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madurai meenakshi amman temple
यह मदुराई का मीनाक्षी मन्दिर है!
madurai meenakshi amman temple is very proud standing crossing all the barriers that time has put up. The main god in this temple is lord shiva named as "sundareshwar" and goddess " meenakshi amman". The temple was built by the "Kulasekara Pandiyan" but the credit for maintaining its beauty through the ruins of time its all been because of the "Nayaks".
इमारत है इमरती नहीं
मंदिर है
आंध्रप्रदेश या दिल्‍ली है
दिल्‍ली होगी तो साउथ
आंध्रप्रदेश तो खुद ही
इलाके साउथ है।
P.N. Subramanian Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:22:00 AM
मुरुदेश्वर, कर्नाटक
अच्छा जी पहले वाला जवाब सही नही है तो यह
श्रीरंगम टेम्पिल त्रिचरापल्ली तमिलनाडु ही होगा!
Chidambaram: Śhiva temple tamilnadu bhi nahi hai kya?
Smart Indian - स्मार्ट इंडियन Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:30:00 AM
कर्नाटक राज्य का मृदेश्वर मंदिर.
Lord Kalabhairaveshwara Temple, Adichunchanagiri Math (95 Kms from Bangalore), Karnataka
प्रकाश गोविन्द Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:34:00 AM
karanataka
Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's tallest Shiva statue, this beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple.
Tiruchendur Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
Murudeshwara Temple, Murudeshwar (165 kms from Mangalore), Karnataka.
कर्नाटक का मुरुदेश्वारा मंदिर
यह मंदिर कन्दुका पहाड़ी पर स्थित है जिसके तीनो तरफ से अरब सागर का पानी किलोले करता हैयह भगवान् शिव का मंदिर है.
Balaji Tirupati Temple, Andhra pradesh
Among ancient and holy temples in India Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam at Vemulawada deserves a special mention in terms of its architectural grandeur and spiritual sanctity and the temple is one of the famous gigantic Shiva Temples in Andhra Pradesh State especially in Telangana Region.
The Presiding deity Lord Raja Rajeshwara [in the form of Neelalohita Siva Linga] is held in high veneration and known for his boundless benevolence in fulfilling the wishes of the devotees who throng this temple day in and day out throughout the year.
Pilgrims from not only all corners of the State but also from other states visit this shrine as a pilgrimage and offer their owes to the Lord
सुशील कुमार छौक्कर Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:47:00 AM
हमें तो ये कुछ यूँ लागे से कि यह कोर्णाक मंदिर है। अगर कोणार्क नही है तो मदिंर तो जरुर है इतना पता है।
संजय भास्कर Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00:00 AM
Anonymous Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:02:00 AM
Murdeshwara Tallest Hindu Temple Gopuram, Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India
भत्काल तालुक, उत्तर कन्नडा जो की कर्नाटक का जिला है
मुरुदेश्वारा कस्बा भत्काल तालुक, उत्तर कन्नडा जो की कर्नाटक का जिला है
Murudeshwar tempal karnatka
Murudeshwara Temple: This temple is built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea. It is a temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and a 20-storied Gopura is being constructed on the temple. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple.
Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India
annapurna Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:39:00 AM
Rameshvaram - TamilNadu
Vivek Rastogi Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:39:00 AM
मुरुदेश्वर का मंदिर है यह और यहाँ विश्व की सबसे बड़ी शिवजी की मूर्ती है।
RAMESHVARM Tiirth - Tamilnadu
Murudeshwara Temple and Raja Gopura: This temple is built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea. It is a temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and a 20-storied Gopura is being constructed on the temple. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The entire temple and temple complex, including the 249 feet tall Raja Gopura, which is considered the tallest gopura in the world, was constructed to its present form by businessman and philanthropist Mr R N Shetty.
काजल कुमार Kajal Kumar kajalkumar@comic.com Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:57:00 AM
यह मुरूदेश्वर का समुद्रतट पर स्थित 20 मंजिला राजगोपुरम है.
कंदुकातिरि की पहाड़ी पर स्थित मुरूदेश्वर मन्दीर है. इसके तीन तरफ समन्दर है. इसका सम्बन्ध रावण की शिव आराधना से जुड़ा है.
उत्तर कन्नडा डिस्ट्रिक्ट कर्णाटक का प्रसिद्द मुरुदेश्वर मंदिर जिसमें शिव की 123 फीट की प्रतिमा लगी हुई है.
ताऊ अभी हिंट का इंतजार करें की दौड़ कर आए तो पसीना सुखा लें? समझ नहीं आ रहा. परिक्षा केन्द्र घर से दूर है. अतः आने में देर हो जाती है. मन्दीर का आकार प्रकार दक्षिण का है और शिव भी दिख रहे है. तो हिंट तो मिल गई है. ताई से कहो एक कटोरा छाछ पिला दे, फिर खोजने निकलते है....
प्रतिस्पर्धी को लू से बचाना प्रभू, क्लास में दिखे नहीं बेंच के नीचे से पर्चा तो नहीं लिख रहे?
पी.सी.गोदियाल Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:33:00 AM
मुरुदेश्वारा मंदिर कर्नाटका राज्य के उत्तर कन्नडा जिले के भटकल तालुक में ! "मुरुदेश्वारा " शिव जी का दूसरा नाम है ! यह कस्बा दुनिया के सबसे ऊँचे शिव मूर्ती के लिए बिख्यात है !
It is Murudeshwara Temple of Lord Shiva in Karnataka.
Murudeshwar Temple or Murudeshwara Shiva Temple is famous Lord Shiva temple, located in the beach town of Murudeshwar, 16 km from Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. Murudeswara or Murudeshwar means Shiva or Eeshwara and the statue of Lord Shiva here is the World's tallest Shiva Statue, measuring 123 feet (37 m) in height. The statue of Lord Siva is constructed so that it directly gets sun light and thus appears sparkling. Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, the town of Murudeshwara is also a beautiful picnic spot bounded by the hills of Western Ghats and situated between Honnavara and Bhatkal.
The Beach Temple of Murudeshwara towers on a small hill called Kanduka Giri, surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. One can see two life-size elephants at the temple steps. On going up the hillock, there is a shrine of Jattiga seated on a horse. The 20-storied, 249 feet tall Raja Gopura is considered the tallest gopura in the world. A huge fort called Murudeshwara Fort, present behind the temple, is said to have been renovated by King Tippu Sultan of Mysore. Murudeshwar Temple has many carvings and statues that date back to a few centuries. Few inscriptions are also found in the temple. The Chalukya and Kadamba sculptures found in the temple are designed in the Dravidian style. A Nataraja statue made of bell metal is also seen outside the Murudeshwar Beach Temple.
Puranic Story of the Murudeshwar Temple
The history of the Murudeshwara temple dates back to the period of Ramayana. Legend says that Ravana (the Lanka King), prayed Lord Shiva in a strong devotion to attain immortality by getting the AtmaLinga. Atma Linga is the divine Lingam of Shiva that gains immortality to the Hindu Gods. As a result of the worship by Ravana, Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked him for a boon. Ravana requested the AtmaLinga as his boon. Lord Shiva agreed to give him the boon but on a condition that the AtmaLinga should never be kept on the ground. It is believed that if the AtmaLinga was placed on the ground, all the powers would return to Lord Shiva. Ravana started back on his journey to Lanka with the AtmaLinga.
However, Sage Narada realized that Ravana may obtain immortality and create ruin on earth with the AtmaLinga. He approached Lord Ganesh to help him. When Ravana neared Gokarna, Lord Vishnu blocked the sun and made it as dusk. Ravana wanted to perform his evening rituals. He was worried because the AtmaLinga was in his hands and he would not be able to do his rituals. At that moment, Lord Ganesh came near him in the mask of a Brahmin boy. Ravana requested him to keep the AtmaLinga until he performed the rituals. He told the boy not to place it on the ground. But Lord Ganesh fixed a deal with him. He said he would call Ravana thrice, and if Ravana did not return, he would place the AtmaLinga on the ground. As decided, Ravana could not return all of a sudden and Ganesh placed the Atma-Linga on the ground. The angered Ravana tried to pull up the AtmaLinga and destroy it but failed. He threw the holder of the linga to a place called Sajjeshwara which is 23 miles away and the lid of the case to a place called Gunavanthe (earlier known as Guneshwara) and Dhareshwara, 10-12 miles away. At last, he threw the cloth covering the AtmaLinga to a place called Mrideshwara in Kanduka Hill (Kanduka-Giri). Mrideshwara is later renamed as Murudeshwara.
murudeshwar, bhatkal, uttar kannad, karnatak
मिस.रामप्यारी Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:10:00 AM
कृपया माननीय प्रतिभागी इस नियम की तरफ ध्यान दें अगर आप कई जवाब एक साथ देते हैं तो आप के द्वारा दिए गए अंतिम जवाब को ही प्रतियोगिता में निर्णय के लिए चुना जायेगा और उस से पहले दिए सभी [सही या गलत ]जवाब ख़ारिज हो जायेंगे.
-ज्ञात हो की सही जवाबों को तय सीमा तक छुपाया जाता है ताकि पहेली में रोचकता बनी रहे.
पं.डी.के.शर्मा"वत्स" Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:18:00 AM
Murudeshwar temple,coastal district Uttara Kannada,Karnataka
Anonymous Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:59:00 AM
Lord Shiva temple @Murudeshwara, Karnataka
डॉ महेश सिन्हा Saturday, April 17, 2010 12:54:00 PM
chamunda devi Mysore
Murudeshwara, a Shiva Temple in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka
बेंगलोर नही तो मेंगलोर होगा, होगा तो सही यह कही समुंदर के किनारे ही, आप किसी मुरुदेशवर नाम के गुरु से पुछे.... वो आप को यहां जरुर पहुचा देगा
Anil Pusadkar Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:10:00 PM
chamunda devi,chamunda hills.
वन्दना Saturday, April 17, 2010 3:35:00 PM
पता नही मगर हिंट देखकर तो लग रहा है सहवाग का उससे जरूर कोई नाता है और सहवाग तो हरियाणा का है और हरियाणा मे ऐसा मन्दिर शायद ही हो फिर भी हो सकता है॥
डॉ महेश सिन्हा Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:07:00 PM
शक्ति पीठ बैंग्लोर
Deepak Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:59:00 PM
Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamilnadu.
Udan Tashtari Saturday, April 17, 2010 5:18:00 PM
कल रात नींद आ गई, इसलिए देर से आ पाये. आज तो कईयों को जीतने का मौका लग गया.
Murudeshwara Shiva Temple is famous Lord Shiva temple, located in the beach town of Murudeshwar, 16 km from Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka.
ताऊ रामराम,
के ताऊ, कुतुब मीनार न पूछ सके था?
लाल किला पूछ लेता?
और नही तो ईन्डिया गेट ही पूछ लेता?
करवा दिया म्हारी इज्जत का फ़लूदा।
Murudeshwar Temple or Murudeshwara Shiva Temple is famous Lord Shiva temple, located in the beach town of Murudeshwar, 16 km from Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka
Tarkeshwar Giri Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:40:00 PM
ताऊ जी को चरण स्पर्श ,
ये एक शिव मंदिर है जो की भारत मैं है.
विष्णु मंदिर . मैसूर
Nirbhay Jain Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:52:00 PM
googal maharaj ki meharbaani hoti rahe to sab kuch sambhab hai..
mujhe lagta hai ye rameshwarm temple hai
मुरुदेश्वर मंदिर, कर्नाटक
http://www.murudeshwar.org/
Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India.
मिस.रामप्यारी Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:06:00 PM
@Clues Dekhen--:
http://rampyari.taau.in/2010/04/70.html
मो सम कौन ? Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:58:00 PM
मुरूदेश्वर शिव मंदिर, उत्तर कन्नड़ जिला, कर्नाटक।
Rajendra Swarnkar Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:22:00 PM
ताऊ पहेली - 70"
उत्तर :-
शिव मंदिर , मुरुदेश्वर (मुर्देश्वर ) भटकल तालुक , उत्तरी कन्नड़ जिल्ला , कर्नाटक
राजेन्द्र स्वर्णकार
Email : swarnkarrajendra@gmail.com
Blog : http://shabdswarrang.blogspot.com
अभिषेक ओझा Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:59:00 PM
Murudeshwar Temple, North Kanara District. Karnataka
Babli Sunday, April 18, 2010 9:46:00 AM
ये मुरुदेश्वारा मंदिर है जहाँ भगवान शिव की मूर्ति है! ये कर्नाटक के भटकल तालुक के उत्तर कन्नड़ में होंनावर और भटकल शहर के बीच में स्थित है!
डॉ महेश सिन्हा Sunday, April 18, 2010 11:29:00 AM
बुल टैम्पल
मिस.रामप्यारी Sunday, April 18, 2010 1:10:00 PM
नरेश सिह राठौङ Sunday, April 18, 2010 4:11:00 PM
अरे ताऊ काम धंधा नहीं है क्या ताई को लिए कहा धुप में घूम रहे हो |


Am working on a certain django site.
wherever i go to url : http://www.justsaidyes.net I get an error "This webpage has a redirect loop"
Something like that. If you show more relevant code (maybe some configs?), we could help more ^^.
EDIT : After looking at your website with Firebug, it seems you are redirecting http://www.justsaidyes.net to ... http://www.justsaidyes.net.
EDIT2 (aftermore code provided) : You can remove your htaccess file. Django isn't meant to be deployed this way. You have to create a host file in sites-available like described here : https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.6/howto/deployment/wsgi/modwsgi/.
Then "activate" this website by running a2ensite NameOfTheFileYouCreated.
And btw, your htaccess creates a loop, you redirect http://justsaidyes.net(3rd line) and http://www.justsaidyes.net(4th line) to http://www.justsaidyes.net(5th line). Remove the 4th line and you shouldn't have it again.
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This afternoon, thanks to the 1 MHz channel PSTAB_HF_CORR that Alain just added, we were able to compare the glitches occurring just before fast unlocks (already mentioned in 44457).
We took the IMC unlock which occurred at 15:24:51 UTC, and zoomed on the first glitch, shown on figure 1.
- PSTAB-HF_CORR is the correction sent from the PSTAB rampeauto, whose photodiode error signal is located on the lower part of SIB1 and monitors a pick off of the trasmitted beam. The correction is sent to the AOM just before the PMC.


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Sidcup DA15 Ref: 25422
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Normally with one of our project summaries we would write a brief description of what took place, but on this occasion the reference from the client on completion of the sale explains all...
"We decided we wanted to sell this site and reinvest funds in other parts of the Rose Bruford College operation. We instructed Acorn's Commercial & Development to act for us and manage the sale of the site as we needed to ensure that, as a charity, we had achieved best value.
Acorn advised us on a marketing strategy which included where to set the guide price. This was lower than some direct offers we had received. We were slightly unsure of this but took the advice. Acorn went back to all the parties who had previously expressed interest/ made offers to us. The marketing they carried out was comprehensive. It resulted in 12 offers being presented to us. We concluded an unconditional sale at a price 17% in excess of the guide and 13% in excess of the direct offers we had received.
Acorn managed the sale very professionally, giving good advice which resulted in an outcome with which we were pleased. - Rose Bruford College"
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Baby-Led Weaning: Guidance From A Doctor
Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
Baby-Led Weaning method has been popularized and long been used around the world. It allows self-feeding babies to use their natural abilities to explore taste, texture, color and smell.
When Dr. Rohini Rau's daughter completed six months, she had already decided she was going to let her baby lead the way.
Rohini did her own research and looked out for ways to include Indian food as well as other world food into her diet.
She shares her experience on Baby-led weaning along with 100 days of meal plans she followed for her little one.
Starting solids for an infant who has always known breast milk or formula fees is an overwhelming and emotional journey for parents, especially mothers. It is a very important milestone for the child, for now this six month old infant, who has been dependent on one type of food since its birth is now going to be exposed to what the world has to offer in terms of foods and taste and this can be the time when the child will also develop food choices and preferences which may last a lifetime.
But this journey is not an easy one for the caregiver because this means hours of experimentation, trial, and errors to find out not just what the child prefers but to also check for any food allergies or intolerance they may have towards certain foods. But we know that parenting doesn't come with a guide because each child is unique and every parent is different so you may have to navigate your own way through the process. However many parents have been kind enough to have documented their baby weaning journeys and these become the testament for new mothers.
Weaning is the process of gradually introducing an infant to its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. Once the child can hold its neck, begins to sit upright with support, and shows readiness for other foods, you should know that they are ready to be weaned.
While most parents opt for formula food, or homemade purees and foods, and choose to feed their child, learning from experience what works and what doesn't, here is another method to wean the baby. Baby Led Weaning is a process where you let your child take charge. It means skipping spoon-feeding purees and letting babies feed themselves finger foods right from the start at about age 6 months.
What is Baby-Led Weaning?
Baby-Led Weaning, a book written by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett, this method has been popularized and long been used around the world. Says an excerpt – "Though many believe that babies should be weaned by being spoon-fed purées, self-feeding allows babies to use their natural abilities to explore taste, texture, color and smell. It also encourages independence and confidence by allowing them to experiment with foods at their own pace".
When Dr. Rohini Rau's daughter completed six months, she had already decided she was going to let her baby lead the way. Rohini did her own research and looked out for ways to include Indian food as well as other world food into her diet. She shares her experience on Baby-led weaning along with 100 days of meal plans she followed for her little one.
Dr. Rohini Rau is an Internal medicine specialist and mother to a nine-month-old baby girl. She is also an international sailor and has represented the country at the Olympics. Last year her team had secured 4th place in an international sailing competition after a sabbatical of 7 years. She is also a TED Fellow & TEDX speaker.
"I started BLW from day 1 after my baby turned 6 months old", says Rohini. "It's been an amazing journey watching her go from pears to pineapples to dosas, pancakes, pasta and millet khichdi. She started feeding herself with a preloaded spoon. Yes, it was messy! But it was so lovely to see how her eyes lit up with excitement to try new food".
"If anyone is on the fence about starting Baby-Led Weaning, I would highly recommend it", suggests Rohini. "It has definitely been one of the most rewarding experiences so far. This is a milestone I am definitely proud of, as my entire family has supported me even though they initially had their doubts. They have listened to me when I've told them not to entertain her at the table, not to get alarmed when she gagged, not to worry if she didn't eat something and not to get angry if she made a huge mess. Also planning the meals every day! It is not easy! But I know it will pay".
Watching her explore different kinds of food for the last 3 months was an amazing experience for her as a mother. BLW teaches to take cues from the baby, stay calm when she gags or throws food, watch her use a spoon and drink water from a cup. By 7 months, her baby was already eating Capsicum, raw tomato, Brinjal (Aubergine), Ladies finger (Okra), Millets. Rohini gradually added different spices like turmeric, coriander powder, cumin, asafetida, mustard, and fennel.
"It's amazing how good the food tastes with just natural sugars (fruits) and no salt. We can definitely learn a few things from our babies. I don't force her to try new things, or force her to eat more. She loves her independence of eating so much that she doesn't like me trying to feed her!"
Here are some tips she shares on BLW
1. Make sure you have a gap of 30-40 minutes between feeding milk and solids. That way your baby is not too hungry while trying solids and is more likely to be happy and willing to try more challenging foods.
2. Invest in a spoon and start with preloaded spoons right from day 1 – you will be surprised at how fast they understand that they have to hold the spoon to scoop food into their mouth.
3. Offer them water/ milk in an open cup – EZPZ or a shot glass. My little one loves taking sips from my glass as she can see through. But with a little help she is able to hold the glass with her hands and bring it to her mouth.
4. Some days they definitely eat better than others – so don't worry if there isn't much going in on certain days. They make up for it on other days.
5. Make cleaning up fun! Use a bib; I take her to the sink to wash her face, hands – sometimes her entire body. Try not to clean in between and wait for them to finish their meal. You could bring a container of water just to wash the hands and face to prevent dropping food on the way to the bathroom.
6. Be adventurous! And trust that your baby knows how to eat it. Even if they bite off something too big – they will gag and be able to spit it out. If you think they need help – try making them look down so gravity can do the trick. DO NOT put your finger in their mouth and do a blind sweep as you might end up pushing the food even further.
7. Bigger is better – In the first few months – they find it easier to hold onto food that's bigger ( e.g. half a tomato, finger size width/ length, pancakes or dosas as big as your palm, whole strawberries, quartered grapes (length wise), watermelon – large thin rectangular pieces ) just to mention a few.
8. Try spices – everything apart from salt and chilli. You will be surprised at just how good it tastes and your baby loves tasty food too.
9. Using a high chair helps – especially with a footrest. Try and restrict high chair use only for food and not to put them in for play or other reasons.
10. Try not to let people around you talk to the baby while they are eating. It is easy to distract them, and they might get used to looking at your reaction especially if you give them encouragement on eating.
Dr. Rohini Rau's meal combinations through her 100 day BLW journey
When I was raising my kids, I had no idea about BLW. But today, through blogs and social media, mothers are willing to share their experience with other new moms and this is a beautiful bond we women can share with each other especially at the part of motherhood where most of us feel lost and alone. Rohini took help from other moms @solidstarts @weaning_tales_by_mommas for guidance, support and recipes on her BLW journey and now shares her experience with others. More power to her!
You may contact Dr. Rohini Rau for guidance and consultation at rohinirau@gmail.com
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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women's health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.
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Criminalising Marital Rape: Why Is India Against It?
Written By: Sonali
February 27, 2022 | 04:30 PM |
Section 375 of the IPC
Government of India on marital rape
High Court petitioners' views
Marriage Strike
Section 375 of the IPC, which prohibits rape, comes with an exception, which reads: "sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape."
India is one of the remaining 36 countries in the world that hasn't criminalised marital rape yet ― and is still in favour of it.
Our society has built up this idea that sexual violence or rape only happens outside the home ― but what if the same is happening inside the four walls but not getting any recognition? Why is that a non-consensual rape within marriage is considered private, and there is no protocol or punishment for the same?
Centre's statement to oppose criminalising marital rape clearly shows where we stand The High Court of Delhi is expected to rule within weeks or months on the petitions to criminalise marital rape in India.
Though we all know what the outcome would be. Even if there is a big change to come, a law to add, it will take years and decades for the cultural change to set in!
Five minutes before marriage, non-consensual sex can be considered rape under Section 375 of IPC, but five minutes after marriage, it is legal and not against the law!
Before I write any further, let me tell you that India is one of the remaining 36 countries in the world that hasn't criminalised marital rape yet ― and is still in favour of it.
Opposing several PILs to criminalise marital rape, the Government of India told Delhi HC, "Various other countries, mostly Western, have criminalised marital rape, but it does not necessarily mean India should also follow them blindly. This country has its own unique problems due to various factors like literacy, lack of financial empowerment of a majority of females, mindset of society, vast diversity, poverty, etc., and these should be considered carefully before criminalising marital rape."
"Defining marital rape would call for a broad-based consensus in society. As to what constitutes marital rape and what would not constitute marital rape needs to be defined precisely before a view on its criminalisation is taken."
The High Court petitioners are calling that patriarchal.
"After marriage, it's the husband's right over the body of the wife, and this concept that a woman can refuse sex within marriage is not widely accepted. In fact, it was not even accepted by the government. That's why the exception continues today."
Mariam Dhawale, General Secretary of the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA)
"The medical evidence indicates injuries, marks or coloration etc. of the body, in particular on the back or chest or private parts, that can certainly provide ample corroboration. But this corroborative evidence may be rendered useless in case of allegations of marital rape. It will be difficult to determine as to when the consent was withdrawn by the married woman. The cost of the circumstantial and corroborative evidence will become futile in case of marital rape," the Centre said.
It also added that "deletion of exception 2 of Section 375 would make marital rape a cognisable, non-bailable and non-compoundable offence. This would stop all the chances of a settlement between the husband and wife, which is possible under Section 498A of IPC."
Centre's statement to oppose criminalising marital rape clearly shows where we stand!
The sad part is that several women don't even know that they have the right to say 'no' ― that they have rights over their 'own' body and that they can say 'no' to their husbands.
Marital rape is undoubtedly a very sensitive topic, but in a country like India, where sexual violence within families is considered 'normal' and goes unreported, it is more daunting for women.
According to the National Family Health Survey, 'about 30% Indian women aged 18-49 reported having experienced spousal violence. In terms of sexual violence, the average Indian woman is 17 times more likely to face sexual violence from her husband than from anyone else, according to the survey of 724,115 women.'
As if the Centre's stand was not enough, a lot of men also carried out a 'Marriage Strike' campaign on social media platforms to lobby against the criminalisation of marital rape.
#RepublicDay2022 is actually#NoRepublicDay4Men in India due to #UnconstitutionalCrPC
Indian #Government and #Judicial System has forced the male for #MarriageStrike
— SIFF Spokesperson (@jaidutt1) January 25, 2022
शौख नहीं आम आदमियों का मुजबुरी है- #मैरिजस्ट्राइक जोरूरी है!
It is not a hobby for common people – #MarriageStrike is necessary!#MaritalRape PIL to term Husband #Rapist for sex with his own Wife going on.#BoyCottMarriage with #IndianWomen!@barandbench @LiveLawIndia @LawBeatInd pic.twitter.com/107IL05249
— SwarupSarkar (@swarup1972) January 21, 2022
"Their argument is based on the premise that men are entitled to sex in a marriage. The whole idea of a marriage strike comes from this: we will withhold marriage if we do not get access to sex. The idea of this transaction is deeply problematic. Violence against women and children is the real threat to the family institution," says women's rights activist Kavita Krishnan.
I strongly hope that men who are going on #MaritalStrike remain on strike for ever. They are not safe for any woman to be married to. Anyone who thinks consent has no place in a marriage, should never marry.
— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) January 20, 2022
The Centre has also contended that a court "cannot usurp the power of the legislature", adding that removal of exception 2 of Section 375 IPC "would be akin to legislating a separate offence which can be done only by the legislature as per the doctrine of separation of powers prescribed in the Constitution of India."
The very fact that the petition to criminalise marital rape is drawing so much attention and fury is proof of how much we need it. An institution like marriage cannot stand if there is no consent, no transparency and equality for both partners.
The High Court of Delhi is expected to rule within weeks or months on the petitions to criminalise marital rape in India. The HC has also asked the Parliament of India to step in.
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Q: iPad doesnt recognize correct interface orientation on start? I have app that can start in portrait or landscape mode. Controls on main screen look differently depending in which mode application is.
Here is the problem - if i start application in landscape mode, controls arent where they should be, they retain their positions like app is portrait mode. I tried to test this a little bit, and here is what I found -
in viewDidLoad and ViewWillappear i get info that app is in portrait mode, although app is landscape mode. In view did appear it is set to correct value - landscape mode. Problem is i want these components to be set on their proper positions, before view appears (if don't i can clearly see them reposition on screen).
What is proper way to handle this?
EDIT:
in viewDidLoad and ViewWillAppear, i call this:
orientation = [self getOrientation];
if (orientation == OrientationsLandscape) {
    NSLog(@"Landscape");
}
else {
    NSLog(@"Portrait");
}

here is implementation of [getOrientation]
 - (int) getOrientation {
    int currentOrientation = [UIApplication sharedApplication].statusBarOrientation;
    if (UIInterfaceOrientationIsPortrait(currentOrientation)) return OrientationsPortrait;
    else return OrientationsLandscape;
}

and enumeration def:
typedef enum {
     OrientationsLandscape = 0,
     OrientationsPortrait
} Orientations;

Now if device is landscape mode and i try to install my app, i will get 2 times printed "Portrait", instead "Landscape"

A: Try this:
[UIApplication sharedApplication].statusBarOrientation

A: As importantly, make sure you have correctly set the autoresizingMask property of all your UI elements.
Secondly, when I have this problem I fixed it in the init method. In the init you should control the iPad orientation like SVGreg suggest and than set the correct frame to your UI elements.

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When Will Unpolished Season 2 Return To TLC?
By Amanda Austin
Unpolished debuted on TLC in 2019 and in just 6 episodes we were all hooked on the Martone Family and their New York salon. After just a few episodes Unpolished Season 1 ended abruptly, and we were all a little confused about why Season 1 was so short, and when Season 2 would arrive.
Unpolished spoilers hint that TLC is definitely planning on bringing back Lexi and Bria Martone and their Family, but it looks like they are basically waiting on the COVID-19 pandemic to wind down before cameras can roll again.
Salon Martone is located near several of New York's Coronavirus hotspots, so when the Martone Family gets the green light to start letting customers in, they will have to follow several of New York's new stipulations under COVID-19's phases of reopening.
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Lexi Martone Teases Unpolished Season 2
Unpolished fans have been hounding Lexi and Bria Martone on social media regarding Season 2. Recently, Lexi Martone confirmed that she and her family will be back with new episodes once the pandemic is over. In her Instagram comment section Lexi said the Salon Martone girls will be back "once the world stops ending and they can film again." Jennifer Martone also confirmed that cameras are rolling again, according to Newsday.
Since the Unpolished finale, Lexi and Bria Martone suffered a devastating loss, their father Big Mike passed away. Considering how close knit the Martone Family was on Unpolished, we're sure that Mike Martone's death will be addressed on the new season.
Unpolished Spoilers: When Will Season 2 Air On TLC
TLC has seemingly mastered using their reality TV stars' cell phone footage for all new episodes during the pandemic, so despite the fact that Mike passed away when they couldn't film, we could still see some footage from that time.
So far TLC has not officially confirmed Unpolished Season 2, but it looks like the Martone Family definitely will be back. As soon as more details are available, we will be sure to pass them on. In the mean time, check back here for more Unpolished spoilers and updates.
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Amanda loves poking fun at celebrity train-wrecks and over-analyzing soap operas. She is a proud internet addict, devotes entirely too much of her life to social media, and has been known to binge-watch TV shows on Netflix for 12 hours straight. When she isn't glued to her laptop screen, she does brave the outside world a few times a week – all while clinging to her cell-phone and her tablet for dear life.
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At Super Kids Austin, we believe that all children deserve a healthy smile. That's why we work to make sure families have as many dental insurance options as possible. We participate with Medicaid CHIP, Dentaquest, MCNA, and many others. See full list below.
If your child does not have dental coverage, we will work with you to get your child the care he or she needs. We offer affordable payment options like our Preventative Care Membership Club.
If you have any questions, aren't sure of your child's coverage, or don't see your provider on our list, please contact us.


As summer slips by and the chillier mornings of autumn descend upon us it may seem a strange idea to go and jump into the sea. That however is what some of our intrepid pupils decided to do this week, safe in the knowledge that this time of year is when the North Sea is actually at its warmest – those Geography lessons paying off!
Stevie and Sally from Strive were our guides for the day and the rocky coastline south of North Berwick our playground. The first jump into the water was somewhat bracing but wetsuits were soon doing what they are designed to do and when the time came to get out of the water this was done with some reluctance. We will be coasteering again in June at the school residential camp and our pupils can hardly wait to do it again.


Commemorative Brick | The Florida Chautauqua Inc.
The Florida Chautauqua Inc. invites you to take part in an exciting opportunity to support the theatre in an affordable, meaningful way by participating in the Commemorative Brick Campaign.
We hope that as a member of our audience, you have experienced productions at the theater that have been exceptionally memorable! We invite you to proclaim your love of theater, celebrate a birthday, commemorate a special milestone, or honor someone close to you by purchasing an engraved paver in front of the Florida Chautauqua Theater!
What a wonderful way to honor your favorite thespian, musician or loved one with this eternal show of support.
PLEASE NOTE: Bricks will be produced in batches. It could take some time before your brick is installed in the sidewalk.
Phone: Please call 850-892-9494 with the exact information that you would like engraved on the brick and complete credit card information.
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Today (April 1), Bon Iver member S. Carey released his new solo EP, Range of Light, through Jagjaguwar. To mark the occasion, he's expanded his tour schedule with more dates that will keep him busy into the summer.
As previously reported, S. Carey will tour through the U.S., focusing mostly on the eastern half of the country, heading into Canada for shows in Montreal on April 18 and in Toronto the next day. Then, following a European leg, he will return for a newly announced summer trek in June and July, playing more U.S. shows, in addition to Canuck stops in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
This announcement follows close behind the unveiling of a video for the Range of Light cut "Crown Pines." According to a press release, the clip "explores the rich visual experience that S. Carey will take on tour."
Watch the video at the bottom of this page for a taste of what Carey's performances look like.
Also below, check out a solo rendition of "Alpenglow," which was filmed live-in-studio for 89.3 The Current.
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Q: How can implement live stripe apple pay in swift? Stripe test key is working fine but not live, how can I fix it? I'm using stripe apple pay for payment. I have integrated stripe apple pay and it is working fine with test stripe key. But when I use live stripe key it shows an error:
Apple pay not completed "total" was not able to complete the payment.

I'm following stripe doc and  this blog to integrate apple pay. Done with these steps:
1: Register for an Apple Merchant ID
2: Create a new Apple Pay certificate
3: Integrate with Xcode
When click on apple pay button, this code will run:
let paymentNetworks:[PKPaymentNetwork] = [.amex, .discover, .masterCard, .visa]

        if PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController.canMakePayments(usingNetworks: paymentNetworks) {
            let request = PKPaymentRequest()

            request.merchantIdentifier = constants.merchantIdentifier
            //request.supportedCountries = ["GB"]
            request.countryCode = "GB"
            request.currencyCode = "GBP"
            request.supportedNetworks = paymentNetworks
            //request.requiredShippingContactFields = [.name, .postalAddress]
            // This is based on using Stripe
            request.merchantCapabilities = .capability3DS

            let total = PKPaymentSummaryItem(label: "Total", amount: NSDecimalNumber(decimal: Decimal(floatLiteral: Double(totalWithDeliveryCharges))), type: .final)
            request.paymentSummaryItems = [total]

            let authorizationViewController = PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController(paymentRequest: request)

            if let viewController = authorizationViewController {
                viewController.delegate = self

                present(viewController, animated: true, completion: nil)
            }
        }
        else {
            self.showAlert("Alert", "Device does not support apple pay.")
        }

My output is :-

Apple pay not completed "total" was not able to complete the payment.

But actual output is
Processing complete

A: Done.
I forget to refresh apple pay merchant id in XCode after stripe apple pay certificate added.
Follow the image and just click on refresh merchant id button to get rid of this error.
Make sure you have added stripe apple pay certificate by following this step.


It's been 12 years since Pixar and Disney released The Incredibles, an animated CGI film about a superhero family who struggles with their various secret identities. The film was a glorious homage to the Golden and Silver Age of comic books, and a direct sequel is on the way, tentatively scheduled for 2019. When it's released, popular culture will be probably at peak superhero – if it isn't already.
Pixar will definitely have to explore some new directions. In 2004, mass culture didn't have nearly the amount of superhero films as it does in 2016, though I personally believe thinking "too many superhero movies" is erroneous. In 2019, when The Incredibles 2 is released, it'll compete with Captain Marvel (starring Brie Larson), Shazam starring Dwayne Johnson, the yet-untitled Justice League sequel starring everyone, and the fourth Avengers film also starring everyone. And that's in 2019, never mind the other superhero films we're getting until that year. Although, come on, who isn't excited for Black Panther?


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Get a Good Deal on a Luxury Hotel.
Sometimes you deserve a nice treat from somewhere unique. That nice treat might not happen all the time and it is not a must you get it from someone. A classy lifestyle is in a way associated with such facilities. When the need comes up to get into such facilities, below are some of the issues that you need to consider.
One of the things that will come into the mind of many people is the rating of the hotel. High ratings are mostly associated with high rate hotels. The services and structuring of the guesthouse are among the things that will influence the rating. When looking for the facility, there are the services that you are intending to get which means you should ensure that they are offered in the facility. Some satisfaction will be there if the type of food that you like is available.
Most of the famous luxurious hotels will have a website. It will thus be wise when you already have an idea with the aid of the information availed online. The web aids in ensuring you have contact information which you can use to reach the management to make necessary inquiry.
Assessing the security of the location where the facility is also a good idea. While getting to such public places, you ought to be careful since they might be a target to some attack. The best security will begin from you by taking the necessary precautions.
The facility of your choice needs to be located in a place where traffic flow is good. It is through such you can have an easy time getting out or into the location. Also do not forget to ensure that there is an ample parking in the compound. It will be attractive if the facility offers free parking to the customers. The customers also need to feel that their vehicles are safe outside of the facility enforcing it.
It is necessary to get some bit history of the facility. It will be easy when done with the help of their reputation. The reputation will tell more since it is out of the relationship that the facility builds with their customers and the society. Look for a facility which is customer oriented which can be depicted through a good public image.
Being aware with the charges that you are likely to incur in a luxurious hotel is helpful. With such awareness, you can hardly get a shock with the prices especially if you are not a frequent visitor to such places. There are different terms of payments which can be effected which means you have to be aware of some of them. When the decision you make leads to adorable places, regrets will not be part of you.


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In this day and age, affiliate marketing is a booming industry. More and more merchants have adapted the idea and are now providing affiliate programs online. However, the challenge arises when you choose a program that doesn't pay off. Furthermore, choosing affiliate programs can be quite a challenge especially if you are not sure of what to look for. Therefore, if you are not sure of how to tell a good cannabis affiliate program from a bad one, keep reading. Having in mind that there are over a million affiliate programs flooding the internet today, it is imperative that you sign up with a program that is right for you.
It is also important to note that not all affiliate programs will make good money for you. Therefore, as an affiliate, it's up to you to distinguish the good from the bad and focus on making profits effortlessly. To help you make a sound choice, here are 6 factors to consider when choosing the right cannabis affiliate programs.
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Researchers discovered an impact crater bigger than Paris buried beneath an ice sheet in northern Greenland.
Measuring more than 31 kilometers (19 miles) in diameter, the cavity was formed when an iron meteorite smashed into the area, which has since been hidden under nearly a kilometer of ice.
While scientists have no yet been able to date the crater directly, its condition suggests it formed after ice began to cover Greenland.
In July 2015, during inspection of a new topographical map of Greenland's ice sheet, researchers spotted what they called an "enormous," but previously undetected, circular depression under Hiawatha Glacier.
"We immediately knew this was something special, but at the same time it became clear that it would be difficult to confirm the origin of the depression," Kjær explained.
In the courtyard of the Geological Museum in Copenhagen, just outside the windows of the Center for GeoGenetics, sits a 22-ton iron meteorite, found in North Greenland, not far from the Hiawatha Glacier.
Their suspicion was confirmed when the team personally visited the Hiawatha Glacier, mapping the area with a powerful ice radar.
"A distinctly circular rim, central uplift, disturbed and undisturbed ice layering, and basal debris. It's all there," according to Joseph MacGregor, a NASA glaciologist who participated in the study.
The unnamed pit—among the planet's 25 largest impact craters—is described further in a study published by the journal Science Advances.
This marks the first time a crater of any size has been found under one of Earth's continental ice sheets.


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Defense Department officials want to take advantage of new mobile technologies for combat use, but say they often find their hands tied by security requirements.
Bennett, speaking as part of a panel at the Mobile Technologies symposium held in Washington by the local AFCEA chapter, pointed out that, as DOD approaches the 10-year mark of the net-centricity movement, there are still challenges existing at many levels.
"Net-centricity requires trusting peers and sharing … but that's the antithesis of how DOD works. We need culture change," he said.
Other challenges for extending mobile technologies into combat lie within outdated policies and archaic acquisition processes, the panel suggested.
"Our goal is to extend the desktop into the mobile environment … [but] our mobile devices don't really meet our mission," said Air Force Col. David Stickley, director of communications and CIO, Air National Guard. "Most of our challenges are self-imposed by policy," including security procedures that can be counterintuitive, he said.
Col. Scott Moser, G-6 for the Army National Guard, agreed the high-level brass can be a problem for implementing cutting-edge technologies fast enough.
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He also pointed out that using BlackBerrys in the field for e-mail isn't enough.
"How do we take new mobile technologies and make them more than just tools for e-mail?" Moser said.
In terms of acquisition, DOD – and the broader government – still struggle with overcoming the old way of doing business and buying technology.
"We're so entrenched in the traditional acquisition mode; it can be hard to break away from the big, 10-year acquisition business model," said Patricia Craighill, assistant director, joint planning and development office, NextGen and special adviser to the Air Force CIO office.
All three panelists called on industry to help bring the latest mobile technologies into the theater.
"Security is a responsibility across the board … whether it's a military provider or an industry provider," Stickley said.
Even beyond security, DOD wants to incorporate new ideas to get better mobility to troops on the ground, the panelists said.
"There's not just one answer anymore – it's about hybrid solutions. Everything is on the table," Bennett said.


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The dance world lost one of its most dedicated advocates last night. Alexander J. Dubé, who launched the first-ever dance management agency and later went on to lead Career Transition for Dancers, passed at the age of 67 from pancreatic cancer.
Born in Massachusetts, Dubé began as a tap dancer before studying modern and ballet at the Robert Joffrey School of Ballet. After a career as a dancer, model and actor, Dubé founded the first agency solely dedicated to representing dancers, Dubé Zakin Management, Inc. His clients included ballet stars from around the world, like Margot Fonteyn, Cynthia Gregory, Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. In 1985, Dubé left his agency to fill the newly-created position of Administrator for Dance for the American Guild of Musical Artists, where he implemented policies that were embraced throughout the dance community.
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Morocco ranked among the saddest countries in the world… depressing!
By The Moroccan Blog
It's official, the Covid and the economic crisis have ended up getting the better of our legendary joie de vivre. Still absent from the list of the top 50 countries of the happiness index published annually under the supervision of the United Nations for a decade, Morocco indeed ranks in 100th place this year after obtaining 5,060 degrees out of 10, while the Finland is at the top of the ranking for the fifth consecutive year.
Morocco has fallen 11 degrees in the ranking, dropping from 89th place in the world in 2019 to 100th out of 146 countries in 2022, and ranked at the level of North Africa in third place, behind Libya (86th globally) and Algeria (96th globally), Tunisia 120th and Mauritania 133rd globally.
Finland retained the title of "the happiest country in the world" with a significant difference from the rest of the world, and Denmark also retained second place, followed by Iceland in third place, then Switzerland fourth, with the Netherlands in fifth place.
The report, published annually under the supervision of the United Nations since 2012, is based on data from surveys around the world concerning the assessment of people on their life in more than 150 countries, their perception of their level of happiness and the results compared to the country's GDP and assessments related to the level of solidarity, individual freedom and corruption, to give an assessment of the joy of living of their populations according to the necessarily subjective responses of the samples surveyed. Can we therefore trust the conclusions of such studies or would we only be in the grip of a collective crisis of post-covid blues that we hope will be temporary?
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Macau casinos deal themselves a tough hand with big non-gaming investment pledges
Jan 3, 2023 4:05 PM PHT
CASINO. A staff member wearing a protective mask and a face shield guides people to get on a shuttle bus at Grand Lisboa casino which is operated by SJM Holdings, in Macau, China, December 29, 2022.
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Casinos in Macau have committed to investing a total of $15 billion in the coming decade, 90% of which must be spent on non-gaming
HONG KONG – As casinos in Macau begin new licenses to operate in the world's biggest gambling hub on Sunday, January 1, the stakes are high on whether they will be able to successfully deliver on a government mandate to diversify away from their cash cow: gambling.
For the last 20 years, Sands China, Wynn Macau, MGM China, Galaxy Entertainment, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, and SJM Holdings have raked in billions of dollars from their casinos in the Chinese special administrative region, turning the once sleepy fishing village into a glitzy boomtown.
But their 10-year, shortened contracts come at a time when COVID-19 restrictions have decimated Macau's gambling revenues, with 2022 the worst annual performance on record. Industry net debt is surging and operators face a new era of government oversight and control over their operations.
The recent easing of coronavirus restrictions in mainland China and Macau in December has also resulted in a wave of infections across the city, including many staff.
Upping the ante
Casinos have committed to investing a total of $15 billion in the coming decade, 90% of which must be spent on non-gaming.
But operators will find it hard to monetize their non-gaming ventures given their poor track record since 2001, when the former Portuguese colony first liberalized the industry, executives and analysts said.
Non-gaming revenues, which averaged around 5% of overall gaming revenues pre-COVID, must grow to more than 30% in the next decade, said Ben Lee, founder of Macau gaming consultancy IGamiX.
"For the past 20 years, none of the operators have managed to establish any significant progress in non-gaming."
"Contrary to the vaunted Las Vegas model, non-gaming in Asia does not carry the same profit margin as spending behavior is quite different over here," Lee said, while adding that Galaxy, Melco, and Sands were likely to fare better at diversifying based on their track record and management team.
Macau's visitors have traditionally been male gamblers aged 30 and older, but more young families and women have started visiting in recent years.
Macau, a densely packed territory located on China's southern coast, is the only place in the country where gambling in casinos is legal.
In December, following the formal awarding of their contracts, casinos unveiled non-gaming plans including indoor waterparks, health and wellness centers, art exhibitions, and a large garden attraction by Sands, similar to Singapore's Gardens by the Bay.
Macau's current non-gaming attractions have focused on retail and dining, with some entertainment offerings such as Melco's nightclubs, Galaxy's cinema, Sands' themed Venetian and Parisian properties and its exhibition arena.
But it pales in comparison to Las Vegas, which boasts daily entertainment and draws an international crowd. More than 90% of Macau's visitors are from greater China, prompting the government to require operators to attract foreign tourists as part of their new contracts.
New rules also stipulate that companies must routinely submit to the government the progress of their investment projects, the value of their investments, and the execution period.
Increased regulatory oversight comes as Macau casinos face much higher debt levels versus 2019. Net debt increased fourfold to $23 billion in 2022 and it may only peak by end-2023 at $24 billion, Morgan Stanley said in a December note.
Compounding casinos' challenges, Macau lacks connectivity with international markets, has dilapidated infrastructure and a shortage of skilled labor, as well as reputational damage over its COVID management, executives said.
Macau has few direct flights from potential markets outside China, while transport within the city is limited to move large groups of people around, said David Green, head of Macau gaming consultancy Newpage.
"There is no indication that I have seen that the government is, or intends to address these weaknesses. Given the serial mismanagement of public works…it leaves concessionaires with a less than optimal host attraction proposition."
A lack of land also hinders further development, while competition to hold conferences and exhibitions is rife from cities like Hong Kong and Singapore and within China itself.
Alidad Tash, who worked as a senior executive in Macau's casinos since 2006 and now runs consultancy 2nt8, said the biggest challenge for operators was that mainland Chinese already have access to conventions, restaurants, shows, and shopping in their own cities.
"What they come to Macau primarily for is the one thing that is not legally allowed within China: gambling." – Rappler.com
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School Bus Brake Repair to Minimize the Risk of Traffic Accidents
September 16, 2019 October 26, 2022 in Blog, Bus Repair, Uncategorizedby Chris
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, school bus accidents in the United States are increasingly rare. More than 25 million school children safely ride to and from school each day on the more than 480,000 school buses in operation today. However, when school bus accidents do occur, it's most often because of faulty brakes. As experienced bus mechanics, we work together with school district fleet managers and bus drivers to significantly lower the risk of school bus accidents. We do this by performing routine inspections and school bus brake system repair.
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Different feel when stepping on the brake pedal
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Warning lights indicating issues with the brakes
Brake fluid leaks on any of the brake components
Our team of school bus mechanics can determine what kind of brake issues could be at issue based on the input of school bus drivers. We take to heart what they have to say and then immediately begin the process of finding out what is wrong with the bus's braking system.
Many of the most common brake issues can be prevented with routine maintenance. As experienced bus mechanics, our team can provide a variety of maintenance services designed to keep every school bus in the fleet on the road.
Our mechanics will balance the brake system to ensure even and effective braking, for example. All of the brakes on every wheel will work in conjunction with each other. This coordination increases the safety and reliability of your buses.
They will also measure the stopping distance of the buses that they are about to repair. We make sure that buses that come to us for repairs can stop on a dime after we finish servicing it.
After replacing faulty brake components, our bus mechanics will also test drive the buses to ensure that they drive safely. The buses will not return to a school district until the brakes work as they should.
School buses are some of the most reliable and safest vehicles on the road. However, their reliability depends significantly on the safety and usefulness of their brakes. Lastly, let our experienced school bus mechanics perform routine inspections and repairs. When you need to keep all of your buses on the road safely this school year.
Contact Cloverdale Auto Service today for more information or to schedule an appointment for your school bus brake repair.


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IDJDigital, One Platform to The World
©IDJDigital
IDJDigital, a global digital distributor located in Belgrade, connects artists and their music with the rest of the world to monetize content and creations.
IDJDigital opens up artists and labels a worldwide digital audience to monetize their repertoire, operating as a digital distributor for publishers and major streaming platforms such as Deezer, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music… At the same time, IDJVideos offers an audiovisual service that connects music with the rest of the world to organize one's label or You Tube or channel to monetize their creations. Focus on this young company that has been showcasing the range of its services during Midem 2017 in Cannes.
Streaming, a source of growth
The music industry is emerging from a period of decline of about 15 years thanks to streaming and distribution of music on the Internet. Over the past two years, the music industry revenues have been going upward with an increase of around 6% in global revenues. Driven by this growth, the digital brings 50% of this revenue, generated by paid subscriptions or advertising on streaming services – which accounts for 60% of labels' revenues.
Among the companies that participate in the monetization of music: digital distribution, streaming, radios… IDJDigital, founded in 2015, connects the talents of musical creation with the world through digital technologies.
Golden Play Button
IDJDigital is a subsidiary of IDJVideos Belgrade, which specializes in digital distribution, product marketing and career development for artists. Since 2015, the company has been managed by a team of young music enthusiasts, working in the field of online video content monetizing and distributing music on the world's largest music platforms.
As for now, IDJVideos' network is of more than 170 channels, representing about five million subscribers and more than three billion views. IDJVideos.TV's YouTube channel boasts more than 1,300,000 subscribers (which won it a Golden Play Button) and more than 1.6 billion views.
Sell your creations, promote them
IDJDigital has partnered with the world's leading digital entertainment and streaming services such as YouTube, Deezer, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon and Apple Music. Through the services of the company, musicians and creators of video content can officially publish their content while obtaining the best income conditions, generating regular payments. IDJDigital informs the creators about all aspects of their music publishing, how their creations are spreading in digital shops. It also provides support for the marketing of works, their promotion, to present the music and video projects in an adequate way or how to organize a catalog and plan the editions…
Many ambitious projects
IDJDigital speeds up the development of content on the Internet with popular content to allow creators to earn money and increase their influence on the Web, especially with IDJApplication that is creating apps for mobile phones, running on Android and iOS.
The company has recently developed IDJWorld, a new platform concept for its future international projects. An oustanding audiovisual project in the new digital age of the media industry, IDJWorld brings a whole new audiovisual experience, a number of platforms and services for artists, career development, advertising, networking, etc., for an estimated audience of 7 to 10 million consumers of all ages. The company is also developing a 24/7 live TV project, consisting of more than 2000 hours of video clips and programs.
www.idjdigital.com
IDJDigital, One Platform to The World was last modified: June 16th, 2017 by tamel
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Produced by Peter Gordon and "Blue" Gene Tyranny.
Recorded by "Blue" Gene Tyranny.
Additional recording by Kenn Beckman and Peter Gordon.
Tony Johnson and Steve MacKay appear courtesy of Amherst Records.
Recorded at The Recording Studio, Center for Contemporary Music, Mills College (Oakland, CA), September 11-30, 1977.
Jacket design by Ariel Peeri.
Special thanks to Kathy Acker, Lt. Col. Ron Al-Robboy, Laurie Anderson, Bob Ashley, Jed Bark, David Behrman, Nick Bertoni, Rhys Chatham, Jane Crawford, William Farley, Mimi Johnson, Jill Kroesen, Arthur Russell, Kermit Smith, Performing Artservices, Inc., The Kitchen Center.
This album is dedicated to the artists in the Love of Life Orchestra: Kathy Acker, Ernie Brooks, Rhys Chatham, Kenneth Deifik, Ed Friedman, Scott Johnson, Jill Kroesen, Arthur Russell, Dave Van Tieghem, "Blue" Gene Tyranny, and Peter Zummo.
All music composed and arranged by Peter Gordon, published by Broken Promises Music Publishers (ASCAP).
© P 1977 Lovely Music, Ltd.