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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Her incendiary remarks on Prophet Muhammad sparked outrage from the Islamic world and a diplomatic furore, but Nupur Sharma has long been a firebrand mouthpiece for India's Hindu nationalist government.
The 37-year-old has been a regular fixture of TV news debates, distinguishing herself as a zealous and combative advocate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda.
Her stature had risen in concert with the fortunes of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which in the past decade has established itself as India's dominant political force by championing Hindu identity.
But last week she set off a global backlash after commenting on Prophet Muhammad's relationship with his youngest wife during a broadcast debate.
Several Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East swiftly called in their Indian ambassadors to lodge protests, and her remarks were blamed for inciting violent clashes in one Indian state.
Sharma issued a public apology and said she had received death threats in the wake of her television appearance.
Her party also went into damage control, suspending Sharma for expressing "views contrary to the party's position".
"The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion," it said in a statement.
But by suspending her, experts say the party has made Sharma a scapegoat for a broader political culture that has long dealt in anti-Islamic rhetoric.
"The party uses these hotheads to drive their agenda, but when they go overboard they are forced to pull back," Delhi-based analyst Parsa Venkateshwar Rao said.
"It's a cat-and-mouse game that they play. The party top brass allows the spokespersons to raise the temperature, and when they feel it is going out of control they get into action."
Student mob leader
Until last week, Sharma was seen as one of the rising stars of a party that critics say has often targeted India's 200-million-strong minority Muslim community.
A trained lawyer who attended the London School of Economics, she had unsuccessfully contested a state election for the BJP in 2015.
She first joined the party's youth wing while studying at the prestigious Delhi University, where she was elected student union president and became infamous for leading a mob of students to storm a seminar hosted by a Muslim academic in 2008.
Later that day, she appeared on a television show to stridently defend her actions and those of a fellow student for spitting on the teacher - who had been charged and acquitted of a terror attack on India's Parliament.
"I am not going to apologise," she said. "I'll take a stand. The whole country should spit at him. Who invited him to the university to speak on terrorism?"
'Overstepped her mark'
Since coming to power nationally in 2014, Modi's government and the BJP have been accused of championing discriminatory policies towards followers of the Islamic faith.
It proposed a controversial law that granted citizenship to refugees in India, but not if they are Muslim, while state BJP governments have passed laws making it harder for Muslims to marry outside their religion.
Party leaders have also remained silent on the vigilante attacks on Muslims over the slaughter of cows - a sacred animal in the Hindu tradition.
India has bristled at criticism from abroad on issues of religious discrimination, with the foreign ministry last week issuing a statement to say the country "values religious freedom and human rights".
Sharma's sidelining from the party was not a result of her beliefs, but because her comments on Islam had "overstepped her mark", said Hartosh Singh Bal, political editor of Caravan magazine.
"She was at the centre of what the party's future ideas would be for a young leader," he told AFP.
"This is just a little damage control. The kind of Islamophobia on which they practise their politics will not change."


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Organization planning renewal of Valentine's Day nuptials
Wednesday, January 08, 2014 4:00 PM
LOVELOCK - Pershing County Chamber of Commerce members can breath a little easier now. The PCCC received the funding needed to stay open.
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Now with secured funding the Pershing County Chamber of Commerce is planning this year’s Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal/Wedding Ceremony to be held in the Lover’s Lock Plaza. Last year, Sam and Nancy Nobles from Grass Valley Nev. renewed their marriage vows in the Lover’s Lock Plaza on Valentine’s Day. The ceremony was presided over by Justice of the Peace Karen Stephens.
Pershing County Recreation Board committed to funding the PCCC at $1,500 per month until June; at which time, board member and county commissioner Darin Bloyed said they would look at making the PCCC a regular line item expense so they wouldn't have to keep coming back to the board for financing.
PCCC President Jennifer Hill explained to the board, the PCCC's funding had come from the, now disbanded, tourism authority. The PCCC would have to request funds every quarter to keep the doors open.
"What we would like is some type of a commitment for monthly (funding) so we can do a budget. It's tough to do a budget. We can't rely on our membership. That's not something that will support us at all," Hill told the board.
"Businesses should be funding it (PCCC) but we don't have enough businesses to fund it and that's a reality. You've got a nice visitor's center there. Kudos to you guys cause you've done a wonderful job," Bloyed said. "You need a commitment from us one way or the other and we can do that."
After review their budget the rec board voted to fund the PCCC retro from December through June and then look at making the PCCC a line item expense through the next fiscal year.
PCCC and Visitor's Center Manager Beth Reid gave a sigh of relief.
"Now we know we're not going to close our doors and will be able to put on our annual Valentine's Day Vow Renewal/Wedding Ceremony," she told the Lovelock Review-Miner in a later interview.
Every year the PCCC sponsors local clergy and or the local Justice of the Peace for a group wedding and vow renewal ceremony held in the Lover's Lock Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Round Room of the Pershing County Court House if the weather is bad. After the ceremony the couples are treated to an intimate reception in the Round Room.
Anyone wishing to get married or renew their wedding vows should call Reid at 273-7213 to secure their place in the ceremony.
The funding also makes it possible to continue other events organized by the PCCC to bring in customers for local businesses, such as the summer craft fairs, the Fall Festival and Parade of Lights.


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Edward Gordon Duff 1863-1924 was a bibliographer and librarian with a particular interest in early printed books. He was librarian of the John Rylands Library, Manchester, from 1893 to 1900, and Sandars Reader in Bibliography at Cambridge in 1899, 1904 and 1911. During his lifetime he was best known for his study of the geography and history of pre-Roman Italy published 1840–2 and also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection and his analyses of the fragmentary evidence for the Umbrian and Oscan languages, published in Latin in 1835–9 and now reissued in this volume. Visit the Library’s Historical Printing Room before viewing a special display of early printed books with a Hallow’een flavour in the Library Keynes Room. Exclusive Friends Event. Free entry. Book via: Kim.Greed@lib.cam. / 01223 765362.
The Cambridge History of Libraries in Britain and Ireland describes the development of libraries in Great Britain and Ireland over some 1500 years, and their role as a part of the social, intellectual and cultural history. It traces the transition from collections of books without a fixed local habitation to the library, chiefly of printed. Cambridge Library Collection A collection of out-of-copyright and rare books from the Cambridge University Library and other world-class institutions that have been digitally scanned, made available online, and reprinted in paperback. Cambridge Library Collection - North American History 3711 Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology 3682 Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries 3671. 9. Private ownership of printed books 205 margaret lane ford 10. Monastic libraries: 1400—1557 229 david n. bell 11. The early royal collections and the Royal Library to 1461 255 jenny stratford 12. The Royal Library from Edward IV to Henry VII 267 janet backhouse 13. The Royal Library under Henry VIII 274 james p. carley READING AND USE.
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The use of protocols that rule out ectopic pregnancy incorporating transvaginal pelvic sonography and the bhCG discriminatory zone, can decrease the rate of missed ectopic pregnancies.2,39
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Jeff Nettles is looking for a suitable ending — and last season definitely was not it.
By re-signing Monday afternoon for an eighth season with the Somerset Patriots, Nettles assured that his making the final out of a playoff series loss last September will not be the final image in the career of the franchise’s most successful player.
“It was one of those years — from the standpoint of getting hurt and missing half the season and with the team not making it to the championship — that leaves a little bit of a sour taste in your mouth,” said Nettles, who missed 56 games with a broken wrist. “When I was deciding whether or not I still wanted to do it, I figured why not? It’s been a second home to me, so I couldn’t see myself not coming back.”
The 32-year-old third baseman, who is the first player to sign for the coming season, said he never was more than “50-50” when considering retirement. He made his decision in early February after not pursuing a position in winter ball or with an affiliated organization.
“I had talks with some of the other guys just to see where their heads were at and who was going to come back,” Nettles said. “I thought about it and said, “I’d like to go out on top.’ That doesn’t mean that if we don’t win this year I’ll definitely be back again, but I’d like to have a full, healthy year and see what happens.”
Nettles is the Patriots’ career leader with 748 games played, 813 hits, 173 doubles, 130 home runs and 522 RBI. The six-time All-Star is eight RBI shy of becoming the Atlantic League’s all-time RBI King and also is within striking distance of several other records.
“Is that part of why I’m coming back? I’d say there’s a mini-part of my attention on that stuff,” he said. “But it’s tough to think about records when you’re out there. I’m a firm believer that if you focus on winning ball games and championships, your numbers will be there because you can’t win without them.”
With three league championships and two Championship Series Most Valuable Player awards already to his name, Nettles surprisingly hit just .158 as the Patriots fell to the York Revolution in the 2010 playoffs. He grounded out in the top of the ninth inning of the winner-take-all Game 5.
“That was the first time with the Patriots that I’d ever been to the playoffs and not won it all,” Nettles said. “It was a feeling in the clubhouse that I’m not used to seeing. Thinking about that stuff, I just want to come back and win. There is nowhere else I’d rather go do that and feel like I have the best shot at winning than in Somerset.”


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It goes without saying that companies these days do not have a very good track record in keeping secrets, especially those of upcoming products, and the advent of the Internet certainly made it far easier to leak details to the masses before anything else becomes official. We do wonder, however, whether these leaks are on purpose or intentional, but whatever the case is, here is the latest Fujifilm leak – […]
Looking for a tablet under $200? If you’re not fussy as to which company made the tablet, then perhaps X10’s AirPad tablet might be worth checking out, especially with the company’s lofty claims that the AirPad is “the best tablet on the market for under $200.”
Earlier today, Sony Ericsson published an announcement on its regional sites saying that the Android Gingerbread update is ready to be downloaded for its Xperia X10 phones. But after many people tried to update their X10 phones and realized that there was no update (they received messages telling them that their phone was up to date) they figured something was wrong.
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The Pepper Dem Gang had fun with their Heritage Bank drama presentation at the Tor Tiv coronation ceremony. Here’s how it went down.
Following Biggie’s announcement that the Heritage Bank’s Coronation Task would kick-off in three hours, the Pepper Dem Gang gathered in the lounge and started their final rehearsals. What followed was an amazing drama presentation in the rich Tiv culture.
The Apparel Of Honour
Shortly before the actual presentation began, the Housemates got a surprise package from Heritage Bank. It was the costume that each of them would later wear to give us a brilliant performance. After putting on their clothes, all of them looked stunning, a treat most fitting for a rich coronation.
The Tor Tiv, Seyi, was clad in a flowing striped agbada with a touch of black and red. Frodd, Gedoni and Omashola looked great in their various dashiki wears. For the ladies, it was a beautiful sight as each of them appeared elegant and royally. Just like in a regular royal setting, the Pepper Dem ladies looked really gorgeous in their traditional outfits.
Before the Show
To kick start the Heritage Bank Task was a troupe of traditional dancers who thrilled us with their dance steps amidst beautiful Tiv songs. It was a colourful moment as the Housemates watched in amazement. Then after this, the drama began.
The Tor Tiv Coronation
To open the floor was Gedoni who performed the role of a narrator as he gave us the background to the play. After this, Frodd came onboard with a praise poem extolling the wonderful qualities of the Tor Tiv. We reckon Seyi’s head must have swollen at this point, well, if words could do that. This was followed by Sir Dee’s coronation ritual. As the custom demands, the king, in this case, the Tor Tiv, had to take an oath. This was handled by Sir Dee, who read out a long note of promises which Seyi repeated.
The last rite was the praise singer’s part, and Omashola stepped in. In his usual dramatic tone, he eulogized the king so much that Seyi’s smile broadened when he said that, “the Tor Tiv killed a hyena with his bare hands.” After this, it was time for the Tor Tiv to shower the land with his prayers. And Seyi acted this well like a true king. And then curtain called.
Though the Housemates put in their best efforts in this Task, we hope they sustain the energy in the subsequent ones.

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Mr Majeika and the School Book Week By Humphrey Carpenter
Mr Majeika and the School Book Week
by Humphrey Carpenter
Class Three has fun during Book Week, when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there's trouble ahead with Wilhemina Worlock, the witch at the school's Olympic Sports Day. Will Mr. Majeika manage to magic up a solution?
Humphrey Carpenter worked at the BBC before becaming a full-time writer in 1975. He was the author of 14 of the well-loved Mr Majeika titles as well as two Shakespeare Without the Boring Bits titles for children. He was also the co-author, with his wife Mari Prichard, of The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature. He was an eminent figure in the world of adult literature and published award-winning biographies including, among others, those of J. R. R Tolkein, C. S. Lewis, W. H. Auden, Benjamin Britten and Spike Milligan. From 1994-1996 he directed the Cheltenham Festival of Literature and for many years he ran a young people's drama group, the Mushy Pea Theatre Company. He wrote plays for radio and theatre and was a regular contributor to the Guardian. Humphrey died in January 2005.
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The monster Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern seaboard in October, but its force and tidal surge were not enough to move America’s TV networks into covering climate change and its violent consequences, according to a new study by the Media Matters for America website.
With cold statistics, Media Matters shows — in particular — that self-absorbed, power-preoccupied Washington, D.C., pundits on Sunday talk shows have ignored a warming planet . . . even as new data from NASA show that in 2012 the “lower 48” states experienced the hottest year in history.
— Climate change was given far more coverage on Sunday talk shows and network news programs in 2009 than in 2012. Sure, there was a presidential election in 2012, but 100 million Americans experienced at least 10 days of temperatures over 100 degrees. At one point in July, 61 percent of the nation was experiencing moderate to severe drought.
“In 2012, the Sunday shows spent less than 8 minutes on climate change, down from 9 minutes in 2011, 21 minutes in 2010, and over an hour in 2009,” Media Matters reported. Astoundingly, disgracefully, climate change received just one six-second mention on NBC’s venerable “Meet the Press.”
— Extreme weather received just over an hour’s coverage in all of 2012, up from 38 minutes in 2011 but still “significantly less” than in 2009.
Such was the case in a year when the Arctic icepack retreated to a record low . . . and the “lower 48” experienced 11 disasters costing $1 billion or more . . . and when range and forest fires burned up 9.2 million acres in the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest and states of the West Coast (including Washington).
“Coverage was largely driven — 69 percent — by the extreme weather the U.S. experienced this year, 17 percent of coverage was driven by scientific findings, and 12 percent was driven by political stories related to climate change,” reported Media Matters.
— In the past four years, not one climate scientist has been quoted on the four major networks’ Sunday talk shows. Obviously, scientists are not welcome in “Meet the Press” panels, or when the tired voices of ABC’s “This Week” hold forth.
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The NASA findings on 2012, released this week, produced a sadly typical moment on Fox News, where internal memos have instructed that doubt be introduced to stories on climate science.
A designated Democratic target, veteran strategist Bob Beckel, began: “For all the global warming deniers, 2012 was the hottest year on record . . .”
“Lies,” shouted co-host Greg Gutfeld.
Media Matters found one bright spot. The PBS “News Hour” devoted twice as many segments to climate change as the four commercial networks combined. It has hosted the director of the National Climate Data Center — which has produced unsettling findings about the rise of temperatures in North America — and scientist James Hansen of NASA.
Hansen was first to blow the whistle on global warming, and now links the heating up of the Earth to its violent weather.

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If you live west of the Rockies, there are a limited number of Hi-Fi show options on the schedule in 2023; PAF 2023, CanJam SoCal, and The Home Entertainment Show (T.H.E. Show) which has some exciting news for both vendors and attendees.
The event which was previously held in Long Beach, California, is moving 28 miles south into the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Hotel.
The new venue is just minutes away from John Wayne Airport (SNA), and is situated around 60 minutes (depending on traffic) between Los Angeles and San Diego. Both exhibitors and attendees alike should appreciate the Hotel’s modern aesthic along with its more spacious exhibit areas. We were told there’s even room for luxury vehicles which will be featured, and organizers plan for this to be the largest T.H.E. Show held so far.
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What is it? T.H.E. Show is a three-day event open to the public and media dedicated to demonstrating state-of-the-art home audio and personal audio systems. Experience the latest in high-end audio equipment from inexpensive headphones to a $500,000+ stereo setup.
T.H.E. Show has been creating original, engaging and unique experiences for attendees and exhibitors in the audio and home entertainment space since 1998.
Where is it? Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa, CA, 3050 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, California, 92626, USA
When is it? June 9-11, 2023
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How much is it? Tickets will go on sale soon. For more information visit thehomeentertainmentshow.com.
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How do I reduce swelling in my hands after elbow surgery?
Post Operative Instructions Elbow Surgery
- Please elevate your hand and foream on pillows to reduce swelling.
- Keep your bandage or plaster cast intact, dry and clean. …
- If a sling was provided, please wear it when you are up and about.
Is it normal to have swelling in hand after elbow surgery?
Apply ice to your elbow for the first 48 hours after surgery. You should expect some swelling in your hand and fingers on the affected side as well as some bruising in the forearm, this is perfectly normal. This will subside when you have your splint removed and begin moving your hand and elbow more.
Is hand swelling normal after arm surgery?
It is normal to have swelling after hand surgery, and swelling is a cause of pain. Swelling and pain will be less if you keep your hand/arm above your heart. Keeping an ice pack in your armpit or in the bend in your elbow may also decrease swelling and pain.
How do I keep my hands elevated after surgery?
Your surgeon might teach you the “hand above elbow, elbow above heart” rule. When sleeping, it may help to use a large mound of pillows, either beside you or on your chest, to keep your hand and wrist in this elevated position.
How long does it take to straighten your arm after elbow surgery?
It is very important to get your arm moving as soon as possible, to avoid joint stiffness and muscle tightness. At first, your elbow will feel stiff and painful, but it is important that you continue to move it as this will aid your recovery. It usually takes approximately 6 weeks for the fracture to fully heal.
How do you reduce swelling after surgery?
You may be advised to follow these steps to reduce swelling:
- Apply ice packs: Applying clean ice packs to swollen tissues can help reduce swelling. …
- Elevation: Elevating the area of the body where surgery was performed can help drain fluids and reduce swelling.
How long does stiffness last after elbow surgery?
If the elbow becomes stiff it can sometimes be splinted back to a functional range of motion. This is most effective in the first six months following injury or surgery. Typically this involves soft tissue stiffness only and will not overcome joint deformity.
How long before I can drive after elbow surgery?
Since you will suffer from limited mobility for 7-14 days after your elbow surgery, your driving is considered impaired to a point where you are less in control of your vehicle than reasonable.
How do I bend my elbow after surgery?
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Use your good hand to bend the elbow of the arm that had surgery. Also using your good hand, slowly lower the arm so it is straight. Repeat 15-30 times. Do this 4-6 times per day.
Why is my finger stiff after surgery?
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The capacity tax controversy surrounding the beverage industry became an embarrassment for the government on Thursday as cash-strapped textile exporters questioned the way economic affairs are being run in the country.
Holding press clippings, major exporters, who met Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) office, linked the subject to their own financial woes.
“We are tired of waiting,” said Shabbir Ahmed, Pakistan Bedwear Exporters’ Association chairman. “Refunds worth billions of rupees are stuck with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) but no one is ready to even listen to us.”
“On the other hand, government officials have all the time to listen to beverage makers who have caused a shortfall of Rs7 billion in tax collection.”
To facilitate textile exports, the biggest foreign exchange earners for the country, the government has basically exempted them from paying sales and income tax.
But, this exemption works in the shape of a zero-rate regime, where tax is collected from textile makers and refunds are handed out only to genuine exporters.
However, this arrangement has created further problems for the industry as refund claims are pending since 2006. A meeting between textile makers and FBR officials is held every few days but without any result.
Bedwear exporter Ahmed said his association alone has overdue claims of more than Rs2 billion. “Obviously, this is a result of mismanagement. When tax officials, literally, gift Rs7 billion to beverage makers how do you expect them to pay us?”
Unlike the widely held perception, textile industry is continuously being ignored by policymakers, causing financial problems to many companies, he said.
“As a matter of fact, our policy makers are not even properly informed. They say GSP Plus scheme is available for the next 10 years. The truth is that we can avail it till 2017,” he said.
About the apathy of the government, he said the finance minister hasn’t spared time to meet the textile industry representatives despite multiple requests.
“Situation is such that even the interference of the FBR chairman is not enough to solve refund cases. This has personally happened to me,” he said.
On his part, Dastgir said the government will redo the tariff structure and SRO regime in the next budget to solve taxation issues and increase exports. The capacity tax on beverage industry, which has forced many small companies to either cut production or shut down plants, is emerging as a serious challenge for the government.
In its last budget, the government levied a fixed annual tax of Rs4.7 million per spout. The FBR had negotiated the taxation regime with two multinational companies upon the latter’s assurance that revenue would increase by 25%.
Till January 2014, the industry was supposed pay Rs4.2 billion as net tax whereas the FBR has only collected 50% of that amount, industry people say.
Capacity tax split the industry with smaller bottlers voicing concerns about undue financial burden on their small-scale operation. According to a rough estimate, around 95% of the beverage market is under control of two multinational companies.
Under the capacity tax, companies from Pakola in Karachi to Murree Brewery in Rawalpindi have been seriously affected with their sales at less than installed capacity.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 21st, 2014.
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The new director of the Alabama Life Research Institute wants to enhance healthcare and life in rural areas, and that includes improving access to and quality of water.
Dr. Sharlene Newman began her tenure as the executive director of the ALRI in October 2019. A cognitive neuroscientist, Newman grew up in Abbeville, Alabama, a small community located in the southeastern corner of the state. With degrees in engineering and a career background in psychology, she believes her expertise, along with that of the ALRI researchers, can accomplish that objective.
“Our goal is to bring together faculty from different disciplines to address large problems related to life, and our focus will be life in rural America, specifically life in rural Alabama,” Newman said. “I know that well with being from a rural area of our state.”
Among the many issues Newman wants to tackle are easier access to hospitals and clinics, using technology to make sure senior citizens are eating well and taking their medicine and helping younger people avoid addictions, such as with opioids.
Finding solutions requires collaboration across The University of Alabama campus, and when it comes to water, Newman is eager to work with researchers from the Alabama Water Institute.
“As we know, water is important for life. We have to have clean water in order to live, let alone have a healthy life,” she said.
According to AWI-affiliated faculty members, approximately 25 percent of residents in rural areas do not have access to city water systems. They rely on wells for drinking water, and they are required to treat their own wastewater by way of permitted on-site septic systems.
“Understanding the issues around sewage systems is crucial because they may feed into the groundwater in some way,” Newman said. “That can impact our streams and waterways where people are fishing, pulling things out and eating them, so all of that very much ties into the health of our citizens.”
Newman said she envisions the ALRI and AWI developing joint studies and public education programs as a way to strengthen collaborative efforts. Research will not only be done on campus, but she and other faculty members will visit rural areas around Alabama to learn more about the needs of those communities. In turn, they’ll offer advice on how the institutes can help provide solutions.
“I think rural Alabamians care about making sure they have clean water, and if they’re doing something that may be impacting it, I think they’re more than willing to make changes in order to have healthier lives for themselves and their children and grandchildren,” she said. “I think they’re happy to get that information and use it to do what they need to do.”

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Asus has launched the new Zenfone 4 Max in Russia, packing a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor running Android 7.0 Nougat with Zen UI 3.0. But the main feature of the device are the dual 13MP rear cameras, one comes with an 80-degree wide-angle lens, while the other packs a 120-degree wide-angle lens which helps capture landscape shots. There's PDAF available for super fast focusing on the main camera. It is a similar approach to what LG has been doing with its flagship dual-camera smartphones.
In the front too you get a wide-angle camera with 8MP resolution along with a selfie flash.
Then there's the massive 5000 mAh battery which has always set the Zenfone Max series apart from other smartphones. It promises more than one and a half months of standby time, 40 hours of talk time and 22 hours of continuous video playback. There is support for 10W fast charging as well. Moreover, you can use the Zenfone 4 Max to charge other devices.
All this is neatly tucked inside a metal unibody shell 8.9mm in thickness, but weighing a hefty 181 grams. On the connectivity front, there's 4G VoLTE support, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and a fingerprint sensor there as well.
The Asus Zenfone 4 Max will be available in Black, Gold and Pink color options. It has been priced at 13,900 rubles ($234 or Rs. 15,170) for the 2GB RAM variant with 16GB onboard storage. It is expected to go on sale soon, at present there is no word on a global launch.