Boil 1 ¾ cups water. Add contents of quinoa & brown rice packet. Stir well. Turn heat to low and cover. Simmer 14-15 minutes. Make sure the liquid is absorbed, but do not overcook. Remove from heat, stir and let stand.
Cut chicken into small pieces. Chop onion and garlic clove.
In same large pan chicken was cooked in, sauté frozen shitake mushrooms and frozen broccoli florets with butter. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic. Continue to cook on medium heat for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent and mushrooms are half their original size.
Add chicken, quinoa, and shredded Parmesan cheese to pan. Stir. Add onion powder, garlic powder, lime and salt and pepper to taste. Stir again. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.


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I'm fairly new to setting gmod servers, but not new to setting up servers in general... however it's been several years since I've set up a game server.
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I know I have to add which files I want people to download to lua files, and I've already done that. The Slow-dl from the server works fine now - even added a custom sound file to be sure.
But for some reason, the server's not making the connection to my fastDL webhost with all the files. What am I doing wrong?
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Q: Proving that two lines are not from the same plane? Well,
I'm looking for a clean but effective way to prove that two lines in the space are or are not from the same plane, knowing that these two lines are given by their parametric representations.

A: If the lines are defined by the parametric representations (I use a synthetic notation, in terms of points and vectors):
$$ M =A +t \mkern 1.5mu\vec u, \qquad  M =B +t \mkern 1.5mu\vec v$$
they're coplanar iff and only if the vectors $\vec u, \vec v, \overrightarrow{AB}$ are linearly dependent, in other words if
$$\det(\vec u, \vec v, \overrightarrow{AB})=0.$$

A: I'll give you a useful link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coplanarity
Related: How to check if the lines are coplanar?
So just prove what you desire to by showing the inequality in the formulae; if you still have doubts, leave a comment; I'll give a bigger hint or a solution.
Edit: See this Coplanarity of two lines in 3D

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Investigation finds 'forever chemicals' PFAS contamination in everyday household products
EDCs: The Facts
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Wildlife and the environment
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Baby products: advice for parents
Do you know which chemicals are present in the household products you use every day?
A new investigation in The Guardian co-published with Type Investigations tested dozens of household items for 'forever chemicals' PFAS contamination.
The results confirmed that the author and his cat both had their blood contaminated with four types of PFAS. The lab tests also confirmed the presence of PFAS in at least 15 common household products, including dental floss, food packaging, and cookware.
Both the author and his cat were shown to have elevated levels of PFOA in their blood samples. PFOA was banned globally in 2019 under the Stockholm Convention, and is one of only two PFAS chemicals (the other being PFOS, which was banned in 2009) that have been regulated globally. The high-profile lawsuit that led to the PFOA ban was highlighted in the Hollywood film 'Dark Waters' released last year. See our 'Dark Waters' PFAS FAQ.
PFAS, also known as the Forever Chemicals, are a large chemical family of over 5,000 highly persistent chemicals that don't occur in nature. PFAS are thought to be the most persistent synthetic chemicals to date, they hardly degrade in the natural environment. These 'forever chemicals' have been linked to a number of health issues including reduced response to vaccines, certain cancers, and thyroid disease.
PFAS are used in a wide range of consumer products; a scientific paper published earlier this month found multiple PFAS compounds present in drinking straws made from plant-based materials, which have been popularised in recent years as an alternative to plastic straws. Read more.
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Jeremiah St. Juste (Groninga, Países Bajos, 19 de octubre de 1996), más conocido como Jerry St. Juste, es un futbolista neerlandés. Juega de defensa y su equipo es el Sporting C. P. de la Primeira Liga de Portugal.

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An Egyptian doctor recruited by the NHS in 2016 has had an application for her three-year-old daughter to come to the UK rejected.
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Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2013
French cinema is as varied and vital as ever in 2013, and this year's edition of Rendez-vous with French Cinema covers the wide spectrum from grand and engaging entertainments like Régis Roinsard's Populaire (Opening Night) to the work of uncompromising auteurs like Jean Claude Brisseau and Damien Odoul, rising independent voices including Héléna Klotz and Shalimar Preuss, and master filmmakers François Ozon, Patrice Leconte, Raymond Depardon, Nicolas Philibert, and the late Claude Miller. Presented by Unifrance Films and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
Additional screenings take place at the IFC Center and BAM, visit rendezvouswithfrenchcinema.com for more information.
Régis Roinsard
Opening Night, U.S. Premiere! Director Régis Roinsard, actors Romain Duris and Deborah François in person!
Stuck in the provinces of 1950s France, Rose (Deborah François) is taken under the wing of her handsome boss (Romain Duris) and develops astonishing skills as a high-speed typist, leading to unexpected fame.
Héléna Klotz
New York Premiere!
Across the span of a night in Paris, two lads guided purely by impulse and desire explore their emotional and physical limits in Klotz's impressively mesmerizing feature debut.
Alice Winocour
A look at the relationship between pioneering 19th century French neurologist Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot and his star teenage patient, kitchen maid who is left partially paralyzed after a seizure.
Patrick Mille
North American Premiere!
Director Patrick Mille in person!
An unconventional family's complex web of relations and legacies come to a peak with a mother's (Carole Bouquet) health crisis and her daughter's own life changes.
The Day of Crows
Jean-Christophe Dessaint
Director Jean-Christophe Dessaint in person!
A wild child raised in the woods encounters the outside world in this enchanting hand-drawn animated feature featuring the voices of Jean Reno and Claude Chabrol in his last film credit.
The Girl From Nowhere
Rescuing a young woman from the clutches of a thug, a retired math teacher (Brisseau, himself) finds in her a muse and possibly a mystical agent opening new gates of perception—and perhaps death.
Granny's Funeral
In Podalydes' latest comedy, a pharmacist, emotionally pulled between a wife he's not quite divorced from and his needy lover, contends with the death of a grandmother he barely knew.
Director François Ozon in person!
Swept up in the increasingly dazzling and inventive fiction writing of a precocious student, a high school literature teacher and frustrated author (Fabrice Luchini) married to a gallerist (Kristin Scott Thomas) sees real life overtake fiction.
A true sports story that utterly defies the odds, Duguay's film captures the wild ups and downs of the Olympics-bound equine star Jappeloup and his troubled rider's (Guillaume Canet) tense relationship with his horseman father (Daniel Auteuil).
Raymond Depardon, Claudine Nougaret
Depardon's brilliant self-portrait takes a surprising point of view on the great documentarian's life—not only as a filmmaker, but as a photographer and maker of precise, expressive images capturing the entirety of French society over the decades.
A Lady in Paris
Ilmar Raag
France/Belgium/Estonia
Director Ilmar Raag in person on March 4!
A stunning, flinty and memorable Jeanne Moreau is the living, breathing center of Raag's chamber drama of the testy, complicated relationship between an elderly Estonian woman in permanent Parisian exile (Moreau) and her wary Estonian maid (Laine Magi).
My Blue-Eyed Girl
Shalimar Preuss
Preuss' uncommonly sensitive and nuanced debut follows the eldest daughter of a family on holiday as she balances her growing desires for a prison inmate with her heartfelt but fraying familial love.
Guillaume Nicloux
France/Belgium/Germany
Director Guillaume Nicloux in person!
Drawing on the same Denis Diderot classic as Jacques Rivette's 1966 drama, Nicloux's version provides a fresh take on the story of a young woman's (a stunning Pauline Etienne) harrowing experiences in nunneries, one run by a too-loving Mother Superior (Isabelle Huppert).
France/Germany
A tormented young Parisian (Romain Duris) is adored by his long-suffering lover (Charlotte Gainsbourg), clung to by his needy best friend, and stalked by an admirer in Chéreau's most whittled-down vision of self-inflicted loneliness.
Gilles Bourdos
Director Gilles Bourdos in person!
Set during a pivotal time in the lives of master painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his war-wounded son Jean, Bourdos' atmospheric drama explores the ways in which creative powers wax and wane as one generation gives way to the next.
Rich is the Wolf
Damien Odoul
Perplexed at the sudden disappearance of her husband, a wife watches hours of videotape that he's recorded over the previous seven years to piece together some clues.
Tsai Ming-Liang's third feature is at once overtly metaphorical and deeply committed to the ebb and flow of everyday life: a film about individuals in crisis that builds patiently to a devastating emotional climax.
France/India/USA
When a dashing captain arrives at a home on the banks of the Ganges River, a neighboring girl's passions are ignited in ways she can barely control.
Renoir's iconic survey of bourgeois French society on the cusp of World War II chronicles a weekend of romantic misadventures on a country estate.
The Suicide Shop
Master filmmaker Leconte makes a startling and unforgettable departure from his previous work with this whimsical, animated 3D musical about a family business offering certain special "end-of-life" services.
Audrey Tautou stars as a provincial housewife in 1920s France, whose suffocating marriage to a boorish landowner inspires her to a fatal bid for freedom, in the late director Claude Miller's exquisite adaptation of the classic novel by François Mauriac.
Thérèse Desqueyroux (1962)
Georges Franju
Franju's version adheres closely to the novel's flashback structure, featuring the brilliant cast of Emmanuelle Riva, Philippe Noiret and Edith Scob.
Three Worlds
Director Catherine Corsini in person! Actor Raphaël Personnaz in person March 6!
A hit-and-run accident involving a hot-shot car salesman and an émigré worker from Moldavia triggers a chain of dramatic events with life-altering consequences.
You, Me and Us
Director Jacques Doillon in person!
The tentative nature of relationships is explored in dazzling, three-dimensional fashion in this cleverly written and directed roundelay between current and former lovers.
Gilles Legrand
Director Gilles Legrand and actor Niels Arestrup in person!
Instead of grooming his son to inherit his lucrative wine-growing business, an imperious vintner (Niels Arestrup) looks to a talented California-based grower, rendering a harvest of jealousy and worse.
ALT_MINDS and the Art of French Transmedia
Free event! Creator Eric Viennot and cast member Ludivine Lebec in person!
Join Eric Viennot, one of Europe's leading transmedia designers as he presents ALT_MINDS, an adventure spanning a web series, mobile applications, and live events that thrust the audience into the heart of an action-packed thriller.
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema returns in March with another edition that exemplifies the variety and vitality of contemporary French filmmaking. Read More
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema returns in March with another edition that exemplifies the variety and vitality of contemporary French filmmaking. The films on display, by emerging talents and established masters, raise ideas both topical and eternal, and many take audiences to entirely unexpected places. Read More
North America's leading showcase for the best in French film, co-presented with UniFrance and opening with Guillaume Nicloux's Valley of Love starring Gérard Depardieu and Isabelle Huppert, demonstrates that the landscape of French cinema has never been more fertile, and the voices issuing from it never more diverse. Read More
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema returns with another program of features and shorts that exemplify today's most innovative French artistry. Co-presented with Unifrance Films, Rendez-Vous demonstrates that the landscape of French cinema has never been more fertile, and the voices issuing from it never more diverse. Read More
This edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, a co-presentation of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films, attests to the sheer variety and vitality of contemporary French filmmaking. The lineup includes established masters, critics' favorites, and actor-turned-directors who have fully come into their own as filmmakers, alongside some of the emerging talent from what has been called France's next New Wave. Read More
French cinema is as varied and vital as ever in 2013, and this year's edition of Rendez-vous with French Cinema covers the wide spectrum from grand and engaging entertainments to the work of uncompromising auteurs, rising independent voices, and master filmmakers. Presented by Unifrance Films and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Read More
North America's leading showcase for the best in contemporary French film returns with two dozen New York premieres, including French box-office sensation The Intouchables, new work from master directors André Téchiné, Benoît Jacquot and Alain Cavalier, plus Delicacy, the latest from Audrey Tautou, who will join us to present the film! Read More
North America's leading showcase for the best in contemporary French film returns! Works by several of France's best-known filmmakers—Bertrand Tavernier, Claude Lelouch, Catherine Breillat, Benoît Jacquot—are included alongside outstanding debuts by Katell Quillévéré, Valérie Donzelli, and Angelo Cianci, and two programs of experimental media works. Read More


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Alexander: Medical Device Tax Repeal "Critical to Creating Jobs" for Memphis and Tennessee
Speaking at Onyx in Memphis, says he'll fight to repeal Obamacare tax, encourage more responsiveness by FDA
"This burdensome tax on medical devices is already costing Tennesseans jobs and hurting a crucial Memphis industry by increasing costs, stifling investment and ultimately driving up prices for patients in need of medical help."– Lamar Alexander
MEMPHIS, May 2 – At a press conference in front of Onyx Medical Corp., U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said he'd push for a repeal of the medical device tax and press the Food and Drug Administration to lessen regulatory burdens on the industry, calling it "critical to creating jobs for Memphis and Tennessee."
"This burdensome tax on medical devices is already costing Tennesseans jobs and hurting a crucial Memphis industry by increasing costs, stifling investment and ultimately driving up prices for patients in need of medical help," Alexander said. "Memphis has become an important center for medical devices, and the industry ranks as Tennessee's top export. Repealing the Obamacare tax on medical devices – devices that save lives – is one of the most important things we can do to create good jobs for Tennesseans."
The medical device tax, passed as part of President Obama's health care law, places a 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device manufacturers. Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development has identified medical device manufacturers as among the state's most important exports, with U.S. Census data showing its $2.1 billion in 2012 ranks at the top of all state exports by dollar value.
Alexander is a cosponsor of legislation to repeal the tax. He also supported a successful amendment to the Senate budget resolution in March, which demonstrated bipartisan support for repeal.
Alexander's remarks came before a tour of Onyx, which makes materials such as screws and wiring for medical devices. The senator also discussed the importance of battling over-regulation of the industry by the Food and Drug Administration, and working to make sure sequester cuts don't negatively impact the use of federal money that the industry is still paying in full.
While Onyx does not pay the medical device tax, its customers that make medical devices do, putting price pressure on Onyx to deal with the cost of the tax and harming investment in its industry.
Alexander said, "Onyx is a success story in an industry facing hardship at the hands of Washington."
He cited as another example Smith & Nephew, a medical device manufacturer with a Tennessee presence that has announced it laid off nearly 100 employees in Tennessee and Massachusetts as it deals with the tax. The Medical Device Manufacturers Association has also reported thousands of lost jobs in the industry.
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Gorgeous George Announce Christmas Party In Aid of Crisis!
When Gorgeous George takes to the stage, all you need is a few bars to be fully in the zone. From the off it's a full-on lyrical assault, a lung-busting gallop, with melodies and rhythms flying from innumerable instruments like the screams and pistol fire at a drunken Balkan wedding party in deepest South London. It is all about the energy with this gang.
The musical inspirations of this particular magnificent seven emerged through the filter of sneaking into older siblings and parents record collections as well as growing up in the capital city with all it has to offer. Their end product has boiled down into a strong, genre-defying brew that see's Dr. Feelgood, Gogol Bordello, The Blockheads, Dexy's and Blur all mashed in the cellar of your favourite boozer.
Gorgeous George had a very successful summer this year with appearances at Bestival, Secret Garden Party, Isle of Wight Festival, BoomTown, Beat-Herder and 10 other UK festivals. This was all off the back of their first headline UK tour and a string of releases which were co-produced with the one and only Chrissy Boy from the legendary Madness.
The 17th December sees the South London posse move up East to the renowned boozer Sebright Arms for their own Christmas bash in aid of the top charity Crisis. The band will be joined by Sparkle Darkly and DJ Waxy Ramos for a festive knees up like you've never experienced before. No ticket price, just a door donation with all profits going to Crisis so you can feel smug that you've done your bit with a beer in your hand and Gorgeous George at the helm.


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Tax Bill Could Create Withholding Headaches
Dec. 12, 2017 3:37 pm ET
The tax overhaul making its way through Congress could create chaos in a mundane but necessary part of the tax process: calculating how much money employers should withhold from worker paychecks. It could affect advisors' clients as well as their own firms.
The American Payroll Association is cautioning that if the legislation passes, there won't be enough time to calculate withholding for 2018, reports Laura Saunders in The Wall Street Journal.
The group delivered its warning in a letter to lawmakers, saying its 21,000 members are "starting to panic, on behalf of themselves and millions of employees."
If Congress passes the legislation before the end of the year, it will leave only days for companies and their workers to rejigger their take-home pay to comply with the new tax rules.
"People know when their paycheck goes down by a penny. We're going to have screaming workers, screaming clients, phones ringing off the hook," said James Paille, who is director of compliance at myPay Solutions, a payroll processor with 10,000 clients.
You know that W-4 form you have to fill out, claiming allowances tied to personal exemptions on your taxes? Well, the tax legislation is expected to repeal the personal exemption. That would technically invalidate existing W-4 forms, said Mary Hevener, an employee-benefits attorney with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. And companies wouldn't be able to rely upon filings from the previous year.
There are other potential problems, including a lack of clarity on exactly how the tax bill would change the withholding rate for bonuses, commissions, stock compensation and other lump-sum payments. The current rate is usually 25%, and the bill appears to call for it to increase to 28%.
Broker-Dealers Voice Worries About SEC Database
A Goldman Sachs ETF You Might Not Expect


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Tret'yakov, Alexey Anatol'evich
Statistics Math-Net.Ru
Total publications: 34
Scientific articles: 34
Abstract pages: 6152
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References: 751
Doctor of physico-mathematical sciences
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1. Yu. G. Evtushenko, A. A. Tret'yakov, "A new view of some fundamental results in optimization", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 60:9 (2020), 1462–1471 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 60:9 (2020), 1412–1421
2. Yu. G. Evtushenko, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Locally polynomial method for solving systems of linear inequalities", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 60:2 (2020), 216–220 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 60:2 (2020), 222–226
3. Yu. G. Evtushenko, A. A. Tret'yakov, "A new proof of the Kuhn–Tucker and Farkas theorems", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 58:7 (2018), 1084–1088 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 58:7 (2018), 1035–1039
4. A. Prusinska, A. A. Tret'yakov, "The $p$-order maximum principle for an irregular optimal control problem", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 57:9 (2017), 1471–1476 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 57:9 (2017), 1453–1458
5. E. Bednarczuk, A. Tretyakov, "On reductibility of degenerate optimization problems to regular operator equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 56:12 (2016), 2031 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 56:12 (2016), 1992–2000
6. Yu. G. Evtushenko, A. A. Tret'yakov, "$p$th-order approximation of the solution set of nonlinear equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 53:12 (2013), 1951–1969 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 53:12 (2013), 1763–1780
7. O. A. Brezhneva, Yu. G. Evtushenko, A. A. Tret'yakov, "New numerical methods and some applied aspects of the $p$-regularity theory", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 46:11 (2006), 1987–2000 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 46:11 (2006), 1896–1909
8. A. Prusińska, A. A. Tret'yakov, "The theorem on existence of singular solutions to nonlinear equations", Tr. Petrozavodsk. Gos. Univ. Ser. Mat., 2005, 12, 22–36
9. O. A. Brezhneva, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Solvability of the Cauchy Problem for a First-Order Partial Differential Equation in the Degenerate Case", Differ. Uravn., 38:2 (2002), 216–221 ; Differ. Equ., 38:2 (2002), 228–234
10. V. A. Bereznev, V. G. Karmanov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Convergence of the penalty function method for an unbounded solution set", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 42:5 (2002), 641–652 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 42:5 (2002), 612–623
11. O. A. Brezhneva, A. A. Tret'yakov, "On the choice of a method for solving a general system of nonlinear equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 41:5 (2001), 675–679 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 41:5 (2001), 633–637
12. O. A. Brezhneva, A. A. Tret'yakov, A. Khmura, "A modified $2$-factor method for solving systems of nonlinear equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 41:4 (2001), 558–569 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 41:4 (2001), 522–532
13. O. A. Brezhneva, A. A. Tret'yakov, A. Khmura, "Generalization of the concept of $p$-regularity and higher order optimality conditions", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 41:2 (2001), 207–216 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 41:2 (2001), 187–196
14. O. A. Brezhneva, A. F. Izmailov, A. A. Tret'yakov, A. Khmura, "An approach to finding singular solutions to a general system of nonlinear equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 40:3 (2000), 365–377 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 40:3 (2000), 347–358
15. A. F. Izmailov, V. G. Karmanov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Gradient method for linear approximate schemes", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 39:10 (1999), 1625–1632 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 39:10 (1999), 1558–1565
16. A. F. Izmailov, V. G. Karmanov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "On the stabilizing properties of the gradient method for unstable approximate schemes", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 39:9 (1999), 1453–1463 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 39:9 (1999), 1392–1401
17. A. F. Izmailov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "On the gradient method in a Hilbert space in the case of nonisolated minima", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 39:4 (1999), 549–552 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 39:4 (1999), 521–524
18. V. N. Malozemov, A. B. Pevnyi, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Fast Wavelet Transform for Discrete Periodic Signals and Patterns", Probl. Peredachi Inf., 34:2 (1998), 77–85 ; Problems Inform. Transmission, 34:2 (1998), 161–168
19. A. F. Izmailov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Application of nonsmooth optimization methods to solving nonlinear operator equations", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 38:9 (1998), 1452–1460 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 38:9 (1998), 1391–1399
20. A. F. Izmailov, A. A. Tret'yakov, "Methods for finding singular solutions of nonlinear operator equations in the absence of 2-regularity", Zh. Vychisl. Mat. Mat. Fiz., 37:10 (1997), 1157–1162 ; Comput. Math. Math. Phys., 37:10 (1997), 1117–1122
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It happens to the best of them, as you're about to witness in our newest Loud List. When rock and metal frontmen have played hundreds or even thousands of shows, chances are they've had lyrical mishaps on occasion.
In this Loud List, we've rounded up 10 instances where singers drew a mental blank or got mixed up onstage. These lyric fails were all caught on tape, whether simply caught on a fan's camera or broadcast to millions of people.
Even Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson messes up once in a while. In this case, it was during a surprise duet with Ronnie James Dio for the classic Dio anthem "Rainbow in the Dark." After forgetting the song's lyrics, Bruce owned his mistake, singing, "I don't know all the words to this song, but I know they're never right!" in key with "Rainbow in the Dark."
Some of these blunders were unfortunately immortalized via television, like Staind frontman Aaron Lewis accidentally switching around the National Anthem's lyrics during baseball's 2014 World Series. Senses Fail vocalist Buddy Nielsen also suffered an embarrassing lyrical botch on TV, forgetting the entire first verse to "Rum is for Drinking, Not for Burning" while performing on a 2005 episode of Late Night With Conan O'Brien.
For even more slips from Green Day, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others, watch 10 Rockers Forgetting Lyrics on Stage above! Also, be sure to check out more Loud Lists below!


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JetBlue Passenger Fined $45K For Sticking His Head Up Flight Attendant's Skirt
Hey, I tell you what. You can take a good look at a flight attendant's ass by sticking your head up there, but wouldn't you rather take her word for it?
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Delta Air Lines to charge $200 monthly to workers who refuse COVID-19 vaccines
What about the people who can't get the vaccine due to medical conditions? Are they exempted? And are they going to do this for smokers? People who are obese? People who ride motorcycles? Skydivers? Etc.
United Tells Flight Crew Not To Use Duct Tape On Passengers
I can only speak for the 737, but I would guess most airliners are similar in that cabin air is exhausted though floor-level vents where it is then sent to the outflow valve(s) or recycled via the recirculation fan(s). So while some air will certainly be shared by several passengers it's only a small percentage. It's also been theorized that one reason covid transmission on airplanes has been unusually low is the very low humidity level brought about by the conditioned air from the packs. Less humidity means less droplets from breathing which is how the virus primarily spreads. I can't speak for the 787, I know it does have a system to raise the humidity, but I would assume it's also filtering the air which would trap most virus particles. And in any case the 787 represents a small fraction of the world's airline fleet.
Canada Will Soon Require All Commerical Air Travelers To Be Fully Vaccinated
Holy hyperbole Batman! The Black Plague wiped out 30-50% of the population in Europe. And when you account for population growth between 1918 and now the fatality rate for the 1918 flu is at least 4 times greater than Covid. You also follow in the media's footsteps by failing to address the actual risks of Covid. This is a quote from the American Institute for Economic Research: "Covid-19's severe outcomes almost exclusively affect the elderly and the immunocompromised, particularly those over the age of 65, which is also approaching the life expectancy of a human. Furthermore 94 percent of Covid deaths occurred with preexisting conditions. It poses virtually no risk to children, minimal risk to young adults, and only seems to kill more than 1 percent of victims with those over the age of 65." Here's one about the Spanish Flu: "Mortality was high in people younger than 5 years old, 20-40 years old, and 65 years and older. The high mortality in healthy people, including those in
3 major US airlines will not mandate shots for their unvaccinated workers
That sounds great in theory, but how to you manage it? Require a doctor's note? Because you know darn well many people will take advantage an claim "illness" anytime they want to change something. If you're that worried you can always buy a full fare ticket which AFAIK is always changeable or refundable with no fees. Or there's travel insurance which is usually only a modest fee as opposed to a higher fare ticket. Just have to read the fine print to make sure what's covered.
Should smokers? Or motorcycle riders? Or anyone who engages in what society deems are "risky" activities? Maybe we should only treat people who are sick or injured through no fault of their own then?
So am I correct in assuming you will apply this stance to all other aspects of your life as well? Restaurants, movie theaters, grocery stores, shopping centers, etc?
United Airlines Will Require All 67,000 U.S. Employees to Get Vaccinated
Interesting. What are the long-term effects of the vaccine? Oh yeah, we don't know because they're less than a year old. Here's a quote from Johns Hopkins University: "A typical vaccine development timeline takes 5 to 10 years, and sometimes longer, to assess whether the vaccine is safe and efficacious in clinical trials, complete the regulatory approval processes, and manufacture sufficient quantity of vaccine doses for widespread distribution." But yeah, let's just go ahead and declare the trial period over and mandate vaccines for everyone without regard to side effects or natural immunity for people who have had the virus and fully recovered.
FAA demands that Boeing flight manuals give more detail on pilot emergency procedures
If you read to the end of the article it says that in 2012 the FAA guidance was revised to "should be limited to the smallest practicable amount of material … that which is uniquely related to airplane safety or airworthiness." In large part because airlines devise their own emergency procedures in line with the airplane flight manual. However since the FAA has no jurisdiction over foreign airlines they can't verify that their procedures are adequate. So because both Max crashes were non US airlines and the feds and Boeing have much egg on their faces the FAA is now trying to act tough to (over)compensate.
Man duct-taped to seat after allegedly groping flight attendants
Like I said, I wasn't there and I'm not passing judgment. But there are plenty of ways to "secure" someone that don't involve taping them to a seat. To me that seems like punishment as opposed to security. Just because you're on an airplane doesn't mean it's "no holds barred", with the sole exception being an attempt to breach the flight deck or otherwise take over the aircraft.


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The Chopras vs Manya Group vs IDP Education
Written By: meghali
Education consultancy service provider The chopras Vs Manya Group Vs IDP Education have become a primed part of the education sector. While there services they offer are diverse and wide-ranging, the premier reason behind their rise can be attributed to the increased number of students seeking admissions abroad.
The Chopras, Manya and IDP represent a core setup of India's education consultancy industry
The education sector in India has seen a tectonic shift from it's humbles beginnings in the 1960s. As the demand for quality education increased across all classes of society, the same wasn't reflected by the intake of government colleges which didn't increase proportionately.
This led to aspirants having two options; either to choose a private college or to study abroad.
The arrival of many students to this particular crossroad supplemented the increase of students moving abroad for studies. This scenario still exists, as government colleges have still chosen to maintain exclusivity over inclusiveness.
One thing to note is that this wasn't the primary reason behind students going abroad. Indian students have been travelling abroad to study for a very long time. This creation of such a scenario only aggravated this long standing tradition into becoming a trend.
While it may seem simple to pack up and move abroad to study, but the reality suggests otherwise. To study abroad, one is required to get admission to a university and get visa approval, both of which are far from easy in any sense of the word.
To guide students through the tumultuous process of firstly getting admission and subsequently securing a student visa, education consultancies offer their services at a premium.
Rajiv Singh, a mechanical engineering graduate from an Ivy League university explains the impact consultancy services make. 'At first, I deemed education consultants as an unnecessary luxury. I could get all the information I needed from the internet anyways. My viewpoint changed after my F-1 student visa request was rejected'
Rajiv was accepted at a top university in 2010, after which he proceeded to the visa interviews. 'I thought the job was over. After all, my dream of studying in the US had come true. Little did I know what was about to happen'
Rajiv's visa application was rejected on the grounds of insufficient documents provided. 'I was gutted. After working so hard to get admission to the university, I was being rejected all down to a missing document. My father immediately contacted a consultancy in Delhi. I reapplied for a visa, this time guided by a very well-informed counselor. Not only did they handle all the necessary documents, they also gave tips about the interview and the exact responses the interviewer was looking for. Needless to say, my application was accepted'
So are consultancy services a must for every student looking to study abroad? Mahesh Bajaj, an admission counselor at one such consultancy services surprisingly doesn't agree. 'If a student has all things in check, he/she does not need a consultancy service. Simple as it may seem, the reality is often otherwise. I've seen many candidates with the right profile, score and aptitude to get into top colleges in the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and Australia fudging things up either in the SOP or during the visa approval process. I understand students sometimes do not have the resources to avail such consultancy services, but the ones who do should ideally go for such a service'
Others have a contrasting opinion about the nature of the services consultancies provide. The general consensus amongst this group is that while these organizations have distinct knowledge of the working of visa issuing authorities and foreign universities, they often fall into the trap of promoting certain affiliate colleges.
Reshma Singh, a former professor at a top college in Delhi is well versed with the dark side of the consultancy business. 'I don't want to name names. My daughter was adamant on studying abroad after she finished her schooling. As a parent, I felt my daughter was justified in trying to seek the best possible education for herself. We made a list of the colleges where she should apply and proceeded to availing the services of an education consultancy, as I felt we could use some guidance for the visa approval formalities'
Her experience with the consultancy left a bitter taste in her mouth. 'From the outset, we clarified that we needed their services only for the visa approval process. They paid no heed to our request and simply concentrated on promoting their own colleges. We made it clear that we won't we joining any affiliate colleges of theirs and had made up our mind on our choice of university. Their stance immediately changed on hearing this and they started to ask for a ludicrous amount of money for visa guidance services'
Experiences such as these are not uncommon. Many-a-times, consultancy services succeed in convincing students to join colleges which seem legitimate on paper, but are anything but in reality. Thus, it is vital not to throw caution in the wind while availing the services of a consultancy agency.
Remaining on topic, there are a few top education consultancy agencies which remain well-renowned for sending students to some of the top universities in the world. Some of them have been discussed and will later be analyzed in a wholesome comparison.
Though the name might not suggest the cognizance of an education consultancy to the uninitiated, The Chopras has become a resonant name in the consultancy business in the past 22 years.
The rising popularity of The Chopras in these past few years can be explained by the sheer number of students they have managed to send abroad and the glowing feedback they have received. From guiding the students through the initial university admission process to getting visa approval and even organizing seminars and offering accommodation services to students moving abroad.
The Chopras has its presence seeped across colleges in USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Canada, France and many other countries.
Some of The Chopras education services offered have been listed below.
1. University Admission Process
A key service provided by education consultancy services is assistance in university admission process. In India, college admissions are inherently straightforward as the procedure is largely predicated upon the performance of a candidate in a given entrance exam alone.
In foreign universities, performance in a given exam is one of the many criteria which are used to grant admission. Many Indian students who wish to pursue university admissions abroad are unaware of the exact procedure to be undertaken. The Chopras and many other education consultancies offer specific university admission services which guide candidates through the seemingly tumultuous process
Some of the services provided by The Chopras under this category includes profiling of the candidate, university selection based on performance in standardized tests such as GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL and IELTS, editing of documents such as SOP and preparation for interview if such a criterion is imposed by university.
2. Visa Counseling
Many candidates often wrongly believe that education consultancy agencies have a role to play in visa approval. Since they are in the business of sending students abroad for studies, education consultancies are well-versed with the nuances and intricacies installed in the framework of visa-issuing authorities.
Education consultants can only guide the candidates over the process of visa approval. Often times, parents and students make the mistake of assuming consultancy agencies for being the actual issuing authorities. The consulate of the country in which the university is located has the final say over the student visa.
3. Value-added services
Moving abroad for studies is not simply an academic challenge, but a cultural and social behemoth to conquer. To help students in India make the transition to studying abroad, The Chopras organize many seminars for outgoing students. These seminars focus on giving the students a cultural and social introduction to life in the country to which the students would be travelling.
Other services such as accommodation, travel and health insurance, foreign exchange and telecom services are also provided by The Chopras.
The fees charged by The Chopras for university admission guidance and visa counseling are technically zero. They earn their share via commission which is included as service fees in the general fee structure of the university.
Edwise Education
Edwise Education is amongst the most trusted names for foreign university admissions in India. Amongst the oldest education consultancies in the country, Edwise started back in 1991 when Indian students were slowly turning towards international education as a viable option. It has since been a leader in successfully sending students to foreign universities at UG, PG and doctoral level.
Edwise Education is an old name in the education consultancy business in India
Some of the Edwise services offered across 25 centres in India are given below.
1. Test Prep modules
Edwise is very popular for its test prep courses which cover a number of standardized tests such as GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and PTE. These modules are constantly updated by the Edwise team to help students acclimatize to the changes in the form of questioning in such exams.
2. University selection and Admission Guidance
Edwise offers university admission counseling to students who are often times unaware of the hurley-burleys of foreign admissions. The process begins by first selecting a bunch of universities a prospective student should apply for. This is based on his/her performance in school/college and in the given standardized test.
This is followed by applying to the college. Edwise also assists students in the preparation of documents such as SOPs and procurement of LORs from teachers and professors. Finally, Edwise guides the candidates through the visa issuing process. The approval of the visa is subject to the jurisdiction of the consulate and is not in any way determined by Edwise or any other consultancy.
3. Additional services
These services include assistance which is otherwise not considered by many students. Edwise organizes many pre-departure guidance seminars for students to understand the social and cultural model they must ingratiate with once they reach the particular foreign country.For instance, India and the US differ on many different social, cultural and economic levels. To avoid Indian students suffering from a cultural shock upon landing the States, Edwise organized pre-departure events.
Furthermore, Edwise offers other services like travel and medical insurance assistance, and scholarship guidance.
Manya Education
Another major name in the education consulting industry in India, Manya Education is the South East Asian affiliate of The Princeton Review (TPR). The latter is the largest test prep service provider in the world for exams such as GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and ACT.
Established in 2002 as a response to the rise in demand for foreign university education amongst Indian students, Manya has successfully become a well-known brand in the education consultancy industry.
The added glamour brought by the TPR tag lends Manya a lot of credibility. Besides offering test prep services to aspiring candidates, Manya Education also offers the traditional consultancy services which form the core of its popularity in India.
Some of the Manya Education services offered are listed below:
1. Standardized tests prep
The first step to securing admissions to any major university abroad is to ace the necessary standardized test. Manya Education in partnership with The Princeton Review offers a number of courses offering test prep for exams such as GMAT, GRE, SAT and many others.
A survey done a few years back estimated almost 50% of America's college graduates had used TPR's resources at one point of time or another. This figure is only expected to grow as the quality of education becomes more and more important in the coming years.
2. Overseas Admissions Counseling
Manya has its own unique approach to conducting its overseas admission services. Known for being highly customizable according to the specific needs of every student, Manya offers a one-one-one counselor driven service from the outset.
The process is very wholesome, involving identifying specific schools and universities according a candidate's area of interest and isolating key weak points to work on. This is followed by writing, editing and procurement of several documents such as letter of recommendations (LORs), statement of purpose (SOPs), essays and resumes. Furthermore, candidates are also given interview training if the university imposes such a criterion and visa approval guidance if admission is provisionally granted by university.
3. Language Training
One of Manya's specialties is its language training cell. TOEFL and IELTS were thought to be daunting by Indian students at one point of time. The strategic teaching methods of coaching institutes and education consultancies, one of whom is Manya Education, changed the way Indian students approach standardized language proficiency tests.
The fee for admission counseling is zero, as was the case with The Chopras. Test prep and language training courses are however charged as the agency deems fit.
IDP Education
Most popular for IELTS, IDP Education is the biggest education consultancy agency in the world. Located in more than 37 countries, IDP's global appeal and recognition is well renowned and recognized by students and universities alike.
A majority of universities in the world accept IDP's IELTS score as proof of proficiency in English. Besides the exam, IDP has well known connections across universities around the world. While it started out in 1988 to increase the standard of English teaching in Asian and Oceanic countries, it has since grown into a global education consulting conglomerate.
Originally an Australian company, IDP is partially owned by 37 Australian universities with a combined share of nearly 50%. This is a key reason why IDP is most popular amongst candidates looking to pursue education in Australia.
Since its inception, IDP has offered admission solutions to more than 400,000 students around the globe. Some key IDP Education services are given below.
1. Student placement services
While The Chopras and Manya have wide ranging focus on practically all countries with strong educational programmes, IDP targets countries where English is the primary language of discourse. Thus, its operations are spread across Australia, UK, Canada, USA and New Zealand.
When it comes to studying in Australia especially, most students prefer IDP as it is more entrenched in the country than any other education consultancy in the world.
2. English Proficiency Testing
The IELTS is one of the most famous English Language proficiency indicators in the world, giving close competition to US-based TOEFL. It is often used by consulates as a test to determine aptitude in English.
IDP Education is the co-founder of IELTS. Conducted in over 200 locations over 45 countries, IELTS managed to have two million takers in 2013 alone.
3. English Language Learning
The new IDP venture of English Language teaching is primarily located in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. IDP has established nine learning campuses in these three countries, with an inherent aim of improving the quality of English language education in these countries.
IDP Education fairs are also fairly popular amongst students from schools and colleges looking to pursue study abroad after finishing their schooling in India.
Besides education consultancy, Jamboree is also famous for coaching students for foreign university admissions
Jamboree has always been much more popular for its test prep services than admission counseling. In fact, Jamboree is often counted amongst the top coaching centres for standardized tests in India.
Amongst candidates, Jamboree is an equally trustworthy name for a variety of reasons. Besides its brand name, Jamboree has been able to maintain a spotless image amongst aspirants across India since its institution back in 1993.
The wheels of time of shone upon Jamboree as it now has 34 centres across 21 cities in India and three centres abroad in UAE, Kathmandu and Singapore.
Some Jamboree services offered to candidates looking to pursue education abroad have been listed below.
1.Coaching classes
Jamboree has made its name in the education industry through its popular coaching programme for preliminary exams for admissions to foreign universities. Some of these exams include GMAT, TOEFL, GRE and IELTS.
The teaching methodology at Jamboree is known for being very personalized and effable. This is stark contrast to many other coaching institutes who tend to embrace Darwinian ideas.
2. Admission Counseling
Admission counseling at Jamboree follows a similar pattern to its counterparts. The process begins with choosing a particular set of colleges based upon the candidate's preference and exam score. Jamboree further guides candidates in the procurement and writing of LORs and SOPs respectively. Other documents such as essays, resumes and application forms are also edited and reviewed by Jamboree as part of its counseling services.
3. Foreign education seminars and workshops
Jamboree often organizes seminars at prominent schools and colleges in India to tap the growing surge in demand for top-draw foreign education. The key role of these workshops and seminars is o highlight the quality of programmes offered at foreign universities.
SIEC Education
One of the oldest names in the education consultancy business in India, SIEC Education has for long been a major contributor to Indian students moving abroad for studies every year.
SIEC is another important name in the education consultancy sector of India
Covering most of the popular foreign destinations for studies, SIEC has widespread connections with universities in the US, Australia, Malaysia, Ireland and UK.
The rise of SIEC can be attributed down to the growing increase in demand for foreign university education. While earlier Indian students only left the country if they were getting admission to a top university, the scenario has now changed as mid-tier universities are also garnering attention.
This trend has proved beneficial for SIEC and other education consultancies. People with enough financial resources are choosing to send their children abroad, as even a mid-level state college in the US or UK has more facilities and qualities than a top college in India.
A summary of SIEC services offered is given below.
1. Career Counseling
The popular perception that students cannot sleepwalk through college life abroad as they are able to in India is true for most cases. The courses offered at foreign universities are known for being very demanding and require a proportionate amount of commitment.
This is the reason why SIEC offers career counseling to gauge which field is suited best for a given candidate.
2. Admission guidance and counseling
SIEC offers admission counseling in the same form as many other education consultancies. With a wide network of education representatives at various university campuses around the globe, SIEC is able to streamline a student's journey from the college application stage to the final departure.
This streamlining includes editing and compiling all the necessary documents and guiding the candidate through the visa interview process.
3. Educational fairs and seminars
A key difference between SIEC and other consultancies is their ability to reach out to students in schools and colleges and inform them about the upsides of pursuing education abroad. The SIEC educational fairs and seminars are known for being extremely informative with many foreign universities being invited to the event to discuss the core essentials of their institution.
Canam Consultants
Canam Consultants in linguistic terms is the amalgamation of the words 'Canada' and 'America'. True to its name, Canam offers student counseling programmes for admissions to universities mainly in the US and Canada.
Due to the presence of a thriving Indian community in both these countries, many students usually prefer US and Canada for education. Canam understands this preference many students have and has subsequently modeled its admission counseling procedure accordingly.
Initiated back in 1996, Canam Consultants have now grown into a major force in the education industry, offering solutions to students looking to pursue education abroad.
Canam specializes in guiding students for admission to universities based in Canada and the USA
Some Canam services have been discussed below.
1. Test prep
Like many other consultancy agencies on the list, Canam Consultants also offers test preparation for various standardized exams such as GMAT, GRE and others.
Canam admission counseling process begins with university selection and application form filling. This is done by analyzing a candidate's aptitude and academic potential based on performance on standardized test.
Following the initial stage of application is the procurement and polishing of documents such as LORs, SOPs, essays and resumes. Universities often insist on conducting a face-to-face interview with the candidate itself via the internet for which Canam counselors readily offer guidance.
Lastly, Canam counselors also guide the students for the final visa issuing stage. However, they do not have any issuing authority over visa approval.
3. Pre-Departure services
Services such as currency exchange, travel and medical insurance, accommodation and campus ingratiation are offered as value added service by Canam Consultants.
Global Education Consultants
Lastly, we call upon one of the oldest names on this shore of the education industry, Global Education Consultants (GEC). Based in Kerala, GEC was established back in 1993 to allay the confusion many Indian students had regarding admission to foreign universities. Almost 25 years down the road, GEC is amongst the pack of the top consultancy groups, all of whom are vying for the top prize.
GEC organized various events and seminars to educate Indian students about the benefits of pursuing admission to foreign universities. Some of the GEC services are listed below.
The core service offered by GEC is admission counseling. As the process for almost all other consultancies mentioned before states, GEC identifies a list of colleges based on a given candidates performance in a standard test such as GRE, GMAT or others. This is further followed by document editing and procurement and visa counseling.
A major reason behind GEC popularity is the consistent organization of seminars and workshops from their side. GEC invites many colleges and universities from Australia, US, UK and Canada to participate in education fairs and seminars it organizes. These workshops educate students in schools and colleges about the brass tacks of studying abroad. This is a key strategy they have adopted to build brand awareness amongst students.
The Chopras vs Manya vs IDP
The fruitful discussion of the top eight consultancies in India throws up one crucial question: which is the best?
Education abroad is no laughing matter. If a candidate does decide to avail the services of an education consultancy, the last thing he/she would want is to botch up the choice of education agency chosen.
Making any decision on choosing a consultancy boils down to considering some basic factors. These factors, which every candidate should consider before choosing a education consultancy are given below.
1. Credibility
The credibility of an education consultancy goes a long way in establishing its name amongst candidates. The credibility of a education consultancy is often down to its perception in the market. With many consultancy groups coming in the spat of controversy over duping students into taking admission to far-flung universities, education consultancies are slowly coming under the watchful eyes of general public. Thus, credibility for an education consultancy is everything.
2. International Network
It is crucial for any consultancy to have a strong network of university representatives under its cloud. Without the presence of such a network, a education consultancy would be nothing more than providers of information which is readily available online. A strong international network sets an education consultancy apart from the crowd and is much more popular amongst candidates.
3. Pan India presence
Any education consultancy will only be able to serve candidates better if it has a no-exception 1-on-1 counselor to candidate approach. This helps the candidate learn about the process of getting admission abroad much more cohesively. Such a system is only possible if the given institute has centres across the country. Thus, a pan India presence is crucial for an education consultancy.
4. Diversity in network of universities
Sometimes, certain consultancies focus primarily on one or two countries only. This is a flawed approach as any changes made by the country in its immigration policy can singlehandedly disrupt a business (for instance, the US since 2017).
Thus, it is crucial that an education consultancy has a wide network of colleges with atleast four countries on its list. This puts the candidate and the agency in a safe position.
Credibility (out of 10)
International Network (out of 10)
Pan India presence (number of centres in India)
Diversity of networks (number of countries)
22 centres across 16 cities
The Chopras is one of the most credible name in the education consultancy business
Has a well established network of universities and colleges on its phonebook
With the added partnership with The Princeton Review, Manya has no credibility issues
Besides its prestigious association with TPR, Manya has well knit network consisting of representatives at various university campuses
Mainly English speaking countries. USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (5 countries)
One of the most well known names in the world when it comes to education consultancy
Due to its well established name owing to the popularity of IELTS, IDP has a strong web of universities
Is well known and respected amongst aspirants across India
Has a well-strung network, but not as strong and effective as The Chopras or IDP
30 centres in 18 cities
More famous for test prep than traditional admission counseling
Has a reasonably good network of colleges owing to its well established name in India
SIEC
Has only recently signs of immense potential with increase in admissions across the globe
Has slowly evolved into a influential player in India on the back of a growing network of universities
Primarily 2, officially 13 countries
Has a reasonably favorable reputation amongst aspirants
Restricted primarily to Canada and USA
Global Education Consultancy
Main centre in Kerala
Not as famous some other education consultancies, but still well respected in South India where it is located
Solid network of B-schools and universities
Top Private Engineering Colleges in India
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Jay Ram 2016-08-17 04:11:51
In the current placement session most of the guys of 2016 batch are placed. Here is the department wise figure ECE 180 out of 215 eligible students ,CSE 110 out of 120 eligible students, ISE 105 out of 120 eligible students, TCE 53 out of 60 eligible students complete data is not available but placement is very good and it is expected that at the end of current session all eligible students will get placed.


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Player Ratings: Tottenham 0-2 Leicester City
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Tottenham 0-2 Leicester City
Well that certainly looked like a Spurs side that was challenging for a title. Toothless, a lack of creativity, and a silent Harry Kane when they needed him the most. He had 3 easy headers and couldn't score on arguably the worst team at marking set pieces. Youri Tielemans bested him zonally, and he's a good 5 inches shorter than the spurs #9.
Kasper Schmeichel 9/10
The Dane was on his game today and saved spurs best chance of the day and what would've been a game changing goal. His distribution seemed much better than the 42% pass accuracy he was recorded having, but he cleared the ball when he needed to, and passed well when he had to. I'm possibly his third harshest critic, so he stepped it up today and earned an impressive clean sheet.
James Justin 10/10
I'm not really sure what to say about his performance today. He was incredible at left and right back and always did the right thing. He attacked and defended exactly when he should. If it weren't for a certain GOAT on the field, he'd be my MOTM.
Wesley Fofana 9/10
A defensive beast today in shutting down the spurs offense. He had five clearances to go with two tackles and one interception. I guess it was a mix of a back 4-5 at times, but neither he nor Jonny Evans had to stray too far out from CB and them staying so centrally was key to disrupting Tottenham's attacks.
Jonny Evans 9/10
My only complaint is the two times he got stretched out to LB with Castagne and it almost released an attack, but thankfully I think part of Brendan's plan with Timmy was to keep him wrangled LB so we wouldn't be completely caught out from a speed perspective. Otherwise, Evans had a pretty consistent game and thankfully didn't get another yellow card.
Timothy Castagne 9/10
He almost managed 60 minutes on his return to first team action and had a great shift at his possible new position of LB. I think that might have been his first start for us out there and it went well for him. He had four tackles, one interception and one clearance and did a mighty job disrupting the attack from that flank. He wasn't very offensive today, but I don't think he needed to be nor did Brendan want him to be. We should get a nice picture of what he can do offensively some time soon.
Youri Tielemans 9/10
His stats don't show an outstanding performance, but he was all over the field today. He also should've scored, but I won't hold that against him. I heart Youri.
Wilfred Ndidi 10/10
He made 11 defensive contributions today and would've had more if three of the five fouls he "committed" weren't on Harry Kane. Only James Maddison bested his 93.9% passing rating and he even made a key pass. Mendy did a fine job in his absence, but the impact Wilf has in every game is just uncanny.
Marc Albrighton 11/10
Cast out from an Aston Villa side and joined Leicester on a free transfer, now considered the GOAT even by Messi himself. There isn't a team out there that wouldn't take Albrighton on if they could. He's fully embraced his role in the team now that he used last season to get his bearings and must have worked incredibly hard in training to get the this point for Brendan Rodgers. It's not like Cengo has been poor by any standards, so to drop him and have Albrighton go out and put in a performance like he did is a testament to just how deep this team will be when everyone is healthy.
James Maddison 9/10
I think this was his best game for us this season. Yeah he owned Brighton with a brace, but he was just so good today. He pressed high with Vardy to disrupt the counter, won the ball and calmy moved it to attack so many times I lost count. We've seen Youri do that since he joined, but I think some of it has rubbed off on young James. His goal was wrongly overturned by VAR, in my opinion, and that came off a beautiful pass from JJ.
Harvey Barnes 9/10
Early on Lo Celso had Harvey's number when he held onto the ball for too long, but it was a much better offensive performance from Harvey today with his two shots, two key passes, and two dribbles. Where he really worked hard today was on the defensive side, coming back and getting involved early, closing down the space so Spurs couldn't move the ball with any rhythm. He had three tackles, which might be the most ever for him in a game, but I am speculating with zero research outside the eye test.
Jamie Vardy 10/10
Vardy for Ballon d'Or. Is he French? He ages like a cab sav, but hits like a vodka redbull. Toby Alderweireld should be ashamed for ruining what should've been a goal of the season contender. That pass from the GOAT was straight from his direct to DVD training vid that Messi watches each night before bed. You'll never convince me Vardy wasn't going to score had Toby not interfered. Way to be Toby from The Office, you Toby.
Daniel Amartey
I didn't read the sub sheet before the match, so was literally surprised when I saw him step on the field. He's a great depth guy who we'll need in this shortened but longer season.
He's a secret Leicester City agent and did exactly what he's paid to do when he took that free kick: miss, but make it look like he tried.


Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is continuing to mix it up with fans on Twitter, and he suggested in one tweet that he holds coach Mike Tomlin accountable for the perception that Brown quit on the team before their final game of the season.
Responding to a fan who accused him of showing by sitting out the final game of the season that he doesn't really love football, Brown wrote that Tomlin telling the Steelers he quit on them made him out to be the bad guy.
"After the coach tell the team I quit while nursing some bumps then invite me to watch the show with same guys thinking I quit i can not stand with that! I'm the bad guy doe we miss post season think about it," Brown wrote.
Not exactly the clearest form of communication, but the general impression from Brown's tweet is that he thinks Tomlin made him the fall guy. Brown doesn't seem to be trying to endear himself to his coach, perhaps because he's committed to playing for someone else this year.
This man has lost all touch with reality.
All of us have had jobs we wanted to quit. Employers we no longer wanted to work for. Because his job is professional football he has no less right to want to leave than the rest of us.
Tomlin is a loser. He can not coach. He is not a leader. But AB is a clown.
You dont see Rothlesberger, Rudolph, Switzer, McDonald, Watt, DeCastro or Boswell acting like fools do you?
Oh, it's Tomlin's fault he faked an injury and missed multiple practices? I thought it was supposed to be Ben's fault.
Did someone change the Kool-Aid recipe in Steeler-world? This is Bengals-level disjunction.
Tomlin is a terrible coach and should have been fired years ago.
Injury or not, seems ridiculous that Tomlin told the team Brown quit. This is part of the reason why Tomlin isn't a great coach. Coaches are supposed to inspire and motivate. How motivating can it be to tell your team that your best player quit late in the season? Seems more like the girl in school who pride herself on being the first to spread the gossip.
You know, I actually believe Brown on this one.
Besides the fact that Brown is painfully illiterate, I notice that everything is the fault of someone else. He plays absolutely no role in the things that happen to him. He's this really great guy that people just decided to persecute for no reason at all.
No, this is Browns level.
….. And a few more teams who may have been interested in AB's ability to run fast and catch a ball are backing sloooowwly awwaaayyy.
Antonio Brown has destroyed his reputation & his celebrity. It's not possible to score enough touchdowns for this stink to go away.
OK, I think I got it now. Ben throws the ball to JuJu too much. JuJu catches the ball too much. Tomlin let the plays to JuJu get called too much. Mr Rooney drafted both Been & JuJu and hired Tomlin. So now Ben is mad at Ben, JuJu, Tomlin and Rooney and wants a trade because in reality he wants a new contract because JuJu is emerging as a very good WR and it takes catches from him…OK, now I get it.
I am starting to come around to AB's point of view. Remember how James Harrison was treated last year during his departure? He should have been treated like Steeler royalty.
I'm kinda thinking there is more blame around here than just AB. Does AB act intelligently? No. But there is more to this than AB over-reacting. I absolutely believe what he says about Ben. Ben did not like Todd Haley and look where Haley is now. I do not believe the C on Ben's jersey gives him the right to call teammates out in the media. It also appears Tomlin is spineless. The Steelers need to get this figured out before next season or we're likely to see them fighting the Bungles for 3rd place in the division.
around ,Who else I ask?
Yes, and send him straight to English 101.
So let me get this straight. Tomlin looked the other way and let AB do whatever he wanted and now all of a sudden he's blaming Tomlin for telling the other players he quit? He is right on one point–Tomlin is an idiot for letting AB do whatever he wanted without suffering any consequences. However, quitting on your team then being upset because the coach told your teammates you quit is rich. I wonder if he'll ever grow up. Probably not since he has T.O. as his mentor. This is only going to get worse.
Really sad for my franchise right now. First Bell, now Brown, and in none of this is anyone at the decision levels for the org. putting the heat on Tomlin. Much as I don't like the Patriots who have owned my squad for years now, you would NEVER see this with Belicheck and Brady. Brown would be shipped out and that would be that. Sad state of affairs for a once very proud franchise.
Everyone is to Blame but Antonio. Hey Brown, look in the mirror. You are the problem. You are to blame.
I'm a chargers fan and am very fine with the Steelers being the kardashians.
Grab some popcorn and sit back. You won't be bored for lack of drama!
IIRC Harrison didn't nuke his way out of town the way Brown is either. I sense a highly amusing twitter war between Brown and the Steelers once he's gone to another team.
Is this deja vu? That's what the people who witnessed Terrell Owens' career are asking. It's the coach's fault. It's the QB's fault. It's the owner's fault. It's the fans. It's everyone but Terrell or Antonio. Couldn't he have picked Larry Fitzgerald as his mentor instead of Owens? This is only his first team. There will be several more teams and they will all end the same way.
You can stop now, Antonio. You've done more than enough to punch your ticket out of town. At this point, you're just doing damage to your market value. You've still got a couple of productive years left, shut up and wait to be cut or traded. Man, I feel for his agent.
5 Catches, 35 Yards Vs. Oakland. Nuff Said.
With every tweet, Antonio Brown's perceived IQ drops a couple more points.
of low character selfishness than other "problem" teams nfl past dramas.
would have handed out warnings and/or suspensions for this endless, divisive soap opera.
Fancy, expensive customized cleats celebrating convicted felons.
A few lessons in spelling, grammar, and punctuation wouldn't hurt. This dude can barely articulate his thoughts. It's pathetic.
Never would I thought I would ever say this but OBJ is less of a headcase than AB.
He'llbe the next player to file for collusion .
I hate seeing the many good Steelers fans go through this. The Lisa Olson case was the tinder for a decade of misery in NE. It's usually an indication of a larger, more serious problem. As it was in NE back then it appears now that leadership from top to bottom is lacking. Sadly Pittsburgh fans must know that, as Pittino put it, "Bob Kraft's not walking through that door". Nor is Bill or Tom. Any Zelda fan knows you need all 3 triforce.
The way NE handled the Terry Glenn situation is a lesson. Chandler Jones another. Any workplace with capricious discipline is typically not conducive to excellence.
Talk about self important , Brown is the king.
TO was dumber than a sack of rocks.
But AB has taken stoopidity to a whole 'nother level, and there may not even be a worthy analogy for it.
Half a sack of rocks?
Don't change a thing. Give Mike Tomlin a long contract extension.
Atleast they finally beat the pats every cloud has a silver lining.
Well He did Quit!! Simple as that. If you walk out on your job without telling your boss! You either quit or you going to be fired the next day!! simple as that! That's how it works in the real world!!


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Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick welcomes Eric McELVenny. Eric is an endurance athlete living in Pittsburg, PA. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from the United States Naval Academy while preparing for his service as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer. Eric deployed three times as a Marine and on his final tour, and incredible experience in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, left him wounded after stepping on an IED. Eric suffered the amputation of his right leg below the knee, a life-changing opportunity that began his next journey.
Faced with a physical challenge and an uncertain future, Eric made a promise to himself to run an Ironman Triathlon. On his journey from the hosptial bed in Southern California to the finish line in Kona Hawaii, he realized that the challenge and adversity he was up against and the techniques he used to reach the finish line could be used against the challenges we all entertain. When not training, racing and delivering inspiration Eric can be found with his wife, Rachel and three children. A great show with a true inspiration and hero.


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Frenchman's Reef redevelopment on St. Thomas takes a new turn
Hotel management firm Aimbridge Hospitality released an update on the Frenchman's Reef redevelopment plans in St. Thomas, unveiling a new name and concept for the second resort on property.
The Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort, an Autograph Collection Hotel will be the second resort, joining the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef.
The project is a reimagining of Marriott's original Frenchman's Reef, which has been closed since 2017. Aimbridge had previously announced that there would be two resorts with Marriott International brands: the Westin Beach and the Seaborn at Frenchman's Reef, Autograph Collection.
An Aimbridge spokesperson confirmed that the Seaborn branding has been scrapped, with the new concept "a more accurate reflection of the experience being developed."
Investment in the two-resort project has increased, climbing from an estimated $350 million earlier this year to $425 million.
Slated to open next spring, the Buoy Haus will have 94 guestrooms, including two suites. The property will have a beachfront lobby, 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a variety of bars and restaurants, including the cocktail-focused Sandbar, the Salt Shack Beach Bar & Grill and the Tide Pool Cabanas & Bar, located at the resort's infinity-edge oceanfront pool. The Tide Pool will offer private cabanas, poolside service and a swim-up bar with in-water seating.
The Buoy Haus will be connected to the Westin by a shared stretch of Morningstar Beach. Guests at the Buoy Haus will have access to amenities at the Westin, including the pool deck, restaurants and lounges, spa, fitness center, private dock, private beach area and retail outlets.
The 392-room Westin is also expected to open this spring. It will have 72,000
square feet of meeting and event space.
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Hello everyone today I am going to tell you about a great product and read until the end there will be a giveaway! This review is going to be of Peaceable Kingdom. They have alot of great items for children. Their items include Birthday Cards, Diaries, Early Learning, Games and Stickers. Brendan choose a great item for review. He picked out the Pirates Write & Wipe books.
Book measures 9" x 8 1/2" x 3/4"
These games ARRRR awesome and there's pirate jokes on every page! Book opens with a lay-flat binding so it's easy to write, easy to wipe, and easy to play again and again! It's packed with lots of activities and is a simple, everything-included, take-along tote for waiting rooms, restaurants, planes, back seats, and any time there's down time! Don't walk the plank looking for something fun to do – just play these games!
Brendan loves this and it is easy to take along in the car for short trips or long ones. It comes with all the items needed for a great ride.
Pick a pen and play! It's as easy as that! Each page has instructions so kids know exactly what to do. Some games are for 1 player, some for 2. Many games can be played again and again and all of them are dry-erase. So pass the book around and uncover the hidden treasures inside! Activities include Hangman, Break-the-Code, Mazes, Hidden Pictures, and more! Jokes and fun pirate facts on every page!
Want to one this book for your little one?
My son would love this, thanks for sharing.
I would win this for my 9 yr old daughter.


At the error screen, press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt.
Type cd \ and press Enter.
Type cd c:\windows\system32\oobe and press Enter.
Type msoobe and press Enter. The installation process should now automatically continue.
Remove the installation media and the system should finish the installation and boot into Windows.
While on the screen where the error appears, press Shift+F10 to bring up the command prompt.
Type CD C:\windows\system32\oobe and hit Enter.
Type msoobe and hit Enter.
You may then be prompted to create an account name and password, and set the time and date. Click Finish when done.