Third eye: Open Mann Ki Baat against Bhagwant Mann
What were rumblings before the Punjab assembly elections have now translated into an open protest against comedianturned-politician Bhagwant Mann.
Next 'Mann Ki Baat' to air on July 30
The statement also urged people to record their message for Modi either in Hindi or English, some of th...
Bhagwant Mann appointed AAP's Punjab unit chief
The party also decided to constitute a separate Political Affairs Committee (PAC) for Punjab ...
President Pranab Mukherjee to receive book on PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'
President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copies of books 'Mann Ki Baat: A Social Revolution on Radio' and 'Marching with a Billion- Analysing Narendra Modi's Government at Midterm'.
PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' influential communication platform: VP
Ansari said leaders of men and women necessarily feel the need to communicate with their followers in order to get the message across.
Punjab unit of Aam Aadmi Party dissolved: Bhagwant Mann
AAP senior leaders including H S Phoolka, Prof Sadhu Singh, Aman Arora and Sukhpal Singh Khaira were present during the meeting.
Gurpreet Ghuggi quits AAP, questions Mann's appointment as party's Punjab chief
Ghuggi also slammed AAP's national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying he did not have even five minutes to spare for the people of Punjab.
PM Modi addresses the nation on 'Mann Ki Baat'
Winter is on its way out; Vasant, the season of spring has just started to step into our lives, PM Narendra Modi said on 'Mann ki Baat'.
PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': Full speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering the 29th edition of his Mann Ki Baat to the nation, said that ISRO's cost effective, efficient space programme has become a marvel for the entire world.
Never pressured anyone for state unit chief post: Bhagwant Mann
In a major shake-up, the AAP, in a meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, had announced Mann as its Punjab chief and Sunam MLA Aman Arora as co-president.
PM Modi addresses nation through 'Mann ki Baat'
PM Narendra Modi greets the people of Gujarat and Maharashtra on their respective statehood days.
Find faults within party, not EVMs: Bhagwant Mann speaks out
Even as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday blamed EVMs for its loss in the Delhi municipal elections+ , one of its tallest leaders in Punjab, Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann starkly differed with his compatriots. He told TOI that it would be wrong to blame EVMs and that included the defeat in Punjab assembly elections as well.
Bhagwant Mann, other AAP leaders hit out at party high command
The AAP's Sangrur MP said the party should look within to find out the reasons which stopped its march to power in Punjab.
Doer Sukhbir makes it tough for Mann
Step into few villages near the border - Jalalabad has 118 villages in all - and Badal’s citadel starts to shake. The seat’s majority 85,000 voters are Rai Sikhs.
AIR earns Rs 10 crore from PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' in last 2 fiscals
In 2016-17, the renenue was to the tune of Rs 5.19 crore, while it was Rs 4.78 crore in 2015-16, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said in a written reply.


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Set in Saly Portudal, Hotel Royam offers a tropical garden with outdoor swimming pool and private beach. It has a shaded terrace with sun beds, a cocktail bar and tours and entertainment are...
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Accessibility, mobility and transport-related social exclusion
Preston, John and Raje, Fiona (2007) Accessibility, mobility and transport-related social exclusion. Journal of Transport Geography, 15, (3), 151-160. (doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2006.05.002).
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This paper briefly reviews the inexorable rise of the social exclusion policy paradigm and uses an adaptation of Amartya Sen’s theory of entitlement to determine appropriate policy responses. In particular, the promotion by the UK Department for Transport of accessibility planning is examined. Although this initiative is not totally without merit, the resulting analysis may be too aggregate, both spatially and socially. The weakness of such an approach is that transport-related social exclusion is not always a socially and spatially concentrated process. Instead we suggest a matrix of area accessibility, area mobility and individual mobility as a possible schema for identifying concentrated and scattered manifestations of social exclusion and inclusion and for suggesting appropriate policy responses. This schema helps produce a more spatially and socially differentiated conceptualisation of social exclusion, helps identify policy responses and most critically highlights that the problems of the socially excluded immobile should not be analysed in isolation from the socially included mobile.
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Young people in and from foster care deserve safety, love, and to be affirmed in their full identities and expressions. Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders, partnering with FosterClub, are working to make that a reality. However, there is much work that remains to be done. LGBTQ2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer & questioning, two-spirit) and gender non-conforming young people in foster care often face discrimination and harassment, while Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) are even less likely than their peers to find welcoming homes. Recent actions by some state leaders have exacerbated these circumstances and contradict what young people have told us they need to thrive.
On February 22, 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote a letter to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) calling for any reported instances of minors undergoing “elective procedures for gender transitioning” to be classified as child abuse under Texas state law. This letter followed communication by Attorney General Ken Paxton and attempts by Texas legislators to pass a bill doing the same. Experts in the field understand that neither the governor’s nor the attorney general’s directives are legally binding. Regardless, this will impact young people in and from foster care in Texas.
Governor Abbott's anti-LGBTQ2S+ language is not unique. Several state legislatures have targeted LGBTQ2S+ youth—most notably Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Dakota. These efforts all but guarantee that young people will face both devastating and deadly consequences. As the national network for youth in care, FosterClub finds this to be unfair, unjust and indefensible.
“When I entered foster care, I was told “the state is your acting parent.” I faced discrimination because I'm gay; I know many more youth like me will be harmed by these directives. It makes me wonder: is the STATE capable of being our parent, or are they just another abusive and neglectful adults they promised to protect us from? This is why I'm continuing to fight against discrimination with my peers."
Ernesto Olivares, spent 6 years in Texas foster care system,
FosterClub #FosterEquality team member
"As an openly gay foster alumni, I'm very worried about how this will harm my peers who are still in foster care. For me, it's grounded in morality; we must protect all foster youth from harm, discrimination and injustices. I'm asking leaders to make sure me and my peers are a part of ensuring those protections are in place and we are safe, happy, loved and cared for. "
Ryan Young, spent 2 years in Arizona foster care system,
FosterClub #FosterEquality team Member
Yet, we are hopeful. Young people are resilient. Each time public discrimination arises, young people take action to combat the harm and call our attention to the following solutions:
Prevent the unnecessary entry of young people into foster care.
Prohibit discrimination in foster care by passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act.
Provide young people with the tools to navigate foster care and support to participate in their own cases.
Engage young people as partners by centering their voices and ensuring that they play a primary role in transforming the child welfare system.
All young people deserve equitable solutions that are based on inclusive practices. That is where our efforts will remain, and where the efforts of all our leaders and policymakers should be focused.
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Here is the interview of Miss Nepal 2016 Asmi Shrestha, Miss Nepal Earth 2016 Roshani Khatri and Miss Nepal International 2016, Barsha Lekhi.
- In the interview, three beauties talk about their felling after winning the crowns.
- Asmi Shrestha is preparing for her participation in Miss World. Roshni is preparing for Miss Earth contest and Barsha is preparing for Miss international contest.
- Asmi talks about the responsibility she feels after winning the Miss Nepal crown.
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Epigenetic repressor-like genes are differentially regulated during grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) development
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Grapevine sexual reproduction involves a seasonal separation between inflorescence primordia (flowering induction) and flower development. We hypothesized that a repression mechanism implicating epigenetic changes could play a role in the seasonal separation of these two developmental processes in grapevine. Therefore, the expression of five grapevine genes with homology to the Arabidopsis epigenetic repressor genes FERTILIZATION INDEPENDENT ENDOSPERM (FIE), EMBRYONIC FLOWER 2 (EMF2), CURLY LEAF (CLF), MULTICOPY SUPPRESSOR OF IRA 1 (MSI1) and SWINGER (SWN) was analyzed during the development of buds and vegetative and reproductive organs. During bud development, the putative grapevine epigenetic repressor genes VvCLF, VvEMF2, VvMSI1, VvSWN and VvFIE are mainly expressed in latent buds at the flowering induction period, but also detected during bud burst and inflorescence/flower development. The overlapping expression patterns of grapevine PcG-like genes in buds suggest that chromatin remodeling mechanisms could be operating during grapevine bud development for controlling processes such as seasonal flowering, dormancy and bud burst. Furthermore, the expression of grapevine PcG-like genes was also detected in fruits and vegetative organs, suggesting that epigenetic changes could be at the basis of the regulation of various proliferation–differentiation cell transitions that occur during grapevine development.
KeywordsBud development Dormancy Flowering Polycomb genes Vitis vinifera
This work was funded by grants from Consorcio Biofrutales. R.A. and N.C. were supported by the Universidad de Talca doctoral fellowship.
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Panchang for Mumbai, India.
In Hindu calendar, the day starts with
local sunrise and ends with next day local sunrise.
As sunrise time is different for all cities, Hindu
Calendar made for one city is not valid for any
other city. Hence it is important to use location
based Hindu Calendar, like this website. Further,
each Hindu day consists of five elements, which are
called angas. These five elements are:
5. Var (weekday of seven days week)
In Hindu Calendar, all five elements
together are called Panchang. (In
Sanskrit: Panchang = pancha(five) +ang(part)).
Hence Hindu Calendar which shows all five elements
for each day is called Panchang. In South
India Panchang is known as Panchangam.
When Hindu Calendar includes Muslims,
Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and Jain festivals,
including national holidays, it is called as Indian
For Panchang for over 20,000 cities across the globe
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Hip Bywater Guest House - New Orleans on a Budget!
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|Living space||1800 square feet|
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The guest house is centrally located in the trendy, hip Bywater neighborhood, primarily artsy and residential. The location allows easy access by car, streetcar, taxi or bus to the Convention Center, Riverwalk and Aquarium, Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, river cruises, ghost and graveyard tours. Free on-street parking. House is within walking distance to The Joint, Bacchanal, Jack Dempsey's, and Elizabeth's restaurants.
One of the many offerings for visitors is a two hour relaxed bike tour that takes you through the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans for a close up view of the unique influences of Spanish/French and Caribbean archit...Read more
Hip Bywater Guest House - New Orleans on a Budget!
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|Apr. 25 2013 - Apr. 29 2013
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Standard rate of $149/night may not apply to special events. Please inquire as to special rates.
No pets allowed. Smoking permitted in the garden area. Children over 12 considered.
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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New Orleans on a budget
What caught my interest was a 3 bedroom place that for all practical purposes could house us, our kids, and grand-children cheaper than a hotel. We arrived late afternoon, and gps'ed our way to the place. Be prepared for a rough looking nieghborhood. Katrina evidence is all around you. I mean right around you. I wasnt prepared for it, but grew accustomed to it. Its everywhere, besides...its a old town.I'm from the northwest, we are infants compared to the age of this area. Well, behold, in the middle of chaos is this little cottage that is cute as a button. landscaped, painted, just a total rose in a dandylion field. Inside it just got better. Clean, beautifully decorated. Virtually almost all new. 3 bedrooms decorated wonderfully, and the master bedroom has this canopy bed just to cool. Memo..shower in master bath has a trick, the mouth of the spout has a small almost not visible ring you must pull down to make the shower work. Stood there for 15 minutes trying everything but that, finally had the wife come rescue me. Eat at Jack Dempseys, jusr a few blocks down the street, and just around the corner about another 8 blocks is Elizabeths. Please trust me when I say they are both worth it!!! The smoked pork chops for breakfast @ Elizabethes goes down as one of those memorable meals for a life time.Bottom line, If this place was dirty, it was outside in the flower beds, Value? Best money I've spent on a vacation hotel or bed, The experience was interesting, but trust me, we never felt threatened, its just us outsiders have no idea what suffering these people endured and survived, and then got on with it. Trust Kate. Great gal
Difficult to deal with!!!
I had booked this property and something came up to prevent us from going to enjoy New Orleans as we normally do! I spoke with the owner about this and was told I would be receiving a refund in a couple of days. She was very sincere about the situation. It has been almost 2 weeks and she has not yet sent my money to me. I also told her I would see if someone else coming wanted my booking. I called her a few times to get her in contact with someone who wanted it and was unsuccessful. So I have had to get PayPal involved. I guess seeing noone has stayed here since May should have to me something. So if you book make sure that you will make the trip!!
Response from Katherine Koons - 11/03/2012
I'm sorry I wasn't available to answer Ashley's calls since I was out of town. I don't believe she had my cell phone number. If she had emailed me about booking a friend in her place, that would have been a win/win situation.
I have since refunded the money for her deposit. Ashley was very cooperative. And to make up for the inconvenience she experienced, I would like to offer her a free weekend as my special guest at The Bywater Guest House.
Mebane, North Carolina
Spent 3 hours cleaning this place so we could live there for 5 days. Bywater is actually the 9th ward. Room air conditioners filled with mold. Very very noisy street, on the edge of industrial area. No wifi, spotty internet service.
Response from Katherine Koons - 12/17/2012
The house is spotlessly clean, from the curtains to the baseboards. I've had no complaints from other guests who have stayed here. The A/C units have been totally cleaned today. The location of the guest house IS in the historic 200 year old Bywater neighborhood. The house was built in the 1920s, and has been totally renovated with new plumbing and electrical. Passing fire trucks and ambulances are a part of city life. The thick insulation of windows/doors renders the house virtually soundproof inside. The Bywater is NOT a bucolic setting. Wifi is free, and the signal is strong. If guests have never been to New Orleans, please don't judge its decrepitness--that's part of the charm. One just has to get a little dirty--in a good way!
Jazz Fest stay in Bywater
My husband, I and a couple friend of our's stayed at the Bywater guest house over second weekend of Jazz Fest 2012. We could not have asked for better accommodations! There was more than enough room for the 4 of us. The guest house was very comfortable & had everything we needed. The Bywater area is very cool & we felt safe walking (although I would reccommend a cab after dark, the longest we had to wait for a cab was 15 mins, Saturday night. With a good tip, $15 to the French Quarter). There are some really cool restaurants walking distance, and we went to see Kermit Ruffins & his band Thursday night at Vaughan's Lounge (easy walk from the house). Be sure to have dinner at Elizabeth's. It was fantastic!!! Kate was so so nice & informative. We can't wait to come back. Thank you Kate for sharing your guest house with us during our stay! We will reccommend the guest house to everyone!!!
When the four of us arrived, we were looking forward to spending time in the French Quarter and Garden District. We did all that, but we were really surprised at how many days and evenings we spent in Bywater. We ate, we walked and we played, all within walking distance of the house.
The owner, Kate, got us settled in, found an open restaurant for us, then left us to enjoy her house and the neighborhood. We spent 6 nights there, and truly enjoyed coming back there after long days of having fun. It was handy to have a full kitchen, complete with everything we needed to cook for ourselves when we wanted. We already miss the Bywater neighborhood (be sure to visit Dr. Bob's studio on Chartres) and New Orleans, the city where art is everywhere.
Homey and Inviting
We rented the Bywater Guest House for Mardi Gras along with some friends. Kate went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. It was so nice to come back to a cozy comfortable home after standing for hours watching parades and walking around. Her nice big round table was perfect for a relaxing game of cards when the rain kept us in. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Christina in Seattle
Wonderful Southern Hospitality
This rental was just wonderful! The home was just beautiful! It was much better than staying in a hotel. You have all the comforts of home including a full kitchen, living room, tv and dvd player, closet, back porch, full bathroom and nice robes, and very comfortable beds. Everything was also very clean.
Kate is a wonderful hostess, she knew all best Mardi Gras parades to attend, the history behind the parades and krewes, and the best places to eat, shop and sight-see. There is a lot do in New Orleans and Kate knew just where to go!
While you can take local transportation from the house into the French Quarter, my friends and I walked. It was surprisingly close, taking only about 20 minutes or so. Getting around Nola was not a problem.
I would absolutely stay at the Bywater Guest House again. I felt at home, like family and completely welcome!
Response from Katherine Koons - 03/22/2012
Christina was a guest for Mardi Gras 2011. I don't host the guest house anymore. Prospective guests will have the entire house to themselves, not a shared space.


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Autumn brings the Philip Glass Days and Nights Festival, the Jazz Festival and the beginning of the regular music seasons.
Before we move on to the new music seasons, I’d like to share with you some impressions of Santa Cruz’s Cabrillo Music Festival of Contemporary Music and its new conductor and music director Romanian-born Cristian Macelaru.
One participant in the Festival this summer described Macelaru as a conductor with a “huge heart full of fire to do something.” That’s exactly the impression one had watching him. Macelaru seems an ideal match for this important world-class music event, which presents exceptional new compositions. He is an outstanding conductor and a kind, generous man of depth and vision who passionately embodies the conviction that art can make a positive difference in the world.
In describing how he brings together new works for his programs, he says he chooses pieces to tell a story, placing individual compositions in precise sequences so they “talk to each other” to further a musical narrative. He draws on a range of emotional elements, from serious to lighthearted, tender to fierce.
Watching him throughout the two power-packed weekends of this festival, I found him to be not only a masterful conductor and music director but also a heroic artist for our times, who urges us to wake up, be vigilant and change the world.
Cabrillo’s exceptional virtuoso orchestra performed at its exciting best under Macelaru’s guidance. I recommend that you take a moment now to flip your calendars to August 2018 and flag the Cabrillo weekends for attendance.
Days & Nights Festival
The incomparable Philip Glass brings another fabulous group of artists to the region in his 2017 “Days and Nights Festival,” which takes place Sept. 29-Oct 8. Here’s the lineup of events:
Friday, Sept. 29: Club Diamond & Molissa Fenley Dance Company share the evening, including the West Coast premiere of a new theatre work by Festival veterans Saori Tsukada and Nikki Appino with an original score performed live by Festival favorite Tim Fain. This performance will be followed by a dance presentation by Molissa Fenley and Company.
Saturday, Sept. 30: The Philip Glass Ensemble performs “Koyaanisqatsi Live.” Enjoy the newly restored HD version of the film and the ensemble, returning to Big Sur for the first time since 2011.
Sunday, Oct. 1: New Sounds and the Philip Glass Ensemble are bringing to Big Sur three young talents to perform their own new compositions. Works by Philip Glass from the last 40 years will also be performed.
Tuesday, Oct. 3: A public conversation will take place with Glass, Victor Sanchez and Sat Hon about creativity and human development.
Wednesday, Oct. 4: “‘Koyaanisqatsi’ Meets Atmospheric Rivers: War and the Weather” brings Glass and scientific colleagues together to discuss the impact of humans on the environment with a special emphasis on the new and urgent need to describe the science and impact of atmospheric rivers.
Thursday, Oct. 5: Movie Night features two powerful films, both about the same subject from opposite perspectives: The Vietnam War. “The General & Me” is a candid, personal portrait of one of the 20th century’s most important and little understood military figures, General Vo Nguyen Giap. “A Land For War” is a film by Enid Baxter Ryce documenting the people, lands and the ruins of the historic Fort Ord. Join both filmmakers for a post-show Q&A.
Friday, Oct. 6: The world premiere of “Is Infinity Odd or Even” presents a new work with music by Glass, text by Arturo Bejar, spoken and sung by Tara Hugo. The instrumentalists are violinist Tim Fain, cellist Matt Haimovitz, violist David Harding and harpist Lavinia Meijer. This work is paired with the spoken word of Jerry Quickley, the third and final installment of the work “Whistle Blower.”
Saturday, Oct. 7: “An Evening with Laurie Anderson” promises to be another riveting evening of music and ideas.
Sunday, Oct. 8: An Afternoon with Ira Glass brings another returning hit artist from previous years, “This American Life” host Ira Glass (Philip’s cousin). Performances take place at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur. For tickets and information call 626-3340 or visit the web at www.philipglasscenter.org.
Organist Welch to perform
James Welch fans take note! The renowned organist will be performing on the new pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church in Monterey on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. With its exquisite tonal colors, this new organ has already been hailed among the finest organs in the area.
Welch, organist at Santa Clara University, is well known to audiences in this region and internationally. He has given concerts on major instruments throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Recently he performed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The program in Monterey will include music from the Baroque era to contemporary works, including orchestral arrangements and settings of folk melodies and hymn tunes. A free-will offering will be taken.

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We have got three varieties of the Griffon.
The Belgian Griffon has a coat that is long and wiry with tufts of fringe around its face.
The Brussels Griffon has a longer coat than that of the Belgian Griffon.
The third variety of the Griffon is the Petit Brabancon. He has a softer to the touch, smooth and short coat. Their large head is domed and features an undershot jaw. The Griffon is a sturdily built toy dog breed with a squarely proportioned body. The ears of the Griffon are usually cropped and their high-set tail is usually docked. The noses of the Griffons are very short and their eyes are large and glossy. The coat exists in a number of colors: black and tan, red, red-brown, black or solid black.
The character of the Griffon
The Griffon is an lively, intelligent toy dog, with a personality much like that of a terrier. They make excellent companion dogs because of their charming demeanors. They have the ability to learn tricks quickly and loves to be showered with affection and attention. The Griffon has a lot of personality. Sometimes they can be picky eaters and may be difficult to housebreak. The Griffon is also a barker. Griffons are good watchdogs and they do well with older children.
7 – 8 inches
6 – 12 pounds
The Griffon is difficult to breed and lives for 12 to 15 years. They average two puppies per litter.
At a Brussels exhibition in 1880 the first Griffon was shown. Similar breeds were displayed in the artwork of the Flemish painter “Van Eyck”. This dog was kept by cab drivers in the 17th century to rid the stables of pests. The breed became utilized more and more heavily as a companion dog rather than a working dog, because of his lovable personality. The smooth-coated Griffon is likely a descendant of the pug. The Yorkshire Terrier, Irish Terrier, and English Toy Spaniel are other breeds that contributed to the Griffon. The Brussels Griffon is the only breed of Griffon that is recognized by the AKC.
The coat of the smooth-coated Griffon requires les grooming and maintenance than that of the Brussels and Belgian Griffon. Griffons shed little to no hair. Smooth coated Griffons shed seasonaly. Rough coated Griffons shed little to no hair.
The Griffon is capable of exercising on his own and is very active indoors. They are happy in an apartment or a small household and can live without a yard.

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Which college is best for clinical research?
List of Best Clinical Research Institutes in India
- Institute of Clinical Research (India)-ICRI.
- Lotus Clinical Research Academy Pvt.
- Medvarsity Online Limited.
- Oasis Institute of Health Sciences & Research Centre (OIHSRC)
- Reliance Institute of Life Sciences (RILS)
- Sharda Group of Institutions.
Is ICRI good for clinical research?
ICRI is the best institute for the aspirants wishing to enroll themselves in Clinical research programs.
Which is the best medical research institute in India?
Top 10 Hospitals with Best Research Facilities
- Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Tamil Nadu.
- GCS Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Ahmedabad.
- Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.
- Sri Ramachandra Medical University and Medical Center, Chennai.
- KEM Hospital Research Center (KEMHRC), Pune.
What is MSC in clinical research?
M.Sc Clinical Research is a two-year post-graduate program that deals with students who have an interest in clinical research and medical sciences. Some of the job roles of M.Sc Clinical Research are Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Research Analyst, Clinical Research Project Coordinator, Biostatistician, etc.
Which country is best for clinical research?
Best countries to pursue Masters in Clinical Research:
- United States of America. USA offers variety of healthcare programs.
- United Kingdom. United Kingdom is one of the best destinations for higher education.
- Germany. By far, Germany is known for offering the best educational experience to international students.
Is ICRI government or private?
Is ICRI BANGALORE a government college? ICRI BANGALORE is Private college.
Is ICRI UGC Recognised?
ICRI? India’s first and the largest Clinical Research & Healthcare Institute, runing fully residential UGC recognised programme. Awarded as “Best Institution in Clinical Research & Healthcare Management by ET NOW – MAKING OF DEVELOPED INDIA (MODI) – Execellence in Healthcare Awards-2018.
Why is aiims Delhi the best?
The medical science here is highly advanced which is the reason why AIIMS as a hospital witnesses so many patients from different corners of the world. It is globally renowned and recognized for its technology driven approach. This makes AIIMS the dream college for all the medical aspirants of the country.
Which is the No 1 medical Institute in India?
Top Medical Colleges in India 2022
|NIRF Ranking 2020||Name of the College||Score|
|1||All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi||90.69|
|2||Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh||80.06|
|3||Christian Medical College, Vellore||73.56|
|4||National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bangalore||71.35|
Is clinical research a good career in India?
Clinical research is an attractive industry for researchers in India, because it foresees tremendous growth and job opportunities not only for trained medical, pharmaceutical and paramedical professionals, but also for project management staff, regulatory authorities, government and the society at large.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Dubbo
A Safe & Comfortable Process
As part of our comprehensive range of dental services, our team also performs teeth extraction, as well as wisdom teeth removal. Dubbo patients may think that it sounds like a terrifying prospect, in truth and in the right hands, surgery is quick, minimally invasive and relatively comfortable.
Wisdom teeth are usually only removed if they are causing a problem, yet according to one study, over 70% of young people suffer from one or more impacted wisdom teeth, meaning these aren’t able to emerge normally. So it is an incredibly common process. For some, it’s even considered a right of passage into adulthood.
If you do require a tooth extraction, one of our team will discuss the procedure with you to ensure that you understand the process and are happy to proceed.
Wisdom teeth extractions in Dubbo – What you can expect!
If a wisdom tooth is impacted we, first of all, have to remove the gum tissue from the jawbone. Before we do this, however, our experienced Dubbo dentist will ensure that you remain comfortable. We do this by administering a local anaesthetic in and around the extraction site.
Once you are comfortable and you give us the go-ahead to proceed, we may begin by sectioning your tooth into pieces. This way the tooth can be removed easier and it’s generally better for the patient. Once the problematic wisdom tooth has been removed, our dentist will check and clean out the extraction site and close your gum back up with sutures, if needed.
So how long does a wisdom tooth removal in ADC Dubbo take?
What about post-procedure?
With regards to eating and drinking, Dubbo patients should stick to soft foods like pasta, rice or soup for a few days and drink plenty of water to speed up recovery. They should also avoid eating or drinking anything that is too hot or ice cold. Teeth can be brushed after the first day, but you may want to avoid the site for a day or so, until it’s had proper time to heal.
To find out more about Wisdom teeth removal in ADC Dubbo, contact Dr Priya Shanmugalingam and the team who can help. Don’t let a problematic wisdom tooth ruin your oral health. Dubbo residents can rest assured that we practice gentle dental care so call us today!
Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.


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Pretty Prairie, KS Homeowners Insurance
Are you searching for Pretty Prairie, KS home insurance coverage that you won’t have problems paying for but still give you adequate protection? We can help you find what you need by providing you with a list of the best insurance providers for your area. Just type in your Zip Code at the top of this page and you will get you a list of the best agencies and carriers for your Reno county.Aside from comparing multiple quotes and packages from different insurance providers, there are many other ways on how you trim your overall homeowners insurance costs. One of these is to know exactly what your policy will cover.
Understanding the ins and outs of your policy
Majority of standard homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for four components. These include the following:
- The home’s structure
- Personal belongings in the home
- Liability protection
- Additional living expenses (ALE) in case an included peril renders the insured home uninhabitable
Note that almost all insurance companies also base their policies on the same list of named perils as follows:
- Fire and lightning
- Windstorms and hail
- Riots and civil commotion
- Vandalism and malicious mischief
- Glass that is part of the home
- Volcanic eruptions.
- Falling objects
- Weight of ice, snow or sleet
- Accidental discharge or overflow of water or stream from within plumbing or related systems; does not include discharge or overflow of water from a sump.
- Sudden and accidental rupture of a heating, air conditioning, fire protective sprinkler, or hot water heating system
- Freezing of plumbing or related systems
- Sudden and accidental damage from artificially generated electrical current
It’s vital you keep this in mind, as not all homeowners insurance in Pretty Prairie, Kansas provide coverage for all of them.
A standard home insurance policy will pay to cover the costs of repairing or rebuilding your home’s structural components in the event that any insured disaster damages or destroys it. Whether you’ll get coverage or not again depends on the type of home insurance you have. However, if you purchased the HO-2 policy, it will provide coverage for all the 17 above-mentioned perils.
Keep in mind that most policies don’t pay for flood- or earthquake-caused damages, as well as those that occur due to regular wearing and tearing. You’d have to purchase separate coverages for these.
The general rule of thumb to follow is to purchase coverage with an amount equal to the average cost of rebuilding your home.
In most cases, the coverage amount for personal belongings is about 50 to 70 per cent of the insurance on the home’s structure. However, to make sure that you’ll receive sufficient coverage for your valuables, you should perform a thorough home inventory. This way, you won’t miss items of significant value and forget to consider their cost when calculating how much coverage to purchase.
This protects you in case someone files a lawsuit against you for bodily injury or property damage. It also provides coverage for damages caused by your pets.
Your Pretty Prairie, KS homeowners insurance " specifically its liability portion " will cover not just the cost of defending you, but also court awards and penalties that may arise. There is a limit though, so make sure you review your policy to find out how much this is.
Additional living expenses (ALE)Natural disasters and crimes can leave your home temporarily uninhabitable. Because of health and safety dangers, you would have to live someplace else. Without home insurance, this means potentially and unnecessary high out-of-pocket expenses.
With a Pretty Prairie, KS home insurance policy, on the other hand, you have less to worry about when you need to live away from your home for a short period of time. As long as the cause of the damages were one of the included perils in your coverage, this portion of your policy will cover the additional costs of temporarily moving out of your place.
Underbuying or overbuying homeowners insurance can cost you a lot, so it pays to know exactly what you’ll receive coverage for, so you take the necessary actions (like buying flood or earthquake insurance).
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There are so a lot of different types of property owners insurance policy and coverage possibilities that one might just get dizzy although trying to make perception of everything they see. When you want aid narrowing down your a lot of options, use these valuable guidelines to support you in finding a large-high quality, low-priced insurance policies plan.
Verify the provisions for "due diligence" on your homeowner's insurance policy coverage. If you have neglected to preserve up with standard residence upkeep, your insurance policies coverage may possibly not include the troubles that consequence from that carelessness. Check out with your insurance agent about what types of documentation is necessary to confirm you have been doing the maintenance.
When you buy real estate you require to be confident to purchase title insurance policy. It is a sort of insurance policy which insures in opposition to fiscal losses owing to problems in the title. The insurance company will protect the title in a achievable lawsuit or reimburse the proprietor for his monetary loss. The insurance coverage costs a number of hundred dollars but in scenario of a lawsuit it can supply you with the defense you require.
Evaluate the demands of the homeowner's insurance policy when you have family considering that your household diminishes and your useful material raises more than time. You must examine through your plan to ensure that high-benefit jewelry is coated. It is possible to have particular coverage placed on distinct items.
In order to shield your house and your homeowner's insurance policies coverage, make certain your home has a adequate amount of operating smoke alarms installed. Home insurance policies providers want your house to be protected. This decreases the hazards that something will go improper. Incorporating carbon monoxide and smoke detectors will support you demonstrate accountability to insurers.
Set up a safety program to assist lower your homeowner's insurance premium by five%. Your safety program must be watched in excess of by a central station or tied straight to your local law enforcement station, in order to get this low cost. Your insurance agent will want to see evidence that your stability program is becoming monitored.
The web turns into a beneficial instrument when shopping for the best house insurance policies coverage at the best feasible price. You will be capable to evaluate diverse protection with various businesses to find the 1 that will in shape your demands the very best. Be sure to check out the company prior to signing on with them although. The best rate does not constantly mean the ideal plan.
When including a characteristic this sort of as a swimming pool or trampoline to your home, factor in insurance costs and suggestions in the venture. Defined as desirable nuisances, these characteristics have elevated dangers connected with them can enhance high quality, but following suggestions like adding a safe fence and gate can offset the price fairly.
Locate out what kind of house alternative coverage is presented on your home house owners insurance coverage. Some will guarantee substitution whilst other individuals will limit the quantity of money you will get if your house is wrecked. Some insurance policies companies have a cap on the payments to a share of the confront value of your coverage.
Make positive that you use these home-dependent insurance coverage guidelines when you want to check out out a plan. These guidelines illustrate what you need to have and what you must anticipate from any insurance plan out there. You will want ample coverage on your house, but you also want to help save some income. These tips will assist you find the greatest of the two worlds.

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Throughout the week of Oct. 1 – 5, Transylvania’s students-athletes and coaches have lent their voice to a national effort to highlight diversity and inclusion in athletics. On the final day of the NCAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Week, Transy’s Pioneers are sharing their personal commitments to inclusive action.
“I pledge to never leave a teammate behind because they are more than just people on the same team, they are my brothers. They may not be blood, but they are family all the same,” said freshman tennis player Arjun Gupta.
“As a member of the women’s swim team, we pledge to create a culture of inclusion and welcoming athletes with different backgrounds.” said freshman exercise science major Ashleigh Richardson.
“As student-athletes we are given a natural leadership role,” said freshman men’s soccer player Jak Birdsong. “It is important that we use our leadership in a responsible way to help everyone in our community become the best versions of themselves.”
“I pledge to treat all my teammates equally no matter who they are. I pledge to push my teammates to be better and do better no matter their backgrounds,” shared Madison Campbell, a sophomore on the women’s tennis team.
Sophomore psychology major RJ Johnston plays on Transy’s women’s lacrosse team. “As a team sport, it doesn’t matter what your background is or what your age is. when you step on that field you are all wearing the same jersey for your school,” Johnson said
A member of the Pioneer women’s soccer team was inspired by the university’s mascot when thinking about inclusion.
To view others stories from the 2018 #NCAAInclusion campaign, click here.

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Energy-Efficient Data Gathering in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks
This paper considers a heterogeneous wireless sensor network consisting in several resource-rich supernodes used for data relaying and a large number of energy constrained wireless sensor nodes. Sensor nodes are deployed randomly to monitor a number of targets. Since targets are redundantly covered by more sensors, in order to conserve energy resources, the authors organize the sensors in set covers that are activate successively. In this paper, they introduce the Heterogeneous Connected Set Covers (HCSC) problem that has as objective finding a maximum number of set covers such that each set cover monitors all targets and is connected to at least one supernode.


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It grows best in hot, humid areas including south Florida.
It is a healthy vegetarian side dish containing brussels sprouts, squash, pecans and cranberries.
Every year, millions of tiny male chicks are ground up alive or suffocated because they don’t lay eggs.
Albert Einstein turned to be a vegetarian .
Know about WeRIndia
- 'Blue food revolution' to tackle climate change and malnutrition
- Pilot study of diet/exercise in young adults with intellectual disabilities is promising
- New findings on ambient UVB radiation, vitamin D, and protection against severe COVID-19
- Changes to workplace cafeteria menus nudge workers to consume fewer calories
- Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight
- Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity


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The American Cancer Society has awarded a grant to a University of Notre Dame researcher. Zachary Schafer will use the nearly $800,000 to further his breast cancer research. July 22, 2014
South Bend, Ind. — Zachary T. Schafer, Coleman Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology at the University of Notre Dame, has been awarded a Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The $792,000 grant is for a four-year period and will support Schafer’s research project titled “The Evasion of Detachment-Induced Metabolic Defects in Breast Cancer.”
The grant was made possible by Lee National Denim Day, a fundraiser created by Lee Jeans in which participants donate $5 or more in exchange for the opportunity to wear jeans to work.
Since its inception in 1996, the fundraiser’s participants have raised more than $91 million for the fight against breast cancer. Funds raised support the American Cancer Society and its breast cancer programs and services.
“I am very humbled and thankful for the American Cancer Society’s support of my research program,” Schafer said. “This award will allow us to move forward rapidly on this project.
“This award would not have been possible if not for the tremendous mentorship I have received from senior faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences and the opportunity to build my research program amongst numerous gifted and passionate scientists here at Notre Dame.”
Schafer pointed out that the overwhelming majority of cancer deaths are caused by cancer cells spreading from the site of the primary tumor to more distant sites, a process known as metastasis. Unfortunately, despite its importance, very little is known about the precise molecular mechanisms that allow cancer cells to metastasize.
It is well-known that in order to allow the metastatic journey to distant sites, cancer cells must shut down anoikis, a cell death program that is typically activated if cells leave their normal environment. However, Schafer’s recent research has discovered that in addition to shutting down anoikis, metastatic cancer cells must fix defects in nutrient consumption in order to survive outside of their normal environment.
Schafer’s ACS-funded research project will build upon this discovery by systematically investigating and identifying the precise mechanisms used by cancer cells to fix these defects in nutrient consumption.
His preliminary studies have identified two key proteins, catalase and SGK-1, that are involved in the maintenance of proper nutrient consumption in cancer cells.
This project will further examine these and other related proteins so that a thorough understanding of how they help cancer cells survive can be attained.
In addition, he will use an unbiased approach to look for novel regulators of nutrient consumption in cancer cells. Following the completion of this project, Schafer hopes to have substantially improved knowledge of how cancer cells regulate nutrient consumption to allow for their survival during metastasis.
Subsequently, he and his fellow researchers can use this information to move towards his laboratory’s long-term goal of reducing cancer metastasis and mortality through the design of novel drugs that induce cell death in metastatic cancer cells.
Source: The University of Notre Dame


The federal immigration-reform bill passed the Senate this afternoon, by a vote of 68-32.
Obviously, Arizona's Republican Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, as members of the so-called "Gang of Eight," voted in favor of the bill.
The bill, which calls for providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented people in the country, still has a long way to go.
Problem number one is that the House of Representatives exists. Here's part of what House Speaker John Boehner said today in his weekly press briefing:
The House is not going to take up and vote on whatever the Senate passes. We're going to do our own bill, through regular order, and it'll be legislation that reflects the will of our majority and the will of the American people. For any legislation -- including a conference report -- to pass the House, it's going to have to be a bill that has the support of a majority of our members.
Listen, immigration reform has to be grounded in real border security. That's what the American people believe, and it's a principle that our majority believes in as well. Chairman McCaul's done a good job passing a border security bill. Chairman Goodlatte is doing good work over in the Judiciary Committee.
And if immigration reform is going to work, it's essential that the American people have the confidence that it's being done correctly. That's how the House will approach this issue.
Some of the Republicans' apprehensions to the Senate bill was that border security wasn't strong enough in the bill, so the Senate approved a $38 billion amendment that's supposed to double the number of border agents and increase fencing. Governor Jan Brewer voiced her support for that amendment, which confused many people into thinking she was endorsing the entire bill, which she has since assured everyone that she doesn't.
A good outline of what's actually in the bill has been assembled by the Associated Press, which shows you how many hoops that "pathway to citizenship" actually has.
Watch Vice President Joe Biden announce the vote:
And, if you wanted Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton's two cents:
"Thank you to our Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake for working hard in a bipartisan way toward comprehensive immigration reform. Along with the Gang of Eight they fought for better border security and a pathway to citizenship that will allow families to stay together and our economy to grow. But we must keep the momentum going -- our representatives in the House have a lot of bipartisan work to do, and Phoenix needs them to act. No region in the country will benefit more economically from passage of comprehensive immigration reform and the Dream Act than ours."
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A new report published by the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) finds that human rights in Ireland are being undermined by response measures implemented in the wake of the country's financial crisis. Mauled by the Celtic Tiger: Human rights in Ireland's economic meltdown shows that the country's social and economic policies have not given due regard to its commitments under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which it ratified in 1989. Ireland also seems to have ignored provisions in its own Constitution as it implemented a series of austerity budgets that have markedly undermined several economic and social rights, including the rights to education, health, housing, employment and an adequate standard of living.
The recovery strategy prioritizes spending cuts over tax contributions, thus unnecessarily undermining the provision of ESC rights among vulnerable groups. Those responsible for the crisis have meanwhile been left relatively unaffected, thanks in part to the extravagant provision of resources to bailing out the banking sector and a regressive tax regime that is fuelling to rising inequality. Disproportionate funding cuts and "restructuring" of independent human rights bodies have also contributed to setbacks in human rights.
Given that this recovery strategy was designed in partnership with EU and IMF, there is also some doubt as to whether Ireland's partner countries have met their extra-territorial human rights obligations. This is true with regard to both the member states of international organizations and those countries that either count themselves among Ireland's creditors or are host to its creditor institutions.
These facts notwithstanding, now that retrogression in the provision of ESC rights in clearly evident, the government of Ireland is obliged to take immediate corrective steps to redress this situation. Despite the government's repeated statements to the contrary, there do exist alternatives to the current economic policies which work to deprive the Irish people of their inherent economic and social rights entitlements. The lessons of the current crisis must be learned if Ireland is to prevent further retrogression in the human rights of its population, and achieve a recovery that is both just and sustainable.


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I've loved writing for as long as I can remember. The Fictional Fantasy genre just dropped in there somewhere; I'm not exactly sure when. Overactive Imagination, I guess. But hey, it works, right? I love writing about other worlds, or about events that occur in this world, but could never *really* happen. Savvy? Good, cause I hate getting people lost. >^.^< I get my Inspiration mainly through my Imagination, History, Mythology, Books, things I see in movies, and...don't laugh please...Role Playing with my Barbies... It's good Inspiration! :P I've recently fallen into the recurring Theme of 'Two Worlds Meeting,' aka two characters from two different existences encountering one another, and usually overcomming the odds to fall in love, save their world, etc. Enjoy my Stories!
PS: These are a little outdated. I blame it on writer's block and lack of editing time.
Reading, writing, baking, LARPing, Magic the Gathering, video & computer games, food, chocolate, Renaissance Faires
Favorite Fantasy/Scifi Movies and TV Shows
Dragonheart, Stargate Atlantis, Smallville, The Mists of Avalon
Favorite Fantasy/Scifi Books
Elizabeth Haydon: The Symphony of Ages, Mercedes Lackey: Valdemar
Celtic, classic rock
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|16 Mar 2000|| Meghan Lee Johnson|
Welcome to the woods Christine. I've only gotten the chance to read The Chosen (comments in story) but I really liked it and I will be back to read more.
|30 Jan 2001|| Shana Cash|
Dear Christine, I just read The Chosen and I think it is marvelous. I could see the story in my mind easily and loved what I saw there. I like your writing style and look forward to reading your other stories.
|2 Feb 2001|| Loren Cline|
Ahh man I wish you hadn't said anything about the Barbie dolls. Now when I read you're stories I'm going to picture little barbie dolls walking around acting out the story. =)
|29 Aug 2002|| Elin Kor|
Hi Tara...^_^ I'm posting on your thingie..(snickers) and I'll come back and read some of your stuff when I'm sure I'll be awake for a while...*falls asleep*
|29 Oct 2002|| Sarah|
Although I don't agree with the story "Chosen" because I'm Christian. You do have wonderful talent and the people who pick on the fictional part of the story only, aren't being very fair to acknowlegde this.
Please don't just skip this comment as being self-righteous on my part because I see alot of Christians who focus more on the negative side of most things instead of the positive. I didn't want you getting the wrong idea, 'kay?
I'll probably come back if I ever do get an Elfwood gallery.
Until then, Happy trails!
|24 Sep 2005|| Anonymous|
Hey what up i dont know what to say oh ok bye...............

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Starring Patrick Lynch from CBeebies & Carlo Rossi from Italian TV
Music by Cialdo Capelli
When Mr Green comes back from his holidays he finds that Mr White has moved into his house and covered the whole place in snow. All Mr White wants to do is sleep and have fun but Mr Green can’t stand the snow, especially not on his carpet… Who gets to stay, and who has to go away?
Make a giant snowman, have a snowball fight and help us to bring back the Spring in this highly interactive smash-hit London production.
‘A fantastic, utterly enchanting show…children (and adults) will be captivated.’ Evening Standard
Running Time: 50mins
PLUS: Arts & Crafts Workshop
Make your own giant pom-pom snowballs, then have a fun snowball fight or use them as a cushion or cosy decoration on the end of your bed to remind you of winter!
£4 or £7 with a ticket for Snow Play
Saturday 26 May, 11am – 1pm

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THE National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority says it maintains due diligence in its surveillance and monitoring of pests and diseases and other imported risks despite its limited resources.
The Authority said these were conducted through ongoing activities and programs.
It was responding to a claim by the Farmers and Settlers Association that the current import ban on livestock and fresh food has affected them with threats on bio security risks.
The Association pointed out that there have been widespread concerns over issues of bio security and the ban on uncooked livestock products, particularly poultry, and the recent ban on fruits and vegetables.
It highlighted the coffee rust outbreak of 1986 as an example, saying that the country is being subjected to various incursions by pests and diseases affecting the livelihoods of the people.
It said it may ultimately cause havoc on agricultural production and threatening food security and export revenue.
“This bio security threats pose a major risk to the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea who rely on agriculture and livestock, where 85 per cent of the people engage as smallholder farmers,” the association said.
The Association said PNG is now dealing with potato leaf blight followed by sugar cane blight, varroa mite (bee and pollination) and tropilaelaps, coffee berry and cocoa pod borer, cattle tick, Newcastle disease and now coconut and betelnut palms wilting and dying out.


1 vintage U.S./Australian World War 2 'See-Through' model fighting knife. This WW2 fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 10 3/8" overall. The blade itself measures 6 3/16". Note that this knife has a much higher quality blade and style than the typical Aussie See-Through knife.
This WW II Australian fighting knife is in excellent condition. The blade has staining and only some minor superficial pitting (this knife has never been cleaned up--it is in as-found condition). This knife has an excellent blade edge. The sheath is excellent condition.
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Radiographic, or X-ray, examinations provide Dr. Zimmerman with an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth, its roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones. X-rays can help Dr. Zimmerman determine the presence or degree of periodontal (gum) disease, abscesses and many abnormal growths, such as cysts and tumors. X-rays also can show the exact location of impacted and unerupted teeth. They can pinpoint the location of cavities and other signs of disease that may not be possible to detect through a visual examination.
Your radiographic schedule is based on Dr. Zimmerman's assessment of your individual needs, including , whether you're a new patient or a follow-up patient, adult or child, as well as the ADA's recommendation. In most cases, new patients require a full set of mouth X-rays to evaluate oral health status, including any underlying signs of gum disease, and for future comparison. Follow-up patients may require X-rays to monitor their gum condition or their chance of tooth decay.
Dental X-rays require exposure to very low levels of radiation, which makes the risk of potentially harmful effects very small. We are all sensitive to our patients' concerns about exposure to radiation. Dr. Zimmerman has been trained to prescribe X-rays when they are appropriate and and each of his staff assigned to take X-rays has been trained and licensed to do so. By using state-of-the-art technology and by staying knowledgeable about recent advances, Dr. Zimmerman and his staff know which techniques, procedures and X-ray films can minimize your exposure to radiation.
If you have further questions on how Dr. Zimmerman determines the need for X-rays, just give our office a call at (530) 661-1155.
Source: Academy of General Denitistry Know your teeth Oct 2008
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The 2015 Pulitzer Prizes were announced early this week and "Between Riverside and Crazy" by Stephen Adly Guirgis won for drama, a work written with Buffalo actor and UB teacher Stephen McKinley Henderson in mind.
This week Anthony interviewed Steven McKinley Henderson in an "Inside the Actor's Studio" format and enjoyed Henderson's memories about Broadway, Hollywood, The Regional Theater Movement, The Black Arts Movement, and August Wilson.
Two actors with Buffalo roots who "made it big" will share with acting students next week. Roslyn Ruff, Broadway star active on TV and in film (The Help) comes back to Buff State on Monday, April 13 at 4 p.m. to conduct a workshop in The Flexible Theatre for young actors in any medium. Roslyn will then engage in a discussion with the general public at 5:30 p.m.
As the nomination period for the Tony Awards draws close, Anthony ventures to Broadway to take in the musical "On the 20th Century" with Kristen Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher, "The Audience" with Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, and "Disgraced" presenting the real lives of Disney princesses - and it's NOT for children (just those who once were). Meanwhile, both stages at the Alleyway Theatre Complex are busy.
Our western tradition of theater began with the Greeks, and for them, theater was community theater. When Sophocles, Euripides, or Aeschylus saw their plays, it was a community effort. To this day, Greek philosophy, politics, religion, ethics, medicine, and, of course, community theater, are an integral part of who we are. This week Theater Talk notes several community offerings including "The Boys Next Door" presented by both the Lancaster Regional Players at the Lancaster Opera House and The Western Door Playhouse at the Woodbox Theatre in Niagara Falls, "The Odd Couple" presented by
Pre-dating the TV show "Seinfeld" ("the show about nothing") by 100 years, Oscar Wilde's most popular (and unfortunately last) play "The Importance of Being Earnest" moved one contemporary critic to write that he had enjoyed the play but found it empty of meaning. Nobody cares when you have delightful verbal fencing written by a master with lines such as: “To be natural is such a very difficult pose to keep up,” “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does, and that is his” and "I hate people who are not serious about meals.
The play has been blocked, lit, rehearsed and now all we need is an audience this coming Thursday, March 12th for the opening of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Buff State where Theater Talk co-host reverses roles in more ways than one. Now Anthony Chase will be on stage, not in the audience, playing "Lady Bracknell" in high heels, wig, and very stylish clothes. "Arrivals and Departures" by Alan Ayckbourn opened at the Kavinoky, and the other two openings were Nobel prize winning playwright Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape" at Torn Space and Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" at ART In The Box on Linwood Avenue.
Two plays discussed in this week's Theater Talk re-imagine two classics. "After Miss Julie" takes Swedish playwright August Strindberg's very dark "Miss Julie" and moves it to Britain in 1945 after a Labor Party Victory. In both plays Julie has a one night affair with a man from a lower class and ultimately sees suicide as the only way to move forward. That opened last night at the Irish Classical Theatre and runs through March 22.
By coincidence, a number of theaters this weekend feature mothers and mother figures (all with varying levels of dysfunction). Having Tyne Daly pass up the chance to spend a winter in Buffalo (go figure!) that opened the door for local talent Anne Hartley Pfohl to star in Terrence McNally's "Mothers and Sons" at the Alleyway Theatre. (The address is One Curtain Up Alley in the shadow of Shea's huge backstage.)
Just back from the Kennedy Center in our nation's capitol, Anthony reports that while the cast of Lerner & Lowe's "Gigi" is first rate, the direction is not. They've got a month to fix things before opening on Broadway.
Openings this week include "The Mystery of the Silver Chalice" - a play at 710 Main where the audience directs the plot - "Beau Jest" at Jewish Repertory in which a Jewish girl hires an actor to play her boyfriend when she goes home to see the parents and "Million Dollar Quartet" which looks at the birth of rock'n'roll. It's at Shea's but for two days only.
At the age of 80, Australian comedian Barry Humphries is retiring his character "Dame Edna Everage" after a 2015 farewell tour. Anthony flew out to Los Angeles to catch a show last week, but Buffalo/Toronto audiences can wait until early April when the tour comes to the Royal Alexandra in Toronto.
Having just seen A.R. Gurney's "Family Furniture" at the Kavinoky Theatre, Anthony Chase noticed strong parallels with Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" back on Broadway, especially upper class families who can talk a lot, but not about their problems.
Of last week's two openings, A.R. Gurney's "Family Furniture" at the Kavinoky (D'Youville campus) is "soulful" while Alan Ayckbourn's tightly plotted "Snake in the Grass," a Red Thread Theatre production at the Marie Maday Theatre (Canisius College), is the "thriller."
In common with the great Anton Chekhov, playwrights Alan Ayckbourn and Buffalo's A.R. Gurney both make effective use of small sets which serve multiple purposes as well as indirect action - the off stage drama churning beneath the service. In Ayckbourn's "Snake in the Grass" two sisters reunite after the death of their abusive father. In Gurney's "Family Furniture" a mother might have engaged in an infidelity, but nobody is talking, at least not directly, in the drama set in Buffalo in the 1950s.
It's a rare theater company that has something on the boards over Christmas, but that's when the movies bring out some blockbusters, including an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." Major stars fill the silver screen, including Meryl Streep as "The Witch" and Buffalo's own Christine Baranski as "The Stepmother." Anthony reports that there are some differences between stage and screen versions, partly because gruesome elements can be comedic on stage while movies, which are only two dimensional, somehow seem "more real." On the other hand, effects such as levitation and magic
Two versions of “A Christmas Carol,” one with Mike Randall at the Sheridan-Parkside Community Center Theatre and one (32 years running!) at the Alleyway, continue as does “Miracle on South Division Street” by “Over the Tavern” playwright Tom Dudzick at the Roycroft Pavilion in East Aurora and “Jerry’s Girls” presented by O’Connell and Company at the Park School in Snyder.
With all of the theaters in the Buffalo area, is there competition for the same audience? Not so, Anthony Chase tells Peter Hall. Each local theater has a niche market which it serves. For example, the audiences for "A Christmas Carol" currently at the Alleyway Theatre (and it its 32nd production) will be looking for nostalgia and something for their kids. Subversive Theatre's "The Guns of Christmas" at the Many Fried Playhouse is both a political statement and a moving portrayal of the horrors of war. And the BUA's "Santa Claus is Coming Out" at The Mainstreet Cabaret or "The Santaland Diaries" at the Road Less Traveled Theatre will appeal to yet a third kind of audience looking for something different.
"Cinderella" has dropped a lot of the 1950s schmaltz and with a new script by Douglas Carter Beane (and a great pair of shoes) this Rodgers & Hammerstein musical brings a lot of sassy adult humor to Shea's Performing Arts Center, but only through this Sunday, December 7th. Down the block, BUA presents "Santa Claus is Coming Out," a story where Santa decides that, despite expectations, it's always better to do the right thing. And across Main Street, for a little more edgy seasonal humor, Mark Sacco brings David Sedaris' "The Santaland Diaries" to the stage at Road Less Traveled (sti
Menotti's opera for all ages - "Amahl and the Night Visitors" - features a new production at the Riviera Theatre this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The BPO and Neglia Ballet team up for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" Saturday and Sunday at Shea's where Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" opens on Tuesday. And on Wednesday, December 3rd, one night only at 710 Main Street, it's "4 Girls 4" with Maureen McGovern, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie, and Faith Prince.
Even though snowfall in the actual theater district has been relatively light, half of the potential audience for shows is snowbound and under a travel ban which has led to a number of cancelations all week long. We hope that this weekend has more shows up than dark.
"End Days," "The Homosexuals," and "My Life on a Diet" may be closing, but "Lombardi" just opened at 710 Main Street and one of the great American tragedies, Arthur Miller's 1949 Pulitzer Prize winning "Death of a Salesman," continues at the Irish Classical Theatre.
Two American classics open tonight, Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" at the Irish Classical Theatre and Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" at the Lancaster Opera House, along with lighter fare including "Mamma Mia" at Shea's.
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" opens Thursday and Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" continues at The New Phoenix Theatre, two plays that delve into what chaos is caused when young girls tell adult lies. On a more upbeat note, "Ain't Misbehavin'" brings the music of Fats Waller to Musicalfare Theatre with a young, energetic cast.
Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" from the 1930s is not a "modern" play, but in style harkens back to Henrik Ibsen's realist dramas. With a controversial topic, a rumor of lesbianism at a girl's school, Buffalo Public Theatre opens tonight at The New Phoenix Theatre on Johnson Park.
While the first round of plays for most theaters are winding down, and before the next cycle, there is still plenty of theater. And coming up, "Ain't Misbehavin'" at Musicalfare and "The Children's Hour" at New Phoenix Theater, which offers a very intimate experience. "Blood Type: Ragu" is at the Smith, and is all about growing up Italian.
The lights on Broadway dimmed for star of stage, film, radio and television, Marion Seldes, best known for her work in the plays of Edward Albee. Seldes died Monday at 86 after six decades of "ruling" Broadway with her regal presence.
Most of the Curtain Up! plays continue into October, including "All Quiet on the Western Front" at the New Phoenix Theater on Johnson Park in Buffalo, part of the international 100-year look back at World War I. This sad story of young Germans who volunteer together is told with power and grace and is enhanced by the puppetry of Michele Costa.
Stage and screen star Polly Bergen passed away last Saturday at the age of 84. Nominated for a Golden Globe, a Tony, and multiple Emmy awards (she won for "The Helen Morgan Story"), she might be best remembered for her appearances on the television game show "To Tell the Truth."
After 20 years, Buffalo playwright Tom Dudzik's "Over the Tavern" continues to delight audiences, this time at the Kavinoky Theater through October 5. Set in 1959, the story of 12 year-old Rudy who goes "knuckle to ruler" with his teacher, Sister Clarissa, has been tightened up a bit, but all of the familiar cultural references remain intact.


Details of Nikon D3400 24.2 MP DSLR camera
A lightweight camera, which packs a professional quality punch.
The D3400 is an upgrade to the D3300, providing an outstanding compact camera, which is great for both talented amateurs and more serious photographers. It manages to pack some seriously awesome technology into its small body, offering a range of great adjustable features that everyone will enjoy. This and its exquisite image quality make the D3400 an affordable DLSR, which everyone will love.
The Nikon D3400 weighs 395 grams and has external dimensions of 124 x 98 x 76 mm, which makes it an incredibly lightweight camera, when compared to other DSLR cameras and is easily portable, no matter where you go. It is equipped with an intelligently designed LCD display, which is easy to use and provides a good picture quality. While the battery is exceptional offering around 1200 shots in-between charges.
The camera is equipped with a Nikon F lens mount, which means there are more than 280 native lenses available for it. This is a spectacular range of lenses and ensures that you can take a truly remarkable range of photos with it.
Nikon D3400 comes equipped with a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor and features an Expeed 4 processor. This means that you can shoot at a maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. The D3400 has a native ISO range of 100 – 25600, which ensures that it will work well in most conditions. The camera also provides good video quality, allowing you to shoot videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,50p,30p,25p,24p fps, which means that you can record videos in stunning HD.
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Screwdriver Sword byFor a futuristic grim gory setting. Probably powered by some kind of dilithium battery or something similarly awesome. Anyways, basicly a big drill sticking up from a hilt that you primarily use for skewering enemies painfully and drilling through armor.
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“ I've never been happy that almost every player picks long sword and greatsword, so I made a special chart to make them more unique. I use this in OSR and Pathfinder. I use 20 only as crit threat(Pathfinder speak),double damage. dagger +2 to hit, D4 damage short sword +1 to hit, d6 damage long sword, threatens critical(see below) on 19-20, D8 damage battle axe, ignores one Damage resistance( some monsters have resistance to damage in the form of knocks damage off before you do actual damage)(scale at higher L?) D8 damage Mace, 0ne damage on a miss(Scalable?) D8 damage (Ok , should prob only be vrs Metal armor but not looking for that kind of complexity) spear D6 damage, d12 damage vrs large creatures great sword 2d6 damage military pick d6 damage, x3 damage( triple dice damage) on crit(20) great axe D10 damage, +3 to confirm crit ( in pathfinder if you roll a 20 you then reroll your attack and if you hit the targets AC, you get a critical multiplier) quarterstaff(2 handed) D6 damage +1 bonus to AC (to the better) Etc.”
“ An alloy of iron and iridescent meteoric metal, also known as shadesteel. Weapons forged of this metal cause gangreneous infections almost instantly and sometimes the victims becomes a shambling zombie after death. The material is very vulnerable to fresh water which will cause it to corrode and eventually melt in a period of hours to days.”
“ 'It is said that among those people they have a loathsome custom- that they keep a spotted dog always waiting beside the gate of the yard where they bury the dead, and that in every funeral they allow this spotted dog to feast upon the dead, so that it grows fat and wise with the knowledge of the dead... Many necromancers do seek out these spotted dogs, and ask of them sciomantic knowledge, or take them as familiars.' -Author unknown, 'The Ways of the Necromancers'”


I have the XD 357 SIG in 4 inch Service. I love it!!! Out of the box I checked it over pretty good. I found nothing wanting other than a good cleaning. I've run several boxes of Remington and Winchester "FMJ" target through it and had zero problems. I've also ran some Hornady XTP through it. It's all good! As far as accuracy, lets just say that the gun shoots better than I do. Tear down and cleaning is a breeze. As far as "taking care of business", I have no doubt that it will do what it was designed for if the time comes. The safety mechanism is pretty much fool proof so the XD is hot whenever I'm in the house or on the road. I won't get into which caliber/bullet is best but for me, the .357 SIG is a solid choice. Having said that, I just ordered a .40 S&W barrel to drop in the frame. I don't figure it hurts to have options... Be safe out there.


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This week marks 25 years since The Lion King was released by Disney in 1994, and over that time the animated film became a cultural sensation that spawned a media empire. The Onion looks back at The Lion King on its 25th anniversary.
Matthew Broderick narrowly avoids a five-year sentence for killing two people in a car accident in Northern Ireland, freeing him up to later voice Simba.
Film touted as first Disney animated feature with an original story, based on the apparent assumption that no one has heard of William fucking Shakespeare.
Elton John fills in as last-minute replacement for Kurt Cobain.
The Lion King video game for Super Nintendo has a whole level inside a volcano even though nothing like that happens in the movie.
Pumbaa-inspired pet warthogs adopted years earlier dumped at shelters by the thousands.
In the sequel The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, Simba is captured and brought in a crate to the Minnesota Zoo.
The Lion King ½ companion film focuses on the untold parallel story of Simba falling in with a mystical sex cult led by gurus Timon and Pumbaa.
Live musical version surpasses Song Of The South to become the most successful Broadway adaptation of a Disney movie.
James Earl Jones asked to re-audition for Mufasa.
Grandma buys wrong Lion King.


PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police have identified a man seen in Crime Stoppers surveillance video attempting to break into an Oakland apartment recently.
He is 57-year-old Gerald Russell, who listed his home address in Braddock.READ MORE: Pennsylvania Lawmaker Chris Sainato Defends $1.8 Million In Taxpayer-Paid Expenses
Russell tried to force his way in a ground-floor apartment on North Neville Street last month, pushing in a window air conditioner. But, he was frightened off when a woman inside the apartment heard the commotion and screamed.
Pittsburgh Police got a call on Thursday afternoon about someone acting suspiciously in one of the buildings in the 5600-block of Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside.
When they got to the apartment building, they found a man – identified as Russell – in one of the apartments. In one hand, he had a bag of stolen grapes; in the other, a stolen laptop computer.
There was an open window in the apartment, with a heavy duty trash can beneath it on the ground, along with a screen with a bent frame.READ MORE: Study Highlights Pennsylvania's Aging And Crumbling Infrastructure
Russell claimed the grapes and laptop belonged to him, but he was taken into custody after the woman who lived in the apartment said they were stolen from her, the grapes taken right out of her refrigerator.
Police said they continued questioning Russell, but they couldn’t get a straight answer out of him.
According to experts, you’re especially vulnerable to burglars if you live in a first floor or basement apartment. They also advise residents to secure window air conditioning units in the summer months.
These are all too often tempting targets to would-be thieves.MORE NEWS: Child Tax Credit: How Much Money Will The IRS Send You Each Month?
Russell is now in custody, charged in thefts on Ellsworth Avenue. But police say he’ll be charged in the attempted theft in Oakland as well, and the investigation into similar thefts is continuing.


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In a move that runs the danger of confusing the market, Canon has introduced 2 upgrades to the EOS 700D (EOS Rebel T5i); the 750D and therefore the 760D (reviewed here). just like the 700D, the 750D and 760D are DSLRs in Canon’s ‘beginners’ vary. The 760D is at the highest of the cluster, however below the Canon 70D, that sits at the underside of the ‘enthusiast-level’ vary.
Known as the Rebel T6s in North American country territories, the 760D incorporates a terribly similar specification to the 750D together with some additional options that impact upon its handling, creating it additional appropriate for skilled photographers or those wanting flex their inventive muscles.
Inside the 760D is that the same twenty four.2-million-effective-pixel CMOS device and Digic vi processor found in each the 750D and therefore the EOS money supply. this suggests that it conjointly has the identical Hybrid CMOS AF III optical device system, which mixes section detection and distinction detection, to be used once mistreatment Live read mode to compose pictures and video on the most screen on the rear of the camera.
In a little however vital distinction from the 750D, the 760 incorporates a Servo optical device possibility in Live read and video mode. once this is often chosen the camera continues to focus the lens for as long because the shutter unharness is depressed half-way. each cameras have never-ending AF possibility within the Live read section of the most menu. this is often designed to be used in video mode and to pre-focus once shooting stills as, once activated, focus is adjusted fairly slowly once the shutter unharness is not ironed.
There’s a nineteen cross-type purpose optical device system accessible to be used once composing pictures within the optical device. once this method is in use the camera will choose the acceptable purpose to use mechanically in nineteen purpose AF mode, or it will be chosen manually in Zone AF or Single purpose AF mode. There are five zones accessible for choice in Zone AF mode.
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While they’re primarily the identical camera on the within, the 750D and 760D are a touch completely different on the surface. the foremost noticeable distinction between the 2 cameras is that the presence of a secondary (monochrome) digital display screen on the 760D’s top-plate. This shows helpful info like the ISO (sensitivity) setting, battery level, exposure level, shutter speed and aperture. It looks less relevant with a camera that incorporates a vari-angle screen, however it comes in handy and uses less power than the most screen.
Though the 750D and 760D feel terribly similar within the hand, the 760D is truly zero.2mm taller and, as we have a tendency to discovered once swapping between the 2 on a stand, the lens is during a completely different position relative to the stand bush.
Compact system cameras have shifted our perception of camera size, however the 760D is fairly little for associate degree SLR. yet, it’s deep grip is snug and once my index is on the shutter unharness, there is enough space on behalf of me to suit on my remaining 3 fingers. Those with chunkier digits could notice that their finger slips below the camera body.
It looks like Canon has been mistreatment associate degree 18-million pel device in its APS-C format SLRs forever and a few potential patrons are enticed by the 24Mp devices within Nikon’s recent SLRs. The advantage of getting additional pixels, in theory a minimum of, is that you simply will capture additional fine detail. The draw back is that there is raised risk of noise.
But Canon has done a decent job of equalisation these 2 with the Canon 760D and 750D. each manage to resolve a high level of detail that is a giant accelerate on what’s captured by the 700D’s 18Mp device. Noise is additionally controlled well, however it’s fascinating to notice that 760D cannot quite match the 24Mp Nikon D5500 for resolution. The 20Mp Pentax K-S2 is additionally a detailed competition within the resolution stakes – just like the D5500 it’s little question motor-assisted by the shortage of associate degree anti-aliasing filter over the device.
Sensors with 24million pixels have verified widespread, and with smart reason, as a result of they manufacture a pleasant compromise between image size and file size, similarly as detail and noise. Stepping up to thirty six million pixels ends up in files that stock up memory cards and laborious drives a touch too quickly and place additional strain on laptop process engines. the requirement to stay noise inside acceptable limits conjointly means at the instant the sole cameras with 36Mp sensors are full-frame models just like the Sony A7R and Nikon D810. Samsung presently holds the record for APS-C format pel count with its NX1 and NX500 that have the identical 28-megapixel back-illuminated device.
Although some are drawn to the 760D for its secondary digital display screen, I found that it is the fast management dial that produces an even bigger distinction. This makes adjusting exposure a ballroom dancing method, that is additional changing into of a camera that’s designed for creating inventive pictures. The electronic level is additionally very helpful once you need to confirm the horizon is not wonky.
In addition, the new metering system is extremely spectacular. within the course of this take a look at it managed to provide very good ends up in things wherever we would fairly have expected it to fail.
Canon’s touch-control system is extremely smart and it’s nice that the 760D still has the complete array of buttons and dials so you have got a selection concerning however you change settings.
Although the optical device within the 760D is sweet, it’s associate degree optical unit. whereas this will still be a plus in some things, it’s the disadvantage of not having the ability to indicate the impact of setting choices. this suggests if the exposure is about incorrectly you will not see it till the image is captured and reviewed. Similarly, the white balance or image vogue may be wrong, however the read can look the identical within the optical device.
As a part of Canon’s beginner-level line-up the 760D is not visiting provide the identical specification as models within the enthusiast or professional-level teams, however there are some ‘shortcomings’ that are price tired up. A most continuous shooting rate of 5fps (frames per second), as an example is not something to urge excited concerning and because the optical device covers ‘just’ ninety five of the scene, there is a risk of capturing unwanted invisible parts round the edges of pictures.

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