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Contrary to the expectations of most people in Nsanje particularly Lalanje constituents who expected late Sam Ganda to be buried in the area he represented as a Member of Parliament for two terms, it has been announced that the legislator will be laid to rest in Mwanza.
Parliament spokesperson Leonard Mengezi confirmed that family members have advised that the legislator who died in India Tuesday night be buried in Mwanza tentatively on Sunday.
The development has attracted debate among people in Nsanje with some wondering as to whether they were being represented in the parliament by a person who was originally from Nsanje.
“As constituents, we could have loved our member of parliament’s remains being buried here in Nsanje. He has been serving us as MP for almost eight years. We do not understand the rationale of burying him in Mwanza.
“The suggestion by the family to bury his remains in Mwanza raises a lot of suspicion and questions if we were being represented by an individual who comes from Nsanje district particularly Nsanje Lalanje Constituency,” noted one of the concerned Nsanje Lalanje Constituents.
But Traditional Authority Mbenje says he has no problem with the arrangement arguing though Ganda was originally from Nsanje and that his parents settled in Mwanza where they are also resting thus it is not wrong to have him buried there.
“The father of late Ganda was coming from Mlolo while the mother was coming from Mbenje in my area. The family settled in Mwanza where the father was working. For the family to decide where for him to be buried where his parents have been buried, I don’t think it is an issue,” clarified Traditional Authority Mbenje.
He further revealed how he has received the death of Ganda news by describing it as heartbroken as he was an understanding man and developmental conscious.
Late Sam Ganda entered parliament as an independent member but joined the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) then defected to People’s Party (PP) and rejoined DPP after he won as an independent when he defeated PP’s candidate Lawrence Sitolo.
Nsanje Lalanje lawmaker Sam Ganda died at an Indian hospital on Tuesday.
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The Rajasthan Congress has been in limbo since several MLAs boycotted the legislative party meeting held in Jaipur on September 25. The factionalism of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is coming to light.
In its fourth Chintan camp held in Udaipur, the Congress Party passed several important resolutions to prevent the decline of the party base and to bring about revolutionary changes in the policies of the party. For which all the big leaders present in the thinking camp supported with one voice and asked to strictly implement it. Many months have passed since the Congress thought camp. But still many of the proposals taken there have not yet been implemented. Rajasthan Congress Committee was the organizer of Chintan Shibir. But the resolutions taken in that camp are not implemented in Rajasthan itself.
In Udaipur Chintan Shibir, the most important proposition was taken on the principle of one person one post. In which it was decided that the one person one position principle would apply to all the party leaders except the Gandhi family and all the leaders would have to follow this party principle. But the one person one post principle has not been followed till date in Rajasthan. There are many big leaders in Rajasthan Congress who hold more than one post. But no one removed him from other posts. Leaders holding more than one post are also being opposed by party workers. But their protests are having no effect. If one person holds more than one post against the party rules, frustration prevails among other workers. Activists working at the grassroots level feel that many leaders in the party have been placed in two positions. On the other hand ordinary workers like him could not get a single post. Why is this discrimination made?
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The Rajasthan Congress has been in limbo since several MLAs boycotted the legislative party meeting held in Jaipur on September 25. The factionalism of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is coming to light. Supporters of both the leaders do not miss a single opportunity to insult each other. Party organizing general secretary KC Venugopal also issued an advisory to curb the growing factionalism and rhetoric of party leaders in Rajasthan. In which all the leaders were instructed not to make any kind of rhetoric against each other. But even that advice is not followed.
Minister of State Rajendra Singh Guda in the Gehlot government is openly demanding to make Sachin Pilot the Chief Minister. He says that four years have passed and if Sachin Pilot is not made the Chief Minister, the number of MLAs of the Congress party will not even touch double digits in the next assembly elections. MLA Divya Maderna also supported Guda and said that the bureaucracy in the state has become so strong that even MLAs and ministers are not listened to. In such a situation, the condition of common people of Congress is dire.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariawas has also slammed his government for writing confidential reports of departmental secretaries. The Khacharia residents say that ministers will not be able to sneer at officials unless they get the right to write departmental secretaries’ reports. Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi countered Khachariawas statement saying that I fill the reports of the officials of my department and other ministers of Rajasthan also fill them. Khachariavas and Joshi have spoken openly about the matter.
At the Chintan camp in Udaipur, the Congress took a resolution of one person, one post. Under this, after being nominated for the post of Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge resigned from the post of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. But there are still many leaders in Rajasthan who hold more than one important post. Many big names including Cabinet Minister Shanti Dhariwal, Mahesh Joshi and Govind Ram Meghwal are involved. The list includes leaders of both the Gehlot and Pilot parties.
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Shanti Dhariwal is counted among the most powerful ministers of the Rajasthan government. He is closest to Gehlot and formulates the entire strategy of the government in the assembly. He is the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs with Urban Development. Apart from this, he has also been the Chairman of the Housing Board. On which any other leader of the party can be appointed. Mahesh Joshi, another cabinet minister close to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was very active in supporting Gehlot during the 2020 Pilot faction coup. He was the chief whip in the government. He was also made a cabinet minister in the cabinet expansion last year. He currently holds both positions. Disaster Management Minister Govind Ram Meghwal is the MLA from Bikaner’s Khajuwala and has been inducted into the government as a Dalit face. Meghwal also remains on the post of the vice-president of the Pradesh Congress.
Cabinet Minister for Water Resources and Planning Mahendrajit Malviya is also the Vice President of the Pradesh Congress Committee. Ramlal Jat has an important account like revenue. Apart from being a Jat Cabinet Minister, he is also the Vice President of the State Congress Committee. Fatehpur MLA Hakam Ali Khan is the general secretary of the Pradesh Congress Committee. Now he has also been made the Chairman of Waqf Development Council. Dheeraj Gurjar is the secretary of the All India Congress Committee and co-in-charge of Uttar Pradesh. Along with this, he has also been made the Chairman of State Seeds Corporation Limited in Rajasthan. Rehana Riaz is the president of Pradesh Mahila Congress for a long time. Among the political appointments made this year, she was also made the chairperson of the Women’s Commission. Pilot group MLA GR Khatana is the general secretary of the Pradesh Congress Committee. Among the political appointments, Khatana was made the Chairman of the Building and Other Public Works Committee.
In Rajasthan on September 25, in the presence of observers, General Secretary Ajay Makan issued a statement on conflict of interest in the media following the revolt of MLAs. Makan said that if someone is going to become President, he must resign from another position before becoming President. Because after becoming the President, if he takes a decision for his government position, there may be a conflict of interest. It was for this reason that Mallikarjun Kharge resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha soon after his nomination.
In the state in November last year, three leaders had to resign as ministers under the one post one person formula of the Congress. These three leaders were entrusted with the responsibility of three different states. Among them Dr. Raghu Sharma was the Medical Minister, who was removed from the post after being put in charge of Gujarat Congress. On the other hand, after becoming the state president of Rajasthan, Govindsinh Dotasara resigned from the post of education minister. When Harish Chaudhary was removed from the post of revenue minister and made in charge of Punjab.
Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora
(The author is a freelance journalist recognized by the Government of Rajasthan. His articles continue to be published in many newspapers of the country.)

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Super Bits! Your Bits of Superhero Movie News: Set Work Begins for ‘Iron Man 3’, Official ‘TDKR’ Halloween Cosumes, Cobie Smulders as ‘The Avengers’ Maria Hill
Superheroes basically dominate our pop culture right now. They’re everywhere! In our movies, on our televisions, on our clothes, in our food! They’re taking over! Good thing they’re the good guys, right?
While, yes, The Avengers is going to blow up the superhero scene there’s still Iron Man 3 on its way. Iron Man 2 may have been a bit of a letdown, but there are still high hopes for a third solo outing for Tony Stark. Reports are they’ve begun set construction on their first location in Wilmington, North Carolina, so hopefully this means filming can start soon! The info comes via ComicBook.com, who are also reporting on the movie’s working title,
Iron Man 3 is currently in pre-production under the code name “Caged Heat.” Comicbook.com has reporters on-site in Wilmington, North Carolina where Iron Man 3 is scheduled to film at EUE/Screen Gems Studios. We’re hearing reports that set construction has already begun. As far as filming, we’re still hearing the target for initial filming will be very early May (with a possibility of late April). Even though Iron Man 3 has been officially announced as filming in Wilmington, the code name “Caged Heat” is still being used by various sources in the local Wilmington film industry.
Ha! Caged Heat. That’s a funny title, can they just keep it for the flick? As a tagline maybe? See, the cage is the Iron Man suit and, oh, you get it? Okay…
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Next up, with Halloween only a mere 34 weeks away it’s about time we’ve had our first look at the officially licensed The Dark Knight Rises costumes. These are being labeled as protoypes but judging by their cheap-looking quality and the few incorporated character elements that give you some idea what the costume is supposed to be, I’m thinking these are pretty close to the final products.
These photos have floating around for a few days but we haven’t had a chance to share ’em with you yet. But who’s going to argue about another chance to see How I Met Your Mother’s Cobie Smulder‘s as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Maria Hill? No one, good, that’s what I thought.
What do you think her role will be in The Avengers? We haven’t seen much of her besides these photos and I believe one shot of her in all of the trailers.


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A mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer
This topic may seem too easy to be true. All you do is take your vegetable or fruit peelings, and some leaves if you have any; add some water to keep it moist, and mix regularly in a compost bin (which allows you to take the excellent compost from the bottom) or just create an area in your garden and build it yourself. There you go. Easy!
“I can’t be bothered”.
“I’m too tired.”
“Why should I do it? My neighbours don’t.”
“I’m too busy.”
I can see the enthusiasm already!
Ok, so composting may not seem like much fun to you, but when you get your first harvest in a few months, you will see, and smell (it smells good) all that natural rich fertiliser ready to put around your plants to help them grow; and the best thing is, it’s free! It cost you nothing! Not a penny (excluding the small cost of buying a bin, if you don’t make your own).
So there it is. Save money, save the peat bogs, which are thousands of years old, and are being dug up to provide you with nicely packaged compost, in your local garden centre, and save all the peelings just being wasted by going into landfill.
In some countries, the local councils are separating this from other waste; doing composting on a large scale. So if you have this option in your local area, and can’t be bothered having nice fresh compost you created, go for it. Of course, I recognise that a lot of people live in apartment buildings and having a compost bin in your living room, or on the balcony, may not be entirely practical. So use whatever composting services that are available to you, and if your local council doesn’t have one, why not suggest it? It’s just another excellent way to re-use natural materials. You can see that it’s easy, but why do so few people do it?
I started composting recently, and was amazed how much vegetable waste I was creating. Every day I was generating at least one potful! At first it was a bit of a pain, keeping my peelings separate, but soon I got into the habit of taking it to the bin, and giving it a bit of a stir. It became exciting, as I waited until I got my first batch of compost from the bin; and do you know what, it felt good! I had taken some fruit vegetable peelings, and somehow with a bit of water, a few leaves, and a bit of love and attention, they had changed into something that not only looked different from its original state, but was also rich in nutrients, that I could spread on my new tomato plants.
Of course, I could have gone down to the local garden centre, and for a few pounds picked up a bag, and spread it on my tomatoes, with little effort; but I chose to do something different. I chose to do something which not only was good for my plants and the general environment, but allowed me to get my hands dirty, to feel the rich earth in my hands, get soil under my fingernails, and reconnect in a small way with nature; away from the sterile man-made environment that most of us live in today, where everything comes packaged – even the soil!
Try it. You might enjoy getting your hands dirty, and I guarantee your plants and vegetables will love it.

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The Bible rightfully assumes to be God’s message to man. The books of the world assume to be no more than man’s message to his fellow-man. The Bible therefore deals with things eternal, infinite, and otherwise unknowable as freely as other books deal with things temporal, finite, and known. In forming the Scriptures, it is true that God employed human writers, but these men, though they may have understood but little of the whole to which they were contributing, did nevertheless, under the mighty hand of God, produce a single Book in which there is infinite continuity and which manifests every evidence of being the work of one Writer who alone is its Author.
The true doctrine of inspiration contends that God so directed the human authors that, without destroying their own individuality, literary style, or personal interest, His complete and connected thought toward man was recorded. Various opinions have been advanced as to the extent of the divine control over the human authors. These have been called “theories of inspiration,” and all students of the Bible should be clear in their own minds with regard to these vital issues.

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Eczema is a condition that causes skin to become dry, red and itchy. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. It is prevalent among infants and children, although it can occur in adults as well. While there is no cure for eczema, it can be managed with proper care and treatment.
Parents of young children with eczema may want to consider the following tips.
Moisturize Daily to Get a Handle on Eczema
Both mild and extreme cases of eczema can benefit from use of a good over-the-counter moisturizer. By applying a moisturizer to their child’s skin twice a day, parents can help prevent dryness caused by eczema. The inner creases of the elbows, the inner creases of the knees and the hands are the areas most commonly affected by eczema. Therefore they may need more moisture than the rest of the body.
The best time to moisturize is immediately following a bath, when skin is damp. This is also a good time to trim a young child’s fingernails, as they will be soft and easier to cut. It is important to keep a baby or toddler’s nails short because when they scratch, a rash is likely to develop.
Scented Products Can Cause Eczema Flare-ups
Scented detergents, soaps and shampoos can irritate sensitive skin. Children with eczema should not come into contact with such products. Wash a child’s bedding, clothes, washcloths and towels with a laundry detergent that is fragrance and dye-free. If possible, run everything through a second rinse. Dryer sheets contain irritants and should never be used if a child has skin problems. Mild soaps and shampoos that are scent-free are best for use on sensitive skin.
Bath Time and Dry Skin
Frequent or lengthy baths tend to rob an eczema sufferer’s skin of much needed moisture. Parents may want to consider limiting their child’s number of baths to perhaps two or three a week. Bathwater should be lukewarm, not hot, in order to prevent dry skin. Parents of infants with eczema can get by with giving their little one a quick sponge bath a couple of times a week. Gently pat skin dry as opposed to rubbing it dry.
Clothing Eczema Sufferers Should Avoid
Children with eczema should not wear materials such as wool or fleece. Wool can cause skin to become irritated and itchy. Fleece clothing can cause the skin to sweat, thereby aggravating the eczema. Tight-fitting clothes should also be avoided, as they can rub against the skin. Clothes made from cotton are the best choice for eczema sufferers; the light material allows skin to breathe.
Consult a Medical Professional
Parents of children who have skin problems should always visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis. A certified health professional such as a physician or dermatologist will prescribe appropriate medications (such as steroid creams) and recommend helpful ways to combat eczema in young children.
By employing proper skin care techniques, following advice from a health professional and exercising patience, parents may soon find their child’s eczema can be managed effectively.

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The foreign ministers of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia on Monday held a joint press conference following a trilateral meeting at the presidential office in Istanbul.
Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu, Azerbaijan’s Elmar Memmedyarov, and Georgia’s David Zalkaliani discussed numerous topics such as energy, culture, tourism, and the economy, stressing the importance of cooperation between the three countries.
Starting by marking Republic Day, the 95th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, Cavusoglu said: "On any platform or under any condition, Turkey supports the territorial and boundary integrity of Georgia and Azerbaijan. We strongly stress that at every platform."
Noting that the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP) was inaugurated after last year’s trilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Baku, Cavusoglu said that commercial and personal ties have improved significantly since the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway began operating.
Turkey’s top diplomat went on to say that they discussed how to improve cooperation in transportation and energy, adding that Turkmenistan, which has a role in the projects, might be added to the three-nation mechanism.
He underlined that Turkey supported Georgia's integration into Euro-Atlantic organizations, adding that Turkey has provided the greatest support for Georgia's NATO membership.
Georgia’s Zalkaliani, for his part, said that significant projects were carried out with the participation of the three countries.
"In our meeting, we discussed these projects and took important decisions on carrying out more concrete projects. We discussed subjects on improving tourism and international relations. We hope that our cooperation will grow even further," he said.
"The Istanbul Declaration was signed today. We discussed the Sectoral Cooperation Action Plan for 2017-2019. We evaluated important topics that will ensure how the mechanism will successfully function for each country,” he added.
“We exchanged ideas. That Georgia and Turkey are located along the transportation corridor and our cooperation on reaching the European continent carries great importance."
Azerbaijan’s Mammadyarov congratulated Turkey on its 95th anniversary and added that they would join the inauguration of the new Istanbul airport later today.
Telllng how the cooperation between Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia improves every time the ministers meet, he said a Sectoral Cooperation Action Plan for 2017-2019 was signed last year in Baku.
Mammadyarov said the cooperation on energy, transportation, and transit corridors led to quick implementation of the goals set out in the action plan.
He thanked Turkey for its international support for Azerbaijan on the international stage.
"The Star refinery in Izmir was inaugurated this month,” he said, referring to a facility on Turkey’s Aegean coast.
“Azerbaijan's direct investment in Turkey is worth some $15 billion. We believe that such energy projects will continue and provide benefits to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. We hope that TAP [Trans Adriatic Pipeline] will be completed by 2020."


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Mobile technology has changed many aspects of our daily lives, but you may not realize that it has actually made the workplace safer. We’ve written before how mobile communication can improve employee safety, but here are five surprising ways mobile technology can do the same in the workplace:
1. Track Occupational Illness
It can be difficult for companies to track occupational illnesses, specifically to track how the potentially dangerous aspects of the workplace affect their employees. Wearable technology is making that easier. Employees can wear these mobile devices on their arms and track their vitals as well as other conditions. That data may prove invaluable to employers down the road, and will contribute to creating a safer workplace.
2. Prevent Fatigue Related Accidents
In addition to helping track occupational illnesses, mobile technology can make the workplace safer by monitoring employees’ hours and activity. There’s even a device called SmartCap that can monitor brainwaves! It analyzes brain activity and alerts wearers who may be at risk of falling asleep on the job. While that particular technology may be too intrusive for some, there are many other ways mobile technology can prevent fatigue-related accidents.
3. Automate Messages
Now that nearly everyone carries their mobile device with them, automated calls and text messages are more effective than ever. Universities began implementing text warnings years ago. Students registered their phone numbers with the university’s system, and they would receive text updates for severe weather or other potentially dangerous situations. Similar systems can be put in place for businesses to keep their employees safe.
4. Track Location
Mobile technology has made it easier than ever to track employees. While this can useful in everyday business to track shipments and deliveries, it has the potential to be lifesaving in the event of a disaster. When tragedy strikes at a construction site or mine, employees who carry mobile devices with tracking can be found quicker and easier because their location (or last known location) is easily identified.
5. Enable Real-time Communication
Mobile technology allows employees to stay in constant contact with each other and with their superiors. They can ask questions, access training information, and report any incidents immediately. Even better, they can communicate with each other directly. With 74% of employees reporting they would welcome safety-related feedback from their peers, providing an easy way to do so makes the workplace safer for everyone.
Whether your business is a simple office space or a complex web of employees all over the world, mobile technology has the ability to reduce health risks in the workplace and make every job a safer one.


The gambling world continues to grow. Every day there is something new occurring in the industry. Recently Crown Resorts announced that Barangaroo casino could be delayed further. Currently Crown Resorts currently is working on a new Barangaroo. The casino would be located in Syndney and it would have a VIP-only experience. As of right now the venue has a $2 billion price tag. A six star luxury hotel is expected to be built on the casino property. At first the casino and the hotel was expected to open in November of 2019. Now however, it might not open until 2021. Crown is hoping to get back time in the construction and the preopening aspect of the project.
Rowen Craigie who is the Chief Executive of Crown Resorts has stated that the planning process is complicated. He also stated that the approval for Crown Sydney could not be lodged until the developer, Lend Lease lodges their approval to change the master plan for Bangaroo South. The delays could possibly add more to the cost of building this project because of the price of construction continuing to go up.
Crown Resorts also operates casinos that are located in Melbourne and Perth.
The Wrest Point Casino is located in the state of Tasmania. It is the oldest casino in Australia and is the only legal casino that is operated in the state. It has been known to provide a fun monopoly gambling environment. The government might decide to change their policy and allow new casinos in their market.
The casino is owned by the Federal Group. Their exclusive contract with the casino is going to expire in 2018. The casino has been wanting the government to become more focused on its plans for the gambling industry. Wrest Point was promised $70 million from the Federal Group to give it a major makeover. This showed that the government was willing to confirm that it will extend their exclusive agreement they had together at the earliest.
In December of last year, Treasurer Peter Gutwein has said the government would not allow the Federal Group to be in put in much pressure into making a quick decision by using the $70 million contract. He also stated that the government will be analyzing the marketing decisions before making a final decision.
The Treasurer has also mentioned that the government will confirm its policy before Easter this year. Feedback the government receives from their treasury division will play a big role. The reason is because the Federal Group generates a significant amount of revenue that could be used to create a number of programs that will help the state. Marketing conditions have changed a lot in the state throughout the years. The changes have led to a lot of providers wanting to enter the market and make new establishments in the state.
Star Entertainment is going to build a second tower at Gold Coast’s Jupiter Casino site. This tower will have 700 hotel rooms and will be 200 meters in height. It will be facing the oceanic side of the lovely resort. Currently it has been waiting to get approval from the government. The first tower is already in the process of being 17 stories high and the hotel is already being refurbished. If the second one is able to receive approval, it will have a totally different type of feel than the first one. The second one is expected to have a state of the art theatre that will have live sporting events.
The current one has 600 hotel rooms and when the second one is completed, the resort will have a total of 1,400 rooms. This current tower will have 50 luxury suites and a six star rating. However, the second tower will more than likely have a 4.5 star rating.
More than likely Star Entertainment will invest around $850 million for the whole project. This includes premier food and beverage facilities. It is expected to benefit the local community in a large way. Around 1,000 temporary construction jobs will be generated. The number of permanent jobs will more than likely rise to an estimate of 2,300.
Star Entertainment Group will partner up with Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises to create the new project. The plan is to not just make it a huge attraction to residents, but to tourists as well. Matt Bekier, CEO of Star Entertainment Group stated, “We want to be Australia’s leading integrated resorts operator and our plans for the Gold Coast are significantly important part of that vision. Importantly, we will also have a world-class property just up the highway at Brisbane to ensure the tourism experiences on offer, while unique by location, will also be complementary and of benefit to the broader southeast Queensland area by significantly increasing visitation.” As of right now, they are on the right path to accomplishing this.


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I find myself fighting with this daily. I've never felt pretty. After having my son I've found myself even more insecure! I try to get in shape & feel pretty but when I don't feel a change I give up on myself. Does anyone know how to overcome this? Or a way to deal with a situation like this?Answer Question
Answer by ObbyDobbie at 8:52 PM on Nov. 10, 2010
I've never been that kind of person. Everyone has something special about them. I know what the positive things about me are. I don't dwell on the negative. If you dwell on the negatives then people will notice them. Give the positive things about you the power and that's what people will see.
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Vincent is back tells the story of Van Gogh in two parts. In part 1, Native soil (showing until 1 April 2013), emphasis is placed on Van Gogh’s Dutch period (1881-1886). In part 2, Land of light, the accent shifts to the works from his time in France (1886-1890), when the artist reached maturity.
In addition to the paintings, ten drawings are also on display. These are rarely shown due to their sensitivity to light. The presentation is arranged thematically and will be illustrated with texts, including quotations from Van Gogh’s letters.
After Vincent is back, a varying display of the Van Gogh collection will retain a prominent position in the presentation of the collection.
Text and exhibition compilation: Annemiek Rens, RKD (Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie/Netherlands Institute for Art History). The carpet has been sponsored by Forbo Flooring.

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Norman Lear, 1922-2023
Norman Lear, the legendary screenwriter and producer, died yesterday aged 101. Lear made his name with shows which were either remakes of British originals or spin-offs from those remakes.
The Senate Democrats reveal that ‘One Minnesota’ is a PR sham, but we wish it weren’t so.
I detected a certain candor in the political mutiny in which Susan Kent (D-Woodbury) dethroned Tom Bakk (DCook) last month to become the Democrat leader of the Minnesota Senate. In one closed-door vote, the Democrats finally put the lie to the fairytale that they were somehow unified behind a notion of “One Minnesota.”
For several years now, the sleight-of-hand Dems have used that slogan as a shiny political object to distract folks from realizing that Greater Minnesota represents only a voting bloc priority to these urban-oriented Big City liberals. (If you say it often enough, it must be true, right?)
And the presence of Tom Bakk as their leader helped them pull it off. Bakk is an affable former carpenter and union leader from the Iron Range who genuinely believes in One Minnesota. He’s a consistent advocate for Iron Range priorities (jobs), and he understands that the price tag for things like a radical Green New Deal agenda will fall disproportionately on the pocketbooks of rural and blue-collar Minnesotans. He consistently fights for Greater Minnesota, for its fair share of road monies and access to health care, housing and affordable childcare. (If you want to learn more, look at the “War on Greater Minnesota” in the Summer 2019 issue of Thinking Minnesota. Find it at AmericanExperiment.org.)
The trouble for the Dems was that nobody told Bakk he was supposed to be the frontman for a political PR stunt. Far from being just some outstate eye candy for Big Government liberals, Bakk is a skilled legislator who frequently helps thwart proposals from the radical left because of how they affect rural citizens. In the end, frustrated liberals sacked him in favor of Woodbury’s Susan Kent, who they know will provide a reliable rubber stamp for the Big City urban agenda. They put One Minnesota in their back pockets in favor of the Green New Dealers.
I thought about this when I read Isaac Orr’s “Economic Energy,” an analysis of how environmentalists’ efforts to close the Boswell Energy Center would devastate the Iron Range economy (page 40 of this magazine). In addition to his reliable deployment of facts, Isaac also calls attention to people who would be affected by this closing. He interviewed Allison and Laura Collins, the mom and daughter team that runs Pep’s Bake Shop in Virginia. They told him how closing Boswell would put more than miners out of work. It would damage the whole regional economy. Isaac learned that because he went there and talked to them, something the urban enviros would never bother to do.
This all prompts a question I’ve been asking for years. What’s the advantage of concentrating all this political power in St. Paul? Think about it. All the laws, rules and regulations coming from the state are devised, developed, enacted and implemented in an echo chamber of something like 35,000 state employees, most of whom work within three miles of the Capitol. And they all work in the metro area. So why are we surprised when those laws, rules and regulations take on an urban bias?
What if we moved the headquarters of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission—the organization that oversees the Boswell Energy Center—from St. Paul to Hibbing? Their kids would go to Hibbing schools, they’d sit next to their neighbors at church, they’d follow Bluejacket hockey games in the Hibbing Daily Tribune, and maybe they’d even pop over to Pep’s for baked goodies on a Saturday. At the end of the day, maybe the newly-located PUC staffers would continue to worship at the altar of the Green New Deal, but they’d surely realize the human consequences of some of their actions.
In the same vein, why not relocate the Department of Agriculture to Willmar, in the heart of Minnesota’s ag country; the Department of Health to Rochester, home of the Mayo Clinic; the Department of Employment and Economic Development to Alexandria, where city leaders know as much about job creation as anyone in the state; or the Department of Transportation to Brainerd, closer to where roads matter more than bike paths?
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Not for nothing, we hear that the insurrectionist Kent has already become one of the most politically vulnerable members of the Senate. Mary Giuliani Stephens, the hugely popular mayor of Woodbury, has announced that she will run against Kent, and most observers see her as the favorite to win the race. After Kent loses in November, according to one Capitol veteran, history will place a double asterisk next to her name. One asterisk will commemorate the fact that she was the first-ever female leader of the Senate Democrats; the other will remember that she had the shortest tenure in office.


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There are several places to eat at the Faire and this is one of them. Items such as: Steak on a Stake, Fish and Chips, Turkey legs and fried Ice Cream.
Note: I didn't mind paying for the food, but it costs a fortune to drink. A regular bottle of soda goes for US$3.50! and your not allowed to bring in outside food or drink... but I won't tell anyone.
If you are just needing a snack before enjoying a more substantial meal, a roving carrier will bring you a gigantic pretzel right off his stick for just a couple of dollars.
This pub is right opposite the Mud Pit. They serve a variety of beers, wines and Margaritas. There is a large covered seating area. Not sure if they serve food also.

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Craig and his friends decide to take refuge from the chilly creek at his house until lunchtime.
- This is the fifth episode where Mortimor doesn't physically appear; the first being "Sparkle Cadet", the second being "Craig of the Beach", the third being "I Don't Need a Hat", and the fourth being "Winter Break".
- Craig breaks the fourth wall when he says "We don't use that room in the show".
- The scene itself is breaking the fourth wall cause the scene zooms out with a white, unfinished border right as he says this.
- A commercial with the hot chocolate scene with the channel's logo as marshmallows foreshadowed the episode.
- This is the third episode that does not at least partially take place at the Creek, the first being "The Takeout Mission", and the second being "Craig of the Beach".
- Jesscia has a BMO plush in her stuffed animals.

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In an exclusive interview with Matt Edwards, producer of the satirical cartoon series “the eXtremist Files,” viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and intentions behind this unique show.
“the eXtremist Files” takes a comedic jab at ‘woke’ progressive stereotypes, aiming to spotlight the cultural and political challenges faced by conservative, Christian, and non-lefty individuals who wish they could lock us down like they did in 2020. Edwards unveils the inspiration behind the series, its intended impact on viewers, and the creative process involved in bringing each episode to life.
"The eXtremist Files"
Episode 1: We Are All eXtreme!
Starring: Dick and Jane… and YOU pic.twitter.com/quHoZDq8uS
— Amp America (@AmpAmericaNews) March 5, 2024
Amp America: What inspired you to create “the eXtremist Files,” and why did you choose to frame it as a parody of the X-Files?
Matt Edwards: Coming out of the covid pandemic, the 2020 “summer of love”, the 2020 election, and the fallout from Jan 6, the rhetoric from the mainstream press and the left about normal everyday conservative people being the extremists, was both laughable and frustrating. Especially compared to the extreme measures that were forced upon our society during the pandemic. It seemed only natural to take that ridiculous narrative and reframe it squarely where it belonged.
That only ones being extremists were the ones forcing masks on kindergartners, banning people from singing in church while celebrating “mostly peaceful” protests in the streets, charging people with crimes for questioning the results of an election. Shall I go on? So, in brainstorming with Seamus Coughlin, we settled on the classic buddy cop formula with a seasoned agent, Dick, breaking in a rookie, Jane. The name eXtremist Files sort of came up because we have a file of ridiculous scenarios that we can’t wait to send these agents to check out, and it just felt natural to title the series that.
In case you haven't laughed enough yet today. Take in the first episode of The eXtremist Files. 😂 https://t.co/VGPJYm0iqq
— Matt Edwards (@TrueMattEdwards) March 6, 2024
Amp: What impact do you hope the series will have on viewers?
Matt: Number one, laughter. The right has very little entertainment to cling to that satisfies the basic human yearning for joy. Although recent years have shown that the right sort of owns political satire nowadays. We are happy to hopefully be another entry into that achievement. Additionally, perhaps there are those who are beginning to question what the heck the government is up to and if this helps drive their interest to wake up more, than that is a huge plus.
Amp: Can you talk about the process of developing your characters and how you incorporate ‘woke’ progressive stereotypes into their personas?
Matt: This is really something Seamus is brilliant at. My input was mostly after the fact. We would have a scenario, like the school board meeting in episode two, and Seamus would just smash home runs with each character he wrote in the script. Then when they came alive on screen it was ten times funnier than what was on the page.
The guy should be a showrunner on a network animated series. Hey, wouldn’t a full 30 minute episode version of “The eXtremist Files” be the perfect project?
Don't be a Dick. Be a Jane. https://t.co/wAZkjGMou8
— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) March 5, 2024
Amp: How do you conduct research for your episodes, and what sources do you find most valuable in gathering material that highlights the perceived persecution of conservative, Christian, and non-liberal individuals?
Matt: Well this goes back to the original concept. We have a list of issues that we know are passionate ones for conservatives that are routinely attacked, mocked or seen as extreme by the left. Right to bear arms, free speech and religion, education freedom, medical privacy, due process, election integrity and so forth. So, we can go to each of these issues and find scenarios in real life where something maddening happened and go from there.
Amp: Could you walk us through the process of creating an episode, from concept to final product? What gets your creative juices flowing?
Matt: It really begins with one of those issue I mentioned before. Then it’s a brainstorming session. We’ll through out tons of scenarios for Dick and Jane to walk to into. “What of this, what if that?” And after a while we have a document full of notes. Then Seamus goes off for a while and comes back with a script. Then we get to tweak it, refine some punchlines, or rework a scene and then we lock it in. Seamus has his team of animators and voice actors and they go to work making the magic. Then, as with any film project you just keep refining until – boom, that’s it.
— Mallory Staples (@MalloryStaples1) March 5, 2024
Amp: Have you collaborated with any writers, artists, or political commentators who share the show’s perspective, and if so, how have they contributed to the series?
Matt: So far, everything has been done in-house, so to speak. But those with a discerning ear may recognize the voice of one of the mothers in the school board audience in episode 2. That voice is none other than conservative radio host and author, Kira Davis. She is the first of what we hope will be many cameos we can work into the series.
Amp: What are your plans for the future of “the eXtremist Files”? Are there any developments or expansions in the works?
Matt: Having had a career in Hollywood, I see absolutely no reason why this series, if expanded to a full-length show, wouldn’t be a hit animated series on some network or streaming outlet. It easily would live up there with American Dad and South Park. Agent’s Dick and Jane have so much potential for further development, and the absurdity happening in our country has only increased since we made these first three episodes. This, unfortunately, could be on television for as long as The Simpsons has. There is no doubt in my mind.
— Stephen Kent (@StephenKentX) March 5, 2024
Amp: What message do you want viewers to take away from watching “the eXtremist Files,” especially those who may not share the same political or cultural viewpoints as the series portrays?
Matt: Honestly, I just hope it makes them laugh. That is the first goal of any storyteller, to evoke emotion and create a lasting memory. Storytellers, whether in comedy or drama, are the most important part of any culture. They shape what society will collectively believe.
One of my heroes, Andrew Breitbart, popularized the phrase “politics is downstream of culture.” He is one hundred percent correct, and storytellers are the ones that shape that culture. And if a storyteller is an honest one, who values truth, like Seasmus does, they are the ones we need to champion if we are to have any chance at saving our republic. And I’d rather that happen with a laugh than through pain.


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EL PASO, Texas - One of the 13 men charged with prostitution this week by the Texas Department of Public Safety is a teacher at the Socorro Independent School District, said district spokesman Daniel Escobar.
ABC-7 has learned Mark Roberts Williams, 60, was on paid administrative leave after he was arrested and charged with prostitution. SISD told ABC-7 he was employed for 20 years and was teaching social studies at Socorro High School. ABC-7 has learned Williams resigned Wednesday.
SISD's Chief Human Resources Officer Rudy Campoya told ABC-7 there is a policy the district has to follow when these types of situations occur.
"As far as an arrest for this nature, that is a serious offense. So, by policy, what we do is we place an employee on administrative leave pending the outcome of their arrest," Campoya said, "We also have a legal review committee that looks over all the information and then, hopefully, once the courts decide on finding the employee guilty or not guilty, then we take action on that."
A student from Socorro high school told ABC-7, "I don't feel it as unsafe. If he did it on his personal time, I understand. I find it vey strange still, but if he did it during work in a school setting, that I find very uncomforting [sic]."
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents conducted a human trafficking operation on August 27 through August 30.
Williams is one the the suspects accused of knowingly agreeing to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct. Twelve other men were arrested during the four-day operation and charged with prostitution (Penal Code 43.02).

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What is KiwiSaver and how does it work?
KiwiSaver is a voluntary long-term savings scheme designed to help New Zealanders save for their retirement.
Your KiwiSaver savings are made up of:
- your own regular contributions (through PAYE, if you are an employee);
- contributions from your employer,if you are employed (this is mandatory); and
- contributions from the government.
You can either choose which KiwiSaver scheme you wish to join, or else be enrolled in one of the default schemes. Your funds are generally not available until you qualify for New Zealand Superannuation (currently at the age of 65).
If you're an employee, you are automatically enrolled in a KiwiSaver scheme when you start your job; you can choose to contribute 3%, 4% or 8% of your gross wage or salary to KiwiSaver, while your employer must contribute a minimum of 3% of your gross salary. If you don’t want to join KiwiSaver you need to opt out within eight weeks of being enrolled.
Someone who is not working, or is self-employed, can still join but would miss out on the employer contributions.
If you enrolled in a scheme before 21 May 2015 you would have received a Government kick-start contribution of $1000 after three months.
Each year your KiwiSaver account will receive a member tax credit (MTC) contribution which is calculated at 50c for every dollar of your contribution for that year – up to the maximum of $521.43.
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Who can start a KiwiSaver account?
You can start a KiwiSaver account as long as you are:
- aged under 65 years (if you are aged under 18 years, you'll need the consent of your legal guardian and you won't receive the member tax credit nor employer contributions)
- a New Zealand citizen or allowed to live in New Zealand indefinitely
- living in, or usually living in New Zealand.
To join KiwiSaver:
- if you are not already enrolled in KiwiSaver, your employer will automatically enrol you when you start a new job, or
- you can contact a KiwiSaver provider directly, or
- if your employer didn’t automatically enrol you, you can ask to enrol in KiwiSaver through your employer by asking for an employee information pack and KiwiSaver deduction form.
You can contribute to your account by making regular payments or on a lump sum basis. Some KiwiSaver providers may require minimum contribution levels - you should check this out before you sign up.
If you are enrolled automatically by your employer you have eight weeks to opt out; but once you choose to join KiwiSaver you can’t opt out.
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How do I choose which KiwiSaver provider to sign up with?
It’s a good idea to do some research on some of the providers, and find out:
- whether they have an investment fund appropriate for your risk profile (depending on your situation, whether you can tolerate a period of low returns on your investment) - you can find out what your risk profile is, with this Sorted tool;
- what the returns have been in the past;
- what fees they would charge you;
- what kinds of information would you receive about your savings, how often and whether it’s presented in a way you can understand;
- whether there is a minimum contribution amount you would need to make, and what it is;
- whether the provider tries to make ethical or socially responsible investments.
Sources to help you choose include Sorted’s online tool which compares the fees, returns and associated services of a range of KiwiSaver scheme providers; and CanStar has a report which rates KiwiSaver scheme providers according to their fees, returns and services, and also has information to help you determine your risk profile.
If you can’t decide, you can always stay with the default provider to which you were allocated to when you were automatically enrolled.
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How do I change to a different KiwiSaver scheme provider?
You can change to a different KiwiSaver provider at any time, but be aware that some KiwiSaver scheme providers charge their clients transfer fees for switching to another provider.
If you find a KiwiSaver scheme provider which you think better suits your needs, just apply directly to the preferred scheme provider and they can help you transfer.
Read our previous question about choosing a new KiwiSaver scheme provider.
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I was automatically enrolled in KiwiSaver by my employer - can I get out of it?
If you were automatically signed up for KiwiSaver by your employer, and are eligible for KiwiSaver, you have only eight weeks to opt out. If it has been more than eight weeks then you can’t opt out – but once you’ve been a member for 12 months you can take a contributions holiday.
To opt out, you need to complete a new employee opt out request form.
After the eight week period, you can only opt out under certain circumstances:
- your employer didn't supply you with a KiwiSaver employee information pack (KS3) within 7 days of you starting your job, or
- Inland Revenue didn't send you an investment statement for the default KiwiSaver scheme that you were allocated to, or
- your employer didn't give you an investment statement for their chosen KiwiSaver scheme, or
- events outside your control prevented you from delivering your opt-out notice on time, or
- you were automatically enrolled when you shouldn't have been (eg you are an overseas resident here on a working visa).
Your application to opt out will generally take 30 days to process, but if it’s been more than eight weeks since you were signed up to KiwiSaver you could be waiting up to three months for a refund. This is because Inland Revenue may have to get the money from the KiwiSaver provider, before refunding it to you.
Note that if you chose to enrol into a KiwiSaver scheme (i.e. you weren’t enrolled automatically at the start of a new job), you cannot opt out.
For more information on leaving the KiwiSaver scheme if you were automatically enrolled, see the KiwiSaver webpage about opting out.
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Can I take a break from paying into KiwiSaver?
If you’re self employed, you can generally take a break from paying any time you like – as long as you still fulfil your provider’s requirements (they may require you to contribute a minimum yearly amount and/or set payment periods e.g. monthly or quarterly). If this is you, it’s best to talk to your provider first.
If you are an employee, you would have to apply for a contributions holiday. Generally, you can take a contributions holiday only if you have been a member for at least twelve months. This can be for a period between three months and five years – and there isn’t a limit to the number of contributions holidays you can take.
If you’ve been with KiwiSaver for less than twelve months you can apply to Inland Revenue for an early contributions holiday, but they would only consider granting you one if you’re experiencing financial hardship.
An early contributions holiday is for three months, but you may be able to make an arrangement with Inland Revenue for a longer contributions holiday.
To apply for a contributions holiday, you can:
- send a completed Contributions holiday request form to the Inland Revenue or
- Apply online if you are registered for My KiwiSaver or
- call Inland Revenue on 0800 549 472 (0800 KIWISAVER), or 04 978 0800 if calling from a mobile phone.
More information about contributions holidays is on the KiwiSaver website.
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Can I transfer my Australian superannuation funds into my KiwiSaver account?
Yes. An agreement between the Australian and New Zealand governments allows the transfer of Australian retirement savings to a New Zealand KiwiSaver account if they are:
- New Zealanders who have been living and working in Australia and are returning to live in New Zealand permanently; or
- Australians who are permanently moving to New Zealand.
You don’t have to transfer your retirement funds, but if you do there are some rules around what you do with the funds. For example if you are transferring your Australian retirement savings to New Zealand they have to go into a KiwiSaver account - you can’t put it into other investments or spend it before you reach the retirement age and the funds can’t be withdrawn for the purchase of a home.
More information about the transfer of retirement funds between Australia and New Zealand is on the Financial Markets Authority website and the CanStar website.


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NaviGuide is an iBeacon-based solution that will send data from key points of the pavilion to a mobile app per Bluetooth. Based on the acquired data, the app will identify the user's location and display relevant content on the screen of a smartphone or a tablet. Moreover, the system will link the pavilion's exhibition to extended content from its own cloud database. Thanks to NaviGuide, the user will be able to “communicate” individually with the heritage park. The app is currently available only for iOS. An Android version will appear later.
NaviGuide's analytical platform is designed to provide insight into user behavior. This data will help optimize the pavilion's space and make it more comfortable for all visitors.
Open Challenges Entrant to Launch Personalized Navigation System
A1 Systems, a runner-up of the Open Challenges program, is about to test its personalized navigation system NaviGuide at the heritage park Russia – My History located at VDNkH's Pavilion 57.
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It struck me the other day, whilst I was thinking about my childhood, that I could name not just my immediate neighbours but most people on my street. If I was to take a straw poll and ask how many of us can do that where we currently live the results would be interesting. I suspect that whilst some of us could name our neighbours some of us wouldn’t be able to.
As I thought some more, I realised that as well as knowing my name, I was also part of their lives. I was invited for tea, they babysat, and always had a kind word. Not only did I know their name they knew mine, I felt that I belonged.
Of course, things change, society is much more fractured and transient but there is still a need to be good neighbours. In this line of work, you hear much about community and social cohesion yet I have never really heard anyone define these terms. I wonder if what we are really talking about is ‘neighbourliness’ being good neighbours.
Maybe we need to reclaim this back from the world of academia and local institutions and put it back where it belongs – the heart of communities. After all, we want to be known and belong somewhere and where does that start? In a local government department? in a research paper? No! it starts with me and my neighbour.

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Because Sony's Blu-ray disc technology appears to be the front-runner in the nasty fight to determine how the DVDs of the future are produced, movie studios and disc manufacturers are beginning to come to terms with the financial realities of the new format--as well as some troubling uncertainties.
For more than a year now, a bitter public relations war has been waged between supporters of Blu-ray and a rival Toshiba-backed technology known as HD DVD. Both are high-capacity discs that will support the distribution of high-definition versions of movies, with much better picture quality than what's possible with today's technology.
Blu-ray appears to have the lead, with most major movie studios saying they'll release films in the format next year. That's led to new concerns about mass production of DVDs in the new format. Since it represents a major break with past DVD and CD techniques, some worry Blu-ray will be expensive to support--at least in the short term--and could jack up prices for consumers.
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Blu-ray appears to be edging out its next-generation DVD rival, HD DVD. But some manufacturers say it will be expensive to produce.
The debate over next-generation formats remains mired in politics and spin, but the real cost of discs and players will help consumers make their own decisions at the cash register next year.
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How much? No one can say for certain. But in at least one early test, according to a top manufacturing executive who asked to remain anonymous, a manufacturing line for HD DVD discs produced nearly twice as many usable discs as a similar line pumping out the Blu-ray format, over the same period of time. That translates into higher costs for Blu-ray producers. Moreover, component costs for Blu-ray can be nearly double HD DVD costs, because elements are still hard to find, the executive said.
That Blue-ray discs may start out pricey shouldn't be a shock. They face a classic curve for new technologies, which are initially expensive as manufacturers work with small numbers of orders and learn how to streamline the process. Sony also disputes those high-priced estimates.
"If there is a (cost) difference, that has yet to be determined," said Sony Pictures' Adrian Alperovich, the studio's executive vice president in charge of new business development. "There are (manufacturers) on both sides of the equation. If there is a difference in price either way, we think it will be minimal."
Alperovich argues that if there is a short-term price gap, the advantages of Blu-ray--mainly more capacity and flexibility for things like gaming--should outweigh that concern. But traditional engineering questions about Blu-ray have taken on a testier tone in this scrap.
Blu-ray's rival, the HD DVD format, relies on a reasonably well understood process. HD DVDs are constructed very similarly to existing DVDs, and the basic discs can be made with relatively minor modifications to existing DVD manufacturing lines.
Blu-ray discs, on the other hand, require completely different equipment. Most of the major disc replicators--the companies that make DVDs and CDs--now have a test line or two up and running, but hard data on production costs remains scant.
The format's backers at the Blu-ray Disc Association have repeatedly predicted that costs would come down quickly and be almost immediately competitive with those of HD DVD.
Yet one senior executive at a major disc replication facility said he has long been worried about Blu-ray costs.
"We feel that some of the (Blu-ray backers') statements are setting unrealistic cost and price expectations for the content owners they are courting," said the executive, who asked to remain anonymous owing to a close working relationship with Blu-ray companies. "They're right at the zero point in terms of operational knowledge."
Spin, or real concerns?
For the most part, things like the technical details of the manufacturing process, of video compression and of disc formats are irrelevant to consumers. But the prospect of a next-generation DVD format war
, similar to the battle between VHS and Sony's Betamax in the mid-1970s, has chilled the industry. Analysts at Sanford Bernstein estimated that media companies could collectively lose as much as $16 billion over seven years if HD DVD and Blu-ray were launched without a clear favorite, because without a clear-cut winner, consumers would be leery of buying one or the other.
Blu-ray has more clout right now thanks to backing from studios such as Warner Bros. and Paramount, which have said they would release films
in both formats. No Blu-ray backer has made the same gesture toward HD DVD.
Manufacturers have been testing both technologies in their labs for months and are now gearing up for actual production. Sony Pictures announced earlier this month that it had made the first "reference" disc of a Blu-ray movie, using a copy of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle." It's now being shipped to player companies for testing.
"The Blu-ray technology and process is new," said Lyne Beauregard, director of communications at Cinram International, a large disc manufacturer in Toronto. "If the format is launched and grows, there will be multiple generations of equipment. As we refine it and find efficiencies--that will lower the cost."
Cinram's Beauregard said her company had a single Blu-ray production line up and running, compared with 12 new DVD lines that could also do HD DVD discs. She wouldn't provide cost comparisons.
The disc manufacturing executive critical of Blu-ray said his company's production test lines showed that Blu-ray production was far less efficient than HD DVD. Component costs, for example, are higher because they use different materials than DVDs, including a high-tech film layer currently produced only by Sony.
"The difference is significant," the executive said. "Those are real costs. I don't think the price will ever equalize."
He also said that both sides' promises to make "hybrid" discs, with high-definition content on one side, and an ordinary DVD on the other, should be viewed with deep suspicion. Though it's feasible to combine the lowest-capacity HD DVD with DVD, Blu-ray and higher capacity HD DVD discs will be very expensive to meld with the standard format.
For now, since hard production data on the new technology remains scant, many of these comparisons rely on educated guesswork.
A recent white paper published online by Richard Marquardt, an engineer who served in top executive roles at disc replicators for years, predicted that retooling manufacturing plants for Blu-ray could cost up to $1 billion worldwide, while existing DVD manufacturing capacity could be refitted for HD DVD for less than a tenth of that.
"Already-beleaguered CFOs will be challenged to raise--and risk--this significant amount of capital," Marquardt wrote.
His predictions were immediately challenged by Blu-ray supporters, who noted he is a close associate of Warren Lieberfarb, a Hollywood consultant who works closely with the HD DVD camp. In an interview with CNET News.com, Marquardt said Lieberfarb had asked him to provide his thoughts on the manufacturing issues, but that he had no personal or financial stake in either side.
The real cost and quality issues will be apparent only when both formats hit the market next year.
"If we had made the determination solely based on cost, we would never have launched DVD," Sony's Alperovich said. "And that's absurd."

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Fishing at Tuscarora State Park
The 96-acre Tuscarora Lake is a warmwater fishery. Night fishing is permitted.
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. There is an ADA-accessible fishing pier at the boat launch.
Common species are:
Ice fishing is permitted during the winter season with trout being the primary species caught.
Ice thickness is not monitored.
Be Safe on the Ice
- Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
- Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
- Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
- Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
- Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
- Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
- Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
- Wear a PFD (life jacket).
- Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.
Tuscarora Lake Water Depth Black-and-White Map (PDF)
Tuscarora Lake Water Depth Color Map (PDF)
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.


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Medicare Part D
What approach to Medicare Part D is right for your retirees?
Medicare Part D is a drug benefit designated to help seniors pay for a significant share of the cost of their prescription medications. The program is part of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. With Medicare Part D, Medicare shares the cost of the prescription drug benefit with the retiree. As of Jan. 1, 2006, Medicare Part D replaced the current Medicare-approved drug discount card program and employers may receive varying financial savings, depending on the option selected.
Offering Employers Choices
The introduction of Medicare Part D impacts all groups that cover Medicare-eligible retirees under their plans. The program encourages employers to continue offering retiree prescription coverage by allowing them to choose the option that best meets their needs and budgets.
Employers may also save money on their retiree prescription coverage by properly integrating the new Medicare Part D benefit solutions into their current plans. With some of these plan options, employers become eligible for government subsidies.
Employers may choose one of the following retiree prescription benefit solutions:
- Provide a standard or equivalent prescription drug benefit.
- Employers may be reimbursed for 28 percent of their Medicare Part D retiree drug expenses by filing for a tax-free subsidy from Medicare, estimated at approximately $600 per retiree.
- This option may allow employers to maintain their current retiree prescription coverage, as long as the coverage is equivalent to Medicare Part D benefits.
- This option may or may not be cost effective for you depending on the number of Medicare eligible individuals covered under your program.
- Provide prescription drug coverage that is secondary to (or “wraps around”) Medicare (BCBSKS does not offer wrap coverage).
- This option does not require filings, as with Option 1.
- Provide prescription drug coverage by contracting to enroll retirees in an approved Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage plan (not currently available from BCBSKS).
- Employers may maintain their current retiree prescription coverage and be reimbursed for offering the underlying Medicare Part D benefit.
- For added ease, the PDP sponsor handles all administration and paperwork.
- This option requires a waiver from Medicare.
- Employer converts prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D and pays the premium.
- The employer potentially pays retirees the amount of their monthly Medicare Part D premium.
- This option may benefit employers aiming to phase out retiree coverage.
For More Information
If you have questions, please visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/


text: WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators have approved the first pill to treat the underlying causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating nervous system disorder that has traditionally been treated with injectable drugs. The Food and Drug Administration approved Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ treatment Gilenya to reduce relapses in patients with multiple sclerosis, who experiences loss of balance, muscle spasms and other movement problems. There is no cure for the disease, but steroids can reduce the duration and severity of symptoms in the short term, and seven treatments on the market have had success in reducing recurrence of symptoms. All involve daily or regular injections, which doctors say discourages some patients from keeping up with their treatment. “Many people prefer to take a capsule because they don’t like to stick needles into themselves,” said Dr. Nick LaRocca, of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since starting on Gilenya more than two years ago, Seth Morgan of Chevy Chase, Md., says he has been free of disease relapses. Morgan previously injected himself with a medication every other day. “People say you get used to the side effects — the discomfort and burning around the injection site — but the fact of the matter is I never did,” said Morgan, who worked as a neurologist before being diagnosed with the disease. Wall Street analysts expect sales of Gilenya to top $1 billion. Total U.S. sales of multiple sclerosis drugs exceeded $5.9 billion last year, according to health care data firm IMS Health. Multiple sclerosis causes the body’s immune system to attack the protective coatings of the brain and spinal cord. Gilenya works to reduce a type of white blood cell that often attacks the nervous system. The FDA approved another pill-based drug for multiple sclerosis patients earlier this year. However, that drug from Acorda Therapeutics is designed to improve walking ability, rather than treat the underlying disease. “Gilenya is the first oral drug that can slow the progression of disability and reduce the frequency and severity in MS,” said the FDA’s director of neurology products, Russell Katz. The FDA reviewed the drug under a priority timetable reserved for groundbreaking therapies. In June, an FDA panel decided 25-0 that Gilenya helps reduce relapses of multiple sclerosis. Despite the overwhelming endorsement, panelists also had questions about side effects and said patients should receive their first dose under doctor supervision because of a potentially dangerous drop in pulse rate. FDA labeling for Gilenya recommends all patients be observed for six hours after receiving their first dose. The label also recommends eye examinations to spot macular edema, a side effect reported in some patients. About 2.5 million people around the world have multiple sclerosis, with an estimated 400,000 of them in the U.S. In the most common form of the disease, patients experience periods of well-being followed by periodic relapses. Physicians who treat multiple sclerosis are mindful of safety problems with other recent treatments for the disease. Biogen Idec’s drug Tysabri was approved for the condition in November 2004 and pulled from the market the next year after cases of a rare but lethal brain inflammation in some patients. It was reintroduced in 2006 under an FDA-approved distribution program. Novartis said it is pursuing regulatory approval in Europe and the rest of the world. U.S.-traded shares of Novartis fell 29 cents to $56.17.


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When it comes to figuring your taxes, should you rely on software or turn to a pro?
Who doesn’t want to save a little (or a lot of) extra money at tax time? Claiming all the deductions for which you are eligible can significantly reduce your tax bill.
With careful planning, you may find yourself paying the IRS much less than you have in years past.
Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders will propose Monday a higher minimum salary for North Carolina’s least experienced public school teachers as part of a long-awaited proposal designed to improve morale and retention.
Police are looking for a man claiming to be an electrician robbed a North Charleston bar and tied two people.
The foundation backed by North Carolina’s largest health insurer is putting another $3 million into helping more children in child care to eat healthy and exercise.
The Belk Foundation is giving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools $500,000 to expand a program that lets teachers earn up to $23,000 a year more by taking on additional duties.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals is rejecting arguments by a for-profit company and a nonprofit group seeking taxpayer money to operate a school that offers online-only classes to public school students.
North Carolina officials have mailed paperwork to 800 people who have previously identified themselves as victims of the state’s forced sterilization so they can verify their eligibility for one-time payments from a $10 million compensation fund.
The director of a museum in Anderson says a man stole a $4,900 bronze sculpture by stuffing it under his shirt and walking out.


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God dwells in eternity but time dwells in God. He has already lived all our tomorrows as He has lived all our yesterdays. An illustration offered by C.S. Lewis may help us here. He suggests that we think of a sheet of paper infinitely extended. That would be eternity. Then on that paper draw a short line to represent time. As the line begins and ends on that infinite expanse, so time began in God and will end in Him.
– A.W.Tozer; Knowledge of the Holy; Kindle Version; Page 33
Christ says, “Give me all. I don’t want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want you. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good. I don’t want to cut off a branch here and a branch there. I want to have the whole tree down. I don’t want to drill the tooth, or crown it, or stop it, but to have it out.”
– C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
as quoted by Idleman, Kyle; Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus; Zondervan; copyright 2011; Grand Rapids, MI; Kindle Edition; page 166
Questions worthy of our answers:
- Where would you be if Jesus chose to steward His resources as you are stewarding yours?
- What are you doing with your life? How are you leveraging your resources, your free time, and your talents to see salvation come to others?
- Are you using your gifts, your time, and your opportunities to enrich yourself, or to bless the world with the knowledge of Jesus?
– Greear, J.D.; Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary; B&H Publishing Group; Nashville, TN; Copyright 2011; Kindle Edition; page 152
It’s impossible to really experience the grace of the gospel and not be transformed into a person of kindness, generosity, and love. When we experience the generosity of the gospel, we will naturally extend that generosity to others. We become people with a generous spirit, and that affects how we treat others and what we do with our money, time and talents.
– Greear, J.D.; Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary; B&H Publishing Group; Nashville, TN; Copyright 2011; Kindle Edition; page 109-110

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A lot of us old-timers are being asked today about The Collapse of 20 years ago in Buffalo and, truth to tell, we’d really rather forget it. But here’s my best/worst memory.
When Bubba McDowell’s 58-yard interception return for a touchdown put the Oilers ahead by the now-infamous score of 35-3 with less than two minutes gone in the third quarter, I left my press-box seat to look for a phone to call Continental Airlines in order to get an early jump on a reservation for the next weekend. Surely the Oilers were headed to Pittsburgh. Shades of the good ol’ days.
But I got put on hold. And I held and I held and I held. Presumably, lots of Oilers fans were trying to get their trips set up, too. At any rate, by the time the agent finally picked up and having seen the disaster unfold on the TV above my head while hearing the craziness erupting in the stands – I told her, “Never mind. I’ll call back later.”
I never did, of course. The Bills had needed just 412 seconds of game time, or about 10 minutes of real time, to cut the deficit to 35-31, at which point anybody who had suffered through the years with the Oilers knew the die was cast. Yogi Berra was wrong about that one. It was over long before it was over.
What happened the rest of the way was just details.
The weird thing is, many years later, I can still see myself checking my little flight log book to see how and when I could get to San Diego – and not Pittsburgh, where the Oilers would have gone – while I waited for Continental to answer the phone. Guess the thought of having to pass through Three Rivers Stadium again – Luv ya Blue redux – was too much to cope with, too.


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This International Symposium was held at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Communication Center and is hosted by
the 'DKFZ-ZMBH Alliance' and the 'Verein für Wissenschaftliche Fachtagungen in der Biomedizin e.V.' (VWFB)
The DKFZ-ZMBH-Alliance is a strategic alliance of the Research Program Cell and Tumor Biology of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ, member of the Helmholtz Association) and the Center for
Molecular Biology of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg (ZMBH) with a main focus on basic research in the area of molecular life sciences. This concept combines advantages of both
institutions and creates a particularly attractive research environment.

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