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Lucy you got some splainin to do
The flag feel and Vettel had won the race. I took my closing notes and then wrote and posted my race summary. From the feeds I follow there was no hint of the dust up that would follow in the Red Bull camp. Dust up may not be the best description but what clever phrase do you use to describe how a 1-2 finish in a full length Formula 1 Grand Prix can be something that is not a cause for celebration but a thing that could rock the leading team.
Team orders have always been around in Formula 1 even when they were legal. In the past Reb Bull has eschewed them allowing the drivers to sort things out for themselves for the most part. The lack of chatter on the Red Bull feed led all who were following lap times and the clear setup for a pass develop and then be executed to think this was more of the same.
Over in the Mercedes GP camp, as I previously posted, it was clear there were team orders. Brawn has had them even when they weren't technically legal for teams. Jenson Button owes his championship crown to them.
I don't like them. They get in the way of racing. I know you have to finish the race to win and team orders allow for tyres and fuel loads to be managed. Yet the get in the way of head to head racing.
I like them and many times wish they were in place. If they had been in place for BMW Motorrad Motorsport last season they might have had a championship instead of a P2 in the manufacturers hunt. Racing got in the way of winning.
Either way Vettel has done some splainin and I suspect he will have more to do until the end of the next race. The theme to follow out of this is not team orders, like them or hate them they will be around for ever, it is how teams manage them. Some level of trust was broken at Red Bull with today's 1-2 finish. How will they deal with that.
Lucy was lucky; she had a laugh track playing while she was splainin to Rickie.
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It is the worldwide existence of traditional stories, such as this one from the Australian Aboriginals, which provides evidence that the common ancestor of today's races was Noah.
Unknown to most people, the Australian Aborigines have many traditions surprisingly similar to parts of the book of Genesis, especially those regarding Creation and Noah's Flood.
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Here at Mailtrust, Rackspace's mail division, we are taking advantage of Hadoop to help us wrangle several hundred gigabytes of email log data that our mail servers generate each day. We've built a great tool for our support team that lets them search mail logs in order to troubleshoot problems for customers. Until recently, this log search and storage system was centered around a traditional relational database, which worked fine until the exponential growth in the volume of our dataset overcame what a single machine could cope with. The new logging backend we've developed based on Hadoop gives us virtually unlimited scalability.The best bit was when they wrote a MapReduce query to find the geographic distribution of their users.
This data was so useful that we've scheduled the MapReduce job to run monthly and we will be using this data to help us decide which Rackspace data centers to place new mail servers in as we grow.It's great when a technology has the ability to make such a positive contribution to your business. In Doug Cutting's words, it is "transformative".
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Greece received a downward trend arrow due to a significant upsurge in right-wing violence, led by the Golden Dawn party, against immigrant groups, their supporters, and the political left, as well as a lack of effective police protection from this violence.
Greece's debt crisis continued to worsen in 2012 despite the adoption of austerity measures in order to secure bailout funds from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. The fiscal cuts were followed by significant social unrest throughout the year. A second round of parliamentary elections held in June led to victory for New Democracy, which formed a coalition government with two other parties. Meanwhile, the right-wing extremist party Golden Dawn, which captured seats in Parliament for the first time in 2012, embarked on a campaign of terror aimed at immigrants, the political left, and gay men and lesbians.
Modern Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. The ensuing century brought territorial gains, as well as domestic political struggles between royalists and republicans. Communist and royalist partisans mounted a strong resistance to Axis occupation during World War II, but national solidarity broke down in the postwar period, leading to a civil war that the royalists won. In 1967, a group of army officers staged a military coup. They were ousted in 1974, and conservative politician Konstantinos Karamanlis returned Greece to democracy. Karmanlis's New Democracy party won the ensuing elections and ruled until 1981.
The Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) governed the country for most of 1981 to 2004. New Democracy returned to power in 2004 and won another term in 2007. Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, nephew of Konstantinos, called national elections halfway through his four-year mandate in October 2009, partly due to corruption scandals. PASOK captured 160 seats, and New Democracy took 91; PASOK's George Papandreou became prime minister.
A growing economic and debt crisis emerged in late 2009. In May 2010, a €110 billion ($135 billion) rescue plan, including financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU), was issued to help prevent a Greek debt default. In return for this funding, the government was required to implement a number of austerity and modernization measures to make Greece's economy more competitive. These steps were met with a series of national strikes and protests, and Greece's debt levels continued to grow as the economy contracted and tax revenues shrank.
Additional austerity packages were passed in July 2011 as a condition for the release of bailout funds, resulting in further protests and strikes across the country. After a failed attempt to hold a referendum on the bailout package, and facing pressure from the EU, the European Central Bank, and the IMF—all overseeing the bailout—Papandreou stepped down on November 11. Lucas Papademos, the former head of the Bank of Greece, was appointed to lead a new coalition government. In February 2012, his government passed additional austerity measures, thereby securing a second, €130 billion ($170 billion) bailout that included a voluntary 53.5 percent write-off on privately held Greek debt that reduced the deficit by €107 billion ($140 billion).
Papademos resigned in April, having shepherded through a series of politically unpalatable austerity measures, and May elections resulted in a hung Parliament. Following a second round of elections in June, New Democracy, which received 29.7 percent of the vote and 129 seats, was able to form a coalition government with PASOK, which captured 12.3 percent and 33 seats, and the Democratic Left, which took 6.3 percent and 17 seats. Antonis Samaras of New Democracy was named the new prime minister. This coalition passed yet another round of austerity measures in October in order to assure the release of funds from the EU and IMF. The continued push for austerity has led to growing poverty and homelessness, with unemployment reaching 25 percent and youth unemployment exceeding 58 percent. The political environment was explosive, with large-scale protests occurring in February, following additional austerity measures; in April, following the public suicide of a retiree; and in October, during the visit of German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
The right-wing extremist party Golden Dawn entered Parliament for the first time, capturing 6.9 percent of the vote and 19 seats in June. Emboldened by increasing levels of public support, the party embarked on a campaign of violence aimed at immigrants, the political left, and members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community. Those targeted by Golden Dawn supporters have reportedly experienced inadequate police protection, and there is even some evidence of police complicity in the violence.
Greece is an electoral democracy. All 300 members of the unicameral Parliament are elected by proportional representation for four-year terms. The largely ceremonial president is elected by a supermajority of Parliament for a five-year term. The prime minister is chosen by the president and is usually the leader of the majority party in Parliament. The installation of an unelected technocrat, Lucas Papademos, as prime minister in 2011 was condemned by many in the media as undemocratic.
The country has generally fair electoral laws, equal campaigning opportunities, and a system of compulsory voting that is weakly enforced. Since 2010, documented immigrants are allowed to vote in municipal elections.
Corruption remains a problem in Greece. In April 2012, former PASOK minister of defense Akis Tsochatzopoulos was imprisoned pending trial on charges of laundering millions of euros in bribes from European armaments manufacturers. Greek officials have avoided clamping down on tax evasion, as demonstrated by the controversy surrounding the October 2012 publication, by journalist Kostas Vaxevanis, of a list of Greek citizens who transferred funds to the Swiss bank HSBC. The list—supposedly lostafter being given to Finance Minister Giorgos Papakonstantinou in 2010—was critical of Greece's political class for not pursuing tax evaders. Greece was ranked 94 out of 176 countries surveyed in Transparency International's 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index, the worst ranking of any country in Western Europe.
The constitution includes provisions for freedoms of speech and the press. Citizens enjoy access to a broad array of privately owned print and broadcast outlets, and internet access is unrestricted. There are, however, some limits on speech that incites fear, violence, and public disharmony, as well as on publications that offend religious beliefs, are obscene, or advocate the violent overthrow of the political system. Also, political interests occasionally attempt to squelch free speech. A number of journalists have been physically assaulted by police while covering anti-austerity protests over the past two years. Additionally, Vaxevanis, in retaliation for publishing the list of tax evaders, was charged with violating Greece's data privacy laws, although he was acquitted in early November 2012.
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution, though the Orthodox Church receives government subsidies and is considered the "prevailing" faith of the country. Members of some minority religions face discrimination and legal barriers, such as permit requirements to open houses of worship and restrictions on inheriting property. The constitution prohibits proselytizing, but this law is almost never enforced. Opposition to the construction of an official mosque in Athens remains substantial; Muslim inhabitants are forced to worship in improvised mosques.
Freedoms of assembly and association are guaranteed by the constitution, and the government generally protects these rights in practice, though there are some limits on groups representing ethnic minorities. Nongovernmental organizations generally operate without interference from the authorities. Workers have the right to join and form unions. Anti-austerity protests have recurred during the past three years, including large-scale demonstrations throughout 2012. The vast majority of participants are peaceful, but the protests often turn violent as anarchist elements and the police confront each other.
The judiciary is independent, and the constitution provides for public trials. Prisons suffer from overcrowding, as do immigrant detention centers. Immigrants are disproportionately affected by institutional problems in the judicial system. Bureaucratic delays force many into a semi-legal status whereby they cannot renew their documents, putting them in jeopardy of deportation. A 2010 Amnesty International report noted that asylum seekers are often treated as criminals and face inhumane conditions in detention centers.
Acts of political violence constitute a resurgent problem, in particular those by the right-wing extremist group Golden Dawn. During the first nine months of 2012, 87 acts of anti-immigrant violence were recorded in Athens and Patra, two of the epicenters of Golden Dawn activity. There is significant evidence of police complicity, with multiple reports of officers refusing to intervene. Golden Dawn also targets leftists and members of the LGBT community. The country's Romany community continues to face considerable governmental and societal discrimination.
A 2006 law designed to address domestic violence has been criticized for not giving the state the power to protect the rights of women. Women continue to face discrimination in the workplace and hold only 21 percent of the seats in Parliament, a 4 percent increase over the 2009 election, but lower than Greece's eurozone counterparts. The country serves as a transit and destination country for the trafficking of men, women, and children for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor.


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This Tuesday we will guide you to the secrets of measuring altitude. An important point to remember is that an altimeter watch measures air pressure to calculate altitude. As weather changes affect the pressure – and altitude readings – you should from time to time calibrate the altimeter by setting a known current altitude (reference altitude).
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An overhaul of the ambulance service's response to emergency calls has been introduced following trials which have shown giving more time to operators leads to better care. Michael Holmes reports
The ambulance service has overhauled the way it responds to 999 calls in a bid to reach seriously ill patients even faster.
It comes after a trial elsewhere in the country, where academics found giving operators more time on the phone led to better care, with no adverse incidents reported in 14 million calls.
Last week, The Post revealed how ambulances only managed to get to the most urgent 999 calls within eight minutes 68 per cent of the time last year, below a target of 75 per cent.
Those targets have now been scrapped, and the new standards will see paramedics aiming to reach the most serious emergency cases within an average time of seven minutes, and within 15 minutes nine in 10 times, and was endorsed by NHS England chief Sir Bruce Keogh.
"With ambulance service demand increasingly nationally by approximately six per cent year on year, the new system enables ambulance services to be much more stable and able to deal with unexpected events and peaks in demand," a spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said.
"In preparation for the go live date, we developed and rolled out a targeted, tailored training programme for our dispatchers, clinicians and managers across the trust, ensuring all staff were prepared to effectively implement the programme.
"The roll out went well and the system is now live in use across the north west.
"The central focus of this work is on the needs of patients and improving their outcomes, particularly those with life-threatening illness and injury."
Biggest ever study shows system will be a success
The Ambulance Response Programme was an independently evaluated trial that lasted 18 months and covered 14 million calls.
And it found that, by giving operators more time to assess patients during the initial call, urgent conditions were identified quicker.
In fact, there were no patients harmed, or adverse incidents, attributed to the programme at all, while ambulances did not arrive more slowly because call handlers had more time on the phone.
It said the ambulance service worked better during the trial, with less long waits for ambulances to arrive. It was the most extensive study of an ambulance service ever conducted anywhere in the world.
A report by Sheffield University found 'strong evidence that the introduction of longer call assessment times produces clear benefits for operational efficiency, and this is translated into better response time performance for the most seriously ill patients'.
When looking at the changes to the script 999 operators follow, it said: "There is no evidence to suggest that patients, particularly with time critical conditions, are disadvantaged by this initiative, and the processes put in place to ensure early detection and dispatch to patients with cardiac arrest or potential cardiac arrest are working well."
In relation to the changes in call logging, it said: "Overall, [it] appears to have brought a degree of stability to operational performance during a period of high demand, and significant operational challenges.
"Potential benefits may not be immediately apparent as there will be a process of continual review and readjustment of a whole range of function, that underpin operational delivery, before the right balance is found to maximise effectiveness.
"Clearer changes may become more apparent when this new model of service has been operating for a longer period."
It also said the changes were 'broadly welcomed' by staff, though there were mixed views from frontline workers. "So although the reduction in the proportion of calls requiring an eight minute response was welcomed, there were some concerns around whether the right types of calls have been allocated to the right categories," it added.
Old system faced criticism for 'stop the clock' responding
Until now, 999 operators were forced to scramble paramedics within 60 seconds, which critics said was not enough time to make an informed decision over what sort of response was appropriate.
Sir Bruce said in a letter to health secretary Jeremy Hunt recently: "While this may have worked many years ago, it is hopelessly unsuited to modern medicine. A stroke patient, for example, will gain little benefit from a paramedic on a motorbike when what they need is an ambulance that can rapidly convey them to a specialist treatment centre."
Cases were also categorised into 'red' and 'green' calls. Red one calls, where a patient had stopped breathing or their heart had stopped, and red two, less urgent but still emergency cases, had to be reached within eight minutes 75 per cent of the time.
But the clock is stopped when the first vehicle arrives, leaving what Sir Bruce described as 'hidden waits'. He added: "A quarter of all patients who require hospital treatment have the clock stopped by a vehicle – often a motorbike – which is in fact incapable of taking them anywhere. There are few better examples of hitting the target and missing the point."
He argued the old system saw multiple vehicles dispatched to the same patient in a race to stop the clock, and said 25 per cent of ambulances were stood down before reaching the scene.
"Every year hundreds of thousands of patients fail to get an immediate response because ambulances are dispatched in this wasteful and illogical manner.
"Correcting this anachronism would free up to 15,000 ambulance responses every week."
Less urgent 'green' calls did not have a strict national target, though recommended response times ranged from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the illness.
The old system also saw the 'clock stopped' if patients fell ill within 200 yards of a defibrillator, whether they needed the medical equipment or not.


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PopCrush Mini-Mix 9: Featuring Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and More [Audio]
Happy Friday, PopCrushers! To get your weekend started right, it's time for the latest installment of the PopCrush Mini-Mix. PopCrush Mini-Mix 9 has jams from Michael Jackson + Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and more. Ready to turn up the volume?
The playlist starts out strong with Nico & Vinz's 'Am I Wrong,' a heavily auto-tuned, falsetto track that is sure to get you into party mode. The mix then keeps the beat going into Katy Perry's 'Birthday,' turning the sugary sweet anthem into an electronic track with an '80s rock twist.
Who can resist grooving to Bruno Mars' 'Treasure'? The upbeat, '70s-esque tune is one of our favorites to put on the PopCrush Mini-Mix, and its smooth, electro-pop sound is the perfect fit for the third song on the mix, kicking the playlist into high-gear. This week, we're also rocking out to the newly released MJ/JT tune, 'Love Never Felt So Good' — how could we make a PopCrush Mini-Mix without it? The track breathes a whole new life and sound into the playlist, and the the King of Pop's falsetto notes sound flawless. The mix then slides into the last track: another favorite, John Legend's 'All of Me.' While the song is definitely more of a ballad than the other's on the list, it still gets an electronic makeover and is the perfect tune to help ease into the weekend.
Check out the track list below, and listen to PopCrush Mini-Mix 9 below!
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Permissible speeds
The permissible speed of a bearing depends on the frictional heat generated by the bearing, any externally applied heat and the amount of heat that can be transferred away from the bearing. In applications where heat dissipation is not adequate, either because of design considerations or high ambient temperatures, additional cooling methods might be needed in order to keep bearing temperatures within a permissible range.
Cooling can be accomplished through different lubrication methods. In oil jet and circulating oil systems, for example, the oil is filtered and, if required, cooled before being returned to the bearing.
The product tables list attainable speeds, but not speed limits, because the permissible speed is influenced by factors other than the bearing.


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Migration of Roma in EU: The case of Romani asylum seekers from Western Balkans
Policy brief on Migration of Roma in EU: The case of Romani asylum seekers from Western Balkans. This policy brief provides data and policy recommendations aimed to confirm that temporary and/or permanent systems of reintegration for Roma asylum seekers in the Western Balkans 5 states (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia).
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Profit and losses - effects of migration on the budget of the Republic of Macedonia
Freedom of movement is one of the fundamental rights of people. In a time of the financial crisis, the free movement of people is followed with an increased inflow of asylum seekers in the economically wealthier countries of the European Union. Often this trend results in revisions of the traveling rules and the possible establishment of new measures related to the visa regime. Still, we must remember that the migrations and asylum seeking are not new and unknown phenomena for Macedonia and the other countries in the region. The migrations (and recently – asylum seeking) are known as one of the possibilities of finding a way out of poverty, or search for better life conditions (economic, social, and political life). Because of the quest for an exit from poverty, people migrate, similar to those in Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Migrations exist since the beginning of mankind because in the mankind history it is known that people traveled night and day for a long period looking for better and safer living conditions. Still, the migrations from Macedonia have been recorded since the beginning of the XX century, due to various reasons. For example: during the Ottoman Empire the migrations were driven by political unrest and search for wealth in the New World. Also, after the Second World War, the search for employment, the political views opposed to the Yugoslav Communism, and the devastating earthquake in 1963 repeatedly caused the migration of the population.[1]
From 19 December 2009, with the adoption of the decision on visa liberalization, visa-free travel across Europe became a reality for the citizens of Macedonia. [2]


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Reimold leaves Sunday's game with injury
BALTIMORE -- Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold left Sunday's game with tightness in his right hamstring and will be re-evaluated on Monday, with the team -- already playing with a short bench -- making contingency plans in the event he stays sidelined.
"I just had a cramp, spasm, whatever you want to call it," Reimold said. "It kept getting tighter and tighter. I felt it first trying to beat out that double play [in the sixth], and [first base coach Wayne] Kirby could tell it was bothering me. It was smart. It was a smart idea to come in and evaluate it."
Reimold was replaced by Nate McLouth in left field in the top of the seventh inning and said he didn't think it would be an issue in terms of him playing on Monday.
"I came in, did some ice and stim and calmed it down," he said. "It's a little tight still, but it's not cramping or anything anymore. It should be all right."
With the O's already carrying an extra pitcher, the team is expected to have a move in place, and manager Buck Showalter said it could happen before the team takes off for Boston on Sunday night.
"We are going to talk about it when I get back there to talk to [executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette]," Showalter said. "I'm sure they've got it wired there, the possibilities. We have roster or non-roster guys. We have room there. Wilson [Betemit] we can 60 [day on the disabled list] anytime."


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Brunico Christmas tree lights switched on in Maranello
Maranello, 14 December
The Christmas links between Ferrari and Brunico continue, as for the fifth consecutive year the South Tyrol town has presented the Maranello company with a big and beautiful Christmas tree, which is illuminated by over ten thousand low-energy bulbs. The tree is over twenty metres high and has been placed right in front of the company restaurant, Il Podio.
Taking part in the switching on ceremony was a delegation from Brunico made up, among others from the provincial council of Bolzano, Christian Tschurtschenthaler, Stefan Rubner, president of Rubner Holding, the manager of the woollen mill Moesmer Brunico Walter Niedermaire and by Robert Hillebrand, director of ASPIAG. On the Ferrari side were the President, Luca di Montezemolo, the vice president, Piero Ferrari, the director of the Scuderia Stefano Domenicali and the drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, the latter just back from time spent training at high altitude on the wonderful slopes of the South Tyrol mountains.


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Join us for study in God's Word, life on life discipleship and evangelism, and lots of fellowship.
Meets most Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Hunt's Home (please call for address)
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Seeing at night requires the right glasses
Those with serious eyesight problems know too well that night time can be a real torment for them, as they are often forced to stay home to avoid the risk of running into dangerous situations. In fact, what for a person with no eyesight problems is simply a dark alley, for a visually impaired can turn into a deadly trap full of dangers, and even a small hole in the ground can cause a serious injury or worse.
The problems that this causes are not only of a practical nature, but they affect most of all the quality of life of those with such problems. To make it possible for the visually impaired to go out at night, and to improve their eyesight also during the day, technology lends us a hand thanks to night glasses.
Night glasses contain a small digital video camera, placed on top of the frame, which would display the images it picks up straight into two small screens on the inner side of its lenses, basically placing the image right before the eyes of its wearer. They can also work with an additional source of infrared light to improve performance at low frequencies, and are equipped with a digital zoom to magnify any object of interest.
Usage of a pair of night vision glasses is recommended for people with serious eyesight problems but who are not to be considered "legally blind", that is, with at least 1/10 eyesight. Using these glasses can provide an immediate benefit not only at night, but also when directly flooded by sunlight which would normally blind anyone staring, making vision temporarily impossible.
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Minimum Wage – Daman and Diu - Dispensary not being a dispensary in any hospital falling under entry 6 or 23 in this schedule
- Valid in December 2019
- The amounts are in Indian Rupee (₹).
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Definition of Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled & Highly Skilled Workers.
(i) Unskilled:
An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little of no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi-skilled:
A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled:
A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgement and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled:
A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees.
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18 Employment in engineering industry (not being on employment falling under entry 26 in this part) that is to say, any industry engaged in any manufacturing process in relation to any machinery, tools, Instruments, utensils or articles, or parts thereof manufactures from ferrous or non-ferrous metals or any alloys (including manufactures of ancillary products for automobile industry, manufacture of bicycles including its spare parts) and process connected therewith such as shaping, pressing , extrusion, turning fabrication, processing smelting, refining, drilling, cutting, joining, grinding, forging welding, buffing, electroplating and moulding.


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A Simple Pathway to God : Sri Ram Sharnam, stands for the spiritual refuge, asylum or sanctuary of Sri Ram where turmoils, trials, tribulations, tensions and anxieties tend to disappear and you are in a spiritual habitat of peace, purity, serenity, selflessness and total dedication to Lord Ram. The present era is known as the Age of Anxiety, topsy-turvy values,Doubting Thomases, Sri Ram Sharnam is an answer as well as antidote for all these ills. Sri Ram Sharnam is a hassle-free pathway to God and it gives equal respect to all religions, sects, creeds & folds. It does not propound any rites or rituals. It is the path of Love & Devotion which helps oneself to improve one's worldly and spiritual life by achieving oneness with GOD. It is based on the Sanatan belief of times immemorial. The Origin : Sri Ram Sharnam is a forum for the genuine devotees. It was evolved by Swami Satyanandji Maharaj, our Mentor & Spiritual Master, who like all true Masters, was a self-effacing, self-abnegating and God-realized Saint of the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1925, after long and arduous prayers, Swami Satyanand Ji Maharajwas blessed with the Realization of God, revealed to him in the Holy Name, "RAM" in the most radiant and resonant form at Param Dham, Dalhousie(Himachal Pradesh, India). In 1928, Swamiji, with Divine Blessings started giving Deeksha(Initiation). He used to traverse long distances and doled out Deeksha to the genuine seekers. Sri Ram Sewak Sangh : To spread Ram Naam far and wide, Swamiji, in December 1936, handpicked five from his painstaking disciples to form Shree Ram Sewak Sangh . On the banks of the Holy Ganga, Swamiji and his five disciples took a vow to dedicate their lives to spread the Holy Name "RAM" and thus, promote theism. These five disciples were: Bhagat Hansraj (Pitaji), Sh.Vaishnav Das, Sh.Ram Krishan, Swami Ramanand and Swami Raja Ram. Since then Bhagat Hansraj (Pitaji), the only survivor of the Shree Ram Sewak Sangh, had been untiringly engaged in the spread of Ram-Naam as ordained by Swamiji, by holding Satsangs far and near. Under his guidance and blessings, many humanitarian activities are being carried out and charitable institutions have been set up. On the auspicious occasion of Vyas Purnima, in the year 2000, Pujya Pitaji passed on the responsibility and duty of the spread of Ram-Naam to Pujniya Smt. Rekha Ji and Pujya Sh. Krishan Ji, the disciple of Swami Satyanandji Maharaj. The Mooldhara (Pristine Philosophy) : Today, though the following of Swamiji Maharaj has increased manifold, yet the basic emphasis is to preserve the original & pristine philosophy of Swamiji Maharaj. The Organization believes in the self-imposed discipline to hold on fast the principles of Swamiji and not to deviate from the Mooldhara or the Gangotri.


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Journal of Neuroimmunology (Oct-2005)
KEYWORDSNerve Injury, Cytokines, Sick Worker Syndrome
Newswise — Early nerve damage caused by repetitive strain injuries can trigger "sick worker" syndrome — characterized by malaise, fatigue and depression, and often mistaken for poor performance, according to a study by Ann Barr, Ph.D., and Mary Barbe, Ph.D., at Temple University's College of Health Professions.
The study, "Increase in inflammatory cytokines in median nerves in a rat model of repetitive motion injury," is published this month in the Journal of Neuroimmunology.
Repetitive strain injuries are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American workers and costing more than $20 billion a year in worker's compensation, so employers have long been interested in the connection between the two conditions.
The purpose of the study was to observe early changes in nerves caused by repetitive strain that lead to chronic pain and eventual degenerative problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis elbow or other serious neural and musculoskeletal injuries. The Temple researchers hope the findings could one day lead to early intervention techniques that would prevent permanent damage.
They discovered that nerve injuries caused by low-force, highly repetitive work can be blamed on an onslaught of cytokines — proteins that help start inflammation. These cytokines, known also to spark symptoms of malaise, appear in injured nerves as early as three weeks after the first signs of cell stress — much earlier than previously believed. As the nerve injury progressed, ever greater numbers of cytokines were made at the injury site.
Unexpectedly, the researchers also found that the cytokines affected the rats' psychosocial responses. With so many cytokines entering the blood stream so early, some apparently traveled to the brain, sparking the rat version of "sick-worker" syndrome.
"At three weeks, even before the rats experienced pain from their wrist injuries, we watched them self-regulate their work behavior," said Barr. "With inflammatory proteins in the bloodstream, they began to slack off from completing their tasks."
By five weeks to eight weeks, when cytokine production reached "peak" levels, some rats curled up in a ball and slept in between tasks.
The researchers theorize that as early as three weeks — as cytokines first appear in the newly injured nerve — signs of "sick-worker" syndrome may begin. Employees may call out sick because of undefined symptoms, or slow down their work production. A low-grade depression may set in.
The connection between this "off" feeling and possible neural and musculoskeletal injuries may not be immediately apparent to the employee or employer, since actual pain is rare at this early stage of injury. Over months, however, as inflammation worsens, chronic pain will eventually lead workers to seek clinical help.
While some employers might see the cytokine connection as a simple opportunity to slack off work, Barbe disagrees.
"Cytokines are self-protective," she says. "This undefined feeling of malaise may be telling the body to take some time off to heal, before things get worse."
The next step for the researchers is to look more specifically at the psychosocial component of cytokines and their effect. To do this, they have been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
They are also in the process of translating their research into human subjects. In an earlier rat study, Barr and Barr observed increases in circulating blood levels of serum cytokines. They are now finishing a study in which they are examining blood collected from humans diagnosed with repetitive strain injuries for these cytokines. Positive findings could aid earlier diagnosis and therefore earlier treatment.


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Gyorko sees it all in first week in Majors
DENVER -- Jedd Gyorko's first week in the big leagues has provided the Padres rookie infielder with a little bit of everything.
Gyorko has played second base and third base. He had hits in his first three games. He's struck out three times in a game, and got his first error of the season out of the way in New York.
"It's been good. It's pretty much been what I expected. It's baseball. You're going to have your ups and downs," Gyorko said. "It's been a learning experience, and you learn from each game."
Gyorko entering Sunday's finale against the Rockies hitting .263 with three RBIs.
Take Friday's loss to the Rockies, when Gyorko struck out three times against Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis. Undeterred, Gyorko came back Saturday with two hits and two RBIs.
"I was swinging at bad pitches [Friday]. So I came back yesterday and tried to stay with my approach and see the ball out of the pitchers' hand," Gyorko said. "I'm trying to move forward and understand that the previous day is in the past."
That's one of the things Gyorko's manager, Bud Black, likes about his disposition. He's proved, thus far, to be unflappable.
"In a way, it [his first week] is a lot like his personality," Black said. "He's steady, he's dependable and for me, he plays a sturdy game -- he gives good at-bats and played good defense. There's not a lot of highs and lows.
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If David Pauley Had A Vote . . .
Major league baseball begins doling out its postseason honors on Tuesday when the American League Gold Glove recipients are announced, and the various award winners are named every few days until November 23rd.
The most interesting – and controversial – category this year is likely to be the American League's Cy Young Award.
As recently as two or three years ago, the winner almost certainly would have been either New York's C.C. Sabathia (21-7, 3.18 ERA) or Tampa Bay's David Price (19-6, 2.72 ERA). Jon Lester (19-9, 3.25 ERA) and Clay Buchholz (17-7, 2.33) would have ranked high in the "close but no cigar" category.
But as advanced statistics have become more mainstream, many voters are downplaying a pitcher's win total and placing more emphasis on data that better demonstrates individual performance. Those voters seem likely to support Seattle's Felix Hernandez who had a mediocre 13-12 record, but led the AL in ERA (2.27), innings pitched, opponent's batting average, and quality starts, and ranked second in strikeouts and WHIP.
Former PawSox pitcher David Pauley doesn't have a vote, but if he did, it would go to his Mariners teammate.
"If he doesn't win the Cy Young it will be shocking," Pauley told me. "If there's anybody that deserves it, it's him. There was not a day where he had bad stuff. He's got incredible command of a 95-96 mile an hour fastball, with crazy breaking stuff. He's so mature for his age and knows so much about the game already – to see what happens over the next 15 to 20 years is going to be something amazing."
This season was Pauley's first in the Seattle organization and it was his most successful big league campaign to date. After getting promoted from Triple-A Tacoma on June 27th, Pauley posted a respectable 4.07 ERA in 19 games (15 starts).
"I feel like I was able to open some eyes," Pauley said. "I threw the ball pretty well and hopefully they like me and will continue to give me opportunities next year. I've figured a few things out, I've gotten some confidence, and it's been big. I was able to use all of my pitches for strikes and something just clicked this year."
The fact that David did not spend the entire year in the minors indicates that the Mariners look beyond wins and losses when evaluating their pitchers.
"When I got called up, I was 1-6 with about a 3.60 ERA (actual = 3.68)," Pauley said. "You hope that the major league team isn't going by your won/loss record, but it's always in the back of your mind. That was hard to look at and still believe I would have an opportunity to go up."
One of the highlights of the season for David was his strong showing against his former team. In three starts against the Red Sox, Pauley had a 3.12 ERA.
"I'll admit that I got up a little bit more for those games," Pauley said with a laugh. "It's like showing them, 'Hey, I'm still here.' I owe a lot to Boston. They gave me an opportunity to go to the big leagues. They taught me a lot about the game and how to be a major league baseball player. It gave me the confidence coming over here to know that I could pitch at that level.
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"It's an unbelievable place to play. If you ask any professional baseball player, anybody would want to be part of that tradition and history. Getting to play with guys like Ortiz, Manny, Schilling, Wakefield … I got to play with some awesome people and got to be part of a great organization."
But big league opportunities were limited in Boston. In Seattle, Pauley is getting a chance to establish himself with the young and rebuilding Mariners.
"It's a great place to play – it really is," Pauley said. "Last year (with Triple-A Norfolk) was a struggle, and I didn't know if I was going to have a job this year. To be here and do what I've always wanted to do and have success at it – it's been what I've been striving toward over the last 10 years."
The front row seat to watch King Felix isn't bad either.
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I grabbed all the parts off the Hardware Leaderboard for the low end system and everything is running fine it's just that the Patriot memory was detected at 2133MHZ and when I entered the BIOS it was running at 1.20v. I made some changes..1.35v..changed timings to 16 16 16 36 and changed it to 3200Mhz and of course it wouldn't post. I also tried 16 18 18 36 as per a reviewer on the New Egg site claiming the RAM won't run 16 16 16 36. There are lot of settings related to RAM on that Asus board. Do you guys have any guides that I can follow to properly overclock my RAM to the 3200MHZ settings? I contacted Patriot and they think my mobo won't run at the 3200Mhz speed.
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Religion and the Political Parties
A new slideshow illustrates trends in support for the U.S. political parties among various religious groups since 2008.
Two-Thirds of Democrats Now Support Gay Marriage
Reports that the Democratic Party may add support for gay marriage to its party platform are in keeping with a significant shift of opinion on this issue among Democrats nationwide. A new report finds that support for same-sex marriage among Democrats has jumped from 50% in 2008 to 65% today.
Americans' Religious Values
The gap in religious values between Republicans and Democrats has widened over the past 25 years, according to the Pew Research Center's American Values Survey.
Religion and the 2012 Republican Primaries: Maryland and Wisconsin
In the Maryland and Wisconsin primaries, Romney and Santorum ran neck and neck among white born-again/evangelical voters, while Romney was the clear favorite of non-evangelical voters. Romney was also victorious among Wisconsin voters who attend religious services only occasionally and those who attach little importance to having a candidate who shares their religious beliefs.
Religion and the 2012 Louisiana Republican Primary
Rick Santorum got his first clear victory among Catholics in Saturday's Louisiana primary in addition to winning among white evangelical Christians, people who attend worship services weekly and voters who say it is at least somewhat important to have a candidate who shares their religious beliefs.
Religion and the 2012 Illinois Republican Primary
Exit polling from the Illinois Republican primary shows that Romney continues to draw less support from white born-again/evangelical voters than from non-evangelicals, while Santorum has yet to secure an outright victory among Catholic voters in any state for which data are available.
Trends in Party Identification of Religious Groups
Since 2008, the share of voters identifying with or leaning toward the GOP has either grown or held steady among major religious groups. This includes both religious groups that are part of the GOP's traditional constituency as well as some groups that have tended to be more aligned with the Democratic Party, including Jewish voters.
The Tea Party and Religion
A new analysis by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that Tea Party supporters tend to have conservative opinions not just about economic matters, but also about social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage.


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Suspicious activity has been reported at cash machines across Lancashire this weekend, police have revealed.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said around a dozen reports have been lodged, and relate to cash machines at Santander branches.
An earlier warning covered the east of the county, but police later urged all residents to report anything suspicious after officers were spotted outside a cash machine in Clifton Street in Lytham.
"We've had about a dozen reports of suspicious activity at Santander ATMs in the last two days," the force tweeted.
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An earlier message read: "Please be extra vigilant when using Santander ATMs in the east of the county. Reports are coming in of them being tampered with."


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Many areas of the Midwest are reporting light test weight corn and milo due to the delayed harvest. Light test weight grain is higher in crude protein, fiber and mineral content compared with normal test weight grain. Increases in concentration of these fractions come at the expense of reduced starch content.
Despite compositional differences, light test weight corn or milo is comparable in feeding value to normal grain in many situations. One challenge that must be overcome, however, is processing. Reduced kernel size makes processing light grain a challenge. Care must be taken to adjust rolls or flakers. Maintaining the feeding value of light grain is dependent on processing the grain well.
Fortunately, there is good, controlled research comparing rations containing light test weight versus normal weight corn and milo in growing and finishing cattle. North Dakota State University researchers compared grower diets containing normal dry-rolled corn with diets where 1⁄3, 2⁄3 or all of the corn was replaced with 39.1 lb./bu. corn. Dry matter intake and average daily gain were similar across all diets, and feed efficiency actually improved as light test weight corn increased. This may be due to the increased fiber content of light test weight grain, similar to fiber found in corn byproducts. Therefore, it is not surprising that feed efficiency improved in high-roughage grower diets containing light test weight corn.
Finishing diets. Research by the same group compared feeding normal corn, 47 lb./bu. corn and 39 lb./bu. corn in finishing diets with 81% dry-rolled corn. Finished weight and average daily gain were similar for all test weights. Dry matter intake in light corn diets increased in this trial, but other research shows similar intakes independent of test weight.
Unlike the growing trial, feed efficiency was reduced in finishing diets containing light test weight corn. Carcass quality grade does not appear to be dependent on test weight, but test weights below 47 lb./bu. may reduce ribeye size and increase yield grade.
Milo feed value. Research with milo in grower cattle limit-fed high-concentrate diets or full-fed high-roughage diets by Kansas State University determined light test weight milo had similar feeding value to normal grain. Finishing diet research found gain unaffected by bushel weight and feed efficiency were similar for all test weights if milo was dry-rolled, but was better for normal test weight milo if it was steam flaked. Dry-rolled milo diets require grain be processed well. Light test weight milo, characterized by small berries, can be difficult to process. Adjust rolls to prevent berries from going through the roller mill. Whole milo digestibility, particularly in high-concentrate diets, is poor.
The good news for cattle feeders is if you have homegrown light test weight grain, there is essentially no disadvantage in terms of feeding value. If you purchase light test weight grain, you may be able to buy the grain at a discount.
Available research shows light test weight grain will not affect performance or feed efficiency in growing rations. In finishing rations, similar performance can be expected, with a slight lack in feed efficiency. In either case, grain should be tested to account for increased protein and fiber components.
--Jeremy Martin is a ruminant nutritionist with Great Plains Livestock Consulting, Inc., located in Eagle, Neb. Visit www.GPLC-Inc.com.
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For those who are big fans of NBC's Thursday night comedy line up, the news is good as the network is close to smoothing out deals for 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation and Community to return next season—but there's a catch.
In what will be the seventh (and most likely final) season of 30 Rock, the Emmy-winning comedy series has been cut down to an episode count of only 13 or 14 shows. NBC has secured deals with the series' key writers as well as co-executive producers Jack Burditt, Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan. Community and Parks and Recreation are also expected to make a return for next season, also with reductions in episodes. Following a long midseason hiatus, Community returned in March to complete its third season and will enter its fourth next fall with Parks and Rec back for a fifth.
No official word if either Parks and Recreation or Community will meet their ends next season—but rumors of 30 Rock's swan song have been popping up for awhile - one of the most resent being from the unmuzzled mouth of show star Alec Baldwin. After Twitter tirades about new time slots, and "stalking" from NBC's Today Show, Baldwin stated that he will be back on the hit comedy next year, but 2013 will be its end. Baldwin then concluded his online outburst with "I think I'm leaving NBC just in time." The much calmer Tina Fey added to the claim last month on The View by saying the end is "visible on the horizon… We can't do this for 35 years."
NBC abbreviating its veteran Thursday night lineup maybe a way of not only saving some money, but making room for the new comedies the network has planned - including Go On, starring former Friends alum Matthew Perry, which the network has recently picked up. With freshman shows Whitney and Up All Night not doing so well, it seems likely both will be added to the comedy cleanse - especially Whitney, as show star Whitney Cummings has landed a new talk show on E! called Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, which is set to air this fall.
We'll have more on 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation and Community as the info comes in.
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Social Media Policy DevelopmentBy Nick Wreden | Posted 2010-12-21 Print
Organizations need to develop a clearly written, firmly communicated policy concerning all electronic communications.
Social media tools such as blogs, microblogs like Twitter, video, and social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook represent an emerging collaborative environment for customers and employee engagement. But organizations that use these tools must begin—or expand—their conversations with employees about keeping confidential information private.
The 2009 Electronic Business Communication Policies & Procedures survey from the American Manage-ment Association (AMA) and The ePolicy Institute underscores the issues involved. According to the survey of employees at 586 companies, 14 percent of employees admitted e-mailing confidential information, and another 14 percent said that outsiders have seen "eyes-only" corporate e-mail. Even worse, 6 percent have used e-mail to transmit confidential customer data.
Similarly, a 2009 Proofpoint survey of 220 e-mail decision-makers at large companies found that 34 percent reported that a loss of sensitive information had affected business. The same study found that 13 percent had investigated troublesome Twitter usage, and 15 percent had disciplined employees for unauthorized posting of videos on YouTube and similar sites.
Usually, the problem is caused by a lack of knowledge about the ramifications of social media usage. For example, the AMA/ePolicy Institute electronic business survey indicated that 24 percent of the respondents don't know whether their organization has a written policy about instant messaging; 27 percent don't know whether there's a policy dealing with personal tweets during business hours; and 30 percent don't know whether their organization adheres to regulatory requirements concerning e-mail.
Violations, intentional or not, can lead to legal problems or damaged reputations. The best solution, argues Nancy Flynn, executive director of The ePolicy Institute, is a clearly written, firmly communicated policy concerning all electronic communications. Such policies should be developed with the input of IT, HR and legal personnel. "You can't expect an [uninformed] employee to be a compliant employee," she says.
This education should consist of training, distributing copies of the company's e-policy and a signed acknowledgment of receipt by employees. Compliance can be enforced through URL blocks, monitoring tools or review by authorized employees.
A Velvet Glove Approach
Some companies are opting for the velvet glove rather than the steel fist. At EMC, blogs and tweets are part of daily life and an intrinsic element of communications with customers. "We prefer to call them social media guidelines, not policies," says Len Devanna, the company's director of Web strategy. "Policy sounds a bit legalistic, and we want to encourage etiquette based on integrity, responsibility and civility. My fear is that if you stipulate every detail, you'll stifle the benefits of interaction."
The guidelines were mainly developed via employee crowdsourcing, and workers learn the rules of the road on the EMC intranet before going outside. "Our communities are self-policing, and employees help others understand what is and isn't acceptable," Devanna says.
Last fall, Xerox used a company Webcast to unveil social media guidelines developed by a cross-functional team. The guidelines are part of a "social media hub" that includes information on registration for Twitter handles, Facebook pages and external video.
On the registration form, the worker outlines the business purpose, acknowledges understanding the guidelines and confirms managerial support. After review, the employee gets a confirmation e-mail with a reminder of best practices. The hub also has links to Xerox's social media channels, including Twitter, YouTube and a "Blog Talk Radio Station."
"Our goal is to enable social media usage, not restrict it," says Celeste Simmons, social marketing program manager. "During registration, we work to spot any red flags. We use personal consultations and coaching to make sure employees have a proper understanding of the social media tool."
Mel-O-Cream, based in Springfield, Ill., does not have an official electronic business policy. "We let everyone know what's acceptable through our handbook, orientation, meetings and corporate newsletter," says David Ryan, director of HR. "We subscribe to the view that employees are responsible and want to do what's best for the company." If there is an issue, the employee's manager will "gently" address it.
But that policy may change. "It's uncharted territory," says Ryan. "At this point, we don't need a policy, but in the future, who knows?"
Nick Wreden is a writer and marketing specialist in business and technology.
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A French Resistance fighter discovers he''''s a dead ringer for a Nazi official.
Immediately upon completing a dangerous spy mission in Northern Africa, Captain Pierre Metard is ordered back to the "Free French" headquarters in London. There, Metard learns that his next assignment is to impersonate Bertrand Corlay, a writer and suspected Nazi collaborator whom he greatly resembles. Metard learns many details about the wounded, hospitalized Corlay and even has a replica of Corlay's birthmark imprinted on his back. Once his education is complete, Metard, whose mission is to discover the exact location of a German submarine base near Corlay's home, parachutes into a field near Corlay's farm and is accosted by two escaped British soldiers. Metard soon convinces the escapees of his loyalties and directs them to Louis Basdevant, his contact in nearby St. Lunaire. When Metard arrives at the Corlay farm, he is coolly greeted by Corlay's disapproving mother Henrietta. Metard then reunites with Corlay's fiancée, Anne Pinot. Although Anne appears happy to see Metard, whom she believes to be Corlay, she tells him that she cannot marry him because of a past infidelity. Confused, Metard heads for the local inn and discovers that Corlay was having an affair with Elise, a seductive Nazi collaborator. Jean Kerenor, a disabled schoolteacher, is deeply in love with Elise and accuses Metard, as Corlay, of being pompous and vicious. After Metard agrees to meet the unsuspecting Elise at a ruined castle, Nazi soldiers burst into the Corlay farm, demanding accommodations. When Metard identifies himself as Corlay, however, the commanding officer suddenly changes his mind and departs. Afterward, Mme. Corlay reveals to Metard that she is aware of his impersonation, but assures him that she will not betray him, as she is ashamed of her son's Nazi affliations. At the castle, Elise confirms that she is a Nazi collaborator and tells Metard that the submarine base is in St. Lunaire. As Metard is walking back to the Corlay farm, he sees Anne being attacked by a German soldier and kills him. Anne is moved by Metard's bravery and lovingly forgives him. Later, however, Mme. Corlay implores Metard to "go easy" on Anne, and he agrees. Metard then heads for St. Lunaire, where he meets Louie, a fisherman. After making plans with Louie, who is also helping the English soldiers and a French resistance fighter named Rochet, Metard learns that Louie is actually a Nazi collaborator. As feared, Louie betrays Metard, Rochet and the Englishmen to some German soldiers, but Metard manages to overpower the Germans and takes Louie hostage. With his gun jammed into Louie's back, Metard and Louie meet with German Major Von Pless, who believes Metard is Louie's cousin. Before Metard can secure safe passage, however, Von Pless discovers his ruse and orders his arrest. Once again, Metard outmaneuvers the enemy and escapes by diving into the bay. While he is swimming to safety, Metard sees a German submarine surface and dock under a hidden sea wall. Now aware of the base's location, Metard proceeds to Mont. St. Michel, where he relays his findings to Plehec, a restaurant owner who secretly operates a wireless for the British. Metard then returns to the Corlay farm, unaware that Elise and Capt. Holtz suspect him. Although Metard shows Holtz his birthmark, Holtz becomes convinced he is a spy when Plehec's young nephew Etienne identifies him as the man who visited Plehec. Metard is taken to jail, where he sees the tortured Plehec killed by the Nazis. Metard is also tortured and starved by Holtz, but like Plehec, refuses to reveal what he knows. With the help of Kerenor, a priest, and other sympathetic villagers, Metard escapes from Holtz's jail and hides in the catacombs of the local church. There, Anne nurses Metard and confesses that she loves him even though she now knows he is not Corlay. In turn, Metard pledges his love and vows to marry her. To Metard's surprise, Etienne then appears, explaining that his uncle had instructed him to protect the wireless at any cost. Etienne helps Metard out of the church, and Kerenor leads him safely into some woods. After Mme. Corlay bids "her son" goodbye, Metard and Etienne head for the wireless to alert the British. Kerenor, meanwhile, sees Elise, whose innocence he has always maintained, embracing Holtz in the woods and, enraged, shoots and kills him, then strangles Elise. Hearing the shot, German soldiers rush to the scene, but Mme. Corlay insists that she is Holtz's killer. Metard then relays the submarine base's location, and British commandos launch a sneak attack on St. Lunaire. Overcoming his physical handicap, Kerenor kills many Germans during the ensuing battle, but is himself killed. After British speed boats bomb the hidden base, Metard reunites with Anne on board an England-bound ship and joins her in singing "Les Marsielles."
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What the law says
Sexting can be seen as harmless, but creating or sharing explicit images of a child is illegal, even if the person doing it is a child. A young person is breaking the law if they:
- take an explicit photo or video of themselves or a friend
- share an explicit image or video of a child, even if it's shared between children of the same age
- possess, download or store an explicit image or video of a child, even if the child gave their permission for it to be created.
However, as of January 2016 in England and Wales, if a young person is found creating or sharing images, the police can choose to record that a crime has been committed but that taking formal action isn't in the public interest.
Crimes recorded this way are unlikely to appear on future records or checks, unless the young person has been involved in other similar activities which may indicate that they're a risk. Find out more about legislation on child abuse images.
Why do young people sext?
There are many reasons why a young person may want to send a naked or semi-naked picture, video or message to someone else.
- joining in because they think that 'everyone is doing it'
- boosting their self-esteem
- flirting with others and testing their sexual identity
- exploring their sexual feelings
- to get attention and connect with new people on social media
- they may find it difficult to say no if somebody asks them for an explicit image, especially if the person asking is persistent
What are the risks of sexting?
It's easy to send a photo or message but the sender has no control about how it's passed on.
When images are stored or shared online they become public. Some people may think that images and videos only last a few seconds on social media and then they're deleted, but they can still be saved or copied by others. This means that photos or videos which a young person may have shared privately could still be end up being shared between adults they don't know.
Young people may think 'sexting' is harmless but it can leave them vulnerable to:
- Blackmail
An offender may threaten to share the pictures with the child's family and friends unless the child sends money or more images.
- Bullying
If images are shared with their peers or in school, the child may be bullied.
- Unwanted attention
Images posted online can attract the attention of sex offenders, who know how to search for, collect and modify images.
- Emotional distress
Children can feel embarrassed and humiliated. If they're very distressed this could lead to suicide or self-harm.
How to talk to your child about sexting
Every child is different, so your approach should be based on their character and your relationship with them. You could:
- outline your expectations and explain the rules of having a mobile, tablet or smartphone
- ask them what they feel is acceptable to send to people, if they'd be happy for you or a stranger or other children to see certain photos. If the answer is 'no', explain that the image, video or message is probably not appropriate to send
- make sure they're comfortable saying no, that they know their body is private and being asked to share explicit images is inappropriate
- explain to them about the importance of trust and consent in a healthy relationship. Tell them that it's not ok for someone to make them feel uncomfortable, to pressure them into doing things that they don't want to do, or to show them things that they're unhappy about. Let them know that they can speak to you if this ever happens
- look at Childline's advice about relationships and online safety together.
- tell them what can happen when things go wrong. Don't accuse them of sexting, but do explain the dangers and legal issues
- you may find it easier to use real-life examples, such as television programmes or news stories, to help you explain the risks
- ask them if they'd want something private shown to the world. Talk about the Granny rule - would you want your Granny to see the image you're sharing?
- talk about whether a person who asks for an image from you might also be asking other people for images
- if children are sending images to people they trust, they may not think there's much risk involved. Use examples of when friends or partners have had a falling-out and what might happen to the images if this happens.
- make sure they know that you're always there for support if they feel pressured by anyone
- explain that they can come to you if someone asks to send them a nude picture or if they receive an explicit message
- let them know that you won't be angry with them but just want to make sure they're safe and happy.
Sexting advice for children
Childline has advice for anyone under the age of 19 about sexting and how to stay safe online.
Share Aware
Zipit app
This app provides children with alternative images to send in response to a request for explicit images.
Got a question?
Whether you want to set up parental controls, adjust privacy settings or get advice on social networks, experts from the O2 & NSPCC are here to help.
What to do if your child has been affected by sexting
If your child has been sending explicit images or videos of themselves, you may feel shocked, upset, angry, confused or disappointed. They're also likely to feel anxious about talking to you.
Where possible, give yourself time to process the information and remember they'll be watching your reactions.
- reassure them that they aren't alone
- listen and offer support – they're probably upset and need your help and advice, not criticism
- try not to shout or make them feel like it's their fault
- don't ask questions like "why have you done it" as this may stop them from opening up to you
- discuss the problem and the wider pressures that they may face, to help them to understand what's happened
- assure them that you'll do all you can to help.
- remind them that they can always talk to Childline or another trusted adult if they aren't comfortable talking directly to you.
If your child has...
- ask them who they initially sent it to, their age, and if they know whether it's been shared with anyone else
- if the image has been sent to another child, think about contacting their school to discuss the situation and make sure that it's not circulated
- if the image was requested by an adult, contact the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), as this is grooming which is illegal
- encourage them to delete images from their social media accounts if they've have uploaded the image themselves
- if they're sharing an image which somebody else uploaded, consider asking that person to delete it
- if the image or video was shared over the web, don't comment on it or share it as this may mean the image is seen more widely.
- ask them if they know the person who sent it and their age
- if the image was sent by another young person you may want to help your child to speak to the sender in order to stop future messages. If your child agrees, you could also help them to block the sender on social media
- look at Net Aware for information and advice about this or contact our O2 and NSPCC online safety helpline on 0800 800 5002
- if the image was sent by an adult, contact CEOP, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, as this may be part of the grooming process.
Set up parental controls
The most important way to keep your child safe is to discuss the dangers of sexting and to be supportive if problems do occur.
You can also set up parental controls with your internet service provider or on your child's phone to stop them from accessing harmful content.
"I've just found out my daughter has been sent some nude selfies on this instant messaging app. She had been speaking to these people and they started sending her inappropriate images and asked her to send them things."
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Get an explicit image removed
You could:
- report the image to the site hosting it. Net Aware gives information about reporting to social media providers
- inform CEOP of the incident, if you believe the child is at risk of abuse
- contact the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) or ask the child to get in touch with Childline. Together, Childline and the IWF will try to get the image removed.
- Childline is a confidential service, but to make a report on a child's behalf to the IWF we need to confirm who the child is and their date of birth. To confirm their identity young people can email Childline with a copy of their passport. This information will not be passed on without the child's permission.
Make sure your child is supported
Remind your child they can contact Childline at any time if they want to talk to someone about how they're feeling, our trained counsellors can give free non-judgmental advice and support.
If your child agrees, you should inform their school. Schools can keep an eye on the situation and help stop images or videos being circulated. They can also offer support to any other children that've been affected. They may have a counselling service which children can self-refer to.
If you're concerned that your child needs more support or if you're worried they're behaving in a sexually inappropriate way, you can also speak to your GP or you may have community based services available to you.
If you have any concerns about child sexual exploitation or grooming, contact the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).
Remember you can contact the NSPCC helpline 24 hours a day to speak with a counsellor if you're worried about a child or need further advice on keeping children safe.
Who else can help?
CEOP's Thinkuknow give advice for parents, as well as children and young people of different ages, on staying safe online. Thinkuknow have created short videos to help parents understand why children 'sext', how to talk to them about it and what to do if their child is affected.
Internetmatters.org work to help parents keep their children safe online. They provide free advice on online issues affecting children, including sexting and grooming.
The UK Safer Internet Centre gives advice and resources for parents and professionals on online safety. Their website has links to games and quizzes for primary and secondary aged children that encourages them to be safe online.
Read the research behind this page
Find out more about what young people have told us about sexting in research from the SPIRTO Project.
More support and advice
Online porn
It's normal for young people to be curious about sex and relationships. Watching porn can be a way to find answers to questions.
Childline is our free, confidential helpline for children and young people. Whenever children need us, Childline is there for them – by phone, email or live chat.


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NEW YORK: Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co Inc's hard-charging chief executive, looked a bit more vulnerable on Friday after the bank took a $7.2 billion hit from litigation expenses and posted its first quarterly loss since 2004.
The loss is a blow to Dimon, who has long used the bank's steady profit as a shield to ward off critics of its mounting regulatory and legal issues. The bank for the first time said it has stockpiled reserves of $23 billion for expected settlements and other legal expenses.
In unusually humble language for a CEO once lionized on Wall Street and in Washington, Dimon said that the first loss under his leadership was "very painful for me personally."
JPMorgan reported a loss of $380 million, or 17 cents per share, for the third quarter. A year earlier it posted a profit of $5.71 billion, or $1.40 a share.
Dimon earned widespread praise as a risk manager for avoiding most of the mortgage-related losses that hobbled rivals during the financial crisis. But he was less adept at anticipating legal expenses.
"His halo is a little off-kilter at this point," said Jordan Posner, a senior portfolio manager at Matrix AssetAdvisors of New York, which owns over 600,000 JPMorgan shares.
The third-quarter legal hit includes money set aside for future settlements. Dimon cautioned that these expenses will likely be elevated for the next year or two.
"I wish we could reduce the uncertainty for investors, but we can't," he told reporters in a conference call.
Later, in a conference call with investors, he said it is "very hard to fight with your regulators and thefederal government."
Even putting litigation aside, revenue fell and other results were lukewarm. Weak fixed-income markets squeezed revenue at JPMorgan's investment bank, off 2 percent from a year ago and down 17 percent from the second quarter, reflecting the tough environment for bond-trading at all Wall Street banks.
Equity markets revenue gained 20 percent. Rivals such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Morgan Stanley, both due to report earnings next week, tend to be more heavily weighted in fixed income.
JPMorgan executives have long been quick to point out the bank's profitability when investors bring up its troubles. The bank posted record profits last year, even as bad derivatives bets known as the "Londonwhale" trades resulted in $6 billion of losses.
But the third-quarter loss underscores how legal problems threaten the profitability of a bank that has long boasted of a "fortress" balance sheet.
Dimon "has become a little bit less critical, a little bit less vocal, a little bit more humble," said Shannon Stemm, a stock analyst at brokerage Edward Jones. "He used to run the bank that really stood out for weathering the crisis better than others."
The bank's legal issues are legion. JPMorgan faces more than a dozen probes globally, including whether it fraudulently sold U.S. mortgage securities and whether it improperly fixed certain benchmark borrowing rates. The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether the bank violated anti-bribery laws in hiring sons and daughters of executives of Chinese state-owned companies.
The Justice Department is looking into whether bank employees obstructed justice in a power market manipulation probe by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that the bank settled in July for $410 million. JPMorgan neither admitted nor denied violations.
Federal prosecutors in August brought criminal charges against two former JPMorgan traders, accusing the pair of deliberately understating losses in the "Whale" scandal. The SEC received an admission of wrongdoing from the bank in a parallel civil action, a rare step for the government agency.
In September, JPMorgan tried to reach a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal and state agencies to resolve claims against the bank over its mortgage businesses. An $11 billion settlement was discussed, according to sources familiar with the matter. Dimon went to Washington to meet with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on September 25, but no deal has resulted.
Much of those claims relate to mortgage bank Washington Mutual and investment bank Bear Stearns, two failing firms that JPMorgan took over in 2008.
Despite the clouds, the bank's shares are up 20 percent this year and its CEO still has many fans. JPMorgan shares closed down a penny at $52.51 on Friday.
"While headlines today suggest the government is looking to slap some fines on them for business units that underwrote or securitized various products, JPMorgan is still in far better shape than any peers," said Tom Jalics, senior investment analyst at Key Private Bank. "It's not even close."
Dimon, 57, became CEO on December 31, 2005, and added the post of chairman a year later.
JPMorgan's chief financial officer, Marianne Lake, said legal expenses would not affect stock repurchase plans and that the bank "has every intention to pay our dividends."
Even beyond the litigation expenses, the third-quarter results were less than spectacular, with revenue declining 8 percent to $23.9 billion - about in line with forecasts - as fee income and lending income both fell.
JPMorgan and other U.S. banks have struggled to boost profits as loan volume has declined, interest margins have been under pressure, and fee income from debit cards and mortgages has been squeezed.
Also on Friday, Wells Fargo & Co, the largest U.S. mortgage lender, reported a 13 percent rise in third-quarter profit but saw a sharp drop in mortgage banking income as a boom in refinancings began to fade.
Mortgage banking income also declined at JPMorgan, with net revenue falling 45 percent to $2.02 billion.- Reuters
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