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EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Test Systems, announced a breakthrough concept in PXI system development: the ATS-3100 PXI Integration Platform. The new ATS-3100 provides a starter "system-in-a-box" for engineers to rapidly create and configure new test, measurement, or other systems based on PXI, a versatile PC-based platform for measurement and automation systems.
"We've made it easier than ever before for system designers to create PXI-based solutions," said Brian Price, Vice President of Astronics Test Systems. "We're eliminating the time wasted in configuring and debugging complex cabling or the custom integration of instruments. This new platform offers a streamlined, deployable solution that does all the hard work for you. Simply plug in your instruments, install your software, and get going on producing your complete PXI system solution."
"The core idea behind NI's open software and modular hardware approach is flexibility that can be harnessed by the end user," said Reggie Rector, Principal Solution Manager from National Instruments. "The ATS-3100 represents a highly integrated extension to the NI PXI platform to simplify the design and deployment of automated test systems."
About the ATS-3100
The ATS-3100 PXI Integration Platform saves engineers time, complexity, and non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs in developing next-generation PXI-based systems. Engineers can start with the basic set of technologies and focus time and energy on building final, polished solutions for any variety of applications such as testing, measuring, stimulating, computing, and monitoring.
The ATS-3100 serves as a building block for desktop or rack-mount test systems in R&D and manufacturing environments. Containing all of the elements needed to jump start system development, the ATS-3100 features:
- 18-slot hybrid PXI/PXI Express chassis
- The latest NI backplane technology
- Reconfigurable front and rear panels for customer defined I/O for a variety of applications
- Internal cable and connection management
- Large touchscreen display
- Controller
- Mechanical packaging
- Compatibility with TestStand or LabVIEW software from NI
The ATS-3100 is a modular system, and engineers can integrate instruments from any vendor or specify instruments from Astronics Test Systems in their configuration. Available PXI instruments from Astronics include a digitizer, pulse pattern generator, waveform generator, frequency time and interval counter, rubidium, and digital test instrument. The configurable platform also "future proofs" finished test systems with the ability to upgrade instruments and software at any time.
In addition to a standalone package, Astronics Test Systems will also offer the ATS-3100 PXI Integration Platform as part of a turnkey solution in which Astronics can provide the instruments and customization to create an entire system to customer requirements.
Astronics Test Systems will display the new ATS-3100 PXI Integration Platform for the first time at NIWeek in Austin, Texas, from May 22-25, 2017. For complete product details and to request a quote on the new ATS-3100, visit Astronics.com.
Astronics Test Systems leverages 55 years of experience to offer automatic test expertise to electronics manufacturers in the aerospace, military, semiconductor, medical, space, mass transit, and automotive industries. Astronics' test solutions ensure the world's most advanced electronic products perform as designed, every time.
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries. Astronics' products and services include advanced, high-performance electrical power generation and distribution systems, seat motion solutions, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, aircraft structures, systems certification and automated test systems. Astronics' strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities, either internally or through acquisition, and using those capabilities to provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets and other markets where its technology can be beneficial. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Astronics has a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
For more information on Astronics and its products, visit www.Astronics.com.
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Donette Worthy, child nutrition director for the Tuscaloosa County School System, announces a new breakfast in the classroom program at Matthews Elementary School in Northport.
(Stephen Dethrage | AL.com)
Six schools in Tuscaloosa County are entering into a program to feed primary school students breakfast in the classroom instead of the cafeteria.
At a press conference at Matthews Elementary School in Northport Wednesday morning, Tuscaloosa County School System Superintendent Elizabeth Swinford said she was thrilled to launch the program in the six schools in her jurisdiction.
"This is a rare opportunity for us to be able to help kids and to be able to do it in a classroom setting, to maximize instructional time," Swinford said. "Breakfast is the most important meal for children attending school, it gives them the energy they need to stay awake, and for us, it's just a pleasure for us to be able to provide them different options."
Donette Worthy, child nutrition director for TCSS, said the program will give school children breakfast in the classroom instead of the cafeteria, so that every child has an opportunity to eat, no matter their bus route or family situation.
Worthy said around one in five children in the United States lives in a household that struggles with hunger, and the program will make breakfast available to every student who wants it.
She said even in a classroom where some students usually don't partake, enough food will be prepared and delivered for every child in the class to have breakfast.
In Tuscaloosa County, the program is being launched at Matthews Elementary, Holt Elementary, Crestmont Elementary, Vance Elementary, Myrtlewood Elementary and Davis-Emerson Middle School.
The program is made possible in part by Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, who will pay the startup costs of adopting the program at three of the six schools.
Noah Patrick Jones, policy advocate for Alabama Appleseed, said many students arrive at their school just in time for class and miss the chance to eat at home or in the cafeteria. He said the program will serve as an equalizer, giving everyone the opportunity for a vital first meal of the day.
The change will affect around 2,500 students in Tuscaloosa County, Swinford said.
The lion's share of funding for the program comes from a $75,000
grant awarded by the WalMart Foundation earlier this year. The Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust and the Southeastern Grocers Foundation also donated additional funding.
"I am grateful for our funders like the Walmart Foundation that are helping to make this program possible," Jones said. "With their help, we are truly giving these kids the best chance at getting a life-changing education. This program can help change families for generations to come."
Elsewhere, Alabama Appleseed is already working with Minor, Center Point and Pinson Valley high schools in the Jefferson County; Oliver Elementary in Birmingham and Garrett Elementary in the Montgomery County.

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I had my massage this morning. It was a good massage but not a superlative one. I'm kinda regretting not going to my old massage place still I'm all relaxed and about to drop asleep now.
It's awful windy outside. I hate the wind. I have to walk down to Fitzroy which bugs me. One of the reasons I didn't want go to my old massage place was so I didn't have to go to Fitzroy. Arrgghh! Fitzroy is full of posers. You know what I hate, people who call themselves Fitzroyalty. How much of a wanker do you have to be to use that phrase? Those people should be lacerated with a zillion paper cuts then dunked in salt. Go be a poser after that, wanker.
The reason I have to go to Fitzroy is to go to Snooze, which I doubt will be full of posers. Snooze used to be Cap'n Snooze but now it's just Snooze. I wanna know why… was the Cap'n court martialed? Did he get a dishonorable discharge? Questions will be asked. I bet Cap'n Birdseye is laughing now.
No exercise today, I'm just going to vege out and chill after my massage.
I felt shockingly bad after my run yesterday, totally washed out. Later in the day I wanted to nap but my sister told me to drink water – der! I hadn't drank any all day and think I'd got a bit dehydrated.
I had another dream about the Run for the Kids last night. This time I got there and I didn't have my run number or other things. I went to see about it but got told the run was starting and to run without it then I couldn't get my ipod to play my playlist. It was all extremely stressful.
I think the reason for the dreams is not so much that I'm panicking about the run, it's more getting to the run. It starts at 8.30 and, because it's on a Sunday, I'll have to catch the very first train. Public transport on Sundays sucks. If I miss that train, I'm rooted.


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Cameron Emerson-Elliott 'Solid Bloom'. Original painting 2018.
Original painting by Cameron Emerson-Elliott.
Title: 'Solid Bloom'.
Material: Enamel on toughened Starphire glass, hand welded mild steel frame.
Size: 42.5cm x 52.5cm (16.7" x 20.7")
Exhibition: 'Windows on our Progress'.
Year: 2018.
Signed in verso.
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This week I went to Vienna, Austria to visit my friend Dalia. Having never been to Vienna before, I only ever see Dalia when she makes her annual trip to London for Fashion Week. But I was very excited to go and see Vienna for myself, in the eyes of a local, so jumped at the offer to stay at Dalia's parent's house in Vienna.
Vienna is very different to London. If not just because of the architecture which makes you feel like you're in a fairy-tale, but also the transport which runs all night long on weekends, the cuisine, and even the universities have a very different atmosphere.
I even went to a university party at the University of Vienna. It was supposed to be just for art history students of the University of Vienna but it seemed like every one from universities all over studying whatever were in attendance. The annual party was packed with people drinking outside on the leafy campus until the early hours of the morning. Something of a culture shock is how late Europeans go out. They pre-drink at friend's places like we do, but then they only go out at about 12am. Any bar before that time is completely dead and empty! And strangely, they only go home after a night out at about 4-6am. (Even typing this is making me feel tired!)
Similarly, another culture shock was just how much they smoke in Austria. It seemed like everyone we met smoked. And the funnest, busiest place to be at a bar was the outside where everyone was smoking. Inside would be empty with only a few bar staff about, whilst everyone congregated and chatted to their friends drinking and smoking outside. Some people never even went inside the bar the whole night and just met their friends outside!
Being a very small city, I was able to see a lot of the sights in one day, with not even that much walking!
My favourite was the Belvedere Palace:
As for food, my favourite dessert was definitely the 'sacher torte' which was a chocolate cake with a sort of apricot jam in the middle. It was delicious.
I also got to try various different colas, as very rarely did places actually serve coca-cola.
As this is a blog about London, I thought I'd share the little bit of London I found in Vienna:
My favourite cafe/bar (in Vienna cafes stay open until 12am and serve alcohol and dinner) was a regular haunt of Dalia's, WerkzeugH, which used to be a tool garage. This unusual little place had a huge outside drinking/eating area full of trees and sofas and odd matching furniture, including: computer desk chairs, plastic stalls and blue couches.
I cannot wait to go back to visit Vienna again. I already really miss it. The tap water is better than Evian, the air is fresh and unpolluted, and the transport is so convenient and on time!
I managed to get the most memorable souvenir, a belly button piercing, which Dalia tells me is "very 90s". I was sober.


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[Photos] Rowing Regatta on Broad River
Head of the Broad River InvitationalRowing Regatta brought a new competitivesport to Columbia and the Broad River onSaturday.
Five youth teams and two college teamsraced against the clock on a 4,000-metercourse on the Broad River. Racers startedupstream, passed under the I-20 bridge andfinished near the Richland County RowingCenter.
Proceeds from the event will be used forthe newly organized youth rowing program.
To see more photos of the event, go onlineat thestate.com.


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Major wheat scam in Army unearthed
Tejinder Singh Sodhi
Tribune News Service
Jammu, May 3
The CBI has unearthed a major wheat purchase scam in the Army in which a case has been registered against a Lieutenant-Colonel and some other officers of Northern Command and the owner of a flour mill.
An FIR has been registered in the connection. The FIR says that the Northern Command processed the tenders for purchase of wheat in 2006-2007. Kash Ind Roller Flour Mill, Jammu, won the tender for Rs 1, 45, 35, 235 to supply 1,025 metric tonnes per month to 15 Corps HQ.
Kissan Flour Mill, Jammu, at Rs 1, 44, 52, 591 was the lowest contender for 16 Corps HQ. Similarly, the Jammu Flour Mill won the contract for HQ 15 corps at Rs 1, 46, 34, 315 and for HQ 16 corps at Rs 1, 45, 68,987.
As per the FIR, the Jammu mill allegedly managed to get the agreement clause abolished through the Army Headquarters after which the contract of Kash Ind and Kissan Flour Mills were cancelled.
Both mills approached the high court which ordered that the contract should not be given to any of the mills and the monthly local purchase under the guidelines be restored. The CBI maintained that Northern command HQ decided to go in for local purchase of wheat from August, 2006, to March, 2008.
A board of officers was constituted for the local purchase. The rates of local purchase up to July, 2007, were Rs 6 to 7 lakh per month per 11.30 metric tonnes but when Lt Col Radha Krishnan was appointed presiding officer of the board, the rates abruptly shot up to Rs 22 lakh per month for 11.30 metric tonnes in July and August, 2007, and this continued till February and March, 2008.
Considering the rate fixed from July, 2007, to February, 2008, the total expenditure should have been Rs 57 lakh but the Army spent Rs 1.76 crore, puttting an extra burden of Rs 1.20 crore on the state exchequer.
Nepal in crisis
Maoists sack army chief
Prez asks him to continue
Bishnu Budhathoki writes from Kathmandu
Ousted army chief General Rookmangud Katawal.
Ousted army chief General Rookmangud Katawal. — AFP photo
A fortnight-long stalemate in Nepal came to an end on Sunday evening with the sacking of Army chief Gen Rookmangud Katawal. However, he refused to receive the letter. It was not clear if Lt Gen Kul Bahadur, appointed in his place by the Maoist-led government, has take over the charge.
In a late evening development, the Nepal President, Dr Ram Baran Yadav, asked the Katawal to continue his service until further decision after receiving request from the 18 political parties, including the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress, to safeguard the constitutional spirit. The President also wrote a letter to the Prime Minister asking him not to relieve Gen Katawal. But the PM is learned to have refused to receive the letter.
Immediately after the government decision to sack the army chief, the cadres from the sister organisations of both ruling Maoists and the opposition Nepali Congress took to the streets. The cadres of Maoists' sister organisations took out rallies across the country applauding the government decision whereas the students affiliated to the Nepali Congress demonstrated in Kathmandu and scuffled with the Maoists cadres in some places while protesting against the government decision dubbing it as a premeditated move to establish totalitarianism.
The government has beefed up the security situation to avoid untoward incidents in Kathmandu.
Following the decision, Nepal's political parties have been sharply divided putting the Maoist-led government in trouble and hampering the constitution drafting process that could invite new political conflict before resolving the decade-long Maoist insurgency.
However, ministers from three coalition partners - the CPN-UML, Sadbhavana Party (SP) and CPN (Unified) - boycotted the emergency cabinet meeting protesting against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's proposal to sack Katawal despite having political consensus. Similarly, ministers from the third largest party, Madhesi People's Rights Forum, lodged a note of dissent over the decision.
Government spokesperson and Maoist secretariat member Krishna Bahadur Mahara said after the meeting: "The government sacked Nepal army chief Gen Rookmangud Katawal and appointed second-in-command Kul Bahadur Khadka as acting chief of the army."
Mahara claimed that all ruling political parties, except the UML, supported the government decision.
Katawal, who was invited at the PM's official residence in Baluwatar during the cabinet meeting, refused to accept the retirement letter saying that he would accept it if it comes through proper channel. Later, he went to the army headquarters and consulted with the senior army officials.
Meanwhile, an emergency meeting of the second largest coalition partner, the UML, and the Sadbhavana Party decided to pull out of the five-party coalition and withdraw its support to the Maoist-led government with effect from today, party general-secretary Ishwar Pokharel said. The decision follows UML's disagreement with Maoists over the latter's unilateral decision to sack army chief Katawal.
The UML has also urged the Maoists to pave the way to form an all-party national government in order to take the ongoing peace process to a logical end by drafting the new constitution within stipulated timeframe.
However, the third largest ruling constituent, Madhesi People's Rights Forum that has 51 members in Parliament, is yet to take a decision on whether to withdraw its support to the Maoists-led coalition or not.
Meanwhile, President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, who is the supreme commander-in-chief of army and patron of the interim constitution, has urged the Prime Minister not to enforce the decision without reaching a political consensus.
Earlier, an all-party meeting called by the main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, where at least 17 political parties were present, urged the President to take immediate and necessary initiative to safeguard the interim constitution.
On April 19, the government had asked the army chief to furnish clarification on three issues within 24 hours.
Nepal Government Teeters as Maoists Sack Army Chief
By Sudeshna Sarkar
The violence and uncertainty that had gripped Nepal three years ago during deposed king Gyanendra's military-backed rule returned Sunday to haunt the republic once again as the ruling Maoist party fired its old foe, army chief General Rookmangud Katawal, causing its allies to consider quitting the coalition government.
After a nearly two-month stand-off, Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' finally replaced army chief Gen Rookmangud Katawal - just three months before he was due to retire - with senior army officer Lt. Gen. Kul Bahadur Khadka, despite objections by his coalition members and the international community, especially India.
"The cabinet has decided to remove the army chief since he could not provide a satisfactory explanation to the three charges levied by the government," Maoist Information and Communications Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara, who is also the spokesman of the government, said after a cabinet meeting Sunday.
Katawal was asked to explain why did he continue military recruitment despite the government's halt order and reinstated eight brigadier-generals who were retired by the defence ministry.
He was also rapped over the army pulling out of the National Games when the Maoist combatants too decided to take part.
The four allies of the government - the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Sadbhavana Party and Communist Party of Nepal (United) - however distanced themselves from the sacking, saying they had asked the Maoists not to take a hasty decision.
While the Maoists began wooing the fringe parties fearing the desertion of allies, the UML, the second-largest party in the alliance, said it has decided to walk out of the alliance.
Now the main parliamentary parties are rallied under the main opposition party, the Nepali Congress of former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala, to oppose the dismissal and urge President Ram Baran Yadav, who is the constitutional head of the government, to reject the cabinet order.
Yadav, who had in the past asked the Maoists to act consensually with the other parties, was reported to have termed the cabinet decision "unconstitutional, illegal and against consensus".
"The constitution says that all decisions regarding the army have to be made on the basis of consensus," said legal journalist and author Ananta Luitel. "Since there was no consensus, the president can either ask the Supreme Court for advice or send the cabinet order to the interim parliament for its decision."
If the president sends the dismissal order to parliament, it would be put to vote and the Maoists are likely to be defeated.
Though the Maoists have been threatening to remove the president if he opposes the army chief's dismissal, Luitel said that would be impossible legally.
"The president can be removed only if he is impeached by two-thirds of parliament members," he said. "The Maoists can't sack him on their own."
Meanwhile, former army generals said Katawal was likely to challenge his removal in court.
While the leaders planned strategies, violence erupted on Kathmandu's main thoroughfares as thousands of Maoist cadres, celebrating Katawal's dismissal, clashed with NC supporters, who began condemning the "Maoist authoritarianism".
India could once again play a critical role in the new crisis.
In 2006, it was India that helped the Maoists return to mainstream politics after a 10-year armed insurgency. However, the hardliners in the Maoist party have been growing increasingly hostile towards India and accusing the neighbour of intervention.
Though New Delhi had sent its ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood, to meet Prachanda several times, asking him not to take any unilateral step about the beleaguered army chief, the advice was rejected by the Maoist hawks.
Now with the Maoist government in danger of collapsing, India could once again have a major role in making or breaking the coalition.
TN ADGP warns against attacks on military
N Ravikumar
Tribune News Service
Sivaganga, May 3
Tamil Nadu police today warned of stern action against those indulging in false campaign against the Indian military, following incidents of stone-pelting on military trucks at Coimbatore yesterday.
Additional DGP (Law and order) Rajendran, in his warning, said military vehicles carrying about 200 military personnel, who were returning to Coimbatore, after training at Hyderabad, were blocked by a mob, which pelted stones and attacked the drivers, following rumours that the trucks were carrying weapons to be supplied to the Sri Lankan military.
This attack was due to the false campaign carried out by Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, which had spread rumours that weapons in the trucks would reach Cochi, from where it would be transported to Colombo, the police official said. Some of the articles including clothes and materials used for tents were burnt and the vehicles were damaged by the people, who blocked the road, he said.
Four persons had been arrested and others involved in the incident would be arrested soon, he said. He warned that such actions against the Indian military would be seriously dealt with and said action would be taken on those resorting to false campaign against the nation's military.
The atmosphere in western districts of Tamil Nadu, where key Congress candidates including TNCC president K V Thangabalu and Union Minister EVKS Elangovan are in the fray, is very volatile, due to the allegations of opposition parties that the Centre was providing support to Sri Lankan military which is massacring Tamil civilians.
Naga chilli, army's revolutionary new weapon
Ajai Shukla in Tezpur, Assam | BS | May 04, 2009 | 10:56 IST
The Defence Research and Development Organisation offers intellectual challenges, but not an adventurous image. A DRDO director is perceived as a man in a white coat working in a laboratory or gazing at computer monitors. But the Defence Research Laboratory in Tezpur, tucked away in the northeast, is far removed from these stereotypes.
DRL's Director, Dr RB Srivastava, will spend time next month sitting in the jungle on a machaan, observing how rampaging elephants react to his revolutionary new weapon: the Naga chilli, or bhoot jolokia, which DRL had proclaimed in 2001 as the hottest chilli in the world.
Chilli power is measured in Scofield Heat Units (SHUs); a spicy Indian green chilli logs in at about 100,000 SHUs. Most people, even Indians, would be reduced to tears by eating anything above 200,000 SHUs.
The Naga chilli, DRL discovered, measured 855,000 SHUs, far higher than the reigning champion, the 577,000 SHU Californian Red Savina chilli. When the sceptical Chilli Pepper Institute in the USA examined this claim in 2005, they found the DRL had underestimated. The Naga chilli actually measured over a million SHU.
DRL, Tezpur is harnessing all this spice into military applications, such as high-effectiveness tear gas. Meanwhile, the World Wildlife Fund asked DRL to explore the possibility of using Naga chilli to keep wild elephants away from villages and fields.
The DRL's solution -- a nylon rope coated with Naga chilli placed across paths leading towards human habitation -- will be tested in May and June.
Dr Srivastava laughed as he told Business Standard: "The WWF says I will have to be on the machaan when we test the chilli garland. I told them, God knows how the elephants will behave!"
DRL is also experimenting whether Naga chilli, as a food supplement, might help soldiers cope with high altitude environments? The laboratory is also working out ideal cultivation practices -- how much water, how much shade, etc -- that will add more zing to this chilli.
What makes DRL Tezpur different from every other DRDO laboratory is its sharp focus on the specific problems of northeast India. And for jawans deployed here, few issues are as important as the provision of clean drinking water in remote posts separated from each other by days of marching across mountains and jungles.
Water in the northeast suffers from chronically high iron content. In most places it is 10-20 parts per million (ppm), going up to 30-40 ppm in many areas. DRL took on the challenge of bringing this down to the World Health Organisation (WHO) permissible limit of 0.3 ppm.
DRL's first developed a portable water testing kit, with which soldiers could test water wherever they moved. The kit monitored 11 parameters, including pH level, hardness, and iron content. Initially it lacked an arsenic detector; that was developed and patented last year. The technology for the water testing kit was transferred to three private companies. It proved highly effective during the floods around Nasik last year.
Next, DRL's Water Chemistry Division developed the simplest of technologies -- using sand, marbles etc -- to bring down the iron level to 0.3 ppm. The Iron Removal Units (IRUs), which cost just Rs 30,000 each, purify 300 litres per hour without using electricity. The commercial alternative was ceramic-based filters, costing Rs 3-4 lakh each, which could only reduce iron to 5 ppm.
Even as the army orders IRUs by the hundred, DRL has just put out an improved Mark II version. Using fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) technology from the Light Combat Aircraft programme, this weighs just half of the earlier steel IRU. The army has accorded its ultimate accolade, fitting three of these filters in the Tezpur Inspection Bungalow for visiting VIPs. A hundred more are on order.
By 2012, DRL plans to develop a portable filter that jawans can carry in their haversacks. This will bring down iron content to safe levels, as well as arsenic, fluoride and manganese contents, all chronic problems in the northeast.
The Sukhoi crash
Thorough check-up has become essential
LAST Thursday, the Indian Air Force lost its first Russian-made Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter leading to a temporary grounding of the entire fleet of this long-range multi-role aircraft following initial suspicions that the cause of the crash may have been structural defects. Along with this sophisticated aircraft, the IAF also lost an experienced pilot, a Wing Commander, when his parachute apparently failed to open properly. While a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the causes leading to the crash of this twin-engine aircraft and the death of one of its pilots, the incident has revived memories of the Russian Air Force grounding a substantial number of its MiG-29 aircraft only last March following the detection of structural defects. But this is not the first time that the IAF has had problems with the Su-30. In 2003, an entire Su-30 squadron had to be grounded following the detection of what was described as "nicks" in the engine blades.
In addition to the Sukhoi-30 MKI being India's most advanced fighter, it is also the IAF's most potent one. The IAF currently flies about 60 Su-30s or three squadrons of this aircraft, which was first inducted 12 years ago in June 1997. This aircraft has flown as far as the UK and the US, participated in a number of bilateral air exercises, including the coveted multilateral Red Flag Exercise in the US in 2008, and has the distinction of actually "defeating" the US Air Force fighter aircraft in one such bilateral exercise held in 2005. Even more significant is the fact that the IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI is of strategic importance. The fighter's manoeuvrability, its sophisticated avionics package, a high payload capacity, a deep penetration range of over 5,000 km and a "loitering" capability of up to 10 hours make the Sukhoi-30 MKI a possible choice as a delivery platform for India's nuclear weapons.
Although Russian in origin, the customised Sukhoi-30 MKI is also equipped with advanced avionic and electronic warfare packages specially bought from Israel and France. Pegged at over $8 billion, India's decision to buy as many as 190 Sukhoi-30 MKI's is among the country's most expensive defence contracts. It is thus imperative for the IAF to conduct a detailed check-up before declaring this expensive aircraft, currently under induction, as air-worthy. The IAF cannot afford any more crashes of this aircraft, so vital for India's defence.
Editor's Column
Obama's AfPak
Pakistan situation should underpin US policy
by H. K. Dua
AFTER spending 100 days in the White House and getting his priorities in order, President Barack Obama seems to be coming to the conclusion that the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan needs tackling with firmness and urgency.
This is evident from two statements that have emanated from Washington during the last one week. One is the statement the US President made to the White House press corps; the other is what General David Petraeus, Commander of the US Central Command, told the US lawmakers in Washington.
President Obama seemed somewhat clearer than before on what has come to be branded by Washington as AfPak policy. Possibly, he is beginning to agree with India – although to some extent – that the key to the US success in Afghanistan and its fight against the Taliban lies in Pakistan. The President's remarks suggest that he is not happy with the level of cooperation Islamabad is extending to the US in tackling the Taliban in the tribal areas, which is crucial for its operations in Afghanistan.
President Obama, perhaps, was making an auto-suggestion to Pakistan when he said that the US was encouraging Pakistan to recognise that its "obsession with India as the mortal threat to Pakistan has been misguided, and that their biggest threat right now comes internally."
This is precisely what the Indian government has been telling Mr Richard Holbrooke, President Obama's special envoy who has been assigned the task of sorting out the Afghanistan-Pakistan mess.
That the US is becoming impatient with Pakistan's being half-hearted in cracking down on the Taliban is also evident from General Petraeus' remarks to American lawmakers that the US was looking for concrete action by Pakistan to destroy the Taliban operating out of its territory in the next two weeks, "before determining the next course of action."
General Petraeus, who is known for being a no-nonsense man, was quoted as saying that "The Pakistanis have run out of excuses," and are "finally getting serious" about combating the threat from the Taliban and the Al-Qaida extremists. The general did not spell out his options if Pakistan did not go beyond putting up a token fight against the Taliban and other militant outfits functioning under various labels.
Pakistan's establishment has always tried to evade its responsibility in tackling the Taliban operating from its territory on the ground that it is facing security threat from India and this restricts its scope for pulling out its troops from the eastern border for deployment in the North-West against the Taliban and the Al-Qaida operatives, who have made the hilly terrain their sanctuary.
Actually, India has not created a military situation along its borders that should worry Pakistan's rulers. About three years ago, Pakistan merrily withdrew as many as 80, 000 troops from its borders with India and felt free to rush them to Balochistan to quell a major rebellion in the province where Islamabad has always felt uncomfortable.
The grisly events of 26/11 in Mumbai were a serious provocation for India to mobilise its forces against Pakistan, but it desisted from doing so. This was mainly because of its keenness to deny Pakistan the excuse that it was facing threats from India and as such it could not spare troops for the North-West.
Apparently, President Obama had this in mind when he tried to pull out Pakistan from its "obsession" with India, and also what General Petraeus described as the "excuses" Pakistan was making for not fighting the Taliban hard.
It remains to be seen how far the Obama administration's pressure works on Pakistan's rulers, particularly the Army led by General Ashfaq Kiyani. So far Pakistan has either been not willing to act against the Taliban, or has not been able to do so. Either way, the impact of the Taliban on Afghanistan as well Pakistan has not been conducive to the health of either of the two countries.
What the Americans are acknowledging now about the nature of the threat the Taliban is posing to the region, India has been telling them over the years. Washington's realisation about the danger from the Taliban to Afghanistan and Pakistan is belated, but still welcome if it succeeds in making Pakistan crackdown on the Taliban with sincerity and force.
For Pakistan's generals it has been always a difficult decision to cut off the Taliban's umbilical cord.
The Taliban was created with American blessings, Saudi Arabia's petrodollars and Pakistan's complicity to fight the Soviet Union out of Afghanistan. It was rewarded by allowing it to come to power in Afghanistan in the late 1990s.
It suited Pakistan most. Islamabad chose to evolve a strange and untenable concept that being a strip of a territory on India's North-West, it needed what it called "strategic depth" in Afghanistan. While Pakistan pursued its goal to acquire "strategic depth" through the Taliban, India lost all influence in Afghanistan during the time the Taliban was in power until 2001.
As it often happens in dealings with unattended monsters, the Taliban has by now grown tremendously to threaten not only the NATO troops in Afghanistan, but also Pakistan from within as well as the region.
The Taliban's tentacles have spread to different parts of Pakistan and also into the Pakistan Army which should worry General Kiyani and the other generals who form the collegiate that really runs Pakistan.
What has happened is simple: Instead of Pakistan acquiring a "strategic depth" in Afghanistan, it is the Taliban that has acquired a "strategic depth" in Pakistan. And this should be of utmost concern to both the civilian government as well as the men in uniform in Pakistan and propel them into action against the Taliban and the other armed outfits parading through the streets of Pakistan.
The roots of President Obama's policy in effect lie in his desire to create conditions which permit the US to pull out from Afghanistan. And signals emanating from Washington suggest that he would like to get out of Afghanistan a year or so before his present term comes to an end in January 2013. The recession in the US, and the high cost of keeping troops in Afghanistan also indicate a keenness to pull out from Afghanistan.
Here there is a gap between the Indian position on Afghanistan and that of the US policy under President Obama. New Delhi thinks that the real problem essentially lies in Pakistan. The solution also lies in Pakistan, and not in Afghanistan.
The Obama administration will be on the wrong policy track if it continues to believe that it can get out of Afghanistan without clearing the dangerous situation in Pakistan. A policy pursued with the single aim of pulling out of Afghanistan during the next two to three years will not succeed if Pakistan explodes – with splinters flying all around the subcontinent.
Last week's statements by President Obama indicates the US is becoming aware of how grave the situation is in Pakistan, but it is Afghanistan that provides the underpinning of his AfPak policy. To be realistic, it is the Pakistan situation that should under-pin the US policy.
Army launches exercise to test offensive capability
Vijay Mohan
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 3
The Indian Army today launched a major training exercise aimed at validating and enhancing the operational doctrine of its premier strike corps. Christened 'Exercise Hind Shakti', the exercise is being conducted as a two-sided war game aimed at preparing the elite Kharga Corps in its operation task of executing a proactive strategy.
Strike corps generally move out on large-scale field exercises once in three years, though sand-model exercises are carried out regularly. Over the past few years, the Army has been engaged in fine-tuning its "network-centric warfare" concepts, involving swift surgical strikes backed by real time flow of information.
The exercise commenced with massed mechanised manoeuvres undertaken as part of offensive operations in the plains of Punjab. A large number of tanks, infantry combat vehicles, artillery guns and specialist vehicles commenced their manoeuvres by day and night under near war-like conditions.
Various formations of Kharga Corps are being exercised and have been labelled as 'Blue Land' forces (friendly) with some representative depiction as 'Red Land' forces (adversary). The exercise is based on 'Blue Land' forces launching an offensive deep within enemy territory.
A parachute drop by airborne troops and other heliborne operations were also undertaken to compliment mechanised forces. The operations were aimed at conducting penetrative operations into the enemy heartland.
As part of the Army's modernisation programme, a wide variety of state-of-the-art equipment have been fielded in the exercise. The Kharga Corps is an exponent in the concept of Networked Operations, which exploits real time surveillance means using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellite imagery, ground-based surveillance resources and mission reports from the air force and attack helicopters. This allows for rapid decision-making and the furtherance of what the army calls effect- based operations.
The Army has made special efforts to minimise inconvenience to the public during this exercise in close cooperation with the civil administration. Army tanks, paratroopers and the heli-borne operations were a big draw for the public in the area of the exercises.
India re-opens road in Kashmir formerly closed for snow
SRINAGAR, India-controlled Kashmir, May 3 (Xinhua) -- India has re-opened the strategic high altitude Srinagar-Leh road link to vehicular traffic on Saturday after five months of closing due to heavy snow, Defense Ministry officials in Srinagar said on Sunday.
The 434-kilometer road was closed following the heavy snowfall in winters.
The Border Roads Organization which has been maintaining the road opened it after clearing the snow from Zojila Pass which is 3,630 meters above sea level.
Srinagar-Leh road is the only road link connecting Ladakh region with the rest of India-controlled Kashmir and beyond.
Another road link connecting Ladakh to Indian state Himichal Pardesh remains closed.
"Today Indian Army convoy was flagged from Sonmarg on to Leh and in the couple of days we expect that civilian vehicles will start plying on the road," said an official.
The Indian Railways is planning to connect Ladakh region with India through a railway line via Himachal Pradesh.
The feasibility report of this strategically crucial project to link mountainous terrain of Ladakh region with India has been finalized by Indian Railways, according to Indian officials.


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I was excited about making the cornbread, and it was super simple to prepare.
|Classic Cornbread (canola oil, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, white vinegar, soy milk)
I think I maybe should have left it in the oven a bit longer than the recipe said, though. I'll remember to do that next time. Regardless, it turned out nicely, and it was quite tasty partnered with the chili.
|Down-Home Chili (canned kidney beans and pinto beans, drained and rinsed; diced tomatoes; water; cumin; paprika; chili powder; oregano; salt; pepper; onion powder; garlic powder; cayenne pepper; allspice)
I was a bit nervous with how many spices were going into the chili, but I diligently measured out each one (the only one I used less of was the chili powder because it just seemed like a lot more compared to the rest). After stirring everything together, I started to feel more optimistic, and sure enough, once the chili was done simmering, it smelled so good! By my first spoonful of chili, I knew this recipe was a success; it was quite flavorful without being too spicy. I was so glad tonight's dinner turned out well after last night's disappointing recipe. I'll be sure to use these two recipes again; they are definitely quick and easy, tasty and filling, with plenty of leftovers that I will enjoy over the next few days.
Speaking of leftovers, here was my leftovers lunch (smashed potatoes, garlic green beans, agave-glazed carrots).
Right now I'm at the "N" blogs in the blog roll, chugging right along... I've been finding so many new fun blogs; tomorrow I hope to put together a short list of some of the blogs and themes that have caught my attention. Also, tomorrow is the final day of my cookbook week, so stay tuned for that. Sunday will be the start of my dollar store vegan theme.
To close tonight's post, here are Buttons and Leela being "loaf kitties" to imitate the cornbread.
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Let�s start today�s column with a quick trivia question. When�s the last time Alabama beat a big-time BCS-level non-conference opponent?
The answer, in a technical sense, isn�t hard if you�ve been paying attention. Last year, the Crimson Tide defeated Duke, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, a league that is a part of the Bowl Championship Series. The Blue Devils play football very badly, but they do play it. Thus, that answer is technically correct � but it�s hard to say that it is satisfying. So let�s try again.
When�s the last time Alabama won a big-time non-conference game?
Phrase the question that way and it throws Duke out the window. The definition of that phrase �big-time� probably excludes some other teams: Hawaii, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Brigham Young. Meaning no offense to anyone in Honolulu or Lubbock or Provo, the fact is that those are all pretty good programs, but not up to the standard of the �big time.�
So l et�s keep going. Alabama has played a few non-conference teams that do meet that standard recently, teams like Oklahoma (twice) and UCLA (twice) and Virginia Tech (newly arrived in the neighborhood but deserving of the big-time label because of its successes under Frank Beamer). Alabama has played those teams � it just hasn�t beaten them.
In fact, if you stick to any strict definition of big-time football, it�s been over a decade since Alabama recorded a non-conference win of that stature. The Crimson Tide defeated Michigan in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 1997. It was the last game that Gene Stallings coached, and if any further symbolic evidence was needed to illustrate the chaos that followed him for a decade, the bare statistic � that Alabama hasn�t beaten a non-conference team more illustrious than Texas Tech since � should provide it.
You can make the question a little bit tougher, and provide some context for this weekend�s Florida State game, if you ask it this way.
When�s the last time Alabama won a big non-conference game in the regular season?
Again, we aren�t talking Hawaii or BYU here. So if we exclude Duke, as we should, then you really have to gas up the time machine.
The answer lies in the Bill Curry Era, when Thomas Rayam reached a big mitt into the sky and blocked a Penn State field goal try to preserve a 17-16 win on Oct. 28, 1989. To put that in context, just remember that some of the blue-chip high school seniors that Alabama is recruiting today hadn�t been born at the time.
Now, it�s true that for reasons both financial and philosophical, Alabama didn�t play big non-conference regular-season games when Stallings was the head coach. (The Crimson Tide did wrap up its series with Penn State in 1990, with the Nittany Lions winning. It did get 1995 and 1996 wins against North Carolina State, which ranks above Duke, but not by much.) Stallings believed that the SEC schedule was tough enough and you could prove mettle against other conferences in bowl games. He backed that up by beating Miami, Ohio State and Michigan in bowls. But for the most part, Alabama�s non-conference schedule in the 1990s was a yearly shuffling of Southern Miss, Tulane and Louisiana Tech, or something very similar.
So the point remains valid, whether you choose the Michigan win at the end of the 1996 season, or some other, more distant victory. It�s been a long time.
In some ways, that very simple fact has been obscured going into Saturday�s Alabama-Florida State game. For one thing, the personalities involved, Bobby Bowden and Nick Saban, are larger than life, and make for great story angles. So do the connections between the two programs, whether it is Bowden�s Birmingham roots, or Saban�s connection to Jimbo Fisher, or Kevin Steele�s stint at FSU, or any of a dozen more. All are great stories.
But putting personalities aside (as hard as that is to do), this is an interesting juncture for Alabama football. The word �critical� isn�t quite appropriate, because the rebuilding process that Saban has started will continue regardless of the outcome. But it is probably fair to call it opportune. It�s a chance for one of college football�s biggest sluggers to step to the plate once again, if we want to mix sports metaphors outrageously.
And it�s been a long time since the slugger hit a home run, at least outside of its own league.
Cecil Hurt is sports editor of The Tuscaloosa News. Reach him at 205-722-0225 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
CECIL HURT: Big wins outside SEC far between
Let�s start today�s column with a quick trivia question. When�s the last time Alabama beat a big-time BCS-level non-conference opponent?


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Margaret Marcus – Mariam Jamila
It was surprising to a lot of people the spread of Islam among women. Their numbers have exceeded by far that of menin most countries. The whole worldin general is experiencing a steady increase in the number of new adherents of Islam.
People have long questioned the reasons behind the transition made by women. They have moved from the life of fun and embellishment to a restricted and controlled life. Once she becomes a Muslim, a woman must cover herself and stop mixing with men. Now, how could these women embrace Islam while propagandists keep spreading its alleged persecution and the violation of their rights?Sura Al-Anfal, verse 30 mentions: "They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah.""Margaret Marcus" or "Mariam Jamila" is one of these women who had heard a lot of false rumors about Islam. She has been born in 1934 to Jewish parents of German descent. However, it didn't take long for her and her family to embrace the doctrine of atheism, run by an organization called Ethical Culture Society.This group promotes the idea of changing values and ethics, according to time and place.According to them, what would be considered a virtue in a society may be seen as vice in another community or at another time.
After wasting ten years with this association; Margaret's family decided to return to Christianity and join the reformist church that rejects trinity.
However, Margaret did not follow her family in this shift. She chose instead to embrace the Baha'i faith. It has attracted her by alleging to unify the human race and fuse all religions into one that would accommodate everyone's calling. She immersed herself into for a full year before deciding to leave it to go back to Judaism. The New York University Professor Rabbi Koch has influenced her decision. Earlier, she has followed a course on Islam and Judaism by the said Rabbi, whomhe summed up saying: Islam is a religion adapted from Judaism and various ancient Christian sects.
Despite the influenced by the rabbi Koch; Margaret did not see these alleged similarities. Her love of reading has led her to discover an important fact. Islam is different in principles and branches from the Religions of the Book. It rejects all forms of likening God to His creation, which the Jewish books are filled with.Furthermore, Islam doesn't contain any of the biblical myths, historical and scientific errors that fill the books of the Bible.
Margaret listened to the Qur'an for the first time because of her penchant for Arabic music.She used to search for Arabic music broadcasted in radio stations. She liked the recitation she has heard without understanding its meaning or listening to its calls.
Margaret got sick, stricken by an illness that kept her in the hospital bed for two years. For the first time, her sickness provided her with the opportunity to read a translation of the Qur'an. Unfortunately, she was a victim of a distorted translation by the Orientalist George Seale. It has been filled with prejudice and false allegation son the Qur'an. This has persuaded Margaret –even for a moment - that it has been adapted from the legends of the People of the Book.
And, because God has good things in store for her as foretold in her destiny, Margaret realized George Seale's unbiased stance on the Qur'an. She refused his claims, and got rid of the illusions shrouding her mind. She got hold of the translation of the Holy Quran prepared by the convert to Islam, Muhammad Marmaduke Pikthall. Margaret loved this translation. It has led to see the real implications of this great Qur'an. Pikthall hasn't translated the Qur'an in the weak apologetic style the way some Muslims who are culturally defeated had done in their interpretation thereof.They have even changed its provisions to reconcile them with Western materialistic values.
Margaret Marcus realized that the Qur'an is the revelation of Allah.This book has elevated the Arabs; it made them into a vibrant nation in history; built on the ruins of rivaling tribes mired in ignorance and idolatry. Margaret says: "Islam is the only element that molded the Arabs into a grand nation. If it hadn't been for the Qur'an, this Arabic language would have been extinct by now. At best, without it this language wouldn't be as famous as Zulu. The arts and culture are indebted to the Qur'an, and rely on it to flourish. Without it, arts and culture would have been worthless."
Margaret embarked on a comparison between the Qur'an and the books of the Torah. Both Jews and Christians believe in the old and new testaments. Furthermore, the concepts of death and resurrection that have baffled Margaret have been shrouded in mystery in the Bible, yet absent in the Torah. It is, however, clearly defined in the Qur'an. She found in its Suras convincing answers to the big problems of life and to various others that frustrated her during her browsing between religions and beliefs; Judaism and atheism, and Baha'i.
Each passing day takes Margaret away from the miserable Western life.Mawdudi has described it as"tropical bush planted in the polar region."She wouldn't have prevailed -a weak female- to face this reality alone. She broke the barrier of isolation that's enveloping her. She began writing to famous Muslim intellectuals around the world. She requested them to provide her with answers that would appease her restless mind and the spiritual turmoil she is in.Their answers came as a booster shot and gave her the peace of mind she was seeking. Their answers presented her great benefits that helped her in the way of her journey to discover the truth.
Perhaps the Imam reformer Abu Ala Mawdudi was the most distinguished scholar Mariam Jamila has written to. He was also very influential in her life. He has donated his books to her. Throughout the pages, his pride in Islam and his transcendence on the physical matters shone through. She had great admiration for this man. Her correspondence has been characterized by honesty and objectivity worthy of a man in the caliber of Mawdudi, God's mercy on his soul. That correspondence between them has been published in a special book, on the Internet.
Despite her Jewish origins, her humanitarian feelings shone through when she has expressed her rejection of the occupation of the land of the Arabs in Palestine.Her co-religionists' Jews were the culprit of such crime.In her novel titled "Ahmed Khalil," she tells the story of a Palestinian boy expelled from his village. The latter has been destroyed by the Zionists occupation's machine of tyranny and oppression. This machine has the full backing of Western colonial powers.
After ten years of research and scrutiny, study and correspondence with Mawdudi and other scholars and advocates of Islam, Margaret decided to become Mariam Jamila. She has declared her conversion to Islam. It happened on the blessed Eid al-Adha Day in 1961 in Brooklyn's mosque in New York. Mariam Jamila, the young lady who has been guided to this religion, will suffer more virulent and cruel treatment.Her alienation grew steadily, and her existence becomes unbearable in the society in which she lives in.
Shortly after embracing Islam, Mariam Jamila prepared a sermon.She has entitled the discourse "Could Islam be compatible with the spirit of the twentieth century?" In it, she has expressed her pride in her new faith.The speech has been delivered to the Friday sermon by one of the Egyptian students. It included the rejection of the alienation that has fascinated some intellectuals who call themselves progressive. These are demanding the replacement of the Moslem Sharia laws to man-made ones, and from Islamic brotherhood to nationalistic tendencies. In addition to all this, they demand what they call "the emancipation of women."Sadly, their real intention has been the adoption of Western values and the woman's isolation from her religion and Muslim values.
Mawdudi wrote congratulating her and expressed astonishment of this her great awareness. He replied saying:"I have analyzed your Friday speech carefully. And I assure you that what you have mentioned there in is the same request I have been repeating for thirty years.And that is the reason why modern innovators fear us as a threat to them. Additionally, I was wondering how could have been possible that a girl born and raised in America could accommodate the depth of this problem? Mentioning your speech has awakened in me but deep appreciation. I supplicate Allah to grant you wisdom and resilience to illuminate and support the cause of Islam."
Mawdudi, may Allah bless his soul, invited her to migrate from America to Pakistan.And he even offered her to stay in his house with his family in Lahore. By this act, Mawdudi wanted to revive the Sira of the Ansar and the Muhajereen. The former, have opened wide their doors and homes to accommodate their brothers fleeing Makkah to safeguard their faith. Right off the bat, he was sincere with her. He told her about the difficulties, she would face coming to Pakistan. His country lacks a lot of luxury and civilian life Mariam has been accustomed to in America. However, in a letter addressed to her parents, he pledged to take care of her as one of his daughters. Her parents permitted her to travel. They wanted her to get rid of the alienation she feels in her own country and the burden of Western material life that she grew to hate. It is a life that does shorten the goals of creation and hopes of creaturesin an ephemeral world. Mariam chose to live among Muslim brothers, and with the blessed values of Islam. Later, she married Mr. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, and gave birth to four sons.
In Pakistan, Mariam Jamila began her life in study research, and writing in the Muslim community. She has enriched the Islamic library with ten books characterized by clarity and maturity and poise.The following four books are among the most important in Islam: (Islam Versus the West), and (My journey from Disbelief to Faith), and (Islam and Renewal) and (Islam in Theory and Practice). Her writings have exhibited a mature mentality and thoughtful and conscious mind. And this is especially evident as a result of her studies in Islam and its relationship to Biblical religions and Western philosophies. She has talked with a lot about pain about the images of cultural alienation and complexes of inferiority she saw with many Muslims infatuated with occidental civilization. Miss informed Muslims have listened carefully- even opened their hearts - to western allegations that "Islam is a thing of the past, and it is no longer suitable for this age."She saw that some of the Muslims who agree with them are but satellites in the orbits of those Westerners, who have corrupted the cultural and educational life in the Muslim Levant. They will build a monument to any lowly man who accuses Islam of being reactionary and backward, yet claims to adhere to it. Mariam felt that these slanderers"suffer from a conflict of loyalty.They are the product of two quite opposite poles; even so, they don't belong to neither… The outcome of this is a sharp psychosomatic pain. However, in order to achieve a mental relief, they tend to interpret Islam as a compatible way to the life they wish to lead."
Twenty years after embracing Islam Mariam Jamila sent message of advice and compassion to her parents. In it, she describes occidental life and the causes of misery suffered by humanity. Such life has been seen in an advanced vision of western life. This existence is similar to that of ancient "Rome" that has faded and has become ruins. In her letter, she says: "Indeed, the decline has been clear since the First World War: moral chaos in the absence of any decent values, or constantstandards of ethics and behavior. Furthermore, corrupt sexual obsession, and its spread in the entertainment media; ill treatment of old people.Divorce rates are on the rise among current generations; hence, durable happy marriage has become rare.Add to all this, child abuse, environmental pollution, depletion of scarce and valuable resources, sexually transmitted disease; mental disorders, drug and alcohol addiction. Suicide has become a number-one elementas the causeof death. Crime, vandalism, government corruption, and contempt for the law in generalare the norms... The reason of all this is the failure of the secular system, obsession with materialism, the lack of moral values, and encroachment of the divine teachings andvirtuous values."
Mariam Jamila sums up her story with Islam saying. She says: "Since starting reading the Qur'an, I come to realize that religion is not only necessary in life, it life itself.The more I studied the further I became certain that Islam alone is the one who has made the Arabs a great civilized nation that has dominated the world."
We supplicate Allah to grant our sister Mariam His divine mercy, and make paradise her last abode.
Dr. Munqith Bin Mahmoud Al-Sakkar
Researcher at Muslim World League
Translated by Sadok Salehi
Translator at Muslim World League


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Swimming Pool
The resort pool is set in a verdant courtyard. A children's pool is also available for little ones. Bask in the sun with a cocktail in hand.
Fitness Centre
Invigorating workouts at our glass-walled gym offer views of the garden. Keep up the pace 24/7 on state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills and bikes.
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Delve deep into Vietnamese cuisine with cooking classes that combine market visits and theory with instruction by a personal chef.
Browse fine jewellery, tailored garments and decorative ornaments at our on-site boutique.
Find your natural flow with complimentary yoga classes each morning, held overlooking the Thu Bon River.
Grab a map and set off for a leisurely tour around the streets of Hoi An. Cycle past lush paddies to reach the golden shores of An Bang Beach. Bicycles are provided with our compliments.
Thu Bon Cruise
See Hoi An and the surrounding countryside from a new perspective as you sail down the Thu Bon River in a traditional boat. One-hour cruises are available three times a day.
Lantern Making Class
Lanterns are an intrinsic part of local culture, and can be seen everywhere from high streets to temples. Learn to make your own in a step-by-step workshop.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An's historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where traditional shophouses with original architecture line neatly laid-out alleys. Explore small shrines, art galleries and cafes. Visit the iconic Japanese Bridge, built in the late 16th century to connect the town's Japanese residents with the Chinese quarter.
Quan Cong Temple
Founded in 1653, this small temple is dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese general who is worshipped as a symbol of loyalty, sincerity, integrity and justice.
Full Moon Lantern Festival
The Full Moon Lantern Festival takes place on the 1st and 14th night of every lunar month. During this time, roads in the historic quarter are closed and thousands of coloured lanterns light the way. Locals honour their ancestors with altars set up outside homes laden with fruit, flowers, candles and incense. See living history in action and join in festive rituals.
Tra Que Herb Village
Visit this picturesque community just north of Hoi An. Roll up your sleeves and farm the fields for a day.
An Bang Beach
My Son Sanctuary
A UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Cham kingdom ruins, the My Son Sanctuary is one of the region's must-sees.
Hue Imperial City
The citadel of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a regal history. Magnificent architecture, the tombs of Nguyen emperors, and ornate temples showcase the history of the former capital.
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PAHA- New exciting Grant Program from PAHA Washington DC
Dear Polish American Health Association members and friends:
I am happy to announce the launch of an exciting new undertaking at the Polish American Health Association (PAHA), which leverages PAHA's charitable mission to a new dimension. For the first time since it's founding in 1992 PAHA will be awarding grants on an annual basis.
Dr. Kyoichi A. Watanabe, in memory of his beloved late wife Dr. Krystyna Lesiak, has established the Dr. Krystyna Lesiak Grant Program within the Polish American Health Association.
PAHA Dr. Krystyna Lesiak Grants will be awarded to promising Polish or Polish American graduate and post-graduate students in chemical sciences related to medical research to support their research presentations at national or international scientific meetings.
I would like to express deep gratitude to Dr. Kyoichi A.Watanabe for his generosity and trust in PAHA for managing this program.
I would like to thank Dr. Pawel Muranski, former PAHA President, and Dr. Krzysztof Ptak, former PAHA Secretary, for their very critical support in the initial design phase of the program.
I would like to thank Mr. Roman Korzan for his expertise and dedication that has led to the successful creation of this program within the PAHA.
The PAHA Dr. Krystyna Lesiak Grant Program application procedures will be announced soon.
Anna B. Korzan M.D. FACP
PAHA Acting President/ Vice President
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Aaron Rai romps to Honma Hong Kong Open victory
Englishman Aaron Rai seals his first European Tour title in spectacular fashion over in Hong Kong
Aaron Rai sealed his first European Tour title in spectacular fashion after fending off a late surge from Matthew Fitzpatrick for a wire-to-wire victory at the Honma Hong Kong Open presented by Amuni.
The Englishman, who gained automatic promotion to the European Tour in 2017 after three wins on the European Challenge Tour, started the final round with a six shot-lead over Fitzpatrick but had it cut to one by the close of play after the five-time European Tour winner heaped the pressure on with seven birdies in 16 holes. But Fitzpatrick's challenge faltered when he carded his first bogey of the day at the 17th to give his compatriot a two-shot cushion heading up the 18th. Despite a bogey at the last, Rai signed for a final round 69 to start the 2018-2019 Race to Dubai season in style with victory in just his 46th European Tour appearance.
"What a way to start the 2018-2019 Race to Dubai season with a new winner on the European Tour," said Nick Tarratt, Director, European Tour International Dubai Office. "Aaron played some sensational golf this week including an outstanding course-record 61 in the second round and is yet another example of the European Challenge Tour providing a pathway to success."
A new points system has been introduced for the European Tour's 2019 Race to Dubai with each tournament classified into one of nine different bands with Major championships in band nine and the smallest prize money events in band one. Point allocation will now follow one universal breakdown, awarding a standardised percentage of the points available to each position on the leaderboard to create a more consistent, performance-based system for European Tour Members who have a lower category on the exemption list.
With his triumph in the band two tournament, Rai receives 460 Race to Dubai points to leave him at the summit of the Race to Dubai Rankings after the first event on the calendar.
"It definitely hasn't sunk in just yet, I'll probably need a few days for that to happen," said the 23 year old."It's incredible to win on any Tour, let alone the European Tour and let alone the Hong Kong Open. It's an incredible course and event which is very well supported. The crowds have been amazing. I'm just very grateful.
"Matt played incredibly all day. It was tough but again, I really just tried to play the course as much as possible rather than Matt or anyone else who was playing well today. I luckily managed to do that for most of the way around. It was tough considering the situation but I'm very pleased."
Fitzpatrick's runner-up finish saw him pick up 305 Race to Dubai points to leave him in second place on the Rankings. "Obviously it was disappointing to make such a
simple bogey on the 17th," said the Yorkshireman after his blistering round of 64 saw him fall just one short of Rai. "But I gave it a good go. It was always going to be tough to beat him. The last two days he's been very solid and not given anything away, which made my life more difficult."
Meanwhile, 2018 European Challenge Tour graduate Victor Perez sealed a tied third place finish in his first event since securing a European Tour card by finishing third on the Road to Ras Al Khaimah Rankings. The Frenchman and Australian Jason Scrivener both pick up 154.5 points after finishing five behind Rai.
David Drysdale finished one further back in fifth to secure 116 points while Spanish duo Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera Bello joined Shubhankar Sharma in sixth place for 82.7 points.


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Sonny's Bakery
Welcome to the Sonny Side
This vintage chic new cafe chain was as much of a treat to design as the baked goodies it sells. Vintage seaside prints and carefree Aussie holidays inspired the vibe for the brand aesthetic which gave us a design framework that allows each outlet to embrace its locality and depict its town in a simpler light. There's something new and fun to discover at each destination.
We wanted to continue the beachy feel by creating a flag which waves proudly above the logo, forming an 'S' for Sonny's, as though the sea breeze had swept it into shape. The muted colour palette works to simulate the sun-faded signage of your local beach club while the flag serves as a beacon for each Sonny's outlet.
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Berne, 27 October 2014
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) aims to use its flagship projects to outline the Confederation's Energy Strategy 2050 in more specific and understandable terms. With Swisscom Energy Solutions' tiko, the SFOE is supporting a system solution that is innovative from an technological, ecological and social perspective.
tiko provides a simple and efficient response to fluctuations in the electricity grid. These are taking place with increasing frequency given the growing amount of electricity generated by solar and wind, the production of which is difficult to predict due to the weather. Furthermore, electricity is often available at times when it is not required. As a smart storage solution, tiko links up the heating systems of the customers taking part in the network. By slightly adjusting the heating cycle of heating pumps and electric boilers, tiko can use this storage capacity to balance out fluctuations in the electricity grid.
The tiko project is being financially supported by the SFOE as part of the flagship project programme, with the aim of developing the necessary technology further. The technology required for the storage network has been developed in Switzerland and is now being optimised on an ongoing basis. Swisscom Energy Solutions is collaborating with partners from the energy sector (including Repower AG, Societad Ovra electrica Lumbrein and Elektra Seeberg) and with heating system manufacturers (including Hoval AG, Tobler AG and Störi AG), with new partners being constantly added. The storage network, which was previously available on the market under its brand name BeSmart, has been renamed tiko.
End customers participating in tiko also benefit: they can monitor and optimise their electricity consumption simply and easily with an app. They receive a clear overview of their heating consumption and are notified via SMS or e-mail of any malfunctioning of their heating systems.
Swisscom Energy Solutions, with its registered office in Olten, was founded in September 2012 as a joint venture between Swisscom and Swiss energy utility Repower. The company employs around 20 staff and is one of Swisscom's several new business areas. The energy market is currently undergoing a transformation similar to that experienced by the telecommunications market following the Internet's growth in popularity. Swisscom meets ideal prerequisites that enable it to participate in the energy market: it has a neutral market position, offers numerous innovative solutions for households throughout Switzerland and combines its ICT expertise with know-how in the energy market. Swisscom also has the advantage of short technological development cycles and many years of experience in operating secure and reliable communication networks and data centres.


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- Price$12,950,000
- Beds8
- Baths8
- Sq. Ft.11,000
- Acres6.00
- Built1990
4545 Paradise Dr, Tiburon
Rare 6 acres with great privacy Tiburon estate w/ magnificent gardens, privacy & incredible Bay views. Light filled villa features indoor pool w/sauna/spa/massage room, gourmet kitchen, multiple living rooms, deluxe master suites, conference rooms, terraces, rose garden, sport & bocce courts, citrus & fruit orchards, art cottage, meditation labyrinth, woodland paths, private campsite. 20+ car parking. Italian cypress tree-lined driveway.
Essential Information
- Price$12,950,000
- Bedrooms8
- Bathrooms8.00
- Full Baths7
- Half Baths1
- Square Footage11,000
- Acres6.00
- Year Built1990
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeSingle Family
- StyleSpanish/Mediterr
- StatusActive
- For Sale / LeaseSale
- Attached / DetachedDetached
- New / ResaleResale
- UtilitiesPG&E, Cable TV Available, Elec. Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- FeaturesCentral Vacuum, Deck(s), Formal Entry, Intercom, Storage Area, Window Covers Incl.
- Parking Spaces3
- GaragesGarage, Auto Door, 4 Car
- Has PoolYes
- PoolIndoor
- ExteriorStucco
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- ConstructionCompleted
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- Listing AgentOlivia Hsu Decker
- Listing Provided ByGolden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
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- Address4545 Paradise Dr
- AreaTiburon
- CityTiburon
- CountyMarin
- StateCA
- Zip Code94920-1014
- AppliancesDryer Incl., In Laundry Room, Washer Incl, 220 V, Gas
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Hello again. Today is about one of the best chapters of my life : being a university student in the UK. This post will have 3 parts as there are a lot of things to talk about.Therefore, the first part will be about the process and the first day in the UK, the second one about the university system and the 3 about student life and pros and cons of being a student in the United Kingdom.
But let's get started. It all started in the autumn of 2010. At that moment, in my country, there weren't too many people willing to study abroad. Most of them were either preferring to continue the studies in their country or don't do a university course at all.This was not applying for myself too. I have always dreamed to study something related to tourism as since I was a kid , I wanted to travel and see the world. But the problem was that in my country couldn't find any good university major related to tourism. One of my father's friends was having a daughter in the UK so I have decided to contact her and see if it's worth to apply for British Universities. After the discussion with her, something told me that soon enough I will be moving abroad.
I started to apply through UCAS and been accepted to 3 universities. One of them had an industrial placement for a year too.Hospitality and Tourism Management and 1 year of practice!!!! Words can't explain the happiness I felt then. My dream came true. I had to pass an IELTS test with a minimum of 6 and had to have 8 in my Baccalaureate exam. I have passed them both with a higher degree than requested. There was nothing holding me back anymore.
In August I have received the enrollment papers and all the dates regarding enrollment and induction. On 23 September I left my country. This is the worst part.Imagine a 19 years old with 3 pieces of luggage, for the first time being separated from her parents and dog. I didn't want anyone to come with me as I knew there may be a possibility to give up and come back. So I left the country by myself. I remember when I arrived in Luton, I was so lost and I would say scared that one flight attendant who saw me (can't remember the name of the company)took me to the coach station and stayed with me until the coach came. The journey between Luton and Birmingham seemed endless.
When I arrived in Bham it was pouring.Everything seemed so sad. Or maybe it was just me. I eventually arrived at the campus and checked in. When I went to my room, 2 guys came and helped me with the luggage.One of them is still my friend :).Only after I entered the room it hit me. I was alone. All by myself in a foreign country. Knowing no one. And as a "bonus" the Internet wasn't working that day and my phone had a trouble with the roaming. I don't think anyone can imagine the mental pain that I had to deal with that day. It was terrible. My dream came true but I was distraught.
After the phone started working,I called my mom and told her to tell my father to come and take me home. I didn't want to stay there anymore. I didn't care about the university anymore. I just wanted back home. Eventually, I fell asleep. Crying.Been woken up at 3 am by my neighbors who found out that there was a new girl in the flat and had to go and drink with them. My eyes were red and swollen. The last thing I needed was a drink. I refused them politely and fell asleep again. That morning was the one that changed everything. (part 2 coming soon)


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This short preview trailer contains scenes of 5 Lucy Van Angel Foot Models, all full lenght clips, advertised in this short preview are available at Lucy Van Angel Stocking Pantyhose and Nylon Foot Fetish C4S Store. Models included: Kiki18 (Jessica Koks) Lizzie Ryan, Strawberry Sandy (Ally), Stacy Silver and Tereza.
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According to Jeremy Newbegin (Money Marketing, April 11), "an IFA can still continue to offer financial advice to the poor – they just do not charge these clients as much, off-setting commission against the smaller fee".
Not if CP121 is implemented in its current form they don't.
If Mr Newbegin worked in an area of real social deprivation rather than the cloud cuckoo land of so-called "ethical" investment, he might grasp how arrogant and out of touch his remarks are.
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It's the number one barbecue sauce in Kansas City!
I want to thank the 80 to 90 people who attended my barbecue sauce presentation sponsored by K. C. Masterpiece at the American Royal Barbecue contest today. It was the groups participation that made creating this barbecue sauce a success! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Here is the recipe that we created.
K. C. Masterpiece Demo BBQ Sauce
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon restaurant grind black pepper
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1-32 ounce ketchup
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan. Blend in the liquid ingredients. Stir dissolving the dry ingredients. Blend in the ketchup. Bring to a boil, being careful; when ketchup boils it pops so be careful. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Use the sauce warm or chilled.
Makes about 6 cups.


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Latest Weather Blog
Town of Livingston starts mosquito spraying
LIVINGSTON - The town of Livingston is the second place in Livingston Parish to start its own mosquito abatement program this year.
This comes after Livingston Parish Mosquito Abatement shut down nearly two years ago after the program ran out of money. That program recently donated one mosquito spraying truck to Denham Springs, Livingston and Walker. The Denham Springs program is off and running, and now Livingston's program is moving along.
Livingston will spray for its third time Thursday night, taking about four hours to cover the entire town limits. The town spent about $1,500 on chemicals to knock down the population of the pesky mosquitoes. Some residents say they're already noticing an improvement.
"When we go outside they're all over us, but now lately here since that first spray I can tell the difference," said Lethen Gill.
Right now, the mosquito spraying comes at no cost to residents in Livingston. However, town leaders say the current program is just a trial run, and it could require residents to pay a small fee in the future. Some people say they are all for that as long as the program keeps mosquitoes at bay.
"I would, my husband, the other family members...we would to keep it going," said Linda Meyers.
"Well I'd prefer to pay a small fee for that. I'd be willing to do that," said Gill.
Livingston leaders say they have heard a lot of positive feedback so far. The city of Walker will start spraying when a driver gets certified to operate the truck.