes, but when we help each other to grow, when we educate each other and when we guide each other towards redemption, that is the best of humanity."
He finally concluded, "When he was 17, my brother [River] wrote this lyric. He said: 'run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.'"
The actor also gave a powerfull speech when he accepted the best actor award at Baftas. He spoke about the people of colour and their representation in the industry.
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Hailing from Modena, Italy, since the debut their wall-of-sound alternating psychedelic, dreamy atmospheres and loud, fuzz-driven moments, received lots of positive feedbacks.
Their new album, out via Northern Light Records and Custom Made Music, has pushed further the boundaries of their sonic research.
Introducing the Warrington based 4-piece Danxia: Swirly, psych-inspired guitars, melodic bass lines and haunting vocals laced with reverb – it's easy to get sucked in to Danxia's dream-like sound.
Taking the name from what is considered the most venomous snake in the world, Inland Taipan's performance has parallels to the fierce reptile. Reminiscent of Jeff Buckley and PJ Harvey, the performance is often angry, and at times disarming in its tenderness. Lyricism covers topics ranging from economic decline in 1930's America, to butchering an ex lover and feeding the corpse to the family…Haunting, ethereal vocals are underpinned by classical guitar techniques, as songs erupt into coarse bluesy riffs.
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Although the food web is one of the most fundamental and oldest concepts in ecology, elucidating the strategies and structures by which natural communities of species persist remains a challenge to empirical and theoretical ecologists. We show that simple regulatory feedbacks between autotrophs and their environment when embedded within complex and realistic food-web models enhance biodiversity. The food webs are generated through the niche-model algorithm and coupled with predator–prey dynamics, with and without environmental feedbacks at the autotroph level. With high probability and especially at lower, more realistic connectance levels, regulatory environmental feedbacks result in fewer species extinctions, that is, in increased species persistence. These same feedback couplings, however, also sensitize food webs to environmental stresses leading to abrupt collapses in biodiversity with increased forcing. Feedback interactions between species and their material environments anchor food-web persistence, adding another dimension to biodiversity conservation. We suggest that the regulatory features of two natural systems, deep-sea tubeworms with their microbial consortia and a soil ecosystem manifesting adaptive homeostatic changes, can be embedded within niche-model food-web dynamics. r 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


In the age of the Insta yogi the ancient Indian art of practicing of postures to enhance our health and wellbeing seems to be ever more accessible. Yet there remains a mystical air about it and the Sanskrit names of the different styles can be baffling – the yoga schedule at one of London's popular studios has a roster of around 300 teachers and roughly 30 styles of yoga to scroll through. On offer are tongue twisting classics such as Kundalini, Iyengar, and Astanga, as well as Westernised modern hybrids Forrest, Acro, Jivamukti, which, even as as a teacher with 500 hours of training under my belt, feels overwhelming when it comes to choosing which class to go to for myself.
So how do we find our own yoga style? Technically speaking, whenever we strike a downward facing dog, warrior or tree pose, we're practicing Hatha yoga, which is just one aspect of a vast body of knowledge which encompasses all sorts of life enhancing practices, wisdom and teachings with the overarching aim of helping us become happier, healthier, calmer versions of ourselves – and maybe even a glimpse of bliss (known as Ananda).
Yoga's evolvement into the modern styles we know today began in the 1930s when physical culture became popular in the West and began to merge with Indian yogic techniques. One legendary yogi of that era named T Krishnamacharya is widely credited as being the catalyst for making these practices accessible to us. His star pupils included Indra Devi, cited as the first Western female yogi who went on to teach the post war Hollywood elite including Greta Garbo and Gloria Swanson. Also, BKS Iyengar whose eponymous, rehabilitative form gave us the now ubiquitous foam block and strap; as well as Sri K Pattabhi Jois – his athletic Astanga practice inspires the vinyasa flow classes so many of us love today.
That we now have such a choice of styles is a positive thing, and beyond the bendy hipster yogis on Instagram, there is a class for everyone – regardless of age, gender, faith, body type, flexibility and fitness level. Follow our guide below and most of all trust your instinct and try out the styles which inspire you the most.
Vinyasa styles are great if you want to get moving. It's all about linking postures with the breath an idea which stems from Pattabhi Jois's gymnastic, twisty Ashtanga. It can be physically challenging, like rock star-esque yogi couple Sharon Gannon and David Life's Jivamukti fusion, so look for beginner level if you're just starting out.
Yin yoga is a restorative practice to deeply relax – a much needed counterbalance to our 24/7 switched on lives and full-speed activities including running, cycling and vigorous yoga styles. Classes involve very few postures held for several minutes and focus on letting go into connective tissue and stretch deeply.
To improve posture, it's hard to beat Iyengar's millimetre precise alignment method. It makes even complicated yoga postures available to all through the use of props such as foam blocks, straps and wall ropes to hang off. Iyengar teacher training is most vigorous of all styles – good if you're working with an injury or a particular postural imbalance. Also look out for Scarivelli – a softer take created by one of Iyengar's first female students, Vanda Scarivelli.
Sometimes yoga practice needs an injection of something new or daring to push the limits, and there are plenty of experimental styles to try. For example AcroYoga (where yoga meets acrobatics) is the one to challenge your fear trust issues as moves are performed with a partner. Challenge your fear by hanging upside down in AntiGravity where postures are performed in a parachute silk hammock.
Self transformation is at the heart of all yoga, and Kundalini is one of the more 'out there' styles to take you out of yourself. A spirited system of meditation, chanting, and breath exercises developed by Yogi Bhajan, it became popular when its founder Yogi Bajan brought it to the US West Coast in the late 60s. No need to be put off by the white turbans! It's a great way to uplift and energise.
Not everything about stress is bad – it's basically a state of arousal which can give us the drive, focus and energy to get things done. The butterfly stomach we feel on a first date, the nervous excitement of the first day of a new job or the tight muscular tension before public speaking are all signs of stress, but these are positive life events and challenges we actively seek. Yet, according to a YouGove study* 74% of people in the UK have felt so overwhelmed with stress in the past year that they're unable to cope. And it is a fact that many on-the-rise modern malaises from IBS and eczema to diabetes, obesity and heart disease are related to the pressure cooker of 24/7 life.
So what turns good stress into bad? First, it helps to understand a little bit about the cascade of chemicals and hormones involved in the stress response and their effects on our minds and bodies. It starts in a part of the brain called the amygdala which regulates the autonomic nervous system and controls the automatic responses in the body including breathing, heart rate, digestion and sleep. There are two sides to the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic or 'fight or flight' which effectively revs us up and the para sympathetic or 'rest and digest' which slows us back down.
When we go into 'fight or flight' mode, our adrenal glands release adrenaline into the bloodstream which causes heart rate, blood pressure and pulse to quicken. Breathing gets faster, increasing oxygen in the brain for higher alertness, also, adrenaline triggers the release of blood sugar and fats to increase energy levels. Because it's an automatic response, these physiological changes happen before we're even aware. A second stage kicks in where cortisol, another stress hormone, is released to keep us revved up until the 'threat' passes and the 'rest and digest' phase comes in to dampen the stress response.
The trouble is, things which trigger the stress response are rarely life threatening situations – it could be the ping of an email, opening a bank statement, or the train being late. Even so, we are wired to have that bodily response and because we so often override the 'rest and digest' response we end up accumulating stress. We're on the go all day, pushing through fuelled with stimulants such as sugar and caffeine, subtly self-medicating to unwind whether that's with a glass of wine in front of the TV, or pounding out tension on the running machine or at a sweat inducing yoga class. This can seem normal until we start to realise these tactics don't work any more; it's increasingly difficult to slow down and relax; our minds full of thoughts making it harder to sleep, which can become a vicious circle leading to feelings of anxiety, worry and even depression. We literally become adrenaline junkies – hooked on the highs of stress.
This can manifest in so many ways that it's not necessarily easy to identify in our own lives. For me, I hadn't realised that this continual hyper stimulation of the nervous system was the energy I was feeding off. Now looking back at my 20s and 30s I can see that I was running on adrenaline. I was enjoying the highs of what scientists call eustress or the good 'seize the day' motivational stress. I loved my job and so it felt good to enjoy every moment of it – and even on holiday I would like to keep active – rarely did I stop and just do nothing. And I got away with it until my late thirties when gradually it seemed I couldn't bounce back from late nights, I'd have niggling health issues – poor digestion, reactive skin, inflexible body. I instinctively knew I needed to slow down somehow and took up yoga. But in the beginning, I was taking the 'push through' mentality into my practice – I would rush from work to push myself through extreme hot yoga classes, which would relax me in the moment, but never completely.
It took years to gradually realise that I was living off the highs of stress fuelled energy because it was a subtle form of enjoyable drive which gradually threw my body and brain chemistry out of kilter over the years. What did surprise me was how, once I'd accepted I needed to slow down, it was a relief and I began to feel the benefits straight away. For me, the big catalyst was discovering meditation which allowed me to 'not do', although it's not a magic bullet. Good support from friends, family, a nourishing work network, doing something creative, and to feel that we're contributing something all matter. What's great to know is that given the chance, our nervous system will naturally re-balance itself, and when that happens we're no longer fire fighting through, and that impacts positively on our health all round: physically, mentally and emotionally.
Ask yourself why you can't allow yourself a lunch break/holiday/yoga class/massage when prioritising your own health and wellbeing will impact positively at work, and at home.
Think of not doing as making a choice to just be – it is an action.
Avoid multi-tasking as it has been proven to stimulate cortisol.
Know that sitting with your eyes closed is meditation and that cutting out visual stimulation will help bring about calm fast.
The out breath is associated with the para sympathetic nervous system, so whenever you feel anxious or stressed try to lengthen your out breath.
Spend quality time with like minded people – we are hard wired to release happy chemicals such as oxytocin when are face to face with those who support us.
As we lie awake at night with a million thoughts running round in our heads, it's easy to blame our busy minds for stopping us sleeping. On the surface that might be the case, but of course many things influence how we sleep from the natural such as daylight – to what time we switched off our screens that evening. In truth, there is still much mystery surrounding the science of good sleep and the brain, but one of the most interesting areas of research at the moment is how the gut biome (the vast community of bacteria, fungi and yeasts which populate our digestive tract) could be a big influencer on quality and quantity of shut eye.
We already know that the gut biome affects the hormones which control our appetite, and now a recent study by scientists at University of Colorado suggests that prebiotics (a particular type of fibre which encourages the growth of good bacteria in the gut) can promote Non Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep, which is restful and restorative as well as helping to increase Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep after being exposed to a stressor. While the researchers say more studies are needed, this seems to indicate that regular intake of prebiotics could be helpful in supporting sleep patterns after periods of stress.
Gut biome aside, most of us are aware that what we eat affects how we sleep through experience – think of that old saying about cheese and nightmares. There's some truth in that since heavy, fatty foods are more difficult for the body to process, therefore eating them late at night is not a good idea. Makes sense when we consider that good sleep relies on the release of a complex cascade of chemicals and hormones, and that eating well and allowing the body to absorb proper nutrients provides the brain with what it needs for this to happen.
Various studies suggest eating at a time when we'd naturally be sleeping could have adverse effects on weight and metabolic health and it's all inter-connected via our circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythms are what keep our body clock running on time, which in turn keeps all of our bodily functions running on schedule — such as falling asleep at night, waking up in the morning, feeling hungry when we need energy and metabolising the food we eat. What, when and how we eat can help regulate this roughly 24-hour cycle our body follows each day.
Looking at things from a wider perspective often brings us back to ancient holistic wisdom. For example, in the yogic system of Ayurveda it's believed that digestive fire – known as Agni – is at its most powerful when the sun is highest in the sky, therefore the best time to eat your biggest meal is around midday. And yet how many of us eat our main meal in the evening? This was always my habit – after all, going out for dinner is one of the most enjoyable ways we socialise these days. But, coming in late at night from eating a large meal would inevitably keep me awake, and even if I hadn't drunk anything, I'd feel like I had a hangover next morning.
Having swapped timings in favour of main meal at lunch or more often brunch, I've found eating light in the evening to be a catalyst for better digestion and sleep. That's not to say I never go out for a big dinner in the evening – it's just I make it the exception rather than the rule. As always, it comes down to balance, and here are some suggestions for subtly adjusting eating habits in favour of good sleep.
Introduce prebiotic foods into your diet. These include lentils, chickpeas and hummus, butter beans, globe artichoke, leeks – all of which are a source of the particular type of fibre which encourages the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
Re-think meal timings considering dim light melatonin onset (DLMO) which is when the body winds down in preparation for sleep and starts producing the sleep hormone melatonin. For most of us, our DLMO usually begins around 8pm so it would be good to time eating before then. Or, allow two hours between eating and bedtime to allow time to unwind and digest.
Ayurvedic thinking suggests warm, liquid foods are the most easily digested in the evening. So for example, lentil dahl, which tastes great when made with leek; root vegetable soups or stews including lentils or chick peas; sweet basmati rice pudding made with dairy or non dairy milk with cardamom, grated ginger and dates.
Keep in mind it's not great to go to bed hungry, considering that our bodies use energy at night when it goes into repair mode. Rather than reaching for typical midnight snacks (crisps, chocolate etc) try hot milk. At one of the best retreats I've stayed in in India they brought a pre-bed small cup of locally sourced organic milk, heated with a little saffron. To my surprise, it was the most satiating, satisfying sleep-inducing thing – not to mention delicious.
Gong baths, crystal bowl meditation and chanting sessions are shaking off their rainbows and kaftans image and are now firmly on the schedule of London's best yoga and meditation centres.Recently, the uber luxe Edition Hotel played host to a month of sound healing evenings where the hipster wellness crowd lay supported by Tempur pillows, wrapped in soft woollen blankets with silk masks covering their eyes as good vibrations from singing crystal bowls washed over them. So what's drawing the in-crowd and how does sound help us relax our body and mind?


Windows 8: Where Desktop OS meets Mobile OS?
With the seemingly unlimited capabilities of today's smart phones, people are essentially already carrying mini-computers in their pockets at all times. The truth is, however, that mobile operating systems have always offered experiences wildly different from that of desktop versions. This made sense in the early days of smart phones, as the mobile devices were not capable of running advanced applications like those on a desktop. But today's mobile technologies, including the increasingly popular tablet PCs, are more than capable of handling the additional bells and whistles, leaving many experts calling for an all-in-one OS solution.
And that's exactly what they will get in 2012. Microsoft's Windows 8, the first OS capable of running on both desktop and mobile devices, is set to debut next year. The merging of desktop and mobile software will no doubt be a hot topic among experts, mostly because when executed properly, a cross-platform OS would save a lot of people both time and money. Web and mobile application developers, for one, would be able to write just one programme that works on both desktop and mobile platforms. This can drastically reduce the costs many businesses incur when working with app development experts. Users would be able to continue using the tools they are familiar with on their desktop and phone or tablet, saving the time to get up to speed on new versions of the software. And most importantly for business executives, organisations would be able to buy one software package that works in both environments.
Windows 8 promises to include all those benefits, as well as unveil a new integrated Windows software store, similar to Apple's Mac App Store. A free preview has already been leaked to the public and there has already been much written on what Windows 8 could mean for the industry. Among the other notable benefits are fewer regulations for app developers, the ability to support app "free trials" and a revenue sharing plan that rewards successful apps. That revenue share base for all apps in the Windows store will start at 70% (same as Apple's) but increase to 80% once the app reaches $25,000 in revenue.
Microsoft is also catering to customers like Datacom's mid- and large-sized businesses who are looking to get or are already involved in Microsoft Enterprise Agreements for their software licensing. According to Microsoft, enterprises will have more control over the mobile operating system, which will be crafted with its ubiquitous design language "Metro." In short, as part of the enterprise group policy, IT administrators will be able to choose the access employees have to the Windows store and its apps. In addition, enterprises can choose to deploy Metro apps directly to PCs, without having to go through the store infrastructure. These changes will help each business customise the software for their organisation and help IT departments better control app management, of particular relevance to many remote locations in Australia.
But as the Windows 8 launch date draws nearer, the main questions most organisational leadership teams will now face is: Should we make the switch in 2012? The answer is that it's too early to tell. Organisations involved with enterprise software arrangement should consult their Microsoft reseller partner to learn more before making any drastic changes. As one of only a few licensed Microsoft large account resellers in the Australian and New Zealand markets, we'll be closely monitoring the Windows 8 launch and be sure to pass along updates as we get them. It will certainly be an exciting time in software development as the gap between desktop and mobile could be closing for good.
Todd Gorsuch is a director with Datacom focused on developing national programmes and capabilities that meet the software, hardware and IT service needs of large organisations in Australia and Asia. Leading a national team, his goal is to ensure Datacom clients receive maximum cost savings, added value and increased agility with each IT purchase. His philosophy is that when a technology environment is created or updated with the organisation's customers in mind, and built around their unique culture, a competitive edge is gained and revenues increase.


What is the one thing that you are sure is required for asuccessful and happy life? Support your answer with reasons logicor evidence.
1). In public speaking the speaker and listeners simultaneouslyparticipate in creating the message.


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Over 800 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With Prestigious UN Medal
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 5, 2021
Over 800 Indian peacekeepers serving in the UN mission in South Sudan have been honoured with a prestigious UN medal for their service on completion of their deployment.
UN Honours 3 Indian Peacekeepers Killed In Line Of Duty
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 27, 2021
Three Indian peacekeepers, who laid down their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping missions last year, are among 129 personnel honoured on Thursday with a prestigious medal awarded posthumously for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.
5 Indian Peacekeepers To Be Honoured Posthumously With UN Medal
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 27, 2020
Five Indian peacekeepers, who died while serving in UN peacekeeping missions last year, are among 83 military, police and civilian personnel to be honoured this week with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.
17 Indian Peacekeepers In South Sudan Awarded Medals For Service
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019
Seventeen Indian peacekeepers deployed with the United Nation mission (UN) in South Sudan have been awarded medals in recognition of their service to the people in the world's youngest country.
Indian Army Contingent In UN South Sudan Force Awarded
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 22, 2018
The Indian Army on Friday said that the 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, which is part of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan, was awarded the United Nations Medal for "selfless service".
2 Indian Peacekeepers, Killed In The Line Of Duty, To Be Honored With UN Medal
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 21, 2017
Two Indian peacekeepers will be among 117 military, police and civilian personnel to be honored with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.
UN Awards Medals To Indian Peacekeepers For Courage In Liberia
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 6, 2016
Indian peacekeepers in Liberia, including a women contingent, were honoured with medals for their courage and service in maintenance of peace and security in the West African country.
2 Indians Among 126 Peacekeepers to be Awarded Prestigious UN Medal
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 23, 2015
Two fallen Indian peacekeepers are among the 126 military, police and civilian personnel who will be posthumously awarded a prestigious UN medal next week for their courage and sacrifice while serving in the world body's peacekeeping operations last year.
UN Medal for Eight Indian Peacekeepers Killed in Line of Duty
Eight Indian soldiers, who lost their lives while serving in the UN peacekeeping operations last year, are among the 106 military, police and civilian personnel to be posthumously awarded a prestigious UN medal this week, for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.
United Nations Security Council Creates Bravery Medal for Peacekeepers
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 9, 2014
UN Security Council Thursday created a special medal for bravery in UN peacekeeping, naming it after a Senegal peacekeeper who saved the lives of hundreds of Rwandans during the 1994 genocide.
Indian Police unit in Congo gets UN medal
An Indian police unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received the UN Peacekeeping Medal for its "high level of commitment" towards fighting criminals and maintaining peace in the African nation's troubled east.
Archer Deepika loses in bronze-medal play-off
Sports News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 23, 2010
India's Deepika Kumari missed out on a medal as she lost to Kwon Un Sil of North Korea in the bronze-medal play-off of the women's individual archery event in the Asian Games here on Tuesday.
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import java.util.Random;

import net.minecraft.block.material.Material;
import net.minecraft.block.state.IBlockState;
import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
import net.minecraft.init.Items;
import net.minecraft.item.Item;
import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
import net.minecraft.tileentity.TileEntity;
import net.minecraft.util.BlockRenderLayer;
import net.minecraft.util.EnumFacing;
import net.minecraft.util.EnumHand;
import net.minecraft.util.math.AxisAlignedBB;
import net.minecraft.util.math.BlockPos;
import net.minecraft.util.math.RayTraceResult;
import net.minecraft.world.IBlockAccess;
import net.minecraft.world.World;

import com.tom.api.block.BlockContainerTomsMod;
import com.tom.util.MultiBlockPos;

import com.tom.core.tileentity.TileEntityHidden;

public class BlockHidden extends BlockContainerTomsMod {

	public BlockHidden() {
		super(Material.IRON);
		translucent = true;
		lightOpacity = 0;
	}

	@Override
	public TileEntity createNewTileEntity(World worldIn, int meta) {
		return new TileEntityHidden();
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	@Override
	public boolean onBlockActivated(World worldIn, BlockPos pos, IBlockState state, EntityPlayer playerIn, EnumHand hand, EnumFacing facing, float hitX, float hitY, float hitZ) {
		TileEntityHidden te = (TileEntityHidden) worldIn.getTileEntity(pos);
		if (te.master != null) {
			IBlockState masterState = worldIn.getBlockState(te.master);
			return masterState.getBlock().onBlockActivated(worldIn, new MultiBlockPos(te.master).setOther(pos).setId(te.blockProperties != null ? te.blockProperties.getID(te.y) : 0), masterState, playerIn, hand, facing, hitX, hitY, hitZ);
		}
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public void breakBlock(World worldIn, BlockPos pos, IBlockState state) {
		TileEntityHidden te = (TileEntityHidden) worldIn.getTileEntity(pos);
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		if (te.master != null && !te.killed) {
			IBlockState masterState = worldIn.getBlockState(te.master);
			if (masterState.getBlock() instanceof IBreakingDetector) {
				IBreakingDetector d = (IBreakingDetector) masterState.getBlock();
				d.slaveBroken(worldIn, te.master, pos, masterState);
			}
		}
		super.breakBlock(worldIn, pos, state);
	}

	@Override
	public ItemStack getPickBlock(IBlockState state, RayTraceResult target, World world, BlockPos pos, EntityPlayer player) {
		TileEntityHidden te = (TileEntityHidden) world.getTileEntity(pos);
		return te.pick;
	}

	@Override
	public Item getItemDropped(IBlockState state, Random rand, int fortune) {
		return Items.AIR;
	}

	public static interface IBreakingDetector {
		void slaveBroken(World world, BlockPos pos, BlockPos brokenPos, IBlockState state);
	}

	@Override
	public int getRenderType() {
		return -1;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean isOpaqueCube(IBlockState state) {
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean isFullCube(IBlockState s) {
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean isFullBlock(IBlockState s) {
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean isBlockNormalCube(IBlockState state) {
		return false;
	}

	@Override
	public boolean isNormalCube(IBlockState state) {
		return false;
	}

	@SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
	@Override
	public AxisAlignedBB getBoundingBox(IBlockState state, IBlockAccess source, BlockPos pos) {
		return super.getBoundingBox(state, source, pos);
	}

	@Override
	public BlockHidden setUnlocalizedName(String name) {
		super.setUnlocalizedName(name);
		return this;
	}

	@Override
	public float getAmbientOcclusionLightValue(IBlockState state) {
		return 1;
	}

	@Override
	public BlockRenderLayer getBlockLayer() {
		return BlockRenderLayer.CUTOUT;
	}
}

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2022 World Cup: Ghana's Addo absolves Suarez from blame vs Black Stars - 'Uruguay striker did what he had to do for his country'
Seth Willis
1:22 PM IST 02/12/22
Ghana coach Otto Addo insisted Uruguay striker Luis Suarez did nothing wrong when he stopped a goal-bound effort with his hand at the 2010 World Cup.
Addo clears Suarez of any wrongdoing
Ghana coach says it's normal to do best for your team
Ghana and Uruguay to renew rivalry on Friday
WHAT HAPPENED: Twelve years ago, Uruguay striker Suarez stopped a goal-bound effort in the World Cup quarter-final against Ghana right at the death.
He was subsequently sent off and the Black Stars were awarded a penalty, but Asamoah Gyan failed to convert. The game ended 1-1 and a penalty shoot-out ensued, where the South Americans added insult to injury by winning the shootout.
Suarez has since been treated as a villain in many circles for denying Africa a chance of making it to the semi-final for the first time in history
On Friday, the two nations will meet again with Uruguay desperate for a win to make it to the Round of 16, while Ghana will likely progress with a draw.
Ahead of the match, Addo insists he cannot blame Suarez for what he did since any player would do the same for his country.
WHAT HE SAID: "In general, it's about perspective. If the same incident had happened the other way around and Ghana had proceeded to the semi-finals, everyone would have said that it's ok, it's normal that a player would do everything that he can to help his team to go to the semi-finals. So for me, it's not a big topic," Addo told the media.
"This is what I wish from every player, to do all that he can do to help his team qualify and sometimes even sacrifice himself with red cards. It was a very sad day for me. I watched it and I was so sad. But this is my perspective. If I see it from another perspective it's a normal thing so for me it's not a big topic and I'm going into the match like every other match."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Qualification is still firmly in the Black Stars' hands, and they will relish the opportunity to knock Uruguay out of a World Cup after the controversial quarter-final in 2010. If they beat Uruguay they have an outside chance of winning the group if South Korea beat Portugal.
Should the Black Stars draw and South Korea do not win, Addo's side will advance as well. A draw for Ghana and a win for South Korea will mean it comes down to goal difference which of the teams will advance alongside Portugal.
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WHAT NEXT: Ghana will play their final Group H game against the South Americans. The Stars are currently second with three points while South Korea and Uruguay have a point each.
Portugal have already advanced after winning their first two matches.
Football on TV this week: Matches to watch & live stream in India today, tomorrow & this weekend
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When I take off the HMD, my monitor is displaying stereoscopic images but I can't get rid of it to return to regular editor. It's supposed to be automatic switching, but I don't know if there's a control to force it.
If I put the headset back on, VR editing in oculus continues just fine. It just doesn't want to stop VR mode I guess.
Also, when it does work, before resuming regular editor, an open blueprint will briefly hang with just executable wires shown, not nodes.
Once VR mode gets stuck, there's not much I can do except Ctrl S and force quit and resume.
If I rollover UE4 in the taskbar and choose Restore, I get back to regular editor. But I feel this isn't the expected behaviour and I'm sure to forget this little extra step.
The VR Editor is still experimental. I would suggest filing a bug report as this seems to be one.
It doesn't work for all. It seems they didn't account for international keyboards (PTB2/ABNT2 here).
The key to the left of 1 is [ ' ] or shift+[ " ]. The [ ` ] key is actually shift + the key on the right of [ P ]. None of those in any combination with alt and shift works. In fact, with PTB2 I couldn't find any key with alt to work.
Unreal 4.5 not picking up Oculus Rift.
UE4 (VR Preview) Oculus positional tracking doesn't match real life HMD movement !
How to create a pointer with motion controllers?


It has been a busy month here at HTG where we covered topics such as how to see which websites your computer is secretly connecting to, reviewed the new Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet, learned how to improve your Google search skills, and more. Join us as we look back at the most popular articles from this past month.
Note: Articles are listed as #10 through #1.
If Google's recent Easter Egg–query "do a barrel roll" if you haven't tried it already–has you curious about other search tricks, this collection of Easter Eggs will keep you busy for awhile.
Forgetting your password is never any fun, but luckily there's a really easy way to reset the password. All you need is a copy of the Windows installation disk and one simple command line trick.
Curious what the future will look like? According to movie directors, casting their lens towards the future of humanity, it's quite a mixed bag. Check out this infographic timeline to check out the next 300,000 years of human evolution.
Have you ever surprised and impressed a non-geek friend when you were doing something on your computer that you thought was simple? If so, you performed a Stupid Geek Trick. These are simple, sometimes not very useful, computer tasks.
Has your internet connection become slower than it should be? There may be a chance that you have some malware, spyware, or adware that is using your internet connection in the background without your knowledge. Here's how to see what's going on under the hood.
Don't limit yourself to just plugging in simple search terms to Google; check out this infographic and learn a search string search or two.


A non-refundable deposit of $300 is included as part of the fees for members and non-members for the use of the sanctuary and is due when the contract is signed. Either the prospective bride or groom must sign the contract. The balance of fees must be paid sixty (60) days prior to the wedding date, payable to Ousley United Methodist Church.
The bride, groom or at least one of their parents must be an active member of the church in order to be entitled to "Member" fees. In addition, to be eligible for member fees, the individual or family member must have been a member of Ousley not less than six (6) months prior to the date of the wedding. Please note that prices reflect current policies and fee structure; however, prices are subject to change at the discretion of the board of Trustees and Ousley United Methodist Church. All fees are to be paid 60 days in advance.


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Ziyara
Simone Bitton, F/MAR 2020, 99 min, OmeU
'Ziyara' is a pilgrimage that comes across as a road movie. Filmmaker Simone Bitton seeks out Morocco's sacred Jewish sites, tracing her own family backstory and the experiences of her generation, which left the country at the latest after the Six-Day War in 1967 – and yet remained. She immerses herself in a heritage that has survived the centuries, not least through the commitment of the people who continue to live there, with whom Bitton repeatedly enters into conversation during her journey. The dust of time weighs on the places and sites, much of it has fallen into disuse, but they live on in obscurity. Thus, Bitton's conversations with the people there always revolve around issues surrounding these places and their present-day significance, alternating in the film with Morocco's impressive landscape.


Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi took the stand again at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on Thursday to testify about the company's relationship with several high-ranking politicians.
In his testimony' Agrizzi made more damning revelations about the relationship between the ANC and Bosasa.
Agrizzi alleged that he witnessed' on two occasions' environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane being handed R50'000' which was stacked in a bag. The money was allegedly given to Mokonyane by African Global Operations (formerly Bosasa) CEO Gavin Watson.
Agrizzi claimed that the first hand-over took place in Bryanston and the second at Mokonyane's house in Krugersdorp.
Questioned why Mokonyane remained in the company's payroll' even when she had no purpose' Agrizzi said he learnt of an ongoing Watson-Mokonyane relationship when it emerged that Watson's family had a stake in a controversial wind farm in the Eastern Cape. Companies linked to Watson had been given the go-ahead by Mokonyane to operate the farm.
Agrizzi further alleged that 38 government officials were on Bosasa's payroll and that the company received about R2.5bn in revenue from government contracts in provincial and state departments' as well as the private sector' between 2000 to 2016. Further' he claimed that Bosasa paid R75m a year in bribes to secure government tenders.
Of the R75m' R40m in bribes was forked out annually to the departments of justice and correctional services to secure tenders. Bosasa provided security and TV systems for the department of correctional services.
Donations of up to R12m were allegedly made to the ANC top six.


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Dogs are said to be man's best friend, but plants are definitely his best caretaker. It has been proved that a person who lives among greenery is happier and lives a fuller life than those who don't.
To inculcate a love for plants in the student the Green Heritage Eco-Club of St Francis Xavier's School is organising the 27th Annual Festival of Plants and flowers." Scheduled to be held from August 18 to August 20, in the school campus, the theme for this year's festival is 'Jack of all Treats' – Jackfruit and its variants like soursop, breadfruit etc.
As part of the festival there will also be an exhibition of various plants, art and craft, traditional pottery and traditional Goan artifacts. Various interschool competitions, such as 'biodiversity of jackfruits', 'patravali making', 'Food thali on patravali', 'fruit salad making', 'fruits for health drawing competition' will be held.
As an added attraction there will also be an exhibition of caricatures of Goan Tiatrists by cartoonist Alexyz, who is also a founder-member of the festival. He will also be conducting a free caricature fun-shop for the students and art enthusiasts on August 18 at 3.30 p.m.
The festival will be inaugurated by the Director of Agriculture Nelson Figueredo at 11.30 a.m. On Sunday August 19, there will be a farmer's workshop to enable people to learn the art of Jackfruit processing at 10 a.m.
Leading nurseries will also be a par t of the festival selling exotic plants and garden inputs on all three days.


Efforts to abort a tenant's advertising of a store-closing sale at a Washington shopping center have finally paid off for the center's owner.
The shopping center is Bellevue Square Mall, located in the Seattle area. And the tenant, a clothing retailer, had advertised the store-closing sale without gaining approval from the center's owner. Such approval seemed mandatory. Terms of the tenant's lease, for example, strictly prohibited the tenant from conducting a "distress sale." Violation of that lease provision prompted the center's owner to resort to legal action.
Evidence presented at the subsequent trial showed that the tenant displayed a sign that read, "Everything Must Go 30% to 50% Off." Another sign read "Inventory Blowout Sale." The tenant also aired radio commercials advertising a "store-closing sale." A news release mailed to customers similarly described a sale and explained the tenant's plans to move to two new locations.
Protests by the center's owner had resulted in the tenant's removal of a reference to "store closing." But the tenant continued using the other signs and radio commercials.
A Washington court subsequently put a stop to all such advertising. A discussion between landlord and tenant followed, but ended without an agreement that suited both parties.
A Washington court eventually granted the tenant the right to continue advertising that stated, "Storewide Sale" and "Entire Stock 30% to 50% Off." But the judge added, "Allowing a tenant to violate the lease and conduct a store-closing sale will result in actual and substantial injury" to the center's owner.
The tenant answered that the actions of the center's owner constituted "a breach of the landlord's duty to give [the tenant] an opportunity to cure any alleged breaches [of the lease] before declaring…a default [of the lease]." The tenant also claimed that the center's owner had committed fraud and conspiracy. Finally, the tenant argued that the center's owner was unable to show any suffering of "irreparable harm" from the tenant's advertising efforts.
In response to that appeal, the court dismissed the tenant's claims and awarded the center's owner $126,757 in legal fees and costs resulting from the lawsuit.


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Features of the Education System in Malaysia
December 24, 2022 December 24, 2022 admin malaysia education system, study in malaysia
The education system in Malaysia is a federal system overseen by the Ministry of Education. It is compulsory for all children aged 6 to 16 to receive a basic education, which consists of six years of primary education followed by six years of secondary education. The education system in Malaysia is model after the British education system and is divide into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Features of the education system in Malaysia :
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Types of Education System in Malaysia
Public Institutions in malysia
Foreign Universities in Malaysia
Private Universities in Malaysia
Private institutes
English, Malay, and Mandarin are Malaysian schools' main languages of instruction.
The national curriculum is base on the National Education Philosophy and the National Curriculum Framework. It covers various subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, and physical education.
Students in Malaysia take several major examinations throughout their schooling. Including the Primary School Assessment (Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah), the Lower Secondary Assessment (Ujian Penilaian Menengah Rendah), and the Malaysian Certificate of Education (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia).
In addition to public schools, Malaysia has several private schools, including international schools that follow curricula from other countries.
After completing secondary education, students can pursue further studies at universities, polytechnics, or community colleges. Malaysia has several public and private higher education institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and community colleges.
In Malaysia, public institutions refer to educational institutions that are funded and operate by the government. These institutions include public schools, universities, polytechnics, and community colleges.
Public schools in Malaysia are divide into primary schools. Which provide education for children aged 6 to 12, and secondary schools, which provide education for children aged 13 to 17. Public schools follow the national curriculum overseen by the Ministry of Education.
Universities in Malaysia are divide into public universities and private universities. Public universities are funded and operate by the government and offer various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in various fields, including arts and humanities, science and technology, and business and management.
Polytechnics in Malaysia are vocational institutions that provide technical and vocational education and training. They offer engineering, information technology, business, and health sciences diploma programs.
Community colleges in Malaysia are also known as institutes of higher learning. They offer short courses, vocational training programs, and associate degree programs in fields such as business, engineering, and information technology.
Several foreign universities in Malaysia have established branch campuses or partnerships with local institutions. These universities offer degree programs that are recognize internationally and are instructe by faculty from the parent institution or locally hired faculty.
Some examples of foreign universities with a presence in Malaysia include:
Monash University: Monash University is an Australian university with a campus in Malaysia that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in fields such as engineering, business, and medicine.
University of Nottingham: The University of Nottingham is a British university with a campus in Malaysia that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in fields such as engineering, business, and science.
Universiti Teknologi Petronas: Universiti Teknologi Petronas is a joint venture between the Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas and the French engineering university École Centrale de Lyon. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in engineering and technology.
Swinburne University of Technology: Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian university with a campus in Malaysia that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in engineering, business, and design.
Curtin University: Curtin University is an Australian university with a campus in Malaysia that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in fields such as engineering, business, and health sciences.
These are very important part of education system in malysia. This kind of universities in Malaysia are institutions of higher education funde and operated by private organizations or individuals. These universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in various fields. Including arts and humanities, science and technology, and business and management.
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Some examples of private universities in Malaysia include:
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM): Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is a public university focusing on technical and vocational education and training. It has several campuses throughout Malaysia and offers degree programs in fields such as engineering, business, and information technology.
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM): Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is a private university. Focuses on Islamic studies and offers degree programs in fields such as Islamic finance, Islamic law, and Islamic education.
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL): Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a private university. Offers degree programs in engineering, business, and information technology.
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN): Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is a private university. Focuses on engineering and technology and offers degree programs. In fields such as electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science.
Universiti Multimedia (MMU): Universiti Multimedia (MMU) is a private university .Focuses on technology and offers degree programs in computer science, information technology, and multimedia.
Private institutes in Malaysia are non-governmental organizations that offer educational programs and training. These institutes are typically not funde by the government and may be operate by private individuals, companies, or non-profit organizations.
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Can Am Outlander Model Guide.
The Can Am Outlander models start with the smooth and docile 400 and extend all the way to the new 82 horsepower Outlander Max 1000 XT-P. You can even go two up with the Outlander Max series. Also included in the Outlander line up is the XMR 1000 for competitive ATV mudding. There's something for just about everybody. The trick is deciding which Outlander will work the best for you.
That's the purpose of this guide - to give you a quick overview of each Can Am Outlander model to help you decide which of the Outlander models will work best for your type of riding. So, let's get started.
2013 Can Am Outlander Max 1000 XT-P.
The 2013 model year brings quite a few updates, new models, and option packages. Here's the list.
New frame with a twin beam lower section for more strength and durability. Revised suspension mounting points for better ride and handling.
There is now an Outlander Max 1000!
The Outlander XMR mud ATV now comes with the 82 horsepower 1000 engine.
New DPS option includes power steering, aluminum wheels, and quick lock diff.
The XT-P option package adds premium Fox Podium shocks to the XT package.
400 - Strong running single cylinder, fuel injected Rotax engine. Trick digital gage cluster with multi-function display. Good handling and ergonomics. Good skid protection for running gear and brakes, if you don't mind a few dents in the bottom frame rail. When in 4 wheel drive, the visco-lok front differential reacts quicker than last year.
The bad would be the brakes. They stop OK, but have lousy feel. Not a fan of linked brakes, especially with a left hand lever. I don't know who does market research for these companies, but somebody needs to tell 'em that a lot of ATV riders also spent time on motorcycles. And bikes don't have left hand brake levers!
Potentially bad are reports that in muddy conditions, the radiator is getting clogged with mud and causing overheating problems. Most seem to think the body panel in front of the rad is to blame.
400 Max - 8 inches longer and 50 pounds heavier. 200 lb. more towing capacity. Seating for two. If you ride 2 up more often than not, this may be the best choice for you. This is the one that put the Can Am Outlander line on the map.
Click here for Can Am Outlander 400 specifications.
500 - Smallest of the Rotax V-twins, runs with most 650s. Good combination of ride and handling. Comfortable riding position.
Useful racks front and rear, but can limit your ability to move around on the seat in tight going. Also has the recalibrated visco-lok.
I like horsepower and fuel injection. I don't like it when it's hard to control. This may be one of those times. It depends on what kind of riding you do. If you like wide open spaces and don't do a lot of tedious, low speed work, you won't have a problem.
But between the soft low end power and the response of the fuel injection, it can make tight, low speed riding a challenge.
Then there's the brakes. Basically the same complaint as the 400. Not a lot of feel, left hand lever, noisy, prone to fade when wet. You also need to know the 500 leans more toward sport than utility. The handling suffers noticeably with a load on the racks, and the lack of low end power makes slow speed work tougher than it needs to be.
500 Max - Once again, 8 inches longer but this time only 43 lbs. heavier. Still has over 5 gal. of rear storage combined with a convertible rack system with backrest. This Can Am Outlander model is a favorite with farmers and ranchers.
Outlander 650 with XT package.
650 - By most accounts, this ATV hits the sweet spot. It seems to be a favorite of the magazine guys, along with the regular Joes that post their opinions in the forums.
It has that "just right" combination of power, handling, comfort, ride, and versatility. You have to really dig to find anyone with anything negative to say about this Can Am Outlander model.
The biggest complaint? ... lack of bash protection for the exposed underside of the frame. Easily fixed with a good skid plate.
My 2 cents worth? I still don't like the brakes. Fix that and this thing couldn't get much better. Don't believe me? Ask somebody that owns one.
650 Max - The Max can strut its stuff in the 650. It has enough power that taking along a passenger is not something you try to avoid. Yet when going solo, you don't feel you have too much ATV to herd. Of all the Can-Am ATV Outlanders out there, this one may be the most versatile of them all.
800 - If you think you need more power than the 650 ... you may be better off spending your money on therapy. If you want more power ... that's different. And you're exactly who the feisty folks at Bombardier had in mind when they built the Can Am Outlander 800.
When wretched excess seems normal to you, step right up to this utility ATV that can shame many of the sport ATVs out there. Don't even bother asking about the power ... way, way more than any sane person needs.
Cons? Pretty much the same as other Outlander models. Only magnified by the blinding speed of this thing. Prone to frame damage if you don't bolt on decent skid plates. Weird brake set up with very little feel. Front shocks could be a problem if you push it in the rough stuff. The speed and weight of the 800 can get you to that point real quick! Also some reports about doing damage to the rear trailing arms in high speed rough riding.
When your riding includes a lot of water, there have been complaints about the CVT belt getting wet and slipping. Just a heads up. To be fair, this laundry list of negatives is only likely to surface at the extreme end of the riding spectrum. Just thought you needed to know.
800 Max - Plenty of room to bring along a passenger to terrify. The longer wheelbase may add some stability at speed but makes turning a little slower. Maybe that's a good thing?
1000 - Take what we said about the 800R and add even more power. 2013 models will come standard with the DPS power steering package. Which is OK, you would want it anyway. When you're wrestling 82 horsepower and over 800 pounds, you need a little help. As of now, this is the fastest sport/utility ATV on the planet.
1000 Max - All new for 2013. The Outlander Max adds the 1000 engine, and gets a new second generation frame to go with it. Plenty of room to carry more stuff and more people, which you probably won't notice with all the extra power on hand!
How much more? In addition to a passenger, the racks will hold 300 pounds, and you can tow 1,300 pounds. Need more than that? May we suggest buying a truck?
Outlander XMR - This Can Am Outlander model is for serious mud riding. Can Am looked at what most riders were modifying on their ATVs to make them go in the mud, and did it for you! The list includes high mounted radiator, integrated snorkel system, adjustable air controlled suspension, Gorilla tires, special mud riding pegs, and more.
Can Am must have been feeling generous for 2013, the XMR also gets the new Outlander Max frame and the big 1000 engine. They even threw in an optional Camo paint scheme just for fun. If you were a fan of the XMR 800, there might be some 2012 models left over if you hurry to your dealer. Because it's the 1000 or nothing now.
We will add that the XMR makes a good trail riding ATV at slower speeds. It's speed limited to 55 mph, so that kind of takes care of itself. We found that the lower gearing, the ability to control ride height with the air controlled suspension, power steering, and big tires, worked well in tight and rugged trial situations. For those same reasons, it makes most work chores a snap.
So even if you don't plan to compete in ATV mudding events, the XMR could be a good choice as an all around sport/utility ATV.
Bargain priced DPS option includes power steering, aluminum wheels, and quick lock front differential.
DPS - This is a new option package for 2013. $900 gets you the three position electric power steering, the quicker locking front differential, and cast aluminum wheels. The DPS option is available on all Outlander models except the 400.
XT Package - This option package can be added to any Outlander model. Includes upgraded wheels and tires, winch with remote control and on board storage for it, handlebar wind deflectors, and heavy duty front and rear bumpers.
The larger Outlander models, starting with the 500, include all the above plus the three mode electric power steering unit. A quicker locking front differential is also part of the package for the power steering models.
XT-P - Another new option for the 2013 Can Am Outlander 800 and 1000. The P package adds Fox Podium Piggyback Reservoir shocks at both the front and rear to everything already included in the XT package. You'll get some functional 12 inch beadlock wheels too.
Specifications for 2013 Can Am Outlander 500, 650, 800, and 1000 models.


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Q: Calling a Javascript function from Wicket I want to pass the output of a block of javascript code in html to its corresponding wicket component. I tried AbstractDefaultAjaxBehaviour and it doesn't seem to work.
Here's what I'm working with:
HTML
// In <body>
<div wicket:id="container">
<script type="text/javascript" wicket:id="channelScript">

  function initChannel() {
    window.alert('got it');
  }

</script>
</div>

private WebMarkupContainer container = new WebMarkupContainer("container");
private Label channelScript = new Label("channelScript", "initChannel();");

add(container);
final AbstractDefaultAjaxBehavior channel = new AbstractDefaultAjaxBehavior() {
    protected void respond(final AjaxRequestTarget target) {
    channelScript.setEscapeModelStrings(false);
        target.add(channelScript); // initChannel is not triggerred
    }
};
container.add(channel);

I also tried this:
add(new AjaxEventBehavior("onload") {
  @Override
  protected void onEvent(AjaxRequestTarget target) {
    channelScript.setEscapeModelStrings(false);
    target.add(new Label(channelScript));
  }
}

Please what am I doing wrong? Thanks
UPDATE
I will be passing series of variables from wicket to JS such that every javascript output is displayed using wicket component. I just realized that I will have to make do with dom ready state to begin the interaction. So that's fine. But then I'm still confused and clueless about how the wicket component will change state to receive updated response from javascript. Is there a wicket component that triggers itself asynchronously?

A: Don't use a Label as script container. Wicket has some proper ways to do that.
The following code would be on option (assuming that you are on wicket 1.5)
    @Override
public void renderHead(final Component component, final IHeaderResponse response)
{
    super.renderHead(component, response);

    response.renderJavaScript("initChannel();", "myScriptID");
}

If you want to perform a script after you site was fully loaded, you can use this:
response.renderOnLoadJavaScript("doSomething();");

In wicket 1.4 this works differently. You have to use HeaderContributors there.

A: You're doing it wrong because you set a wicket:id on your <script> part, thus, Wicket will replace it with your Label's content (the javascript function call). Your javascript function is never available because it is never sent to the client. The "good" way of doing what you want is to remove the wicket:id from your script tag and in your behavior use the special method target.appendJavascript("initChannel();"); (or prependJavascript) instead of playing with escaping on a Label.
Please note that your first method may never work if you never "fire" the ajax behavior, the second one should work when the navigator has finished loading the DOM and trigger the "onload" event on your page (but I am not sure the behavior is correctly binded, never tried this...)
An additional note is that the Javascript you wrote is polluting the global namespace of the window, if you consider using this in a real project, please consider reading documentation regarding namespacing of javascript.

A: I've been working on a Wicket 6 extension called wicket-js which allows you to do this in a very convenient and clean way.
Code for your use case could look something like this
add(new JsBehavior() {
    @Override
    protected IJavaScript domReadyJs() {
        return new JsCall("initChannel");
    }
});

which translates into what @Till has already provided as a native Wicket solution.

If you want the alert in there you could do this
add(new JsBehavior() {
    @Override
    protected IJavaScript domReadyJs() {
        return new JsStatements(
            new JsCall("alert", "got it"),
            new JsCall("initChannel")
        );
    }
});


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John Shook discusses Toyota and Japan at Nagoya station
INTERVIEW – For its 10th anniversary, the Lean Global Network went to Japan for a study mission. Our editor spoke with John Shook on a Shinkansen platform after four days in Toyota City and Nagoya.
Interviewee: John Shook, Chairman, Lean Global Network
Planet Lean: Why did you decide to come here with a united nations assembly of 40 individuals from 20 countries?
John Shook: A year ago, we came up with the idea to go to Japan for our annual Lean Global Network meeting. We wanted to observe what Toyota is doing and deepen our understanding as a group.
That's how forty of us "LGNers" ended up in Toyota City for a week. The group was incredibly diverse: some people had worked for Toyota for several years, while others had never visited the company (some had never set foot in Japan). With so many different perspectives, the study tour appeared as a great learning opportunity from the get-go.
Our aim was to do a deep dive into Toyota. Instead of exploring the high-tech side of the story and the work Toyota is doing on next-generation powertrain or autonomous driving, however, we decided to focus specifically on the company's attempt to go "back to basics". We wanted to really understand Toyota's big focus on going back to the fundamentals that began to shape its DNA around 70 years ago.
Toyota's move towards its original principles came a few years ago at Akio Toyoda's behest, in response to the recall and financial crises of 2009-2010. It stemmed from the belief that the only way to sustain who Toyota had become – a massive global company producing 60 models – was a return to the fundamentals. To remain successful, Toyota set out to find a way to ensure that the infrastructure and bureaucracy that come with being a large organization would support the work, rather than get in the way. From our visits, it was clear how committed the company is to this new approach.
PL: What does "back to basics" mean at Toyota?
JS: Good question. As with so many terms or concepts, when it comes to Toyota, things often carry deeper or more multi-layered meanings than appears on the surface. In this respect, the "back to basics" idea at Toyota today doesn't mean merely doing the same things as before. Instead, it means that the fundamentals are re-emerging in different forms to meet new realities. A perfect example of this is TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture). In Toyota City, we learned a lot about TNGA, both from Masato Katsumata, Chief Engineer of the Camry, and from Toyota suppliers, who told us how they are interfacing with the new approach to bring flexibility in production (by standardizing designs and making assembly easier) and improvements in the appearance of models.
We realized that TNGA is a way of maintaining organizational teamwork effective in the interest of making products that customers want, and in the face of the tremendous complexity resulting from having a growing portfolio of products and a global and diverse supply base. Critically, what TNGA does is adapting Toyota's original ethos and principles to today's circumstances. This applies to the Chief Engineer system developed in the 1950s: it serves Toyota well for half a century, but over the past 20 years circumstances changed, making it less effective than it used to be. Indeed, part of what makes Toyota great is its ability to adapt to change.
PL: Did we have to come all the way to Japan to learn these things?
JS: That relates to another recurring theme throughout the week: why go to Japan? Many lean practitioners come here to visit Toyota, but one could very well ask why they bother flying all the way to Far East when there are so many great Toyota plants and examples of lean thinking elsewhere in the world. There are of course reasons lean developed in Toyota City, however, and one might say the spirit of lean is still best seen and felt at its place of birth. As mentioned above, Toyota's constancy of purpose and tenacious kaizen determination throughout its journey are still extremely inspiring.
We've been asking ourselves this question: while lean is not uniquely Japanese, would its "invention" have been possible outside of Japan? Through books, we can understand the political and economic environment that led to the creation of TPS. But what about the basic thinking and behaviors – in other words, the culture – of the Japanese? Have they enabled the invention and sustainment of TPS?
To these two dimensions of lean – Toyota and Japanese culture – we then added a third: humanity. Are there any universal human traits that inform and shape lean thinking?
This is what led the LGN group to travel to Japan. We wanted to learn more and potentially find a way to answer these compelling questions:
What, if anything, is unique to Toyota about lean thinking and practice?
What, if anything, is Japanese about lean thinking and practice?
What, if anything, is universal to humans about lean thinking and practice?
Following my conversation with John on the Shinkansen platform at Nagoya station, we traveled as a group to Tokyo where we were hosted at Professor Taka Fujimoto's Monozukuri Kaizen Center at Tokyo University. John led the group through a structured reflection of what we had learned using a triad (pictured below). We assessed our thinking before we left (we had all placed a dot inside the triad based on where we thought lean thinking and practice belonged) and noted how our thinking had shifted based on what we learned during the study mission. We found this triangulation to be thought-provoking, as it prevents the tendency toward easy answers to simple dichotomies. Following the triangulation exercise, we reflected more concretely on how to use what we had learned to inspire us, as a network, to new ways of thinking. We see this as useful to stimulate us to consider new and better ways to serve the global lean community going forward.
Where would you place the dot? Let us know in the comments below!
John Shook is recognized as a true sensei who enthusiastically shares his knowledge and insights within the lean community and with those who have not yet made the lean leap. Originally an industrial anthropologist, John learned about lean management while working for Toyota for nearly 11 years in Japan and the US, helping it transfer production, engineering, and management systems from Japan to NUMMI and subsequently to other operations around the world. While at Toyota's headquarters, he became the company's first American kacho (manager) in Japan. As co-author of Learning to See, John helped introduce the world to value-stream mapping. In his latest book, Managing to Learn, he describes the A3 management process at the heart of lean management and leadership. John is Chairman of the Lean Enterprise Institute and the Lean Global Network.
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Disney Skyliner Sets Temporary Closure in 2022
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When Guests visit Walt Disney World Resort, there are a ton of transportation options available to them, but one will soon be shut down for a period of time.
Of course, Guests can choose to self-drive to their locations, but this also means that they would have to pay the daily parking fee at their Resort each night, and if they are not Annual Passholders, they would need to pay to park at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney provides Disney bus transportation to the Parks and Disney Springs from every Resort, which is the primary mode of transportation for many. Buses run very often to ensure that even large lines of Guests can be transported quickly.
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The monorail is the next form of transit that many Disney fans utilize. In order to get to Magic Kingdom, many Guests have to use the monorail from the Ticket and Transportation Center. Also, Guests staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort can take the monorail directly to Magic Kingdom.
The newest form of transit is the Disney Skyliner. The Skyliner travels to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios from the following Resorts:
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (this is the central Skyliner hub)
Disney's Riviera Resort
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Starting on Sunday, January 23 to January 28, the EPCOT International Gateway, Disney's Riviera Resort, and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. Guests can use Disney buses and the Friendship boats during this time. When the Skyliner runs as it is meant to, Disney does not run their busses to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios very often, but as it will be down for multiple days, Guests will see the buss frequency increase greatly for both Parks.
Walt Disney World describes this mode of transportation as:
Take to the skies—travel by aerial gondola for a bird's-eye view of various locations around Walt Disney World Resort!
Discover Disney Skyliner, an incredible way to travel around Walt Disney World Resort!
Glide across the sky and add an extra dash of pixie dust to your day. This grand, state-of-the-art gondola system conveniently connects Disney's Hollywood Studios and International Gateway at Epcot to the following Resort hotels: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Riviera Resort.
Guests will be able to enjoy easy access to Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district and a fun way to travel between International Gateway at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, the Disney Skyliner provides a relaxing trip to dining locations across Disney Resort hotels—including Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
Some of the gondolas are adorned with iconic Disney Characters, figures from Disney attractions and film favorites, which makes getting around even more magical as Guests enjoy breathtaking vistas over and between each of these enchanting locations!
Please Note: Guests travelling on the Disney Skyliner will not be able to access the Epcot parking lot after Epcot has closed for the day. If you are attempting to return to your parked car, please use alternate transportation such as a Disney bus.
Are you a fan of the Disney Skyliner? Let us know in the comments below!
Let the expert team at Academy Travel help you plan your next magical vacation to Walt Disney World Resort's four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios — and the Disney Springs shopping and dining district!
Alessa Dufresne
Canadian in Orlando. Disney lover who binges The Office and puts on live performances of Beauty and the Beast in the shower daily! I also run a disnerdy Youtube channel called That Disney Girl and would love to chat on Insta too @_thatdisgirl!
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