The Army hatched a plan a decade ago for a new approach to fighting ground wars. Called Future Combat Systems, it was an ambitious project to develop networks of high-tech vehicles, drones and robotic sensors to act as frontline spies on enemy targets.
“We wanted to go deep and really stretch and see if we could come up with a new conceptual basis for the Army,” said Joe G. Taylor Jr., a retired Army major general who was involved in the early stages of the program.
But that future is unlikely to arrive.
The Obama administration began scaling back the program late last month and breaking it into pieces, as part of a broader effort to overhaul expensive weapons contracts and focus more on fighting insurgencies.
Like many systems, the Army effort came to be seen by top Pentagon officials as too geared for conventional war at a time when the military needs to rely more on troops on the ground, and to provide them with simpler equipment designed to withstand roadside bombs and other more rudimentary attacks.
The Obama administration’s ability to make such a broad shift in military priorities is being tested in Congress in the fight over whether to keep building the advanced F-22 fighter. President Obama has threatened to veto a bill nearing a vote in the Senate if it includes any money for the jet.
And the changes in the Future Combat program, which was expected to cost $160 billion, illustrate how the administration is already proceeding to reshape military spending.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recently canceled the most expensive part of the program, the new combat vehicles that were to cost $87 billion, out of concern that they would not provide enough protection against simple roadside bombs that have killed soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mr. Gates also ordered the Army to renegotiate an unusually lucrative deal for the Future Combat Systems’ prime contractor, Boeing , which was guaranteed a much higher base fee than most Pentagon contractors. Boeing and its partner, SAIC Inc., stood to earn $2 billion before they proved the system’s components worked together.
The rethinking of the Future Combat program, one of the Pentagon’s most expensive, reflects the increasing pressure on the Army to redirect resources from plans for conventional wars to the possibility of other long-running conflicts with insurgencies in the future.
More than any other service, the Army faces enormous budget strains. It recently hired 65,000 more soldiers and also needs to give battle-weary troops more time at home. That means it has far less money than the Navy or the Air Force to modernize its weapon systems.
“Gates is clearly preparing the Navy and the Air Force to take the lead in major wars, and he wants the Army to focus more on having the troops it needs to sustain these long campaigns against insurgents,” said James McAleese, a military consultant in McLean, Va.
The idea for the new combat systems arose after Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 exposed a hole in the Army’s capabilities.
The United States flew in an infantry division to defend Saudi Arabia, but it had to send tanks by sea. So the Army wanted to create a middle option — special brigades with combat vehicles light enough to airlift. It also figured that the ability to detect enemies from greater distances would reduce the need for armor.
But to receive the intelligence from the drones, small robots and other sensors that could be used like scouts, the Army needed to create a streaming video and data network unlike any other, something akin to a cellphone system without the fixed transmission towers. And the eight different vehicles would require innovative hybrid-electric drives to power new radios that could transmit such vast amounts of data.
The vehicles would be built with lightweight composite armors and have the ability to fire projectiles to defuse incoming missiles.
But most of the technologies were still at an experimental stage. And skeptics inside the Army asked how a vehicle weighing just 19 tons could match the firepower of a 70-ton tank and keep the crew safe.
As insurgents began destroying equipment with rocket-propelled grenades in the current Iraq conflict, the military recognized that the new vehicles would need more armor. Their projected weight increased to 30 tons, making them less easy to transport and weakening the rationale for the project.


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This is what I woke up thinking about… Paris happened. Lebanon happened. Syria happened. Lots of terrible stuff has happened recently. And it will keep happening.
And, how we interact with hardships/challenges is in our own hands.
The people who are trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?” – Bob Marley
I propose today that we artists ponder how we are changing the world with the creation of our work, and how we can make it a better place.
Art can inspire and change lives for the better. That’s why you became an artist – you’ve already been changed by believing that there is value in art. Spread that value, use it, share it.
Our artistic work matters.
If you are still questioning if art matters, make that list of films or TV shows that have stayed with you for years.
What were you watching in your formative years?
Your list is maybe more sophisticated than mine… but even something as silly as reruns of Gilligan’s Island totally impacted me as a child – I laughed and imagined a far away place in my mountain town in Virginia. My imagination was stirred – I didn’t even notice when the black and white shows were colorized. It was already in color in my mind.
The TV series reruns of M*A*S*H was how I first learned about Vietnam, and how to make laughs in bad situations. As an adult I can see how smart was the writing and how brilliant the actors were in those roles.
Sneaking into see Sixteen Candles when I wasn’t quite “legal” to see it gave me insight into what to expect at high school.
The Breakfast Club taught me that being an outsider is okay.
I learned about being too proud to be in love in Fellini’s La Strada.
Boys Don’t Cry educated me on a human need I had never considered or known personally. I can’t imagine the lives that film might have saved.
And the list goes on of the films that have impacted me…
What art has impacted you?
Oh yes, paintings! Seeing Georgia O’Keefe’s exhibit at a museum totally rocked my teenage artistic self. Something about the expression in her paint strokes, the muted bright colors (I repainted my bedroom the colors of New Mexico), and the lonely spirit of the southwest just really spoke to me. Picasso’s distortions, Matisse’s figures and colors, Louise Nevelson’s monochromatic sculptures… oh my gosh, art has made me melt.
The influence of art runs deep.
All of this art that we experience over a lifetime makes us who we are as humans and, of course, as artists.
Off the top of my head…
~ Gather artists together to create new work.
~ Ask how your art can inspire. (don’t discount comedy in the midst of tragedy, like A Beautiful Life or Saturday Night Live skits, or drama that others relate to, like Blue Valentine, The Danish Girl)
~ Talk about art with a young person.
~ Explore an art form that you have not yet experienced.(Screenwriting, sewing, pottery anyone??)
~ Praise an artist colleague.
~ Make art (film a scene, write something, rehearse)…and don’t judge it.
Please share your thoughts on how to work to change the world with your art.
Or, what art impacted you?
I would love to hear more inspirations from you all!
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On 31 May 2007 Bloomberg reported:
The National Statistical Coordination Board of the Philippines announced 31 May that the country's $117 billion economy expanded 6.9 per cent from a year ago.
Global Good News service views this news as a sign of rising positivity in the field of business, documenting the growth of life-supporting, evolutionary trends.
Bloomberg reported, 'The Philippine economy grew in the first quarter at the fastest pace in more than six years, exceeding all estimates, as money sent home by nationals working abroad buoyed consumer spending and exports to China soared.'
Bloomberg quoted Luz Lorenzo, an economist at ATR-Kim Eng Capital Partners Inc. in Manila, as saying, 'It's mostly private consumption. Remittances are a significant portion. You also have low inflation and interest rates and a strong peso is good for consumption. People can buy more.'
Bloomberg reported that Lorenzo also commented investment is starting to increase. The US company Texas Instruments is planning to spend $1 billion over 10 years to expand its chip-making operations in the Philippines.
Bloomberg reported, 'Philippine businesses are likely to do better this quarter than the first, according to a central bank survey of companies. About 31 percent said they planned to expand, the central bank said May 25, citing a survey taken April 10 to May 8.'
Bloomberg quoted President Gloria Arroyo as saying, 'The Philippines is on a roll.'
The article noted, 'One in ten Filipinos works overseas, with the funds they send home to their families fuelling purchases of fast food, mobile phones and new homes.'
Bloomberg said, 'Overseas sales, which make up as much as two-fifths of the Philippine economy, increased 13 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier.. . . Shipments to China surged 46 percent.'
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Over the years, Young developed a warm relationship with Kennedy and his wife, Vicki. “He would be all business during the interview, but afterwards, it was ‘let’s have lunch, let’s talk,’” he said. The two men were close in age and shared a fascination with history.
Their recorded conversations ended abruptly in 2008 when Kennedy was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would ultimately lead to his death in 2010.
In those intervening months, Young says, Kennedy’s priorities were spending time with his family and managing his treatment. Kennedy also turned his attention to his own memoir, “True Compass.” That book relied heavily on the transcripts that Miller Center researchers provided, and Kennedy noted in the book’s acknowledgements that his own project began with Young and the center’s work.
The Other Commonwealth That the project is being done in the foothills of central Virginia, instead of in the Brahman environs of Boston is surprising to many. Kennedy’s ties to the University of Virginia are few. Though he and his brother Bobby graduated from its law school, he is more associated with his undergraduate alma mater, Harvard.
But the Miller Center’s oral histories — it has either finished or is in the process of completing histories of the past five presidents — are what attracted Kennedy. The researchers had already made inroads in Washington, and the overlapping circles between Kennedy and President Bill Clinton meant that the center had already been in touch with some of the key players.
Young also believes that Kennedy was concerned that outsiders might interpret Kennedy’s participation in the project as an attempt to spin history by writing it himself. “He worried people might see this as another Kennedy whitewash,” Young says. Choosing an institution to which he had little affiliation helped insulate the project from critics who see cronyism in every Kennedy move.
But doing an oral history on a Senator was a new venture for the center, which had previously exclusively focused on the executive branch. For Kennedy, though, it made an exception. “If anyone merited a departure from the presidency, it was Kennedy, in part because of his family’s relationship with the institution,” Riley says.

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I decided to give one of these stationary boxes a try the other day. OMG!! They are super easy. I was shocked actually cause it doesn't look like it would be as simple as the directions said it was. Forgive me but this one isn't completely finished but I needed something to post today and I thought this would be good. The only thing I need to do is finish three more cards and make some tags or card candy to put in the front pockets, add a book of stamps and label my address book. I think I will make up greetings for the cards and put them in one of the pockets so that when you want to use a card you can pick your greeting and just adhere it on.
The directions can be found here. I used a 12 x 12 piece of card stock for the box and a 12 x 12 piece of pattern paper for the lid, address book, pen holder, stamp pocket and for pieces on the cards. I also bought three 12 x 12 pieces of cardstock for the cards. Rust, dark brown, and the celery color.


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- Can I use my gym membership as a business expense?
- Can I claim medication on BUPA?
- What does Bupa cash plan cover?
- Can I claim gym membership on HCF?
- Is Fitness Passport tax deductible?
- Does Bupa cover dental treatment?
- How do you claim HCF?
- Does HCF cover nutritionists?
- Does Teachers health cover gym membership?
- Can I deduct haircuts as a business expense?
- What can be written off as a business expense?
- Does HCF cover Weight Watchers?
- Can I claim gym membership on BUPA?
- What expenses are tax deductible?
- How long does a Bupa claim take?
Can I use my gym membership as a business expense?
An ordinary expense is defined as one that’s common and accepted in your industry.
A necessary expense is one that’s considered helpful and appropriate in your trade or business.
So, for example, if you’re a ballet dancer, then, yes, gym membership and recital expenses would appear to be deductible..
Can I claim medication on BUPA?
Bupa provides cover for an extensive range of medications. If you have Extras cover with Bupa which includes cover for pharmacy, you are entitled to claim medications that meet the following requirements: Category S4 or S8 items (that is, prescription only medicines or controlled drugs)
What does Bupa cash plan cover?
A health cash plan allows you to spread the cost of some of you and your family’s everyday health expenses for a regular, monthly premium. Our cover provides a number of routine health benefits, such as money back towards dental treatments and check-ups alongside optical tests and prescription eyewear.
Can I claim gym membership on HCF?
If your extras cover includes benefits for HCF approved health management programs, you can claim towards the costs of an exercise program or gym membership. … Please ask your GP or medical specialist to complete section 2 and submit the completed form to HCF along with your receipts/invoices.
Is Fitness Passport tax deductible?
There is no magic percentage and each taxpayer is required to keep a record to work out their own percentage if they want to claim any telephone expenses as a deduction. Gym memberships – the general stance on this one is that NO deduction is allowed, as the tax office sees this as a private expense.
Does Bupa cover dental treatment?
What does my insurance cover? All health insurance policies are different and coverage for dental services can vary, so we recommend that you speak with your health insurance provider for details. Bupa members with extras cover are covered for 60% – 100% back on most dental items (yearly limits apply)*.
How do you claim HCF?
You can claim at any HCF branch – bring your membership card and original receipts. The name and address of your provider must be printed or stamped on the receipt, not handwritten. We’ll credit your nominated bank account, and give you a statement for your records.
Does HCF cover nutritionists?
To help you reach a healthy weight, you may be able to claim for a dietitian-led, HCF-approved weight management program*. We may also cover some of the costs of certain weight-loss medications that are registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
Does Teachers health cover gym membership?
Essential Extras covers things Teachers Health members use the most, like dental, optical and physio, plus a range of other services, including psychology and podiatry. … Healthy lifestyle programs, like weight management, gym membership and health screening are also included (subject to eligibility).
Can I deduct haircuts as a business expense?
“Expenses that are inherently personal are nondeductible personal expenses,” the U.S. Tax Court ruled in a case involving a TV presenter. Such personal grooming must be 100% work-related. Others suggest haircut write-offs are not so uncommon, especially in the media business.
What can be written off as a business expense?
The most common fully deductible business expenses include:Accounting fees.Advertising.Bank charges.Commissions and sales costs.Consultation expenses.Continuing professional education costs.Contract labor costs.Credit and collection fees.More items…
Does HCF cover Weight Watchers?
Find out which health insurance companies give a rebate for Weight Watchers membership….Health Fund Rebates.Health InsurerHCFWeight loss rebate?YesHow much per year?$150 per person $400 for familiesWhat is needed for claim?GP to complete a gym & exercise formOptions covered?All programs.9 more columns
Can I claim gym membership on BUPA?
Bupa. Bupa’s Gold Extras policy provides a level of cover for some gym memberships, swimming programs for children, pilates, and yoga under its Living Well program.
What expenses are tax deductible?
Tuition, books, supplies, lab fees, some transportation and travel costs and even the cost of research can all be deductible. Know that to claim this deduction, your costs have to be used to maintain or improve your job skills and required by your employer. State and local income, sales and property taxes.
How long does a Bupa claim take?
Most claims for doctor visits are processed within 5 business days. Hospital Claims are processed in approximately 7-14 Days. If we require additional information we will contact you. In some cases a Medical Certificate from the doctor will be required.

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Motorola is quite pissed with the South Korean tech giant Samsung that is praising their new Always On display feature. Samsung has introduced this feature starting with their flagship smartphones Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, and just recently on their popular phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Motorola now claims that this feature was stolen from their own smartphones, and is not very pleased with this whole situation.
It is true that we’ve seen the same exact feature from Motorola, this company calling it Active Display. The first device to show off Active Display is Motorola’s Moto X released in 2013. We’re not yet sure if Motorola is going to invoke Samsung in a court of law, but their recent tweet stabbing at Samsung gives us the vibe that they’ll take action. The tweet says the following: “In what galaxy is it okay to steal competitor phones’ cool features? #TheOriginalAlwaysOnDisplay #motozdroid.”
Ouch. Samsung fans can’t be very happy about this. The tech giant accused in the tweet has not yet responded about Motorola’s harsh statement. It is worth noting that Samsung has been known before for some arguments with Apple as well about copying them.
The plot twist in this matter is that while Motorola claims to be the first company to bring out a display that doesn’t shut off, the tech world has actually seen a company do this before. We’re here talking about Nokia. Oh, yeah, it gets juicy. We’ve first seen the feature on Nokia Symbian phones, and even a Nokia flagship has rocked it in 2011. The Nokia N9 had the feature 2 years before any Motorola device had, so… Maybe Motorola should have made some research before throwing knives at people. Who knows, maybe we’ll see Nokia stabbing at both the companies that seem to imitate their original feature.
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CD review by Graham Blackley
Sydney-based folk group The Roaring Forties, featuring the talents of Margaret Walters, John Warner, Chris Maltby, Tom Hanson and Robin Connaughton, has produced a beautifully packaged CD that provides an intriguing insight into the steel industry of 1960’s NSW.
The album explores a variety of themes including the lively drinking culture that surrounds those with “a blast furnace gullet” (The Booze Fairy and Steelers’ March), the migrant experience (Ballad of Lovely Tom Parts 1-6) and the central role that women played in the industry (The Sankey- Benson Press Shop).
It is on the poignant Hill 60, however, that The Roaring Forties packs the greatest punch.
It’s difficult to imagine the hardest of hearts remaining unmoved by this stark insight into the devastating displacement of indigenous people.
The acts of “the invaders” stain the land and ultimately lead to sorrow and despair being drowned in bottles of “Whitefella poison.” The touching references to nature (“the reeling birds” and “the pelicans in flight”) symbolise all that is lost or under threat and highlight the perversity of the invader’s actions.
The nightmarish vision of “bloody tears”, flaming sky, “endless thunder”, “barbed wire, concrete and the gun” and “the smoky ironworks” that “shroud[s] the land in night” is likely to haunt the listener long after this thoughtprovoking track ends.
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Vs. State of Rajasthan  Insc 908 (6 December 2006)
Sinha & Markandey Katju S.B. Sinha, J.
is before us aggrieved by and dissatisfied with a judgment of conviction and
sentence passed by a Division Bench of Rajasthan High Court, Bench at Jaipur in
D.B. Criminal Appeal No.765 of 1999. He was proceeded against for commission of
murder along with one Pitram, his brother-in-law. Pitram, accused No. 1 (A.1),
Mali Ram, the first informant (P.W.1) and Moosaram are brothers. Mooli Devi is
their mother. A First Information Report was lodged at about 9.30 p.m. on
13.10.1996 in relation to an incident which took place at the 'Dhani' of Mali
Ram's father, which is situated on Bhudoli Road, whereat, allegedly, the said Pitram
committed murder of the said Moosaram at about 8 p.m. on the same day.
in his First Information Report, alleged that he and the deceased carried some
household articles from town Neem Ka Thana and went to their father's 'Dhani'.
They stopped there, talked to their mother and left for their 'Dhani at Lambawali.
When they reached the field of 'Darogas', they heard shouting of their mother,
whereupon they started running, sensing that they would be attacked. Moosaram
was then attacked by 4-5 persons. It was alleged that Pitram, A.1, his brother,
who at the relevant time had been working at Jaisalmer in Border Security
Force, having 'bakda' in his hand attacked the deceased, as a result whereof he
fell down, whereafter his associates started assaulting him with respective
weapons in their hands. Moosaram shouted at his brother to save him. He ran and
hid himself in the crops. The accused and his associates searched for him with
torches in their hands, but because of shoutings of Moosaram they fled away.
reached the police station immediately after the occurrence. The investigation
was started by P.W.17-Surendra Kumar Bhati. It is not in dispute that
P.W.6-Mooli Devi, mother of the deceased as well had sustained injuries. The
Investigating Officer came to the place of occurrence and prepared a rough site
plan on the basis whereof later a scaled site plan was prepared. He collected
blood stained soil and ordinary soil from the place of occurrence, prepared
memo, obtained signatures of the witnesses thereupon.
also prepared Panchayatnama of the deceased Moosaram. He also seized the blood
stained clothes of Moosaram. He recorded the statements of witnesses Mahavir, Mali Ram, Mooli Devi and Khyali Ram on the same day. It appears
that apart from P.Ws. 1 and 2, two other witnesses, namely, P.W.8-Khyaliram and
P.W.9-Sarjeet Singh were eye-witnesses. However, their statements were recorded
motive for commission of the said offence by Pitram was said to be that Moosaram
allegedly used to harass his wife.
Appellant along with the said Pitram was convicted for commission of an offence
under Section 302/34 Indian Penal Code, other accused, who were four in number,
were acquitted, inter alia, on the premise that they had not been properly
identified and no individual overt acts was attributed to them.
No.1 is not before us. He, thus, has accepted the verdict.
Umesh Lalit, learned Senior counsel appearing on behalf of Appellant would
submit :- (i) Appellant was known to the informant and having regard to the
fact that he could identify the assailants of his brother, there was no reason
as to why he was not named;
The mother of the deceased, although named Appellant in her statement under
Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 before the
Investigating Officer, she did not attribute any overt act on his part.
Presence of P.Ws. 8-Khyaliram and P.W.9-Sarjeet Singh at the scene of
occurrence was highly doubtful as their statements were recorded by the police
after a few days.
pointed out that P.W.8 at one place of his deposition alleged that his
statement was taken by the police 5-7 days after the incidence and at another
place stated that the same was 10 to 11 days thereafter. The statement of Sarjeet
Singh, P.W.9, who claims himself to be an eye-witness, was also not recorded
for three days despite the fact that he was a witness to the Panchayatnama of
inquest of the deceased.
All the witnesses being related to the deceased, were highly interested and the
courts below committed a serious error in relying upon their statements.
Kumar Singh, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State, on the other
hand, would submit that P.W.1 in his deposition had asserted that somebody else
has recorded his statement at the police station, who might have committed an
error in not recording the fact that Appellant herein also took part in the
commission of murder of the deceased and further more, having regard to the
fact that in the statements of both P.Ws. 1 and 6, which were recorded by the
Investigating Officer on 13th October, 1996 itself, he was named, it cannot be
said to be a case where omission to name Appellant would be fatal to the
prosecution case. It was pointed out that at the instance of Appellant the
Investigating Officer has recovered an iron pipe, with which he is to have
assaulted the deceased as also Mooli Devi-P.W.6.
death of Moosaram is not in dispute. The contents of autopsy report are also
not in dispute. As indicated hereinbefore, now the conviction of Pitram, the
brother-in-law of Appellant as the main assailant of the deceased, is also not
in dispute. There cannot be furthermore any doubt whatsoever that ordinarily it
was expected that P.W.1 would disclose the name of the assailants in the First
Information Report, but the Court, in a case of this nature, must take into
consideration the entire circumstances surrounding the incidence and may not
start with a presumption that he is not a truthful witness. Appellant and the
deceased came to their father's 'Dhani' with some household articles. They were
proceeding to their 'Dhani' therewith. Pitram, the brother of the deceased and
P.W.1, was working in the Border security Force. According to him, the deceased
had been harassing his wife. Appellant herein, being the brother-in-law of the
accused No.1 must have knowledge thereabout. It is, therefore, wholly unlikely
that he would be falsely implicated.
ran for his life as he was also about to be assaulted. He hid himself in the agricultural
field. The accused persons searched for him but could not trace him. According
to him, his brother was attacked by the assailants at about 8 p.m. The police station is said to be situated at a distance of
five kilometers from the place of occurrence. The entire incident must have
taken some time to take place. He must have, thus, keeping in view the fact
situation obtaining herein, discovered that his brother had expired due to the
injuries received by him round about 8.30 p.m. He went to the police station and if his statement is to be believed, 'Fard
Bayan' was recorded by a person who was sitting outside the police station. He
handed it over to the Officer In-charge of the Neem Ka Thana police station
after his statement was reduced to writing by the said person.
have perused the First Information Report. Therein even no statement had even
been made that P.W.6 (Mooli Devi) had suffered serious injuries. She,
indisputably, was brought to the hospital. She had been receiving treatment by
P.W.12-Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma. We have noticed hereinbefore at some length
that the Investigating Officer had gone to the place of occurrence immediately
thereafter, carried out the preliminary investigation and recorded the
statements of witnesses. He must have come back to the town and recorded the
statement of Mooli Devi. It has not been disputed before us that P.W.1 and
P.W.6 in their statements before the police categorically named Appellant as
one of the persons accompanying Pitram and other accused persons. There may be
some discrepancies in their statements as regards the actual overt act played
by him, but the same, in our opinion, is not of much significance. Whereas
P.W.6 in his statement before the police did not allege any overt act on his
part, she did so in her statement in the Court. Similarly, P.W.1, as noticed
hereinbefore, although had not named Appellant in his First Information Report,
but both in his statement before the police as also in his statement before the
Court, not only named him but attributed specific overt acts on his part.
for the purpose of this case, may ignore the evidence of P.W.8 and P.W.9, who
may or may not be present at the scene of occurrence, but their presence in the
village probably cannot be disputed as admittedly P.W.9 was a witness to the
inquest report of the deceased which must have taken place within 2 to 2= hours
from the time of incident.
could be arrested only on 26th October, 1996.
First Information Report, as is well known, is not an encyclopedia of the
entire case. It need not contain all the details. We, however, although did not
intend to ignore the importance of naming of an accused in the First
Information Report, but herein we have seen that he had been named in the
earliest possible opportunity. Even assuming that P.W.1 did not name him in the
First Information Report, we do not find any reason to disbelieve the statement
of Mooli Devi-P.W.6. The question is as to whether a person was implicated by
way of an after-thought or not must be judged having regard to the entire
factual scenario obtaining in the case. P.W.6 received as many as four
injuries. A lacerated wound with diffuse swelling was found on her right hand,
which was caused by a hard and blunt substance. She had diffuse swelling on her
left leg as also on knee, which were again caused by a hard and blunt
substance. There was another lacerated wound on her person. She had also
complained of pain and tenderness on her chest.
accused No.1 as also Appellant were stated to be carrying iron pipes. The
deceased also suffered a large number of injuries, which are as under:
Lacerated wound 6 x 2 cm. x bone deep-chin- blunt-obliquely placed.
Lacerated wound 3 x 1.5 x 1 cm. upper lip-blunt.
Bruise 10 x 3 cm. Lt. Face obliquely placed.
Lacerated wound 10 x 2 cm. x bone deep. Lt. Temporoparito-occipital region semi
curved in shape blunt.
Lacerated wound 12 x 3 x 0.5 cm. Lt. Leg blunt obliquely placed.
Lacerated wound 2 x 1 cm. Rt. Leg-blunt.
2 x 1 cm. Lt. Thigh.
Bruise-three in number (A) 10 x 2 cm. (B) 8 x 2 (C) 4 x 2 cm.
placed on Lt. Thigh parallel to each other at 2 cms. Aparat. All bruises red in
colour." Some of the injuries indisputably could be caused only by hard
and blunt substance like an iron pipe.
number of injuries suffered by the deceased clearly point out that it could not
have been inflicted by one person. Common intention on the part of the accused
No.1 together with others to commit the murder of Moosaram can, therefore, be
is no uniform inflexible rule for applying the principle of common intention.
The inference therefor must be drawn from the totality of the facts and
circumstances of each case. It is difficult to find out two similar cases.
the accused formed common intention or not is essentially a question of fact.
in her evidence stated:
stayed for about 20 minutes with me, when they had left Pitram came. He had
come in a vehicle like car which he parked near his house. Pitram had come
along with his brother in law Rohtash and 2-4 another persons.
asked me where Maaliram and Musaram were. I told him that they have gone home.
When they had come they were carrying iron rods. Pitram asked me to tell the
truth otherwise he would beat me. I told him they have gone to dhadi (sic). He
said let us go to their dhadi we will beat them there. I shouted loudly run
away people are coming to kill you. When I shouted at that time Musaram and Maaliram
were going to Bansidhar's field.
etc. ran after them and I ran after them Maaliram ran away don't know where but
Musaram was surrounded by them and they caught him. Pitram hit Musaram first on
the head with a pipe and then Rohtash hit Musaram with a pipe and then the rest
of the accused started beating him. I can only recognize Pitram and Rohtash in
court. The witness recognized Pitram and Rohtash correctly in court. On seeing
them beating Musaram I fell on top of him then too they did not stop beating.
Then these people ran away and Musaram died on the spot. I had also been
medically examined and my X-ray was taken. Musaram was taken to hospital by Maaliram,
Sarjeet and Khyali." It is, therefore, evident that she attributed the
acts of assault not only on the part of Pitram but upon Rohtash also. Her
statement that she found her son being assaulted, fell on the top of him but
still they did not stop beating, is significant. She was an injured witness.
When she gave her statements before the police, she must have been in great
the accused was her own son. Appellant is his brother-in-law.
a mother would not involve her son and that too, on a charge of murder.
conviction and sentence awarded to Pitram is not assailable, the question which
arises for consideration is as to whether Appellant can be found guilty for
sharing common intention to commit the said crime along with Pitram. Intention
on the part of the accused to attract the principle of joint liability in the
doing of a criminal act must be inferred keeping in view the fact situation
involving in this case. All the accused came at the same time. Each one of them
was variously armed. They evidently came with an intention to commit some
crime. Their target was known. They did not even think of not committing the
crime of murder of a son in front of his mother. He was assaulted
indiscriminately. The mother tried to save her son. She fell on his body. She
in the process also suffered grievous injuries.
conjoint reading of the statement made by PWs. 1 and 6, it is evident that more
than one person took part in the acts of actual assault.
only they killed Pitram and assaulted his mother, they also chased PW-1. He had
to hide himself in the agricultural field. According to him, the accused
persons were searching him with the aid of the torch. He could not be found.
The intention of a person having a common intention to commit the crime must be
judged from the totality of the circumstances.
not a case where there could not be a prior arrangement. Had there been no
prior arrangement, they could not have reached the place of occurrence together
in a vehicle. They would not be carrying any weapon.
would not have acted conjointly in perpetrating the crime. They would not have made
searches together for PW-1 and fled away together. The prior-concert on the
part of the accused may be determined having regard to the subsequent conduct
of the accused. Thus, prior-concert in the instant case has also been proved,
inter alia, by subsequent conduct.
to just exceptions, it may be difficult to have direct proof of prior-concert
but absence of proof of direct evidence necessarily lead to inference that may
be sufficient to prove sharing of common intention by the accused.
& Anr. vs. State of U.P. [(2001) 3 SCC 673], this Court held
to attract Section 34 IPC two postulates are indispensable :
The criminal act (consisting of a series of acts) should have been done, not by
one person, but more than one person.
Doing of every such individual act cumulatively resulting in the commission of
criminal offence should have been in furtherance of the common intention of all
34 of the Indian Penal Code recognises the principle of vicarious liability in
the criminal jurisprudence. It makes a person liable for action of an offence
not committed by him but by another person with whom he shared the common
intention. It is a rule of evidence and does not create a substantive offence.
The section gives statutory recognition to the commonsense principle that if
more than two persons intentionally do a thing jointly, it is just the same as
if each of them had done it individually. There is no gainsaying that a common
intention presupposes prior concert, which requires a prearranged plan of the
accused participating in an offence. Such a preconcert or preplanning may
develop on the spot or during the course of commission of the offence but the
crucial test is that such plan must precede the act constituting an offence.
Common intention can be formed previously or in the course of occurrence and on
a spur of the moment. The existence of a common intention is a question of fact
in each case to be proved mainly as a matter of inference from the circumstances
of the case." In Lallan Rai & Ors. vs. State of Bihar [(2003) 1 SCC 268], it has been
plain look at the statute reveals that the essence of Section 34 is
simultaneous consensus of the mind of persons participating in the criminal
action to bring about a particular result. It is trite to record that such
consensus can be developed at the spot. The observations above obtain support
from the decision of this Court in Ramaswami Ayyangar v. State of T.N. In a similar vein the Privy Council in Barendra
Kumar Ghosh v. King Emperor [AIR 1925 PC 1 : 26 Cri. LJ 431] stated the true purport of Section 34 as below:
p.6) '[T]he words of Section 34 are not to be eviscerated by reading them in
this exceedingly limited sense. By Section 33 a criminal act in Section 34
includes a series of acts and, further, 'act' includes omission to act, for
example, an omission to interfere in order to prevent a murder being done
before one's very eyes. By Section 37, when any offence is committed by means
of several acts whoever intentionally cooperates in the commission of that
offence by doing any one of those acts, either singly or jointly with any other
person, commits that offence. Even if the appellant did nothing as he stood
outside the door, it is to be remembered that in crimes as in other things
'they also serve who only stand and wait'." The above discussion in fine
thus culminates to the effect that the requirement of statute is sharing the
common intention upon being present at the place of occurrence. Mere distancing
himself from the scene cannot absolve the accused though the same however
depends upon the fact situation of the matter under consideration and no rule
steadfast can be laid down therefor." Applying the legal principles as
noticed, we unhesitatingly are of the opinion that common intention on the part
of the appellant in committing the crime with Pitram stands established.
investigation was not fool proof but then defective investigation would not
lead to total rejection of the prosecution case.
vs. State Rep. by S.D.M. [(2003) 6 SCC 73], this Court held:
we notice the circumstances proving the case against the appellant and
establishing his identity beyond reasonable doubt, it has to be borne in mind
that the approach required to be adopted by courts in such cases has to be
different. The cases are required to be dealt with utmost sensitivity, courts
have to show greater responsibility when trying an accused on charge of rape.
In such cases, the broader probabilities are required to be examined and the
courts are not to get swayed by minor contradictions or insignificant
discrepancies which are not of substantial character. The evidence is required
to be appreciated having regard to the background of the entire case and not in
ground realities are to be kept in view. It is also required to be kept in view
that every defective investigation need not necessarily result in the
acquittal. In defective investigation, the only requirement is of extra caution
by courts while evaluating evidence. It would not be just to acquit the accused
solely as a result of defective investigation. Any deficiency or irregularity
in investigation need not necessarily lead to rejection of the case of
prosecution when it is otherwise proved." In State of M.P. vs. Mansingh & Ors. [(2003) 10 SCC 414], this
if it is accepted that there was deficiencies in investigation as pointed out
by the High Court, that cannot be a ground to discard the prosecution version
which is authentic, credible and cogent. Non-examination of Hira Lal is also
not a factor to cast doubt on the prosecution version. He was not an
eyewitness, and according to the version of PW 8 he arrived after PW 8.
PW 8 has been examined, the non- examination of Hira Lal is of no
consequence." For the reasons aforementioned, we are of the opinion that
the learned Trial Judge and the High Court have not committed any error in
passing the impugned judgment of conviction and sentence. The appeal is dismissed

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Climate change is a fact and we see its consequences everyday through heat and cold waves, droughts, an increase in the frequency and intensity of rains, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, among others, which directly impact the health of the population and particularly the most vulnerable.
The building sector not only contributes to aggravating this phenomenon but is also affected by it. Buildings and the construction sector were responsible for 36% of final energy consumption and 39% of CO2 emissions in 2018. Building infrastructure projects, and especially those in the health sector, present a great opportunity to use resources such as energy and water more efficiently while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The health sector could be an impressive source of sustainable infrastructure
LAC countries have more than 1,100,000 beds, which are equivalent to more than 80 million meters built and rising. For this reason, from a long-term perspective, we have an opportunity to implement cheaper and less carbon-intensive technology and infrastructure.
The World Bank notes in its report “Climate-Smart Healthcare” that hospital infrastructure offers an opportunity to design, build, manage and invest in health systems and facilities that generate minimal levels of greenhouse gases (GHG). In this sense, climate-smart health systems would be aligned both with regional development goals and with global climate change objectives.
Faced with the enormous challenge posed by climate change, health systems are called upon to act on different fronts including: a) early warning and communication systems for the population; b) monitoring the physical and mental health status of the population; and c) adequate infrastructure to provide health services. It is precisely on this last point that the technical note “Green buildings for the health sector: Identification of cost-effective measures for sustainable design” is dedicated.
In this technical note, the EDGE tool (Excellence in design for greater efficiencies) of the International Finance Corporation was used to identify the most cost-effective measures that allow generating savings in energy and water consumption in infrastructure projects in the health sector.
The conclusions are based on the simulation of 96 hypothetical cases in which hospital typologies, cities and packages of measures are mixed to reduce energy use and water consumption. For new healthcare buildings, savings could be achieved that would allow the healthcare infrastructure to be EDGE-certified at an incremental cost that does not exceed USD20/m2. For existing hospitals, the average cost would be USD49/m2. The return on investment depends on the type and the city but ranges from less than one year to six years.
Key elements to guide the design of hospitals
In addition to cost savings, the technical note “Green buildings for the health sector” allowed the identification of other key elements that can guide the design of this type of building. For example:
- The study identified which features in buildings consume more energy and water according to their typology, to be able to define areas for greater efficiency. Two groups of buildings could be defined: those with hospitalization or permanent occupation, and those without. The former generally requires a kitchen and laundry, so it is convenient to seek savings in these areas.
- While energy consumption is directly related to the complexity of the building, water consumption is related to the surface area or number of bathrooms that exist. A specialty hospital, even though small, can consume more energy than a general hospital.
- Some measures and materials are efficient in any type of climate, such as LED lighting or saving taps, and others may be cost-effective depending on the type of climate or the orientation of the building.
There are cases of green hospitals in the region. For example, in Costa Rica, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund – CCSS is leading the construction of green hospitals in the country. The EBAIS headquarters in Escobal de Belén, which provides basic health care services, incorporated occupancy sensors, rainwater collection systems and natural ventilation. In addition, a photovoltaic solar system will provide 25% of the total energy demanded. These characteristics represent savings of 584,052 colones per month (US$ 1,034/month).
In summary, green construction not only contributes to mitigating climate change, but also contributes to the financial sustainability of the health system by allowing resources to be redirected to other health programs for community care. Building green hospitals pays off!
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Find out why people from all over the world come to the Jersey Cape. Imagine a place where you can visit world-class eco-attractions, wineries, and miles of beachfront all in one vacation destination. A place where you can tour a National Historic Landmark resort complete with the nation’s largest stock of Victorian structures, enjoy miles of Boardwalks with spinning, zipping, reeling rides that border the ocean and savor a farm to table gourmet meal complete with freshly caught seafood.
Nestled at the southern tip of New Jersey, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay, the Jersey Cape boasts more than 30 miles of pristine white sand that connects the resorts of Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, the Wildwoods, and Cape May.
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Customer-specific systems with a high percentage of reusable components. soplar s.a. is mastering this challenge extremely efficiently with Model Driven Development and Rational Rhapsody® from IBM. A conversation with Reinhold Wüstner, Product Development, and Vitali Mozgovoi, Software Development. PDF-File
Model Driven Development with Rational Rhapsody® – an example from the machine industry
soplar s.a. with headquarters in Altstätten, Switzerland, is a well known provider of stretch and tube blow molding systems for plastic packaging. About 30 people work in the development of the technologically demanding machines, including seven in the area of control software. soplar had already switched from IEC 61131-3 to Model Driven Development in 2002. Early in 2006 the company decided to introduce Rational Rhapsody® from IBM. The deciding factors for this step were the full consistency of models to code (automatic code generation) and the possibility of generating code from Rhapsody® structure diagrams (ports).
Seven months to product introduction
Reinhold Wüstner explains how only seven months passed from the introduction of Rhapsody® until the first machines were delivered. "Initially we had external support in the area of process design. After that we had to help ourselves - with lots of learning on the job. Today we have four machine types in use with Rhapsody®."
Expectations completely fulfilled
soplar s.a. considers the following advantages of Rhapsody® to be especially important:
Cost savings: developing more machines with fewer employees.
Shorter time to market: substantial time savings, especially in product upgrades and integrating new functionalities.
Higher quality: up to 60% fewer defects.
More flexibility in resource planning: more flexible use of employees thanks to models.
Easy introduction of new employees.
Fewer errors without a debugger
"In five to maximum seven months, we develop the software for a new machine," adds Vitali Mozgovoi. He complements that the automatically generated code is of secondary consideration. "Above all, it's the modeling capabilities of Rational Rhapsody® that make it an indispensable tool for me. Thanks to executable models, we can detect errors quickly at an early stage. And since the models are self explanatory, we can use everyone on the team to find errors. We even don't need debuggers anymore."
In retrospect, soplar concedes they probably allotted too little time for the changeover. Up-front investment in infrastructure, consulting, and coaching as well as goal-oriented and needs-focused training would have paid for themselves quickly through increased efficiency. As seen through Reinhold Wüstner's eyes, internal and external exchange of experience and information is another critical success factor.
Limits of Rational Rhapsody®
According to Vitali Mozgovoi, the general handling of Rhapsody® could still be improved. Simplifying the interfaces would also be a further benefit.
Extending the use of Rhapsody® to the mechanical engineering and construction is for the time being not a matter of discussion for Reinhold Wüstner. "The tool exceeds our requirements, especially with respect to the user interface, which is too complex for an effective introduction". A solution with which the user interface could be configurated according to the specific needs would be optimal.
Currently Reinhold Wüstner's main concern is memory management. "We need more and more memory, which in some cases may be attributed to our design and methods. Although this topic is not critical to success for soplar, we would like to optimize processes with the support of EVOCEAN for the next generation of machines."
Potentials for further efficiency improvement would lie in the optimization of both, loading and compiler times as well as the Rhapsody® integration on the target platform.
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Our therapy team is made up of over 20 Registered Psychologists and allied health professionals who we have carefully selected to join us since we opened our doors in 2005.
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During your initial consultation we will identify your needs, and match you with the most appropriate people from our therapy team.
Each member of the team brings different experience, and their own approach, but they are all best in class and registered with the UK’s top governing bodies for our professions. Our psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Our psychotherapists are registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Our dietitians are registered with the HCPC, and our psychiatrists are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
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Takayuki Suzuki is an Associate Professor at Yokohama National University. His main research focus on sediment transport in and out of the surf zone and swash zone. The keyword of his research are: Coastal morphology change, sediment transport, shoreline change, berm formation and erosion, longshore current, field and lab experiments
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The Infinite Moment of Us
By Lauren Myracle
Publication date: Aug. 20, 2013
Amulet Books, 336 pages
For as long as she can remember, Wren Gray’s goal has been to please her parents. But as high school graduation nears, so does an uncomfortable realization: Pleasing her parents once overlapped with pleasing herself, but now… not so much. Wren needs to honor her own desires, but how can she if she doesn’t even know what they are?
Charlie Parker, on the other hand, is painfully aware of his heart’s desire. A gentle boy with a troubled past, Charlie has loved Wren since the day he first saw her. But a girl like Wren would never fall for a guy like Charlie—at least not the sort of guy Charlie believes himself to be.
And yet certain things are written in the stars. And in the summer after high school, Wren and Charlie’s souls will collide. But souls are complicated, as are the bodies that house them…
Sexy, romantic, and oh-so-true to life, this is an unforgettable look at first love from one of young adult fiction’s greatest writers.
— Goodreads.com description
While The Infinite Moment of Us was not my cup of tea, I have to say: I can still really appreciate the realism of what the author did with it.
I read this book with my grown-up hat on – I was definitely under the influence of Old Lady Syndrome. I felt they fell in love too fast and too deep for their age. I wanted to be like “Wren! You have so much to experience still – do not give it all up for the moony emo boy!”
But I used to think like Wren does here when I was younger, only I learned from it. At the time, I thought that type of love was SOOOO romantic. So I can see why teens would get swept away in the story — I just had to try REALLY hard to remember that and not judge the characters too harshly.
Plus, I appreciated the author’s frank, honest take on the physical aspect of their relationship.
Ultimately, I didn’t really enjoy The Infinite Moment of Us, but I still “get” it. If that makes any sense at all…


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KATHMANDU, Aug 3: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been elected as the 39th Prime Minister of the country, securing 363 out of 573 votes.
It is Dahal’s second innings as the PM.
He is backed by 16 political parties including the single largest party in Parliament, the Nepali Congress (NC), and an independent lawmaker.
The CPN-UML, Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party lawmakers (210) voted against Dahal.
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The well-known children's book author, Barbara Joosse, of Cedarburg was once a little girl. Well, of course she was, but she was also one of those little, little girls, who dreamed of a big friend who could protect her. This little girl idea became the inspiration for a series of books about Girl and her friend, Dragon, and their adventures together. Now, the first three books in the series has inspired a World Premier Musical with First Stage in Milwaukee, which is named for the first book in the series, Lovabye Dragon.
"It's so out of the box and so full of energy," said Barbara, when describing the musical. "It shimmers in magic."
For the past three years, First Stage Artistic Director, Jeff Frank, Nathan Meckel of the band Happy Racers, and Barbara have worked together to create the musical, which opens on January 21st at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center in Milwaukee. Not only did Barbara write the books, but she also co-wrote the lyrics with Nathan, who she has worked with in the past.
"First Stage is really an incubator theater," Barbara explained. "Jeff and I wanted to make it so anyone could do the play, with any budget. After its premier here, it's going to travel."
Before the musical even opened, it won the 2017 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant for the creation of Dragon, who is a 12 foot puppet, as well as tabletop and shadow puppets used in the musical, created by Brandon Kirkham, Scenic and Puppet Designer. Since 1982, the Jim Henson Foundation has made over 850 grants for the development and presentation of new works of contemporary American puppet theater.
Barbara and the Happy Racers will be participating in a related event at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 19th at 6 p.m.: A Beginning With No End. The evening will feature book readings from Barbara, followed by a concert for families with The Happy Racers. Tickets are just $5.
Lovabye Dragon runs through February 19th at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, located at 325 W. Walnut Street in Milwaukee. The performance is geared towards children ages 3-7 years old. Tickets are $14, and may be purchased at www.firststage.org or by calling (414) 267-2961.


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Looks like Britney Spears is officially the Queen of Celebrity Fragrances! The pop deity makes us "ooh" while putting on a fierce "Private Show" in her sexy new perfume commercial...
While fans are eagerly awaiting a release date (or even a tweet acknowledging) Britney Spears's upcoming studio album, the pop princess herself is keeping busy with a slew of other projects. The "Hold It Against Me" hitmaker just wrapped up a leg of her recently remixed, reimagined, and very iconic Las Vegas residency, she's been Instagramming up a storm of inspirational quotes, and now she's ready to give us a new celebrity scent.
Luckily enough, the scent comes with a teaser of new music as well!
Last month B-Girl unveiled Private Show, the latest scent from her deal with Elizabeth Arden. Inspired by a song from her #B9 recording sessions and her lust for musky scents (and Starbucks Frapps) the fragrance is all about feeling sexy and free. With notes of iced frappuccino, clementine, juicy nectarine, dulce de leek, orange flower, jasmine sambac, luminous amber, and sensual musks the fragrance is undoubtedly one of her most seductive perfumes to date.
And we all know that the best part of a sexy fragrance is the seductive commercial that comes with it. Spears teamed up with ET to give fans an exclusive first look at the commercial and a first listen to new music!
In the visual Britney Spears effortlessly flips her mane of blond hair, flaunts her hot body in a pair of dazzling outfits, and puts on a private show in an empty theatre. "Swing it to the left, swing it to the right" Spears croons over a soulful melody while dancing on the stage. The spectacle is atmospheric, sexy, and seriously FIERCE. New Britney is on a mission, and she's never looked better.
Check out Britney Spears's "Private Show" commercial below!
Slay a bit, B! The commercial showcases the classic Britney Spears that we all know and love. She seems to be absolutely at ease on the stage, and we could not get enough of it!
It's currently unclear whether or not "Private Show" will be included on Britney's untitled ninth studio album or if it will see an official single release later in the promotional schedule. For now, the snippet is a nice sample of things to come. It's interesting to hear Spears delivering striking vocals over a more soulful production, and dare we say that it truly seems like B9 will be the artsy-fartsy opus she promised to deliver last year?
The only question that remains is when we'll hear the rest of the album.
Although over a minute of footage from lead single "Make Me Ooh's" music video leaked over the course of the week, Team Britney has yet to announce plans for an official release. Whether they're waiting for the stars to align or for fans to reach an absolute fever pitch it is becoming increasingly evident that new music is on the way!
I think that we can all agree that it's time to flip the switch on the project!
What do you think about "Private Show" and Britney's new commercial? Weigh in on it all below!
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The Hydraflo pump is submersible and the propeller shaft is directly connected to a sealed hydraulic motor.
This pump features portability, rapid installation, variable speed control, and self-lubrication.
Hydraflo's prime mover canbe located remotely, saving a great deal in civil works.
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It's been over a week since the Freeplay Independent Games Festival, which might be enough time to start properly gathering my thoughts.
I want to start with a massive disclaimer. I am not about to do the festival or the many excellent presenters justice. The positive energy and ideas are better covered elsewhere.
For example, in Brendan Keogh's write-ups on Gamasutra:


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Match your steps to the city’s leisurely pace to enjoy Cape Town, says Utopeia’s Sudarshan Banerjee
The Kyoorius Advertising Awards couldn’t have asked for a better start. But what does the future hold for the fledgling creative trophy?
Jade Blue is Modi’s favourite shop. From this store that Modi buys his trademark kurta which the store has registered (with Modi’s permission) under its name.
New Zealand cannot have a better ambassador than Queensland, says a smitten Pratap Suthan, Managing partner & COO,Bang In The Middle.
Aquaguard-on-the-Go is in shape of a sipper loaded with miniaturised water purification technology and would be available across retail outlets and general stores.
Rometty, who travelled in a private jet to India’s technology capital, had dinner with a select group of women executives of IBM India on May 6.
For some who are attending the festival, it’s a moment to recollect the first time they won a Lion, a trophy that occupies pride of place at top international agencies.
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Director Irvin Kershner, best known for directing everyone's favorite Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back has passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 87 after a long bout with illness. The AFP cites his goddaughter, but does not really report on a specific cause of death.
Born in Philadelphia in 1923, the filmmaker trained in music and photography before making documentaries and features starting in the late '50s. His breakout came exactly thirty years ago when George Lucas hired him to helm Empire Strikes Back. That was followed by the unauthorized James Bond flick Never Say Never Again, starring Sean Connery. The last feature film he directed was RoboCop 2. His final directorial credits were episodes of the TV series Seaquest DSV.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.


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By Sherry Zhang
Since February 1, the day Myanmar’s military seized control of the nation, mass protests have been erupting across the country. As a result, hundreds of people, including children, were killed in the effort to bring back democracy.
Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia and is home to over 54 million people. Imperialized for its rich resources, Myanmar was also a colony to the British Empire from 1824 to 1948. After its independence, the country was governed by the armed forces from 1962 to 2011, when a new government called for civilian rule.
A few years later, the military took back control in February after Aung San Suu Kyi, a prominent proponent of democracy, and her party, the National League for Democracy, won the country’s recent election. Angered by the NLD winning the election by a landslide, the opposition (supported by the armed forces) called for a rerun, claiming widespread voter fraud. However, the elections committee firmly declared there was no such evidence to support the claims. Shortly after, the military’s coup took place just as a new session of Parliament was about to begin. After overthrowing the NLD, the military then held Aung San Suu Kyi captive, pressing her with various charges.
Currently, the military commander-in-chief—Min Aung Hlaing—holds the power in Myanmar, and even before the coup, during the days of democracy, Min Aung Hlaing possessed a great amount of political influence by maintaining a successful military. Internationally, the military general has received condemnation from several UN members for his coup and for his role in persecuting ethnic minorities. Nonetheless, despite the backlash, Min Aung Hlaing insists the takeover was justified and lovingly addresses his support for the people. In fact, the military affirmed the country will hold a “free and fair” election once the state of emergency is over.
Despite the military’s propaganda, people—angry, terrified, tired—continue to protest the military over the coup even today. Furthermore, the protest has been the largest in Myanmar since the Saffron Revolution in 2007, when thousands of monks banded together against the military regime. How many deaths will it take for a country pervaded with underlying corruption to finally hold the light of democracy forever?

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The phrase "systematic review" can actually refer to a number of different kinds of literature reviews, each of which has a different purpose and is performed differently. On the other hand, if you Google "systematic review," you're likely to find instructions and advice for conducting one very specific type of review. This is the type that academic journals usually publish, and it involves (among other things) more than one person reviewing the articles to decide if they're relevant to the topic. The article below describes other kinds of systematic literature reviews. You can discuss which type you're doing or should do with your faculty advisor, so that it will be easier for you to find instructions that are relevant to your project.
This library guide, from Duke University, summarizes the types in the Grant and Booth article:
Systematic Reviews: Types of Reviews (Duke University)
This video, made by a librarian at the University of Southern California, explains the difference between a systematic review and a literature review, or systematic literature review, which is more similar to what you are likely doing for your Capstone project.
This article gives a good outline of the steps you'll need to take to complete a systematic literature review:
Depending on what kind of review you're doing, the requirements may be slightly different, but most systematic literature reviews will require the following:
The PRISMA diagram or flow chart is the standard way that researchers report their process of selecting articles to include in their systematic review. Below is a link to the actual diagram (when you submit a systematic review for publication in an academic journal, you're required to fill this out) and another link to academic articles that explain what it is and how it works.