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Q: A concave quadrilateral cannot be circumscribed by an ellipse nor by a parabola. It's intuitive that a concave quadrilateral cannot be circumscribed by an ellipse nor by a parabola.
I can prove it by analytic geometry:
Without loss of generality, let $L_1\equiv m_1x -y +r_1=0$, $L_2\equiv m_2x -y +r_2=0$, $L_3\equiv m_3x -y +r_3=0$, $L_4\equiv m_4x -y +r_4=0$ be the equations of lines $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DA$ of a concave quadrilateral ABCD.
Since ABCD is a concave quadrilateral, by virtue of the theorem stated and proved in The concave quadrilateral and the slopes of its sides, we have

$$(m_1-m_2)(m_2-m_3)(m_3-m_4)(m_4-m_1)<0$$

Besides that, all the conics which circumscribe the concave quadrilateral ABCD can be given by the equation $kL_1L_3+L_2L_4=0$ (except the degenerate conic consisting of the pair of concurrent lines $AB$ and $CD$). This degenerate conic is a degenerate hyperbole because a concave quadrilateral cannot have parallel opposite sides.
Therefore all the conics circumscribing the quadrilateral ABCD (except the mentioned degenerate hyperbole) are given by the equation
$$k(m_1x -y +r_1)(m_3x -y +r_3)+(m_2x -y +r_2)(m_4x -y +r_4)=0,$$
$$(m_1m_3k +m_2m_4)x^2-((m_1+m_3)k+(m_2+m_4))xy+(k+1)y^2+...=0$$
The type of this circumscribing conic is given by
$$\delta=(km_1m_3+m_2m_4)(k+1)-\frac 14(k(m_1+m_3)+(m_2+m_4))^2,$$
This circumscribing conic is an ellipse if $\delta>0$, an hyperbole if $\delta<0$, a parabola if $\delta=0$.
Developing $\delta$ we get
$$4\delta= 4m_1m_3k^2+4m_2m_4k+4m_1m_3k+4m_2m_4-((m_1+m_3)^2k^2+2(m_1+m_3)(m_2+m_4)k+(m_2+m_4)^2),$$
$$4\delta=-(m_1-m_3)^2k^2+2[2m_2m_4+2m_1m_3-(m_1+m_3)(m_2+m_4)]k-(m_2-m_4)^2,$$

$$4\delta=-(m_1-m_3)^2k^2+2[(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)+2(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)]k-(m_2-m_4)^2$$

Now let $\psi$ be the discriminant of this second degree equation in k:
$$\psi=4[(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)+2(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)]^2-4(m_1-m_3)^2(m_2-m_4)^2,$$
$$\frac 14 \psi=[(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)+2(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)]^2-(m_1-m_3)^2(m_2-m_4)^2,$$
$$\frac 14 \psi=4(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)+4(m_1-m_4)^2(m_3-m_2)^2,$$
$$\frac 1{16} \psi=(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)+(m_1-m_4)^2(m_3-m_2)^2,$$
$$\frac 1{16} \psi=(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)[(m_1-m_3)(m_2-m_4)+(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)],$$
$$\frac 1{16} \psi=(m_1-m_4)(m_3-m_2)(m_1-m_2)(m_3-m_4),$$

$$\frac 1{16} \psi=(m_1-m_2)(m_2-m_3)(m_3-m_4)(m_4-m_1)$$

Hence this discriminant $\psi$ is negative and since $-(m_1-m_3)^2<0$, $\delta$ is always negative. Consequently a concave quadrilateral can only be circumscribed by hyperboles, therefore it cannot be circumscribed by an ellipse nor by a parabola,
QED.
Is there another formal proof of it?

A: I have no idea about the parabola, I'll only cover the case of ellipse.
Since "concaveness" is preserved under linear transform, we can use a linear transform
to map the ellipse to the unit circle centered at origin. The question becomes "can we inscribe a concave quadrilateral into that unit circle?".
Let $ABCD$ be a concave simple quadrilateral. Since it is concave, one of its vertices, say $D$, lies in the interior of the triangle $ABC$.
This means we can find $\alpha, \beta, \gamma > 0$ such that
$$D = \alpha A + \beta B + \gamma C\quad\text{ and }\quad\alpha+\beta+\gamma + 1$$
Let $\lambda = \alpha+\beta$ and $\mu = \frac{\alpha}{\lambda}$, we have
$\lambda,\mu \in (0,1)$ and $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma) = (\lambda\mu,\lambda(1-\mu),1-\lambda)$
Let $\varphi(P)$ be the squared distance of point $P$ from origin. When $A,B,C$ lies on the unit circle, we have $\varphi(A) = \varphi(B) = \varphi(C) = 1$. In order to inscribe $ABCD$ into the unit circle, we also need $\varphi(D) = 1$.
As a function of $P$, $\varphi(P)$ is strictly convex over the Euclidean plane. This implies
$$\begin{align}
\varphi(D)
&= \varphi(\alpha A + \beta B + \gamma C)
= \varphi(\lambda(\mu A + (1-\mu)B) + (1-\lambda) C)\\
&< \lambda \varphi(\mu A + (1-\mu)B) + (1-\lambda) \varphi(C)\\
&< \lambda( \mu \varphi(A) + (1-\mu)\varphi(B)) + (1-\lambda) \varphi(C)\\
&= \lambda( \mu + (1-\mu) ) + 1-\lambda\\
&= 1
\end{align}
$$
As a result, $D$ falls inside the interior of unit disk and cannot lie on the unit circle.

Update
I find an argument that works for both parabola and ellipse. The key is the concept extreme point of a convex set. There are several easy to verify facts.

*

*If $D$ lies in the interior of triangle $ABC$, then $D$ is not an extreme point for the triangle (which is a convex set).

*If $P \in X \subset Y$ for convex sets $X$ and $Y$, then $P$ is an extreme point for $Y$ implies $P$ is an extreme point for $X$.

*The region bounded by an ellipse is convex and the ellipse is the set of extreme points for this region.
Let's say we have an ellipse $\mathcal{E}$ circumscribe a concave quadrilateral $ABCD$. Since $ABCD$ is concave, one of its vertices, say $D$ lies in the interior of triangle $ABC$.

*

*By $(1)$, $D$ is not an extreme point for triangle $ABC$.

*By $(2)$, $D$ is not an extreme point for the region bounded by $\mathcal{E}$
(since this region contains triangle $ABC$).

*By $(3)$, $D$ doesn't lie on $\mathcal{E}$.

This contradict with the assumption that $\mathcal{E}$ circumscribe $ABCD$.
For parabola, the argument is similar. A parabola divides the plane into
two components. One component of it is convex while the other concave.
It is easy to see if a parabola $\mathcal{P}$ circumscribe an quadrilateral $ABCD$, then the interior of the edges $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DA$ and body of quadrilateral lies inside the convex component.
We can replace $(3)$ by an alternate fact.

*The parabola is the set of extreme points for the corresponding convex component.

Essentially same argument like before tell us if $ABCD$ is concave, then the
point $D$ (the one lies inside the triangle formed by other points)
cannot lies on $\mathcal{P}$. A contradiction again!

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High In Tibet The New York Times Promotes China's Lie That Buddhism Is Flourishing
tibettruth 8 Nov 2016 8 Nov 2016 Leave a comment
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As newspapers go the New York Times (NYT) is right up there. A major media voice, respected across the industry and a trusted news source. Unless that is its reportage concerns Tibet, for then its strident and independent journalism gives way to an uneasy accommodation. Critical and objective reporting is replaced by credulity. Readers are exposed to an editorial take on Tibet that has a worrying similarity to the official propaganda generated by the Chinese regime. Headlines and article content are saturated with terminology that may as well have been crafted by China's ministry of disinformation. The purpose of which is to promote the deception that Tibet is an inalienable part of China or that Tibetans and their culture are thriving under the tender mercies of the Chinese authorities.
Image:print-screen from NYT online article 11/8/16
Take the November 8 2016 NYT piece from Mr Edward Wong, its bold headline; that element of a newspaper story most often consumed and remembered, suggesting that Tibetan Buddhism is flourishing. The article features a number of glossy images showing seemingly contented Tibetan monks and nuns, a gleaming Buddhist monastery and views of an expansive community. What more proof is needed that Tibetans are enjoying their Buddhist traditions, after all seeing-is-believing, right? Well so the propagandists of China's regime would insist, and after all they have a long record of peddling such imagery. Smiling and prosperous Tibetans may be found all over Chinese websites and news agencies such as the regime's official mouthpiece, Xinhua.
The reality of course, as well documented and reported by less gullible media agencies is that Tibetan Buddhism is being virtually exterminated, its monasteries placed under paramilitary control, regular indoctrination programs, charmingly concealed as 'Patriotic Education' are forced upon Buddhist Tibetans. Even the ancient tradition of reincarnate Buddhist teachers has been placed under the control and approval of the Chinese State! Meanwhile across Tibet as this post is being written Tibetan monks and nuns are suffering unimaginable misery in forced labor camps, or tortured in one of the innumerable prisons and torture centers. Such vicious oppression and the assault upon the Buddhist culture of Tibet is a matter of record and has attracted the concern of leading human rights organizations, the United Nations and governments.
Another Tibetan monastery placed under military siege by China's regime
Now Edward Wong (who presumably ironically, describes himself on Twitter as 'comrade') and the New York Times will be very aware of this harrowing truth, yet have chosen to promote a distortion that no doubt meets the approval of the Chinese regime. Taking a closer look at the wording used we can see the fingerprints of China's propagandists all over this piece. See for example how Comrade Wong references the recent widely reported destruction of Larung Gar. Another Buddhist center, that was recently bulldozed into oblivion with monks and nuns forced weeping onto convoys of coaches, under the merciless eyes of machine-gun carrying paramilitary:
"The largest, Larung Gar, in a valley to the northeast, has more monks than nuns. Workers there are now demolishing individual homes, on the orders of Chinese officials. Some clergy members are being forced to leave." (Emphasis Added)
What a masterclass in dilution that comment is, the grim reality of what actually happened and the extent of oppression and destruction diminished under the cover of supposedly neutral reportage. Indeed, anyone reading those words could be forgiven for concluding that regular demolition workers are pulling down a few houses and that a handful of Tibetans have been forced to relocate.The facts though are very different, in magnitude, suffering and oppression, as hinted at in the image below.
Just one area of Chinese ordered destruction at Larung Gar. a major center of Tibetan Buddhist study.
Further indications of just how slanted this article is appears in its headline, the deliberate and carefully applied use of the term 'Tibetan Plateau'. A geographic, nonaligned description greatly favored by the Chinese authorities, as it avoids entirely any political association regarding Tibet, or the implied questions of its actual status.
What may we justly question is the objective of this particular NYT article? Whose interests are being most served? Is it a fair and balanced appraisal of the condition of Tibetan Buddhism under Chinese rule? Or are we witnessing a leading media publisher serving as a conduit for China's propaganda distortions on the subject of Tibet?
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Independence! A Dirty Word For Lobsang Sangay
tibettruth 4 Dec 2012 24 Jan 2013 Leave a comment
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It's official! The exiled Tibetan Administration does not equate 'freedom' with independence. So dear Tibetan brothers and sisters when in future you hear either Doctor Lobsang Sangay or any other exiled Tibetan official refer to Tibetan freedom be warned that what they mean is not Tibet's independence but something far less, the subservient condition of autonomy!
We have been trying to inform people of the distinction between the meaning and application of the terms independence and freedom for some time Article HERE and so are most grateful to Doctor Lobsang Sangay for his authoratitive recent confirmation that the two terms are indeed distinct, with 'freedom' covering a range of interpretations that are less emphatic or singular than 'independence'.
In a recent New York Times interview in which Doctor Sangay appeared, the journalist Gardiner Harris, originally made the following opening comments:
"The cause of INDEPENDENCE is not hopeless, Lobsang Sangay, leader of the Tibetan Government in Exile, said in an interview on Thursday" (Emphasis Added)
Now firstly you should be aware that these words were comments not attributed in quotation to Lobsang Sangay, so could be open to interpretation and uncertainty as to whether they are an interpretation of the reporter, or a remark made by Doctor Sangay but not formally quoted. However that literary confusion apart the main controversy here is reference to 'independence' a word which is taboo to the exiled Tibetan Administration and one which anyone familiar with the Tibetan cause would never associate with Lobsang Sangay or his colleagues who consistently avoid any mention of it. They have no such reservations however with employing the term 'freedom', reason being that it is open to a varierty of interpretations, less emphatic and can of course describe a condition of 'autonomy', which by coincidence happens to be the objective sought for Tibetans by Lobsang Sangay and the CTA!
The degree of appeasement towards the Chinese regime by Doctor Sangay is such that the mere association of Tibet with independence sets in motion various levers of denial, censorship and evasion, while always carefully reassuring China that 'we are not seeking independence'. So what does the Harvard trained lawyer do on realizing that he has been attributed as affirming Tibet's cause for independence is not without hope? Why he calls upon the New York Times to immediately issue an amended, restrospectively edited version, expunging any reference to 'independence'!
"The cause of Tibetan FREEDOM is not hopeless, Lobsang Sangay, leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, said in an interview Thursday." (Emphasis Added) SOURCE
Not only that but any former trace of the original version of the story vanishes from the internet! Just to make sure that his good friends in Beijing are not unduly upset Lobsang Sangay arranges the revised version of the NYT interview to feature on the official website of the Central Tibetan Administration.http://tibet.net/2012/11/30/the-tibetan-cause-is-not-hopeless-leader-says/
So desperate is Lobsang Sangay and his colleagues to convince China that the exiled Tibetan Administration in no way endorses independence that they attach to the revised interview the following addendum:
"Correction: December 1, 2012
The first sentence of this post originally read: "The cause of Tibetan independence is not hopeless…"Tibetans are fighting for an autonomous state, not independence."
So there we have it! In a panic to ensure that China's pathological sensitivities concerning Tibetan independence were appeased Lobsang Sangay has the word 'independence' removed and replaced with 'freedom' from comments attributed to him by a reporter. Remember dear Tibetans that if he and his fellows in the Central Tibetan Administration regarded the two words as having the same meaning, in terms of politics and international law, then he would have felt no need to insist on the New York Times issuing an emergency revision! Truth is that he felt compelled to arrange the substitution, because he and the exiled Tibetan Administration know very well that 'freedom' is not equivalent to 'independence' and were desperate too that China be offered an immediate reassurance that Lobsang Sangay had not been supportive of Tibetan independence.
The next occasion Lobsang Sangay appears on Al Jazeera and talks of 'freedom' remember carefully this latest episode and know that while he sits and offers what on the surface seem words of support for Tibetans in Tibet he is hiding behind a phrase that is a smokescreen, concealing the reality that he is not committed to the cause that Tibetans are sacrificing so much for, but to securing a condition of autonomy under Chinese rule. That is what the Central Tibetan Administration means when it says 'freedom for Tibetans'!
Lobsang Sangay, New York Times


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Andreas Stjernen (né le  à Levanger) est un sauteur à ski norvégien. Il est le fils du sauteur à ski Hroar Stjernen.

Carrière
Il débute en Coupe du monde, en  à Lillehammer en Norvège avec une dix-neuvième place. Le , il monte sur son premier podium individuel en se classant deuxième de la manche d'Oberstdorf.
En 2017, il est vice-champion par équipes, tandis qu'il obtient une quatrième place au grand tremplin à ces Mondiaux de Lahti.
En , il remporte sa première victoire sur le circuit de Coupe du monde au tremplin de vol à ski de Tauplitz puis est champion du monde par équipes de vol à ski à Oberstdorf.

Palmarès

Jeux olympiques

Légende :
  : première place, médaille d'or
  : deuxième place, médaille d'argent
  : troisième place, médaille de bronze
 — : Andreas Stjernen n'a pas participé à cette épreuve

Championnats du monde

Légende :
  : première place, médaille d'or
  : deuxième place, médaille d'argent
  : troisième place, médaille de bronze
 — : Andreas Stjernen n'a pas participé à cette épreuve

Championnats du monde de vol à ski

Coupe du monde
 1 petit globe de cristal :
 Vainqueur du classement de Vol à Ski 2018
 Meilleur classement général :  en 2018.
 8 podiums individuels dont 1 victoire,  4 deuxièmes places et 3 troisièmes places.
 10 podiums par équipes dont 4 victoires.

Différents classements en Coupe du monde

Victoires

Références

Lien externe

Naissance en juillet 1988
Naissance à Levanger
Sauteur à ski norvégien
Sauteur à ski aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018
Champion olympique norvégien
Champion olympique de saut à ski
Médaillé aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2018


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Q: Buggy daily reputation counting when various costs are involved? Below you can find my reputations for yesterday. Can someone tell me whether it's buggy - or explain me this very strange behavior?

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*+200 from over 20 upvotes (for my cowboy pic ;), which is OK due to daily limit

*+149 due to a down-vote I made and a bounty I started

*not going above +149 even though I got further upvotes :(

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So are different costs treated differently? The faq only says "You can earn a maximum of 200 reputation per day" and I couldn't find anything relevant for my case of bounty costs here on meta either.

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namespace device {

class FidoAuthenticator;
class FidoDiscoveryFactory;

enum class CredentialManagementStatus {
  kSuccess,
  kAuthenticatorResponseInvalid,
  kSoftPINBlock,
  kHardPINBlock,
  kAuthenticatorMissingCredentialManagement,
  kNoCredentials,
  kNoPINSet,
  kForcePINChange,
};

// CredentialManagementHandler implements the authenticatorCredentialManagement
// protocol.
//
// Public methods on instances of this class may be called only after
// ReadyCallback has run, but not after FinishedCallback has run.
class COMPONENT_EXPORT(DEVICE_FIDO) CredentialManagementHandler
    : public FidoRequestHandlerBase {
 public:
  // Details of the authenticator tapped by the user that are interesting to the
  // UI when starting a request or requesting a PIN.
  struct AuthenticatorProperties {
    // The minimum accepted PIN length for the authenticator.
    uint32_t min_pin_length;
    // The number of PIN retries before the authenticator locks down.
    int64_t pin_retries;
    // True if the authenticator supports the UpdateUserInformation command (and
    // therefore, calling |UpdateUserInformation| is valid). False otherwise.
    bool supports_update_user_information;
  };

  using DeleteCredentialCallback =
      base::OnceCallback<void(CtapDeviceResponseCode)>;
  using UpdateUserInformationCallback =
      base::OnceCallback<void(CtapDeviceResponseCode)>;
  using FinishedCallback = base::OnceCallback<void(CredentialManagementStatus)>;
  using GetCredentialsCallback = base::OnceCallback<void(
      CtapDeviceResponseCode,
      absl::optional<std::vector<AggregatedEnumerateCredentialsResponse>>,
      absl::optional<size_t>)>;
  using GetPINCallback =
      base::RepeatingCallback<void(AuthenticatorProperties,
                                   base::OnceCallback<void(std::string)>)>;
  using ReadyCallback = base::OnceClosure;

  CredentialManagementHandler(
      FidoDiscoveryFactory* fido_discovery_factory,
      const base::flat_set<FidoTransportProtocol>& supported_transports,
      ReadyCallback ready_callback,
      GetPINCallback get_pin_callback,
      FinishedCallback finished_callback);

  CredentialManagementHandler(const CredentialManagementHandler&) = delete;
  CredentialManagementHandler& operator=(const CredentialManagementHandler&) =
      delete;

  ~CredentialManagementHandler() override;

  // GetCredentials invokes a series of commands to fetch all credentials stored
  // on the device. The supplied callback receives the status returned by the
  // device and, if successful, the resident credentials stored and remaining
  // capacity left on the chosen authenticator.
  //
  // The returned AggregatedEnumerateCredentialsResponses will be sorted in
  // ascending order by their RP ID. The |credentials| vector of each response
  // will be sorted in ascending order by user name.
  void GetCredentials(GetCredentialsCallback callback);

  // DeleteCredential attempts to delete the credential with the given
  // |credential_id|.
  void DeleteCredential(const PublicKeyCredentialDescriptor& credential_id,
                        DeleteCredentialCallback callback);

  // DeleteCredentials deletes a list of credentials. Each entry in
  // |credential_ids| must be a CBOR-serialized credential_id.
  // If any individual deletion fails, |callback| is invoked with the
  // respective error, and deletion of the remaining credentials will be
  // aborted (but others may have been deleted successfully already).
  void DeleteCredentials(
      std::vector<PublicKeyCredentialDescriptor> credential_ids,
      DeleteCredentialCallback callback);

  // UpdateUserInformation attempts to update the credential with the given
  // |credential_id|.
  void UpdateUserInformation(const PublicKeyCredentialDescriptor& credential_id,
                             const PublicKeyCredentialUserEntity& updated_user,
                             UpdateUserInformationCallback callback);

 private:
  enum class State {
    kWaitingForTouch,
    kGettingRetries,
    kWaitingForPIN,
    kGettingPINToken,
    kReady,
    kGettingMetadata,
    kGettingRP,
    kGettingCredentials,
    kFinished,
  };

  // FidoRequestHandlerBase:
  void DispatchRequest(FidoAuthenticator* authenticator) override;
  void AuthenticatorRemoved(FidoDiscoveryBase* discovery,
                            FidoAuthenticator* authenticator) override;

  void OnTouch(FidoAuthenticator* authenticator);
  void OnRetriesResponse(CtapDeviceResponseCode status,
                         absl::optional<pin::RetriesResponse> response);
  void OnHavePIN(std::string pin);
  void OnHavePINToken(CtapDeviceResponseCode status,
                      absl::optional<pin::TokenResponse> response);
  void OnCredentialsMetadata(
      CtapDeviceResponseCode status,
      absl::optional<CredentialsMetadataResponse> response);
  void OnEnumerateCredentials(
      CredentialsMetadataResponse metadata_response,
      CtapDeviceResponseCode status,
      absl::optional<std::vector<AggregatedEnumerateCredentialsResponse>>
          responses);
  void OnDeleteCredentials(
      std::vector<PublicKeyCredentialDescriptor> remaining_credential_ids,
      CredentialManagementHandler::DeleteCredentialCallback callback,
      CtapDeviceResponseCode status,
      absl::optional<DeleteCredentialResponse> response);

  SEQUENCE_CHECKER(sequence_checker_);

  State state_ = State::kWaitingForTouch;
  raw_ptr<FidoAuthenticator> authenticator_ = nullptr;
  absl::optional<pin::TokenResponse> pin_token_;

  ReadyCallback ready_callback_;
  GetPINCallback get_pin_callback_;
  GetCredentialsCallback get_credentials_callback_;
  FinishedCallback finished_callback_;

  base::WeakPtrFactory<CredentialManagementHandler> weak_factory_{this};
};

}  // namespace device

#endif  // DEVICE_FIDO_CREDENTIAL_MANAGEMENT_HANDLER_H_

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Illinois Compiled Statutes 10 ILCS 5 Election Code. Section 23-20
(10 ILCS 5/23-20) (from Ch. 46, par. 23-20)
Sec. 23-20. The person desiring to contest such election shall, within thirty (30) days after the person whose election is contested is declared elected, file with the clerk of the proper court a petition, in writing, setting forth the points on which he will contest the election, which petition shall be verified by affidavit in the same manner as complaints in other civil cases may be verified. Copies of such petition shall be delivered by mail to each proper clerk or board of election commissioners who is a custodian of any ballots involved in the contest. The petition shall allege that the petitioner voted at the election, and that he believes that a mistake or fraud has been committed in specified precincts in the counting or return of the votes for the office or proposition involved or that there was some other specified irregularity in the conduct of the election in such precincts, and the prayer of the petition shall specify the precincts in which the recount is desired.
(Source: Laws 1957, p. 2388.)
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Takagawa Kaku
高川秀格
Honinbo Shukaku
Gao-chuan (Xiu4)-ge2 (gaochuan, gao chuan xiu ge)
Mitsuharai Taro (from 1925)
Takagawa Kaku, Born Sept. 21, 1915 in Wakayama, Japan. Died Nov. 1986. First major title: In the 7th Honinbo Title, 1952, he defeated Hashimoto Utaro by the score of 4-1 to earn his first Honinbo Title. He went on to defend the title for eight more years, setting a record for nine straight titles, a feat which was only beaten nearly 40 years later by Cho Chikun. In 1964, during the 40 year anniversary of the Nihon Kiin, he was given the title of Honorary Honinbo. Won 1st, 9th & 10th Nihon Kiin Championship, 2nd Oza Title, 4th 10 Dan Title, and 13th NHK Title. Crowning achievement of his career was his defeat of Rin Kaiho in 1968 to capture the 7th Meijin Title. Winner of the 6th Shusai Award. Captured 18 titles during his career and challenged for many more. Takagawa was noted for his skill in the opening, calm and elegant style, and was viewed as just a notch below Go Seigen and Sakata Eio as one of the greatest players of all time. Had the nicknames of "Boshi" (after the "Capping Play" that was one of the hallmarks of his style) and "Sly Fox" bestowed upon him. Lived in Tokyo, Japan.
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Local Maine pharmacies begin to produce hand sanitizer to help with shortage
(WABI)
By Paul Dwyer
Published: Mar. 23, 2020 at 6:27 PM EDT
Hand sanitizer is as tough to come by as anything nowadays. But some local pharmacies, like like Spruce Mountain Pharmacy in Jay, are making it themselves in an effort to help their communities.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services issued an order last week allowing pharmacies that normally compound medication to do that. It came as part of Gov. Mills' state of emergency declaration.
"Now they're allowing compounding pharmacies during this crisis to utilize our skills as compounding pharmacists to make sanitizer to cover the needs at this point in time for our communities," said pharmacist Steve Macki, owner of Spruce Mountain Pharmacy.
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Dengue transmission in the Asia-Pacific region: impact of climate change and socio-environmental factors
Trop Med Int Health. 2011 May;16(5):598-607. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2011.02734.x. Epub 2011 Feb 14.
Shahera Banu 1 , Wenbiao Hu, Cameron Hurst, Shilu Tong
1 School of Public Health, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
Objective: To review the scientific evidence about the impact of climate change and socio-environmental factors on dengue transmission, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Methods: Search of the published literature on PubMed, ISI web of Knowledge and Google Scholar. Articles were included if an association between climate or socio-environmental factors and dengue transmission was assessed in any country of the Asia-Pacific region.
Results: Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. The weight of the evidence indicates that global climate change is likely to affect the seasonal and geographical distribution of dengue fever (DF) in the Asia-Pacific region. However, empirical evidence linking DF to climate change is inconsistent across geographical locations and absent in some countries where dengue is endemic.
Conclusion: Even though climate change may play an increasing role in the transmission of DF, no clear evidence shows that such impact has already occurred. More research is needed across countries to better understand the relationship between climate change and dengue transmission. Future research should also consider and adjust for the influence of important socio-environmental factors in the assessment of the climate change-related effects on dengue transmission.
© 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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North West lies in the north of South Africa on the Botswana border, fringed by the Kalahari Desert in the west, Gauteng province to the east and the Free State to the south. It covers an area of 104 882km ² and has a population of 3 748 436. Much of the province consists …
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The Northern Cape has a GDP per capita of $6,688USD making it the third richest province in South Africa. 4. North West. The North West province covers an area of 104,882 square km and has a population of over 3.5 million people. Mining is the biggest economic activity of this province and it generates over 50% of the province's GDP.
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House. C17. Timber-framed, of 2 panels deep, set on limestone rubble plinth; colourwashed limestone rubble to rear right; ridge stack of stone finished in brick. 2-unit lobby-entry plan. One storey and attic; 3-window range. C20 door and casements; timber lintel over C20 door to rear right. Interior not inspected but likely to be of interest. Noted as having common rafter roof and re-used roof truss with principals crossed at apex. (A. Pacey, Duck End: a group of Oxfordshire houses, (privately published), 1985, pp.37-40 for plan and section).


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AM 760's Condescending PrideFest Tie-In
Michael Roberts June 23, 2008 8:42AM
By all accounts, PrideFest, a tribute to all things GLBT whose 2008 edition took place on June 21 and 22, was a well-attended success. But the Rocky Mountain News' June 23 coverage of the event spotlighted an embarrassing misstep by one of the bash's sponsors, AM 760. As shown in the attached Rocky image by shutterbug Preston Gannaway, the station put up a booth that encouraged attendees to pose as married couples -- a display that turned a very serious issue for untold thousands of gays and lesbians into a gimmicky carnival attraction.
AM 760 was clearly proud of this notion, sending out a press release on June 20; the text is included below this item. (Note that PrideFest photos promised to be on the signal's home page by the morning of June 23 weren't there as of this writing.) But what was clearly intended as a way to drive traffic to AM 760's website ignores the seriousness with which folks like Rea Carey, the acting executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, look upon gay marriage. In a May 15 press release prompted by the California Supreme decision to legalize gay marriage in the state, at least for the time being, Carey said, "This is an extraordinary victory for Californians and all Americans who hold fairness and opportunity as fundamental American values. Today, once again, California is leading the way in affirming the inherent dignity of all people. Today, in our hearts, we are all Californians."
No one's suggesting that AM 760 purposefully set out to demean gay marriage with its PrideFest photo spot. But the concept as a whole was the opposite of progressive. -- Michael Roberts
HERE COME THE BRIDES. . .AND GROOMS!
Denver, CO, June 20th, 2008. . . Walk down the aisle with AM 760 at this year's PrideFest 2008, June 21st and 22nd!
AM 760 Colorado's Progressive Talk is celebrating Colorado's same-sex couples with the AM 760 PrideFest wedding chapel! This Saturday and Sunday in Civic Center Park, couples will be able to express their love by walking down our aisle and posing for wedding photos in front of family and friends.
hile the union may not be legal YET, AM 760 is giving same-sex couples the chance to practice for the big day, which should be just around the corner!
All brides and grooms will be able to peruse their wedding photos on the front page of AM760.net after the honeymoon on Monday.


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Dmitri Sergueïevitch Antilevski (en ) ou Dzmitry Siarheïevitch Antsilewski (en ) est un footballeur international biélorusse né le  à Minsk. Il évolue au poste d'attaquant.

Carrière

En club

Il inscrit quatre buts dans le championnat de Biélorussie en 2018.

En sélection
Avec les moins de 17 ans, il est l'auteur d'un doublé lors d'une rencontre amicale contre la Lettonie en juillet 2013.

Avec les moins de 19 ans, il inscrit trois buts. Il est notamment l'auteur d'un doublé contre l'équipe de Saint-Marin en octobre 2015, à l'occasion des éliminatoires du championnat d'Europe des moins de 19 ans 2016.

Avec les espoirs, il inscrit six buts. Il est notamment l'auteur d'un doublé contre la Moldavie en octobre 2017, lors des éliminatoires de l'Euro espoirs 2019.

Appelé par  avec l'équipe A au mois de novembre 2020, Antilevski connaît sa première sélection face à la Lituanie le 15 novembre 2020 dans le cadre de Ligue des nations.

Palmarès
 BATE Borisov
 Champion de Biélorussie en 2016.
 Finaliste de la Coupe de Biélorussie en 2016.

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Footballeur international biélorusse
Joueur du FK BATE Borisov
Joueur du FK Dniepr Mahiliow
Joueur du FK Minsk
Joueur du FK Dinamo Minsk
Joueur du Torpedo Jodzina
Naissance en juin 1997
Naissance à Minsk


Welcome to Wrexham Rugby Club and the U11's web page.
Anybody interested in joining should contact the club or come down to a training session on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30pm or to watch one of our home games on Sundays.
Check the fixture list to find out what is going on or contact Coaches Phil Simmonds or Jolyon Walker by email to phil@simmonds-group.co.uk or jolyon.p.walker@gmail.com or Team Manager Becky Pomilroy wrexhamrugbyfixtures@gmail.com for further details.


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Are VCs Abandoning Seed Funding? Report Shows Massive 48% Dive In One Year
The latest report on trends in US Venture investments shows a massive decline of 40% in seed investments in US startups in the final quarter of 2011, and a much larger drop of 48% for the entire year.
The MoneyTree Report, prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers, uses data reported by VC firms to their trade group the National Venture Capital Association, and Thomson Reuters.
There was an overall decline in funding across software, Internet and IT services, but by far the largest drop was in seed funding for startups, which almost halved in 2011.
From the financial figures it is not clear if this drop in funding is being made up by private deals made by wealthy individuals. There has been a dramatic rise in the number of people wanting to become Angel investors following the spectacular success of a handful of prominent private investors, in Silicon Valley and New York.
Angel investors such as Ron Conway, Dave McClure, and Jeff Clavier, have become household names to many, and now manage large funds thanks to the fame they earned from quick fortunes made from savvy investments. In some cases, startups went from seed funding to acquisition in under a year, sold to tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, SAP, Facebook, Twitter, IBM, Amazon, and others.
As private investing in startups has expanded, the traditional VC firms have moved into later stage funding. The VC firms work closely with groups of Angels to spot investment opportunities, in essence outsourcing many of the risks in seed funding unproven startups and then cherry picking the best.
Some of the other key points in the MoneyTree report are detailed here by Mark Boslet at PEHub:
peHUB » Venture Investing Sees A Weak 4Q...
Fourth-quarter deal making was particularly strong in cleantech and among biotechnology startups, but software, Internet, medical devices and IT services investing fell.
Investments for the quarter came to $6.57 billion with venture capitalists completing 844 deals... The totals were down 10% in dollars and 11% in deals from the third quarter.
Software was the largest investment category with allocated capital down 16%...
Internet investing fell a more precipitous 23%...
and medical devices commitments stumbled 35%.
Seed-stage investing of $134 million continued a year-long decline. For the year, seed funding fell 48% in dollars while deal volume was essentially flat.
For the year, venture capitalists put $28.4 billion into 3,673 deals, an increase of 22% in dollars and 4% in deals, the MoneyTree Report found.
Some of the fourth quarter trends don't look good but they have far to fall to become a problem. It is worth noting that 2011 was a very good year, the third largest amount of venture capital invested in the last ten years.
There are some interesting charts here and a slideshow.


Earth Day comes but once a year, and yet the decisions we make each day affect the earth year-round. For fashion girls especially, how we choose to act as a consumer and a curator of our wardrobes has a significant impact on the environment. The brands we support, the materials we seek out, and how we use and recycle our clothing all make a difference, for better or worse, in the fashion lifecycle. To celebrate Earth Day and to instill these eco-friendly fashion practices in our actions every other day, we've rounded up the top things each and every one of us can do to improve our consumption habits and to curate our closets more consciously.
Keep scrolling to study up on the simple ways you can make your fashion habits more sustainable, and then shop some of our favorite eco-conscious brands below.
The first step in practicing more sustainable consumption is to educate yourself. Investigate the company's production practices, look for where the clothes are made, and whether they're handmade. Consider the article's fabrication. Is it made of responsible materials like linen, hemp, or organic cotton or wool? Reading a company's "About" page before you shop can give you better insight into just how eco-friendly its practices are and how committed it is to change.
When we asked IMG model Maye Musk the biggest piece of fashion advice she'd give to her younger self, she told us "buy fewer things but better quality." This should be a tenet in any fashion girl's rulebook—not only does it ensure you'll have a more curated closet, but it also lowers your negative impact on the earth. As much as possible, avoid fast-fashion purchases or giving into fleeting trends. Make sure you love every piece you purchase with the intention of wearing it several times or keeping it around for uses years down the road.
An easy and fun way to lower your impact is to buy secondhand. Not only will thrift and vintage shopping bring unique, one-of-a-kind pieces into your wardrobe but you'll also be consuming outside of the fashion cycle. Giving these pre-loved clothes a new home gives them new life and extends their purpose.
Even the savviest fashion girls can have a difficult time reducing their consumption to what's really necessary. With so many beautiful new pieces on the market each season, it's tempting to want it all. However, even the pieces we get most excited about aren't always used to their full potential once we bring them home. Constantly audit your closet to see what you really need and avoid stocking up on pieces that don't serve a purpose or are redundant with perfectly good items you already own.
As you do your research, you'll discover which brands are committed to adopting eco-friendly practices at every step of the production process. When you shop, be sure to prioritize these brands first. Shop some of our favorite eco-friendly brands below.
The brand's mission has been devoted to sustainable practices since its inception. Edun focuses on building long-term, sustainable growth opportunities in Africa by supporting manufacturers, community-based initiatives, and partnering with African artists and artisans.
The brand that calls itself the number two most sustainable option (after being naked) is committed to earth-friendly practices 365 days a year. This Earth Day, it's celebrating with a tour of its own sustainable factory in Los Angeles. If you can't make it, you can watch on Facebook live or catch another on the first Friday of every month.
Check out more eco-friendly items we're loving for spring.
The New Zealand–based brand's line of minimalist-leaning, elevated basics is covetable in and of itself. Learning that every garment is made from fair trade–certified organic cotton and the most sustainable and ethically sourced materials is just the icing on the cake.
The brand uses what it calls Front Runners, which are garments that go through every stage of the life cycle. The brand doesn't dye its garments and it only uses recycled wool, sewing thread, zippers, and buttons. We could go on, but we think you get the idea. On top of that, Filippa K openly shares its goal of making the entire line sustainable by 2030.
This clothing brand is at the helm of moving activewear in a more sustainable direction—using reusable shopping totes in stores, streamlined product planning that avoids excess and waste, and high-quality gear to last you through more workout sessions and keep pieces out of landfills. Its new Fleet jacket is made from 100% recycled bottles. To celebrate Earth Day, 20% of all sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund. The brand is also selling a limited-edition T-shirt featuring an illustration by Parisian artist Ines Longevial, "A Hug as Big as Earth," from which 100% of proceeds go to WWF.
This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.


"Don't get your money stolen."
"Stay out of dangerous neighborhoods."
My parents used to say that to me when I was first going out on my own. I never got the definition of what a "dangerous neighborhood" was - you were just supposed to know. It was a place where people preyed on you. Predators, like jackals circling, waiting to pounce, ready to take your hard earned money from you. That's what happens in dangerous neighborhoods. That's why you should stay away from places like that.
As I got older, I wondered what exactly is a "dangerous neighborhood"? Most of us grew up assuming it was an area where poor people lived, people who didn't dress well, didn't have nice homes, didn't have nice cars, didn't have any interest in working for a living. People who just take and assume they'll never get caught or even worse, don't care if they do. However, that is a highly subjective criteria. How does one quantify that and determine the kind of place where you will most likely be separated from your money?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation provides statistics that may help us gain insight into where and how you are most likely to have your money stolen.
The FBI defines robbery as the taking of anything of value from a person by force or threat of violence. Robberies cost victims an estimated $588 million in 2007.
The FBI defines larceny-theft as the stealing of any property or article that is not taken by force or by fraud. In 2007 there were an estimated 6.6 million larceny-thefts, costing victims an estimated $5.8 billion dollars.
Securities fraud refers to deceptive practices in the stock and commodity markets including Ponzi schemes, high yield investment and hedge fund fraud and just about any way it is possible to lie about the promise of big returns on a variety of investment instruments. In 2006, the most recent year a total was listed, the FBI estimated losses at $40 billion.
Corporate fraud cases involve accounting schemes designed to deceptively manipulate the stock price so the value of a corporation remains artificially inflated based on fictitious performance indicators. In addition to significant financial losses, corporate fraud can cause substantial damage to the U.S. economy and investor confidence.
On July 9, 2002, President George W. Bush created the Corporate Fraud Task Force. The Task Force was formed in response to a number of high-profile acts of fraud and dishonesty that occurred in corporate executive suites and boardrooms across the country. The brunt of these schemes was borne by innocent corporate employees, pensioners, and investors--whose futures and fortunes were harmed, and at times, even shattered, by corporate leaders they trusted with their savings.
How has that self-regulation worked out? Not so well. From 2001 to 2007, corporate, securities and investment fraud cases, have increased of 37%.
Bernard Madoff's alleged Ponzi scheme totaled $50 billon - that is more than the combined FBI total for all the robberies, theft and securities fraud reported in 2007.
Javier Cremades, president of law firm Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo, announced at a news conference in Madrid: "Our calculations are that at least three million people were affected by the Madoff affair." The estimate is based on information collected from over 30 law firms around the world that are representing the 2,900 people or institutions in 25 nations which have so far taken legal action relating to Madoff. And that's just Madoff.
The list of newly uncovered con men continues to grow: Allen Stanford, chairman of the Texas based Stanford Financial Group was charged with an $8 billion fraud. New Jersey fund manager, James Nicholson, was arrested last week in another alleged scheme that could total up to $900 million. Money managers Paul Greenwood and Stephen Walsh have bilked investors for $667 million. Arthur Nadel, a Florida hedge fund manager, is alleged to have defrauded investors out of up to $350 million, and lawyer Mark Dreier, is charged with stealing $400 million in a hedge fund scam.
What do the numbers tell us in terms of where the place is that you are most likely to have your money taken? It's not the people in poor neighborhoods, who live in run down homes and have older cars who are most likely to steal your money. The greatest and most far reaching financial damage is perpetrated by people who reside in wealthy neighborhoods, live in mansions, drive expensive cars and think they will never get caught or in Madoff's case, don't seem to care. They do their business in the most dangerous neighborhood in the United States, Wall Street. And you were afraid that some stranger in a bad neighborhood would take your wallet?


Famous British all girls musical group, Spice Girls are set for their re-union since after the 2012 Olympics performance.
"Victoria Beckham confirmed the long-awaited £50m Spice Girls reunion on Friday as the legendary girl band were seen as a five-piece for the first time in six years." MailOnline reports.
Geri Horner, 45, and Mel C, 44, were the first band members pictured ahead of the meeting, which was held at Geri's Hertfordshire home, with Mel B, 42, arriving shortly afterwards.
Emma Bunton, 42, and Victoria were both only pictured leaving the property, leaving their fans guessing for hours whether or not they were present.
Geri was seen arriving at the property in her silver car, and she wound her window down, while wearing a big smile on her face.
She wore a top which matched her motor perfectly as she stopped outside the property for a brief exchange with a male.
Sporty Spice, Mel C walked into the property, wearing a navy coat over a black shirt and slim-fitting trousers, as well as flat studded buckle shoes by Chloe.
Scary Spice, Mel B had jetted out of Los Angeles the day before and was pictured arriving while toting a bag and a suitcase in her trademark leopard print.
Victoria wore a roll-neck top and her trademark designer shades as she kept a low profile while vacating the property.
Dressed in a white top with a rainbow motif, she wore skinny jeans, a Hermes belt and a camo-style coat. Her suede thigh-high boots matched her coat perfectly and she carried a Gucci bag in hand.
She was accompanied by a minder, who was laden with bags from health food store Planet Organic, no doubt making sure the girls were all refreshed.
Emma, 42, was not pictured arriving, but was later seen leaving, wearing a bright blue coat over an all-black ensemble. Reports of the get together first surfaced on Thursday night.
Before the meeting, Victoria was last seen the night before at the Connaught hotel in London on a date night with husband David.
Posh Spice, Victoria, has decided to complete the line-up, which will see them all pocket £10million each, on the condition that she does not have to sing. As such, the reunion is not said to be looking at performing together again.
Original manager, Simon Fuller, 57, who is also well-known for being the creator of the Idol franchise, was pictured heading inside, no doubt keen to oversee the day's agenda.
However, Victoria and Geri are said to be refusing to commit to a 'fully-fledged tour' because of their own family commitments.
Whilst a singing tour is said to be off the table, the paper reports that projects being considered include a compilation album celebrating their greatest hits; hosting a televised talent show; endorsing products and working on shows in China; with the five all expecting to get a £10million payout each.
MailOnline has contacted each of The Spice Girls for comment.


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This is a great red lily, I actually sold all stock completely, leaving just a few for my own private garden and discontinued propagation but decided to add it back to our stock as it has caught my eye too frequently in bloom to ignore it!


ROME TOWNSHIP, MI (Toledo News Now) - An elderly woman was found dead inside her Michigan home after her house caught fire Thanksgiving Day.
On Thursday shortly before 10:30 a.m., the Cambridge Township Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 7000 block of Dudley Road in Rome Township. While en route, it was upgraded to a confirmed house fire with the possibility of an occupant still inside.
Upon arrival, crews found the structure 75 percent involved. When firefighters entered the structure, they found the body of a 95-year-old woman who had died during the fire.
Cambridge Township, along with the Michigan State Police Fire Investigative Unit determined the cause of the fire was a kerosene heater located on an enclosed patio at the back of the house.
A total of 37 firefighters assisted. It took crews more than four and a half hours to clear the scene.


It was amazing. It started raining when Jai Wolf played and it really felt like everyone bonded.
An absolutely fun & memorable show. Thank you SM for the beats & those grooves—we'd love to see you again here in Houston, TX.


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The William and Jennette Sloane House is a historic house located at 248 S. Arlington Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois. Built in 1909, the Prairie School house was designed by prominent architect Walter Burley Griffin. The house is representative of Griffin's early work and is a well-preserved example of a smaller Prairie School work. The main section of the house is two stories tall, with one-story wings projecting on either side. The house's exterior is white stucco broken up by dark wooden boards. A row of casement windows runs along the house on both floors; the windows are decorated with muntins, one of the house's only ornamental features.

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 2016.

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National Register of Historic Places in DuPage County, Illinois
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois
Prairie School architecture in Illinois
Houses completed in 1909
Elmhurst, Illinois
Walter Burley Griffin buildings


This incident happened sometime ago on my way to Badrinath. As the evening set in, I felt tired. Spotting a place to rest, I got off the bus I was traveling in. Bhartendu Sood writes.
This incident happened sometime ago on my way to Badrinath. As the evening set in, I felt tired. Spotting a place to rest, I got off the bus I was traveling in.
As I turned, I saw an old man waiving his hand. Soon I was in his room. He made me feel comfortable, heated my food and served me water and tea. After relaxing for some time, as I got up to take leave, he said," You should go in the morning. Day journey will enable you to enjoy the scenic beauty. You can share this room." I agreed gratefully.
Next morning when I got up, he was already free from his morning chores and had kept tea and hot water ready for me. I had a wonderful stay and before saying good-bye, I thanked him profusely and put some money on the table.
Then he took me to the adjoining room which gave the look of a class room with benches and tables.
"See, here I conduct coaching classes for the students of the nearby villages so that they can compete with the privileged lot for cities. Since I've much more money than what I need, sometimes I help the needy in their higher education.
I didn't know how to thank him but the kindness and love shown by him is etched on my mind. Here was a 'karmyogi' who was ascetic and yet always looking for an opportunity to help others without expecting anything in return.