Australian and Indian researchers are investigating low-cost renewable energy solutions for storing food and providing electric lighting in remote rural Indian communities with no distributed power supply.
The renewable energy project will deliver cold storage for food and electrical lighting for remote Indian villages.
The widespread lack of access to electricity in rural areas of India means that cold storage facilities are few and far between. Every year, millions of tonnes of fresh produce spoils before it can be consumed.
CSIRO has been collaborating with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in India on solar-powered cold storage projects, with funding from the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate. An extra boost of $1 million from AusAID, announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd last November, has allowed a second project to get underway.
The projects, headed by CSIRO Energy Technology's Dr Stephen White, will compare two different renewable energy-based heat sources and two different cooling technologies. The first is a low-emission solar thermal system combined with absorption refrigeration. The second is a biomass-gasifier that uses a solid desiccant cooling system.
'We plan to find out which system is more effective for refrigerated storage, and which system is the most cost effective,' says Dr White.
The biomass-gasifier uses a gas engine to produce electricity; waste heat from the engine runs the desiccant refrigeration system.
The solar thermal system uses energy from the sun to drive the refrigeration process. A series of concentrating collector troughs reflects light onto a focal point, which heats a thermal store. Heat from the thermal store is then converted into cold using an absorption chiller unit. The design of this system is complete, and it will soon be built.
The biomass-gasifier uses a gas-driven engine to produce electricity, and waste heat from the engine is used to run the desiccant refrigeration system.
Dr White explains that the refrigeration systems are being envisaged as a communal cold store – a single building where farmers will be able to bring their produce for storage.
'TERI plans to set up a commercial arrangement for maintenance and operation of the cold store,' he explains.
As well as powering the communal cold store, the systems will supply electricity to some of India's most remote villages for the first time. The power will be used for lighting, as well as providing new local enterprise opportunities.
According to Dr White, both systems should be up and running in the chosen villages by 2011.
As with any science experiment, a few variables will affect each system's performance and efficiency. Success will depend on usage patterns and the availability of the heat source.
The biomass-gasifier system will operate intermittently, depending on how often the villagers collect biomass – woody material and other waste agricultural products – and feed it to the gasifier.
In contrast, the solar thermal system will be self-running, but only while the sun is shining. India has about 300 sunny days each year, but Dr White says that air pollution haze may affect the system's efficiency. To combat this, the solar thermal system will also be supplied with a biomass gasifier-based generator to supply backup heat for the cooling system.
Cost will also be an important factor for success. Dr White predicts that the solar cooling system is likely to be the best for refrigeration, but more expensive, whereas the biomass-gasifier system is likely to be the most cost effective, but may not achieve the best refrigeration outcome.
Maitreya Eco-Spirituality and Eco-Justice Centre, is situated in Bangalore, South India. Thanks to the vision and work of the Sisters of The Holy Cross, Maitreya is an Eco-Centre made available, without discrimination, for people wishing join in action to protect mother Earth. It seeks to show by example, as well as offer courses that encourage and inform ordinary people about environmental issues.
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Impressions on the Samsung Galaxy S4 (After the Honeymoon)
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been available from some carriers for over two months now. Verizon, one of the largest carriers and the one I happen to rely upon for service, was slowest to release the phone, citing concerns over whether Samsung could provide the number of units it would need to satisfy demand. And now that Samsung has sold a number of units which will likely be soon to reach twenty million, Verizon was surely correct in its assessment of the situation.
Fortunately I pre-ordered the phone and it had within a few days of the release date, allowing me to bypass the headache of trying to locate and buy one after its initial launch. Having had the S4 in my possession for over a month now, I wanted to offer my impressions on the device. Previously I mulled over the idea of writing a full review shortly after obtaining it, but ultimately I decided I would wait until the dust settled to provide a more casual, real world view of the phone and its performance therein. Now that the honeymoon period has had sufficient time to pass, I am ready to do so.
(Please note that my post today is largely experiential and personal in nature and exists for the benefit of those of you who may seek to upgrade to the S4 in the near term. Stay tuned for how-tos and lessons on the S4 in the not so distant future!)
The first weekend I had the S4 I was practically gushing over its quality in most every respect (except for the box; seriously, how could they give the box of a phone belonging to the GALAXY series a wood finish? Could they not have done a more space-like design with stars and the like? I digress…).
The look of the box not withstanding, the design of the S4 itself was better than that of any phone I had owned previously, the build quality seemed high, and the performance was a cut above anything else I had ever used, including a friend's S3. Reading that probably seems obvious, but given how a number of people, myself included, derided the S4 as a marginal upgrade to the S3, the difference is noticeable.
Following that inaugural week, however, my initial excitement over the S4 slowly melted away into a more reserved satisfaction and quiet contentment. In that post-new phone haze, I began to regard the S4 less as a novel new toy and more as a trusty tool, an extension of myself I had no need to look after by way of being next to an outlet (even with three plus hours of screen time) or restarting it to overcome some hiccup in my usage as I needed to do with my past devices. I merely had to use it.
After coming to these realizations I observed that my phone was hardly even noticeable anymore, which is the highest compliment I could ever pay to a phone. At first, it may seem like a knock, but in reality, I would have it no other way. Finally I had a phone that stayed out of my way and just allowed me to accomplish the tasks I set out to accomplish. Whereas previously I would carry a charging cable and an extra battery for my HTC Thunderbolt and subsequently my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, I have yet to concern myself with the battery life of the S4, which rarely needs to connect to a charger before I retire for the evening at around 10 o'clock (having started at 7 in the morning). And while I no longer fumble with the phone to change from the stock battery to a spare one while riding the bus or train, knowing that I can if I need to do so is comforting too. I am glad to see Samsung designing their phones for power users, both by virtue of featuring removal batteries and simultaneously improving battery life even with a 1080p screen to power.
In addition to its reliable hardware, the S4 offers a quality software experience as well. Benefiting from the strength and speed of a quad core processor underneath, the phone features smooth performance and runs a version of Android 4.2.2 modified with its proprietary TouchWiz interface. In months past, I have been critical of manufacturer skins on Android, but in the month I have owned the S4, I have yet to flash a custom ROM. In spite of its atrociously designed menus and the layout of its settings, the stock ROM runs surprisingly well; granted I have most of its extras disabled and I am hiding the real home screen with Nova Launcher Prime, but for the most part, I rather enjoy Samsung's take on Android.
I have even grown used to the bright neon green of the modified notification shade, which contains a handy row of shortcuts at the top. Having the option to enable/disable airplane mode, mobile data, etc. in the same style of those CyanogenMod-like shortcuts without having to flash a ROM or using Google's ill-designed stock implementation is a welcome addition to the out of the box Android experience.
However, one truly glaring misstep with regard to the shortcuts is the absence of one for WiFi. Instead of an icon among the row of other icons, the option to enable/disable WiFi is present only as a persistent notification (!?!!@@!?) below the other shortcuts. Why WiFi fails to exist as one of those icons will perpetually baffle and frustrate me and may be one of the primary motivations for installing a new ROM, like the newly available one ported over from the Google Experience edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 featuring none other than vanilla Android (though CyanogenMod is still probably better).
On the application front, the S4 multitasks well and runs all of the apps you would expect and then some. Not to delve too far into the innumerable software features of the phone, but one of my favorite apps is WatchON, which uses the built-in infrared blaster to connect to your cable set top box/television and control your viewing experience. Setting it up at my parents' home the weekend I first had the phone and changing the channels without the remote earned the ire of my sister rather quickly, though the app's more practical uses have served me well at my home too.
Anyway, the speed and responsiveness with which the S4 operates is certainly an extension of that about which I wrote above: the phone simply works, a phenomenon which I had not experienced previously with any other Android device. With devices like the S4, Android is reaching a level of maturity in its development that will begin to give competitors like Apple who pride themselves on quality user experiences a run for their money. Android has long been the most popular mobile platform because of its ability to scale on even the lowliest of devices. Like HTC has with the One, Samsung proves yet again with the S4 that you can have a reasonably premium device with adequate materials and a quality design and build without having to sacrifice the trademark Android customization and flexibility those of us who have embraced the platform already know and love.
In the coming weeks, I intend to post a number of lessons on the S4 related to rooting, customizing, etc., so be on the lookout for those. In the meantime, if you have any other categories you would like us to tackle, any apps you would like us to review, or any other lessons about Android you would like to learn, please let us know in the comments. Thank you for reading!
Matthew Serre
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Dom Nelson July 5, 2013 at 2:52 pm . Permalink
Matthew, for reference there is an option for wifi in the notification drop down. If you hit the button in the top right. Three squares and double arrow it will give you a load of toggles. You can move these around to pick the ones in the notification pull down
Matthew Serre July 15, 2013 at 9:24 pm . Permalink
Hello, Dom!
According to a quick search, the missing WiFi toggle seems to be an issue with the Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 specifically. A lot of people were complaining about the absent toggle in various forums, though there are some very convoluted hacks to get around it. Perhaps it is not a problem on other variants though. Fortunately I just installed CyanogenMod, so I have all of the good toggles back.
I appreciate the help anyway. Thank you for reading!

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Multicentric clinical trials of Indigenous drugs in bronchial asthma (Indian Council of Medical Research).
Study of effects of a stressful occupation on respiratory health (Department of Science & Technology, Government of India).
Clinical and Physiological implications of failure of calcium homeostatic pumps in asthma and their modulation by inhaled corticosteroids (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
A study of prevalence of bronchial asthma in school children in Delhi (Indian Council of Medical Research)
An epidemiological investigation into respiratory morbidity due to air pollution in Delhi (World Health Organisation)
Bronchodilatation in normal elderly subjects following ipratropium bromide and salbutamol aerosols and their effect on other lung functions (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Efficacy and tolerance of R-salbutamol in bronchial asthma. (Cipla India Ltd).
Comparison of addition of salmeterol to fluticasone and doubling of fluticasone in bronchial asthma (Cipla Ltd)
Study of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system in COPD (Cipla Ltd)
Comparison of the efficacy of Ciclesonide MDI with budesonide MDI in stable asthmatic patients pretreated with inhaled corticosteroids (Zydus Byk India Ltd)
Oxidant-antioxidant balance in bronchial asthma: Evaluation of the role of alpha-tocopherol in treatment (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Effect of High Dietary Sodium Intake and Inhibition of Sodium-Potassium Adenosine Triphosphatase on Induction of Asthma in Guinea Pigs (Department of Science & Technology)
Potentiation of allergic asthma by air pollution: The Ozone-Allergen interaction and its modulation by dietary antioxidants, alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid. (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Air Pollution and mortality in Delhi, India. In collaboration with the Energy Research Institute (TERI) and AIIMS, NDMC. (Health Effects Institute, USA)
Assessment of the Effects of High Particulate Pollutants on Pulmonary Health Status in Selected Mega-cities of South Asia. (National Physical Laboratory)
Pulmonary Function in Normal Children in India: Development of reference standards for spirometry for different regions using a uniform methodology. (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Pulmonary Function in Normal Adults in India: Development of Reference Standards for Spirometry, Static Lung Volumes and Single Breath Diffusion Capacity. (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Heart Rate Variability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Association with Systemic Inflammation and Clinical Implications. (Department of Science & Technology)
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Transmembrane signalling in bronchial asthma. (Department of Science & Technology; Principal investigator Prof SK Bansal, Department of Bochemistry
Multicentric studies on the prevalence of bronchial asthma. (Indian Council of Medical Research, Principal investigator Prof SK Jindal, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh)
Prevalence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in patients of acute exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (Indian Council of Medical Research Principal investigator DrMandira Varma, Department of Microbiology)
Study of Virological and biochemical regulatory mechanism of influenza virus induced apoptosis in murine model of allergic asthma. (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Principal investigator DrMadhu Khanna, Department of Virology)
Genetic Analysis of Influenza Virus in Clinical Specimens by Rapid Molecular Techniques. (Department of Science & Technology; Principal investigator DrMadhu Khanna, Department of Virology)


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By Chris Williams, Sun Journal • January 22, 2013 6:37 am
Updated: January 22, 2013 6:40 am
AUBURN, Maine — A Lisbon man of Ethiopian descent who worked at Walmart in Lewiston for four years is suing his former employer, claiming the company discriminated against him because of his race and in retaliation for his complaint about discrimination and a workplace injury.
Wal-Mart denied a complaint made to the Maine Human Rights Commission.
Abdulaziz Omar filed a civil complaint last week in Androscoggin County Superior Court against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. In the complaint, he states that his supervisor, in 2009, treated him less favorably than workers who were not black. He started working at the company's receiving location in Lewiston in 2006.
His supervisor had called Omar into his office and asked him where he was from. When Omar said he was Ethiopian, his supervisor said he didn't feel comfortable having Omar around the desk. His supervisor also asked Omar whether he spoke English. Those actions made Omar "feel uncomfortable and targeted" because of his race, the complaint says.
Omar's repeated complaints to the operations manager about his supervisor were unanswered, Omar said in his lawsuit.
Omar's complaint to the company's human resources department resulted in the erasure of his low performance ratings due to his supervisor's discriminatory treatment, he said.
His supervisor continued to discriminate against Omar, assigning him to tasks that resulted in a "lower production rate" than his co-workers, he said.
In March 2010, Omar was injured on the job. He reported the injury to his supervisor, he said. His supervisor told him not to seek medical attention because it would cost the company a lot of money, Omar said. His supervisor didn't report Omar's injury.
A month later, still in pain, Omar talked about his injury with the operations manager, who said he would investigate, but never did, Omar said.
In April, Omar's supervisor disciplined him for doing something on the job that other employees had done and had not been disciplined for, he said. When Omar refused to sign a document noting the disciplinary action, his supervisor told Omar he'd be deported.
He complained to the human resources department about his supervisor and operations manager, but no action was taken, he said.
Two months later, he was fired after an error surfaced that he was blamed for, but didn't commit, he said.
Omar filed a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission in 2011. Last year, an investigator at the Commission found no reasonable grounds for his complaints of discrimination and retaliation.
A legal representative for Wal-Mart denied the company unlawfully discriminated or retaliated against Omar. The company had "many performance issues" with Omar before he was fired, attorney Angela Cummings said. Omar's discipline was consistent with disciplinary action taken against other non-African/Ethiopian workers, she said. He was fired because he "falsified safety information which could have endangered another" worker, she said.
Because Omar didn't seek workers' compensation benefits while he was working for Walmart, he didn't receive immediate medical care, she said.
Omar sued for compensatory damages for pain and suffering, psychological upset and interference with the enjoyment of life, as well as for punitive damages.
He is also seeking attorneys' fees and fees for expert witnesses.
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25 Sports Cars People Think Are Fast For Some Reason (They're Not)
by Cameron Eittreim
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The sports car market is a pretty finicky part of the automotive industry, often dominated by some of the most powerful production vehicles on the road. The sports car is meant as a tool for exhilaration and excitement, offering the driver something far more than just a commute to work or the grocery store. Although the sports car market is one of the most expensive industries to buy a car in, there have been many affordable sports cars which were designed to appeal to younger drivers who might not otherwise have been able to purchase a top of the line sports car - such as a Corvette or a more expensive model.
When it comes to an affordable sports car, the vehicles will often look much quicker than they actually are in terms of performance and value. The basic premise of a sports car is to invite the excitement of the driver, and while the appeal of a sports car is endless, it can begin to change if the car is lacking in the excitement department.
There have been many sports cars released in the last few decades that are only skin deep, and lack in the performance department which can be a bit unsettling for the driver who might be seeking something more. In this list, we are going to take a look at some of the most unexciting sports cars that people seem to think are fast, but actually, lack in the performance department.
25 Chevrolet Camaro V6
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There is no denying the legendary impact that the Chevrolet Camaro has made on the automotive industry, with a legion of excited fans that go back a few generations.
Unfortunately, the V6 variant of the Camaro has always been questionable at best. The V6 Camaro lacks a lot of the functionality and features that the V8 variant comes with. Not to mention the lack of that signature sound that you can only get from a V8 engine - which makes the more powerful SS model, the Camaro of choice for many consumers.
24 Mazda RX8
Released at a time when Mazda was working on reinventing itself, the Mazda RX8 was a complete overhaul of the modern sports car that incorporated many new and unique features such as the third door for passenger access.
Unfortunately, the car did a good job of confusing many new customers who thought that this car was the chronological replacement for the RX-7, which had been discontinued during the 90s. The Mazda RX8 never really managed to catch on with consumers due partly to a high price and a unique design.
23 Toyota MR2
Perhaps one of the lesser known sports cars on the road, the Toyota MR2 is a blend of mid-engine design and a lot of thought that probably could have gone into other models.
The final years of the Toyota MR2 were sad at best, and the tiny little convertible never really got the attention that it deserved from the Toyota execs. The Toyota MR2 offering a good blend of styling, to say the least. However, when it came down to the performance, the car was lacking in many aspects which is why it was ultimately discontinued.
22 Nissan 300ZX (Z31)
Trying to build off of the hype that the original Z car generated, the Nissan 300ZX (Z31) was a car that was released to appeal to all types of car buyers. The Nissan 300ZX (Z31) never really managed to find a solid footing on the sports car market and that is because the car lacked any real performance behind it.
Although the Nissan 300ZX (Z31) did feature a lightweight design that made the car semi-responsive, the lack of any actual performance enhancements left buyers going elsewhere for an affordable sports car.
21 Dodge Neon SRT
The Dodge Neon was the replacement for the Dodge Spirit compact sedan. Although it introduced a whole new design as well as a sedan and coupe variation, the Dodge Neon was basically a small and unexciting car for most consumers.
This is why Dodge developed the Dodge Neon SRT which at the time of its release was one of the most anticipated small cars of the year. But in reality, the Dodge Neon SRT is not what it could have been. The models that are available on the market can be had at a pretty affordable price.
20 Dodge Caliber SRT
After the Dodge Neon compact car, the company was trying to get into the competitive compact race for real this time - they needed a one of a kind car that would attract younger buyers.
Unfortunately, the Dodge Caliber is an odd-shaped and weird little car that not many people have shown much interest in, and thus the Dodge Caliber SRT was born. Offering a bit more flare that makes the car interesting both inside and out, you'll be hard pressed to find a compact car that lets down as much as the Dodge Caliber SRT does.
19 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
If there is one thing that GM does well, it's dressed up slow cars to look fast. They did it with the 90s Monte Carlo, and they did it with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS.
There are a lot of good attributes about the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, for starters, it offers some pretty unique paint jobs that make the car a unique choice, to say the least. There was also a turbocharged version, which is quite unique for a compact economy car but the finished product was not as fast or as exciting as it looked. It was ultimately replaced by the Chevy Cruze.
18 Porsche 924
Perhaps one of the most unique Porsche models to step off of the production line, the Porsche 924 was unique for a number of reasons. The Porsche 924 was the first model to offer an automatic transmission, and this was also one of the slowest Porsche models to leave the production line.
The Porsche 924 managed to surprise with an interesting interior that combined most of the notable Porsche arrangements, and the Porsche models of today have perfected the automatic transmission which is great.
Toyota has always maintained two sports cars in their portfolio, one being the Supra and the other being the Celica. While the Supra is a powerhouse with an optional turbo and a one of a kind design, the Celica is often a smaller and cheaper feeling.
The final incarnation of the Celica never really caught on with the buying public, and that has a lot to do with the total lack of performance that the car featured, making it a lackluster sports car. It is one that many consumers were simply not interested in.
16 Hyundai Tiburon
Hyundai was damaged pretty badly by the failure of the Excel during the 90s, and thus they begin to expand their vehicle portfolio with a range of new models. The Hyundai Tiburon was one such new model intended to compete as a value-priced sports car. It offered a modern design and a boatload of standard features such as leather seating and more.
The Hyundai Tiburon lacked in the performance department, which let a lot of potential drivers down - thus, the car was finally replaced by the Genesis.
15 Scion TC
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Toyota Motor Corporation has been trying to entice young drivers for the past three decades, and unfortunately, the Corolla just doesn't fit everyone's need. Thus, the Scion brand was born to appeal to a younger demographic who wanted unique and individual vehicles.
The Scion TC was actually a replacement for the Toyota Celica but the car still lacked in the performance department. This made it a lackluster choice compared to more powerful models such as the Mustang and the new Camaro.
14 Honda Del-Sol
There was a time when the Honda Civic was not the most appealing car on the market, instead, an affordable choice for first-time drivers and consumers on a budget.
But, the Honda Civic has come a long way in the last few decades to a more mature and noteworthy car that has also become more sporty. During the 90s, if you wanted a sporty Honda Civic the choice was the Honda Del-Sol, which offered a unique two-seater Targa top design that hadn't been seen on an economy car at that point.
13 Mitsubishi Lancer Base
No two car makers are the same, and when it comes to creating a truly unique vehicle that stands out from the crowd, Mitsubishi has been perfecting the art for decades.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Base looks a lot like the far more expensive EVO model, but in reality, the car is just your average four-cylinder economy car. Although, it is important to note that the current Mitsubishi Lancer Base has not been updated in quite a long time and is in the process of being phased out for the more desirable crossover models.
12 Subaru Impreza
The Subaru brand has always been a popular choice with the tuner crowd, and in the long run, the car is very sporty in many aspects. But, if you cannot afford the high-speed WRX model, then you are going to be driving a run of the mill Subaru Impreza, which is the basic trim forms is not that sporty of a car by any means.
That is not to say that the Subaru Impreza is a bad car, but it is not the sporty car that everyone seems to think that it is.
11 Chrysler Sebring Coupe
The Chrysler brand has come a long way in the last 30 years, from a company that was on the brink of failure. The Sebring went on to become one of the most popular brands to ever be sold, especially in the convertible form.
The Chrysler Sebring Coupe is a car that looks a lot more sporty than it is, but when you actually drive the car, you are greeted with a more modern and discreet car that does a good job of delivering power. However, it looks a lot faster than it actually is.
10 Dodge Stratus SXT Coupe
The corporate cousin of the Chrysler Sebring Coupe is the Dodge Stratus SXT Coupe, and boy does it do a good job of delivering something different. While not as fancy as the Sebring in many aspects, the Dodge Stratus SXT Coupe definitely looks a lot more sporty than it actually is. Many drivers will mistake this coupe for something a whole lot faster.
We can say that the Dodge Stratus SXT Coupe does a good job of pulling off the sporty look, but in the long run, it will not back those sporty looks up.
9 Ford Mustang V6
Another notable model that lacks excitement is the Ford Mustang V6, a step down from the more powerful V8 model. Although it might be a good choice for the first driver or someone who wants the look of a sports car without the unnecessary power behind it.
The Ford Mustang V6 is a lackluster choice for a sports car if you are in the market for something that is actually powerful and will leave an impact as a muscle car should. If a price is an option, then the Ford Mustang V6 might be a good choice for most consumers.
8 Ford Escort GT
Released during the early 90s as an Escort with enhanced power, the Ford Escort GT was a unique sports coupe that took an economy car and added some excitement to it.
The problem with the Ford Escort GT was that it really wasn't all that fast, but the way that the car looked got a lot of potential buyers excited. You can still find a good deal of these sporty little coupes roaming around. While the Ford Escort GT is nothing amazing, the car definitely looked a lot faster than it actually was.
7 Mercury Cougar (Final Generation)
The final years of the Mercury brand were painful, with a good deal of oddly designed cars striving to appeal to a young demographic.
The Mercury Cougar was based on the Ford Mustang at the time. However, it went with an oval design that did not go over well with the consumers who were used to driving the Cougar of decades prior. There was also a lack of a V8 engine which had been a staple of the Cougar line for some time.
6 Nissan Pulsar
The 80s Nissan lineup was full of odd looking cars that never really understood their purpose in life, which is also what almost drove the company to the brink of failure.
The Nissan Pulsar was one of these interesting cars which looked a lot more sporty than it actually was, and created a lot of confusion with buyers who were also coming onto the lot to see the then very popular Nissan Z models. The Nissan Pulsar should be a painful blip in the minds of many Nissan enthusiasts who have followed the car brand faithfully after all these years.
5 Plymouth Laser
Designed in a partnership deal between Mitsubishi and Chrysler's corporation known as Diamond Star Motors, the Plymouth Laser was based on the popular Mitsubishi Eclipse model and offered a who new level of sportiness for a reasonable price, or so we thought.
The actual production model of the Plymouth Laser was a scaled-down version of the Mitsubishi Eclipse meant to be an affordable alternative. Which in theory, took a lot of the fun out of a car that was meant to be cheap and fun.
4 Plymouth Prowler
One of the most popular concept cars that was born into reality during the late 90s, the Plymouth Prowler looks like a beautiful roadster that could shred the race track. Sadly the reality of it is that the Plymouth Prowler was powered by the same V6 engine that you might find in a Dodge Intrepid.
You'd think that this muscle car roadster was shipped with a powerful V8 engine but you are wrong, and the Plymouth Prowler was known as one of the biggest letdowns of the decade due to the lack of a real engine.
3 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Final Generation)
The final decades of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo were painful at best because the car was nothing more than a shell of what it once was. That's not to say that the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS was a bad car, but when compared to other muscle cars at the time this model just had nothing to really offer the enthusiast.
The final few years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS marked the return of a V8 engine, but the car was never really the sales leader that it once was and GM decided to end the legendary nameplate.
2 Smart Roadster
There is nothing wrong with the Smart Car brand, which is known for creating some of the most unique tiny vehicles to ever roam the streets. But, the Smart Roadster is a car that will leave you disappointed if you think that it is going to be exciting to drive.
The Smart Roadster is basically a Smart Car with a completely different body slapped onto it. If this is what many driving are seeking, you are going to be disappointed by the lackluster performance that is generally associated with the little gas efficient cars.
1 Pontiac Fiero
Perhaps one of the most infamous cars to leave a GM production line, the Pontiac Fiero is known for one of a kind look that made the car seem like a real sports car. Coupled with the mid-engine design, who would have thought that the Pontiac Fiero was a slow car, or even that there would be reports of the car catching on fire according to Consumer Reports.
The Pontiac Fiero was a bit more sporty in its final years of production, but at that point, the damage had been done and GM consumers were moving onto other models.
Sources: Motor Trend & Consumer Reports
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Get thee out of my quiet, lovely, Valley of Wisdom, you Negative Nancy, you!
The end of Warlords of Draenor is coming, Legion is almost here, and it's about damned time. I have to say, I'm so past ready for new stuff in WoW that I am nearly apathetic to the fact that in 26 days, there'll be new things to do.
Warlords of Draenor was a disappointment for me in many ways, and perfectly enjoyable in other ways. I, like many others, feel that the devs missed the boat with garrisons. I resented greatly being made to play my supposedly immersive, massively-multiplayer role-playing game as if it were one of those utterly ridiculous Facebook games that makes you spam everyone else's Facebook feed with requests to join the game just so you can get 5 more resources…I mean, coins. Garrisonville missed the mark with me, big time, to the point where even though I knew how much gold I could've been making, I never optimized even one of my 5 level 100 characters' garrison to rake in the 1000s of gold I saw others hauling in daily.
Lore-wise, I thought WoD really nailed everything during questing. I still haven't done the Alliance side of the experience, but I thought the Horde side of the experience was amazing. Even now, if I leveled another alt through Frostfire, the cinematic at the end of the zone would give me chills. The cutscene in Talador induced both chills and tears, as well as a fierce desire to eradicate the Iron Horde, Gul'dan, and everything he stood for. I was so excited during questing! Then the end of the questing came and…well. Between there being nothing story-driven and the fact that most of my guild felt the same way, I quit playing WoD about 6 weeks in, for a period of about 4 months. I basically only logged in once a day to swap missions around and do my AH business. I was really disillusioned.
Over time, I managed to get all 5 of my previously-capped toons to 100 on my main Horde server. I also got my second hunter to level 60 and promptly server-transferred her with a faction swap so I could join a guild I had friends in on the Alliance side, in order to pursue my Alliance Loremaster. This is mostly out of a desire to understand the other side of the faction coin; I've been such a Dirty Hordie for almost all of my 7+ years of playing WoW. Previously I had only ever leveled to about 31 with a toon on Alliance side, after which point I gave up because Darkshire is goddamn depressing. I used my Legion pre-purchase boost to bring that same hunter to 100, which means I'll be able to do all of the 1-100 content with ease and then get her to 110, eventually. I'll always be a For the Horde kind of gal, but I am such a fan of lore, I have to experience it all.
At this point, though (and really, for months now), I'm just tired of waiting for the new content. Next Tuesday will be great, assuming that the Demon Hunter new area isn't so clogged with pre-purchasers that the lag is too bad to play. I'm interested in the lore of the DHs, too, of course, plus the idea of a new melee class is interesting for sure. For someone like me who took a long, long time to come around to the idea of playing melee at all, that's kind of a big statement. However, because I'm uncertain about changes to my beloved Beast Mastery, I figure that I need to keep my mind open to the fact that for the first time ever I might enjoy playing a different class/spec more than my usual "BM FOR LIFE" mentality.
Upon consideration, however, I'm actually quite glad that I'm on vacation from August 25-31. I won't have to endure that last week of sitting in my desk chair, bouncing like Tigger, going "OMG IS IT HERE YET?!", because I'll be busy with extremely the pleasurable pursuits of showing off my home state to a highly-anticipated visitor. I return home the day after launch, which means I'll miss out on some of the awful server lag and maybe the worst of the queues to get online. I've never been the one who wants to race through leveling, anyway, so world-first level 110 hunter will not go to me, and that's the way I like it. I'm going to take my time with leveling, though I may do some dungeons along the way this time around so that I'm not so hopeless about them when I actually reach 110. You wouldn't believe the flak I've taken over the years when I get to max level and tell people in dungeons "this is my first time in here". Some people are completely incredulous that one would not want to do dungeons as one leveled. It's never been my favorite thing, but it might be time to shake things up a bit in my approach to the game, to make sure it really does feel new and fresh.
The end is finally coming; bring on the new already!
This is going to be a long post, so bear with me.
The thing that they don't tell you when you first come out of the closet is that you will always be coming out. I've come out so many times in my life, in multitudes of situations. The reality of being non-heterosexual in the current state of our society is that most people still assume that everyone else is heterosexual. My comings-out have occurred in video games, on social media, at the grocery store, with medical staff (No, there is absolutely no chance that I am pregnant. Yes, I'm sure.), in classrooms, at work, driving down the road (it's hard not to be out to everyone if you cover your car in rainbows like I did at age 21), and in this blog post…and everywhere in between. There's always going to be someone I meet who doesn't know that I am a lesbian. Coming out is a perpetual process, and that's something that each of us who comes out has to come to terms with in his or her own way. That being said, here I present the story of my initial, capital-letters, Coming Out.
Nearly two years ago I came to the realization that I was miserable. Professionally, I was going through tremendous turmoil and self-doubt. I was nearing the end of my fourth year of teaching, and I had gained more than 50 pounds in the time since beginning my first year. I was depressed, angry, and completely unhappy with my professional life, and it was coloring everything else in my life, too.
I'm beginning again a journey that I've begun more times than I can count. I'm hoping that this time I can see it through to what seems from here to be the end (though I know better than that if I'm being honest). Either way, though, I've got to get to a place where my body functions more healthily than it does now.
I can't really recall the last time I didn't have any weight to lose. In high school I was maybe only about 15 lbs. over the ostensibly-healthy weight for my height, but as a junior and senior, some of that was the muscle born of being an athlete. I didn't really start to pack on extra pounds that weren't muscle until I graduated.


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How Launching a Boat Works
By: Jonathan Strickland
The Physics of a Boat Launch
The rollers on this boat trailer make it easier to launch and retrieve a boat without damaging it.
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To really understand a boat launch, it's helpful to understand Newton's laws of motion. The first law of motion states that an object tends to remain in its current state of motion until it encounters an external force.
When an object is in motion, it has momentum. Momentum specifically refers to mass in motion. An object's momentum depends on its mass and velocity. Velocity, like acceleration and force, is a vector quantity. That means it has both a magnitude (amount) and a direction. Speed, on the other hand, is a scalar quantity -- it only has a magnitude.
Momentum (p) is equal to the mass (m) of an object multiplied by its velocity (v), which we express mathematically as:
p = mv
That means the momentum of an object increases as velocity increases. It also means if two objects with different masses move at the same velocity, the object with the greater mass has more momentum.
The second law of motion deals with acceleration, which refers to the rate at which an object changes its velocity. The law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force applied to the object and inversely proportional to the object's mass. That means the more force you apply to an object in a particular direction, the faster it will move in that direction. But it also means that an object with more mass will have a lower rate of acceleration than a less massive object when the same amount of force is applied to both.
We can express the second law of motion as an equation:
F = ma
When you drive your vehicle down a boat ramp, the vehicle, trailer and boat are all moving as one mass together at the same velocity. If you were to jam on the brakes, the vehicle would stop first, followed by the trailer attached to the vehicle and finally the boat. If the boat's momentum is great enough to overcome the friction holding it in place on the trailer, it will roll off the trailer and into the water (or on the ground if you stopped short).
Once the boat hits the water, we have a new set of physical factors to consider. The most important one is buoyancy. Buoyancy refers to the upward force exerted on an object that is in a fluid. An object's buoyancy depends on the relationship between the object's weight and the volume of the water it displaces. The upward force exerted on an object is equal to the volume of water it displaces. If the buoyant force is equal to or greater than the weight of the object, the object floats. In physics, this is known as the Archimedes Principle.
For a boat to float, enough of the boat's surface must make contact with the water to generate the proper force of buoyancy. If only a small part of the boat touches the water, the volume of displaced fluid won't be great enough to counteract the boat's weight and keep it afloat.
There are other elements of physics at play when launching a boat. For example, the engine of your vehicle has to generate the right amount of torque to go up the boat ramp. You can also use a combination of physics and trigonometry to figure out the ideal slope for a boat ramp. So when you go boating, remember that you're really doing science.
To learn more about boating, set sail for the links below.
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Hebert, James W. "Launch Ramp Physics." Classic Whaler. 2000. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/ramp.html
Henderson, Tom. "The Impulse-Momentum Change Theorem." The Physics Classroom Tutorial. 2007. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/Class/momentum/u4l1a.html
Henderson, Tom. "Newton's Laws of Motion." The Physics Classroom Tutorial. 2007. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/newtlaws/newtltoc.html
Hokin, Sam. "The Physics of Everyday Stuff." (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.bsharp.org/physics/stuff/icebergs.html
Nautical Know How. "Boating Basics Glossary of Terms." (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.tcmall.com/nauticalknowhow/GLOSSARY.htm
Shipshape Boating. "Boat Ramp Etiquette." DIY Network. Episode DSSB-209. Dec. 3, 2007. (Sept. 15, 2008) http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dssb/episode/0,2046,DIY_14307_25820,00.html
Siuru Jr., William D. "Don't Let Thieves Steal Your Trailer." New Car Buying Guide. (Sept. 15, 2008) http://newcarbuyingguide.com/index.php/news/main/3302/event=view
Sorum, Alan. "Boat Trailer Towing Tips." Suite101.com. May 11, 2008. (Sept 16, 2008) http://boatingsailing.suite101.com/article.cfm/boat_trailer_towing_tips
Sorum, Alan. "Getting Your Boat Ready to Launch." Suite101.com. July 21, 2006. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://boatingsailing.suite101.com/article.cfm/getting_your_boat_ready_to_launch
Spivak, Wayne. "Towing a vessel - it's more involved than you think!" The Fishing Line. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.thefishingline.com/towinga.htm
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Vella, Dominic. "The Physics of Floating." Eureka. 2005. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/dv211/Eureka2005.pdf
Venker, Ted. "Tales from the Boat Ramp." South Carolina Coastal Conservation Association. Mar/Apr 2006. (Sept. 15, 2008) http://www.ccasouthcarolina.com/Tide/tide_boat%20ramp.html
Washington State Parks. "Trailering and Launching." 2008. (Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.parks.wa.gov/launch/launch.asp
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Blog: Talking Matters: Radio Program with Rajeev Dubey
AUTHORLipi Agrawal
THURSDAY16OCT 2014
Talking Matters: Radio Program with Rajeev Dubey
Rajeev Dubey, President Group HR, Mahindra & Mahindra shares his success story, learnings and experiences
The much awaited Talking Matters of the October month was aired on the 10th of October with Rajeev Dubey, President (Group HR, Corp. Serv. & After-Mkt) & Member of the GEB, Mahindra & Mahindra as the speaker. He is not only one of the most acclaimed HR professionals in the country but has also been featured in various theatre, TV and other radio shows. It was a privilege for People Matters to get to hear his journey up the ladder and learn from his experience as he began with sharing his early influences which included his parents, siblings, books, teachers, friends and even the bedtime stories. While each one of us can relate to it but not many of us consciously attribute our influencers to the stories and legends we were introduced to as children.
Listen to the full radio session here
Talking of his success story he shared that it was his dream of bringing about a positive difference in people's lives that always kept motivating him to achieve more. His sincerity of purpose, the courage of conviction and his ability to collaborate, listen to other people's views and create a win-win situation is what brought him up to where he is now. The most inspiring thought by Mr. Dubey was his strong belief in 'Satya, Prem, Seva' and this is what he always keeps in mind while doing anything. He said, "While hard work, persistence, optimism and walking the talk is important for a leader or a potential leader but most of all it is also very crucial to learn from one's failures".
"Leaders should frequently question self on whether their thinking, saying and doing is aligned? How well do they listen and communicate with people? The success of a leader depends on his/her ability to balance logic and emotions" he continued. He also shared that success lies in encouraging risk and leveraging failure. Talking of the things he wants to stop and start doing, he said he wants to let go of a tendency to give up or the feeling that one can't make a difference and wants to start learning about the new technologies through reverse mentoring from his younger colleagues.
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Dream big and always think of creating a positive difference in people whose lives you impact
Work with a sincerity of purpose and a courage of conviction
Learn from your failures
Align your thinking, saying and doing, striking a balance between logic and emotions
Never give up learning and exploring new possibilities
Believe in and practice an attitude of 'satya, prem, seva' (truth, love and service)
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Lipi Agrawal Khandelwal is the Senior Associate - Content and feature writer at People Matters. Reach her at lipi.agrawal@peoplematters.in
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The Office is one of a few across the nation to address the full spectrum of gender-based violence on a county level
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.— The County of Santa Clara this week established the Office of GenderBased Violence Prevention, a move that will amplify local efforts to address sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of this office at its Sept. 24 meeting, followed by today's announcement that Carla Collins has been appointed to lead the new efforts
"The new Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention will show Santa Clara County residents we're making services and support for survivors of gender-based violence a major priority," said County of Santa Clara Supervisor and Board Vice President Cindy Chavez. "The support and services are vital as we reform how we go about prosecuting and preventing these terrible crimes."
As Manager of OGBVP, Collins will develop an implementation plan for the County and guide policy to effectively address the full spectrum of gender-based violence and abuse. She brings more than a decade of experience on survivor-centered, trauma-informed policy and evaluation to increase victim safety and batterer accountability.
"I'm incredibly honored and humbled to work in a county that prioritizes survivors of violence," Collins said.
The County of Santa Clara has long led efforts to understand, address and prevent intimate partner violence (IPV), but recently began recognizing its intersections with other forms of violence, such as sexual assault and human trafficking. The newly created office will help develop policies that can effectively and efficiently address all three areas of gender-based violence.
"The Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention will provide the Board of Supervisors with the input and data to implement policies to better serve survivors who are often impacted by multiple crimes," said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Dave Cortese.
Annually, local domestic violence programs in Santa Clara County provide essential, lifesaving services to over 6,000 domestic violence victims and children, including more than 23,000 bed nights, and receive more than 20,000 calls to the local domestic violence crisis hotlines. In fiscal year 2019, 161 survivors of human trafficking and/or workplace crimes were provided with basic needs services, while 135 survivors were provided with legal services.
In 2018, seven domestic violence related deaths were reported in Santa Clara County. The County District Attorney's Office also received 5,519 domestic violence case referrals, and 44% of filed cases resulted in felony charges. In the last two years, the Office of the District Attorney and the Valley Medical Center's Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) program both reported that they experienced a 20 percent increase in sexual assault cases reviewed.
As part of the County of Santa Clara Division of Equity and Social Justice, the Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention is dedicated to connecting survivors of violence to the services they need to heal and thrive. In addition to providing policy analysis, the Office will administer a $12 million budget that focuses on prevention, direct services, research and training in partnership with a number of county departments and community-based organizations.
"The creation of this office establishes the Division of Equity and Social Justice as the center for both innovation and collaboration to address the most pressing issues impacting vulnerable residents," said County of Santa Clara Deputy Director David Campos, who oversees this Division.
For more information about the Office of Gender-Based Violence, contact [email protected].
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Microstructure of superconducting ceramics YBa2Cu3O7-x sintered with addition of seed grains
M.F. Imayev, D.B. Kabirova, R.R. Yakshibayeva show affiliations and emails
Received: 26 September 2017; Revised: 24 October 2017; Accepted: 27 October 2017
Citation: M.F. Imayev, D.B. Kabirova, R.R. Yakshibayeva. Microstructure of superconducting ceramics YBa2Cu3O7-x sintered with addition of seed grains. Lett. Mater., 2017, 7(4) 416-420
BibTex https://doi.org/10.22226/2410-3535-2017-4-416-420
@article{Imayev2017,
author="M.F. Imayev and D.B. Kabirova and R.R. Yakshibayeva",
title="Microstructure of superconducting ceramics YBa2Cu3O7-x sintered with addition of seed grains",
publisher="Letters on Materials",
year="2017",
journal="Letters on Materials",
volume="7",
number="4",
pages="416-420",
url="https://lettersonmaterials.com/en/Readers/Article.aspx?aid=2542",
doi="10.22226/2410-3535-2017-4-416-420"}
The growth of seed grains of YBa2Cu3O7-x (Y123) ceramics in fine-grained matrix was studied. For this, two batches of powders were prepared. The first batch consisted only of fine-grained powder with a particle size less than 1 μm and was used to prepare the so-called reference samples. The second batch was a fine-grained powder with addition of 5 wt. % seed grains in the size of 60 - 80 μm. Powders were pressed and sintered in the temperature range 925-1000 °C for 5 h. The effect of sintering temperature on density, grain size, structure of the seed-growth zone were investigated. In samples of both types the highest density is observed after sintering at T = 925 °C, and at higher temperatures the density decreases due to release of oxygen as a result of the partial decomposition of the Y123 phase on grain boundaries. Above T ~ 960 °C the density of the reference samples decreases more strongly than in the samples with seeds. Seeds initiate the growth of anomalously large grains. The strongest growth of large grains occurs at T = 950 °C. Above 950 °C the grain growth is significantly slowed down, which is associated with an increase in porosity of the samples. Large grains affect the growth of grains of fine-grained matrix: in the samples with seeds the mean grain size of fine-grained matrix is higher than in the reference samples. A scheme explaining the effect of seed grains on grain growth of fine-grained matrix is proposed.
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Citing Vermont Bill, Gabbard Renews Call for GE Labeling
By Dave Smith
Prompted by news that the governor of Vermont intends to sign the nation's first law requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods, US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has renewed her call for similar federal requirements.
Gabbard said Gov. Peter Shumlin has indicated he would sign the bill into law on Thursday.
She said the US Food and Drug Administration already requires labeling of more than 3,000 ingredients, additives and processes, but has resisted labels for GE foods.
Gabbard is a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act.
According to Gabbard, more than 1.5 million Americans have filed comments with the FDA urging it to label GE foods, and national surveys have shown that more than 90% of people support it.
"Changing this outdated policy would add the consumer-demanded GE food label to that robust list; a step which would not be cost-prohibitive for companies or consumers," Gabbard said.
However, many groups and government agencies disagree with the latter statement.
During unsuccessful ballot attempts to institute labeling in California and Washington over the past two years, industry groups maintained that such requirements would increase the cost of food.
Similar arguments were made in testimony opposing a GE labeling bill introduced in the Hawaii Legislature this past session.
The Hawaii Food Industry Association testified that Hawaii consumers already pay "very high prices" for food – 85% of which is imported — and mandating GE labeling would probably increase the cost "drastically."
The association said that because Hawaii is a relatively small market, the requirement would be costly to implement and would be borne by Hawaii consumers.
In that respect it agreed with Gabbard, saying that the matter would best be dealt with at the federal level which would put the onus of labeling on manufacturers and suppliers instead of retailers.
The state Department of Health cited the cost of increased regulation in its opposition to the bill.
Acting Health Director Gary Gill said the department did not object in principle to labeling to enhance public awareness of food ingredients, but said such a requirement would require the addition of staff, training and equipment.
Gill also said it would be unenforceable because "practical and legally defensible" methods of testing for all genetic modifications do not exist.
The bill, which was created by a "gut and replace" action by House Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Rep. Jessica Wooley, was eventually deferred.
(Wooley was recently confirmed by the Legislature as head of the state Office of Environmental Quality Control.)
According to 2013 data from the US Department of Agriculture, many commodity crops grown in the US are predominately genetically engineered. That included 97% of sugar beets, 93% of soybeans and 90% of feed corn for animals.
As much as 85% of the papayas grown in Hawaii have been genetically modified to resist the ringspot virus.
Kauai and Hawaii counties have passed ordinances placing restrictions on the growing of GE crops. Both laws are being challenged in court.
In his testimony, Gill said that according to the FDA, there is "currently no conclusive scientific evidence of negative health effects associated with the consumption of genetically engineered food or food products as determined by the US Food and Drug Administration."
Some opponents of GE labeling, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, say that despite the FDA's position, such labels would lead consumers to believe that the products are unsafe.
The full text of the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act is available here.
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Struggling parents can apply for free school uniforms and transport for kids
Millions of parents are unaware that they could get money off uniforms or even free school essentials for their little ones thanks to a series of little known Government schemes. Here's how to claim them
Emma MunbodhDeputy Money Editor
You may be entitled to help - regardless of whether you claim any benefits (Image: Getty Images)
Every parent knows of the headache that comes with buying their children school uniforms.
Then there's paying for travel, food, stationary and everything in between - and the costs can quickly rack up.
However, thousands of parents may be eligible for a discount - while others could get their child's school essentials for free altogether.
How does it work? Well, the Government currently has a series of schemes to help struggling parents - and the most popular one is free school meals.
And with food banks reporting their toughest year on record - it's a scheme that could save families huge financial stress.
If you've got a little one, here's what you need to know about applying for school support.
School uniform grant
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The little known School Uniform Grant can give parents up to £150 off their child's expenses for each academic year.
It's part of the Education Act 1980 and is offered by the Government to help families on low incomes manage their budgets.
The benefit is compulsory in Scotland - where local authorities are obliged to pay qualifying families at least £100 per child.
In England it's discretionary. Residents in York, for example, can apply for up to £70 off, while those in Islington, London, can claim up to £150 off.
But applications only open in June, so you have to apply fast.
If you're on a low income and claim one of these benefits , you can apply. To be eligible, you have to be earning less than £16,190 a year.
To find out if your council offers it, you'll have to enter your postcode into the Gov.uk page for school uniform support .
Free school travel
You could be entitled to free school travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Millions of parents are unaware that they could be entitled to free school travel for their child because of their property's location and their child's age.
Statutory government rules state anyone that anyone who has to travel two miles or more to get to school should get state-funded support; whether you're in London, where travel for under-16s is free, or another part of the country.
It's also there regardless of whether you claim any benefits such as income support or Universal Credit .
The guidelines state that all children between the ages of five and 16 qualify for free school travel if they go to their nearest suitable school and live at least:
2 miles from the school if they're under 8
3 miles from the school if they're 8 or older
If there's no safe walking route, the young person must be given free transport, regardless of how far they live.
If you're on a low income, claim the maximum working tax credit or have a child in receipt of free school meals, the rules are slightly different.
In these circumstances, your child will get free school transport if they're:
aged 8 to 11 and the school's at least 2 miles away
aged 11 to 16 and the school's 2 to 6 miles away - as long as there aren't 3 or more suitable schools nearer to home
aged 11 to 16 and the school's 2 to 15 miles away - if it's their nearest school preferred on the grounds of religion or belief.
If your child's school is two miles or more away from home, you can make an application via your local authority.
Start by entering your postcode online here , where you'll be guided to your local council's website.
There's a different way to check your eligibility in Scotland and Northern Ireland .
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If you're in England or Scotland, there are some circumstances where your child will be automatically eligible for free lunches, regardless of your family's financial situation and whether you're on any benefits.
In England, all infant school pupils (every child in reception class, year 1 & 2) in state funded schools can get a free lunch.
In Scotland, all children from primary one to three in state funded schools are eligible for free lunches.
If your child isn't in those year groups or goes to school in Northern Ireland or Wales, your child might still qualify for free school meals if you are claiming certain benefits and are on a low income.
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The process for applying for free school meals varies from council to council. In some cases, you apply through your local authority and in others you might need to apply directly to the school – but your council website will tell you this.
If you're not sure of your local council, you can use this tool to find out.
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Reckless Guide to Welling
Reckless provides the perfect travel park for all supporters making their way to Park View Road at the weekend.
STADIUM: Park View Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1SY
CLUB COLOURS: Red and White
NICKNAME: The Wings
OFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/wellingutd
Jamie Day was made player manager at Park View in November 2009 and made over 200 appearances as a midfielder for the club. He started as a trainee at Arsenal in 1997 before signing for Bournemouth. His other clubs include, Dover Athletic, Crawley and Grays
BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY ROAD:
Take the M25 to Junction 2. Follow the A2 towards Central London. From here after about 5miles look out for and simply follow the A221 signposted Bexley Heath and Sidcup. You will effectively be turning right at this rather complicated junction. Exit the first roundabout take second exit, and at the next turn right again passing under the A2 bridge. At the next roundabout take the second exit (Danson Road) when you pass the boating lake on your left. Follow this road and at the traffic lights (T Junction) turn left into Park View Road (A207) for the ground.
CAR PARKING:
There is no car park at the ground but street parking is fairly unrestricted.
DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN:
The nearest station is Welling. Trains from London Victoria, London Cannon Street and Charing Cross are half hourly and the journey time is 35 minutes or so. From the station turn left and go to the end of the road. Turn left onto Bellegrove Road, this becomes Welling High Street and then Park View Road. The ground is on the right and should take no more than a 15-20 minutes walk. Bus is an option - numbers 89, 486 and B16 run past the ground from the station.
SUPPORTERS' COACH:
The Supporters' Coach will leave The Hive at 11.30am with earlier pick up points at Potters Bar Station. Barnet (3 separate places), Whetstone and Edgware staring at 10.30am. The price is £20 return.For further information on the Bees Travel Club, please call the ticket office on 020 8381 3800 and select option two or visit The Hive in person OR see the advert on page 58.
EATING AND DRINKING LOCALLY:
The Guy, Earl of Warwick is the nearest pub to the ground (just 100 yards) and the Nags Head and the Rose and Crown are further on and to the right. All serve real ales and serve basic bar meals. They also get the thumbs up from my spies. A little more further afield and the best of all is the Robin Hood and Little John at 78 Lion Road DA6 8PF – well worth a visit and only a 15 minute walk to the ground.
SOCIAL CLUB:
The Wings Bar is situated behind the Graham Hobbins Stand and accessible from outside the ground.
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults £15. Students £10. Over 60s/U16s £9. Transfer to the Seating area is an additional £2.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES:
The last visit to Park View was in October 2013 in the Skrill Premiership a Keanu Marsh-Brown goal earned a 1-1 draw.


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August 17, 2021 Nicola ZaffonatoLeave a Comment on Business Insider – Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was shot in the face by the Taliban, calls on the international community to protect Afghanistan's women and childrenEstimated Reading Time: just 3 min
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Malala Yousafzai has called for the international community to protect women and children following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
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Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urged the international community to protect Afghan women and girls.
In a tweet, she also asked for urgent humanitarian aid to be sent to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.
When she was 15, Yousafzai was shot in the face by a masked Taliban gunman while on her way home from school.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai on August 16 called for the international community to protect Afghan women and girls.
Speaking to the BBC, Yousafzai said: "We cannot see a country going decades and centuries back. We have to take some bold stances for the protection of women and girls, for the protection of minority groups, and for peace and stability in the region."
Yousafzai's interview with the BBC on August 16 followed her statement posted on Twitter on Sunday, where she said she was "deeply worried about women, minorities, and human rights advocates."
"We watch in complete shock as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan," Yousafzai tweeted on August 15.
"Global, regional, and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid and protect refugees and civilians," she added.
Yousafzai was 15 in 2012, when the Taliban went after her for campaigning for the right of girls to receive an education. She was shot in the face by a masked Taliban gunman who stormed her school bus and opened fire.
In 2014, Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She went on to study at Oxford University.
The 24-year-old human rights activist called the situation in Afghanistan an "urgent humanitarian crisis," adding that "every country has a role and responsibility" to open their borders to Afghan refugees and displaced people.
"My request to all countries, especially the US, UK, and Western countries, is that they must protect all those human and women's rights activists right now," Yousafzai told the BBC on Monday.
She told the BBC that she had written a letter to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to ask him to ensure refugee children and girls continue to have access to education, safety, and protection within refugee camps.
The Taliban is now slated to formally retake power in the country and plans to rename it the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
When the Taliban was last in power in 2001, women's rights and freedoms were severely restricted under its form of Sharia law. Among other restrictions, women were required to wear head-to-toe coverings, were barred from schools, and were not allowed to leave home unless accompanied by a male relative, per a 2001 US State Department report.
Insider reported that Afghan women now fear that they will be barred from work and that rule breakers will be stoned. Zarifa Ghafari, a 27-year-old female mayor and women's rights activist, told UK media outlet iNews that the Taliban "will come for people like me and kill me."
In the meantime, troubling photos and videos have emerged of people trying to flee Afghanistan by clambering onto a jet bridge and clinging onto the sides of a US Air Force plane. At least five people have been killed during the chaos at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Author: cteh@businessinsider.com (Cheryl Teh)
Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/nobel-peace-laureate-malala-yousafzai-international-community-help-afghan-women-2021-8
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There's going to be a traveling "Downton Abbey" exhibit, Dowager Countess not included
By Meaghankirby
When Downton Abbey began airing on PBS and the BBC in 2010, fans were enamored not only by the glamorous drama that engulfed the aristocratic Crawley family but also by the stunning sets and costumes from the British drama. When the series ended its run in 2015, fans were disappointed to have to say goodbye to Highclere Castle, where Downton was filmed, and the ever-changing fashions worn by the stars.
Now, fans can immerse themselves back in the world of Downton Abbey in a new worldwide exhibit. NBCUniversal International Studios and Imagine Exhibitions have teamed up to give fans of the hit series a whole new experience with their world tour of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, which kicks off in Singapore on June 17th.
The exhibition, which will embark on a multi-year world tour, takes fans inside the world of the Crawleys and early 20th century British life. The tour will feature many of the costumes worn by the cast, from staff uniforms to some of our favorite looks worn by the Crawley women — even the Dowager Countess.
Highclere Castle, which is still firmly standing in Hampshire, England, will not be making an in-person appearance in the exhibition, so fans will have to trek to England to check it out. Hopefully it'll still be featured on some behind-the-scenes video extras.
The exhibition will also explore some of the historical context of the series, from the sinking of the Titanic, which takes place in the first episode of the series, to World War I and the political trials and tribulations of the day.
While not all the dates have been announced, the various locations in the United States are expected to host the exhibition.


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