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Karl Heinrich Hektor Guido Stache (* 28. März 1833 in Namslau/ Namysłów; † 11. April 1921 in Wien) war ein österreichisch-ungarischer Geologe und Paläontologe sowie Direktor der k. k. geologischen Reichsanstalt in Wien. Unter den österreichisch-ungarischen Geologen des 19. Jahrhunderts hat Stache frühe und systematische Forschungen in den Karstgebieten bei Triest und auf Istrien betrieben und dadurch einen erheblichen Beitrag zum geowissenschaftlichen Verständnis dieser Erscheinungen geleistet.

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Nach dem Besuch des Gymnasiums in Breslau studierte Stache ab 1851 an der Universität in dieser Stadt (kurzzeitig auch in Berlin) und promovierte 1855 bei Heinrich Robert Goeppert zum Dr. phil. Als junger Wissenschaftler erhielt er 1857 eine Anstellung an der k.k. geologischen Reichsanstalt.

Aufnahmearbeiten (geologische Feldarbeiten) in den Jahren 1858/59 führten ihn in die Karstgebiete des Österreichischen Küstenlandes. Als Ergebnis dieser Arbeiten entstand eine erste größere geologische Beschreibung der Karstformationen (1864 erschienen) mit einer geologischen Übersichtskarte. Parallel untersuchte er ausführlich die biostratigraphischen Verhältnisse der Neogenablagerungen im Unterkrain. Dazu fertigte Stache umfangreiche Fossilienverzeichnisse von bedeutenden Fundorten an, wie beispielsweise Altendorf, St. Canzian und St. Margarethen. Diese systematischen paläontologischen Arbeiten konnte er erst später fortsetzen.
Um 1860 war er mit der geologischen Erkundung in Siebenbürgen beschäftigt und dadurch an den umfangreichen Aufnahmearbeiten des Chefgeologen Franz von Hauer beteiligt. Dieser leitete die Aufnahmearbeiten im damaligen Großfürstentum Siebenbürgen. Im Jahr 1863 wurden die Ergebnisse dieser umfangreichen Arbeit publiziert. Die dazugehörende Geologische Übersichtskarte von Siebenbürgen war bereits 1861 in Hermannstadt erschienen.

Im Rahmen dieses Werkes schlugen Hauer und Stache für eine Gruppe quarzhaltiger Trachyte den Terminus Dacit vor. Ursprünglich war eine Benennung mit Biharit (Agalmatolit) beabsichtigt, was sich auf das Hauptverbreitungsgebiet dieser Gesteinsgruppe im siebenbürgischen Bihargebirge bezogen hätte. Weil dieser Name aber schon durch Carl Ferdinand Peters für ein Mineral verwendet worden war, konnte diese Überlegung nicht aufgegriffen werden. Der Gesteinsgruppenname ist bis heute anerkannt und Teil der petrographischen Nomenklatur.

Da seine Erfahrungen bei den geologischen Feldarbeiten und Kartierung Anerkennung fanden, wurde Stache 1869 zur geologischen Aufnahme in der Region um Unghvár beauftragt. Im Jahr 1874 publizierte er eine zusammenfassende Darstellung über die paläozoischen Formationen der Ostalpen, die auf den von der k.k. geologischen Reichsanstalt erarbeiteten und zusammengestellten Erkenntnissen beruhte. Sie resultierten aus den Arbeiten von Markus Vincent Lipold, Adolf von Morlot (1820–1867), Carl Ferdinand Peters, Friedrich Rolle, Dionýs Stur, Eduard Suess, Emil Tietze, Th. Zollikofer und den eigenen Forschungen. Mit diesem umfassenden Aufsatz wurden ein erster Überblick zu den geologischen Verhältnissen im kompliziertesten österreichischen Alpenabschnitt gegeben und weiteren Forschungen unter internationaler Beteiligung das Feld geebnet.

Seine vergleichenden Arbeiten zum Paläozoikum der Alpen konnte Stache erst 1889 wieder aufnehmen. Im selben Jahr untersuchte er alte Lockersedimente im Bereich vom Isonzo.

Den frühen Arbeiten über den Karst folgten im Jahr 1877 weitere Untersuchungen in der Region um Triest und ab 1888 geologische Kartierungsarbeiten zur Neuaufnahme vorhandener Kartenunterlagen. Von Stache stammen die Blätter Triest (bearbeitet 1886–1891), Sessana-St. Peter (aufgenommen 1859) und Görz-Gradiška (bearbeitet 1886–1891).

Seine umfassenden Kenntnisse über die Geologie von Österreich-Ungarn brachten Stache zunächst die Stellung eines Assistenten, nachfolgend des Chefgeologen der k.k. geologischen Reichsanstalt ein und 1892 (21. Oktober) wurde er nach einer kurzen amtierenden Phase deren Direktor. In diesem Amt trat er die Nachfolge des Geologen Dionýs Stur an, dessen Stellvertreter er seit 1885 war. Diese Aufgabe nahm Stache von 1892 bis zu seinem Ruhestand im Jahr 1902 wahr. Er war der vierte Direktor dieser Institution seit ihrer Gründung im Jahre 1849. In seine Amtszeit fiel die Festveranstaltung anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums (9. Juni 1900) für die Anstalt.

Verdienste
Durch seine wissenschaftliche Arbeit erlangte Stache eine hohe Anerkennung in Fachkreisen. Zu seinen wesentlichen Leistungen zählen:
 die Namensgebung und Beschreibung der Gesteinsgruppe Dacit
 der zusammenfassende Überblick zeitgenössischer Forschung im Paläozoikum der Alpen
 grundlegende Forschungen in den Karstgebieten von Triest, Krain und auf Istrien zur Verbreitung und geologischen Stellung der Karstformationen
 paläontologische Forschungen über die Fossilien der Liburnischen Stufe (Cosina-Schichten)
 mehrere geologische Kartenblätter (1:75.000)

Mitgliedschaften und Würdigungen
 Ehrenmitglied der Ungarischen Geologischen Gesellschaft (1872)
 Mitglied der Deutschen Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina (1885).
 Titel des Oberbergrates (1887)

Ausgewählte Werke
 Die Eozängebiete in Innerkrain und Istrien. in: JB d. k.k. geol. RA, Bd. 10 (1859)
 mit Franz von Hauer: Geologie Siebenbürgens. Nach den Aufnahmen der k. k. geologischen Reichsanstalt und Literarischen Hülfsmitteln. Wien: Wilhelm Braumüller, 1863 (Digitalisat).
 Die geologische Verhältnisse der Umgebungen von Unghvár in Ungarn. in: JB d. k.k. geol. RA, Bd. 21 (1871), Wien 1871
 Die Liburnische Stufe und deren Grenzhorizonte mit der Übersicht der geologischen Verhältnisse der Küstenländer von Österreich-Ungarn und der Beschreibung der nicht marinen Faunen- und Floren-Reste der Protocän-Schichten des nördlichen Verbreitungsgebietes. in: Abhandl. der k.k. geol. RA, Bd. 13, 1863, Wien
 Photographische Aufnahme geologischer Spezialobjekte und Landschaftstypen in Kärnten und in der Umgebung von Triest. in: Verh. geol. RA, (1892), Wien 1892

Literatur

 Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon, Band 18, 1909 Leipzig, S. 818.
 Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 1911.
 Fritz Kerner von Marilaun: Zur Erinnerung an Guido Stache. In: Jahrbuch der Geologischen Staatsanstalt, 71 (1921). S. 85–100 (Digitalisat).
 H.-B. Hubert: Guido Stache, ein Matthesianer als Geologe in Wien. In: Matthesiana, 58 (1992), S. 26–31.
 Anton Ramovš: Über die geologischen Untersuchungen im slowenischen Gebiet unter der Leitung der Geologischen Reichsanstalt in Wien von 1849 bis 1918, in: Abh. Geol. B.-A., Bd. 56/1, Wien (GBA) 1999.

Einzelnachweise

Geologe (19. Jahrhundert)
Paläontologe
Mitglied der Leopoldina (19. Jahrhundert)
Mitarbeiter der Geologischen Bundesanstalt
Absolvent der Universität Breslau
Person (Schlesien)
Person (Cisleithanien)
Person (Kaisertum Österreich)
Geboren 1833
Gestorben 1921
Mann

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The Teddy Bear Museum lives up to its name, boasting quite an impressive variety of stuffed bears that have been loved for more than a hundred years the world over. Inside the two galleries you can view teddy bears from various countries. You can also enjoy yourself at the museum shop, café, restaurant or the outdoor park offering views of the spectacular Jungmun Sea.
The gallery is grouped into three sections: the History Hall, the Art Hall and the Project Exhibition Hall. In the History Hall, you can witness the 100-year history of teddy bears including famous scenes, popular teddy bears of different eras, and antique teddy bears. The Mona Lisa teddy bear and the teddy bears of "The Last Supper" (Leonardo Da Vinci) will especially catch your eyes. The Art Hall features the latest artwork of world famous designers, and you will also find animation characters beloved by children.
A section not to miss is where you can find the smallest Teddy Bear in the world at the size of 4.5mm. In the project exhibit hall you can meet teddy bears grouped to suit the theme of each exhibition. You can dine or drink coffee at the museum cafe or bar while appreciating the beautiful landscape of Jeju Island.
The museum bar is a luxurious space only for adults, which is open in the summer. But there are other places besides the fancy cafe or bar. At the museum garden, you can meet the marvelous teddy bear sculptures and models. The garden decorated with various themes such as the Korean Black bear family and the magical pond is also a great site to behold.
* Infants (under 36 months) may enter free of charge.
* For all special discounts, proof of ID required.


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Fraud or breach of contract
If you enter into a contract with another party who, as it turns out, never intended to perform the contract, does that raise the issue of fraud? This can arise if your subscriber doesn't let you do the installation after having delayed you for months, or a potential buyer of your alarm accounts dicks you around for months having you sign a Letter of Intent with exclusivity provision, locking you up for months, or other side of that coin, a seller who wastes the time of a potential buyer of accounts.
A recent federal court decision reviewed this issue. Here are segments from the decision dealing with this issue of fraud.
Intent Not to Perform Plaintiffs argue that the fraud and contract claims are not redundant because defendants "had no intention of ever performing the agreement," but instead intended to use it "as a subterfuge for conducting their wrongful scheme." Plaintiffs maintain that these allegations are enough to sustain a fraud claim at the motion to dismiss stage because the concealed intent not to perform was a misrepresentation when made that is collateral to the contract. Plaintiffs point to Deerfield Commc'ns Corp. v. Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc., which held that "a promise made with a preconceived and undisclosed intention of not performing it constitutes a misrepresentation" that may be collateral to a contract. More recent cases construing Deerfield have held that "where the promised performance is an obligation of the promisor under an enforceable contract between the parties, and the only damages sought are those recoverable for a breach of contract, allegations of such an 'insincere promise' are redundant of a claim for breach of the parties' contract and, therefore, do not state a cause of action for fraud." This rule "guards against the erosion of the distinction" 16 between contract and fraud claims. Applying this reasoning, plaintiffs' claim fails because they do not allege an insincere promise by defendants that is independent of defendants' obligations under the agreement, and therefore collateral to the contract. Unlike the insincere promise in Deerfield, which was made orally to induce the promisee's assent to the contract and was not included in its written terms, plaintiffs here allege only that defendants never intended to perform their obligations under the terms of the contract itself. (explaining that Deerfield "involved parol representations concerning geographic restrictions limiting product resales that were not contained in the contract, but which were not negatived by the contract; hence, the parol representations were held 'collateral or extrinsic' to the contract, and were thus enforceable"). Plaintiffs' fraud claim is wholly grounded on promised performances that are "obligation[s] of the promisor[s] under an enforceable contract between the parties" and is therefore redundant of their contract claim. Citations omitted SKINITEMS.COM v CARDFLEX USDC, 2:19-cv-04790
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"The Mondial does not want to dilute the car in new mobility", announces Serge Gachot
September 7, 2022 by tetracyclinepill.com
Will the Mondial de Paris take place as planned and how did you manage this rebirth?
Serge Gachot : The World Cup is happening! Besides, it will be the only motor show to be held in 2022 in Europe, because Geneva is once again postponed and moving towards other horizons. The Brussels show, which is based on a business model similar to the Lyon show, ultimately did not take place. To move Mondial in a context that has changed significantly in recent years, we have chosen to be open and to offer a positive approach to the challenges facing the automotive industry, with electrification and connectivity in mind. We know that motorists are a bit lost at the moment, especially in light of the energy transition, and we want to answer their questions. This must be done on an upbeat show that maintains the sense of joy and automotive passionthanks to several animations.
Against the background of the return of car bashing in certain circles and in a city in Paris, which crystallizes many tensions over the role of the car, do you benefit from documented political support?
We can count on political support, but it is not of the same nature as that enjoyed by the Munich show in 2001, that is, we do not receive financial support to deal with a troubled general context. But the tradition of the official inauguration and visits by ministers will be respected. If the Mondial is linked to motoring pleasure, it is also projected towards the mobility of the future. It will also host a summit on tomorrow's mobility. On the other hand, we don't want to dilute the car into new forms of mobility, that would be imprecise, even dishonest. In addition, Mondial presents itself as a showcase of French know-how.
"More leads and an innovative vehicle test facility"
When you notice at the exhibitor level that some manufacturers are absent from the show despite your efforts to contain costs, including French manufacturers, do you see the glass as half empty or half full?
Of course, I leave it to the absent producers to explain their choices, that is of course not my role. We in the organization are fully aware of this the situation is difficult for producers. War led by Russia, Covid rebound in China, shortage of electronic components, increase in energy and commodity prices, decline in the NV market in Europe…although they sometimes generate very positive economic results, it is clear that we have experienced more stable and favorable relationships. On our side, we have worked hard to improve our value proposition. By striving to reduce costs, but above all to transform them into a worthwhile investment. The stands will be smaller and simpler, but the wires will be more. The vehicle testing system, designed with the manufacturers, is also central and will undoubtedly be appreciated.
Do you want a luxury center via legendary brands or specialized distributors, in the style of automotive passion, which can attract visitors?
Some prestigious brands will not exhibit at Mondial, which is understandable, especially since some of them already know that they have sold their 2023 production. we made sure to exhibit exceptional cars, with a remarkable private collection of Ferraris and an agreement with a "made in France" sports car association. I can also mention Hopium, which will have a large stand and present Hopium Machina Vision. NamX, partnering with Pininfarina, and their SUV will also be an attraction at the fair, which has decided to give hydrogen a credit. This promising technology will also be carried by Hyvia, HRS, Hype, etc., a whole hydrogen ecosystem, which will also allow France's strengths to be brought forward.
"From the angle of the energy transition, there is porosity between BtoC and BtoB"
With Hyvia, we switch to the perimeter of the VU. Do you allow yourself to go outside the BtoB perimeter and what will your relationship with Equip Auto be?
Like other consumers, professionals ask themselves questions and ask for explanations. For LCVs, 100% electric or with hydrogen fuel cells, education is needed, especially in terms of applications and subsidies, and Mondial is playing its part. Avere will also be very present at the show with around twenty members in addition to its contribution to the PFA. From the point of view of the need for benchmarks and explanations for new technologies and the energy transition, there is porosity between BtoC and BtoB, and the fact of connecting Mondial and Equip Auto becomes legitimate. Below for international visitors who come to register for an Automotive Week.
Are you really thinking of doing an event dedicated to used vehicles in odd years?
In fact, we listen to the market's demands and VO often comes up in discussions. A project of this nature is therefore under consideration. At the Mondiale, there will also be used cars through distributors. Many things are connected now, certain boundaries are blurred and reasoning in silos crumbles. Although it is obviously not a matter of mixing everything, I repeat that you must listen to requests and be open-minded. For example, at the World Cup you will find a big theme attached to electric microcars, with no less than nine exhibitors, and brands that have chosen to exhibit on third-party stands, a major banks or concessionaires. Other brands have also chosen spot animations with influencers. This is the new automotive world and it in no way prohibits the Mondial from being a car party.
"The automotive industry's center of gravity is shifting"
A new automotive world, which is also reflected in the remarkable presence of Chinese manufacturers at the fair: how do you respond to the reactions of some who would almost blame you for it?
We come back to the new world of the car, which opens the door for new participants. We also welcome more start-ups that move the lines and bring innovation. In general, everyone knows that the center of gravity in the automotive industry is currently shifting. A redistribution of the cards which is reinforced by the energy transition, especially the mastery of technologies linked to the electric car.
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DECEMBER 1997 • VOLUME 4: NUMBER 4
Between Marriage and the Market
Intimate Politics and Survival in Cairo
by Homa Hoodfar
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1997. 302 pp. $45 (paper, $16.95).
Reviewed by Daniel Pipes
https://www.meforum.org/1198/between-marriage-and-the-market
Continuing the excellent dissection of Cairene family life undertaken by several American-based scholars,1 Hoodfar focuses on poor women and how they cope with the tribulations of daily life. An anthropologist of Iranian origins teaching at Concordia University, the author spent a decade in Cairo doing research. She has much to show for her efforts. At base, she shows how much of a contract marriage is, and how this explains such patterns as the preference for husbands to be older than wives, the advantages of marrying within the family, a woman's need for parental approval of her husband, and the ridicule men face when they do housework ("men in the kitchen look like women").
Most striking, Hoodfar shows the way in which patterns are changing: how the Western ideal of a love marriage has an unsteady impact ("I married for love, but want my three daughters ... to marry in the traditional arranged way"); the effect of waiting until later in life to marry; and the huge consequences of women being gainfully employed.
Hoodfar's perceptive study points to family life in Cairo becoming with time less Western, not more. For example, she finds that the immensely detailed marriage contracts now prevailing (which regulate everything from the wife's use of contraception to the number of meals with meat per week a husband can expect) "emerged only in the last few decades." This in turn suggests that, superficial signs of convergence to the contrary, the Middle East in its essence is not Westernizing.
1 Notably, Diane Singerman, Avenues of Participation: Family, Politics, and Networks in Urban Quarters of Cairo, reviewed in MEQ, June 1995; and Marcia C. Inhorn, Infertility and Patriarchy: The Cultural Politics of Gender and Family Life in Egypt, reviewed in MEQ, June 1997.
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La Agencia de Calidad Sanitaria de Andalucía (ACSA) es una organización pública perteneciente a la Consejería de Salud de la Junta de Andalucía que recibe soporte de gestión de la Fundación Progreso y Salud.

Su finalidad es la mejora de la calidad de los servicios que prestan las organizaciones y los profesionales sanitarios y de servicios sociales, reto que ACSA afronta impulsando el Modelo andaluz de calidad, buscando siempre la excelencia en la atención a la salud y el bienestar social y favoreciendo una cultura de la mejora continua.

Para ello, se rige como entidad certificadora de la calidad de las organizaciones sanitarias y de servicios sociales, así como de sus profesionales, de la formación que estos reciben y de las páginas web de contenidos sanitarios. Así, ACSA acompaña a las organizaciones y profesionales de la salud en la mejora de la calidad de su trabajo, a través de la certificación y de otros proyectos que impulsan la seguridad del paciente y el desarrollo profesional.

Programas de acreditación
 Certificación de Centros y Unidades Sanitarias
 Certificación de Competencias Profesionales
 Certificación de Unidades y Centros de Formación Continuada
 Certificación de Actividades de Formación Continuada
 Certificación de Páginas Web
 Certificación de Servicios Sociales

Estrategia de calidad y seguridad en aplicaciones móviles de salud
Desde 2012 la Agencia de Calidad Sanitaria de Andalucía viene trabajando en la evaluación y regulación de apps de salud, con la intención de garantizar que los procesos y desarrollos derivados de la salud móvil contribuyan a la mejora de los servicios ofrecidos a la ciudadanía. Enmarcado en esta iniciativa, el distintivo #AppSaludable reconoce la calidad de las aplicaciones móviles de salud dirigidas a ciudadanos y profesionales sanitarios y pone a su disposición un catálogo de apps que cumplen con las recomendaciones de ACSA en materia de seguridad y calidad.

Seguridad del paciente
ACSA ha desarrollado también herramientas para la mejora de la seguridad y la implantación de prácticas seguras:
 Mejora de la higiene de manos
 Prácticas seguras en cirugía
 Buenas prácticas en el uso de medicamentos
 Procesos libres de riesgo AMFE
 Sistema de mejora de la atención a personas con dolor
 Sistema de gestión de incidentes de seguridad
 Evaluación de la Estrategia para la Seguridad del Paciente
 Aplicaciones móviles de salud para pacientes y profesionales

Desarrollo profesional
En el ámbito del desarrollo profesional, ACSA ofrece una serie de herramientas para la mejora de los procesos de formación y desarrollo de los profesionales de las organizaciones sanitarias:
 Elaboración de mapas de competencias corporativos e itinerarios formativos
 Implantación de un modelo de gestión de planes de desarrollo individual
 Diseño de programas de capacitación en gestión por competencias
 Herramientas web de soporte a la formación y al desarrollo profesional: gestión de la evaluación de la formación, gestión de planes de desarrollo, comunidades de práctica virtuales.

Gestión del conocimiento
Asimismo, ACSA genera y comparte conocimiento sobre calidad, que parte del trabajo de investigación de los profesionales de la Agencia y también de los propios procesos de evaluación, que se convierten en fuente de información para recopilar buenas prácticas e iniciativas de mejora compartidas:
 Recomendaciones de calidad
 Proyectos de investigación y artículos científicos
 Buenas prácticas en calidad y seguridad
 Manuales de estándares
 Informes técnicos

Enlaces externos
 Agencia de Calidad Sanitaria de Andalucía

Junta de Andalucía


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Carroll County Times
Holiday Hope: The Shepherd's Staff continues meeting demand through pandemic
By Kristen Griffith
The Shepherd's Staff continued to help families in need even when the pandemic caused the organization to adapt.
Brenda Meadows, the nonprofit's executive director, said the demand has changed and they are seeing more families using the organization's services this year, including those who "haven't had to reach out."
Shepherd's Staff is a nondenominational Christian outreach and support center that responds to people in their time of need. They offer fellowship, financial assistance and medical support. And they provide transportation, food and clothes, among other things. According to its website, Shepherd's Staff helped 4,158 people and 1,794 families in 2020 alone.
Brenda Meadows is the executive director of The Shepherd's Staff. (Phil Grout / For Carroll County Times)
The Shepherd's Staff is one of five beneficiaries of Holiday Hope, the Times' annual campaign to drive donations to organizations that help those in need in the Carroll County community.
In addition to The Shepherd's Staff, the Times and its partner, NWSB Bank, are raising funds for Access Carroll, BridgingLife, Carroll County Food Sunday and Human Services Program.
As Judy Babylon, left, looks on, Cindy Potee takes an appointment for a family to pick up Christmas Stockings at The Shepherd's Staff in Westminster Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. According to Potee, The Shepherd's Staff has already taken appointments to give out more than 400 stockings. (Dylan Slagle/Carroll County Times)
Shepherd's Staff fundraising efforts have had to change since the pandemic started, Meadows said. Events that were held in person became virtual. However, this year, they were able to shift back to in-person events.
"We're extremely happy to have Festival of Trees this year in person," she said.
And the event has evolved, Meadows said, to include "no-tree items" like a framed tree made of jewelry, and other tree-related content. The team of decorators already started for next year.
The nonprofit is a small operation with one full-time staff member and three part-timers.
"Over the past year and a half, we weren't able to use volunteers," Meadows said.
However, in the past few months, the organization was able to invite some back. It had 30 to 45 volunteers help with Thanksgiving, where it served 292 meals, and 50 people for the Festival of Trees. Meadows said Shepherd's Staff could always use more volunteers.
"We're a family here," Meadows said. "Everybody just pitches in what we need to get done and their hearts are huge."
More than 400 Christmas stockings stuffed with gifts will be given, by appointment, to families with children at The Shepherd's Staff in Westminster. (Dylan Slagle/Carroll County Times)
The nonprofit also always needs donations, said Meadows. The organization's best fundraising year was 2019, when it collected $65,000. Last year, it raised $50,000. She hopes to hit somewhere in between this year.
To participate in this effort, look for the Holiday Hope advertisement inside the print edition of the Carroll County Times or mail a donation to: Carroll County Times; Attn: Holiday Hope; 332-140 Village Road PMB 179; Westminster, MD 21157. When mailing your donation, make checks payable to one of the charities listed:
Access Carroll
Carroll County Food Sunday
BridgingLife (formerly Carroll Hospice)
Human Services Programs of Carroll County
The Shepherd's Staff
The Holiday Hope campaign provides unrestricted funds that organizations can use in areas that need the most assistance.
"It's difficult to say, to really capture what The Shepherd's Staff is as an organization," she said. "We're an organization that when people hit rock bottom, it's a place the can go to find some direction."
She said they are now collecting socks for seniors who are homebound, have been stuffing stockings to donate to children and preparing for their upcoming Empty Bowls event, a fundraiser to help combat hunger, for March 27.


The chances are that Racing TV's coverage of racing at Dundalk will be getting an airing in the team hotel of the Irish rugby squad in Edinburgh tonight. Head coach Joe Schmidt is an avowed racing fan and racehorse owner. So too is back-row forward Seán O'Brien, who once owned The Tullow Tank, the Grade One winner whose name came from O'Brien's nickname, and is member of a number of syndicates.
Syndicates have become an extremely popular way for people to get into racehorse ownership, making it more affordable but also allowing people to share in the experience with friends and colleagues.
So it is with the Rugby & Racing Syndicate set up by former Munster back Johne Murphy. Included in the membership are Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray and winger Keith Earls, and while they are sure to be focussing on getting their Six Nations campaign back on track against Scotland in Murrayfield tomorrow afternoon, they will almost certainly be keeping an eye on The Game Of Life (6.30) and Chess Grand Master (7.30), who will be wearing their syndicate's colours this evening.
The Joseph O'Brien-trained duo have both been victorious in recent months and have big opportunities of putting Murray and Earls in a very positive frame of mind ahead of a must-win game.
The BoyleSports Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (4.20) at Punchestown on Sunday is a prime target for trainers with staying chasers, the €100,000 in prizemoney on offer ensuring a quality field. Hedgehunter, Chelsea Harbour, Bonny Kate and Baie Des Isles, who runs in the Opera Hat Chase at Naas tomorrow, are former winners while the admirable Folsom Blue has been successful twice.
These are all horses with Grand National history and it is no surprise to see the likes of Don Poli, General Principle, Youcantcallherthat, Monbeg Notorious, Isleofhopendreams, Fitzhenry, Kilkishen and Dinnie's Vinnie in the 17-runner field.
There is an added attraction apart from the prestige and prizemoney, as the winner will be offered a free entry to the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, April 22.
One notable visitor is Tom Scudamore, one of the most successful jockeys in England, who has been snapped up by Henry de Bromhead to partner the Roger Brookhouse-owned Solomn Grundy.
Those who have given up on Debuchet have clearly forgotten that the French-bred son of Smadoun is just turned six and may only now be ready to deliver on the considerable talent he clearly possesses.
Yes, it will be 674 days since his last triumph when he lines up in the first division for the Cavan Developments Maiden Hurdle (1.10) at Naas tomorrow but trainer Mags Mullins and the members of the Force Eight Syndicate have had to be patient, with the gelding suffering a couple of setbacks, and rarely having raced on the good ground connections believe he relishes.
That last win came in a Limerick bumper on April 6, 2017, just a matter of weeks after being collared close home by the brilliant Fayonagh in the Cheltenham Champion Bumper. His first bumper win came at Leopardstown, when none other than dual Grade One-winning chaser, Le Richebourg was left six lengths back in second. Little wonder Mullins professed herself to being "charmed" by her charge.
The octet that make up the syndicate comprise members from Dublin and Mayo, and if football divides them, they are united by racing. This will be Debuchet's first run since September, so he might need it, but will appreciate the ground. Regardless, he remains one to watch for the future.


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B A T H I N D A E D I T I O N
Electorate must exercise voting rights: Harsimrat
Bathinda, February 15
"Though no decision has been taken for the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat yet, but if given the responsibility I will accept it," said Harsimrat Kaur Badal, wife of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, wife of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, addressing the staff and management of SSD Girls College in Bathinda on Sunday. Tribune photo: Malkiat Singh
EARLIER STORIES
'Cops need image makeover''
'Nothing wrong in Anandpur resolution'
LS polls: State CPI (M) to contest one seat only
Canal breaches wreak havoc
No factionalism in Cong: Kataria
Cong meet to unite dissidents today
Campaign to raise green cover
Vigilance Bureau collects samples from four places
No clue to missing student
Protesters resolve to continue stir
The agitators belonging to different unions, who are staging a protest in front of the Mini-Secretariat, have decided to carry on their dharnas in Bathinda.
Protesters of different unions blocking the traffic in front of the bus stand to stage protest against the arrest of the EGS teachers in Bathinda. Tribune photos: Kulbir Beera
18 new rail overbridges to come up soon: Badal
Ferozepur, February 15
The state government has embarked on an ambitious plan to construct 18 new Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) in the state on which an estimated Rs 250 crore would be incurred, said chief minister Parkash Singh Badal while laying the foundation stone for the ROB upgradation project here on Sunday.
RPF hands over 'distressed' woman to kin
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bathinda post, handed over the woman, who was found at the Bathinda station on Thursday, to her brother in New Delhi on Saturday, said M.K. Panwar, RPF post commander.
Ban politically motivated groups'
On January 24, around 15-20 activists of the Sri Ram Sene group in the name of moral policing beat up young women at a pub in Mangalore.
One killed in road accident
Fazilka, February 15
One member of a marriage party was killed while 11 others sustained injuries in a road accident near village Bhamba Wattu on Fazilka- Ferozepur road today.
Tipsy driver knocks down vehicles
A free for all ensued after the inebriated driver of a canter rammed into four vehicles at the Rose Garden roundabout here late this evening even as the police appeared unsure about the jurisdiction of the mishap site.
'Communication skills must to deal with 21st century kids'
"Communication skills, soft skills and presentation skills are very important for teachers and principals to become eligible 'professionally' to deal with the children of the 21st century," says Jaswinder Singh, principal of one of the city's oldest educational institutions, Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School.
Jaswinder Singh
March of the Light brigade leaves people spellbound
Sriganganagar/Abohar, February 15
The second phase of the 225th Raising Day celebrations of the 7th Light Cavalry, the second most decorated armoured regiment, somewhere in the western sector, was marked by a keenly contested exhibition cycle-polo match last evening between the teams of commandants and the colonel of the regiment.
A band performing during the 225th Raising Day celebrations of 7th Light Cavalry in the western sector. Photo: Raj Sadosh
Gurdas Mann enthralls all
Famous Punjabi folk singer and actor Gurdas Mann enthralled a large gathering on Valentine's Day programme at the local SD Senior Secondary school on Saturday evening. The programme was organised by Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Club, Fazilka.
Declamation, painting contests organised
The Government High School, Nehian Wala, district Bathinda, conducted a declamation and painting competition sponsored by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, under the guidance of the District Education Officer Barjinder Singh Mann. Dr Gurdip Singh Sidhu, district science supervisor, was the chief guest and Harcharan Singh, district guidance counsellor, was the guest of honour.
Students honoured
Abohar, February 15
Thirty-one students of different schools, who got top three positions in their respective categories in the district, during the Bhartiya Sanskriti Gyan exams conducted by the Nihalkhera village-based Gaytri Parivar Trust, were honoured during a function held here in the Divine Light Senior Secondary School.
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"Though no decision has been taken for the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat yet, but if given the responsibility I will accept it," said Harsimrat Kaur Badal, wife of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, here today.
While talking to TNS, she said the SAD (B) candidate for Bathinda would be from Badal family only, adding that the Bathinda area had been close to her family and they were concerned about its development. "I have been assigned the duty to meet people at their doorsteps in the city so that their grievances could be redressed," she disclosed.
Harsimrat urged the electorates to make it a point that they exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Parliamentary elections.
To a query about protests by ETT teachers for their long pending demands, she replied that it was the state government policy to fulfill the demands of not only ETT teachers but that of the whole teaching community and the Chief Minister himself would look into it.
On 'Nanhi Chhaan' campaign, she said she took up the matter (of providing Rs 15,000) with the CM, who acknowledged it as a 'brilliant' idea. She was hopeful that modalities to implement the idea would be completed soon.
On the first day of her mass contact campaign here today, Harsimrat urged people to give a chance to the ruling SAD to represent the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat by voting for the party's candidate.
After talking to a section of people in some wards of the city, she listed a number of demands regarding basic amenities, including sewerage, drinking water, roads and electricity, for which she had instructed the officer concerned to take them up on a priority basis.
Earlier in the morning, the district police took some cautious steps after last month's bizarre demonstration by some members of the EGS Teachers Union, who broke the police cordon and took control of the dais after Sukhbir had left the place after laying the foundation stone of the new cooperative building in Bathinda.
The police today did not allow any protesting member of the EGS Teachers Union to proceed towards the Kamla Nehru Colony and hold demonstrations where Harsimrat was to visit a congregation.
The members of the union gathered outside the Kamla Nehru Colony to proceed towards the congregation site but the police did not allow them to do so. These teachers started raising slogans against the state government for their long pending demands.
Taking into mind, the situation could go out of hand and take an ugly turn; the police arrested the agitating teachers as a preventing step. They were let off in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, Harsimrat addressed various public meetings in the different municipal wards of the city. She was accompanied by Sarup Chand Singla, constituency in-charge of the SAD (B), Santokh Singh Riar, mayor Baljeet Singh Bir Behman, Tarsem Goyal, Narinder Mittal, Chiranji Lal Garg, Dr Om Parkash Sharma, Harmandar Singh Sidhu, Raj Kumar Bhathe wale, Baljeet Singh Sra besides municipal councilors and leaders of the SAD (B) and the BJP.
Anjali Singh Deswal
A rural doctor with black tape on her mouth stages a symbolic protest at Kamla Nehru Colony in Bathinda on Sunday during the visit of Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Tribune photos: Malkiat Singh
Harsimrat Kaur Badal visited the city today and the ETT Teachers' Union, EGS Teachers' Union, MBBS Doctors' Union, Vet Doctors' Union, Unemployed Policemen Union, Unemployed Linemen Union, Unemployed B. Ed Teachers Union and the ITI Instructors' Union planned to submit their demands to her.
They alleged that some members of the EGS Teachers' Union were arrested. This infuriated the protesters and they blocked the traffic in front of the bus stand for about two hours. Those arrested were released later.
Parwinder Singh from the ETT Teachers' Union said, "The police arrested some EGS teachers which was wrong. We did not leave the bus stand road till our arrested members were set free."
The EGS teachers said they knew that Harsimrat was coming but later on authorities told them that she had dropped her plan. "Harsimrat did arrive but we were kept in dark," an EGS teacher alleged.
All the protesting unions said they had called a meeting today evening where they would join hands and carry on their protest against the Badal government, which, they alleged, was unable to fulfill the promises made at the time of campaigning.
Anirudh Gupta
Badal said that the residents of Ferozepur were demanding the reconstruction of this ROB connecting city and cantonment areas for a long time since the existing ROB, which was constructed during the British period, had outlived its utility.
He said that work on the construction of another 23 ROBs in the state would also be completed soon.
While addressing a gathering of SAD-BJP workers at the residence of Sukhpal Singh Nannu, chief parliamentary secretary (revenue), Badal said an amount of Rs 773 lakh would be spent on the construction of both the approaches of this ROB and work on the same would be completed by March 2010.
Badal was accompanied by the Irrigation Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon, MLAs Gurtej Singh and Surjit Kumar Jiyani, besides SAD candidate for the Ferozepur Lok Sabha constituency, Sher Singh Ghubaya.
Badal said that an amount of Rs 3,035 crore would be spent on the four and six-laning of existing national highways in the state, for which the Union government had given its consent.
Badal said that for any state to grow, develop and industrialise, it was imperative to have well connected road network, adding that the state government has decided to interconnect 2000 km long outer link roads.
While criticising the Congress, Badal said that the Congress had always played divisive politics to pursue its own vested political interests. The CM said that the Congress had not only ignored the interests of the farmers but also accorded step-motherly treatment to Punjab.
On the contrary, the SAD-BJP government had always fulfilled the promises made with the electorate of the state and worked for their welfare, he said.
While exhorting the workers to gear up for the next general elections, Badal said that SAD-BJP candidates would win all the 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state with a thumping majority.
In his address, Sekhon said that the SAD-BJP government had already fulfilled all the promises, it had made to the residents of cantonment area in the election manifesto.
Later, Nannu demanded that the office of the water supply and sewerage board should not be shifted to Bathinda. Nannu also demanded the construction of an ROB from Mandala to Tarn Taran.
The CJM, Bathinda, on Friday had ordered the RPF to locate the kin of Sunita (42) who was found wandering at the platform and drew attention of others as she was wearing ornaments and speaking incoherently.
The RPF, first, took her to Adampur Mandi where the RPF managed to get the address of her brother, Sunil Agarwal, a Delhi-based advocate.
The estimated cost of the articles, including ornaments, Kisan Vikas Patra, recovered from her possession was around Rs 3.75 lakh, sources said.
The woman reportedly belonged to a rich family and has two teenaged sons.
Mangalore attack'
The incident attracted a lot of criticism from all over the country, especially women. It also made NGOs organise a mass protest, which was followed by a series of campaigns. Women of this city shared their views with The Tribune in this regard.
Shinjini Tewari, wife of Rahul Tewari, deputy commissioner of Bathinda, said, "Whatever happened in Mangalore is not acceptable at all. It is a personal decision whether to drink or not. Everyone is free to live the way they want. Sene activists deserve a tough sentence so that such incidents are not repeated."
Raj Gupta, principal of Swami Vivekanand Girls' College here, felt that such incidents were outrightly wrong and should be condemned. "Drugs and liquor definitely have a bad effect on us and youngsters are using western influences in a wrong way. But violence is not the way to retain one's culture."
"Recently, around six girls staying in a PG accommodation here got drunk and alleged that a doctor had misbehaved with them. This city certainly is not that advanced and such incidents would happen if cosmopolitan culture was to be followed," she added.
Shashi Tyagi, district programme officer, women and child development, Bathinda, said, "Violence should be curtailed. Youngsters have a lot of family support and parents feel that they are modern, which makes children exploit the modernity in a wrong way. Parents must keep a vigil on their children. Groups like Sri Ram Sene are politically motivated and these should be banned to ensure peace in the
country."
Neelam Bajaj, civil surgeon, Bathinda, however, felt that personal protection is a must and it would be possible only if precautions were taken. "Pub culture is common in a metropolis. However, girls should ensure their personal safety. They should be responsible for themselves."
Victim was member of a marriage party
The condition of six of the injured is critical.
According to sources, the incident occurred when a mini-bus carrying about 60 members of a marriage party, with some passengers travelling on roof of the bus, rammed into a truck.
Members of the marriage party of groom Sandeep Singh of village Mohanke Hithar near Guruharsahai were going to the village Hasta Kalan of Fazilka sub-division. When the bus was heading towards Fazilka, a truck suddenly appeared from a link road. The mini-bus rammed into it and turned turtle, source said.
Hansa Singh (52), resident of village Fattuwala of Jalalabad sub-division, who was the uncle of the bridegroom, died on the spot.
The injured have been identified as Rinku and Chhinda, Jagish, Lachhman Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Pawan, Kuldeep, Balkar Singh and Om Parkash, Jarnail Singh, and Sukhwinder Singh.
The six seriously injured have been referred to other towns for treatment
Rajay Deep
As per the details available, the vehicle (PB05 N 9361) was coming from Barnala road. Near the Rose Garden, it hit the road divider and rammed into a scooter, two motorcycles and a rickshaw. A crowd immediately surrounded the vehicle. Meanwhile, an Innova stopped there, out of which a group of Nihangs came out and started beating up the tipsy driver.
The irate Nihangs pulled out their swords and damaged the window pane of the canter.
After the Nihangs left, the onlookers and accident victims thrashed the canter driver.
Getting the information, volunteers of an NGO, Sahara Jan Seva, reached the spot but even after half-an-hour, police was yet to arrive.
The accused driver, Jarnail Singh accepted that he was drunk as he was returning from some marriage palace located on Barnala road from where he had to transport the DJ system to Abohar. The owners of the damaged vehicles were furious over the late arrival of the police.
When contacted, Sandeep Singh, in-charge, Civil Lines police post said, "Our men went there but the area is under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali police." On his part, acting SHO, Kotwali, Ajaib Singh said, "We have not received the information as the Civil Lines police is supposed to deal with the matter."
A counsellor, English Language Teaching (ELT) expert, who has written two books on spoken English, one of which was released by Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on January 3, Singh is of the view that training of teachers to update their skills and refresh their knowledge is very important. Deploring the so-called English teaching centres that fleece people, he says that English has always been presented to people as a dry and expensive language which deters people from learning it. It is this that he has tried to remove in his book "Spoken English For Me", he claims.
Singh has earlier had a stint with the Sainik School, Kunjpura, Karnal.
Raj Sadosh
Earlier, Lieutenant-General Chetinder Singh congratulated the Campbell riders for successfully completing the expedition, during the flag-in ceremony. The motorcycle-boat-bicycle expedition, which had been flagged off on February 7 to pay homage to the martyrs, who laid down their lives during the 1965 operations, received a thunderous applause on returning to the regiment. Prominent amongst those present were Lieutenant-General M.S. Shergill (retd), Lieutenant-General Kamaljit Singh (retd), Lieutenant-General Kamal Davar (retd) and Lieutenant-General V.K. Nayar.
Bands from ACC&S 13 Kumaon, 15 Grenadiers, 19 Jat and 20 Jat regiments put up an outstanding band display.
The members of the bands were smartly turned out and immaculately dressed. The response of the audience to the breathtaking show was overwhelming.
Club president Parmjit Singh Warer and spokesperson Pankaj Dhamija disclosed that this Punjabi culture-based programme was organised on Valentine's Day to motivate the youths to adopt the Indian culture instead of aping the western culture.
Former MP Gurdas Singh Badal, local MLA Surjit Kumar Jyani, chief parliamentary secretary Sher Singh Ghubaya were the distinguished guests at the programme.
The audience enjoyed the satirical plays of the famous Punjabi laughter king Bhajna
Amli. He made the audience laugh through jokes on politicians and the social set-up.
Gurdas Mann started his programme with a religious song and enthralled the audience with his famous Punjabi folk songs including "Ki Khatya Mein Teri Hir Banke" and "Ishke Da Gidha Penda", "Cycle Mittran Di", "Chhalla", "Roti Hak Di Khaiye Bhanwen Boot Palshan Kariye", Ishak Di Mari Ni Mein Jhalli Ho Gai", "Pir Tere Jan Di Kidan Sahan Mein", among others.
The audience danced as well. At the end, the singer was presented a memento of the famous clock tower of Fazilka.
Some other upcoming sports persons, including Husandeep, Kirandeep, Davinder Kaur, Vasundhara (badminton), Sukhminder Kaur and Shalinder Singh (wrestling), Lakhbir Singh and Sandeep Singh (weightlifting), Om Parkash and Ranjodh Singh, Rurminder Singh, Davinder Singh, Karnail Singh and Ramandeep Singh (athletics) Rajesh Kumar (NCC), Manveer Kaur (archery), Nishant Monga, Hardeep Dhakka and Aman Sachdeva (cricket) were honoured for their achievements in different games.
Gurnam Singh Bhullar, the winner of a reality TV show was also honoured on the occasion.
The chief guest gave away the prizes to the winners of declamation and painting competition. Meritorious students of all the classes of the school were honoured.
Principal Bhupinder Kaur lauded the contribution of eco clubs in schools in controlling the environmental pollution. Master trainer Ashok Bindra and Jasvir Singh shared their thoughts with the students.
The stage was efficiently conducted by Sukhmander Singh. A fair and impartial judgment was given by Rajiv Bhatia, Rakesh Verma and Amarjeet Kaur.
Dr Venita Singh, principal of the DAV College of Education, inaugurated the function. Trustees Bhagwan Dass, Parkash Malethia, Narain Chand besides senior educationists including Vishnu Punia, Hem Raj and Pawan Kumar Gupta were among those present.
SPS Kataria presided over the function.


Yesterday, we saw Spider-Man making a break from high school and today, we get to see him hanging out in the back of a truck, presumably needing to get somewhere quicker than his webshooters will allow him to swing. At first glance, it seems a strange choice of Spider-Man: Homecoming promo shot, considering that previous ones have seen him in all kinds of dynamic poses. But look a bit closer and we can see all sorts of little details that make this image worthwhile.
My favourite is that his smartphone has a cracked screen, because of course Spider-Man wouldn't be able to keep a phone intact for long. It also contributes to the idea that he's not the richest guy in the world. We know his high-tech superhero suit is on loan from Stark Industries, but everything on the edges of it looks a little second hand, from the frayed backpack to his couple of generations old, beaten up phone. And, course, he can't drive, so he's stuck hitching rides.
Cheery images like this are a good omen for the production, which looks to be jettisoning some of the tears n' hugs emotional drama that bogged down Sam Raimi's catastrophically dull third instalment and huge portions of the YA influenced Amazing Spider-Man films. I'm not saying Spider-Man should be all sunshine and roses because, y'know, Uncle Ben n' all, but the bright blue skies, poppin' crimson costume and supremely chilled out posters make a promise of good times that I hope they're going to keep.
With rights holders Sony rumored to be getting cold feet about Spidey's further participation in the MCU, Spider-Man: Homecoming might be one of the few times we see the web-slinger rubbing shoulders with Tony Stark, so let's hope they make it a damn good movie.
Spider-Man: Homecoming swings into cinemas on July 7th.


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I have been interested in sports betting for years, and I want to branch out and try to bet on some new sports. I want to do it mostly for the thrill, but it won't be a very good experience for me, overall, if I am not able to do good in these new sports. I want to learn More about race horses and what it takes to be a winner. I know that horse racing is probably one of the more difficult types of sports to bet in, but lots of people do it, so there must be some sort of method to the madness.
I am going to try to start learning about this soon, because there are some races that I would like to bet on in the near future, just to test the waters a bit. I want to try to get to the point where I am confident in betting on horses, by the time the big horse races of the year come around, such as the Kentucky Derby. I wonder if there will be a triple crown winner this year. THat doesn't happen a long time, but you never know. I definitely don't think that I would bet on it to happen, because it is such a long shot, that there is probably next to no chance that I would win.
I mean, it could happen, and I could win. But betting on that seems a bit crazy to me. Sometimes I make bets that aren't great, but I usually try to make sure that my bets make some srt of sense to me. I have done pretty well at betting so far, and hopefully I can continue to learn about it and do a good job with horse rrace betting in the future.


Michael Jordan being sued for his looks!!!
This is why people hate lawyers. Even other lawyers.
Geez Louise, what is wrong with him??
I would be amused and tickled if I were him. And it is not like he is ugly, either. If I were a guy I would be glad if I looked like him.
If it bothered the guy so much, why did he continue to shave his head the way Jordon does, and wear an earring and a mustache that resembles him? How ridiculous.
GREED is what is wrong!
For someone who says being "recognized" makes him uncomfortable, he sure is making sure everyone recognizes him now. I am shocked that a lawyer would take on such a mindless case.
This isn't just a nuisance suit - that guy is being a nuisance! I hope he pays enough court costs to make him see the light. Utter stupidity! He will probably soon crop on some tv program making money off of it.
Not a expert on this either but I think the solution is to define nuisance suits and, in those cases, allow the defendant to sue the plaintiffs lawyer.
What an idiot. He does everything he can to try to look like Michael Jordan and then sues because people think he looks like him. I don't really see a big resemblance at all. I think this guy is just looking for his "15 minutes of fame."
If he could act he could get a job on SNL as a Michael Jordon look-alike and earn the money himself.


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Jolla Unveils First Sailfish Smartphone, Includes Android App Support
by Shivaank RanaMay 20, 2013
Finnish startup Jolla has announced its first smartphone, which shows off its Sailfish OS on a 4.5-inch screen.
Jolla, which was founded by former Nokia employees who wanted to continue the development work the Finnish phone maker had done on the MeeGo OS, is with the introduction one big step closer to entering the ultra-competitive smartphone market.
"The earliest memories I have of things really crystalizing is from the summer of 2011. I was on holiday and there was a conference call I took on the beach, and the people that became Jolla, the founders and many of the early contributors were on that call. But to me the hard work really started in January 2012," said Marc Dillon, who recently stepped down as the company's CEO to focus on developing the first phone.
The smartphone has a 4.5-inch "Estrade" display, as well as 16GB of internal storage and a microSD slot. There's an unspecified dual-core processor to handle daily tasks and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.
Jolla's first handset is also 4G-enabled and has a replaceable battery, which will go down a treat with power users who often find themselves in the red at the end of the day.
Sailfish is a Linux-based operating system that picks up where MeeGo left off… or rather where Nokia left off when the company abandoned MeeGo and jumped on the Windows Phone bandwagon.
While Sailfish has a unique user interface and supports native apps written for the Linux-based OS, out of the box it will also have support for Android apps.
The heart of the OS consists of thumbnails of opened applications on the homescreen from which users also can access multiple features directly by scrolling from side-to-side or just clicking on them to access the main feature.
"The true multitasking is working in lots of different applications. You can have a video running in a thumbnail while you are doing something else on the device," Dillon said.
The back cover plates are dubbed "The Other Half" and they will actually do a bit more than just give you a new exterior color. Jolla has said these covers will be able to automatically adjust fonts, ringtones, profiles, color themes and more.
The phone is expected to cost $500 and Indian availability has not been specified yet!
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Gold Star 3D Scanner from Mega Detection offers the prospector of ancient antiquities and the seeker for buried treasures at great depths, the best integrated and comprehensive solution in terms of the multiplicity of search technologies available in the device, as well as practical applications and uses in the field of metal detection.
Gold Star 3D Scanner is An integrated multi-functional device that combines a professional metal detector and a 3D ground scanner with high-quality performance in all-terrain and accurate, reliable results.
Modern and practical design that combines lightweight and aesthetics of look and suitability for long real-life use in the search fields and made of high-quality materials, which provides the user with a comfortable user experience.
8 different search systems that include the latest developments in the field of metal detection technologies with wide options to adjust search settings and options to suit various factors such as the ground soil type, the terrain, the purpose of the search, and the type and metal of buried targets.
A completely new patented 3D ground scanning technology that includes advanced search tools that guarantee more accurate results through larger coverage and visual representation of scanning data on the device's screen or via a tablet computer.
An advanced 3D analyzing app that can be downloaded on any tablet or smartphone running Android, provides the prospector with great capabilities to analyze the results of the ground scan visually through integrated tools through which can know the type of metal – the exact location or position – the accurate depth of potential targets and target metal type.
A new and improved technology in long-range metal detection technology that includes performance improvements, a wider scanning field, and more depths up to 50 meters with new tools and options.
An integrated feedback system that combines sound, light, and image to provide the prospector with a comprehensive view of the discovered targets and complete information about them.
A high-definition color LCD screen with a relatively large size ensures easy to adjust settings, read numbers clearly, and see results visually comfortably.
Gold Star 3D Scanner has a Modern easy to use program available in 12 international languages, taking into account the latest developments in the field of user experience, allowing easy adjustment of search settings, selection of search systems and search programs, adjusting distances and depths, and viewing results visually.
Gold Star 3D Scanner is operated via an external lithium-ion battery located in a distinctively designed box, the battery can be recharged and guarantee a long period of use depending on the system used for search and other factors.
1 – Manual Long-Range Locator [MANUAL LRL]
The new Long-Range Locator technology incorporated into Gold Star 3D Scanner through a new powerful detection probe called Intelligent Multi Transceiver Unit or I.M.T.U
I.M.T.U generate a high-frequency wave signals in search direction, these waves intersect with the signals of magnetic fields released from buried metal targets, then reflected signals are received through a pair of antennas, these received signals are converted into digital signals inside main unit of device and analyzed and visualized on screen.
In MANUAL LRL system, many of scan settings can be adjusted manually by the user according to his preferences before starting the long-range scan, here are the available settings:
User can choose here the target type, or a type of metal the target is made of, he can choose from preset search programs that include all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including:
Gold Treasure- Gold Ore – Silver – Copper – Platinum – Bronze – Iron – Diamond – Gemstones – Gold Veins – Cavity
The distance value reflects the scanning field in the forward direction, this value can be set within a range between 0 – 3000 meters from pre-set values:
250 – 500 – 750 – 1000 – 1250 – 1500 – 1750 – 2000 – 2250 – 2500 – 2750 – 3000 m
It is the value of the maximum search depth that can be reached using the current search settings, and the value can be set precisely within the range from 0 to 50 meters.
After adjusting the previous search settings, the screen displays a summary of selected settings and user can press (Start Scan) button to start actual scan process.
Result screen display in upper-left corner a digital compass, containing an indicator indicating the geographic direction of the device (for example, towards the north).
In middle of screen there is semi-circle graded scale with direction angle values , zero degree in center and a range of 0-90 degrees in both left and right, an arrow-shaped indicator pointing to specific angle value the represents the direction of movement of the antennas according to the user's movement when searching.
On the right of result screen Inclination Indicator, this indicator is an important feature allow the user to accurately and correctly adjust the angle of inclination of the device from the horizon, the values with green color – in middle – indicates the correct values, on the other hand the values with red color indicates the wrong values of the inclination angle during scan.
2 – Automatic Long-Range Locator [AUTO LRL]
AUTO LRL search system uses I.M.T.U and long-range antennas to search for signals of potential targets within the long-range scan field.
It is advanced search system that covers large areas in open fields of the determined area, this system has the ability to identify all types of buried metals by analyzing captured signals.
Here the user can adjust following settings:
It is the distance in front-range (forward direction), can be set in 0 – 3000 m range as explained before in Manual LRL system.
It is the maximum depth of possible targets that the device can reach to find potential targets, its value can be set in 0 – 50 m range also like before.
After selecting of previous settings, the user can start the search process, and during search the antennas will move left or right depending on possible nearby targets, a visual indicator on screen will guide the user as it displays a left or right progress bar with gradient colors from green (minimum) to red (maximum value) based on target position.
The user must track the movement of antennas tell he got a best signal and after finishing he can move to "Report" screen that will display a visual report about possible target as four horizontal bars (gold – silver – iron – diamond), every bar will display an estimated percentage value that indicate probability of target composition.
3 – Control Long-Range Locator [CTRL LRL]
CTRL LRL system is one of the new technologies and important features that have been integrated into Gold Star 3D Scanner, that enables the user to set the exact value of the search frequency in order to search for a specific type of metal or alloy of metals based on specific frequency value and thus ensure more accurate results when searching.
In this system, user can set many search-related settings including:
It is the type of soil of the ground in scan field, can be set to one of following types:
Rock – Mixed – Neutral – Clay – Metallic – Sandy – Mineral – Chalky – Salty
It is the custom frequency the user can set manually using this option.
Values range in the 250-5000 MHz range, and can be set from predefined values like 250 – 500 – 750 …. 5000 MHz
It is the maximum distance between user location and the target position during the scan process. It means that user can search custom circular distance around himself and this distance start from 0 to 3000 m and can be set like in previous systems.
It is maximum depth of possible targets that the device can reach to find, its value can be set in 0 – 50 m range as explained previously.
After adjusting all of previous settings the user moves to scan screen and press "Start Scan" button to begin the search process.
The results screen will display a circular indicator, the direction arrow reflects the direction of antennas in degrees, on the right the inclination indicator that explained previously.
4 – Ionic System [IONIC]
Ionic system uses a new developed technology incorporated into a new probe named Intelligent Multi Transceiver Unit or I.M.T.U.
The I.M.T.U technology is the first of its kind in metal detectors, and it constitutes a major development from the traditional ionic fields detection system found in previous Mega Detection devices or competing devices.
The new technology allows more accurate detection of ionic fields resulting from metallic targets buried under the ground thanks to I.M.T.U that ensures accurate receiving and processing of coming signals, with the ability to control some signal settings on the screen for more accurate results.
After selecting the ionic system, the device will start searching directly, here are the possible settings that can be adjusted by the user:
During the search process and according to the target scanning, the ionic system
will generate variable audio tone, it represents the target ability or the distance between user and the target.
The user can change the value of signal sensitivity to analyze the output sound, its value range is between 0 and 100, the selected value shown on Sensitivity circular scale.
It is the signal gain or in other words signal strength, the user can control the signal strength using this setting, and it presented as percentage value (0-100) on circular scale like sensitivity.
Generally, it is recommended to reduce this value for detecting of large-size targets, and increase gain value for small-size targets detection.
In the middle of the screen there is a circular indicator, in the center of it there is a circle whose diameter and color change according to the received signal and the distance of the target from the location of the device, where it shrinks and expands with changing color to one of the following colors (red, blue or green) depending on the type of target.
Based on the received signal, the device also makes an audio tone with pitch and strength related to the position of the target and the nature of the signal.
5 – Bionic System [BIONIC]
Bionic system is similar to the Ionic system in terms of how it is work and use of Intelligent Multi Transceiver Unit (I.M.T.U) to perform the scan process.
But the difference is that here, ionic signals are captured from a particular metal object. for example, from golden ring or coin, and then the search is directed towards capturing ionic signals similar to metal objects buried underground within the surrounding area.
That mean in the ionic search system, the search is random and free, but in the bionic system the search is directed according to predefined signals.
After selecting the Bionic system and pointing the I.M.T.U to specific target made of the metal that will be searched, the device will start scan for ionic fields in direction of user movement and there are same options as in Ionic system can be adjusted:
The previous values presented in result screen as circular percentage indicators on right and left sides similar to indicators in Ionic system.
Here there is also a Signal Power or strength indicator displayed below presented as variable-length bars with variable colors and heights based on received signal.
In the center of the screen there is a circular indicator whose movement and colors change according to the type of target and the signal captured with three color possibilities, which are green, red, and blue, related to the type of target.
Based on the received signal, the device also makes an audio tone with pitch and strength related to the position of the target and signal strength.
6 – Live Stream System [LIVE STREAM]
Live Stream is a system developed to detect various ferrous and non-ferrous metals
in the real time, in form of a live transmission with a visual representation of received signal as specific color stream that reflects the type of the target.
For example: precious metal like gold or bronze – ferrous metal like iron – cavities such as tunnel.
The process of measuring signals or scanning process is carried out by a Vertical High Signal Transceiver (V.S.T) probe, which is a special developed probe, at the end of it there is a quadrilateral cone on both sides of cone there is a set of LEDs that change its colors according to the type of the target , for example the LEDs will emit a red light if the targets is a golden object or blue if it is a tunnel.
The signals captured by V.S.T after calibration represented on the device screen as continuous color stream that changes its color according to the type of possible target , similarly the color is Red when capturing a precious metal signal and green for normal ground , a numeric value related to the target displayed on screen beside the color stream.
In conjunction with the color indicator the device will generate audio tones based on the target type whose signal is captured.
Also, the user can see a visual representation of the signals on the bundled tablet that came with the device within Mega Detection Multi Visual Analyzer app that displays the signal scheme in a graph and the color of the graph will change in a similar way depending on the nature of the signal in other words the type of metal or target.
7 – 3D Ground Scan System [GROUND SCAN]
This powerful search system is a new system with completely new technology designed and developed especially for Mega Detection devices with latest technologies in 3D ground scanning technologies.
This 3D ground scan technology uses a new powerful and unique probe called Multi Ground Scanner (M.G.S) with four built-in sensors and large surface area offering more coverage of ground during scan and reduce the time and effort of scanning large areas quickly with more accurate results.
3D Ground Scan system helps the user to scan the ground and create visual representation on both the device screen or bundled tablet. this system can make searching and find burials and artifacts and even cavities under the ground easy to the user with greater speed and more accuracy.
The settings that can be adjusted on device screen:
Result Display
The user can select one of two options:
Device: in this case a scan results will be presented visually on device screen
Tablet: the scan results will be presented visually on bundled tablet screen using Multi Visual Analyzer app.
It is the method of performing the scan procedure and can be set to:
Manual: here the user will record the measurement of signals in every scan point manually.
Automatic: in this case the device will record the measurements of every scan point automatically.
Path value present how user will move in search are to complete the scan process and there are two options:
One Direction: in one-direction scan the user will move and record the measurements in every point in a scan line and at end of every line, he will return to near the start of previous line but with offset distance to start scanning another line and so on. That mean the direction of scan will be in one direction on every line or all scan lines will be parallel to each other.
Zig Zag: in this case the start point of next search line is near the end point of previous line or in other words the direction of movement will be opposite for each consecutive lines.
Here user can set following settings:
Width: it presents the number of scan lines and can be set to desired value using arrows controls in control panel.
Height: it is the number of points in every scan line or scan points , it can be set like previous value.
User can set the point in search area (rectangular area that include scan lines and points) where the scan procedure will begin.
Left: in this case the scan process begins from bottom – left corner of search area
Right: the scan process will begin from bottom – right corner of search area
After settings of all previous setting the Scan tab will display a summary of previous selected settings and user can press OK on device control panel to start the scan process.
During the scan process the measurement in every scan point will be presented visually on screen on 2D grid consisting of number of rows (scan points) and columns (scan lines) of cells and every cell presented in specific color that reflect the structure of related ground area.
The table below show the type of ground related to each color:
Green Light Blue Blue Yellow Red
Normal Ground Small Cavity Cavity metal objects gold
On the right side of 2D grid there are many values presented:
current x (current scan line number) – current y (current scan point) – search value
After completing the scan in every scan line and point, the scan data can be saved as a file to the device memory for later analysis.
In case that user choose to complete the scan via the tablet, the same settings are set within the Multi Visual Analyzer app installed on tablet, and the scanning is performed by the device in the same way, and the results are displayed directly inside the app in the form of a three-dimensional graphics based on structure of the scanned ground and what it contains of different target types that presented in different colors like in the previous table.
Multi Visual Analyzer app gives the user a more accurate possibility to illustrate and know the buried targets, their type, depth and exact position within the scanned area via its powerful analysis tools.
8 – Pin Pointer System [PINPOINTER]
This system is used to determine the presence of a metal target or cavity with the precise location in which the buried metal or cavity is located via an audio or visual feedback presented on the screen, the process of scanning for possible targets is performed via the V.S.T probe.
In the result screen of this system there are many options:
During the search process and according to the target scanning, the pin pointer system will make special scan sound with specific tone and the visual graph on the screen presents the target presence under the ground.
The user can change the value of sensitivity at any time to be able to analyze the output
sound and the accompanied graph.
The value can be set in 0 – 10 range.
User can use this option to calibrate the sensor sensitivity at any time according to the ground type and terrain.
Reset the calibration process to default value.
The visual representation of received signals on device screen is a curved bar graph based on type of the target.
For example, in case of receiving metal signals the bar graph will be consisted of rectangles facing upward, of different length, with graded colors from green to red in the center at the maximum values, and then graded towards green with low values.
In the case of receiving cavity signals – such as a tunnel – it will be made of rectangles facing downwards, of different length, ranging from green to dark blue in the middle at the maximum values, and then graded towards green at lower values.
System Box (Main Unit)
Intelligent Multiple Transceiver Unit: (I.M.T.U)
Multi Ground Scanner (MG.S60)
Vertical high signal transmitter: (V.S.T)
MGS connector
IMTU and V.S.T connector
Armrest and column
Long-range antennas
Hardware box (bolts – nuts – battery charger – cables …)
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Knicks center Enes Kanter on national anthem: 'If they would've left it up to me, yes, I would've taken a knee'
By Stefan Bondy
Oct 03, 2017 | 10:49 PM
Enes Kanter (l.) said he would have preferred to take a knee during the anthem Tuesday. (Seth Wenig/AP)
Enes Kanter has been labeled an outlaw and traitor in his own country because of his opposition to the Turkish government. His passport was revoked and his father was reportedly imprisoned.
So Kanter knows about sacrificing for the sake of expression, and it was no surprise Tuesday when he said his preference was to take a knee during the national anthem.
"If they would've left it up to me, yes, I would've taken a knee," Kanter said after his debut with the Knicks. "But as a team, we decided not to take a knee. The most important thing in America is equality and justice. If you don't see these two things in America, I feel really bad, I feel really sad inside."
With Joakim Noah and Lance Thomas leading the conversation, the Knicks decided to lock arms during the anthem and supplement the display with a statement about raising awareness for multiple social issues. It followed the NBA's guidelines for anthem etiquette, and meant the Knicks would avoid punishment.
But Kanter, who was traded last month from OKC, discussed following Colin Kaepernick.
"I was just talking with one of my teammates, saying, 'If you're going to do it, I'll do it,' " Kanter said. "I understand that the NBA just put out a statement saying nobody is taking a knee or whatever. But I'm really feeling bad for people out there that's fighting for what's right. I think what they're fighting for is what's right. I have problems with my own country. I feel like whatever we believe, fight for it. Because if you look at America, there's freedom of speech, and you can protest peacefully."
Noah, who did not play Tuesday, told the Daily News that the Knicks will continue to lock arms throughout the season, "100 percent." He added that the players constructed the statement, which was released to the media before the game.
"We decided we wanted to put out a message, and we came up with the message as a team, and we wanted to do something, that's for sure," Noah said. "We all feel the injustice and we wanted to have a symbol as a team. We put out a message so that people understood that we weren't just locking arms."
Enes Kanter is fouled by Quincy Acy. (Noah K. Murray/USA Today Sports)
Still, locking arms has become a common posture for players who want to stage a mild protest without the appearance of disrespect. In the statement, the Knicks avoided the word "protest" altogether.
"We have a deep love and respect for this country," it read. "The United States has given us so much including an unbelievable opportunity and platform to stand up for that's right. Today, our country faces serious issues including gun violence, poverty, equal justice, access to education, and civil rights," it read. "Together as a team, we will stand during the national anthem with lined arms not just as a sign of unity but also to call attention to these issues."
There was also a nod to the military.
"Standing together, by addressing these issues, that is how we honor the sacrifices made to defend liberties."
Not long before the preseason opener, the league sent out a memo warning players of potential punishment if they didn't stand for the anthem. Nobody has tested the mandate. But Kanter wanted to.
"We did it as a team. If they'd have left it up to me, I'd have taken a knee. But as a team, we stuck together. But the most important thing is the leave our differences on the table and try to find what we have in common. Tall, short, black, white, fat, skinny, whatever you are, we need to work together."
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ENGLISH HINDI Friday, January 22, 2021
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INDIA'S FIRST MAGAZINE COVER SHOT ON ZOOM
Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar has shot for HT Brunch on Zoom app. Its India's first remotely shot editorial cover and the issue will be out on Sunday, 31st May 2020.
Mumbai (Face2news)
Magazine shoots are usually big business. To say there's a small army of people involved is not an exaggeration: a photographer and his crew, lightmen, studio hands, a stylist and his/her assistants, make-up and hair, and then the celebrity and his/her entourage: a small shoot would have a dozen pair of hands, while an average sized one, would be even bigger. The times of Covid, however, throw at us odd challenges. And the Hindustan Times' Sunday magazine, Brunch, which churns out covers on a weekly basis, faced a challenge: if we can't shoot, how do we come out? That's when the magazine organised India's first every photo shoot shot entirely on Zoom!
Milind Soman, meanwhile, says he felt disconcerted that he couldn't see the pictures on the camera viewfinder. It reminded him of the time he started modelling 30 years ago, when digital cameras were not invented yet. Milind Soman says: "Shooting on Zoom was a fun experiment for us. I am a bit of a control freak so it was disconcerting not to be able to see what Subi was shooting, reminded me of 30 years ago when we didnt have digital, and everyone had to wait to see what the pics looked like. Subi must have had a hard time with the internet signal fluctuations and shouting click and move so that we knew what to do!"
Photographer Subi Samuel was roped in, who agreed to the challenge immediately. "Let me "remotely shoot" my assistant who is quarantined in his home and see how it works," he said, adding "I want to see if Zoom is better, or FaceTime!" The cover personality, supermodel Milind Soman, was a little more wary. "Can't you use an old picture instead?" he asked the magazine. The story was to celebrate two years of his marriage to Ankita Konwar, a former flight attendant who is 26 years his junior. It was a marriage "they" said wouldn't last...
The photographer got on phone with Milind and Ankita to see the house they were quarantined in. Subi Samuel was in Versova in the Mumbai suburbs, while the Soman's were in Shivaji Park in central Mumbai.
Subi Samuel wanted to see where his shots would work. Where would he have enough light. He found that on the terrace of the Soman's apartment, but it is on the third video call that he discovered that the early morning light--usually the best to shoot in-- was not so at this particular location, the late afternoon light post 5.30pm, just before sunset, was better. Schedules were drawn up. Stylists, make and hair was conferred upon. And on Monday, May 25, while all of Mumbai was still under lockdown, this long distance shoot happened.
The biggest challenge for photographer Subi Samuel was not the light. Nor was it his star subjects, who were willing to go out of their way to cooperate. The challenge was to shoot and hope the network held up. For, when it didn't, the image on Zoom that was transmitted to him, pixelated and was not usable.
Subi Samuel says: "Jamal Shaikh, the Editor of Brunch, and I have partnered on various 'firsts', like we did the first moving cover when he was the Editor of Men's Health. When I was called to shoot with Milind and Ankita, I realised that this was going to be a very exciting and challenging opportunity as no one had done an online shoot like this for an editorial before. There were quite a few factors that had to fall into place. The resolution of the images have to be high enough to be printed for an editorial cover.
Secondly, the network on the phone has to be consistent. Most importantly, the models have to be totally cooperative and willing to do the extra bit against a failing light. Till you see the final results, there is also the fear that the entire shoot may have to be scrapped. Thankfully, all these fears were just that and the shoot turned out be fabulous with amazingly cooperative and good looking couple."
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