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Серге́й Никола́евич Ники́тин () — русский  и , старший геолог Геологического комитета со дня его основания, председатель Гидрологического комитета, член-корреспондент Академии наук, член Санкт-Петербургского минералогического общества.

Биография
Родился  года в Москве, в семье прозектора кафедры анатомии Московского университета.

Среднее образование получил в 5-й Московской гимназии, которую окончил с золотой медалью. Ещё гимназистом увлекся изучением ботаники и геологии и постоянно участвовал в летних экскурсиях, проводимых под руководством профессора Московского университета Г. Е. Щуровского в окрестностях Москвы.

В 1867 году поступил на естественное отделение физико-математического факультета Московского университета. В летние месяцы проводил те же экскурсии в качестве коллектора. В эти годы проявляет большой интерес к ботанике.

За первую самостоятельную научную работу, посвященную флоре Новой Земли, ему было присуждено ученое звание кандидата естественных наук. По окончании университета преподавал географию и ботанику в московских женских гимназиях, написал учебники по этим дисциплинам, выдержавшие несколько изданий.

Большую роль во всей последующей деятельности Сергея Николаевича сыграли общение и дружба с доцентом Московского университета К. О. Милошевичем, в то время только что вернувшимся после трехлетнего пребывания за границей, где он среди прочих вопросов с углубленным вниманием занимался изучением зонального метода стратиграфической параллелизации слоев по палеонтологическим данным, разрабатываемого немецкими геологами во главе с А. Оппелем. К. О. Милошевич ознакомил с этими работами С. Н. Никитина, и тот сразу увлекся ими, усмотрев в них для себя большие творческие возможности.

В 1874 году окончательно сложилось направление научной деятельности С. Н. Никитина — изучение геологии Русской равнины. А чтение лекций по минералогии и геологии на Московских женских естественно-исторических курсах, к которому С. Н. Никитин приступил в 1875 году, помогло ему систематизировать и углубить собственные знания в геологии. В процессе преподавания он освоил весь новейший материал по различным направлениям геологии. К этому времени (1874—1879 годы) относится его знакомство с рядом классических геологических разрезов различных систем (от силура до мела включительно) Русской равнины и составление обширной палеонтологической коллекции.

В 1879 году выступил с докладом «О стратиграфическом строении юры в бассейнах рек Москвы и Оки» на VI съезде русских естествоиспытателей и врачей, проходившем в Петербурге, а в 1880 году получил приглашение от Петербургского минералогического общества принять участие в его работах по составлению геологической карты России, которые велись начиная с 1866 года. С. Н. Никитину поручаются исследования в Костромской губернии, начатые ранее (1878) К. О. Милошевичем. Геологическая съемка, проведенная здесь С. Н. Никитиным в 1880 и 1881 годах, внесла много нового в познание геологии этой территории.

На собственные средства в 1879—1884 годах проводил исследования в центральных и северо-западных районах России и собрал богатый палеонтологический материал, который лег в основу монографии «Аммониты группы Amaltheus funiferus Phill» (1878). В 1879 году в Московском университете он защитил по этой теме диссертацию и получил степень магистра геологии и палеонтологии.

16 сентября 1880 года был избран действительным членом Минералогического общества. Всей своей деятельностью уже к началу 80-х годов зарекомендовал себя опытным разносторонним геологом, владеющим как новейшими методами палеонтолого-стратиграфических исследований, так и методами геологической съемки и составления геологических карт.

В 1882 году в Санкт-Петербурге был создан Геологический комитет для систематического исследования России в геологическом отношении и составления подробной геологической её карты. Первым директором его стал известный геолог академик Г. П. Гельмерсен, много сделавший для организации Комитета. Утверждённый штат этой новой организации был предельно мал: кроме директора, всего три старших и три младших геолога. Теперь успешная деятельность первого в России геологического учреждения целиком зависела от подбора кадров — энергичных, инициативных, всесторонне образованных геологов. Возможные кандидатуры на три вакантные должности старших геологов Комитета тщательно обсуждались и в итоге были избраны А. П. Карпинский, И. В. Мушкетов и С. Н. Никитин.

В 1882 году переезжает жить в Санкт-Петербург, и вся его последующая деятельность тесно связана с Геологическим комитетом.

В 1885—1888 годах участвовал в работе III (1885, Берлин) и IV (1888, Лондон) сессий Международного геологического конгресса. Находясь за границей, ознакомился с богатейшими палеонтологическими коллекциями ряда музеев Германии, Англии, Франции, посетил несколько классических разрезов мезозоя и кайнозоя.

В 1892 году возглавил крупную экспедицию, организованную Геологическим комитетом для исследования Зауральских степей Уральской области и Усть-Урта до пределов Хивы. Экспедиция выполнила большую разнообразную программу работ, включающую физико-географические, геологические, топографические, экономические и специальные железнодорожные исследования. Помимо общего руководства экспедицией, С. Н. Никитин осуществлял физико-географическое и геологическое изучение территории, при этом большое внимание уделял поверхностным и подземным водам края в связи с решением вопросов водоснабжения и искусственного орошения земель. Деятельность С. Н. Никитина в этой экспедиции была высоко оценена научной общественностью, и в 1894 году Русское географическое общество наградило его по представлению академика Ф. Б. Шмидта высшей своей наградой — Константиновской медалью.

В 1894 году участвовал в Цюрихе в работе 6 сессии Международного геологического конгресса, где был избран председателем международной комиссии по геологической библиографии, а также введен в состав организационного комитета будущей VII сессии Конгресса, которая состоялась в 1897 году в России. Благодаря дружной работе всех русских геологов и помощи правительственных учреждений Международный геологический конгресс в России прошел весьма успешно. Президентом Конгресса был А. П. Карпинский, а вице-президентами со стороны России — А. А. Иностранцев и С. Н. Никитин.

7 декабря 1902 года был избран членом-корреспондентом по разряду физическому Физико-математического отделения Императорской Санкт-Петербургской академии наук.

Скончался в ночь на  года в Санкт-Петербурге. Похоронен на участке Горного института Смоленского православного кладбища.

Научная деятельность
Внес весомый вклад в развитие и становление многих направлений отечественной геологии (региональной, четвертичной, стратиграфии, геоморфологии, гидрогеологии и др.), а также палеонтологии.

Работы в области палеонтологии оказали большое влияние на развитие биостратиграфических исследований в нашей стране. Главнейшей работой  является переработка цефалопод среднерусской юры, установление действительных отношений русских и западноевропейских форм. Рассмотрел вопросы понимания вида в палеонтологии, ввел геологический элемент в определение вида.

Выделил  и описал московский, гжельский и серпуховский ярусы карбона.

Особенно выделялась научно-организационная сторона его деятельности — роль в становлении государственной геологической службы страны.

Награды
 Премия Гельмерсена (1883) за палеонтологические работы от Императорской академией наук
 Константиновская медаль (1894)  за научную деятельность по геологии от Императорского географического о6щества.

Память
Именем С.Н. Никитина названы:
 Мыс Никитин на юге о. Большевик архипелага Северная Земля  ()
 18 форм ископаемых организмов: 6 форм из класса головоногих моллюсков; 3 формы из класса замковых брахиопод; 2 формы из класса двустворчатых моллюсков; по 1 форме из подкласса фораминифер, из типа археоциат, из класса гидроидных, из класса коралловых полипов, из подкласса остракод, из класса криноидей и из класса беззамковых брахиопод.
Клинско-Дмитровская морёная гряда, называемая также Смоленско-Московской возвышенностью, по инициативе Гаврилы Ивановича Танфильева была названа грядой С.Н.Никитина

Научные труды
Наиболее значительные публикации Никитина:
 Никитин С. Н. Аммониты группы Amaltheus funiferus Phill. // Bull. Soc. natur. Moscou. 1878. T. LIII, Pt. 2, N 3. P. 81-160.: 2 Taf.
 Никитин С. Н. Юрские образования между Рыбинском, Мологою и Мышкиным // Мат-лы для геолог. России. 1881. Т. X. С. 199—331: 7 л. таб.
 Nikitin S.N. Der Jura der Umgegand von Elatma. Palaeontologisch-geognostische Monographie. 1-te Lieferung // Nouv. mém. Soc. nat. Moscou. 1881. T. XIV. P. 1-51: 7 Taf.
 Никитин С. Н. Общая геологическая карта России. Лист 56. Ярославль, Ростов, Калязин, Весьегонск, Пошехонье. На основании наблюдений А. Дитмара, П. Ефремова, А. Крылова и С. Никитина // Тр. Геол. Ком. 1884. Т. I, № 2. С. 1-153: 3 таб.: 1 л. карт.
 Nikitin S.N. Der Jura der Umgegand von Elatma. Palaeontologisch-geognostische Monographie. 2-te Lieferung // Nouv. mém. Soc. Nat. Moscou. 1885. T. XV, Livr. 2. P. 1-28: 5 plan.
 Nikitin S.N. Die Cephalopodenfauna der Jurabildungen des Gouvernements Kostroma // Verhandl. d. Mineral. Gesellsch. Bd. XX. St.-Prb., 1885. S. 13-88: 8 Taf.
 Никитин С. Н. Задачи и деятельность геологических учреждений // Изв. Геол. Ком. 1885. Т. IV. С. 49-72 ; То же // Горный журнал. 1885. Т. 1, № 3. С. 425—440.
 Никитин С. Н. Географическое распространение юрских осадков в России // Горн. Журн. 1886. Т. IV, № 10. С. 96-149.
 Никитин С. Н. Послетретичные отложения Германии в их отношении к соответственным образованиям России // Изв. Геол. Ком. 1886. Т. V, № 3-4. С. 133—185.
 Никитин С. Н. Следы мелового периода в Центральной Poccии. // Тр. Геол. Ком. 1888. Т. V, № 2. 205 с.: 1 л. карт: 5 таб.
 Никитин С. Н. Каменноугольные отложения подмосковного края и артезианской воды под Москвою // Труды Геол. Ком. 1890. Т. V, № 5. С. 1-138 русского и 139—182 франц. текста: 3 палеонт. таб.
 Никитин С. Н. Общая геологическая карта Poccии. Лист 57-й. Москва // Там же. Т. V, № 1. С. I-Х, 1-282 русского и 283—302 франц. текста: геологич. и гипсометрич. карты и профили.
 Никитин С. Н. Гидрогеологический очерк Кирсановского уезда Тамбовской губ. // Изв. Геол. Ком. 1891. Т. X. № 6. С. 185—250.
 Никитин С., Карпинский А., Чернышев Ф., Соколов Н., Михальский А. и др. Геологическая карта Европейской России на 6 листах в масштабе 60 верст в дюйме СПб.: Изд-во Геол. Ком., 1893. 24 с.
 Никитин С. Н. Бассейн Волги // Тр. Экспед. по исследованию источников главнейших рек Европ. России. СПб.,1899. Х, 228 с.
 Никитин С. Н. Грунтовые и артезианские воды на русской равнине. Научно-популярные чтения по сельскому хозяйству и основным для него наукам. 4 лекции / под общей ред. проф. В. В. Докучаева. СПб., 1900. 71 с.
 Никитин С. Н., Карпинский А. П., Соколов Н. А., Чернышев Ф. Н., Лутугин Л. И. Международная геологическая карта Европы масштаба 1:1500 000. Лист 26(Е-4). 1901.
 Никитин С. Н., Карпинский А. П., Чернышев Ф. Н. Международная геологическая карта Европы масштаба 1:1 500 000. Лист 19(Е-3). 1901.
 Никитин С. Н. Cephalopoda Московской юры. // Тр. Геол. Ком. Нов. сер. 1916. Вып. 70. С. 1-61.

Примечания

Литература
 Гельмерсен Г. П., Шренк Л. И., Вильд Г. И., Шмидт Ф. Б. Отзыв о работах С. Н. Никитина в связи с присуждением ему премии Г. П. Гельмерсена. — Зап. Акад. наук, 1884, т. 47, кн. 2, с. 144—152.
 Гордеев Д. И. Основные этапы истории отечественной гидрогеологии. М., 1954. 382 с.
 Карлов Н. Н. С. Н. Никитин и значение его работ для развития отечественных геологических наук // Очерки по истории геологических знаний. Вып. 1. М., 1953, с. 153—180.
 Марков К. К. Сергей Николаевич Никитин (к столетию со дня рождения). — Вопросы географии, 1950, сб. 23, с. 306—314.
 Павлов А. Н. Некролог С. Н. Никитина. — Русское слово, 1909, № 2М.
 Соловьев Ю. Я. Возникновение и развитие палеогеографии в России. — Тр. Геол. ин-та АН СССР, 1966, вып. 147. 234 с.
 Халфин А. А. Принцип Никитина—Чернышева — теоретическая основа стратиграфической классификации. — Тр. СНИИГГИМС, 1969, т. 94,
 Чернышев Ф. Н., Борисяк А. А., Тихонович Н. Н., Пригоровский М. М. Памяти Сергея Николаевича Никитина. — Изв. Геол. ком., 1909, т. 28, № 10, с. 1-51.
 Чернышев Ф. Н. Сергей Николаевич Никитин. Некролог. — Изв. Акад. наук, VI сер., 1909, № 12, с. 1171—1173.

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After two years in the political wilderness, enraged at a president they despise and virtually powerless to do much about it, Democrats finally see some light after regaining the House.
But as any doctor will tell you, it's not good for the system to gorge after you've starved for so long.
Democrats will be tempted to use their new power in the House to take revenge on President Trump. Because they will control key committees and have the power to subpoena, it's likely they will feel pressure from their agitated base to begin impeachment proceedings against the president, among other aggressive initiatives.
For one thing, because impeachment requires the approval of two thirds of the Senate, which is staying in Republican hands, it's highly unlikely they can get rid of Trump before the next presidential elections in 2020.
And that is precisely what Democrats must focus on—the next race for the White House.
If they squander the next two years on a bitter soap opera that will go nowhere, they will only reinforce the Republican critique that they have become a party bereft of ideas.
How can they surprise the electorate and position themselves for success in 2020? By thinking policy, by thinking about what's good for the country.
They have little to lose by playing earnest rather than cynical. The country is expecting the two parties to continue the win-at-all-cost partisan combat so prevalent during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. It is this fanatical partisanship that has made Congress lose much of its credibility with the public.
Now that Democrats control the House, they can allow Republicans to play the bad guy if they so choose.
Believe it or not, there's a bipartisan caucus in Congress called the "Problem Solvers Caucus" which comprises members of both parties. Yes, they're small, but they have a big idea: Let's focus on solutions that will help America, rather than fights that will hurt everyone.
It's true that the parties are far apart on most of the big issues. But that's no reason to give up. Led by the Problem Solvers Caucus, Democrats can look for small areas of agreement and build on those, and begin a process of mutual compromise. At the very least, they will look like a party of ideas and action, rather than one of destruction.
We're all licking our wounds from the most divisive and acrimonious two years I can recall. Democratic leaders now have a chance to take the high road. They will have to contend with a progressive wing that is hardly into compromise. That will be their biggest challenge—resisting the urge to overreach.
But if they can at least look like they're trying to bring problem solving back into politics, and attract candidates in that vein, that will increase their chances of winning the White House in 2020.


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Update: Adam Levine And Behati Prinsloo Sell Lower Manhattan Loft
It was only on the market for six months.
By Kelsey Kloss and Rachel Kashdan
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Update (10/14/16): It's been a busy few weeks for the Levines, with the return of NBC's "The Voice" in late September and the birth of their first child Dusty Rose just days later. Now, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo just sold their SoHo apartment after only six months on the market.
The loft sold for $5.4 million, about $1 million short of the original listing price, to Dolce Vita shoe designer Nick Lucio.
While Prinsloo and Levine have unloaded the one-bedroom apartment, they still have one other property up for grabs: their 7,100-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion, which they put on the market in June. The 5-bedroom, 7-bath home is currently listed for $15.95 million, after a markdown from $17.5 million in September.
No word yet on any new properties for the couple, but with the arrival of Dusty, we're willing to bet it'll be a bit more family-friendly than the one-bedroom loft in lower Manhattan.
h/t: 6sqft
If you're on the hunt for an apartment spacious enough for a bike ride or group yoga, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and his Victoria's Secret Angel wife, Behati Prinsloo, have the perfect place for you.
The couple's SoHo loft at 112 Greene Street is now on the market, complete with one bedroom and two bathrooms. Sound small for a pop star who allegedly has moves like Jagger? Don't be deceived—the apartment is a whopping 2,800 square feet (remember: we're talking about New York City real estate, where the average one-bedroom apartment size is 750 square feet). The price tag: $5.5 million.
Courtesy of Oxford Property Group
A cobblestone street leads up to the iconic cast-iron building, which dates back to the early 1900s. The sunny loft has six original columns, 13-foot ceilings, oversized windows with a view over Greene Street, and restored exposed brick walls, according to the property listing.
Tour the master bedroom and you'll spot a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking Jacuzzi tub. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a Subzero fridge, and black granite countertops. If you'd like to sit where Levine probably once strummed "Sugar" or "Payphone" (hey, we can indulge in our daydreams), the listing reports all furniture can also be included in the sale.
Levine and Prinsloo purchased the SoHo loft for $4.5 million in 2014, the same year they tied the knot in a celebrity-studded wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico.
The only thing missing from the lower Manhattan digs? A nursery. Which may be the reason for the move, since Entertainment Tonight reports Levine and Prinsloo are expecting their first child this year.
Perhaps a more family-friendly neighborhood for the couple will be Pacific Palisades, Calif., where the two were spotted perusing real estate last month. Meanwhile, they still have the option of staying in their Beverly Hills home, which Levine purchased in 2012 for $4.83 million.
See inside the loft below.
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The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link project is behind schedule and "not progressing well", said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Jan 14) in a written parliamentary reply.
"Over the past few months, Malaysia has indicated that they are considering replacing their JV (joint venture) partner, but has delayed confirming their JV partner – first until September 2018, then until December 2018 and most recently on Dec 28, 2018, Malaysia requested to be given until Feb 28, 2019 to confirm their JV partner," said Mr Khaw.
Mr Khaw explained that under the bilateral agreement, if the joint venture company has not been incorporated or appointed as the RTS link operator, then both countries are obliged to jointly call a fair, international and transparent open tender to appoint an operator – unless both governments mutually agree to postpone these deadlines.
SINGAPORE: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link project is behind schedule and "not progressing well", said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Jan 14) in a written parliamentary reply.
He was responding to questions from MP Ang Wei Neng on the progress of the project and its estimated timeline. The RTS project, which links Bukit Chagar station in Johor Baru and Woodlands North station in Singapore, was meant to be completed by 2024.
Milestones in the project have been missed, said Mr Khaw, adding that Malaysia has repeatedly delayed confirmation of its joint venture partner.
According to the bilateral agreement signed in January 2018, a joint venture company comprising Singapore's SMRT and Malaysia's Prasarana Malaysia should have been constituted by Jun 30 last year.
The joint venture company should also have been appointed as the RTS Link operator (OpCo) through a Concession Agreement (CA) with Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the government of Malaysia by Sep 30, 2018.
"In line with the intent of the bilateral agreement, Singapore prepared and sent draft tender documents to Malaysia in November 2018 for their comments," said Mr Khaw.
Malaysia has not responded to the draft tender documents, Mr Khaw said.
He added that Singapore remains fully committed to implementing the RTS link, noting that LTA has assembled close to 70 employees and engineers for the project, as well as called civil tenders to construct related infrastructure.
While Malaysia decided to defer the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the country remains committed to the RTS project.
Mr Khaw said on Monday that Singapore has been "reasonable and flexible" towards Malaysia because it understood its circumstances after the May general elections.
"However, missing the agreed deadlines in the bilateral agreement to appoint the OpCo and thereafter failing to engage with Singapore to take steps to jointly call an open tender to appoint the OpCo has serious implications.
"The bilateral agreement is an international treaty that is binding on the countries that signed it, regardless of any changes in the government," said Mr Khaw.
He added that as a result of these delays, the start of RTS link services will likely be delayed beyond the original target of Dec 31, 2024.
"We will continue to take a constructive approach to move the project forward," said Mr Khaw.


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Top Android Phones in 2022
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With the competition in the market of smartphones purchasing a new gadget seems quite a difficult task. In the article, you will find a list of the latest models of Android smartphones including those by Google, Sony, and Samsung, as well as more reasonably priced options.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, similarly to the Note offers S Pen functionality with a super-responsive stylus, and an innovative camera, optimized with a new neural processing unit. The front camera shows outstanding performance as well. The AMOLED display is stunning both when scrolling and scribbling. The model comes in four colors – Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green, and Burgundy. For Android fans, searching for good quality, Galaxy S22 Ultra is an excellent choice.
Tech spec:
Screen: 6.8in, 1440×3088 AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Exynos 2200 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB • Software: Android 12 with OneUI • Cameras: 108+12+10+10MP (rear), 40MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 163.3×77.9×8.9mm • Weight: 229g
With this unlocked mobile phone, released in October 2021, you are free to change carriers and select your own data plan. This model is the most highly effective among the Pixel models. It is made of metal (aluminum frame) and glass (back and front, made of Gorilla Glass Victus), with no use of plastic. The three wide and ultra-wide lenses of the camera, accompanied by algorithm-assisted shooting modes, provide distinctive pictures in any condition. It is fitted with a 4x optical zoom and a sensor that captures 150% more light. Moreover, special tools like Pixel's Magic Eraser, Portrait Mode, and Motion Mode. as well as Face Unblur, make the pictures more precise and sharper. Google Tensor processor, developed by Google and made specifically for Pixel, ensures the model's high performance. The OLED display provides perfect contrast and vivid colors. The model is presented in the following colors: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, and Stormy Black. The battery saves power when you use your favorite applications.
Screen: 6.7in, 1440×3120 LTPO OLED, 120Hz • Processor: Google Tensor • RAM: 12GB • Storage: 128/256GB • Software: Android 12 • Cameras: 50+48MP (rear), 11.1MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 163.9×75.9×8.9mm • Weight: 210g
OnePlus 10 Pro was released in January 2022. This model is fitted with a camera with three lenses, and you can take pictures in three improved shooting modes. The 6.7-inch screen provides bright and colorful imaging, as well as dynamic refresh rates. The battery life is quite long, thanks to reduced power consumption, and it takes only 15 minutes to charge the phone. The smartphone's performance is high level. Talking about the design, look at least at the model's 3D ceramic rear camera cover. Style, exclusive materials, and natural colors (Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, and Panda White) compose the model's design melody. It is made of glass (front and back, built of Gorilla Glass), and metal (aluminum frame). Excellent news for gamers – with the HyperBoost gaming engine, accelerating the CPU and CPU, four hours of gaming are guaranteed.
Screen: 6.7in, 1440×3216 AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128/256GB • Software: Android 12 with OxygenOS • Cameras: 48+50+8MP (rear), 32MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 163×73.9×8.6mm • Weight: 201g
Released in March 2022, Oppo Find X5 Pro this remarkable smartphone in a ceramic shell is fitted with a brilliant 6.7-inch and 1 billion color display. The model boasts a high-performance camera with ultra-wide sensors, bringing the quality of your pictures to a new level. What is more, the plastic lenses are enhanced with ultra-transparent glass for more genuine colors. The self-developed imaging NPU ensures high-quality night filming, with vibrant colors and distinctive imaging, while Binaural Recording guarantees clear sounds and reduced background noise.
The smartphone is built of glass (the front, Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic or eco-leather (back), and aluminum frame. It is represented in two colors: Ceramic White and Glaze Black.
The 5000mAh battery ensures fast charging rates, delivering 50% charge in 12 minutes, and 100% charge in 47 minutes. An innovative heat-dissipation system helps the phone stay cool even during intensive work.
Screen: 6.7in, 1440×3216 AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 256GB • Software: Android 12 with ColorOS • Cameras: 50+50+13MP (rear), 32MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 163.7×73.9×8.5mm • Weight: 218g
Released in January 2022, this Android model is cost-effective. Its back panel is made of an eco-material, biopolymer, which is more durable than glass. Biopolymer reduces carbon emissions during manufacturing by 35.5%. 5000 mAh battery charge is sufficient for a day, and you can get a 100% charge in only 33 minutes.
The model's design was inspired by paper, and it comes in four colors: Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, and Titanium Blue. The model is thin like paper – with a body of 8.18 mm and a weight of 189g. The Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling System Max is two times bigger than before and it lowers the temperature of the core by up to 19 degrees.
The packaging has been redesigned as well, with less plastic – only 0.3%.
Realme GT 2 Pro is characterized by better reception of Wi-Fi, 5G, and NFC. Having 12 antennas, it chooses the optimal antennas to provide more robust signals.
An ultra-wide 150-angle camera is a perfect solution for group photos and landscapes.
Screen: 6.7in, 1440×3216 LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128/256GB • Software: Android 12 with Realme UI • Cameras: 50+50MP (rear), 32MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 163.2×74.7×8.2mm • Weight: 199g
This affordable model, under £400, offers instant output and excellent cameras to its lucky owner. Released in May 2022, this smartphone has got an eye-catching design as is thinner and lighter than its predecessor Google Pixel 6.
The model's body is made up of a glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), an aluminum frame, and a plastic back (Pixel 6 had a glass back). It is no more slippery, which was the case with the Pixel 6 and it can be easily held with one hand. You can find the model in three colors – Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage.
As for the camera, Pixel smartphones are famous for taking perfect pictures with little effort, though the camera's primary lens has deteriorated from a 50-megapixel wide-angle to a 12.2-megapixel wide-angle.
Screen: 6.1in, 1080×2400 OLED, 60Hz • Processor: Google Tensor • RAM: 6GB • Storage: 128GB • Software: Android 12 • Cameras: 12+12.2MP (rear), 8MP (front) • Battery: 4,410mAh • Dimensions: 152.2×71.8×8.9mm • Weight: 178g
OnePlus Nord 2T doesn't differ a lot from the original Nord 2, but anyway, it is one of the most reasonably priced Android smartphones (up to £400). It is fitted with an excellent camera, and a high-performance MediaTek processor, and has got a brilliant design. Limited display brightness in direct sunshine and the lack of speakers' low-end weight seem to be the only drawbacks of this model.
The 32-megapixel selfie camera is an upgrade in comparison to its ancestor. AI deblurring algorithm will add to the excellence of your selfies. Due to Nightscape Mode and silky-smooth OIS, you will get brighter and more distinctive pictures in low light.
80W recharging is quite a significant advantage, despite the absence of wireless charging.
OnePlus Nord 2T isn't fitted with a headphone jack and microSD memory slot, but surely it has lots of other features, a silent mode slider, for instance.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Chipset improves everything from gaming to graphics and app launch. Although, the size of the phone isn't ideal for gaming.
Screen: 6.43in, 1080×2400 AMOLED, 90Hz • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128/256GB • Software: Android 12 with OxygenOS • Cameras: 50+8+2MP (rear), 32MP (front) • Battery: 4500mAh • Dimensions: 159.1×73.2×8.2mm • Weight: 190g
Released in February 2022, Samsung Galaxy S22+ is not very much different from Samsung Galaxy S21+, and someone may see no reason for the production of a new model. Moreover, S22+ is marred by Galaxy S22 Ultra. In comparison to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it is smaller in size, which makes it more comfortable to hold. It is more expensive than the S22.
Its triple-camera set is excellent, and the AMOLED panel is one of the best among Android smartphones. The display and audio are brilliant as well. The battery life is quite long. All these features though can be found in S21 FE, or S21+, for a better price.
The smartphone is stylish and attractive. The model is composed of a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), a glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), and an aluminum frame. It comes in the following colors – Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, and Bora Purple.
Compared to Samsung Galaxy S21+, this model has a bit smaller display – 6.6 inches (S21 – 6.7 inches).
Screen: 6.6in, 1080×2340 AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Exynos 2200 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128/256GB • Software: Android 12 with OneUI • Cameras: 12+50+10MP (rear), 10MP (front) • Battery: 4500mAh • Dimensions: 157.4×75.8×7.6mm • Weight: 195g
Released in December 2021, Xiaomi 12 Pro has got a range of pros, like powerful SOC, high-quality camera and display, wireless charging, all-day battery, rapid refresh rates, etc. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and the 6.73-inch panel will make your experience absolutely amazing.
On the downside, there is neither a Mini Jack nor a MicroSD slot, and no water and dust protection either. It is not recommended for intensive gaming as well, and the battery life is better in the 12t Pro.
The model is made up of a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), a glass back and an aluminum frame, and comes in four colors – Black, Blue, Green, and Violet.
Screen: 6.73in, 1440×3200 LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 256GB • Software: Android 12 with MIUI • Cameras: 50+50+50MP (rear), 32MP (front) • Battery: 4600mAh • Dimensions: 163.6×74.6×8.2mm • Weight: 205g
Sony Xperia 1IV
Sony Xperia 1IV was released in June 2022. It offers amazing performance, a brilliant 4K screen, and a day-long battery. But the highlight of this model is its photographic features – high image quality, a wide range of manual options, and fast shooting. It is also fitted with continuous optical zoom.
The model is composed of an aluminum alloy and Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It comes in Black, Violet, and White colors.
The battery of the smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
Screen: 6.5in, 1644×3840 OLED, 120Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 • RAM: 12GB • Storage: 256GB • Software: Android 12 • Cameras: 12+12+12MP (rear), 12MP (front) • Battery: 5000mAh • Dimensions: 165x71x8.2mm • Weight: 185g
Released in September 2022, this fast-charging camera phone (125W) is available in two colors – Starlight White and Interstellar Black. It has plenty of great features, among which there are its attractive build and a brilliant pOLED display with 144 Hz refresh rates. A high-resolution camera setup with a 200-megapixel main camera and a 60-megapixel selfie camera provides for bright distinctive pictures with an ideal balance of highlights and shadows.
There are a few drawbacks, however, like the lack of expandable storage and protection against water.
Screen: 6.67in, 1080×2400 pOLED, 144Hz • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 • RAM: 8/12GB • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB • Software: Android 12 • Cameras: 200MP+50MP+12MP (rear), 60MP (front) • Battery: 4610mAh • Dimensions: 162x74x8.4mm • Weight: 199g
The best solution for productivity and multitasking, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, is easy to handle in any position. All is high-quality here – the materials, the build (glass front in a folded position, plastic front in an unfolded position, an aluminum frame), the camera system, as well as 5G connectivity.
Released in August 2022, this Samsung model is considered pocket-friendly due to its lightweight materials. It comes in the following naturally classic colors – Greygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, and Burgundy.
Its 6.2 – inch cover screen keeps icons within the thumb's reach so that you can control it with one hand. The main screen's size is 7.6 inches.
The only disadvantage of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is its price.
Screen: 7.6in, 1812×2176 AMOLED, 120Hz (main), 6.2in, 902×2316 AMOLED, 120Hz (cover) • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 • RAM: 12GB • Storage: 256/512GB/1TB • Software: Android 12 with OneUI • Cameras: 50MP+12MP+10MP (rear), 4MP (under display) • Battery: 4,400mAh • Dimensions: 130x155x6.3mm (unfolded) • Weight: 263g
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Active and accomplished scholars engaging with students
Prof. Shamsher Singh
Assistant Professor - Sociology
Email: shamsher.singh@flame.edu.in
PhD in Sociology from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and University of Calcutta, Kolkata.
Dr. Shamsher Singh received Junior and Senior Research Fellowship for doctoral research at the Sociological Research Unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and Economic Analysis Unit, Bangalore Centre. He was awarded doctorate from the Department of Sociology, University of Calcutta. His doctoral research was a sociological study of access of rural households to housing and basic amenities across five states in India using the concept of social exclusion. He has attended one semester of M.Phil. in Sociology course work at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.
Dr. Singh has been involved in carrying out socio-economic village studies since one and half decade and has experience of participating in more than twenty such studies across different agro-ecological regions in India. Other than being involved in collecting and processing primary data he has contributed in preparing several manuals like household survey training manual for investigators, manual for organizing village studies, data entry, and manual for calculating household incomes. He has presented his work at national and international academic forums. Before joining FLAME, he worked with the Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad as Post-Doctoral Fellow and at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre as Visiting Scientist.
Dr. Singh has worked on the projects funded by UNDP, UGC, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Labour and Employment. He has a wide range of academic and research interests some of them can be put under the broad themes of - agrarian relations; rural housing; water; sanitation; electricity; quality of life and living conditions; rural development; social exclusion; caste and class; rural and Indian sociology; rural livelihood; and village and agrarian studies.
He was an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE) for the period 2017-19 and a Lifetime Member of the Indian Sociological Society (ISS).
Sangwan, Jagmati and Singh, Shamsher. 2022. Women's Participation in Protests against the Three Farm-Laws in India: Perspectives from the Ground, Economic and Political Weekly. 57 (43). October. Link: https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/43/special-articles/womens-participation-protests-against-three-farm.html
Singh, Shamsher. 2022. Khaps in the Making of Farmers' Protests in Haryana: A Study of Role and Fault Lines, Sociological Bulletin. 71 (4): 534-50. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00380229221116937
Singh, Shamsher. 2022. The Farmers' Movement Against Three Agricultural Laws in India: A Study of Organisation. Review of Agrarian Studies. 12 (1): 161-73. ISSN 2248-9002. Link: http://www.ras.org.in/the_farmers_movement_against_three_agricultural_laws_in_india
Singh, Shamsher. 2022. Housing and Unfree Labour: A Village Case Study from Rajasthan, India, Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, 11 (2):187-209. ISSN: 2277-9760, Online ISSN: 2321-0281. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F22779760221101335
Kalhan, Anuradha, Singh, Shamsher, Moghe, Kiran. 2020. "Locked Down, Trapped, and Abandoned Migrant Workers in Pune City", Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 55, Issue No 26-27, 27 June, pp. 25-27. Web link: https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/26-27/commentary/locked-down-trapped-and-abandoned-migrant-workers.html
Singh, Shamsher. 2015. Residential Segregation and Access to Basic Amenities: A Village-Level Case Study. Review of Agrarian Studies, New Delhi. July-December. 5 (2): 127-146. ISSN 2248-9002.
Singh, Shamsher, Swaminathan, Madhura, Ramachandran, V.K. 2013. Housing Shortages in Rural India. Review of Agrarian Studies, New Delhi. July 2013- January 2014,3 (2): 54-72. ISSN 2248-9002.
Bakshi, Aparajita and Singh, Shamsher. 'Aspects of Poverty in the Three Villages', in Bakshi, Aparajita and Modak, Tapas Singh (eds.) (2021), Socio-Economic Surveys of Three Villages in West Bengal: A Study of Agrarian Relations, Tulika Books, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-947175-5-3, pp. 437-80.
Singh, Shamsher. 2017. Living Standards of Small Farmers in India. In Swaminathan, Madhura and Baksi, Sandipan (eds.) How Do Small Farmers Fare? Evidence from Village Studies in India, Tulika Books, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-82381-97-6.
Singh, Shamsher. 2017. Condition of Housing and Access to Basic Household Amenities. In Swaminathan, Madhura and Das, Arindam (eds.) Socio-economic Surveys of Three Villages in Karnataka: A Study of Agrarian Relations, Tulika Books, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-82381-88-4, pp. 295-316.
Swaminathan, Madhura and Singh, Shamsher. 2014. Exclusion in Access to Basic Civic Amenities: Evidence from Fourteen Villages. In Ramachandran, V. K. and Swaminathan, Madhura (eds.) Dalit Households in Village Economies, Tulika Books, New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-82381-30-3, pp. 305-32.
"Formal Sector Agricultural Credit and Participation of Marginal and Small Farmers in India", a report submitted to the Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
TEACHERS REFRESHER COURSE
Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) Two Week Refresher Course on Indian Economy-Exploring New Economic Opportunities in Post-Pandemic World organized by the Teaching Learning Center and the Department of Economics, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi. April 29-May 13, 2021.
MEDIA/NEWS ARTICLES PUBLISHED
'The Curious Case of 'One Nation, One Ration Card' (ONORC)', September 14, 2021. Web-link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/the-curious-case-of-one-nation-one-ration-card-onorc
'Food and Nutrition during the COVID-19 Pandemic', June 16, 21. FnBnews.com. http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/food-and-nutrition-during-the-covid19-pandemic-64327
'Migrant workers in the Post-Covid-19 Era-A Policy Brief' published by the Pandemic Studies Unit of the Foundation for Agrarian Studies, Bengaluru. January 6, 2021. Web link: http://fas.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Migrant-Worker-Covid-19.pdf
'COVID-19 Pandemic and Role of the Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme', January 6, 2021. Web-link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/covid-19-pandemic-and-role-of-the-rural-employment-guarantee-scheme
'The 'Essential' Questions', July 1, 2020. Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/the-essential-questions
'Who kneads your aata (flour)? The lost love for labour', July 18, 2020. Doing Sociology. Link: https://doingsociology2020.blogspot.com/2020/07/who-kneads-your-aata-flour-lost-love.html
'The Sociology of "Social Distancing", June 2020. Web-Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/the-sociology-of-social-distancing
'Rural Distress', May 8. Frontline Cover Story-Survey to assess impact of COVID-19 lockdown on rural livelihoods and incomes. Special Team. pp. 29-33. Vol. 37 (09). https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/article31404299.ece
'COVID-19 Pandemic and Necessity of a Social Science Perspective', April 2020. Web-Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/covid-19-pandemic-and-necessity-of-a-social-science-perspective
'Studying the Rural and Liberal Education', February 2020. Web-Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/studying-the-rural-and-liberal-education
'Experiential Learning, Service-Learning and Liberal Arts', February 2020. Web-Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/experiential-learning-service-learning-and-liberal-arts
'Drinking Water in Rural India- An Aggravated Perennial Crisis', June 2019. Web-Link: https://www.flame.edu.in/happenings/drinking-water-in-rural-india-an-aggravated-perennial-crisis
Singh, Shamsher. 2016. What the Clean India Mission Needs to Do. Blog-post for Foundation for Agrarian Studies website, October 19.
Sridhar, V. and Singh, Shamsher. 2010. Rural India's Communication Divide. Op-Ed in the National English daily The Hindu, August 27.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/LECTURES
Participated in Milli Archives Collective workshop, June 8-10, 2022. Contributed towards building Public Engagement document for various archives in India as part of the workshop tasks.
Participated in the International Training Workshop on the Endangered Archives Programme jointly conducted by the British Library, UK and the School of Cultural Texts and Records, Jadavpur University on 14 September 2022.
'Working Conditions of the Rural Sanitation Workers in Haryana' paper co-presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) to be held during 13-15 June 2022 at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, India.
'Impact of the COVID-19 on Sanitation Workers in Rural India' paper co-presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) to be held during 13-15 June 2022 at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, India.
'Impact of the COVID-19 on Sanitation Workers in Rural India' paper presented at the 62nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), IIT Roorkee, April 11-13, 2022
'Development, Significance, and Impact of the Farmers' Protest Against Three Farm Laws in India' at the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society (USA). June 3, 2021.
Panellist at 'Migrant Workers in the Post-Covid Era' organised by the Foundation for Agrarian Studies, Bengaluru on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on employment in informal sector in India. February 11, 2021.
Invited lecture 'Rural Housing, Residential Pattern and Social Dynamics' for the Bachelor of Architecture batch of the L S Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai. January 20, 2021.
'Inter-State Migrant Workers: Vulnerabilities and Responses during the Lockdown in Pune City' at the International Webinar 'Migrants and Displaced Persons amid COVID-19: Issues, Challenges and Policy Options organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala in collaboration with FLAME University, Pune and Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi. October 15-17, 2020.
Invited lecture 'Sociological Research and its Importance' for Sociology batch of Holy Family School, Hisar, Haryana. October 12, 2020.
Eight week online course on Classical Anthropological Theories. Orgnaised by Kolkakta Study Circle. August-September, 2020.
International Workshop on Improvising Strategies for Social Research Methodological Concerns organized by the Indian Anthropological Association and Anthropology without Borders. August 12-13, 2020.
'Combating Discrimination and Exclusion in Accessing Essential Resources' at the Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA) Conference for Humanitarian Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CHIE): SDG Impact through Service-Learning organised by the Lingnan University, Hong Kong. December 16-17, 2019.
Invited talk 'Housing and Labour Relations in Rural Rajasthan: A Village-level Case Study' at the 'Sociological Research Colloquium'. Department of Sociology, University of Delhi. October 18, 2019.
'Access to Drinking Water in Indian Villages: A Study of Social Disparities and Factors' at the British Sociological Association (BSA) Annual Conference 2019 'Challenging Social Hierarchies and Inequalities' held at the Glasgow Caledonian University organised by the British Sociological Association (BSA), London, UK. April 24-26, 2019.
Resource person for 'Methods of Collecting Village Level Information' in workshop on 'Official Data and Statistics on Wage and Employment with Special Reference to Rural Women' organised by the Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru. January 25-26, 2019.
'Financial Inclusion and Exclusion of Marginal and Small Farmers in India: Findings from Secondary Data', at the 77th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Central Agricultural University, CPGS, Barapani, Meghalaya. Organised by the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai. October 12-14, 2017.
'Housing and Labour Relations in Rural Rajasthan: A Village Case Study' paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Guwahati, Assam organised by the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), New Delhi. November 24-26, 2016.


The district cultural product watchdog launched the crackdown against the two stores after receiving tips the cafes were selling pirated DVDs and were frequently visited by foreigners.
The stores were located on Zhenning Road and Ronghua Road E. Police said the wo (sic) Ke De coffee outlets have license to run coffee shops, but not to sell DVDs. They were warned to stick to the limitations of their business license, though the two stores don't actually sell coffee at the moment.
Police said they would not ignore other pirated DVD stores that operate in the open around the city. The two stores were reportedly very popular with foreigners, which may have made them a target for damaging the city's eputation (sic).
Undercover investigators even found some store attendants could talk some simple English fluently with their foreign customers.
The horror! How dare they speak English!
It sold a piece of DVD at 10 yuan, compared with other sales spots which sell at 5 yuan. But still many foreigners bought DVDs here because of its sufficient choices and good quality. Some foreigners even drive to the shop with their families.
There are a couple threads about this over at ShanghaiExpat.com. They wonder if the original Ka De over on Jinxian Lu was affected by the raid, and some offer a few alternative shops.
You can always shop at Shanghaiist's apartment building: There are at least three stores selling DVDs downstairs. The quality is usally good, and they won't charge you 10 kuai, either (unless you look really, really stupid).


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Tessa Bolt becomes the first person with Down's Syndrome to give evidence to a parliamentary committee
Tessa Bolt gave oral evidence on supported housing to the joint Work and Pensions and Communities and Local Government Select Committee in Parliament on Tuesday 7 March 2017.
Yesterday (Tuesday 7 March 2017) Tessa Bolt has made history as the first known person with Down's Syndrome to give oral evidence to a parliamentary committee.
A resident of Mencap's housing arm, Golden Lane Housing, Bolt gave evidence about supported housing to the joint Work and Pensions and Communities and Local Government Select Committee who are assessing the Government's plans to overhaul the supported housing sector.
When the Government announced its proposed plans to localise funding for supported housing in September 2016, Mencap and other charities voiced concerns this could lead to a postcode lottery, worsening the housing crisis already facing many people with a learning disability.
Tessa Bolt's evidence is a landmark moment for people with Down's Syndrome, ensuring their voices and concerns are central to decision making processes that affect them. Bolt lives in Golden Lane Housing supported housing with two housemates who also have a learning disability.
Tessa Bolt said:
"I am really looking forward to giving evidence to The Parliamentary Committee. I love politics and have met with my MP and been to lobby's so it's really exciting to know that I'll be the first known person with Down's Syndrome to give evidence to a parliamentary committee. It's great knowing that I am going be a part of history and I hope more people with a learning disability give evidence in the future.
"Supported housing is something that I am really passionate about and I am really happy that the committee will get to hear about it from someone who has a learning disability and uses supported housing. I love my home, I have really lovely housemates and have learnt so many new skills since moving. Supported housing gives me security and it lets me be independent, something everyone with a learning disability should have."
Helen Hayes MP, member of the Communities and Local Government Committee and joint chair of the inquiry, said:
"It is important that the Committees speak to people with direct experience of living in supported housing if we are to fully understand the issues facing the sector. We very much look forward to hearing from Tessa and other tenants about why they live in supported housing and how it helps them to live independently."
Rob Holland, Parliamentary Manager at Mencap, said:
"The Government's proposals to change funding for supported housing have cast a cloud of uncertainty over the sector. Providers have either cancelled or postponed the building of new specially adapted properties for disabled people, despite the demand increasing. This risks more people with a learning disability at risk of living in inappropriate settings, such as inpatient units, where there is an increased risk of abuse and neglect.
"It's therefore hugely encouraging for people with a learning disability that a Parliamentary Committee heard evidence from someone with a learning disability who is currently living independently, in no small part due to supported housing. We hope that Tessa is the first of many people with a learning disability to be listened to on this issue."
According to both Mencap and The Communities and Local Government Select Committee there is no evidence to suggest that any other person with Down's Syndrome has given evidence to a parliamentary committee before Tessa Bolt.
About Mencap
There are 1.4 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Mencap works to support people with a learning disability, their families and carers by fighting to change laws, improve services and access to education, employment and leisure facilities. Mencap supports thousands of people with a learning disability to live their lives the way they want.
www.mencap.org.uk
For advice and information about learning disability and Mencap services in your area, contact Mencap Direct on 0808 808 1111 (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or email help@mencap.org.uk
A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability which can cause problems with everyday tasks – for example shopping and cooking, or travelling to new places – which affects someone for their whole life.
People with a learning disability can take longer to learn new things and may need support to develop new skills, understand difficult information and engage with other people. The level of support someone needs is different with every individual. For example, someone with a severe learning disability might need much more support with daily tasks than someone with a mild learning disability.
Learning disability is not a mental illness or a learning difficulty. Very often the term 'learning difficulty' is wrongly used interchangeably with 'learning disability'.


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Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is excited to participate in the 2019 Digital Signage Expo (DSE) in Las Vegas, March 26 – 29, 2019. Sharp will showcase its latest 4K and Beyond technology in its interactive space, located at booth #1207.
"We are excited to share our latest products, which continue to pave the way for the industry's transition from 2K to 4K," said Gary Bailer, Director of Product Planning & Marketing, Pro AV Products, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "We are focused on the next evolution as we've shown in our move to 8K technology. Our aim is to help create not only smarter meetings, but smarter offices and smarter buildings."
This year, Sharp is creating interactive experiences at its booth to showcase the capabilities of its smart signage technology. The booth will include a travel agent, shopping experience and hotel lobby destination content that show the full capabilities of Sharp digital signage and how it would look in the real world. Below are a few of the products Sharp will be displaying in its booth.
Continuing the Transition to 4K Ultra-HD
A number of its new products will be featured at DSE this year, including the PN-UH Series 4K Ultra-HD resolution commercial LCD display line, which launched earlier this year. Booth visitors will get to see six models in the PN-UH Series, including the 43" Class (42 ½" diagonal) PN-UH431, 50" Class (49 ½" diagonal) PN-UH501, 55" Class (54 5/8" diagonal) PN-UH551, 60" Class (60 5/64" diagonal) PN-UH601, 70" Class (69 43/64" diagonal) PN-UH701 and 86" Class (85 5/8" diagonal) PN-UH861 displays. the displays are ideal for hospitality, business and retail settings looking to excel at reaching their audiences. The true-to-life precision of 4K Ultra HD resolution enables customers to see subtler textures and finer details in photos and video.
4K & Beyond: Expanding Smart Signage Technology
For the first time in North America, Sharp will showcase its new PN-HB and PN-HM series of 4K Ultra-HD professional LCD monitors. Equipped with a built-in system-on-a-chip controller, they allow for digital signage delivery without requiring a dedicated media player. The PN-HB series is designed for everyday 16/7 operation, with a brightness of 350 nits, while the PN-HM series is designed for 24/7 environments and has a brightness of 500 nits. Each of the new series will be available in three class sizes: 65", 75" and 85". The PN-HM851, PN-HB751, PN-HB651 and PN-HM651 monitors will be available at the Sharp DSE booth.
The Future is Now: 8K Technology
Finally, visitors will be able to see Sharp's first-generation 8K Ultra HD 70" Class (69.5" diagonal) LCD monitor, the 8M-B70AU at DSE. The monitor brings 33 million pixels packed into the 7680 x 4320-pixel panel, achieving pixel resolution 16 times greater than full HD. Sharp will also preview an upcoming 80" version which is expected to launch this summer.
To get an even larger view of 8K, Sharp will preview a 90" Class diagonal video wall at DSE, consisting of four 45" displays – each one at 4K resolution – which creates a vibrant 8K experience.
Game Changer: Windows collaboration display from Sharp
The Sharp booth will also feature the new Windows collaboration display from Sharp. Designed for room-scale collaboration and intelligent workspace management, this intelligent, cutting-edge display is a game changer for workplace transformation. It combines Sharp's award-winning touch technology with IoT sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces and bring the intelligent edge to life. It is also a 4K Ultra-HD 70" Class (69.5" diagonal) interactive display, ensuring stunning visuals and maximum productivity. The system will be set up at the DSE Sharp booth for visitors to experience different types of meeting and collaboration environments.
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In addition to conducting international and domestic security advisory services David instructs with the University of Calgary in the areas of Security Administration, Fraud, Security Law, Harassment Investigations and Workplace Violence and has received an award for 1000 instructional hours. He has also instructed in Security Law with the University of Alberta and in Harassment Investigations, Drug and Alcohol Policies, Physical Security, Information Security and Privacy with Grant MacEwan College. He has also consulted with Kroll Associates and Grant Thornton International.
His duties as Manager Security with Shell included responsibility for the security program and investigations as well as corporate responsibilities for safety, sustainable development and contingency planning.
Prior to his work with Shell he held the position of Director, Corporate Security and Solicitor with MacMillan Bloedel Limited in Vancouver. Prior to his work in the private sector, he spent fourteen years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in various duties including six years with the Commercial Crime Section. His work with the police included extensive international investigations and he received the Commissioner's commendation for investigations conducted in the Far East.
David is the Past President and a Life Member of the Canadian Society for Industrial Security. He has also acted as a member of the CSA Technical Committee on Security for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Systems. He has been certified as a fraud examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and he is a former member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University in Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is the author of "A Security Professional's Practical Guide to the Law" (Canada Law Book) and authored four chapters for the Protection of Assets Manual. David has published over 50 articles on a variety of investigation and security management topics including workplace violence, international security, harassment, risk analysis and privacy. He has been featured in many publications and has been quoted extensively in the media.
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Hi there! My name is Alka Chopra and I am a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator. I have a motto when it comes to nutrition: It must be simple or it is not done.
A few years ago, when I was teaching Food Safety at a Community College, a discussion started about good old yoghurt. I went on to describe the method of making yoghurt at home and how I grew up eating yoghurt every single day. One of the student made a comment "Oh my god, are you saying that yoghurt is spoilt milk! I am never going to eat yoghurt ever again". When writing this post, I can visualize her expressions. It was quite funny and the entire class burst into laughter. Some good memories!
Regardless of whether yoghurt is spoilt milk or fermented milk with some healthy bacteria I love yoghurt and use it in a variety of ways in my cooking daily. Before sharing my 10 best ways of using yoghurt I thought it may be helpful for all of you reading this post to understand the types of yoghurt that you commonly find in grocery stores.
The warm cultured milk mixture is poured into containers then incubated without any further stirring. Balkan-style or set-style yogurt has a characteristic thick texture and is excellent for enjoying plain or using in recipes.
The warm cultured milk mixture is incubated in a large vat, cooled and then stirred for a creamy texture, often with fruit or other flavourings added. Swiss-style or stirred yogurt is often slightly thinner than Balkan-style or set yogurt and can be eaten as-is, in cold beverages or incorporated into desserts.
A very thick yogurt that is either made from milk that has had some of the water removed or by straining whey from plain yogurt to make it thicker and creamier. Greek-style yogurt tends to hold up better when heated than regular yogurt, making it perfect for cooking. It is also referred to as Mediterranean or Mediterranean-style yogurt and is often used for dips such as Tzatziki. A Balkan-style yogurt that has 6% M.F. or more makes an excellent substitute for Greek-style yogurt.
Now let us get to the real stuff. These are some of my favorite ways to add yoghurt for your daily meals.
Season with some salt, pepper and cumin powder. You could even make a big batch for the entire week. Comes in very handy. Makes an excellent snack when you come back from work and are starving.
4 chicken breasts, 1 cup yoghurt – 2% works well, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 2 green chilies (can omit if you do not like spicy food), tandoori masala (available in international section of most grocery stores), 1 tsp salt, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon any vegetable oil.
You can read more about Food Safety here.
When freezing, use freezer bags (and not zip lock bags) or freezer safe containers to avoid freezer burn. Be sure to defrost before cooking. Take out from the freezer at least 24 hours ahead and place on the lower shelf in the refrigerator to thaw and then cook as usual. Pair the meat with any of the above savory yoghurt recipes along with some naan or pita bread. Now that is a luxurious meal!
This one you want to eat fresh. A great choice over grilled cheese sandwiches. Use the savory yoghurt recipe and as a sandwich filling. Cook on a pan just like a grilled cheese sandwich. I will recommend to only use Greek/Balkan yoghurt since you do not want a runny spread. Have a fruit along with it and that makes a fantastic snack or even a weekend breakfast. Also, makes a wonderful addition to the cuisine of a vegetarian.
1 cup boiled chick peas (canned will work well), ½ cup thick yogurt, 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped onions, chopped peppers (red, yellow, orange etc.), tomatoes, any other vegetable you like, salt, pepper, chilli powder to your taste. You can add ¼ -1/2 tsp of vinegar of you like. Chill and enjoy.
Use Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise in your coleslaw sandwiches. All you need to do is substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yoghurt. Add some salt, sugar, vinegar and a dash of pepper. Mix with shredded cabbage and make your sandwiches. Some times I even add grated carrot. You could even go half and half. It works well. If you would like to carry this as a packed lunch, carry the bread and slaw mix separately so you can make the sandwich at work. Pairing with a soup will make a lovely lunch.
You can make this in bulk. Place regular, Balkan or Greek yoghurt over a cloth lined strainer for 2 hours. Add some olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, chives, thyme, tarragon and basil to the thickened yoghurt, and let the flavors blend. Use this as a dressing, sandwich spread or even a marinade. The water that gets strained can be used in cooking soups e.g. tomato soup or butternut squash soup.
Mix in honey or maple syrup, chopped fresh or frozen fruit, a dash of cinnamon to regular plain or Greek yoghurt to make a delicious topping. My salivary glands are very active right now!
Can be enjoyed sweet or savory.
For those sweet taste buds: mix ½ cup plain yoghurt with 1-1.5 tsp rose syrup and ½ cup water. Mix well and enjoy. You can also add rose syrup to milk for refreshing drink.
For the savory taste buds: ½ cup plain yoghurt + ½ cup water, salt, pepper, cumin powder. You could also add some fresh mint or cilantro. This makes a refreshing drink. You could even try pink salt instead of regular table salt. The taste is entirely different.
Mix plain yoghurt with mashed avocado. Add your seasonings and salsa. And there you have it. Enjoy with toasted pita or tortilla chips.
In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, half of the garlic, [url href="https://hatchery.co/product/super-greek-seasoning/"]Dak's Super Greek Seasoning[/url], salt, pepper, and chickpeas. Stir every 1-2 minutes for about 15 minutes, or until chickpeas are cooked through, and remove from heat. Add half the lemon juice and toss.
Prepare the yogurt sauce: in a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, the remaining garlic, remaining lemon juice, red wine vinegar, remaining olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
On a platter, assemble the nachos: create a base layer of pita chips, and top with grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, chickpeas, and cucumber, alternating between layers of pita. Top with feta and fresh herbs, and drizzle yogurt sauce over the top. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side as well.
Low fat butter chicken: I saved the best for the last.
Marinate chicken as in point no 2. Cook in oven or BBQ.
Now make the gravy: Chop 1 medium onion and stir fry with garlic – for about 5 minutes or until they appear soft. Add 4 large chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 – 7 minutes.
Place the entire mix in a blender and run on high speed.
Now strain this mixture through a soup strainer (this could be painful – I pour my mixture into the strainer and leave it for about 30 minutes, occasionally stirring it up). After straining, return to fire and cook until the mixture boils. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Now take 1 cup plain yoghurt and mix with water. Add this mix to the boiling gravy.
Finish off with lemon juice, cumin powder and garam masala. Sprinkle some fresh cilantro.
I would love to hear from you on which is your favorite. Happy cooking!
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about Stars for our Troops.
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Please do not send printed flags or large Flags. Flags must be made in the USA.
Please write on front of package the number of embroidered flags enclosed.
Flags with Stars larger than 2 inches across should be donated to your local national cemetery or veteran organization.
To ensure a return response, please make sure your e-mail address, full name and city and state is included in all correspondence.
Phone calls messages also need full information as to the reason for the call, your name and organizations name.
We are a group of volunteers that are patriotic, who take old tattered and faded US Flags, retired from service and we pass the legacy of their embroidered Stars to those that defended them.
The best embroidered stars for this project are from 3 ft x 5 ft American made flags.
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Any PayPal entry that does not match a name and e-address from any form on this website will be considered a donation.
The mailing of Stars to anyone is at the discretion of Stars for our Troops Inc.
Look at the updated Map of the USA to find a Star Maker near you. They have Stars and will take your 3'x5' flags with embroidered Stars.
Dec 31, 2018 and the count is 125,000+ Stars from over 2700 flags.
Thank you for the flags that are still arriving every day.
This does not include the thousands of Stars that are created and shared by Star Makers and Organizations across our United States.
Troops. They have supported us with cantons from retired flags since 2010.


Another great idea for the kids...Sky Zone Trampoline Park! The kids had a great time there yesterday bouncing in the trampoline area, flinging themselves into the foam pit, playing dodge ball on trampolines, and checking out the rest of the facility (there are a half dozen different play areas). Fun!
It's going to be a hot week in Vegas!
In an effort to see what all of the fuss was about when Chick Fil A opened here in Las Vegas a while back (there were lines around the building and around the parking lot at the time) we headed over to the fast food place to find out if all of the hype was worth it. There was still a line out the door when we got there (the lady who worked there said that was normal) but the line moved pretty fast (the staff was awesome). We ordered our chicken sandwiches and were...not overly impressed. Although it wasn't as disappointing as White Castle which was similarly hyped when it opened here in Las Vegas (blech!), it was just a chicken sandwich so I'm not sure why everyone made such a big deal about it!
We have a lot of cool things here in Las Vegas so today we headed out to find "The World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant" which is located right off Fremont in the downtown area right next to a dog park called the 'Hydrant Club'. It was definitely big at 15 feet tall but I didn't find out until after getting home that we could have pulled a lever and shot water all over the place...maybe next time.
It has been a great World Series of Poker in Las Vegas! Lots of people, lots of fun, and for the nine people heading for the final table tomorrow, lots of money!


This concrete finish and step polisher had been affected by long periods of rain which meant cash flow came to a halt for a 7-week period. The business' overheads, however, still needed to be paid. A quick, short-term solution was required to get back on track as no bank overdraft was in place. Selective Invoice Finance provided the business owner with the flexibility to choose which invoices to fund against.
The business only required a short-term solution and Scottish Pacific offered just that - at an affordable price. Furthermore, the client's commercial finance broker recommended Scottish Pacific based on our reputation for providing exceptional support to SMEs in a range of industries and situations.


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"I'm not living with you," Maggie snaps at Brick. "We occupy the same cage, that's all." The raw emotions and crackling dialogue of Tennessee Williams' 1955 Pulitzer Prize play rumble like a thunderstorm in this film version whose fiery performances and grown-up themes made it one of 1958's top box-office hits. Paul Newman earned his first OscarO nomination* as troubled ex-sports hero Brick. In a performance that marked a transition to richer adult roles, Elizabeth Taylor snagged her second. Her Maggie the Cat is a vivid portrait of passionate loyalty. Nominated for six Academy AwardsO including Best Picture* and also starring Burl Ives (repeating his Broadway triumph as mendacity-loathing Big Daddy), Judith Anderson and Jack Carson, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof sizzles.
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Equipping you to share the gospel is why we run Alpha at PLC. Here are six activities that will equip you to invite people to Alpha and share your faith.
Following these guidelines will help you be intentional about sharing your faith. For those who do not know Christ, an invitation to know him is a matter of life and death. We want all of God's people to have the best life possible in His Kingdom now.
Take Action: Make an appointment with God every morning. Write it on your calendar. Set an alarm on your phone. Eliminate distractions. Do what it takes to begin your day in prayer. Then spend time with him. Thank God for the opportunity to partner with him. Ask him to open your eyes to opportunities to invite people into a conversation about Jesus. Pray for people by name. Ask him for wisdom and discernment as you pray for those who he reveals to you. Ask for boldness, strength, and perseverance to follow through.
Take action: You are a living testimony of the love Christ has for everyone. What you do and say matters! Review the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit each day. Which ones were reflected in your interactions with others? Perhaps share around the dinner table what fruit of the Spirit each of you saw reflected in your family members that day. This will keep before you how you are living the love of Jesus in your daily life.
Take action: Develop relationships with neighbors and co-workers. Invite people who are not yet believers or have drifted away from church to service projects and activities where they can build relationships with other Christians and experience Christian community. Have a conversation with someone new you see at church. Join a local fundraiser and invite a friend or co-worker to do it with you.
Some Christians think that faith is a personal matter that should be kept to themselves, but Peter instructs all Christians, "You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way." (1 Peter 3:15-16) When we are asked about our faith, our Christian perspective, or lifestyle, we should be ready to respond with gentleness and respect.
Take Action: Know your story and be prepared to share it. How would you answer these questions: Why are you a follower of Jesus? What is your relationship with Jesus like? How has God been at work in your life today, this week, and this month? How is your life different because of your relationship with him? Put some thoughts together now. You might want to write it out. Practice telling it. Remember to always do so with gentleness and respect.
Take Action: Who can you invite to come and see? Invite your potential guests to COME WITH YOU to Alpha. People respond more readily to an invitation to join you than if you don't intend to come along with them to Alpha. Make your invitation personal. Why do you want them to join you? How has a personal relationship with Jesus impacted or changed your life? Share what you experienced on the Alpha Course. If you haven't taken Alpha, now is the time to do so, so that you can speak about it from experience. Reassure the people you invite that Alpha is a safe place to ask questions and express opinions in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Carry some Alpha invitations with you to share.
After the Resurrection, before returning to the father, Jesus left his disciples with this, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8).
Take Action: Think about how your lifestyle reflects that you are a follower of Jesus. Do your words and actions reflect the Fruit of the Spirit? Is Bible study, regular worship, and prayer a priority in your life? In what ways are you actively serving in the church and community? Are you sharing your faith and living an invitational lifestyle? Are there areas of your life where you need to take action to align your priorities with those of a disciple of Jesus? Pray for that today using Acts 1:8 as a guide and then take action. Be intentional in living the lifestyle of a disciple. As you do, it will become natural to invite people to explore the Christian faith at Alpha.


An external hard drive is an excellent choice for freeing up space on your office computers or backing up important documents. These devices can not only hold considerable amounts of data due to their large capacities, but their portable nature enables you to store data separately from your computer. This feature reduces the chance of complete data loss from theft, power surges or natural disasters. When backing up your data, Windows 8's convenient copy and paste feature helps you conveniently transfer entire folders of content.
Attach the external hard drive to your computer and wait a few seconds for Windows 8 to automatically recognize and install any necessary drivers. Most external drives attach via a USB cable. If the drive requires an external power source, plug it into a standard wall outlet.
Press "Win-E" to open File Explorer. Alternatively, type "Computer" while viewing the Start screen and select "Computer" from the search results.
Navigate to the folders you want to copy in the right pane. Right-click on a folder and select "Copy" or "Cut," depending on whether you want to copy or move the folder. Moving a folder deletes the original folder after copying it to the external drive, but copying keeps both versions. Alternatively, press "Ctrl-C" or "Ctrl-X" to copy or move the folder, respectively.
Right-click the external hard drive from the left pane and select "Paste" to copy or move the previously selected folder. Alternatively, press "Ctrl-V." Depending on the size of the original folder, this could take several minutes or hours, but Windows 8 displays a progress bar with an estimated time.
This also works for libraries. If a library consists of multiple folders, each folder is copied.


Friday Finds #48. | socially awkward bookworm.
Friday once again and as always, so stoked for it! I don't work on the weekends, so I get to catch up on sleep and reading. This weekend I am supposed to go look at wedding dresses again with my sisters and cousin. I will admit, I HATE trying on wedding dresses. My first experience back in March was probably the worst experience I ever had. I was completely over it and decided to ignore the fact that I need to find a wedding dress. I pushed wedding dress shopping to the VERY back of my mind and never thought about it again LOL! But Sunday I have to go again, sigh. This time I have some pictures printed off to show everyone what type I am looking for and maybe this time around it won't be a complete disaster for me.
Anyway, enough of that! Onto some books! I added lots of books to my Goodreads TBR shelves. Here are some of the books that I added to my Goodreads TBR shelves this week. You can see more of my TBR list over on my Goodreads account over here and feel free to add me as a friend!
I loved Eric Lindstrom's book Not If I See You First, so I can't wait to read A Tragic Kind of Wonderful. Although I still need to read Library of Souls, I have loved the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series so much so far and I can't wait to dive into these fairy tale stories from the series. All of these other books sound really interesting and I of course love these book covers!


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The cemetery directions at Williams MN from the Junction of State Highway #11 & County Road #2 turn North, drive approx 8 miles watch for junctions of #11 & #53, from this point drive 1 mile further North. There will be a road to your right (east) which is #MMR290, a minimum maintenance road drive 1 mile to corner, turn north (left) here for .07 miles. Look (west) for a clump of posts wired together about 100 feet out from the original fence line that follows along the north to south road. This is the only readable Marble headstone of John W. Davis for a marking of this cemetery.
The one acre of land for this cemetery was deeded to the Prosper Township for a cemetery by Adolph Sorenson year of 1918. This was the same year of the deadly Spanish Flu. This is the history left behind by our early struggling pioneer families. The cemetery never had a church and today no sign with the name of Prosper Cemetery.
This once beautiful fenced around cemetery could be soon known only by a paper trail. One visible Marble headstone stands readable. There are 2 cement bases with missing headstones, 1 larger pad of concrete. The other headstones are gone, the caved in grounds behind each marker appears to be those of burials. These 7 graves lay in a row next to the only part of original fence left which was built for the cemetery from north to south, the lone readable grave is west about 100 feet from the fence line. Other fence posts now without wire had been placed about 15 feet apart going east to west putting the line between the 7 graves & the lone grave to the west.
Years ago the township was disorganized the cemetery became the property of Lake of the Woods County (the owner) the 3 sides of fence posts & wire are gone around the cemetery. The many grazing farm animals will in time destroy this one time peaceful resting place of those that have gone on before us. The damage to this cemetery is far greater than the benefit of the grazing of grasses by the cattle. The condition of the cemetery is in indescribable words, tramping of animals over the graves, manure piles being dropped wherever.
A walk thru was completed, readings of the only visible headstone & grave markers. This is completed transcript as of Sep 11, 2009. A digital camera has been used for pictures.
The lone grave of John W. Davis was placed to what appears to be in the southwest corner of the cemetery. There is no evidence of a marker in the northwest corner. Many lilac bushes were present around the lone headstone but now have been shredded down to ground level. The old wire netting from part of the original fence appears laying worthless on acre of school land. Still the long wild grasses move with the wind and the wild flowers will bloom too until there gone. I would take this rather than have grazing & stampeding over my resting bones.


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A move to mingle Miami-Dade transportation surtax revenues with general transit dollars is meeting resistance at the county's Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust, where some members insist the county must find a way to keep its promise to use the surtax to provide new transit service.
Voters in 2002 agreed to pay a half-percent sales tax in exchange for new projects.
Merging the tax revenue — or, "unifying" the transit system, as officials call it — would allow the money to be used also to maintain existing service.
Trust members say they may be amenable to helping out the financially ailing system with a portion of the tax revenue, but some insist they can't let go of the whole pot.
"To me, it's just a breach of trust with the voters, and I don't think we'd ever recover from it," trust member Paul Schwiep said at a workshop last week.
Already, some revenue from the half-percent transportation surtax has been put toward existing transit service and even a loan to the county's transit department.
A pro-forma released during the summer revealed that the department would face a multi-billion-dollar deficit over the next 30 years in trying to deliver planned new projects while maintaining the existing system.
The transportation trust, charged with overseeing and reviewing transit projects tied to the half-percent surtax, held a workshop last week to hash out the unification concept, which county administrators support.
Wrestling to find a balance between helping the transit system stay on track and keeping the county's promise to voters, some suggested dedicating a portion of the annual tax revenue to bus service and leaving the rest for new projects.
Another idea on the table: setting aside an annual percentage toward capital projects and mingling the rest.
"If you don't determine a minimum amount [of tax revenue that must be spent on new projects], then my fear is that minimum amount would be zero," said past trust chair Miles Moss.
Marc Buoniconti, another past chairman, also said he would not support full unification. He pressed to devote an annual percentage to new capital projects.
County staffers said that system could prove complicated when it came to debt service payments and inflation.
County Manager George Burgess has for years pushed to unify the whole system.
"The surtax must be treated as an additional revenue source among the many that support our unified transit system, and we cannot have the mindset that there are two public transit systems — one that existed before the referendum and another comprised of all new and improved service occurring after the referendum," he wrote in an August memorandum to commissioners.
But opening the door to potentially using all of the taxes collected to buoy the existing system is likely to anger voters, trust member Mr. Schwiep said at last week's workshop.
"People are going to come screaming that it was a big bait and switch," he said, and they will consider the trust "complicit in it."
He insisted there must be a way to improve transit without scrapping the original, voter-approved plan.
"I haven't heard why the bifurcated system is fundamentally flawed and unworkable," he said.
County officials — including administrators, commissioners and transportation trust members — are to address transit woes and potential solutions, including unification, at a workshop Nov. 15.