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Ramblings of a non-political voter
By Goolbai Gunasekara
At the outset let me say that I am a totally non-political being. Mind you, I am mightily interested in politics but I support no party unconditionally as do many of my friends. I have voted for every President ever since I first received my voting card many moons ago – Sir John, Sirimavo, Premadasa, SWRD, Ranil, JR, Chandrika et al. (Obviously not in that order.) I have not yet voted for Mahinda Rajapaksa but who is to say I will not do so in the future?
As a totally unreliable party voter I feel quite free to give my opinions on the goings on of politicians at any time and especially at the moment, and to cheerfully proclaim that I would vote for Beelzebub himself if I thought he would be best for the country. A good candidate that!
It is my opinion that loyalists are sometimes not the best critiques of their Government, and blind loyalists do their leaders a disservice by not listening to people who are not necessarily anti- leader but are being merely analytical. Armchair talkers – that's who they are (me included.)
Never before has an election caused this much pandemonium. That is the word for the goings on in the political arena right now. The rumours alone are enough to send hearts patients into non-recovery mode. One man , a few years ago, died after hearing a Cricketing result. How come no one has done likewise of late? The scenario is set for it.
Thanks to the stupidity of the electoral oraganisers I was unable to cast my vote. After each election I complain (in writing) that my Kotte based booth is right on top of a hill at Rahula College on Embuldeniya Road, As age progresses my ability to get up the hill decreases and this last time was not for people like me with canes or mobility problems to cast our votes. Cars could be taken up the hill earlier but not so this time. Ergo, both my husband and I did not get to vote. Given my undependability as a voter that may have been all to the good.
So what do we make of the situation and of all the shouting and excitement? Absolutely nothing – that's what. Cabinet reshuffles leave us cold. Ministers like Duminda Dissanayake should have been shuffled right out of the Cabinet after the fertilizer fiasco. He did not even accept responsibility. An apology at least would have helped calm our anger at the sheer callousness of those in power at the plight of the farmers. Surely there should have been no doubt as to where their votes would have gone on the 10th.
Now what do voters like me make of the brouhaha of past days. We see politicians desperately trying their best to survive and explain the unexpected results. We were particularly incensed by the TV views of government MPs in highly expensive cars driving into Temple Trees ostensibly to confer but in actuality to urge the PM to protect the present state of their affairs for the next two years. The less I write about Presidential decisions the better.
In my opinion the men in those grandiose cars have done NOTHING for the country . Those cars should never have been given to them anyway. Politicians are not supposed to be supported in luxury by our taxes. (I do not include the PM as being guilty of this particular crime.) There are far too many government supporters doing this and talking, talking, talking at public meetings. I can never understand why they need to shout so loud at such places. They assault the ears as well as our intelligence. On a regular basis too.
Let me recall a famous SWRD Bandaranaike story. Apparently after he became PM he was asked if he wanted a special telephone installed at Horagolla. Upon hearing it would cost about Rs. 150 he answered that he had no intention of costing the taxpayers such a sum. Are such words ever heard of late?
The lack of good governance is felt by all. We can never be sure that good decisions are being made for the benefit of citizens. My pet peeve would naturally be in the field of education which I understand. I frankly say that our 'masses' are not being educated in order to reach global standards of knowledge or even cope with the' global village' life. Syllabuses are changed with no parallel upgrading of the type of graduate teachers being churned out of the Universities. But the billions spent on free, books, free uniforms, free milk, free everything is ridiculous. I remember when Dr. Nissanka Wijeratne gave free text books to students the then Finance Minister was aghast. ' How can we afford it," he demanded rhetorically. Well we can see the sad result.
Then the daily Press continues to give us the recent words of the political pundits. They contradict each other, they quarrel among themselves, they make promises they never keep, they annoy us beyond belief. Do they not see the frustrated reaction of an intelligent people?
I give below an amusing division of voters by the British author of a book popular 40 years ago. I have just reread it and changed the words slightly to suit Sri Lanka.
1. There are people who think they run the country.
2. There are those that think they OUGHT to run the country.
3. There are those who DO run the country.
4. There is the influence of the wives of those who run the country.
5. Some think the country ought to be run by another country.
6. And there are those who think it is . The Bond Scam needs hardly be mentioned. We are so totally fed up with the whole thing. Let the Aloysius 'boy' off or punish him – but hurry up. Do something about the Thajudeen case or close it. Again hurry up. Wimal Weerawansa's wife has been in and out of remand on a case which seems a minor one involving her passport or both of them. Settle the matter once and for all and put that lady out of all this suspension. The much advertised financial frauds have neither been proven or dealt with. Why is this? I can hardly voice the fury I feel on a daily basis when Committee after Committee is appointed to do nothing. Delaying tactics are just that, Tactics that fool no one. And I repeat – NO ONE.
Citizens do not deny that there have been piecemeal efforts but that is what they are – piecemeal. We need an on going and continuous upward and onward push and those that do not help the leaders to do so must resign. Surely Ministers who cause such terrible hardship to citizens should have the grace to KNOW when to go.. Other than Felix Dias in the Sirimavo Government and Gamini Dissanayake in a later government has anyone resigned a portfolio?
We also hope that Mahinda Rajapakse realises he should correct many mistakes of his government. First of all, he must not protect children of his friends. His own son, Namal, is too young to be given all that power. He should go to a University in the West and prepare himself for a future role. Hearing him speak with authority on TV does not fill us with confidence. While we may listen to adults of the Mahinda faction we are not going to accept inexperienced young men with not too much education.
The Police in particular need to be reined in. Men like Mervyn de Silva need to be muzzled. I can go on for pages but the message is clear. Will all those who are literally playing ducks and drakes with our country stop this merry-go-round and take stock of assets and non-assets. I don't mean financial ones necessarily.
Many of us feel our leaders are not being well served by those who claim to do so. Sycophantic followers do more harm than good.
I have to end on an unimportant note perhaps, but one that has caused me no end of irritation from the time of JR onwards. He was guilty of this pronunciation error himself. The word – importantly- is GOVERNMENT. That word has an 'V' and an 'N' in it yet so many of our politicians and announcers pronounce it GARMENT. Silly little thing to be annoyed about isn't it? At least that mistake can be corrected, but like so many others I bet it will not.
The mindset of most people these days is one of bemused bewilderment. Can there be anything more damning than this attitude after 70 years of Independence? We have learnt nothing from the past and so we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes again and again. How sad this is for our lovely island!


During the AFC and NFC Championship Games yesterday, Warner Bros. debuted two new TV spots for the highly-anticipated Tomb Raider, which hits theaters nationwide on March 16. These TV spots showcase the origin adventure undertaken by a young Lara Croft, played by Oscar winner Alicia Vikander, with footage highlighting her meeting with the villain Mathias Vogel (Walton Goggins). He claims to see several distinct qualities of her missing father in Lara herself, such as his intelligence and recklessness. One video also includes a scene where Lara admits that she's not a "superhero," although some of her death-defying actions say otherwise.
While this video game franchise has been around since 1996, this movie will be based on the video game reboot that launched in 2013, and followed a much younger Lara Croft as she goes on her first ever adventure, to find her missing father, who has been gone since she was a teenager. This movie picks up with Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) at the age of 21, described as "fiercely independent" although she lacks focus in life, barely scraping by in East London as a bike courier. She could take over her father's empire, yet she refuses to believe that he's truly gone, even seven years after his disappearance. Ultimately, Lara must face her destiny and find out what ultimately happened to her father.
Leaving everything she knows behind, Lara Croft goes in search of her dad's last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. But her mission will not be an easy one; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous. Suddenly, the stakes couldn't be higher for Lara, who, against the odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit, must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider.
Alicia Vikander leads a cast that also includes Dominic West as Lara Croft's father, Lord Richard Croft, Daniel Wu as Lu Ren, a ship captain who helps Lara on her adventure, Kristin Scott Thomas as Ana Miller, an associate at Lara's father's firm, Croft Holdings, Hannah John-Kamen as Sophie, Lara's flatmate and best friend, plus Derek Jacobi and Nick Frost in unknown roles. Director Roar Uthaug works from a screenplay by Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Alastair Siddons. Graham King produces through his GK Films label, with Patrick McCormick, Denis O'Sullivan, Noah Hughes serving as executive producers.
Warner Bros. has set a March 16, 2018 release date for Tomb Raider, which puts it up against 20th Century Fox's coming-of-age drama Love, Simon and an untitled horror movie from A24. It will also come just a week before what could be one of the first blockbusters of the year, Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, which hits theaters on March 9 along with STX Entertainment's Gringo, Entertainment Studios' The Hurricane Heist and Aviron's Strangers: Prey at Night. It will also open one week before Universal's Pacific Rim: Uprising, Open Road Films' Midnight Sun and Bleecker Street's Unsane on March 23. Take a look at this new Tomb Raider TV spots, courtesy of Warner Bros. YouTube.


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In Sri Lanka the Term "Patriot" is Sometimes Defined as one who Defends Military Heroes Whatever the Charges Against Them and a "Traitor"as One Who Dares to Scrutinize Their Actions.
Posted by Administrator on 10 September 2018, 11:36 pm
By Priyan Dias
Much rhetoric has been used in various media over the years, and recently too, on the subject of patriots and traitors. I feel constrained to express my views as well. Samuel Johnson in his Dictionary (1755) defined a patriot as "One whose ruling passion is the love of his country." This is certainly a laudable goal and worthy of emulation by all citizens; it suggests a cause bigger than one's self and hints at a sacrificial character. Why then did he also say that "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel"? Genuine patriotism is not easy to define. And the use of rhetoric often infuses the term with a very narrow content.
In any case allegiance to one's country, while important as part of a social contract, is not absolute. We recognize this in Edward Snowden, who acted against the interests of his country (the U.S.) by leaking classified information in the wider interests of the world at large; also in Nelson Mandela, whose actions to end apartheid in South Africa got him labeled as a "terrorist." What we see here is that true love of one's country is not easy to define; and must be judged by higher universal norms of justice.
In our country, the term "patriot" is sometimes defined very narrowly as one who defends military heroes, whatever the charges against them; and a "traitor" as one who dares to scrutinize their actions. Military heroes are in turn defined as those who prosecuted war against the LTTE, which undertook an armed struggle to create a separate state. There is no doubt that the end of the war against the LTTE brought great relief to all Sri Lankans – whether those in the South who feared bomb explosions in buses on a daily basis; or indeed those in the North, whose sons and daughters were forcibly recruited by the LTTE. Hence there is much gratitude towards the armed forces. But gratitude cannot be equated to the condoning of all actions taken during the course of one's actions.
This applies to all citizens, but in particular to those given power over others. Hence anyone in the military has power over other citizens by virtue of being armed; politicians have the power of governance over the people; and principals and teachers have the power of selection and examinations over their students. All such power has to be held in trust and exercised for the public good and not abused for personal gain or gratification. As a society we accept that politicians and principals are not above the law. Principals are convicted for taking bribes for school admissions. And while not many are convicted, many politicians are indicted or at least investigated for their abuse of power. Even Mahinda Rajapakse is being investigated, and there is no public outcry of "traitor" against those who are investigating him, despite his being the commander in chief of the armed services that won the war.
Why then is the military viewed differently by some sections of our society? Is it because of a sense of collective guilt that we allowed them to risk their lives while many of us in the South (though not those on the borders) lived in relative safety? Is this the same reason why there was so much public southern euphoria in May 2009 at the end of the war? I wonder whether the euphoria was shared by those who had lost children or spouses serving in the forces? Would we have emerged better as a society from the war if conscription was resorted to, so that the risks of war would have been better shared? (There was certainly some discussion of it.) These questions cannot be answered; certainly not in a consensual manner. I am just raising them because I have not heard them raised before. How about those in the forces who fought a disciplined war with honour, but have a cloud over that honour because the military is viewed with a jaundiced eye in some quarters? Would they prefer investigations of some sort so that miscreants can be brought to book and the collective honour of the military restored?
There are various allegations regarding the complicity of the military in some terrible incidents – notably the killing of five Trincomalee students in 2006; the deaths of the local ACF workers in Muttur also in 2006; and various kidnappings for ransom. We do not know for certain whether the military is guilty of these actions. But there is certainly a pall that hangs over it as a result of the uncertainty. And until properly investigated that pall remains. Also, we begin to believe, not only within the military but in all spheres of life, that power can be abused with impunity. Perhaps all of this started with the impunity that went unchecked during the two JVP insurrections – i.e. the mass scale extra-judicial elimination of young people, then in the South. Hence this Sri Lankan attitude of "forgetting the past and moving forward" will not suffice; since a past that is not dealt with will haunt our future. Pardons may even be considered for anyone convicted; but without investigations and convictions, impunity reigns supreme. And because we did not have the strength of character to investigate these incidents properly ourselves, Geneva will thrust foreign judges on us.
Our social fabric was preserved via military intervention in both the southern and northern insurrections. Most, if not all of us, are grateful for that. It must be said in passing however that such insurrections are often spawned by injustice in the status quo. Whether such injustices have been mitigated as a result of the insurrections remains moot however. Nevertheless, the Youth Commission Report following the southern insurrection did give voice to rural southern grievances, most poignantly through the phrase "Kolambata kiri; gamata kekiri." And given that the JVP has now come into mainline politics and doing yeoman service in the opposition, one could say that the social fabric has accommodated the southern voice. The northern voice still seeks expression however largely via a promised constitution, something that all provincial councils apparently desire too.
At any rate, the military was never hailed as being the saviours of the nation at the end of the southern insurrection, as much as it was in 2009 after the northern one – this despite the fact that the country and its capital city were more severely disrupted as a result of the former, with southern universities closed for two whole years!! So the rhetoric behind today's adulation of the military is that it prevented the separation of the country that was attempted by the LTTE.
Once again, while expressing gratitude to the military, I would like to deconstruct this rhetoric.
Who indeed has prevented the separation of the country? Those who fought the LTTE in active combat certainly qualify. But we read in the newspaper recently that a group of rehabilitated former LTTE members gave an emotional farewell to Colonel Ratnapriya Bandu, the commander of the Civil Defence Force in Mullaitivu, when he was being transferred. I do not know whether Colonel Bandu has been decorated for valour in warfare. But he has obviously made a huge contribution to reducing the risk of separation through his empathetic treatment of former separatist cadres. Perhaps to a lesser extent, every service person at a Colombo checkpoint who treated visiting northerners with dignity and courtesy would have contributed to the idea that we can remain one nation.
When a bomb blast resulted in 23 deaths and 80 injuries on the road between the Katubedda junction and the Moratuwa University in 2008, almost all the male Tamil university students living close to the campus were taken in for questioning by the Moratuwa police. To my knowledge (and I am willing to stand corrected) only two university teachers visited them at the Police Station; but dozens of their Sinhala landlords did, just to express concern for their young Tamil tenants. Even ordinary citizens of the country would have contributed in many such ways to reducing the risk of separatism. One cannot prevent separatism by force alone; in many situations, force could actually hasten separation.
Once again we are all grateful to the military. They certainly prevented the separation of the country. But so did many others, in ways that are different but no less effective. So I am relativizing the role of the military; and also re-iterating that glorifying the armed services is not the only form of patriotism. There are at least two other ways in which we can show tangible "love of our country."
The first, of course, is allegiance via sole citizenship and long service in the country. There are many ordinary people from all walks of life who have served or are serving the nation for a lifetime, in honesty and integrity, whether in the private, public, NGO or other sectors. Such service counts more, in my eyes, to stamp them as patriots, rather than whatever opinions they hold about the armed services or the national anthem. Members of Parliament are not allowed to hold dual citizenship, and rightly so. Those who play a pivotal role in the affairs of a nation should be required to have their futures inextricably linked to that nation. I say this because suspicion and dissent among people groups in this country are more often than not sown and nurtured by those who have secure futures in other climes. To be a patriot is not to relive the past, but to bind one's self to the future of one's country. For over 35 years I have been a teacher in the state university system, delivering free-of-charge education to generations of students from all corners of the country. A large percentage of them see a university degree as a passport to a foreign job. I do not believe in the curtailment of personal freedom. And many such who live overseas help Sri Lanka in numerous ways. But her destiny must be dictated by those who live (together) within her borders.
The second way is to pay one's taxes. In the U.S. every child must "pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America" every day at school. This is dangerous patriotism in my opinion, one that is easily exploitable by its leaders; as seen for example in the invasion of Iraq after 9/11. And that is the biggest problem with patriotism all over the world including Sri Lanka – it is actively cultivated by those who want to capture or retain state power. But at least most if not all Americans recognize the importance of paying their taxes – they convert their display of patriotism to some tangible nation building action. In South Korea, when the Central Bank was in trouble in 1998, it is said that average citizens donated their own gold to enable it to pay back a loan to the IMF!! Sri Lanka's GDP per capita has increased from 370 USD in 1985 to 3860 USD in 2016 – a tenfold increase (six-fold, based on purchasing power parity); but its GINI index (that measures income inequality) has also increased from 32.5 in 1985 to 39.8 in 2016. We have become wealthier while becoming more unequal; and the case is clear for increasing direct taxation. I am not a spokesperson for the present government, but even the JVP has consistently wanted indirect taxation reduced from its current astronomical level of 80%. And the patriotic ("love for country") thing to do is to increase personal income tax. In this "wonder of Asia" however, it is the very people who pontificate on criteria for assessing patriots and traitors who also agitate to reduce their taxes. What a travesty!
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Budget 2016: A Small Business Perspective
Osborne called this year's budget a "budget for small business". But what do the key announcements actually mean for enterprise?
Shane Donnelly March 16, 2016
The 2016 Budget was today unveiled by the chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne. Labelled as a "budget for small business" and one that will "put the next generation first", Osborne continually reiterated the expectation that the UK's economy will grow faster than any other major economy in the world.
Osborne wasted little time in supporting the UK's position within the EU – referencing the Office for Budget Responsibility's fears that a potential Brexit could cause "uncertainty" for the country's economy.
Aiming to help small businesses, Osborne claimed the budget will favour business owners who "pay their fair share" while attempting to get rid of loopholes that help multinationals avoid paying tax.
In a budget designed to help smaller enterprises, we take a look at the key policies small business owners should be aware of:
New tax-free allowances for the sharing economy
The government will be introducing two new tax-free £1,000 allowances that will come into effect from April 2017.
One allowance will be for selling goods or providing services and the other will be for income on any property you own.
Reduction in Capital Gains Tax
The higher rate of Capital Gains Tax has been cut from 28% to just 20% with the basic rate cut from 18% to 10%. This change will come into effect next month but does not extend to residential property and carried interest.
Reduction in tax for self-employed
Class 2 National Insurance has also been abolished for the self-employed, which should be a welcomed boost for over three million self-employed Brits.
Corporation Tax will be 17% by 2020
The main rate of Corporation Tax, which had been cut from 28% in 2010 to 20%, will now be cut again to 17% in 2020, in an attempt to benefit small businesses.
Business Rates in England have been cut
Business rates for all properties in England have been cut. Business owners with premises with a rateable value of less than £12,000 will receive 100% relief. Premises worth up to £15,000 will receive tapered relief. This means 600,000 small firms will now pay no business rates with hopes to reduce the rate burden by £6.7bn over the next five years.
The doubling of small business rate relief has also been extended to April 2017.
Employers will pay National Insurance on pay-offs above £30,000 from 2018
From April 2018 employers will now need to pay National Insurance contributions on pay-offs (for example, termination payments) above £30,000 where Income Tax is also due.
Sugar drinks levy introduced
A new soft drinks industry levy targeted at producers and importers of soft drinks that contain added sugar will be introduced in two years. The levy is designed to encourage companies to reduce the amount of added sugar in the drinks they sell.
Fuel duty has been frozen for the sixth year straight, which should save the average driver £75 a year.
Boost to UK's "Northern Powerhouse"
In a boost to build the 'Northern Powerhouse' and one of a number of 'devolution revolution' policies, the green light has been given for High Speed 3 between Leeds and Manchester, aiming to bring down journey times from 50 minutes to around 30 minutes.
Further measures include an investment of an extra £161m to accelerate the transformation of the M62, and £75m to improve other road links across the North including the A66 and A69.
Osborne said Budget 2016 will help "make the Northern Powerhouse a reality".
Multinationals to pay-up
In what Osborne described as a 'fundamental reform' of the tax system, the government will attempt to raise £8bn from multinationals who attempt to avail of legal loopholes to avoid paying tax.
On the same note, he committed his support of small businesses who "pay their fair share".
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I pay Class 2 NI at the moment. I don't earn enough to pay Class 4. What happens to me? Perhaps I'll be expected to pay Class 3 NI to keep up my pension entitlement — if I can afford it! There is no saving for me here, as far as I can see — quite the opposite.


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Post-flu risks a growing concern for the elderly
Nov. 21, 2017, 1:42 PM
Infectious disease experts are warning that flu can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and disability in elderly patients for months after they have recovered from their illness.
Evidence has been growing over the last several years about post-flu risks that most people and even some physicians don't know about, according to William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Disease at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
William Schaffner, M.D.
"We all know about the illness influenza causes, obviously fever and making you feel poorly, aches and pains, and that is because it sets up a systemic inflammatory response," Schaffner said.
"Not as well known, in the two weeks to a month after you recover from influenza you have a 3-5 times increased risk of having a heart attack. You have a 2-3 times increased risk of having a stroke. Nobody wants a heart attack or a stroke, so by preventing flu you prevent this inflammatory response and you can help prevent those strokes and heart attacks."
Older adults account for more than half of hospitalizations due to influenza and over 80 percent of deaths associated with influenza so there is an increased focus to make sure that they get vaccinated, Schaffner said.
"We have a couple of vaccines now that are particularly designed and licensed for use in older adults and that is because they produce an enhanced immune response in this population," he said.
Schaffner said the high-dose influenza vaccine is effective in older adults with four times as much vaccine as the normal vaccine. A second vaccine for the elderly was licensed for the first time last year and has an adjuvant.
"Both of those vaccines produce an enhanced immune response, and the data supporting that they prevent more influenza in older adults are really quite solid," Schaffner said.
The influenza virus can oftentimes have a domino effect in the elderly, leading to disability and decreased quality of life.
"Older people worry about becoming disabled and not being able to do the activities of daily living," Schaffner said.
"Influenza can take a person who is functional in society and make them very sick, but after they recover they may never get back to that same level of function that they had before. So flu can be like that first domino falling and beginning to push patients down the disability scale."
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Melvin is going to back to his roots. Melvin is now going to include a personal injury practice to the firm. This makes for a one stop shop for all parties involved in an auto accidents.
The firm will now include personal injury claims specifically auto accidents. If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, we can help you navigate your claim. It is important that you call an attorney who has specialized in this area of law to help you obtain the best outcome and make sure your legal rights are protected.
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Your auto insurance policy, coverage information, and declaration sheet.
Any notes and pictures you have from the accident.
The police report, if you have it.
Remain Calm. Calmness will bring about some clarity into the situation.
Get to a place of safety.
You always want to make sure that you and your passengers, if any, are safe. If possible, try to get to the side of the road, and turn your hazard lights on.
Immediately call the police (911) or their local number.
It is important to have the police document the accident in a police report to accurately report the accident.
Get the names, insurance information, license plate number, and contact information from the parties involved in the accident.
Identify any witnesses that observed the accident. If you are able to, get their contact information. This is important, because they are unlikely to stay around until the police arrive.
Take pictures of the accident scene and motor vehicles that were involved in the accident that may or may not have been damaged as a result of the accident.
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Q: Search Method, If Statement showing several times in the below code im searching for a surname in the lName array, once the surname is not found in the array the else output is showing for each time it is not found going round the loop, how would i go about solving this? if i add a return false statement in the else part it stops the loop after checking the first position of the array.
any help will be appriciated!
public boolean search(String StudentlName)
{
    boolean found = true;   // set flag to true to begin first pass

    while ( found ==true )
    {
        for (int index = 0; index<lName.length; index ++)
        {
            if (StudentlName.equalsIgnoreCase(lName[index])  )
            {
                System.out.println(course+"\n"+
                "Student ID = \t"+index+"\n"+
                unitTitle + "\n" +
                fName[index] + "\n"  +
                lName[index] + "\n" +
                Marks[index] + "\n" + "\n" );
                found = false;

                return true;//Stops The Loop once Found used to stop infinite loop
            }
            else
            {
                System.out.println("Student Not Found");
            }
        }
        return false;
    }
    return true;
}

If the result is not found this is shown output

Student Not Found
  Student Not Found
  Student Not Found
  Student Not Found
  Student Not Found

A: Print "Student not found" outside the loop, right before you return false. You only return false once, and by then you know you didn't find the student; no "else" required.

A: public boolean search(String StudentlName)
{
    boolean found = true;   // set flag to true to begin first pass

    while ( found ==true )
    {
    for (int index = 0; index<lName.length; index ++)
    {
        if (StudentlName.equalsIgnoreCase(lName[index])  )
        {
            System.out.println(course+"\n"+
            "Student ID = \t"+index+"\n"+
            unitTitle + "\n" +
            fName[index] + "\n"  +
            lName[index] + "\n" +
            Marks[index] + "\n" + "\n" );
            found = false;

            return true;//Stops The Loop once Found used to stop infinite loop
        }

    }
    System.out.println("Student Not Found");
    return false;
    }
return true;
}

This will work for you as else part is executing each time you miss the surname you want to search.

A: To simplify, I'm fairly certain that while loop isn't doing any good.  It will always return on it's first iteration, so it's needless.  So having removed found and the while loop, we're left with.
public boolean search(String StudentlName)
{
    for (int index = 0; index<lName.length; index ++)
    {
        if (StudentlName.equalsIgnoreCase(lName[index])  )
        {
            System.out.println(course+"\n"+
                 "Student ID = \t"+index+"\n"+
                 unitTitle + "\n" +
                 fName[index] + "\n"  +
                 lName[index] + "\n" +
                 Marks[index] + "\n" + "\n" );
            return true;//Stops The Loop once Found
        }
        //Don't do anything when they aren't equal, except test the next one
    }
    //We checked everything, found nothing, So now print the message.
    System.out.println("Student Not Found");
    return false;
}

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Home Corporate Law Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)- How To Register A New LLP?
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is seriously gaining popularity among businessmen and entrepreneurs alike owing to the fact that it combines the benefits of a company as well as that of a partnership firm. A lot of people intending to form a business are now looking towards a limited liability partnership. If you are one of those yearning to set up an LLP, then this article is for you. Sit back and relax, while we walk you through the process of registering a new Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
An LLP is a form of partnership whereby all or some of the partners involved have limited liabilities. An LLP has the features of both a corporation and a partnership firm. The operation of an LLP does not require a partner to be held responsible for the negligence or misconduct of another partner.
HOW TO REGISTER A NEW LLP?
Generally, there are 5 steps when you want to register an LLP. Here, we shall explain the 5 steps/procedures you need to follow for your LLP to be registered.
This is the first step to take towards registering a new LLP. You must apply and obtain a digital signature certificate of all the interested partners for the new LLP to enable the filing of your documents online. All the partners are required to visit a government-owned certifying agency, pay the appropriate certificate fee and obtain the digital signature certificate. The fee varies depending on the agency. There are several classes of a DSC, ensure you obtain either class 2 or class 3.
All the intending partners in the new LLP must apply and obtain a DIN. Before now, the procedure was to obtain a Designated Partner Identification for all partners, but the procedure has changed. Currently, all the intending partners must apply for a DIN. The application to obtain a DIN should be done using FORM DIR-3. After completing the form, you will attach all the relevant documents (usually PAN and Aadhaar). Finally, the completed form would then be signed by a Cost Accountant or a Company Secretary.
Here is the stage of selecting a name for your new LLP. Usually, the process of selecting a name is done using Form 1. However, before completing Form 1, ensure you carry out a proper research to ensure your proposed name is unique. Form 1 contains six (6) slots for you to suggest at least 6 names. It is now at the discretion of the Registrar to pick a name from the 6 suggested names after running a check to ensure the name is unique.
To incorporate a new LLP, you will fill Form 2. However, before completing Form 2, the following points should be taken note of.
Ensure you fill all details correctly without any ambiguity or incorrect information. Columns like "numbers of partners, partner's contribution, and designated partners" should be clearly specified.
Form 2 must be signed digitally by a designated partner, as well as a Company Secretary or an advocate. The designated partner will be the one with a DIN.
After all the required signatories have signed, Form 2 should be submitted.
The Registrar will consider the application and register the new LLP is he/she is satisfied.
Usually, it takes between 15 to 20 days to complete the registration process depending on the document submitted and the processing time of government.
An LLP agreement is a document which details all the rights and responsibilities of individual partners. To file an LLP agreement, you will fill and complete Form 3 on the website of MCA. Please note that the LLP agreement must be submitted on the portal of MCA within 30 days from the date the new LLP was registered. The next stage is to print the LLP agreement on a Stamp paper after payment of the Stamp Paper fee. The fee varies on a state by state basis.
ID proof or PAN card: It is required that all the intending partners should provide a proof of identification when registering a new LLP. The PAN card can serve as a proof of ID.
Proof of a partner's residence: The intending partners can submit any of these documents – Telephone bill, bank statement, electricity bill, mobile bill, and gas bill. The names on these documents must also tally with the names on the PAN Card and the documents should not be more than 3 months old.
Photograph: Intending partners must make available a passport-sized photograph on white background.
Passport (For foreign partners): Intending partners that are foreigners but resident in Indian must submit their passport. The passport shall be apostilled or notarized by relevant Indian government agencies. A proof of address (bank statement, drivers' license or residency card) is also required from a foreign partner. If these documents are not written in English, an apostilled or notarized copy that is translated must be attached.
Office address proof: The new LLP's proof of address must be submitted during the incorporation process on or before the expiration of 30 days from the date the new LLP would be registered. In the event that the office is on rent, the rent agreement, as well as a landlord's non-objection certificate, should be submitted. Other documents to be submitted are any of these – electricity bill, gas bill or telephone bill. The bill must capture the full address of the office location and must not be more than 2 months old.
Digital Signature Certificate: A digital signature certificate is required from one of the designated partners. Therefore, one designated partner should endeavor to obtain the digital signature certificate.
Usually, the time it takes to register a new LLP from start to finish is approximately fifteen (15) days. This time depends on the required documents available and the government processing time.
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Dr Lee. Update. 9th July 2020
By Keith April 9, 2020
Over the past few weeks, my sense of the surreal has been increasing. At a time when rational interpretation of the Covid data indicates that we should be getting back to normal, we instead see an elaboration of arbitrary responses. These are invariably explained as being 'guided by science'. In fact, they are doing something rather different: being guided by models, bad data and subjective opinion. Some of those claiming to be 'following the science' seem not to understand the meaning of the word.
At the outset, we were told the virus was so pernicious that it could, if not confronted, claim millions of lives. Its fatality rate was estimated by the World Health Organisation at 3.4 per cent. Then from various sources, we heard 0.9 per cent, followed by 0.6 per cent. It could yet settle closer to 0.1 per cent — similar to seasonal flu — once we get a better understanding of milder, undetected cases and how many deaths it actually caused (rather than deaths where the virus was present). How can this be, you might ask, given the huge death toll? Surely the figure of 44,000 Covid deaths offers proof that calamity has struck?
But let us look at the data. Compare this April with last and yes, you will find an enormous number of 'excess deaths'. But go to the Office for National Statistics website and look up deaths in the winter/spring seasons for the past 27 years, and then adjust for population. This year comes only eighth in terms of deaths. So we ought to put it in perspective.
Viruses have been chasing men since before we climbed down from the trees. Our bodies fight them off and learn in the process. We get sick. It's horrible, sometimes fatal. But viruses recede, our body's defences learn and strengthen. The process has been happening for millions of years, which is why more than 40 per cent of our genome is made of incorporated viral genetic material. The spread of viruses like Covid-19 is not new. What's new is our response.
Now we have new tools that let us spot (and name) new viruses. We watch their progress in real time, plotting their journeys across the world, then sharing the scariest stories on social media. So the standard progress of a virus can, in this way, be made to look like a zombie movie. The whole Covid drama has really been a crisis of awareness of what viruses normally do, rather than a crisis caused by an abnormally lethal new bug.
Let's go back to the idea of Covid taking half a million lives: a figure produced by modelling. But how does modelling relate to 'the science' we heard so much about? An important point — often overlooked — is that modelling is not science, for the simple reason that a prediction made by a scientist (using a model or not) is just opinion.
To be classified as science, a prediction or theory needs to be able to be tested, and potentially falsified. Einstein is revered as a great scientist not just for the complexity of general relativity but because of the way his theory enabled scientists to predict things. This forward–looking capacity, repeatedly verified, is what makes it a scientific theory.
The ability to look backwards and retrofit a theory to the data via a model is not nearly so impressive. Take, for example, a curve describing the way a virus affects a population in terms of the number of infections (or deaths). We can use models to claim that lockdown had a dramatic effect on the spread, or none at all. We can use them to claim that social distancing was vital, or useless. Imperial College London has looked at the data and claimed lockdown has saved three million lives. A study from Massachusetts looked at the data and concluded that lockdown 'might not have saved any life'. We can, through modelling alone, choose pretty much any version of the past we like.
The only way to get an idea of the real-world accuracy of models is by using them to predict what will happen — and then by testing those predictions. And this is the third problem with the current approach: a wilful determination to ignore the quality of the information being used to set Covid policy.
In medical science there is a well-known classification of data quality known as 'the hierarchy of evidence'. This seven-level system gives an idea of how much weight can be placed on any given study or recommendation. Near the top, at Level 2, we find randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where a new approach is tried on a group of patients and compared with (for example) a placebo. The results of such studies are pretty reliable, with little room for bias to creep in. A systematic review of several RCTs is the highest, most reliable form of medical evidence: Level 1.
Further down (Levels 5 and 6) comes evidence from much less compelling, descriptive-only studies looking for a pattern, without using controls. This is where we find virtually all evidence pertaining to Covid-19 policy: lockdown, social distancing, face masks, quarantine, R-numbers, second waves, you name it. And — to speed things up — most Covid research was not peer- reviewed.
Right at the bottom of the hierarchy — Level 7 — is the opinion of authorities or reports of expert committees. This is because, among other things, 'authorities' often fail to change their minds in the face of new evidence. Committees, containing diversity of opinion and inevitably being cautious, often issue compromise recommendations that are scientifically non-valid. Ministers talk about 'following the science'. But the advice of Sage (or any committee of scientists) is the least reliable form of evidence there is.
Such is the quality of decision-making in the process generating our lockdown narrative. An early maintained but exaggerated belief in the lethality of the virus reinforced by modelling that was almost data-free, then amplified by further modelling with no proven predictive value. All summed up by recommendations from a committee based on qualitative data that hasn't even been peer-reviewed.
Mistakes were inevitable at the start of this. But we can't learn without recognising them.
This article was written by Keith
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Q: Join with a transpose of a table in MySQL The title doesn't much justice, but here is my table structure
    users table
    +---------+
    | user_id |
    +---------+
    |       1 |
    |       2 |
    |       3 |
    +---------+

kids table

+----------+---------+------------+
| child_id | user_id | child_name |
+----------+---------+------------+
|        1 |       1 | child_a    |
|        2 |       1 | child_b    |
|        3 |       2 | child_c    |
|        4 |       3 | child_x    |
|        5 |       3 | child_y    |
|        6 |       3 | child_z    |
+----------+---------+------------+

Now I want to transpose the kids table and join it with users table.
Expected output.
+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| user_id | child_1 | child_2 | child_3 |
+---------+---------+---------+---------+
|       1 | child_a | child_b |         |
|       2 | child_c |         |         |
|       3 | child_x | child_y | child_z |
+---------+---------+---------+---------+

As you can see there are 3 columns of child information because the max number of children for a user is 3.
What I am able to do so far is the following, but then I will have to reach for some other languages to format this data again.
select user_id, group_concat(child_name) from kids group by user_id;

Any idea I could fetch expected result in mysql?
EDIT: I know that there will be maximum 3 children per user.

A: @Shobi I believe you can do this by joining kids to users multiple times which should give you the names of the children, like this:
SELECT `u`.`user_id`,
    `k`.`child_name` AS `child_1`,
    `k2`.`child_name` AS `child_2`,
    `k3`.`child_name` AS `child_3`
FROM `users` AS `u`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k` ON `k`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k2` ON `k2`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
    AND `k2`.`child_id` <> `k`.`child_id`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k3` ON `k3`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
    AND `k3`.`child_id` <> `k2`.`child_id`
    AND `k3`.`child_id` <> `k`.`child_id`
GROUP BY `u`.`user_id`

Here is a working example on sqlfiddle.
NOTE: the above query works in MySQL <= 5.6. To get the same result in MySQL >= 5.7 you can use a version of the query that incorporates ANY_VALUE() which is listed as an appropriate use here in the MySQL documentation.
SELECT `u`.`user_id`,
    ANY_VALUE(`k`.`child_name`) AS `child_1`,
    ANY_VALUE(`k2`.`child_name`) AS `child_2`,
    ANY_VALUE(`k3`.`child_name`) AS `child_3`
FROM `users` AS `u`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k` ON `k`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k2` ON `k2`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
    AND `k2`.`child_id` <> `k`.`child_id`
LEFT JOIN `kids` AS `k3` ON `k3`.`user_id` = `u`.`user_id`
    AND `k3`.`child_id` <> `k2`.`child_id`
    AND `k3`.`child_id` <> `k`.`child_id`
GROUP BY `u`.`user_id`
ORDER BY `u`.`user_id`

Here is a working example of this other version of the query in db-fiddle.

A: You mean pivoting, the users table is not needed and might try the following method, which includes GROUP_CONCAT() function, to perform dynamically by using an analytic function such as ROW_NUMBER() :
SET @sql = NULL;

SELECT GROUP_CONCAT(
             DISTINCT
             CONCAT(
                    'MAX(CASE WHEN rn =', rn,
                    ' THEN child_name END) AS child_',rn
                    )
       )
  INTO @sql
  FROM
  (
   SELECT *,
          ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY user_id ORDER BY child_id) AS rn
     FROM kids
  ) k;

SET @sql = CONCAT('SELECT user_id,',@sql,
                   ' FROM
                     (
                      SELECT *,
                             ROW_NUMBER() OVER
                             (PARTITION BY user_id ORDER BY child_id) AS rn
                        FROM kids
                     ) k
                    GROUP BY user_id');

PREPARE stmt FROM @sql;
EXECUTE stmt;
DEALLOCATE PREPARE stmt;

Demo


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The United States and Iran are in tension, many countries are nervous, and Germany starts to mediate!
WangYi force
huanqiuwang· 2020-01-05 19:16:57
The death of Iranian general Suleimani, the tension between the United States and Iran and the situation in the Middle East escalated. According to Reuters reports on the 4th, German Foreign Minister Mars said on the same day that he would seek direct dialogue with Iran to ease the tension.
Reuters report screenshot
Reuters said that Mas told Germany's Sunday Photo: "In the next few days, (we will) have a dialogue with the United Nations, the European Union, and partners in the region, including (we will also) have a dialogue with Iran, we We will do our best to curb the situation to further escalate. "Maas also said that he and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom and France, the EU 's High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep & Bullelli, and US Secretary of State Peng Peo maintained close ties.
German Foreign Minister Mars (data map)
Furthermore, despite the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Mas said he has no plans to increase military deployment in Iraq, where there are currently about 120 German soldiers. Maas told the Sunday Photo: "" (Whether it is) now (or) in the future, it is in Germany's interest to combat (the extremist group "Islamic State") IS, and the Federal Defense Force is providing important training locally for this. . "
In the early morning of the 3rd local time, U.S. forces launched a drone attack on Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, killing General Suleimani, the commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards' overseas operations, and Muhandis, de facto leader of the Shiite militia group, People's Mobilization Organization. In a series of responses from Iran 's leaders on the 3rd, the words of mourning for Suleimani 's "martyrdom", violent attacks on American "atrocities", and vows of "severe revenge" were used throughout.
The U.S.-led coalition confirmed that rockets attacked two Iraqi military bases in Baghdad and Ballad near US forces on the 4th, but the shelling did not cause casualties to US military personnel. No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Source: Ring Video / Hu Shizhen
Iranian Foreign Minister: I hope China will play an important role.
On January 4, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on the phone.
Zarif notified Iranian side of Iran General's position on the attack. Zaref strongly condemned the U.S.'s rough behavior, saying that the actions of the U.S. side will have serious consequences. Iran has written to the UN Secretary-General in this regard, hoping that China can play an important role in preventing the escalation of regional tensions.
Wang Yi said that the U.S. military's risk-taking behavior violates the basic norms of international relations and will aggravate the tension and turmoil in the regional situation. China opposes the use of force in international relations. There is no way out for military means, and extreme pressure is even more impractical. China urges the United States not to abuse force and seek solutions to the problem through dialogue. China will uphold an objective and fair position and play a constructive role in maintaining peace and security in the Middle East Gulf region.
Russian Foreign Minister: Russia and China have identical positions
On the evening of January 4, 2020, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yitong Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke on the phone and exchanged views and coordinated positions on the current acute tensions in the Gulf and cooperation between the two sides in the UN Security Council.
Wang Yi said that China is highly concerned about the contradictions between the United States and Iran. Intensify, oppose the abuse of force in international relations, and military adventurous behavior is unacceptable. China holds that all parties should earnestly abide by the purposes of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations, that Iraq 's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected, and peace and stability in the Middle East Gulf region should be maintained. As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia bear important responsibilities for international peace and security. The two sides should strengthen strategic communication, jointly maintain international law and international fairness and justice, and play a responsible role in properly responding to the current situation in the Middle East.
Lavrov stated that Russia and China have identical positions. The U.S. behavior is illegal and should be condemned. Russia opposes brutal trample on the sovereignty of other countries, especially unilateral military action. Russia is willing to work closely with China to play a constructive role in avoiding tension in the region.
The two sides also discussed the latest changes in hot issues such as Libya and Syria and agreed to maintain close communication on maintaining global strategic stability.
French Foreign Minister: I hope to communicate closely with China
On January 4, 2020, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi was invited On the phone with French Foreign Minister Le Drian.
Ledrion introduced France's current situation in the Middle East. The view emphasizes that France is opposed to the use of force in international relations and believes that Iraq's territorial sovereignty should be respected. Under the current circumstances, it is important to keep the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue. France hopes to communicate closely with China and play a positive role in preventing the tension in the region from escalating.
Wang Yi said that China and France have similar stances, and unilateral use of force will not solve the problem, but will be counterproductive , resulting in a vicious circle of confrontation and ultimately difficult to clean up. Both China and France are permanent members of the UN Security Council and shoulder important responsibilities in maintaining world peace and stability. It is necessary for both parties to strengthen strategic communication, play a constructive role, jointly safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations, and jointly oppose any unilateral acts of armed use.
Wang Yi emphasized that the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue is an important achievement of multilateral diplomacy, embodies the efforts of all parties, and is an important support for maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East. It is hoped that all parties will communicate closely to prevent the attack from affecting the implementation of the comprehensive Iran nuclear agreement.
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British tennis player Andy Murray chuan tennis khelh a chawlhsan hnai tawh niin a langa, a chawh hun tur a sawi.
World no.5 Juan Martin del Potro chu kum 2019 Australian Open-ah a khupa hliam a neih avangin a inlan thei dawn lo.
Roger Federer chuan world no.1 Novak Djokovic-a hnung zuiin ATP Finals London-a khelh mekah semi final a lut.
Rafael Nadal chu November thlaa London-a khelh tur ATP Finals-ah a inlan thei dawn lova, a ke rek zai a ni dawn.
Paris Masters semi final-ah world no.1 ni mai tur Novak Djokovic chuan Roger Federer chu 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 7-6 (7-3) in a hneh a, final a lut.


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Canada's housing industry has been progressing at a very fast pace. Real-estate developers and home builders are trying various marketing strategies to sustain themselves in a highly competitive market. Architectural 3d rendering has emerged as a key marketing tool because it provides a photo-realistic and professional visualization of a future development. 3d rendering has become indispensable for builders and developers to translate their architectural designs into digital images. It also gives buyers a clear idea of what the upcoming property will look like.
Presents Life-like Images: Using visual images is important in any marketing campaign as people are easily attracted to images and photos. 3d rendering images are like a digital catalogue for builders. They can present every aspect of architectural and interior design in a detailed and accurate way to investors and prospective buyers. 3d rendered images are life like and effectively communicate the benefits of the property.
Global Marketing Advantage: Marketing and promotions have greatly evolved over the years. The world has now become a global economy with the evolution of computers and the Internet. Local markets are now open to international markets and 3d rendering is a great marketing tool if you are competing in the global market. Since 3d renders are digital products, they can be easily shared or presented through the Internet. 3d renders can be easily uploaded online or on a website. They can also be used for magazine advertising, press releases and in interactive media.
Fast and Cost Effective: Building sample houses or developing scale models of a property could be quite expensive. On the other hand, well-rendered 3d models can solve this purpose in much less time and are far more economical. Time and effort taken to organize site visits can be saved as 3d rendered images and walkthroughs can be easily sent to clients.
Makes Changes Easier: With 3d modeling, the designs can be tested and adjusted. If clients request changes, they can be incorporated before the project goes live. Solving these problems earlier rather than waiting for the construction to be finished saves developers time, money and last minute problems. Clients are also satisfied and surer of the final output.
Helps with Construction Permits: 3d rendering has been a revolutionary solution to visual imagery in Canada's construction industry. Not only does it help promote a project but also helps in getting approval for construction permits. The more detailed the images, the easier it is to get permits. Since the 3d rendered images have all details, getting construction permits could be faster and easier.
Attractive sales presentations and greater marketing benefits are ensured with 3d architectural illustrations. Many architectural firms, homebuilders and real estate developers are now outsourcing 3d rendering services because it saves 60% of the cost. When you outsource 3d rendering, you save on capital and overhead expenditure required on teams and infrastructure.
Since your outsourcing partner takes care of these, you can utilize your cash flow where you really need it. Moreover, you are assured of better quality as your outsourcing partner has core competency in 3d rendering and animation. Being experts in 3d rendering, BluEntCAD has all necessary tools along with problem solving abilities.


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EU students in England will pay same tuition fees after Brexit, government says
Europeans will access same financial support and be charged the same for duration of their degrees
Monday 02 July 2018 13:38
A freeze on the maximum tuition fees a university can charge will also remain for a second year
EU students enrolling at universities in England in the first academic year after Brexit will pay the same tuition fees as British students, the government has announced.
Damian Hinds, the education secretary, has said EU students starting in autumn 2019 will access the same financial support and will be charged the same for fees during the duration of their degrees.
He also announced a freeze on the maximum tuition fees a university can charge – which is £9,250 a year - will remain for a second year to enable more people to access higher education or training.
Students to be hit with 'eye-watering' rise on loan interest rate
Mr Hinds said he wanted to provide "clarity and certainty" on the situation for students from the EU who wish to study here, following criticism that the government's handling of Brexit has led to uncertainty among European citizens in the UK.
The announcement comes amid industry-wide fears over the potential effects of Brexit on higher education institutions.
Mr Hinds said: "I want everyone with the talent and potential to be able to take advantage of our world class universities.
"We've already raised the amount of money graduates need to earn before starting to pay back their student loans, and freezing tuition fees for another year is another example of the steps the government is taking to support those in higher education.
"Students from the EU make an important contribution to the universities sector and it is a testament to our system that so many students from abroad choose to come and study here."
Alistair Jarvis, chief executive of Universities UK, said: "This announcement on fees and financial support provides much needed clarity for EU students and for universities.
"Students from EU countries can now apply for places on undergraduate courses starting in autumn 2019 with the confidence that they will not have to pay up-front tuition fees and will remain eligible to receive government-backed loans to cover their tuition fee for the duration of their courses.
"This announcement means that EU students commencing courses in autumn 2019 will continue to pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the full duration of their courses."
But Mr Jarvis added: "Another year of freezing tuition fee levels for English students will put additional pressures on university finances. Universities continue to work hard to seek efficiencies and deliver value for money for students."
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Tim Bradshaw, chief executive of the Russell Group, said: "Today's announcement could not have come a moment too soon. Applications open in a just a few months and many prospective students are already attending open days and making their decisions.
"It is important that, after Brexit, the UK can continue to compete as a top destination for international talent.
"Russell Group universities receive over 100,000 applications from EU students each year. They enrich campus life and provide a welcome boost to the UK economy."
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Expert: Carlos Del Rio
AIDS, Influenza, Global Health, Public Health
Carlos del Rio, MD, has a soft spot for heroes. In junior high, he admired scientists like Louis Pasteur, who developed vaccines to combat infectious disease. During his medical residency at Emory in the early 1980s, del Rio idolized physician Sumner Thompson, who fought to open a clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital to serve the growing number of Georgians with HIV.
Since his days as a physician in training, del Rio has worked to reduce the spread of HIV on multiple fronts—leading the National AIDS Program in his native Mexico, caring for patients at Grady, directing the NIH-sponsored HIV Prevention Trials Network at Emory, advising U.S. agencies on HIV prevention and care, and growing global capacity for HIV research. Del Rio, Rollins Professor and chair of the Hubert Department of Global Health, also co-directs the Emory Center for AIDS Research and leads the Emory AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP).
Through AITRP, young investigators from Georgia, Mexico, Rwanda, Vietnam, and Zambia are trained in public health and in basic, clinical, and behavioral and social sciences. The program is supported by the NIH's Fogarty International Center to advance health through scientific cooperation worldwide. Specifically, the grant allows promising young investigators to study at Emory or at partner institutions abroad to strengthen HIV/AIDS research in their respective countries. More than 220 trainees have benefitted from the Emory AITRP since 1998.
"Approximately 97% of people with HIV live in low- and middle-income countries," says del Rio. "One key thing Emory can do is train the next generation of researchers and leaders in some of those countries. AITRP builds human capital and scientific capacity to stop the transmission of HIV."
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What Are Motorsport Pressure Sensors?
A pressure sensor refers to a device used for monitoring and managing the pressure of gases and liquids. In our daily life, we use pressure sensors mostly in vehicles like cars. When they are used in cars, they are called as motorsport pressure sensors. As we know that the cars require pressure control in various fields. Hence, you should not be surprised to see the importance of having a pressure sensor in your car. Therefore, most cars have been seen having pressure sensors. There are a variety of reasons why people use pressure sensors. Let us read further to know more about its usage.
As you know that these days, we find that many people are interested in motorsport activities. In simple words, we can say that people are interested in car racing and motorcycle racing.
For this purpose, most people modify their cars, bikes to achieve their desired speed and controls to win the race. You cannot possibly imagine the obsession of people who have modified their cars and bikes.
Most race participants work alongside a team that consists of a set of professional technicians helping them in modifying their vehicle and not posing a threat to their life.
Therefore, this is to make sure that the cars and bikes are modified accordingly. The technicians are often seen suing the motorsport pressure sensors during their task of modification.
The motorsport pressure sensors are part of one of the most important aspects of modification. Hence, you can say that pressure sensors are used for various purposes.
Here is a list of some of the places where we use the motorsport pressure sensors.
The motorsport pressure sensors are used for a variety of purposes in the cars. However, one such important part of usage of pressure sensors in motorsport vehicles is to monitor the speed of the car.
As you know that the one thing that all motorsport vehicle owners want is the speed of the vehicle. However, with already produced cars due to government regulations, we find that the speed limit race participant's desire is not pre-available.
Hence, the cars are modified to their tastes and preference, then made available to them for practice and racing. In order to have a close look at the speed, the technicians install pressure sensors which ultimately helps them in making sure that they can achieve the desired speed and monitor them closely. Hence, this is one such usage of motorsport pressure sensors which is highly famous.
Another part of cars which requires pressure monitoring is the tire pressure monitoring system. This was initially used in the primary designs for cars. However, in some parts due to changes in regulations, we find that their existence has resurfaced again.
This system is installed so that the drivers can have a fair idea of the condition of the tires in the cars. This is one important usage of motorsport pressure sensors. As you know that before starting the race, it is important to check all important factors relating to the cars. Therefore, it is also important to look at the tire pressure as well to avoid any mishaps to take place.
Another common and important usage of the pressure sensor is that of airbag. We also use a pressure sensor to activate airbags so that the travelers in the car can be protected duly before impact. Hence, this is an important usage not to ignore at any cost.
As you notice that these are some of the examples of usage of motorsport pressure sensors in the cars. Apart from these, there are various other places where pressure sensors are highly used.
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