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Q: Take product of columns in dataframe with lags Have following dataframe.
A = pd.Series([2, 3, 4, 5], index=[1, 2, 3, 4])
B = pd.Series([6, 7, 8, 9], index=[1, 2, 3, 4])
Aw = pd.Series([0.25, 0.3, 0.33, 0.36], index=[1, 2, 3, 4])
Bw = pd.Series([0.75, 0.7, 0.67, 0.65], index=[1, 2, 3, 4])
df = pd.DataFrame({'A': A, 'B': B, 'Aw': Aw, 'Bw', Bw})
df

Index A B Aw   Bw
1     2 6 0.25 0.75
2     3 7 0.30 0.70
3     4 8 0.33 0.67
4     5 9 0.36 0.64

What I would like to do is multiply 'A' and lag of 'Aw' and likewise 'B' with 'Bw'. The resulting dataframe will look like the following:
Index A B Aw   Bw   A_ctr B_ctr
1     2 6 NaN  NaN  NaN   NaN
2     3 7 0.25 0.75 0.75  5.25
3     4 8 0.3  0.7  1.2   5.6
4     5 9 0.33 0.64 1.65  5.76

Thank you in advance

A: To get your desired output, first shift Aw and Bw, then multiply them by A and B:
df[['Aw','Bw']] = df[['Aw','Bw']].shift()

df[['A_ctr','B_ctr']] = df[['A','B']].values*df[['Aw','Bw']]

   A  B    Aw    Bw  A_ctr  B_ctr
1  2  6   NaN   NaN    NaN    NaN
2  3  7  0.25  0.75   0.75   5.25
3  4  8  0.30  0.70   1.20   5.60
4  5  9  0.33  0.67   1.65   6.03

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Bah humbug, yeah yeah yeah
Braden Blake and the Oh Wells, Brent Seavers, Charly Bliss, John Dunbar, Joseph Bradshaw, Kris Rogers and the Dirty Gems, Michael M, Nicholas Altobelli, Richard Turgeon, Slow Club, The Mixtapes, Trixie Mattel
Every year I laud the holiday spirit in tunes. But what about all those people who can't stand the holidays, or, more specifically, holiday music? Don't they deserve a special post celebrating their anti-celebration sentiments? If you're still reading you've probably worked out that this year the answer is 'yes'. Here's what I've discovered so far. Turns out this whole anti-holidays thing has its own genre of music. Yup, they're a pretty creative bunch of misanthropes too. And just cuz they're cranky about Christmas doesn't necessarily mean they're a downer. So get ready to rock the 'down with yuletide' vibe!
I've got to start this themed post with Nicholas Altobelli, whose brand new "I Hate Christmas Without U" got me started down this track. He's giving maximum mellow on this low key Christmas complaint tune. It starts punchy with a great weird organ sound before turning more intimate, ornamented with some nice guitar runs and heavenly background vocals. It's not in-your-face fist-pumping stuff but there's a subtle hypnotic allure that keeps me hitting replay.
Altobelli's contribution is actually emblematic of a distinct sub-genre of holiday complaint music, the 'I hate holidays because I'm lonely' song. With these tunes it's pretty clear that the real issue is not so much the holidays as it is facing them alone. Charly Bliss get to this point rather directly on their thoroughly power pop "It's Christmas and I Fucking Miss You." Kris Rogers and the Dirty Gems take a more Americana poprock approach to a similar sentiment on "Can't Spend Another Christmas (Without You)." Now nobody does holiday ennui better than country artists and drag artist Trixie Mattel captures those mixed feelings on the wonderfully understated, occasionally comic "Christmas Without You." Braden Blake and the Oh Wells so nail the Grinch musical backdrop in kicking off their "Bittersweet Noel" before shifting to a more Fountains of Wayne hooky ode to loneliness. It's from a consistently sad sack brand new seasonal EP called Satin Bows (and Arrows) where feeling bad never sounded so good. And then there's The Mixtapes who don't seem anti-holidays at all as much as looking for anything to blot out the heartache that is only obliquely referenced on "Broken Hearted Christmas." So, sure, they sound like they're really into the season but it's pretty clear that's just a dodge.
Trixie Mattel – Christmas Without You
Now we turn to the serious Grinches on the anti-holiday front. These guys have a 'tude' and hooks to spare. Starting with Richard Turgeon,"Skippin' Christmas" gives voice to those exhausted by all the forced festive bonhomie. The track is both hilarious and jangly-melodic in a addictive Brydsian sort of way. I ran across Slow Club when I noticed the multitude of covers of their song "Christmas TV." But that's not even the highlight for me from their anti-holidays EP of tunes, appropriately entitled Christmas, Thanks for Nothing. The collection covers off Christmas lonliness, a spirited cover of Darlene Love's "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home," a raucous, decidedly unsilent "Silent Night," and my personal fave "It's Christmas and You're Boring Me." Probably the most unique deferred break-up song in a Christmas setting – and that's an award category if ever there was one. John Sally Ride member John Dunbar has put together a holiday song from a point of view that seldom gets attention, that of the empty nester with no one left around to buy for. "He Has No One To Buy Gifts For Anymore" has a rather sad theme but is delivered in peppy style, with some cool organ and a very Michael Penn vocal delivery. Brent Seavers has got the holiday blues and just can't get any Christmas inspiration going. Sure, he's missing some special someone but it's more than that. On "It's Christmas" Seaver works a Lennon-esque tune and sentiment that leaves us wondering where he's ended up by the end of the song. Maybe he's found his "blessings all around" but I'm leaving him in the holiday-agnostic camp for now. Joseph Bradshaw draws on a classic American Songbook style for "Santa Claus Can Keep His Bag." It's another 'you ain't here so I'm pouting about Christmas' song but Bradshaw does it with such class, it's worthy of your seasonal appreciation. From his brief but punchy EP Xmas.
Wrapping things up (not literally, we're against gifts in this post), the record that definitely inspired me to get keep this anti-holidays theme going, Michael M's brilliant and hilarious EP A Digital Christmas Gift For You. With songs titles like "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Which Directly Contravenes All Social Distancing Guidelines)" and "Baby I'll Zoom You This Christmas" it would be easy to see the whole affair as just a timely send up. But this record is no joke. The songwriting is strong and hooky, with sudden punky interludes interspersed here and there. Opening cut "Humans Are Not Worth Saving (Merry Christmas)" is a delightful slice of Futureheads discordant pop with a sly dose of stinging social commentary mixed in (click back from track 2 below using the reverse arrow). And the genius bonus cut is the note perfect cover of McCartney's holiday song, reduced to a single line of its lyrics. Hilarious and oh so cutting.
Well there you have it. Proof you can whistle a merry tune about hating the holidays. It's your time to shine bah-humbuggers! Support the artists not supporting mandatory holiday cheer by visiting them online (no gifts required, just $).
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Kevin Deery said:
I love sad/mad/dark Christmas songs. I have two mixes in this vein; "Son of a Nutcracker" and "Son of a Nutcracker:Uncracked" (folk songs). Here is one I came across this year that I love, as it disses two of my Xmas faves Shane McGowan and Kirsty MacColl; Thee Mightees- "Christmas Song" https://deliciousclamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/delicious-christmas-vol-3-return-of-the-christmas
And one more, classic from Graham Parker – "Christmas Is For Mugs"
Looking forward to checking these out!

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Marvel Universe Live! Coming To The UK
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has captured the imaginations of cinema goers like no other modern franchise.
The cast of witty, heroic characters, breakneck speed action sequences and shocking plot twists (here's looking at you Avengers: Infinity War…) combine to completely immerse movie fans, blasting their everyday woes and grievances into outer space.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe provides ample debate for moral philosophy seminars and water coolers alike; as eagerly discussed in pubs as it is in playgrounds. Over the years, it has become a unifying pop-culture force the likes of which has rarely been witnessed outside of Harry Potter fandom.
And now families in the UK can share the joy and the perils of this world of power and loyalty, allegiances and destiny; with a live show unlike any other.
Marvel Universe LIVE!, produced by by Disney on Ice's Feld Entertainment, will mix special effects, 3D video projection mapping with aerial stunts and martial arts to bring Marvel's heroes and villains to the stage.
Swinging into the UK for the very first time between September 2019 and December 2019, this is an event for any comic book fan's calendar; complete with pyrotechnics, high-wire antics and motorcycle stunts.
This will undoubtedly be a much different experience to the CGI enhanced world spun out on the silver screen and, dare I say, potentially even more awe inspiring.
As someone who loves the likes of Cirque du Soleil, the thought of how miraculous Spider-Man would look swinging high above the audience is enough to have me ringing up the ticket office pronto.
So what can we expect from the plot of this superhuman spectacular? Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes will follow heroes such as Black Panther, Black Widow, Iron Man and Thor as they battle against Loki's dark intentions to rule the universe.
According to the Marvel Universe LIVE! website, producer Juliette Feld explained:
To bring this thrilling production to life, we collaborated with Marvel Entertainment from concept to production.
We found a nearly superhuman cast of aerialists, acrobats and motorcycle riders to portray our heroes and villains.
We transport you through the story from outer space to the Savage Land to New York City and beyond with vast video projection.
We also made advances in technology and character special effects, allowing us to transform Bruce Banner into the Hulk right before your eyes, levitate Doctor Strange, throw Spider-Man's webs and more.
The show will take place at arenas in Nottingham, London, Sheffield, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham.
Priority customer tickets will go on sale as of November 6, before going on general sale on November 16.


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Die POM-1 (, kurz für , Antipersonen-Splittermine) ist eine fernverlegbare Antipersonenmine aus russischer Produktion.

Beschreibung
Die POM-1 wurde Anfang der 1980er Jahre bei den sowjetischen Streitkräften eingeführt. POM-1 hat einen kreisrunden Minenkörper aus Gusseisen. Am Minenkörper sind vier aerodynamische Rippen angebracht. Die Mine kann grün, grau oder braun ausgeführt sein und wird durch Stolperdrähte ausgelöst. Die Mine verfügt über einen Aufhebeschutz. Die POM-1 ist eine nahezu exakte Kopie der U.S. BLU-42 Streumine.

Varianten
 POM-1: 1. Serienversion.
 POM-1S: Mit zusätzlichem Zeitzünder. Selbstneutralisierung nach 1–40 Stunden.

Einsatz und Funktion
Jeweils acht Minen sind in einer CSR-1 Kassette untergebracht. Diese Kassetten verfügen über eine Ausstoßladung für die Minen und werden durch Fahrzeuge oder Hubschrauber fernverlegt. Mit dem Ausstoß aus der Kassette wird an der Mine ein Sicherungssplint gezogen und die pyrotechnische Schärfungssequenz wird aktiviert. Durch die Zugluft, welche über die aerodynamischen Rippen streicht, beginnt die Mine zu rotieren. Rotiert die Mine mit einer gewissen Geschwindigkeit werden durch die Zentrifugalkraft zwei Haltekreuze weggeschleudert und dadurch die Öffnungen für die Stolperdrähte freigelegt. Nachdem die Mine auf den Erdboden gefallen und zur Ruhe gekommen ist, werden die 6 m langen Stolperdrähte mittels Sprungfedern ausgestoßen. Die acht Stolperdrähte sind an den Enden mit kleinen Gewichten und Widerhaken versehen. 60-90 Sekunden nach dem Ausstoß aus der Kassette ist die Mine scharf. Sobald jetzt einer der Stolperdrähte Zug erfährt und dadurch den Lagewinkel der Mine um 15–20 ° verändert so detoniert sie sofort. Der Splitterwirkungskreis beträgt 4–6 m. Verletzungen können bis in eine Entfernung von 30 m auftreten. Die Ausführung POM-1S verfügt über ein Neutralisationssystem. Wird die Mine nicht durch die Stolperdrähte ausgelöst, so wird nach maximal 40 Stunden durch die zu geringe Batteriespannung der Zünder deaktiviert. Soll die Deaktivierung früher erfolgen wird der Zünder zu einer vorselektierten Zeit (min. 1 Stunde) durch einen Kurzschluss deaktiviert. Von außen sieht man der Mine nicht an, ob sie scharf oder neutralisiert ist.

Einsatzsysteme
 SCM-1/VSM-1: Streubehälter mit 145 Minen (29 CSR-1-Kassetten) für den Einsatz ab Hubschraubern.
 KMGU: Streubehälter für 192 Minen (48 KPOM-1S-Kassetten mit je 4 Minen) für den Einsatz ab Flugzeugen und Hubschraubern.
 PCM-1/HMS-1: Wurfeinrichtung für eine einzelne CSR-1-Kassette. Kann von einem einzelnen Soldaten eingesetzt werden. Erzeugt ein Minenfeld von 18 × 20 m.
 UMP: Streubehälter für den Einsatz ab Lkw
 UGMZ: Streubehälter für den Einsatz ab gepanzerten Fahrzeugen

Einsatz
Die POM-1 Minen kamen in Afghanistan und vermutlich in Laos zum Einsatz. Überwiegend wurden die Minen mit Hubschraubern verstreut. So kann ein Mi-8 Hubschrauber mit vier SCM-1 Streubehältern mit total 928 Minen, ein Minenfeld von 30 × 2.000 m verlegen. Dazu benötigte er 3-4 Minuten.

Als nachteilig erwies sich die kurze Lebensdauer der Batterien für die Zünder. Gemäß Hersteller betrug die Lagerzeit im Depot max. 10 Jahre. In kalten Lagerhallen entluden sich die Batterien aber bereits nach 2-3 Jahren. Ein weiterer Nachteil war der hochempfindliche elektromechanische Zünder. Die Mine konnte so durch Grasbüschel, welche die Stolperdrähte berührten oder sogar durch Windböen gezündet werden. Auch blieb die Mine vielfach mit den Stolperdrähten an Zweigen hängen. Des Weiteren konnte man nicht erkennen ob sich eine POM-1S-Mine neutralisiert hatte, oder ob diese noch scharf war. Aus diesen Gründen wurde die POM-1 Ende der 1980er Jahre durch die zuverlässigere POM-2 Mine ersetzt. Mit dem Ende des Kalten Krieges wurden die POM-1-Bestände in Russland delaboriert.

Siehe auch
 Liste von Explosionswaffen

Weblinks
 POM-1 bei Saper.ru (russisch)
 POM-1 bei a-popov.livejournal.com (russisch)

Einzelnachweise

Antipersonenmine

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Density of timber is measured in kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m3). It is a measure of mass per unit volume. Timber density is affected by moisture in the environment. Density as used in schedules recommending appropriate use is derived by using the average values as measured to the nearest 5 kg in what is known as an "air-dry" condition. "Air-dry" means a seasoned, 12% moisture content. If a species is known to have a large disparity in density depending upon the environment, the schedules contain a range.
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5,719 Killed in Iraq during November
by Margaret Griffis Posted on December 01, 2016 December 1, 2016
Updated at 10:26 p.m. EST, December 1, 2016
The war with the Islamic State militants left at least 5,719 people killed and 1,734 wounded in the last month. The fighting has slowed in Mosul, but the numbers remain high. In October, 5,930 people were killed and 2,463 were wounded. The Iraqi government will not release their casualty figures, so these numbers are rough estimates.
At least 1,533 civilians were killed and another 1,113 were wounded across Iraq. These figures are likely low as some witnesses are estimating that over 100 civilians are wounded in Mosul everyday. Many of the dead in Mosul are being buried in gardens and going unreported.
At least 216 of the fatalities belonged to military personnel, and 287 more of them were wounded. These figures are likely underreported as well. Workers at the Wadi al-Salam cemetery in Najaf say they take in at least 20 bodies belonging to security personnel, including Shi'ite militiamen, on a daily basis.
Militants reportedly lost about 2,227 personnel. Another 171 were wounded. The number of fatalities among ISIS/Daesh may be exaggerated by sources in the Iraqi government seeking to boost morale or to cover the deaths of civilians in the war zone. In any case, due to the nature of the fighting, precise figures are impossible.
The United Nations, which has a team on the ground in Iraq, released its figures on Thursday. The team found that 926 civilians were killed, about a third of them in Nineveh province. Another 930 were wounded.The U.N. team apparently has access to verifiable military figures, because they also report that 1,959 security personnel were killed and 450 more were wounded.
The U.N. figures do not include casualties from Anbar province. The Anbar Health Directorate, however, reported 292 civilians killed and 98 injured.
Combining the highest figures, Antiwar.com finds that a total of 5,719 people were killed or their remains were discovered in the last month. Another 1734 were wounded.
At least 74 were killed and 18 were wounded in recent violence:
In Mosul, shelling left 12 civilians dead and 11 wounded. Security forces killed 26 militants.
A mass grave containing 15 bodies was discovered in the Thar Thar region.
A soldier was killed when a bomb at his home in Amiriyat al-Fallujah exploded.
A mass grave was found near Tal Afar.
Near the Alas oil fields, an airstrike left 15 militants dead and seven wounded.
Security forces killed five militants near Abu Seif.
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For most musicians, the road to a viable career is gradual, not instantaneous. You get there by baby steps, by continued presence in your scene, and by the accumulation of experience and perspective. Eventually you realise that you''re earning most or all of your money because of your music. That essentially makes you a professional musician. But understanding this sometimes takes a while.
Working with this NZM anniversary issue''s '25' theme, here is a list of traits that are common to most working musos. Everything on this list does not necessarily apply to every musician, but most, including orchestral musicians, will find some here that resonate.
1. The never-ending story. Your music is the first thing you think about when you wake up, and the last thing you think about when you go to sleep. In fact, you dream about playing gigs and you practise licks in your head while driving.
2. You cut to the cash. The first thing you want to know when offered a gig is what it''s paying, and the first thing you mention when asked to play for a party or event is your fee – and you know how to do this without sounding weird.
3. Most of your friends are musicians. In fact the friends you''ve got who aren''t musicians are usually from way back in your past when you used to dream about playing in a band.
4. Emergencies don''t faze you. If something goes wrong you know how to fix it, because you''ve got backups and know-how. And if it can''t be fixed you know how to cancel or change plans without freaking out.
5. You''re tired of being admired. Because at this point, you''re starting to see that those who worship you have got no idea what it takes. Those who see you as an equal have more valuable things to tell you.
6. You eat like a scavenger. Scheduled meals are becoming a thing of the past, and you tend to eat while driving, reading, working on something, catching up with emails, or any other time you're not playing music with both hands.
7. You improve while doing, not trying. Command of your instrument and ease of performance means that a lot of progress is made right on the stage. Rehearsing is becoming more about setting the framework and getting tight.
8. You understand what teamwork means. It goes far beyond just knowing your part and trying to stay on the beat. Rather, your playing has evolved into musical relationships and conversations with your bandmates.
9. Your instrument is worth more than your transport. Often far, far more. You've owned your share of used, falling apart vehicles, purchased out-of-pocket for a few hundred bucks – but you may be thousands in debt for your gear.
10. Your partner wants to know when you're getting paid. So do you, but you know that to play the game, you have to put up with delays, stalling, and occasional dishonesty before getting what you earned.
11. You listen to music analytically. Now that a long playlist of hundreds of songs is stuck in your head and many many gigs are behind you, it''s gotten hard to just relax and let music wash over you.
12. You earn trust from others. Taking responsibility for the things you say and do, putting your best out there as far as it can go and not backstabbing your mates or making empty promises.
13. And you don''t hand your trust out for free. Because, oh how you''ve been burned and you''ve seen people turn from saints into ratbags when the going got tough. Counting on trustworthy people has the highest results of getting paid.
14. You feel more at home on stage than off. In fact, your life is starting to feel like one long performance, interrupted by a few breaks to eat, sleep, and change locations.
15. You never get quite enough sleep. You get home many nights a month looking and smelling like a crushed cigarette, but if you sleep in then there won''t be any time to practice or go to the dentist's office or whatever.
16. You''re always thinking weeks and months ahead. In fact, you may be much more focused on planning ahead for future gigs than aware about what''s about to happen in a couple days, or even a couple hours sometimes.
17. You have a lot of weird clothes.Mostly things that you like to wear on stage. This is different depending which style you play, but your distinction between street clothes and stage clothes is now invisible compared to most other people.
18. You''ve stopped partying so much. For a working musician, a party is a job, where the focus of many is upon a few. You're starting to prefer smaller gatherings where you know and trust everyone, and you're appreciated on your personal merits.
19. You know most of the people in your scene. The want-to-be's and might-have-been's, the ones who seem to grind their gears and the ones who've moved on. Most important, you know the people worth working with and working for.
20. You often avoid mentioning you're a musician. This helps keep the conversation from always shifting to you and what you're doing, which is becoming a bit of a bore to repeat all the time.
21. You've got a time-waster detector. It kicks in when you meet people who want to use a piece of you to help themselves get further, or make themselves feel important, or bury you in the quicksand of their incompetence.
22. You''ve learned to say 'no'. Even to good gigs at times, realising all too well what happens to you personally, professionally, and artistically when you over-commit.
23. You know what 'good will' means. For those who really care and want to make music to continue, it''s a chain of good deeds that connects us all.
24. You pay it forward. Remember how people took the time and patience to explain how things worked when you were starting out? They could sense how a few words of advice might make the difference between your success and failure. Now you''ve gained experience you take the time to help others out when the situation arises.
25. You don''t have (much of) a day job. Slowly, piece-by-piece, your career in music has been taking over. You went from full-time to part-time as the gigs got more dependable. Then more freelance work started coming in: teaching, recording, arranging charts, playing solo gigs, and so on. Now you''ve had to give up the part-time job as well, or maybe you''re just down to a few hours a week.
And no matter how dicey the music business can be, and how much of a juggling act your finances have become, you wouldn''t trade it for a hefty raise punching the clock. You''ve never been more personally involved in something in your life. You have a job with built-in rewards of satisfaction and appreciation, a thrilling risk factor, and a direct role in shaping and communicating the culture of our time. That''s what makes it all worthwhile – being able to earn not only a living, but also the kind of fulfillment that you can''t slap a dollar value on.


Washington, DC (May 7, 2011) – Each month from May through December 2011, the mixologists of M Bar & Lounge, located in the Renaissance Hotel Dupont, will present intriguing cocktails inspired by notable Washingtonians for hotel guests and locals to enjoy while raising money for charity.
The series of signature cocktails will be specially crafted and infused with the individual tastes, favorite flavors and style of local muses with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals. Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel will match the donation to the Children's Miracle Network for the most popular RX Cocktail.
On May 5th from 6pm to 8pm at M Bar & Lounge, Emmy Award-winning network television producer, Washington writer, and blogger, Carol Ross Joynt will host the unveiling of the first RX signature cocktail named "Innocent Spouse" after her forthcoming book.
Cocktails will be unveiled, one each month, for several other Washingtonians including "The Skinny Rich", a refreshing Veev Acai infused lemonade ode to venture capitalist/ reality show star Rich Amons; the bubbly "1-2 Punch" for Pamela Sorensen founder of the popular Pamela's Punch blog; a ginger spiced creation for Radio Personality and Host du jour Tommy McFly; an artful masterpiece for powerhouse art collector Fernando Batista; and an organic farm to table mix inspired by local foodie Nycci Nellis.
M Bar & Lounge is a stylish and modern space located at the heart of Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel offering signature drinks and appetizers in an eclectic yet sophisticated atmosphere. Discover the delightful debut menu by Chef Devon Capili, featuring fresh and simple favorites, prepared with a variety of locally sourced, indigenous flavors for an intriguing dinning experience.


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*The East Saint Louis Race Riot occurred on this date in 1917. This bloody outbreak of violence in East St. Louis, Ill., stemmed specifically from the employment of Black workers in a factory holding government contracts.
It was the worst of many incidents of American racial hostility during World War I that were directed especially toward Blacks newly employed in war industries. In the riot, whites turned on Blacks, indiscriminately stabbing, clubbing, and hanging them and driving 6,000 from their homes; 40 Blacks and 8 whites were killed.
On July 28 the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) staged a silent parade down Fifth Avenue in New York City, protesting the riot and other acts of violence toward Blacks. German propaganda magnified these incidents in an attempt to arouse antiwar sentiment in the American Black community, and President Woodrow Wilson publicly denounced mob violence and lynchings, of which there had been 54 in 1916 and 38 in 1917.
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This past Monday, in partnership with Water Missions International and Forest Hill Church of Charlotte, NC, we were able to take a step closer to being able to provide clean and affordable water for the people of Minoterie. WMI employees came out to begin the first phase of the project, informing the local leaders and community of the need for clean water solutions, and testing of an existing water source to see if it could handle the output the WMI system would demand of it. In short, after about an hour of pumping water out of the well, the water levels were the same as they were before testing began. Which is great news! That means the source is a good one and will be able to handle the output of the system. Here are a few pictures of that day: Francky, a translator of mine, and Pastor Kenol demonstrating the existing water pump before the WMI testing. This pump provides free water that people can come and get, but it is not safe to drink. Pastor Galeme working hard. They told him he needed to come work off his gut 😉 While workers were removing the existing pump, WMI employees held a meeting with local leaders and people from the community. There were about 35 people in attendance, including pastors, Village Champions, community leaders, and those who often go to the existing water pump to get water. They were taught about the necessity for clean water as well as the process over the next few months until the project is completed. The pastors were very interested in the project and took the lead in spreading the word and informing people about the project! They had to pump out the dirty water first before the clear water came. The man in the brown shirt filling the buckets was standing near the pump when the process began, and took initiative to fill buckets for all those who came! It's amazing to see the community come together and work for the good of everyone. In total, the process took about two hours and filled about 100 buckets of water for people, who didn't have to pump the water for themselves for that day. The process is just beginning and will take about 3-4 months to complete. But very encouraging steps were taken on Monday to bring clean water to this community. Join us in praying for this village and for the life transformation that will come as a result of this project.


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Beethoven · The Nine Symphonies
Label: G.O.P.
Symphony No.1 in C Major, Op.21, ILB 272: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
Symphony No.1 in C Major, Op.21, ILB 272: II. Andante cantabile con moto
Symphony No.1 in C Major, Op.21, ILB 272: III. Minuet. Allegro molto e vivace - Trio
Symphony No.1 in C Major, Op.21, ILB 272: IV. Finale. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace
Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36, ILB 273: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36, ILB 273: II. Larghetto
Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36, ILB 273: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio
Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36, ILB 273: IV. Allegro molto
Symphony No.3 in E-Flat Major, Op.55, ILB 274 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
Symphony No.3 in E-Flat Major, Op.55, ILB 274 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
Symphony No.3 in E-Flat Major, Op.55, ILB 274 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio
Symphony No.3 in E-Flat Major, Op.55, ILB 274 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto
Symphony No.4 in B-Flat Major, Op.60, ILB 275: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
Symphony No.4 in B-Flat Major, Op.60, ILB 275: II. Adagio
Symphony No.4 in B-Flat Major, Op.60, ILB 275: III. Allegro vivace
Symphony No.4 in B-Flat Major, Op.60, ILB 275: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67, ILB 276: I. Allegro con brio
Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67, ILB 276: II. Andante con moto
Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67, ILB 276: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio
Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67, ILB 276: IV. Allegro
Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68, ILB 277 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo
Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68, ILB 277 "Pastoral": II. Scene am Bach. Andante molto moto
Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68, ILB 277 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68, ILB 277 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter. Sturm. Allegro
Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68, ILB 277 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto
Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92, ILB 278: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92, ILB 278: II. Allegretto
Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92, ILB 278: III. Presto
Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92, ILB 278: IV. Allegro con brio
Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93, ILB 279: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93, ILB 279: II. Allegretto scherzando
Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93, ILB 279: III. Tempo di Menuetto
Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93, ILB 279: IV. Allegro vivace
Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op.125, ILB 280 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op.125, ILB 280 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto
Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op.125, ILB 280 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile
Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op. 125, ILB 280 "Choral": IV. Presto - Allegro assai
Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op.125, ILB 280 "Choral": V. Presto, O Freunde, Nicht Dies T Ne!


SURABAYA, Indonesia (NNS) -- The Indonesia phase of the 2005 edition of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series got off to a formal start July 26 with a ceremony at the Indonesian naval base here.
Sailors and officers from the staff of Destroyer Squadron 1 and the frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), which arrived in Surabaya July 25, attended the ceremony in a reception hall filled to capacity with nearly 100 Indonesian navy sailors and officers.
Approximately 800 U.S. Navy personnel and a three-ship task group are taking part in this phase of CARAT, along with several U.S. Coast Guardsmen and a U.S. Army veterinarian.
During the ceremony, several individual Indonesian navy officers marched dramatically through the hall and to the stage to make reports to the senior Indonesian navy representative present, Rear Adm. Waldi Murad, commander of his navy's training command.
In addition to Rodney M. Davis, the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and rescue and salvage ship USS Safeguard (ARS 50) are participating in CARAT, under the leadership of Destroyer Squadron 1's commander, Capt. Buzz Little, who is serving as the CARAT task group commander throughout the six-nation exercise series.
Four Indonesian navy ships are scheduled to take part.
In Indonesia, Little's forces will conduct a variety of exercise events with the Indonesian navy, including visit, board, search and seizure drills and maritime surveillance drills utilizing a P-3C Orion aircraft.
"We are all aware of the many maritime threats that exist in this region and around the world," said Rear Adm. Kevin Quinn, commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific and the U.S. Navy's executive agent for CARAT in his role as Commander, Task Force 712, during his remarks at the ceremony.
These threats range from piracy and armed robbery against ships, to maritime terrorism.
"CARAT gives us an ideal opportunity to further develop skills that are applicable to combating these maritime threats," Quinn said.
And while a focus of CARAT Indonesia is the development of maritime security capabilities, the two navies will also conduct a number of standard surface warfare drills in areas such as communications and maneuvering that Quinn described as "classic" naval exercise events that are critical when ships of any nation operate together at sea.
Murad agreed. "All the exercise activities are based on [building] understanding and cooperation between the participants," he said during his remarks.
Such events include the scheduled embarkation of approximately 30 Indonesian marines aboard Harpers Ferry by a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), where they will spend a day familiarizing themselves with cargo handling techniques and other facets of amphibious operations.
Ashore, a series of discussions on topics such as maritime law are designed to further increase understanding between the two navies.
A dental team from Quinn's staff in Singapore will also provide routine care to local residents during the exercise.
"This is a key way in which we are able to expand our interaction with Indonesian men and women, outside of military circles," Quinn said. The team will work alongside Indonesian medical and dental professionals for three days, while a U.S. Army veterinarian from the Yokosuka Branch of the Japan District Veterinary Command provides services nearby.
In addition, as part of CARAT outreach efforts, Indonesian marines have spent the past week making infrastructure improvements to a local school and a nearby community center, as well as paving a stretch of road, all with U.S.-provided funding.
These types of initiatives "allow us to show our appreciation to the Indonesian people for having us here as guests in Surabaya," said Quinn, who also spoke of the U.S. Navy's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in Sumatra and Nias Island earlier this year, two efforts in which the Indonesian navy played a role, as well. "These are examples of situations in which naval forces can make a significant contribution to bettering the lives of civilians in need," he said.
This is the 9th edition of CARAT Indonesia, dating back to 1995. Exercises in 2003 and 2004 were postponed at the request of the Indonesian navy.
Indonesia is the fourth phase of the CARAT 2005 exercise series. Previous exercises this year have taken place in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Phases with Brunei and the Philippines will close out the series.
Little's staff is based in San Diego. Harpers Ferry and Safeguard are forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan. Rodney M. Davis is homeported in Everett, Wash., and has an embarked SH-60B Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 45, based at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. The P-3C is crewed by personnel from Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, based at Whidbey Island, Wash.


Individual application forms can be submitted at the Gender Secretariat in GIMPA, Achimota Campus, Accra or scanned application forms to solass@gimpa.edu.gh. The cost of the application form is GH ¢100.00.
Printed copies of the application forms can be picked up at the Gender Centre Secretariat, GIMPA Greenhill Campus, Achimota- Accra. For all enquiries please contact Dr. Beatrice Akua- Sakyiwah on bakua-sakyiwah@gimpa.edu.gh / solass@gimpa.edu.gh or 0246682023, 0246264300 and (+233) 0265040984.


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Framed Vinyl Letterboards are designed and bordered with a popular silver trim framing 3/4" wide. It's only 1/2" deep when mounted to the wall. The grooved display board covered with durable, protective vinyl offered in 6 colors; standard Black, Barcelona Blue, Burgundy, Hunter Green, White and Grey.
Over 35 letterboard framed sizes are available. Once you choose the letterboard frame size. Then select either Portrait or Landscape orientation that's required for your needs. But if you don't find a size that right for your space, we can build custom letter board sizes. Just call customer service for more info.
Letter boards are a friendly way to connect with customers and are very popular changeable message display boards, especially in today's cafes, coffee houses and taverns. Other locations, you'll find changeable letter boards include restaurants, bars, farmers markets, hotels, schools and universities, also as a simple building directory letter boards.
Open faced framed letter boards, are cost-effective announcement display boards that allow you to easily change your message. Each letter board you buy comes with 3/4" white plastic letters and numbers. This free sprue letters set will to get you started with creating your message. Letter Boards with changeable letters are ideal for displaying all kinds of messages and announcements, including; directories, directional signs, product prices, schedules, restaurant menus, drink specials, events, info on business openings and closings – the list is endless when it comes to your letter board uses.
Once you determine the size of your silver trimmed framed letter board and the vinyl color of the grooved message board, you have the option to buy different size plastic changeable letters sets in 1/2", 3/4" 1", 2" and 3" letter heights. Gothic style in Helvetica font and Romany style plastic letters and numbers come in sprue and boxed letter sets. With these white plastic letters styles and sizes you can design your notice board to emphasize specific words or numbers to make it more visually pleasing. Black changeable plastic letters are offered for white grooved letter boards.
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If you don't know what should be written into assignments then do research. The research will increase your knowledge about the topic. Also, by reading reference books, you will get much more information which will benefit you at the time of your exam. Don't use local authors books. Read books from your college library. This is important for How To Write Engineering Assignments. For example, if you read how to print hello world then you can print anything.
Understanding of the concept is important which helps during practical implementation. Rather than just mugging up, this will also increase your focus on a subject. It will save a lot of time when your exams are ahead, just have a look at all concepts you will understand them immediately. This is a way of How To Do Assignments. For example, if you get the conceptual knowledge of how search engine works then you can make your own google.
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Film Heritage Foundation's second publication
Film Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the release of its second publication "Yesterday's Films For Tomorrow" by PK Nair on April 6, 2017.
P K Nair was India's foremost film archivist who dedicated his life to preserving India's cinematic heritage for posterity. Now, for the first time, Nair's own writings on cinema have been brought together in one volume published by Film Heritage Foundation.
This book is a remembrance of a person who was obsessed with not just the stories that cinema told, but with all its facets—the form, function and the ephemera of the moving image. He was a collector, a cinephile, a historian, an archivist, an evangelist, a teacher and a student of cinema—all of which is reflected in this compilation of his writings.
Price: Rs 750 / $14.99
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All proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards supporting the foundation's activities.
For further details regarding the purchase of the book please do write to us at contact@filmheritagefoundation.co.in
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A 36 hole Strokeplay event played over two days on the Championcourse. This is open to all players with an IBGA handicap and will follow the 2019 RandA revised rules of golf and related modifications.
The Board of the IBGA is delighted to announce that Linda Port (USA) will captain the North American team, with vice-captain Darren Douma (Canada). The Rest of the World team will be captained by Garrett Slattery (South Africa), with co-vice-captains John Eakin (golf) (England) and Paul O'Rahilly (admin/marketing) (Ireland).
The 2019 ISPS Handa British Blind Open will take place from July 21 - 25 2019 at Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort, Nr Chester, England.
The 2019 ISPS Handa US Blind Golf Open Championship will again be held at the Haven Golf Course, Green Valley Arizona on April 6 - 8 2019.
We welcome Mexico to the growing list of Associate Member Countries. Ricardo Silva Da Luna is a B1 Category player and we welcome him and hopefully he can inspire other Mexican vision impaired golfers to join him on the greens.
The 2018 ISPS Handa South African Blind Golf Open Championship was held at the Milnerton Golf Club Milnerton, Capetown on July 15 - 17 2018.
The 2018 ISPS Handa US Blind Golf Open Championship was held at the Haven Golf Course, Green Valley Arizona on April 6 - 8 2018.
The 2018 ISPS Handa Australian Blind Golf Open Championship was held at the Rosebud Country Club, Rosebud, Victoria on March 7 - 9 2018.
The 2017 ISPS Handa Austrian Blind Golf Open took place at Sussenbrunn Golf club, Vienna on 17th September - 21st September.
The category winners were B1: Zohar Sharon (Israel) 196, B2: Ed Maguire (Ireland) 192, and B3: Allan Morgan (Scotland) 188.
The 2017 ISPS Handa South Africa Blind Golf Open took place at Woodhill Country Club, Pretoria on 27th - 29th August.
"What was particularly promising for us this year was that there has been growth in our juniors"
Exciting Finish as Cup Result Goes Down to the Final Play of the Day.
Canada hosted the 3rd edition of the ISPS HANDA Vision Cup between teams representing North America and the Rest of the World from 21-23 July 2017.
The 2017 ISPS Handa Irish Blind Golf Open took place at Nuremore Hotel and Country Club, County Monaghan, Ireland on 30 June to 1 July.
The Tournament was won by Willem Roode and the ladies prize went to Carol Brill, both members of Irish Blind Golf.
The 2017 ISPS Handa British Blind Golf Open took place at Greenore Golf, County Louth, Ireland on 27 and 28 June.
The net winner, Paul McCormack from Ireland scored an amazing nett 58 on Day 1 and a final nett 106 to secure the title.
These events were played early in October in Sydney.
The 2017 ISPS Handa US Blind Golf Open Championship was held at the Torres Blancas Golf Course in Green Valley Arizona.
Entry Forms are now added to the Events pages. Entries close June 30th. Download as either a Word document to return by email or print our PDF and mail.
BGA is delighted to advise that David Blyth was appointed a Life Member of the International Blind Golf Association (IBGA) at the IBGA Biennial Meeting in Japan in early November.
The 2016 World Championships took place at the beautiful Shinrin-Koen Golf Club, Japan, on 9 and 10 November. Fourteen Japanese competitors were joined by a further 41 from eleven countries.
The IBGA is pleased to welcome Costa Rica to the international blind golf family.
USBGA - 2016 - Green Valley Regional and Open - Final Scores As of - Apr 22 2016 - The Haven Course.
It is with deep sadness that we report the death of IBGA Director Brian MacLeod. He had been diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer in late 2014 and despite extensive treatment throughout 2015 he lost his battle with the disease on Saturday, 19 December.
A new video of the Vision Cup 2015 has just been posted.
For the first time it was possible to organise an Austrian Blind Open in 2015, which was a great success reports Karin Becker, Tournament Organiser. This was mainly due to the superb support of IBGA.
The Rest of the World go two up in matchplay series against North America. The ISPS Handa Vision Cup (formerly the Ressmeyer Cup) took place at the beautiful Villa d'Este Golf Club, Como, Italy on 26-28 June. The 12-a-side match was played in lovely sunshine and a friendly but very competitive atmosphere.
November 2014 saw South Africa's top visually-impaired golfers gathering at the Stellenbosch Golf Club to compete for the South African title over 36 holes of stroke play.


It is difficult for people who do not experience the symptoms of allergies or asthma to understand how troublesome and even frightening these two conditions can be. Both allergies and asthma occur when triggers from either inside or outside the body produce an exaggerated response of the immune system.
Allergies are often triggered by coming in contact with foreign substances from outside the body. Substances such as pollen or molds that cause severe allergic reactions in some people create no allergic response in others. Yet there are estimated 50 million people in North America, a population equal to 1/5 the entire population of the United States who are allergic to one substance or another. The economic impact of allergies on Americans is profound, with an estimated $10B spent on treating allergies or their symptoms annually.
How common are allergies and asthma?
The Center For Disease Control reports that asthma is also a prevalent condition among Americans. The number of people diagnosed with asthma has risen by 4.3 million people from 2001 to 2009, with nearly 50% of that increase occurring among black children. Asthma causes nearly 4,000 deaths on average each year, and costs of treating asthma reaches more than $50B each year. One can enumerate the impact of these two diseases in society, with more than $60B in medical costs, thousands of lives deeply affected or lost, and productivity and quality of life significantly hampered by dealing with allergy and asthma.
Common "natural" allergens include tree pollen, grasses, weeds, soils (such as mulch) as well as dust mites, pet dander and other lively irritants that can cause classic allergic reactions such as sneezing, sniffling, headaches, achiness and a rash of other symptoms.
Allergic reactions occur because the body produces a specific antibody, called IgE in a natural process designed to bind foreign substances introduced into the body. The IgE attaches itself to form of blood cell called mast cells that happen to be commonly found n the airways and gastrointestinal tract. The IgE attaching to the mast cells causes a string of chemicals to be released, including histamine, which causes most of the reactions in allergy and asthmas attacks.
How are allergies and asthma connected?
It is important to recognize that for many people, the conditions known as allergies and asthma are essentially linked. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation reports that 25 million Americans (8% of adults and 9% of children) suffer from asthma and among these people more than 60% are allergic-asthma, meaning they have both conditions, making their lives both more difficult and risky.
It simply makes sense to be informed on how to manage both allergies and asthma, especially now that the connection between the two conditions is so well recognized.
That means the first response should always be taking preventative measures to reduce the risks of allergens leading to the exaggerated immune response that trigger allergic and asthmatic reactions.
Fortunately there are many preventative steps one can take to "de-allergize" your personal environment. Here are a few ways to think about managing your risks of allergies and asthma.
Using air purifiers is an important first step to help people control both asthma and allergies. Air conditioning and furnace filters can remove harmful allergens from the air. Controlling humidity can prevent molds from growing indoors. Managing and sweeping pet dander is vital to keep those allergens at bay. Keeping indoor plants to a minimum can prevent invisible molds from entering the atmosphere. Using a vacuum with sufficient filtration and UV ultraviolet light installed can cut down allergens and other airborne pathogens that can trigger allergies or asthma. Allergy masks can be vital for people who are susceptible to asthma and allergy attacks from airborne pathogens.
Asthma control devices are front-line prevention and treatment tools for people with asthma. Most patients keep devices like these readily available to regularly treat asthma symptoms and engage in preventative care. Nebulizers deliver asthma medicine in safe, effect ways. There are even pediatric nebulizers specially designed for children to take the anxiety and difficulty out of asthma treatment.
Combined, these measures help you clean and control your environment to prevent allergies and asthma from occurring.
Allergy-free bedding eliminates risk of dust mites and pet dander in beds, sheets, covers, duvets and comforters. There is even an allergy free feather bed treated with Hyperclean technology so that you can enjoy the benefits and comfort of a really soft bed without risk of bringing on an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Otherwise these skin and lung irritants can trigger allergy and asthma attacks.
Bath and body products are another line of defense against allergies such as chemical sensitivities, especially to chlorine in public water. Hypoallergenic bath and shower products reduce skin irritation by removing up to 99% of chlorine and other chemicals that can harm your skin and set off allergic reactions.
Having clean air and a healthy living environment is key for allergy and asthma sufferers, and getting rid of molds and germs that can cause allergic responses is a great first step to better living. Using a handheld UV Sanitizer eliminates 99.9% of germs and allergens, even killing dust mites on the spot.
It all adds up if you think about it. Prevention is the better part of a cure if you suffer from either allergies or asthma, but especially if you are at risk for both. Taking control of your environment can be the key to a happier life.


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You will most often hear about any MNC - "It is 7 billion US dollar company". Then you tend to make a comparison of turnover based on millions and billions rather than crores or lakhs. I was looking at financial statements of TCS, Satyam & Wipro - the top three Indian IT companies.
TCS financial statements is in Indian Rupees and reported the amounts in crores.
Satyam financial statements are in Indian rupees and reported in 'crores. The US Gaap statements are reported in USD and in millions.
When a reader has to compare statements of TCS & Wipro, he has to convert either Satyam statement into millions or TCS into crores. Otherwise he cannot make a suitable conclusion. In India, it is a general practise that amounts are reported in lakhs/crores.
In business world, since the US dollar is dominant, he may ask his accountant to translate the financial statements in USD. Secondly, if the financial statements are in crores, then then it has to be made in millions. Then he would be able to make out sense in financial statements.
The companies with turnover of more than Rs 10,000 million should also prepare their Balance Sheet and P&L in USD as on currency translations on last date of balance sheet.
ICAI should issue Accounting Standard on pt. 1 with due consultation with the industry and other bodies. The objective of good reporting is also comparability of financial statements.
A couple of months back, I was talking to one of my friends in US and he said that TCS is much bigger than CSC. When I told him to translate the sales to USD, then compare and he was upto a surprise. TCS is $ 2.2 billion and CSC $ 14.1 billion.
And couple of years ago, we were dicussing that Tata Motors has taken over a company for Aus $ 10 million. He said it was a great achievement for TML. When you translate the amount in Indian Rupees it 25 crores. When TML invests 25 crores, it is peanuts to them !!!
One of key factors of financial statements is comparability. I think ICAI should come out with a standard of reporting the amounts just like we have a standard metric system.
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It is true that harmonizing the presentation of financial statements and expressing the figures in the way the world wishes is one of endeavour accounting bodies should attempt these days.
At the same time it is also true that no measure is common and adequate for instant metric system itself is expressed in two ways, the miles and kilometres for instance.
I think computers should now enable interface between what is presented and what is acceptable presentation by a software coversion mechanism so the comfort level and cultural identity is not at threat.
The Accounting Standards setting bodies should take this into account. Now businesses in India is going global so the users of the financial statments are not only people in India but everyone across the globe.
The financial statments should be easily comparable. Leave the computer softwares aside... but on the face of it, it should be comparable. That is why the standards are for.
The metric system that we use in India is a French system and it was adopted in India just after independence. India had its own system of measure but it was necessary to standardise.
In Mumbai (Bombay), khokha is underworld slang for a crore and peti is slang for a lakh. But they are not used in reporting financial statements to comfort the local sentiments.
We have to move fast globally. Not only in financial statements.. but in every sphere of life.


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Four Dead in Tragic Explosion at Water and Food Waste Treatment Plant
Includes BBC Video Report of the Incident 2020-12-04 11:01:04
A major incident has been declared following a large explosion at a waste water and food waste treatment facility in Avonmouth. Four people are said to have been killed in the blast.
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An explosion is believed to have occurred involving one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water's Bristol water recycling centre.
A rescue operation was subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews and we can confirm there have been a number of casualties.
A full investigation into the incident will be conducted.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Peskett said: "We were called at 11.22 am to reports of a large explosion on Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth.
"Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead, Yate, Patchway, Hicks Gate, Kingswood, Weston-super-Mare and Temple were mobilised and attended the incident.
"We were joined at the scene by our police and ambulance colleagues and have now handed over the incident to the police and continue to support our multi-agency partners.
"Chief Inspector Mark Runacres said: "Officers remain at the scene and are likely to be for some time as we work together with other agencies in dealing with this major incident.
"A cordon has been set up and we'd advise members of the public to avoid the area at this time where possible to allow the emergency services to carry out their work.
"Police enquiries into exactly what happened are at a very early stage and are continuing."
A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service added: "We sent multiple resources to the scene, including land air and other specialist paramedic teams.
"We supported Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Avon & Somerset Police at the scene."
Statement from Wessex Water
In the aftermath of the events, Wessex Water Chief Executive Colin Skellett said: "We are absolutely devastated that the tragic incident at our site earlier today has resulted in four fatalities.
"Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those involved.
"We are working with the Health and Safety Executive to understand what happened and why."
A BBC News report on the incident can be viewed below.
https://youtu.be/UW1WwRKpZMw


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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi, on November 9, for Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who is on a two-day State visit to Vietnam.
President Bachelet lauded Vietnam's achievements and experience in national construction and development, as well as the country's prestige and position within the region and around the globe.
She briefed her host on Chile's current situation, as well as the outcomes of her working sessions with the Vietnamese leaders, while affirming her determination to promote solidarity, friendship and cooperation between the two countries in all fields, thus making the bilateral ties deeper, more practical and effective.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highly valued the whole-hearted support that the left-winged and progressive parties, as well as people of Chile, have given to Vietnam during its struggle for national liberation and reunification in the past, as well as its current national construction and defence.
He briefed his guest on the major information in Vietnam, as well as the outcomes in implementing the 12th Party Congress's resolutions.
The Party chief expressed his delight at the growing economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, hoping that Vietnam and Chile would become key factors in fostering the connectivity between the ASEAN Community and other integration mechanisms in South America of which Chile is a member.
He highlighted his wish to further strengthen the friendship and partnership with the Socialist Party of Chile led by President Bachelet and other political parties of Chile, contributing to enhancing the traditional solidarity and friendship that exists between the two States and people.


To begin with, this is a lot of fun. At first I thought the humor was fine, but as it went on they kept layering in more funny bits that had me giggling. Of particular note in the cringe comedy category is the moment where our main character Alex goes round to his parent's house so that they can help him celebrate his birthday. This moment, and a less comedic moment I will get to, was nearly worth the cost of entry all by itself as it built upon the character while still providing lots of humor.
One of the main strengths of this feature is the well placed characterizations. At the start, most of the roles seem pretty stock, but as we move along there are some wonderful moments that add a lot of depth to the characters. By the end of the feature, every single person in the cast is given a chance to shine in some form or another; whether it be showing off their physical prowess or displaying their emotional fragility.
Speaking of physical prowess, I would be a crap reviewer if I did not mention the fantastic fight sequence. This scene combined with the aforementioned parent's house scene was a true highlight of this movie. The use of hand to hand combat combined with the fast paced cinematography made this a thrilling moment from the first punch to the last crush. It was also a rather amusing brawl that was probably longer than anyone could rationally believe and kept getting more and more ridiculous as it went along.
From a production standpoint they really knocked it out of the park with the look and feel of this feature. The comic book style opening credits set the mood perfectly while providing a bit of backstory for our two femme fatales. As things went along, the cinematography worked wonders during the more fast paced bits, but was not afraid to linger during the character moments. Surprisingly, the score proved to be dynamic enough to balance all of the humor, horror, and action without seeming to break a sweat.
All in all, this is a slim, effective horror comedy with good production values. The characters are all provided at least one or two moments to really shine while the script remains fun throughout. Fans of movies like 68 Kill (2017) or Shaun of the Dead (2004) will feel right at home in this horror/comedy.


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Oppens and The People United at SICPP Day 2
by Zoe Kemmerling
June 24, 2011 June 22, 2011 by Zoe Kemmerling
There is no more intrepid a performer than the solo pianist in recital; responsible, with 88 keys, for holding the ears of the audience captive at a two-hour stretch. Consider also the contemporizing of piano literature: no other instrument has such a towering solo pedigree, dominated by such figures as Beethoven and Lizst, and it is interesting to see how twentieth- and twenty-first-century composers have responded to their inheritance. On Tuesday night, June 21, attendees of the second SCIPP concert of the week were treated to a recital by Ursula Oppens, a pianist who is not only an expert soloist, but one specializing in the sort of monumental contemporary masterwork that is one answer to the "where now?" question.
From the beginning, Oppens looked completely at home on the Jordan Hall stage, her grin visible from my seat near the back. Her first selection was John Corigliano's Etude Fantasy, which despite its somewhat pedagogic description (the program notes provided Corigliano's explanation of the five etudes and their objectives, which Oppens also summarized before beginning) was engaging and often dramatic. It began with left hand alone in increasing flourishes, an impressive display of dexterity, and continued through a variety of temperaments from stentorian to wistful. My favorite (and here is why I love program notes, because how else would I have thought of this totally apt descriptor?) was the section Corigliano marks "slithery," which involved stealthy ripples of chromaticism from both ends of the register, just one of the many textures Oppens was able to evoke over the short course of the piece.
Her second selection was Charles Wuorinen's Oros, a 2009 commission, which struck me as virtuosic but abstruse. In contrast to the Corigliano, no description of form or purpose was given. Perhaps a description was unnecessary to the appreciation of sound and energy, but it did leave me with several false and rather disconcerting expectations of an ending. The piece was largely composed of the sort of scattershot outbursts that seem to be the new-music equivalent of arpeggiated flourishes; through this rigorous texture, occasional stark oom-pahs, rumbling trills, and a memorable recurrence of rising fifths came as welcome relief.
The greatly anticipated piece on the program, Frederic Rzewski's The People United Will Never Be Defeated!, came after intermission. Upon experience, I understood why it is the sort of piece that figures prominently in a performer's bio. (Monday night's pianists Drury and Hamm both have existing or upcoming recordings, and Oppens, in addition to commissioning and giving the premier in 1976, has her own Grammy-nominated recording). Massive technically and emotionally, and fraught with connotation, one can approach it from many angles but perhaps fully appreciate it from none. Its genesis is in Pinochet-era Chile with a street-singer's chant, set to music by Chilean composer Sergio Ortega and expanded upon by Rzewski to a set of 36 variations mixed with quotations of two other twentieth-century political songs and an improvised cadenza. In his explanation, Rzewski further parses the variations into sets of examinations of different musical elements such as rhythm, melody, and counterpoint; however these distinctions, as well as the sequence of the specific variations, are easily lost on the non-connoisseur.
Luckily the power and grace of Oppens's performance was lost on very few, as evidenced by the rapt attention and sincere ovation given at the conclusion. Her stamina and fortitude carried from the blustery opening statement through many twists and turns, as intense in the melancholy of a simply stated melody over ostinato bass as in outbursts of violence. Of the optional additions, Oppens displayed some very haunting whistling, but did not engage in slamming the piano lid. Her final rendition of the theme was moving and profound. A fellow concertgoer speculated that Rzewski, like Ives, is one of the rare composers able to integrate folk and popular music into concretized classical music to the enhancement of both, and I did indeed feel the snippets of the original catchy tune that emerged from Oppens's pyrotechnics to be especially poignant — and sure to be echoing in my head for some time.
Zoe Kemmerling is a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory and a freelance violist, baroque violinist, writer, and string instructor.
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