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IRJET-Review of Impact of Pradhan Mantri GRAM Sadak Yojana on various Sectors
International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
Volume: 06 Issue: 03 | Mar 2019
www.irjet.net
Review of Impact of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
On Various Sectors
Ajesh Pilaniya1, Gaurav Shivdas2, and Ashwin Mahajan3
1Student,
M.B.A-Project and Construction Management, MIT College of Management, Pune, India.
Student, M.B.A-Project and Construction Management, MIT College of Management, Pune, India.
3 Student, M.B.A-Project and Construction Management, MIT College of Management, Pune, India.
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Abstract – India is a country where 70% of its population
lives in rural areas. For such a large country and as a
developing and emerging economy, road network plays a very
crucial role.
Also, the agricultural sector is important for India's growth.
Therefore, aiming to connect all the villages of India by allweather road network, PMGSY was launched by the central
government lead by Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee in December
2000. PMGSY has resulted in tremendous success and positive
impact on population benefitted from the scheme. 82% of
planned villages are connected by all-weather roads by Dec
2017. This review paper focusses on summarizing the impact
of this scheme on sectors like Agriculture, HealthCare, and
Education Sector.
Our objective is to summarize the various impact
assessment carried out by govt. and standalone researchers.
On a single platform.
2. Impact on Agriculture Sector
2.1 Accessibility to Agricultural markets.
According to the study, PMGSY has resulted in better and
quicker access to nearby markets. It has been observed that a
significant reduction in travel time and cost has happened.
Key Words: PMGSY, Impact Assessment, Healthcare,
Education, Agriculture.
Table -1: Saving of Travel Time.
2.2 Shifts in crop pattern
The study has revealed that the percentage of
cropped area under cereals has been reduced by 0.73% on
average in the states in which this study was conducted.
Jharkhand has seen the most significant change of 3%. These
states have shown an increase of 5.26% in percentage
cropped area under fruits and vegetables due to connectivity
and ease of access to nearby markets. Other than this, a
reduction of 12.53% cropped area under pulses has been
shifted to cotton and onions.
2.3 Usage of Fertilizers and Improved Seeds.
The study has revealed that one-fourth of farmers
interviewed has increased the use of fertilizers. The highest
change was of 47% in U.P.
Almost 15% of farmer household reported having
increased the use of improvising use of seeds. PMGSY has
resulted in a shift of trend to increased use of fertilizers and
seeds which has ultimately resulted in more yield.
2.4 Access to Facilities and Services.
Better roads have helped farmer's access important
services and facilities. The results prove this claim when
compared to control habitation which lacks the road
infrastructure.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna was launched by
the Central Govt. of India on 25th December 2000. The
scheme aims to provide all-weather road connectivity in
rural areas of the country. It is fully funded by central govt.
which was later announced as funded by 60 %( central govt.)
And 40 %( State Govt.). The PMGSY aims for new
construction and up gradation. Specific standards for
construction and up gradation have been specified under
PMGSY. The first priority is providing connectivity to the
unconnected Habitations. PMGSY aimed towards 2, 15,143
habitations, with a road length of 4, 70,858.50 km, and an
expenditure of Rs. 140, 09,348.60 lakhs.
PMGSY-II was introduced to consolidate the existing rural
road network. This proposed to cover during the 12th fiveyear plan period, 50,000 km road length by up gradation of
existing roads at an estimated cost of Rs 33,030 Cr. The costs
were to be shared between the Centre and States/UTs on
75:25 for the plains and 90:10 basis for the special areas.
With effect from April 1, 2015, the costs of construction of all
PMGSY roads are shared between the central government
and the states. While center: state ratio is 90:10 in respect of
NE states and hill states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &
Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, it is 60:40 for other states.
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schools therein in the control habitations the situation was
found much worse. Almost all control habitations have much
less than the required number of teachers and in most of the
group discussions, it was reported that poor connectivity is
one of the major factors for the same. 54% of the primary
schools in sample habitations have a PTR of more than 30
whereas almost 80% of the schools in control habitations
have a PTR of more than 30. Similarly, 25% upper primary
schools in sample habitations were having PTR above 35
whereas, in the control habitations, the PTR was above 35 in
almost 50% of the upper primary schools. As per a
publication by National University of Educational Planning
and Administration (NUEPA) and Ministry of Human
Resource Development (MHRD), the overall PTR during
2013-14, at all India level was 25 students per teacher at
primary level while at the upper primary level it was 17.4.
Table -2: % farmers traveling outside.
3. Impact on HealthCare Sector.
3.1 Reduction in travel time to reach the nearest facilities in
case of maternal emergencies
In the study conducted, 92% sample habitations has
reported the saving in travel time to nearest facilities. 43%
have reported a reduction in time up to 30 minutes. 28% has
reported a reduction of 30 to 60 minutes and 23% has
reported a reduction of more than 60 minutes.
4.2 All Season Connectivity of Education Facilities.
Out of all sample areas under the study, 10% of
areas are such that children have to travel to the nearby
village to reach an Anganwadi. Thus, all-weather roads
under PMGSY has ensured less time to travel and fewer
In one sample habitation each in Bihar, Jharkhand
and Uttar Pradesh, the nearest Primary School is connected
by an all-weather road, rest of the habitations have at least
one Primary School within the habitation. Only in one
control habitations of Rajasthan, children have to travel
outside the habitation to reach a Primary School and the
road condition was so bad that children have to travel on
foot as there are no Vans/Buses plying on the road. 58%
sample habitations and 65% of the control habitations have
a Secondary School within the habitations and rests of the
habitations are connected to the nearest Secondary School
by an all-weather road now.
In the majority of the habitations, for higher
secondary education and colleges, the students have to
travel outside the habitation and except one habitation
Impact on Education in Jharkhand they have all-weather
road connectivity to reach these institutions.
3.2 Child immunization and Health care.
Efforts towards coverage of child health immunization has
a significant impact due to better roads. It was observed that
children aged 5 years and below immunized was more by
11% compared to the period the road was constructed.
3.3 Medical care during sickness and accidents.
Road infrastructure is important in cases of critical
sickness and accidents where immediate treatment is
required and hence person has to be transported to longer
distances in some cases. In the areas of the survey, it was
found that only 50% of persons suffering serious injuries
were being treated before the road was constructed. Now,
80% of patients suffering from critical illness and accidents
being treated.
4. Impact on Education Sector.
4.1 Status of Education Facilities
New road infrastructure has contributed to setting
up of new Anganwadi center in rural areas. Out of which
50% were set up after the construction of roads. Also, an
increase in the number of schools in the sample states has
been recorded.
Table -3: % habitants reported in the number of schools
The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) at primary and
upper primary schools has been significantly low in rural
areas. It was found that there was a significant difference in
the availability of a sufficient number of teaching staff in the
schools in the habitations where the roads were maintained
and not maintained. Though it was found that the sample
habitations also have a shortage of teaching staff in the
Table -4: Saving in travel time to reach the nearest higher
Improved road connectivity in rural areas has
impacted the cultivation choices and improvements
in cropping patterns and shift in trends in a positive
Roads have contributed significant saving in travel
time and costs to reach the markets in habitations
where roads were not maintained.
Results indicate that places where roads were not
maintained, access to sourcing inputs and services is
weaker than places where roads are in good
Increase in ownership of Assets related to
agriculture seen hike due to the availability of good
Access to medical and healthcare facilities have seen
an increase in the number of beneficiaries after the
construction of all-weather rural roads.
Visit of doctors and health workers was found to be
more frequent along with the employment of those
compared to places where road infrastructure was
poorly maintained.
Increase in the number of schools after the
construction of rural roads.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) was found to be much
better in the schools where roads are better
maintained.
Reduction in travel time to schools after roads were
constructed is found to be much better than their
Ajesh Pilaniya
Student of MBA in Project &
MITCOM - MIT Art Design &
Technology University, Pune
Gaurav Balkrishna Shivdas
Ashwin Avinash Mahajan
Rajesh Bhushan, IAS, Ministry of Rural Development,
GOI, "Impact Assessment Study of Improved Rural Road
Maintenance System under PMGSY".
[2] NRRDA, Ministry of Rural Developments, "PMGSY- Rural
Roads Project, Environment and Social Management
Framework (Executive Summary)", November 2010
[3] National Rural Roads Development Agency (2011),
National Rural Roads Development Agency- Annual
Report 2010-2011, Ministry of Rural Development,
[4] Ministry of Rural Development (2012), Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojana Programme Guidelines, Government
of India.
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I put together a list of ten of my favorite YA urban fantasy series. For anyone interested in checking out my fantasy novel (Aidan's Shadow), please enjoy the free sample on Amazon. I'm planning to make several lists detailing some of my favorite books. I did my best to avoid major spoilers. Just as a heads up, I'm part of the Amazon Associate program. I included affiliate links to these series, but these reviews are not paid promotions.
Put simply, urban fantasy stories usually show the interaction between the modern world (urban) and the supernatural world (fantasy). Frequently, normal humans are unaware of the fantastical elements around them.
#10: The Heroes of Olympus :
The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan begins where the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series (The Last Olympian) ended. For anyone unfamiliar with the premise, Rick Riordan is the author of numerous fantasy books involving demigods (children of gods and humans) from various mythologies (Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian). Heroes of Olympus focuses on the Greek and Roman pantheons. He included plenty of references, deities, monsters, heroes, and characters from Greek and Roman myths. I like how he adapted them to fit modern life. Those urban fantasy moments were always interesting.
Even though it's geared towards a younger audience, I quite enjoyed his first series when I read it in high school. I really liked the fantasy world and many of the memorable characters. I especially liked Percy (the protagonist), Anabelle, and Nico. I picked up this series because I wanted to know what would happen to these characters. Though it's an enjoyable read, I didn't love that the first book in this new series primarily focuses on three new characters. I still enjoyed the new premise (Greek and Roman demigods joining forces to take on a new threat).
The series picked up significant steam in Son of Poseidon. I really enjoyed seeing the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood. I also found Percy and his new Roman friends to be far more likable and interesting than the characters introduced in the previous book. Riordan handled the perspective changes and ensemble cast quite well.
Over five books, the plot gets a bit convoluted, but I still really enjoyed the narrative. The humor is probably better for a younger audience, but Heroes of Olympus still features a number of funny moments (e.g., the Oracle of Delphi predicting the future by examining the inside of stuffed animals). The action and suspense are exciting without being stressful. Overall, It's an excellent escapist story, and the world is interesting. It's definitely worth checking out (especially for younger readers or fans of his other works).
#9: The Hunt
The Hunt Trilogy (The Hunt, The Prey, The Trap) by Andrew Fakuda has some science fiction, dystopian, and post-apocalyptic elements, but I still consider it to be a young adult, urban fantasy series. No offense to Twilight fans, but I loved that Fakuda inverted the vampire romance trope. He masterfully returned the vampire story to its horror roots. The protagonist (Gene) is a 17-year old human who has spent his entire life masquerading as a vampire. I found him relatable and likable. Fakuda did a great job of showing Gene's intelligence and resourcefulness, while also showing his human frailty.
Gene lives in a dystopian city where the vampires are the dominant species. They have hunted the humans to the point that they are believed to be extinct in the wild. The vampire world is cruel, emotionless, and cold. They consider themselves to be people and the humans to be primitive cattle. However, the city is technologically advanced (and eerily similar to our own). Basically, the vampires look like modern people (exceedingly pale, athletic, perfect individuals who sleep on the ceiling…) until they encounter a human. From that point, they become horrific, merciless, and barbaric monsters. I do not want to give too much of the plot away, but the premise of the first novel involves Gene being selected to join a heper (human) hunt. He has to maintain his cover while the other vampires prepare to chase down some of the last of his kind.
The horror elements in this series are on point. The vampires are terrifying and disgusting, and the action sequences are engaging and exciting. The dialogue is pretty solid, too. I liked Sissy and Gene, but some of the other characters are less interesting. Overall, it's great for fans of dystopian worlds and suspenseful horror.
#8: The Infernal Devices
The Infernal Devices series (Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince, and Clockwork Princess) by Cassandra Clare acts as a bit of a prequel series for her Mortal Instruments series (City of Bones, City of Glass, etc.). It's set in Victorian England, and it follows some important developments in the shadowhunter world (portals, the interaction between magic and the industrial revolution, etc.). Clare's series follows a hidden society of shadowhunters (also called Nephilim) who hunt demons and corrupted vampires, werewolves, faeries, and mermaids.
I liked the literary allusions, dark themes, cyberpunk aesthetic, frantic action, sardonic comedy, exploration of Victorian gender roles, and balanced pacing. Some of the characters are less memorable than others, but there are plenty of likable people. I didn't really care about the love triangle, but she handled those three characters (Tessa, Jem, and Will) well. I've read almost all of Clare's shadowhunter books, and I like how she tied the Infernal Devices to the Mortal Instruments (and the Dark Artifices). Magnus has always been one of my favorite characters, and he acts as a great link through the centuries. The three books add plenty of interesting exposition and context for fans of the Mortal Instruments (especially with its connections to Jace and City of Heavenly Fire).
I would recommend reading the first three Mortal Instruments books first, but this series is worth picking up.
#7: The Dark Artifices
The Dark Artifices series (Lady Midnight, Lord of Shadows, and Queen of Air and Darkness) by Cassandra Clare picks up several years after the most recent (and possibly final) book in her Mortal Instruments series. It's far better than Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy (a series of spinoff novellas that she co-wrote with ghost writers), but I didn't like it as much as the original series. Just as a warning, it's a bit wordy. I prefer denser stories, so I didn't mind. The Dark Artifices follows a new generation of shadowhunters, humans with enhanced fighting abilities (because of angel blood, angelic marks, and various magical weapons). The series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows some of the characters that Clare introduced in City of Heavenly Fire.
I worried that Clare wouldn't be able to replicate her winning formula, but I enjoyed Lady Midnight, the first book in this new series. I did not care about the characters (especially Julian's younger siblings) as much as I cared about Simon, Isabella, Magnus and my favorite characters in her original series. But I liked Emma and Julian. Their star-crossed romance is a little tropey, but it's still an emotional rollercoaster. Unfortunately, the other plot (another scheme by those meddlesome faeries) felt a little stale. I still loved Clare's world of demons, vampires, werewolves, faeries, and warlocks. Overall, it's a solid YA urban fantasy novel. I just prefer the original series. So far, I've only read the first book, but I want to check out the second one eventually. Lord of Shadows might change my ranking.
#6: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan is a fun pairing of young adult fantasy with Greek mythology. It's accessible for younger readers, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the series in high school. Percy Jackson is a demigod. His father is a Greek god, and his mother is a human. This affords him incredible powers, but he's still mortal. Think Perseus (his namesake), Heracles (Hercules), and other heroes in Greco-Roman mythology. I like Percy, and I think that he's an interesting protagonist. Riordan did a great job of integrating mythology with the modern world and showing how these myths might have evolved to fit American culture (e.g., pegasi who love donuts, the Empire State building serving as Mout Olympus, etc.).
I don't know if I would enjoy the series quite as much if I went back and read it as someone in his mid-twenties, but I loved it in high school. Some of the humor might seem corny to older readers, but I still highly recommend checking it out. It's a memorable and interesting ride.
#5: The Reckoners:
The Reckoners (Steelheart, Firefight, Calamity) by Brandon Sanderson could fall under several other genres (sci/fi, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, superhero, etc.), but it has some urban fantasy elements. I actually picked up Steelheart because the cover caught my eye. I'm so glad that I did. I was hooked from the first chapter. From a technical standpoint, Sanderson is a more talented novelist than many of the other writers in this genre (and I include myself in that list). Many of his other novels are intended for an older audience, so I liked his take on the young adult genre.
In this series, some humans mysteriously develop superhuman powers (flight, telekinesis, pyrokinesis, the ability to create portals to parallel universes, etc.). For a while, people are fairly OK with this. The selection process seems to be random, so some unscrupulous people (i.e., villains) use their powers to commit crimes. However, good people (i.e. heroes) use their powers to protect the normies from these villains and other threats. Unfortunately, these powers eventually corrupt all of the heroes. The world is thrown into chaos and anarchy. The crumbling remains America basically operates as warzone with feuding city-states (each ruled by their own powerful supervillain). A resistance attempts to undermine (and assassinate) the superhumans.
Sanderson is extremely prolific, and a master of his craft. The action, themes, suspense, descriptions, pacing, and plot were all solid and interesting. I found the main character's dialogue to be a bit cringey (especially when interacting with the love interest), but he is relatable and endearing. I particularly enjoyed the world-building and exploration of the corrupting potential of incredible power.
For what it's worth, these are definitely the best post-apocalyptic, superhero novels that I've ever read.
#4: The Magicians
On the other end of the spectrum from Riordan's works, Lev Grossman's Magicans Trilogy is far more mature, darker, and more graphic. I wouldn't neccesarily recomend it for anyone younger than about 15, but it still has some young adult elements. I guess that it fits in this border area between YA and adult fantasy. I loved the more complex and morally ambigous themes, characters, and subject matter. But the characters are still young enough for this to count as a coming of age story. I guess that this could tie into the themes of extended adolescence.
The series addresses mental illness, sexuality, ennui, existential crises, and some other heavier topics. I didn't even know about The Magicians until I saw the commercials for the Syfy Channel Show. The premise sounded interesting, so I watched the first season. I see why some people percieve Quentin and Alice to be pretentious, but I still liked them. I also loved the nods to Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia (especially The Magician's Nephew).
The first book in the series (The Magicians) largely follows the experiences of Quentin Coldwater (a depressed and introspective guy) and his fellow classmates as they work their way through a magical college and grad school program. The college is hidden in upstate New York, and it's almost as cool as Hogwarts. Quentin is obsessed with a series of books about Fillory, a magical world (that is very similar to Lewis' Narnia). I hate to give anything away, but Quentin eventually learns that it is possible to travel to other worlds like Fillory.
The series is hilarious, complex, emotionally engaging, and just generally awesome. I think that Grossman may be a slightly more talented writer than Clare, but The Mortal Instruments holds too much nostalgic weight for me to rate this series more highly. Still, I thoroughly recommend checking this out.
#2: The Mortal Instruments
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare is an enjoyable YA urban fantasy series. I read the first three books when I was in high school. I really enjoyed them, and I've read all of the sequels and spinoffs (except for Lord of Shadows). Her series is set primarilly in New York City. It follows Clary, a highschooler who suddenly discovers that she can see beyond the glamour (obscuring fog) into a world of demons, shadowhunters, and downworlders (vampires, werewolves, faeries, merfolk, etc.). Most humans can't see past this enchantment/ magic. She eventually discovers that she was born a shadowhunter, but her shadowhunter mother lied to her and placed a block on her sight (ostensibly to protect her from the dangers of that world).
Clary and her friend Simon have to work together with the shadowhunters (namely Isabella, Jace, and Alec) to prevent evil shadowhunters from summning an army of demons and reshaping the world to fit their vision. I liked Clary in the first three books, but I wasn't particularly interested in her relationship with Jace. Still, I loved most of the characters. I especially liked Simon, Isabella, and Magnus.
I feel like additional descriptions would include spoilers, so I'll just say that I enjoyed this series. It's not high fantasy or Shakespeare, but it's really fun and engaging.
#1: Harry Potter
Harry Potter (The Sorcerer's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows) will always be my favorite urban fantasy series. My mom read the first few books to me when I was a child, and I love the world that Rowling created. It holds far too much emotional weight for me to objectively evaluate the writing style and technical features, but I adore the characters, emotional resonance, plot, pacing, attention to detail, and dialogue. I still love escaping into that world of magic, fantastic creatures, bravery, friendship, and mystery. In my mind, this is the definitive urban fantasy story of my lifetime. I've read the series at least five times, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I liked how the series grew darker and more mature with each new installment. I didn't enjoy The Cursed Child (probably because it was a collaborative effort with playwrights), but I sincerely hope that she writes a few more books in this universe. Her Fantastic Beasts screenplay was also solid.
Honorable Mentions: Tithe, Gone, Penryn and the End of Days,
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The Mystery of the Missouri Town with a Zip Code But No People
Doc Holliday Published: November 30, 2021
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Why would a town have a zip code if it really isn't a town at all? There are many in Missouri that would like to solve this mystery as there is a zip code assigned to a town with nobody there.
I saw this on the Missouri sub-Reddit page. It's a question about Lead Hill, Missouri. They mentioned that a zip codes website had a number assigned to them, but there is a population of 0.
I decided to take the red pill ala The Matrix and go down the rabbit hole to see what's going on with Lead Hill, Missouri.
First, I can confirm the Reddit contributor is correct. Zip Codes shows 72643 is assigned to Lead Hill, Missouri and there is zero population there. Curious.
Further exploration on Wikipedia shows there is a Lead Hill summit in Missouri where a lead mine existed in 1870. People there? Nope.
Home Town Locator shows a Lead Hill in Missouri in Wright County, but it's within the zip code of 65704 so that's not it.
Zip Codes shows the Lead Hill in Missouri with no population is in Taney County. Curiously, if you go to the Lead Hill (township) in Taney County street view on Google Maps, you get this.
So strange. Is there a M. Night Shyamalan "The Village" type of thing going on here? That theory is better than any other I've heard so far about the mysterious Lead Hill, Missouri...the town with a zip code and a population of none.
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*How do I fix this?

A: try:
<% if Time.now >= Time.parse("7:00") and Time.now <= Time.parse("14:00") %>
  Good Morning <%= current_user.nome %>!

<% else %>
  Good Afternoon <%= current_user.nome %>!
<% end %>

Note: Time.now  will return time object while "7:00" is a string, so you need to convert string time to time object and can compare.

A: You can write like this Instead of Parsing the Time you can write simply
Solution : 1
<% if Time.now.hour >= 7 && Time.now.hour <= 14 %>
Good Morning <%= current_user.nome %>!

<% else %>
Good Afternoon <%= current_user.nome %>!
<% end %>

Solution : 2
you can write less code via using ternary operator
(0..11).include?(Time.now.hour) ? "Good Morning <%= current_user.nome %>" : Good Afternoon <%= current_user.nome %>

A: I think this is worth it to be a helper method:
# in app/helpers/application_helper.rb
def greeting(name)
  greeting = (7..13).cover?(Time.current.hour) ? 'Good Morning' : 'Good Afternoon'

  "#{greeting} #{name}".strip
end

And in your view:
<%= greeting(current_user.nome) %>!

Another more detailed version that supports uneven times might look like this:
def greeting(name)
  greeting = case Time.current.to_s(:time)
             when ('05:00'..'11:59') then 'Good Morning'
             when ('12:00'..'17:59') then 'Good Afternoon'
             when ('18:00'..'21:59') then 'Good Evening'
             else 'Good Night'
             end
  "#{greeting} #{name}".strip
end

A: I'd use a helper:
def morning?(t = Time.current)
  t.between? t.change(hour: 7), t.change(hour: 14)
end

t is a time instance, defaulting to the current time, for example:
t = Time.current
#=> Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:30:09 CEST +02:00

change sets one or more of the time's elements. If only :hour is specified, the "smaller" units like minutes and seconds are set to 0:
t.change(hour: 7)  #=> Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:00:00 CEST +02:00
t.change(hour: 14) #=> Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:00:00 CEST +02:00

between? finally checks if t is between these values.
Passing the current time as an argument makes it easier to test the method:
morning? Time.parse('06:59') #=> false
morning? Time.parse('07:00') #=> true
morning? Time.parse('14:00') #=> true
morning? Time.parse('14:01') #=> false

Usage:
<% if morning? %>
  Good Morning <%= current_user.nome %>!
<% else %>
  Good Afternoon <%= current_user.nome %>!
<% end %>

A: I would use helpers to store methods and keep views plain.
class ApplicationHelper
  def greeting
    "Good #{time_greeting} #{current_user.nome}"
  end

  def time_greeting
    return "Morning" if Time.now.hour.between?(7, 13)
    "Afternoon"
  end
end

Then you may only use greeting method in your views:
<%= greeting %>

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Labels: anti-Semitism, foreign policy, Israel, jihad, Pat Condell, the Arab Spring, The Middle East, video, world news
Silverfiddle November 26, 2012 at 8:53:00 AM CST
I wish more people would listen to him...
There will be no peace in the Middle East.
Anonymous November 26, 2012 at 9:05:00 AM CST
In my opinion, AOW, only Palestians can bring bring peace to the region and that is not going to happen. More importantly, and again it is only my opinion, what has happened in the Middle East in the last for years as a result of US policy, demonstrates that the US is not interested in peace and it would appear our government is preparing for war in that region.
Bunkerville November 26, 2012 at 9:27:00 AM CST
And it was Condi Rice who started this nonsense and agitating for democratic elections in the middle east. See where that got us and Palestine.
JonBerg November 26, 2012 at 10:18:00 AM CST
OK, Condell recognizes the problem(s). But as I listen further I fail to hear of a [viable] solution. How, in the World, do you make radical Islam go away? It seems to be a disease with no, apparent, inoculation or cure!
Woodsterman (Odie) November 26, 2012 at 10:27:00 AM CST
Turn it to glass a piece at a time.
Anonymous November 26, 2012 at 12:43:00 PM CST
Pat has the gift of good speech but he tends to over-simplify and stretch his logic for a specific crowd. I doubt very much that even Pat himself really believes what he says....
Steve M
Ducky's here November 26, 2012 at 5:35:00 PM CST
What a clown she was and the Baggers want her back.
The Chucklenuts administration was shocked, shocked I tell you when Hamas won the Palestinian elections. How out of it was that moron Condominium ice.
Remember when she made a trip to the Middle East and returned early because no head of state would talk to the idiot?
But the Baggers want her back.
Stogie November 26, 2012 at 8:14:00 PM CST
Ducky, I don't want her back. I didn't like her because she was too liberal and because she believes the Islamic fanatics will negotiate in good faith.
I really object to the term "baggers," which was coined as an insult by using a term related to gay sex. When you use that term in this forum, you are insulting the rest of us. Please don't do it again.
PALADIN November 26, 2012 at 8:22:00 PM CST
I can respect him even though he is an atheist, because he says it like it is.
Anyone who thinks Hamas is a legit entity ...well your a moron.
Liberalism/ Socialism = the philosophy of the stupid and the haven of the ignorant.
Right Truth November 26, 2012 at 9:26:00 PM CST
Always good.
We know there is no such thing as Middle East Peace, the Pals don't want it, the terrorists don't want it, and neither do the other surrounding countries. Only Israel wants peace and only Israel has made an effort toward peace.
People who are greedy for more land and more power would never be peaceful, even after they were given so much.
WLIL
Black Sheep November 26, 2012 at 11:23:00 PM CST
I firmly believe that there will be peace in the Middle East. Seriously. It will come about through nuclear war.
There is absolutely zero chance that the Arabs will ever get along with each other even if they didn't have a Jewish state in their midst to scream and gnash their teeth over. They will always fight.
They will get nuclear weapons and they will use them, and so will Israel. After that, there will be peace because they'll all be dead.
BS,
As long as it's restricred to your scenario I see no problem. I wish it wouldn't happen but it's probably the only way it will ever get resolved!
Walter Sieruk November 27, 2012 at 11:08:00 AM CST
The leaders of the State of Israel would do well not to trust the leaders of Hamas in any so called "talks" in anything that they might promise. For in any "dialogue" Hamas would be very disingenous and only dissimulate. This because they will engage in the practice of the Islamic doctrine of Taqiyya. Which is the teaching of Islam it is a good thing to lie to non-Muslims if it's for the good of Islam. So the heads of the State of Israel would be wise not to trust the claims of the characters in power in Hamas they say that they have peaceful intentions. Furthermore it would be a good thing in dealing with Hamas for the leaders of Israel to heed the Bible. For it is written "Such men do violence to those at peace with themand break their promised word: their speech is smoother then butter buttheir thoughs are of war." Psalm 55:20,12. [NEB]
Mike's America November 27, 2012 at 3:30:00 PM CST
Israel traded land for peace and got war instead.
Unfortunately, I don't think that the idiots who report on these matters can see that. Or perhaps they don't care.
It's often been said, and is still true today that if the Arabs put down their weapons peace would break out immediately. If the Israelis put down their weapons they would be exterminated with a bloodthirsty viciousness unlike any the world has seen.
When one go through past history, one see the futility of supporting or depending on any Islamic leader, no matter how moderate they appear to be(initially). It is futile for the West to ask for any support from any Islamic leader because Islamic leader will only end up becoming more extremist once they have the financial clout. For example, Saudi Arabia was a so-called moderate Islamic country before the discovery oil by the West and now it became one of the most extremist Islamic country, no thanks to the petrodollars.
Anonymous December 1, 2012 at 12:46:00 PM CST
I love pat condell
I even emailed him
As a christian (ok a most imperfect one at best)..
I told him i loved his videos
I then posted it on my facebook page and interestingly enough no liberals dared to comment on his thoughts..
Why? because they cant explain why they have such a hatred of the jews
They only have their deluded world view that if the jews were all exterminated (democrats love that one) then somehow the world would be a better place..
Reminds me of someone who said that once (oh yea hitler, the muslims, liberals and now democrats)..
So when an avowed aetheist (tells you your wrong) God is trying to get your attention..
Even using an aetheist to tell you how insance your liberal policies are..
But like i said
not ONE liberal, high tech person or democrat dared to even comment on the video..
and i have like 100 friends most of whom are liberals so that is very telling indeed..
Go pat condell
you have more common sense than 100% of liberals and democrats in america
Always On Watch December 1, 2012 at 1:35:00 PM CST
JDC,
Glad to see you commenting here again.
Why? because they cant explain why they have such a hatred of the jews...
Liberals have been brainwashed. They cannot see or they ignore the facts in front of them.
Remember what Einstein said about the definition of insanity?
I just wish I can speak to Pat Condell personally and voiced my support for his speech personally.


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In LA Unified, the state's largest school district, the graduation rate rose to 76.6 percent.
The data are typically published in early spring, but the department wanted to ensure the latest information would be ready for next month's update to the California School Dashboard, the state's new accountability system. The dashboard's update will include 2018 data on a revamped, more user-friendly platform that will be viewable on mobile devices and translated into Spanish.
The Class of 2018's graduation rate was 83 percent, up from 82.7 percent for the Class of 2017 and considerably higher than the 74.7 percent rate California posted in 2010.
LA Unified's graduation rate for 2018 was 76.6 percent, up from 76.1 percent in 2017, according to the state data.
Graduation rates across California pre-2017 were slightly higher because they were calculated differently. They had to be adjusted last year after an audit by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General found California did not calculate its rates according to federal requirements.
The nationwide high school graduation rate for 2016, the latest data available, was an all-time high — 84 percent.
2. … but only slightly for English learners, poor, black and Latino students.
Black students: A 0.2 percentage point increase in 2018, from 73.1 percent to 73.3 percent.
Hispanic or Latino students: A 0.3 point increase, from 80.3 percent to 80.6 percent.
English language learners: A 0.8 point increase, from 67.1 percent to 67.9 percent.
Foster youth graduation rates reached 53.1 percent in 2017-18, compared to 50.8 percent the year prior.
White students, however, lost ground, dropping to 87 percent last year from 87.3 percent in 2016-17.
3. There is no change from last year in college readiness.
Nearly half — 49.9 percent — of the Class of 2018 met admission requirements for the University of California and/or the California State University systems — the same as in 2017.
The state reported that for LA Unified students, 61.9 percent met those requirements, up from 59.8 percent in 2016-17.
LA Unified's school board in June passed a resolution to get 100 percent of students "prepared for college, career and life" by 2023. To boost accountability, it will announce two graduation rates moving forward: the percentage of students who graduated meeting state standards, and the percentage of how many were eligible to apply to state schools.
"We're raising the bar, being aspirational, and believing on what we can do," board President Mónica García said at the time.
College preparedness struggles in California mirror a nationwide dilemma. A 2017 survey revealed only half of U.S. seniors think their high schools have prepped them for a post-secondary education. Another analysis of more than 900 U.S. colleges found that about 23 percent of them had more than half of their incoming students enrolled in at least one remedial course.
4. Chronic absences got worse — for nearly every subgroup.
During the 2017-18 year, 11.1 percent of California's students were "chronically absent," which the state defines as missing 10 percent, or about 18 days, of the school year. This is up slightly from 10.8 percent in 2016-17 — and tallies to 16,000 more students in 2018 who were chronically out of school.
The state next month is adding chronic absence data to its California School Dashboard, but only for students through eighth grade. It began collecting and reporting chronic absence data from schools and districts for all grades in 2016-17.
California's reported chronic absence rate is hard to compare to the U.S. average because national data, collected by the Office for Civil Rights, defines chronically absent students as those missing 15 or more days of school. The U.S. average for 2015-16 — the most recent year for which nationwide data is available — was about 16 percent. California was below the national average at 12.2 percent.
LA Unified had an 11.9 percent chronic absence rate in 2017-18, a slight bump from 11.7 percent in 2016-17, according to the state. Of all ethnicities, black students in the district have the highest rate of chronic absences, at 20.9 percent. For all students districtwide, 1 in 4 kindergartners is also chronically absent.
The effects on academics are calamitous when students miss school: Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten and first grade, for example, are much less likely to read at grade level by third grade, a report last year found.
5. Enrollments are down, dropouts are up.
Increases in graduation rates contrast with declines in enrollment and growing dropout rates.
In California, student enrollment has decreased every year in the past five years except for 2016-17, according to state data.
At the same time, its dropout rates are rising. The number of 2018 dropouts statewide totaled 48,453 — up nearly 3,500 students from 2017. The dropout rate as a result rose from 9.1 percent to 9.6 percent. The highest rates were reported for foster, homeless and American Indian or Alaska native students, according to the new data.
Nationwide, the U.S. high school dropout rate was 6 percent in 2016.
LA Unified is similarly losing thousands of students each year; it's lost more than 24,000 students in the last two years. Its high school dropout rate as of 2016-17 was 12.2 percent, according to Open Data.
6. Traditional public schools have higher graduation rates than charters.
When only considering traditional public schools, the state graduation rate hikes to 91.7 percent. "Alternative" schools such as juvenile court and county-run special education schools bring down the overall state rate.
Comparatively, independent charter schools have a graduation rate of 84.2 percent, the state data reported.