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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has completed the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Berger Bus stop along Lagos/Ibadan expressway. Disclosing the news he said "The pedestrian bridge at Berger bus stop, along Lagos/Ibadan expressway has been completed and is now open for use."
Recently ENCOMIUM Weekly spoke to Lagosians about the new development and they applauded Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for this good work.
I feel great about it. It is not easy to cross the expressway at times but with this bridge, you can cross as many times as you want. Governor Ambode should carry on the good work.
Governor Ambode has been making us proud, he is one of the best governors in Nigeria. You don't know the number of lives he has saved by building this bridge. God bless Governor Ambode.
I feel very good about this new development. This is the second APC man I really respect, he is really working and showing Lagosians the change we want. Kudos to him.
I feel great that the bridge has finally been completed because I have witnessed a number of horrible accidents along that road. I keep wondering if it is difficult for the government to construct a pedestrian bridge for the safety of the masses.
But I thank God those days are finally over now.
I am happy about this new development but I have a problem which is the size of the bridge. It is too tiny and will be congested like that of Ojota considering the population in Lagos state. With it, I am happy he has even done something
I feel good about the bridge but considering the volume of human traffic expected on the bridge, this is a substandard project to me. And still some Nigerians will applaud this. This is another means of picking pocket and stealing.
This is a great effort because I can remember some of the accidents that I have witnessed on this road. it was a very bad experience, so I am really happy about this development, at least the government of Ambode have realized they has to save lives because it is important.
I am happy about this because people will not have to cross the express road anymore like me. I work around Ibafo area and I know what it feels like crossing the express, it is like carrying your life in your hands. So, I am happy about it.
Ambode has done a good job, for me I will not praise him like others will do because he is doing what we voted him for. So, I am happy he is working.
I am happy about what Ambode is doing in Lagos state, at least people will not have to cross the express, even the new bridge around Anthony and Gbagada area. The last time I passed through that route, I saw that people had already started using the bridge. I am really impressed with what he is doing and I hope he will do more.
There is nothing special about what Governor Ambode has done because this is what his predecessors should have done but they ignored it. So, he realized a necessity and he did it.
I am happy about this but I hope this is a standard bridge not the type that will last till his reign is over and the bridge will begin to have one fault or the other. But I am happy about this.


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Before college I took a gap year. I'd spent most of my life in Spain, and when I moved to Scotland, I decided to study at the College.
Being a student has been a great experience, thanks to the staff and the content of the course itself. I have learnt a lot in the last two years and it has helped me decide what I want from my career.
My presentation skills have improved immensely and I really enjoyed the practical work and lab visits. The course covered a wide variety of subjects and I feel well prepared to move on.
I am honoured to even be considered for the Student of the Year Award. Although I must admit, this is partly down to the science team who were always there to explain things and who made the course really interesting.
I would recommend the College without a doubt. It has been challenging at times but very enjoyable and well worth the effort. I'm now at university where I am studying pharmacology and immunology with a view to working in research and development.
Laura's lecturer said "Laura is an extremely hard working student whose attendance and timekeeping is second to none. Laura is very considerate and always looks out for opportunities to help other students."


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The Benefits from Marriage and Religion in the United States: A Comparative Analysis
In the United States, married people have better outcomes on a variety of measures of wellbeing than do single persons. People who participate in religious activities show similar advantages relative to those who have no religious involvement. This article présents a comparative analysis of these two social institutions: marriage and religion. A critical review of the literature on how religious involvement and being married affect a range of child and adult outcomes provides evidence of generally positive effects. Religion and marriage have an impact on many of the same domains of life, and there are remarkable similarities in the mechanisms through which they exert an influence. Copyright 2003 by The Population Council, Inc..
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For over 40 years Dr. Jay E Adams has been a modern day prophet calling God's people back from their dalliance with unbiblical psychological theory to a renewed confidence in the power of the Holy Spirit and the sufficiency of God's Word to equip the man of God to help his people with problems of living and relationship. Happily, many have heeded his call and over the years a movement, both deep and wide, has developed, consisting of pastors and other Christian workers who have been trained in and are practicing the kind of truly biblical counseling God intended for His people to receive. He received his formal training at Reformed Episcopal Seminary (B.D.), Johns Hopkins University (A.B.), Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary, Temple University School of Theology (M.ST.), and the University of Missouri (Ph.D.). He also served as a professor at Westminster Theological Seminary and the director of the Doctoral program at Westminster Theological Seminary in California.
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This is the book that many pastors, counselors and theologians consider to be the most biblical and the most helpful on the issue of marriage and divorce. The author examines the relevant passages in both the Old and New Testaments so that his readers can consider the many issues and interpretations that arise in trying to establish a consistently biblical position. As a result, you can see more clearly and accept more firmly the truth of Scripture. The book succeeds at being exactly what the author wanted it to be: "a comprehensive, lucid, accurate study presented in a readable and practical style." It is a valuable resource for the pastor, the counselor, and the church leader, as well as other individuals who are struggling to understand and apply scriptural principles to the problems of divorce and remarriage.
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This guy just oozes biblical wisdom and godliness. Very helpful author for those of us who want sound answers to biblical complexities.
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Blair Kerkhoff, of The Kansas City Star, Twitter
GH: Kadlec spent 16 years as Mizzou's football radio color analyst. While Kerkhoff says he enjoyed his work, it was 16 long, painful years for my ears. Read on.
Kevin Kietzman, while interviewing Kadlec on 810 AM
Nate Bukaty, 810 AM
Steven St. John, 810 AM
GH: At least the 810 crew didn't pretend to laud Kadlec's broadcasting skills. They politely talked about everything but.
Sefo, Reader comment in St. Louis Post Dispatch
GH: Yes, there is something to be said about a color analyst that fits that description; unemployed. Mr. Mizzou is a guy every Mizzou fan seems to love because of his deep passion for the Tigers and the school's history. Great guy but a lousy radio analyst for a school that has one of the finest J-schools in the country.
tabbythetiger, Reader comment in St. Louis Post Dispatch
GH: I have heard a lot of the media kiss up to Kadlec after his retirement was announced. Maybe they all thought like Kerkhoff and "enjoyed his work." I find that difficult to believe of those who still have their sense of hearing.
sofa, Reader comment in St. Louis Post Dispatch
GH: This would be a mistake. Not that Gervino wouldn't be good in the booth – he would be excellent. But rather he is the rarest of rare – an excellent and insightful sideline reporter. Gervino treats his sideline job like every sideline reporter should – as an important extension of the game broadcast. He gives field-level perspective to live action on the field and on the sideline. I think Gervino is one of the more underrated broadcasters in the Big 12 area.
John Kadlec, when asked for his advice to his successor, via Columbia Tribune's Dave Matter's Twitter
GH: Please, whoever does replace The Coach, please do everything opposite of what he suggests. Too many schools have so little respect for their fans that they feed them sugarcoated pabulum when it comes to their favorite team. Fans want to know what's really happening, not what a broadcaster thinks is best for the job security of the head coach. The sooner more dinosaurs like Kadlec retire the better for every team's fan base.
Dave Matter, columnist, on what credentials the next Mizzou football color analysts needs, Columbia Tribune
GH: I would add entertaining and a strong-opinionated voice. How good would Mizzou football be to listen to if they hired the next Jason Whitlock as their color analyst?
Dave Matter, listing the former Mizzou QB as one of his top candidates to replace Kadlec, Columbia Tribune
GH: Matter also mentioned Brock Olivo, Jerome Salley, Lorenzo Williams, Brad Ekwerekwu and Kurtis Gregory as other possible analysts. Read his assessment of each here.
Frank Martin, in an interview with Nick Wright on 610 Sports
GH: Wright interviewed Martin and did as good a job as anyone I've heard not allowing Martin to skip past tough questions with his usual charm. Read on.
Frank Martin, when asked by Nick Wright if he thinks K-State is a good team, 610 AM
GH: Interesting how Martin will publicly blast his team and call them terrible when they are winning and coddle them when they are 2-5 in the conference. If Martin really thinks his team is absolutely good, he's one of very few.
prolong grief, deepen the sense of loss, traumatize children and rape the survivors' savings, often after lengthy and expensive hospitalization have already drained much-needed financial resources."
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Greg Gurley, former KU player, current college hoops TV analyst and local Ugg Boots spokesperson, 810 AM
GH: The Gurley Man's Uggs fetish was exposed when he showed up in studio for his interview with WHB's Border Patrol. Gurley is a funny guy and I have to think his Uggs only added to his humor.
Bob Fescoe, on his Tuesday morning topic, 610 AM
GH: Believe it or not, there was a time Fescoe was a decent reporter. What 610 has asked him to do in carrying a morning-drive show is simply beyond his talents. Fescoe is not bright, he is not quick-witted and he has little feel for what is entertaining. That kind of leaves him stuck with lame canned shtick like the above act when it comes to eliciting conversation. Has 610 just given up the morning drive slot?


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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
**Directed by:** Sydney Pollack
**Genres:** Crime, Drama, Thriller
**Tagline:** The truth needs no translation.
**Plot Outline:** Political intrigue and deception unfold inside the United Nations, where a US Secret Service agent (Penn) is assigned to investigate an interpreter (Kidman) who overhears an assassination plot.
**My Rating:** 8 [rate 4]
**Cast:** Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen, Yvan Attal, Earl Cameron, George Harris, Michael Wright, Clyde Kusatsu, Eric Keenleyside, Hugo Speer, Maz Jobrani, Yusuf Gatewood, Curtiss Cook, Byron Utley
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NISMO also shows off beginnings of its new headquarters:
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With higher acceleration and braking forces the stock seats just weren't up to the task of holding Kotaro in place so we installed the quintessential sport seat: RECARO LXF. Now he can focus on driving!
With 300hp on tap it was prudent to upgrade the transmission to cope with that extra power. One of ZCG's special touches is the marrying of modern and old-school technologies. We backed Kotaro's L-series motor with a 5-speed transmission from a late model Nissan 240sx. This is the same setup we installed on Rick and Gary's 280z cars and offers smoother shifting, 5-speeds, and late model service/reliability. A Z32 shift knob finishes off the new transmission install:
Kotaro's S30 is now a three-dimensional sports car with acceleration, braking and handling that would put some current sportscars to shame. Let ZCG help you acheive this with your vintage Z Car!
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It resembled a locker room scene from before a prize fight: With white headphone buds tucked into her ears that matched her white chef's coat, Julia Shay Mirek focused on her notes and nodded to the playlist she picked to get her fired up. Moments later, she laced up a black apron to fire, plate and serve seven dishes of food that could potentially change her life.
Ms. Mirek was among eight finalists Monday in a cook-off to be one of the four chefs that will take up a one-year residency at Smallman Galley beginning in June. It will be the second "class" at the Strip District food hall and restaurant incubator, which has attracted national media attention.
It's a job interview in which the applicants both grilled and then were grilled by a panel of seven judges about their concept, recipes, influences, style, sourcing, favorite foods and restaurants, personal history and business plan. It was "Top Chef" meets "Shark Tank" and akin to serving a final meal to the firing squad before it loaded the rifles.
The panel included the four inaugural resident chefs along with Bon Appetit web editor Carey Polis, acclaimed Pittsburgh chef Kate Romane of Black Radish Kitchen catering and Brent Young, a Pittsburgh native and co-owner of Brooklyn butchery The Meat Hook, who is also a culinary partner with East Liberty's Whitfield.
Ms. Mirek, a 15-year veteran of some of Pittsburgh's top restaurant kitchens, made a dish called Globe Trotters, which creatively combined Vietnamese seasonings and flavors with pigs' feet that could be a feature at a bistro concept she hopes to execute in the space. "That …" she paused, "was challenging."
Not only the cooking, but also the interview. The Mt. Lebanon native didn't expect it to be easy. The opportunity at stake is substantial.
The mission at Smallman Galley is for culinary professionals to hone their chops and is a potential major stepping stone to a restaurant of one's own. Opened in late 2015 by Navy veterans Ben Mantica and Tyler Benson, it's also very much a business. They're picking possible vendors with not only a potentially great product, but also with a tight plan who understand how to run a kitchen.
"We know what we're looking for, and everyone today did a great job. It's going to be hard to choose," Mr. Benson said of the new class, expected to be announced on Monday. He noted that they've winnowed down from roughly 50 serious applicants nationwide. "Overall, it's about finding the right team. Like in sports — it doesn't always hold that a team of MVPs will perform the best. The best all-around team will perform the best," he said adding that they're looking not only for great food but also chefs who are excited to be a part of the Strip and Pittsburgh.
They will have a tough act to follow. "The first class exceeded expectations both from an operational standpoint and from a financial standpoint," Mr. Mantica said of that group, which includes Rafael Vencio's Aubergine Bistro and Jacqueline Wardle's Josephine's Toast. Both Mr. Vencio and Ms. Wardle said they've learned a tremendous amount from their experience and formulating their post-Galley plans.
Look for Ms. Wardle initially to be selling her gourmet popsicles from a cart on Mount Washington in the warmer weather.
When open for business the food hall is a cacophony of clanging pots, hissing pans, sizzling grills, music, conversation and shouts of instruction from kitchen staff. During the cook-off, it was oddly quiet, adding a bit to the tension of the event. Among those vying for the four positions was northern Virginia native Jesse Barlass. He moved to Pittsburgh from Los Angeles a few years ago and has worked at Smallman Galley for nearly a year under current resident chef Jessica Lewis at her vegetable-inspired Carota Cafe.
Despite knowing most of the judges, his voice was still of a trembling timbre during the presentation. "Public speaking is not my forte," he laughed. He prepared a take on chicharones and hopes to open a spot that focuses on Latin American cuisines with influences from 22 countries.
"I've been a sous chef for seven years now, and it's time to go beyond that, but because I've moved so much I haven't developed all the connections" to make that happen, he said.
Keyla Cook came to the United States 11 years ago from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She lived for six years in Clarion, Pa., and started cooking as a means to keep connected to her heritage and culture. After moving to Pittsburgh she started Feijoada To Go, a catering company specializing in Brazilian fare. She'd like to replicate the idea at Smallman Galley for customers to dine in or carry out.
Hoa Le presented dishes from her native Vietnam: a banh mi sandwich with pork prepared three ways and pickled vegetables paired with a bowl of bone broth pho. Her aim along with business partner and Greensburg native Nick Yakubisin is to create a fast-casual spot focusing on modern Vietnamese.
A few prospects wished to not be identified because they hadn't told their respective employers they are seeking a spot at Smallman Galley. But if they're selected, life could change for them quickly, as Stephen Eldridge learned. A new father at age 38 and chef in Phoenix, he and his wife, Susan, had planned to eventually move to the Keystone State to be closer to her family in York. She researched job opportunities and found Smallman Galley.
"On the Fourth of July, 2015, my buddy and I got in the car with my ingredients and a case of Red Bull and drove across country," to Pittsburgh — essentially sight unseen — for the inaugural Smallman Galley audition. He got the gig with his concept, Provision PGH. He also found a new home.
Later this summer the couple hope to open a permanent brick and mortar version of Provision PGH in the city.
"It's been interesting. We were the beta class. No one knew how it was going to be," Mr. Eldridge said. "But, Pittsburgh is home now. We want our little one to grow up in a place she can call home. I love the four seasons here and the topography, and the rivers and bridges.
"It's been incredible," he said. "But I worked my butt off for it."
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I'm quite curious about that, I also saw a character in Gundam 00 that made me think of him
What else can we include!
|2009-02-01, 16:24
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Wrong. In his first 10 days a lone he's already done a great deal - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...f_Barack_Obama
I just can't wait until he lifts the bull**** ban on stem cell research. It's just so great that we have an intellectual in office again that doesn't sacrfice critical thinking for religious reasons
|2009-02-01, 16:54
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Hope Obama will do a good job for both country . Sure he have the words !
Wait for what he will doing ! I trust him but if he will not changed somethings then he will be hated more than bush !
"Yes we can"
|2009-02-01, 18:03
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As for Japan loving Obama, it's driving me slowly insane here *laughs a lil*
It's mainly the whole 'ganbare' thing which just hit a sensitive spot with them here and they're milking it.
Japanese by default live with the whole 'fight fight, ganbarre, ganbarre!' belief, so imagine when Obama won with the 'yes we can!'
Must be new english phrase of the year for most natives, I swear *shakes her head*
But it helps to add to their motivation, especially when learning english. As for why Japan seems so keen on America...uhh I thought it was kinda obvious that many nations look towards America for 'guidance'.
(k, cept last eight years)
You're the world's biggest celebrity.
With Japan, a country America once controled for a few years and has a history and relations closely tied with with it up to this present day (army bases for one) - it's kinda infiltrated within the lives of regular peeps, so esp with fashion, urban music, actors (entertainment wise), they adore America.
I could expand on a few more things Japan has copied America at, though I'll turn semi bitter there, lol.
Eitherway, the adoration and obsession isn't really a surprise, just as with most things Japanese kinda take it to a new level with something that they're passionate about than most of us.
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- Closing Guantanamo
- Ban on federal funding to foreign establishments that allow abortions
- Changed procedures to promote disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act
- Directed the U.S. military to develop plans for withdrawing troops from Iraq
- Issued an Executive Order on Wednesday the essentially revoked Executive Order 13233
- Compiled a list of Bush administration actions and executive orders that could be swiftly undone to reverse White House policies on climate change, stem cell research, reproductive rights and other issues
Good or bad there have been plenty of changes.
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It is sad that you've taken the mistaken and contradictory assumption that the present Obama administration will be the same as any other presidency, and to ignore the sudden changes that are being implemented since day one. When did the last time an American president (or a Japanese prime minister -- as it seems more likely you're referring to the unchanging politics of that other country) actually made significant positive impact in a short time since his inauguration?
At present the world is watching an American president that isn't sitting in the White House for nothing; he's on the go, taking full action, all eyes are on him, he knows the burden of responsibility that must be done, and all the damage made in the past eight years has to be repaired.
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I'm going to guess just the idea of a President named something besides Bush. Many forumites can recall no other person being President while they were old enough to pay attention.
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Aye, it was symbolic of the wrong road the US went down to the world as much as the US citizens. Problem is there are a few really dangerous guys there (and some we've made dangerous by ruining their lives so much). What to do with those is a really pressing problem because their home countries don't want them back (imagine that).
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If it weren't for Iraq, the economy would not fell into a state of recession and that explains why the majority of Americans had supported Obama for a "change". I don't find the idea of putting Clinton in the Secretary of State post as appealing at all, but since it was approved by Obama and the Senate; the world will have no choice but to let it be for the next 4 years.
|2009-02-03, 16:25
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Heh, you're one of the few who have explicitly noted here that the drain that Iraq put on our resources, assets, and economy have a major role in why things are as bad as they are now. It would have been much easier to ride out a recession without that enormous parasite of a delusion-driven war gorging itself.
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this really isn't a situation like people around the world seem to be taking it as. yes, we now have obama as a president. However, there is only so much he can do. The reason so many people hated Bush was because he pass executive orders that went badly. An executive order is an order made by the president that doesn't need to go through checks and balances.
Most of the things will have to go through checks and balances though. Yes, it could be a step for something, but it is not guarrenteed that something will happen just because the president believes in it.
And the people who think our country will bomb with obama need to look at our government again. he could never be the sole catalyst of problems in the country.
In all, obama isn't going to hurt us extraordinarily unless the people let him and he can't help us extraordinarily unless the people let him. That's how the government in America works. We've studied it through the We The People program.
Hopefully, the people around the world are right in thinking that Obama being a president is a step in the right direction though.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Baker administration announced on Tuesday millions of dollars in funding for an affordable housing complex in Northampton. The project is planned for the former Northampton Lumber Yard property on Pleasant Street.
The Governor's office said funding will come from low-income housing tax credits, rental housing subsidies and other state funds. The plan includes developing 55 units of affordable family housing and retail space in the downtown area
"We are strengthening cities and towns across the Commonwealth, by partnering with local stakeholders to deliver on their unique visions for community development," said Governor Charlie Baker. "The tools we are bringing to bear in Northampton, in public infrastructure and affordable housing funding, will allow this city to create a dynamic new entrance to its downtown, while opening up new housing options for families."
"Northampton has displayed a remarkable level of collaboration and partnership to craft its Pleasant Street corridor master plan, and we are pleased to partner with the city to help deliver on that plan's promise," said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. "We are growing strong regional economies, by empowering communities to pursue long-term planning, and then providing them with the necessary resources to reach their goals for economic growth and new housing development."
Some local business owners told 22News they're worried parking will be a problem. The owner of Harold's Garage, Michael Willard, said, "Well it's going to affect everybody. All these store fronts across the street. People aren't gonna spend how long looking for a parking place, they'll just go back to the malls like they always do."
According to the Governor's office, the Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the project $1.79 million in state and federal low-income housing tax credits and $3.3 million in direct rental housing subsidies.
Construction could start as soon as September of 2017.


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Resetting Indo-Nepal relations
By all accounts Narendra Modi's Nepal visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in 17 years, has been a success
By all accounts Narendra Modi's Nepal visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in 17 years, has been a success. He has struck the right notes, made the right moves and has put across the Indian case without overdoing things. In 1997, when Prime Minister Inder Gujral was in Kathmandu, he told the Nepalese that they had India's "power of attorney" to rewrite their relationship with India with whatever words they wanted. Such a document was not Gujral's to give and made little sense in the context of the civil war that was raging in the country at the time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart Sushil Koirala during the signing ceremony at Chambers PMO, Singha Durbar in Kathmandhu, Nepal on Sunday. Pic/PTI
On the other hand, Modi has gone out of his way to tell the Nepalese political community that India is committed to a policy of non-interference in the country's political affairs, howsoever tangled they may be. "It is not our job to interfere in your internal affairs but to assist you in the path you have chosen," he said in a well-received speech to Nepal's Constituent Assembly. In addition, India, a traditional donor to Nepal's development assistance programmes has offered $1 billion line of credit to build power plants and roads.
The agenda for Indo-Nepal relations is a vast one ranging from readjusting the foundational Indo-Nepal Treaty of 1950, to living up to the enormous potential offered by the joint development of the Ganga river basin.
The occasion of a prime ministerial visit is, of course, one where nice things are said and high principles and plans outlined. However, Nepal and India are deeply bound by strategic relations of the closest kind as much a function of geography as history. In the past, India has sheltered activists protesting the rule of the king and in turn, Nepal has been used by forces adverse to India. Differences between the two countries have led to a lot of heartburn and prevented the effective exploitation of the Ganga river basin, either for irrigation and flood control or hydropower.
But in recent years, both sides have learnt to respect each other's red lines and also understood their respective limitations. Nepalese authorities have aided their Indian counterparts to check the activities of terrorists who have often sheltered in Nepal.
There is a clear sense that the Modi visit lead to a reset of Indo-Nepal relations. The statements of Nepalese leaders across the spectrum from the monarchists to the Maoists, suggest that the moment may be now. Even Prachanda, the leader of the Nepalese Maoists expressed his view that a new chapter appeared to be opening in Nepal-India relations as a result of the visit.
The key to good India-Nepal relations rest in overcoming the problem of asymmetry in their physical, economic and geographical circumstances. Nepal is a poor, agrarian, landlocked state, while India is a vast subcontinent with a great deal of poverty, but also significant pockets of affluence. Geography, in the form of the high Himalayas, lock Nepal into India. No matter how many roads and even railroads the Chinese build to link up to Nepal, its economic orientation will remain towards India. This has been a matter of concern and some resentment in Nepal.
It is true that India has at times in the past, been an overbearing neighbour. But some of it has been overstated by Nepalese politicians for their narrow ends, after all blaming another country for your ills always plays well in the political street theatre. But in recent years, after Nepal threw out the monarchy, the Nepalese public, too, has become more aware of the situation and is not easily swayed by India-baiters, as the Nepalese Maoists learnt to their cost.
The Indo-Nepal Treaty of 1950 has been a major target of the Nepalese ire. It is thought to symbolise Nepalese inferiority to India. Under Article 5, Nepal is committed to import its arms through India. Articles 6 and 7, provide same privileges to citizens of either country in the matter of residence, ownership of property, participation in trade and commerce and movement. This enables the Nepali and Indian citizens to move freely across the border without passport or visa, live and work in either country and own property or do trade or business in either country.
This is surely a unique relationship, not even equalled by that between the US and Canada. But it generates resentment in Nepal. While it is true that literally millions of Nepalis live and work in India, there are far fewer number of Indians doing the same in Nepal because of the economic environment there.
While Article 5 has become more or less redundant and India is not particularly keen to press Nepal to acquire its arms through its territory (and therefore exercise a degree of control over them), Articles 6 and 7 are important and benefit Nepal far more than they do India. Nepali leaders often speak of rewriting the 1950 treaty, but when push comes to shove, they back off.
For this reason, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's willingness to review and rewrite the treaty. "My doors are open, I invite you to bring any suggestions to review the 1950 treaty, if you so want," he declared at a banquet hosted by Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu on Sunday.
The new Indian approach to Nepal, and to the South Asian region, form a core of the Modi government's foreign and security policy. The goal is to bind them closer to India through a web of economic relationships, one which ties India's prosperity to their growth as well. But to implement this vision, Modi needs to offer not just economic carrots, but also untangle the political issues that have bedevilled relations between India and them.
The writer is a Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi


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"And if we take serious action to combat climate change, we won't just be passing on a cleaner, healthier planet to our children. We'll also be laying a foundation for decades of sustainable global prosperity.
Because the development of the clean energy and energy efficiency technologies that we need to curb greenhouse gas emissions could spur one of the greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century.
And it could put millions of people to work in high-skill high-wage jobs.
The way I see the climate change challenge is relatively simple:
We, the countries of the world, can either make difficult choices now. Or, we can have impossible choices forced on us later, when climate change gets worse and fossil fuel resources become scarce.
The United States chooses to act now.
If we fail to meet our climate challenge, our children will live with the legacy of our inaction. They will ask us why we stood by and allowed their planet to become hotter, dryer and harsher.
But if we rise to the occasion, we can write a fantastic new chapter in the world's story. Our children will tell their children about how we rose from the brink of a global depression to build a cleaner, more sustainable economy that enables people around the world to live healthier, wealthier and more productive lives."
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Minutes for Partnership / Decision Making Meeting held Tuesday 9th February 2016
at Brookside Central 7pm – 9pm Chaired by Fiona Moore
1.Present : Fiona Moore , Tina Rogers , Barry Wade , Elaine Vinters , Barbara Vandross, Richard Shaw , John Trubshaw , Steve Thayne , John Maguire
2. Apologies : Helen Fairweather , Stuart Parr , Gillian Bailey , Sam Smith , John Edwards , Leigh Ricketts , Arnold England , Sarah Durnall .
3. Minutes of Meeting held 11th January 2016 were agreed & signed . One pending action from the above from the to do list: Office Suite discs – Gillian & Sam to see if there is a spare Office Suite / license for Nicola .
4. Appointment of Brookside Big Local Chairperson: There were 2 candidates John Trubshaw & Barry Wade . Both gave a 5 minute talk on what they hoped to add to the Partnership. Both spoke about their wish to move forward with the delivery of the BBL Community Plan & continue to build a positive perspective for Brookside & build Community spirit. Ballot papers were given out & the result was 4 votes for each candidate. The decision was made to appoint joint Chair for the BBL Partnership & was agreed by those present. Congratulations to both John & Barry .
5. Big Chat Networking Event 30th January 2016. Attached copy prepared by Nicola. Thank you for the work on this that was distributed to all the Big Local areas present. In addition the feedback was extremely positive. Lots of experiences shared. Barry in particular mentioned that there was a lot of interest in the amount of Social Enterprise initiatives in Brookside. Next Big Chat: Date & venue to be arranged.
6. Enterprise Development Workshop Monday 29th February 2016 6pm – 8pm to be held in the training room at Brookside Central . Chris Allen will facilitate. An invitation was sent out & 15 will be attending & waiting for response from others .
7. Community Chest : The Panel is Paul Bailiff , Fiona Moore & John Maguire . The initial applications will be sent to Sam Smith / Tina Rogers & forwarded to the panel for approval / decline . The Application form / procedures have been amended . Copies of the new proceedures were handed out at this meeting & sent out by email previously .
The Application & process will be available on the website & paper copies will be available at Brookside Central.
8 . BBL Co-ordinator Report : Tina Rogers . The report was sent out via email on 9th February & paper copies were handed out to those present . In addition to this report the following was discussed :
Brookside Central Alternative Management .
Actions : 1. Survey to be produced for Community feedback with a brief skills audit to be attached ( Sam Smith / Tina Rogers )
2. Formation of a working group to focus on partnership with S&BPC . Ideally 5 People preferably from the local Community to prepare a proposal for a meeting to be held on 17th March.
3 . BBL Drop in will be used to consult with the community about Brookside Central alternative management
9. LTO Report : Copy was attached to Agenda . It was requested by Steve Thayne that all funding that has been allocated for future expenditure ( Community Chest / BBL Co – ordinator ) should be shown on the report .
10 .Website – Update : John Maguire , Sam Smith , Nicola Anderson & Tina Rogers met on Monday 1st February to discuss the content of the BBL website. It was agreed that there should be photos of members & a short brief about each . John has enabled the groups to post updates if they wish themselves . John asked what needed to be posted & it was agreed to post minutes once agreed & signed by the Chair/s. We agreed that it would be a good idea if the website was linked directly to facebook . It was agreed that a meeting at least every month with John would help with updating the website.
11. AOB : Partnership Meeting Etiquette : A copy of the protocol for both new members joining the partnership & resigning from the partnership were handed to those present . Copies are available .
Training course ( Beginners Bid Writing ) on Thursday 14th April at a cost of £186.00 inc VAT correction to Agenda . Tina requested that she go on this course & it was agreed with those present . Sam Smith ( S&BPC ) will also be attending .
Richard Shaw informed us that he would be attending a Business Growth Seminar on Wednesday 10th April & would report back to us with information that may be beneficial to our delivery of the Community Plan .
Steve requested the Brookside Big Local & Telford and Wrekin Mental Health Strategy response be attached with these minutes ( Atached ) Steve & Tina met with the NHS Mental health commission & Deb Derham ( Health Champions ) initiatve on Wednesday 27th January . Steve wrote & presented the report & received really positive feedback.
Next Meetings: To be held at Brookside Central
Monday 22nd February Open Community Forum 6pm – 8pm
Monday 7th March Open Community Forum 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 8th March BBL Partnership / Decision Making Meeting 7pm – 9pm
Prepared by T.Rogers 13.02.16


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Kevin is the lead for the Residential Outreach Team which is responsible for implementing Ecology Action's WaterLink program in Santa Clara County. The program is funded by the Department of Water Resources' water-energy drought response grant program that helps people and businesses located in specific areas of Santa Clara County save water and energy to reduce their monthly utility bills. The major duties of the Residential Outreach Team include connecting with customers in designated neighborhoods and helping to educate them about the WaterLink program. They also assist in installing water-saving equipment, including low-flow faucet aerators for kitchen and bathroom sinks, and low-flow shower heads.


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say good bye was one of the best books i have read in a long while.it is about a girl called zoe that came from new york, but when her mums tv show got cancelled zoe had to go live with her grandma and cousin miles away from home.her gran is a vet so when someone mistreats a family of dogs she needs all the help she can get.zoe, her cousin and som other kids helped her but zoe fell in love with one of the dog and her gran lets her keep him.she named him sneaker beacause he keeped on sneaking in the vet clinic.one day zoes grand friend came in with her dog yum yum and they asked zoe if the would like to go to the hospital to cheer up the kids that have got cancer.they go because yum yum is a theapy dog.but one day when they got back from the hospital jane took yum yum for his check up.zoes gran said it didnt look good.they found out that yum yum him self had cancer.the rest you will have to find out yourself.this book was realy fantastic i rate it 10 out of 10
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text: There is an artist at the gallery where I have my art, who is an excellent portrait artist. I've taken lessons from her. Her work literally makes your jaw drop. She just won 1st pl from a poet laureate for an event where we could choose any poem of the poet's and create something to go with-it. The first place artist painted a little boy, resting his head on a window, with-a reflection, and feathers floating down. The poet called the award-winning artist a "Modern day DaVinci." Ironically, this artist adopted a troubled child about 20 yrs ago, and he had been bounced from foster home to foster home. She had never heard of "detachment order" (I asked her) and didn't care to research it (I asked her that, too). She got fed up with-him rifling through her purse, lighitng matches, and lying ... all the things we have gone through for our kids. She gave him back ... and he was institutionalized. When she told me that (many yrs ago) I almost threw up. My son was only 5 at the time and I already knew there was something wrong with-him and vowed to stick it out. Just heart wrenching. Meanwhile, I'm working on my real-life child who is a mess and there is no way I would ever, ever send him back. Where would he go? No way could his bmom or grandmother handle him. Absurd. I only work part time, painting and writing, and the artwork I submitted for the show was a piece of cr*p. In fact, my life is kind of a piece of cr*p because I am focusing so much on difficult child. It looked like a teenager did my painting. But I wanted to attend the event and have a painted piece in it, so what the heck. This makes me think of Kay Scarpetta's sister in the Patricia Cornwell series. She writes children's books but is horrid with-children. And it makes me think how much I've given up, in terms of my art, and how far ahead in her career this artist is. She has been married 2 or 3 times and is very, very happy with-her husband, her art, her house and her dogs. I've never seen anyone so happy. Maybe she just knows how to let go and knows how much she can handle. Maybe she has more distinct boundaries. But I can't help think that I'm doing the right thing, because when I'm 60 I can paint and write more ... do something literary and creative and not just commercial. Right now, I am filling my canvas with real life and tears and guts and sweat instead of just paint ... I have such mixed feelings every time I look at that first place painting and look into those boy's beautiful eyes at the gallery.


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It Follows is a new indie horror movie that's got something new to say in a very engaging and eerie way. It came out in limited release on March 13th and spread to more theaters on the 20th. Usually a small movie like this ($2 million budget) will go to Video On Demand pretty quickly but this one is doing so well and has such overwhelming critical support (94% approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 101 reviews as of the time of this review) that the distributor plans to give it a wide release soon. My advice? See it. In fact, see it at night and see it alone, if you can. It can only add to the experience. So what makes it so special? Read our spoiler-free review below to find out.
The Premise
The movie follows Jay (actress Maika Monroe, upcoming indie actress with some serious chops) who agrees to have sex with her new boyfriend, Hugh. Except right after, he chloroforms her and ties her to a wheelchair in an abandoned and graffiti'd warehouse somewhere in Detroit. He does this to explain what's going on: someone passed this curse on to him and now he's passed it on to her. There's a thing that will now come for her. It will only go at a slow walking pace, but it's not stupid. It can look like someone she knows or a total stranger but only she will see it. No matter where she goes, it will always be walking towards her. If it gets to her, it will kill her and then go for the previous person.
Basically, it feels like an urban legend against the dangers of sex but we see that it's very real early on. I won't say anymore about the plot, but Jay's younger sister, Kelly, and their friends Paul, Yara and Greg do everything they can to learn about, avoid or stop the thing that's always following Jay. The whole movie is a slow burn where you're constantly scanning the background of every scene to see if anything is moving in a straight line. The thing always appears human but can take some very disturbing forms, whether it's family or someone who has been abused, or is naked or old. It's always creepy, but the movie actually isn't very gory. It's more about the fear of never being safe for long and always wanting to make sure you have more than one exit no matter where you go.
The movie made me think of the original Nightmare on Elm Street in that you are never really safe. It also brought to mind the early Paranormal Activity films where you have mostly still, intensely quiet scenes where you're staring at the frame, looking for something out of place, knowing something sudden could happen any moment. I love horror movies and this one definitely had me on edge the entire time.
The Cast
The movie is scary and I told you the plot, but it's also ABOUT something. It's totally a coming of age story. Jay's immediate concern may be finding a way to stay alive but what she truly wants is the freedom of being an adult. She seems to be 18 or 19, lives at home with her mother and sister. She talks to Hugh early on about how she used to dream of driving off into the mountains for a date with a nice boy, not to really go anywhere, but to have the freedom to do so. Sex is a big step into adulthood. Maika Monroe plays this cusp of adulthood teen in a very believable way, and manages to make Jay likable too, despite frequently having to be absolutely terrified.
The friends are similarly really likable people. They're a bit nerdy but have been friends since they were kids and hang out all the time. They genuinely care for one another and don't ignore or discount Jay just because they can't see what she sees. It doesn't matter if she's right or wrong, they want to make her feel safe. To actually have a cast of teens that you don't find annoying? That's a pretty key part to making a GOOD horror movie. True horror isn't really jump scares or extreme violence (though the release they offer can be fun). It's in caring about what happens to someone. And for whatever it's worth, I cared about these kids. I don't agree with all of their choices but I always understood why they were motivated to do the things they did. It made sense. I was particularly impressed with Keir Gilchrist's Paul, a vulnerable guy who clearly has feelings for Jay but was also respectful of her decisions to date other guys (even though you could tell it hurt). I liked seeing teenagers work to figure out solutions with what they had available to them.
But at the end of the day, it's all about Maika Monroe and she's really impressive.
The Filmmaking
There are a lot of really interesting choices made by writer and director David Robert Mitchell. Water is clearly a recurring motif, used to show life. He also chose to film this in Detroit and the movie takes multiple opportunities to show the urban decay and the divide between the suburbs and the husk of the city. It's a setting that hasn't really been used a lot in movies, at least none that come to mind aside from 8 Mile. The movie is also completely ambiguous about the time it takes place. Yara is constantly fiddling with her tiny phone/tablet thing, but the characters also watch TVs with rabbit ear antenna. And everyone dresses in early 80s denim. It's cool because it feels timeless.
Mitchell also frames his shots so that we are allowed to catch glimpses of the background whenever people are in a wide open area. There's one shot that keeps going in a slow 360 pan where a character gets closer and closer with no one really noticing except us because we're looking for something out of place. Creepy.
One highlight is the music and sound editing. Sometimes when things are getting stressful, a white noise or ocean wave sound slowly grows until it's nearly deafening. It's not a sound the characters are hearing. It's purely to make us, the audience, feel off balance. David Lynch has used sound design like that to make his movies, like Eraserhead or Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, unsettling. And the soundtrack by Rich Vreeland (aka Disasterpeace) is a synth-heavy piece that will remind horror fans of John Carpenter's soundtracks to his horror films like The Thing and Halloween. It definitely makes the film feel a bit 80s. Which I'm sure is intentionally trying to make us think nostalgically of a more innocent time, as that ties in thematically with the story.
As far as complaints, I don't have many. I may have thought there should be more violence to show us the danger? But that could wreck the very deliberate tone this movie has. It's hard to say. It also passes through several story twists (that are great) to rush to a conclusion. Or maybe it only seems rushed because there are ambiguities. But those same ambiguities are why I'm still thinking a lot about this movie two days later.
How Many Thumbs?
I obviously loved this movie but before I give my final thumbs, I'll let you know what my fiancee thought since she went with me. She said she liked the movie a lot but wasn't scared. I was surprised because she was very scared by the invisible or creeping horror found in the first few Paranormal Activities. But that's her take. Me? I give it a solid three out of three thumbs.


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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Some recent watercolour work. Part 1.
However, here is my output from the last couple of weeks. I hope there will be many more to come.
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Those are lovely John. I especially like the one on the bottom. Will you be putting these up for sale?ReplyDelete
Hi Cynthia, good to hear from you again. Yes, will be putting them on eBay tonight but to be honest, eBay has been pretty quiet lately so I'm not expecting much interest.ReplyDelete
Hope you are keeping well and enjoying a good summer.
very amazing paintings i liked them allReplyDelete
but specially i liked the first painting
liked the detailed trees on the background
well done ,
very beautiful! love the third one!ReplyDelete
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It's delighted to see your comments in my blog...thank you so much for your kind-concerned too...The painters like us are given a scare always by problems about eyes; it's great to know that your eyes are ok as well now, May God bless you, my cyber-friend:)
About your last paintings,you did them wonderfully!!!they put me in peaceful and composure...I love them.
Thankyou for taking time to comment on my blog. It's good to get feedback, I really do appreciate it.


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Why did colonial and British leaders fail to reach political compromise to save the Empire?
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It is overly simplistic to place the blame for this series of events on either side; in fact blame is hardly an issue. It is more nearly correct to say that America and Great Britain had over time evolved into separate societies with precious little (except perhaps language) in common. For that reason, political resolution of their differences was impossible.
Americans first developed a sense of a distinctly American culture following the French and Indian War. They had fought as British citizens in the war, but had done so to defend their own homes and property. As defenders of their homeland, they soon developed a sense of being Americans rather than Britons living in America. This distinction became more apparent when Britain attempted to assess the colonies for the cost of the war. Christopher Gadsden, at the Stamp Act Congress commented:
There ought to be no New England men, no New Yorker, &c., known on the Continent, but all of us Americans.
Political leaders in Great Britain also recognized that Britain and the colonies had little in common with each other. In a speech to Parliament, Edmund Burke commented:
The last cause of this disobedient spirit in the colonies is hardly less powerful than the rest, as it is not merely moral, but laid deep in the national constitution of things. Three thousand miles of ocean lie between you and them. No contrivance can prevent the effect of this distance in weakening government. Seas roll and months pass between the order and the execution; and the want of a speedy explanation of a single p0int is enough to defeat a whole system.
Thomas Paine argued in Common Sense that the differences between the two nations compelled separation:
Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.
A political solution was not possible. The passage of time and series of events prior to the revolution had inexorably moved Britain and America so far away from each other that a political settlement was impossible, despite attempts on both sides of the Atlantic to effect that settlement. It was perhaps best stated by John Adams:
The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations. This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution.
I would put the blame for this on the British, though their actions were understandable. To them, losing the colonies would have seemed like a huge blow in terms of prestige and (they thought) economic power. These were mercantilists who did not believe in Adam Smith's ideas about free trade. They could not see that the colonies could be just as beneficial to Britain if they had autonomy. Therefore, they remained stubborn and refused to give the colonies autonomy.
It is clear that the British learned their lesson because, a few decades later, they gave Canada autonomy instead of trying to keep it as colonies.
The early colonists faced events and tribulations that no other band of people faced. They had to deal with a new kind of native, and a new kind of environment. You could equate this with a fantasy setting = being set down on Mars and having to deal with a Martian. Our forefathers faced death, hunger and desperation daily, but remarkably, they developed into local bands of neighbors and local government. That was quite an accomplishment. I believe the traits of invention, common horse sense and determination that our forefathers faced still influence us today; witness the great number of charities, church related activities for others and the participation in the larger world of many U.S. citizens in relief and concern of the poor of other nations. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter; all interested in helping those who can't help themselves.
Hopefully,we will see more of them.
Despite attempts to negotiate, colonials (Americans) and imperials (British) could not compromise because of the different philosophies on government, specifically how the colonies should be administered within the (First) British Empire. It came down to ideas of soveriegnty, consitutionalism, and political representation. Americans saw power as something that could be diffused. Sovereignty, then, the ability to govern oneself, was divisible. The British saw sovereignty as a power of governance that resided in a central location, or the metropole. It could not be shared. Americans also had their own idea about a constitution. They looked to Britains own constitution as a model, but on a more theoretical way, specifically the idea of a mixed constitution, where different parts (legislature) protected citizens from other parts (the King.) They looked to this model for, not only how the British should govern them, but how the colonial constitutions should be written. Yet their idea of a constitution only existed in theory, for the British really had no written consitution, and had no desire to write one for the governance of the empire. This alienated colonials from imperials, and influenced them to write their own state-constitutions that putthem at odds with the British. This undercut the entire attempt at negotiations between the two sides, as the issue of representation within the empire was never settled. Even before the crisis between colonials and imperials, Americans had experimented with the ways the upper and lower houses of the state legislatures were chosen, and how much power colonials could exercise through voting for members. This debate, and gradual evolution of representation, soon manifested itself in the larger relatiosnhip with how the coloines would be governed, and how much of a voice the Americans would have in the British Parliament. Britain also had major issues with representation in the home islands, and ones that needed major reform. Yet the experience of the British with the representational dilemna was very different with the Americans. Neither side saw the issue in the same way, so when the colonials demanded equal representation, the imperials refused to compromise on the issue.


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This pretty printed kurti is specially designed to lend a touch of charm to your feminine look. Multicolored kurti. Prints all over. Purple collar and placket. Three-fourth sleeves. Straight hem with side slits. Pair it with leggings, slip into peep toes and wear a few bangles for an impressive look. Fabric: 100% CottonModel Statistics: Height - 177 cm / 5 ft. 8 inchesBust - 84 cm / 33 inchesWaist - 71 cm / 28 inchesModel is wearing size S.


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Sri Gnana Ganapathy Foundation Trust is managed and run the Kalaivani College of Technology in Coimbatore. In year 2006, Kalaivani College of Technology was established in Coimbatore. It is affiliated to Anna University (AU), Coimbatore and it is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (ACTE) New Delhi, Government of Tamil Nadu. Institute provide the engineering and technical education in various stream at UG level.
Transport Facility
Comuter LAB with internet facility
Medical Facility
Central Library
Health Facility
Hostel Facility for boys and girls
Career Planning for Students
Under Graduate Courses:
B.E. (Civil Engineering)
B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
Eligibility Criteria
To take the admission in BE / B Tech / UG / Undergraduate courses Candidate pass in 10+2 examination(Academic)with Maths, Physics and Chemistry. or any other equivalent qualification approved by the state Government & Anna University
Admission Procedure:
B.Tech / B.E Courses: Admission is based on qualifying examination marks and as per rules and regulations of Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore.
Other Group of Institutions are
Kalaivani Model Matriculation School
Sri Kalaivani College of Education (B.Ed.)
Kalaivani I.A.S. Academy


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Uganda's Makerere University, established in 1922, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Africa and has to its name a good number of notable alumni that include celebrities, politicians, business people, and athletes.
See Also: Gandhi's Statue Soon To Be Removed From The University Of Ghana
Some of the prominent alumni from Makerere university include politician and teacher Julius Nyerere; Novelist, Author and Essayist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o; Politician and Physician Kizza Besigye and even the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila.
This touch of prominence has failed to exempt Makerere University from going under like many other institutions in Uganda. Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni announced its closure following weeks of student protests and a months-long strike by lecturers who say the government has failed to pay their allowances since February.
The President sent out a directive on Tuesday evening saying that the university was to be closed "with immediate effect, until further notice, in order to guarantee safety of persons and property."
President Museveni tweeted the gist of the directive;
"I have this evening ordered for immediate closure of Makerere University until further notice to guarantee safety of persons and property."
The university had been swallowed up by protests which started up again in late October when the university's lecturers demanded that the government pay their incentive arrears in full. According to the Daily Monitor newspaper, the incentives had been introduced in the 2013/14 academic years to answer demands by teachers that they wanted a 100% salary increment.
See Also: South African universities Close Down Over Fee Protests
Currently, the total outstanding payment that the government owes is over 30 billion Ugandan shillings or $8.3 million. Students joined the protest to complain about the lack of lecturers during the academic year. They dressed up in their red undergraduate gowns and protested inside and outside the university campus.
Opposition leader Kizza Besigye has criticized the President's move in closing down the university. His criticism was based on the fact that despite the financial straits when it comes to the University, money for running the government does not seem to be lacking, as President Museveni spent $231 million on his campaign to secure a fifth term early this year, a figure which is much higher than the demands by the lecturers.


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Virginia Oates Henderson – Charlotte, NC
Virginia Oates Henderson
Missing since – December 28th, 2016
Missing from – Charlotte, North Carolina
- Virginia Oates Henderson
- 75 yrs. old
- Brown eyes
- Black hair
- 5′ 1″ tall
- 145 lbs.
- last seen on – 12/28/16
- last seen in or around – 7700 block of Heatherdale Court, which is between E. W.T. Harris Blvd and Idlewild Rd in southeast Charlotte, NC
- Virginia Oates Henderson is driving a 2010 silver Lexus with NC plates YRY-9724. Officials said she may be heading to Shelby, NC.
Virginia Oates Henderson, 75, was last seen on the 7700 block of Heatherdale Court, which is between E. W.T. Harris Blvd and Idlewild Rd in southeast Charlotte. Officials say Henderson is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
She is described as a black female with short black hair and brown eyes. She is 5'1″ tall and weighs 145 lbs. She was last seen wearing a white dress with gold trim, a gray shirt and blue tights. Anyone with information about Henderson should call –
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Active North Carolina Silver Alerts
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This is the approximate area reported –
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Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is the physical part of a computer, including the digital circuitry, as distinguished from the computer software that executes within the hardware.
Although there are many adaptations that can be made to computer hardware so that those with disabilities can access computers more readily, designers of computer hardware should be aware of accessibility features that can be incorporated in the initital design and development stages.
Most computer hardware is not seen by users as it is embedded within the devices. A typical personal computer, the computer hardware familiar to most people, consists of a case or chassis and the following parts:
- a motherboard
- power supply
- storage and video display controllers
- removable media devices
- internal storage
- a soundcard
- networking devices
In addition, hardware devices can include external hardware components. The following are either standard or very common peripheral devices identified with a computer system:
Input peripherals
- Text input devices
- Keyboard
- Pointing devices
- Mouse
- Trackball
- Gaming devices
- Joystick
- Game controller
- Image and video input devices
- Scanner
- Webcam
- Audio input devices
- Microphone
Output peripherals
- Image and video output devices
- Printer
- Monitor / Display
- Audio output devices
- Speakers
- Headset
- Assistive technology devices
- Braille embosser - a device that is the Braille equivalent of a printer. It embosses patterns on paper or thin card to produce tactile Braille symbols.
- Braille display - an electronic device that connects to a computer with a display consisting of pins that move up and down to represent the dots of a Braille cell. The display is used to represent a line of text on a computer screen.
Problems encountered by disabled people and the ageing population using computer hardware
Blind and Partially Sighted
Blind and partially sighted users often have problems with reading the display and seeing other visual details on the screen. The size of the screen, screen resolution, availability of colours, fonts and font sizes will all have an impact on how blind and partially sighted users access a computer.
Blind and partially sighted computer users may have difficulties using input devices such as a mouse, due to the size and movement of the cursor and the difficulty in interpreting spatial relationships, such as layout. The option to use keyboard input instead of a pointing device is an essential feature for blind and partially sighted users.
Any textual documentaton that comes with computer hardware for installation or instructional purposes will be problematic for blind and partially sighted users.
Hearing impaired
Sound is often used to alert the computer user of an error, to signify task completion or that an input is required. For those who cannot hear the sounds, alternatives may be required. The increasing use of multi-media output means that more consideration should be given to the needs of hearing impaired users.
Physically impaired
Physically impaired users often have difficulty in using input devices or in handling storage media. Providing a means to connect an alternative keyboard would often help people with a severe physical impairment. However, connecting peripheral hardware devices to a computer may also cause problems if connection terminals are not within easy reach of the user.
Cognitively impaired
People who have a learning disability such as dyslexia, may find difficulty in reading and deciphering text both on a keyboard and on a screen.
Some users with cognitive impairments may struggle with the concept of what a keyboard or mouse is for. For example, a user may be an incredibly agile and fast mouse user, but has no interest or desire to use a keyboard. In this case a number of hardware or software solutions may help to overcome these difficulties.
People with the specific condition called 'photo-sensitive epilepsy' may find that moving or flickering light can cause problems, and this can include computer screens. Only a minority of people with epilepsy are in fact photo-sensitive. For many others, the problems they experience while using a computer are not due to the movement, or "flicker", of the screen image but rather to other causes such as eye strain and general stress.
Overly complicated installation or instruction manuals can also prove to be a challenge for some people with cognitive impairments.
Ageing population
Elderly people can experience a range of the problems mentioned above due to reduced physical, sensory or cognitive abilities that come with advancing age. It is also known that because some elderly people can have trouble reading and are slower to understand and learn new things they tend to view computers as complex machines that are fast and hard to understand. They have a natural tendency to distrust computers, and a certain reluctance to begin working with them.
Checklist for computer hardware
- The surface of the controls should not contain any material which may cause an allergy
- Controls should be operable with one hand
- Controls should be placed so they could easily be reached by a person in a wheelchair
- Controls should be well spaced so that they are not activated by mistake
- Controls should be tactilely discernible without activating them
- Controls should be tactilely marked so that the control setting can be easily identified by touch
- For controls that do not have any physical travel, audio or tactile feedback should be provided so the user knows when the control has been activated (e.g. a toggle switch or a push-in/pop-out switch)
- The size, shape and surface of controls should be designed so that they are easily grasped
- The labels on the controls should be high contrast, clear, and as large as is possible
According to the Nordic Cooperation on Disability (1998) operation of a control should not:
- "require more power than 2 Newton"
The Design Considerations Task Force of the Industry/Government Cooperative Initiative on Computer Accessibility (1988) states that push button controls should:
- require "less than 100 grams of pressure"
Keyboards and keypads
Basic ergonomic features
- All commands and options can be accessed by using the keyboard. This could be provided by operating the arrow keys or by keyboard equivalents for all menu items
- The keyboard should be detachable and have a sufficiently long cable, approximately 1.5 metres (Nordic Cooperation on Disability, 1998), so that it can be placed according to the user's needs
- According to the Nordic Cooperation on Disability (1998) the keyboard should be of a low-profile type, i.e. the height of the key-row beginning with A-S should be not greater than 30mm
- There should be good friction between the keyboard and the desktop
- The colour of the keytops should be matt
- The surface of the keytops should be concave
- The user should receive a tactile and audible feedback when pressing a key. It should be possible to adjust and switch off the audible feedback
Localisation of keys
- Groups of keys (alphanumeric, numeric, function keys) should be separated by distinct spaces, with a distance of at least half a key (This requirement is not applicable on laptops.)
- Groups of keys should be distinguished by different colours on the key tops, but in a way that colour-blind persons may discern the colours.
- The F and J keys on the alphanumeric keyboard, and the 5 key on the numeric keyboard, should be marked with a tactile identification, preferably in the form of a ridge on the keytop edge nearest to the user.
- Frequently used keys, such as Enter, Shift, Escape, Ctrl, Backspace etc., should be placed and have a shape that differ from other keys so that they are easy to find.
Identification of keys
- The contrast between the colours of the characters and the background of the keytop should be the best possible
- The height of the characters of the alphanumeric and numeric keys should, according to the Nordic Cooperation on Disability (1998), not be less than 4mm.
- The height of the characters of the other keys should not be less than 4mm, if there is available space.
- The text on the keys should be printed in sans-serif font
- Text should not be printed in the colours red or green
Activating keys
- The user should be allowed to customise the keyboard with respect to features such as repeat rate, key activation delay, delay between acceptance of two consecutive key presses, minimum time for pressing a key before the key repeat begins, and serial instead of multiple simultaneous keystrokes etc.
- If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat should be adjustable to at least 2 seconds per character (IBM, 2008)
- If sufficient space is available, shift keys (upper and lower case, ctrl, alt etc.) should be duplicated, one on each side of the keyboard, and be placed symmetrically
- The keyboard should be designed to provide sufficient space to allow the user to mount a keyguard
- The system should allow the connection of two keyboards, which could be used simultaneously, for instruction purposes
According to the Nordic Cooperation on Disability (1998) the power to press a key should be:
- "between 0.3 and 0.6 Newton"
Pointing devices
- The user should be allowed to execute pointing functions from the keyboard
- Provide the user with the facility for modifying cursor speed, distance and double-click interval
- The operation of a pointing device should not require two simultaneous hand movements
- The power needed to operate a pointing device should be between 0.3 and 0.6 Newton (Nordic Cooperation on Disability, 1998)
Drives and removable media
- Mechanisms for inserting and removal of drives and removable media should require a minimum of muscular strength, range of motion, reach and movement precision. Twist lock mechanisms should be avoided
- The user is alerted of incorrect insertion
- Screens should have a frequency greater than 2Hz and lower than 55Hz to avoid flicker (IBM, 2008)
- The typeface should be clear and legible
- The display should have good contrast
- Minimise glare on the display
- The display can be separated from the device so it can be placed in an accessibile position or replaced by another better suited to the user's needs (This requirement is not applicable on laptops.)
- The display provides an easy mechanism for altering its angle, height etc.
Colour and contrast
- Colour is used as an enhancement
- Users should be able to select and adjust the colours and contrast used on the display
Audio output
- Audio output is supplemented by captioning or subtitles
- Signals from the basic system, such as alarms, warnings, status lamps and error messages, should have the following characteristics:
- Alternative forms - auditory, visual or tactile, allowing both visually and hearing impaired persons to adapt the signalling to their perceptive characteristics
- The volume, and if possible also the pitch and frequency, of auditory output should be adjustable
- Visual signals should be placed where they are easily perceived
- There is an option to reset the volume to a default level
- Warnings and similar alert messages must remain stable for a sufficiently long time to be discovered by the user. A way of avoiding problems is to let the message remain until dismissed by the user
- Internal speaker units are located at the front of the computer and directed towards the user
- An industry standard connector for headphones or personal listening devices should be provided
External connections
- Provide tactile indication on any plug or insert and its corresponding connection point
- Provide a bevel around the slot or connection point
- Serial and parallel interface connectors, data buses, keyboard connectors and other data transfer mechanisms such as infrared technology or radio, should follow existing standards or de facto standards
- Connection points e.g. USB ports are located on the front of the computer
Peripheral devices
- A system purchased with the expectation that it will now or in the future be used by a user who needs an assistive device should have the maximum number of serial ports, parallel ports and expansion slots
- The controls of the printer should, where applicable, satisfy the requirements stated in Controls (see above)
- Audible signals emitted by the printer should satisfy the requirements stated in Audio output (see above)
- Alarms from the printer should appear on the display of the workstation
Instruction manuals / Documentation
Manufacturers should provide access to information and documentation including user guides, installation guides and product support communications.
- Use simple clear concise language
- Have a table of contents and a good index
- Be task orientated
- Provide alternate formats (e.g. audio tape, large print)
- Provide alternate modes of delivery (e.g. fax, relay service, TTY, Internet posting)
- Use a typeface with good legibility
- Information contained in pictures should also be explained in the text
- Provide information on what to do if the computer hardware does not work correctly, or the user is unable to understand the instructions (e.g. a telephone help number)
- 36 CFR Part 1194 [Docket No. 2000-01] RIN 3014-AA25 (2000) Electronic and information technology accessibility standards - Section 508
- EG 202 116 (2002) Human Factors (HF); Guidelines for ICT products and services: Design for all
- ETSI TR 102 068 (2002) Human Factors (HF): Requirements for assistive technology devices in ICT
- INCITS 154 (1988) Office machines and supplies - Alphanumeric machines - Keyboard arrangement (formerly ANSI X3 154 (1988) (R1999))
- ISO 9241-4 (1998) Ergonomic requirements for visual display terminals - Part 4: Keyboard requirements
- ISO 9241-11 (1998) Ergonomic requirements for visual display terminals - Part 11: Guidance on usability
- ISO 9241-300 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 300: Introduction to electronic visual display requirements
- ISO 9241-302 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 302: Terminology for electronic visual displays
- ISO 9241-303 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 303: Requirements for electronic visual displays
- ISO 9241-304 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 304: User performance test methods
- ISO 9241-306 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 306: Field assessment methods for electronic visual displays
- ISO 9241-307 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 307: Analysis and compliance test methods for electronic visual displays
- ISO 9241-410 (2008) Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 410: Design criteria for physical input devices
- ISO/FDIS 9241-305 Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 305: Optical laboratory test methods for electronic visual displays
- ISO/IEC 10741-1 (1995) Information technology - User-system interfaces - Dialogue interaction - Part 1: Cursor control for text editing
- ISO/IEC 14755 (1997) Information technology - Input methods to enter characters from the repertoire of ISO/IEC 10646 with a keyboard or other input device
- ISO/IEC 15411 (1999) Information technology - Segmented keyboard layouts
- ISO/IEC 15412 (1999) Information technology - Portable keyboard layouts
- Nordic guidelines for computer accessibility (1998) 2nd edition
- UNE 139801 (2003) Computer applications for people with disabilities. Computer accessibility requirements. Hardware
Further information
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- IBM (2007) Hardware Accessibility. [accessed 6/11/12].
- AbilityNet (n.d.) Autism and computing. [accessed 6/11/12].
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- Abilitynet (n.d.) Vision impairment and computing. [accessed 6/11/12].
- Clark, J. (2002) How do disabled people use computers? [accessed 6/11/12].
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- IBM (2008) Hardware self contained, closed product accessibility checklist. [accessed 6/11/12].
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- Wilmont, I. (2007) Enhancing usability for elderly people:
Bachelor thesis. [accessed 6/11/12].


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If you are wondering how to prevent drug abuse problems for your loved one, the answer is family involvement. One's involvement in their family is the key to preventing drug abuse. Families play the most important role in determining how children handle the temptations to use alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Typically, substance abuse prevention programs for youth are part of school efforts, public television campaigns, or local police initiatives. But a new effort in how to prevent drug abuse is starting in many communities. It focuses on preventing substance abuse by helping families. Be a part of it from the very first step!
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A study of the effectiveness of family skills training programs has found them to be on average four times as effective as drug education programs targeting youth in schools. Other positive outcomes reported include increased child attachment to school and improved academic performance, less depression and aggression in children, increased child social competence and pro-social behavior, and lower levels of family conflict.
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Willis, Rollande "Ronnie" Marie Simone - of Merlin, passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice, on Monday February 27, 2017, age 79. Beloved wife of Ronald Willis for 45 years. Loving mother of Geralyn Greenwood (Jeff Salter) of Windsor, Annette Stevens (Scotty McLeod) of LaSalle, and Eric (Jill) Willis of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Grandmother of nine grandchildren. Great-Grandmother of thirteen.
Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Ronnie may be made to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St.
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I Procrastinated
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 29 People
Never good to leave homework till Sunday,especially not good when having to catch up on a weeks worth of assignments with a hangover.
I finally understandwhere the term "pain in my neck" comes from. It is one of the most unpleasant experiences I've had. For this reason alone, I don't ever want to procrastinate on a paper to the last minute ever again. (Granted, I had some extraneous life situations that caused this in part)
Bluebison9 26-30, F 1 Oct 15, 2015
I just wanna lay in bed all dayand do nothing. I have so much work to do, a test tomorrow, and yeah. I'm just gonna lay here and pretend I don't have stuff to do. Ughh I'm so lazy today
lizygurl 22-25, F 1 Response 2 Jan 28, 2015
Essay ProcrastinationMy goal was to get a rough draft of an essay written today. I managed to put off working on the esay for most of the day (I mainly surfed the internet instead! I watched a whole bunch of videos online and read forwards) So here I am, getting ready for sleep...
suprsexychick 22-25 1 Mar 22, 2010
I have a math test in two days.No way in hell I'm passing it... Ugh I'm screwed. I should have prepared in advanced... Crap.
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This is intimidating. My wife is an accomplished home cook. We've been renting an apartment every March on the Via Giulia for a few years now. We've invited colleagues from the states to break bread with us but I've been reticent to invite a small group of locals over for dinner to express our gratitude.
What to buy, where to shop doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of my concern. Orchestrating a successful menu, start to finish, is a tough call. Wines? My guests will be Roman. After dinner? Our rental has a wonderful rooftop terrace. I would like to make things tasty up there so we can enjoy the view after the meal in the formal dining room.
I'm thinking this should be a Saturday/Sunday afternoon meal. I'm clearly out of my depth here but would appreciate all thoughts/comments/criticisms. I'm not afraid to fail but I would like advice on menu, wines, protocol and whatever else comes to mind.
Thanks in advance.


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Ticket Trailer (1986)
23 August 1986 100 mins
Min Ji-suk runs a "ticket bar"where customers can purchase tickets for certain "services"in the town of Sokcho in Gangwon-do. She hires Miss Yang, Miss Hong, and Se-young through the employment agency. Miss Yang and Miss Hong, who are well experienced in this type of business, are used to accepting propositions from customers. But Se-young, who is dating a college student named Min-su, rejects all requests for sexual favors.
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- Padded foot rest, extra seating and storage all in one!
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Building a better EE Potential Study
In 2009,
Below is the abstract of our paper about the EEMOA submitted to the ACEEE 2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry. Read the full paper
The EEMOA
New and proposed regulations, such as the Green Communities Act in Massachusetts, along with the high cost of new generation, transmission and distribution, and public pressure to provide affordable and reliable energy, are causing electric and natural gas utilities to aggressively develop demand-side management programs. An energy efficiency (EE) potential study is a common first step in this process; however, utilities frequently find a gap between the information in these studies, and that which is needed to develop actionable EE strategies.
Through our work with several utilities in the northeast United States, we customized and expanded relevant EE potential studies by: (1) incorporating historic and current EE programming data, (2) pairing utility-specific data with the potential studies' findings, and (3) developing improved customer segmentation. The resulting work culminated in the Energy Efficiency Market Opportunity Analysis (EEMOA) which allows a utility to: (1) assess aggregate data to inform program strategy and resource deployment, (2) use granular data for tactical planning and implementation, (3) discern differences between customer segments and recognize unique marketing techniques required for each, and (4) better defend reported EE budgets and targets to both internal and external stakeholders.
Ongoing development of the EEMOA has identified opportunities to enhance output analytics by emphasizing customer-level analysis, program scenario analysis, new and emerging technologies, and additional use of primary market research, thereby providing a more useful framework for delivering the actionable guidance utilities need to develop and implement effective EE programs.