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There are no sacred texts in humanism and, although some humanists do choose to get together, meetings do not involve worship or reading specific texts. (See also the page on "Worship".) Although many humanists have their own favourite supportive texts and influences (see Bibliography below for some examples), they contain little specialist language and have no particular status or authority within humanism; indeed humanists are very likely to argue about their relative merits.
Although there is nothing in humanism analogous to a sacred text, there have been many thinkers and books either reflecting a humanist philosophy or helping to influence or develop it. Very early examples include Confucius, Democritus, Epictetus, Epicurus, Protagorus and Cicero, but it was probably the 18th century thinkers of the European Enlightenment, for example, Immanuel Kant, David Hume, Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Mary Wollstonecraft, Baron D'Holbach, and Denis Diderot, who did the most to advance modern thinking about secular morality, though they would not at the time have called this humanism.
The 19th century brought developments in biblical scholarship and in science which undermined the historical accuracy and literal truth of the Bible for many people, and further influential thinking about rational, atheistic moral values, for example the Utilitarianism of philosopher John Stuart Mill.
20th and 21st century intellectuals built on these influences, to the point where humanist thinking is the implicit basis of much public discourse, though often unacknowledged. This lack of acknowledgment, and various contemporary religious reactions against humanism and secularism, are likely to have been behind the recent phenomenon of very assertive and popular defences of atheism exemplified by Richard Dawkins and A C Grayling.
It has to be stressed, however, that any thoughtful person can arrive at humanist ideas and principles by reflection alone – no reading or authority is required. Reading, for humanists, can be very supportive, demonstrating that there are, and always have been, others who share and articulate a humanist worldview, but it is not essential.
No text has any particular authority for humanists, and there is no special humanist interpretation or analysis of texts, though since the 19th century humanists from the Christian tradition have been strongly influenced by the scholarly analyses of the Bible mentioned above.
Humanists use and may be inspired by poetry and poetic and figurative language (for example, it is often forgotten that Richard Dawkins' famous phrase "selfish gene" is a metaphor), but it has no distinctive humanist meaning.
Humanists are sceptics about revelation, and consider all texts and authorities to be human rather than divine in origin (a viewpoint that some religions might see as itself an interpretation). Humanists think that wisdom can be found in many places, but that even the most respected thinkers and books may be superseded as new evidence emerges and knowledge advances.
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Equity Crowdfunding and Advertising: Be Careful What You Wish For
07/16/2013 11:46 am ET Updated Sep 15, 2013
It is official -- on July 10th, 2013 the Security and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) lifted the ban for private offering advertising. This means that once the rule goes into effect (60 days after publication in the Federal Register -- so we are talking about mid September), startups along with venture capital funds, private equity funds and hedge funds will be able to market their stocks and investment products via TV, radio and social media to a wide audience.
Can I show you my pitch deck?
The new S.E.C. rule is only a partial implementation of the JOBS Act but is a radical departure from an 80-year-old policy that used to keep public in the dark regarding any investment opportunities in private companies.
The biggest irony is that in order to invest into the advertised companies you still have to fit an accredited investors profile having an annual income of at least $200,000 or liquid assets of at least $1 million. If you don't make the cut, it is sort of like "you can watch it but don't touch it."
But things get serious if you are an entrepreneur raising capital. There are at least two very important points:
1) You must pre-register your offering with the S.E.C., filling out a special form called "Form D in Rule 506 (c)" at least 15 days prior your official capital raise;
2) You will be subject to the anti-fraud provisions so any statements regarding the investment opportunity in your company that you post on Tweeter, LinkedIn, Facebook and likes might be considered by the S.E.C. as misleading and will be used against you.
To be on a safe side, I highly recommend studding the comprehensive write up of the new rule by Sara Hanks, an attorney and co-founder of CrowdCheck. Or get an attorney on your own. No jokes.
Meet the hedge funds
Evidently, with a new rule we've got a new regulative burden for entrepreneurs and only time can tell us if it is justified. In 2012 there were only 268,160 active angel investors who invested $22.9 billion. The question is: Now with a better visibility, can young private companies find the love from 8.99 million U.S. households who actually fit an accredited investors profile but so far stay out of the angel investing?
When I asked Anthony Scaramucci, the co-founder of Skybridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in New York "what's next," he answered me with his usual wit and optimism: "The big hedge fund managers will sniff their noses at ads and thus provide the opportunity for the upstarts to dislodge them. A failure to use all tools will be a business school study on losing market share."
Anthony Scaramucci is considered to be one of the most charismatic (and controversial) modern hedge fund mangers; he consulted the production team of Wall Street 2, is the author of Goodbye Gordon Gekko and is a regular contributor on CNBC.
His fund manages about $8.2 billion - a gigantic amount especially if you remember that the whole crowdfunding industry was estimated to be $2.7 billion in 2012 and according to the Massolution Report will reach $5.1 billion this year. Overall, hedge funds manage approximately $2.2 trillion in assets, up fourfold since 2000 . If you wonder where the money came from -- they came from you -- nearly two-thirds of the hedge industry's assets are now drawn from pension funds.
Now, I don't think that entrepreneurs will have to compete with, let's say, hedge fund managers for accredited investors. Most people I know who invest in startups want to make a difference (think impact investment), people who invest in hedge funds want to make a financial return with no strings attached (plus there are traditional hedge funds' fees which are an expense for any investor regardless the return).
Nevertheless, I am wondering if one day someone as charming as Scaramucci will show up at your doorstep asking to ward off dragons from your house and showing his success rate -- will you be strong enough to not to be seduced? I am talking to you, dear angel investors! The experiment on accredited investors is on, but I can hardly wait to see the rest of the population having a legitimate right to participate in the private investing too.
Coming soon: regular investors are in - accredited investors are out
Those who strongly disagree, try to hear me out.
Probably it is true that the vast majority of people have no capacity to make smart investment decisions into the privately held companies due to their luck of experience or certain analytical skills. In fact, I bet they might be just content enough without exercising their right of getting involved into the intellectual burden of weighting "risks versus rewards" analysis. But how come anyone can have a power to justify the conjecture of such capacity and determine what kind of financing choices people ought to make in a free society?
There is a fascinating government data that shows a breakdown of what a typical American household buys . For example, the average family spends 5.7 percent of a budget on dining out and 7 percent on cars. Does anyone have a problem with that? Why there is so much noise about spending 5 percent of the budget on equity then, if the individual choose to do so?
And we desperately need a new generation of angel investors as we need jobs.
Several studies confirmed that practically all jobs in the United States are created by start-ups while established businesses are rapidly shedding jobs instead of creating them. As the Kauffman Foundation revealed, on average, one-year-old firms create nearly one million jobs, while ten-year-old firms generate three times less. Furthermore, the National Bureau of Economic Research confirmed "the younger companies are, the more jobs they create regardless of their size". Finally, 60 percent of the jobs created by start-ups still exist five years later, according to the new research by the Heritage Foundation.
Spread the word. And do your best.
More on Crowdfunding by Victoria Silchenko
Victoria Silchenko is the founder of Metropole Capital Group which is in collaboration with CrowdsUnite ("Yelp" of crowdfunding) is starting a reward campaign "Crowd's Choice". The winners will be announced at the second annual Next Generation Entrepreneurship and Global Crowdfunding Forum in Los Angeles on November 15th, 2013
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Ernst Brings Political Campaign To Le Mars
(Le Mars) — Republican U-S Senator Joni Ernst is bringing her "Fighting for Iowa R-V tour" political campaign to Le Mars. The senator is seeking re-election and is in a close race against Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield. Ernst will make her appearance at the Brown's Century Theater Friday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. Scheduled to appear with Senator Ernst will be Iowa's other Republican U-S Senator, Chuck Grassley, along with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and Texas U-S Senator Ted Cruz. Following their visit in Le Mars, the Joni Ernst caravan will make a stop at Sioux Center.
Le Mars Police Department Urges Trick And Treaters To Be Safe
(Le Mars) — Halloween is tomorrow (Saturday) and the Le Mars Police Department wants all trick and treaters to be safe while wandering the neighborhoods seeking candy. Although the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the downtown daytime Halloween activity due to COVID-19 concerns, Le Mars Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte says if people desire, they can participate in the annual autumn evening event.
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Vande Vegte asks motorists to be careful and to watch for the children dart across the street.
As for the children who will be trick or treating, Vande Vegte has some advice and suggestions that they should follow.
The Le Mars Police Department has free bags available that are reflective and can be picked up at the police department headquarters on Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Vande Vegte says if residents don't want to participate in Halloween activities, or if they run out of candy, they simply need to shut off their outdoor porch light. The Le Mars police chief says children should visit the homes they know, and parents should inspect all the candy before allowing children to consume the candy.
Local Game Warden Says Hunters Will See Plenty Of Pheasants For Season Opener
(Le Mars) — Pheasant hunting season begins on Saturday, and a local game warden with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says there should be plenty of birds. Chad Morrow serves Plymouth and Cherokee counties and says the pheasant population for the northwestern counties maybe slightly higher from past years.
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Morrow says the Iowa DNR has seen an increase in the number of pheasant hunting licenses issued for this year.
He says it is important for hunters to wear orange colored clothing.
The game warden reviews some of the rules, regulations, and other considerations hunters need to remember when hunting.
Morrow says only the male pheasant, or roosters, can be shot and bagged. He says if hunting with a group it is a good idea for hunters to shout to their colleagues as to whether the bird is a rooster or a hen. He says the roosters are easily identified with red and black head, along with a white ring around the neck. Morrow says three pheasants are the daily limit for each individual hunter. Morrow says hunters need to ask permission of the landowner or farmer before hunting, and always respect the posted "No Hunting" or "No Trespassing" signs.
(Pheasant photos courtesy of Don Poggensee Photography)
Iowa Secretary Of State Says Ballots Are Safe
(Des Moines) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says state, federal and military experts as well as a private contractor have scanned the state's election systems.
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Pate, along with top officials from state agencies and an F-B-I agent, held a news conference Thursday to discuss cybersecurity issues.
Pate announced at the beginning of October that a San Francisco firm would be conducting a cyber security check of Iowa election systems. Pate's office also partnered with several dozen researchers who've examined online systems for flaws.
Iowa still uses paper ballots, which means online hackers cannot change votes. Pate just wrapped up his term as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Vice President Pence Rallies Trump Supporters in Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) — Vice President Mike Pence says Iowa is a huge key to another win for him and President Trump in 2020. Pence told supporters in Des Moines Thursday, "the road to victory goes right through the Hawkeye State." Pence touted 33-percent G-D-P growth in the third quarter, claiming the "great American comeback is on." Vice President Pence told people attending a rally at Des Moines International Airport they should vote for Republicans – all of them on the ballot. Pence spent 45 minutes talking about increasing military spending, the way the Trump administration has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, and the U-S economy. He presented next Tuesday's election as voters making a choice between freedom and socialism. Pence connected many of President Trump's accomplishments to U-S Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa. The vice president urged Iowa Republicans to support the re-election of U-S Senator Joni Ernst.
Senate Candidate Greenfield Tests Negative For COVID-19
(Cedar Rapids, IA) — Democratic U-S Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield is back on the campaign trail following a negative COVID test. Greenfield canceled campaign events Wednesday after some of her staff had been around a person last week who later tested positive for coronavirus. Her campaign says Greenfield has had two negative tests in the past week. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds ridiculed Greenfield last night during a GOP rally. Reynolds said, "Theresa didn't get very far on her R-V tour, did she? No, no. She's been hiding in the basement because she might have to answer a question." Iowa Democratic Party chairman Mark Smith called the governor's remarks "an example of the cavalier attitude Republicans have taken toward the pandemic."
2469 New COVID Cases in Iowa, 11 Additional Deaths
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting a record two-thousand-469 new positive COVID tests, increasing the state's total to 121-thousand-913 cases. Eleven more Iowans have died of coronavirus complications which brings the death toll to one-thousand-691. The 605 patients hospitalized with COVID is another daily record. One-hundred-35 patients are in intensive care units and 56 are on ventilators. More than 91-thousand-400 patients are considered recovered. Twenty-five Iowa counties now have a two-week average positive rate over 15 percent.
Kossuth County Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Girlfriend's Stabbing
(Algona, IA) — A Kossuth County man faces up to 50 year prison for the March 2018 stabbing death of his girlfriend. Forty-seven-year-old Chad Dietrick was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing of 38-year-old Krista Hesebeck. Dietrick was charged with first-degree murder and found guilty of a lesser count. He claimed self-defense and said he was attacked by Hesebeck inside their Lakota home. Toxicology reports presented at the trial showed the victim had high amounts of methamphetamine in her system on the night in question, something the defense used to bolster their self-defense claim. The State Medical Examiner's office testified that Hesebeck suffered 64 different sharp-force injuries from the incident while Dietrick had a single cut on his left forearm. Sentencing is set for December.
Iowa School Districts Offering Incentives To Substitute Teachers
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa school districts say they are anticipating the need for substitute teachers will be greater this school year. Full-time teachers could get sick in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. That's why many districts are offering incentives to those substitutes. The Des Moines Public School district has increased pay rates by 15-dollars-a-day and added a 500-dollar sign-on bonus. The new pay rate is 150-dollars-a-day for substitutes and nurses. To receive the full 500-dollar bonus the substitute would have to work three days-a-week for eight weeks.
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Lemon Tree, Aberdeen: Locker Room Chat
Rowan Anderson
Following overwhelming response from previous sell-out performances at Traverse Festival; Latitude Festival; and Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Locker Room Talk embarks on a Scottish tour, continuing a vital conversation about misogyny and masculinity which has only become even more urgent in present climes.
The tour comes to Aberdeen's Lemon Tree on Friday, April 19. Created by award-winning playwright and Traverse Associate Artist Gary McNair in response to Donald Trump's infamous "grab them by the pussy" comment, it is a provocative piece of event theatre exploring how men speak about women in men-only spaces. Seeking to uncover how ingrained this sexually abusive rhetoric really is, it calls out both the everyday and systematic sexual aggression and abuse towards women, both physical and verbal, across all industries and levels of society.
Directed by former Traverse Artistic Director Orla O'Loughlin, Locker Room Talk brings together hundreds of hours of interview material with real men, interviewed in male-dominated spaces, speaking about women. These words are then performed, verbatim, by a cast of four women. The Scottish tour cast will include Jamie Marie Leary and Maureen Carr, who have performed the piece previously, and two actors brand new to the piece – Nicola Roy and Gabriel Quigley.
A vital part of each performance is a post-show conversation, giving the audience opportunity to participate, ask questions, examine the issues raised and confront the crisis of gender, masculinity and extreme masculinity – and ask 'where do we go from here?'.
Tickets are on sale now and are available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122, or in person at one of our box offices at the Music Hall, His Majesty's Theatre or the Lemon Tree.
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2. Look around. Read online reviews (if available) and chat to at least three odd job men. Find out their areas of expertise and how long they have been working in the Lower Beeding area. Make certain you study any references that they have from people they have previously done jobs for. Establish that each odd job man has the necessary experience and skills to do the job.
3. Look at their portfolio. Most Lower Beeding odd job men take photographs of their work, ask to look at some or even a portfolio if they've got one. Looking at some images of their work should give you a good idea of the quality of their work, after all a picture is worth a thousand words. If they've got a Facebook page, Instagram account or perhaps their own website, be sure to take a peek.
4. Don't get scammed. Don't consider employing an odd job man who contacts you out of the blue without invitation. Any odd job man asking for payment upfront should also be avoided. Sometimes a dependable odd job man will ask for some cash to cover materials, but nobody will expect the full amount until the project is completed.
5. Get a written agreement. Be insistent on getting an agreement in writing and this should include complete details of the project, a schedule for payment and itemised costs, as well as be signed by your odd job man/woman. Starting and finishing times for the project should be included in the agreement and should be clear and unambiguous. Everything discussed between you and your odd job man should be put into writing.
6. Request a guarantee. Certain odd job men/women will offer a 12 month guarantee for their work. You decision to hire or not may be influenced by whether any specific an odd job man or woman is prepared to give you a written guarantee.
7. Do an inspection. Inspect all the work thoroughly before you pay the bill. Make sure everything has been completed for the agreed price and that you are happy with the quality of the work. Most odd job men will gladly go through the finished work with you and make sure that you are happy with it.
Odd Jobs List: Here are just a small collection of the odd jobs that your local Lower Beeding handyman might be happy to help you with: odd repair projects in Lower Beeding, gate repairs in Lower Beeding, fit window blinds in Lower Beeding, mend squeaky doors in Lower Beeding, fit ceiling lights in Lower Beeding, repair gates and fences in Lower Beeding, put up coat pegs in Lower Beeding, general garden maintenance in Lower Beeding, hang internal doors in Lower Beeding, extractor fan installation in Lower Beeding, odd carpentry jobs in Lower Beeding, box in pipes in Lower Beeding, repair timber flooring in Lower Beeding, build fencing in Lower Beeding, mount mirrors in Lower Beeding, roller blinds in Lower Beeding, guttering cleaning in Lower Beeding, build flat-pack bedroom furniture in Lower Beeding, repairs to furniture in Lower Beeding, small woodworking tasks in Lower Beeding, odd kitchen projects in Lower Beeding, general flooring tasks in Lower Beeding, plasterboard repairs in Lower Beeding, minor electrics (additional sockets, switches etc) in Lower Beeding, re-grouting of tiles in Lower Beeding, garden maintenance in Lower Beeding, general plastering tasks in Lower Beeding, cat flap installation in Lower Beeding, creosoting of sheds and fencing in Lower Beeding, maintenance quotations in Lower Beeding, general electrical projects in Lower Beeding, flat pack furniture repair in Lower Beeding, general jobs around the garden in Lower Beeding, odd bricklaying tasks in Lower Beeding, disassembly of flat pack furniture in Lower Beeding, general painting projects in Lower Beeding, fit burglar alarms in Lower Beeding, odd decorating tasks in Lower Beeding, general maintenance in Lower Beeding, put up pictures in Lower Beeding, do TV wall mounting in Lower Beeding, small painting and decorating projects in Lower Beeding, building flat packed furniture in Lower Beeding, install skirting boards in Lower Beeding West Sussex, general maintenance jobs in Lower Beeding, restore wood decking in Lower Beeding, small shelving tasks in Lower Beeding, soffit and fascia repairs in Lower Beeding, garden tidying in Lower Beeding, fit laminate flooring in Lower Beeding, odd paving tasks in Lower Beeding, change locks in Lower Beeding, cut and lay linoleum and vinyl flooring in Lower Beeding, garden clearances in Lower Beeding, brick re-pointing in Lower Beeding, office maintenance in Lower Beeding, partitions and dry lining in Lower Beeding, build garden decking in Lower Beeding West Sussex, install curtain poles and rails in Lower Beeding, general clearance projects in Lower Beeding, rubbish removal in Lower Beeding, the fitting of shelves in Lower Beeding, small tiling tasks in Lower Beeding, small cleaning tasks in Lower Beeding, repair leaking taps in Lower Beeding, small bathroom jobs in Lower Beeding, property maintenance in Lower Beeding and more can be done by an odd job man in Lower Beeding, West Sussex.
When hunting for an odd job man or odd job lady in West Sussex you could quite possibly also need to locate a painter and decorator in Lower Beeding, a carpenter in Lower Beeding, an electrical contractor in Lower Beeding, a domestic cleaner in Lower Beeding, a gardener in Lower Beeding, rubbish disposal in Lower Beeding or a plumber in Lower Beeding, West Sussex. Rated People is an ideal place to begin your search.
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1.	Health concerns. Keep an eye out for changes in your teen's physical health, like constricted pupils, nausea or vomiting, flushed skin or dizziness. Look further into anything that seems strange.
2.	Changes in behavior. The signs of medicine abuse aren't always physical. Look for changes in behavior – like sudden changes in relationships with their family or friends, anxiety, erratic mood swings or decreased motivation. It's no secret that teens can be moody, but be on the lookout for drastic differences in the way your child behaves.
3.	Home-related signs. If you've noticed belongings disappearing around the house, or found some unusual objects appearing – like straws, burnt spoons, aluminum foil or medicine bottles – this could be a sign of medicine abuse. Count – and lock up – the medicine you have in your home and safely dispose of any expired medicine.
4.	Trouble in school. Take note of how your teen is doing in school, including any change in homework habits and grades. A rapid drop in grades, loss of interest in schoolwork and complaints from teachers could be indicators that there's a problem.
5.	Things just seem off. You know your child better than anyone and you know when something's not right. Trust your gut, and talk to your teen about your concerns.
With one in four kids reporting abuse of prescription drugs in their lifetime, it's important to take action right away if you do suspect medicine abuse. Don't be afraid to talk – and listen – to your teen, work through things together and get help if necessary.


A co-owner of the IPL team, Kings XI Punjab and popularly known as the Dimple Queen of Bollywood, she is a native of Rohru, a village in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Having debuted in Bollywood in 1998 with the movie Dil Se, she was awarded the Filmfare Best Debut Award. She is married to Gene Good enough. She is not popular in India only but also abroad.
The heart throb among several teenagers not only in India but also abroad, she belongs to the town of Bhambla in the district Mandi. She is the controversial queen of Bollywood. She instantly gained popularity after the release of the Bollywood romantic thriller movie ' Gangster'. Her acting skills were acknowledged. A trained Kathak dancer, her peculiar curls differentiate her from rest of the actress.
She is a native of Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. She debuted in the TV industry with' Chand Ke Paar Chalo' and in Bollywood with ' Shoojit Sircar's " Vicky Donor" in 2012. At present this charming actress is the heart throb of sveral youngsters who admitre her and takes her to be their role model. She is well known in India as well as abroad due to her tremendous performance in several movies and also as a face of a several advertisements.
Having a dimpled smile, he belongs to Palampur in Himachal Pradesh. He was initially spotted in the famous show termed as Mtv Roadies 4 where after he was an emminent part of MTV Splitsvilla 1. He debuted in Bollywood with the movie ' 1920 London'. He is a trained commercial pilot but chose to enter the Entertainment Industry. Having had worked in several daily soaps, he gained popularity after the" Bigg Boss Season 6".
He is a native of town of Nahan in Himachal Pradesh and a well known Playback Singer of Bollywood whose career shooted after he gave his voice in the movie ' Jab We Met's song Tum Se Hi. Not only is he the singing sensation but also has a good hand in playing the guitar, saxophone, flute and harmonica. He started his career with the band Silk Route. Pehchan and Boondein are the two albums that contains the track 'Dooba Dooba'. He bags various awards for his singing and has received the Filmfare Award twice for Best Male Playback Singer.
Popularly known as Prince Salim, he grabbed attention and popularity after working in Zee TV's historical show Jodha Akbar. Prior to that he had worked as a supporting actor in vaious shows but somehow could not grab the attention. He hails from the district of Mandi. The extent of his popularity can be seen in the miniature version of him that has been launched by half-Indian half-Indonesian artist Juanita.
Popularly known as the Chotti Bahu after a serial that was telecasted on zee tv, this girl from shimla became the ideal for several women who watched the show. She won the title of Miss Shimla in 2006. She received Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Best Actress Award in 2015. At present she can also be seen acting in other television shows.
She came into lamelight after" Mtv Roadies 7" went on air and later appeared in Channel V's Gumrah. She belongs to Shimla.Due to her charming looks and trim frame, she was given a break in some TV shows. She was also spottedin " Nach Baliye 5".
The lead of Sony TV show ' Humsafar' opposite Harshad Chopra belongs gained popularity after the tv show was aired. She also bagged the title of Miss Shimla 2013. She loves to play guitar and is quite fond of dancing. She can also be seen working in Sony TV's show Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka as the lead opposite Kinshuk Vaidya.
She belongs to the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh and debuted in the TV Industry with the TV show " Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya Karein" which went on air on Star Plus. She has also worked in a few Punjabi song videos.
Hence, this is a proven fact that talents can make a person achieve heights and if you are from Himachal Pradesh then you have an added advantage, be it in terms of beauty, affection or talent.


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Queen Elizabeth II's Death Sparks Reactions From Elton John And Others In The Music World
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Getty Image Earlier today (September 8), Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 years old. Given how long the Queen had...
Earlier today (September 8), Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 years old. Given how long the Queen had maintained a public presence, her passing prompted many reactions on social media, including from the music community.
Elton John, who Elizabeth knighted in 1998, wrote on social media today, "Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly."
Duran Duran offered a lengthy post, writing, "Her Majesty the Queen has presided over the UK for longer than any other British monarch. She dedicated her life to the people and set an extraordinary example to the world throughout her reign. She's seen changes that are beyond what any of us can imagine. She has faced challenges that she has risen to time and again. Her life has been remarkable in so many ways. We will all miss her and are grateful for the incredible service she gave to the people of Great Britain and the countries of the Commonwealth. We send our deepest condolence to the royal family. Her death brings to an end a long and unique chapter in the history of the United Kingdom and the world."
Ozzy Osbourne also chimed in, "I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II."
I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022
Find some more reactions below.
Up to the mountain, Queen.
@PattyGMusic
(yes, I'm calling the piano tuner after this) pic.twitter.com/cAULeRMpb0
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 8, 2022
My condolences to the Queen of England's family. God rest our great Queen pic.twitter.com/HPONTy6wUq
— Paul Oakenfold (@pauloakenfold) September 8, 2022
R.I.P. The Queen
— Crazy Frog (@TrueCrazyFrog) September 8, 2022
Sad to hear of The Queen passing. I remember the street celebrations when she was crowned Queen. Always a staple of growing up in England. GSTQ- RIP pic.twitter.com/TEROdsZvGk
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) September 8, 2022
why would he post this the queen literally died https://t.co/EKdIAvL1wM
— I DON'T LIKE THE QUEEN
trin #RenewSandman (@trinistired) September 8, 2022
rip to the queen but i can't stop having a fat ass https://t.co/MDDRzylmb2
— NASARATI (@LilNasX) September 8, 2022


Hyundai Motor's 2017 Genesis G90 luxury sedan was named the most satisfying vehicle on AutoPacific's 21th Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the company said Thursday.
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Sail-World.com Canada Newsletter: Checking in with the 2018 Golden Globe Race
Checking in with the 2018 Golden Globe Race
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede's windward course down the eastern side of the South Atlantic towards the Cape of Good Hope has proved better than the longer traditional Trade Wind route favoured by Mark Slats, and the Frenchman now leads the Dutchman by 575 miles - photo © Christophe Favreau / Matmut / PPL
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Spend enough time covering Jules Verne Trophy attempts for the fastest fully crewed circumnavigation, attempts at setting a new solo circumnavigation records, or even the singlehanded Vendee Globe, and you get used to seeing the boats make a lot of VMG progress in between position updates. Miss a few of these reports, and, in the case of Francois Gabart sailing aboard his maxi trimaran Macif in 2017, when the brave young French skipper set the stunning solo circumnavigation time of just 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds, and it wasn't uncommon to see hundreds and hundreds of miles of progress.
Not so with the 2018 Golden Globe Race (GGR 2018). This retro race seeks to replicate the 1968-1969 Golden Globe Race, which was the world's first solo circumnavigation race and an event where legends were minted and where the horribly misguided Donald Crowhurst found infamy.
A quick rewind for readers who are just tuning into this test of human character, problem-solving abilities and sheer gumption: The GGR 2018 was the brainchild of race organizer Don McIntyre, an Australian adventurer and highly experienced bluewater sailor who was interested in replacing technology with grit and character. McIntyre accomplished this by creating the 2018 Golden Globe Race, which requires that contestants use era-specific boats (read: full keels and skegs), sails and navigational tools (read: sextants, not GPS receivers), and while all skippers sail with an emergency kit containing a GPS and a sat phone, breaking the seal on this box instantly relegates a contestant to the race's Chichester Class, which is a second-tier race for teams that either break their emergency-kit seals or stop for outside help.
Eighteen teams from 13 countries departed from Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, on July 1, 2018, with the goal of sailing around the globe, leaving all of the great capes to port and returning to Les Sables-d'Olonne at the end of their adventure, which could easily consume the lion's share of a year. As of this writing, two skippers-Phillippe Peche (FRA; 57) and Antoine Cousot (FRA; 47)-have been demoted to the Chichester Class, while four skippers- Ertan Beskardes (UK; 57), Kevin Farebrother (AUS; 50), Francesco Cappelletti (ITL; 40) and Nabil Amra (PLE; 42)-have quit due to unforeseen circumstances.
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede on Matmut has been in these waters five times before hoping that his more easterly course will pay the greatest dividends - photo © Christophe Favreau / Matmut / PPL
The remaining 12 skippers are currently being led by Jean-Luc van den Heede (FRA; 73), sailing aboard Matmut, his Rustler 36, followed by Mark Slats (NED; 41), sailing aboard The Ohpen Maverick, also a Rustler 36, and Are Wiig (NOR; 58), sailing aboard Olleanna, his OE32. As of this writing (more than 50 days since the starting gun sounded), the leaders are approaching the Cape of Good Hope at a blistering 4-5 knots of VMG-not exactly the same pace that Gabart threw down on his record-setting run, but as pace that holds plenty of drama for the competing skippers.
For example, on August 11, Peche suffered problems with his steering assembly when his tiller parted ways in 50 knots of air, and while his vessel wasn't in immediate danger, he made a call to his partner on his satellite phone, instantly relegating him to the Chichester Class.
A few days later Peche reported his decision to sail to Cape Town to properly repair his steed.
Mark Slats (NED) sailing the Rustler 36 Ohpen Maverick is relishing the sleigh ride conditions in the trade winds and keeping the pressure on race leader Philippe Péché - photo © Christophe Favreau / PPL / GGR
"The situation is that Philippe is now in the Chichester Class as if he had made one stop," said McIntyre in an official GGR 2018 release. "So if he now pulls in to Cape Town that would be a second infringement and he would be out of the Race altogether. He can apply for a time penalty for the phone call and we will reconsider that, because as far as we can ascertain, he did not receive any materiel assistance other than psychological support. If successful, this would reinstate him in the GGR, and allow him to continue in the Chichester Class after he stops in Cape Town."
As of this writing, Peche's bow was pointed at Cape Town, but there has not been any official word about the status of his application for a time penalty.
So while it has taken a bit of time to adjust to the pace of the GGR 2018 and the fact that the race tracker doesn't show appreciable latitude or longitude changes with each new position report, there's no question that there's plenty of drama unfurling, especially now that there's some separation between boats, meaning that the leaders could be experiencing vastly different weather and conditions than the back-half stragglers.
Australian Mark Sinclair is relishing using his traditional navigation skills and the trade wind conditions - photo © Mark Sinclair / GGR / PPL
Also, unlike most other distance races, the GGR 2018's leaderboard offers predicted metrics for when each skipper is expected back in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, and, as of now, the tracker is reporting that van den Heede, sailing in the pole position, should cross the finishing line on February 3, 2019 at 20:49 hours, while poor Mark Sinclair (AUS; 60), who is currently riding the unenviable DFL seat, isn't expected back in Les Sables-d'Olonne until May 12, 2019 at 17:36 hours. Talk about a finishing line delta!
May the four winds blow you safely home,
David Schmidt, Sail-World.com North American Editor
Foiling fleets to fly into Cardiff for only UK Act of Extreme Sailing Series
Extreme Sailing Series™ super-speed, hydro-foiling GC32 and double-handed Flying Phantom fleets will foil into Cardiff Bay as the headline act of Cardiff Harbour Festival.
Hamilton Island Race Week 2018 - Day 2
Morning breeze on at Hamilton Island left some opting for an extra layday while those who did venture out in the sou'easterlies were paid handsomely with moderating conditions and another perfect pour of winter sunshine
Teams ready for the SB20 Europeans in Dun Laoghaire
Many of the international teams have now arrived in Dublin for the racegeek sponsored SB20 European Championship.
Star North American Championship at California Yacht Club - Overall
After four days of combat on the waters of Santa Monica Bay, Eric Doyle has earned his second Silver Star, winning the 2018 Star North American Championship regatta at California Yacht Club.
Hamilton Island RW: The wait was worthwhile - Day 2
The decision by Principal Race Officer Dennis Thompson to postpone the start of racing on Day 2 of Hamilton Island Race Week proved to be an inspired option.
2018 International 14 World Championships at Richmond Yacht Club - Day 4
Neale & Fitzgerald round the windward mark first with Partingtons closing in... Well it isn't.
Ida Lewis Distance Race finds its pace, names winners in five classes
With its largest fleet ever, the 14th edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race started Friday (August 17) at lunchtime south of Rose Island (in Narragansett Bay's East Passage) and saw its first of 47 teams finish off Ida Lewis Yacht Club
2018 Hamilton Island Race Week: Day 1 racing
Day one of racing saw all the fleet head off around the Molle Island group. The battle of Wild Oats XI v Black Jack continued with Wild Oats taking line honours. Picture postcard conditions for the start of Race Week.
Hamilton Island Race Week kicks off for 2018
Day one of Hamilton Island Race Week kicked off today with the sou'easterly trades arriving just after the first round of starts for the Hamilton Island (Cruising) divisions.
Gul Origins: Development of the Gul Steamer Wetsuit
Back in the mid 1960s, Dennis Cross realised there was a need for a solution to year round surfing in the cold Atlantic waters. After making his first wetsuit, Cross decided to produce the suits on a larger scale and in 1967 Gul was born.
Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week starts Tuesday
Standout performers so far this season have been Doug DeVos' Quantum Racing, which, after winning two events, top the 2018 series leaderboard by 19pts, with Takashi Okura's super consistent Sled in second place.
Magic opening day at Hamilton Island Race Week 2018
On the water, day one began quietly with all but IRC, Hamilton Island Division 1 and Multihull Racing divisions starting from Dent Passage. The first divisions beat painfully north from the start line
As predicted, the wind and swell picked up for a classic day at the 'rodeo' for the fleet of International 14 skiff sailors on day three.
Sail Canada Senior Championships at CORK OCR
Racing at the 2018 Sail Canada Senior Championships kick off today at CORK OCR in Kingston. Athletes in the Laser, Radial, 49er, 49erFX and Finn fleet will take to lake Ontario for four days of racing (three for the Finn fleet).
Great prelude to 5.5 Metre World Championship, as Cups Week concludes in Cowes
The week of traditional cup racing that precedes the International 5.5. Metre Class world championship concluded on Saturday with a stiff south-westerly giving everyone a final shakedown before next week's main event.
Rooster Kit Highlight: Hiking
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Verve Cup Offshore Regatta at Chicago Yacht Club: Rowdy crowned J/111 Great Lakes champion
From Friday, August 10, through Sunday, August 12, 2018, the Chicago Yacht Club hosted the 27th annual Verve Cup Offshore Regatta. The event featured three days of offshore buoy racing and a separate one-day distance race.
North Sails Weekly Debrief: Cruisers Wanted!, J/70 Worlds Toolkit, #FlashbackFriday
Get on board with 3Di NORDAC, the award winning product that has been called a game-changer for the cruising community.
Yacht Racing Forum and World Sailing confirm continuation of partnership
Held every year, the Yacht Racing Forum is the leading annual conference for the global yacht racing industry. The two-day event will take place on October 22-23 in Lorient, France.
Geelong sets sail for a summer of world sailing in 2020
Geelong will be the epicentre of world sailing when it hosts four Olympic Class World Championships during the 2020 Summer of Sailing.
J/111 World Championship at Breskens, The Netherlands - Preview
The 2018 J/111 World Championship is being hosted in conjunction with the Breskens Sailing Weekend in the Netherlands. Racing will take place offshore, in the wide-open North Sea, along the fabled northern beaches of the Benelux seashore.
5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at the Royal Yacht Squadron - Day 3
One race was all that was needed for Artemis XIV, NOR 57 to win the Scandinavian Gold Cup on Friday, at the Royal Yacht Squadron, with a one-on-one match race against Marie-Françoise XIX, SUI 218.
U.S. fastest growing Finn fleet hosts a Trifecta of Regattas at San Diego Yacht Club
This Fall, the San Diego Yacht Club will be hosting a trifecta of Finn Fleet Regattas including the Finn Pacific Coast Championship (PCC), Finn Masters North American Championship and the San Diego Olympic Classes Regatta (SDOCR).
Influencing the influencers: We talk to Richard Percy of the Andrew Simpson Foundation
We recently caught up with Richard Percy of the ASF to find out the latest on Bart's Bash 2018, the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centres and the Foundation's Aims of increasing participation and improving the lives of young people through sailing.
2018 Kona North American Championship at Pensacola Yacht Club: Show your colors in Pensacola
What could be more spectacular than a rainbow of fifty or so Kona One boards winding their colorful way around a course on Pensacola Bay in the middle of October? Find out for yourself...
2019 Dart 18 World Championship to be held at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand
The Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand, the Siam Dart 18 Class Association and the International Dart Association are delighted to announce that Royal Varuna Yacht Club will be hosting this prestigious event in early 2019.
World Sailing and Rolex invite nominations for World Sailor of the Year
The nomination period for individuals to submit who they believe should be crowned Rolex World Sailor of the Year is now open.
Puerto Sherry to host 2019 Para World Sailing Championships
The Para World Sailing Championships showcases the best-of-the-best in Para World Sailing, creates sporting heroes and engages sailing and sports fans as well as sponsors and broadcasters.
SDYC hosts largest Beneteau Cup in the world
Experienced and novice sailors alike will participate in the 15th annual Beneteau Cup at San Diego Yacht Club on September 8-9, 2018.
Team racing takes global stage for October regatta
Proponents of team racing have set their sights on the discipline's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Regatta. The inaugural Global Team Race, which will be held Oct. 5 to 7 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court, may prove a crucial milestone
Chicago Yacht Club announces winners of the 26th Annual Verve Cup
Chicago Yacht Club hosted a multinational fleet of 102 boats competing across three race circles in ten separate divisions for the 26th running of the storied Verve Cup.
Gladwell's Line: Accolades and angst at Sailing World Champs
The most significant Olympic classes regatta outside of the Olympics proper ended on a wet windless note on Sunday. Several of the developed sailing nations performed well under their expectations, and the self-flagellation wasn't long in coming.
2018 America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions
The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame will induct John K. Marshall, Doug Peterson, Syd Fischer, and Ken McAlpine into the America's Cup Hall of Fame on August 31, 2018 at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England.
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2018 officially launched
Started in 2010, this event is the world's premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing, celebrating the very best yacht racing image taken during the year, and which best represents the essence and excitement of the sport.
RS Aero World Championship at the RS Games, Weymouth & Portland - Overall
The final day of the 206 boat RS Aero Worlds dawned with the likelihood of 30 knot gusts. Fortunately the final two races were scheduled within the relative shelter of Portland Harbour.
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The United States was the dominant world power in the early 1950s. Lockheed U-2 spy plane flights over the Soviet Union provided intelligence that the U.S. held the advantage in nuclear capability. However, an education gap was identified when studies conducted between 1955 and 1961 reported that the Soviet Union was training two to three times as many scientists per year as the United States. The launch and orbit of Sputnik 1 suggested that the USSR had made a substantial leap forward in technology, which was interpreted as a serious threat to U.S. national security. This spurred the United States to make substantial federal investments in research and development, education and national security. The Juno I rocket that carried the first U.S. satellite Explorer 1 had been ready to launch in 1956, but that fact was classified and unknown to the public. The Army's PGM-19 Jupiter from which Juno was derived had been mothballed on the orders of defense secretary Charles Erwin Wilson amid interservice rivalry with the U.S. Air Force's PGM-17 Thor.
The USSR used ICBM technology to launch Sputnik into space. This gave the Soviets two propaganda advantages over the U.S. at once: the capability to send the satellite into orbit, and proof of the distance capabilities of their missiles. This proved that the Soviets had rockets capable of sending nuclear weapons from Russia to Western Europe and even North America. This was the most immediate threat that the launch of Sputnik 1 posed. The United States, a land with a history of geographical security from European wars, suddenly seemed vulnerable.
A contributing factor to the Sputnik Crisis was that the Soviets had not released a photograph of the satellite for five days after the launch. Until this point, its appearance remained a mystery to Americans. Another factor was Sputnik's weight of 184 pounds (83 kg), compared to United States' plans to launch a satellite of 21.5 pounds (9.8 kg). The Soviet claim seemed outrageous to many American officials who doubted its accuracy. U.S. rockets at the time produced 150,000 pounds-force (670,000 N) of thrust and U.S. officials presumed that the Soviet rocket that launched Sputnik into space had to have produced 200,000 pounds-force (890,000 N) of thrust. In fact, the R-7 rocket that launched Sputnik 1 into space produced almost 1,000,000 pounds-force (4,400,000 N) of thrust. All these factors contributed to the American people's perception that they were greatly behind the Soviets in the development of space technologies.
The successful launch of Sputnik 1 and the subsequent failure of the first two Project Vanguard launch attempts, greatly accentuated the perception in the United States of a threat from the Soviet Union, a perception that had persisted since the Cold War began after World War II. The same rocket that launched Sputnik could send a nuclear warhead anywhere in the world in a matter of minutes, stripping the continental United States of its oceanic defenses. The Soviets had demonstrated this capability on 21 August with a 6,000-kilometer (3,700 mi) test flight of the R-7 booster. The event was announced by TASS five days later and was widely reported in other media.
Five days after the launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, Eisenhower addressed the people of the United States. After being asked by a reporter about security concerns regarding the Russian satellite, Eisenhower said "Now, so far as the satellite itself is concerned, that does not raise my apprehensions, not one iota".
Eisenhower made the argument that Sputnik was only a scientific achievement and not a military threat or change in world power. Eisenhower believed that Sputnik's weight "was not commensurate with anything of great military significance, and that was also a factor in putting it in [proper] perspective".
The USSR had surpassed the United States and "the rest of the free world" in scientific and technological advancements in outer space.
If the USSR maintained this superiority, it might use it as a means to undermine the United States' prestige and leadership.
If the USSR became the first to achieve significantly superior military capability in outer space and create an imbalance of power, it could pose a direct military threat to the United States.
He followed this statement by saying that the United States needed to meet these challenges with "resourcefulness and vigor". Eisenhower's ability to project confidence about the situation was limited because his confidence was based on clandestine reconnaissance. As such, he failed to quell the fears that there was a shift in power between the Americans and Soviets. The perception of the Soviets as more modern than Americans was reinforced by Eisenhower's old-fashioned style. The launch of Sputnik 1 also impacted Eisenhower's ratings in his polls, from which he eventually recovered.
The media stirred a moral panic by writing sensational pieces on the event. In the first and second days following the event, New York Times wrote that the launch of Sputnik 1 was a major global propaganda and prestige triumph for Russian Communism. Not until after the people of the United States were exposed to a multitude of news reports did it become a "nation in shock". The media not only reported public concern, it also created the hysteria. Journalists greatly exaggerated the danger of the Soviet satellite for their own benefit. On October 9, 1957, notable science fiction writer and scientist Arthur C. Clarke said that the day Sputnik orbited around the Earth the United States became a second-rate power.
Politicians used the event to bolster their ratings in polls. Research and development was used as a propaganda tool and Congress spent large sums of money on the perceived problem of American technological deficiency. After the launch of Sputnik 1 national security advisers overestimated the USSR's current and potential rocket strength which alarmed portions of Congress and the executive branch. When these estimations were released, Eisenhower was forced into an accelerated missile race to appease those concerned with America's safety. Sputnik provoked Congress into taking action on improving the United States' standing in the fields of science.
The Soviets also had a hand in the political exploitation of the event. Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the USSR, reflected on the event saying "It always sounded good to say in public speeches that we could hit a fly at any distance with our missiles. Despite the wide radius of destruction caused by our nuclear warheads, pinpoint accuracy was still necessary - and it was difficult to achieve". At the time, Khrushchev stated that "our potential enemies cringe in fright". Political analyst Samuel Lubell conducted research on public opinion about Sputnik and found "no evidence at all of any panic or hysteria in the public's reaction" confirming that it was an elite, not popular, panic.
The launch spurred a series of initiatives by the United States, ranging from defense to education. Increased emphasis was placed on the Navy's Project Vanguard to launch an American satellite into orbit. There was renewed interest in the preceding Explorer program that launched the first American satellite into orbit on January 31, 1958. In February 1958, Eisenhower authorized formation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency, later renamed the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), within the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop emerging technologies for the U.S. military. On July 29, 1958, he signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, the creation of NASA.
Less than a year after the Sputnik launch, Congress passed the National Defense Education Act (NDEA). The act was a four-year program that poured billions of dollars into the U.S. education system. In 1953 the government spent $153 million, and colleges took $10 million of that funding; however, by 1960 the combined funding grew almost six-fold because of the NDEA. After the initial public shock, the Space Race began, leading to the first human launched into space, Project Apollo and the first humans to land on the Moon in 1969.
Campaigning in 1960 on closing the "missile gap", Eisenhower's successor John F. Kennedy decided to deploy 1,000 Minuteman missiles. This was many more ICBMs than the Soviets had at the time. Though Kennedy did not favor a massive U.S. manned space program while in the U.S. Senate during Eisenhower's term, public reaction to the Soviet's launching the first human into orbit, Yuri Gagarin, on April 12, 1961 led Kennedy to raise the stakes of the Space Race by setting the goal of landing men on the Moon. Kennedy claimed that "If the Soviets control space they can control the earth, as in past centuries the nation that controlled the seas dominated the continents". Eisenhower disagreed with Kennedy's goal, referring to it as a "stunt". Kennedy had privately acknowledged that the space race was a waste of money, but he knew there were benefits from a frightened electorate. The space race was less about its intrinsic importance and more about prestige and calming the public.
The Sputnik Crisis sparked the U.S. drive to retake the lead in space exploration from the Soviets, and fueled its drive to land men on the Moon. American officials had a variety of opinions at the time, some registering alarm, others dismissing the satellite. Gerald Ford, a Republican congressman from Michigan, had stated that "We Middle Westerners are sometimes called isolationists. I don't agree with the label; but there can be no isolationists anywhere when a thermonuclear warhead can flash down from space at hypersonic speed to reach any spot on Earth minutes after its launching". Former United States Rear Admiral Rawson Bennett, chief of naval operations, stated that Sputnik was a "hunk of iron almost anybody could launch".
The Sputnik Crisis also spurred substantial transformation in the United States' science policy which provided much of the basis for modern academic scientific research. In the mid-1960s NASA went on to provide almost 10 percent of the federal funds for academic research.
Further expansion was made in the funding and research of space weapons and missile defense in the form of anti-ballistic missile proposals. Education programs were initiated to foster a new generation of engineers and support was dramatically increased for scientific research. Congress increased the National Science Foundation (NSF) appropriation for 1959 to $134 million, almost $100 million higher than the year before. By 1968, the NSF budget stood at nearly $500 million.
According to Marie Thorsten, Americans experienced a "techno-other void" after the Sputnik crisis and continue to express longing for "another Sputnik" to boost education and innovation. During the 1980s, the rise of Japan filled that void temporarily. Following the Sputnik crisis, leaders exploited an "awe doctrine" to organize learning "around a single model of educational national security: with math and science serving for supremacy in science and engineering, foreign languages and cultures for potential espionage, and history and humanities for national self-definition". American leaders were not able to exploit the image of Japan as effectively, despite its representations of super-smart students and a strong economy.
In Britain the launch of the first Sputnik provoked surprise, combined with elation at experiencing the dawn of the Space Age. It also aroused feelings of sadness, for it reminded the public of their nation's loss of prestige and power on the world stage. The crisis soon became part of the broader Cold War narrative. Much of the public nervousness that did exist was dispelled when the Soviets launched Laika (one of several space dogs sent into space during the 1950s and 1960s) into space in November 1957 aboard Sputnik 2, which was seen less as a threat and more so as a propaganda maneuver to cause turmoil.
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/* Date: 2016-02-10 */

#ifndef SAPI_SERVO_H_
#define SAPI_SERVO_H_

/*==================[inclusions]=============================================*/

#include "sapi_datatypes.h"
#include "sapi_peripheral_map.h"

/*==================[cplusplus]==============================================*/

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif

/*==================[macros and definitions]=================================*/

/*==================[typedef]================================================*/

typedef enum{
   SERVO_ENABLE, SERVO_DISABLE,
   SERVO_ENABLE_OUTPUT, SERVO_DISABLE_OUTPUT
} servoConfig_t;

/*==================[external data declaration]==============================*/

/*==================[external functions declaration]=========================*/

/*
 * @Brief: Initializes the servo peripheral
 * @param  uint8_t servoNumber
 * @param  uint8_t config
 * @return bool_t true (1) if config it is ok
 * @IMPORTANT:   this function uses Timer 1, 2 and 3 to generate the servo signals, so
 *   they won't be available to use.
 */
bool_t servoConfig( servoMap_t servoNumber, servoConfig_t config );

/*
 * @brief:   Tells if the servo is currently active, and its position
 * @param:   servoNumber:   ID of the servo, from 0 to 8
 * @param:   value:   value of the servo, from 0 to 180
 * @return:   position (1 ~ SERVO_TOTALNUMBER), 0 if the element was not found.
 */
uint8_t servoIsAttached( servoMap_t servoNumber);

/*
 * @brief: read the value of the servo
 * @param:   servoNumber:   ID of the servo, from 0 to 8
 * @return: value of the servo (0 ~ 180).
 *   If an error ocurred, return = EMPTY_POSITION = 255
 */
uint16_t servoRead( servoMap_t servoNumber);

/*
 * @brief: change the value of the servo
 * @param:   servoNumber:   ID of the servo, from 0 to 8
 * @param:   value:   value of the servo, from 0 to 180
 * @return: True if the value was successfully changed, False if not.
 */
bool_t servoWrite( servoMap_t servoNumber, uint16_t angle );

/*==================[cplusplus]==============================================*/

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif

/*==================[end of file]============================================*/
#endif /* SAPI_SERVO_H_ */


St John's Hand in Hand – supporting older people in the Winchester community through friendship, support and signposting services.
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We are one of the country's oldest charities with a long history of supporting people of limited means, and strong vision for the future.
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Honey, lime, and cilantro enhance the delicate flavor of avocado.
In blender, combine avocados, lime juice, honey, and water; purée until smooth (if necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen mixture for puréeing).
Add cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; purée just until incorporated. Serve immediately.


The Bee Store is located in Lake Ridge, Virginia, and is your one-stop-beekeeping-shop bringing you supplies, treats, jams, and so much more.
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We have grown and with that, so has our mission. Not only do we provide quality beekeeping supplies, but we also are continuing beekeeping education. From our classes where we cover the introduction to beekeeping for those just thinking if it is the right decision for them to the in-depth parts of setting up a hive and prepping for anything that can happen to it. We are striving to grow the best beekeepers to create a thriving honey bee population for generations to come. We want to be your resource when it comes to anything dealing with bees.
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Q: Go to visual states inside a Grid in code behind in Windows Store apps So my xaml code looks like this -
<Grid x:Name="LayoutRoot">
    <VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>
        <VisualStateGroup x:Name="CommonStates">

I can't use the GoToVisualState behavior because I need to do some checks before running this animation. So I guess I will have to call something like GoToState or GoToElementState in code behind.
However, ExtendedVisualStateManager doesn't seem to exist in WinRT. I tried using
VisualStateManager.GetCustomVisualStateManager(this.LayoutRoot)

but it always returns null.
Is there any workaround for this?

A: Just figured this out.
First create a helper class just like how we used to use it in Silverlight or Windows Phone (I took this piece of code from here and modified it a little bit so when an element doesn't have any visual state groups attached, it automatically goes search for its parent until it finds any).
public class ExtendedVisualStateManager : VisualStateManager
{
    protected override bool GoToStateCore(Control control, FrameworkElement stateGroupsRoot, string stateName, VisualStateGroup group, VisualState state, bool useTransitions)
    {
        if ((group == null) || (state == null))
        {
            return false;
        }

        if (control == null)
        {
            control = new ContentControl();
        }

        return base.GoToStateCore(control, stateGroupsRoot, stateName, group, state, useTransitions);
    }

    public static bool GoToElementState(FrameworkElement element, string stateName, bool useTransitions)
    {
        var root = FindNearestStatefulFrameworkElement(element);

        var customVisualStateManager = VisualStateManager.GetCustomVisualStateManager(root) as ExtendedVisualStateManager;

        return ((customVisualStateManager != null) && customVisualStateManager.GoToStateInternal(root, stateName, useTransitions));
    }

    private static FrameworkElement FindNearestStatefulFrameworkElement(FrameworkElement element)
    {
        while (element != null && VisualStateManager.GetCustomVisualStateManager(element) == null)
        {
            element = element.Parent as FrameworkElement;
        }

        return element;
    }

    private bool GoToStateInternal(FrameworkElement stateGroupsRoot, string stateName, bool useTransitions)
    {
        VisualStateGroup group;
        VisualState state;

        return (TryGetState(stateGroupsRoot, stateName, out group, out state) && this.GoToStateCore(null, stateGroupsRoot, stateName, group, state, useTransitions));
    }

    private static bool TryGetState(FrameworkElement element, string stateName, out VisualStateGroup group, out VisualState state)
    {
        group = null;
        state = null;

        foreach (VisualStateGroup group2 in VisualStateManager.GetVisualStateGroups(element))
        {
            foreach (VisualState state2 in group2.States)
            {
                if (state2.Name == stateName)
                {
                    group = group2;
                    state = state2;
                    return true;
                }
            }
        }

        return false;
    }
}

Then you will need to manually update the xaml to something like this -
<VisualStateManager.CustomVisualStateManager>
    <common:ExtendedVisualStateManager />
</VisualStateManager.CustomVisualStateManager>
<VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>
    <VisualStateGroup .../>
</VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>

I guess the good thing about this solution is that you can still see the visual states in Blend's States tab, for Blend lovers this is just cool.

A: Typically I have a single UpdateVisualState(bool useTransitions) method in my controls that makes all the GoToVisualState() calls. If something can't be animated then I see two options:

*

*Make the change in code behind in my UpdateVisualState() method. The drawback of this solutions is that Blend will not show the change in the visual state editor. I don't personally care though because I rarely use Blend on already integrated designs and this solution is simple.

*Create a(n attached) property or behavior that makes the expected change and animate that property from the visual state Storyboard. That's a bit more work, but could keep Blend support in your project.

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BALTIMORE, MD - This year, BELL is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools on a new initiative to strengthen student achievement.
At the Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School and Heritage High School, BELL is serving as the district's lead partner on a special "Take10" initiative that seeks to provide focused math instruction and project-based learning centered on ten core math skills on Saturdays. The initiative seeks to hone scholars' skills in critical areas prior to this spring's Maryland State Assessment, and provide opportunities for scholars to apply those skills in fun STEM, debate, arts, and sports-themed enrichment courses.


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Galileo Analytics Co-Founder Chosen to Judge Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE Competition
By Simon Fitall	July 26, 2014 March 28th, 2018 News
Galileo Analytics Co-Founder Anna McCollister-Slipp will join a select group of engineering, medical and design leaders who will gather next week at the Los Angeles headquarters of the XPRIZE Foundation to judge the qualifying round for the prestigious Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition.
Sponsored by the Qualcomm Foundation, the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE is a $10 million global competition to stimulate innovation and integration of diagnostic technologies, bringing reliable health information directly to consumers. Modeled after the "Tricorder" device used on the TV series Star Trek, the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE aims to produce an easy-to-use wireless, sensor-driven technology that will accelerate the move toward the consumerization of complex medical diagnostics and care.
McCollister-Slipp is among 22 judges chosen to review the applications. Collectively, the judging panel represents some of the top global leaders in the fields of medical device and sensor engineering, digital medicine and human factors design. McCollister-Slipp will judge the user interface and user experience elements of the proposed devices, which will comprise 45% of the total score.
The qualifying round judging session marks the mid-point of the 3.5-year contest. The teams chosen to move on to the final competition will have eight months to build and perfect their Tricorder device prior to the consumer judging round in mid-2015.
About the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE
The Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE is a $10 million global competition to stimulate innovation and integration of diagnostic technologies, bringing reliable health information directly to consumers. Wireless sensors will continuously measure an individual's state of health, enabling a person to see hidden patterns of health, wellness, and sickness in their body. The convenience and flexibility of having access on a mobile device creates a desirable means to take earlier actions for health — before a person is seriously ill. These breakthroughs in diagnostic technology and usability will ultimately revolutionize access to health on a global scale – putting healthcare in the palm of your hand.
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Bursting with fresh, fruity flavours with a zesty tart twist of organic baobab powder, these Fruity Baobab Ice Lollies are instant summer crowd-pleasers that are guilt-free and healthy. Baobab powder is loaded with Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and digestive fibre. It's also one of the richest plant-based sources of calcium at 1.5 times more than almonds. Our diets are often deficient in these minerals and baobab powder is an excellent source of these nutrients.
We've chosen fruit for their brilliant colour and summer-sweet flavours. Try one, try them all, or invent your very own combinations!
For a pretty twist on the usual, keep a few pieces of fruit aside to add after blending ; about 2-4 small pieces per ice lolly.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth, and pour into the moulds. Add the fresh fruit chunks and then the ice lolly sticks.
Freeze for 5-6 hours, or overnight.
If you would prefer to use wooden sticks instead of the plastic ones that came with the mould set, pop in at the pharmacy and ask where they stash the tongue depressors. They make really great ice lolly sticks!
Dissolve honey into a little warmed up juice, and let it cool before using as part of your 1 ½ cups.
Before you pour your mixture into the mould, remember to check the height of the sticks to make sure they'll fit into your freezer!
Will make between 6-8 lollies depending on size of your moulds.