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Shift (3/4)
On June 12, 2016 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn City of Echoes (short story collection), storiesLeave a comment
Coffee and conversations. Laughs and tears. I access human interaction, while wiping down drink stains, crumbs, and fingerprints. I also have access to many cups of cold beverages. I dispose of them in bins, standing around the perimeter of the shop, which everyone can access themselves.
….'Maybe we are technology. We're machinery of a different kind, made of organic matter rather than plastic and motherboards.' The students pack their books into their bags, and get up to leave. Thankfully, they put their cups into the bin. I wipe the spot they sat in, next to the window.
….A man, one of the regulars, possibly a writer, sits further along the window table, reading through his scribbles in a brown book. Our eyes meet momentarily, then he continues to read the hieroglyphics. I could be the next major character in his work. Several customers sit alone, reading novels or typing into their tablets, sipping away at their coffee.
….I go over to the area where the clean napkins and packs of sugar are stacked. Crystalline granules create a constellation on the wooden surface, before my cloth swoops down to destroy it.
….Two women sit close by, a younger one and an older one.
….'This is serious. How do you think it'll go?' says the older woman.
….'Well, it's in an hour. I just hope it all works out.' The younger woman clasps her fingers around her cup, like a clamshell.
….I get some more napkins out of the cupboard below, and refill the holder.
….'I'm sure it will. You've dressed well for it. Everything starts with appearances.'
….'What if it's a no? No one can help if it's a no. It'll be over. Not even my good shoes will save me, despite what people say.' The younger woman closes her eyes and begins to take some deep breaths for a few seconds.
….The older woman looks around, probably checking if anyone is listening. She sees me. 'Could I get one of those, please?' she asks. I smile, handing her a napkin. She turns back to the other woman. 'Dear, you're being a little dramatic now.'
….The younger woman becomes quiet, probably on the verge of tears. Talk about coffee shop drama. She picks up her handbag, and gets up. 'I think it's time I made my way there,' she says.
….The older woman sits there, drinking the rest of her coffee. The other woman left her cup on the table.
….Someone taps me on the shoulder. I turn around. It's Thomas. He flashes a grin at me. 'Are you going to stand there all day, gaping at stupid packets of sugar?'
….'Hello to you, too. I wasn't gaping.'
….'Honey, you should just work here full-time and you can stare at all the sugar you want,' he teases.
….I take my apron off, and get my jacket from the back. I say bye to everyone still working their shifts. I make my way to the door, grabbing the cup left behind by the woman and throw it away.
….As I walk away from the shop, I see the younger woman waiting at the bus stop, on the other side of the road. I continue walking, another stranger on the street.
Interlude (2/4)
On June 5, 2016 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn City of Echoes (short story collection), storiesLeave a comment
The curtain came down.
….Light was restored in the auditorium, and the low humming in the air dissolved into chatter and the shuffling of people moving from their seats. The swinging, double doors brought the smell of popcorn and sugary sweetness through them. Katherine took in a deep breath, letting her tastebuds revel in a sugar crazed frenzy.
….She turned to face James, who gripped his armrests tightly. In his chair, he seemed to be bracing himself inside a NASA rocket ship, ready to take off.
….'How did you like that?' Katherine asked. James seemed to snap out of his little rocket ship role-play, become reanimated, and adjusted the beanie on his head. He took in a deep breath. Katherine waited.
….'Yeah. That was something.'
….'We've had this conversation, James. If you don't like theatre, then you don't have to come.' She waved her hands towards the stage, 'I have friends who would love to come and watch this.'
….'Don't see the problem here, Kat. You're always saying "try something new" – so here I am, trying something new.'
….She took a mirror out of her clutch bag, flashed her teeth in it, then brushed the blond hairs framing her face with her fingers. James's phone beeped beside her.
….An elderly couple sat in the row in front of them, chuckling vivaciously, enjoying a wonderful evening together at the theatre.
….She armed herself with her Chanel lipstick and began recoating her lips in a fresh layer of colour. Satisfied, she put everything back into her bag, and sat limply in her chair.
….Now, the elderly couple leaned closer to one another, probably chatting intensely about the play.
….'So… what did you make of the strong female cast? I love seeing powerful women on stage,' Katherine said.
….James's phone beeped again. The screen of death appeared on his iPhone. Score: 45. His thumb hovered over the play again button.
….'You can score higher than that, James,' she said.
….'Yeah, almost beat my high score.'
….'The one I set.' Katherine stared at him. 'The female cast?'
….'They were good… Weren't women always powerful?' he asked, picking at his phone case with his fingernail.
….If they were, the world wouldn't be this way. Katherine fiddled with her fingers, as he scanned her face. He sat back, and faced the stage.
….'When's all this going to be over?' he said.
….'I'm beginning to ask the same question myself.'
////'Huh?'
….She sighed. Katherine pointed to James's phone. He flashed the screen at her.
….'The play begins in about ten minutes, or so,' she said.
….'Oh. Want a drink?'
….Katherine shook her head in response.
….'Then I'm off.' Like a NASA rocket, he blasted off, down the aisle, and out the double doors. The flow of people moving in and out through them sent wafts of warm air flying around the room.
….Alone, Katherine glanced around the auditorium. She repeated the mirror checking routine again: hair, teeth, and lipstick. The elderly couple continued their deep conversation. She leaned forward in her chair.
….'But, the whole concept of acting is quite peculiar, don't you think?' the old woman said, pushing her gold-rimmed spectacles up her nose. 'We watch actors perform the real in a fake setting.'
….The man contemplated this, rubbing his beard.
….Katherine picked her mirror up, again. It reflected everything behind her – rows and rows of seats going up like a set of stairs. The people at the top scurried around like ants, zigzagging across the rows.
….'What's fake? Us or them?' she whispered.
….James plopped down into his chair, a cup of ice cream in his hands. She dropped the mirror on the floor.
….'Hey, where's my ice cream?' She pouted. James licked his tiny spoon.
….'You didn't say you wanted any.'
….'You asked if I wanted a drink!' Several heads turned to look at her.
….Light faded from the auditorium, and the curtain lifted up. The double doors stopped swinging, and a hush fell over the audience. Katherine shuffled around in her chair, trying to locate the mirror. James poked her arm.
….'Shh, it's starting again,' he said, then continued to lick ice cream off the spoon.
Story number two from the City of Echoes collection
Echoes (1/4)
On May 29, 2016 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn City of Echoes (short story collection), storiesLeave a comment
Law fumbled with his keys, as he locked the door to his flat. Down the corridor, the building's cleaner, Ember, paused from her work in his presence, briefly looking up from the floor that would never look clean. Every morning the low buzzing and humming of her Henry would fill the corridors, as the rest of the building's residents began to stir from their sleep. Her movements and rattling, floor by floor, had become a constant in the background noise. She was a kind of security: she existed within the fabric of the walls, peeling corridors and stained carpets. She would still be here long after she was meant to be gone.
….And so would the big black bins downstairs, with their mountain of junk growing outside, rather than inside, of them. Black bags, on the mountain's side, slouched against the ground, gutted open, oozing intestinal household waste and drugs. Sometimes Ember would sift through the junkyard, before leaving it in a state more or less the same as when she had first got there.
….'Good mornin', Mr. Law,' she said, after a few seconds. She had that edge in her voice that was present in all the teenagers living on the council estate across the road. Law was thankful he could speak like a decent Londoner. His cheeks flushed at having standing too long outside his door and having an observer watch his battle with the lock.
….Law went to Costa, and got himself a cup of filter coffee and buttery crumpets. He sat down with his journal, by the shop window, and flicked through the pages. He reminisced on the days he spent wandering the city and its streets.
….Once he took a walk through Hyde Park. The grass was tall in some places, so he stepped carefully, to avoid finding himself stuck knee deep in it. Sometimes he stood still and watched as the wind blew across it, creating ripples and waves, like a breathing ocean, or a Mexican wave. The soft rippling effect looked like it was emanating from a source – a point where a stone entered the water in a pond.
….This choreography repeated itself over and over again. These actions in nature were copies of one another: the grass behaved like water in the wind, and not like grass at all.
….Everyone seemed to be around that day. Like a river, they cascaded past him on the footpath. They moved beyond him, beyond his vision… beyond his page.
….Law devoured his crumpets, and continued reading through several pages of his journal.
….At Marylebone Station, schools of people emerged from London's tunnel network, and deposited themselves at the top of the escalator in regular intervals. It was another repetitious occurrence in the city. A cycle, a pattern, just like the ripples in the grass. London lived and breathed the same way everyday, in a constant loop: churning people out of the ground and transporting them on boxes with wheels.
….Law drank the rest of his coffee, and left Costa. He decided to take the Tube around the city.
….On the Tube, he stood his back up against the glass, opposite the rows of seats, and watched people shuffling around in the door windows. Some of their heads elongated and stretched out, as the window curved inward around the top. A couple sat silently for a while. They seemed bored in each other's company.
….Every few minutes, the lady fixed her short hair in a little mirror, and checked her teeth. Her male counterpart spread his arms and legs out to his comfort, invading the space of other Londoners sitting near them.
….They dressed well. The lady dressed formally, wearing an expensive looking coat, giving off the impression she had just walked out of her office, in Canary Wharf. The man, on the other hand, dressed casual, opting for a coordinated theme: white t-shirt, black biker jacket, black trousers, and white Nikes. A beanie sat on his head, with a curl of brown hair styled up at the front.
….In the window, Law imitated the man, pushing his hair to the side with his fingers. But, his straight hair fell flat and he gave up.
….Law consulted a diagram of the London Underground, next to an advertisement about popular TV box sets, that the whole nation was buying. He used a pointed finger to trace out several train routes. Then, he hopped off of the Tube at the next station.
The shiny, tall buildings, in Canary Wharf, loomed over Law. Light tickled on the surface of these buildings, like a sunset on the ocean. The city was empty here, at this time, save for a few people. The lone clacking of someone's heel on the pavement bounced in the air, on the dome entrance of the station, and on the glass that held J. P. Morgan together. There was something about an abandoned city that was appealing.
….Law stood there, letting the echoes – sounds, reflections, copies that radiated from their source – float around in his head. The clacking faded away. Then it all clicked. He took out his journal, and drew circles and spirals that collided into each other. In the centre of them, he wrote:
….We're all echoes in this city. We pass and go through life, leaving a tiny trace of ourselves behind when we're gone.
Law got back to his building in the early hours of the next day. In the lift, he found a black hat on the floor, and put it on his head. He adjusted the hat, as he approached his front door.
….Down the corridor, a door creaked open. Ember came out. She walked towards him, as he fumbled with his keys and lock.
….'Goodnight,' she whispered, as she went past. Law tasted the alcohol in her breath. The lift doors opened, and she seemed to disappear into the walls of the building.
….As he entered his flat, Law pictured Ember with her Henry, rattling and humming, floor by floor, as the rest of the residents began to wake up, just as he began to fall asleep.
Thank you for reaching the end of this story! I feel like I've achieved so much by writing it. It's the first story of four that I wrote for an assignment – the whole collection is called City of Echoes. The next story will be up next week – stay tuned! x
Kale's Cookie Jar
On February 28, 2015 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn stories1 Comment
It was around noon when Kale realised there was something missing from his cookie jar. His cookie jar was in fact a real life replica of Pooh Bear's honey pot; Grandmama had gifted it to him after she had gone to Disneyland and had forgotten to take him along. So there it was, Kale's Pooh Bear honey pot, now cookie jar, in his arms, who had fallen victim to a heinous crime.
In his mind, Kale couldn't comprehend who in their right mind would do such a thing. Kale replayed the possible scenario in his head: hushed footsteps; a head carefully tilting, checking the surroundings; a grubby hand reaches for the honey pot-cookie jar's head; the other takes the goods from within; the head is replaced. Yes, a meticulously thought out plan was needed for such a task, Kale thought. But in the next moments Kale smiled to himself and announced, "What a grand plan, indeed!"
The minutes and hours seemed to disintegrate as he stood there, stock-still.
A thunderous thud sounded above his head. Strike back operation had commenced. And Kale seemed to finish an invisible conversation out loud, "Of course, the last one left is a bad cookie."
Kale held onto his cookie jar, like a hand grenade, just as he did before. Five minutes had passed since he had found out about the great crime. Those five minutes had given him all he had wanted to know.
I hope you can appreciate that this piece of prose isn't in its final form yet – it is currently a first draft for my prose submission for later on. So there may be parts where you don't fully understand what's going on (especially towards the end).
Just a quick update as well: I finally handed in my long Odyssey essay yesterday! I feel very relieved that now I don't need to look at it anymore. I think I deserve a day of rest before proceeding with more work/reading. Also, it was my birthday on the 25th, so I'm 19 now. It feels strange to know that next year I'll hit the big 20 and will have no choice but to be an adult.
Anyways – all the same, hope you enjoyed reading this post!
On February 14, 2015 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn storiesLeave a comment
Your tears spell out the shape of rose petals, in the dusk. They dissolve into the crowd of other droplets inhabiting your pillow. Each one settles down quickly, as if they've found a home within the cotton patchwork. The drying stains of the droplets create intricate patterns in a muted language. Tears don't need to speak much.
Your face is taut, silent, strong. But it is within the confinement of this room, you keep such composure. Because you know, outside the window, behind the door, hidden behind the walls, is the place where danger is imminent. So you hold onto yourself, the only thing you can hold and protect, as you are the protagonist of your story. You picture your perfect ending…
One day, you hope to be swallowed by the day's beautiful death – the rays of tropical twilight touching, embracing, your soul with the taste of the sun. After this you will be unsure what follows, but if and when that day comes, you will surely not feel so secluded and alone.
The streaks across your face, drying, fade away from the world. And you're left with the emptiness that is only yourself.
A Star
On February 11, 2015 August 6, 2017 By ShakelaIn poemsLeave a comment
The closest ones are the furthest.
Yes, I talk about stars –
though I know nothing of astronomy
or space science.
Though I may not know it,
I may be the furthest away
from this Earth right now.
Or I wish to be the furthest star from here,
because Earth is too lonely a place
and I'd much rather find real solitude,
and seclude, myself.


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In part 1 you used the Desmos API to create an app that generates random straight lines on a set of axes. Clicking the Next button generates a new line. The finished app is shown in the figure below and you can see part 1 in action on JS Bin.
In this tutorial, part 2, you add the ability to create a set of random straight lines and navigate between them. In a lesson you might show five lines, one by one, and ask the pupils to write down the equations on their whiteboards, before discussing each question only after all the lines have been shown.
The figure below shows the updated app with the calculator displaying the fourth line out of a set of four.
The figure also shows the extra buttons for navigating between the lines in a generated set: First, Prev, Last and Clear. See the new version in action on JS Bin.
Adding the navigation buttons and functions.
Let's get started by learning a little more about setting up the calculator.
The calculator also displayed a number of buttons and controls around its edge.
You can change the appearance of a new calculator by setting options when you create it.
Get stuck in on JS Bin: switch the values from false to true, and try setting other available options.
Having specified which controls to show for your calculator, you may also want to set up the graph axes exactly as you want them. Do you want labels? Grid lines? Arrows? Use the updateSettings method to apply your requirements.
Notice, you've also set the size of the steps on the x-axis and given it a custom label, "The x axis!"
There are plenty more settings for you to play with, so head over to JS Bin and experiment!
It's also possible to set the bounds for the axes, the lowest and highest values that will be displayed. The following figure shows the x-axis ranging from -2 to 5 and the y-axis from -4 to 5.
This listing shows how to use the setMathBounds method to set values for the left, right, top and bottom properties.
Okay, now you've seen how to tweak the Desmos calculator to suit your needs, it's time to get on with the show and update the app!
Here's the full code listing; I'll discuss selected sections in the relevant steps.
You want to be able to create multiple lines and navigate between them. To store the lines and the index of the currently shown line, you declare a couple of variables, pointsCollection and qIndex.
You assign the variables values later in the program, in the init function.
You assign an empty array to the pointsCollection variable. Each line the program creates will be added to the array. Here's the array after the program has added three lines (i.e. the user has clicked Next three times).
An array of two points is used to specify each straight line. Each point is an object with x and y properties. The straight line specified passes through the two points.
The program navigates through the collection of lines by changing the value of qIndex. To access the second line in the collection, set qIndex to 1 (arrays are zero-based). Here's an example (not from the main listing) of working with the collection of lines.
Whenever the program calls the clear function, it resets the collection of lines to an empty array and sets the index of the current line to -1.
It also removes any existing expressions from the calculator's expressions list, leaving a pristine, blank calculator ready to show the first line in a new set. Shiny!
The first function checks if any lines are in the store, showing the first line if it exists.
If there are no lines in the store then pointsCollection.length will equal zero. Zero evaluates to false in the if condition, and the code in the block won't run.
If there is a line in the store then pointsCollection.length will be greater than zero and will evaluate to true, causing the code block to run. The block sets qIndex to 0, the index of the first line.
The render function updates both the points and the line shown on the calculator, and the app title shown above the calculator.
The prev function shows the previous line in the collection, if there is one.
In this context, qIndex-- is equivalent to qIndex -= 1 and qIndex = qIndex - 1. They all subract 1 from qIndex.
Create a new line: if the line collection is empty or if the current line is the last in the collection.
Show the next line: if the line collection is not empty and the current line is not the last.
If there are lines in the store, then pointsCollection.length -1 will be the index of the last line. If there are no lines in the store, then pointsCollection.length -1 will equal -1. But, qIndex is set to -1 when the program first runs and whenever the program calls the clear function.
Finally, the last function shows the last line in the collection.
You first need to add the buttons to the HTML. You can check the HTML panel on JS Bin if you need a reminder.
Whenever a user navigates to a different line, the program needs to update the expression list on the calculator with the new points and line, and update the app title to report which line the calculator is showing. The render function makes both of those tasks happen.
The render function calls the showLine function which grabs the current line from the store, sets the bounds of the graph to fit the line, and updates the calculator's expressions list to show the points and line.
The function uses the smallest of the points' y-coordinates to set the bottom property and the largest to set the top property.
That's it for part 2! You've built a usable classroom tool and seen how to set up a Desmos calculator to better suit your needs.
In part 3, you'll use Desmos helper functions to perform calculations, generate straight lines with fractional gradients, and tidy up the expressions in the expressions list.


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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820: The king of SoCs returns
By Bryan Chan & Koh Wanzi - 21 Mar 2016
Page 1 of 5 - The return of QualcommPage 2 of 5 - Kryo: Qualcomm's first custom-designed 64-bit CPUPage 3 of 5 - Zeroth: On-device cognitive computingPage 4 of 5 - A new GPU, ISP, DSP, and LTE modemPage 5 of 5 - Conclusion: What this all means for Qualcomm
Page 3 of 5 - Zeroth: On-device cognitive computing
Zeroth: On-device cognitive computing
More than just a CPU upgrade
But while the CPU cores may comprise the meat of the Snapdragon 820's performance improvements, the entire Snapdragon 820 SoC includes far more than just a swanky new custom CPU. In fact, it is intended to bring about new user experiences – better security, advanced imaging, and virtual reality to name just a few – by taking advantage of heterogeneous compute capabilities.
In a word, Qualcomm's latest SoC features a brand new Adreno 530 GPU, a Hexagon 680 DSP for advanced input processing, a Spectra image signal processor (ISP), and a speedy X12 LTE modem, all of which enable important new capabilities and applications in the upcoming generation of smartphones.
Several of these new capabilities are only possible because of Zeroth, a software and hardware architecture designed to offer high-performance on-device cognitive capabilities by tapping directly into the Snapdragon chip's heterogeneous compute capabilities. Zeroth also comprises machine learning algorithms and things like low-power sensor processing.
The applications of the Zeroth cognitive computing platform are vast and wide-ranging. It can lead to things like smarter virtual assistants, which takes a lot more than just a more powerful processor. Cognitive technologies are all about context, patterns, and the ability to tease meaning from them and learn about them. Many of these algorithms are actually inspired by the human brain, and could potentially exceed what our gray matter is capable of.
Taken to its logical conclusion, cognitive technologies like machine learning, computer vision, always-on sensing and intelligent connectivity will essentially expand our abilities by being able to sense and respond to the environment and various cues. Another key benefit is better privacy and security. Because processing can be done locally on the device, data is a lot less vulnerable as there's no need to go through a third-party server.
When mature, these technologies could also use data gathered from our daily routines to make our lives easier by personalizing our mobile experiences with intuitive predictions and other help. Given the highly sensitive nature of user data of this sort, the added security of on-device computing is even more appealing.
While we're not quite at that stage yet, Qualcomm's Zeroth platform is part of the first wave of processors to support cognitive computing, and the Snapdragon 820 is an integral part of this push. As a sign of things to come, Qualcomm has also announced something called Snapdragon Smart Protect, a malware behavior analysis feature that allows mobile devices to respond more effectively to incursions and adapt to a burgeoning mobile threat landscape. In a nutshell, Smart Protect can fight malware in real-time, thus addressing a key weakness in many anti-virus and anti-malware applications today – their reliance on databases of known threats.
There is naturally a delay between when a threat emerges, when it is detected, and when a solution is finally released. Phones are vulnerable to brand new threats, but Smart Protect can effectively sniff out abnormal or suspicious behavior in real-time.
Another example is Qualcomm's Scene Detect technology, which applies Zeroth to the field of computer vision and image recognition. By taking advantage of the heterogeneous computing architecture on the Snapdragon 820, Scene Detect can automatically analyze and classify images in the fraction of a second. Neural networks are employed for things like pattern matching, scene detection, and object recognition. Eventually, we could even see use in applications like automatic photo tagging and sorting or even augmented reality.
Smart Protect and Scene Detect are just the tip of the iceberg though. The onus is on developers to get on board with the Zeroth platform to create applications that can exploit the heterogeneous computing capabilities of the Snapdragon 820. Till then, a lot of the possibilities we talked about (however exciting they may be) are just that, possibilities.
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It was over in seconds. In the early hours of January 12, 2008, seven members of a high school basketball team and their coach's wife died instantly when their school van collided with a tractor trailer. Travelling in dirty weather, minutes from their Bathurst, New Brunswick, homes, the impact forever shattered the lives of eight families and their community. In the weeks that followed the horrific crash, two women who lost their sons in the accident forged a bond. Ana Acevedo and Isabelle Hains were transformed by their unimaginable grief into unlikely agents of courage and change. It was Isabelle and Ana who pushed the provincial government into holding an inquest into the accident. It was Isabelle and Ana who pushed the province into following the recommendations of that inquest. And it was Isabelle and Ana who made it safer for children to travel to extracurricular activities, in New Brunswick and across the country. A gripping story told in heartbreaking detail, Driven reveals the truth behind one of this country's worst school tragedies, and the two women who fought for justice in the name of their sons.
It was over in seconds. In the early hours of January 12, 2008, seven members of a high school basketball team and their coach's wife died instantly when their school van collided with a tractor trailer. Travelling in dirty weather, minutes from their Bathurst, New Brunswick, homes, the impact forever shattered the lives of eight families and their community. In the weeks that followed the horrific crash, two women who lost their sons in the accident forged a bond.… (more)


A compilation of unique photographic images and memories captured in Katmai National Park & Preserve showing the daily life and love of Alaskan Brown Bears.
A Place In Time Photography is based on the beautiful island of Maui Hawaii and strives to offer a variety of services designed to meet even the most discerning of customer needs. As the Owner and Photographer, I have always been very passionate about being able to capture inspiring and candid moments through the lens. Using both digital imagery and film allows me to preserve a special little niche of time to reflect back on for years to come. Hence the development of the business name A Place In Time Photography. This simple way of looking at things, one moment at a time, is how I like to approach all of my shoots. Whether it be spending time with your family, your loved one or whether I am alone in a remote location surrounded by nature; each little span of time has its own special quality.


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Provide opportunities to increase family involvement.
Upgrade technology throughout the system.
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FEATURE: The pandemic triggers the use of stoves on terraces: How to reduce its environmental impact
by Vibe Johansson
With the pandemic, there are many bars and restaurants in the country that depend on terraces to try to survive, due to capacity restrictions or even the prohibition of consumption inside the premises. To keep up with the clientele with the arrival of the cold, sales of outdoor stoves have exploded.
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By Jakub Olesiuk- January 8th 2021
Although experts agree that the environmental impact of these devices is complex to measure and is considerably less than that of other much more important sources of pollution in cities, such as cars, their proliferation in the streets is a contradictory message when The aim is to drastically reduce emissions and energy waste.
Gonzalo Fuentes, the federal head of Hospitality and Tourism of Comisiones Obreras (CC OO), calculates that the turnover in outdoor stoves has increased by 50% compared to the previous year. According to Juan Manuel Lozano, director of the Catalan company ContractPro, the sale of these heaters has increased by about 40%. As he points out, Spanish hoteliers have been acquiring the cheapest models, which are butane and propane stoves, which tend to pollute more than other models. For his part, Javier Écija, owner of the Eventis-Ena company, in Cabra (Córdoba), comments that in his case the increase in sales has been more than 100%.
How much does this increase mean in terms of pollution? "In the city of Madrid, the figure could reach 17,000 tons of CO₂ per year, taking into account that the census of terraces is approximately 5,000 and that of these, 3,000 have winter use. The figure represents 0.15% of the city's total emissions, "explains Rodrigo Irurzun, from Ecologistas en Acción. "It could be thought that it is insignificant, although the danger is that it is going to increase. What is really worrying is the fact that it is generating, on the one hand, the establishment of a practice that is harmful to the environment, which will be increasingly difficult to eliminate. On the other hand, the incoherent image that this type of practice conveys to us places any policy to combat climate change in a complicated place, due to the absurdity of allowing this type of facility ",
To counteract the polluting effect of stoves, the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) states that there are alternatives such as portable biomass stoves or infrared stoves. These devices, unlike traditional ones, do not heat the air, but directly people. With regard to electric stoves, their impact depends on the origin of the energy with which they are fed: renewable sources, fossils or a mixture, they explain from the IDAE. In the case of the Spanish electricity system, there is already a high presence of renewable energy and it is expected to still grow a lot (it is intended that in 2030 74% of electricity consumption will be renewable). Of gas stoves, the same sources indicate:
The city of Rennes was the first in France to ban the use of outdoor stoves last year. The vice president of the metropolis in charge of mobility and transport, Matthieu Theurier, defends that heating the terrace is an "energy aberration". And he assures that the citizens themselves have wanted this change. At the bar-restaurant L'Ambassade, where blankets are usually handed out, restaurateur Pierre Clolus says that the clientele is used to enduring the cold. In his case, he points out, he gave up stoves even before the ban. Now, with the pandemic, stoves are now their least concern. "What I want right now is to go back to work," he says desperately.
Blankets tend to be a popular option in more northern latitudes, as confirmed by UKHospitality Union Executive Director Kate Nicholls. There, with the pandemic, the London restaurant Dalloway Terrace has followed the policy of one blanket per diner. Until the closure of the sector to stop the virus, this establishment disinfected the blankets immediately after use, but recommended that its customers bring their own for safety reasons.
Coats-clad Swedish tourists from Rebecca Johansen's terrace outside Copenhagen, Denmark in April 2020.
In Denmark, Rebecca Johansen says that, from years before the coronavirus, she needed between 300 and 400 blankets for customers outside her bars on the outskirts of Copenhagen. "I was frustrated," she remembers, because there were too many to wash continuously. Looking for a solution, she set up the company SittingSuits , which makes large coats to withstand the cold on terraces or outdoor events. According to the businesswoman, these garments, with the filling made from recycled plastic, are easier to wash and dry faster. At first she made them only for his bars, but now with the pandemic she sells to other places.
However, the reality is that stoves have been gaining ground in catering establishments across Europe. At least for part of the year. From Oslo (Norway), Raden Soemawinata, owner of the small restaurant Mucho Mas, says that he usually turns on the stoves in August, when the temperature can drop to 10 degrees, but turns them off in October, when it starts to get so cold that nobody sits outside anymore.
The Barcelona City Council has announced that in 2025 gas stoves will be banned and only electric ones can be used. In Madrid, Jorge, the manager of La Casa del Abuelo, a stone's throw from the Plaza Mayor, hopes that his electric heaters will be an incentive for people to sit on his terrace. Low in morale from the pandemic disaster, she keeps her stoves on, though no customers have turned up yet.
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Sam Tsui performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
Darlene Love performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
(Boston, MA 11/24/17) Darlene Love performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
Rising star Bea Miller, left, and Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, above, wowed the crowd at Macy's tree-lighting concert.
New England Patriot Mike Gillislee attends the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
(Boston, MA 11/24/17) Bea Miller performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
Bea Miller performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
(Boston, MA 11/24/17) Sam Tsui performs during the annual Macy's Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Crossing in Boston on Friday, November 24, 2017. Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki
Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Darlene Love takes the stage ahead of Santa.
By Olivia Vanni | olivia.vanni@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald
PUBLISHED: November 26, 2017 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: November 17, 2018 at 12:00 am
More than a thousand eager Bostonians gathered in front of Macy's in Downtown Crossing this weekend to watch the department store ring in the holiday season with a spectacular tree lighting.
People young and old, already decked out in their winter gear, packed onto a chilly Summer Street as Macy's brought a slew of notable guests onto the stage to entertain everyone. KISS 108's Romeo played emcee during the evening event, with musical performances coming from singer-songwriters Sam Tsui and Bea Miller, as well as music legend Darlene Love.
Tsui, who rose to fame with his YouTube covers, dazzled the crowd with a rendition of "The Christmas Song." His husband, Casey Breves, joined him onstage to perform "Keep You Warm," an original duet they wrote together.
A pack of female fans shrieked as Miller stepped up to the mic. The young singer — who's toured with Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Fifth Harmony — paraded around the stage, singing her own "Repercussions," as well as the holiday classic, "White Christmas."
Last to woo the masses with her famous set of pipes: the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, music legend and actress Ms. Love. The 76-year-old belted out "Winter Wonderland," "A Marshmallow World" and her hit "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," which you likely saw her perform dozens of times on "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Before Macy's lit up the sky with its enormous, marquee-topping tree, it also welcomed New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, who shared well wishes with the crowd. Mayor Marty Walsh was also there to spread cheer and urge people to "spend a lot of money in the city of Boston" as they checked items off their holiday shopping lists.
And what are Christmas festivities without Santa Claus himself? The man of the hour jingled onto the stage, leading everyone in a countdown. Once they hit zero, the massive tree was illuminated with bright lights and confetti guns filled the air with white and silver specks that perfectly mimicked a blizzard.
Our Christmas wish is that the real thing holds off until we've reached peak holiday season.
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Пограничный конфликт между Суданом и Южным Суданом, вспыхнувший 26 марта 2012 года, обусловлен трудностями в установлении границы при провозглашении независимости Южного Судана, добившегося суверенитета в ходе длительной вооруженной борьбы против северян и вмешательства международного сообщества.

Причины конфликта
В основе конфликта лежит давняя межэтническая рознь между арабоязычным исламским Севером и христианско-анимистическими племенами Юга. Конфликт усугубляется наличием значительных запасов углеводородов в спорных пограничных провинциях Абьей, Эль-Вахда и Южный Кордофан.

Ход конфликта
Конфликт проходит в форме периодических нападений мобильных групп воюющих сторон на вражескую территорию без установления линии фронта. Судан несколько раз проводил воздушные бомбардировки южносуданских позиций. Нефтедобывающая инфраструктура региона в значительной мере разрушена, что усиливает экономическое неблагополучие обеих стран.
26 марта 2012 года произошли столкновения между армией Южного Судана и армией Судана. Представители армии Южного Судана заявили, что ВВС соседнего государства совершили авианалет на город Джау и другие спорные районы. В Судане подтвердили произошедший конфликт, но не уточнили кто спровоцировал его.

10 апреля 2012 года армия Южного Судана захватила город Хеглиг, в котором находится значительная часть нефтяной инфраструктуры Судана (месторождение Хеглиг, часть Большого Хеглига). Южный Судан объяснил захват города необходимостью предотвратить нападения со стороны Судана. В ответ Судан объявил всеобщую мобилизацию и пообещал сделать всё возможное, чтобы отбить город.

Итоги конфликта
Глава Народных сил обороны Уганды (УПДФ) Аронда Някайрима заявил, что Уганда поддержит Южный Судан, если между ним и Суданом начнется война.

Парламент Судана принял 16 апреля 2012 г. заявление, в котором соседний Южный Судан был назван вражеским государством.

22 апреля 2012 г. Южный Судан завершил вывод своих войск из Хеглига и раскритиковал действия Судана, который не прекращал наносить удары по жилым кварталам всё то время, что южносуданские войска находились в городе. Президент Судана Омар аль-Башир 23 апреля 2012 г. заявил в городе Хеглиг: «Мы не собираемся говорить с правительством Южного Судана, поскольку они понимают только язык автоматов и патронов»..

Около 1,2 тысячи граждан Южного Судана погибли в результате военного конфликта с соседним Суданом из-за региона Хеглиг (заявление командующего южносуданской армией Камала Маруфа от 23 апреля 2012 г.).

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Even as American students continue to post underwhelming results on international exams, most parents are pleased with the education their child is receiving.
A poll from Gallup released Thursday found that 75 percent of parents would describe themselves as somewhat or completely satisfied with their child's education. Last year, 67 percent of parents said the same, the lowest since 1999.
The positive results come in a year when groups of parents around the country have rallied against the Common Core State Standards, a new set of math and reading benchmarks designed to make sure kids around the country are on the same track. The standards, which were adopted in a majority of states, are currently undergoing implementation around the country.
In another recent poll conducted by PDK/Gallup, 62 percent of parents said they oppose the standards being taught in their community. Reasons for opposition to the standards vary. Some conservative-leaning parents have called the Common Core an example of federal overreach, since the federal government incentivized states to adopt the standards. Others take issue with high-stakes standardized tests associated with the Common Core.
Forty-seven percent of parents from another recent Gallup poll said they had heard a great deal or a fair amount about the Common Core. Only 19 percent said they had heard nothing at all. Last year, 55 percent of public school parents said they were uneducated about the standards.
Just as parents' reported satisfaction with their child's education came up from 2014, the American public reported more favorable opinions on education overall. Compared to last year when 45 percent of Gallup respondents said they were satisfied with the American K-12 education system, 48 percent said they were satisfied this year -- the highest level since 2004.
Once again, the results come even as other polls show that general support for the Common Core has plummeted. A recent poll from the Harvard education journal Education Next, found that 53 percent of respondents expressed support for the Common Core in 2014, compared to 65 percent in 2013.


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YEREVAN (Los Angeles Herald)—Grammy Award-winning British singer and songwriter Joss Stone will perform in Armenia on October 16 in the framework of the annual Yerevan Jazz Fest.
The event has been organized by the Armenian Jazz Association and Mezzo Production since 2015.
Stone's concert will be held in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan.
Yerevan Jazz Fest is an annual music festival held in Yerevan, Armenia every fall.
It is one of the biggest music events in the cultural life of the city which gathers hundreds of musicians and international guests from around the world, including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Richard Bona, Nino Katamadze and many others.
The 2016 festival is dedicated to American-Armenian record producer and executive George Avakian known particularly for his work with Columbia Records, and his production of albums by Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and other prominent jazz musicians.


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Browns' coaching search nearing end, GM interviews planned
FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' two-week-old coaching search has come into focus, and perhaps may soon come to an end.
Cleveland appears to have narrowed its list of candidates to three presumed finalists — 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Vikings defensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. On Saturday, the Browns watched two of them square off in the NFL divisional playoffs while making requests to interview potential general managers.
They haven't hired anyone yet, but they're getting closer.
It's been a slow, tedious process for Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his search committee who are nearing decisions they hope can get a talented team that didn't fulfill expectations in 2019 turned in the right direction.
As they debated the merits of the coaches they've spoken with, the Browns requested interviews with Indianapolis assistant general manager Ed Dodds and Philadelphia vice president of football operations Andrew Berry, a person familiar with the team's actions told The Associated Press.
Berry previously worked in Cleveland, serving as director of player personnel from 2016-19.
The Browns still intend to hire their coach first and could make other requests for potential GMs, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not making its plans public.
Dodds' candidacy is significant because he's linked to Saleh. The fiery 40-year-old Saleh, who dazzled the Browns in his meeting with them last week, worked with Dodds in Seattle from 2011-13. They won a Super Bowl together with the Seahawks.
Haslam said it's imperative to have his coach and front office aligned this time from the outset after so many failed regimes.
Berry was well regarded during his time in Cleveland and Haslam may want to bring him back to pair him with Stefanski. He was the preferred choice last year of Berry and Browns strategy officer Paul DePodesta, who is heading this coaching search.
The Browns are now free to hire the 37-year-old Stefanski after Minnesota was beaten 27-10 by San Francisco — and Saleh's defense — in an NFC playoff game.
Afterward, 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman gave Saleh a strong endorsement.
"Saleh called a fantastic game," he said. "I read this game would decide the Cleveland Browns coaching position and between their offensive coordinator and Saleh, and if that's the way it was decided, I think Saleh put on a good performance and he deserves consideration. He's called great games throughout the year. That was a masterpiece.
"Just him knowing his personnel, having his personnel and just coming up with a fantastic plan and us executing it. He deserves to be a head coach."
McDaniels was the last candidate to meet the Browns, spending seven hours Friday at their facility. But the six-time Super Bowl winner returned to Boston without being offered a job that he's been connected with three times.
McDaniels was thought to be favored by Haslam, who has fired five coaches since buying the Browns in 2012. McDaniels interviewed for Cleveland's job in 2009 before he went to Denver and he removed himself from consideration from the Browns in 2014.
Per NFL rules, the Browns can't officially hire a coach until his current team's season ends, so it could be that the Browns are just in a holding pattern while waiting for Saleh to become available. They can reach an agreement with a candidate, but a contract can't be signed.
Haslam and his group also interviewed Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who was first candidate to meet with the Browns but was hired by Dallas.


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Mudiya mela and Govardhan Parikrama: A way to reach out to Sri Krishna
The magic that pervades Sri Krishna's Vrindavan, makes itself felt in every aspect of the holy Braj. Every day here is an opportunity to devote oneself to Sri Krishna and every festival here is an occasion to celebrate love for Brijwasi's beloved Kanhaiya. Mudiya Mela is no exception. Known as the 'Mini Kumbh', Mudiya Mela attracts thousands of devotees every year who participate in this weeklong celebration and perform various rituals including the Govardhan Parikrama. This year, the mela is being celebrated from July 22 to 29.
Govardhan Parikrama: A parikrama to attain spiritual rejuvenation
The Dandavat Parikrama is one of the most challenging parikramas, calling for a lot of strength, patience, and endurance. This is because the rituals entail that the devotees perform 17,300 dandavats to complete one parikrama. They stretch out on the ground and stand up 17,300 times to worship the Giriraj Hill, the Govardhan Mountain.
Circumambulation of the Govardhan Hill means a Parikrama of approximately 14 miles. Before they start the parikrama, devotees take a holy dip in the beautiful Manasi Ganga Lake. Although the dandavat parikrama is one of the most physically challenging tasks, it is the love for Sri Krishna and the unswerving faith in Him that instills strength in the hearts of thousands of devotees who perform the parikrama year after year. Though there is no limit for performing the ritual, some may take weeks and sometimes even months to complete the parikrama. However, some may even be able to complete it in six hours, if they perform the circumambulation at a brisk pace. These days, the UP Department of Tourism has introduced a helicopter parikrama that lets devotees perform an aerial parikrama of Govardhan Parvat in just 10 minutes.
Govardhan Parikrama: A tradition through the ages
The story of Sri Krishna lifting the Govardhan Parvat to protect the Brijwasis from the rage of Indra and the consequent flood, is one of the most well-known legends. The Srimad Bhagavatam states that Sri Krishna ordered all the people of Braj worship Govardhan Hill. Circumambulating the hill formed an integral part of the worship. This was the way in which the gopas and gopis pleased Sri Krishna.
Many great souls performed Govardhan parikrama when they visited Vrindavan. This includes Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who considered the rocks on the Govardhan as non-different from the body of Sri Krishna. Many acharyas and goswamis made Govardhan parikrama an intrinsic part of their devotion and service to Sri Krishna. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of ISKCON wanted his followers to fulfil his last desire which was to take him on a Govardhan parikrama.
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Why Vrindavan Celebrates Jagannath Rath Yatra?
Rath Yatra, the Festival of Chariots, is celebrated for many years in Puri with grandeur, enthusiasm, fanfare, elaboration and religious fervour. In Vrindavan, simplicity sets the tone for this auspicious day. If you are in Vrindavan during Rath Yatra, you can be a part of a wonderful experience when the beautiful chariots come out in the streets in a lavish procession, from the many temples here. The experience is delightful when these chariots circumambulate Gyan Gudri. The major attractions are the chariots from the three ancient temples of Gopinath, Govinda and Madan Mohan and also the temples at Jagannath Ghat, Vishram Ghat and Sadhu Mai Ka Ashram.
It's not simply about Rath Yatra celebration in Vrindavan. There is more to the story than it meets the eyes. Many people are unaware of the meaning of Rath Yatra and its significance in Vrindavan. Do you know why all the chariots meet at Gyan Gudri? Let us tell you this beautiful story.
Deity of Jagannath Placed in the Empty Temples
We spoke to many scholars and acharyas who narrated the story behind Rath Yatra in the holy Vraj. According to them, after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb raided Vrindavan, the idols of Gopinath, Madan Mohan and Govinda were moved to India's Pink City, Jaipur. As a result, the original temples had no deity. And so the acharyas of that period decided to place the idols of Jagannath in those empty temples.
Once the new temples of Gopinath, Madan Mohan and Govinda were built and the replicas placed, Lord Jagannath's deity was also set up in the new temples. Since the idol of Jagannath was in the temple, it was necessary to take the Lord out on Rath Yatra. According to the archaryas, the ideal place for Rath Yatra was Gyan Gudri, where Sri Uddhava, one of Shri Krishna's disciples, heard about the Divine love from the Vraja Gopis or damsels.
Shri Krishna and Balaram Move to Mathura
Lord Krishna's Rath Yatra is also held in Vrindavan along with Jagannath. This festival is related to the Gopis' divine love for Devakinandan. Shri Krishna rode a chariot for the very first time in the holy land of Vrindavan. This chariot was sent by Krishna's uncle King Kamsa to transfer Devakinandan and Balaram to Mathura.
Krishna Takes Jagannath's Form
The separation from Vrindavan made Krishna take Jagannath's form. The Utkala Khanda of the Skanda Purana tells the story of Krishna's manifestation as Jagannath. During a solar eclipse, Devakinandan, Balaram, Subhadra and Dwarka's other residents went to take a holy dip in a pond at Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna's parents Nanda and Yashoda, Radha and the other residents of Vrindavan were burning due to the separation from Hari, another name for the Lord. Knowing about Shri Krishna's whereabouts, they all went to meet Devakinandan. Balaram's mother Rohini Ma spoke to Krishna's wives in Dwarka about His favourite pastimes in Vrindavan and the Gopi's divine love for Him. Rohini's narrative was kept exceedingly confidential. That's why she posted Subhadra near the door so that no one could enter the premises. Realising that Rohini Ma was talking about Him, Devakinandan and Balaram came close to the door, standing on Subhadra's left and right sides. Lord Krishna stood listening along with Balaram.
Hearing of these stories, Devakinandan was overcome with strong feelings of separation from the holy land of Vrindavan. Shri Krishna was so fascinated hearing about His pastimes in Vrindavan that His heart started melting. Both Devakinandan and Balaram were so overjoyed that their inner feelings manifested outwardly. Their eyes were dilated, heads pressed together into their bodies and their limbs drawn back. Witnessing these physical transformations in Krishna and Balaram, Subhadra too felt euphoric and took the same form. After hearing about Krishna's pastime in Vrindavan, Devakinandan and Balaram with Subhadra in the middle unveiled their ecstatic form and it is this form that is worshipped as Lord Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra in Puri.
Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra in their Special Forms
After Shri Krishna, Jagannath and Subhadra returned to their normal forms, and Devakinandan recovered completely, Krishna realised that it was Narada's trick because he planted the idea in Rohini's mind to narrate the story of Krishna's pastime in Vrindavan. Though Narada Muni thought that his doing will make Krishna angry, but to Narada's relief, Shri Krishna was pleased with him. In fact, the Lord wanted to shower His blessings on Narada Muni. Narada prayed to Krishna, Balaram and Subhadra to appear in those forms at some place in the world to give Darshan to their devotees. The special form is also called 'Patita Pavana', the rescuer of the fallen and liberator of the universe. This is why Shri Krishna welcomed Narada's wish to give Darshan to His devotees as 'Jagannath' in Puri.
The separation of Shri Krishna from Vrindavan made Him take Lord Jagannath's form. Though we associate Rath Yatra with Puri, the holy festival has its roots deeply seated in Vrindavan, where Shri Krishna had His favourite pastimes.
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Visit these top 5 Hindu pilgrimage sites with a Krishna Bhumi Holydays membership
Tirth-yatra or a journey to places of religious significance has always been an integral part of the Indian culture. While spiritual tourism has witnessed a resurgence in the recent past, India has always known and nurtured such a quest. If you feel inspired to take a journey that will lead to spiritual elevation, consider becoming a Krishnabhumi Holydays member which not only lets you spend 7 blissful days in Vrindavan but also gives you the opportunity to visit hundreds of pilgrimage sites through RCI exchange. You also get 35% discount on RCI Exchange fees when visiting pilgrimage locations in India.
Here is a list of five locations that hold a special significance among Hindus. Begin your journey by visiting these places that attract millions of devotees every year.
Ramanathaswamy temple, Rameswaram
On Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu, stands the beautiful Ramanathaswamy temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. Legend has it that the Shiva lingam of this temple was established and worshipped by Sri Ram. According to the 'yudha kanda' of Valmiki's Ramayana, after the battle with Ravana, it was here that Sri Ram prayed to Shiva to absolve any sins that He might have committed during the war and especially the sin of Brahmahatya that He committed for killing Ravana. However, in order to worship Shiva, Sri Ram wanted a lingam and sent Hanuman to bring it from the Himalayas. However, since Hanuman was late, Ram's wife Sita created a lingam with the sands of the shore. It is believed that it is this lingam that is still there in the inner sanctum of the temple.
Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
This 11th-century temple is one of the char dhams, the four pilgrimage sites that many Hindus want to visit at least once during their lifetime. There are many stories regarding the origin of the temple. According to one story, Sri Jagannath manifested Himself in the form of Indranila Mani or the Blue Jewel. However, so dazzling was the 'mani' that it would grant instant 'moksha' to anyone who looked at it. Yama hid it. Later on, Lord Vishnu instructed King Indradyumna to establish the Jagannath Temple. Even today, many things happen surrounding the temple that science fails to explain. For example, the flag on the temple always flaps in the opposite direction to the wind, no bird or aeroplane flies above the temple, and the Sudarshan Chakra at the temple top always faces you, no matter from where you look at it.
Pushkar Lake, Ajmer
Pushkar Lake finds several mentions in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and several other Puranic texts. Pushkar comes from the words 'pushpa' meaning 'flower' and 'kar' meaning 'hand'. It refers to the story of Lord Brahma that is behind the origin of this lake. Legend has it that Lord Brahma killed the demon Vajranabha with His lotus and while doing so, three petals fell on three spots. These three places transformed into three lakes— the Pushkar Lake, the Madya Pushkar Lake, and the Kanishta Pushkar Lake. Fifty two bathing ghats surround the lake. It is believed that the water of the Pushkar Sarovar has healing powers. The lake, which is regarded as 'Adi Tirtha' in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, attracts devotees from all corners of the world because it is believed that a dip in the lake on Karthik Poornima equals the merit of performing yajnas for several centuries.
Har ki Pauri, Haridwar
The Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri is a sight that will resonate within you for years to come. Every evening, thousands of devotees gather at the ghat to witness the mesmerising aradhana. The Ganga aarti is performed in what is considered to be the most sacred part of Har ki Pauri— the Brahmakund. It is believed that after samudra manthan, when Garud was carrying the pitcher full of amrit, a few drops fell on the Brahmakund.
Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites among the Hindus. It is the highest among the 12 jyotirlingams. According to mythology, after the battle of Kurukshetra, the Pandavas wanted to ask for forgiveness from Shiva and wanted to meet Him. However, Shiva was reluctant and took refuge at Kedarnath. He assumed the formed of a bull and dived headlong into the ground, with His hump as the only visible portion. The head of the bull appeared at present-day Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple. One of the best ways to reach Kedarnath is from Rishikesh. You can even put up at an RCI-affiliated resort at Rishikesh and then take a taxi or a bus to reach Kedarnath.
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The Costly Neighbor: From Delhi to Dhaka with Hope
Written by Anant Mishra
Relations between the two neighbors, India and Bangladesh, began before Bangladeshi independence in 1971, and continued when it was a newly born republic under the leadership of the Awami League. Conflict followed the Bangladeshi declaration of independence, with Pakistan launching Operation Searchlight on March 26, 1971 in an effort to curb the nationalist movement in East Pakistan (which we today call Bangladesh). Pakistani forces also arrested Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the leader of the Awami League and the separatist movement. The operation concluded with reestablishment of Pakistani military rule over East Pakistan. However, local militias united and formed the Mukti Bahini, or Freedom Fighters, the men who would ultimately (with the aid of the Indian Armed forces) overthrow the Pakistani authorities.
To assess the situation to its east and India's role in it, Indira Gandhi and her cabinet met in New Delhi. Tensions with Pakistan had begun as early as 1947. Partition split the country into two separate dominions, the Muslim-dominated regions of East and West Pakistan, and Hindu-majority India. Indira Gandhi was thoroughly familiar with the refugee situation, whose numbers had crossed 10 million, and decided it was time to act. Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of the Bangladesh Provisional Government in Exile, requested Indira Gandhi's support and aid in the conflict. Gandhi responded by offering limited military assistance to the Bengali fighters. Thus, the diplomatic relationship between India and Bangladesh was born.
Many Awami League and Mukti Bahini officials contemplated Indian involvement in their struggle. Some leaders felt that it was necessary for a total victory over Pakistan; others felt that this would lead to a power struggle between India and Pakistan and the root cause of the conflict would be lost. Some saw this as an Indian attempt at occupying Bangladesh.
After much consideration, tactically and politically, Pakistan launched Operation Chengiz Khan, a series of pre-emptive airstrikes on eleven Indian airfields on December 3, 1971. However, the operation failed as the Indian Air Force had already relocated and secured their aircraft in bunkers. The same evening, Indira Gandhi addressed the nation and formally declared war on the neighbors to the west.
The India-Pakistan war of 1971 had begun. With India on its side, the Mukti Bahini was reinforced. India-Bangladesh relations became more influential and the basis for long diplomatic ties was set. After thirteen days of war, on December 16, 1971, Pakistani forces surrendered to the Indian-Bangladeshi force. 93,000 Pakistani POWs were captured and, at the same time, a new age of diplomatic relations was born. This relationship was soon to be engaged in controversy and speculation around borders, political corruption, and socioeconomic development.
Relations after the war
The war was followed by Indian occupation of many major cities of Bangladesh. Indira Gandhi wasted no time and immediately recognized the Bangladeshi government as did many other countries. Angered by the horrific defeat, Pakistan approached the United States and China and requested neither recognize the new government. Pakistan also requested the United Nations not to recognize the Bangladeshi government. China vetoed the resolution for Bangladesh's UN membership.
With help from the Indian National Congress and the militaries of both countries, the Awami League was declared the political authority in the region. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returned and was declared the President of Bangladesh. After taking power, the Awami League requested the Indian government withdraw all its forces from Bangladesh, which, they did. For the time being, Bangladesh was handled by the League well.
In 1972, however, the Awami League imprisoned newspaper editors and shut down all newspapers in the country except for four publications. In 1974, with deaths from the famine mounting, India continued to assist Bangladesh and provided all the possible help it could give.
After a series of leftist uprisings in the region, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, with support from India, established the Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BAKSAL). This national party abolished all other political parties in the country, making Mujibur Rahman the president for life. With this political leeway, Mujibur Rahman now had control over the country; however, he would be assassinated in August 1975.
After 1975, the diplomatic relationship between India and Bangladesh turned sour. The development of the Farakka Barrage, a dam built to divert water from the Ganges to the Hooghly River, was discussed. The dam would create a series of disagreements between the two countries. Disputes also emerged relating to free and fair elections, terrorism, human trafficking, illegal immigration, and maritime issues.
Scope for Cooperation
During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Bangladesh, many unanswered issues resurfaced, including the question of counter-terror cooperation. The most important issues are only resolved when agreements are made that suit both sides. It is important to understand that the ball has left Modi's court; it is now up to how quickly the Bangladeshi government agrees to work with India on issues such as terrorism and the Farakka Barrage. Let us look at how crucial this cooperation is for both countries.
India and Bangladesh have taken a joint stand on the issue of terrorism. Both nations have expressed their will to unite and fight against terrorism, which has been a problem for both countries. Before leaving for Bangladesh, PM Modi invited Bangladesh to join hands with India to counter terrorism. During his trip, India and Bangladesh agreed on sharing classified information relating to any terrorist activities along their border and reaffirmed their "unequivocal and uncompromising position against extremism and terrorism in all forms and manifestations."
Likewise, India and Bangladesh would benefit from cooperation on illegal immigration and human trafficking. Bangladeshi and Indian leaders routinely discuss the challenges of illegal migration. It is important to understand that while the border with West Bengal is heavily guarded, it remains porous. India's election of a strong-willed Hindu nationalist also frightens many Bangladeshis with regard to religious and ethnic disputes. My assessment, after visiting a few of Modi's campaign rallies, was that he was looking to keep 'India for Indians.' Both countries would benefit from productive cooperation in the area of illegal migration. India has on numerous occasions discussed the issue of human trafficking with Bangladesh. I wonder what the mood in the room was when Modi, Mamta Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal, and Sheikh Hasina sat on the same table discussing.
The way I see it, Modi's new foreign policy shall make an impact on Sheikh Hasina's cabinet. Everything depends on how quickly and seriously she will take action.
Image: Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Flickr
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Una patrulla de castidad (en hebreo: משמרת צניעות) es un tipo de banda criminal que combate mediante la violencia y la intimidación lo que considera violaciones de la Tzniut. Estos grupos operan en varias comunidades predominantemente haredíes de Israel.

Algunos de estos miembros han sido arrestados por la policía de Israel y al menos uno ha sido sentenciado a prisión por asalto. El público haredí ha tenido para con estos grupos muestras tanto de apoyo como de oposición. De acuerdo a las publicaciones del Haaretz, algunos de los incidentes violentos atribuidos a patrullas de modestia, tienen relación con el Committee for Preserving Our Camp's Purity, organización haredí de Jerusalem comandada por el rabino Yitzhak Meir Shpernovitz. Shpernovitz ha declarado que las patrullas de modestia son un mito periodístico y no existen.

Incidentes atribuidos a las patrullas de modestia
 En junio de 2008, una patrulla en Beitar Illit fue la sospechosa de verter ácido sobre una chica adolescente por llevar pantalones.
 En agosto de ese mismo año, la Oficina del Fiscal del Estado de Israel, encausó a varios hombres alegando su pertenencia a una patrulla por golpear a una mujer y amenazarla de muerte por haberla visto en varias relaciones con hombres. El cargo contra el grupo fue conspiración para cometer un crimen con el agravante de asalto y extorsión. Ese mismo mes, un hombre que dijo pertenecer a una patrulla fue enjuiciado por haber prendido fuego a una tienda que vendía reproductores mp4.

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Soon you'll be able to rollover leftover 529 funds into a Roth IRA
Thanks to the Secure Act 2.0, families will be able to move any leftover funds in a 529 investment account to a Roth IRA for the first time.
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The legislation was part of the larger spending bill Congress passed at the end of the 2022. It makes a slew of changes to retirement plans, including allowing 529 rollovers starting in 2024.
Families can use 529 plans, which are investment accounts that offer tax advantages, to save for their children or dependent's higher education costs. Any earnings generated can be taken out tax-free if they're used for qualified educational expenses.
While these accounts can be a smart way to plan ahead to cover a child's educational expenses, some families end up unused funds. Before, that money could be transferred to another child or grandchild, used to pay off up to $10,000 in student loans, saved in case the original beneficiary went back to school in the future, or, if there's no other option, taken out for non-educational expenses with a 10% penalty.
Now families have another tax- and penalty-free option for leftover funds.
"If your child gets a scholarship, goes to a less expensive school, or doesn't go to school, the money can get repositioned into a retirement account," says Austin Chau, a certified financial planner (CFP) in San Francisco.
But as with any tax law change, the devil is in the details.
How you can rollover a 529 plan to a Roth IRA
Here's what we know about the change so far. Under the Secure Act 2.0, there is a lifetime rollover limit of $35,000, as well as an annual rollover limit, which is equal to the yearly IRA contribution limit ($6,500 this year). The individual who moves the funds must be the designated beneficiary of the 529 plan (not the custodian of the account), and the Roth IRA must also be in their name.
To initiate the rollover, the 529 account must have been open for at least 15 years, though contributions and earnings from the past five years are not eligible for rollover.
The amount of money rolled over won't be taxed and families won't incur a penalty, assuming the beneficiary follows the standard Roth IRA distribution rules. And the income eligibility limits that apply to regular Roth IRA contributions do not apply to these rollovers.
"Families need to know to wait for more guidance from the IRS," says Kristin McKenna, CFP and president of Darrow Wealth Management in Boston. "The [Secure Act] 2.0 only gave broad strokes, additional detail is needed for clarity on possible planning opportunities."
While there are a lot of details still to come, the change makes a 529 account an even more attractive estate planning tool, says Matt Stephens, CFP in Wilmington, N.C.
"Now if a family has extra money that they want to give to a child, a 529 plan is the absolute best place to invest that money," he says.
This story was originally featured on Fortune.com
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 Giulio Savelli (1616-1636)
 Alessandro Bichi (1637-1657)
 Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci (1658-1670)
 Luis Manuel Fernández Portocarrero (1670-1698)
 Francesco del Giudice (1700-1717)
 Mihály Frigyes (Michele Federico) Althan (1720-1734)
 Vacante (1734-1738)
 Rainiero D'Elci (1738-1747); in commendam (1747-1761)
 Vacante (1761-1775)
 Leonardo Antonelli (1775-1794)
 Giulio Maria della Somaglia (1795-1801)
 Vacante (1801-1818)
 Kasimir Johann Baptist von Häffelin (1818-1822)
 Luigi Pandolfi (1823-1824)
 Vacante (1824-1829)
 Gustave-Maximilien-Juste de Croÿ-Solre (1829-1844)
 Sisto Riario Sforza (1846-1877)
 Vincenzo Moretti (1877-1881)
 Edward MacCabe (1882-1885)
 Serafino Vannutelli (1887-1889)
 Agostino Bausa (1889-1899)
 François-Désiré Mathieu (1899-1908)
 Léon-Adolphe Amette (1911-1920)
 Francisco de Asís Vidal y Barraquer (1921-1942)
 Vacante (1942-1946)
 Ernesto Ruffini (1946-1967)
 Gabriel-Marie Garrone (1967-1994)
 Jozef Tomko (1996-2022)

Enlaces externos
 Basílica de Santa Sabina

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