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OVERVIEW OF INDIA-RUSSIA ECONOMIC COOPERATION
A. Overview
1. Enhancing trade and economic cooperation between India and Russia is a key priority for the political leadership of both the countries. Bilateral trade amounted to USD 9.51 billion in 2014 wherein Indian exports were USD 3.17 billion and Russian exports were USD 6.34 billion. In 2015, as per the data available till October 2015, bilateral trade between India and Russia amounted to USD 5.41 billion, with Indian exports to Russia worth USD 1.49 billion and Indian imports from Russia USD 3.92 billion. The cumulative Indian investment between the years 2000 to 2014 in Russia are estimated to be about USD 8 billion, while Russian investments in India are about USD 3 billion. During the annual summit held in December 2015, both sides have highlighted the importance of further enhancing the trade and economic cooperation and have reiterated the commitment to increase the bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2025 and the bilateral investment each way to US$15 billion by 2025.
2. A number of institutionalised mechanisms at governmental and non-governmental levels contribute to the development of economic cooperation between the two countries. While the India Russia Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific & Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) guides the conduct of economic cooperation at the Governmental level, the Indo-Russian Forum for Trade & Investment and the India-Russia CEO's Council have evolved into the platforms for facilitating direct B2B interactions between the two countries.
3. India is also contemplating a FTA/ CECA with the Eurasian Economic Union. The Eurasian Economic Union is one of the important emerging economic blocks, and India is keen to engage more closely with Russia and the CIS countries to further intensify our trade and economic cooperation with this region. On 18 June 2015, India and the Eurasian Economic Union signed a joint statement establishing a Joint Feasibility Study Group (JFSG) for feasibility study on the proposed FTA/CECA between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. The first meeting of the JFSG was held in Moscow on 31 July 2015 and both sides are presently finalising the draft report of the Joint Study Group.
3. There have been regular bilateral exchanges at the highest levels. The visit Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Russia for the 16th Indo-Russian Annual Summit on 24 December 2015 was has provided a strong impetus to the bilateral relations. During the summit, around 17 agreements, including 10 agreements related to economic and trade matters were signed, reaffirming the desire to intensify the economic engagement as a new pillar of the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also visited Ufa, Russian Federation, from 8-10 July 2015 and participated in the BRICS and SCO Summits. A broad spectrum of issues, including economic and trade cooperation were discussed during the meeting. President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visited Moscow in May 2015 and participated in the 70th Anniversary of the Victory Day celebrations. He also met with President Putin and discussed various issues related to bilateral cooperation.
4. Ms. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister visited Moscow and co-chaired the 21st Session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) on 20 October 2015. Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, led a high level business delegation at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum from 17-19 June 2015. In addition, there were many official and expert level visits from India covering a wide spectrum of issues on the economic side, as a part of Russian BRICS presidency.
5. Other important visits in recent months include the visit of Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Environment & Forests, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Processing, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Commerce Secretary and senior officials from Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Department of Science & Technology, Department of Chemicals & Fertilisers, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India, MMTC, Export Promotion Council and APEDA, which have maintained the momentum of our bilateral relations in different areas of cooperation.
B. Trade
6. The bilateral trade during the period January–October 2015 amounted to USD 5.41 billion, with Indian exports amounting to USD 1.49 billion and imports from Russia amounting to USD 3.92 billion. Major items of export from India include pharmaceuticals, miscellaneous manufactures, iron & steel, apparels, tea, coffee and tobacco. Major items of import from Russia include defence equipment, nuclear power equipment, fertilizers, electrical machinery, steels and diamonds.
6. Bilateral trade figures for last ten years are given below:
(amt in US $ billion)
India's Import
India's export
to Russia
Total trade
Increase YOY
(-)34.17
C. Investment
7. The cumulative Indian investments in Russia for the period 2000-14 are estimated to be about USD 8 billion, which include Imperial Energy Tomsk; Volzhsky Abrasive Works Volgograd; 20% stakes in Sakhalin-I and the Commercial Indo Bank. Russian investments in India total about USD 3 billion, including Kamaz Vectra in Hosur; Shyam Sistema Telelinks Ltd, Sberbank and VTB.
8. Both the Governments have undertaken initiatives to promote bilateral investments, primarily through facilitating high-level Government to business and Business to Business contacts apart from the on-going investment process in strategic sectors in both the countries. Investment cooperation has been envisaged is some priority sectors such as hydrocarbons, power, coal, nuclear power, fertilizers, IT, pharmaceuticals, mineral and metallurgy amongst others.
D. Institutional Framework for Bilateral Economic Cooperation
I. Government-to-Government
9. The India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) is the apex G2G forum for bilateral economic cooperation. IRIGC-TEC is chaired by the External Affairs Minister from the Indian side and Deputy Prime Minister from the Russian side. The IRIGC integrates inputs from the working groups on economic and trade cooperation, Priority Investments, Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation (sub-groups on Civil Aviation, Fertilisers, Mining and Modernisation), outstanding issues, energy & energy efficiency, tourism and culture, science and technology, IT & Communication, and sub-groups on banking and financial matters and on conservation of tigers & leopards. The 21st session of IRIGC-TEC was held in Moscow in October 2015, and the 22nd session of the IRIGC-TEC is scheduled to be held in India in 2016.
II. Business-to-Business
10. Conscious efforts are being made by both India and Russia to promote establishment of new contacts and wider cooperation between commercial and industrial circles and business associations of the two countries. The main institutional arrangements are as follows:
i. An India-Russia Forum on Trade and Investment established since 2007 has met seven times with wide business participation from both sides. The eighth session of the forum was held in New Delhi in November 2014. Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Ms Nirmala Sitharaman and Deputy Prime Minister Mr Dmitry Rogozin presided over the plenary session of the forum.
ii. India and Russia have agreed to have enhanced Indian participation in the prestigious St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Accordingly, CII and SPIEF Foundation have entered into a MOU for regular institutionalized B2B interactions and exchanges. Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry led a high-level CEOs' delegation from CII to participate at the SPIEF in July 2015.
iii. The India Show, a multi-sectoral trade fair was organised in Moscow from 24 to 26 September 2014 which was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Kher, Commerce Secretary and Mr Alexey Likhachev, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. More than 80 Indian companies participated in the India Show. India has accepted the partner country status at the forthcoming INNOPROM 2016 to held in Yekaterinburg in July 2016.
III. Banking Links
11. Development of banking links between India and Russia has witnessed some concrete progress. Several Russian banks have opened their Representative Offices/Branches in India. These include VTB, Sberbank, Vnesheconombank, Promsvazbank and Gazprombank. Similarly, the Commercial Bank of India LLC (JV of two major Indian banks: SBI & Canara Bank) is providing banking services in Russia.
E. Priority Areas for Cooperation
12. Sectorally, a number of areas have been identified where there is complementarity and we seek to intensify our cooperation: These include: hydrocarbons, IT, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, metals and minerals, auto components, fertilizers, food processing, construction and engineering services, financial services and machine building.
13. In the area of hydrocarbons, we have been actively promoting cooperation between oil and gas companies with a view to exploring the possibilities for participation of Indian companies in developing the energy resources in Russia. ONGC Videsh Ltd. has a 20% stake in Sakhalin-I. It has also acquired Imperial Energy in 2008 which has oil-producing assets in Tomsk. ONGC and Rosneft signed an MoU in May 2014 for bilateral cooperation in subsurface surveys, exploration, appraisal and hydrocarbons production in the offshore Arctic Region of Russia. In September 2015, OVL signed an agreement with Rosneft to acquire 15% stakes in Rosneft's Vankorneft oil field. Other Indian oil and gas companies are also in talks with Rosneft for possible Indian investment in Russia in the hydrocarbon sector. In 2012, Gazprom Marketing & Trading Singapore and GAIL have signed a 20-year LNG supply contract. In July 2015, Rosneft & ESSAR had signed a non-disclosure agreement under which Rosneft for acquisition of 49% stakes by Rosneft in ESSAR's Vadinar Oil Refinery. ESSAR has also signed a contract with Rosneft which envisages supply of 10 million barrels of oil over a period of 10 years at a possible investment of USD 60 billion.
14. In the pharmaceuticals sector, where India has emerged as a reliable supplier of quality generic drugs to Russia, potential for further cooperation is promising. Under Pharma 2020 programme of the Russian Government which aims at developing domestic production base, leading Indian Pharma companies have started engaging with Russian partners to consider possibilities of joint investments. Several B2B agreements have been concluded and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Drug Standard Control Organization of India and the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation on assurance of quality, safety and efficacy of medicines has been concluded for facilitating future cooperation in this sector.
15. The potential for cooperation between India and Russia in the IT sector has been recognized by the leadership of both the countries. Russia is one of the fast growing IT markets in the world. In October 2015, the first India-Russia Roundtable on Information and Communication Technology was held in Moscow with participation of business representatives from both the countries. The discussion centred around various ways of further intensifying cooperation in the field of cyber security, e-governance and other IT related issues.
16. There is a natural complementarity between India and Russia in the area of trade in rough diamonds - Russia as a major producer of rough diamonds and India as the leading processing center. In order to encourage more direct trade between Alrosa and Indian diamond traders, Alrosa is planning to open an office in the newly established Special Notified Zone (SNZ) in Mumbai. As a first step, Alrosa has carried out the first display of diamonds at the SNZ in December 2015.
17. There are significant opportunities for Russian companies in India particularly in the area of construction, major infrastructure projects such as dedicated freight corridors and industrial clusters, smart cities and engineering services. Russian companies are encouraged to avail of the opportunities under the Make in India initiative and to explore the possibility of technology transfer and joint manufacturing in India given the advantage of skilled labour force and the available resources in India. On the other hand, Indian companies are encouraged to explore major investment options in Russia especially in natural resources such as coal, fertilisers, hydrocarbons, minerals and rare earth metals.
18. There has been renewed interest to explore the possibility of trade through the International North South Transport Corridor which will open up a new route for trade between South Asia and Central Asia and the Caucasus. An INSTC stakeholders conference was held in Mumbai in June 2015, and the meetings of the Expert Group and INSTC Council were held in New Delhi in September 2015. The new route is especially important for trade between India and Russia as it would reduce the transport time to almost half of the existing time and also lead to major savings. Efforts are on to operationalise this project at the earliest and encourage the business community from both the countries to avail the benefit from this new option.
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Every year, more than 45,000 Canadians suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The person's heart stops beating or stops beating effectively, they lose consciousness and blood flow to the brain, and vital organs are cut off. If their heart is not restarted within a few minutes, brain damage and death occur. Less than 5 per cent of sudden cardiac arrests outside a hospital survive because of delays in recognizing the cardiac emergency and access to appropriate care.
However, Memorial is one step closer to being able to save lives after a sudden cardiac arrests. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has installed 60 additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in buildings around the university. That means one in every building of the St. John's campus, Grenfell Campus and the Marine Institute.
AEDs analyze the hearts rhythm and deliver an electrical shock to restore the heart to normal rhythm. Research has shown that early defibrillation can reduce premature death from an sudden cardiac arrest and using an AED with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first three minutes of a cardiac arrest can increase the chance of survival by up to 75 per cent.
You don't have to convince EHS advisor Pat St. Croix that AEDs save lives. He was a firefighter in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, about 15 years ago when he and his crew got a call for medical assistance.
Placing AEDs in the workplace within one to two minutes of a potential victim, along with proper management and training for employees on how to use the devices, can mean the difference between life and death.
"In terms of first aid equipment, the AED would be the most valuable piece of equipment to have. AED's do save lives," Mr. St. Croix added. AED training is included in the standard first aid training course and anyone at Memorial can complete standard first aid training if it's approved by their supervisor.
AED training is included in the standard first aid training course and anyone at Memorial can complete the standard training if it's approved by their supervisor.
Each Memorial AED has an owner, or department, assigned to it. It is the owner's responsibly to maintain the AED program through its Occupational Health and Safety Committee, including visually inspecting AEDs on a regular basis and performing software updates or upgrades.
The video below demonstrates how to use AEDs.
Michelle Osmond is a communications advisor with the Faculty of Medicine. She can be reached at michelle.osmond@med.mun.ca.


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Joseph Mark Lauinger
The Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library is named in memory of a 1967 Georgetown alumnus who died in the Vietnam War in 1970, and in honor of all Georgetown graduates who lost their lives in all wars.
Joe Lauinger, as he was known, was a history major in the College of Arts and Sciences. As an undergraduate, he was an active member of the Georgetown Chimes. His father, P.C. Lauinger, and three brothers also attended Georgetown and have been active members of the alumni community for decades. His brother, Philip Lauinger, Jr., is a longstanding member of the Georgetown University Library Board.
After graduation, Lauinger joined the United States Army. He was a first lieutenant when he was killed in action leading his platoon in Vietnam in January 1970. For his actions in Vietnam, he received several commendations, including a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Army Commendation. His medals are on display, along with his letters of commendation, in the Lauinger Library lobby, accompanied by the portrait pictured here. The portrait was painted by Jay O'Meilia of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
At the time of the Library's opening in 1970, University President Robert J. Henle, S.J., stated that "The new library will stand, through Joseph, as a monument to the Georgetown men and women who have sacrificed and given of themselves, in peace as well as in war…. The name should provide the entire Georgetown community—students, faculty, Jesuits, alumni and friends—with an enduring impetus and a perpetual reminder of devoted service and supreme sacrifice."

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fixed-width google docs – UGH was posted on August 31st, 2010 at 1.08pm and is filed under Blog, Tech. This entry has 3 comments. You can follow any responses through the RSS 2.0 Feed.
Wow. This is quite weird.
It switched to the new version within the last couple of months for me.
When you uncheck "use latest version" you must reload googledocs. Or even close all of its tabs, just to make sure. That's what I did. And then next doc I made was variable-width, thank goodness. All your docs will keep the formatting they were created with — that's why I had to copy and paste old fixed-width stuff into new variable-width docs.
The older interface allows you to choose fixed-width under the view menu. I suppose it's possible that you've got that option checked by default. The new version has no such options under the view menu. You're forced to use fixed-width unless you uncheck that option in the settings menu as described.
OOOh I'll try that. I only opened an existing document to check the formatting.


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LOL !!! Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li took some time off this morning to stroll and shop in Broome. They came by a jewelery shop, learnt about how pearl was produced, and Yao Ming bought a pearl necklace for his wife, sort of contributing to the Australian economy.
Yao should invest more money into his team to train more players.
He should learn from the Dongguan teams how its done.
Did you know Yao Ming is the POOREST OWNER out of the 17 CBA teams???
Most of the CBA teams are owned and run by either municipal/provincial sports bureau, that use sponsorship money or taxpayers' money.
Teams like Guangdong Hongyuan, Dongguan New Century, Zhejiang Guangsha, Xinjiang Guanghui are privately owned, and their owners are all within the Top 20 of the richest billionaires of China.
And their investment on their team could be easily expensed or be tax-deductable from the many businesses these billionaires owned.
But NOT FOR Yao Ming and the Shanghai Sharks. Except for sponsorship money of 10M RMB annually from MAXXIS Tires and the gates receipts from every season, EVERY PENNY of the running cost of the team (salary of the coaches, coaching staff and players, travelling expenses, daily running costs etc. etc. etc.) has to be paid out of the pocket of Yao Ming.
Therefore he has to be very careful and selectively NOT TO WASTE MONEY in picking expansive but not efficient coaches and expat players.
So Dan Panaggio, the newly appointed Head Coach of Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks had also arrived into Broome from USA, and was seen here watching the game with Perth Wildcats together with Yao Ming by the courtside.
So after their 66 ~ 23 humiliation by Perth Wildcats, the Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks left Broome to return to Perth.
They played their last game there with the Singapore Slingers yesterday (October 3rd).
Under their newly appointed head coach Dan Panaggio, Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks managed to win 90 ~ 71.
Yao Ming and the Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks then left Australia to fly back to China.
Photos of Yao Ming, Ye Li and Dan Panaggio at the court side of this game with Singapore Slingers.
Yao Ming and Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks should have left Australia already and flown back to China already.
Here are some photos just become available, taken on the day that the Shanghai MAXXIS Sharks suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Perth WildCats (October 1).
And that photo of Yao Ming and Max Zhang Zhaoxu was taken in Perth on the day of their arrival.
Big Yao is SO HUGE !!! Max Zhang Zhaoxu is already 2.21M/7 ft 3 tall, but standing together with Big Yao, Max seemed at least ONE SIZE SMALLER !!!
There is no way Max zhang was standing straight. They are just 2 inches different in height, 7'3 vs 7'5. Yao must be wearing his wife's high heels.
Yao should take this chance to act as mentor for Max zhang.
Yao should have more kids for his country.
Yao is also making a lot of money from his online music website, so he should invest more into his team.
Yao Ming's endorser China Life Insurance is the Diamond Sponsor of 2011 China Open currently in progress at the Olympic Green Tennis Center in Beijing.
So right after his trip to Australia, Yao Ming did not fly straight back to Shanghai on the 4th, but directly back to Beijing to be participating in China Life Insurance Customer Day this afternoon (October 6) in the 2011 China Open.
He spent sometime signing autographs, sending out free tickets, and take photos with the fans, before appearing as a special guest in the centre court in a Round 2 match between Chinese wild card player Zhang Ze with top seed Jo-Wilfred Tsonga of France. He was asked to pick side for Zhang Ze, and he spoke a few words to the crowds, and also words of encouragement to Zhang Ze and took photos with both players.
He stayed a while to watch the game, which ended with Jo-Wilfred Tsonga easily beating Zhang Ze 6 ~ 3, 6 ~ 4.


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Orchestrating a Synchronized STI Framework
by | Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Khatijah binti Mohamad Yusoff | Dr. Vilasini Pillai
The Malaysian government has adopted bold initiatives such as the New Economic Model (NEM) to assure the realization of Vision 2020.
The broad strategic directions of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) incorporating, among others, the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) and 8 Strategic Reform Initiatives (SRIs) have been introduced to ensure that the country moves forward towards its goal of becoming a prosperous, sustainable and an inclusive economy by the close of this decade. Malaysia's goal of becoming a high income nation by 2020 will be achieved by a scientifically aware society that is innovative and forward-looking. Hence, the importance of science and technology in helping to reach the core objectives of Vision 2020 cannot be understated.
Realising that STI are central to propel the socio-economic landscape of the nation, it is imperative that we strengthen the position and define the vital role that STI can play in the government's transformation agenda. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has formulated the National STI Policy (NSTIP) with a ten-year agenda to make Malaysia more competent and competitive in STI through strengthening existing strategies while charting new, bold and creative ones in critical areas to move ahead in a globally competitive world.
The general thrust of the NSTIP is to strengthen our basic foundations namely, our competency in generating and deploying knowledge through STI, strengthening our STI human capital, elevating the innovative potential of local industry, enhancing STI governance as well as developing a Malaysian society that is sensitised to STI. The Policy and its implementation plans will undoubtedly unleash a new vigour for science that will propel the nation's economic trajectory to a higher plane.
Malaysia's STI position has improved tremendously over the years through the various Malaysia Plans. Increasing emphasis has been placed on building Malaysian STI capabilities through steady increases in R&D funding and the establishment of a number of policies and programs. Despite this upbeat trend, our performance pales when compared to countries like the Republic of Korea, Taiwan or Singapore. We are plagued by many concerns; declining interest in science at schools, investments in scientific research not translating into commerce, unfocused research and development, business not taking science seriously, scarce talent in science.
In these thriving nations, it is a robust institutional framework that enables an efficient STI-led development. These countries have witnessed impressive economic performance in recent years as they have legislated important aspects of the STI agenda like the funding, monitoring and evaluation ecosystem and having an oversight body that strategizes, plans and sets directions for STI investments. These nations have also made heavy investments in STI leading them to become the formidable giants in today's competitive world. The prerequisites and components of a successful innovation ecosystem are simply these: a multidisciplinary collaborative network, a creative research culture, well-funded assets and the presence of strong STI governance. When these and other factors are combined in the right mix, the result is innovation, productivity, and prosperity. A Science Act will provide more teeth to a new institutional framework of science governance.
We need to build on our strengths and address our challenges urgently and systematically. The STI framework must be enhanced through the Science Act to ensure sustained commitment by the Government and industry for STI, improved transparency, accountability, partnerships, the widespread promotion of entrepreneurship and safe and responsible use of STI.
The Malaysian public research institutions and universities termed collectively as the Public Research Assets (PRAs) have played a dynamic role in conducting R&D, thus supporting the national agenda of national development and wealth creation.
Research in Malaysia has a long history, dating back to the 1900 when the British Colonial initiated research activities with the establishment of institutes on the cultivation and processing of rubber and research in tropical medicine. Since then, more and more Public Research Assets have been established and these investments play a critical role in the innovation process by bringing new products and services to marketplace.
Aside from the contribution of these institutions to the socio-economic development of Malaysia, the demands and expectations from these institutions have been increasing and changing given that the Government has aspired to move the nation to become a developed nation by 2020.
The Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council (GSIAC), chaired by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, as well as the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) strongly felt that at this stage of new technologies, paradigms, expectations and demands, that the current state of the nation's PRAs be critically reviewed and closely examined to ensure their continued viability and vitality in the face of global competitiveness and impact.
The NSRC was given the task to undertake this study to take stock of the current state of the PRAs, identify the gaps between expectations and performance, and benchmark the PRAs against countries of comparable means. The study found that the research ecosystem in Malaysia requires a thorough realignment with respect to policies, governance, human capital, culture and work practice, funding and a support system. The study's findings and recommendations have to be implemented expeditiously and thoroughly to overcome stagnation and potential reversal of earlier accomplishments of the nation's PRAs.
The Science Act will enhance our PRAs and enable them to have a substantial impact on the nation. Such commitment will be completely in step with the current push for the Public Service Delivery Programme with the emphasis on performance and accomplishment.
NSRC together with MOSTI and other key stakeholders has come up with a rough framework of the Science Act to bring the STI agenda to the forefront of this nation's aspirations. It will help to drive science in a more coordinated and strategic way. A sound institutional and regulatory framework is central to an effective and well-functioning STI system. Since matters pertaining to STI transcend all ministries and involve the participation of various stakeholders such as civil servant, industry, academia and the community, issues pertaining to coordination, collaboration and harmonisation assume importance.
The need for an entity, similar to the National Science Foundation of the US and the National Research Foundation of Singapore, to manage all R&D funding is crucial to the implementation of all research programmes effectively, efficiently with a coordinated and proper evaluation and monitoring system in place to ensure maximisation of all public R&D funds. This will ensure that research is more focussed, targeted and streamlined to crucial areas of concern for our nation as well as meet the demands of our transformative policies towards a high income nation.
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A: I managed to figure it out mostly by changing the Javascript to this:

After that I changed all return in the class to an echo and it worked.

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Berrick Barnes booted 15 points for the Panasonic Wild Knights, as they tried to get their top League season back on track with a 42-14 win over the NTT Communications Shining Arcs.
Starting at flyhalf Barnes slotted two penalties in the opening 10 minutes of the match, before adding another as well as three conversions in a 60-minute stint.
Capped Wallaby Daniel Heenan started in the second row for the Wild Knights, playing 76 minutes.
Scott Higginbotham started for the NEC Green Rockets as they bested Wycliff Palu's Toyota Verblitz, 22-17.
Palu replaced second rower Dominic Day in the 48th minute of the clash for the Verblitz, while capped Wallaby Sam Norton-Knight was named on the bench for the Rockets, but didn't play.
George Smith's Suntory Sungoliath remain undefeated in the Japanese Top League after a 37-22 win over the Canon Eagles on the weekend.
The Wallabies veteran didn't suit up for the Sungoliath in the win, but Reds backrower Hendrik Tui and Brumbies winger Nigel Ah Wong both played.
Digby Ioane's Honda Heat went down to the Coca-Cola Red Sparks, 42-12, but the winger wasn't named in the side for the matchup.
Mark Gerrard played at flyhalf for the Toyota Industries Shuttles in a 41-5 loss to Kobe Steel, missing his two shots at goal during the match.
Anthony Fainga'a played a full game at inside centre for the Kintetsu liners as they notched a 29-20 win over Kubota.
A Peter Betham double couldn't help Leicester overcome Sale, in a 34-30 loss to the Sharks.
Former Waratah Betham played at outside centre for the Tigers, nabbing two tries in four minutes, crossing in the 10th and 13th minutes of the match.
Greg Holmes played 60 minutes in Exeter's agonising 20-19 loss to Northampton, while backrower Dave Dennis played the full match.
A 78th minute penalty to England U20-s star Henry Mallinder stole the lead for the Saints, relegating Exeter to their third loss from the opening five games of the season.
Leroy Houston played number 8 for Bath, in his final match before coming into Wallabies camp, helping his side to a 15-6 win over Gloucester.
James Horwill played 80 minutes for the Harlequins, though they suffered a big 47-18 loss to Wasps, keeping them winless so far this season.
Cooper Vuna played 35 minutes for Worcester as they clinched their first victory of the year, 11-9 over Newcastle.
Liam Gill needed just 15 minutes to make an impact in Toulon's 28-6 win over Montpellier, crossing in the dying stages to seal his side's victory.
Gill replaced Duane Vermeulen in the 65th minute, crashing over in the 78th to confirm the victory, that kept itself just ahead of Montpellier in the standings with the defeat.
Mike Harris scored 12 of Lyon's 22 points in a thrilling Top 14 draw with Bayonne, their second stalemate of the season.
Adam Ashley-Cooper played on the right wing for Bordeaux, in a 30-28 win over Pau,while Luke Jones played the entire match in the second row.
Sitaleki Timani played 56 minutes for Clermont, in a 29-19 win over Castres Olympique that keeps them on top of the Top 14 rankings.
Peter Kimlin played a full game at number 8 for Grenoble, as his team went down 31-3 to Toulouse, keeping them on the bottom of the ladder.


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Organization Showcases Merchandise 'Made in Baltimore'
Stacy M. Brown | 10/19/2018, 6 a.m.
Made in Baltimore pop-up. Kyle Pompey
When the "Made in Baltimore" sign was unveiled earlier this month at a pop-up shop on North Avenue, it marked the sixth time that the city-backed operators showed off goods made by local artisans and entrepreneurs.
The storefront promises to remain open for at least six months or even permanently, which some said is a commitment that represents recent progress in luring tenants to spots along a once-neglected commercial corridor.
"No question the arts community is powering this," Ellen Janes, executive director of the Central Baltimore Partnership, told reporters at the event.
The Central Baltimore Partnership has reportedly led efforts by a host of arts groups, as well as other academic, neighborhood, business, government and nonprofit organizations that have invested more than $133 million in the past five years in revitalization projects around a stretch of North Avenue.
"Made in Baltimore" is a local branding campaign aimed at increasing jobs and entrepreneurship in Baltimore's light-manufacturing sector.
"We do this primarily by supporting and promoting small 'maker' companies, and by encouraging Baltimoreans to buy local," said Andrew Cook, who heads "Made in Baltimore."
The project began in Summer 2015 with the first pop-up shop featuring all locally made goods. The shop featured products by 80 companies.
"When it was over, we surveyed those companies to see if they felt a local brand they could put on their packaging or marketing materials would be useful," Cook said. "The overwhelming majority said 'yes', and so we began raising funds for the program. In 2016, we received a grant from the US Economic Development Administration to launch 'Made in Baltimore' as a program of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability.
"We've since expanded to run a business certification program, a pilot workforce development program for the sewn trades, a business development workshop series, a suite of marketing efforts for the companies in the network, and six more pop-up stores for locally made goods."
Cook says he sees the project primarily through the lens of building community wealth.
"When we buy from big box stores or online retailers, most of that money leaves our community and goes to corporate headquarters elsewhere," he said. "When we buy from local businesses, those local businesses are much more likely to spend that money on other local businesses, allowing our dollars to re-circulate in Baltimore and do more good here. Buying locally helps our homegrown businesses hire staff, re-occupy vacant buildings, and create new products that give Baltimore so much of its character."
It's also a pride thing, Cook added. With its share of negative narratives, the city also has much good work that's been done by self-made, creative entrepreneurs whose stories are rarely told.
"We believe that by elevating those stories, and gathering them under an emblem like MIB, we provide a counter-narrative for Baltimore that makes people proud to be living here and working here," Cook said. "Sports teams have good seasons and bad seasons, but our local businesses are always inventing, hustling, and delighting us with what they do. I'd like to see Baltimoreans demonstrate the same passion for local businesses as they do for our local sports teams."
The immediate goals, Cook said, include getting people to come and shop at the Made in Baltimore store because the sales go right back into their programming, which includes video and ad campaigns, free business development training, and public events to help introduce local residents to the companies in the organization's network.
"Long term, we want to see light-manufacturers hiring more people from our communities. Jobs in light-manufacturing tend to be full-time, pay a living wage, and rarely require a college degree," he said. "We need more of these jobs in our neighborhoods, and our goal is to help the businesses we work with create those jobs."
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How much fruit and veggies are your kids eating? They probably should be eating more!
And it's a big NO to chocolate bribery, fairy bread and lollies. The new food pyramid gives mums a nutrition shake-up.
Nutrition experts are celebrating across the country! The food pyramid has been updated for the first time in 15 years!
Nutrition Australia have given the food pyramid a makeover to do their bit in helping to battle obesity (65 per cent of adult Australians over the age of 18 are now classified as overweight or obese).
1) Fruit and Vegetables rule!
The bottom layer of the pyramid is now packed with fruit, veggies and legumes. The recommended number of servings is 5 veggies and 2 fruits daily (kids under the age of 8 need to eat slightly less). Although studies have show that eating 10-13 servings a day help to combat cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
2) Grains have been demoted!
In the previous version of the pyramid, grains shared the lower level with fruit and vegetables. Grains have now been moved up a level. This level also includes more nutrient-rich grains such as quinoa and cous cous. 70% of what we eat should come from the fruit, vegetables and grain layers.
The only healthy fats that now appear in the very top level are olive oil and other plant and seed based oils. Margarine and reduced fat spreads have been removed.
Dairy and proteins make up the two middle layers. This is split into the milk, cheese, yoghurt & alternatives and the lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes food groups.
5) No no no no no no to junk food!
In previous pyramid versions, sugar made an appearance in the upper levels as a treat food. Now, it has been completely removed from the pyramid. This promotes the message to choose whole foods and minimally-processed foods and drinks which have limited or no added sugars or salt.
For the first time, herbs and spices make an appearance on the food pyramid.
Water has also won a spot in the pyramid. We are encouraged to drink water as our main drink, and avoid sugary options such as soft drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks.
We found it quite interesting looking at pyramids from years gone by. It's ironic that sugar played a relatively large role in the pyramids from decades ago, in comparison to the present day pyramid. While the sweet stuff has been eradicated from this year's pyramid, it seems that our kids probably consume more sugar/fast food/bad oils than ever. At least we're aware of it and there are so many more ways for our kids to eat healthy. It just takes a bit of effort.
Take a tour with us below.


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The big six accounting firm, Arthur Young and Venture Magazine honored Phil in 1987 as the "Entrepreneur of the Year in the United States". Phil's holding company also made the prestigious INC MAGAZINE ANNUAL INC 500 LIST, which identifies and honors this nation 500 fastest growing privately held companies.
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Now some 40 years have passed since Phil had decided to become something no one, including himself ever thought he would do and that was to become a radio talk show host. It was because of Phil's own personal experience as a parent, that he became determined to try to make a difference in a sick child's life with whatever skills he had.
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Home » Blog » Practical Marketing » How to Plan an Effective Email Marketing Campaign?
How to Plan an Effective Email Marketing Campaign?
Are you a marketer who knows the strategy of building a mind-blowing email address? Is your email strategy yielding the desired results? Your approach will yield the results if you properly plan and implement your campaign. Today, a free email marketing software is a tool in the arsenal as it helps in building a customer relationship, which generates leads and sales. But, there is no magic wand which you can wave to make your marketing plan successful overnight. You need to focus on achieving success in your first campaign to build an active subscriber's base.
Here are a few ways of planning a winning email campaign.
As a marketer, you're likely to interact with customers on a daily or weekly basis. And, you cannot send the same type of messages every day because the digital customers hate monotony. Therefore, you're likely to send three types of email namely – promotional emails, transactional emails and relational emails. The promotional emails are the ones who talk about sales and offers to the customers. The relational emails assure the subscribers receive gifts, newsletters, and relevant information. The last type is transactional emails, which include welcome messages, subscriber's signup confirmation and acknowledgment to changes in the subscriber's engagement. Also, marketers who use free email marketing software tend to send each type of email with precision.
Include marketing automation, integrate software such as WordPress and use tools to segment your audience. The more wisely you use technology, the better it will be for your brand. Focus on carrying out in-depth analytics on your email performance to gain useful insights about the success of the email campaign. Using technology, you can respond quickly to customers and deliver automated promotional messages.
As a marketer, you need to collect data from the customers otherwise wisely they might share wrong information with your brand. Based on your customer persona, you need to send subscribers the landing pages and emails when they're likely to be online. To increase your signup and open rate, you need to exchange gifts to reach the target audience. Offer something in exchange to the customers to win the trust of the readers. Once you gain the interest of the subscribers, they're likely to remember your brand every time an email pops-up in your mind. Dig deeper into your customer's person to create a campaign like never before.
Your content calendar is a lethal tool because it helps in achieving your marketing goals. In the calendar mark important events and holidays to send messages on important days. Based on the occasion, decide whether you require a time-based promotion or a non-promotional email. A good email marketing calendar will help you win the trust of the subscribers.
Creating a successful marketing campaign is challenging, but using free email marketing software, marketers can win the trust of the subscribers. Therefore, create an easy-to-follow plan to see your campaign reach great heights.


PUREMIX IS HAPPY TO PRESENT REBORN BABY.. Date of Birth: 05.09.2018. Painted eyebrow's and rooted eyelashes.
Full vinyl limbs, cloth body and tummy plate. June has been delicately reborned with care and love from the very happy and sweet sculpt Realborn June.
Her sweet smile is just so peaceful. This is a vinyl doll with a cloth body and a tummy plate.
June has glossing details in all of the right places as well to bring. Please note her skin does have a pretty heavy texture that you can feel (not smooth) as she has final layer of mediums to protect the paints and to bring her a realistic look.
June has a head that was full of micro rooted with silky and soft premium mohair in two shades of light/medium brown. This was a very very long process to give the reborn baby a very natural look and beautiful baby hair.
So it was worth the effort and hard work. Hair is sealed from the inside, so you can gently wet and style it but please be very careful to minimise pulling hairs as they are very delicate. Baby Sunny has a vinyl head, full limps and a soft cloth body. They are all weighted and filled with super fine glass beads and soft Polyester Filling. She is more like a chubby baby doll than a too floppy newborn baby doll.
She also has a tummy plate. This reborn baby doll does have a magnet inside her so she can take a magnet pacifier. Will come home with the clothes she is wearing in her photos. Pacifier, tummy plate, COA, and birth certificate. The rest headbands, toys etc... Are props and are not included. Please make sure you carefully wash and clean all of the clothes and shoes etc before wearing on her to avoid any stains onto the vinyl. The photos were taken at different times during the day in many days with natural light and led light due to bad weather. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have for June. Thank you kindly for looking at reborn baby doll JUNE. The item "Reborn Baby Doll June (From the kit Realborn June by Bountiful Baby)" is in sale since Sunday, September 23, 2018. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Reborn\Reborn Dolls". The seller is "ginsu0311" and is located in Collingwood, VIC. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.


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Home » The age of self: the strange story of how YouTubers saved publishing
The age of self: the strange story of how YouTubers saved publishing
Internet |
Vloggers |
Internet age
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2016/09/age-self-strange-story-how-youtu...
When 21-year-old Alfie Deyes released his first book, it was No 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list for 11 weeks. Who are the YouTubers - and why are their books so successful?
The general population divides into two categories: those who have never heard of Caspar Lee and those who think he is one of the biggest stars in the UK. Lee, a 22-year-old British-born South African, is a YouTube star. Vlogging, or video blogging, first took off around 2005 - also the year that YouTube was founded. By July 2006 it was the fifth most popular site on the internet. A huge amount of content is uploaded every day, but Lee and his friends are the site's celebrities. At the time of writing, he has 6.7 million subscribers on his main account - and his videos have notched up 633 million views.
Bookslut was born in an era of internet freedom. Today's web has killed it | Books | The Guardian
Video killed the book star? The rise of the YouTuber author | Children's books | The Guardian
Page refresh: how the internet is transforming the novel | Fiction | The Guardian
On the Relief of Ignoring the Internet in Fiction | Literary Hub
In Rewriting Dickens Live Online, Author Critiques the Internet Age - Publishing Perspectives
Intellectual Property: The Big Picture for Authors | Jane Friedman
BBC News - Amazon revenue up but offset by increasing expenses
Authors criticise YouTube's rallying cry against Article 13 | The Bookseller
Sell This Book! | The Nation
'For me a poem is a place where one invites someone in. You build a little house, fix it up real nice. Inside you've got a painting on the wall, a new couch, some knick-knacks and souvenirs, a swell meal all laid out on the table, and you open the door and hope somebody comes in…'
— Charles Simic
US Poet Laureate
'The joy of Jane Austen'
Future of books brighter in India than most parts of world: Publisher David Davidar - Times of India
The Book Bureau Literary Agency
The hardback/paperback gap
Publishing Glossary
The Reading Club


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I seek a few people to discuss the future with.
Just a few individuals who agree that Harming other people is incorrect will be enough.
Just PM me and I will explain what I am trying to do. Thank you.
I also agree with what you said. I think the only good war is a defensive war.
There are some things that are obvious harm, but other types of actions may seem like fun to one person but harm to another. Some people are just more comfortable with the fact our lives are short, so they're willing to take on higher-risk activities. But if people are too risk-averse because they want to live to be 110 (which probably won't happen anyway) they end up causing another type of harm by being so risk-averse.
Like everything in life, it's a balance.
Self defense is justifiable in context (acting party wrong, redefined).


A decision was made to form the armed units to fight the American occupiers.
On May 2, the conference "Syrian tribes against foreign intervention and US presence in Syria" was held in Deir Hafer, which is located in the east of the Syrian province of Aleppo.
Representatives of 70 tribes from Rakka, El-Hasaska and Aleppo participated in this conference. Leaders of the Syrian communities discussed possible options for getting rid of the US military presence in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic.
The option of holding a negotiation process with the invaders did not find support, since it does not rely on the real state of affairs, and it is unlikely that the Americans are ready to leave the territory of Syria as a result of negotiations.
In the end, most of those present came to the conclusion that it is possible to get rid of the invaders only with the use of military force. A decision was made to create units of resistance from local tribes, which together with the Syrian troops will liberate the country's territory from the military presence of foreign states.
The main and most brutal battle in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic is yet to come. There is a war for the territories in the north-east of the country, on which the main oil resources are concentrated.
On the one hand, the Kurds are represented by the Syrian democratic forces supported by the United States, on the other hand the Syrian government forces and their allies, supported by Russia and Iran.
In this issue it will be important to make an agreement with the local tribes. With their support, the chances of winning are much higher. It is actually in progess now.


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Lancaster's Arter, Purcell jump to regional titles
Kurt Snyder
Lancaster Eagle Gazette
Jacob Arter cleared 6-feet-4 on Friday to win the Division I regional title in the high jump
Andy Ferris placed fourth in the 800 (1:54.07)
Hope Purcell won the long jump (18-4.75) and placed fourth in the 100 hurdles (14.74)
PICKERINGTON - Jacob Arter dove headfirst into his only track season.
It will continue into June.
The Lancaster senior cleared 6-feet-4 on Friday to win the Division I regional title in the high jump at Pickerington North and qualify for next week's state meet at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
"It's crazy. Just getting to the state meet is an honor." Arter said. "I was kind of nervous from the point that I had never been on this stage before, especially with a new sport, but also confident because I knew what I could do and what I've done before."
Also qualifying Friday were senior Andy Ferris, who placed fourth in the 800 (1:54.07), and junior Hope Purcell in the girls meet, who won the long jump (18-4.75) and placed fourth in the 100 hurdles (14.74), adding to the high jump title she won Wednesday.
Arter had a miss at 6-0, but he then was clean until a miss at 6-3. By then, he was sitting in first, and he next cleared 6-4 on his first attempt. New Albany's Max Frye missed on his first attempt at 6-4 and then passed to prepare for his upcoming hurdles races.
Arter made three solid attempts at 6-6, but was unable to clear. He is confident he can make a run at his personal best of 6-7 next week.
"No real height I would say, but just above 6-7," Arter said. "Just placing is the biggest thing I want to do. Placing as high as I can."
Ferris started in Lane 1 just as he did in the district meet a week ago, and an aggressive approach again paid off. He dropped a second off his time and missed out on third place by just four-hundredths of a second.
"Last year, I was in Lane 2 I believe, and I got pinched and it kind of shot me out the back," Ferris said. "This year, I wanted to get out really well. I really tried to run away with it. It didn't work out exactly how I wanted to because it was a fast last 200, but I am going to learn from it and hopefully come back next week stronger."
Junior D.J. Dickerson finished 11th in the 1,600 (4:35.08) as did sophomore Adam Murray in the 3,200 (9:59.14), and senior Luke Sheridan finished 10th in the shot put (47-7.25).
Purcell had not long jumped until this season, and she has proven to be a quick study. A lot of athleticism has not hurt either.
Purcell broke the school record with her third preliminary jump, and it held up for the title.
"I'm extremely grateful to have the coaching staff that I do and that I could balance different events today and stay calm and jump my (personal best)," Purcell said. "I was super excited because I broke the school record by I think it was a quarter of an inch."
A half-second separated the top five finishers in the 100 hurdles. Purcell edged out Pickerington North's Mallory Harr by two-hundredths of a second for the final qualifying spot.
"I had no clue what place I got when I crossed the line," Purcell said. "I was walking back and my coach yelled at me and said I got fourth. I was pretty excited about that also."
Senior Cassidy Herold finished 13th in the discus (101-11).
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Administration eases logging restrictions
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SEATTLE (AP) -- The Bush administration on Tuesday eased restrictions on logging old-growth forest in the Pacific Northwest, finalizing a previously announced rules change that says forest managers don't necessarily have to look for rare plants and animals before logging.
Instead, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management will use information provided by the state heritage programs of Washington, Oregon and California in determining whether to allow logging, prescribed burns, and trail- or campground-building, Forest Service spokesman Rex Holloway said.
Environmentalists decried the change, saying it would double logging on federal land in the region and have disastrous consequences for rare species. But Holloway said most old-growth forest in the region -- 86 percent -- remains protected.
The change applies to 5.5 million acres of old-growth and other forests designated for logging under the 1994 Northwest Forest Plan, a compromise forest-management plan that covers 24 million acres in Washington, Oregon and northern California.
"We feel fairly confident that remaining old growth will provide sufficient habitat for the remaining species," Holloway said. "And there are still riparian reserves, there are buffers along streams, and even when we're harvesting we still have to leave 15 or 16 green trees per acre, so there is some habitat for some of these species."
The change was prompted by a timber industry lawsuit. The industry had complained for years that the so-called "survey and manage" rules -- which require study of the potential effects of logging on about 300 plant and animal species -- are overly intrusive and can take years to complete.
Under the old rules, if forest managers found evidence of the rare species, protections such as buffer zones had to be put in place. The rules sometimes protected small blocks of old growth still standing within areas designated for logging.
Now, the forest managers will review information provided by state heritage programs or other sources to determine whether the area of proposed projects contains rare species, and they will rely on buffer zones or other measures to protect them, said the Bureau of Land Management's Anne Boeder. But the new rule will protect fewer species -- 152 instead of 296.
Several of the species dropped from protection were fungi, Boeder said.
In addition, the administration announced a change Tuesday to another part of the Northwest Forest Plan, known as the Aquatic Conservation Strategy.
That part outlines goals for watershed protection; the change clarifies that the Forest Service and BLM will no longer evaluate individual projects on whether they help achieve those goals, but only on whether the agencies meet those goals on a broader, watershed-wide basis.
"The Northwest Forest Plan was brokered through a compromise a decade ago," said Jim Young, the region's Sierra Club representative. "It was a scientifically justified agreement, approved by the courts, and this is going to the heart of that agreement and ripping it out."
Young and Regna Merritt, executive director of Oregon Natural Resources Council Action in Portland, Ore., pointed to the more than $1 million President Bush and the Republican Party received from timber companies in 2000.
"They're going to eliminate protections for threatened salmon and leave 47 species at high risk of extinction," Merritt said. "The idea of looking before you log was that way we could prevent hundreds of species from going extinct."
Among the species at risk of becoming endangered are the Siskiyou Mountains salamander, the groundhog-like red tree vole and the great gray owl, Young said.
Joyce Casey, who reviewed the Aquatic Conservation Strategy for the agencies, denied that the change would put salmon or other aquatic species in danger. She said the language needed to be clarified so that not every project would be judged on the basis of whether it damaged the environment.
"Of course, over the long term we don't want to do any harm, but in the short term sometimes you have to," Casey said. "For us, the bottom line is that all of the fundamental protections remain in place."
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Delhi – The National Capital
The capital city of India, Delhi is one of the most popular tourist destinations due to its rich cultural heritage, historic monuments and amazing cuisine. Delhi is the perfect blend of modernity and history and has so much to offer for every traveller.
Things to do in Delhi
If you are a history lover, take a trip to Qutab Minar (the tallest minaret in India), India Gate (a war memorial) and UNESCO recognised World Heritage Sites - Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb. You can also visit Lotus Temple and take amazing pictures. Further, visit Old Fort for a nice boat ride and end the day with some lip-smacking street food.
Tourist attractions in Delhi
The most popular tourist attractions in Delhi include Hauz Khas Village, Safdarjung Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lodhi Gardens, Mehrauli Archaeological Park and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. National Museum is also a significant place where you can witness the masterpieces and artwork of renowned Indian artists.
Places to shop in Delhi
The best places to shop in Delhi are Dilli Haat, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Chor Bazaar and Palika Bazaar where you can buy fashion accessories, kitchenware, household items, handicrafts, and electronics. Khan Market and Select Citywalk are also well-known, affordable local shopping sites.
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The best time to explore Delhi is from October to March when the weather is comfortable.
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Common modes of transport in Delhi are buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, app-based cabs, and e-rickshaws. Also, the Delhi Metro plays an important role in transporting people to different parts of the city.
June to August includes the hottest months of the year. December to February is the winter period that can get very cold. October to March is when the temperature becomes cooler and attracts tourists.
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Delhi has Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL) with three terminals. IndiGo operates more than 150 flights between Delhi and other key places.
Jorhat - Tea capital of India
Jorhat is a cultural and scenic beauty due to which it is a favourite destination for tourists across the globe, especially tea lovers. It is one of the most important cities in Assam. You can see lush green tea gardens wherever you look. There are several picturesque locations, numerous temples and heritage sites in the city.
Tourist attractions in Jorhat
Majuli is the world's largest freshwater island on the river Brahmaputra. It is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and is located very close to Jorhat. Cinnamora Tea Estate is the first tea estate of Assam and a popular tourist site. Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is where you will feel close to nature and get to see rare species of animals. You can also participate in sessions held by the saint at Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar or watch cultural and social programmes here.
Places to shop in Jorhat
Explore Bisturam Baruah Hall Bazar and be spoilt for choices. At Sangri Satra, you will see a display of beautiful masks. Also, Hazarika Market, Behora Bazaar, City Plaza and Maxmart are popular and busy shopping destinations in Jorhat.
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Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are the main modes of public transport within the city. You can also hire taxis or opt for private cars.
Weather in Jorhat
Summers in Jorhat are hot and humid with the temperature ranging between 15 degrees Celcius and 28 degrees Celcius. Monsoon begins in July and the winter season is pleasant with a pretty low temperature.
Airport in Jorhat
Jorhat Airport (IATA: JRH) is also called Rowriah Airport is the main airport serving only domestic flights.
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Will I get water on-board?
Yes. IndiGo provides water in cups free of charge and water bottles are also available for in-flight sale.
Where can I book the pre-paid excess baggage slot?
Passengers are allowed to book pre-paid excess baggage via IndiGo's official website or call centre, 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure.
Is Wi-Fi connectivity available at Delhi Airport?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi connectivity is available at Delhi Airport to help you stay connected.
Does IndiGo allow passengers to bring food on-board?
Yes, you are allowed to bring snacks on an IndiGo flight. But, these must be cold snacks, biscuits and non-alcoholic drinks. Oily, messy and food having a strong smell are not allowed.
What is Fast Forward Service?
Fast Forward Service allows you to receive your baggage without any hassle at the airport. You can avail this service through IndiGo's official website or the call centre, 2 hours before a domestic departure and 4 hours before an international departure.
Is there a layover in Bhubaneswar available on a Jorhat to Delhi flight?
No. There is no layover in Bhubaneswar on this particular route.
What is the allowance for cabin baggage?
Your cabin baggage should not exceed the limit of 7 kg along with a personal article weighing up to 3 kg.


Zoning is the practice of allocating different areas of a Town, or City different uses. Zoning is an explicit and legal way of ordering land uses and is the basic tool of urban planning today. Through zoning, local governments have the legal obligation to relate every piece of private property to all others and to be concerned about the health, safety and well being of the community.
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This zone provides the opportunity for convenience commercial and personal service uses, intended to serve the day-to-day needs of residents within the neighborhood.
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This zone provides the opportunity for high quality commercial development along roads serving as entrance routes to the City.
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This zone provides the opportunity for industrial businesses that carry out their operations such that no nuisance is created or apparent outside an enclosed building, and the use is compatible with any adjacent non-industrial zones.
This zone provides the opportunity for high quality, light industrial developments and limited accessory outdoor activities. Any nuisance factor associated with these uses will not extend outside an enclosed building.
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Your rug will stay in pristine condition with proper care and maintenance. Ensure that any cleaning job is only done by a professional rug cleaner. A rug cleaning process is quite different from a carpet cleaning process and the difference is vital to the life of your carpet.
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JOHN DOWSON is president of the Fremantle Society. In this week's THINKING ALLOWED he takes aim at the council's business plan for King's Square, saying it could financially cripple the city for years to come.
RATEPAYER assets built up over generations are in grave danger of being squandered by the Kings Square business plan. If it proceeds it will erode ratepayers' asset base by close to $50 million.
The Fremantle Society, the Fremantle Inner City Residents' Association and the Fremantle Ratepayers and Residents' Association all have long-held serious concerns about the financial validity of the plan but have been refused access to key documents since October 2014.
In 2012 the City of Fremantle signed the King's Square business plan with developer Sirona Capital to revitalise Fremantle and keep Myer in town. The plan has done neither.
'Financial suicide'
The plan was promoted in council ads as "the most anticipated urban renewal program in Fremantle's history" (Herald November 20, 2012). Three weeks later former mayor Peter Tagliaferri warned, 'this would be financial suicide if the city embarked down this path" (Herald December 15, 2012).
The agreement between the City of Fremantle and Sirona expires on May 10, 2016. The agreement has already been extended once at the CEO's discretion, and it is likely it will be extended again at this month's council meeting on April 27. It should not be.
The Fremantle Society has secured independent advice regarding the assumptions the City of Fremantle has hidden behind to fabricate its artificial positive net present value (NPV) for this project. Amongst other things, the advice confirms, "it is unbelievable to think that someone could or would state that a building (not building and land) would appreciate over a 20 year period".
The independent advice obtained from the licensed practising valuer states:
"1) The residual valuation of the buildings in year 20 can not be reasonable and is not a sound assumption for this Kings Square Project (KSP). 2) The 20 year future estimate at $97.5 million for buildings which cost $47.44 million today is absurd."
Without this assumption, the Kings Square business plan financial analysis collapses from a slightly positive NPV to a $30 million loss to ratepayers.
To fund this project, the council is intending to sell approximately $50 million of property to Sirona for just $29 million. The losses on the sale of valuable City of Fremantle property assets are not factored into the council's analysis. Combine the two, and this project creates a black hole that erodes close to $50 million of ratepayer value.
The business plan misleads ratepayers, and those responsible must be held to account.
Peter Tagliaferri again broke cover last year (Herald, May 29, 2015) to warn that the council's plans for King's Square were: "crazy, seriously," and a "disaster waiting to happen".
While it is an exciting prospect that the Department of Housing may finally be making a decision to come to Fremantle, the project should not destroy ratepayer assets in the process nor damage Kings Square by building a new administrative building there and turning the square into a claustrophobic triangle surrounded by large buildings. There are other locations for the mayor, councillors, and staff.
Only 10 years ago the council spent $50,000 examining, through the Urban Design Centre, the best outcomes for King's Square.
True urban square
Its report concluded that Fremantle deserved: "a true urban square- of appropriate size and dignity to anchor the heart of Fremantle … this is the concept that speaks to the City's confidence in its future … and refuses to bow to the short term exigencies of a conservative marketplace. It celebrates the original structure of the space."
The Fremantle Society's vision emphasises the prime importance of Kings Square — opening it up by removing the aged administration building, relocating staff into a refurbished Queensgate centre, and avoiding the unacceptable risk to ratepayer assets.
We need to learn from previous council projects at the Queensgate centre and Westgate Mall, which were financial disasters. The Kings Square business plan is much larger and financially riskier, and it is time for Fremantle's elected members to listen to the people they represent.
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Make sure to retain the original summons to serve as a proof at any point of time. The original has to be submitted to the court for filing after the spouse has been served. This procedure is termed as �service of processes. Usually the court does not serve the divorce papers for you. It depends on the individuals to serve the papers rightly to their spouse.Amicable divorce or uncontested divorce may sound little fancy and make people wonder how in real life this may happen with people who are carrying an urge towards divorce. The truth is most people agree that the amicable divorce is beneficial for themselves, family and their children. This kind of divorce also creates a very healthy environment even though you are trying to break the dramatic relationship. No one likes to carry the heavy baggage of sliding comments, bitter arguments and bad thoughts.Some key secrets are out there to obtain the uncontested divorce. 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