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2 tn Since the "son of Zephaniah" in v. 10 is Josiah, it might be best here to understand "Hen" in its meaning "grace" (חֵן, khen); that is, "Hen" is a nickname for Josiah – "the gracious one." A number of modern English translations use "Josiah" here (e.g., NCV, NRSV, NLT).
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My name is Kelsey Blasdell, Owner of k photo + film. Working as a Freelance Producer and Photographer / Videographer since 2012, I realize my true passions in life are 2 things: 1. Of course... the coconut shrimp from Red Lobster, and 2. Capturing moments.
There is something truly cathartic about seeing a persons most treasured moments through my lens, and knowing that I'm capturing something unique, unrepeatable, and unforgettable.
Capturing moments is what I live for. Like the first kiss as husband and wife, the uncontrollable smile of a toddler being tickled by dad, or a baby's first breaths. I believe its the little, seemingly insignificant moments that truly become the most cherished.
Based out of Utah, but able to travel to film / photograph destination weddings and events anywhere in the country, I'd love the opportunity to capture your next big (or newborn sized) moment!


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Elon Musk: Tesla's Model S Electric car will run Android and Google Chrome by 2014
By Paul Cooper published 23 October 13
Elon Musk, PayPal founder and CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla Motors, has announced that the first models of his Tesla's Model S electric car will use Google Chrome as its default browser, and will include an Android emulator by 2014.
The South African-cum-American business magnate, investor, and inventor said during a recent speech to employees and customers at a Tesla service centre in Germany that he plans to include Google Chrome as the system's default browser by late 2014.
The car's 17in capacitive touchscreen display and "infotainment" system currently runs on Linux, but Tesla is considering adding an Android emulator in the future.
The system can be used to surf the Internet, stream videos, make phone calls and play music, as well as for navigation. It will be open to third-party apps by the end of 2014.
Currently, the two-panel user interface (UI) can be used to navigate and control music at the same time. It can also display a graph of the car's energy consumption and live views from the rear-view camera.
The Tesla Model S has a high-output electric inverter that can propel the car from zero to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds, and has an estimated 265 miles of range delivered by its enormous 85kWh .
In the same presentation, Musk slammed the prospect of hydrogen fuel cells powering the cars of the future.
Hydrogen is "suitable for rockets," he said, "but not for cars."
He went on to describe fuel cell technology as "bullsh*t", adding that "they don't really believe it... it's like a marketing thing."
Musk hit headlines recently for releasing his designs for a concept he calls "Hyperloop", an electromagnetic tube that could transport passengers at 700mph and run entirely on solar energy.
The base Model S starts at $69,900 (£43,258) and reaches well over $100,000 (£61,887) fully-equipped. With 4,900 cars, the Model S ranked as the top selling plug-in electric car in North America during the first quarter of 2013.
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Escaping the bustle of busy streets is this Mandalay bungalow located on popular Bruce Avenue of north Beach. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home with an inviting front porch and backyard deck offers a peaceful respite. Unique touches include an original and maintained oak planks floor in much of the home and a saltillo style tile in the family room. The back yard is bustling with plush landscaping and tall palm trees. Living in this area of Clearwater Beach affords the smell of the Gulf of Mexico with the bright lit horizon of each setting sun. Don't forget your beach chair as the #1 Voted Beach in the United States is steps away.


After the acquisition of the Miravue VIP-1 earlier this year from the company of the same name, RTI is now shipping the video-over-IP system.
AVoIP continues to grow in popularity and deployment.
RTI chats about getting pulled into the commercial space by its dealers.
Christie will showcase its latest technologies in Booth N706 during InfoComm 2018.
The SDVoE will feature demos of AV network management at InfoComm 2018.
Cloud-managed WiFi isn't new, but it's still underutilized.
KanexPro's EXT-NETAVKIT features a LAN port with RS-232 control port.


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What Games Get Wrong About Mental Health
Rosh Kelly Tuesday, November 06, 2018
Watching a demon crawl out of a painting would surely harm anyone's psyche, especially if that demon then chases you through an already creepy art gallery. But, while the nightmare creatures and existential horror of Call of Cthulhu might drive anyone to madness, the most troubling aspect of the game is the sanity meter itself, one that attempts to mirror the ill effects of poor mental health.
Depicting mental health as a meter that slowly drains just doesn't sit right. Mental health is not some cold and calculable meter that can be easily read. You can't quickly reflect on your own mental health and know exactly where on a chart you stand. Mental health, like the horrors of Lovecraft that inspired Call of Cthulhu, is messy and abstract. Yet games continue to get it wrong, with one notable exception.
But Call of Cthulhu is by far not the first game to toy with mental health as a mechanic for the player to exploit. For decades, the mental condition of your avatar has been leveraged as a tool for the player, but very few have found way doing that in a way that is both respectful and engaging to the matter at hand.
Bloodborne, like Call of Cthulhu has a measurable insanity gauge. Surprisingly it is more fitting for the Lovecraftian notion of madness than Call of Cthulhu, without being a direct descendant of the formative work. In Bloodborne you are awarded, though that may not be the best term, 'insight' for witnessing the supernatural, unexplainable and insane. At a certain point, that insight effects the way you see the entire world in some really interesting ways. Bloodborne treats insight as a currency however, something that can be traded away freely and leaves few lasting scars. The afflictions of madness last only as long as you want them to, even if you don't fully understand the effects.
Darkest Dungeon, on the other hand, depicts mental health as a growing list of measurable symptoms. These symptoms attachment themselves to each character as something traumatic happens, like being lost in the dark, wounded by an eldritch horror, or reading a scary book. They can't be easily cured, and feel suitably unpredictable, but, once more, the system is cold, detached and designed to be understood.
Amnesia: Dark Descent uses no insanity meter, list or counter to determine your characters mental state. Unfortunately, it demonstrates insanity as little more then sensory distortion. You might suffer hallucinations, but more often than not it is just a wobbly screen and some whispery noises.
Its not that these games aren't fun, but the way they frame mental health as anything from an annoyance to a tool to be wielded is problematic. There have been some games praised for their depiction of mental health though. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has you play as a young woman battling her own psychosis. The games uses the mental health of the protagonist as a central concept and Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade went to a lot of effort to create a realistic depiction of psychosis by speaking to real life doctors and sufferers. But that is not the only thing that made Hellblade stand out as a good example.
One of the reasons this version of mental health was so well received was because it wasn't a mechanic. You can not affect Senua's mental state, it is tied to the game narrative, rather than the game system, and so becomes something the player has no control over. Instead, players, like Senua, have to learn to live with it rather than simply fixing it. Framing mental health this way, as something almost ethereal, makes Hellblade one of the best examples of mental health in games today.
Of course, Hellblade isn't the first game to use mental health as a story device. While nowhere near as careful, the Dead Space series also uses the central characters madness as part of the story, with players contending with Isaac's growing hallucinations and paranoia. But where Dead Space falls down is how the illness is framed as something external. Isaac's madness was brought about by the Marker, not his own trauma and psyche. The ultimate goal of the series is to rid himself this external source of his illness, even if it rarely goes to plan.
Madness is hard to understand by its very nature, but games needs to do a better job framing these often extremely personal issues. Call of Cthulhu is based upon a pen and paper RPG, and the prolific works of HP Lovecraft. Madness, in that world, is something utilised for storytelling and explanation, but that doesn't mean we should so uncritically adapt it into video games.
In an interactive medium, we might expect to be in total control, but to do that to insanity is a disservice to everyone who knows what it is like to not be wholly in control of oneself. It is not something the player should necessarily understand about their character. It is not something the player should be able to utilize for their own benefit. It is not some external influence that can be killed or cured outright. Insanity is not something to be exploited. We can do better.
Tags: Bloodborne, call of cthulhu, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Mental health, opinion


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Version history is provided on all elements within your Enterprise Tester repository. Like Baselines versioning does not require a Version Control Repository and is a built in capability of Enterprise Tester. Each time you add a new element such as a requirement or test script an initial version is created.
As you modify an element a further incremental version is automatically created. When viewing your requirement or test script, by clicking on the Versions tab you will be able to view all versions and compare the elements of a selected version to the current version.
At any stage you can decide to revert to a previous version of an element meaning that you can quickly reinstate an earlier version at any time. Note that when you revert to an earlier version a new version is created as the most recent version and all prior versions are retained including those created after the version you are reverting too. This provides a very powerful mechanism for controlling changes to your repository.
When using baselines and versioning together it is important to understand the implications of restoring a baseline. That baseline only contains the versions of elements that existed before the baseline was created. Hence a clear understanding of the interaction between baselines and versioning is important when managing your repository.


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Even if they may not be able to really do anything about it, children are not immune to identity theft. A data broker on several dark web marketplaces is currently advertising stolen personal information relating specifically to children, according to a researcher and online posts reviewed by Motherboard.
The data allegedly comes from hospitals and paediatricians, according to posts from the broker on the dark web markets Dream and Empire. Emily Wilson, VP of research at cybersecurity firm Terbium Labs first alerted Motherboard to the data listings. Dream is likely the largest dark web market online at the moment.
"For very young children it's reasonable to assume criminals are sourcing the data through access points in hospital networks or government systems. In this case, the vendor is explicit about the hospital connection," Wilson told Motherboard in an email.
Caption: A screenshot of one of the listings from the Dream marketplace. Image: Screenshot.
"When we're talking about infants or very young children, the number of possible sources for data is fairly limited: governments and hospitals, in most cases. As children get older, their data starts to enter the system more broadly, through school registrations and other activities," Wilson said.
Maybe it's time to have that conversation about the big bad world of cybercrime a little bit earlier.


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Close to public transport. Friendly service. Awesome terrace. Clean hotel facilities.
With a stay at Hotel San Paolo Roma in Rome (Ostiense), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Circus Maximus and PalaLottomatica. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Excellent budget hotel. Close to public transportation and the train station. Great rooms and fantastic service. Awesome vibe.
New Lavazza coffee. Modern facilities. Pleasant style.
Close to a metro station. The nearest train station. Location excellent.
View from balcony superb. Excellent bathroom. Excellent room.
Modern facilities. Great facilities on site. Nice decoration.
Breakfast exceeded expectations. Yummy breakfast. Excellent breakfast arrangement.


One by one, sporty brands that were popular in the nineties are making a comeback. Champion is no exception to this trend. With Weekday actively collaborating, promoting and selling the brand, Champion has already dominated 2017 and is slowly taking 2018 over.
Logo T's, sweaters and more have taken the fashion world again by storm. Tommy Hilfigger for example, I could not find any logo sweater on Ebay two years ago. And now stores keep restocking it every single moment.
Same goes for Champion. These brands that were once forgotten are giving the public the option to go comfortable without feeling bad that you are wearing sweats. But what do you think? Yay of nay?


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Self Term Gets Las Vegas Prophet Prison In Another styled Utah The make-up of a club's clientele is of critical importance to the success of a Las Vegas nightclub. Nightclub managers explicitly tell their hosts who they want, and hosts deliver. This includes not only the gender mix but also the racial mix. Having too much of an "urban" clientele is nearly as dangerous as being considered a "sausage factory" (a club with too many men). Clubs generally claim to prefer a 2-to-1 ratio of women to men, but the truth is the ultimate mix for a nightclub would be 99% young attractive women and 1% wealthy guys who like to spend money to meet and impress them.
In Another Term Utah Self Gets styled Prison Prophet Vegas Las Not being a clubber I found this story informative..I guess i am too cheap or too old. Probably both. The only thing I would take issue with is #1. Pretty people dont do buses. They fly preferably first class. Take a bus from LA to Vegas sometime..its not pretty.


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The Rehydrating Vitamin Toner is an alcohol-free soothing toner infused with super concentrates of vitamin C and lemon bioflavonoids.
Spray on face throughout day to refine the appearance of pores, hydrate, and refresh skin.
This product smells amazing (fresh lemon scent), but without including any fragrances or harsh chemicals. Ultimate freshness & hydration!
Spray onto your face before applying cream or serum.
Also spray throughout the day to freshen up your skin.
Vitamin C- Helps to even out skin tone and take away unwanted dark marks.
Lemon Bioflavnoids- Enhancing the action of vitamin C.
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Dax Airscience offers guaranteed odour control for enclosed spaces using AirSteril, the latest U/V light and controlled ozone technology.
Where would it ideally be used?
AirSteril can be used in any enclosed waste processing/recycling facility such as a MRF, WTS, RDF plant or anaerobic digester where offensive odours are created by the processing activities. AirSteril will not work in outside sites.
The innovative AirSteril technology eliminates odours without the use of chemicals, fogging, bio filters and other existing odour control systems. It is very easy to install and maintain and cheap to run. It uses thermal convection to force air through the air purification unit. It offers significant savings in installation and on-going running costs when compared to alternative systems.
What benefits does it offer?
Guaranteed odour control; saves 50% on existing systems; no chemicals, no filters, no fuss; no moisture, making it ideal for RDF processing; complies with regulations; improves neighbourhood relations; protects and upgrades permits; improves carbon footprint.
Where has it been used?
It is being used by Powerday's MRF and Seneca WTS sites, Viridor WTS sites, Langage Farm anaerobic digester and New Earth Solutions.
The cost depends on the enclosed area, air changes and the level of contamination. Each AirSteril unit will cover an area of around 75sqm. A 3,000sqm enclosed space will require around 40 units costing around £48,000 to install. Each unit will require a lamp change every four months - each lamp costs £73.
Compared with other odour control systems there are up to 50% savings in costs.
The units require a lamp change every four months or so. This is easily undertaken using cherry pickers. A 5,000sqm site can be fully maintained in two days without any downtime.
What is its life span?
With regular maintenance and lamp changes an AirSteril unit has a guaranteed five year life.
The company is keeping up to date with waste legislation and developing new products accordingly.
The AirSteril product was initially developed for odour and infection control in washrooms, care homes, offices, gyms, airports, hospitals, etc. It was then developed for the waste sector - the product is constantly updating.
How many have you sold and where?
800+ units sold to waste companies in the UK.
People living close to waste processing sites often complain about offensive odours. If businesses do not control odour levels they can be asked to stop the operation and serious breaches will attract an Envrironment Agency fine.


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"Smells Like Death": Peru Oil Spill Clear-Up Op Drags On
Jan 22, 2022 | Pratirodh Bureau
Workers clean an oil spill off the coast of Lima, Peru, which was caused by abnormal waves triggered by a massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga on January 19, 2022
Spanish energy firm Repsol said on Friday a clear-up operation for a major oil spill on the coast near Peru's capital Lima would take until the end of February, in an environmental incident declared a 'catastrophe' by the government.
Dead seals, fish and birds have washed up on the shore covered in oil, while fishing activities in the area have been suspended, the government has said. Repsol said it had enlisted fishermen to help clear-up the oil.
"I used to collect crustaceans, but now, when I walk to the shore, they are dead," fisherman Walter de la Cruz told Reuters. "Fishermen used to go sell the seafood that we collect. But now everything smells like death."
The Pacific Ocean off Peru is a significant source of marine life and seafood for Peruvians, who cherish dishes such as ceviche.
The government has said Repsol spilled some 6,000 barrels of oil into the ocean last week near its La Pampilla refinery, which the company has blamed on unusual waves triggered by a volcanic eruption in Tonga.
The company has declined to state the magnitude of the spill, saying it is still evaluating the impact.
Repsol added in a statement to Peru's securities regulator SMV that oil refining operations are continuing normally and that it does not expect an official investigation to "significantly affect" the subsidiary's business position.
"This incident has not affected the continuity of our operations, or our capacity to supply the market," Repsol said in a statement. "The event has not had a significant impact on the productive activities of the refinery."
Peru's environmental agency OEFA said on Thursday that about 1.7 million square meters (420.08 acres) of soil and 1.2 million square meters of ocean had been affected by the spill.
Leftist Peruvian President Pedro Castillo described it as the biggest "ecological disaster" to affect the Andean nation in recent years.
Repsol added it had deployed about 840 people to help with cleaning tasks. Repsol's La Pampilla accounts for 54% of Peru's refining capacity. (Reuters)
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We're really excited to reveal the latest additions to Melea – our highly successful range of organic wines. Melea Single Estate is made by a small, family-run winery in DO Terra Alta that specializes in wines made from the local Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Tinta grapes. This new range of premium wines includes a white made from 90% Garnacha Blanca and 10% Viognier and a red made from 80% Garnacha Tinta and 20% Syrah.
We believe under-the-radar DO Terra Alta to be one of the most exciting places in Spain for sourcing reasonably priced wines of exceptional quality. As its name suggests, Terra Alta is a mountainous, inland region, located in the Ebro valley around 40km from its mouth. It is protected from the Mediterranean by the Ports de Tortosa-Beceite coastal mountain range. Vines grow here on slopes and terraces, among olive groves and almond trees, making it a haven for biodiversity.
All the grapes come from the winery's own 28ha of organic vines, which grow on varied clay and limestone soils at 375-425m altitude. The grapes remain healthy due to the warmth of the Mediterranean sunshine and the lack of rainfall with an average of only around 400mm per year. The vineyards are strongly affected by the dry Cierzo wind, which comes from the interior, and the Garbinada, which blows from the Mediterranean on hot summer afternoons bringing humidity to the vineyards and reducing stress at the end of the ripening cycle.
Melea was the first Spanish wine brand to become a member of 1% for the Planet – a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions. As part of the organic range, the equivalent of 1% of the gross sales of Melea Single Estate will go to charities that support biodiversity and promote the use of organic farming, avoiding the use of agrochemicals that harm bees and other pollinators. Since its launch in 2020, Melea Organic has donated almost $3,500 to charities including The Bee Conservancy and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
Melea Organic Single Estate will be available to try on the Long Wines stand at Prowein – hall 13, stand D80-9. Please contact us to book a visit if you haven't already done so.


NERA Senior Vice President Dr. Vinita Juneja participated in this Bright Talk securities litigation webinar on 9 July 2009. Dr. Juneja provided a summary of recent trends in securities litigation arising from the credit crisis -- who is being sued, who is suing, and different types of cases. She discussed issues and analyses relevant to causation, materiality, liability, and damages in these lawsuits, focusing on event studies in a period of uncertainty and also on assessing materiality in a volatile market. Dr. Juneja also discussed considerations relevant to class certification in credit crisis-related class actions and the role of hedge funds in credit crisis-related litigation.


Critical thinking is a valuable skill to have in your toolbox. Honing this skill set may help you tackle everyday decisions and excell in new areas of your professional life.
In a study conducted by Global Strategy Group found that today's young professionals are lacking in the skills most prioritized by business leaders and it's not the skills you may be thinking - like technical or specialized skills - as critical thinking skills topped the list. What does this mean? If you want to stand out at work or in a job interview, you may need to improve your critical thinking skills.
Take the next step in your career with a degree that sharpens the skills employers desire.
A recent TED-Ed lesson [video below] describes how a simple 5-step process may be the key to catapulting your ability to match difficult decisions or find solutions to problems. Here's how you can start improving today.
Formulate your question. Know what you're looking for specifically. If you're considering going on a diet, for example, know whether you're trying to lose weight, have more energy, or just to improve your nutrition. Break things down to their base level.
Gather your information. Now that you know what's relevant to your problem or decision, research it. Reach out to an expert, read up on the subject, or talk to people who have experience with the same subject matter.
Apply the information. What concepts are at work? What assumptions exist? Is your interpretation of the information logically sound?
Consider the implications. Look beyond the short-term and think about how your decision will shape things in the long-term. Something that will benefit you now may not benefit you in the future. What's at stake? What can go wrong?
Explore other points of view. By understanding other perspectives, you learn more about the subject. You're also given an opportunity to reflect on the information you have and how you feel. For example, if you learn why people are against the diet you're considering, that may affect your decision.
A manager applies critical thinking when he/she looks at all sides of a situation and weighs several possible solutions before responding. In a society where most people rush through decisions and respond from emotion rather than logic, many businesspeople overlook the importance of critical thinking. But by gathering all the information to generate solutions and solicit feedback, managers develop better business solutions and help create a more productive workplace.
In an article for Harvard Business Review, John Baldoni speaks to the nuances of critical thinking. Today's graduates should not only understand critical thinking principles, but also know how they apply on the job.
Doing well in your job isn't just about what you know; it's also about how you think. Being able to research and analyze information and develop innovative solutions to problems are both necessary skills for professional success - no matter the field. Norwich University's online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program focuses on developing these essential skills and how to take principles learned in the classroom and apply in the workforce.


In 1995 Kolar's real estate market took a leap forward in terms of industrial development. Kolar being a largely agrarian district depended on agriculture but now has developed beyond agriculture by setting up the Tamaka industrial area.
With the recent development of Tamaka industrial area a large amount of small scale industries were established. Consisting mainly of polymer, plastic pickles etc which did not require a large amount of labor and hence growth was limited. And ultimately over a period of time the industrial area developed did not have the intended development that was expected in terms of real estate market. A large number of layouts were developed by KIAD which were left unused. Since the employment opportunities were not up to the mark.
Following this many ancillary industries to support Honda were established namely Indo auto tech, Advic and many more were established to strengthen the growth of the region. Further companies like Mahindra Aerospace manufactures 2, 4 and 6 seated family ; commercial planes for the Indian and international markets. Triumph manufacturing of Cruise Bikes was the first such plant in India. Volvo bus manufactures which became immediate competition of Scania.
•	Just 38kms from the K.R.Puram Toll Gate.
It is located approximately 27 km from Bangalore city, Nelamangala is known for its industries. Growth of the region in terms of industrial development started off with Parle Biscuits Factory.
Nelamangala industrial area had industries mostly of food and beverage and distilleries in fact Nelamangala have some of the largest distilleries of India.
Nelamangala was chosen by these industries mainly because of the water resource that the region had and it was close to Bangalore city.
Kurlon Ltd. No. 22& 23, KIADB Industrial Area, Dabapet, Nelamangala, Bangalore Rural District.
It takes about one month in Kolar to sell one plot of land and a lot depends upon the marketing strategy – as the company's primary task is to promote and then sell.
Paratus Buildcon took about 2 years to sell a land area of about 3 crores (53 plots).
Because once the land is notified following the agreement between the owner and the developer once the land is sold by the owner to the developers the developers has to do a lot of paper work in terms of plan approvals then dc conversion which takes about nine months and needs some signatures of 18 different public authorities and by the time this process is complete it takes over a year and further it takes around 6 months for the development of the layout and depending upon the sales it takes at an average of 6 months to sell the entire layout.
In comparison in nelamangala the sales rate is much better because people look at it as a short term investment whereas in kolar it is a long term investment and takes 1 or 2 years for the entire layout to be sold with all the paper work and registration to be done.
Rs.800 to 900 per sq feet in kolar and in nelmangala it is about Rs.1200 to 2000 per sq feet mainly due to the proximity from Bangalore and people usually look forward to constructing a farmhouse whereas in kolar it is a long term investment.
The climatic conditions of kolar region are quite hot and humid because of its mountainous terrain. Even after improvement of land at kolar people rarely opt to construct a house. Whereas in nelamangala it has a typical Bangalorian weather which is quite good leading to nelamangala region having lots of houses been built in various layouts that are being sold.
Kolar has bus and rail connectivity as well as a 4 lane expressway connecting to Bangalore. Nelmangala similarly has a 4 lane expressway, train station and bus connectivity and plans are there to connect it with a metro line.
Water is a scare resource in kolar region they depend on treated water for agriculture and some of the water bodies in the region which periodically dry up and some water is supplied from the municipality.
In nelamangala the water resource is comparatively better and the region has good water capacity and sources like ground water, few water bodies, and supply from civic body.
Kolar has connectivity to two states that is Tamil Nadu and Telangana it is about 65km from Bangalore city and it is also close to religious centers like Thirupathi.
Kolar town has a population of about 1.83lakhs with demography of 51.13% of Hindus, 46.5% Islam, 1.98% Christianity, 0.25% Jainism, 0.02% of Sikhs and Buddhist, about 0.10% have not stated any religion. Languages spoken are Kannada, Telugu, Urdu and Tamil. Few of the people (indigenous population) of the region are conservative and backward and don't like outsiders to come to their land.
Developers usually face this problem during purchasing of land even after the land being sold; few people who are completely not related to the sale of the land oppose the sale and declare it as their land.
Nelamangala has a population of 37,230 and demographic structure of 88.32% of Hindus, 10.13% of Muslims, 1.25% of Christians, 0.06% of Sikhs and about 0.16% have not stated any particular religion.
People of Nelamangala are often been scammed by the elites of the city where farmers are inadequately compensated for selling their land; apart from this they have also had many cases of illegal land encroachments which is one of the factors for the industrial area to boom in price of the land and the people in the region are wary about selling their land.
Usually the people are progressive and willing to sell their land for the right price.
People look forward to investing in and around the city and for ones looking for long term investments prospectively buy land in Kolar (narasapura industrial area).
People rarely look for constructing a house on the plot they purchase due to the above mentioned factors like climate, transport, water resources and connectivity etc. so the plot is kept as a fixed investment or fixed asset for a period of time.
Investment in Nelamangala is usually for a short term as it is close to the city with people looking to construct farm houses and spend quality time with their family away from the busy city life.
There are also factors like good connectivity, electricity, water and sewage treatment which influences people's decisions to purchase a plot.
Literacy rate of Kolar region is around 74.33 percent according to the 2011 census of India. Literacy rate of Nelamangala region is comparatively higher 78.91% according to the 2011 census of India.
Health care and sanitation is basic with a government general hospital in nelamangala but due to proximity to Bangalore city access to specialty and super specialty hospitals is available. In kolar there is both government general hospital and many private medical institutes/hospitals such as R.LJalappa hospital and research centre which is the biggest in the region.
Nelmangala due to proximity to the Bangalore city and its own development and industries has a few supermarkets and grocery stores such as SSM mega mart, Shiva Ganga organics and green super mart etc.
Kolar on the other hand is only recently developing with large industries being setup but few supermarkets like SLV supermarket is present for consumer shopping with provision stores and other small shops.
Nelmangala has some good hotels and eateries such as Pizza hut, Shri Kamadhenu vegetarian restaurant, Oliver's pizza's, KFC, Madurai idly shop which are famous in Bangalore with branches in and around the region of nelamangala.
Kolar is a district and a large town so it has quite a few establishments of eateries, hotels and food joints such as Maiyas restaurant, Vasudev Adigas, Panchavati hotel Woody's restaurant, Empire restaurant, Café coffee day, Dominos pizza etc.
Due to the setting up of the industrial areas and a large number of big industries being setup and more people starting to live in and around the area the boom in growth of the area is seen with many facilities and infrastructure like health, education, communication, transport train, bus, 4 lane expressways etc coming up.
1.	All industrial area are in the 2nd or 3rd phase due to the immense demand from the investors, which has created an environment well suited for people who are looking for a fixed asset.
2.	Kolar city/town has started expanding from where it was as more and more people have started visiting the locality and a majority of famous eateries of Bangalore have started their branches in the locality.
3.	There are plans to reopen the kolar gold mines which had about 37,000 employees in the 1960's and if they are reopened it will boost job opportunities and value to the locality.
4.	The upcoming railway coach factory with an investment of about 1,460 crore is also being eagerly awaited by the people as it will boost the entire market.
5.	The region is also a good investment option in terms of setting up of industries; mainly automotive ancillary units as the industrial area consists of international player like Honda, Scania etc.
6.	It can also be a good option for people looking forward to a retired life where they can enjoy the lower cost of living in the city and avoid the high prices of the metropolis of Bangalore.
7.	Kolar is known for sericulture and people can lease or rent their plots out for the purpose of silk worm rearing which will bring revenue to them and the seri-cuturists. Other people who are not intending to settle down in the area can keep it as a fixed asset.
1.	The biggest factor which comes to mind when we talk about kolar is the water crisis as it is a very scarce resource in the region. The government through various projects has only been able to provide treated sewage water (recycled) from Bangalore for the district.
Agriculture use of the ground water has led to rapid decline in the water table/level and currently a minimum depth of at least 1400 sq feet is needed to find water and even these don't last long and bore wells dry up within a year or two.
Sand mining has also played its part, as frequent excavations of sand from lakes has damaged the natural lake bed causing water to flow away than accumulate/percolate into the soil when it rains. Also the rain is not pure water as effluents from factories get mixed with the water and as these pollutants are not treated before being released by the industries the water becomes unfit for use by people.
Another reason cited for the depletion of ground water is the eucalyptus trees which grow in the area which absorb/consume a lot of water.
2.	Land encroachment also plays a when it comes to investment and many of the people who invest in the properties live in the city and in their absence people set their claims for the piece of land leading to property disputes and legal action which can be costly and time consuming with no guarantee of claiming the land. Hence people should preferably invest in layouts which are usually gated and well equipped.
3.	Lack of proper tourism infrastructure in the region coupled with government negligence to develop the area has led to nominal growth in tourism.
4.	Lack of high tech private hospital and hardly a few government medical universities and hospitals in the area is a major concern as health care is one of the most important elements of life which the area lacks.
5.	Very few reputed educational institutes are present in the area leading to migration of population (especially youth) which slows the development of the area in the long run.
6.	People in the city are used to supermarkets; malls etc (everything under one roof) which is not possible in the town where there are hardly any shops. People from the city also do not understand the local language and find it difficult to communicate with the locals.
7.	Apathetic attitude of the government authorities in terms of infrastructural development of the city and lack of investments has resulted in poor growth – the sewage system is poor and below average creating issues especially with health concerns.
1.	The accessibility to Bangalore city is the biggest factor that impacts the benefits in terms of investment. People of the city can invest and build a house to spend leisurely weekends and family time away from the city.
2.	The growth of the region is at its peak and nelamangala has achieved immense success due to growth of industrial area. Investing in an area with all basic amenities is always a motive or factor in an investor's mind.
3.	The region of nelamangala has constant supply of electricity and water from the local authorities.
4.	The locality is very well planned and segregated and has access to all basic essentials and amenities like hotels, supermarkets, hospitals and health care centers.
1.	Due to the rapid industrialization and growth the environment and atmosphere is quite polluted.
2.	The area is quite prone to land encroachment and people should always be sure of investing in proper plots or property (well developed layouts).
There are very few cons as the locality is in close proximity to Bangalore city and is well administered by government authorities.
Q1. What was the need for investing in real estate?
Land is something that is always considered to be better than any other fixed asset as its value is constant and appreciates over time and never depreciates/fluctuates.
Q2. Why did they choose the kolar region for investments?
Being a public sector employee I understand the value that an industry brings to a particular location that it is situated at with the setting up of narasapura and vemagal industrial areas the understanding is that the land value will appreciate as more investments come in towards the industries and people start settling around the locality.
Q3. What profit accrued to you due to the investment in kolar region?
2 years after investing in the region to purchase a plot which at that time cost around Rs.550 per sq feet and now it has appreciated to about Rs700-800 per sq feet. Due to this rise in prices I further decided to invest again in the region and bought 3 plots of 1200 sq feet each from Paratus Buildcon Pvt ltd. who are the most reputed developers in the region.
Q4. Why did you choose kolar over Nelamangala region?
Nelamangala even though having close proximity to the city, is a region which was developed much before the kolar region and the prices were steep and there is also lots of congestion since a lot of people have already invested in the region. Hence I decided to invest in kolar since it was in the starting phase and the growth is projected very highly for the region. I was looking for a long term investment so the distance from the city did not matter much.
Q5. What are you planning to do with the investment?
I have two children a son and daughter and my son is employed in a MNC and my daughter is studying for a doctorate and I wish to provide one plot for each of them and keep the other two plots myself for future use.
Q6. Why would you suggest investing in kolar region?
Apart from the industrial factor, with distance from the city it is best suited for fresh investments where people are looking for a long term investment with the growth of the industries boosting the value of the land for future prospects. Hence I suggest investing in kolar region for the first time buyers/investors.
Investors are mostly looking for long term investments and for future landfall gains due to appreciation in land value due to the expected growth and development of the area due to the industries being setup. The distance from Bangalore city is also a benefit as it is less congested or polluted and is a well planned locality with access to all basic amenities and utilities for a city life. As people move away from traditional investments in and around the city to more lucrative investments that are away from the city. The prices of the land is quite cheap and for first time or limited budget investors it is a great choice of investment with potential future gains. Also the land is sold as well planned plots which can be used to build houses or flats which appreciate in value and can be used by the investors for various purposes.
Q1. Why did they choose the Nelamangala region for investments?
Being a Bangalorian I always wanted to invest within the city but due to the rising prices it was not economic to buy a plot in Bangalore and not affordable to me. So when I heard from a friend that investing in nelamangala would be best suited for my budget and the biggest factor was that it was only about 27 km away from Bangalore city I immediately invested in nelamangala.
Q2. What profit accrued to you due to the investment in Nelamangala region?
I bought the land for about Rs.1200 per sq feet and now after two years the price is about Rs.1350-1400 per sq feet which is a good incentive for my investment. And since I was looking for a long term investment in close proximity to the city it is the best return to me.
Q3. Why did you choose Nelamangala over kolar region?
Since I said I wanted to invest closer to the city I opted for nelamangala over kolar as at that point in time I had not heard about the economic development in kolar region but knew of nelamangala industrialized economy which was established a long time ago which prompted me to choose nelamangala.
Q4. What are you planning to do with the investment?
I own a property in the city which I inherited but in the future after retirement I would like to construct a house in nelamangala as it is close to my ancestral village.
Q5. Why would you suggest investing in Nelamangala region? If you are living in Bangalore and looking for a good real estate investment with minimal budget (Rs.7-10 lakh) and plots in proximity to the city, I would suggest nelamangala as it has all the basic amenities and good water resource which is a problem in many other places like kolar. Hence I would suggest people to invest in nelamangala.
Investors who are looking for long term investments in plots which are close to the city and ready to spend a modest budget (10 lakh) can invest in nelamangala as it has all the basic amenities and good infrastructure and water supply which is a problem in many other areas. It is a well established industrial area with planned development which is a good area to invest in and a good place to spend long weekends or recreational time with family away from the bustling city life.
Savings are an essential part of people's income and investment of these savings in real estate would be the best because it is an immoveable asset and no matter what the circumstances the principle amount of the land would remain the same. The returns after a successful investment would always be higher than any other form of investment like in capital or share market (share, bond debentures etc) which are subject to market risks. Investment in gold (in-centric value) is also risky and also a dead end investment as it cannot generate revenue. Investment in real estate can be considered as a good source of investment because it does not have a huge impact even if the market conditions fluctuate. People invest in land as it is a very stable fixed asset (assured return on initial investment) and has multiple purposes/uses or can be mortgaged/sold for quick cash.
Why choose between nelamangala and kolar?
Considering all the facts water is a scarce resource and it is very much needed by people. Kolar region which has seen development since the British era and before that as well under the Mysore maharaja with the gold mines strengthening the economic growth of the region and also agriculture – kolar is world renowned for its tomatoes and mangoes and it is also one of the largest milk producing districts. But over time due to the eucalyptus plantations and other environmental factors the water resource started becoming scarce and it is now to an extent where the sewage treated water from Bangalore is being pumped into the tanks for agricultural use. Considering this fact Kolar has to develop a portable water supply for all its residents. And only then they will fulfill the criteria of providing basic water resource to the people. Once that is done a vast majority of the investors will be looking forward to make the long term and short term investments in terms of constructing apartments to facilitate the industries. But for now kolar region is a good option for people who are looking for long term investments.
I would suggest people to invest in nelamangala because it is locality with all basic facilities and necessary infrastructure. The biggest factor for me to suggest nelamangala to first time investors is the proximity to the city due to which people are secure and comfortable in the knowledge they can visit it anytime. Keeping these factors in mind nelamangala is best for first time investors and kolar would be better for people who have the knowledge of the real estate market or seasoned investors as the region can provide great long time returns.


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Are LCDs worse with indoor aerials than CRTs?
Discussion in 'LCD & LED LCD TVs Forum' started by Geofbob, Jan 13, 2008.
My second TV is a 14" CRT which, I can't attach to an outdoor aerial, but which receives surprisingly good Freeview with the simple ring aerial supplied with the set. I'd like to replace it with a 20" LCD (possibly a Sony) but am scared that this would not work well with an indoor aerial. I once got the impression that another CRT I had worked well with an indoor aerial, but not so the LCD which replaced it.
Anybody else have views on this - and if CRTs do work better with indoor aerials than LCDs, why should this be?
Sorry about the mis-spelling of "aerial" in the heading - can't edit it!


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Freedom of Speech in the Context of Human Relations and the Body Politic
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as witnesses to fair dealings and let not the hatred of others toward you, make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just, that is next to piety. Fear Allah, indeed Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do."
The Noble Qur'an 5:8
"There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." The Holy Bible, Proverbs 12:18
"Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they cannot communicate; they cannot communicate because they are separated."
―Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story
What has happened in our country and around the world over the last few days has to affect the sensibilities of all right-minded and right-hearted people the world over. Our prayers go out to the families and co-workers of our citizens who lost their lives and for people in other countries who lost their lives caught in the middle of protests. Civil sensibilities have also been offended by the reckless so-called free speech of the persons who produced a hateful video.
The protests by some adherents of Islam in certain places around the globe show just how much work needs to be done to usher in a true reformation of civil society in many places where governments and the body politic are in great transition…a transition to gain their proper footing as believers in Islam in a world of new technology, communication, and intellectual rights and discourse.
Intellectual discipline tempered by an ability to withstand polar opposite views that one may even find reprehensible is directly related to one's apparent perception of a personal locus of control. That is, how much control do I have over my life and therefore control over what affects my life. If I have a real or perceived inability to affect my own life through the ballot box, education, government and societal institutions, employment and other basic human rights (including rights for women, the poor, disabled, and elderly)…if I feel leadership and institutions have failed me, then I am more likely to respond at a base level of anger and violence when a trigger is applied that irritates that underlying feeling of helplessness.
The late American Muslim leader, Imam W. Deen Mohammed (ra) while addressing a group of leaders in his community and commenting on their responsibility to the people expressed, 'You know you can say something to someone and if that someone perceives themselves to be of a lower socio-economic status or importance than you, then you can damage them for life….you can say something to them that will hurt them terribly deep in their soul, whereas if they said the same thing to you, you might not give it a second thought [because of self confidence or your perceived personal locus of control].' I paraphrased his comments.
I was deeply affected by the Imam's comments. What I got from him that day was we have to be very, very careful what we say and how we say it, and to whom we say it, especially if the person or group or community we are addressing has historical circumstances or sensitivities that have traditionally put them at a disadvantage on the world stage.
The world is getting smaller and smaller and the "developed" world is now in the backyard of the "undeveloped" world and vice versa. This new and increasingly closer proximity not fathomed in the early 20th century, but now ushered in by the emergence of new technology, communication, and trade presents a new dynamic in human relations and that dynamic must be met with a corresponding sensitivity to the psychological and sociological needs of populations affected by generations of a loss of locus of control.
The true profound reformation that is needed and that I referred to earlier is a gradual process and has historically taken at least a generation. Yet if we expect to live in the here and now as a global society in peace, we have to continually find ways to understand the problems and perceptions that are foreign to us as Americans and then develop strategies that will enable others beyond our borders to arrive to where we are as a citizenry in terms of civil discourse and the ability to listen, read or view an image without becoming enraged to the point of taking a life or destroying property.
But that is not to say that as an American citizenry, we too don't have some homework to do or room to improve with respect to enhancing our democracy and its capacity to integrate and balance free speech with responsible speech. If one person by a single video is able to strike a match and intentionally or unintentionally light a keg of civil unrest and mayhem, a keg already made flammable by pent up frustrations that are unrelated to the video, then I believe it's time to use the same media to encourage artists, writers, producers, journalists, and everyone to use our rights responsibly.
Think about this: We have legal restrictions on our free speech rights that prevent someone from yelling fire in a crowded theater because of the consequences. But look at the consequences of this video incident in terms of the human toll and costs to governments around the world. Now I know some will say, well it's easy to predict the proximate consequences of yelling a false fire in a crowded theater, not to mention, there is no redeeming free speech value in doing so, and there may be other legal issues involved such as a deliberate intent to endanger a person. Fire in the theater is easier to litigate and legislate.
I understand too the slippery slope concept that if we apply similar reasoning to the video in question, the problem arises wherein "no one" is qualified, legally equipped, or has a right to question, much less determine, if the video has any redeeming free speech value and more important, no one has the right to restrict its production or circulation that is predicated upon some possible proximate negative consequence. And therein lies the dilemma. I am not sure if the producer, director, and financiers of the video could be liable under a legal theory of deliberate intent to incite violence…that's for the legal minds to figure out.
So this is what I am proposing on our side for the American citizenry and society…Let's try something different with respect to encouraging responsible free speech that does not affect the Constitution. Maybe it's time to have public service announcements (PSAs) just like we have for illegal and OTC drugs, alcohol, voting, seatbelts, etc. PSA are often directed at behaviors we want to discourage or encourage. Perhaps we could have journalists, writers, producers, actors, athletes, religious leaders, public servants and other opinion shapers come across the TV, ipad, and laptop screen with the following (for example):
"I'm an American and I have the freedom to say just about whatever I want…I have a right and I'm proud of that right. But let me ask you, just because I have the right…does it mean it's right to say it? Citizenship has its responsibilities. Be a responsible citizen…use your free speech wisely. Our expression can help or hurt."
Just like I'm not a lawyer, you can tell I'm not a TV ad executive either. But I hope I made the point that PSAs could benefit us as a citizenry and even as a body politic. Such PSAs might even help temper back the daily and extreme political rhetoric coupled with personal attacks that bombard our airwaves. PSAs could benefit us at home in other ways too including helping to combat irresponsible free speech that reveals itself in child exploitation and derision of women.
I do not believe that a PSA will 100% eliminate irresponsible free speech, anymore than PSAs eliminate drunk driving, illegal drug use, high school dropouts, or voter apathy. What I do believe is that we have a responsibility as a society to not only encourage and protect free speech, but to encourage responsible free speech from inside our homes with our children, spouses, and relatives to outside in our local and global communities. I believe such PSAs can also help demonstrate to others beyond our borders what free speech means in our society and what limits we have placed upon ourselves to curtail it, and just as important, the encouragement we have for being responsible and thoughtful in exercising the right.
I believe a PSA approach sidesteps the traditional constitutional or legal barriers that have proven intractable in even protecting our own society from predatory and ethically challenged marketing and profiteering disguised as free speech advocacy. Our democracy doesn't just improve based on changing laws or adding amendments to the Constitution. We can improve our democracy too by the way we think and the way we see one another and the world, and in the way we encourage one another to the highest level of conduct and expression.
No one credible believes anymore that sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
Left open for further thought and research…Peace until next time.
Sincerely & respectfully,
Mukhtar
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Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have for the first time linked the quantum properties of two separated ions (electrically charged atoms) by manipulating them with microwaves instead of the usual laser beams, suggesting it may be possible to replace an exotic room-sized quantum computing "laser park" with miniaturized, commercial microwave technology similar to that used in smart phones. Microwaves, the carrier of wireless communications, have been used in past experiments to manipulate single ions. But the NIST group is the first to position microwaves sources close enough to the ions — just 30 micrometers away — and create the conditions enabling entanglement, a quantum phenomenon expected to be crucial for transporting information and correcting errors in quantum computers.
Described in the August 11 issue of Nature,* the experiments integrate wiring for microwave sources directly on a chip-sized ion trap and use a desktop-scale table of lasers, mirrors, and lenses that is only about one-tenth of the size previously required. Low-power ultraviolet lasers are still needed to cool the ions and observe experimental results but might eventually be made as small as those in portable DVD players. Compared to complex, expensive laser sources, microwave components could be expanded and upgraded more easily to build practical systems of thousands of ions for quantum computing and simulations.
"It's conceivable a modest-sized quantum computer could eventually look like a smart phone combined with a laser pointer-like device, while sophisticated machines might have an overall footprint comparable to a regular desktop PC," says NIST physicist Dietrich Leibfried, a co-author of the new paper.
Quantum computers would harness the unusual rules of quantum physics to solve certain problems — such as breaking today's most widely used data encryption codes — that are currently intractable even with supercomputers. A nearer-term goal is to design quantum simulations of important scientific problems, to explore quantum mysteries such as high-temperature superconductivity, the disappearance of electrical resistance in certain materials when sufficiently chilled.
Ions are a leading candidate for use as quantum bits (qubits) to hold information in a quantum computer. Although other promising candidates for qubits — notably superconducting circuits, or "artificial atoms" — are manipulated on chips with microwaves, ion qubits are at a more advanced stage experimentally in that more ions can be controlled with better accuracy and less loss of information.
The same NIST research group previously used ions and lasers to demonstrate many basic components and processes for a quantum computer. In the latest experiments, the NIST team used microwaves to rotate the "spins" of individual magnesium ions and entangle the spins of a pair of ions. This is a "universal" set of quantum logic operations because rotations and entanglement can be combined in sequence to perform any calculation allowed by quantum mechanics, Leibfried says.
In the experiments, the two ions were held by electromagnetic fields, hovering above an ion trap chip consisting of gold electrodes electroplated onto an aluminum nitride backing. Some of the electrodes were activated to create pulses of oscillating microwave radiation around the ions. Radiation frequencies are in the 1 to 2 gigahertz range. The microwaves produce magnetic fields used to rotate the ions' spins, which can be thought of as tiny bar magnets pointing in different directions. The orientation of these tiny bar magnets is one of the quantum properties used to represent information.
Scientists entangled the ions by adapting a technique they first developed with lasers. If the microwaves' magnetic fields gradually increase across the ions in just the right way, the ions' motion can be excited depending on the spin orientations, and the spins can become entangled in the process. Scientists had to find the right combination of settings in the three electrodes that provided the optimal change in the oscillating magnetic fields across the extent of the ions' motion while minimizing other, unwanted effects. The properties of the entangled ions are linked, such that a measurement of one ion would reveal the state of the other.
The use of microwaves reduces errors introduced by instabilities in laser beam pointing and power as well as laser-induced spontaneous emissions by the ions. However, microwave operations need to be improved to enable practical quantum computations or simulations. The NIST researchers achieved entanglement 76 percent of the time, well above the minimum threshold of 50 percent defining the onset of quantum properties, but not yet competitive with the best laser-controlled operations at 99.3 percent.
In addition to improving microwave operations by reducing unwanted ion motion, the NIST team also plans to study how to suppress cross-talk between different information processing zones on the same chip. Different frequencies could be used for logic operations and control of other nearby qubits, for instance. Smaller traps could enable faster operations if unwanted heating can be suppressed, according to the paper.


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John Halsted (1768 – 2 November 1830) was an officer of the Royal Navy who served during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Born into a naval family, Halsted went to sea at an early age with his father and at least one of his brothers. After a period of schooling he rejoined the navy and served aboard a number of ships and under a variety of notable commanders of the age, until reaching the rank of lieutenant shortly after the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars. He went out to the East Indies for much of them, serving onshore with troops and later commanding a sloop, before returning to Britain hoping to receive post-rank and the command of a frigate. He was disappointed, the Admiralty declined to confirm his appointment and he spent a number of years without a ship.

He returned to active service only in 1804, with the command of a defence and storeship, followed by a position as agent for transports for the expedition to Copenhagen in 1807. He again escaped official notice, and it was not until 1808 that he received a promotion to post-captain. He took command of the 74-gun  in 1810, followed by the 74-gun  in 1813, commanding them in the North Sea. His final service during the wars was to oversee the impress service at Gosport, a post that allowed him to meet Prince Regent. He seems to have had no further service after the wars ended in 1815, and eventually died, still a post-captain, in 1830.

Family and early life

Halsted was born in Gosport, Hampshire in 1768, the third son of naval officer Captain William Anthony Halsted, and his wife Mary, née Frankland. Three of John's brothers had naval careers; Charles Halsted became a lieutenant and was lost with  in 1780, Lawrence Halsted had a long career and became an admiral, and George Halsted rose to be a commander. John Halsted also embarked on a naval career in 1776, joining his brother Lawrence aboard their father's ship, the 60-gun , for service off North America. John was eight years old at the time. William Anthony Halsted died while in command off New York City in 1778, and John was transferred to the 32-gun , where he remained into 1779. He was then entered into a school for the next three years, rejoining the navy in 1782 as a midshipman aboard the 98-gun . The Blenheim, commanded at this time by Captain Adam Duncan, went out to relieve Gibraltar with Admiral Lord Howe's fleet. Howe's fleet was then engaged with a Spanish force under Luis de Córdova at the Battle of Cape Spartel on 20 October 1782, in which Blenheim had two men killed and three wounded. Halsted then transferred to the 98-gun  under Captain Jonathan Faulknor.

Halsted now went on to serve aboard a succession of different ships; the 90-gun , the Portsmouth guardship and flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral John Montagu, and then the 74-gun , commanded successively by the Hon. James Luttrell and Sir Roger Curtis. His next ship was a frigate, the 32-gun  under Captain Edward Thornbrough, followed by the 36-gun , under Captain Isaac Smith. Halsted went out to the East Indies during Perseverances posting to that station. He then served aboard the 64-gun , under Captain Robert Manners Sutton, and the 74-gun  under Sir Roger Curtis. He then moved aboard the 100-gun , the flagship of Admiral Lord Howe. Howe promoted him to lieutenant and in September 1793 arranged for him to be appointed to the 74-gun .

French Revolutionary Wars

The French Revolutionary Wars having broken out by now, Suffolk was ordered to the East Indies under Captain Peter Rainier, where Rainier was to take command of the East Indies Station. Halsted was active in operations against French colonies in the East Indies, and Rainier placed him in charge of 100 sailors during shore operations at Ceylon and the Maluku Islands. He returned with the troops to Madras in March 1797 and was appointed to his first command, the sloop . Halsted was only briefly in command in an acting capacity, and at Rainier's request he left the ship to take charge of the newly established naval hospital at Madras, having impressed Rainier with his measures while in charge of the sick returning from the expedition to Amboyna.  He was then ordered to join the expedition against Manila, travelling to Calcutta to take command of the bomb vessel  in July. The expedition was cancelled before it left India, and November 1797 Halsted received a new commission, to take over the 32-gun  from Captain John Murray, Murray having been ordered by the Admiralty to take command of the 36-gun . Crescent was based at the Cape of Good Hope Station, but Murray had affairs to settle in India. Rainier therefore asked Halsted to exchange with Murray and instead sail to take over Crescent on the Cape Station, and at the same time carry despatches to be forwarded back to Britain from there.

On arriving at the Cape, Halsted found his ship had sailed. Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, the station's commander-in-chief, had sailed for England sometime before, taking passage on Crescent as his flagship. Halsted followed on, delivering his despatches, but to his "mortification", he found that the Admiralty would not confirm his post-rank, but only offered him the rank of commander, dated from June 1798, the time of his arrival in Britain.

Napoleonic Wars
Halsted then seems to have spent several years without a ship. He was finally given command of , a defence and storeship anchored in the Downs, in 1804, followed by the position of principal agent for transports for the expedition to Copenhagen in 1807. His service in the latter role was also marked with personal disappointment, as his contribution was overlooked and not reported back to the Admiralty by the expedition's captain of the fleet, Home Riggs Popham. Popham was later censured for this by the Transport Board, and the expedition's commander, Lord Gambier. Halsted's role then took him to Gibraltar, where he was active until the signing of the Convention of Cintra, after which he finally received a promotion to post-captain, on 21 November 1808.

He stepped down from his post with the Transport Board in 1809, and on 23 August 1810 succeeded Captain Samuel Warren as commander of the 74-gun . During this time Bellerophon was employed with the North Sea squadron, blockading the Dutch ports. Halsted's time in command was relatively brief, he was superseded by Captain Augustus Brine on 5 November 1810. He next commissioned the newly built 74-gun  in February 1813, continuing in the North Sea and serving as flag captain to Rear-Admiral John Ferrier. He left Scarborough in early 1814 and took charge of the impress service at Gosport, holding the position until the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. During his time in the role, he met the Prince Regent during his visit to Portsmouth Dockyard, and was allowed to kiss his hand. Halsted was later sent with a delegation from the town to read an address to the former Prince Regent, who had since succeeded as King George IV. Halsted was again allowed to kiss the monarch's hand.

Family and later life
Halsted appears to have had no active seagoing service after the end of the wars with France. He married Miss A. Fowler and had two sons and one daughter. Of his sons, his eldest, Lawrence William, obtained a commission in the 87th Regiment of Foot, while George Anthony followed his father into the navy, having reached the rank of lieutenant by 1830. Due to his low position on the seniority lists, John Halsted did not live long enough to achieve flag rank. He died, still a post-captain, at Exeter on 2 November 1830, at the age of 62.

Notes

a.  Halsted's brief tenure was fortunate for him. His successor aboard Swift, Commander Thomas Hayward, took the sloop to sea in July 1797 and was never seen again. She was presumed to have foundered with all hands in a typhoon in the South China Sea.

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Royal Navy personnel of the French Revolutionary Wars
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MARTINTOWN, Ontario – Locals showed their love for fresh berries and baked goods on Saturday, June 22 at the Martintown Mill Preservation Society's annual Strawberry Festival.
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Q: VBA Code for Access form Command Control Button for Powerpoint slide output from datafields in form I want to push a button in an access form that creates a ppt file with predefined datafields.
I did try this code yet it got stuck at the level of putting a new textbox and data into the slide. All goes well until putting a new slide.
Private Sub ExportButton_Click()
On Error Resume Next

' Declare variables
Dim pptApp As PowerPoint.Application
Dim pptPresentation As PowerPoint.Presentation
Dim pptSlide As PowerPoint.Slide
Dim pptShape As PowerPoint.Shape
Dim rs As DAO.Recordset
Dim i As Integer, j As Integer
Dim strFields As String

' Define list of fields to include in PowerPoint slide
strFields = "ID, Capability, Industrie, Bezeichnungsfeld24"

' Open recordset based on current form's record source
Set rs = Me.RecordsetClone

' Initialize PowerPoint application and create new presentation
Set pptApp = New PowerPoint.Application
pptApp.Visible = True
Set pptPresentation = pptApp.Presentations.Add

' Add new slide to the presentation
Set pptSlide = pptPresentation.Slides.Add(pptPresentation.Slides.Count + 1, ppLayoutBlank)

' Loop through the fields and add them as text boxes to the slide
For i = 0 To rs.Fields.Count - 1
    If InStr(1, strFields, rs.Fields(i).Name, vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
        Set pptShape = pptSlide.Shapes.AddTextbox(msoTextOrientationHorizontal, 50, (i + 1) * 50, 300, 50)
        If IsNull(rs.Fields(i).Value) Then
            pptShape.TextFrame.TextRange.Text = "<null>"
            pptShape.TextFrame.TextRange.Font.Color.RGB = RGB(128, 128, 128) ' Set color of null value to gray
        Else
            pptShape.TextFrame.TextRange.Text = rs.Fields(i).Value
        End If
        pptShape.TextFrame.TextRange.Font.Size = 14
        pptShape.TextFrame.TextRange.Font.Bold = msoTrue
    End If
Next i

MsgBox "Export complete."
End Sub

A: You have a loop for fields but no loop for iterating recordset. So only 1 slide is created for one record. If you want a slide for each record, consider:
Do While Not rs.EOF
    ' Add new slide to the presentation

    <continue your code here>

    rs.MoveNext
Loop

MsgBox "Export complete."

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