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Food Security Bill gets nod of Loksabha
States foodgrain entitlements to be protected legally
Definition of meal changed to avoid package food
States to get one year for implementation of the Bill
States to be consulted for making rules to carry out provisions of Bill
The National Food Security Bill, a historic initiative for ensuring food and nutritional security to the people was passed by Loksabha yesterday. According to the amendments approved by the house State Governments' existing foodgrain entitlements will be protected legally subject to it being restricted to average annual off take during last three years. Earlier it was proposed to be protected by an executive order.
The definitions of the 'meal' for mid day meal and ICDS programmes has also been amended. Now 'meal' means hot cooked or pre-cooked and heated food and not the packaged food. This amendment has been made to remove the apprehensions of misuse of the earlier provision for supply of packaged food in large quantity.
Another amendment now provides one year to states for implementation of the Food Bill instead of six months.
Removing all apprehensions of the States regarding their say in the implementation of the ambitious Bill, the other amendment says that the Central Government will make rules in consultation with the State Governments to carry out the provisions of Food Security Act.
Total ten amendments have been approved by the Lok Sabha in the National Food Security Bill which was introduced in the house on August 7, 2013 by Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister, Shri K.V.Thomas to replace the National Food Security Ordinance, 2013 promulgated on 5th July, 2013
The Bill proposes to provide wheat and rice at Rs 2 and Rs 3 per kg to about 81 crore people, while under the existing Targeted Public Distribution System only 2.5 crore Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families or about 32.5 crore persons (assuming 5 as the average household size) are getting foodgrains at these prices. Thus, population getting foodgrains at these highly subsidized prices as their legal right will increase to 67% from existing 27%.
Other features of the Bill are as follows.
Under the Food Security Bill each entitled person will receive 5 kg of food grains per month. The poorest of the poor who have been getting 35 kg of food grains, will continue to get 35 kg food grains per household per month under AAY. The Bill has special focus on nutritional needs of women and children. The Bill proves that the eldest woman of the household above 18 years is considered the head of the household for the purpose of issue of ration cards. Not only that pregnant women and lactating mother will get maternity benefit of Rs. 6000/- and pregnant women and children below 14 years of age will get nutritious meals, with higher nutritional norms for malnourished children. On the issue of redressing grievances that may arise in implementation of such a massive social justice programme, it has been planned to give an increased role for Panchayati Raj institutions and women's self help group in programme-monitoring and social auditing. There will be provision for internal grievance redressal mechanism including call centres and help lines; and District Grievance Redressal Officers and State Food Commission for expeditious and effective.
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RAVISH DESAI MAKES HIS TV DEBUT WITH MERI BHABHI
With a Bollywood release in the pipeline, Ravish Desai is all set to make his debut with STAR PLUS' Meri Bhabhi. Ravish will be playing the role of Kunal who will be playing a positive character and enters Shraddha's (Kanchi Kaul) life. Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi Meri Bhabhi tells a refreshing and very positive story of a nurturing friendship between a Nanad and Bhabhi, one that is filled with immense support, love and care that it redefines archaic societal norms.
Shraddha has been through a lot lately with her husband Bobby Sood (Bharat Chawda) betraying the trust of her and her family. With nothing going right for Shraddha the entry of Kritika's (Esha Kansara) brother, Kunal will be a turning point.
Kunal is a happy go lucky person with no tensions, he has returned just returned from America. "It's a great opportunity; firstly I had never thought I'd be making a beginning on television with STAR PLUS the only channel to have given plenty of opportunities to new comers and most of them making it big from there on. I'll have my fingers crossed; I relate to my onscreen character a lot, I am like Kunal in real life – charming, witty I love living life to the fullest and very optimistic," says the charming actor.
Ravish seems very excited about his new venture. Let's hope that he makes a great impact as Kunal in the show.
To watch Ravish Desai's entry tune into Meri Bhabhi at 08:00 p.m Monday – Friday only on Star Plus.
MAHINDRA INCHES FROM ANOTHER DOUBLE TOP TEN
New Delhi 26th August, 2013: Mahindra missed another double top ten in the MGP3OⳠdebut season by less than half a second in todayⳠCzech Republic Grand Prix, fighting hard in a big pursuit pack of Moto3頭achines that stayed close throughout an exciting 19-lap race of the fast and spectacular Brno circuit.
Efr鮠Vằuez had qualified ninth and team-mate Miguel Oliveira tenth for the race, at a long circuit where the still young Mahindra machine held its own on the sweeping corners and long climbs.
It was Portuguese teenager Oliveira leading the pair, and most of the time at the front of the pack disputing the championship points behind a breakaway front group of eight riders. Oliveira led the battling posse through to catch the stragglers from the front breakaway, losing eighth with two laps to go, and failing to regain the spot by 0.024 seconds.
Vằuez was in the same group, fighting for positions. He crossed the line 11th, less than half-a-second behind his team-mate in a typically close finish for the ultra-competitive smallest Grand Prix class. Just over 2.5 seconds covered eighth to 13th positions.
Mahindra is the only Indian constructor in world championship motorcycle racing, with its own independently built machine challenging established racing factories in the 250cc single-cylinder four-stroke class. The MGP3O was designed and built in six months over the winter, and has proved competitive from first tests.
So far the top-three podium has proved elusive for the all-new machine, but the MGP3O has claimed three fourth positions and qualified on the front row four times, including one pole position, even while in its first development season.
The Czech race was the middle of three consecutive events in the USA, mainland Europe and Great Britain – an intensive period of racing that restarts the season after the summit.
GEI today welcomes 15 CEOs
London, 27 August 2013 – The Global Electricity Initiative (GEI) today welcomes 15 CEOs from the world's major electrical utilities onto its board of advisors.
The Global Electricity Initiative aims to provide a platform to enable the increase in electricity access in a sustainable and affordable manner. It will showcase the early voluntary actions by industry to increase access to affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly electricity, by uniting the resources and knowledge from the world's electrical utility community.
Philippe Joubert, Executive Chair of the Global Electricity Initiative, says: "CEOs see the GEI as a privileged platform to express their views regarding the transition of the energy system. Having the significant support from these CEOs shows how important they consider sustainable energy."
Brian Dames, CEO of Eskom, the South African utility which spearheaded the inaugural GEI report at COP-17 in 2011, and who chairs the GEI Advisory Board, comments: "The electricity utility community plays a critical role in enabling electricity access and responding to sustainable development challenges. We stand united in supporting GEI's mission."
GEI's first findings will be discussed at the 22nd World Energy Congress in Daegu, South Korea, at an exclusive GEI roundtable with the CEOs of the world's leading utilities on 17 October. After the Congress, GEI will build on their recommendations and present the initiative's core findings to key energy leaders and ministers.
GEI is a partnership between the World Energy Council (WEC), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP) – three of the world's largest energy and sustainability networks. The alliance was announced at COP-18 in Doha, and the project is being carried out with support from Deloitte South Africa.
Research on electrical utilities' experience is underway, with surveys already sent out to more than 100 leaders of electrical power utilities covering over 50% of the global generating capacity.
Mr Joubert says: "We hope that GEI will pave the way for more efficient and sustainable company strategies and government policies, while establishing a global benchmark to demonstrate and share best practices for decision-makers. This will lay the foundation for a global electricity sector leaders' community."
He adds: "We would like to encourage more utilities to take part in our global study."
GEI's Industry Leaders Advisory Board is tasked to provide the initiative with strategic guidance and industry insights. It includes the following chief executives:
Brian Dames (Chair), Eskom, South Africa
Nick Akins, American Electric Power, US
Andrew Brandler, CLP Holding Group, Hong Kong
James E. Rogers, Duke Energy, US
Hervé Machenaud, EDF Group, France
Ali Hassan Ibrahim, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Egypt
José da Costa Carvalho Neto, Eletrobras, Brazil
José Antonio Vargas Lleras, Endesa SA, Spain
Thierry Vandal, Hydro-Québec, Canada
Sam Amadi, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Nigeria
Arup Roy Choudhury, NTPC, India
Evgeny Dod, RusHydro, Russia
Peter Terium, RWE, Germany
Saleh H. Alawaji, Saudi Electricity Co., Saudi Arabia
Liu Zhenya, State Grid Corporation of China
About the Global Electricity Initiative (GEI)
The Global Electricity Initiative (GEI) aims to increase electricity access in a sustainable and affordable manner worldwide. GEI will showcase proactive actions that utilities are undertaking to increase access to affordable and clean electricity.
It will identify and document best practices to be shared with the energy leadership community in October 2013 during the 22nd World Energy Congress in Daegu, South Korea.
GEI will also lay the foundation for a global electricity sector leaders' community. It will give CEOs of utilities an opportunity to demonstrate their achievements and communicate their vision towards increasing electricity access worldwide in a sustainable and affordable manner.
GEI is driven by three of the world's largest industry-based and sustainability networks: World Energy Council (WEC), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP).
www.globalelectricityinitiative.org
About the World Energy Council (WEC)
The World Energy Council is the principal impartial network of leaders and practitioners promoting an affordable, stable and environmentally sensitive energy system for the greatest benefit of all. Formed in 1923, WEC is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum, with more than 3000 member organisations located in over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy related stakeholders. WEC informs global, regional and national energy strategies by hosting high-level events, publishing authoritative studies, and working through its extensive member network to facilitate the world's energy policy dialogue.
www.worldenergy.org and @WECouncil
About the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that galvanizes the global business community to create a sustainable future for business, society and the environment. Together with its members, the Council applies its respected thought leadership and effective advocacy to generate constructive solutions and take shared action. Leveraging its strong relationships with stakeholders as the leading advocate for business, the council helps drive debate and policy change in favor of sustainable development solutions.
The WBCSD provides a forum for its 200 member companies – who represent all business sectors, all continents and a combined revenue of more than $7 trillion – to share best practices on sustainable development issues and to develop innovative tools that change the status quo. The Council also benefits from a network of 60 national and regional business councils and partner organizations, a majority of which are based in developing countries.
www.wbcsd.org
About the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP)
Created in the wake of the 1992 Rio Summit, the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership is a CEO-led non-profit international organization, composed of the world's leading electricity companies, whose mission is to promote sustainable energy development through electricity sector projects and human capacity building activities in developing and emerging nations worldwide. Since its inception, GSEP's activities have reached over 100 countries
The Partnership members are: American Electric Power (United States), Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Mexico), Duke Energy (United States), EDF (France), Eletrobras (Brazil), ENEL S.p.A. (Italy), Eskom (South Africa), Hydro-Québec (Canada), Iberdrola (Spain), JSC "RusHydro" (Russia), Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc. (Japan), RWE AG (Germany), SGCC (China), and Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Japan)
www.globalelectricity.org
Monique Tsang, World Energy Council (WEC) – GEI Secretariat
tsang@worldenergy.org; +44 20 3214 0616
Sophie Lambin, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Plan India organized National Workshop on ㉭proving Quality of Life of Children
New Delhi, August 27, 2013 - Plan India, the leading child-centred community development organisation today organized its ㎡tional Workshop on Improving Quality of Life of Children伯b> at the India Habitat Centre. The workshop was addressed by Mr GovindNihalani, Chairperson Plan India Board, Ms BhagyashriDengle, Plan India Executive Director, Ms Frederika Meijer, Country Representative UNFPA, Dr. S. Parasuraman, Director, TataInstitute of Social Sciences , Ms Preet Verma, Advisor to the Chairperson, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Government of India, Ms. Dora Giusti, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF India Country Office, Mr SatyabrataSahu, Joint Secretary (Water), Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, MrDeepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications, Coca Cola, India & South West Asia, Mr Aidan Cronin, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist, UNICEF India Country Office and Mr ChristopherJuan Costain, Regional Team Leader, World Bank Water and Sanitation Programme, South Asia.
The workshop which was aimed at sharing Plan IndiaⳠexperiences andgood practices on improving quality of life of children, primarily by implementing child centred community development approach, was attended by field practitioners, policy makers, researchers, academicians, media and professionals from development agencies and corporate sector that have been actively engaged in promoting child rights and reducing child poverty. On this occasion six key publications of Plan were released, an exhibition on Child Centred Community Development Programmes of Plan India was inaugurated by Mr Govind Nihalani and a theatre performance was hosted on the theme of the workshop by DelhiⳊacclaimed Ashmita Theatre Group.࠼/span>
Inaugurating the workshop, Plan India Executive Director Ms. Bhagyashri Dengle said 㓩nce last 30 years of working in India, Plan, through its CCCD approach, has improved the lives of over a million of children across the country and during this process; children and communities have provided insightful experiences on various facets of lives affecting them. A number of lessons have been learnt that have the potential of further creating better modules that will help in implementing value based programs in the communities䮠
Plan India Chairperson, MrGovindNihalani unveiled PlanⳠsix key publications. The first set of four publications included, Existing Models of Child Participation in Plan India Programmes, which documents PlanⳠvarious models of child participation in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Bihar.ࠔhe publicationBecause I Am A Girl – Learning for Life, is based on PlanⳠexperiences in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand about the factors that facilitate or hinder education and life skill development of adolescent girls. International publication Asia Child Marriage Initiative – Study in Bangladesh, India and Nepal is based on Plan AsiaⳠinitiative to help prevent child marriages and its negative consequences. The fourth release Magnitude and Causes of Malnutrition in Jharkhandprovides insights into the levels, causes and recent changes in the health and nutrition status of Children (0-4 and 5-12 years), adolescents (13-19 years) and married women of reproductive age (20-44 years) in the state.
The second set of two publications unveiled by Mr Nihalani included, WASHing – A Path to A Brighter Future Changing Lives Across Indiaand Village Water Safety and Security Manual.These two publications document good practices from Plan IndiaⳠWater, Environment and Sanitation programme involving children and community in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Ms Meena Narula, Director, Programme Policy and Strategy, Plan India provided an overview of the six Plan publications and the in-depth on-field studies that had been conducted by Plan and its partner agencies in their preparation.
About Plan India
Plan India is an Indian NGO working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, their families and communities through an approach that puts children at the centre of community development. Since 1979, we have been working with our partners to help children access their rights to proper healthcare, basic education, and healthy environment, protection from abuse and exploitation and participation in decisions that affect their lives. We encourage children to express their views and be actively involved in improving their communities. Plan India currently works in 11 states in India, across 5000 communities and has touched the lives of over a million children. Please visit www.planindia.org for more information
ZEE launch new free to air channel Zee Anmol
"Zee Anmol goes on air from Sept 01 free-to-air channel and we are targeting segments of the heartland who does not see the Zee TV," through this channel, ZEEL would beam programme which would be mix of old Zee serials to its popular shows such as Khana Khazana and Bollywood entertainment, he added. "Our insighting mechanism strongly indicates that the audiences today are craving for some of their all-time favourite shows from Zee's library and Zee Anmol is an attempt to bring these popular shows back in to their lives," ZEE Chief Creative & Content Officer (CCCO) Bharat Kumar Ranga said.
Now watch Zee Anmol by logging on zeeanmol.tv. even with 2G connections and non-smart phones a facility on mobile and television platforms simultaneously, the theme content for the new channel are to be news ones and to be picked from the archives of Zee Network, including fiction and reality television shows.
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Czech Republic Grand Prix race report
New Delhi 26th August, 2013: Mahindra missed another double top ten in the MGP3O's debut season by less than half a second in today's Czech Republic Grand Prix, fighting hard in a big pursuit pack of Moto3™ machines that stayed close throughout an exciting 19-lap race of the fast and spectacular Brno circuit.
Efrén Vázquez had qualified ninth and team-mate Miguel Oliveira tenth for the race, at a long circuit where the still young Mahindra machine held its own on the sweeping corners and long climbs.
Vázquez was in the same group, fighting for positions. He crossed the line 11th, less than half-a-second behind his team-mate in a typically close finish for the ultra-competitive smallest Grand Prix class. Just over 2.5 seconds covered eighth to 13th positions.
The Czech race was the middle of three consecutive events in the USA, mainland Europe and Great Britain – an intensive period of racing that restarts the season after the summer break. The next round is the British Grand Prix at Silverstone next weekend, 11th of 17 events in the championship.
MIGUEL OLIVEIRA – Ninth Position
"Since Indy we have struggled a bit with rear grip and turning, and this sort of track appears quite difficult for our bike. But the MGP3O is still very young, so we have to gain experience and keep learning. This weekend we can take some positives to try at the next Grand Prix. Silverstone is quite similar to Brno in some ways, and I am quite excited to go there and keep on developing, so that we can be better at the end of the season
EFRÉN VÁZQUEZ – 11th Position
"This was a difficult race for us and not a perfect weekend for the team, but we did the best we could and got some more points for the championship. We need to keep trying different solutions and keep working: the riders and the engineers. It's enjoyable and interesting, and I'm confident we're improving race by race, even if my results didn't show it today."
MUFADDAL CHOONIA – CEO, Mahindra Racing
"The last two races have not got us the same results as compared to the earlier races but Indy and Brno are two very difficult circuits, especially Brno, with very fast corners. We had a new swing-arm and forks at this track, and the positive thing is we gained valuable data while setting up the Mahindra MGP3O with these new parts. We have some more design improvements planned, and the factory will start working on them immediately. Unfortunately today the front group got an insurmountable gap in the first four or five laps, but our riders closed on the riders in sixth and seventh in the last laps, with Miguel leading the group forward. Without that early break, I am sure we could have finished higher, in the top five. Silverstone too is a similar track, but we are confident of an improved performance there."


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Travel on Amtrak's Empire Builder
by Traveller | Dec 4, 2020 | Travel & Tips | 1 comment
The Amtrak Empire Builder train crosses some of the most dramatic land in the United States, passing through Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington State.
The entire Amtrak Empire Builder route takes 46 hours at average speed of 50 miles per hour, but our plan was to leave Chicago at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon, spend 30 hours in a luxurious bedroom, and arrive just as the sun sets over Glacier National Park at 8:30 on Friday evening. This would be my first experience onboard an overnight train, and I picked what may be America's Greatest Rail Journey – the Amtrak Empire Builder.
Join me to see what it's like to travel on this train during these unprecedented times, learn a bit of the history behind this remarkable route, and – perhaps best of all – witness some spectacular sights along the way. In this video, we'll explore the Amtrak Empire Builder's route, passenger experience, the scenery the train passes through, and the amenities provided to passengers who book the most luxurious experience available – an Amtrak Bedroom.
We'll explore the entire Amtrak Sleeper Car in detail, looking at the Amtrak Roomettes AND Amtrak Bedroom Suites.
The Amtrak Empire Builder route traces its heritage back to 1929 when it was the flagship route of the vaunted "Great Northern Railway." In the early part of the 20th century, railroad companies were the airlines of their time. Perhaps none were as storied as the Great Northern Railway. The Amtrak Empire Builder is the latest incarnation of a route The Great Northern Railway operated. This is the northernmost transcontinental railway in the country and was also the only privately funded transcontinental railroad in the nation's history. Unlike every other one, it was built without any federal funding.
Today, Amtrak is the only passenger operator the Empire Builder route and, as with nearly all of Amtrak's operations, we competed with freight traffic, which always takes priority because the freight lines own the track on this route. Amtrak is just borrowing it for the Empire Builder, which means delays are very possible. Fortunately, for us, though, we really didn't experience any during our 30+ hours onboard!
Watch this video to see one of the most luxurious experiences available on the rails in the United States: Amtrak's Empire Builder in an Amtrak Bedroom!
Peter	on April 23, 2021 at 5:28 pm
Thanks for this video! I am doing a big loop in a few weeks
NY to Chi on Lake Shore
Chi to Seattle on Empire Builder
Seattle to LA on Coast Starlight
LA to Chi on SW Chief
Chi to NY on Cardinal
About 10 days total with Hotel stays in Seattle and LA! All trains terminal to terminal and supposedly regular dining will have resumed!

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The rhetoric of digitisation pervades the contemporary political conversation. Smart devices, connected in smart homes, connected in smart cities give policymakers ever better information on which to base decisions. At the same time, the UK's Road to Zero and its equivalents abroad present a future of carbon-neutral countries producing zero emissions.
The report looks at what policy can do to ensure that our energy network has the capacity needed to cope with electric vehicles and, looking ahead, electric heating. We ask how this network expansion can best serve and profit communities across the country. Following this thread, we then consider the possibility of an uneven roll out of smart technology and associated infrastructure investment, presenting policy recommendations aimed at avoiding this situation.
Smart energy has huge implications for helping people out of fuel poverty, as households will be better able to predict their bills and manage their usage, yet these benefits can only be felt through a considered roll-out of the physical infrastructure needed to deliver the smart grid. There is a risk that the infrastructure needed to support the smart city agenda is rolled-out unevenly, with areas which are already deprived being left behind more affluent places. Better physical infrastructure and smart technology could, potentially, result in less equitable outcomes. Those in higher income areas could have a higher concentration of residents willing to invest in smart technologies. This in turn could lower bills in areas of high income – while having little impact on energy bills in neighbouring lower income areas. In other words, the higher the income of an area, the greater the chances of reinvestment in energy infrastructure. If not implemented strategically and with knowledge of socioeconomic differences between areas, the location of upgrades to energy distribution networks and later use of smart technologies could perpetuate and deepen existing socioeconomic differences.
In order to produce optimal and sustainable cities, the full potential of digital infrastructure must be unlocked through pre-emptive investment in energy infrastructure. A key barrier to readying our cities for electric vehicles, recently acknowledged by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) select committee, is the ability of energy network providers to invest ahead of demand. Currently, providers are restricted to investing only where there is proven need (investing after demand). Given the inevitable rise in electricity usage as a fuel source, not just in cars but also for central heating, and the increasing reliance on constant connectivity as the smart city agenda advances, we argue that this restriction should be lifted. Cities will experience the transition in different ways but the current regulatory framework will limit their ability to initiate and respond to this change. The situation therefore calls for more localised regulation.
Long term strategic thinking is required in cities and their wider city-regions to ensure that everyone can benefit from the upcoming change. This is especially important as, through their energy bills, the costs of the smart grid will be socialised. Neighbouring local authorities need to work together as consortiums, with each other and with the private sector, to ensure that the various initiatives amounting to a smart city transformation are coordinated and work for everyone in the area.
Adoption of the Smart Cities agenda presents a spectrum of required changes, with changes to physical infrastructure on one end and changes to cultural behaviour on the other. As one city councillor told us during research for this report, "decision-makers must take the electorate with them". After years of telling the public to use less energy, the advent of the smart grid could lead to people using more electricity; for cars, heating and other applications. This means educating people as to the benefits of electric vehicles, as stated above, but also on the benefits of using public transport or 'active transport' such as cycling and walking.


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Former UL Softball Standout Lexie Elkins Joining Miss. St. Staff
Steve Peloquin Published: September 5, 2018
One of the best players in Louisiana Ragin' Cajun softball history is joining the coaching staff at an SEC school.
A native of Victoria, Texas, Elkins hit 75 home runs from 2014-2016 with Louisiana, including 32 in 2015 as a junior, when she was named a First-Team All-American.
A three-time Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Elkins finished her career in 12th place on the all-time home run list, despite hitting all of her homers in three seasons at UL, after transferring from Texas Tech.
Following her college playing days, Elkins spent one season in the National Pro Fastpitch League, in which she was the top pick in the 2016 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft.
Source: Former UL Softball Standout Lexie Elkins Joining Miss. St. Staff


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Emmerdale's Olivia Bromley teases return to 'normal filming' after Covid restrictions
Emmerdale star Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn Taylor in the ITV soap, has promised 'plenty more to come' for her troubled character, as well as looking forward to filming without Covid restrictions
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Emmerdale star Olivia Bromley has said she hopes the ITV soap will return to "normal filming" soon after the crew was forced to introduce tough methods to comply with coronavirus restrictions.
The actress, who plays Dawn Taylor, also promised there was "plenty more to come" for her troubled character.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on the host's morning show, Olivia said: "Hopefully we'll be able to go back to normal filming and normal life quite soon with these vaccines, so fingers crossed."
Emmerdale, like the other soaps, adopted some bizarre methods to keep their cast and crew safe, including using a two-metre stick to make sure everyone was socially distanced.
Olivia Bromley said she hoped for a return to 'normal filming' (Image: ITV)
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It has made some scenes – such as those depicting romance or fights – very difficult, though the talented cast and crew have continued to pull it off.
Olivia said: "I'm so grateful that we've managed to stay on air and it's amazing really, I don't think we've had a week off-screen at all.
"We've got these systems to keep us safe, we're all adapting and used to it now.
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"It is a bizarre way of working, but we're lucky we get to keep going, really."
Teasing what is to come for her character Dawn, Olivia revealed: "It's been a tough year for Dawn, but there's plenty more to come."
She explained: "Dawn has overcome so many hurdles, but her most recent problem she's facing is losing her son.
"She's got herself clean from heroin, she's got a job, she's settled into Emmerdale village and this week we see her son taken back by social services, so it's going to be really traumatic."
Olivia joined the ITV soap as prostitute drug addict Dawn in 2018 but viewers have seen her become a regular character, working through her problems for a more regular family life.
The actress said: "She is the most fun to play, she really is, and it's a gift to have these dramatic soapy storylines.
"Obviously, she makes some dodgy decisions, but I love playing her because her heart's in the right place.
"She has so much to overcome all the time, but she powers through."
Olivia added: "There's plenty more to come – I'm excited!"
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV
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In the last few years, I've been asked by several clients why we don't just move for summary judgment almost off the bat of the lawsuit; after all, the reasoning goes, isn't it clear that the other side is lying, and that we should win the case? (Moreover, at least in theory, the earlier you move for summary judgment, the less money has been spent on the case).
The truth, however, is no, if you intend to move for summary judgment, the best time to do so is to wait until fact discovery, which typically includes document exchange and depositions, in the case is complete.
First, while there may be some temptation to "bury your adversary in paper," that notion inherently neglects the very real concern that you will annoy your assigned judge by bogging his/her calendar down by making motion after motion.
Second, and perhaps more importantly, New York's courts will usually give you one shot at summary judgment, so you'd better make it count.
New York law has a "strong policy against allowing successive motions for summary judgment". Baron v Charles Azzue, Inc., 240 AD2d 447, 449 (2d Dept 1997).
This is particularly true where the motion is based on legal grounds and factual assertions that were or could have been raised in an earlier motion. Levitz v Robbins Music Corp., 17 AD2d 801, 801 (1st Dept 1962) ("Parties will not be permitted to make successive fragmentary attacks upon a cause of action but must assert all available grounds when moving for summary judgment"); Phoenix Four, Inc. v. Albertini, 245 AD2d 166, 167 (1st Dept 1997) ("The IAS court properly denied the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment since the motion was based on matters that could have been but were not raised in an earlier summary judgment motion by plaintiff's predecessor in interest").
"Indeed, '[s]uccessive motions for summary judgment should not be entertained without a showing of newly discovered evidence or other sufficient justification." Jones v 636 Holding Corp., 73 AD3d 409, (1st Dept 2010)."
In other words, you're vastly better off waiting until fact discovery has been completed before making your summary judgment motion, because it allows you to argue more effectively that all of the competent evidence in the case points in your favor.
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using LanguageExt.TypeClasses;
using System.Diagnostics.Contracts;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace LanguageExt.ClassInstances
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Equality test
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="x">The left hand side of the equality operation</param>
    /// <param name="y">The right hand side of the equality operation</param>
    /// <returns>True if x and y are equal</returns>
    public struct EqStck<EQ, A> : Eq<Stck<A>> where EQ : struct, Eq<A>
    {
        public static readonly EqStck<EQ, A> Inst = default(EqStck<EQ, A>);

        [Pure]
        public bool Equals(Stck<A> x, Stck<A> y)
        {
            if (x.Count != y.Count) return false;

            using var enumx = x.GetEnumerator();
            using var enumy = y.GetEnumerator();
            var count = x.Count;

            for (int i = 0; i < count; i++)
            {
                enumx.MoveNext();
                enumy.MoveNext();
                if (!default(EQ).Equals(enumx.Current, enumy.Current)) return false;
            }
            return true;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Get hash code of the value
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="x">Value to get the hash code of</param>
        /// <returns>The hash code of x</returns>
        [Pure]
        public int GetHashCode(Stck<A> x) =>
            default(HashableStck<EQ, A>).GetHashCode(x);

        [Pure]
        public Task<bool> EqualsAsync(Stck<A> x, Stck<A> y) =>
            Equals(x, y).AsTask();

        [Pure]
        public Task<int> GetHashCodeAsync(Stck<A> x) =>
            GetHashCode(x).AsTask();
    }

    /// <summary>
    /// Equality test
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="x">The left hand side of the equality operation</param>
    /// <param name="y">The right hand side of the equality operation</param>
    /// <returns>True if x and y are equal</returns>
    public struct EqStck<A> : Eq<Stck<A>>
    {
        public static readonly EqStck<A> Inst = default(EqStck<A>);

        [Pure]
        public bool Equals(Stck<A> x, Stck<A> y) =>
            default(EqStck<EqDefault<A>, A>).Equals(x, y);

        /// <summary>
        /// Get hash code of the value
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="x">Value to get the hash code of</param>
        /// <returns>The hash code of x</returns>
        [Pure]
        public int GetHashCode(Stck<A> x) =>
            default(HashableStck<A>).GetHashCode(x);

        [Pure]
        public Task<bool> EqualsAsync(Stck<A> x, Stck<A> y) =>
            Equals(x, y).AsTask();

        [Pure]
        public Task<int> GetHashCodeAsync(Stck<A> x) =>
            GetHashCode(x).AsTask();
    }
}

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/*
 * This file is part of FFmpeg.
 *
 * FFmpeg is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
 * modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public
 * License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either
 * version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
 *
 * FFmpeg is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
 * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
 * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
 * Lesser General Public License for more details.
 *
 * You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public
 * License along with FFmpeg; if not, write to the Free Software
 * Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
 */

#include "libavutil/attributes.h"
#include "libavutil/cpu.h"
#include "libavutil/x86/cpu.h"
#include "libavcodec/avcodec.h"
#include "libavcodec/fdctdsp.h"
#include "fdct.h"

av_cold void ff_fdctdsp_init_x86(FDCTDSPContext *c, AVCodecContext *avctx,
                                 unsigned high_bit_depth)
{
    int cpu_flags = av_get_cpu_flags();
    const int dct_algo = avctx->dct_algo;

    if (!high_bit_depth) {
        if ((dct_algo == FF_DCT_AUTO || dct_algo == FF_DCT_MMX)) {
            if (INLINE_MMX(cpu_flags))
                c->fdct = ff_fdct_mmx;

            if (INLINE_MMXEXT(cpu_flags))
                c->fdct = ff_fdct_mmxext;

            if (INLINE_SSE2(cpu_flags))
                c->fdct = ff_fdct_sse2;
        }
    }
}


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Share this Story: School boards give failing grade to Ontario's COVID plan, internet access
School boards give failing grade to Ontario's COVID plan, internet access
Jan 14, 2022 • 1 week ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce looks toward chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore at a news conference in Toronto in November 2021. Photo by Chris Young /The Canadian Press
Local school board leaders are pressing the Ontario government to make major changes to protect students and staff from COVID-19 and support students without sufficient internet access.
In an open letter released Friday to news media, education director Tom Dall writes of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board's "frustration with the recent change in provincial protocols regarding the management of COVID-19 in schools, and once again the total lack of consultation with school boards."
School boards give failing grade to Ontario's COVID plan, internet access Back to video
Dall's lengthy letter to Education Minister Stephen Lecce lays out what he and board trustees cite as the government's numerous failings.
"Contrary to your comments on social media, there was absolutely no consultation with trustee associations, directors of education, or unions for that matter on this significant change in practice," Dall tells Lecce.
The scrapping of the past case and contact management system places board and school administrators "in legal jeopardy," he writes.
After cases of the Omicron variant surpassed Ontario's ability to conduct laboratory testing of each case, the government ended, among other things, its practice of public reporting of cases. The latest plan "lacks the transparency of the system that has worked well and maintained public confidence throughout the pandemic," writes Dall.
The board spans 16,000 sq. km. and many counties and rural populations – and many residents lack reliable, high-speed internet access.
Its trustees are asking the province to work with internet service providers and others to fix that.
"Our families in rural areas suffer a major disadvantage when opting for remote learning," the letter states.
"If your expectation is to support families in remote learning for the long-term, adequate funding and infrastructure is required to address the inequities."
It also asks Ontario to give PCR and rapid antigen test kits to students and staff with symptoms of COVID-19 before they enter schools and to continue to fund rapid testing for all students and staff. The government's plan is to provide PCR kits only to those who develop symptoms while at a school.
Dall writes he and the board appreciate the delivery of non-fit-tested N95 masks for staff but want students to have the same level of protection, not the three-ply masks set to be provided.
"The current funding model does not support additional staff to be hired as the demand for remote learning increases. Our board has a threshold in this area and after that, families will be disadvantaged by being placed in an asynchronous learning environment," writes Dall.
Ontario's Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) does not require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or other illnesses. It does, however, require families to provide a record of a student's vaccination status for several illnesses, though not COVID-19.
"We reviewed including COVID-19 in the ISPA and what we found was that would be an additional burden at present to local public health agencies and parents and students," Ontario's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said in October.
He also said the government tried to ensure health units had records of a given student's COVID-19 vaccination status.
The local Catholic board, however, asks the government to amend the act to include COVID-19 as a mandatory vaccination.
"We ask in the strongest terms that you revert to the previous case and contact management system. This includes the transparent reporting of known positive COVID-19 cases in schools and sharing this information with families."
Friday's letter follows one sent Monday by Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board chair Shannon Binder to Premier Doug Ford. That letter also seeks more support for rural internet and smaller classes when students are in schools. The letter resulted from a special board meeting held Jan. 3.
"Our students are cohorted in our classroom spaces in groups of 24 or more. This number is especially concerning during lunch time when masks are removed to eat and drink," writes Binder.
"We ask you to take actions to reduce class size to mitigate exposure and increase opportunity for true physical distancing. In light of the immediate availability of staff and space, this may include alternate or half-day attendance or other creative measures to increase distance and safety for our students and staff."
Binder notes the board identified in 2020 the gaps in internet service but the situation hasn't improved.
"We urge you to consider our families who are marginalized due to this lack of connection during remote learning and work with your peers to rectify this need and ensure better access to services."


Good beer needs not just a great brewer, but a great landlord. Careful handling, storing and serving are essential.
Bearing this in mind, Andrew Jefford looks at the future of the British pub. He finds that Britain's biggest pub owners are Nomura, a Japanese investment house, and asks if landlords in big chain pubs are prepared to handle fine ales with kid gloves.
He also looks at the arbitrary way fine old pub names are being abandoned in favour of gimmicky, and very unfunny, new ones.


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Q: How can I sum array values by unique key? For example
array (
product1_quantity => 5,
product1_quantity => 1,
product2_quantity => 3,
product2_quantity => 7,
product3_quantity => 2,
)

with result:
product1_quantity - 6,
product2_quantity - 10,
product3_quantity - 2

Thanx!

sorry, guys
stupid example, instead this really
Array ( [0] => Array ( [product1] => 7 )
[1] => Array ( [product1] => 2 )
[2] => Array ( [product2] => 3 )
)
?

A: Pull items off two at a time, and add to hash.
my @array = (
        product1_quantity => 5,
        product1_quantity => 1,
        product2_quantity => 3,
        product2_quantity => 7,
        product3_quantity => 2,
);
my %sums;
while (@array and my ($k,$v) = (shift(@array),shift(@array)) ) {
        $sums{$k} += $v;
}

A: You'd want something similar to:
  use Data::Dumper;
  my @input = ( product1_quantity => 5,
                product1_quantity => 1,
                product2_quantity => 3,
                product2_quantity => 7,
                product3_quantity => 2,
              );
  my %output;

  while (my $product = shift(@input) and my $quantity = shift(@input)) {
    $output{$product} += $quantity;
  }

  print Dumper %output;

This spits out:
$VAR1 = 'product2_quantity';
$VAR2 = 10;
$VAR3 = 'product3_quantity';
$VAR4 = 2;
$VAR5 = 'product1_quantity';
$VAR6 = 6;

Be warned though -- if you've got any undefs in your quantity values this is going to break hard. You need to have an even numbered length array of product/numeric quantity pairs.

A: new_array;
foreach p in array:
  if(new_array.contains(p.key))
    new_array[p.key] += p.value;
  else
    new_array[p.key] = p.value;

new_array will contain the sums

A: In Perl:
my %hash = ();
$hash{'product1_quantity'} += 5;
$hash{'product1_quantity'} += 1;
$hash{'product2_quantity'} += 3;
$hash{'product2_quantity'} += 7;
$hash{'product3_quantity'} += 2;

say join ",\n", map { "$_ - $hash{$_}" } keys %hash;

Output is:
product2_quantity - 10,
product3_quantity - 2,
product1_quantity - 6

The order is different, but you could force it to be "in order" by adding sorting:
say join ",\n", map { "$_ - $hash{$_}" } sort {$a cmp $b} keys %hash;

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Dave Ginsburg, the 'epitome of an Associated Press sportswriter,' to retire after 37 years
Non-profit bicycle advocacy group BikeAAA unveils a vision of connected Anne Arundel, Annapolis trails
John Schofield: The Navy and Naval Academy should take notes; Spicer and Standage must go along with Trump | COMMENTARY
Black art showcased in 'Art of Activism' exhibit at Maryland Hall in Annapolis
Scott Poyer: Anne Arundel has 500 evictions pending. Lawmakers should work fast on a response. | COMMENTARY
Sports briefs: Manning is NFL MVP
Peyton Manning's record-setting season earned him his fifth Associated Press NFL MVP award Saturday night in a landslide.
No other player has won more than three.
Denver's record-setting quarterback, who threw for 55 touchdowns and 5,477 yards in leading the Broncos to the AFC's best record, earned 49 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. New England quarterback Tom Brady got the other vote.
Manning won his other MVPs with Indianapolis in 2003, '04, '08 and '09. He also was the runner-up last season to Adrian Peterson.
Carolina grabbed two major awards, with Ron Rivera winning AP NFL Coach of the Year and linebacker Luke Kuechly voted top defensive player.
Rivera engineered the Panthers' turnaround from a 7-9 record to 12-4, the NFC South title and a first-round playoff bye. Kuechly keyed a defense that allowed 241 points, less than every team except NFC champion Seattle.
In other NFL news:
The hang time is over for Ray Guy. The longtime punter for the Oakland Raiders is all by himself once again.
After waiting 23 years, Guy is the first punter elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The class of 2014 also included defensive end Michael Strahan, receiver Andre Reed, defensive back Aeneas Williams and defensive end Claude Humphrey, who like Guy was a senior selection. Two first-time eligible players, linebacker Derrick Brooks and offensive tackle Walter Jones, were selected.
SHUCKERS WIN AGAIN: Rocky Coleman's 3-pointer with two seconds left lifted the Bay Area Shuckers to a 120-117 victory over the North Jersey Pros.
Terry Hosley led the Shuckers with 31 points. Gus Chase finished with 22 and Coleman added 19 points. Danny Thompson led the way on the boards, grabbing 17 rebounds.
The Shuckers are now 8-1.
GOLF: Defending champion Stephen Gallacher had seven birdies and an eagle on the back nine Saturday to surge past Rory McIlroy and take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Gallacher equaled the European Tour record for the lowest nine-hole score with an inward 28 for a 9-under 63. That gave him a 16-under total of 200, with McIlroy in second after 69. Tiger Woods was 11 shots back after a 70.
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Amusements and things to do in the Rhône-Alpes Region, sharing the northern part of Provence and the Rhône valley wine areas.
A 15th-century Castle, working as a local-period museum and silk worm breeding museum. Inclludes a silk shop.
Location: South side of the Ardèche Gorges, 30 km northwest of Pont-St-Esprit.
30 km north-northwest of Orange; 20 km south of Montélilmar.


There is a space that exists between two people who have something to offer one another - something to demand of one another. In that space is an energy of their design, willed to life by the words they exchange, the glances and glancing touches they share. It is an electrified fence, the disarmament of which requires mutual consent. Intentions - good, better, or the best - have nothing to do with it. It will kill regardless. We've all died on it, at one time or another. We've all reached the first foolish hand out to test the voltage, hoping against hope that what we press our fingers against isn't fire, but another warm, open palm.
That space is infinite. That space is infinitesimal. It's the stretch of beach that one moment drowns in the depth of splashing foam, and the next yawns wide, sunning itself for the briefest second before disappearing once more. Empty, full. Full, empty. That space is more alive, more inviting, and more dangerous than anything else we can know in life. It compels us, commands us, and, as we tally heartbreak, threatens us. Seldom do we heed. More often, we choose to dash ourselves upon the rocks, the only evidence that remains of our courage the invisible, useless war cry of the unrequited lover: I'll go first.


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The first thing that comes to mind when you say Texas is cowboys! Dallas - Fort Worth is a town that you must visit at least for a weekend to experience every bit of the cowboy culture. But it is best to not go by the stereotypes. People in Dallas - Fort Worth are kind and welcoming, especially if you are new to the city. The city's nightlife scene and bar-hopping, which is a very common practice here, is what makes it far special. You will certainly wake up with a nasty hangover but with some great pictures on your phone, too, with new friends that you might have made at the bars. If you don't want to get all crazy, you can go for a sightseeing tour in the city, most of it does not require you to pay any sort of fees. Dallas also boasts of art museums and some of the largest shopping areas in the US. If you are visiting the city with your family, you can also visit the Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas World Aquarium. The city is also quite affordable and far cheaper as compared to New York. You will not get bored at all in the city, and it will be a holiday to remember.
Best Time to Visit Dallas
Summer is the high tourist season in Dallas - Fort Worth despite the scorching, unbearable heat. Make sure that you book your hotels in Dallas - Fort Worth well in advance. The flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth also get pretty expensive if not booked in advance. The city experiences summer from June to August and the temperature ranges from 21 to 35 degree Celsius. The days are long, and getting out of your hotel room can be quite the task. You can beat the heat by diving into the pool, but since this is high tourist season, you won't really have the pool to yourself. All your sightseeing plans might even end up in you, taking a long shower to beat the heat or hitting the bed because of exhaustion. Make sure you are well-hydrated and carry enough sunblock. You can attend Taste of Dallas, a food and drinks festival that takes place in June. There are a lot of restaurants and food trucks that are a part of the event. The organisers also have mixologists and wine experts on their panel. This will add the gastronomic charm to your vacation. You can also be a part of the Fourth of July celebrations in the city.
September to November is considered to be the best time to visit Dallas - Fort Worth. There are fewer tourists as compared to summer, and the weather is perfect. You will get decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online, and even the hotel prices drop. The temperature ranges from 8 to 31 degree Celsius. You can attend festivals like the Riverfront Jazz Festival, Dallas Pride, Texas State Fair (highly recommended) and Grapefest. December to February is winter in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it is not the most popular time to visit the city. The temperature ranges from 2 to 15 degree Celsius. It rarely snows in Dallas - Fort Worth, but you still might want to carry an extra layer of warm clothes with you.
The city experiences springtime from March to May. It usually rains a lot during spring in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it might put a damper in your plans to go sightseeing or any other outdoor activities you might have planned. But you can attend the Dallas International Film Festival in May along with the Mayfest.
Places to Visit in Dallas
Fort Worth Water Gardens is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It is located near the Convention Centre downtown. It has three pools, waterfalls and fountains. Checking out the gardens at night is a sight for sore eyes. Dallas Museum of Art is the place to go if you are an art lover. The museum is one of the most reputable and biggest places in Texas. You can catch rotating exhibitions here along with permanent art collections from all over the world. Fort Worth Stock Yards about an hour away from downtown Dallas and you will get to experience the authentic Texas cowboy lifestyle. You will also feel like you are in a movie set. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is also a popular tourist attraction and has a rich history. Dealey Plaza was where America's 35th president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The place, later on, was converted into a museum and you will get to watch short films, hear testimonies and even see photographs that tell you more about everything that happened that day. The museum also reflects on the life of the late president.
The Cedar Ridge Preserve is the perfect place to experience wildlife and go on a hike, too. You can also go bird watching. Six Flags Over Texas is a popular theme park that is about 15 miles away from Dallas but worth it. There are a lot of theme-based rides like Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and Bugs Bunny Boomtown. It has over 45 rides, including five water rides. You will also find a lot of restaurants here and have the time of your life. Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff is also a highly recommended place for you to go. This was where Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated the former president JFK decided to hide here before he got arrested. The theatre hosts film festivals, documentaries, old classic films and independent movies. You will also find a full-service bar here and enjoy a glass of beer or cocktail of your choice while you enjoy your film. Klyde Warren Park is a dog park but so much more. There are a lot of events and activities happening throughout the year. You can opt for yoga on a Sunday morning or Zumba on a Wednesday night. You will also find a lot of food trucks and ice cream trucks in the park here.
You can sign up for a sightseeing tour of Dallas - Fort Worth, or you can explore the city on your own. Dallas is a busy city, and you will find yourself attending an event whenever you visit. If you are a history buff, you must head to Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza along with Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. You can also visit aquariums and zoos if you are on holiday with your family. If there is a football game happening in the home of Dallas Cowboys, head to the AT&T Stadium. You can also hit the pubs here and get a taste of the nightlife scenes in the city. You will have a lot of restaurants that serve cuisines from all over the world in Dallas - Fort Worth.
Food and Restaurants in Dallas
You can't visit Texas and not try the steak here. Dallas - Fort Worth is also known for its red meat and Tex-Mex. Al Biernat's is a popular place for you to try the steak. It might be a tad bit expensive, but it is worth every penny spent if you are craving for authentic Mexican cuisine, head over to Revolver Taco Lounge. You can also sign up for a food tour to explore the best of Tex-Mex. Yutaka Sushi Bistro is a popular place to go to for Japanese cuisine and Boulevardier for French cuisine. Chilli and chicken-fried steak are a speciality in Dallas - Fort Worth. If you are a meat lover, you will refuse to leave the restaurants here. You will also come across quite a few food trucks in the locality if you want to grab a quick bite.
How to reach Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the ninth busiest airport in the United States of America. The flight connectivity to Dallas - Fort Worth from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights to Dallas - Fort Worth from India. Air India, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Canada are some of the airlines that run quite frequently from India with layovers at Delhi, Tokyo, Doha and Montreal. If you book in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and so on. It is also quite convenient to get a car rental or a taxi to take you to your hotel or go sightseeing. You will also find a lot of artwork at the airport. There are quite a few exhibitions held at the airport sometimes if you want to kill some time. Make sure you look for decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online that saves you a lot of money. The airport also offers a lot of sightseeing opportunities for passengers. You can watch planes land at Founders' Plaza, a favourite spot among tourists and airport employees.
About Rochester
Rochester is the third-largest city in the State of New York after New York City and Buffalo. It is also known as The Flower City and The World's Image Center. It is also known for its set of waterways. The city has Lake Ontario to its North and Genesee River flowing through the city. You will also find the Erie Canal that runs along Rochester's border. Rochester has given the world a lot of innovators and social reformers, something that the city is quite proud of and why not! Rochester is a city that welcomes the future with all its possibilities and believes in innovating. The city is called many things like The Flour City and The Flower City. The locals also celebrate the Lilac Festival every year in May. Rochester saw a decline in its population after World War II, but it still moves on hoping for a better tomorrow and working towards it. The city also made jazz music popular worldwide. It also houses the University of Rochester which has earned itself quite the reputation. The university boasts of being one of the top research centres in the US. Apart from these, the city also has a vibrant nightlife.
Best Time to Visit Rochester
Late spring and early fall are the best times to head to Rochester. You won't have to battle the scorching summer, and you won't have to fight the chilly winters. The city turns lush greens and beautiful during the spring season and the complete opposite during autumn. However, it does stay beautiful during both seasons. No matter when you go, you will have one event or another in the city. Rochester hosts over 140 festivals and events, has 60 public golf courses and over 100 distilleries, breweries and wineries. When it snows, it snows quite heavily, so much that even schools are forced to shut for a few days. Though the winter is quite fierce here, the other seasons only make Rochester look magnificent. Make sure you book a hotel in Rochester that has a beautiful view. You might even get great flight deals to Rochester online if you book in advance. Cheap flight tickets to Rochester are only possible if it is low season, which is during winter. May to October is when the weather remains pleasant and makes you feel comfortable, too. If you are travelling to the city in winter, make sure you are also carrying extra lip balms and moisturisers. With the intensity of the snowfall in the city, there are high chances that all of your plans to head out will only end up getting cancelled. Make sure the weather is right when you plan a trip to Rochester.
Places to Visit in Rochester
Rochester is known for its parks and outdoors. Be it the Cobbs Hill Park or Genesee Valley Park, Highland Park or Maplewood Park, and you will definitely fall in love with the city. If you are planning on visiting the museums and historical sites, head over to Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. You will even find a small museum on the first floor of the lighthouse. You can also visit The Strong - National Museum of Play which is dedicated to board games, dolls and toys. Rochester Museum and Science Center is one of the major highlights of the city, and the exhibits here will simply blow your mind. It might even spark a lifelong interest in science for your kid. Finger Lakes Wine Country is responsible for some of the best wines in the US, and this is where they make it. There are up to 35 wineries here that you can visit and be amazed. Head over to the Rochester City Ballet to catch an ongoing performance or to merely appreciate the place. The city also has a theatre that puts up plays for kids that they will certainly enjoy.
You can visit the Seneca Park Zoo that houses African Elephants, white rhinos, polar bears, sea lions and a lot of other animals. Eastman Theatre is another popular place that also organises orchestras and jazz concerts. Visit the art museums and galleries in the city if you are an art lover. You can also visit the Seabreeze Amusement Park, which opened in 1879 and still manages to keep the tourists entertained. Head to the Ontario Beach Park if you have no big sightseeing plans for the day. You can just relax and blow off some steam at the beach or go for a swim.
Things to do in Rochester
Rochester is known for its vibrant and diverse nightlife. You can either sway to the sweet sounds of jazz at a theatre, or you can get groovy and hit the nightclub. Catch a show at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and you will be in awe of the universe. It is also a great place to take your kids. The city also has amusement parks and makes for a perfect vacation with your family. You can go biking around the city, join a group and go for a hike or paddle, whichever suits your mood. You will never get bored in Rochester and will always find something to do, even if it is winter and there is heavy snowfall.
The city offers an educational ride as well a fun ride that is just rides. You can sign up for a historical tour of the city and visit landmarks and places that are of historical importance or you can like-minded people who love adventures and head out for one. Even if you don't want to do any of these, you can always head to the beach and just chill there. Enjoy the gentle breeze and the calming waves of the ocean. Rochester is a city that has a lot of activities planned for you. Make the most of your free time and learn something new. You can also try the water activities here at the beach or volunteer at the zoo. Find something new to do every day instead of making or sticking to an itinerary. Rochester is just as busy and lively as New York City and Buffalo are, but you won't people compete for the title here. If you want to make a list of things that you want to do on holiday and have never done before, Rochester is the place for you, and you will definitely find a way to complete your wish list. If you are in the city with your kids, do take them to the museums and amusement parks.
Foods and Restaurants in Rochester
Rochester has a very diverse culinary scene, and you will know that once you visit the city. Lento is a new restaurant that farm-to-table eats and the food here is quite unique. If not the food, you must at least go to the place to experience it. The Owl House is yet another restaurant that serves delicious American food and craft beers. It also has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on its menu. If you are in the mood for some Italian food, you must visit Rocco. Tony D's is another restaurant in the city that serves signature pizzas and mind-blowing cocktails to go with it. You can also try Tapas 177 Lounge, where a street-level bar welcomes the guests inside the restaurant. You must try the Korean Bulgogi BBQ and game sausage plate here. It is not very difficult to find vegetarian food in the city, though it is not the most famously ordered cuisine from the menu. The city is quite welcoming and diverse in its own way. You can also enrol yourself in a temporary cooking class and learn a few techniques that you can show off later when you go back home. Burgers and fries are a staple among youngsters here, and you can't leave without trying one yourself. The food here will definitely make you take a break from your diet and treat yourself to anything and everything that you crave for on your holiday.
How to reach Rochester
The Greater Rochester International Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in New York State. The flight connectivity to Rochester from India is excellent. American Airlines and United Airlines have frequent flights to Rochester from India with layovers at London, Chicago, Newark and Zurich. If you book your tickets well in advance, you might get some exciting flight deals to Rochester online from India. In fact, if you are flying during the offseason, you might even get cheap flight tickets to Rochester. Getting a taxi from the airport is not that difficult at all. In any case, it would be best to hire or rent a car from the airport itself. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and much more. Even if you have to wait a long time to board your flight, you won't get bored here at all. You will also find book stores and shops that sell souvenirs at the airport, for any last-minute shopping.
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So we were delighted to welcome a team of staff from the Environment Agency recently, who gave up their time to help improve the landscape around our new centre.
The 20-strong team planted an amazing 273 bare-rooted native trees and shrubs on the two banks adjacent to the coach turning circle and around the parking area in the centre's new car park, off Swinecote Road.
Staff from the Agency's National Asset Management Team used their environment leave and travelled from around the country to support our project.
Nev White, from the Environment Agency, explained why the team had been keen to do something at Sherwood.
"Partnership working is at the heart of everything we do, and so this was a perfect opportunity for us. The enthusiasm of the RSPB staff and working to support and enhance somewhere which is both a Special Area of Conservation, and a Special Site of Scientific Interest meant it was easy to decide we wanted to volunteer at Sherwood," he said.
"Being a part of this fantastic new venue which will attract millions of visitors to Sherwood Forest was an offer we couldn't refuse.
"The RSPB officers were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive through planning and supporting us on the day. All the volunteers had an amazing time which will stay in their memories for years to come.
grateful to the agency for its donation, and the staff for their generosity.
"It was mammoth effort for 20 people to plant almost 300 trees and shrubs over a day, and we can't thank them enough for giving up their time to help enhance our project," he said.
"Volunteering is at the heart of everything we do at the RSPB, and so it's fitting that one of the first things visitors will see at the new entrance has been created by volunteers.
Companies interested in getting involved in volunteering days at Sherwood should contact mike.harris@rspb.org.uk to find out more.


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Heteropsis phaea is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. The habitat consists of open Brachystegia woodland.

Subspecies
Heteropsis phaea phaea (Angola, eastern and southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, north-western Tanzania, western Kenya, Zambia)
Heteropsis phaea ignota (Libert, 2006) (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

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Elymniini
Butterflies described in 1894
Butterflies of Africa


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Mrs George Galloway & Tony Blair (lookalike)
Mrs George Galloway & Tony Blair (lookalike). Mrs George Galloway, in centre, (née Putri Gayatri Pertiwi) at the back of a public meeting where George Galloway is a panellist speaker. A meeting about, the crisis in Syria one year on; called by Iraqi Democrats Against the Occupation, supported by Stop the War, held at at University of London Union. Newly wed Putri Gayatri Pertiwi, Dutch-born anthropologist is George Galloway's fourth wife . George Galloway newly elected Member of Parliament for the Respect Party in the Bradford By Election, in a stunning victory for the antiwar movement against the established political parties.. Bloomsbury, London, UK, 4th April 2012
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London Info International just three weeks away
The countdown to London Info International, which launches this year, has truly begun.
On the 24 and 25 November London's Royal Horticultural Halls will host the event for those involved in the creation and provision of professional, research and scholarly content. Organisers say the event has a comprehensive schedule complete with product showcases, speed-networking sessions and presentations from key industry figures, and is expected to be over-subscribed.
Leading producers of online journals, e-books, databases and information tools will announce new content and technological innovations that will influence knowledge and research in 2015 and beyond.
Philip Ditchfield, director of London Info International, said: 'This is a fabulous opportunity for industry figures such as publishers, aggregators, copyright brokers and technology specialists to gather together under one roof in the UK and we are delighted to be launching London Info International at such a prestigious venue.
'Attendees will benefit from the eclectic mix of speakers and leading edge exhibitors on site during the two days. We would encourage everyone to register for the speed networking sessions where there will be the potential to make up to 60 new connections.'


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Mechanical contractor Haberberger Inc. of St. Louis was recently recognized by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri for its outstanding HVAC mechanical installation work on two projects for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and Washington University's Genome Sequencing Data Center.
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Haberberger has been honored with the mechanical installation award 21 times for a variety of projects over the past several years.
Haberberger received an award in the category of projects under $400,000 for its work at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Under the leadership of foreman Ron Arbuthnot and project manager Todd Kramer, Haberberger installed a new 400-ton capacity chiller into the basement mechanical room at the Federal Reserve Bank. Hoisting the new chiller into the basement mechanical room proved challenging for the Haberberger team, as floor slabs had to be removed and a gantry system had to be installed to lower the new unit into the basement.
Due to the security restrictions at the Federal Reserve Bank, Haberberger also had to work on the project after normal business hours. This required a great level of cooperation and coordination between equipment deliveries, St. Louis for street blocking permits and the Federal Reserve Bank for access to secured areas.
The $370,000 project was completed in two months.
In the $400,000 to $1 million category, Haberberger was also recognized for its work at Washington University's Genome Sequencing Data Center, the first data center in the Midwest designed to assist scientists in performing research on genome sequencing. Haberberger was in charge of installing a 350-ton chiller, a cooling tower, two pumps, a plate heat exchanger and four air handling units.
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US to formally seek extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Updated : January 22, 2019 11:09 AM IST
David MacNaughton, in an interview with the Canadian newspaper published on Monday, said the US has told Canada it will request Meng's extradition, but he did not say when the request will be made.
Relations between China and Canada turned frosty after the arrest, with China detaining two Canadian citizens and sentencing to death a Canadian man previously found guilty of drug smuggling.
Canada is one of over 100 countries with which the United States has extradition treaties. Once a formal request is received, a Canadian court must determine within 30 days if there is sufficient evidence to support extradition, and Canada's Minister of Justice must give a formal order.
The United States will proceed with the formal extradition from Canada of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, Canada's ambassador to the United States told the Globe and Mail, in a move certain to ratchet up tensions with China.
David MacNaughton, in an interview with the Canadian newspaper published on Monday, said the US has told Canada it will request Meng's extradition, but he did not say when the request will be made. The deadline for filing is January 30, or 60 days after Meng was arrested on December 1 in Vancouver.
Meng, the daughter of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested at the request of the United States over alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran. She was released on bail last month and is due in court in Vancouver on February 6.
The Chinese firm, the world's biggest maker of telecommunications equipment, said it had no comment on ongoing legal proceedings when contacted by Reuters on Tuesday. A US Justice Department spokesman said, "We will comment through our filings."
The Canadian Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
In an article published on Monday, a former Canadian spy chief said Canada should ban Huawei from supplying equipment for next-generation telecoms networks, while Canada's government is studying any security implications.
Some of Canada's allies such as the United States and Australia have already imposed restrictions on using Huawei equipment, citing the risk of it being used for espionage.
Huawei has repeatedly said such concerns are unfounded, while China's ambassador to Canada last week said there would be repercussions if Ottawa blocked Huawei.
In Monday's interview, MacNaughton said he had complained to the United States that Canada was suffering from Chinese revenge for an arrest made at the US's request.
"We don't like that it is our citizens who are being punished," the Globe and Mail cited MacNaughton as saying. "(The Americans) are the ones seeking to have the full force of American law brought against (Ms. Meng) and yet we are the ones who are paying the price. Our citizens are."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously said China was arbitrarily using the death penalty and called on world leaders to raise concerns about the detained Canadians.
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Unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng - Parliament's response
It has been a year since the country experienced unprecedented levels of unrest and destruction of public and private property in July 2021. These acts of violence started in KwaZulu–Natal and spread to parts of Gauteng. More than 300 people died.
The ripple-effect was enormous with infrastructure destroyed, supply chains disrupted, food security threatened, racial tensions inflamed and the country's reputation and investment taking a knock.
It was against this background that Parliament had to respond and it initially did so on many fronts. Several Committees convened meetings to receive updates on the situation and how government planned to respond to this. In addition, many undertook oversight visits to assess the extent of the looting and its impact. The Legislature also established enquiries and scheduled debates to get a better understanding what happened, why it happened and what lessons can be learned.
On 1 December 2021, the Portfolio Committee on Police decided to delay conducting its parliamentary inquiry into the unrest. The Committee resolved to wait until the investigations by the South African Human Rights Commission and the independent presidential panel had concluded their work, after which the Committee's inquiry would follow accordingly.
The Standing Committee on Finance undertook an oversight visit to the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) on 20 April 2022 in Gauteng. The main purpose of the visit to SASRIA was to get a briefing on their annual report and strategic and annual performance plans, the impact of the July 2021 unrest on SASRIA and to meet staff/union representatives to discuss labour related issues. The Committee was told total claims incurred for the unrest sits at a total of R37.14 billion as at 19 April 2022. R22.52 billion had been settled, which represents a total of 8 853 claims. R14.62 billion, representing a total of just over 17 000 claims, remain outstanding. [Full Report]
In his 24 May 2022 Budget Vote speech, the Minister of Police told Parliament that "a total of 19 instigators of violence were arrested including those who meted untold brutality to another race group, under the disguise of defending their community and property during the unrest. To date 36 suspects have been arrested for their alleged respective roles in the murder of 35 people and 31 people have been arrested for attempted murder in Phoenix."
During today's briefing by Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, it was announced that the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill has been finalised and it is anticipated to be submitted to Parliament in September 2022.
We reached out to the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence secretariat to request any recent updates on what the Committee has done so far in relation to the unrest. A response is still awaited.
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