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Moisés José Azize, nacido Musa Azize, (Hama, Siria Otomana, 1 de enero de 1892 – Buenos Aires, Argentina, 17 de noviembre de 1973) fue un empresario y filántropo argentino, referente de la colectividad sirio-libanesa de Argentina.

Actividades

Las actividades de Mosés Azize comenzaron en Santiago del Estero, siguiendo después en Santa Fe, Córdoba y Buenos Aires, en forma independiente bajo el rubro "Azize Hermanos".

La forma despectiva en que eran verbal y materialmente tratados los árabes en ese entonces lo llevaron a la resolución, según sus propias palabras, "de trabajar incansablemente para alcanzar una posición económica, a la vez que ocupar todo el resto del tiempo para realizar mis sueños respecto a nuestra situación como colectividad: elevar el nivel moral y espiritual de nuestra gente y hacer comprender a los habitantes del país que somos buenos, trabajadores, honestos, y por sobre todo, amantes de la Argentina, en donde la libertad es patrimonio de todos".

Así se ensanchan las actividades de Azize Hnos., que abrió sucursales en el interior y se instaló con sede central en Buenos Aires. En 1919 Moisés José Azize viajó a Nueva York y fundó la Azize Brothers Corporation Inc., a la que denominaría más tarde Dominion Textils Mills Inc. para adaptar su nombre a los usos locales. Después se mudó a Europa, donde estableció corresponsalías y oficinas de la empresa en varios países.

De regreso a Argentina, en sociedad con los señores Busader, fundó la firma Azize, Busader & Cía., la cual adquirió grandes extensiones de campo en el Neuquén, para la cría de ganado lanar.

Se acercaba el Centenario de la Revolución de Mayo y el joven Moisés Azize promueve en Córdoba un homenaje de la colectividad árabe al país que generosamente la albergaba.

Como consecuencia de este movimiento que contó con el entusiasmo y en muchos casos el sacrificio de todos ("en aquél tiempo éramos todos pobres"), el acto más importante realizado en la Provincia de Córdoba el 25 de mayo de 1910 en conmemoración del Centenario, fue la entrega de una magnífica placa de plata engarzada en mármol esculpido en manos del Gobernador, en presencia de las más altas autoridades provinciales, que fue precedido con un desfile en carrozas y a pie, del que participaron todas las colectividades extranjeras radicadas en la provincia, muchos ataviados con trajes típicos, según se lee en las crónicas de la época.

La placa, obra del extinto artista árabe Jorge Batica, fue colocada en el Hall de Honor de la Casa de Gobierno por disposición expresa del Gobernador (hoy Ministerio de Hacienda), donde actualmente se encuentra, "...testimoniando a las generaciones que los árabes han sido amantes del país desde sus primeros pasos, que ellos no dejan minorías molestas, que su incorporación es total", como diría Moisés José Azize al recordar este acontecimiento unos cincuenta años después.

En 1917, el entonces Jefe de Policía de la Provincia de Santiago del Estero, envió una nota al Señor Moisés Azize para hacerle saber que sería el encargado de entregar a un agente de la repartición un reconocimiento por su actuación en un acto solemne y ante la tropa formada en el patio de la Casa de Gobierno. Esta se la hacía en su carácter de "miembro de la colonia Syria".  Más tarde Azize diría: "Era la primera vez que en el país se ha llamado correctamente, por una repartición oficial, a la colectividad por su real denominación: colonia Siria, en vez de turca...".
Comenzaban a oírse en el país las palabras sirio, libanés, árabe, que desplazarían al equívoco "turco" aplicado indistintamente a árabes, sirios, libaneses, griegos, rumanos, búlgaros, serbios y otros del cercano oriente.

En su continuo avance y expansión los miembros de la colectividad sentían la necesidad de operar a crédito con los bancos. Estos atendían mal a los "turcos" o en la mayoría de los casos no los atendían. Así surgió la idea de fundar un banco para la colectividad.

Su concreción fue una tarea titánica que tuvo en Moisés José Azize su nervio y motor. El Banco Sirio Libanés de Río de la Plata, primer banco árabe del mundo, abrió sus puertas al público el 30 de abril de 1925 y fue presidido en la mayor parte de sus cuarenta años de existencia por Don Moisés José Azize, quien renunció a su cargo en 1964 oponiéndose en forma vehemente a que el Banco -único en el mundo que en sus Estatutos, por disposición expresa de su fundador, destinaba un porcentaje de sus ingresos a obras de beneficencia- fuera enajenado, manifestando estar dispuesto a donar todas sus acciones al Hospital Sirio Libanés con la condición de que el Banco no cambie de nombre.

Para ayudar a atender las necesidades espirituales, contribuyó a la edificación de la primera Iglesia Católica Apostólica Ortodoxa de Antioquia de Siria en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, y desde 1926 y por diez años fue Secretario General del Consejo Administrativo Ortodoxo.

Fundó en 1927 el Colegio Sirio Libanés incorporado. "En este Colegio, los alumnos podrán estudiar, además de las materias correspondientes a los programas de los establecimientos educacionales del estado, el idioma árabe y la historia de los árabes, contribuyendo con ello a ensanchar los horizontes de la cultura argentina...", señaló Moisés Azize al colocarse la piedra fundamental, que apadrinó el presidente del Consejo Nacional de Educación. A la inauguración de su primer año del ciclo secundario asistió el Presidente de la Nación, y es Rector del Colegio el Ministro de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Nación, Doctor Horacio Beccar Varela. Era la primera vez que un Presidente argentino concurría a una institución de la comunidad de habla árabe.

Para socorrer a los inmigrantes que llegaban a las playas y no se les permitía entrar o se les ponían tremendas dificultades para hacerlo ("la Constitución Nacional señala que 'se fomentará la inmigración europea', y los connacionales provienen del Asia Menor..."), fundó el Patronato Sirio Libanés de Protección al Inmigrante, en 1928. Después de cuatro años de esfuerzos el Patronato -por él presidido- logró que el gobierno concediera a los inmigrantes de origen árabe los mismos beneficios que recibían los de procedencia europea. Es de destacar que el Presidente de la Nación, Dr. Hipólito Yrigoyen, manifestó que "aceptaba gustoso" la presidencia honoraria de dicha institución.

Fundó en 1929 el Diario Sirio Libanés, a fin de remediar la falta de un vocero de la colectividad que contribuyera a difundir sus obras y promover su desarrollo.

Esta publicación fue la primera y única de edición bilingüe (en idioma árabe y castellano) y tirada diaria en toda América, a la que más de 165 instituciones de todo el país la distinguen designándola su órgano oficial.

Poco tiempo después inició sus ediciones orales, fundando la audición radial "La Hora Sirio-Libanesa", transmitida en horarios centrales por diversas emisoras, y que constituyó la primera emisión radial de una comunidad de habla árabe emigrada en el mundo, y en la única que se irradiaba todos los días.

En un momento de crisis mundial y cuando era de imperiosa necesidad organizar las actividades mercantiles ante la avalancha de quebrantos que amenazaba la estabilidad de todos los valores, fundó en 1929 la Cámara de Comercio Sirio Libanesa en la República Argentina, (después llamada Cámara de Comercio Argentino-Árabe). Como órgano y vocero de la Cámara fundó la revista La Situación, de temática económico-financiera.

Con el fin de difundir las letras y poesía de los árabes, fundó en 1931 la Revista Oriental, de carácter literario, publicación editada a todo lujo en árabe y con artístico material gráfico. Con el mismo motivo, ofreció una velada en el Teatro Colón en 1932, en homenaje a la poesía árabe, a la que asisten el Presidente de la Nación, Agustín P. Justo y todo su gabinete, y las más destacadas personalidades culturales del país.

El Club Sirio Libanés "Honor y Patria" fue fundado por Moisés José Azize el 27 de mayo de 1932. Sin duda fue la obra que más notablemente contribuyó al conocimiento de la comunidad de habla árabe por la población argentina. En centenares de actos desfilaron por sus salones las más altas autoridades nacionales, eclesiásticas, políticas, diplomáticas, científicas, periodísticas, hombres de las letras y de las artes y de cuanta actividad de relevancia hubiera en el país. Suman también centenares las obras de bien público patrocinadas por el Club, que fue presidido por su fundador durante 32 años.

En lo que hace a la asistencia sanitaria, fundó los Servicios Médicos Siriolibaneses, con consultorios externos de atención gratuita. Asimismo colaboró con las obras del Hospital Sirio Libanés, cuya comisión lo designa consultor en sus momentos constitutivos, para asesorarla en su propósito de edificar el futuro Hospital.

Otras obras siguen en la trayectoria fecunda de Azize, quien quiso ver acrecentada la fraternidad con los pueblos americanos, en particular con el Argentina, al que ve en alguna forma semejante a los pueblos árabes: "...Hay una analogía abstracta, puro espíritu, floreciendo en la personalidad de argentinos y de árabes: prosapia de raza, orgullo de casta, blasón de familia...".

Así fundó y presidió el Círculo de Confraternidad Interamericana y la filial argentina de All People's Association; fue vocal del Palacio de la Cultura Americana y socio protector de la Unión Social Americana. En el Instituto Económico Interamericano es Subdirector General del organismo asesor "Estudio de la Economía Interamericana: Cambios y Régimen recíproco".

Fue Presidente de la Asociación Argentina Pro-Arte Juvenil, Fundador y Vicepresidente del Instituto Cultural Argentino-Hispano-Árabe, Vicepresidente de la Filarmónica Santa Cecilia, Tesorero de la Filarmónica Metropolitana, Miembro Fundador y Vocal del Instituto Argentino de Estudios Orientales, Consejero Honorario de la Asociación Cultural del Levante, Socio Vitalicio del Museo Social Argentino, Miembro Honorario de la Liga Esperantista Argentina, del Instituto Cultural Argentino-Mexicano y del Salón de Artes y Letras Argentino-Uruguayo, Miembro del Directorio de la Junta Argentina de Aviación y de la Biblioteca Argentina para Ciegos.

En 1938 mandó traer de Siria una importante cantidad de obras de Derecho Oriental, que las dona al Colegio de Abogados de Buenos Aires, para incrementar su bibliografía de derecho internacional y derecho comparado.

La Biblioteca Nacional también fue permanente receptora de sus donaciones, en su afán de difundir la literatura y la poesía de los árabes.

En 1964 donó al Jockey Club de Buenos Aires una pieza bibliográfica de extraordinario valor: el Diccionario Español-Árabe-Latín, editado en España en 1747. De esta obra solo existen en el mundo dos ejemplares. "He rehusado enviarlo a la Biblioteca de Damasco (Siria) por considerar que las cosas buenas que han tenido la suerte de entrar en el territorio argentino, deben quedarse como patrimonio de la Argentina".

Instituciones sociales, deportivas y benéficas lo cuentan entre sus miembros conspicuos: Vocal de la Comisión Central de la Campaña de la Biblioteca Argentina para Ciegos, miembro de la Comisión de Honor de la Cruz de Ayuda Gaucha, Presidente del Hogar Policial de la Comisaría15.ª, Presidente de la Comisión Pro-Movilidad de la Comisaría1.ª, Socio del Jockey Club, Socio Vitalicio de la Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes, del Tiro Federal Argentino, de la Casa de Galicia, del Club de Regatas La Marina, de la Asociación Deportiva del Comercio y la Industria, del Círculo de la Prensa; Socio del Club Hípico Argentino, del Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima, del Club de Regatas América y de muchas otras instituciones de la Capital Federal y del Interior.

Varias entidades lo nombraron Presidente Honorario: el Club Honor y Patria, la Sociedad Sirio-Libanesa de Beneficencia de Banfield, el Centro Ortodoxo de Mendoza, la Sociedad Juventud Sirio Libanesa de La Rioja, el Centro Recreativo y Cultural de la Juventud Árabe de Tartagal (Salta), el Club Atlético Unión Sirio Libanesa de Embarcación (Salta), la Sociedad la Reacción Siria de Beneficencia de Banfield, la Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Santiago del Estero, el Club Atlético Sirio Libanés de Buenos Aires, el Club Juventud Sirio Libanesa de Jujuy. Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Sirio-Libanesa de Asunción (República del Paraguay), del Club Social Sirio de La Quiaca (Jujuy), de la Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Tucumán.

Asimismo hizo llegar donaciones y contribuciones a numerosas instituciones, como el Asilo de Niños Ramón L. Falcón, Hospital Sirio Libanés, Biblioteca Gral. San Martín de Santiago del Estero, Asistencia Social del Cardíaco, Federación Círculo Católico de Obreros, Asociación Catamarca, Familias Víctimas de la catástrofe del Riachuelo (1930), Biblioteca Circulante Sarmiento, Familias Víctimas de la catástrofe de Mendoza (1934), Comisión Pro-Reconstrucción de la Casa Sirio Libanesa de San Juan (1944), Biblioteca Argentina parta Ciegos, Confederación Social Americana, además de una interminable lista de asociaciones de bien público y culturales.

Así colaboró con la Campaña Pro-Aviación Siria y con el Comité Pro-Damnificados de las inundaciones en Siria, y donó la construcción de una casa en su ciudad natal, Hama, para ser destinada a Club y lugar de reuniones del Obispado Ortodoxo de esa localidad.

Condecoraciones
Moisés José Azize fue condecorado por la República Árabe Siria en tres oportunidades, por la República del Líbano y por Francia con la Orden Ouvre Humanitaire en el Grado de Gran Cruz, siendo hasta el único habitante de la República Argentina, tanto argentino como extranjero, que en la historia haya sido galardonado con la condecoración.

Toda la obra de Moisés José Azize a favor de su país de adopción tuvo un sentido de agradecimiento para esta generosa patria. Dijo en una oportunidad: "Hay una vieja costumbre árabe de dar hospitalidad a todo viajero que la solicite y a quien no se le pide ninguna explicación por el término de tres días. En una oportunidad el señor de una región se enteró de que el más bello caballo de todo su territorio era propiedad de un pobre campesino cuya única fortuna era ese animal magnífico del cual no quería desprenderse a ningún precio. Envió entonces a tres emisarios suyos a fin de convencer al campesino de la conveniencia de venderle ese ejemplar. Los enviados llegaron y sin decirle al dueño de casa sus intenciones le pidieron su albergue. Este de inmediato accedió al pedido y como pasados tres días los visitantes no expresaron el móvil de su visita, el dueño de casa pudo inquirírselo. 'Venimos de parte del Rey a comprarte el caballo'. Turbóse el pobre hombre y contestó: 'Señores: como cuando llegasteis nada tenía para ofreceros, sacrifiqué el caballo para serviros de comer'. Así es la hospitalidad como la entienden los árabes. Esa es la hospitalidad que recibimos los árabes en la Argentina".

A partir de 1966 Azize se retiró de toda actividad pública. Sin embargo los sucesos de Medio Oriente perturban la tranquilidad de su retiro.

La muerte lo sorprendió a edad avanzada, cuando estaba abocado a la donación de escuelas en lugares necesitados, atendiendo a los numerosos pedidos que recibiera.

Testimonios
Unos pocos de los testimonios expresados se mencionan a continuación:

Ricardo Victorica

Refiriéndose al poema "El hombre mil", de Rudyard Kipling, dijo: "Ese hombre mil que él juzga tan difícil de hallar y que personifica al amigo sincero, yo he tenido la suerte de encontrarlo en el largo bregar de mi existencia, en Moisés José Azize, todo espontaneidad, tanto en la acción como en el pensamiento". (15.5.1943).

Germán Arciniegas

Le manifiesta "el testimonio de mi admiración y amistad para quien tanto ha hecho por el bien de la colectividad siriolibanesa, por el progreso de la Argentina y por la amistad de los países hispanoamericanos". (21.10.1941).

Alberto Vacarezza

Incluye en sus sainetes al árabe. "La laboriosa colectividad que Ud. tan noblemente representa hace honor a mi patria, y esa fue la razón fundamental por la que he tratado al árabe como a un verdadero gaucho". (14.7.1941).

César Tiempo

Le escribe diciéndole: "Es usted un gaucho ejemplar y su hombría de bien comprometerá el reconocimiento de todos los que se le acerquen". (4.5.1939).

Embajada de EE.UU

Informe estrictamente confidencial sobre las actividades de los siriolibaneses en la Argentina (Memorandum on Syrio-Lebanese activities in Argentina – Strictly Confidential).

"Moisés J. Azize, dueño del mencionado diario (El Diario Siriolibanés) y presidente del Directorio del Banco Sirio Libanés del Río de la Plata, es el líder indiscutido de la colectividad sirio-libanesa de Buenos Aires". ("Moisés J. Azize, owner of the above-mentioned newspaper, and president of the 'Banco Siriolibanés del Río de la Plata' (Syrio-Lebanese Bank), is the undisputed leader of the Syrio-Lebanese Community in Buenos Aires"). Report N.º 10087 – Central Information Office, enviado al Secretario de Estado, Washington. (1943).

Fundaciones
 Banco Sirio Libanés del Río de la Plata
 Patronato Sirio Libanés de Protección al Inmigrante
 El Diario Sirio Libanés
 El Boletín
 La Revista Oriental
 Cámara de Comercio Sirio Libanesa en la República Argentina  (hoy Argentino-Árabe)
 Revista La Situación
 Club Honor y Patria
 Colegio Sirio Libanés
 La Hora Sirio-Libanesa, audición radial de emisión diaria
 Círculo de Confraternidad Interamericana
 All People's Association, filial Argentina
 Instituto Cultural Argentino-Hispano-Árabe
 Centro de los Hamauenses en la Argentina
 Servicios Médicos Siriolibaneses

Presidencias
 Asociación Juvenil de Pintores Argentinos
 Comisión Siriolibanesa de Homenaje al Tte.Gral. Julio A. Roca
 Asociación Argentina Pro-Arte Juvenil
 Comisión Siriolibanesa de Homenaje al Presidente Agustín P. Justo
 Consejo Administrativo Ortodoxo, Buenos Aires
 Hogar Policial de la Comisaría 15.ª
 Comisión Pro-Movilidad de la Comisaría 1.ª
 Olimpíadas Sirio Libanesas de Buenos Aires (Presidente del Jurado)
 Comisión de Homenaje al Dr. Antonio de Tomaso

Presidencias honorarias
 Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Santiago del Estero
 Club Atlético Sirio Libanés de Buenos Aires
 Centro Ortodoxo de Mendoza
 Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Banfield
 Centro Recreativo Cultural de la Juventud Árabe de Tartagal (Salta)
 Club Atlético Unión Sirio Libanesa de Embarcación (Salta)
 Sociedad Juventud Sirio Libanesa de La Rioja
 Sociedad La Reacción Siria de Beneficencia de Banfield
 Club "Honor y Patria"
 Club Social Sirio Libanesa de Jujuy

Membresías honorarias
 Instituto Cultural Argentino-Mexicano
 Salón de Artes y Letras Argentino-Uruguayo
 Asociación Interamericana de Artes y Letras
 Comité Femenino de Afirmación Democrática y Defensa Argentina
 Ateneo Femenino de la Juventud
 Asociación Damas Argentinas Pro-Tradiciones Patrias
 Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Asunción (República del Paraguay)
 Club Social Sirio de La Quiaca (Jujuy)
 Sociedad Sirio Libanesa de Tucumán
 Centro Cultural Sirio-Libanés de Gualeguaychú  (Entre Ríos)

Socio honorario
 Círculo Social Sirio Libanés de Buenos Aires
 Caja de Socorros para Vendedores de Diarios
 Asociación Cultural el Levante
 Unión Social Americana
 Biblioteca Argentina Circulante Sarmiento

Miembro de Directorios
 Instituto Argentino de Estudios Orientales (Miembro fundador)
 Filarmónica Santa Cecilia (Vicepresidente)
 Filarmónica Metropolitana (Tesorero)
 Los Amigos de la Ciudad
 Biblioteca Argentina para Ciegos
 Instituto Económico Interamericano
 Junta Argentina de Aviación
 Museo Social Argentino
 Palacio de la Cultura Americana
 Liga Esperantista Argentina
 Congreso Argentino de Esperanto
 Comisión de Honor de la Cruz de Ayuda Gaucha
 Periódico "Crónica Policial" (Director)

Sociedades
 Jockey Club de Buenos Aires
 Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes (vitalicio)
 Tiro Federal Argentino (vitalicio)
 Asociación Casa de Galicia (vitalicio)
 Club de Regatas La Marina (vitalicio)
 Automóvil Club Argentino (vitalicio)
 Asociación Deportiva del Comercio y la Industria (vitalicio)
 Círculo de la Prensa (vitalicio)
 Club Belgrano (vitalicio)
 Club Canottieri Italiani
 Club de Regatas América
 Club Hípico Argentino
 Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima
 Club El Libro del Mes
 Club Español
 Club Atlético Comercio
 Touring Club Argentino
 Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires
 Asociación Argentina de Pesca
 Asociación Argentina de Música de Cámara
 Asociación Pro Juicio Oral
 Peña El Fogón

Condecoraciones
 República Árabe Siria (en tres ocasiones)
 República del Líbano
 Francia: Orden de la Ouvre Humanitaire en el grado de Gran Cruz

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Los árabes en América Latina. Historia de una emigración

Empresarios de Argentina
Banqueros de Argentina
Emigrantes sirios hacia Argentina
Cristianos ortodoxos de Siria
Ortodoxos greco-antioquenos de Argentina
Filántropos de Argentina
Fundadores de periódicos de Argentina
Fallecidos en Buenos Aires
Nacidos en Hama
Fundadores de organizaciones de Argentina

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FMPA Mourns the Loss of Robert C. Williams
ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2009 – The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) mourns the passing of Robert C. "Bob" Williams, a 24-year employee of the Agency, who died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Williams," said Interim General Manager Nicholas Guarriello. "He was FMPA's longest serving employee. He has been a part of this Agency since its early days, and for the 19 years he served as FMPA's Director of Engineering, he played a key role in all the Agency's power supply operations. We will miss his experience, his knowledge and his dedication to municipal electric utilities."
Williams was instrumental in forming FMPA's All-Requirements Project, enabling municipal utilities of all size to become owners—not just customers—of a large, efficient statewide power system.
Williams also helped direct the Agency and its members in winning a landmark, precedent-setting decision in 1994 from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. That decision enabled FMPA to purchase network transmission service, a type of electrical transmission service that transmission owners used themselves but would not offer to other utilities. In winning this right to non-discriminatory transmission service, Williams played a major role leading FMPA's breach of contract and antitrust lawsuit, which when settled 10 years ago this coming October, provided significant value to FMPA's members and validated the long fight for equal-access transmission service.
Williams is survived by his wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and grandson.
Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is a wholesale power company owned by 30 municipal electric utilities. FMPA provides economies of scale in power generation and related services to support community-owned electric utilities. The members of FMPA serve approximately 2 million Floridians. FMPA's members include Alachua, Bartow, Blountstown, Bushnell, Chattahoochee, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Gainesville, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Homestead, Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Kissimmee, Lake Worth, Lakeland, Leesburg, Moore Haven, Mount Dora, New Smyrna Beach, Newberry, Ocala, Orlando, Quincy, St. Cloud, Starke, Vero Beach, Wauchula and Williston. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.fmpa.com.


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We are monitoring coronavirus-affected countries: IEDCR
24 February, 2020, 08:05 pm
Last modified: 25 February, 2020, 12:19 pm
The IEDCR has tested 79 samples of suspected coronavirus patients, so far, none of them have been found positive
Bangladesh is observing the situation in coronavirus-affected countries apart from China, according to the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
"We are communicating with the newly affected countries through the foreign ministry and the high commissions. In some cases, we also make connection with the health ministry of those countries," IEDCR Director of Professor Dr Meerjady Sabrina Flora said while addressing a regular press briefing at the institute yesterday.
She said the condition of five Bangladeshi nationals infected with COVID-19 in Singapore and one in the United Arab Emirates remained unchanged.
Of them, one is kept in the intensive care unit in Singapore, she added.
She urged the people living in different countries to communicate with the IEDCR using its hotline if they face any problem in this regard.
"They can communicate with us through the hotline or on e-mail if they face any difficulties in understanding language of those countries. We will help them," she said.
She asked the people not to visit the corona virus-affected countries, except in case of any urgency.
So far, the IEDCR has tested 79 samples on suspicion of coronavirus but none of them were found positive, she said adding, "We can say it for sure that there is no coronavirus-affected person in the country."
Coronavirus / IEDCR
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Daily Covid cases jump to 8,407, deaths 10
Concern as Covid positivity rate keeps rising, exceeding 20% Monday
Govt to bring out-of-school children under vaccine programme
Daily Covid cases cross 6,000-mark, 10 more deaths reported in last 24 hours


CUPERTINO, California — November 4th, 2009 — Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the world. iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. App Store users have downloaded well over two billion apps, continuing to make it the world's most popular applications store.
"The App Store, now with over 100,000 applications available, is clearly a major differentiator for millions of iPhone and iPod touch customers around the world", said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The iPhone SDK created the first great platform for mobile applications and our customers are loving all of the amazing apps our developers are creating".
"The App Store has forever changed the mobile gaming industry and continues to improve", said Travis Boatman, vice president of Worldwide Studios, EA Mobile. "With a global reach of over 50 million iPhone and iPod touch users, the App Store has allowed us to develop high quality EA games that have been a huge success with customers".
"With 10,000 downloads a day, worldwide customer response to our I Am T-Pain App has exceeded our wildest expectations", said Jeff Smith, CEO of Smule. "The App Store has given us a unique opportunity to create and grow a very successful business, and we're looking forward to an exciting future".
Apple continues to improve search and discovery with new features including Genius for Apps, App Store Essentials selections, sub category listings and more valuable customer reviews. With the recently introduced iTunes 9, it's also now easier than ever to organise and sync your apps right in iTunes and they will automatically appear on your iPhone or iPod touch with the same layout.
The release of iPhone OS 3.0 this summer made over 100 new features available to iPhone and iPod touch users including Cut, Copy and Paste; MMS; landscape view for Mail, Text and Notes; stereo Bluetooth; shake to shuffle; parental controls; automatic login at Wi-Fi hot spots and Push Notifications. These new features have been incredibly popular with customers and there have already been more than two billion Push Notifications sent to apps available from the App Store. Additionally, the recently introduced In App Purchase feature for free apps means leading developers will now be able to offer customers the choice of buying content, subscriptions and digital services from directly inside their apps.
This information was taken from here.


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The James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. The band went through a variety of line-up changes until they recorded their first album as a power trio consisting of Joe Walsh (guitars, lead vocals), Tom Kriss (bass) and Jim Fox (drums). Dale Peters replaced Kriss on Bass for the band's second and third albums. The band had two hit songs, "Funk and "Walk Away", which continue to be popular on classic rock and AOR stations.
Midnight Man. Written-By – J. Walsh. Written-By – D. Peters, J. Fox, J. A4B. Cast Your Fate To The Wind. Written-By – Guaraldi. Design – Ruby Mazur. Graphics – Alan Sekuler. Illustration – Earl Klasky. Manufactured by Nippon Columbia C. Lt. Japan. Matrix, Runout (Matrix Side A): AB-358-167-1.
about seven minutes of Little Richard at his best with the James Gang backing him u. He added, "I couldn't believe I found it and I called Little Richard and I told him and he remembered and I said 'is it okay?' He said 'it makes me want to go out in the yard and yell Lordy, Lordy!' I guess that meant 'okay!'". So it's just a classic. It's a real treasure to have found and I thought I'd just throw that on there.
This is the first James Gang album featuring lead guitarist Tommy Bolin after Domenic Troiano left the band. William Frank Szymczyk (; born February 13, 1943) is an American music producer and technical engineer best known for working with rock and blues musicians, most notably the Eagles in the 1970s. He produced many top albums and singles of the 1970s, though he retired from the music business by 1990. The James–Younger Gang was a notable 19th-century gang of American outlaws that centered around Jesse James and his brother Frank James. The gang was based in the state of Missouri, the home of most of the members. Membership fluctuated from robbery to robbery, as the outlaws' raids were usually separated by many months.
I don& know what it is about Joe Walsh, I really don& but I can& stop playing this generously filled 77-minute compilation, taken from Joe& days with The James Gang, Barnstorm, and his first two solo albums. Somehow I missed out on Joe Walsh.
The very success of the James Gang started to irritate Walsh. I can come off the stage having the worst night I ever had, he said, and if you jump around a lot and play loud you can fool the audienc. .I really get off playing loud and hard and I really get off playing soft. Walsh would leave the band after making another studio album and the obligatory live recording. The featured song on each was the hit Walk Away, a sentiment that seemed to sum up the ambivalence in Walsh's ability to rock out and his dismay in the results it produced. Walsh was headed inexorably toward a collaboration with the Eagles, which seems inevitable in hindsight as his songs and recordings grew in sophistication. Walsh left the James Gang in December of '71 and holed up in the Colorado Rockies to make a solo record.
A1 Walk Away
Written-By – J. Walsh*
A2 Funk #49
Written-By – D. Peters*, J. Fox*, J. Walsh*
A3 Midnight Man
The Bomber
A4A Closet Queen
A4B Cast Your Fate To The Wind
Written-By – Guaraldi*
A5 Yadig?
A6 Take A Look Around
B1 Funk #48
Written-By – D. Peters*, J. Walsh*, T. Kriss*
B2 Woman
B3 Ashes, The Rain And I
Written-By – D. Peters*, J. Walsh*
B4 Stop
Written-By – J. Ragovoy*, M. Schuman*
Phonographic Copyright (p) – ABC Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – ABC Records, Inc.
Design [Album Design] – Ruby Mazur
Graphics [Graphic Coordination] – Alan Sekuler
Illustration – Earl Klasky
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Matrix / Runout (Side B): ABCX-774B
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MANCHESTER United could ditch a title-winning hand if they flog Wayne Rooney to Chelsea.
I'm going for United to remain top dogs, but I believe that could all rest on what happens in the next couple of weeks.
Rooney going to Stamford Bridge could send the same tremors through the title race that Robin van Persie's arrival at Old Trafford did last year – it's THAT crucial!
A re-energised Wayne feeling all loved-up under Jose Mourinho is a frightening prospect.
Be under no illusions – what happens with Rooney will send shockwaves through the title hopefuls.
For me, he's a player who has lost his way and his body language says his heart isn't in it.
But I don't go with the view that his best years are behind him and I think Mourinho could ignite him again.
Just as Van Persie's arrival virtually clinched the title for United and shunted Rooney's nose out of joint, this is an earthquake waiting to happen.
Right now, I'm backing United to take the crown because Chelsea don't convince me up front.
I actually think Romelu Lukaku could outshine Fernando Torres and Demba Ba.
I'm sure Mourinho will be telling Mr Abramovich that if he can land Rooney, he'll bring the title back to the Bridge.
I can't wait for it all to get started – it promises to be the most fascinating Premier League in years. Bring it on!
I'll take Manchester City to finish third and I wouldn't back against Spurs pipping Arsenal for fourth. Liverpool could also do that, depending on whether or not they keep Luis Suarez.
Suarez, Gareth Bale and Rooney are huge players, so what happens to them will have a massive effect.
But if David Moyes wants to make his massive job a whole lot easier, then I'd definitely bust the bank and get Cesc Fabregas.
He's the sort of marquee player who would be the nearest thing to Paul Scholes and snatching him from Barcelona would be mega.
The pressure is on Moyes, but I think he's got a squad of players who know how to win a title – they've done it season after season.
Mourinho being back is marvellous and with him, Paolo Di Canio and Ian Holloway all in the same mix it's a case of pull out the pin and wait for the explosion. Enjoy!
For me, the manager under more pressure than anyone is Manuel Pellegrini at City. He's spent £90m in a quiet way – if you can blow that amount of cash quietly!
City's owners have shown they won't accept second best after sacking a man who brought them the title and FA Cup.
Roberto Mancini was loved by City fans but he couldn't keep the owners happy.
Pellegrini has been quiet, but you have to talk the talk and walk the walk. Being quiet only works if you are getting the results. If you don't, then there will be trouble.
I can't see Arsenal's power brokers enduring another season without silverware, either.
I love Arsene Wenger, but I can't understand why he is so miserly with transfer money. That could end up costing him.
I'm a great admirer of his, but I think he will be looking at himself closely if it's another barren year for the Gunners. Moyes could taste what it's like to lift a proper trophy – providing he doesn't ROO his deals and sees the transfer window slam shut with his fingers still in it.
Former Liverpool and England star Phil Thompson now works as a pundit for Sky, who kick off their biggest ever Premier League season tomorrow with live coverage of Swansea v Man Utd on Sky Sports 1, Sky 2 and Pick TV.


An industrial building in Crimscott Street - with planning permission for a new office block - has changed hands, with the new owners proposing a residential scheme.
Last year The Smokery gained planning permission to build offices on the site of the low-rise industrial building at 18-19 Crimscott Street.
'Boutique developer' Fruition Properties has entered into a joint venture with Prime London Residential Development Fund II ("PLRDFII"), a fund managed by Savills Investment Management, to acquire and develop the Crimscott Street site.
The new owners will submit a new planning application with around 60 homes expected to be built on the site.
Mani Khiroya, managing director of Fruition Properties said: "Bermondsey is ripe for regeneration, having been previously overlooked for many years.
"Our vision for the site will create high quality new homes and commercial space in a location within walking distance of London Bridge, the City and all that this changing area has to offer.
"This is our first partnership with Savills Investment Management, the fund management arm of one of the largest real estate advisors in the world, reflecting confidence in our offering, our team and our approach to development."
James Whidborne, fund manager at Savills Investment Management, added: "This is the seventh acquisition for PLRDF II, and will further diversify our holdings by geography, partner, price point and planning profile.
"The fund team are excited to be working with Fruition Properties on this new project, in a vibrant part of London."
The site is opposite the Rich Industrial Estate where more than 400 homes are to be built by London Square.


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Q: Removing duplicate columns from a pandas dataframe: behavior of transpose + drop_duplicates So I was playing around with drop_duplicates(). Say I have a dataframe with duplicate columns:
In [9]:

df1 = pd.DataFrame( data=nr.random((3,2)) )
df1
Out[9]:
0   1
0    0.441663    0.396479
1    0.079502    0.715348
2    0.692295    0.069418
3 rows × 2 columns
In [10]:

df2 = pd.concat( ( df1, df1 ), axis=1 )
df2
Out[10]:
0   1   0   1
0    0.441663    0.396479    0.441663    0.396479
1    0.079502    0.715348    0.079502    0.715348
2    0.692295    0.069418    0.692295    0.069418
3 rows × 4 columns
In [11]:

I want to remove duplicate columns. The following works:
df2.T.drop_duplicates().T
Out[12]:
0   1
0    0.441663    0.396479
1    0.079502    0.715348
2    0.692295    0.069418
3 rows × 2 columns

However, this doesn't work:
df2.T.drop_duplicates( inplace=True )
df2
Out[11]:
0   1   0   1
0    0.441663    0.396479    0.441663    0.396479
1    0.079502    0.715348    0.079502    0.715348
2    0.692295    0.069418    0.692295    0.069418
3 rows × 4 columns
In [12]:

Why doesn't it work?

A: The 2nd form does work (df.T.drop_duplicates(inplace=True)), but it is operating on a copy (the transpose itself doesn't copy, but the drop_duplicates DOES); so it is modifying a copy that you then don't have a reference.
Almost all pandas operations return a new object; that is the correct idiom, inplace is a convience feature and must be used with care (or IMHO very very rarely).

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package org.apache.tapestry5.services.assets;

import org.apache.tapestry5.SymbolConstants;
import org.apache.tapestry5.internal.services.assets.*;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ioc.MappedConfiguration;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ioc.ServiceBinder;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ioc.annotations.*;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ioc.services.FactoryDefaults;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ioc.services.SymbolProvider;
import org.apache.tapestry5.services.Core;

/**
 * @since 5.3
 */
@Marker(Core.class)
public class AssetsModule
{
    public static void bind(ServiceBinder binder)
    {
        binder.bind(StreamableResourceSource.class, StreamableResourceSourceImpl.class);
        binder.bind(CompressionAnalyzer.class, CompressionAnalyzerImpl.class);
        binder.bind(ContentTypeAnalyzer.class, ContentTypeAnalyzerImpl.class);
        binder.bind(ResourceChangeTracker.class, ResourceChangeTrackerImpl.class);
        binder.bind(ResourceMinimizer.class, MasterResourceMinimizer.class);
    }

    @Contribute(SymbolProvider.class)
    @FactoryDefaults
    public static void setupSymbols(MappedConfiguration<String, String> configuration)
    {
        configuration.add(SymbolConstants.MINIFICATION_ENABLED, SymbolConstants.PRODUCTION_MODE_VALUE);
        configuration.add(SymbolConstants.GZIP_COMPRESSION_ENABLED, "true");
        configuration.add(SymbolConstants.COMBINE_SCRIPTS, SymbolConstants.PRODUCTION_MODE_VALUE);
        configuration.add(SymbolConstants.ASSET_URL_FULL_QUALIFIED, "false");
    }

    // The use of decorators is to allow third-parties to get their own extensions
    // into the pipeline.

    @Decorate(id = "GZipCompression", serviceInterface = StreamableResourceSource.class)
    public StreamableResourceSource enableCompression(StreamableResourceSource delegate,
                                                      @Symbol(SymbolConstants.GZIP_COMPRESSION_ENABLED)
                                                      boolean gzipEnabled, @Symbol(SymbolConstants.MIN_GZIP_SIZE)
    int compressionCutoff)
    {
        return gzipEnabled ? new SRSCompressingInterceptor(compressionCutoff, delegate) : null;
    }

    @Decorate(id = "CacheCompressed", serviceInterface = StreamableResourceSource.class)
    @Order("before:GZIpCompression")
    public StreamableResourceSource enableCompressedCaching(StreamableResourceSource delegate,
                                                            @Symbol(SymbolConstants.GZIP_COMPRESSION_ENABLED)
                                                            boolean gzipEnabled, ResourceChangeTracker tracker)
    {
        if (!gzipEnabled)
            return null;

        SRSCompressedCachingInterceptor interceptor = new SRSCompressedCachingInterceptor(delegate);

        tracker.addInvalidationListener(interceptor);

        return interceptor;
    }

    @Decorate(id = "Cache", serviceInterface = StreamableResourceSource.class)
    @Order("after:GZipCompression")
    public StreamableResourceSource enableUncompressedCaching(StreamableResourceSource delegate,
                                                              ResourceChangeTracker tracker)
    {
        SRSCachingInterceptor interceptor = new SRSCachingInterceptor(delegate);

        tracker.addInvalidationListener(interceptor);

        return interceptor;
    }

    @Decorate(id = "Minification", serviceInterface = StreamableResourceSource.class)
    @Order("after:Cache")
    public StreamableResourceSource enableMinification(StreamableResourceSource delegate, ResourceMinimizer minimizer,
                                                       @Symbol(SymbolConstants.MINIFICATION_ENABLED)
                                                       boolean enabled)
    {
        if (enabled)
            return new SRSMinimizingInterceptor(delegate, minimizer);

        return null;
    }

    /**
     * Adds content types:
     *

     *
css

     *
text/css

     *
js

     *
text/javascript

     *
jpg, jpeg

     *
image/jpeg

     *
gif

     *
image/gif

     *
png

     *
image/png

     *
svg

     *
image/svg+xml

     *
swf

     *
application/x-shockwave-flash

     *

     */
    @Contribute(ContentTypeAnalyzer.class)
    public void setupDefaultContentTypeMappings(MappedConfiguration<String, String> configuration)
    {
        configuration.add("css", "text/css");
        configuration.add("js", "text/javascript");
        configuration.add("gif", "image/gif");
        configuration.add("jpg", "image/jpeg");
        configuration.add("jpeg", "image/jpeg");
        configuration.add("png", "image/png");
        configuration.add("swf", "application/x-shockwave-flash");
        configuration.add("svg", "image/svg+xml");
    }

    /**
     * Disables compression for the following content types:
     *

     *
image/jpeg

     *
image/gif

     *
image/png

     *
application/x-shockwave-flash

     *

     */
    @Contribute(CompressionAnalyzer.class)
    public void disableCompressionForImageTypes(MappedConfiguration<String, Boolean> configuration)
    {
        configuration.add("image/jpeg", false);
        configuration.add("image/gif", false);
        configuration.add("image/png", false);
        configuration.add("application/x-shockwave-flash", false);
    }
}


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Top 5 Automotive Trends We Are Thankful For
Nov. 24, 2016 12:00 PM ET by Jared Rosenholtz / 14 Comments
The auto industry doesn't always make us happy, but we love these trends.
There are a number of automotive trends we're not fans of, and recently highlighted a selection we would stop if we could. Of course, this doesn't mean that we're completely against progress. There are so many things that we love about new and future cars and we wanted to share our favorites. This list compiles the five best automotive trends that we love, ranging from industry standards that affect new cars to cars that will be built in the future. We hope that automakers continue to do these things in the future.
2016 was the year of car globalization, especially in the US. The United States typically gets screwed when it comes to awesome models like the Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R. Now, both of these models are finally available to US consumers. Due to the increasing cost associated with building specific cars for different markets, automakers are simplifying things by building what they call "global platforms." This means that the Ford Focus that's sold in the UK won't be mechanically different from the one sold in the US. Thanks to this industry trend, we in the US now have less forbidden fruit to crave after. Long may this continue.
Safety technology in new cars is so impressive that some of the models we've tested recently seem nearly impossible to crash. Automakers are giving us blind spot detection, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, and much more. There are even cars that can practically drive themselves. We don't love the idea of handing the driving over to a computer, but no one likes to have an accident, and we love the systems that strive to prevent them. It is a nice feeling to get into a car with some or all of these systems and know that you are a little safer.
In-car entertainment has come a long way from a CD-player and FM radio. New cars can use Pandora, Spotify, and all sorts of connected functions. Soon, automakers won't even be on the hook to design infotainment systems with new technology like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay spelling the death of the traditional car head unit. Compared to our phones, car head units are not updated nearly as quickly, so it's nice to see that automakers are finally warming up to the idea of letting the companies that make our phones handle the technology in our cars.
Perhaps one of the best industry trend is insane speed. Make no mistake about it, we are living in a golden age of horsepower. 15 years ago, 600 horsepower was the domain of hypercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT. Now, you can match the performance from those cars in a Corvette Z06. Even simple family cars are faster than supercars from the 1980s. We may be reaching a limit to how much horsepower a manufacturer can offer in a road car, but it has never been a better time to be a speed freak in an era where 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds is possible, and anything more than six seconds is considered slow.
Reliability might not a sexy subject, but it's one of the most important new trends in the automotive industry. Jay Leno always loves to joke that in the 1970s, the Dodge Challenger came with a warranty that only lasted a few months. Now, you can by a car like the Challenger Hellcat with over 700 horsepower and a three-year warranty. The biggest improvement made to fast cars has been reliability. Owning a car like a Ferrari or Lamborghini was often a nightmare that required constant engine rebuilds and trips to the dealer. Thanks to modern build quality and new technology, it has never been easier to own a fast car.
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After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now spends most of his time evaluating new vehicles and chasing the latest news stories in the automotive industry. When he's not attending Cars & Coffee events on the weekend, Jared loves to watch NFL football and cruise around with the top down in his German convertible.
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Qatar Map and Doha City Map
Map of Qatar
Qatar Geography
Qatar is an oil-rich peninsula sharing border with the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia, strategically located near major petroleum deposits. The peninsula is about 160kms (100 miles) north-south. Apart from the capital city Doha, most other towns are oil-company compounds. The coastline of Qatar stretches for 350 miles (563km) with a scattering of sandy beaches, along the north and west. The island country of Bahrain is located about 40km (25miles) northwest of Qatar.
The land in Qatar is mainly flat and rocky. Some noteworthy aspects include elevated limestone formulations along the West Coast, salt pans along the west coast, wherein lies the Dukhan oil field. The massive sand dunes surround 'Khawr al Udayd' an inlet of the Persian Gulf, in the SouthEast, better known as the Inland Sea.
Most of Qatar is filled with sand dunes and salt flats across a low, barren plain, but, the northern peninsula has scattered vegetation. There is a small range of hills in the North-West, the highest is Qurayn Abu al Bawl, touching over 100m and forms part of the jebel Dukhan range.
The country's most distinctive geographical feature is in the south of the country, close to the border with Saudi Arabia. A wide area of rippling dunes that surround an inlet of water from the Persian Gulf, a favourite spot for jeeb safaris and day trips from Doha, also known as Khor-Al-Adaid, a favourite spot for jeep safaris and day trips from Doha.
Vegetation is found only in the north, where the country's irrigated farming areas are located, with desert plants blossoming briefly during the spring rains. Fauna is limited, and the government has implemented a program to protect the Arabian Oryx, the national animal in Qatar.
Major Cities in Qatar
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, and also the major administrative, commercial and population centre. In the year 1993, Doha was linked to other towns and development sites through a system of about 1000km paved roads. Doha International Airport has a 4500m runway, capable of receiving all kinds of aircraft.
In the south, groundwater is difficult to obtain. Therefore, settlement formation was limited to wadis (dry river valleys) fed by nearby hills and rawdas. The eastern coastal city of Doha was once a pearling centre, and is now home to most inhabitants of the country. Doha is a good blend of pre-modern architecture with new office buildings, apartment complexes and shopping malls.
A visitor who descends into Qatar, will be welcomed by the eye-catching view of the capital city, Doha. The landscaped, crescent-shaped corniche, the sandy desert backdrop and the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf, are the first glimpse of what awaits a tourist, who arrives for a vacation in the sun-kissed country. Doha is a place filled with desert escapades, water sports, shopping indulgence, modern sporting equipments, historical museums, fine-dining, luxurious attractions and other natural attractions.
Al Rayyan, located 10kms north of Doha, is one of the largest residential areas outside Doha and is houses the Qatar Equestrian Federation, the organizers behind several races and an annual Arabian horse show.
Located in between Umm Said and Doha, is the town of Al Wakra. Though, originally a tiny pearling and fishing village, Al Wakra evolved itself into a small town with a population of not more than 30,000. The town has an Al Wakra museum in one of it's old forts, that displays marine life and the history of the area. The town also has good art and architecture displays.
Umm Said
Is the core of Qatar's industry, situated 45kms south of Doha, on the east coast peninsula. It is both an oil-export and commercial port with refineries, as well as other industrial establishments producing natural gas liquids, steel, petrochemicals and fertilizers. Umm Said has fine beaches too.
Khor Al Udaid
Located south of Doha, the sand dunes embrace the sea, surrounded by many sabkha deposits. The place can be reached only through four wheel drive cars, as the area is covered with sand and sabkha deposits.
Al Khor
Located 57kms in the north east-coast of Doha, Al Khor is renowned for its harbour comprising fishing boats and small crafts. It is also popular for its beaches, historic towers and mosques.
Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC)
Located along the northern shore of Qatari Peninsula, the RLIC is one of the world's significant and accessible emergent industrial export locations.
Mesaieed
Located 45kms south of Doha, Mesaieed is a major industrial city in Qatar, with the industrial area housing basic industries, a large sea port, and the principal terminal for export of oil. The beaches, and sand dunes of Mesaieed are among major tourist attractions in Qatar, as is the location of Movenpick Sealine Beach Resort.
Madinat Al-Shamal
Is a new town situated in the north end of the peninsula, about 107 kms north of Doha. It functions as an administrative center for quite a few coastal villages.
Al Ruwais
Located on the north of the peninsula, the town is a good example of Bedouin lifestyle that merges with today's modern world.
Al Zubara
Is located 100kms north-west of Doha, and is well-known for its old fort. This fort-turned museum was constructed during the year 1938, on the ruins of a neighbouring fort. The fort is square shaped with circular towers in three corners and rectangular tower in the fourth corner. The fort was used by the military until mid-1980s.
Located on the west coast of the peninsula, is 84kms from Doha. It became popular when people discovered oil in the surrounding area. The town is well-known for its fine beaches.
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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Find Out How To Avoid It This Winter
By Karen Tietjen
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When the days get darker and the weather gets colder, do you begin to feel overwhelmed by the gloom? If the dreary days of winter make you want to hibernate for weeks on end, it may be more than just a case of the blues. It's very possible you are dealing with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that's characterized by depression corresponding with the seasons.
Connie Yip, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, says that, "Most people with SAD notice a 'winter depression' in the fall or winter months, which lasts until the spring or summer. How people feel literally changes with the weather; it's seasonal. On sunny days, people with SAD can feel better and on cloudy days, they feel worse."
There are key differences between a seasonal-based mood disorder and general depression. "While there are similarities between SAD and depression, like feeling sad, having less energy to do things, being less social, [and feeling] fatigue, SAD looks different," explains Yip. "People with SAD tend to sleep more and experience a change in appetite and eating habits."
One thing to note is that this condition is actually relatively common, says Yip. In fact, according to Mental Health America, in a given year, about five percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, and four out of five cases are in women.
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Los Angeles-based dance teacher Jenny Meidlinger first experienced seasonal depression symptoms when she moved from Washington, D.C. to New York City 10 years ago. "I noticed that first winter [a change in my mood]," she explains. "Then I realized into my second winter that I got really depressed again after the holidays and up until the spring."
This shift felt particularly alarming due to the fact that Meidlinger is a natural extrovert who is normally outgoing and eager to be around people. Suddenly, she found herself with very little motivation to be around people and do things — and just during a particular period of time. "Someone finally told me about SAD and said, 'I think you have this, you should look into it,'" she says. "A lot of people will say, 'Oh, it's just post-holiday blues,' but mine lasts through March — pretty much until daylight savings time in April."
But winter isn't the only season that can make people feel especially down. "SAD doesn't only happen in the fall or winter months, it can happen in the spring and summertime too, although it's rare," says Yip. (Also, the summer depression symptoms typically include loss of appetite and insomnia.) Another thing to note is that SAD isn't designated to specific geographical regions (although it's believed that the further you are from the equator, the more likely you are to experience it): "SAD happens in the northern and southern hemisphere, so it isn't just about the weather," says Yip.
If you suspect you may be dealing with SAD, the first step is to get evaluated by your doctor, as they can rule out other mood disorders and give you a proper diagnosis. If you do in fact have SAD, don't fret — according to Yip, there are a number of easy-to-implement solutions including light therapy, medication, and, if needed, cognitive therapy.
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Meidlinger says, in her case, taking a vitamin D supplement (consult with your doctor first), inhaling uplifting aromatherapy oils, and heading outside when there is daylight is helpful in alleviating her SAD. She also currently lives in Southern California, which she says "has made a world of a difference" in regulating her mood. Another tried-and-true remedy has come in handy for the dancer: being around people. "I'm huge on the importance of community and teamwork," she explains. "I need the people closest to me to hold me accountable for getting out of the house and proactively doing things to get me out of those funks."
According to Yip, there are several practical tips that you can implement right at home in order to beat symptoms of SAD. While she notes that having warm, sunny weather may be the best cure (prescribed vacation, anyone?), for those who can't get away, she gives the following advice for alleviating symptoms:
Invest in a light therapy lamp: Purchase a light box and bask in its rays during the dark hours of the morning or late afternoon.
Arise with the sun: Wake up with light by pulling up the shades or switching your usual wake-up call for a sunrise-simulating alarm clock.
Initiate (and stick to) a bedtime routine: "Protect your sleep and practice a consistent bedtime routine," Dr. Yip suggests, adding that reading before bedtime, eliminating screen time, and/or having a cup of herbal tea are great ways to unwind.
Exercise: Increasing your heart rate will lead to mood-boosting effects, among other mental benefits.
Take prescribed medicine as directed: Dr. Yip points out that, "if you've met with a health care provider and have decided to take medication to help treat your SAD and for prevention, take your medication consistently." (You can also try natural mood-boosting supplements if you're wary of going the prescription route.)
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Don't miss the last regular season IceHogs game tonight at 7:05!!
We were able to experience our first hockey game this year! I had been to them before and so had my husband, but not the kids. They are in love! My boys play soccer so they "get" hockey. But, even if you know nothing about the sport, the IceHogs will not fail to deliver an entertaining night. Between Hammy the Hog, the contests, the enthusiasm of the players and the helpful staff you should not be disappointed. You can park in the parking garage across the street for $7 that is very well lit and pick up a souvenir hockey puck at Oink Outfitters inside the BMO Harris Bank Center (which is open during the games!). You also have a HUGE choice of food! There is Paninos with panizzas starting at $5, nachos, Vienna Beef hot dogs, the Barnyard BBQ, pretzel, dippin' dots and so much more! Bring the whole family and settle in for a fun filled night that will leave you full of fun memories!
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The Grand Canyon: Rim to River and Back
The ride from Moab to the Grand Canyon was a long 350 mile day but took us through some of the most classically amazing western vistas I've seen yet.
Things started out fairly desolate but, by the time we stopped for brunch in Monticello, UT, we were surrounded by a huge forest and dozens of signs warning about deer accidents.
That reminder of geographic variability didn't last too long before the trees thinned out and we were again given a clear view to the horizon. After a time, the only features to break up the emptiness were the broken husks of ancient farms and the occasional high voltage transmission lines bringing power from the dirty coal units of the Four Corners area to clean-conscious California.
We broke off rt191 and headed west on rt183 so we could pass through the middle of the famed Monument Valley, the setting for just about every great wide angle shot to grace classic Western films. It didn't take long before the unbroken stretch of the road became flanked by striated rock formations to either side. These red towers and solitary mesas, another remnant from the erosion of the great sandstone uplift that underlies that whole section of the United States, are all the more impressive for their starkness against an otherwise featureless red desert.
The journey through Monument Valley, which lies entirely within Navajo Nation territory, was surprisingly brief. I had expected a hundred miles of awesome chimneys and towers but it didn't take long before they seemed to crumble away to a more typical blend of low rocky hills, long narrow mesas and the occasional canyon that had been blasted through the middle of one of those obstacles.
The road had turnouts at irregular intervals with clusters of pickup trucks and booths selling Navajo trinkets and artwork. Some of the houses we passed looked like the same lean-to construction one might find in the less developed corners of the world. Parts had a bit of a Mad Max feel to them, like the dirt basketball court next to a fortress made from discarded sheets of aluminum siding. The people were nothing if not friendly, but there's no question that it was hard living out there.
We played chicken with a thunderstorm as we continued west through Arizona and gradually the basin began to slope upwards. The desert shrubs gave way to trees and the road hugged the sides of hills as the land became more fractured and chaotic. We reached the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park just as a light drizzle found us.
The elevation of the Grand Canyon's heavily forested rim is over 7000 feet and the air was fairly cool as we rode towards our campsite for the evening. Our first exposure to the canyon itself came at a lookout with blue skies ahead and a double rainbow forming in the sodden clouds behind. Despite, or perhaps because of, all the amazing things I'd seen in the past few months, the Grand Canyon is damn impressive. The scale of the thing is huge as it stretches from one end of the horizon to another and down through millions of years of accumulated sandstone to the Colorado River a mile below.
We couldn't gaze long because we had to get to the campsite and rest up for an extremely challenging hike the next day.
Every year, the Grand Canyon is host to about 500 emergency rescues. One of the most consistent themes of the warning signage posted at every trailhead around it is to never try to hike down to the river and back to the rim in a single day. One particularly prominent sign told the story of the marathon runner who died after underestimating a similar route. That all sounded sufficiently challenging that we figured we'd give it a shot.
We awoke in darkness and filled our packs with sandwiches, snacks, and water. A short bus ride later and we were gazing down from the South Rim Kaibab Trailhead to the thin, calm-looking ribbon of the Colorado River, barely visible in the soft pre-dawn light. With a quick stretch and some last-minute hydration, we set off down the trail. It wasn't long before the sun had crested the horizon and clothed the whole vista in radiant gold.
Like many of the elevated mesas we'd seen in Utah, the Grand Canyon has formed natural plateaus within its descent where a particular rock layer is much tougher than those around it. Between the rim and the river, there were two major step changes where the trail flattened out for a ways and allowed a bit of a respite for battered knees. It also showcased the variety of different sub-geographies contained within the colossal folds of the canyon.
Once we'd journeyed to the scenic edge of one of those plateaus, it was back to the winding switchbacks of the descent.
There was no water available on the steep 5-mile descent we chose but that didn't stop the horses and mules. We passed several trains of them heading back to the top loaded with either fatigued tourists or garbage from the river campsite below. I would just as soon have avoided sharing the trail with the animals -- their waste made patches of it exceedingly unpleasant to navigate.
At last, after hours of catching just teasing glimpses of the river around the curve of the walls, we passed through a tunnel, over a narrow bridge and descended to the water below. Hot and ready for a rest, we quickly stripped down and dove into the numbingly cold but desperately refreshing river near where the rafting trips docked their convoys.
Despite the protected inlet we had chosen, it was easy to feel the powerful surge of the current that constantly threatened to pull our feet out and drag us into the middle of that muddy flow. The cold water quickly became overwhelming and we chatted with the river guides for a bit while drying off and warming up again. It was a good chance to relax for a bit prior to embarking on the really difficult part of the hike.
Canyon hiking is a lot different from mountain hiking and I much prefer the latter. Aside from my general affinity for sweeping vistas over narrow walls, the idea of doing the "easy" part first just seems wrong and needlessly painful. At the Grand Canyon, pretty much anyone can make it to the bottom, the killer challenge is getting back up to the top.
Once we had refilled our bottles at the campsite and grabbed something to eat, we set off on the Bright Angel Trail back up to the south rim. This trail was much longer than the one on which we had descended (about 9 miles), but that seemed like a fine way to gentle out the ascent portion of the hike.
Where the Kaibab Trail had been mostly steep descents along the edge of rough cliffs, the Bright Angel trail took a more winding, intimate path through the canyon. It followed the meandering route of a creek that occasionally trickled through shaded patches of trees that were a welcome rest from the sun that beat steadily upon the otherwise exposed rock faces.
The trail, which was interrupted every few miles by a rest and water station, felt totally manageable for the first 5 miles or so. We even had a rousing and complete round of "99 Bottles of Beer" for kicks. But just as it seemed like we'd hit the beginning of the end and would make it just fine, my body started to protest. My steps got heavier and the air got thinner as the climb continued upwards. The wear and tear on my knees from the morning's descent began to kick in right as my muscles decided that there is only so much that a half-dozen PBJ sandwiches can do for replenishment.
The last couple miles were some kind of hell. The trail slowly became cluttered with dayhikers who were just trying to make it down to the first or second water station and back. That was nothing compared to the crowds choking off the last mile. When we passed the first group of flip-flop-wearing tourists reeking of cologne, we exchanged a grim look before hobbling on.
We finally reached the rim about 10 hours after we started, both of us shuffling like old men. I was alternately sweating and shivering and didn't trust my legs to get me much further than the campsite. I gave a quick look back, not particularly caring anymore about the view, and hopped onto the bus. Bone tired, we showered up, had some dinner and a few beers and slept. Hard.
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I love it when the world speaks to us in affirmations, as it did when so many others thinking of the Camino crossed your path. Its one way of knowing you are on the right track. I remember years ago when I was thinking of becoming a nun. As soon as I began to think seriously, everywhere I turned, there were nuns. If I turned on the TV-nuns…..opened a book-nuns…overheard a conversation-nuns;and for years up until that point, I hadn't seen or heard even a hint about nuns anywhere.God finds so many ways to.speak to us, if only we listen!
Thanks for YOUR affirmation, Sister. I'm honored that you and Bill B are my first two commentors. Since I made the commitment to start a blog, I'm finding more and more to write about, even if it has more to do with my family than the title of the blog suggests. I recall a parish priest telling me about "homily hunting," his practice of looking for relevant stories to share with the congregation on Sunday. I think writing a blog may be like wearing a backpack – it attracts a response from like-minded people.
Hi Sister, KAT-Kathryn interjecting here, I left you a comment on Bill's Blog about Medjugorje, but probably not in the correct place for you to find it, so take a look back there to find it near our comments.
Its like that when you get pregnant and buy a new car too! seeing it everywhere.Where your heart and mind are suddenly things come to the forefront. May have been there all along but just becomes more visible.
Hello Michael and Kathryn. I have found your blog through Bill Bennett's PGS The Way. I would like to follow your progress also, if you don't mind.
I too am training for my Camino, leaving Leon on 25th September. Time does not permit longer at this stage. Maybe we will cross paths somewhere. Where are when are you walking?
Just this morning I was out for one of my shorter walks and met a neighbour who was walking the dog. Through the course of the conversation, we spoke of the Camino and my plans. Lo and behold, just on dusk this evening, he arrived at the door with a Spanish phrase book for me.
You are in California and I am in south eastern Australia, yet our Camino worlds are aligning.
Thanks for joining me on my journey. I don't think our paths will cross this time because I'm arriving in Pamplona on August 8 and hoping to make it to Leon by August 26. My wife Kathryn plans to join me for the last week so we can celebrate our 30th anniversary in an albuerge with couple dozen of our closest friends.
Please keep me informed of your preparations.


The discovery of the element iodine is credited to Bernard Courtois in 1811.
He was experimenting with seawater in an attempt to extract sodium carbonate. Through a calculation error, he produced a purple vapor that crystallized into iodine.
According to information obtained from Wikipedia, the element iodine is derived from the Greek word, odes meaning violet. This is a chemical element that is a single isotope with 74 neutrons.
Chemically, iodine is the second least reactive of the halogens and the second most electropositive halogen, trailing behind astatine in both of these categories.
However, the element does not occur in the free state in nature. As with all other halogens (members of Group 17 in the periodic table), when freed from its compounds iodine forms diatomic molecules (I2).
Iodine and its compounds are primarily used in medicine, photography, and dyes. Iodine is rare in the solar system and Earth's crust.
Ultrapure iodine can be prepared by mixing potassium iodide with copper sulfate.
The iodides are very soluble in water, and the element is concentrated in seawater. This explain why this element is necessary in trace amounts by all animals and some plants.
This heavy element is used by almost all living organisms. Tungsten, a heavier element, is used in enzymes by a few bacteria.
Kelp has a high content of iodine element, but is not used as extensively for low iodine treatment because of known pollutants in the water.
Today, most of the iodine is now extracted from a mineral compound which contains iodine rather that distilling seawater.
The bubble map shows the global distribution of iodine output in 2005 as a percentage of the top producer with Chile producing 15,346 tons.
This is a fascinating video from the University of Nothingham in England demonstrating the properties of iodine with a short narrative.
Nature's medicine cabinet contains iodine which is used topically such as tincture of iodine.
Although iodine is essential for proper nutrition, you should use care when handling it, as it may cause skin irritation and lesions. Property ventilation should be available so not to cause irritation to the eyes and musous membranes.
Iodine can be ingested and used topically such as Lugols Iodine when used with care.
For those individuals who shy away from the vibrant color, there is white iodine is available.


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Golden era of swimming recalled
The 1950s are often regarded as the golden era of Australian swimming.
Recently the National Film and Sound Archive received a donation of rare film footage of swimmers at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games at Vancouver in 1954. It includes local swimmers Lorraine Crapp (now Lorraine Thurlow) and Jon Henricks.
The local Concord community contributed to a fund to send swimmers Jon Hendricks and Lorraine Crapp and oarsman David Anderson to the Vancouver Games. Lorraine Crapp, who was just 15 years old at the time, won the 110-yard and 440-yard gold medals at Vancouver. Upon their return from the Games there was a special civic reception for the three athletes at Concord Council Chambers (at that time situated on Burwood Road, Concord). The photograph shows Lorraine Crapp, wearing the official Games uniform, with David Anderson following. The girls acting as a guard of honour are swimmers from the Cabarita Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club of which Lorraine was a member. More images of the civic reception can be seen on flickr.
All three athletes went on to participate in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne with both Lorraine Crapp and Jon Henricks winning gold medals.
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La route départementale 23, ou RD 23, est une route départementale des Hautes-Pyrénées reliant Tajan à Guizerix.

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La RD 23 est sur la totalité de son tracé bidirectionnelle à deux voies.

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La RD 23 traverse le département du sud au nord à partir de Tajan depuis la route départementale  et rejoint le village de Guizerix jusqu'à la limite du Gers.

Elle coupe la route départementale  au niveau de Puntous.

Elle raccorde le Pays des Nestes au Pays des Coteaux.

Communes traversées
 Tajan
 Recurt
 Sabarros
 Vieuzos
 Betpouy
 Barthe
 Puntous
 Larroque
 Guizerix

Trafic

Gestion, entretien et exploitation

Organisation territoriale
En 2021, les services routiers départementaux sont organisés en cinq agences techniques départementales et  d'exploitation qui ont pour responsabilité l'entretien et l'exploitation des routes départementales de leur territoire.

La RD 23 dépend des agences des Pays des Nestes et des Pays des Coteaux et des centres d'exploitation de Capvern et de Galan.

Exploitation
En saison hivernale, le département publie une carte des conditions de circulation (C1 circulation normale, C2 délicate, C3 difficile, C4 impossible).

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Réseau routier des Hautes-Pyrénées

Liens externes

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International Conference "Roland Barthes' Time"
23 - 24 October 2015 in Vilnius (Lithuania) will take place international conference "Roland Barthes' Time" held by Laboratory for Visual and Cultural Studies in collaboration with . AJ Greimas Centre of Semiotics and Literary Theory. Conference is dedicated to the anniversary of Roland Barthes: 2015 marks the centenary of the birth of the great French philosopher.
What concepts developed by Roland Barthes today are seen as the most useful and heuristic for research work, in art practice or in teaching? How his ideas "echo" in the circles of artists, philosophers, writers or architects? How we perceive the gap between the structuralist and post-structuralist ideas in the light of our own intellectual history? To what extent Barthes' "negative semiology", aimed at the demystification of ideological discourses, is useful for reading contemporary culture? Finally, what "tools" of Barthes' analysis are demanded at other Time - in the era of digital "textuality" and in the context of new technologies? These and other issues will be discussed at a seminar in the reports of theoreticians from Lithuania, Belarus, Russia, Poland and other countries.
With the support of French Cultural Institute in Vilnius in the conference will take part renowned French photographer, filmmaker and writer Alain Flasher (Director of the National Studio of Visual Arts in Fresnoy, Paris) and Dominique Paini (Paris) - film historian, filmmaker and curator, former director of the National Center of Cinematography in France and curator of the Centre Pompidou. As part of conference program presentations will also make Eric Landowski (Paris) - famous French semiotician and sociologist, visiting professor at Vilnius University, Michael Ryklin - philosopher and translator (Moscow (IFAN) / Berlin), Sergei Zenkin - Russian literary critic and translator (Russian State Humanitarian University, Moscow).
Organizing Committee:
Almira Ousmanova (Laboratory for Visual and Cultural Studies, EHU)
Jurgita Katkuvienė (AJ Greimas Centre of Semiotics and Literary Theory, VU)
Philology Faculty of Vilnius University (Universiteto g., 3)
French Institute ( Didžioji g. 1)
International seminar in Vilnius is a continuation and development of the project of the European Humanities University "Roland Barthes - 100", which has started with the seminar "R / B: modern reading and reception of ideas of Roland Barthes in Eastern Europe" and the exhibition "Roland Barthes: Key Words" in Minsk in May-June 2015 with the support of the French Embassy in the Republic of Belarus.


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Manchester City reject Joe Hart produced three terrific saves to deny Roman Bezjak, Josip Ilicic and Jasmin Kurtic, who also hit the post, as Gareth Southgate's inexperienced side clung on desperately for a point in Ljubljana to remain top of Group F.
Jesse Lingard's fierce long-range strike forced Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak into a sharp stop late on as the stalemate ensured both countries maintained their unbeaten starts to the campaign.
"It's my best game for a while but it was down to a few errors from us," said Hart, who kept a third successive clean sheet in qualifying.
"We have to improve but we are trying to qualify for Russia. My body is in pieces, I'll struggle to get up tomorrow," added Hart, who has been shunted out on loan to Torino in Serie A.
England moved on to seven points after three matches, two more than Slovenia and Lithuania, who defeated 10-man Malta 2-0 in Vilnius.
Slovakia registered their first points with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland in Trnava where Robert Mak scored twice before Adam Nemec capped off a miserable evening for Gordon Strachan's visitors.
In Hanover, defending champions Germany swept aside Northern Ireland 2-0 with first-half goals from Julian Draxler and Sami Khedira sending Joachim Loew's men two points clear in Group C and looking ominous.
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The Norwegians were in danger of another highly embarrassing result at home to San Marino before three goals in the final 13 minutes eased tensions in Oslo as the hosts won 4-1.
Robert Lewandowski snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Poland overcome 10-man Armenia 2-1 in Warsaw.
Hrayr Mkoyan's own goal just after the break gifted Poland the lead, but Armenia, who played a man down for an hour after the dismissal of Gael Andonian, levelled two minutes later through Marcos Pizzelli.
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Romania are two points off the pace following a 0-0 draw with Kazakhstan in Astana.