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E-court; Article 179; Kerala Bird Atlas; Ulaanbaatar Declaration; Aanayoottu; TRI-NETRA; Lifeline Express; etc.
Under Integrated Criminal Justice System, India's first e-court was opened at High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, which is the common high court for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were first two states in the country to be chosen for Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project.
It is not only the e-court in the sense it is fully computerised but it also a paperless court.
The purpose of e-courts was to ensure speedy justice for the litigants. He stressed the need to appoint staff for paperless courts and advised judges to focus on online data entry.
Why these two states were chosen for ICJS?
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh made lot of progress in technology and it was one of the reasons for the decision to launch the ICJS, a "system which is going to integrate police stations with the courts, with jails, with the prosecution and with the forensic science laboratories".
A WHO study titled 'The Health Workforce in India', published in June 2016, rang the alarm bells on India's healthcare workforce.
The data for each district in the country from the 2001 census were specially extracted for this study, which provided a comprehensive picture of health workers in each district.
Almost one-third (31 per cent) of those who claimed to be allopathic doctors in 2001 were educated only up to the secondary school level and 57 per cent did not have any medical qualification.
The situation was far worse in rural India, where just 18.8 per cent of allopathic doctors had a medical qualification.
Interestingly, female healthcare workers – 38 per cent of the total – were found to be more educated and medically qualified than their male counterparts.
The study revealed that the density of all doctors — allopathic, ayurvedic, homoeopathic and unani — at the national level was 80 doctors per lakh population compared to 130 in China.
Ignoring those who don't have a medical qualification, the number for India fell to 36 doctors per lakh population. As for nurses and midwives, India had 61 workers per lakh population compared to 96 in China. The number reduced tenfold to 6 per lakh population, if only those with a medical qualification were considered.
The study found substantial variation in the density of health workers across States and districts. For instance, Kerala had 38.4 per cent of the country's medically qualified nurses but constituted only 3.1 per cent of the total population. Similarly, West Bengal had 30.6 per cent of all homoeopathic doctors in the country but only 7.8% of the population. Better-off States seemed to afford more doctors plus nurses per capita.
District-wise, the inequalities were massive. The density of allopathic doctors with any level of education in the lowest 30 districts — half of which were in north-eastern States and the other in central States — was a little over 9.4 per lakh of the population whereas, in the highest 30 districts, it was 159 per lakh of population, it said.
In the case of dentists, the situation was even worse. The national density of dentists was extremely low at 2.4 per lakh population, with 58 (of the total 593) districts having no dentists at all in 2001. In fact, 175 districts (30 per cent) had no dentists with a medical qualification.
The Supreme Court while interpreting Article 179 of the Constitution in a judgment on the Arunachal Pradesh crisis recently ruled that a Speaker should refrain from deciding the disqualification of MLAs for defection under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution if he himself is facing the prospect of removal.
The ruling was a safeguard against a Speaker using the disqualification proceedings of legislators for his own political ends.
A Speaker, under the threat of losing his position, may choose to disqualify the MLAs to alter the composition of the House in his favour. But, it would be constitutionally impermissible for a Speaker to adjudicate upon disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule, while a notice of resolution for his own removal from the office of Speaker is pending.
If a Speaker truly enjoys the support of the House's majority, there would be no difficulty whatsoever to demonstrate the confidence which the members of the State Legislature repose in him.
The office of Speaker, with which the Constitution vests the authority to deal with disqualification petitions against MLAs, must surely be a Speaker who enjoys the confidence of the Assembly.
What does the Article 179 say?
Article 179(c) provides that a Speaker (or Deputy Speaker) "may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Assembly passed by a majority of all the then members of the Assembly".
The judgment points to the phrase "all the then members of the Assembly" to conclude that the composition of legislators should remain the very same while deciding whether a majority in the House wants the Speaker to continue or not.
The words 'all the then members' demonstrate an expression of definiteness. Any change in the strength and composition of the Assembly, by disqualifying sitting MLAs, for the period during which the notice of resolution for the removal of the Speaker (or the Deputy Speaker) is pending, would conflict with the express mandate of Article 179(c), requiring all 'the then members' to determine the right of the Speaker to continue.
Further, MLAs so disqualified by the Speaker would be subsequently deprived of the opportunity to participate in the motion against the Speaker himself under Article 179(c).
Kerala Bird Atlas, a citizen science project to map the distribution and abundance of birds in Kerala, began in Wayanad district of Kerala.
The one-year programme is being coordinated by the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology, a conservation organisation in the district, in association with the Bird Count India and e-bird.
The programme has been organized with logistical support of the Forest Department.
The surveys are being conducted in 207 sub-cells of 1.21 sq km randomly selected by dividing the district into 6.6-sq-km-size grids. In Wayanad, nearly 207 sub-cells need to be surveyed.
The Bird Atlas is expected to give more insight into the abundance of common birds, which is largely lacking now.
To curb vehicular pollution, the government has notified rules for retrofitment of hybrid electric system, or electric kit, for vehicles.
This applies to the vehicles that meet emission norms and are run on either diesel or gasoline only.
The rules – Central Motor Vehicles (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2016 — were notified following amendment in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
As per the notification, the Retrofitment of hybrid electric system kit to vehicles having Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3,500 kg shall be permitted if it conforms to Bharat Stage-II or subsequent emission norms, if it was not retrofitted earlier.
It mentions that the installation of type approved hybrid electric system kit shall be done only by an installer authorised by the manufacturer or supplier of such kits.
It also stipulated that the kit manufacturer or supplier shall obtain the type approval certificate from a specified test agency and such certificate will be valid for three years from the date of issue.
The two-day 11th Asia Europe meeting (ASEM) Summit ended in the Mongolian capital with the adoption of Ulaanbaatar declaration in which leaders renewed resolve to work together on areas of common interest, including countering terrorism and violent extremism.
Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari is also attending the summit.
The summit also focused on greater connectivity between Europe and Asia as the theme of the summit is "20 Years of ASEM: Partnership for the Future through Connectivity".
ASEM will enhance its partnership in order to meet the aspirations of the people for peace and stability, sustainable development, economic prosperity and a better quality of life.
It will also focus on countering terrorism, maritime security and safety, fighting piracy and armed robbery at sea, as well as drug and human trafficking.
ASEM will reaffirm its commitment for cyber security, cyber-crime, security of in the use of information and communication technologies.
It will also reaffirm upholding the purpose and principles of the UN Charter, rule of law and enforcement of international law, human rights, anti-corruption, migration, Sustainable Development and climate change.
Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) in Sikkim has been named a world heritage site by the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO.
The listing was announced at the 40th session of the WHC, currently under way at Istanbul in Turkey.
The KNP is the first 'mixed' heritage site from India to make it to the list. A 'mixed site' exhibits qualities of both natural and cultural significance.
The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh also made it to the list, thus bringing all three nominations this session into the heritage roll of honour.
This is the first time that any country got three sites inscribed in the Word Heritage List at a single session of the committee meeting.
The Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) exhibits one of the widest altitudinal ranges of any protected area worldwide.
It boasts of a unique diversity of lowlands, steep valleys and snow-clad mountains, including the world's third highest peak, Mt. Khangchendzonga, besides numerous lakes and glaciers.
The KNP, which covers 25 per cent of Sikkim, is home to a significant number of endemic, rare and threatened plant and animal species.
A large number of bird and mammal species has also been recorded from here.
The park combines the religious and cultural practices of Buddhism as well as the ecological significance of the region, and stands out as an outstanding example of traditional knowledge and environmental preservation.
It is also a unique example of coexistence and exchange between different religious traditions and people.
Chandigarh's famed Capitol Complex, which includes the Legislative Assembly, Secretariat and High Court, was designed by French architect Le Corbusier.
Recently, annual Aanayoottu festival has been celebrated in Kerala.
The Aanayoottu (feeding of elephants) is a festival held in the precincts of the Vadakkunnathan temple in City of Thrissur, in Kerala.
The festival falls on the first day of the month of Karkkidakam (timed against the Malayalam calendar), which coincides with the month of July.
Every year of Aanayoottu, gaja pooja, is conducted. It is believed that offering poojas and delicious feed to the elephants is a way to satisfy Lord Ganesha—the god of wealth and of the fulfillment of wishes.
It involves a number of unadorned elephants being positioned amid a multitude of people for being worshipped and fed. A large number of people throng the temple to feed the elephants.
The holy mace of Lord Shiva, popularly known as 'Chhari Mubarak', will be taken from its abode to Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir for special prayers.
'Chhari Mubarak' is a tradition marking the formal start of the Amarnath Yatra.
As per age-old tradition, rituals namely Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and Dhawajarohan are connected with the commencement of the annual Chhari Mubarak Swami Amarnathji Yatra.
Ministry of Railways, Railway Board has initiated a proposal to install TRI-NETRA systems on locomotives for enhancing the vision of Locomotive Pilots in inclement weather.
TRI-NETRA stands for – Terrain imaging for diesel dRivers INfra-red, Enhanced opTical &Radar Assisted system.
A radar-based terrain mapping system.
These three components of the system shall act as three eyes (Tri-Netra) of the Locomotive Pilot.
The concept of TRI-NETRA was developed by Development Cell under the guidance of Member Mechanical, Railway Board.
The idea is based on how to use the technology employed by fighter aircrafts to see through clouds and operate in pitch darkness and the technology used by naval ships in mapping the ocean floor and navigating in the night.
Such an "assisted vision" system is not available readily in any of the advanced railway systems but the manufacturers and technology partners who develop components of such systems for defence are very excited with the concept.
TRI-NETRA will give the locomotive pilot a clear view of the track ahead in bad visibility conditions so that he can apply brakes well in time.
Conversely, locomotive pilot can speed up the train even in poor visibility if the TRI-NETRA system shows that the track ahead is clear of obstruction.
The system shall also map the terrain ahead so that the driver knows when he is approaching a station or a signal.
More than a year after a new technological solution used by terrorists began causing headache to the Army in Kashmir, no breakthrough has been made to crack it.
Terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan have been using smartphones paired with very high frequency (VHF) radio sets to communicate with one another, resulting in a drop in communication intercepts and adversely affecting military efforts to deal with them.
An indigenous contraption was believed to have been developed and tested in various spots DRDO. However, it failed to locate any communication on the YSMS [pairing of smartphones with radio sets to send out short SMSs].
The concept of pairing mobile phones with radio handsets originated in the wake of Hurricane Sandy in New York in 2012.
This mode of sending mobile communications without using mobile towers is of great help for rescue operations during calamities, but is now among the key technology deployed by terrorists to avoid the security forces while crossing the Line of Control.
This technology is secure and active even in high peaks and forests especially near the Line of Control where conventional mobile and satellite phones can give away their location.
Terrorists also use other technologies such as self-destroying chats and end-to-end encryption to overcome interception.
It is important to note that VHF (Very high frequency) is the radio frequency range from 30 MHz to 300 MHz.
A team of scientists from the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is attempting to light up the lives of people living in remote islands of India by tapping marine current energy.
After successfully generating of electricity from its wave turbine deployed at near Rutland Island in Andaman, the scientists will soon start the fabrication of a 1 kW hydrokinetic turbine.
The turbine at near Rutland Island yielded 300W power and lit up an array of bulbs, marking the beginning of a successful era in power generation.
Solar photovoltaic panels were used to charge the battery for powering the instruments used in the system.
Barring the alternator, all other components were indigenously designed and fabricated.
The turbine has been successfully producing 100 W since the day it was deployed and the power thus generated is enough to light a small household.
India in general has lower wave, current and wind climate compared to the northern latitudes and it is a challenge to design turbines suited for these conditions.
The speed of the ocean current varied between 0.3 metre per second and 3 metre per second at the site. The speed varies with seasons, climate and ocean depth.
Islands like Andaman and Lakshadweep depend on diesel generators for electricity. Inside the mainland, remote areas such as Sundarbans are also looking for power sources. Marine energy can be a viable answer for the clean and green energy needs of these places.
Power from the renewable energy source like waves is clean and environment-friendly one.
Lifeline Express (LLE), the world's first hospital on a train, inaugurated on July 16, 1991, completed 25 years.
Having treated persons with disability in rural areas, the Impact India Foundation (IIF), Mumbai-based NGO which operates the train, is now looking to extend its medical service to major surgeries.
The Foundation proposed the idea to the Ministry of Railways after which the Railways and the NGOs signed an MoU in 1991.
The idea of LLE started with a simple wish of "taking the hospital to the people" in rural India, where healthcare facilities are poor.
LLE conducts medical projects by camping in different parts of the country. Each camp of 21-35 days involves treatment of patients, training and awareness programmes among the rural population and local doctors.
While the Foundation operates the train, the Railways look after the maintenance of the coaches and provision of water and electricity.


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Hyllning till Katalonien (engelsk originaltitel: Homage to Catalonia) är en självbiografi av George Orwell som publicerades första gången 1938. Den fick dock större uppmärksamhet långt efter författarens död.

Boken behandlar George Orwells deltagande i spanska inbördeskriget, som började i juli 1936. Orwell reste i december till Barcelona som journalist på uppdrag av Independent Labour Party och träffade flera författare, bland annat Koestler, Malreaux, Hemingway.

I januari reste han till fronten i Aragonien och anslöt sig till POUM-milisen på den republikanska sidan mot den fascistiska, som leddes av Francisco Franco.

Handling

Handlingen beskriver till en början det revolutionära samhälle som skapades i Katalonien direkt efter fascisternas revolt den 19 juli 1936 och senare striderna på fronten i Aragonien.

Vid fronten
I januari 1937 gick Orwell med i POUM-milisen som fick militärutbildning vid Leninkasernen. Eftersom han var engelsman befriades han från skjututbildning (var brist på gevär), men deltog marschexercis på Plaza de España. Han tillbringade en vecka i kasernen innan ett nytt kompani skulle skickas till Alcubierre nära fronten.

Situationen på den katalanska fronten var mycket dålig. POUM-milisen hade ont om vapen och de flesta var från första världskriget. Soldaterna kämpade mot kyla, hunger och löss och skottlossning från nationalisterna förekom endast sällan. Orwell tjänstgjorde vid den aragoniska fronten i 115 dagar, först i slutet på april fick han permission och kunde resa till Barcelona och träffa sin fru, Eileen Blair. När han återvände efter tre veckor träffades han av en krypskytt i halsen den 20 maj. Han fraktades till sjukhus Lleida, där han fick vård.

Interna konflikter
Orwell befann sig i Barcelona de första veckorna i maj då rebellregeringen med stöd av spanska kommunistpartiet, PCE förklarade POUM och anarkisternas fackförening CNT för olagliga. Gatustrider uppkom och medlemmar i dessa organisationer fängslades, Orwell gick under jorden och återvände senare till fronten.

En stor del av boken ägnas åt den blodiga konflikten mellan anarkisterna och de stalinistiska kommunisterna i Barcelona våren 1937, där Orwell tveklöst tar de förras parti. Han redogör också för den förföljelse som stalinisterna senare genomförde av sina vapenbröder i inbördeskriget.

Stridande parter på den republikanska sidan
På den republikanska sidan stred flera fackliga organisationer CNT och UGT och vänsterpartier, PSOE, PCE och POUM med stöd av Kataloniens autonoma regering och Internationella brigaderna. Sovjetunionen levererade vapen till PCE. I maj 1937 utbröt gatustrider i Barcelona mellan den republikanska armén och POUM-milisen och CNT/FAI. POUM-sympatisörer och anarkister fängslades och Orwell och hans fru Eileen lyckades med nöd och näppe ta sig över gränsen till Frankrike. Detta försvagade den republikanska sidan, vilket Falangistpartiet utnyttjade.

Om boken
Boken kom ut på engelska 1938, men publicerades i USA först 1952 och i Sverige på svenska först 1971 i översättning av författaren Ingemar Johansson. Dess klassikerstatus markeras av att flera upplagor senare har utkommit.

Här finns hela grunden för den frihetliga socialisten Orwells kritik av den auktoritära socialismen. Orwells kritiska ställningstagande mot Stalin gav senare upphov till verk som Djurfarmen och 1984.

Mottagande
Boken fick först ett synnerligen ljumt mottagande. Den var för sin tid knappast politiskt korrekt. Det är först i efterhand som man har högskattat dess betydelse.

Referenser

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Spanska inbördeskriget
Verk av George Orwell

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We all have fearful voices in our heads. We spend money on therapy, gurus, self-help books, alcohol, crack—all to make those voices stop. And that's the problem. It's time you face THE TRUTH and embrace it: These voices are right.
That's the motto of Self-Hate Guru Laura House who really gets in the way of Regular Laura trying to live her best life and pursue her dreams.
How do you overcome low self-esteem when ½ your brain is an internationally renowned "Self Hate" expert? With comedy, duh. That's how comedian Laura House does it. How to Hate Yourself is the story of adoption, Roseanne, and and battling an internationally renowned "Self Hate" expert. Once you see it, you will never be sad again.
From H2HY Enterprises: Show a man his flaws, he can hate himself a day. . . Teach a man a system to constantly identify and focus on his flaws . . . and he'll hate himself for life.


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Storefront teams up with South-Korean leading retail firm Kcent to expand its short-term marketplace presence in Asia
It's an exciting time for entrepreneurs, e-commerce companies and large brands in South Korea to launch pop-up stores. As retail is no longer about buying products but rather it's about providing an experience that consumers delight in, Storefront is very happy to build with K-Cent the future of retail by making it more engaging, more transparent and more productive.
Storefront, the world's largest online marketplace for short-term retail space, has officially launched in Seoul in order to make the best retail spaces in South Korea accessible to retailers' best ideas.
Retail vacancy rates in Korea are on the rise due to a prolonged recession, and more brands are diverting their interests from traditional retail to offer a quality experience to customers in the form of pop-up stores and short-term leases. Storefront has partnered with the Korean marketing and retail firm Kcent to register qualified spaces, sign up leading and emerging brands and give them tools to successfully market their short-term space. The Storefront innovative online maketplace will now offer plenty of spaces across Seoul available for pop-up stores, showrooms, and event spaces.
Storefront maintains a global presence with thousands of quality retail spaces across the world's largest cities from Paris to London, New York and Hong Kong. This advantage unique global coverage any brand to pop-up in any location, test new markets and even launch simultaneously in more than one location worldwide.
Retail sales in Korea totaled $343 billion in 2016, and this latest partnership in Seoul signals Storefront's break into this East Asian market with their brand, technology and insights combined with local talent and market expertise.
"Korea is APAC's 3rd largest retail market, and most of it is based in Seoul. Pop-up stores and other forms of short-term rentals are already creating a buzz in the trend-savvy Korean market. All we needed was a transparent and efficient marketplace like Storefront to leverage this trend." said Jin Yong Kim, Kcent's CTO.
"Korea has a unique culture and language barrier that make it hard for foreign brands to expand their business here. But if they have the right partner and know how to tell their story to Korean consumers, it can be a matter of a few days before they go viral." adds Jin.
"Storefront is redefining how companies can locate and activate temporary retail space with its global marketplace for connecting tenants and property owners in an efficient, flexible and transparent way. We are excited to partner with Kcent to bring our expertise to this fast-growing retail capital and introduce the benefits of pop-up stores to thousands of merchants looking to expand into Korea." said Benoît Clément-Bollée, General Manager, Storefront Asia .
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Storefront is the world's largest marketplace for short-term retail spaces. The platform connects brands, e-commerce businesses and artists with space owners for temporary rentals. Storefront makes commercial real estate easily accessible for anyone looking to organize events and create pop-up stores around the world.
Since its launch in 2014, Storefront has supported more than 100,000 brands across the world's largest cities, from Paris to New York to Milan, London and Hong Kong. The platform now has the largest network of commercial spaces available for short-term rental with more than 10,000 listings.
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Kcent is also the distributor of Adore-Swarovski in Korea, and is cooperating with various partners to expand into the real estate and IT industry.
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THE Royal Mint is ringing the changes for the New Year quite literally... by replacing our £1 coin for the first time in 30 years.
It will be swapped for a larger, thinner, 12-sided, bi-metallic coin in March.
That's a lot to deal with. First off, how are we going to release shopping trolleys?
Undoubtedly, it will take time to get used to things.
Unless you're an HR professional. After all, one of the essential skills any HR practitioner must master is the successful management of change.
This is true whether you're seeking a starting role as an HR assistant or hoping to nail "HR director" to your office door in 2017.
Achieving mastery involves first understanding the mechanics of every new change, however big or small. This means discussing every element with managers until there is a clear picture of what's going to happen, how this will look, and what the final outcome will be.
Along the way you'll ask the questions others may not be thinking (or avoiding!): Does everyone have the skills and resources to make the change? Will extra training be needed?
In fact, your greatest value at this stage will be as a pesky busy-body, insisting enough time and energy is spent on laying solid foundations.
After this, communication is everything.
Instead offer information as plainly and as completely as possible. What's changing, how it's changing.
Once the what and the how are understood move to the why: Why the company is moving in this direction, why the change is a great idea, and why everyone must come onboard.
Now be prepared to answer questions, such as: But what's wrong with the way things are? Will I have to work longer?
If the change is taking place in a specialist area, harness the talent around you to provide knowledge and expertise.
Introducing a new intranet-based service, for example? Ask your IT guru to help explain the details.
Often changes within a company can impact clients too, so guide them through what's happening – if you have a communications officer, use their channels.
Finally, gathering feedback will highlight areas needing fine-tuned to make the change a rip-roaring success.
Master change and you master your career destiny!


Antonelli Law UAS client Tourfactory.com received approval from the FAA on June 30th to operate the DJI Phantom 1, Phantom 2, and Phantom 2 Vision Plus for real estate aerial photography nationwide. The FAA approved this petition in a little over 60 days, further keeping up its trend of efficient approval times.
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I have a big balcony and it takes a lot of furniture to fill it up. So I'm always looking to repurpose things and turn them into outdoor furniture. Last year I had gone to my trusty basement and found some vintage metal milk crates. I used the smaller one and made a stool with it. As for the two bigger ones, I turned them into an outdoor table.
Έχω ένα μεγάλο μπαλκόνι και χρειάζεται πολλά έπιπλα για να γεμίσει. Έτσι πάντα ψάχνω πράγματα για να επαναπροσδιορίσω και να τα μετατρέψω σε έπιπλα εξωτερικού χώρου. Πέρυσι είχα πάει στο έμπιστο υπόγειό μου και βρήκα κάποια εκλεκτής ποιότητας μεταλλικά κιβώτια για γάλα. Χρησιμοποίησα το μικρότερο και έκανε ένα σκαμνί με αυτό. Όσον αφορά τα δύο μεγαλύτερα, τα μετατράπηκαν σε ένα τραπεζάκι εξωτερικού χώρου.
This is what it originally started out like. You can see the full tutorial here.
Αρχικά έμοιαζε έτσι. Μπορείτε να δείτε τις πλήρες οδηγίες εδώ.
My table was beautiful and I was very happy with it. But I made the mistake of leaving it outdoors all winter long. The rain and dust did quite a number on it and so I must upcycle this milk crate table.
Το τραπέζι μου ήταν όμορφο και ήμουν πολύ ικανοποιημένη. Αλλά έκανα το λάθος και το άφησα έξω στο μπαλκονι όλο το χειμώνα. Η βροχή και η σκόνη το κατέστρεψαν και γι 'αυτό πρέπει να ανανεώσω το τραπεζάκι από κιβώτια γάλατος.
I removed the twine and gave it a good sanding.
Αφαίρεσα το σπάγκο και το έτριψα καλά.
Then I painted it white using this product I picked up at Lidl.
Μετά το έβαψα λευκό με αυτό το προϊόν που αγόρασα στα Lidl.
It's colored varnish. How cool is that. It gives me color and protection at the same time. Again I am not being compensated for this product in any way, but I think it is great. If you have a Lidl near you keep your eyes opened.
Είναι έγχρωμο βερνίκι. Δεν είναι τέλειο; Μου δίνει χρώμα και την προστασία ταυτόχρονα. Και πάλι δεν αποζημιώθηκα για αυτό το προϊόν με οποιοδήποτε τρόπο, αλλά νομίζω ότι είναι εξαιρετικό. Εάν έχετε ένα Lidl κοντά σας να έχετε τα μάτια σας ανοιχτά.
After three coats of paint/varnish, I put it back on top of the crate and wrapped it with the twine.
Μετά από τρία χέρια μπογιά / βερνίκι, το έβαλα πάλι πάνω στο κιβώτιο και το τύλιξε με το σπάγκο.
This has to be the easiest upcycle I've ever done. In fact, the threading of the twine took longer than the actual painting.
Αυτή πρέπει να είναι η πιο εύκολη ανανέωση που έχω κάνει ποτέ. Στην πραγματικότητα, το πέρασμα του σπάγκου πήρε περισσότερο χρόνο από το βάψιμο.
How was that for upcycling the milk crate table? It's all ready with a fresh new look and a new lantern to give it some color. Have you started preparing your outdoor spaces?
If you'd like to see all my outdoor projects click here and go to Summer.
Αν θέλετε να δείτε τα έργα μου για εξωτερικούς χώρους, πατηστε εδώ και πηγαίνετε στο "Summer".
So clever and I love the new fresh, beach-y look, it's perfect for summer.
Michelle, you are so right, I haden't even thought of it that way but with the blue accessories on top it does look very beachy. And this is appropriate since I live close to the beach.
Looks good. Did you have to treat the milk crates to keep them from rusting?
Krista all I did was spray paint them with a rustoleam type paint. But if you look closer, I didn't treat the center metals because I wanted that aged look to be present. Respect for the rust!! Driftwood has so many decorative uses. I have a bunch of them wrapped in twine and sitting on top of some old books. They give a light airy look to any bookcase. And I too am like that artist lol. When I go for walks at the beach my pockets are stuffed by the time I get home. I also love it out there by Long Island and have spent many summers. I think my comment will never end.
Your milk crate table turned out wonderful, Mary! It's perfect for your balcony. Isn't upcycling and repurposing just so much fun?
It is Julia. I love to look at old things and try to come up with a purpose for them.
Love your creativty and projects!
Thanks so very much for sharing this with us at TOHOT!
Thank you for your sweet comment Jemma.
Amazing! Mary, you are so phenomenal with these projects.How in the world are you able to look at something and see a beautiful new creation...and then change it?! i love your projects and so appreciate you sharing with #UpsyDaisyLinkup!
I'll tell you a secret, I did not have this ability to see potential in junk before starting this blog. It is only because I'm exposed to so much creativity in blogs that I feel my mind and imagination expanding. Am I debunking the myth that says the older we get the more brain cells we lose?
simple and lovely! I love the rusticness and how you used the twine!
Did I ever tell you the story of how I named myself "the twine lady"?
Mary I loved it before, now I love it even more! I want this on my patio! It's so unique, rustic and cool and chic at the same time! Love Love Love!!!
I was thinking of you when I did this. I really like your style and you are inspiring me ... a lot!!
Thank you for joining TOHOT with this smart thinking!
Yes, useful and I saved 2 old crates from basement hell.
The nautical look is perfect, Mary! I'm in love with those crates!
Robin you're not the first to say this, and I guess I didn't see it before. I just wanted to protect the wood but now I see that it is in fact nautical.
Come over to my basement Jenny and we can look for some more.
A very clever and creative idea on using these old milk crates, Mary! It looks great.
Thanks Carol, I'm at the point where I'll repurpose anything at all.
In the summertime, we spend the evenings out on the balcony because the house is too hot. So I move a bed out there too...lol.
Χρόνια έχω να δω τέτοιο καλάθι Μαίρη μου!! Πολύ ωραία η αλλαγή και μου αρέσει που πήρες κάτι vintage και το έκανες χρήσιμο και πάλι!!
Αυτη ειναι η αγαπημένη μου απασχόληση Ελεανα. Πάνα ψάχνω και βρίσκω παλιά και άχρηστα. Μου δίνει μεγαλη ικανοποιηση.
This is so neat, Mary! Love the cute upcycle idea. I'd have never even thought to turn those crates into a table. It turned out so pretty!
The milk crates have such a great look for your table!
And incredibly sturdy too Linda. I figure they've already lasted 50 years they can go a few more.
This looks wonderful. I love the details of the twine and the wire that gives it an industrial look. I wonder if they sell a similar product near my house with the combination of paint and varnish. That opens up a whole new world of possiblities.
I love this company. I'm going to reach out to them and see if I can get more of this stuff. And the nice thing is its not heavy or shiny.
Your milk crate table looks very industrial chic! We have a lot of milk crates from our move ( i bought them to move books) but they are plastic and not nearly as cool looking.
These crates have openings for milk bottles. hey are very old and must have been in my basement for years. The're not any good at carrying things only bottles.
Ih ope I was able to give you a bit of inspiration Charlotte. Good luck on your flea market hunt!
What a clever transformation! We so appreciate you joining the Thoughts of Home on Thursday gathering. May you have a delightfully lovely weekend.
Thank you so much Laura! Have a great week.
I got it all spiffied up and ready for use! Now I have to tackle the chairs.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing on Pleasures of the NW DIY Party!
Thank you Helen for inviting me.
Such a clever re purpose Mary! I love it!!
Thank you Sam, I like I even better now that it has been lightened up.
Love the way your mind works, Mary! Very clever REpurpose of old milk crates.
Marie, it was a nice idea the first time but the second time was the charmer.
Hi Mary, just wanted to let you know your wonderful milk crate table is being featured @ tomorrow's Vintage Charm party!
Thank you Cecilia. You just made my day!
Susie, we are all so busy I know it's hard to visit. There aren't enoug hours in the day. Thanks for dropping by!
Mary, I love your milk crates! And the table turned out so cute too. How exciting to live in Greece! I visited there once. Which town do you live in?
Hi Florence, Between my stool and table I think I'm all set with my balcony decor. I live in a small town near Patras in Peloponnese. Where did you go in Greece?
We spent a lot of time in Athens. Also went to Mykonos, & Crete...I can't remember all the places. I went with my Mother & we just went on our own...no tour or tour guide...only a guidebook. We had a wonderful time. This was in the 70's..which is why I can't remember anymore!
I love a quick and easy craft and you delivered big time on this one! We love it when you share multiple links with us at Celebrate Your Story and appreciate you joining us each week.
Sandra I love to visit your party and to share as much as I can. I hope you have a fantastic memorial day weekend.
I prefer it with the white colors! It look so beautiful! I 'll definitely keep my eyes open for this product!
I love this idea. Milk crates make great furniture, just ask any college student. I loved it so much, you're my choice for featured blog on the Over the Moon Link Party. Come back Sunday evening to grab your badge.
Thank you Sandy. I tried to preserve the farmhouse feel of the piece and not make it look so modern or industrial. Thank you so much for the feature. I will see you Sunday. Have a great weekend.
This would be great for my front porch challenge I am doing!re desiging everything. Very easy to do. Need to add this to my list of potential side tables DIY.
It was very easy Maria and loads of fun! Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
What a great idea! thanks for sharing on Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Thank youKailyn for dropping by.
You know I love the old milk crates, but even more I love the way you've repurposed them! I think that those who lived in the 1950s would be amazed! LOL And to think, they only used them for milk bottles.
Wow! What a great find, stain and varnish in one product? Great time saver, and it really looks great!
I can just imagine the folks from the '50s looking at my home and shaking their heads. Or maybe they would be proud. Back then people were not as consumeristic as they are now and things were not disposable.
How cool! I love old milk crates, but I've really only seen them used as storage, so I love this is as a new, creative way to reuse them.
Kayla I keep on hearing that but it would be so hard to store things in this. It has such small compartements. And the metal is all warped on the inside. Part of it's charm but still not functional. When I first saw these my instinct said "table".
Great upcycled! Milk crates are awesome. Thanks for linking up #SustainableSundays!
Thank you Danielle, we need to help the environment as much as possible.
I find any recycling of milk crates, old metal or new plastic, interesting. I'm also interested in the "varnish paint".
This was such a fun project for me I really enjoyed the rust.The paint was found at the Lidl stores here in Europe. Thanks for stopping by, I wanted to know if you have a blog so that I can also visit.
Thank you Nancy. And thank you for joining us at the party!
It`s so unique and rustic Mary, it looks fantastic!
Thank you Cristina. We get lots of use out of it.
Great but simple idea for backyard garden. Thank you!
I love easy Asad. Nothing gets away from me!
I love how you made this look so beachy! Love the colorful pillow.
Thank you Maria, that white really transforms it.


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An insight into the plantar pressure distribution of the foot in clinical practice: Narrative review
Harithasan Deepashini 1, Baharudin Omar 2, Aatit Paungmali 3, Naicker Amaramalar 4, Htwe Ohnmar 4, Joseph Leonard 1
Human Movements and Health Research Unit, Physiotherapy Programme, School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Diagnostic and Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joseph Leonard
Human Movements and Health Research Unit, Physiotherapy Programme, School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel.: +60 19 6781935.
plantar pressure
In clinical practice and within the scope of research studies, foot pressure distribution as measured by plantar pressure analysis is widely used to diagnose foot pathologies. Although plantar pressure data have been recognized as an important element in the assessment of patients with various foot problems, an in-depth knowledge of the plantar pressure distribution of the foot is lacking in literatures.
This article presents a review of literature on plantar pressure distribution and factors that may affect plantar pressure among patients with foot pathologies and healthy population.
A literature search was conducted in Science Direct and PubMed databases for articles published from January 2000 to August 2012. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and other keywords for search were plantar pressure, age, body weight, gender, reliability, instrument and healthy subjects.
This paper reviews on the factors influencing plantar pressure distribution. Factors such as the gender, age, body weight, foot type and footwear proved to have a significant effect on plantar pressure distribution of the foot. The paper also reports on the plantar pressure distribution of the foot and the reliability of the measurement. Studies were excluded from this narrative review if they did not meet the above criteria.
This review has added sufficient knowledge on plantar pressure distribution of the foot in clinical practice. Data obtained from a plantar pressure distribution can be used by the physical therapist in the evaluation and management of patients with a wide variety of foot and lower extremity disorders.
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It's been a while since I posted updates on my X-Files quilt, but I realised that I hadn't ever shared the poster block.
I have stuck with solid colours for the picture and white lettering.
I'm really pleased with how this one turned out!
I always love the blocks, especially the Sci Fi ones, but I'm not a paper-piecer. Your block looks fabulous!


Lake Anna near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia This is a lake that has some history. Over time they have added more and more fish to see if they would take to the waters, and were successful. It now holds bluegill, largemouth and striped bass, sunfish, channel catfish, blueback herring, threadfin shad and walleye. They can be caught in the middle of the lake, or if you move closer to the sides under shrubs, trees and in between rocks where minnows like to school.
Lake Anna is a reservoir located just 14.5 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse, in Louisa County, in the state of Virginia, United States, near Levy, VA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including white perch, walleye, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, brown trout, bream/bluegill, catfish and muskie here. Whether you're fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Anna. For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit Virginia Fish & Wildlife. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.


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Everyone loves oatmeal at my house, so I thought I would make my life easier by making this Overnight Apple Pie Oatmeal. With only 5 minutes of preparation time, this tasty breakfast is a ready when you wake up in the morning (the kitchen smells amazing too). Feel free to use your favorite apples and add honey, nuts, flaxseed or dried fruit to top off your morning oatmeal, but it's also so good on its own. I used my new slow cooker below, which is my favorite new culinary toy. It's so cute, useful and inexpensive too!
Do you still have any leftover eggnog in your refrigerator? If you do, I have a great recipe for you: Overnight Eggnog French Toast. All of the preparation can be done the night beforehand. Let the bread cubes soak in the liquid mixture. The next day, take it out of the refrigerate and let stand 30 minutes. Sprinkle ground over the top and bake according to recipe below. If you're all out of eggnog, you can substitute 4 cups of skim milk. It comes out tasting fabulous that way too! This makes a great brunch recipe, shower recipe or breakfast for a large group. It also tastes great for several days, so it makes wonderful leftovers too with a warm cup of coffee. My family loves this recipe, so let me know how you like it!
I had some leftover fresh Northwest Cherries and wanted to make something I don't ordinarily make. I thought, cherry cinnamon rolls, let's do it! I used frozen bread dough to simplify things, fresh cherries, and these came out incredible! My husband, who says he doesn't like cherries (who doesn't like cherries) loved these, and my kids said, "When are you making them again?" These Fresh Cherry Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect recipe for a summertime brunch or breakfast! My sister is making them for a wedding shower next week. Enjoy them while fresh cherries are at their peak!
If you say a recipe with chocolate chips, I am in! Better yet, in a scone. These Apricot Chocolate Chip Scones are a wonderful fall or holiday breakfast recipe. This is just of of the 125 recipes in 125 Best Chocolate Chip Recipes by Julie Hasson and published by Robert Rose (who is also my cookbook publisher). You'll enjoy incredibly creative recipes from cakes, pies to breads, muffins, beverages, bars and sauces with simple techniques and preparation and minimum fuss. These scones come together beautifully using a food processor, which effortlessly cuts the butter into the flour resulting in tender and flaky scones. My kids and I love that they combine apricot and chocolate chips, and I can't wait to make these again for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning!
I love making Frittatas so I thought why not a Kale Frittata recipe? I added red bell pepper, leeks, Parmesan and feta and oh, it was fabulous! Add any of your favorite vegetables such as mushrooms, onion, tomato, or other greens such as collards or swiss chard. Kale, one of the top super-foods, is so healthy for you and inexpensive. This is a great way to use it up, using 31/2 cups of fresh kale. Serve with a side salad and you'll have a great holiday brunch, lunch main course, or a "what's for dinner "recipe. Enjoy!
Yom Kippur is the Jewish holiday known as "Day of Attonement" starting tonight at sundown until Wednesday night at sundown. It is known as the holiest day of the year where Jewish people fast for 25 hours as well as pray and repent for their sins from the past year. On Wednesday night families get together for a "break the fast" where a light meal its typically served with smoked salmon, bagel, egg dishes and noodle kugel. Every year my family begs me to make my noodle kugel recipe so this year, I changed things up a bit. I took one of my favorite noodle kugel recipes for Apricot Noodle Kugel, and I added fruit tidbits and golden raisins. I also used nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, reduced the butter and the eggs.
I am so lucky to be spending this year with my dad. I miss my mom so much, but I thrilled for the opportunity to have my 3 kids and I live in his beautiful home where we feel love and can give him love. This is a picture from tonight at dinner with my dad and two sisters. If you're celebrating the holiday, have an easy fast. If you're not, enjoy this for a wonderful brunch recipe.


J.Alan pipes are made by Jeffrey A. Burt-Gracik in lovely San Diego, California. Having chosen an ideal location to not only live and surf, but make pipes in a workshop that gets neither too cold nor too hot, Jeff is one of the very few makers worldwide that has ideal working conditions.
Born of Meadville, Pennsylvania, Princeton educated, Jeff Gracik has never done anything by half measure, and his pipes were no exception. He didn't want to create a product that was "acceptable" but one that excelled. To this end, he devoured the PIMO book and sought advice from pipe maker Tim West. Shortly, Jeff made the pilgrimage to learn side by side with his friend and mentor, American master Todd Johnson. Pipe makers to follow included Danish carver Tonni Nielsen and American wizard Jody Davis.
Jeff's shaping aesthetic, while showing obvious influences from the likes of Todd, Jody, and Tonni, is quite impossible to pigeon hole. He never approaches a block of briar with a specific theme in mind, rather allowing his mood to combine with the dictates of the wood's grain to create something so "within the moment," that it's exact likes will never be seen again.
All J.Alan pipes are shaped from exquisite blocks of top-grade briar cured and aged to make the best pieces possible. Each stem is expertly hand-cut and slotted from ebonite, cumberland, or vintage Bakelite. Perfect mouth-feel completes each piece, which is why you will never question the smoking properties of a J.Alan pipe after trying your first. Limiting use of accents for consistency and a body of work, one might occasionally find bamboo, silver (which Jeff does himself), boxwood, and a few others. Finishing only smooth or blasted pieces, each J.Alan is a full extension of the maker. Being an avid surfer, Jeff's highest grade (and rarely produced) is the "Wave." Other pieces aren't graded, but easily fit on a timeline as each is stamped with the number of production and the year. Hence, 400 10 would be his four-hundredth pipe in existence and it was made in 2010.


If you have missed A MORTGAGE PAYMENT and 30 days has gone by ~ your home loan is in default with Servicers (the bank you write your mortgage payments to). It is important to know that these banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, CITI, JPMorgan/Chase, etc) are merely SERVICERS for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac or a privately held company and make a fraction of 1% of your loan value for handling the mortgage payment.
YOU NEED TO CALL THE SERVICER (the bank you have been writing your mortgage payments to) AND REQUEST THE REINSTATEMENT QUOTE so you know the exact amount you have to submit to stop the foreclosure process with A LOSS MITIGATION option.
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) recently passed legislation prohibiting Servicers from beginning the foreclosure process for 120 after your loan is in Default. It is your responsibility to initiate action IN THE 120 DAY WINDOW to resolve your defaulted loan and depending on when you respond will determine how many OPTIONS you will have to stop a Foreclosure. Being in denial of your financial situation and taking no action is your worst option and will result in a foreclosure date assigned to sell your home at the Trustee Auction.
Deed-in-lieu: Reported as a foreclosure with a ZERO balance. This option is only available up to the day you receive the certified letter "Notice of Default"
Short Sale: Reported as a foreclosure with ONLY the loan debt. The loan debt is the unpaid principle balance, default amount & other fees MINUS the Short Sale proceeds.


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O Comitê Olímpico Nacional das Antilhas Neerlandesas, que planejava continuar funcionando após a dissolução do país, teve a sua filiação cancelada pelo Comitê Executivo do Comitê Olímpico Internacional na sessão de junho de 2011. No entanto, os atletas antilhanos que se qualificaram para os Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2012 foram autorizados a participar de forma independente sob a bandeira olímpica.

Em 21 de julho de 2012, o COI anunciou uma autorização especial para o maratonista sul-sudanês Guor Marial competir nos Jogos. Marial, que vive nos Estados Unidos e é um refugiado, participou do evento de forma independente e sob a bandeira olímpica como Atleta Olímpico Individual.

Países nos Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2012
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// Copyright 2021 The Chromium Authors
// Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be
// found in the LICENSE file.

#include "chromeos/ash/components/device_activity/device_activity_controller.h"

#include "base/test/task_environment.h"
#include "base/time/time.h"
#include "base/timer/mock_timer.h"
#include "chromeos/ash/components/dbus/session_manager/session_manager_client.h"
#include "chromeos/ash/components/device_activity/device_active_use_case.h"
#include "chromeos/ash/components/device_activity/fresnel_pref_names.h"
#include "chromeos/system/fake_statistics_provider.h"
#include "components/policy/core/common/cloud/cloud_policy_constants.h"
#include "components/prefs/testing_pref_service.h"
#include "components/version_info/channel.h"
#include "services/network/public/cpp/weak_wrapper_shared_url_loader_factory.h"
#include "services/network/test/test_shared_url_loader_factory.h"
#include "services/network/test/test_url_loader_factory.h"
#include "testing/gtest/include/gtest/gtest.h"

namespace ash::device_activity {

namespace {

constexpr ChromeDeviceMetadataParameters kFakeChromeParameters = {
    version_info::Channel::STABLE /* chromeos_channel */,
    MarketSegment::MARKET_SEGMENT_UNKNOWN /* market_segment */,
};

}  // namespace

class DeviceActivityControllerTest : public testing::Test {
 public:
  DeviceActivityControllerTest()
      : task_environment_(base::test::TaskEnvironment::TimeSource::MOCK_TIME) {}
  DeviceActivityControllerTest(const DeviceActivityControllerTest&) = delete;
  DeviceActivityControllerTest& operator=(const DeviceActivityControllerTest&) =
      delete;
  ~DeviceActivityControllerTest() override = default;

  TestingPrefServiceSimple* local_state() { return &local_state_; }

 protected:
  // testing::Test:
  void SetUp() override {
    SessionManagerClient::InitializeFake();
    chromeos::system::StatisticsProvider::SetTestProvider(
        &statistics_provider_);

    DeviceActivityController::RegisterPrefs(local_state()->registry());

    test_shared_loader_factory_ =
        base::MakeRefCounted<network::WeakWrapperSharedURLLoaderFactory>(
            &test_url_loader_factory_);

    device_activity_controller_ = std::make_unique<DeviceActivityController>(
        kFakeChromeParameters, local_state(), test_shared_loader_factory_,
        /* start_up_delay */ base::Minutes(0));
  }

  void TearDown() override { device_activity_controller_.reset(); }

  base::test::TaskEnvironment task_environment_;

  std::unique_ptr<DeviceActivityController> device_activity_controller_;

  chromeos::system::FakeStatisticsProvider statistics_provider_;
  TestingPrefServiceSimple local_state_;
  scoped_refptr<network::SharedURLLoaderFactory> test_shared_loader_factory_;
  network::TestURLLoaderFactory test_url_loader_factory_;
};

TEST_F(DeviceActivityControllerTest,
       CheckDeviceActivityControllerSingletonInitialized) {
  EXPECT_NE(DeviceActivityController::Get(), nullptr);
}

TEST_F(DeviceActivityControllerTest,
       CheckLocalStatePingTimestampsInitializedToUnixEpoch) {
  base::Time daily_ts =
      local_state()->GetTime(prefs::kDeviceActiveLastKnownDailyPingTimestamp);
  EXPECT_EQ(daily_ts, base::Time::UnixEpoch());

  base::Time monthly_ts =
      local_state()->GetTime(prefs::kDeviceActiveLastKnownMonthlyPingTimestamp);
  EXPECT_EQ(monthly_ts, base::Time::UnixEpoch());

  base::Time first_active_ts = local_state()->GetTime(
      prefs::kDeviceActiveLastKnownFirstActivePingTimestamp);
  EXPECT_EQ(first_active_ts, base::Time::UnixEpoch());
}

}  // namespace ash::device_activity


HUBBALLI: The arrest of three people of a minority community on Saturday sparked tension in the twin cities ahead of Bakrid and Ganesh Chaturthi. However, police have moved to calm fears by clarifying that the three are "genuine Rohingya refugees". The three, identified as Nasiruddin, Ali Hussain and Mohammad Juber, were reportedly forcing people in the two cities to give them alms. This reportedly led to arguments with locals who objected to their behaviour. Police eventually got wind of the three and took them into custody.
As news of the arrests spread, people questioned the lack of security to check entry of illegal immigrants into the city. It also triggered concerns over safety, since Bakrid and Ganesha festivals are around the corner. Rumours and fears that the three may have been in the city to create tension during the festivals did the rounds on the weekend. They urged police to intensify investigations to find out reasons for their presence in city and to also root out other such people staying illegally in the city.
Speaking to TOI, G R D'Souza, police inspector, suburban police station, Hubballi said, "On Saturday, we received information that three people were moving suspiciously in the city and asking donations from people. After a search we finally nabbed them near the bus terminus. We interrogated them for hours and found out they are Rohingya refugees."
(UNHCR). When we verified these cards, we found the cards genuine."


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-Xyletol nose spray (reccomended by Chris Kresser in a podcast) -Manuka honey?
Anybody have any experience with either of these or any other things that can help (dietary or otherwise?
P.S. We are of course seeing her doctor.
Not at all paleo, but I used astelin nasal sprays which cured both my asthma and my chronic sinus infections. I do not use it every day, but when I feel something coming, I use the spray -- it's like magic!
I'm now using the xylitol instead of a steroid inhaler and it is just as effective. It doesn't sting at all. At first, I found I had quite a bit of post nasal drip (which the steroid inhaler prevents) but that soon settled down.
`dripped into her mouth AT BEDTIME` Sorry, not sure how I missed that.
I'm wary of colloidal silver, but oil of oregano or cinnamon (add to yogurt with manuka honey?) are good. Possibly also check out liquid probiotics dripped in her mouth to migrate towards sinus and ear passages as reinforcements in the bug war. Can her eyes be treated directly, rather than systemically? I think there's a cream. I had a sinus infection while breastfeeding and was prescribed hot compresses, mint oil, and Sinupret (may not be available outside of Europe).
Oh! What kind of cheese and fruit is it though? Ray Peat's diet is not as simple as that. I get bloated from apples and prunes, for example. And cheeses are sometimes prepared with yeast to create a stronger taste (-> lactic acid). Don't get issues from grapes and oranges. Hope she gets well soon!!!
Do you think the xyletol has been effective? Does is sting?
My daughter eats mostly cheese and fruit, so she is basically on the Ray Peat diet!
I would ask for a referral to an ear, nose, and throat specialist to eliminate the possibility of any structural problems with the sinuses. My sinuses didn't develop properly, and I was getting lots of headaches and infections when I was little- turns out that as I grew my sinuses had basically closed up on one whole side, so there was no drainage and it was pretty much just festering as a perfect environment for bacteria. I got stints put in while I was a kid, and had them checked as an adult and everything seems ship shape now! I use a sinus rinse every day still, just some distilled water with salt dissolved in it, and haven't had any issues for years. I'm glad my mom pushed the doctor to get a referral, because it can be a relatively easy fix for the persistent problem of reinfection. Might be a good point that can be eliminated as you continue with the dietary changes.
Her gut health is important.
Our immune system is completely connected to our gut health, so every time she takes antibiotics, she is wiping out her good gut flora and it is important to repopulate her gut with fermented foods (and probiotics, if needed.) Kombucha tea and water kefir are helpful.
Is she eating gluten regularly? Several of my friends with kids have completely dropped the gluten & noticed that all sorts of ear & sinus infections are a thing of the past. Gluten can irritate the gut lining and impact gut health.
Sometimes dropping dairy is also useful for a time, quite often it can be added back when gut integrity is restored.
Also, probably worth checking her 25(OH)D blood level and see if she needs slightly more D3. The Vitamin D Council recommends 1,000 IUs of D per 25 lbs of body weight. D seems to get used up when there is an infection in the body, so when I am getting sick, I take 5 times as much D as usual for a few days.
Glad to hear you are working on this with your doctor.
My nephew had chronic/returning sinus infections when he was young. Amazing ('cause it wasn't completely obvious to my sister or my parents), he was constantly mildy dehydrated. Upping water, milk, and juice seemed to help over time. He's 6ish years out from that now, and it no longer occurs.
I would talk to the doctor about dietary advice related to sinus issues, or environmental possibilities. There's a lot of things that can trigger a sinus infection. And once you get one, they are so difficult to get rid of.
As an aside, I avoid dairy not just because of lactose intolerance, but because I eventually get so much mucus build up from dairy that I often got sinus infections (gross, I know). I gave up milk when I was youngish (to the chagrin of my parents), and I no longer expectorated like a smoker once or twice a day to clean out my throat (I didn't give up cheese until lactose intolerance forced me to do so with age).
My kids had plugged tear ducts and often got eye "infections". Most eye infections are viral, not bacterial, and clear up on their own. I did have to keep them out of school/nursery for a day, but warm wet compresses worked just as well as antibiotics for getting rid of the eye infections and were much better tolerated by the kids.
So if they continue to want to prescribe antibiotics for the eye infections, ask them to test to make sure they're really bacterial in nature. Sometimes I swear doctors give antibiotics more to appease moms than to treat kids and we are learning more and more how harmful that is to a child's long term health. Antibiotics have their place, but they are too often over-prescribed.
And be sure to replenish your child's good gut bacteria when there has been antibiotic treatment--lots of probiotics. Make yogurt and kefir smoothies, or water kefir if avoiding dairy altogether. A lot of kids like sauerkraut and pickles.
Is it possible She has pushed something into her sinuses? A guy I worked with had chronic sinus issues his whole life, until it was finally discovered he had a piece of balled-up, rotten string in his sinuses. He apparently stuffed it up his nose when he was a kid.
My four year old is just getting over his second sinus infection. He was sick for a few days then better and then a few days later a really high fever, upto 104.7. He always has post nasal drip. His previous doctor told me that he couldn't have allergies yet and that his sinuses have not yet developed. Come to find out children do have some sinuses and could have allergies. He is on antibiotics for the second time in his life and doesn't drink regular milk. He drinks almond milk. It does not contain the enzyme that causes the mucus. Only good if the child is not allergic to peanuts I suppose. It was recently suggested to me that my son should be on Flonase and a daily dose of Claritin. Haven't check with his pediatrician yet but that might be my next step.
I had recurring sinusitis caused by chronic nasal inflammation and used a steroid nasal spray, but I was able to quit using the spray after adding fish oil (4 grams).
At least, I was able to quit using the spray after adding fish oil. I can't know for certain if one caused the other.
I also have the same troubles with my 1 year old; he's had chronic sinus troubles for 4 months now. He is mostly paleo (small amounts of a rice cereal - about once a week). I still give him milk though; mostly goat's milk but occasional dairy milk. I'll take the reccomendation and get him to ear, throat and nose specialist. He's on probiotics and colostrum now and I'll up his dose of vitamin D. Great advice! But what about removing his source of calcium? I hesitate on removing all dairy on someone so young.
My sinus issues were better on a paleo diet, but going too low sugar was making it worse. I noticed mental stress made it worse, so decided to listen to Ray Peat. Aspirin, calcium from egg shells, vitamin D3 and sugar (pure sugar) all help. Only when I work for too long on a computer I get issues (sidenote : using F.lux helped a lot).
I am aware you're probably not gonna apply this since it looks pretty crazy, but egg shell calcium is paleo, vitamin D3 seems to be fine for everyon (2K UI should be fine) and fruit is paleo too.
I've suffered from chronic sinus problems for years (although not as a child). Amongst other things, I'm supplementing with vitamin D3, have switched from a steroidal nasal spray to a xylitol based spray and have also begun supplementing iodine.
A week or so after staring supplementing iodine I had a massive flare-up or about 2 full weeks of constant sinus pain and headaches.
However, in the last few weeks I've had only one day where I had a minor sinus headeache. This is a major turn-up when normally I spend at least 2-3 days every week with sinus headaches and painful sinuses.
So, I'm not sure whether it is one of these, or a combination of all, but I'm hoping my sinus problems are a thing of the past. Quite early for me to be sure though.
Incidentally, I gave up dairy for a couple of months and have been gradually re-introducing it in small amounts without any issues.


Maybe not a real classic, but sure a lot of fun to use daily!
Nice pics thanks for sharing.
I see you add fuel from (S)HELL!
Are you still riding daily?
I am in KZN and we have a small group of owners and riders, trying to get a monthly ride going.
You're welcome to register and I'll add a sub-forum for Cape.
One of our members is planning to ride Route62 in April over 5days.


The Finnish interior minister, Päivi Räsänen became the eyesore of the media last week when she said in her speech in the summer festival of the Finnish Lutheran Mission that when the worldly law and the law of God conflict we should obey God's word.
I think this is rather a no-brainer and I didn't understand why people were making such a vociferous protest about it.
that people should follow the ethics of their inner being rather than the norms and rules of society. Wayne Dyer talks about this in his presentation How to be a No-Limit Person (video timeline 37:02).
We should do much more than simply obey the law. We are guardians of the law. This way we rise above the law. It is the civic duty of all people to expose the weaknesses of the law and twisted policies in administration and take care that the written laws are consistent with the law of God, with Christian ethics. I see Christian ethics as universal Christ consciousness, which is the natural state of human mind and is not only related to Christianity.
that she had the nerve to relate this thing to the Bible. It seems that when one only mentions the words Bible and religion nowadays, one most likely makes people's hair stand on end, which causes them to lose objectivity.
The good of the common man is the supreme law; and therefore, what is found useful for the common man shall be deemed the law even if the words of a written law would seem to order otherwise.
These thoughts are attributed to The Rules For Judges written in the early 1500s by Olaus Petri, clergyman, writer, judge and major contributor to the Protestant Reformation in Sweden. Päivi Räsänen could have spoken about the same thing the Finnish judicial tradition as a starting point and not the Bible.
Some people say that as a politician the interior minister shouldn't express her personal opinion in this issue. At the same time we hear that one weakness of representative democracies is the fact that the members of parliaments, who are elected according to their political views, are not allowed to handle according to their own convictions, but are obliged to follow the 'official' opinion of their parties.
'Wrong' persons are not allowed to say right things and even the wrongdoings of 'right' persons are claimed to be just. Brightness becomes darkness, darkness becomes brightness and angels turn to demons when one interprets the law like the devil reads the Bible.
Citizens are taken to court for their 'hate speech' or information leakage as they try to fulfill they civic duty by disclosing weaknesses in society. The concept of ethics brings in mind moral issues and in a 'free democracy' people don't want to think about such old fashioned viewpoints.
Long time ago I read in a nutrition book that if people would choose as carefully the food they eat as they are choosing the fuel for their car we would not be so sick.
The same applies to how we choose our spiritual food: By denying moral and ethical issues we don't make them go away. They still have an influence in our lives. Our denial only drives us to uncertainty, which increases our ill-being.
Gregg Braden says in his presentation The Language of the Divine Matrix that we have the capability to get connected with the intelligent energy field of the Universe, and the most relevant thing in this regard is, if we know what we are saying or doing (video timeline 0:10:10).
Two weeks ago I found a book, which is said to be written by hundreds of authors during several decades in the early 1900s. Like the Bible the book gives ethical guidelines. The book is called The Urantia Book.
Urantia is the name of our planet and the writings in The Urantia Book instruct us on the genesis, history, and destiny of humanity and on our relationship with our Creator. The book combines aspects of science, philosophy and religion as it describes the journey of humankind from time to eternity.


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Playoff Bound or Down? – 2017 NFL Playoff Teams That Missed in 2016
By Ha Kung Wong, Joanne Kong, Scott King and Jake Smith Here we are at the beginning of the 2017 NFL Season! And of course, since we can't help but start predicting who's going to make the playoffs, we're going to just that! But this is not just any prediction. We're looking at teams that missed the playoffs last year
FGT 2017 Fantasy Football Mock Draft – Rounds 3 & 4
By the Football Garbage Time Staff Last time, we gave you the results of the first two rounds of the 2017 Football Garbage Time staff Twitter Mock Fantasy Football Draft (tagged with #FGTMockDraft), which was conducted for a mock standard Yahoo 12-team league (1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K & 1 DEF with standard scoring) to hopefully help all of you with
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By the Football Garbage Time Staff As I mention every year, we here at Football Garbage Time are all about helping out our readers. And with football season a little over a month away, we all know what that means…FANTASY FOOTBALL season is ALSO a little over a month away! So as everyone gets ready to root for their favorite
The 2017 Football Garbage Time Staff Mock NFL Draft
By the Football Garbage Time Staff Howdy, y'all! We all know that the 2017 NFL Draft is right around the corner, beginning on April 27th. And we all know that the choices that each NFL team makes that night will be a significant part in whether they end up with the Lombardi Trophy and the 32nd pick in a future
Same Faces, New Places: Quarterbacks With New Teams in 2017
By Jake Smith Twitter: @jakesmith8897 As the conference championship games are now only a work week away, there's one thing in common with all four teams left competing for the Super Bowl: Elite Quarterbacks. QB play has been the key for AFC teams this entire decade, and the explosive offense of the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers revolves
NFL Football's MLB All-Star Team
By Jake Smith Twitter: @jakesmith8897 The leaves are changing color and the wind is blowing a little harder. That can only mean one thing; baseball and football at the same time. It's that time of the year that both sports get to be played at the same time, and us sport fanatics couldn't be more excited. As I'm trying to
WHO?!?! Adam Humphries and Zach Line
By Jake Smith Twitter: @jakesmith8897 They're like the dusty books on your parents' bedside table. Assuming you ever even took the time to figure out the authors, if you were to mention them, they would still look at you and ask "WHO?!?!" With 32 teams in the NFL and each team with 53-man rosters, that's a whopping 1696 potential players


The OCBC Cycle Singapore is finally here.
And even if you're not cycling in one of the many events that kick off on Friday, there are still plenty of reasons to go down to the venue. The Sports and Lifestyle Expo, which is on for two days, also starts on Friday.
Held on the third floor of the F1 Pit Building, there are over 120 booths offering cycling and lifestyle deals.
Entrance to the expo is free, and you can also pick up product samples, official OCBC cycling apparel, and even go for seminars and talks by cycling experts.
Or explore the Carnival Area, with events and attractions for the whole family to enjoy for the duration of the event until Sunday.
Marvel at BMX stunts and check out the Nintendo Wii cycling simulator. Or try sumo wrestling - in oversized costumes.
Chris Robb, managing director of race organiser Spectrum Worldwide, said: "The Carnival is a massive part of the OCBC Cycle Singapore experience.
"The wide range of activities cater to all ages but the emphasis is on offering young kids the chance to enjoy themselves off their bikes."
Saturday sees balloon artists, a popcorn and candy floss vendor and face painting.
A bouncy castle will provide airborne thrills.
Kids can also try their hand at pedal karting.
If all the activity seems a little too much, chill out at the Riders' Cafe on the ground floor of the Pit Building.
There will be a range of local and western fare on offer from Starbucks, Yum Cha, Saigon Express and Soup Restaurant, to name a few.


merely darkened with their growing load.
five thousand miles from their mountain home.
For weeks the wizened fruit had been maturing.
the rumpled mass of its soft wings.
can flex its five-inch wings and fly.
fatly on the kitchen floor.
with his glass jar for the kill.
beat vigorously, fluttered, and were still.


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By Rhema - January 09, 2015
"Negotiation is a fact of life… Negotiation is a basic means of getting what you want from others..." See full quote below by Roger Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton, Getting to Yes, page 70 and 71
Mediate2go: Negotiation Defined
An Orange Illustration
Two chefs are fighting over a single orange. They both insist that each of them requires the whole orange. They finally agree to cut the orange in half, so they each get an equal share, and then they go their separate ways. The first chef squeezes out all the juice of his half orange into a sauce he is cooking, but it's not quite enough. The second chef peels the rind into a cake he is baking, but it's not quite enough either.
The chefs reached a fair compromise but what would have been a better resolution?
What is Negotiation?
When two or more parties encounter a problem in which they have differing goals and interests, they must enter into negotiation to agree on a resolution that is better than what they can achieve unilaterally. Although their interests are different, they may not necessarily be incompatible.
Examples of Negotiations
Negotiation is both a formal process in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or conflict resolution, and also an informal discussion for parties to reconcile their interests.
Formal Negotiations:
Countries coordinate an international effort to find and recover the remains of a missing plan
A buyer and seller of a house each want to get the best price
Lawyers try to settle a civil lawsuit or agree on a sentence for the accused
Labour union and management representatives negotiate over seniority rights or go to arbitration over a grievance
A married couple seeks the assistance of a mediator to help them deal with their divorce.
Informal Negotiations:
A couple decide on where to go for vacation or who will take out the garbage
An employee negotiates with her boss about when she can take vacation
A child negotiates for more TV time or a later bedtime
Definitions from Negotiation Experts
[The art and science of negotiation] ... is concerned with situations in which two or more parties recognize that differences of interest and values exist among them and in which they want (or in which one or more are compelled) to seek a compromise agreement through negotiation.
Howard Raiffa, The Art and Science of Negotiation (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1982 at 7).
For most people bargaining and negotiation mean the same thing: however, we will be quite distinctive in the way we use the two words. We will use the term bargaining to describe the competitive win-lose situations such as haggling over price that happens at a yard sale, flea market or used car lot; we will use the term negotiation to refer to win-win situations such as those that occur when parties are trying to find a mutually acceptable solution to a complex conflict
RJ Lewicki, B Barry and DM Saunders, Negotiation, 6th ed, (New York:McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2010) at 3.
Negotiation is a fact of life… Negotiation is a basic means of getting what you want from others. It is a back and forth communication designed to reach an agreement when you and the other side have some interests that are shared and others that are opposed.
Roger Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton, Getting to Yes, page 70 and 71.
Perspectives of Negotiation
Two main schools of thought exist:
Negotiation is a competitive, zero-sum game where each party seeks to get a larger piece of pie at the expense of the other party. It is a distributive, or win-lose process.
Negotiation is a cooperative process where each party seeks to expand the pie. It is an integrative, win-win process.
In the Orange Illustration, the chefs reached a fair compromise but a better resolution would have been if the first chef got all the flesh of the orange, and the second chef got the entire peel. Although the quantity and size of the orange remains the same, the gains would have been greater for both parties.
The primer on negotiation, Getting to Yes, champions the idea of focusing on interests, not positions. A position is a demand put forward or a desired outcome, while an interest is an underlying concern, or desire. In the Orange Illustration, both chefs insisted they needed the entire orange – that was both their respective and irreconcilable positions. Any larger slice of the orange for one chef automatically meant less for the other. This is a typical distributive, or win-lose situation. However, one chef's interest is to use the orange to make a sauce, while the other chef's interest is to use the orange to flavour a cake. Unpacking their interests uncovers the need for the juice and the peel rather than as much of the orange as possible. Different, but not incompatible interests. By focusing on interests, rather than positions, they could have expanded the pie, with a win-win result.
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About the Author - Negotiation Defined
Rhema - Legal Dispute Blogger
Rhema Kang is a litigation lawyer. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in International Relations, and Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. She first became excited about mediation while working for the Honourable George W. Adams, a prominent Canadian mediator who handles legal disputes worth up to several hundred million dollars. Rhema was the researcher behind the book, Mediating Justice: Legal Dispute Negotiations, and won second prize in the FMC Negotiation Competition. Rhema enjoys dark chocolate with sea salt and finds it awkward to write about herself in the third person.
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