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Q: Input tag with OnChange sometimes doesn't work, in react I have a function that renders in a component in react.
The function only appears when props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] is true. I also have two input tags (one is type number, one is type range) they both change with the function sliderValue with an onChange event. it seems to be at random but sometimes the setSliderP(value) does not work and does not change the value={sliderP} in the input tags.
This is for a Teeth app, so when you change tooth teethData.data also changes. It tends to mostly happen when the props.teethData.data changes from one tooth to another and then back to the original tooth
Heres my code below
      function Pdindex()  {
        let number = 1
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"]) {  //Checks to see if ticked true
          if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1] === undefined) { //if undefined -> because this first time setting value
            props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] = [true, number] //make sure props are update
          } else {
            console.log('happened', props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1] ) //The value has been set before
            number = props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1]
          }
        } else {
          console.log('this should happen when props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] is not true')
        }
        var [sliderP, setSliderP] = useState(number)
        sliderP = number //for some reason it needs me to do this as useState(number) doesnt work
        function sliderValue(value) {
          sliderP = value
          props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] = [true, value]
          setSliderP(value)
        }
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="0" max="4" value={sliderP}/>
                  <input type='number' min="0" max="4" className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={sliderP}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

Does anyone know why this could be?
Heres the full code, its quite large.
import PeriodPopUp from "../tooltips/periodPocketDepth";
import C14PopUp from "../tooltips/calculusIndex";
import GI03PopUp from "../tooltips/gingiv";
import GR14PopUp from "../tooltips/gingivRecession";
import PDIPopUp from "../tooltips/PDI";
import M03PopUp from "../tooltips/mobility";
import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from "react";

function PeriodontalDisplay(props) {

  console.log(props, 'period tooooooth table')

    const [PPDtrigger, SetPPDtrigger] = useState(false)
    function PPDtriggerPop(){
      SetPPDtrigger(!PPDtrigger)
    }

    const [C14trigger, SetC14trigger] = useState(false)
    function C14triggerPop(){
      SetC14trigger(!C14trigger)
    }

    const [GI03trigger, SetGI03trigger] = useState(false)
    function GI03triggerPop(){
      SetGI03trigger(!GI03trigger)
    }

    const [GR14trigger, SetGR14trigger] = useState(false)
    function GR14triggerPop(){
      SetGR14trigger(!GR14trigger)
    }
    const [PDItrigger, SetPDItrigger] = useState(false)
    function PDItriggerPop(){
      SetPDItrigger(!PDItrigger)
    }

    const [M03trigger, SetM03trigger] = useState(false)
    function M03triggerPop(){
      SetM03trigger(!M03trigger)
    }

    function Periodontalpocketdepth()  {

      let ppArray = {}
      if (props.teethData.data[1]["PP"].length > 1) {
        //console.log(props.teethData.data[1]["PP"], 'pp here values lets see')
        ppArray = {
          'aValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['aValue'],
          'bValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['bValue'],
          'cValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['cValue'],
          'dValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['dValue'],
          'eValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['eValue'],
          'fValue':props.teethData.data[1]["PP"][1]['fValue']
        }

      } else {
        //console.log('pp arent here',props.teethData.data)
        ppArray = {
          'aValue':0,
          'bValue':0,
          'cValue':0,
          'dValue':0,
          'eValue':0,
          'fValue':0
        }

      }

      const [aValue, setValue] = useState(ppArray)

      function sliderValue(value, type) {
        //console.log('call', value, type)
        if(type === 'aValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, aValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]

        } else if (type === 'bValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, bValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]

        } else if (type === 'cValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, cValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]

        } else if (type === 'dValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, dValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]

        } else if (type === 'eValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, eValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]

        } else if (type === 'fValue') {
          setValue((prevState) => {
            return { ...prevState, fValue: value };
          });
          props.teethData.data[1]["PP"] = [true, aValue]
        }

      }

      if (props.teethData.data[1]["PP"]) {
        return (
          <>

                  <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'aValue')} value={aValue.aValue}/>
                  A (Mesio-buccal)

                <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'bValue')} value={aValue.bValue}/>
                B (Mesio-buccal)

                <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'cValue')} value={aValue.cValue}/>
                C (Mesio-buccal)

                <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'dValue')} value={aValue.dValue}/>
                D (Mesio-palatal/lingual)

                <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'eValue')} value={aValue.eValue}/>
                E (Palatal/lingual)

                <input type='number' className="input-pp" min="0" max="10" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value, 'fValue')} value={aValue.fValue}/>
                F (Disto-palatal/lingual)

          </>
        )
      }
      }

      function CalculusIndex()  {
        let number = 0
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["C14"].length>1) {
          number = props.teethData.data[1]["C14"][1]
        } else {
          number = 0
        }
        const [slider, setSlider] = useState(number)

        function sliderValue(value) {
          props.teethData.data[1]["C14"] = [true, value]
          setSlider(value)

        }
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["C14"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="1" max="4" value={slider}/>
                  <input type='number' className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={slider}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

      function GingIndex()  {
        let number = 0
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"]) {  //Checks to see if ticked true
          if (props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"][1] === undefined) { //if undefined -> because this first time setting value
            props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"] = [true, number] //make sure props are update
          } else {
            number = props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"][1]
          }
        }
        var [slider, setSlider] = useState(number)
        slider = number
        function sliderValue(value) {
          slider = value
          props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"] = [true, value]
          setSlider(value)
        }

        if (props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="0" max="3" value={slider}/>
                  <input type='number' min="0" max="3" className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={slider}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

      function GingRecess()  {
        let number = 0
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["GR"]) {  //Checks to see if ticked true
          if (props.teethData.data[1]["GR"][1] === undefined) { //if undefined -> because this first time setting value
            number = 1
            props.teethData.data[1]["GR"] = [true, number] //make sure props are update
          } else {
            number = props.teethData.data[1]["GR"][1]
          }
        }
        var [slider, setSlider] = useState(number)
        slider = number

        function sliderValue(value) {
          props.teethData.data[1]["GR"] = [true, value]
          setSlider(value)
        }
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["GR"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="1" max="4" value={slider}/>
                  <input type='number' className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={slider}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

      function Pdindex()  {
        let number = 1
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"]) {  //Checks to see if ticked true
          if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1] === undefined) { //if undefined -> because this first time setting value
            props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] = [true, number] //make sure props are update
          } else {
            console.log('happened', props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1] ) //The value has been set before
            number = props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"][1]
          }
        } else {
          console.log('this should happen when props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] is not true')
        }
        var [sliderP, setSliderP] = useState(number)
        sliderP = number //for some reason it needs me to do this as useState(number) doesnt work
        function sliderValue(value) {
          sliderP = value
          props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"] = [true, value]
          setSliderP(value)
        }
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="0" max="4" value={sliderP}/>
                  <input type='number' min="0" max="4" className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={sliderP}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

      function Mob()  {
        let number = 0
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["M03"].length>1) {
          number = props.teethData.data[1]["M03"][1]
        } else {
          number = 0
        }
        const [slider, setSlider] = useState(number)
        function sliderValue(value) {
          props.teethData.data[1]["M03"] = [true, value]
          setSlider(value)

        }
        if (props.teethData.data[1]["M03"]) {
          return (
            <>

                  <input onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} type='range' min="0" max="3" value={slider}/>
                  <input type='number' className="slider-number" onChange={(event)=>sliderValue(event.target.value)} value={slider}/>

            </>
          )
        }
      }

    return (

          <input
            className="check-box"
            type="checkbox"
            id="pp"
            onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "PP")}
            checked={props.teethData.data[1]["PP"]}
          />

PP #
 Periodontal pocket depth <button className="questionButton"  onClick={() => SetPPDtrigger(!PPDtrigger)}> ?  </button>

            <PeriodPopUp trigger={PPDtrigger}  onTrigger={PPDtriggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}> </PeriodPopUp>

            {Periodontalpocketdepth()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="C14"
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["C14"]}
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "C14")}
            />

C 1-4
 calculus index <button className="questionButton" onClick={() => SetC14trigger(!C14trigger)}> ?  </button>
              <C14PopUp trigger={C14trigger}  onTrigger={C14triggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}></C14PopUp>

              {CalculusIndex()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="GI0"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "GI0")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["GI0"]}
            />

GI 0-3
 gingivitis index <button className="questionButton" onClick={() => SetGI03trigger(!GI03trigger)}> ?  </button>
              <GI03PopUp trigger={GI03trigger}  onTrigger={GI03triggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}></GI03PopUp>

              {GingIndex()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="GI23"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "GI23")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["GI23"]}
            />

 GI 2/3
 Bleeding when probing

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="GR"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "GR")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["GR"]}
            />

GR 1-4
 gingival recession <button className="questionButton" onClick={() => SetGR14trigger(!GR14trigger)}> ?  </button>
              <GR14PopUp trigger={GR14trigger}  onTrigger={GR14triggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}></GR14PopUp>

              {GingRecess()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="PDI"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "PDI")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["PDI"]}
            />

PDI/ 0-4
periodontal disease index  <button className="questionButton" onClick={() => SetPDItrigger(!PDItrigger)}> ?  </button>
              <PDIPopUp trigger={PDItrigger}  onTrigger={PDItriggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}></PDIPopUp>

              {Pdindex()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="M03"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "M03")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["M03"]}
            />

M 0-3
 mobility  <button className="questionButton"  onClick={() => SetM03trigger(!M03trigger)}> ?  </button>
              <M03PopUp trigger={M03trigger}  onTrigger={M03triggerPop} animalType={props.animalType}> </M03PopUp>

              {Mob()}

            <input
              className="check-box"
              type="checkbox"
              id="furcation"
              onChange={() => props.onToothCondition(1, "F13")}
              checked={props.teethData.data[1]["F13"]}
            />

 F 1-3
furcation <button className="questionButton"> ?  </button>

    );
  }

  export default PeriodontalDisplay;

A: So I think the biggest issue here is having var [sliderP, setSliderP] = useState(number) inside the function.
When React re-renders your component frequently, they're going to retrigger the Pdindex() function. Because you've put the state inside that function, you actually lose state and the setSliderP/sliderP won't work.
The state is only stored between renders for actual components. Pdindex is not a component, just a function that returns something. Its usage of "useState" is gone after the next rerender.
You have 2 options:
1. Make PdIndex() an actual component so that its own state persists between renders
Make Pdindex a functional component with the necessary props and use it as <Pdindex ... />
2. (simpler but I'd recommend the above still) Move the [sliderP, setSliderP] = useState(number) outside of the function. All state should be defined toplevel within the react component itself, not within subfunctions.

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Recently Mobberly Baptist produced a video of kids talking about the Christmas story. It was very well received in our Christmas presentations, so we posted it online. It was posted on Vimeo, Youtube and uploaded to Facebook the same morning. The Facebook video was posted to the church's page. And several people posted the Youtube link to Facebook.
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I used to work for a church that has been on the air with a traditional TV program for over 5 decades. In the Orlando metroplex, they reach about 100,000 viewers per week with their Christian program. It consists of a song or two from the service, and the message from the pastor. It is a fairly traditional church television program. When I was on staff a few years ago and had access to the data, I saw that we were reaching a predominately older crowd (75% of viewers were over age 55.) It was, and still is, a good work and it ministers to a lot of people in central Florida.
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What if you invested that money into creating video content that reflected a biblical world view, but wasn't a traditional worship service/preaching program? What if it was something that told a story and, like a parable, taught truth at the same time?
Who would it be for?
People who don't watch traditional religious programming. More specifically, find a target demographic in a group pf potential audiences members that don't already consume traditional religious programming.
According to Pew Research, Older Americans watch more religious TV. Younger Americans are engaging in religious content online.
Young audiences watch a lot of video content. 18-24 year olds still watch over 16 hours of TV per week, but that number is declining. The TV that they do watch is not traditional Christian TV programming. And they are increasingly watching video online. The older the demographic is, the more broadcast TV they watch.
We don't need shows that target the 65 year old Christian, we already have those. We need churches to develop programs targeted at younger audiences that do not already watch religious programming.
How much would it cost?
The cost depends on what sort of show you are making. I'm most familiar with narrative programming. But you could do other sorts of shows that are not preaching/teaching/worship based.
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How would people see it?
You just spent your airtime budget on production. How is anyone going to see it?
-Christian TV is begging for narrative content.
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Find something you are passionate about, that fits into the strategic vision of your church. Develop a program that targets younger audiences who would be interested in programming about that theme. Build a team, and make the show.

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text:
import logging
import re

from streamlink.plugin import Plugin, pluginmatcher
from streamlink.plugin.api import validate
from streamlink.stream import HLSStream
from streamlink.utils.url import update_scheme

log = logging.getLogger(__name__)

@pluginmatcher(re.compile(
    r'https?://(?:www\.)?tv999\.bg/live\.html'
))
class TV999(Plugin):
    iframe_re = re.compile(r'<iframe.*src="([^"]+)"')
    hls_re = re.compile(r'src="([^"]+)"\s+type="application/x-mpegURL"')

    iframe_schema = validate.Schema(
        validate.transform(iframe_re.search),
        validate.any(None, validate.all(
            validate.get(1),
            validate.url(),
        )),
    )

    hls_schema = validate.Schema(
        validate.transform(hls_re.search),
        validate.any(None, validate.all(
            validate.get(1),
            validate.transform(lambda x: update_scheme('http:', x)),
            validate.url(),
        )),
    )

    def _get_streams(self):
        iframe_url = self.session.http.get(self.url, schema=self.iframe_schema)

        if not iframe_url:
            log.error('Failed to find IFRAME URL')
            return

        hls_url = self.session.http.get(iframe_url, schema=self.hls_schema)

        if hls_url:
            return {'live': HLSStream(self.session, hls_url)}

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1. What teachers reapeatedly commented on was that she was "very creative" and had "an unusual way of thinking", etc.
2. A study done by the Institute focuses on Roma, an individual with creative abilities.
3. But nowhere were Roma's these abilities recognised on her report cards, because there was no check-off box for artwork and creativity.
4. Some of her artwork was selected to represent her school at art exhibition at state level.
5. As a child, she had been a good student above average in most areas but not an exceptional early reader and writer.
1. Which of the following should be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
2. Which of the following should be the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
3. Which of the following should be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
4. Which of the following should be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
5. Which of the following should be FIFTH (LAST) statement after rearrangement?
Directions (Qs. 16 to 25) : In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each ease.
Organisation .....................16………………... is a very broad subject that appears frequently in recent management studies. Organisations have many .............17……………….. to improve whatever it is that they do. They can reflect on their operations. study their products, ...............18………….... to customers, and encourage ...............19…………... parts of the organisation to share knowledge as well as the results of their .....................20………..... efforts. All firms have these opportunities, although few companies take full .....................21…………….... of them Good firms everywhere ...............22…………..... their processes and .....................23………………. in order to learn from past successes as well as ..................24…………..... They measures and benchmark what they do. They try to get different parts of the organisation to …………....25………….. with one another.
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The First Tuesday Social Justice Film Festival
3839 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75233 Phone: 214.337.2429
Cosponsored by the Dallas Peace & Justice Center
Every month, at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff screens a film focusing on an important social justice issue. We hope you'll leave inspired and ready to hit the road in your own quest for a better world.
The best way to make a difference in the world is to first learn how others have done so. Is there a film you'd love to see to inspire you? Perhaps you have that one movie that just recharges you before a social justice battle. If so, please share with us, and we'll see about putting it on our list of films to show at the UUCOC First Tuesday Social Justice Film Festival.
A Double Feature: Strange Fruit and More Than a Month
This screening is cosponsored by the
Dallas Peace & Justice Center
Image: William P. Gottlieb [Public domain]
"Straightforward yet nuanced, 'Strange Fruit' tells a story that must be told. We know the importance of Billie Holiday's recording. But this indispensable video fills in the history binding the struggle against lynching and for black rights with a wealth of common history of African Americans, Jewish Americans, and the American Left. We need to learn this chapter in our past." -- Nell Irvin Painter, Princeton University
Strange Fruit is the first documentary exploring the history and legacy of the Billie Holiday classic. The song's evolution tells of America's radical past using one of the most influential protest songs. The saga brings viewers face to face with the terror of lynching as it spotlights the courage and heroism of those who fought for racial justice when to do so risked ostracism and livelihood if white - and death if Black. It examines the history of lynching, and the interplay of race, labor and the left, and popular culture that would give rise to the Civil Rights Movement.-- California Newsreel
"Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees..."
From the filmmaker:
These are the opening words to one of the world's most famous protest songs. Its music and lyrics were written by Abel Meeropol (pen name Lewis Allan), a Bronx public school teacher — but are often attributed to Billie Holiday, who first sang "Strange Fruit" in 1939 at Barney Josephson's Café Society, New York's first integrated nightclub. The history of this anti-lynching song explores the alliance between American Jews and African-Americans in the struggle for civil rights.
Billie Holiday, Amiri Baraka, Abbey Lincoln, Pete Seeger, Cassandra Wilson, and Michael and Robby Meeropol. (2002, 57 minutes)
If you can't see the trailer below, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/q54Ss_93cRc
From PBS/Independent Lens:
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. He stops in various cities, wearing a sandwich board, to solicit signatures on his petition to end the observance. He explains that relegating Black History Month to the coldest, shortest month of the year is an insult, and that black history is not separate from American history. Through this thoughtful and humorous journey, he explores what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a "post-racial" America.
His road trip begins in Washington, D.C., crisscrosses the country during Black History Month 2010, and ends with an epilogue one year later. Each stop along the journey explores Black History Month as it relates to four ideas: education, history, identity, and commercialism.
Tilgman's campaign to end Black History Month is actually a provocative gambit to open a public conversation about the idea of ethnic heritage months, and whether relegating African American history to the shortest month of the year — and separating it from American history on the whole — denigrates the role of black people and black culture throughout American history. But it is also a seeker's journey to reconcile his own conflicting feelings about his own identity, history, and convictions.
More Than a Month is not just about a yearly tradition, or history, or being black in America. It is about what it means to be an American, to fight for one's rightful place in the American landscape, however unconventional the means, even at the risk of ridicule or misunderstanding. It is a film is about discovering oneself.
If you can't see the trailer below, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/D88pK5XDkE0
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After two years of no celebrations of staff achievements due to Covid-19 pandemic, BUAN finally held the staff long services awards on the 8th December 2022 with the theme – 'Inspired to Reach Great Milestone'. The ceremony was to celebrate [MS1] 59 employees who have been working and contributing enormously to the institution and the categories were over 5-year span from 10 to 40 years of service. In his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor Prof Ketlhatlogile Mosepele, welcomed all stakeholders for gracing the event to recognize and celebrate staff milestones. He also extended his gratitude to the University Council leadership who were present for their gesture and leadership. He also recognized and appreciated the presence of special guests, who during the year made the University proud by rising up the Academic ladder as Professors and Senior Lectures. "You are not here by default, but because we salute you for outstanding performance, hence it is befitting for you to be celebrated as well", Prof Mosepele said. He went on to state that he was privileged to recognize the presence of the awardees, who's loyalty, achievements and milestones where celebrated and applaud them for great work ethics and good conduct. "It is undoubtedly your service and good conduct that has seen you through the years in the University", he explained. He encouraged all to create the future for this University as well as the Nation together citing John Schaar- a futurist- "The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination." The Guest speaker was the Chairman of BUAN Council Mr Neo D Moroka. He stated that he was excited and honoured to have been invited together with his fellow Council Members tor one of BUAN's flagship events, the Long Service Awards Ceremony. On receiving this invite – I paused to reflect on what would resonate with you on your momentous day – a milestone. I then asked myself – what does to be honoured for long service mean – both to recipients and the University – there I found the cue to my address this afternoon", he said. He explained that a long service award is a means of recognising and rewarding an employee's loyalty. He further noted that the occasion was special and momentous as it is not often that the opportunity arises to publicly thank staff for the many years of dedicated selfless service that they have devoted to the institution. The ceremony is therefore a chance for the University to publicly acknowledge the awardees' loyalty, commitment, dedication, and a strong sense of belonging over these years. "The University really appreciates your loyalty in all respects because this is an era where job hopping has become the trend, as our skilled personnel continually search for better opportunities and new experiences and as such staff seldom stay longer than even up to five years", Mr Moroka related. The Chairman stated that a survey conducted a few years ago, which the Human Resources practitioners can reflect better on, found that an average person could expect to have more than ten (10) jobs over the course of his/her working live. This outcome when compared to BUAN's years of service celebrated just fizzles into oblivion. Today here, we are witnessing a combined total of 1090 years of service from fifty-nine (59) recipients. Amongst the group, some members of staff will be receiving certificates marking more than 3 (three) decades of loyal service to this institution; a period spanning over three critical stages of institutional transformation towards becoming the University. This year's theme, of "Inspired to Reach Great Milestone," underlines the importance of these awards. The transformation journey marked a milestone that is in tandem with today's recipients. The University values the awardees as part of a journey to search and achieve milestones to reach greater hights. BUAN is extremely fortunate to have staff members whose many years of dedication, commitment and loyalty have earned the much respect the University is enjoying today. It is now time to return that loyalty. In his conclusion, the Chairman, implored all the recipients, to place the invaluable expertise and experience into mentoring up-and-coming employees, so that they too can one day make a similar contribution to the University. "We salute you for being loyal employees of BUAN. Congratulations once again on this career milestone and we look forward to meeting you again at your next long service awards ceremony in a few years' time. Let me take this opportunity to also wish all of you a safe, prosperous and a happy new year." Mr Moroka said. Of the 59 awardees, fourteen were awarded for 10 years of services, nine for 15 years, sixteen for 20 years, thirteen for 25years, two for 30 years, two for 35years and one for 40 years. The representative for Awardees, Prof Cecil Patrick, who received a silver jubilee award, gave a captivating speech. He said that he was very honoured to represent the awardees of many years of service from the era of BAC, BCA and now BUAN. He stated that the majority of awardees have spent their entire productive life in BUAN and have contributed significantly in shaping/ changing the outlook of the institution. He had a chance to have a chat with some of the awardees who expressed their dissatisfaction as they felt the token of appreciation was small for the occasion. He advised that in future, staff should be involved in the planning of the event for their input to be considered. He urged management to put staff first, as a motivated and happy employees will take care of clients and result in improved productivity. He also advised that all employees should be treated fairly and engaged f to ensure alignment and compliance. To the awardees, Prof Patrick encouraged them to be dedicated and committed to motivate others. The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics Affairs and Research, Prof Shalaulani Nsoso thanked all stakeholders for gracing the ceremony and wished all a joyful and safe festive season!!
On the 6th December 2022, the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) and Universidale do SAVE (UNISAVE), Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Understanding. In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of BUAN, Professor Ketlhatlhogile Mosepele stated that BUAN's Vision was to 'To be an innovative and research-intensive university in agriculture and natural resources' and that the institution had developed and implemented a strategic plan to achieve this vision. He said that the principle of increased collaboration with external partners is embedded within the Research Intensification thematic areas, which is one of the BUAN's strategic areas. "Globally, achieving the sustainable development goals (SGDs) of the 2030 Agenda requires international research collaboration on sustainable development, which calls for North-South partnerships and collaborations to benefit from resources most institutions in the north have, like finance and research equipment", Prof Mosepele explained. He further stated that, according to the Secretary-General of the Association of African Universities, "One of the lessons of Covid-19 is that Africa cannot just depend on outside support to solve its own problems. Research must be focused on development, and one of the ways we can do that is by collaborating among ourselves". Collaboration amongst higher education institutions in the SADC region is crucial towards forging a common regional identity, as SADC considers universities as catalysts and key players in learning environments, pillars of innovation and leaders in areas of research and technological advancement. The collaboration and subsequent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNISAVE is consistent with the aims and goals of the regional policy instrument and emanates from several exchange visits between BUAN and UNISAVE to establish mutual beneficial partnership. Prof Mosepele encouraged colleagues to take advantage of the MoU and ensure successful implementation of it. The key elements of the MoU include: Staff and student exchange Program/project development Co-supervision of students Joint staff training programs Joint conferences and workshops In her remarks, the Vice Chancellor of Universidale do SAVE, Professor Doutora Catarina Tivane Nhamposse, expressed her gratitude to all members of BUAN AND UNISAVE who were involved in the designing and alignment of the MoU document and preparation of the signing event. She explained that UNISAVE was a national public higher education institution in Mozambique with campuses and facilities throughout the country with main campus in Gaza. "Based on the African proverb that says 'if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together', we join BUAN, with confidence that together we can enable exchange of teachers, researchers and technical staff, promote the mobility of professors and researchers for teaching and research either in undergraduate and/or graduate programs', Prof Catarina said. She went on to state that the MoU will allow the two parties to organize scientific activities, design and implement research extension projects, conduct sports and cultural exchange activities, cooperate in the implementation of advanced internship program for under or post-graduate programs in areas of common interest among other areas mutually agreed upon. In closing, she stated that their expectation is that both universities will be able to carry out the above mentioned activities and strengthen the partnership to ensure quality education from research and extension activities to come up with innovative solutions to the multiple problems which the world/continent was struggling in.
On 29.11.22, the University donated some stationery to Boitumelo Primary School which was adopted by the University in 2016. Due to the aftermath of Covid 19, the University has not been able to offer assistance for some time and the school has been struggling with very little stationery left for day to day running of the school. Hence the Resident Assistants driven initiative under the Department of Academic and Student Affairs (DASS) came at the right time. The following items were handed over; Toners, photocopy papers, Mathematical instruments sets, Pencils, Erasers, Pens, Rulers, Masks, Toilet paper, Clothes (includes shoes). The school Headteacher, welcomed the team from BUAN and was delighted to have visitor in the school after a while, since the Covid 19 break. The Director of BUAN Academic and Student Affairs, gave a keynote address and encouraged pupils to always dream big so that they see themselves as graduates at some point. She indicated that the items donated will help pupils focus as they will not worry about the lack of stationery in the event that they would have forgotten theirs at home or do not have any at all, their teachers will now be in a position to give them, since they now have enough. The PTA chairperson in his closing remarks, appreciated the efforts made by the Residents Assistants and indicated that it will really help the school since they are in shortage and in need of stationary. He also encouraged the learners to always aim high and be motivated by the graduate students. He concluded by saying that, the donations will be fairly distributed to benefit all pupils of Boitumelo Primary School. The Residents' Assistants are graduate students; Ms Chandapiwa Moses (PhD Animal Science), Mr Wananao Kaisara (PhD Crop Science), Ms Bonolo Setshogela (MSc Crop Science) and Mr Tshephaone Tladi (MSc Agricultural Engineering). The Residents Assistants greatly appreciate all those who brought forth their pledges (BUAN Staff and Students) which included; stationery, clothes and monetary pledges which made it possible for us to purchase some of the items the school indicated they needed. Thank you so much for you kind generosity!!! Le kamoso!!
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) workshop
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) workshop Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting a collaborative workshop with COHESA to build the capacity of higher educational institutions to educate, train and empower the attendants to tackle One Health issues. The workshop consists of delegates from the World Bank, International Livestock Research Institute, Inter University Council For East Africa, University of Pretoria, Southern African Region University Association, Cirad and SADC. It is a 3-day workshop where delegates will map One Health Competencies and curriculum development in Southern Africa. COHESA is about insuring better health in aspects of human existence i.e environment, animal health, food safety and the overall ecosystem. Prof. Meulenburg in her welcome remarks, said that the main objective of COHESA is to encourage collaboratives amongst different sectors of health in Southern Africa and East Africa. BUAN in the eyes of COHESA is a multiplier as it has an education and research mandate that can build capacity of different service providers. Prof Meulenburg gave an example of one health as an instance of food safety challenges due to overuse of pesticides to pest and disease outbreaks in plants all caused by climate change. The event was officially opened by Prof Ketlhalogile Mosepele who in his opening speech stated that one of BUAN's thematic areas of the research intensification pillar is to have increased collaboration with external partners. He believes that COHESA project is helping BUAN to achieve that area. Thus, this project has been adopted by the right institution as the world is currently facing unprecedented, interconnected threats to health of people, animals and the environment: addressing these threats requires cross sectoral systems wide approaches. Essentially, One Health unpacks the Agricultural and Natural Resources sphere across its value chain and therefore presents a compelling argument for multidisciplinary in research. He also said that it is inevitable that a university like BUAN should be in the forefront of this initiative because all aspects of human existence. And it is ready and willing. Lie Comment Share
The Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (BUAN) hosts scientists from ILRI and ICRISAT
On the 25th to 27th October 2022 The Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (BUAN) hosted scientists from International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) from Nairobi, Kenya. ILRI mission is to improve food and nutritional security and to reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. ICRISAT conducts agricultural research for rural development to equip the less priviledged through making farming and agribusiness profitable in the drylands. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Communication, Knowledge and Technology through the Department of Research, Science and Technology. This event was culmination of previous visit by Botswana to Kenya in July this year. The Botswana delegation to Kenya was led by Honourable Minister Segokgo and included Permanent Secretaries from the ministry and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and scientists from BUAN and NARDI. These exchange visits are meant to discuss possible opportunity for collaboration between Botswana agricultural research centres and these two international organisations. The discussions at BUAN were centred on how Botswana can improve, through research, productivity of the main staple food resources suitable for arid conditions such as sorghum, millet, pulses and ruminant livestock. The opportunities and benefits that could be availed by these resources in rural economies is dependent on utilization of the crops and livestock in terms of supply of organic manure from livestock and feedstuff from crop residues. With climate change on us, the challenges of limited nutrition at household level and unemployment forces us to think differently and innovatively around efficiency of production in farms. Therefore, the interaction between BUAN, NARDI and MoA scientists with visitors from Kenya was to kick start a meaningful collaboration for future national food security. This collaboration with Botswana is not the first, in the 1980s, both ILRI as International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA) and ICRISAT worked with Department of Agricultural Research in livestock and arable research which culminated in the release of known sorghum, millet and groundnut varieties such as Mahube, BSH1 and Phofu (Sorghum), Bontle and Legakwe (Millet) and Nakwana, Peolwane and Tsosabana (groundnuts). Currently, ILRI and Botswana has a project on One Health, involving several local stakeholders and BUAN is coordinating the project on behalf of Botswana.
Scientific Writing Workshop for Graduate Students
To ensure that BUAN achieves its mandate of becoming an Innovative and Research-Intensive University in Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Faculty of Research and Graduate Studies together with Graduate Students' Association conducted a scientific writing workshop which aimed at helping students to formulate and produce research proposals that could catapult the University. The workshop was held on the 16th September 2022 and the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Prof Samodimo Ngwako welcomed the attendants to the workshop. He informed them that the faculty and Association saw it fit to organize the workshop to impart knowledge on research proposal as research formed an integral part of their studies. He urged all to listen attentively, participate and ask questions where needed to understand and be informed. Amongst the facilitators of the workshop were Prof. Torimiro who gave a guide on writing a concept note. He taught the attendants how to identify a good research topic, characteristics of a good research topic, why there is need to write a concept note. Ms Clift-Hill gave a lecture on writing an introduction and how to use figures and tables correctly. She emphasized that the introduction should hook the reader in research proposals, thesis, and manuscript. In writing a thesis or a proposal it is very important to conduct research as it helps the author or researcher to know if the research, they are embarking on has been done before. If it has been done before then a literature review will help with identifying the gaps in that field. Prof Omoloye spoke to the attendants about the different types of literature reviews and ways of organizing information in literature reviews. He also spoke of how to effectively integrate information in a literature review. He closed of his presentations by speaking of using mind maps to formulate discussions and results in a research paper. During this workshop the library department also gave a presentation on how to retrieve information from the BUAN online database and library. Ms Sechaba demonstrated step by step how to access the information and how to reference. She assured the students that the librarians were always ready to assist them. Ms Gopolang also went on to teach the attendants how to reference their sources. During this workshop there were group discussion where participants got to interact with each other in regards to the topics that were discussed. "I had a wonderful time I wish we have more of such workshops as It was a very informative." Said one of the participants
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences visits Botswana Meat Commission
On the 15th September, 2022, the Dean of Faculty of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Professor Madibela led delegation from the faculty on a visit to Botswana Meat Commission in Lobatse. These included Prof Kgwatalala, Head of Animal Sciences, Dr Sehularo, Acting Director of MITI and Dr Mazhani, representing Head of Veterinary Sciences. At Lobatse they were received by BMC management which include Mr Reuben Khumalo, the Executive Manager, Human Capital and his team. The objective of the visit was to explore opportunities for future collaboration between BMC and BUAN and strengthen existing ones. These possibilities include supporting training (students and farmers), supporting livestock research and to foster co-creation of publicity and branding events for mutual benefits of the two institutions. Within the nexus of training, support for post graduate studies would be a worthy cause for both institutions as it would generate critical mass of future scientists to drive and sustain the livestock industry. Motivating students in the animal and veterinary sciences through recognition of the cream of the crop (Excellence Awards) would be one area of collaboration. Since post graduate training is the centre pivot of innovation, research and development, investing in these areas open up new opportunities in livestock management, product development and animal and public health. Collaboration with the university would avail to BMC a host of agricultural expertise available at BUAN. Already Dr Mazhani, as part of MITI Research Group, has a research collaboration with BMC on economic implications of carcass bruising. Discussion around these areas stimulated much interest between the two parties, especially on student awards. Arrangement are being made to follow-up on this critical foundation meeting to pave way for a formal working agreement.
MOENG COLLEGE'S VISIT TO BUAN
Today, we bid farewell to our young friends from Moeng college who have been with us for two weeks. 120 form four students were attached at our farm enterprise projects where they got hands on experience on the different aspects of Agriculture. "The students really enjoyed their time here at BUAN",said Mr Segaise the program facilitator from Moeng. BUAN also enjoyed having these young minds around as they were cooperative and hardworking.
BUAN National Science week Awards
Congratulations to our PhD students who presented their amazing research project during BUAN National Science week ending 17th August! The awardees were as follows: Best Oral presentation 1st position award- Mr Monosi A. Bolowe Presentation Title: Farm Phenotypic Characterization and Development of Body Weight Predictions Equations of Indigenous Tswana Sheep in Southern Botswana Research Interest: Conservation, breeding, improvement and sustainable utilization of indigenous animal genetic resources in Botswana, particularly sheep amidst climate change scenarios as aggravated by global warming. Best Poster presentation 1st position award- Ms Chandapiwa Moses Poster Title: Malted Sorghum to replace maize in Broiler Diets Research Interest: Exploring locally available alternative energy and protein sources to use in poultry diets so as to reduce input feed costs during processing as well as minimize competition of using maize grains for human consumption and livestock feed processing. Best Oral presentation 2nd position award- Mr Nkosilathi Bernard Presentation Title Optimizing Biological Nitrogen Fixation, A Step to Improving Soil Fertility Research Interest: Improving crop production through sustainable soil fertility solutions is close to his heart. As such he has a strong interest in exploring and optimizing biological nitrogen fixation by identifying elite native rhizobial strains for use in the production of inoculants for cowpea. Best Oral presentation 3rd position award- Mr Setlhoka Modiri Presentation Title: Development of Bio-composite Meat Active Package Research Interest Food Science and Technology Researcher with interests in Postharvest, Symbiotic, Food Nanotechnology and Food additives. The research aims to understand food security challenges and propose viable solutions. Cheers to producing innovative graduates and technological solutions, for sustainable development in agriculture and natural resources!
Oppenheimer Scholarships to study fine scale remote sensing of rangelands at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the University of Exeter (fully funded)
Application Process The successful candidate will be required to apply to the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) for admission onto the MSc in Animal Science (Animal Management Systems Stream). Before applying, familiarize yourself with the BUAN requirements. The information is available at this website: https://www.buan.ac.bw/index.php/buan-admissions-details/id/172/August-2022-Intake-forGraduates:-Applications-Open/.
THE FIRST WATER- SAVING AND DROUGHT- RESISTANCE (WDR) RICE HARVEST CEREMONY
Today the 27th June 2022, we celebrate the first successful trial of the water-saving and drought resistant rice. The ceremony was held at BUAN A1 field in the presence of the Honourable Acting President, Slumber Tsogwane to harvest and taste the first water saving and drought resistant rice. Amongst the guests were the Chinese Ambassador to Botswana His Excellency, Wang Xuefeng and Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Honourable Molebatsi Shimane Molebatsi. The ceremony is a result of a memorandum of understanding that was signed in the year 2020 between African agriculture (AA) and Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) to cooperate and work together in improving Agricultural production in Botswana. It is then that the idea of testing rice production started. Consultations were done and a Rice Team comprising Agricultural experts from BUAN and African Agriculture staff. Seeds were sourced from China where organizations like Shanghai Agrobiological gene Center, An Hui China, and Jiangsu Provincial Seed department got involved on an advisory basis where necessary For Season 2020/2021 seven rice types were tested for their production potential under the Sebele climatic conditions and soils. The seven types were planted in late December 2020. These types performed well but could not complete grain filling process because they started flowering in Winter. Pests observed were Aphids, bugrada bug and leaf roller worms. Bacterial Panicle blight disease was observed at flowering. The rice plants were harvested as stova for livestock feed. Three rice types were chosen for further testing. For Season 2021/22 three types selected for the season are AA073, AA128, and AA212. They were dry planted and germinated from 19 November 2021. Land was well prepared and levelled, planting rows were marked 25 cm apart. A hand planter was used to plant at a seed rate if 30 kg per hectare. In row spacing of 10-15 cm ideal. Side shoots or tillers developed, and these are important as they also developed heads adding more to the ultimate yield. It took the rice types an average period of 90 days to boot and flower. Pests and diseases were low as compared to the previous season. Bacterial panicle blight appeared with less severity. Bugrada bug caused some spikelet losses were sprayed for it using Dichlorvos pesticide. The three rice types all managed to reach grain filling stage and got ready for harvesting from 125 days onwards. Two types AA128 and AA212 proved to be good for Gaborone area as they are early to medium season types. They do not have high water need requirements. These rice types have proved to give an average of 9 tonnes per hectare if supplemented with irrigation during dry spells. The rice plant stova will be harvested and prepared for livestock feed. This research has proved that despite popular believe that rice cannot grow in dry land, we have rice that can grow in dry land and do not need high water requirements.The rice trials will be extending to other areas like Maun, Tuli Block, Borolong, Pandamatenga among others. The trials aim to bring rice production to the farmers so that they become self-reliant in production of food security crops for the nation.
Malotwane Farmers Workshop
Malotwane Farmers Workshop On 31st of May 2022, BUAN Diploma in Agricultural Extension students, held an annual workshop in collaboration with Malotwane farmers association. The theme of the Workshop was 'Proper supply chain management'. The workshop was graced by the Chief of Malotwane and the District Attorney amongst other delegates. Facilitators on the day were different stakeholders including, LEA, BOBS, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agri-business as well as BUAN, who imparted knowledge on their products and services offered to farmers. The keynote speaker was the District Attorney who put emphasis in the theme of the day, stressing the importance of supply chain management for agricultural produce. She said the processes from grains, seedlings until the final product to the consumer was vital hence farmers needed to improve the quality of their produce. She applauded the farmers' association for coming up with the initiative for building a storehouse/warehouse and pledged government aid once the collection centre was established. She encouraged farmers to cooperate with each other to ensure quality produce adding that farming needs a lot of determination to produce quality and at the right quantities. "Farming also requires proper planning as well as lots and lots of sleepless nights to get great results", she stated. She went on to explain that implementation is key, and that great care is needed for high yields. Farmers need a lot of self-motivation, to motivate others, to being motivated by others, will help them stay focused in working hard to feed the nation. She encouraged all farmers to join forces to reach their dreams both at individual and team level. The DC went on to explain that as the theme stated, there was need to bridge gaps in agriculture. "Gaps and challenges are always there; what matters most is how to curb them. What are we doing as farmers to bridge those gabs?" she asked. She advocated for cooperation amongst farmers to help each other and not rely on stakeholders like government and institutions. The DC said that she was aware that there was lack of market and that some schools were not buying produces as reports reaching her office, but they will keep issuing supporting letters to encourage for their produce to be bought. She said even though the roads were not up to standard, that should not discourage them, they should continue in their quest of feeding the nation. Lastly, she encouraged them to have positive collaborations and that she pledges support as Government. She urged formation of Agric groups – same produce groups to help each other. Promotion of information sharing of agricultural issues, ideas and to open hearts to receive or look for information was stimulated. Groups will enable them to speak in one voice as farmers to collaborate and join hands and support one another. She encouraged the farmers to produce in high quality standards, so the final consumer gets quality. She also emphasised workshops for mentorship for better collaboration and quality control for better income and improved business performance.
GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENTS' TEAM BUILDING SESSION
Being a graduate student is no child's play – always swamped with research work, thesis, and timelines to meet! But amid it all, we all humans and we all deserve a breather occasionally!! On 13th of May 2022, the Graduate studies students held a team building session at Tlokweng Rose Garden organised by the students in collaboration with the office of Research and Graduate Studies. The purpose of session was for the students to interact amongst themselves to discuss and share successes, challenges, shortfalls in their studies. The highlights of the day were the motivational talks from three students – John Kenneth Mthetho, Maduo Kolanyane and Garmonyou Aloysius Sam. John, as a part time self-sponsored scholar pursuing PhD in Animal Science, took the graduates through his journey as a student – starting from the time he was studying in South Africa when he was doing his master's and had to halt his studies due to work commitments. He did not see this as a step back as it was a chance to be home and used the chance to pursue family commitments. However, he excelled well in his studies and was now doing his PhD though taking longer than anticipated. He encouraged all to never give up and to continue thriving until the finish line!! For her part, Maduo who is pursuing Masters of Crop Science – Horticulture stream emphasised over and over the importance of reading when doing research. "Read, read, and read guys", she reiterated. She emphasized that you can never know enough, so the only way to come close to knowing enough is by constantly reading. She also encouraged them to save money for project equipment and other necessities since their scholarship has no research fund. As a sponsored student, she narrated how her allowance got depleted before completing, hence the importance of saving. However, she persevered and managed to submit her thesis. Sam who is pursuing PhD Crop Science majoring in Crop Protection Stream shared his experience when he was a sponsored student in a foreign country in Ghana. His funds were delayed and credited late and has had to improvise. Where he was based, they loved tomatoes so much, to a point that he ventured in the business of selling tomatoes, he even ended up changing his project to tomato related insect and disease pests - Evaluation of Insecticides and Fungicides for the Management of Insect pests and Diseases of Tomato in Kumasi, Ghana. He made profit from selling the tomato and by the time the funds came, it was a bonus. He encouraged all to always be determined to succeed. Dr Motlalepula Tait from office of Research and Graduate studies also shared word of encouragement stressing how important it was to befriend a supervisor on a professional level but avoid being too casual. The Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Prof Samodimo Ngwako informed the graduates that the Institutional Planning and Campus Services had just handed some facilities to be used by the graduates. These were late night study and computer rooms. The graduates got into groups to discuss they projects challenges and ways of overcoming them. They then used the same groups to play and compete in different games throughout the day which encouraged teamwork. They started with aerobics, then went on to play balloon game, egg game, water game, swimming, volleyball and pool. It was a fun filled day.
German Market Exploration TVET Study Tour in Botswana
German Market Exploration TVET Study Tour in Botswana The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is conducting a market study tour for German businesses providing services in the TVET sector in the week from 25th -29th April 2022. The tour's aim was to facilitating business contacts as well as to provide important impulses for possible future cooperation between private/public institutions in Botswana and German know-how in the sector of secondary/tertiary education and vocational training. During the study tour meetings were held with various stakeholders in the country among other visits at academic and research institutions Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Recourses (BUAN) , Botswana Open University (BOU), Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and University of Botswana (UB) and Chamber of Mines plus exchanges with industry representatives. The tour at BUAN was held on the 26th April 2022 where faculty representatives met with BMWK representative to share details on the university day to day services. BMWK also visited the Agricultural Biosystems and engineering and Animal Science laboratories to see the technologies that are in place and areas that need improvement. They were impressed with the state of the Agricultural Biosystems and engineering laboratories and were looking forward to working with BUAN in future.
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and People and Wildlife Trust (Botswana) Memorandum of Understanding signing
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and People and Wildlife Trust (Botswana) Memorandum of Understanding signing On 13th April 2022, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) and People and Wildlife Trust (PWT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU was signed to affirm the parties' commitment to partnering in the Herders Training Course Project. The two parties agree that the training project shall be housed under BUAN CICE once it has been approved by Botswana Qualifications Authority and hosted at one of the PWT study area cattle posts. The Herders Training Course Project is initiated to enhance the conservation (reduce HCC related mortality) of apex predatory large carnivores' thorough improving net livestock in subsistence pastoral production systems, through reduction of livestock mortality due to predatory large carnivores. It will also enhance livestock husbandry practices that are predator friendly and reduce the risk of livestock predation and initiate farmer-based livestock monitoring system. HTCP will help improve health condition and welfare of livestock and the condition of the rangelands for long-term ecosystem health and sustainability. Furthermore, through this project Botswana will be able to retain and improve the biodiversity of the rangeland, including the retention of apex and keystone predator's species. To conclude the ceremony Professor Seleka, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, thanked the guests for coming through and said that he hopes that the partnership will yield results that will make a difference in the community.
Renewable Energy Project [BUAN Enterprises (Pty) Ltd Agrivoltaic Project]
The Renewable Energy project which has been presented to the Staff members in different forums commenced construction in December 2021. Preceding the construction was all other regulatory requirements compliance which include but not limited to; Environmental Management Plan, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) requirements and Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority approvals. Concurrently the project went through several governance processes of the University. In more detail, the project is a 1Megawatt solar project which will power the University during daytime. The electricity bill of the University is expected to reduce by more than 50% over the years as the tariffs rapidly rise. At initial stages there will be excess power produced and it will be pumped back into the BPC grid for an already agreed rate. The term Agrivoltaic is a combination of agriculture and voltage. Under the solar panels, BUAN Enterprises will farm horticultural products to maximise the usage of land. The panels will reduce moisture loss from the ground and protect crops during very hot summer days. The panels will have control motors which enable them to follow the movement of the sun. This project was funded and carried out with the private sector with private funds of up to BWP15,000,000 raised from international funders. BUAN enterprises (Pty) Ltd and its Technical Partner, MarketVest (Pty) Ltd combined and worked very hard to make this project a reality. The Partners formed a Special Purpose Vehicle named AGRIVOLT BE (Pty) Ltd for purposes of implementing this project. This is a prototype project for BUAN Enterprises (Pty) Ltd which will showcase the agrivoltaic technology. Farmers, institutions, mines etc are expected to be future customers of BUAN Enterprises for customised solar solutions. Panels will be installed in February 2022 commissioning is expected to be between March and April 2022. BUAN ENTERPRISES WILL HAVE THE BIGGEST AGRIVOLTAIC PROJECT IN AFRICA AND IT WILL BE OPEN FOR RESEARCH TO THE BUAN COMMUNITY. Watch the space for more updates. For more information on the project, kindly contact Business Development Director, Mr K. Pifelo @3650725


On the face of it, two more different characters are hard to imagine than this particular literary heroine, Austen's cosseted heiress, and the proto-feminist fomenter of revolutions. So which parent's dream, which vision of Emma, to follow? Well, both.
Ruby-Sachs has just completed her first novel, The Water Man's Daughter (pursuing the Austen path), which explores what it's like to be an activist (a touch of Goldman). And she doesn't sequester her interest in activism between the covers: the Faculty of Law grad (JD 2008) currently works for Avaaz, the advocacy group that organizes global online petitions protesting everything from commercial whaling to Uganda's proposed anti-gay legislation (which was shelved in May).
The "water man" named in the novel's title is a Canadian executive at an international water conglomerate, who is murdered while on a business trip to South Africa. His daughter, Claire, comes to South Africa to ensure that justice is done. But seeing justice done isn't as simple as she imagines. Claire is introduced to Nomsulwa, an anti-privatization activist who fought the water company to ensure that her native townships were adequately supplied. At every turn, Claire is faced with the immoral choices her father made. For her part, Nomsulwa must struggle to understand how her own father, a hero of the anti-apartheid movement, could also have beaten her mother, and abandoned them.
"I'm lucky in that I'm proud of both my parents," Ruby- Sachs says. "But I wanted to look at what it would be like to have a more complicated relationship." She elaborates: "It's all about the public-private divide. Mandela is a perfect example – beloved by the world for what he did, but a pretty horrible father by all accounts. The costs of activism, that's what really fascinated me." In short: a Goldman question explored in an Austen forum.


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In-karta - bezstykowa karta chipowa, standardu Mifare DESFire, wydawana przez České dráhy (koleje czeskie) dla swoich klientów. Wyglądem i wielkością przypomina kartę kredytową. Kartę wprowadzono na jesieni 2006, kiedy to zaczęto wycofywać jej poprzednią, papierową wersję ze zdjęciem, odnawianą corocznie - Kartę Z.

Rodzaje

In-karta jest wydawana w dwóch wariantach: služební (służbowa) i zákaznická (stałego klienta).

Zákaznická In-karta jest przeznaczona dla stałych klientów kolei czeskich oraz szeregu innych odbiorców, w tym obywateli zagranicznych. Może być zakupiona w czterech wariantach:
 In-zákazník - zniżka w wariancie dla podróżnych w różnych grupach wiekowych (w podstawowym wariancie umożliwia korzystanie z tzw. ceny dla stałych klientów - zákaznické jízdné, a w innych pozwala skorzystać z dodatkowych zniżek),
 In-junior - zniżka dla podróżnych do 26 lat (zniesiona w 2008),
 In-senior - zniżka dla podróżnych powyżej 70 lat (sieciowa na pociągi osobowe i przyspieszone),
 In-gold - bilet sieciowy na 1. klasę z dowolną datą ważności (od tygodnia do 3 lat).

Služební In-karta (karta służbowa) jest przeznaczona dla pracowników kolei czeskich i niektórych innych organizacji kolejowych, jak również dla członków rodzin. Umożliwia nie tylko przejazd, ale także wstęp do niektórych obiektów z ograniczonym dostępem i umożliwia korzystanie ze służbowych urządzeń biurowych.

Krytyka

České dráhy były krytykowane w mediach za to, że za pośrednictwem In-kart zdobywają wielką ilość danych osobowych na temat swoich klientów. Karta zwyciężyła nawet w czeskiej wersji konkursu Big Brother Awards w kategorii Niebezpieczna nowa technologia, dlatego że klient kupując produkt, musiał wyrazić zgodę na dalsze przetwarzanie swoich danych przez firmy trzecie.

Linki zewnętrzne
 http://www.inkarta.cz

Karty elektroniczne
Transport kolejowy w Czechach

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Alan Rudolph
Big Boy Medlin, Michael Ventura, Zalman King, Alan Rudolph
Bands make it rock, but roadies make it roll.
Down-home Texas boy Travis Redfish (Meat Loaf) falls hard for Lola, a glitter-spangled groupie determined to lose her virginity to Alice Cooper. Hoping to woo her, Travis signs on with a traveling rock band and soon finds himself celebrated as the "greatest roadie of all time"! But Lola's date with destiny (and Cooper) looms. Can true love survive rock'n'roll?
English DTS-HD MA Stereo 2.0
English Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0
• Audio Commentary with Writers James "Big Boy" Medlin and Michael Ventura
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ77U 1080p Plasma Monitor; Sony STR-DG1200 7.1 Channel Receiver; Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-Ray Player using HDMI outputs; Michael Green Revolution Cinema 6i Speakers (all five); Kenwood 1050SW 150-watt Subwoofer.
Roadie [Blu-Ray] (1980)
Reviewed by Colin Jacobson (July 30, 2013)
My first sign that 1980's Roadie might not offer a very interesting flick: it's rated "PG"! Admittedly, "PG" was broader back before the invention of "PG-13" in 1984, and some movies with that rating pushed the "R" envelope pretty hard. Given Roadie's subject matter, I expected that to be the case.
However, that didn't happen. A bizarre little fable, Roadie occasionally flirts with rugged subject matter, but it mostly remained strangely innocent and innocuous. Roadie follows Texas trucker Travis Redfish (Meat Loaf). His father Corpus C. Redfish (Art Carney) owns a salvage business, and Travis lives at home with dad and his sister Alice (Rhonda Bates).
Travis stops to help a busted-down RV because he sees a babe in the vehicle. They're hauling the equipment for Hank Williams Jr., and Travis meets Lola (Kaki Hunter), a young woman on her way to New York City to meet Alice Cooper and become the "greatest groupie of all-time". Because he's infatuated with Lola, Travis agrees to drive the equipment to Austin.
On the way, Travis gets to know Lola. She claims that Cooper invited her to New York, but it soon becomes clear that she doesn't actually know the singer.
When they get to the gig, Travis displays extraordinary skills as a roadie. After he experiences "brainlock" following a fight, manager Ace (Joe Spano) and promoter Mohammed Johnson (Don Cornelius) get Lola to entice Travis into becoming a full-time roadie.
The rest of the movie follows Travis, Lola and others on the road. They first go to Los Angeles, where Travis learns more revelations about his would-be sweetie. The film pursues their journey as a potential couple as they travel inexorably toward the climax in New York.
Like other early Eighties flicks such as Used Cars, Roadie is the kind of flick that probably seemed hilarious at the time but that hasn't aged well. Roadie features only the most rudimentary of plots, as the story really feels like little more than an excuse for marginally connected gags and musical cameos.
The movie features a lot of real-life acts; in addition to Hank Williams Jr. and Alice Cooper, we see performances from Roy Orbison, Blondie, and Asleep At the Wheel. It's an unusual mélange of genres that functions sporadically well but doesn't really add much to the movie. If anything, the concert sequences seem like little more than filler.
Most of the artists simply play music, but some act as well. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Cooper get the chance to flex their acting muscles to a moderate degree, and this creates a little fun. Neither do much in their parts, but it's neat to see them try to act.
Of course, a musician turned actor plays our lead as well. At the start of the film, Loaf seems exceptionally flat and uninspired. However, he starts to come to life as the movie progresses. He seems cartoony early, but he turns more natural and confident as time passes. His work isn't terrific, but it appears acceptable.
Granted, it helps that Roadie is little more than a cartoon fable anyway. It tends toward broad comedy mixed with stabs at romance between Lola and Travis. Neither element ignites. The gags feel like Saturday Night Live rejects such as one with a cocaine-filled detergent box. Other attempts at humor seem equally lame and obnoxious, such as Mohammed's constant misuse of the name "Redfish".
Roadie seems like an odd and fairly pointless semi-satirical fantasy. At times it feels like a self-conscious attempt to mock other conventions; for example, the gratuitous car chase clearly knows that it's gratuitous.
However, Roadie doesn't enjoy the smarts or cohesion to make it a more pointed experience. Instead, it meanders through unfunny and dopey comedic sketches and sporadically effective musical performances. Generally loud and annoying, Roadie fails to engage the viewer.
The Blu-ray Grades: Picture C+/ Audio C-/ Bonus C+
Roadie appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1.85:1 on this Blu-ray Disc. Though the movie could look quite good at times, it came with more than a few issues.
The most obvious problems stemmed from print flaws. These cropped up most heavily in the opening credits and cleaned up as the movie progressed, but they remained a distraction through much of the movie. Mostly I saw specks and spots, but some nicks and debris also appeared. I've seen dirtier movies, but this one nonetheless suffered from more flaws than I'd expect.
Sharpness was generally good. Some mild softness materialized at times, but the flick usually looked pretty accurate and concise. No issues with jagged edges or shimmering appeared, and I saw no edge haloes. Grain looked natural, so I didn't suspect invasive digital noise reduction.
Colors usually seemed nice. The movie featured a natural palette that the Blu-ray displayed with pretty positive vivacity. At times the hues could be a bit flat, but they mostly gave us pleasing tones. Blacks were fairly deep, while shadows seemed acceptable; some low-light elements could seem a little dense, but they remained mostly smooth. Without the print flaws, this would've been a solid image, but those blemishes knocked my grade down to "C+".
In terms of audio, Roadie hits some weird snags. The Blu-ray's main menu promises DTS-HD MA 5.1 and DTS-HD MA 2.0 options, but only the latter appears. If you select the 5.1 track, instead you get a Dolby Digital 2.0 mix – which actually appears to be silent! I checked it out occasionally during the movie, and every time I did so, no sound came from my speakers. I tried this on two different players, so it doesn't appear to be related to my hardware; I suspect the Blu-ray simply botched the audio option.
So that left me with the DTS-HD MA 2.0 option as the only way to go, and it was more than a little odd. Actually, the soundscape demonstrated reasonable spread in terms of effects, as it plopped elements in the right spots and allowed them to mesh together to a passable degree. In particular, trucks – a big factor in a movie about roadies – moved across the speakers in a neat manner, and some other effects brought decent life to the mix.
So what seemed odd? The presentation of the music – another big factor – didn't work well. Rather than spread across the whole front spectrum, the songs appeared to come mostly from the center and left speakers. This varied, so some music popped up in the right, but those components leaned to the left. This became a distraction, though the situation improved as the movie progressed; the musical balance became more natural as the flick went along, even if it still sometimes oriented toward the left.
Audio quality was erratic as well. Speech appeared natural and distinct, and I noticed no issues related to edginess or intelligibility. Effects occasionally betrayed some light distortion, but they usually sounded accurate enough.
Music once again remained the weak link. The score and songs tended to sound thin and feeble, with some roughness along the way. These musical elements lacked much life or clarity; even at their best, they failed to display any real range or power. Given the movie's age and budget, I can't say this was a terrible mix, but it lacked much pizzazz.
How did the Blu-ray compare to the original 2003 DVD? Visuals showed increased clarity, but the Blu-ray also seemed dirtier than the DVD, as it came with more print flaws. The DVD boasted superior audio, as it delivered a strong Dolby Digital 5.1 track that easily topped the Blu-ray's lackluster 2.0 mix.
In addition to the movie's trailer, we get a new audio commentary from screenwriters James "Big Boy" Medlin and Michael Ventura. Both offer separate running, screen-specific chats that get edited into a seamless whole; indeed, it becomes easy to believe they sat together, as the cutting leaves one with that impression.
But it's not accurate, as they provide their individual thoughts about the project's origins and development, script/story/character areas, cast and performances, director Alan Rudolph, sets and locations, real-life inspirations, music, and various related issues.
Though it sags a bit as it goes, the track mostly offers a delightful look at Roadie. The writers deliver a ton of fun details and insights as they give us their perspective. In particular, I like Medlin's reflections on his colorful life and its influence on the story, and we even get some mild criticism of the film's failings. Despite occasional lulls, I think this track works quite well.
Roadie provides an incoherent piece of comic fluff that never manages to become entertaining. The gags fall flat and the characters don't rise above one-dimensional status. The Blu-ray gives us acceptable but erratic picture and audio along with an informative audio commentary. I don't care for Roadie as a film, and due to some problems, I can't endorse it as a Blu-ray, mostly due to its audio problems. Until/unless these get corrected, fans should stick with the 2003 DVD.
To rate this film, visit the original review of ROADIE