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Copernicus Rediscovered?
What are the chances of digging up a famous astronomer's remains in a church? A team of archaeologists may have stumbled upon the late Copernicus.
What are the chances of digging up the remains of the man who revolutionized astronomy in your local church? Doubts have swirled around the 2005 claim of a Polish archaeological team that they had unearthed skeletal remains of the 16th century astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) [1]. A team of forensic experts, including the Central Forensic Laboratory of the Warsaw Police, examined the claims by investigating the bones and teeth of a 60 to 70-year old man found in Frombork Cathedral, Poland.
The task at hand was daunting, as outlined in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) journal article [2]. Copernicus died in 1543, at age 70, and was interred at Frombork Cathedral, which unfortunately has a large percentage of unnamed tombs. Scientists used facial reconstruction and comparisons with paintings, including a self-portrait, to narrow down the list of skeletons to one individual. They struck gold with the discovery of a seeming match. There was a forehead scar and evidence of a broken nose between one cranium and a key portrait. The next step involved DNA analysis. Here, the team was aided by Swedish researchers who retrieved hairs from a book annotated by Copernicus (on exhibit at Museum Gustavianum in Uppsala, Sweden). Genetic detective work enabled them to match two of the hairs to DNA segments from a well-preserved cranial tooth, thereby adding to the notion that the remains of Copernicus had finally been discovered.
Interestingly, the authors point out that Copernicus may have had blue eyes, even though early portraits of the astronomer show him with dark eyes. The authors explain their findings by noting that the painting technique, chalcography, used during the lifetime of Copernicus, does not reflect actual color. Therefore it is possible that science has now corrected an artistic impression reproduced in the ensuing centuries of dark eye color by showing that Copernicus in fact had light-colored eyes. Editorial commentary accompanying the article was favorable, with doubts mainly centering on the number of hairs and books tested before zeroing in on the Calendarium, the book which contained the jackpot hairs; however, the debate over different interpretations of the data continues in academic corridors.
Clearing up the mystery of the astronomer's remains may eventually put him to rest, but he will remain immortal in our minds. Like Darwin, he ushered in the modern scientific era with the heliocentric theory, i.e. placing the sun at the center of our solar system and relegating the Earth to the position of another planet orbiting the sun. His findings did not endear him to contemporary critics, e.g. Scaliger, who noted the name of Copernicus next to the recommendation that "certain writings should be expunged or their authors whipped" [3]. Nowadays scholars and laymen applaud his discoveries.
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has honored him by accepting Copernicium as the official name for element 112, a relatively new addition to the Periodic Table.
1. Gingerich O. PNAS. 2009 106(30):12215-12216.
2. Bogdanowicz W, et al. PNAS. 2009 28;106(30):12279-82.
3. Rosen E. The History of Science Society (Isis). 1958 49(3):319-330.
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Microsoft India has announced the first anniversary of their India Cybersecurity Engagement Center. Over the period of a year, the center has reached out to 126 organizations, empowering them with information and techniques to secure critical information infrastructure and help reduce malware and digital risk in the country. Part of a global network of eight such centres, it brings together Microsoft capabilities to foster deeper cybersecurity collaborations with public and private sector organizations and build a trusted and secure computing environment, a critical enabler for India's digital transformation.
The company has also rolled out a nationwide campaign to increase awareness on cybersecurity and cyber hygiene, ahead of the upcoming Global Conference of Cyber Space (GCCS2017). Aimed at a wide gamut of audiences from enterprises to school children, the initiative underlines the company's commitment to the Digital India vision and making cyberspace safer.
CISO Advisory Board: Microsoft has partnered several organizations across sectors to set up a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) Advisory Board. The objective of the board is to foster a deep and continuous engagement with the CISO community and share information and knowledge about latest developments in cybersecurity as well best techniques and practices, through discussions and tools such as white papers on critical security topics.
Cybersecurity workshops for private enterprises: Through its three-pronged approach of a comprehensive platform, unique intelligence and partnerships, Microsoft is driving educational sessions and coaching sessions with enterprises across the country. Aimed at helping organizations understand their security requirements and protect their information infrastructure better, this follows the Microsoft Secure campaign in 2016. Close to a hundred enterprises have already participated in the workshops so far.
The GDPR Academy: The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force in May 2018, significantly raises the bar for privacy. Privacy and compliance are business essential and the GDPR requires that organizations respect and protect personal data – no matter where it is sent, processed or stored. To help simplify the path to compliance, Microsoft is organizing a series of worldwide webinars as well as physical workshops in select Indian cities under the aegis of its GDPR Academy for its customers. Microsoft's industry leadership in data privacy protection has been recognized for over a decade, beginning with the establishment of the company's Trustworthy Computing principles, which include security, privacy, compliance and transparency. Microsoft has committed to be GDPR compliant by May 2018, and is the first major cloud provider to offer the contractual commitments required by the GDPR to its customers.
Making cyber-hygiene a habit among the young: In a bid to inculcate create awareness about good practices for holistic and collaborative cyber-physical safety of children, Microsoft is working with partner schools to integrate lessons on cyber-hygiene and cyber safety into their curriculum, starting with the 25 schools under the Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) initiative, which is part of Niti Aayog's flagship program Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). Microsoft also joined hands recently with KidZania and Dr. Jyoti Kapoor, Sr. Psychiatrist, Paras Hospitals to organize a workshop on good practices for holistic and collaborative cyber-physical safety of children.
Microsoft's approach to cybersecurity in today's cloud-centric world rests on three core functional areas: protect, detect and respond. To support a comprehensive, cross-company and cross-industry approach to cybersecurity, Microsoft invests more than a billion dollars a year in security research, innovation and development. It is the first company in the industry to win a certification ISO/IEC 27018 that validates the highest levels of data security and privacy. More information and access to tools and resources, can be found here: Microsoft Cybersecurity.


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We need a checkbox in the VM UI that has something like "Enable RancherOS". It will download and install RancherOS (or grab pre-configured VM, whatever necessary). We will provide a HOWTO for setting it up with NFS/S3 so that Docker containers can use them.
Coming soon. Finishing up another ticket and then on to this.
Maybe a more generic option to "Enable Docker/Container VM" with ability to select RancherOS or alternative like Portainer (or instances of both).
Let get it into 9.10.3!
After months of tests and talks, we have decided to use RancherOS as the main system for our docker container.
Rancher brings a lot of advantages for containers, it has a nice UI called RancherUI and you can make an orchestration with lots of other containers just installing a simple agent.
Also soon Rancher 2.0 will bring great user experience with Kubernetes whether managing it using Rancher or existing Kubernetes clusters.
I'm rediscovering FreeNAS 11 (last version I think I used was around 6 or so).
I see that you want to use RancherOS combined with RancherUI.
While I'm a very happy user of Rancher, it is quite heavy, also starting from 2.0 everything will be Kubernetes only (their cattle orchestrator will run on top of kubernetes).
For a typical NAS it might make more sense to do something simpler and less resource intensive. I just found https://portainer.io which looks really cool.
In general I don't think you really need to commit to one option since these management systems usually run as a (simple / lightweight) container exposing a web interface.
So if you choose an OS, like RancherOS for virtualization, you could then theoretically choose any container image to use as a management interface.
A reverse proxy could then expose and secure the web interface.
I'm a developer but unfortunately I do not speak Python.
3. VM:9000 forwarded to Portainer container.
Since RancherOS supports a cloud-config.yml configuration file, that could be used to run the portainer container on boot.
Anyway, I'll keep tracking this and see if I can pitch in somehow!
I don't install by default RancherUI that will requires a container with at least 2G of RAM, we only use RancherOS that needs at least 1G of RAM! However you are correct, you can install any other options inside RancherOS, you don't need stick on RancherUI and its Agents. Also, you can install any docker image on it and even replace the userland part if you wish. RancherOS is doing a good job with its OS and their community is very responsive.
About portainer, I'm aware of it and it is a nice project too, but on FreeNAS case, you can use anything from RancherUI to Portainer, we only use RancherOS as the OS.
I really love this Energy with this implantation.
I wonder if there are any chans to start testing this new feature today? today i am at freenas-11.0-U2.
if so what do i need to do?
Hey, thanks for the hands up!
Right now you can test it on FreeNAS-11-Nightlies, however for any upgrade you must take some precautions like backup your data and configurations prior to upgrade.
I spent a good amount of time testing this new feature, but I would be more than happy if more people are testing it too, report bugs, giving feedbacks and some howto about their own setup.
It all helps at this stage, as this feature is new.
Marcelo: can you double-check that this was cherry-picked to stable? I see the merge to master but may have missed the stable commit. If it makes more sense to have this in 11.2, I'll change the target and no cherry-pick is needed.
This PR is based in the same PR to master, so all the bits must be there. I didn't include anything else related with this feature in master after the PR merge to master.
Not sure if I should send it back to you or not.
I had tried to test this out but it seems that the raw image wasn't created properly so the VM wouldn't boot. I then opened the device settings for the VM and on the RAW image file there was no path. After looking at the source code I think the issue may have been that when I initially tried to create the VM, I didn't yet have any storage pool besides the freenas-boot pool. Figuring this was the problem, I deleted the VM and tried again after creating a storage pool called "storage". Unfortunately, I didn't see any download progress and the VM was added instantly but still doesn't boot and again didn't have the RAW image path. I have tried each of the following things and after recreating the VM had the same symptoms.
2. Destroying the "storage/.bhyve_containers" volume.
Is there a way to reset this without wiping the system drive and starting over?
Yes there is a way!
After that you will be able to run it again.
I had already tried that but just tried it again. I still end up with an instantly created VM with a RAW file with no path. Any other ideas?
Yes, you need to add a path to that RAW device.
I need to be sure there is no file there with the same name that I will use at the RAW device.
/mnt/ssd2/MyRancherOS.img <--- You can give any other name, just be sure MyRancherOS.img doesn't exist yet in that path.
Nov 27 21:50:13 tlss2 kernel: bridge0: link state changed to UP"
Are there more logs for the virtual machine interface? I couldn't find where they are located.
It looks like the VM is up and running.
You can share your logs with me if you want and I can take a look.
Go to: System->Advanced->Save Debug and attach it here.
Here you go. I wasn't able to find anything related to the VM starting in the middlewared.log file.
I didn't see anything useful in your logs.
So, please.. can you follow this howto attached?
Now this is the correct file.
2. When trying to create the Node0 VM, it doesn't create any devices (such as a NIC or RAW device) and doesn't allow me to create any.
3. This also happens when trying to create Node1.
After updating to the latest nightly (11/28/17) and deleting the the .bhyve_containers dataset and starting over there are no devices in the RancherUI VM to begin with. Any idea what might be happening here?
As you are using nightly, please update it again! Unfortunately I introduced a regression at Container feature when I fixed a bug related with VMs with unique name. However, this regression was spotted after couple hours and I fixed it already.
Sorry by the regression, update again and let me know how it is.
So I updated to the 11/29 nightly and now I can get the VM's to start after following the process from the beginning. Unfortunately though when attempting to connect to the VM's consoles, I just get the connected message with no terminal capability. Any ideas? I will look at the logs to see if anything pops up.
Usually for me it shows a message "Connected" and as soon as I hit <enter> I can see all the console. Isn't it your case?
In my case it says connected with a green cursor below and hitting enter doesn't show me the console.
Can we schedule a time for a teamviewer?
I made a teamviewer with Tim and we found a small issue with grub-bhyve password.
I will open another ticket related with it.
I have not tried the suggestions given in the comments but there's still obviously a problem with the creation of a Docker VM.
sorry, I found the documentation about this (https://doc.freenas.org/11/vms.html#docker-rancher-vm) but maybe the documentation should be linked in the creation box for the docker vm as it's otherwise unclear why you can't start the vm (it just says "starting..." and then is still stopped).


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Hogwarts Great Hall hosting Christmas dinner for dozens of Harry Potter fans
By Adam Poltrack	 October 4, 2015
Richard Croft [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
If you haven't wondered what it would be like to attend classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, which house you might belong to, or what quidditch position you'd be best suited to, then you're probably not a Harry Potter fan.
But if you wondered far too much about all of the above, you may be able to make at least part of that fantasy come true.
Screen Crush reports that on Thursday, December 3 at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London, Hogwarts Great Hall will be decked out in its Christmas-y best and will host Harry Potter superfans for a holiday feast. A wand from Ollivander's will be waiting at each seat and attendees will have the opportunity to scarf down two courses from a menu inspired by the films (e.g. Flaming Christmas Pudding).
So what's the catch, you ask? The price. The price is most certainly the catch. The experience will set you back 230 British pounds, which translates to around $350 American dollars. Yikes.
That being said, we're sure there are some fans out there that would consider that a pittance for what's included in this tour.
In addition to dinner, the package allows fans to explore iconic sets from the movie, take dessert on Platform 9 3/4 alongside the Hogwarts Express, take a stroll up Diagon Alley, drink Butterbeer in the backlot cafe, and catch a glimpse of the Hogwarts castle exterior, dusted with a layer of (fake) snow.
So long as he who must not be named isn't on the guest list, that sounds like a pretty good time.
The only thing that's missing is shot of polyjuice potion to let you assume the identity of your favorite character. We call Professor Dumbledore.
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The silky smooth filling will take 10 minutes of your time and after half an hour in the oven, your kitchen will smell like a chocolate factory. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It's a winner.
Preheat oven to 175 C fan. Line the base on a 23 cm (9 inch) spring-form pan with greaseproof paper.
Make the base: In a bowl of a food processor add all ingredients for the base except the melted butter. Pulse until hazelnuts are chopped (you want to feel the nuts in the base so don't chop them too finely). Transfer mixture into a bowl and mix with the melted butter until all ingredients are moistened. Tip mixture into prepared pan. Press with your hands to cover the base and about 2 cm up the sides of the pan. Bake base for 10 minutes.
Make filling while base bakes: Melt chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until mixed. Whisk in cream, vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture. Stir in the cognac.
Pour filling gently over base. Transfer tart in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Tart may still be slightly wobbly in the centre and that's ok. It will firm up as it cools.
Cool tart completely in pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Run a knife or small spatula around the sides of the pan to release it. Remove sides. Slide a spatula under the tart and transfer on a serving platter. Keep tart refrigerated. Bring tart to room temperature before serving.
Serve plain, with whipped cream or vanilla ice-cream.


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Paysage avec le port de Santa Marinella (Landscape with the Port of Santa Marinella) is an oil on copper painting by Claude Lorrain in the collection of the Petit Palais in Paris. It dates from 1637 or 1638, and is one of a pair commissioned from the artist by pope Urban VIII. It depicts the little harbour of Santa Marinella near Civitavecchia which the Pope wanted to turn into a major port. The other painting in the pair, in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, is a view of Castel Gandolfo, a palace on the banks of Lake Albano. It was acquired by the Petit Palais in 1902 as part of the Dutuit bequest.

Subject
Although Lorrain visited Santa Marinella to sketch, the painting is not an accurate view, but rather an idealised representation of the landscape. The painting actually shows less detail than existed in reality near that location, focusing instead on creating a fantasy landscape suffused with light, illuminating the depths of the scene and reflecting off the sea. The painting combines great physical beauty on its surface, with dense and detailed brushstrokes with a richness of the pigments.

As in many of his other paintings, Lorrain uses light as a means of conveying the passage of time.  He often painted works evoking different specific times of the day, such as early morning or falling dusk. In general, his pastoral landscapes are bathed in the clear light of morning, while his seascapes are lit with the long rays of the setting sun.

Related works
A drawing of the same subject, the same size as the painting, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lorrain's sketchbook with preparatory drawings for the work is held by the British Museum. The Hamburger Kunsthalle has a 1779 mezzotint engraving by Richard Earlom which is based on the drawing in the British Museum. the Tate Gallery holds notes taken by Joseph Mallord William Turner on the painting. The subject of an isolated castle in a quasi-fantastic landscape was one that Lorrain returned to in his later work, The Enchanted Castle.

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GBP/USD looking strong and ignoring warnings
July 11, 2019 Off By admin-445
GBP/USD has been extending its recovery after the Fed's Powell opened the door to cuts.
BOE's Carney speech, US inflation, and Powell's second appearance are due.
Thursday's technical picture has materially improved for the pair.
Brexit has been fading from the headlines – and that has been a significant relief for the pound. has been on the rise after Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, opened the door to cutting rates in the US – and sending the dollar down. GBP/USD has topped 1.2500 and continued higher.
The Fed's meeting minutes from the June decision have also shown a readiness to cut interest rates. Powell will appear before the Senate Banking Committee later today and will repeat the same messages.
Another potential market mover for the US dollar is June's inflation report. Core Consumer Price Index is projected to remain at 2%, but the warnings from the Chair imply lower levels.
On the other side of the pond, the Bank of England has been unable to stop the rally. BOE Governor Mark Carney has warned that the UK risks material economic disruption from a no-deal Brexit. He has also warned about global headwinds to growth – echoing Powell's words.
Carney has spoken after the release of the Financial Stability Report which showed that the financial system is ready for Brexit – but that other parts of the economy have room for improvements in preparation for the UK's exit from the EU.
The Conservative leadership contest continues in the background with former foreign secretary Boris Johnson remaining firmly in the lead. Jeremy Hunt – the other candidate and Johnson's successor at the foreign office – has been unable to undermine his opponent's lead in a televised debate earlier this week.
Overall, central banks remain in the spotlight today.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
GBP/USD has broken above the steep downtrend resistance line that capped it since early July and also surpassed the 50 Simple Moving Average on its way up. Moreover, momentum has turned positive and the Relative Strength Index is on the rise.
All in all, bulls are in control.
The next resistance line to watch is 1.2605 which held GBP/USD down in mid-June and was a support line in May. Next we find 1.2660 which worked as support for long days in late June. The next line is 1.2740 – where the downtrend resistance began. It is followed by 1.2780 which was the high point last month.
Some support awaits at 1.2540 which held it down early in the week. Next, we find 1.2505, which was June's low, 1.2480 that was last week's low, and the fresh six-month low – and double bottom – of 1.2439.


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PANORAMIC TOUR OF BERGEN
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An exceptional tour exploring Bergen and discovering its main attractions and its history, from the old capital of Norway to today's fascinating and vibrant business centre, which revolves around the old Hanseatic District of Bryggen where you can still experience the atmosphere of the trade and maritime traditions of the past.
Bergen: King Haakon's Hall, Rosenkrantz Tower, Bryggen Wharf District, the Fish Market
Nordnes Peninsula,
Øvregaten, St. Mary's church (outside)
We leave the port by coach and set off to explore Bergen, the second largest city in Norway after the current capital, Oslo. Bergen was founded in 1070 AD. Between the 12th and 13th centuries the city was the capital of Norgesveldet, the Norwegian Empire which included Iceland, Greenland and part of Scotland. Bergen flourished thanks to the export of fish (mostly dried fish) which was the city's main product in the Middle Ages. Even after Oslo became capital in 1299, Bergen continued to grow as a business centre, becoming the largest in Norway.
Our tour begins with some of the city's most important and symbolic landmarks, including King Haakon's Hall (Håkonshallen), the imperial residence with adjoining banquet hall built by King Håkon Håkonsson between 1247 and 1261, and the Rosenkrantz Tower (Rosenkrantztårnet), built around 1560 by the Governor of Bergen Tower, Erik Rosenkrantz, to serve as both as a residence and a fortified tower.
Our tour then continues to the other symbol of the city, the ancient and picturesque wharf district of Bryggen ('bryggen' in Norwegian means 'wharf'), which was built around 1350 by the Hanseatic League. It is the most enchanting neighbourhood of the city and extends along the eastern side of the port of Vågen, with long parallel rows of coloured buildings with sloping roofs (and leaning walls, in many cases), which are built with rough wooden planks on stacked-stone or wooden foundations. In the past, these buildings were used as offices, homes and stores and were used by the German merchants of the Hanseatic League, which enjoyed a trade monopoly with Norway. Today the Bryggen District is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts shops, restaurants, cafés and artisan workshops.
Passing by the bustling Fish Market (Fisketorget), we head for the Nordnes Peninsula, with its typical 19th-century white wooden houses. The Bergen Aquarium (Akvariet) at the tip of the peninsula, boasts one of the largest collections of marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates in Europe, in addition to seals and penguins; in the tropical section there are crocodiles, snakes, turtles and monkeys.
As we continue on our way, we enjoy the splendid panorama that opens up on both sides of the port and, before returning to the ship, we cross the Fish Market once again and head for the Øvregaten, the oldest street in Bergen.
Those who wish can stay a little longer at the Fish Market and return to the ship independently.
The tour is suitable for people with disabilities and those with mobility problems as long as they can board the coach autonomously.
Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.


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All the rage : the life of an NFL renegade /
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Important changes to duties concessions for farm-in agreements in WA
We have been aware that the Western Australian Office of State Revenue (OSR) has been reviewing the treatment of farm-in agreements for some time and on 28 November 2018, the Minister for Finance announced amendments to the duties concession for farm-in agreements. Some of these changes will apply immediately and will be an important consideration for anyone currently negotiating or contemplating a farm-in agreement.
A duty concession has applied to eligible farm-in agreements in Western Australia for over 25 years, meaning that only $20 nominal duty is payable on such agreements. According to Circular 19 released by the OSR on Wednesday, amendments are necessary to ensure the legislation is consistent with the Commissioner of State Revenue's long-standing assessment practices.
While we await the Bill in order to see the detail of the amendments, a summary of the key issues to be addressed by the amendments is provided below.
Agreements involving "mining operations" and capital expenditure
Under the current legislation, the concession is available to farm-in agreements where the party farming in spends the "exploration amount", being an amount on "exploration or development of the mining tenement".
The proposed amendments will exclude agreements from accessing the concession where the "exploration amount" involves:
a) expenditure in connection with mining operations (as defined in the Mining Act 1978 (WA)); or
b) capital costs associated with the construction of mining infrastructure.
Importantly, these amendments will apply to agreements entered into on or after 28 November 2018.
The circular suggests that agreements involving capital expenditure on mining operations or mining infrastructure have never benefited from the farm-in concession and that the amendments will support the long-standing administration of the concession and ensure duty relief is not available for the purchase of an interest in an operating mine.
However, there is a significant difference between an operating mine and what comprises "mining operations" or capital costs associated with infrastructure. Under the current duties legislation, the term "development" is not defined and it is incorrect to suggest that it would not include expenditure on "mining operations" or capital costs in all circumstances. In fact, it is not uncommon to have a farm-in stage linked to completion of bankable feasibility study, and it is likely that some of the amounts expended in meeting that milestone will indeed fall within the very broad definition of "mining operations" or otherwise comprise capital costs associated with the construction of mining infrastructure.
In our view, this change goes beyond the recognition of past administrative practices and is actually a narrowing of the current operation of the concession.
Further, the circular suggests the concession will not apply at all to an agreement that permits expenditure of the nature referred to, rather than proposing a process by which ad valorem duty might otherwise apply to those aspects of the agreement. We will need to see the Bill to confirm that is the case, but if it is, particular care will need to be taken in drafting to these agreements to ensure they do not inadvertently fall outside the concession. Given this change will apply to agreements signed before the Bill is released, it would be best to assume that is the case for now.
Additional consideration and shortfall payments
Amendments will also be made to allow duty to be assessed on all consideration that is or may be paid under a farm-in agreement other than the exploration amount. This is not unexpected but what has been clarified is that this includes additional consideration that is agreed to be paid after the agreement is made and before the interest is transferred. In other words, shortfall payments that can be made in place of meeting expenditure commitments.
Again, these amendments will apply to agreements entered into on or after 28 November 2018.
Other amendments
A number of other amendments are proposed to recognise some shortcoming in the current drafting of the concession, and in our experience are consistent with the current practices of the OSR.
These amendments will ensure the concession applies to:
multi-stage farm-in agreements;
agreements where the specified exploration amount includes costs prescribed in section 96C of the Mining Regulations Act 1981 (WA) that may be used in calculating expenditure on the tenement;
agreements where the exploration amount involves funding expenditure to achieve a specific outcome, such as drilling to a certain depth;
agreements where the exploration amount refers only to a minimum amount required to be expended;
agreements involving mining tenement applications (either with or without mining tenements); and
agreements where the farminor is entitled to be the registered holder because they purchased an interest in the tenement or have earned an interest under an earlier farm-in transaction.
These amendments will be backdated to 1 July 2008 to give support to concessions previously applied and to allow the concessions for transactions entered into before the new legislation is enacted.
The amending Bill will be introduced into the Parliament in 2019 and we will be keeping abreast of those developments and providing further updates as they occur.
In the meantime, if you have any queries, please contact our Energy + Resources team.
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Home » Arts and Sciences » Biology » Faculty » Judith Ogilvie, Ph.D.
Research in Ogilvie's laboratory focuses on vertebrate photoreceptor development, degeneration, and protection. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a photoreceptor degenerative disease, is the leading cause of inherited blindness. The rd1 mouse is an animal model of this disease with delayed photoreceptor development and early onset degeneration. Although the genetic defect in the rd1 mouse is known, the molecular cascade leading to the death of the photoreceptor cells is poorly understood. The long term objective of her laboratory is to understand the molecular cascade of events required for differentiation of healthy photoreceptor cells and how defects in this cascade can lead to blindness. A better understanding of the molecular biology of photoreceptor development provides the potential for treatment of disease by altering the molecular signals.
Research projects in Ogilvie's lab include the opportunity to study an animal model of human disease using a variety of morphological, cellular, and molecular techniques. Students interested in cell biology, neurobiology, development, or vision should talk with her about current research opportunities in my laboratory.
Zhang, J., A.M. Richmond, J.M. Ogilvie (2014) "Inhibition of dopamine signaling suppresses cGMP accumulation in rd1 retinal organ cultures." NeuroReport. 25:601-606. DOI: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000145. PMID: 24614363. PMCID: 4275426.
Dickison, V.M., A.M. Richmond, A. Abu Irqeba, J.G. Martak, S.C.E. Hoge, M.J. Brooks, M.I. Othman, R. Khanna, A.J. Mears, A.Y. Chowdhury, A. Swaroop, J.M. Ogilvie. (2012) "A role for prenylated rab acceptor 1 in vertebrate photoreceptor development." BMC Neuroscience. 13:152. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2202-13-152. Designated as a "Highly Accessed Article."
Liu, Y., L. Xu, A.K. Hennig, A. Kovacs, A. Fu, S. Chung, D. Lee, B. Wang, J.M. Ogilive, S.-R. Cai, and K.P. Ponder (2005). Liver-directed Neonatal Gene Therapy Prevents Cardiac, Bone, Ear, and Eye Disease in Mucopolysaccharidosis I Mice. Molecular Therapy 11:35-47.
Griffey, M., S.L. Macauley, J.M. Ogilvie, M.S. Sands. (2005) AAV-mediated ocular gene therapy for infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (INCLs). Molecular Therapy 12:413-21.
Hennig, A.K., J.M. Ogilvie, K.K. Ohlemiller, A.M. Timmers, W.W. Hauswirth, and M.S. Sands (2004). AAV-Mediated intravitreal gene therapy reduces lysosomal storage in the retinal pigmented epithelium and improves retinal function in adult MPS VII mice. Molecular Therapy 10:106-116.
Hennig, A.K., B. Levy, J.M. Ogilvie, C.A. Vogler, N. Galvin, S. Bassnett, and M.S. Sands (2003). Intra-vitreal gene therapy reduces lysosomal storage in the brains of mucopolysaccharidosis VII mice. Journal of Neuroscience 23:3302-3307.
Rohrer, B. and J.M. Ogilvie (2003). Retarded Outer Segment Development in TrkB Knockout Mouse Retina Organ Culture. Molecular Vision 9:18-23.
Wang, Y., S.B. Smith, J.M. Ogilvie, D.J. McCool, and V. Sarthy (2002). Cytokines Activate JAK/STAT Signal Transduction Cascade and Induce Intermediate Filament Protein Expression in Retina. Current Eye Research24:305-312.
Ogilvie, JM and JD Speck (2002). Dopamine has a critical role in photoreceptor degeneration in the rd mouse. Neurobiology of Disease 10:33-40.
Ogilvie, JM (2001). Photoreceptor Rescue in an Organotypic Model of Retinal Degeneration. Progress in Brain Research 131:641-648.
Ogilvie, JM, JD Speck, JM Lett (2000). Growth Factors In Combination, But Not Individually, Rescue rd Mouse Photoreceptors in Organ Culture. Experimental Neurology 161:676-685.
Mosinger Ogilvie, JM, JD Speck, JM Lett, TT Fleming (1999). A reliable method for organ culture of neonatal mouse retina with long-term survival. Journal of Neuroscience Methods 87:57-65.
Mosinger Ogilvie, JM, TL Deckwerth, CM Knudson, SJ Korsmeyer (1998). Suppression of developmental retinal cell death but not of photoreceptor degeneration in Bax-deficient mice. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 39:1713-1720.


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I need to add to it that is also NOT null.
What is the database system? Why not solve it at the root itself? Add isnull(contact_alert_type, '') contact_alert_type in the select statement itself.
contact_alert_type is the field of the recorset. if the field value is either NULL or "" then the region won't be displayed. I am not clear what you are asking.
Okay...how is the recordset created? There must be a select statement somewhere if it is the kind of web applications I have been developing.
its a simple select. I will change it so that if its NULL then it will make it "" I can do that, but that was not the initial question for the IF statement.


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Minister: No going back on lifting 100m Nigerians from poverty
Posted on July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020 Author Abdulwahab Isa Abuja	Comments Off on Minister: No going back on lifting 100m Nigerians from poverty
Abdulwahab Isa Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari will not backtrack on the commitment to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next decade, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has said.
He said the administration was laying solid foundations for lifting Nigerians out of poverty through the Medium- Term National Development Plans (MTNDPs 2021-2025 and 2026-2030) and the long-term perspective plan, otherwise known as Agenda 2050.
A statement issued yesterday in Abuja by Media Assistant to Minister, Sufuyan Ojeifo, quoted the Minister saying that, MTNDPs were anchored on President Muhammadu Buhari's commitment to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty while the perspective long-term plan would help to consolidate on the exit strategy and the plan to build economic prosperity for the nation and its citizenry.
The Minister spoke when the House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development led by its Chairman, Hon. Olododo Abdulganiyu Saka, visited the ministry in pursuance of its oversight function.
"The planning process will involve participation from subnationals (State and Local Governments), major political parties, National Assembly, youth and women organizations and other relevant stakeholders", Agba said.
Hesaidthatthelong-termplan would be developed by the Steering Committee chaired by investment banker and economist, Mr Atedo Peterside and would be co-chaired by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Samshuna Ahmed, who would interface between the Steering Committee andtheGovernment.
He explained that the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and the Central Working Group (CWG) under the coordination of Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Dr Sarah Alade, had already been inaugurated, pointing out that a presidential approval for an inauguration date for the Steering Committee was being awaited. The minister stated that President Buhari had approved the commencement of the institutional process of emplacing a successor plan to the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020), which would come to an end in December this year. He said that the primary responsibility of the ministry was to evolve strategies to develop the national development plan for the country, flowing from the priorities in the plan and on the basis of the plan, draw up budget proposals, which would be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, and consequently for the President's assent.
According to him, the President is committed to having a true national development plan, which is why he has approved that the plan should be private sectordriven while the government would be an enabler.
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Abdulganiyu Saka, said the House was a partner in progress with the ministry, adding that the oversight visit was to appraise the activities of the Ministry and find ways of possible collaboration in order to move the sector forward.
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Lists Access Bank, Sterling, Lafarge, 12 others on platform Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has become the first exchange in Africa to galvanise private sector participation in closing gender gaps across employment and entrepreneurship with the launch of the Nigeria2Equal Peer-Learning Platform. It is the first-of-its-kind Gender Gap Assessment Report, themed: Gender Equality in Nigeria's Private […]
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Q: How to determine whether my GWT app is running inside a frame/iframe or not? I'm working on a GWT application, which should behave in a slightly different manner when it is running inside a frame and when running directly in a browser window.
The question is: how to determine at runtime whether we're in a frame or in a window?

A: Wrap a bit of javascript into JSNI:
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A: I haven't tested this but looking at the javadoc you can try something like:
RootPanel.getBodyElement().getParentElement().getTagName()

and see if it's an iframe or whatever tag you need

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Haass: 'peace in Belfast cannot be taken for granted'
Peace process gains in Northern Ireland cannot be taken for granted and much work is needed to address the unresolved issues facing the region, a former US diplomat said as he arrived in Belfast to chair a new political talks initiative.
Tue, 17 Sep, 2013 - 19:08
Dr Richard Haass has begun the first round of negotiations aimed at resolving three of the most divisive problems facing the power sharing institutions at Stormont.
Supported by US foreign affairs expert Dr Meghan O'Sullivan, he is attempting to find consensus on the contentious matters of flags and emblems; parades; and dealing with the legacy of the past.
The ex-White House special envoy acknowledged that a troubled summer in Northern Ireland, when simmering community tensions boiled over into street disorder on a number of occasions, was indicative of the urgency around finding an agreed way forward.
"There's been tremendous progress but, that said, there is still a real need to move things forward and that is again why we are here," he said.
"I think this last summer was something of an indication or something of a warning that one should not take the improvements for granted.
"One has to embed it and one has also to broaden it and there's obviously unresolved issues and unresolved tensions or again you wouldn't have had the violence you had this summer and you wouldn't have had these lingering and persistent political differences and I think the five parties recognise that."
Dr Haass jetted into Belfast from New York to begin meeting political representatives from the five Stormont Executive parties.
He will meet with them individually in the coming days before holding plenary talks at the end of the week.
Dr Haass will also meet senior clergy and business figures as well as representatives from some of the smaller political parties during a week-long series of engagements.
Another round of negotiations is expected next month with further substantive talks in November ahead of the December deadline for recommendations.
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All You Need to Know About Singapore Tourist Visa
March 1, 2019 March 7, 2019 Santhi
Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, fondly called as the Lion City is one of the favourite tourist destinations for Indians. A perfect blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures, this small island city-state is known for its splendid natural attractions, high-end shopping malls, delicious food and an exciting nightlife. Some of the must visit Singapore Tourist Places are Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Island, Night Safari, Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Singapore Zoo and the Singapore Flyer. To travel and experience the warm hospitality of this beautiful Asian country as part of Singapore Packages all the Indian nationals need to apply for Singapore Tourist Visa.
Check here is the detailed Singapore Visa guide for Indians.
Singapore Visa
Known for its cleanliness, non-corrupt governance, high-end shopping malls, luxury hotels, various tourist attractions, delicious cuisine and nightlife, Singapore attracts nearly 1million tourists from India annually. With such an impressive influx of Indian tourists, Singapore government has made the visa process simpler by allowing Indians to get Singapore visa online for tourist or visiting purpose. Do remember that one need to apply for a Singapore Visa at least 30 days prior to the intended date of arrival in Singapore.
There are two types of Singapore visas for Indian tourists. The Tourist Visa (ETA) and Transit Visa are the most popular ones and these visas can be applied online through authorized visa agents in India. Indian nationals holding official and diplomatic passports are exempted from the entry visa requirement.
Visa Types & Requirements
1. Tourist Visa
Indian nationals who want to visit Singapore as a tourist for a short term period of 30 days need an e-Tourist visa in the form of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). With the process of applying for a visa entirely online, Indian tourists need to submit their applications to an authorized visa agent as the Singapore High Commission does not accept individual walk-in applications since 2009. One can download the Singapore visa application form from www.ica.gov.sg or obtain one from any of the authorized travel agents. All visa applicants are required to fill the attached visa application form 14 A in full. If you have a local sponsor in Singapore with a SingPass account, he or she can submit your visa application online on your behalf. Applicants whose application has been approved can have their e-Visa printed by the authorized visa agents.
Do remember that one need to apply for a Singapore Tourist Visa at least 30 days prior to the intended date of arrival in Singapore by paying S$ 30, which is non-refundable. Apart from that, authorized visa agents charge an additional amount of Rs.300 as a service fee. It is a multiple entry visa and has validity for a period of up to 2 years, but it allows individuals to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. The duration of stay is determined by ICA officers on duty at the respective checkpoints. The Singapore High Commission and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Singapore normally takes 3 working day to process the application after all relevant documents have been duly submitted by the authorized visa agent.
Here is the list of documents required for Singapore Tourist Visa
Valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry into Singapore along with two blank pages
A clear photocopy of passport first, last & any observation page
2 passport size colour photographs taken within the last three months
Duly filled and signed Visa application form
Confirmed Booking for Return Flight to India
Confirmed Hotel bookings or accommodation
Last 6 months bank statements
Covering letter including the purpose of visit, date of travel, no of passengers, details of land itinerary
Company ID card & 3 months' Salary slips if the applicant is an employee
Certificate of registration of the company / Partnership deed & Covering letter on the company letter head along with financial documents (if the applicant is a company owner or self-employed)
If travelling with a child (below 18 years), birth certificate or NOC
If invited by family or friends then an invitation letter from your family/friends in Singapore
2. Transit Visa (VFTF)
Apart from Tourist Visa, India nationals are also eligible for obtaining a 96-hour Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF). Indian nationals only who are in transit to or from any third country by air are eligible for this VFTF for one transit in the itinerary either forward or return journey, but not both. To avail VFTF, transit travellers who satisfy the criteria for VFTF will have to meet the prevailing entry requirements which are assessed by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry in Singapore. Assessment for entry is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Extension of stay for transit travellers under the VFTF is strictly not allowed.
Required documents for VFTF
Valid onward flight ticket within the next 96 hours
Valid visa or long-term pass issued by any of the countries like Australia, Switzerland, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, Canada or Japan, which has a validity of at least 1 month from the date of entry into Singapore under the VTFT
Single Journey Visas (SJV) issued by the above countries is also acceptable when transiting through Singapore on the onward or return leg of the same journey. For those on the return leg of the journey, i.e. after the SJV has been utilised, the following conditions must be met:
The traveller must travel directly from the country that issued the SJV, on route through Singapore, directly back to the home country.
The traveller has not returned to his/her home country since the SJV was last utilized.
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Q: Trouble parsing this json response I'm trying  to parse the following json response:
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I can't seem to be parsing it correctly please advice and if possible a sample code that I could use, any ideas are more than welcome.

A: You need to wrap it with []: right now it is not valid JSON.
EDIT: if it is properly wrapped, try this:
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A: That's because your JSON isn't valid, it looks like it should be an array of modelTrimLists

A: Easiest way to answer this is to run it through an online validation tool such as JSON Lint:
http://jsonlint.com/
With your example it suggested that you have an error on line 42:
Parse error on line 42:
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The New iPad & Its Impact on the iPhone 5
One week ago today, Apple unveiled the iPad 3, which they named simply "the new iPad". Preorders have already been underway and it is expected to go on sale on Friday this week, at 8:00 AM local time. While the iPad is exciting in a number of new ways, possibly one of the best things that it does is shed some light on what we can expect from the iPhone 5.
For one, the iPhone 5 is expected to come with the latest and greatest mobile OS from Apple, iOS 6. The new iPad to is expected to have the new version of iOS, so seeing what the operating system on the iPad will allow give us a unique glimpse into the future as to what will be on the iPhone 5.
The A5X chip is the processor that replaces the chip in both the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4S. In terms of computing power, it is a dual-core, but for its graphics capabilities, it is quad-core. Although Apple has said that the A5X would not be a good match for a smartphone, it wouldn't be much of a stretch to expect to see something similar in the iPhone 5.
Face recognition software is something that we saw in Android 4.0 ICS, but it was mysteriously absent with Apple's iOS 5. But with the release of the new iPad and with it a new OS, Apple fans can finally enjoy the benefits of having a phone that recognizes their face, for security purposes.
With the iPhone 4S already having SIRI, it is a given that the iPhone 5 is going to have some form of voice-activated search assistant software. But since the new iPad has SIRI 2, then it would make a lot of sense to expect it to show up in the iPhone 5 as well.
Although one of the biggest selling points of the new iPad is the hugely improved screen resolution thanks to its Retina display, the iPhone 4S already has that same technology. Having said that, it doesn't take much imagination to see that an improved Retina display on the iPhone 5 will happen.
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Sandhyavandana (Sanskrit: संध्यावन्दन, sandhyāvandana) is a mandatory religious ritual performed, traditionally, by Dvija communities of Hindus. for mAdhyAnikam and sAyam SandhyAvandanam. Part I sandhyAvandanam Face East for prAta sandhyAvandanam and mAdhyAhnikam and North for sAyam .
Om yadathya gacha vruthrahan. Tatsa vithur varenyam bhargo devasya deemahi. Swndhyavandanam Bhattacharya pratah sandhyavandanam it as the "Hindu code of liturgical prayers. Each Shakha of the holy Veda has its own unique way of sandhyavandanam. Om uthkedthbhi pratah sandhyavandanam vrushabham naryabasim Astharameshi soorya Evening sayam sandhya.
Sandhyavandanam literally means "salutation to Sandhya". Chanting of the Gayatri mantratraditionally, pratah sandhyavandanam done 32, 64 or times it depends on the person doing sandhyavandana; he can chant any number of times.
On Trayodashi, during sayam sandhya minimum gayatri japam and silence is prescribed by some vedik scholars. Sooryascha ma manyuscha manyu patayascha manyukruthebhya. Firewalking Sanskara Temple dance. While reciting the first eleven-sprinkle water on pratah sandhyavandanam head, while reciting the twelfth touch the feet, thirteen again sprinkle on the head and complete by reciting the fourteenth with Take little water on your right palm and throw around your head pratah sandhyavandanam clockwise direction like pratah sandhyavandanam.
Hold both Nostrils with Thumb pratah sandhyavandanam the little and third finger pratah sandhyavandanam the hands and recite the following Manthra: Take small quantity sandhyavandanwm water in the right hand and rotate it above ones own head saying this is called Athma parishechanam Om Bhorbuvassuva Rik and sama Vedis use a different manthra for this prayachithargyam: For all those truthful aspirants, we have brought this wonderful app as a tool.
Thus, sandhyavandanam forms the basis or regarded as the foundation for all other vedic rituals.
Sandhya Vandhanam-Part I- Argya pradhanam. They are requested to go to the next section. Recite the following fourteen manthras. Try Google Play with Chrome. Retrieved pratah sandhyavandanam " https: Ahascha maa adithyascha punathu swaha.
Dadhi kravinno akarisham 1 Jishno raswasya vajina 2 surabhino mukha karaath 3 Prana ayugumshi tharishath 4 Aapo hishta mayo bhuva 5 pratah sandhyavandanam, Thana oorje dadha Thana 6Mahe ranaaya chakshase 7 pratah sandhyavandanam, Yova shiva thamo rasa 8 Thasya bhajaya thehana 9 usatheeriva mathara 10 Thasma aranga mamava 11 Yasya kshayaya jinwadha 12Aapo janayadha jana 13 Om bhorbuvassuva Om na thasya maya yachana Ripureeseetha marthya yo agnaye dathacha havyadathaye Rik vedis pratah sandhyavandanam it as havyadathibhi.
In Vaishvadeva homa rice cakes are offered to vishvadevas all devatas.
Paapebhyo rakshantham Yad rathrya papa ma karsham Manasa vacha hasthabhyam padbhyam udarena sisnaa Rathri sthadha valumbathu Yad kincha duritham mayi Idham aham mam amrutha yonau Soorya jyothishi juhomi swaha.
Views Read Edit View history. Pratah sandhyavandanam app is carefully designed to inspire and give a sense of motivation for those who consider this ritual to be pratah sandhyavandanam important and due to some reason unable to perform the same.
With both hands touch the middle of the chest. Aho rathraani vidhathat viswasya mishadho vasi. The emerging need to perform the Sandhyaavandanam daily is supposedly pratah sandhyavandanam.
Other aspects of the ritual, though, speaking strictly, not included in Sandhyavandanam, may include meditationchanting of other mantras Sanskrit: It is normally prstah facing east during dawn and noon and facing west during dusk. Meaning of Mantra sandhyvaandanam Pranava – Om means eeswarah implying that God is everything.
Dhiyo yona prachodayath Rik vedis in all the three times offer three argyas always standing. Touch the ears prataj times saying Om, OmOm. This ritual also includes another very important meditation segment called Aikyanusandhanam. Om Achyuthaya nama 2. Sit facing east during pratha sandhya, facing north during pratah sandhyavandanam, and facing east during sayam sandhyatake prath in the pratah sandhyavandanam and pour it out through its tips after each manthra.
Make use of this to as best as possible. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Soorya chandrama sow dhatha yadha sandyhavandanam magalpayath. The Sandhyavandanam is the oldest extant liturgy in pratah sandhyavandanam religion.
Sandhya vandhana has two parts, the first one normally to be done either standing in a river or sitting with sandhtavandanam legs on the feet outside the house and the second part is done pratah sandhyavandanam sitting on firm pratah sandhyavandanam using the lotus pose. Do Pranayama pratah sandhyavandanam s. In addition, one of the most important rituals of Sandhyavandanam involves worshiping the Sun as Mitra in the morning and worshiping Varuna, in the evening.
Keep the right palm inside the left palm and keep the palms on the right thigh and recite the following manthra: Morning pratha sandhya For Rig Vedis and Yajur vedis. Some of these are propitiatory pratah sandhyavandanam of water to the Gods of the planets and of the months of the Hindu calendar, atoning for Sandhyavandanams not performed and atoning for sins committed since the last hour of Sandhya.
Agnischa ma manyuscha manyu pathayascha manyu kruthebhya Papebhyo rakshantham Yadahna papama karsham Manasa vaacha hasthabhyam Padbhyam udarena sisna Ahasthada valumbathu Yad kinchid duritham mayi Pratah sandhyavandanam maam amrutha yonau Sathye jyothishi juhomi swaha. Thus, Sandhyavandanam may be defined as the ritual "salutation to twilight or the solar noon". Achamanam use the same manthras and action as given in "1" above.
The steps in the Rigveda Sandhyavandan are twenty-eight in number. Om Ananthaya nama 3.


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East Coast Beaches Eroding, New Report Finds
By Brett Israel 25 February 2011
Monomoy Island, Mass., is one of many beaches that are eroding.
(Image: © USGS.)
Beaches on the East Coast have been steadily eroding over the past 150 years, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report.
During that time, scientists found erosion at 68 percent of the beaches in New England and the Mid-Atlantic, according to the report, which was released on Feb. 23. Rebuilding work may have reduced that percentage in recent years, but that isn't likely to hold, and beach communities may be in trouble, experts say.
On average, the beaches in New England and the Mid-Atlantic are eroding at about 1.6 feet (0.5 meters) per year. The scientists who assembled the new report studied more than 650 miles (1,046 kilometers) of the region's coastline . The worst erosion case was about 60 feet per year (18 m) at the south end of Hog Island, in southern Virginia.
Orrin Pilkey, an expert on beach erosion and an emeritus professor of geology at Duke University in Durham, N.C., who was not involved in the study, said the 68 percent figure was "quite believable," and that erosion is even worse for barrier islands. Only one of North Carolina's barrier islands is not eroding today, Pilkey told OurAmazingPlanet.
The percentage of eroding beaches in New England and the Mid-Atlantic has dropped to 60 percent for the past 30 years, but not on their own.
"I would be very surprised if it's a natural stabilization," Pilkey said.
Beach restoration activities, such as adding sand to beaches, are probably slowing erosion, according to a USGS statement. Crowding houses up against a beach can also slow erosion, Pilkey said, as has been observed in New Jersey (How that works is a puzzle, he said, and it's still not healthy for the beaches.)
Much of the erosion going on right now is due to human beings, Pilkey said, but storms and sea-level rise can also muck with the sand supply.
The sandy Mid-Atlantic coast stretching from Long Island, N.Y., to the Virginia-North Carolina border is eroding faster than the rocky New England coast, the USGS report found. Still, the majority of the coast is eroding throughout both regions, suggesting erosion could become a bigger problem.
"There is increasing need for this kind of comprehensive assessment in all coastal environments to guide managed response to sea-level rise," said study team member Cheryl Hapke of the USGS. "It is very difficult to predict what may happen in the future without a solid understanding of what has happened in the past."
The results of the study provide a baseline for coastal change information for coastal management, Hapke said.
As a rule, a nourished beach tends to erode much faster than the natural beach that preceded it, and "beach nourishment is only a Band-Aid solution," Pilkey said. With rising sea levels, at some point in the future, holding a beach in place will be physically and economically impractical, and money will most likely flow to help major coastal cities, Pilkey said.
"I think a lot of these recreational beach communities are going to be in trouble," he said.
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Email OurAmazingPlanet staff writer Brett Israel at bisrael@techmedianetwork.com. Follow him on Twitter @btisrael.


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Due to the kind of wear and tear you place on your vehicle you might encounter a variety of different ways in which you might need motorhome repair. Motorhomes are expected to put up with a lot of driving and you never know what kind of landscape they might encounter. For example, the axle may be in rough shape and need some tune up. Or the transmission may be struggling a bit to keep up with all the miles you've driven and is need of maintenance. Whether you need engine repair, AC repair, heater repair, or any other important repairs that can help keep your motorhome in top shape. However, one of the best ways to avoid the need for possible repair work is by staying on top of regular motorhome maintenance at an auto repair center that specializes in motorhome repair.
A motorhome should always be up for any challenge it may face. Whether you are planning an epic month-long adventure where you're exploring places you've never been, or you're simply hoping to use it for a few nights here and there, it's important that you stay on top of regular maintenance to help ensure the motorhome is always ready to go. One of the best things you can do for your motorhome is regularly bring it to a trusted auto repair center that specializes in motorhome maintenance so they can thoroughly inspect it and make sure it's in proper working order. Whether you are due for your next oil change, want your belts inspected and/or replaced or are ready for a fuel injection cleaning, the right team of motorhome experts can use their expertise to make sure your motorhome is up to any challenge.
When you're lucky enough to own a motorhome, you are lucky enough to explore the world without sacrificing the comfort of your own home. A motorhome is a unique vehicle that gives you a lot of freedom, as well as a lot of happiness. However, motorhomes are in no way invincible and much like a regular vehicle (or home!) you need to stay on top of regular maintenance and repair work. This is why it's so helpful to know of an auto repair center that specializes in motorhome and all their intricate requirements. If you are in need of top quality motorhome repair in Gretna don't hesitate to get a hold of our friendly auto technicians here at West Transmission Total Care at (504) 613-4987 as soon as you can! We understand how important your motorhome is to your quality of life, which is why we are proud to provide only the best motorhome maintenance and repair service around.


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About EGF
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Membership is Strength
Our esteemed members are technology companies driven by innovation and high standards of corporate governance and transparency. Most of the EGF members are funded by global investors such as Tiger Global, Raine Capital, Clairvest Inc, and Stride Gaming Plc etc.
Founded by New York "University" trained economists Bhavin Pandya and Trivikraman Thampy in 2006, Games24x7 is an India headquartered online gaming company with a portfolio that spans skill games (RummyCircle and My11Circle) and casual games (Ultimate Games).
Backed by marquee investors including Tiger Global and The Raine Group, the company specializes in using behavioural science, technology, and artificial intelligence to provide awesome game playing experiences across all its platforms. Games24x7 operates RummyCircle, the largest online rummy platform in India, and My11Circle, one of the country's top fantasy sports platforms. The company has also set up a casual games' studio, Ultimate Games (U Games), to launch new games for the global market.
The diverse, talented, and passionate Games24x7 team is spread across three continents with offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kiev, Philadelphia, and Miami.
For more information, please visit: www.games24x7.com
With over a billion games played on its platform, 50 million+ users, and 500 of the most talented minds across 7 countries, Junglee is the fastest-growing skill games company in Asia. Part of the $35billion dollar Flutter Entertainment Group of companies, Junglee Games is on a mission to create safe and responsible skill gaming across the globe.
Head Digital Works is self-funded and profitable growth stage company and prides itself as being one of the few consistently profitable enterprises in the technology start-up ecosystem with over a 50% YoY growth rate. What started out as an online rummy only business, Head Digital Works today is a global group with media and technology interests with fantasy sports, social gaming and cricket.com in its portfolio.
Rummy Passion, India's Most Loved Rummy App, is owned and operated by Passion Gaming Private Limited. The portal is popularly known for providing an international standard skill gaming experience to rummy players in India in an absolutely safe, secure and appealing environment. Founded in 2015, Rummy Passion prides itself in technical, marketing and service innovations.
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MPL is a leading esports and digital sports gaming platform with over 30 games on its app, including rummy. Founded in 2018, MPL has received more than 30 million registered users in a short span of less than one year.
OSOM Rummy is an online gaming platform for Rummy which is owned and operated by Rubik Cube Technology India Private Limited. Its a skilled based game and involves real players from all over India.
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CNES's Proteus series of spacecraft buses is designed for satellites in the 500-700-kg class operating in low-Earth orbit.
CNES began development of its Proteus bus (Plateforme Reconfigurable pour l'Observation, les Télécommunications et les Usages Scientifiques) in 1996. Its main goal was to offer cheaper space access through a standardized series of spacecraft buses to foster new missions for satellites weighing 500 to 700 kg.
The JASON-1 altimetry satellite was the first to be built around a Proteus bus. Launched in 2001, its mission was officially terminated by CNES and NASA in 2013 after more than 11 years in orbit, far exceeding Proteus's 3-year design life. Four more missions using Proteus would follow: CALIPSO, launched in 2006 by a Delta II vehicle; COROT the same year by a Soyuz launcher; JASON-2 in 2008 by Delta II; and SMOS in 2009 by a Rockot launcher. The last Proteus bus in the series is flying on the JASON-3 mission launched in 2016.
Initiated by CNES, the Proteus series was conceived and built in partnership with Thales Alenia Space. Besides the bus design, it also called for the development of an orbit control ground segment. CNES's Myriade bus for satellites in the 100-200-kg class and Myriade-Evolutions bus for satellites in the 350-400-kg class draw on the heritage of Proteus.


Conversations surrounding a proposed New Community Authority (NCA) for the Terra Alta development continued at Monday's meeting of Delaware City Council. Terra Alta, located east of Pollock Road and north of Braumiller Road near Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware, is currently undergoing site and lot development for its first phase, and the development team is seeking to create a NCA to both reimburse them for amenities that have already been constructed and for amenities that are still to be constructed.
Among the amenities the developer is seeking to be reimbursed for through the NCA are community pools, a clubhouse, enhanced entrance features, a roundabout on Braumiller Road, walking trails, and trees along the streets. A list of expenses still to come for the developer, submitted to council, totals more than $5.8 million.
In the original petition, the development team was seeking a 7.5-mill charge for each property, which would add a 75 cent charge per every $1,000 of assessed property value to the property tax bill. The developer has since come down on that number, saying it would be willing to accept a 5.5-mill charge. Under this scenario, 5 mills would go toward reimbursing the developer and 0.5 mills would be paid to the city for improvements to the river frontage along the stretch of the Olentangy River adjacent to the development.
City Manager Tom Homan is suggesting the millage rate be 4 mills or below with the idea of keeping charges to homeowners in the $500-600 range for a $400,000 home.
"From my standpoint, looking at the two millage (rates), at 7 mills, it pays off 17 years earlier … to me, it's like taking a mortgage on your house. If you can afford the higher payments and the shorter term, that makes sense," Vice Mayor Kent Shafer said.
In addition to the millage rate, discussions among council and the developers have included what costs the NCA should cover, the duration of the NCA, and the role of the homeowner's association in the ongoing maintenance of the development once the NCA is dissolved.
Unlike the two other NCAs associated with the construction of Glenn Parkway, which were initiated by the city and will dissolve when the expenses for the road have been recouped, the Terra Alta NCA does not have a definitive end date.
Questioned by Councilwoman Lisa Keller about the timeline of the NCA at the last meeting, attorney Greg Stype said the millage will stay at the approved rate "long enough for the capital improvement costs to be paid back" with the millage rate dropping down to "a level that is required for simple maintenance" afterward.
Councilman George Hellinger requested any guidelines council might set for future NCAs be done before making any decisions on Terra Alta, as to include it in those guidelines.
"I think it would be disingenuous to create those guidelines and that framework after we pass this one," Hellinger said.
Council was asked not to make any decision on the NCA on Monday per the request of Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, who was absent from the meeting.
A fourth reading of the ordinance is expected to be held at the next meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 26.


Yao people have been religious life through protect of natural resources in mount Dayao, Guangxi Prefecture of China. There are the rich in natural resources. This is why Yao people called mount Dayao "Sacred mountain" for over 800 years. Sacred mountains are central to certain religions and are the subjects of many legends.On the other hand, In recent years, government decided a mountain nature reserve established, local people were forbidden to enter the mountain, and local people got the ecological benefit.
The compensation of ecological benefit is an important ecological project that was implemented at the beginning of this century in different regions in China. Yet, various problems emerged during its implementation. Majority of the local could not get enough subsidies because of the incomplete compensation system. The objective of this study is to investigate the ecological compensation of the grazing forbidden project and draw up criteria for the life-style of the farmers in the areas covered by this project. A questionnaire survey and follow up interviews were conducted in Mount Dayao, Guangxi Prefecture, China.
With the example of Mount Dayao, this study discuss about the gap between local traditional conservation of natural resources and the governmental policy of natural resources protection, and establishes a way of new sustainable development in Mount Dayao.


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Many Egyptian New Yorkers Glad To See President Morsi GoSome Egyptians in New York were none too sorry Wednesday to see President Mohammed Morsi removed from office.
Five Terrorism Suspects Appear In Federal Courts In Manhattan And New HavenA partially blind extremist Egyptian-born preacher and four other terrorism suspects appeared in federal courts, hours after they lost years-long extradition fights in Britain and were transported to the U.S. under tight security to face trial.
Queens Family Hopes Son Ilan Grapel Will Be Released From EgyptOn the heels of Gilad Shalit returning home after spending five years in a Hamas prison, a second Israeli prisoner swap was being negotiated on Tuesday, one that hits real close to home.
Stocks Sink After S&P Issues Warning On U.S. DebtA warning from Standard & Poor's that the agency might lower its rating on U.S. government debt sent stocks on their worst slide in a month Monday.
Week In Review: Brooklyn Killing Spree, Anthem Flubs & EgyptThe last few days have opened our eyes to revolution in the Middle East through the lenses of locals, shocked us with a deeply disturbing series of stabbings and had us reflecting on the actual words in our national anthem.
Egyptian-Americans Hold Victory Rallies In NYCThere were two separate rallies in the city -- one at the Egyptian mission near the United Nations and another at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. They came one day after Mubarak was ousted from power.
Astoria's 'Little Egypt' Stunned By Mubarak's Move Along Steinway Street in Astoria's "Little Egypt", folks were furious over Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's refusal to resign.
New Jersey Mayor Sounds Off On Egypt CrisisWhen Samir Elbassiouny sees Egyptians fighting for democracy, he fills with pride.
150 Rally Near U.N. And Declare 'Egypt Will Be Free'There was a legitimate feeling of optimism among those who braved the rain and cold after high-profile figures in Egypt's ruling party resigned Saturday.
Egyptian Protesters Make Presence Known In Times SquareEgyptian-Americans protested in Times Square on Friday, coinciding with a huge demonstration called in Egypt's capital, Cairo.
Westchester Student En Route Home From EgyptWith her son at the American University in Cairo and no way to communicate with him, Lucy Kourides was beside herself.
Student Makes It Home From Egypt To Long IslandAlexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.
Crisis In Egypt Reverberates In 'Little Egypt' In QueensOver coffee, tea, and tobacco, the conversation seems to be all about politics and the future and all eyes are the TV screen.
L.I. Copts Pray For Families In EgyptA small, early-morning service at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Woodbury, Long Island was sparsely attended but filled with an air of cautious optimism and concern over the events unfolding in Cairo Monday.
In Queens, Distaste For Egypt's Mubarak, Hope For Future"This Mubarak. He kill his people and Mubarak is like some animals. He love the blood," said one man at a cafe on Steinway Street in Queens.