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Profiles and Welded Construction Steel
Continuous Belt - Rubber or Mesh Belt
Suction and Pressure Blast Cabinets
Carbon steel shot or stainless steel shot cleaners
Closed - Circuit - Compressed Air
Gear and Transmission Components
Farr Gold Series® Dust Collectors
Oil mist separator - Oil Expert
EM Profi Coolant Mist Collectors
Suction and Pressure Blast Cabinets
Automatic casting molding machine
Tube and Pipe Bending Machines
Profiles and Welded Construction Steel
3D Shot Blasting and Painting Line for all types of Welded Structures
Wilco Mechanical Descaling System
Periodical GNC, CNG, Cylinder Revision Centers
Shot Blasting is a surface treatment process using high velocity steel abrasive. Shot blasting is method through which it is possible to obtain excellent cleaning and surface preparation for secondary finishing operations. Shot blasting is commonly used for:
In general shot blasting concentrates abrasive particles at high speed (65-110 m/second) in a controlled manner at the material thereby removing surface contaminates due to the abrasive impact. Initially in the 1930's the shotblasting process used compressed air for propelling the steel shot. This method remains in use today for cleaning metal frames and weldments. Shot blast production lines, both manual and automated systems, became possible with the introduction of centrifugal wheel blast machines. The system of shot blasting by centrifugal wheel is more productive than by compressed air and achieves a better more uniform surface finish.
The criteria used for selecting the type of shot blasting system depends on the size and shape of the parts, the condition of the surface to be cleaned, final surface finish specification and overall process required. Shot blasting systems are comprised of 6 basic subsystems:
There are two ways of accelerating the steel shot:
This system is suitable for lower production applications where maximum flexibility is needed. These systems are very flexible in that the shot can be delivered horizontally through a rubber hose and nozzle assembly. This enables uses in finishing operations of steel frames and weldments thereby replacing hand tools. Because of this, an air blasting machine for a production line is expensive compared to the centrifugal wheel blasting machine. For example to deliver shot at a rate of 1100 kg per minute a 1650 Hp compressor and 33 workers are needed using 10 mm diameter nozzles delivering 6.5 kg/cm2. On the other hand the same task using centrifugal wheel turbines only requires a total of 100 Hp distributed to between one or a multitude of turbines housed in the same machine. Only one or two operators are needed for such a shotblasting machine.
Centrifugal wheel blasting is the more common blast cleaning technique as well as the most economical and environmentally friendly method. The turbine delivers abrasive shot by centrifugal force in a specific and controlled direction, speed and quantity. Function of the turbine is similar to that of a fan or centrifugal pump. Shot blasting machines may use one or a multitude of turbines positioned in such a way that the abrasive blast pattern covers the entire surface of the material to be shot cleaned. The shape and size of the parts determine the number of turbines used in a machine. Power of the turbine motor is based on degree of cleaning needed and throughout speed of the material.
Recirculation and cleaning the abrasive shot is required to maintain a consistent cleaning operation. In conventional shot blasting equipment after the shot hits the part the abrasive falls into the collection hopper under the machine. The shot is then carried by gravity or screw conveyor to a bucket elevator. The elevator carries the shot, removed oxides and other contaminates to an air wash separator located in the upper portion of the machine. A combination of baffles, strainers and plates separate these contaminates which are ineffective during the shot blast operation. The cleaned abrasive is contained in an upper hopper (feeding-box) and is subsequently fed into the shot turbine by gravity. The recirculating and cleaning capacity of the abrasive in each machine is related to the shot blasting power used for the turbines. An incorrectly sized system will cause premature wear to the machine and decrease overall shot blasting effectiveness and shot consumption.
The machine cabinet contains dust and abrasive. A machine mounted dust collector, reduces air pressure inside the machine thereby preventing dust from escaping into the shop environment. Material access openings in the entrance and exit of the shot blaster must be designed and protected to prevent abrasive spillage. Cabinets are built from low carbon steel with an inner shell made of abrasive resistant materials including high strength alloy plates and thick rubber compounds. In the areas that are subject to direct high velocity shot, alloy steel plates (64 RC hardness) are used which have much more abrasion resistance than other more commonly used materials like manganese steel.
Dust produced during shot blasting is withdrawn from the machinery cabinet and continuously recirculating abrasive by a dust collector. Typical dust collector design uses baffle filters or cartridges. The dust collector not only evacuates dust within the machine but also keeps the surrounding area clean and dust free. Changes in airflow will reduce collector efficiency and therefore result in lower dust extraction, loss of the cleaning power, and contribute to dust in the immediate production area. A properly designed and sized dust collector is therefore critical to the ongoing performance of the shot blasting System.
Handling and transporting parts through the shot blast process will depend on several factors. For materials in large quantities (brake, pulleys, screwdrivers, etc.) tumblast machines are used. For larger and heavier pieces, (motor blocks, bicycles frames, bunch-welded parts, etc.) spinner hanger machines are used. For the shot peening of gears and other special components, tables and multi tables machines are used. For cleaning pipes, plates, bars, wire continuous machines are used.
The system providing the control and instruction for the starting and stopping all functions such as, elevators, dust collectors, turbines, part handling system, ammeters and time meters for the turbine motors are all placed in a central console. The control panel is designed with sequential startup to assure the different systems are energized in the proper sequence. All systems can be automated for continuous processing that will increase production, reduce operator interaction and consistently maintain a particular surface specification.
The projection equipment particles by compressed air, working interchangeably with any kind of abrasives, metal or mineral, allowing you to select the proper abrasive for each type of work. The projection equipment by turbines used exclusively metallic steel shot, carbon or stainless, of different diameters as is the type of work to be done. Indoors, it is extremely advantageous to use metal abrasive over other known abrasive highlighting the following advantages:


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Well, it looks like we're ALL going to have a lot more time to read coming up. Which normally would be great!! I'm always complaining about how there's too many other things to do and no time to read. A common dream of mine is(was?) running off to a mountain cabin with no internet so I can knock like 10 books off of my kindle in a week.
I did not expect for the whole world to gain reading time as a society came to a grinding halt.
In fairness I don't think anyone did???
But that's where we are now. And in these crazily uncertain times, the best we can do is share in our hobbies and try to find to stay safe and stay home, and not go stir-crazy. I've put together a list of books that I've personally read in the last few months as recommendations. You'll see that I will basically read any topic and any genre, jumping around like someone who's brain can never decide what to focus on. Hopefully that means at least one of these books will catch your eye! If not, I plan on doing a deep dive into the hundreds of books on my kindle to put together more genre specific reading lists so keep an eye out for that.
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
One funny thing about this book is that it sat on my kindle for YEARS getting skipped over as my mom begged me to read. Finally a few months ago I did…and I LOVED IT. Like it immediately gained a slot on my all time favorite books list. Mom's know best!!
The other funny thing-it's about how a flu wipes out most of civilization and what comes next😬😬😬 OOPS.
I totally understand if you can't handle that kind of story right now but I do want to emphasize that the focus is how different groups came together to survive. The main character is part of a traveling theater group who go around performing Shakespeare to the small colonies/towns that have formed. It's not horror in any way, it's hopeful and it's about the many ways we can come together to survive an unimaginable world-changing tragedy.
This book is so beautifully written, and the way flashbacks and characters weave together kept me so enthralled, I cannot recommend it enough.
The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football by Jeff Benedict
This one is for those of us finding ourselves completely lost in a world without sports. I will warn that this book came out in 2013 so it is definitely starting to get a bit outdated. College football is a MASSIVE industry. There's too much money involved for it not to have both importance and corruption. This book dives into some of the biggest scandals college football and the NCAA have faced.
As a fan I found it super interesting getting a look in the behind the scenes of why and how some the scandals happened, along with the culture that almost always made them worse. Each chapter kind of jumps around to different schools and different types of scandals so it gives you a broad idea of all the different ways corruption can and has happened. If you're interested in the business of the NCAA and college sports, or just desperate for a sports fix this is a good book for you.
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
I first heard of this book when I was looking up what books were being taken to the screen in 2019. A Joe Hill (Stephen King's son!!) novel that Zachary Quinto was going to star in for Hulu immediately had my interest. It's about an ~immortal~ being who feeds on kids souls and a girl who has a special power to find lost objects.
This book is DARK. It's also weirdly Christmas themed without actually being about Christmas? I wasn't super into it, mostly because it felt overly long and lost my interest in many parts. I still got hooked enough to have to finish it and find out what happened though so it wasn't bad! More like a 3 out of 5 stars and only if you have the time to take it on…like if you're quarantined at home for the foreseeable future!
Then you can go watch the tv show to kill more time! I will warn that the show makes a TON of changes to the book. So it's not even super necessary to read it first. Unless you're like me and refuse to watch anything based on a book without reading it first lol.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
I know I was way behind on this one, both because the book came out nearly 20 years ago and the tv show nearly 3. But I didn't find out about this until after reading/watching Good Omens and therefore being introduced to Neil Gaiman. This is another book that took be a while to get into as everything was being set up but omg I did not see where it was going at first. Then I got super SUPER into it.
How a story manages to blend Americana, Norse & God mythology, and a full narrative novel I don't really know but there's a reason it became a popular tv show! This is another book that's very very long, and so it is very very good for #quarantinelife.
Rotten Movies We Love: Cult Classics, Underrated Gems, and Films So Bad They're Good by The Editors of Rotten Tomatoes
Do you LOVE movies? Even the ones that are so bad they end up being a cult classic? I personally will watch any movie no matter what the critics, reviews, or fans say. Which means this book is perfect!! The editors of Rotten Tomatoes put together a book gathering up all those 'so bad they're good' movies. Each movie gets just a page or two where they include who starred, what it was about, what the critics said, and a behind the scenes look at the ~why~ it bombed. Maybe it was production issues or simply a story out of its time. They go pretty far back in time for movies all the way up to the 2019 release.
I especially love the essays scattered throughout where the editors go more in depth defending a movie they love despite it's critical 'score'. Movies are so subjective and I know I will pretty passionately defend some really bad movies lol.
Also, I got this on Kindle but really want to get it as a physical copy too. It's a bunch of quick reads perfect for a coffee table! It's also a great way to figure out what to watch when you're stumped for movie night.
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The transition of TV viewers from traditional cable to streaming alternatives is underway. But media mergers could raise costs for the new services, making it tougher for them to turn a profit.
As hundreds of thousands of people continue to drop cable and satellite TV every quarter, some are signing up for cheaper streaming versions introduced in the past few years. Google's YouTube TV has so far amassed close to 800,000 subscribers while Hulu with Live TV is near a million, The Information has learned (see chart below). Including Dish's Sling TV and AT&T's DirecTV Now, the total number of people using these services is close to six million—75% higher than last October. But it's still a fraction of the estimated 92 million people who still pay for satellite and cable.


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Former partner brands cat killer 'evil monster' and says: 'I wanted him jailed'
The dead pet's owner also insists she does not want the compensation he must pay her and that she will donate the £200 to a cancer charity.
A court heard Thomas John Hogarth threw tortoise shell cat Sophie into a bin after launching the attack because she had "stared at him while doing her business on the carpet". Hogarth, 63, of Canterbury Way, Jarrow, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for two years, with requirements of 30 days' specified activity and 300 hours of unpaid work.
He was also disqualified from keeping animals for life and was told to pay £200 in compensation to Aileen Holmes, £150 costs and a £15 surcharge.
South Tyneside Magistrates' Court heard Hogarth was house proud and could not cope with the smell of urine and faeces left by her pets after the couple moved in together.
Commenting afterwards on Hogarth's sentence, Ms Holmes, 66, of Prudhoe Grove, Jarrow, said: "I wanted him jailed.
"This week I haven't slept at all, for fear of him knocking on the door."
Ms Holmes, who lived with Hogarth after they met online, added: "I'm pleased that he has been sentenced, though I think a suspended sentence of 12 weeks for what he did is an absolute joke.
"I am pleased he has been dealt with, but it's not going to bring my cat back.
"I've never slept a full night since it happened. You go to sleep, wake up and start thinking about it. I can still see the little cat's face.
"I think he's vile. I wouldn't call him an animal because animals are quite nice. He's sub-human.
"It was horrendous. He came upstairs and said 'I've killed your cat' and I didn't believe him at first. I couldn't comprehend it.
"My family have been so upset about it, especially my nine-year-old granddaughter Poppy, who couldn't believe Tom could do something as cruel as that.
"He has to pay me £200 compensation, but I'm giving that to Cancer Research UK. I don't want his money. I couldn't benefit from losing my cat. Even £200,000 wouldn't pay for her.
"Sophie was a much-loved pet. She was a huge part of the family, especially for my granddaughter.
"He stamped her to death. There was blood splattered all over the walls. There was so much blood. He put his blood-splattered trousers in the laundry basket. The RSPCA said she would have had a horrific death.
"He was a 19 stone man against a four-kilo cat and she had no chance.
"There had been no argument. That's why I just couldn't believe it. It seems unbelievable to think about it.
"After he did it, he made himself a cup of tea. When I returned to the house a few days later, there was blood all over the kettle. It was like a massacre."
Speaking about Hogarth, who launched his attack on August 23 last year at their then home in The Crescent, Jarrow, she said: "He's an evil monster. Sophie didn't stand a chance. He was 19 stone and she was just a small cat.
"I'm glad I'm getting a bit of closure on this.
"What he did was disgusting and and it's really been hanging over me. I've hardly slept at all since it happened. It was just horrific.
"On Facebook he posted something about thinking he'd go to jail so I imagine he's happy with the result.
"I was frightened of cats as a child but I found a stray when I was 30 and it just snowballed from there.
"I used to have a cattery and had more than a hundred in the house at one time.
"The Lord may forgive Tom Hogarth but I will not."


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Pokemon Go players using a free download on their Android/iPhone attempting to catch Pokémon has almost the same investment as most job seekers looking to land that first starter job. This minimalist technology approach may explain why more people are not successful in achieving the competitive edge they need to join their organization of choice.
In highly competitive fields, rejection can present an obstacle that affects people's self-concept. While gamers may not be successful in finding the Pokémon, the successful ones demonstrate how they differ from the rest of the estimated 7.5 million who have downloaded the game.
A little research tells the serious career seeker that employers like individuals who project enthusiasm and display energy. People who see themselves as successful and who exhibit positive thinking are perceived by others as more competent, mature, and dynamic in the interview process.
Employers know and understand the value of employees with assertive attitudes. Individuals who believe in themselves have been shown in studies to perform work-related tasks more effectively than those who scored lower on self-reported confidence levels. Mental and physical energy appear to be closely related.
Self-talk is closely related to self-concept. Author and lecturer Julie Levitt suggests dwelling on past successes when beginning the interview process. Mentally reinforcing moments of achievement adds to motivation. Touching on strengths, skills, and abilities offers evidence of your emphasis on action as well as your positive self-concept. If you find yourself repeating negative phrases, your self-talk may require a fundamental shift.
Unlike Pokémon Go with its short-term goals, the successful job seeker must have a longer vision of how the entry-level job can prepare a foundation that provides long-term opportunities. Levitt suggests dropping negative communication phrases, such as "I'll try…," "I should do…," and "I have to…," for positive ones, such as "I will…," "I will do…," and "I want to… / I choose to…" Hopefully, following these tips will make the entry level job search more successful than a Pokémon Go session.


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Cleanses and tightens for that honeymoon sensation
Happiness in a family depends so much on the strength of love binding the two nuclear units – man and his wife.
A healthy sex life binds the man and his wife. The Jamu herbal feminine care powder is formulated to that end. It is a herbal blend traditionally used and kept secret by the royal courts of old. No synthetics, 100% herbal formulation.
This Jamu powder is used to entrance a man, especially on a woman's first nights. The man will usually be amazed with how he is drawn into the sexual power of his woman. He enjoys the helplessness and willingly submits Much like a child in the womb, drawing nutrients in the womb.
Jamu herbal feminine care powder sanitises, eliminates odors and discharges, tightens the vagina.
Sex with a loved one is a calculated experience for the Indonesian woman. She desires it to be an experience which the man will never, ever forget. The sexual experience then becomes embedded deep in the psyche of the man. It then becomes easy to arouse him at will. This assures her that she and only she can give her man the best sexual experience.
To do that, she makes sure her vagina is clean as he goes down on her. There should be no odor, no unsightly discharges. The vagina should be like a blossoming rose, entrancing and inviting.
We believe that Yoni care should be a very important part of your self care routine. In Jamu culture, women can store past energy, trauma and everyday lifestyle in our womb space. I
Jamu has a close relation with Indonesia's Hindu links. Yoni is a sanskrit word meaning scared space.
To honour our womb space we must nurture, cleanse and love our Yoni's.
Such preparations before sex, over time, becomes an essential ritual.
The Jamu herbal feminine care powder is a contemporary blend to facilitate this preparation. No side effects, no colouring, no poisons, no alcohol.
Use of the Jamu herbal feminine care powder
Mix a satchet of the powder with some water into a paste, insert the paste into the vagina, roll finger around to spread the paste around the vagina. Allow the powder to dissolve in about 1-2 minutes and rinse off. Leave the paste longer inside the vagina if the offending conditions are more serious. Apply once or twice a day.
- Use according to the instructions given
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- The remaining mixture should not be reused. Use fresh from the container for every application
- Keep out of reach of children
These are precious and potent tropical herbs:
- Piperis Folium 0.25 gram
- Tinosporae Caulis 0.05 gram
- Parameriae Cortex 0.20 gram
- Aluminii Kalii Sulfas 0.50 grams
DepKes RI number
In the interest of safety, the government of Indonesa advises that only those brands of jamu carrying the Indonesian Food and Drug Control Directorate (the DepKes RI Number) on the packet should be consumed. (DepKes is the acronym for the Departmen Kesehatan te Department of Health and RI stands for Republic of Indonesia) These registration numbers (issued also by the Departmen Kesehatan) must, by law, be printed on every bottle or packet. The number is issued only after the product has been tested by government laboratories and met a stringent set of requirements. If the name of the jamu changes after registration, the whole process must be repeated.


text: « View All Posts PCL INJURIES: WHAT HAPPENS AND WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE April 26th, 2019 | 4 min. read By Rob S Williams, MD The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a tough fibrous band of tissue that works within the knee. Together with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the two bands criss-cross each other inside the knee in order to provide stability. There is also the medial collateral ligament and the lateral collateral ligament which sit on the middle side of the knee and the outer-side of the knee, respectively. Together, these ligaments connect the femur to the tibia, forming the knee joint. It is very important to be mindful of the health of these ligaments since damage to these tissues can cause severe pain and affect further usage of the knee. While each of these four ligaments is crucial to the function and stability of the knee, we will specifically be addressing issues of the PCL for this blog post. These issues include, risks present to the ligament, ways to prevent injuries, treatment for injuries, and of course the PCL injuries themselves. An Overview of PCL Injuries The PCL works essentially as an elastic anchor, keeping the tibia from moving too far back in relation to the femur. The properties of this ligament ensure this capability. The PCL is both strong and flexible. It is not without limitations however and when too much pressure is put on the PCL it can be stretched or torn. This type of injury to a ligament is known as a sprain. One of the most common causes of this sprain is a forceful impact to the front of the knee while it is flexed (bent). One main culprit of this is automobile accidents. It is highly likely if you are sitting in the passenger's side of a vehicle when a collision occurs, that your knee or both will hit the dashboard causing a PCL injury. Sports also cause many PCL injuries. It is easy to sustain a PCL sprain for instance, if you are running down the football field and get "chop-blocked". It happens very often at all levels of play. Non-contact sports such as basketball and soccer are also full of risks to the knees. Even the seemingly simple movement of a golf swing can cause a PCL injury through the twisting motion of the leg as the player follows through. While PCL injuries caused by twisting are more rare, it is important to be mindful of the risks present. And while the risks are plenty they can be mitigated by: Stretching. This is the best way to make sure you are ready for physical activity. Going into a work-out without warming up first increases your chances for a PCL injury severely. Strengthening the muscles of the leg. Strong healthy muscles will provide some protection and house the knee and its ligaments more securely. Don't do too much too fast. It's important to know your limits and work within them to avoid injury. Raise difficulty gradually to improve safely. Level the playing field, literally. It's important when playing sports or engaging in other physical activities to remove potential obstacles from the area that could cause you to trip or twist your legs at an odd angle. Sticks, rocks, or your water hose that you forgot to put away are all potential hazards that could ruin your day! Symptoms of a PCL Injury If you suspect that you have sustained a PCL sprain it is crucial to look for the symptoms: The knee will occasionally give out or feel "loose". Swelling also accompanies this loss of stability. Pain in the back of the knee, especially when you crouch or kneel. Pain in the front of the knee while running, especially when you attempt to slow down. It is possible to have a sprain and not realize it because the symptoms can be subtle for minor PCL injuries. It's very hard to miss the symptoms of the more severe sprains however. Classifications of PCL Injuries Like any other ligament of the body, PCL sprains are classified according to a traditional grading system: Grade 1-This is a mild injury that causes only microscopic tears in the ligament. While these small tears can bend the PCL out of shape, they do not significantly affect the knee's ability to bear weight. Grade 2 (moderate)-The PCL is partially torn and the knee becomes unstable. At this level expect the knee to give out periodically while standing and walking. Grade 3 (severe)-The PCL is completely torn or is separated at its end from the bone that it normally anchors. At this point the knee is very unstable and cannot bear your body weight. It usually takes a tremendous force to cause such an injury, so a grade 3 sprain is often accompanied by damage to the other ligaments of the knee. Treatment In general, for all grades of PCL injuries, the initial treatment is to follow the RICE rule. That is: Rest the joint to prevent further injury. Ice the injured area to reduce swelling. Compress the joint with an elastic bandage. Elevate the leg when at rest. The doctor may also recommend a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to relieve minor pain and swelling. After initial treatment with the RICE method, further treatment of a PCL injury depends on the severity. Grade 1 and Grade 2 PCL injuries: Your knee will be splinted in a straight-leg position. You will also begin a rehabilitation program that is designed to gradually strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee. This will improve support of the joint and help prevent further injury to the knee. Grade 3 PCL injuries: At this Grade surgical reconstruction is recommended. If the PCL has been pulled and detached from its anchor point, it can be reattached with a screw. If the PCL has been torn completely it can be reconstructed using a piece of your own tissue (autograft) or a piece of donor tissue (allograft). With an autograft the surgeon typically uses a piece of tendon taken from one of your large leg muscles. These operations are done using arthroscopic (camera-guided) knee surgery which is minimally invasive. The surgeon will only make small incisions that cause less scarring than traditional surgery. After surgery you will wear a long leg brace and begin a rigorous rehabilitation program to strengthen the leg. The duration for a PCL injury also depends on the severity of the sprain, but typically full recovery is achieved between 4 to 12 months. What to Expect at a Doctor's visit If your knee exhibits signs of a knee sprain it should be a priority to consult with your doctor to figure out if you have a PCL injury. A diagnostic examination of the knee will begin with your doctor maneuvering your knee in ways to test the strength of the PCL and see if your tibia slides back when the knee is flexed. If the doctor suspects a PCL sprain an x-ray exam will be ordered. 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I am creating a new series of articles based on my personal walk with God and my beliefs as a progressive. There is a tendency to believe that people with faith-based moral systems are opposed to the progressive movement. It is my personal mission to show both Christians and progressives that their goals are the same: to help people, especially foreigners and the poor.
God told us to take care of strangers. Exodus 23:9 states:
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As progressives, we agree we should not mistreat foreigners, no matter where they are from. To me, that means we should not be involved in foreign wars, nor should we exploit poorer nations for their natural resources. Christians also should agree that we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves since that was the commandment given by Jesus to all believers. In fact, Matthew 5:43-48 takes it even further:
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The Bible also considers the poor a special group of people needing special attention. In fact, Deuteronomy 15 has two important provisions that we should make for the poor. Verses 1&2 state:
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As progressives, we often speak of student debt cancellation and erasing high credit card debts. Many would be surprised that the Bible speaks of this already. The second major provision this chapter mentions is generosity to the poor. Verses 7 & 8 state:
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First of all, I'd be lying to you if I said that I wasn't happy with the way the Wolves are playing since Christmas. After flirting with the very bottom of the NBA under Randy Wittman, the McHale-led Wolves have clawed their way up to being the 22nd ranked team in offensive and defensive efficiency. Over their last stretch of 12 games, they are scoring over 110 points per 100 possessions. This is upper-level offensive territory and it out paces their 109.2 points given up per 100 possessions.
This recent burst of good play has been mostly attributed to a few key factors: moving Randy Foye off the ball, improved perimeter shooting, the emergence of Kevin Love, solid bench play from Rodney Carney and Brian Cardinal, and the loosey-goosey coaching style of the Iron Ranger. Confidence is hard to quantify but since McHale took over at the end of the bench, these guys seem to have it in spades.
As fun as they have been to watch, it hasn't all been pretty in Wolves-land. The wins against Phoenix and Milwaukee represent the only wins against quality opponents; The 29 point Disaster in Dallas/Casey's Revenge still burns the memory; and, most of all, there are still qualities this team possesses that seem both fatally flawed and uniquely McHale.
One of the cruelest ironies of the team's current success is that is was built on the back of sacrificing one man (Wittman) for another man's sins (McHale). No matter how he may be cooking the ingredients he himself shopped for, McHale brought Randy Wittman in to bring Bobby Knight discipline to a young team. He presumably knew exactly what type of coach Wittman was, otherwise he would not offered him the job. Remember, just as much as we talk about how the Wolves' players are a bunch of offensively-minded zombies whose nature cannot be changed, Witt is an even more glaring example of nature over nurture and one really has to question not whether or not his personal failure led to the horrible start, but what sort of sick bastard put the two male beta fish in the tank together?
Having seen that his Boston Celtics Fantasy Camp guide had already failed Chemistry 101 on numerous occasions during his front office career, Papa Glen banished McHale to the end of the bench so that he could clean up the mismatched Bobby Knight and zombie stench that was burnt into the floor of the Target Center.
Throughout his entire career as a player, announcer, and front office personnel, Kevin McHale has always struck me as a guy who, while tremendously smart about his craft, was limited by the fact that his excellent game was fundamentally specific and did not represent a wide spectrum of what actually made for winning basketball. He was a low post specialist. He is a guy who has drafted more on perceived character traits (ones that he values) than college stats (a more exportable and consistent barometer of performance). He is a guy who seems to be tone deaf to the point of prickishness when it comes to dealing with people outside his box. Admittedly, I'm projecting here, but I like to think my psychological analysis is on par with what passed for player evaluation under the front office administration of the man from up north. He didn't need to talk to Roy Williams to know that Rashad McCants was his guy so what is the point of me actually talking to him in order to...anywho, my point here is that McHale seems to have a particular set of personality traits that have followed him from his time as a player to his time as an announcer to his time in the front office to his time on the bench. Last night the Wolves put on a display of the very best and worst of what McHale has to offer.
First off, even after a nice game against his hometown Clippers, Craig Smith should not have been allowed within 10 feet of Mehmet Okur. It, of course, was fitting that once let onto the court, Smith was not able to stay within 10 feet of the big fella. Utah started out the game with a big ol' gang tackle on Al Jefferson. It was obvious what was happening. They were collapsing in and forcing Minnesota to go over the top. For all of McHale's talk about exploiting mismatches, he seems to be completely tone deaf to situations where his own team is on the wrong end of the matchup stick.
After the 12-0 run to start the game one would think that some sort of adjustment or change would be in order. However, adhering to the loosey-goosey style of letting his players play in games and letting coaches coach in practice, McHale sent the starters right back out for more, and while they held serve until the reserves were able to come in, spread the floor, and force away Utah defenders from under the bucket, I suppose the approach worked for the balance of the game...if you simply choose to ignore the horrible things that happened at the beginning. Since yesterday was a day of new beginnings, let's grant McHale the imaginary George W. Bush benefit of the doubt: he may have been hammered early, and ultimately he lost the game, but he kept things even through the final 40 minutes of the game and I suppose he deserves a pat on the head for that, even if his approach did nothing to address the actual problem.
The other notable McHaleism that happened last night was after a 3/4 court pass sailed over the head of an apparently sleep walking Jefferson for an easy layup. Had Wittman been at the end of the bench for such a shocking display of inattentiveness, Jefferson would have known to walk directly over to the last chair on the bench and hang his head in shame. Under McHale, nothing. Well, nothing in terms of on-the-court action. I'm sure that the issue will be taken up in practice but one is still left to wonder if there are any lines to be crossed with McHale ball? Where is the in-game quality control for amazing blunders that are simply unacceptable from your star player? Let's imagine that the Wolves eventually find themselves in a high-leverage situation with a playoff spot on the line and McHale at the end of the bench. Are these games still just time for the players? Or does McHale need to take a lesson from a guy like Greg Popovich and realize that even though players control 95% of the game, the 5% that coaches have sway over come at times that really, really matter and it's a scary thought that McHale has shown nothing to assure fans (or anyone else) that his delegation-happy approach will ever see the buck end at his desk. The man made a front office career out of cashing his checks out of other mens' hides. He may be the team's "decider" but that's probably just another name for an uncurious lack of oversight by a man locked into his ways.
Eventually, the Wolves will find themselves in a situation where things matter. Just like he was in the front office, McHale is good and smart enough to put a few key pieces and ideas in place but he's also limited enough to have tunnel vision with the mismatched pieces and ideas that will take the whole damn thing off the tracks.
Let's end this thing with some bullet points:
- Once again, last night's game was not available on League Pass Broadband. It was, however, available on a Turkish live feed. Did you know that According to Jim actually looks entertaining in Turkish? Did you know en iyi drama Mad Men? Did you know Kevin Love chai chop sue sue mah?
Mike Miller front-rimmed two free throws last night. He's bordering on Chuck Knoblauch territory with his inability to make the ball go straight.
- This team really needs a starting-level 3.
- It's not just the bombs that are important. Last night Kevin Love hit Bassy at 1/2 court with an outlet pass that beat 2 Jazz defenders up the court. Because the Wolves were running, the Jazz had to collapse into the lane to make up for their 2 bigs not making it up the floor quickly. Randy Foye's man went into the lane and Foye was left open for a 3.
- Al Jefferson had a terrible, no-good, awful mess of a game. He had a stretch of 3 possessions near the end of the game that was unbearably brutal. It was beyond baffling why the team kept pumping the ball down low to him when there were so many other available options.
- The Jazz's new rap theme song is ridiculous. Here's hoping that D-Bizz has a decent day job.
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The 'Oceans' singer dishes on all her must-haves, from her favorite junk food to what she can't live without.
Happy birthday to Karol G!
The Colombian singer turned 29 on Friday, Valentine's Day, and couldn't help but give herself a sweet shout-out on her Instagram.
"Hoy soy feliz por que Dios me regaló un año más de vida ... Haciendo lo que amo al lado de los que tanto amo@??✨?????✨?? ? Happy Bday To Meeeeeeeee," she wrote, which translates to, "Today I am happy that God gave me another year of life. Doing what I love, with the people I love."
The "Mi Cama" singer has been topping the charts, gaining worldwide fame and delivering the hottest hits. But at heart, she's just like us. She loves junk food, puts her family above all else and is fanatical about her skincare routine.
"I am incredibly obsessed with facial creams," Karol tells ET about the beauty product she can't live without. "I use creams for my undereyes, my face, a morning cream and a night cream. I have this weird thing about my face that it needs to look super young. I pretty much have a ton of facial creams."
She also can't get enough junk food. "Yo soy una gordita en mi corazon," Karol teases before sharing that it's hard for her to stay fit because she loves French fries, hamburgers, pizza and rice.
As for her three greatest loves, it's actually more like four for Karol.
"My three greatest loves are God, because I believe in him so much," she says, "my family, ay, I can't give just three. My family, my boyfriend [Anuel AA] and music."
And though she may be fierce and fabulous while onstage and dominating the crowd, there are times when she's not super confident in herself.
"I'll admit that I am not always 100 percent confident because I'm a woman. I'm a woman and I'm human. I do have those high peak moments when I feel my best. I feel gorgeous and I love what I do. I also have those days when I don't feel so great…. When I walk out onstage, that's when I feel the most grand and special. The stage is the happiest place in the world."
Watch the video above to hear even more of Karol's favorite things, including the song that gets her motivated to work out.
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Having your own home is a great achievement for you. Aside from you are living in something you have gained or accomplished, but you would also have the chance for a great investment for your future if you come up with the decision to sell it.
It will not be easy of course, but you will just have to look at the factors of it. You can also do something to improve its value. It is easier than anyone thinks though it might affect some of your budgets. But think of it this way, aside from increasing the value, you would also live quite comfortably because of the changes.
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Giving improvements in your home must be the most known thing to do. All you will need to do is make your home attractive. The reason for this is because first impressions last and people will surely be judging on what they will see. Ads to that, it will also be beneficial for you.
One of the things you should need to improve is what people will see first, and that is the exterior of your home. This includes the curb and your garden. Then, of course, you will also need to improve the inside too. What makes most is the kitchen and bathroom, so you should consider having that first. Of course, you should also look around what needs to be fixed such as leaking ceilings or broken doors. Some small changes in bedrooms and living room may also make a difference.
2. Home Upgrade
Aside from improvements, you should also look for some things that needed to be changed. These things include those outdated faucets and electrical wirings. It will be a great appeal to have something that is new. You can also add in some gadgets that are useful for security, safety, It is not about being trendy, but it is about knowing the latest that will be great to secure your home and is also great for you to be safe and ready from fire and other calamities.
Another form of an upgrade is adding something to your home. An example of this is adding an additional room that may be a need for you now and will also help in increasing value. You can also expand your home. You can do this by adding a deck or a patio. This can also be done by expanding your rooms like your kitchen or living room.
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Then of course, in order for your home to be strong and long-lasting, you will have to properly take care of it. To do that, make sure to not be reckless and handle what you have with care. Do not have anything in your home to be neglected. Other ways to maintain your home are mentioned above. If something needs to be changed because of time or being outdated, do so. Also, keep in mind about pests control which will be bad for both the beauty and structure of your home.


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Yep, today is my Friday. Why? Because I'm going on another road trip.
For real?
Yeth. For realz. Another trip. I'm heading out tomorrow morning with the little lady and our destination is the Sunshine State once again. Just like last year, I'm going down to the Santos Fat Tire Festival...
And once again I'll be working the booth for DeFeet all weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to ride a little bit, but if not I'm okay with it. I had a blast last year and I can't wait to do it again. If you happen to be down there, stop by and say hello (and buy some socks from me.)
If you won't be there, then hopefully you won't be just sitting around clicking on random internet shit.
Stay away from that nonsense.
And just wait for me right here. Like Paul.
See y'all in the middle of next week sometime.


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I have a confession to make you, dear reader, I don't care much for the NBA. It has been a long, slow, and painful descent into apathy about the NBA, but that's what being a Sixers fan for the last decade (and the rest of my life!) will do to a man.
However, being a Sixers fan has left me incredibly interested in the NBA Draft this year (TANK TANK TANKADELPHIA!) and looking at who my stupid team might pick piqued my interest in how the B1G has done as a conference recently.
The B1G has always produced talent that could be drafted to the next level, but that talent couldn't always produce numbers to stay at the next level. I mean, some of the first round picks that the B1G can claim from the last decade plus include Kirk Haston as the 16th pick in 2001 (played in 27 games...total), Maurice Ager 28th overall pick in 2006 (started four games in five seasons), and Greg Oden (I'm sure you've heard his story).
In the last few years though, the B1G's status as a superior college basketball conference and inferior NBA talent producing conference has begun to change. Why just last year the B1G had three dudes drafted in the top-10 (four if you include Maryland, which we get to do soon)!
Starting in 2010 with the selection of Evan Turner second overall, by your (jk, I wouldn't do that to you guys, they're mine) Philadelphia 76ers, the B1G has steadily improved their quantity AND quality of draft picks. Take a look at 2011's draft. There were five B1G players picked, only one in the first round, but three of them played for an NBA team this year (Jon Leuer, Darius Morris, and E'Twaun Moore). That's an improvement over the one player drafted the year before (for you math majors).
2012 really brought about a change in the way people viewed the B1G as a conference with draftable players. Four guys were picked, two in the first round, and all four are contributing to NBA teams. Draymond Green is a solid role player for the Golden State Warriors, Jared Sullinger has started over half of the Celtics games this year and is averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, and Robbie Hummel has recovered from his 80 ACL injuries to fill a bench spot for the T-Wolves.
Most recently, the 2013 draft class from the B1G has been stellar. STELLAR I TELL YOU! The league produced five draft picks, four in the first round, and like I said earlier three in the top-10. Victor Oladipo is a Rookie of the Year candidate for the Magic (13.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.1 apg), Trey Burke is one for the Jazz (12.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 5.6 apg), Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 10 ppg for the dumpster fire that is the New York Knicks, and Cody Zeller steadily improved for the Bobcats this year.
Ohio State, Purdue, and Michigan lead the B1G with three players drafted since 2010. Indiana has two and Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan State each have had one player drafted since then. This year, four players are projected to be picked in the first round and they will look to continue the B1G's run of success.
All I want is for the Sixers to not be terrible anymore. That won't happen next year, but there are a bunch of potential B1G players who might not be terrible in the NBA next year, and that is something to look forward to.


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Balaji Vishwanath (1713-20)
· One of the first things Balaji was called upon to do was to secure the restoration of Sahu's mother to him from the custody of Mughals who had detained her at Delhi as hostage for the good behavior of her son Sahu.
· Balaji opened direct negotiations with the Saiyyid brothers and in February 1719 all his demands were accepted. Accordingly Sahu's mother and family were released, he was recognized as the ruler of Shivaji's home dominions and was allowed to collect chauth and sardeshmukhi from the six subhas of the Deccan, as also in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
· In return for all this, the Marathas were expected to keep a contingent on 15,000 horses in the service of the Mughals and to maintain order in the Deccan.
· Bajaj's success in Delhi greatly increased his power and prestige. Balaji Vishwanath is rightly called the second founder of the Maratha state.
· Balaji was credit with "a mastery of finance". Solid foundations were laid for a well-organized revenue system in the swaraj territory which was under direct royal administration. Here Balaji adopted the assessments made by the Malik Amber in Ahmadnagar. Gujarat was earmarked for the Senapati, Berar and Gondwana for the Bhonsle of Nagpur, the Konkan for Kanhoji Angria, Karnataka for Fateh Bhonsle, and Khandesh, Baglana and central India for the Peshwa.
· They collected the revenue, administered the territory, maintained the local army, and contributed only a small share of their income to the royal exchequer.
· Sometime revenue officers (Darrackdars) were sent to their dominions from the central government, but there was no real curb on their power.
· Balaji's appointment as Peshwa in 1713 marks the end of the 'royal phase' in Maratha history.
The new Maratha 'mandala' or confederacy under Sahu:
· During the period of Rajaram, the office of Pratinidhi was created and the office of the Peshwa was next to it in hierarchy. Thus in place of Ashta-Pradhan of Shivaji, Sahu had nine ministers including the Pratinidhi. Sahu introduced the Jagir system.
· Some capable and ambitious military leaders and officers were assigned 'spheres of influence' which they were expected to bring under their control by their own military strength without any support from the central government.
· Thus the Malwa was assigned to Nemaji Scindia (capital= Gwalior) , Gujarat and Baglana to the Deshades (the Gaekwads of Baroda were their successors), Khandesh and Balaghat to the Peshwa (cpital= Poona), Berar and Gondwana to the Bhonsles (capital= Nagpur), the Konkan to the Angrias, Karnataka to Fateh Singh Bhonsle, Indore to Holkars, etc.
· The new maratha state was neither centralized nor unitary. Both power and revenues were shared amongst the four pillars of the Maratha state:
o The chhatrapath
o The ministers in the swaraj territory
o The sardars in the newly conquered areas and spheres of influence
o The local units
Peshwa Baji Rao I (1720-40)
· After the death of Balaji Vishwanath, his eldest son Baji Rao, a young man of hardly 20, was appointed the Peshwa by Sahu. He formulated the policy of northward expansion of the Marathas, so that "the Maratha flag shall fly from the Krishna to Attock".
· The treaty of Delhi (Feb. 1719), which Balaji Vishwanath had entered into with the Mughals, Baji Rao, after setting his own house in order, finally defeated the Nizam near Bhopal and, by the convention of Durai Sarai (January 1738), compelled the Nizam to agree to surrender to the Peshwa the whole of Malwa, together with the complete sovereignty of the territory between the Narmada and the Chambal rivers and to pay rates 50 lakh as war indemnity.
· He conquered Malwa, Bundelkhand, Bassein and Gujarat and reached up to Gujarat in 1737. The fall of Bassein marked the end of Portuguese rule in the north Konkan. He also severely crippled the power of the Siddis of Janjira.
· He made Poona the centre of his activities and it soon came to be known as the seat of the Peshwas.
· Peshwa Baji Rao I was the greatest Maratha leader. His policy of northward expansion however, landed the Marathas into the ruinous the third battle of Panipat.
· During this period, Ranoji Sindhia was the founder of the Sindhia dynasty of Malwa with his headquarters at Ujjain.
· Malahar Rao Holker also had given a part of Malwa, who became the founder of the Holker house of Indore.
· The Gaekwads established themselves in the Gujarat with headquarters at Baroda.
· Two other regional kingdoms: Kolhapur was ruled by the junior branch of Shivaji's family and Bhonsles of Nagpur claimed close kinship with the Maratha king Sahu.
· Baji Rao founded the Maratha Empire through his conquest, but he didn't consolidate it through administrative organization.
Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao or Nana Sahib (1740-61)
· Peshwa Baji Rao died at the young age of 40 and was succeeded by his son Balaji Baji Rao (popularly called Nana Sahib) who, throughout his Peshwa-ship, remained dependent on the advice and guidance of his cousin Sada Shiva Rao Bhau.
· One of the earliest achievements of Nana Sahib was better financial management of the empire by exercising careful supervision over all financial transactions. He later discussed the affairs of north India with Holkher and Sindhia and in April 1742 marched northward to consolidate the Maratha authority in Bhundelkhand.
· In 1743, he undertook the second expedition to the north to help Alivardhi Khan (in Bengal) whose territories had been ravaged by Raghuji Bhonsle. The Peshwa reached Murshidabad and met Alivardi Khan who agreed to pay Sahu the chauth for Bengal and Rs. 22 lakhs to Peshwa for the expenses of his expedition.
· On December 15, 1749 Sahu died childless. Before his death he had nominated Rama Raja, a grandson of Tarabai, as his successor. Rama raja was crowned as chhatrapati in January 1750. Since he was weak and incompetent, Tarabai tried to make him a puppet in her own hands, which caused utter confusion and crisis in the Maratha kingdom.
· It deepened further when the Peshwa learnt that Rama Raja was not grandson of Tarabai but an imposter. When this fact came to knowledge, the chhatrapati was virtually confined in the fort at Satara and lost all contacts with political developments.
· Henceforth Poona became the real capital of Maratha confederacy, and the Peshwa its virtual ruler.
· During the second of Balaji regime (1751-61), four campaigns were organized in the north. The Punjab politics was at the time in a confused state and as a result of the first two invasions of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the subhas of Lahore, Multan and Kashmir were annexed by Abdali to his dominions.
· After the third invasion, the Mughal Wazir Safdarjang persuaded the emperor to the enter into an agreement with the Marathas in May 1752 for undertaking the defense of the empire against its internal and external foes.
· In return, the Marathas were to get the chauth of northwestern provinces usurped and occupied by the Afghans. However, the chauth could only be secured by actual conquest. The Marathas were also given the subhas of Agra and Ajmer.
· As a result of this agreement the Maratha military force was posted at Delhi and they repeatedly interfered in the politics of north India and established their supremacy at Delhi.
· Safdarjung lost his wazir-ship and retired to Awadh in 1753, and power in the imperial court passed to Imad-ul-Mulk, a grandson of Nizam-ul-Mulk.
· He terrorized the helpless emperor with Maratha help and secured the office of wazir, de-throne Ahmad Shah and placed Alamgir II, a grandson of Bahadur Shah on the imperial throne (1754).
· He agreed to Ahmad Shah Abdali's project of ousting the Marathas from the Doab and Suja-ud-Daula of Awadh, son and successor of Safdarjung, from provincial governor-ship (1757).
· This drew Suja-ud-Daula, Suraj Mal Jat and the Marathas together, and left Imad-ul-Mulk utterly friendless during the absence of Abdali from India.
· As per the above arrangements, early in 1758, Raghunath Rao, accompanied by Malhar Rao Holkar, entered the Punjab. He was joined by Adina Beg Khan and the Sikhs.
· Sirhind fell, Lahore was occupied and the Afghans were expelled (April 1758). Timur Shah fled, persuaded by the Marathas up to the Chenab. They didn't cross the river because it was too deep for fording and the districts beyond it were inhabited mostly by the Afghans.
· Raghunath Rao returned from the Punjab after leaving the province in-charge of Adina Beg Khan.
· The Peshwa sent a large army under Dattaji Sindhia who reached the eastern bank of the Sutlej (April 1759), and sent Sabaji Sindhia to Lahore to take over the governorship of the province.
· Within a few months, a strong army sent by Abdali crossed the Indus. Sabaji fell back precipitately, abandoning the entire province of the Punjab to the Afghans.
· Abdali established his government at Lahore, resumed his march and entered Sirhind (November 1759).
· On return towards Delhi (May 1759) after the re-conquest of the Punjab, Dattaji Sindha was involved in hostilities with Janib-ud-daula in Rohilkhand. He suffered defeats and retreated towards Panipat (December 1759), and heard that Abdali's forces, advancing from Sirhind, had occupied Ambala.
· His resistance failed; he was killed in the battle with Abdali at Barari, some 16 km north of Delhi (January 1760).
· Malahar Rao Holkher was rooted by the Afghans at Sikandrabad. The Peshwa dispatched the Maratha troops under his cousin Sada Shiva Rao Bhau and his eldest son Vishwas Rao. The Maratha artillery was to be commanded by Ibrahim Khan Gardi.
· In july 1760, the Marathas occupied Delhi. This small success added to the prestige of the Marathas, but they were friendless in the whole of the north India. Even the Jat king Suraj Mal deserted them at the last movement.
· On the other hand, Ahmad Shah Abadli had been able to secure the support of Rohila chief Naib-ud-daula, Nawab Suja-ud-daula of Awadh etc.
· During this period some futile attempts were made for peace between Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Peshwa, but they could not succeeded due to the exorbitant demands of Marathas and self-interest of the Muslim rulers. This culminated in the unfortunate and disastrous battle of Panipat.
Peshwa Madhava Rao I (1761-72)
· After the death of Balaji Baji Rao, his younger son Madhava Rao was placed on the Peshwa's gaddi. Since the new Peshwa was only 17 years old, his uncle Raghunatha Rao, the eldest surviving member of the Peshwa's family, became his regent and the de facto ruler of the state.
· During this period, serious differences broke out between the Peshwa and his uncle, leading to war between two in 1762, in which the Peshwa's army was defeated.
· In 1765, Raghunatha Rao demanded the partition of the Maratha state between himself and the Peshwa.
· Haider Ali of Mysore ravaged the Maratha territories in Karnataka but the first Anglo-Mysore war involved Haider Ali in a greater crisis.
· In January 1771, Mahadaji Sindhia occupied Delhi and succeeded in exacting money from the leading Rajput princes but the pre-matured death of Madhava Rao in November 1772 placed the Maratha dominion in a deep crisis.
· Madhava Rao was the last great Peshwa. After Madhava Rao's death the fortunes of Maratha kingdom and the prestige of Peshwas under Narayana Rao (1772-74), Madhava Rao Narayan (1774-95), and Baji Rao II (1796-1818) rapidly declined. The last Peshwa surrendered to the English and the Peshwa-ship was abolished (1818).
· The de-facto ruler of the Maratha Empire was the Peshwa. Originally the Peshwa was the chief among the eight ministers consisting Shivaji's council (Asta Pradhan); but he came to occupy the second rank when Raja Ram created the office of Prathinidhi in 1698.
· The Peshwa's office became hereditary. The principle of hereditary emerged in the reign of Sahu; Balaji Vishwanath and his descendants held the office from 1713 till its extinction in 1818.
· The old nobles, the Angrias, the Bhonsles, the Gaikwars regarded the Peshwa as their equal and obeyed him only as the deputy of Chhatrapati. The new nobles who rose into prominence under the Peshwas patronage, the Sindhias, the Holkhers, the Rastias regarded themselves as his servants.
· Estates or fiefs – Saranjams, The diwans of the Gaikhwar, the Holker and the Sindhia were always appointed by the Peshwa.
· The Peshwa's primacy became nominal after the death of Madhav Rao I (1772).
· During the first Anglo-Maratha war (1775-82) and the long minority of Peshwa Madhav Rao Narayan (1774-96), not only the great Maratha chiefs Sindhia, Holkar, Bhonsle, Gaikwar but also many lesser nobles, followed their own interests and acted on their own.
· Huzur daftar: Peshwa's administrative secretariat at Poona.
Village communities:
· The chief man in the village was the Patil. He was the chief revenue officer, the chief police magistrate as also the chief judicial officer. He was paid by the villagers, not by the Peshwa.
· He was assisted by the Kulkarni, the village clerk and Record-keeper.
· The Potdar tested the coins to see whether they really had the prescribed weight and proportion of metal.
· The industrial requirements of the village were met by twelve artisans (Balutas) who received a share of the crops and other perquisites in return for their services to the community.
District and provincial administration:
· Different terms (Taraf, Pargana, Sarkar, Subah) were used indiscriminately to indicate administrative divisions.
· The officers incharge of the bigger divisions were the Kamavisdars. They were directly subordinate to the Huzur Daftar, but in Khandesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, the Kamavisdars were subordinate to Sarsubahdars.
· Local militia – Sihbandis.
· Some restraint was put on the Mamlatdar's opportunities for peculation and mal-administration by the Deshmukh and the Deshpande. The Deshmukh maintained records relating to estates, alienations and transfer of properties, and these were called for it all disputes connected with lands. The functions of the Deshmukhs and the Deshpandes as agents for controlling corruption were supplemented by those entrusted to the provincial hereditary officers called Darakhdars.
· Extraordinary levy on landholders known as Karja Patti or Jasti Patti.
· Custom duties - Mohatarfa or taxes on trades and professions, and zakat or duties on purchase and sale.
· The proceeds of the Chauth were divided into four shares:
o 25% (Babti) reserved for the head of the state
o 66% (Mokasa) granted to the feudal chiefs for the maintenance of troops.
o 3% (Sahotra) granted to the Sachiv
o 3% (Nadgaunda) granted to various persons at the pleasure of the head of state.
Land revenue:
· Agricultural lands in the villages were generally divided between two classes of holders.
· The Mirasdars represented the descendants of original settlers who cleared the forest and introduced cultivation. They had permanent proprietary rights. Their lands were heritable and saleable. They were immune from eviction as long as they paid rent.
· The Upris were strangers and tenants at will. Leases were generally granted to the Upris under the authority of the Mamlatdar or Kamavisdar.
Justice and Police:
· There were no codified laws or rules of procedure. The judicial officer in the village was the Patil. Above him were the Mamlatdar and the Sarsubahdar represented the Chhatrapati.
· Capital punishment was seems to have been unknown in the days of the first three Peshwas.
· In the detection of crimes, the village watchmen (Jaglas) usually the degraded Mahars and Mangs were helped by criminal tribes such as the Ramoshis, Bhils and Kolis.
· The village police was under the Patil, the district police under the Mamlatdar. In big cities the police was placed under the Kotwal whose duties included the regulation of prices and taking of census.
· Outside the Swaraj, the Maratha system of government was "almost predatory".
· After Shambaji's death (1689), when the monarchy was virtually in abeyance, central control disappeared.
· The Maratha soldiers fighting against the Mughals were irregular groups led by different chiefs. This system was formalised during the reign of Sahu.
· The feudalisation of the state resulted in the feudalisation in the army.
· In the 18th century, Mahadaji Sindhia had disciplined battalions under European officers and used them effectively against his Indian enemies.
· The Pindaris, who were plunderers by profession, were allowed to accompany the Maratha armies on every expedition in return of a tax (Palpatti). They shared their spoils with the government which took 25% of their booty.
· 1st Anglo-Maratha War (1775-82): In tussle for Peshwaship, Britishers supported Raghunath Rao but were defeated and Treaty of Wadgaon (1779) and Treaty of Salbai (1782) were signed.
· 2nd Anglo-Maratha War (1803-06): the Subsidiary Alliance Treaty of Bassein (1802) signed by Maratha Peshwa was not acceptable to Maratha confederacy but they were defeated by Britishers.
· 3rd Anglo-Maratha War (1817-18): Lord Hastings move against Pindaris to establish British paramountcy transgressed sovereignty of Maratha chiefs and the war started. Marathas were defeated.


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