There were promising signs in the first half for the Springboks as they dominated for long stages and led 16-12 at the break.
But the All Blacks stepped up a gear in the second half to score 20 unanswered points for their 16th successive win, just two short of the world record, and completed an unbeaten run through the tournament.
Lock Sam Whitelock, scrumhalf Aaron Smith and centres Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith scored tries for the world champions, with flyhalf Dan Carter adding three conversions, a penalty and a drop goal.
South Africa scored a 13th-minute try by wing Bryan Habana, converted by flyhalf Johan Goosen, who also kicked a penalty before limping off with a heel injury.
His replacement, Elton Jantjies, also kicked two penalties just before half-time to give the Springboks the lead at the break but this was short-lived.
The All Blacks struggled initially to handle the Springboks up front, especially in the set-pieces, and the home side successfully pinned the visitors in their own territory for long periods.
But this did not initially bring reward as Goosen missed two early penalties, before centre Jean de Villiers and wing Habana combined brilliantly and used their years of experience together to fashion a try off a lineout move, flank Willem Alberts having provided momentum as he crashed the ball up.
The experienced duo combined well again midway through the first half, winning a penalty for the Springboks, which Goosen kicked to give the hosts a 10-0 lead and leaving New Zealand with a small hill to climb at altitude in front over 80 000 hostile fans.
But South Africa then provided the All Blacks with broken-field ball, centre Jaco Taute failing to find touch from a clearing kick, and they immediately pounced. Wing Hosea Gear, chosen for this match ahead of Julian Savea who scored two tries last weekend, made the half-break, found eighthman Kieran Read in support and he sent Whitelock storming down the right touchline and reaching over for the try.
New Zealand struck again six minutes before half-time as Habana broke the defensive line for the slim chance of an intercept, allowing Carter to break free, Gear again playing a prominent role and setting up Aaron Smith for an easy run-in.
The All Blacks’ narrow 12-10 lead was overhauled by Jantjies’ two penalties just before the break, but the World Cup holders produced some marvellous rugby in the second half.
New Zealand won possession from the kickoff, fullback Israel Dagg showing dazzling skills as he broke through the line and then found Read, whose tremendous linking play saw him win the man of the match award, with an overhead pass. Nonu was on his inside for the simplest of tries.
Carter’s angled conversion put the visitors 19-16 ahead and the Springboks had a chance of levelling the scores in the 49th minute, but Jantjies hit the post with a penalty.
The All Blacks continued to capitalise on the mistakes of the Springboks and Conrad Smith took advantage of gaping holes in their backline to score in the 53rd minute.
The defence of the Springboks did improve, keeping the All Blacks outside their 22 for a long period, before Carter slotted a drop goal to stretch the lead to 29-16.
The All Blacks were cruising in no obvious difficulty even with Dagg yellow-carded for stealing the ball illegally at a ruck, and the masterful Carter had the final say with a penalty in the 72nd minute that made the final score 32-16.
The Springboks were left to rue not only the errors that led to New Zealand tries, but also the times their own attacks broke down, with Habana dropping the ball when going for the tryline five metres out and another turnover deep inside the 22 after the home side had made good progress with the rolling maul.


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Doctors have been narrowing down on the health problem(s) that landed me in the hospital so many times last year. A recent series of tests indicates that I have a rare disease/illness that affects only two people out of every one million. Since there are less than 300,000 people in the area I live in, the odds are that I’m the only person in this area to have this illness, which is probably part of the reason it has taken so long to find the problem.
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McKees Rocks native proposed as recovery officer for Duquesne schools
The board chairman at a North Hills institution for the mentally handicapped has been proposed as Duquesne City School District's chief recovery officer.
State Education Secretary Ron Tomalis said Friday that Paul B. Long “has the experience and proven track record of stellar financial management” for the job.
Long is chairman of the board of Verland, a Sewickley-based foundation whose network of community homes and services supports 230 individuals with intellectual disabilities, and in many cases physical challenges, too.
From 1999 until 2011 Long served in Bucks County's Pennsbury School District as business administrator, acting superintendent, and, for five years, chief executive officer.
Tomalis appointed Long in line with a declaration that Duquesne was a “severe financial recovery school district” under Act 141 of 2012.
“The annual debt service payment of the district exceeds the total collected in property and earned income tax, reflecting the district's inability to meet its long-term debt obligations without continued (state) financial support,” Tomalis noted.
Despite “extraordinary actions” such as elimination first of its senior high school in 2007 and its seventh and eighth grades this past summer, Tomalis wrote that Duquesne “continues to require substantial annual supplemental funding.”
Tomalis said that included state advances of $225,000 in June 2005, $1.9 million in July 2005 and again in July 2006, and $1.2 million in July 2007.
Under Act 141, the elected board has 14 days, or until Nov. 30, to accept Long, or Allegheny County Common Pleas Court will have to name a receiver for Duquesne.
If the board agrees, Long will have 30 days to develop a financial recovery plan.
The elected board was scheduled to hold a reorganization meeting Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. That was the next regularly-scheduled board meeting.
A Pennsbury district publication said Long “prioritized teaching and learning in a nurturing, safe, and cost-efficient environment.”
His achievements reportedly include “a structured process for development, approval, accomplishment and reporting of district-wide goals and objectives.”
That is the sort of role he may play in Duquesne.
“The chief recovery officer serves at the pleasure of the secretary of education and has the responsibility of developing, implementing and administering a financial recovery plan in the district, all in coordination with the Department of Education,” Tomalis wrote to Long.
That letter was copied to Francis Barnes, a special assistant to Tomalis who was the last chairman of Duquesne's 12-year-old, but now defunct, state-appointed Board of Control; district solicitor William Andrews; and DeWayne Tucker, president of the elected board.
Long, 63, is a McKees Rocks native who graduated from Shaler High School and the U.S. Naval Academy.
“His background in school finances and district administration, combined with his military experience, will benefit the local community,” Tomalis said.
Long served for 20 years in the Navy, rose to the rank of commander, and earned a master's degree in business administration and a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.
He received the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal and achieved designation as a naval aviator and financial management subspecialist.
After leaving the Navy he began a career in school administration, first in North Allegheny School District, then Pennsbury.
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Germinating and emerging Festuca seedlings between weed seeds. Photos by Daniel Hahn
Turfgrass management is undergoing a significant paradigm shift toward more sustainable practices. This shift affects almost all areas of turfgrass management but influences most notably the use of synthetic herbicides. The limited use or an outright
ban of herbicides necessitates investigating alternative weed-control strategies that ensure both the aesthetic and functional quality of turfgrass areas. In this context, the selection of turfgrass species that can naturally suppress weeds could
become an important aspect of turf management (5).
Fine fescues, specifically within the Festuca genus, are known for their adaptability to low-input conditions, making them candidates for areas in which herbicide use is restricted. The Festuca rubra L. and F. ovina L. complexes comprise various subspecies
(3). These grasses tolerate moderate shade and acidic soils, exhibit drought resistance, and require less water and nutrient inputs compared to some of the other turfgrass species. For instance, Chewings fescue, a species within the complex of F.
rubra, has been identified as suitable for low-input golf course fairways. Similarly, tall fescues adapt well to the climatic conditions of warmer climates, such as southern Europe, making them a good choice for athletic fields in regions like Italy.
The ability of fescues to outcompete weeds was demonstrated in field experiments with 78 fine fescue cultivars from six species. Particularly, cultivars from the red fescue complex (Festuca rubra L.), such as Chewings fescue and strong creeping red fescue
(F. rubra L. ssp. rubra Gaudin), were especially effective in suppressing weeds. The researchers attributed this mainly to quick germination; rapid canopy closure after sowing, which limits light, nutrients and space available to potential weed seedlings;
and potential allelopathic interference (2). The results of these and other investigations indicated that some varieties of Festuca species inhibit the growth of weed species to varying degrees. However, information is lacking about the ability of
Festuca species in their growth interference potential against broadleaf weed species during germination and early growth stages.
Daniel Hahn counting seedlings in germination boxes.
Research was conducted at Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands, to study differences in germination between Festuca species and varieties and to investigate the influence between and within Festuca species on weed seed germination percentage,
germination speed and root length. For this, we included three weed species: white clover (Trifolium repens L.), lawn daisy (Bellis perennis L.) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.). These species are among the most common and most problematic weeds
in European turfgrass areas, making them relevant choices for assessing the weed-suppression potential of the fescue cultivars.
The study included 30 fescue (Festuca spp.) cultivars from three subspecies, including the red fescues and hard fescues from the fine fescue complex, and tall fescues. Selection criteria included species and cultivars commonly used on athletic fields
and golf courses, and availability of seeds. This wide range of cultivars was chosen to provide a diverse basis for assessing the weed-suppression capabilities across different subspecies of fine fescues.
The experiment was conducted twice, first in April 2018 and then replicated in January 2019, to ensure consistency and reliability of the results. In the second round of the experiment, when fresh seeds of certain cultivars were unavailable, leftover
seeds from the first experiment were used. Those had been stored properly to maintain their viability.
The growth medium for the experiment was a purified agar mixture and was chosen for its suitability in supporting both grass and weed seed growth under controlled conditions (1). An appropriate statistical analysis was used to assess all measured variables.
The climate chamber conditions were controlled to simulate suitable growth conditions with published settings for day/night cycles, temperature, humidity and light intensity. Regular rearrangement of the containers within the climate chamber was conducted
to mitigate any potential microclimatic variations and to avoid edge effects that might skew the results.
Figure 1. Final germination percentage (FGP) of 27 Festuca cultivars grown on water agar at 30 days after sowing, grouped according to species (FA, tall fescue; FRR, strong creeping red fescue; FRA, hard fescue; FRC, Chewings fescue; FRT, slender creeping red fescue). Dotted horizontal lines indicate species averages, and solid lines indicate shared cultivar mean separation letters. Means sharing the same letter are not significantly different from one another at the 0.05 probability level according to the Tukey’s HSD test.
Measurements taken during the experiment included Final Germination Percentage (FGP) and Mean Germination Period (MGP) (6) of all grasses and weeds, and total biomass, root and shoot lengths of individual weed plants. Such measurements and analyses allowed
for determining the interactions between the fescue cultivars and the selected weed species, with a particular focus on their germination patterns and growth interference abilities. After the germination period, all containers with lawn daisies had
to be removed from the experiment. In the presence of Festuca species, lawn daisy plants developed poorly and appeared photobleached, and it was not possible to record meaningful data. Consequently, results highlighting lawn daisy are not reported.
Fescue germination and biomass differences
The FGP of species ranged from 93.2% for hard fescue to 86.4% for slender creeping red fescue.
Final germination percentage of strong creeping red fescue (FRR), hard fescue (FRA) and Chewings fescue (FRC) was greater compared to that of slender creeping red fescue (FRT), whereas FGP of tall fescue (FA) did not differ from any of the other species
Final germination percentage among cultivars varied from 96.8% (Barcrown, FRT) to 71.1% (Samanta, FRT) (Figure 1). Within all species, except for FRA, which was only represented by two cultivars, FGP of cultivars within species varied.
Mean germination period did not differ among species, but significant differences were observed among individual cultivars. FRR cultivars Livison and Sergei and FRC cultivars Melitta and Ramona germinated faster than Mellori (FRR) and Baroyal and Libano
(both FRT). The study revealed variability in the final germination percentage among the different Festuca species and the cultivars within these species. This indicates a certain range of germination abilities across the fescue spectrum. Interestingly,
the type of weed species present did not significantly influence the FGP of the Festuca species or cultivars, suggesting that their germination effectiveness is more a function of their inherent traits rather than external weed pressure.
Figure 2. Biomass (milligrams/container) of 27 Festuca cultivars grown on water agar for 30 days in a controlled environment, grouped by species (FA, tall fescue; FRR, strong creeping red fescue; FRA, hard fescue, FRC, Chewings fescue; FRT, slender creeping red fescue). Data were averaged over weed species (white clover, Trifolium repens L.; and yarrow, Achillea millefolium L.) and two experiments. Dotted horizontal lines indicate species averages, and solid lines indicate shared cultivar mean separation letters. Means sharing the same letter are not significantly different at the 0.05 probability level according to the Tukey’s HSD test.
Biomass data for Festuca species and cultivars at 30 days after seeding (DAS) was based on observations in containers to which yarrow and white clover were introduced at 13 days after fescue grasses were seeded. Although weed species did not impact Festuca
biomass overall, the species and cultivars within species differed in the amount of developed biomass after 30 DAS. The average biomass weight of FA was higher compared to all other species. Even though FRR was also higher than the other three species,
it produced less than 50% of the biomass of FA. The other three species, FRA, FRC and FRT, had similar biomass (Figure 2).
Impact on weed growth
In terms of the specific impacts on weed growth, the study showed varying degrees of interference by the Festuca grasses. For white clover (Figure 3), [Festuca species and cultivars significantly reduced root length. This indicates a strong suppressive
effect, particularly on root development. The tallest reduction in root length for white clover was observed in the presence of tall fescue, underscoring its potent weed-suppression capabilities. The study also highlighted significant variability
in the weed-suppression capabilities among different Festuca cultivars. This finding is particularly important, as it suggests that the choice of specific cultivars within the Festuca species can significantly influence their effectiveness in weed
suppression. This cultivar-specific variability points to the potential for targeted selection of fescue cultivars based on their specific weed-suppression characteristics.
Figure 3. Root length of white clover (Trifolium repens L.), grown together with 27 Festuca cultivars or as stand-alone control on water agar for 30 days in a controlled environment, grouped by species (FA, tall fescue; FRR, strong creeping red fescue; FRA, hard fescue; FRC, Chewings fescue; FRT, slender creeping red fescue) and experiments. Dotted horizontal lines indicate species averages, and solid lines indicate shared cultivar mean separation letters. Means sharing the same letter are not significantly different at the 0.05 probability level according to the Tukey’s HSD test.
Cultivar-specific suppression effects
For yarrow, although the Festuca species did not significantly affect its FGP or MGP, they substantially reduced its root length. This consistent reduction across all Festuca species and cultivars highlights their general effectiveness in suppressing
yarrow growth, particularly at the root level (Figure 4).
Correlation between biomass and weed suppression
A notable observation from the study was the significant negative association between the biomass of Festuca and the root length of white clover and yarrow, whereas FGP and MGP of white clover had no relationship with Festuca biomass (Table 1). This suggests
a correlation, where larger Festuca plants, potentially due to more robust growth and competitive resource use, are more effective in suppressing weed growth. Such a finding may have implications for understanding the mechanisms of weed suppression
by Festuca species and possible other species and could guide future research and practical applications in turfgrass management.
Interpreting the study's implications
Resource competition and allelopathic interference are two important mechanisms of plant-plant interaction. Allocating the relative effect of each mechanism has been attempted by other researchers, but to date, designing an experiment that convincingly
separates effects of each has proven to be difficult. Since resource competition is prominent under field conditions, determining allelopathic potential is often attempted under laboratory conditions, with minimal supply of nutrients. Because resource
competition cannot be completely excluded even under such experimental conditions, Breuillin-Sessoms et al. (4) proposed to use the term “weed suppression potential.”
In our study, we observed no Festuca species or cultivar effect on germination rate or germination speed. Such a result could possibly indicate that Festuca species only influence weed growth processes but do not affect germination. One could also argue
that the quantity of root exudates reaching the weed seeds was insufficient to influence initial development and growth. If the latter is the case, an alternative to the current experimental design may be needed to more adequately assess the effects
of donor species on the germination of seeds of receiver plants.
Figure 4. Root length of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) grown for 30 days on water agar in a controlled environment together with 27 Festuca cultivars or as a stand-alone control, grouped by species (FA, tall fescue; FRR, strong creeping red fescue; FRA, hard fescue; FRC, Chewings fescue; FRT, slender creeping red fescue) and experiments. Dotted horizontal lines indicate species averages, and solid lines indicate shared cultivar mean separation letters. Means sharing the same letter are not different at the 0.05 probability level according to the Tukey’s HSD test.
Our research does shed light on cultivar-specific effects, revealing significant differences in weed-suppression capabilities among the different fescue cultivars. This suggests that for effective weed control, the choice of cultivar is as important as
the choice of species. The negative correlation found between Festuca biomass and the root length of white clover and yarrow adds to the study’s important results. It suggests that larger Festuca plants, possibly because of their more robust
growth and competitive resource use, are more effective in suppressing weed growth. The study’s findings of root growth expressing a more reliable indicator of growth interference than shoot growth coincides with the practical realities of turf
management, where root development and health are known to be critical for overall turf quality and resilience.
This observation is vital for turf managers, as it provides a tangible metric — biomass production — to gauge and select the most effective fescue varieties for weed suppression. It also points to the importance of providing sufficient resources
during establishment for any turfgrass species, and not just Festuca, to stay competitive against weeds. Whether some cultivars may have displayed a higher allelopathic potential, as evidenced by a more robust inhibitory effect on certain weeds, remains
unknown. But a variability among cultivars within the same species underscores the complexities inherent in plant-plant interactions and the importance of cultivar selection in turfgrass management.
Table 1. Spearman's correlation investigating the degree of association between biomass of 27 Festuca cultivars and three white clover (Trifolium repens L.) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) characteristics: full germination percentage (FGP), mean germination period (MGP) and root length.
The research says
- The research sheds light on cultivar-specific effects, revealing significant differences in weed-suppression capabilities among the different fescue cultivars. This suggests that for effective weed control, the choice of cultivar is as important as
the choice of species.
- No Festuca species or cultivar effect on germination rate or germination speed was observed. Such a result could possibly indicate that Festuca species only influence weed growth processes but do not affect germination.
- The study’s findings of root growth expressing a more reliable indicator of growth interference than shoot growth coincides with the practical realities of turf management, where root development and health are known to be critical for overall
turf quality and resilience.
- A variability among cultivars within the same species underscores the complexities inherent in plant-plant interactions and the importance of cultivar selection in turfgrass management.
Financial support of this project was provided by the Turfgrass University Research Foundation (TuRF), Nederlandse Golf Federatie (NGF), Nederlandse Vereniging van Golf Accommodaties (NVG) and Nederlandse Greenkeepers Associatie (NGA).
- Bertin, C., R.N. Paul, S.O. Duke and L.A. Weston. 2003. Laboratory assessment of the allelopathic effects of fine leaf fescues. Journal of Chemical Ecology 29(8):1919-1937 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1024810630275).
- Bertin, C., A.F. Senesac, F.S. Rossi, A. DiTommaso and L.A. Weston. 2009. Evaluation of selected fine-leaf fescue cultivars for their turfgrass quality and weed suppressive ability in field settings. Horttechnology 19(3):660-668 (https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.19.3.660).
- Braun, R.C., A.J. Patton, E. Watkins, P. Koch, N.P. Anderson, S.A. Bonos and L.A. Brilman. 2020. Fine fescues: A review of the species, their improvement, production, establishment, and management. Crop Science 60(3):1142-1187 (https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20122).
- Breuillin-Sessoms, F., D.P. Petrella, J.M. Trappe, N.T. Mihelich, A.J. Patton and E. Watkins. 2021. Field evaluation of weed suppression in fine fescue (Festuca spp.). Crop Science 61(4):2812-2826 (https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20506).
- Hahn, D., R. Sallenave, C. Pornaro and B. Leinauer. 2020. Managing cool-season turfgrass without herbicides: Optimizing maintenance practices to control weeds. Crop Science 60:2204-2220 (https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20175).
- Orchard, T.J. 1977. Estimating the parameters of plant seedling emergence. Seed Science and Technology 5(1):61-69.
Bernd Leinauer (email@example.com) is a Regents professor and turfgrass Extension specialist at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, and held the position of endowed chair in turfgrass ecology at Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands,
for five years; Daniel Hahn is a turfgrass agronomist and scientist based in Munich who graduated from Wageningen University, focusing on herbicide-free management strategies for turfgrass fields in his doctoral thesis; and Lammert Bastiaans is an
associate professor at the Crop and Weed Ecology Group at Wageningen University & Research whose research focuses on the ecology and management of weeds.


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Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you so much for following us and being such great champions for one of the greatest gifts to all mankind — the horse. We are grateful and prayerful for them and you.
Here’s a lovely poem.
A Heavenly Ride
BY CONNIE MARCUM WONG
I love to ride in morning breeze
On paths surrounding forest trees
To share the scent of pine fresh air
Where fine mist lingers in my hair.
My steed is white with soft gray nose
We gallup on through drifting snows
As snow drops settle soft and light
To make our Christmas spirit bright.
We stop to rest near mountain crest
And view an eagle’s flight to nest
High above in a lofty pine
To dwell in nature quite divine.
I lift my eyes into the skies
While bathed in colors of sunrise
And I give thanks this Christmas day
For all His blessings as I pray.

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MUMBAI: Family, friends and prominent members from Bollywood bid a tearful adieu to legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri as he was cremated on Thursday afternoon.
The mortal remains of the ‘Disco King’ were taken in a truck decorated with flowers from his residence to Pawan Hans cremation ground for the last rites.
As Bappi Lahiri loved wearing gold chains and a pair of sunglasses, his family members did not forget to adorn him with his signature style for one last time.
A large number of people thronged the roads from where the cortege passed as Bappi Lahiri embarked on his final journey. His daughter Rema looked inconsolable in the funeral’s viral pictures and videos.
Bappi Lahiri’s mortal remains were consigned to the flames by his son Bappa, who returned with his wife and son from Los Angeles in the wee hours of Thursday.
Vidya Balan, Alka Yagnik, Shaan, Ila Arun, Lalit Pandit, Rupali Ganguly, and Mika Singh among others were present at the funeral to offer their condolences.
Bappi Lahiri, who heralded disco-pop and ruled the 70s and 80s with a string of foot-tapping songs in India, had developed a chest infection and was treated for the same earlier this year. He was discharged from the hospital on February 15. However, his condition worsened and was brought back to the hospital.
Unfortunately, he breathed his last at around 11.45 pm on Tuesday night.
Bappi Lahiri, 69, is no more, but his unique voice and legacy will continue to live in the hearts of people.
Rani Mukerji remembers Bappi Lahiri
Following the death of Bappi Lahiri at the age of 69, Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, on Wednesday, remembered the music legend and shared that she “can’t help but think of all the memories.”
Speaking about Bappi Da’s demise, Rani said, “India has again lost one of her precious gems. Bappi uncle is and will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. His music was legendary, his versatility as a composer was unmatched, a truly self-made man, a great son to his parents, a wonderful husband and a great dad.”
Revealing that her mother and Bappi Lahiri were childhood friends from Calcutta, she continued, “It’s a personal loss for our family, my mother is devastated. While the whole world mourns his loss, I can’t help but think of all the memories I have of him from my childhood, will miss him dearly. His smiling face and kind personality will always be a happy memory.”
She further talked about the late musician’s family and added, “I pray that Chitrani Aunty, Rema, Bappa and the entire Lahiri family finds the strength to go through this loss. It’s too sad, he went too soon. Bappi uncle rest in peace, the heavens have earned an angel today!!!”
Earlier, Rani’s cousin, actor Kajol, along with her mother-actor Tanuja and uncle Deb Mukerji, had visited Bappi Lahiri’s home to offer their condolences to his family.
For the unversed, Bappi Da passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai’s CritiCare Hospital. His doctor Deepak Namjoshi informed that the hitmaker died on Tuesday night due to obstructive sleep apnea.
Bappi Da’s family has confirmed that the cremation ceremony of the singer will take place on Thursday morning.
Shilpa Shetty pays tributes
Actor Shilpa Shetty condoled the demise of late musician Bappi Lahiri by sharing a heartfelt note to pay her tributes on Wednesday.
Shilpa took to her Instagram handle and posted a monochrome picture of Bappi da on her Stories.
Along with that, she penned, “It’s extremely heartbreaking to hear that Bappi Da is no more. Nearly 5 decades of his musical legacy will remain with us for generations to come. May his soul rest in peace.”
“Heartfelt condolences to his family, loved one, and his fans. Om Shanti,” she added.
Bappi Lahiri breathed his last on Tuesday night. He was 69 when he passed away due to multiple health issues. He had earned the title of ‘Disco King’ for popularising the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema.
The cremation ceremony of the singer will take place on Thursday morning, his family confirmed. (ANI)

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Najib critics roll out 'Save Malaysia' campaign against him
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian opposition politicians and leading critics of Prime Minister Najib Razak unveiled a fresh campaign aimed at ousting him, after months of attacks over a funding scandal failed to substantially dent his support.
Former premier Mahathir Mohamad and ex-deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin were among those who addressed more than 2,000 people at a convention center in the capital Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, with each of the 18 speakers conveying the same message: Najib must go now.
"The wait for two years for the next general elections is too long," Mr Mahathir said. "Our situation is very bad. We need to recover quickly and two years will be too late."
Mr Najib is facing his biggest political crisis since coming to power seven years ago as questions linger over US$681 million which appeared in his accounts before the last election in 2013, funds the attorney-general said were a donation from the Saudi royal family. Mr Mahathir, the country's longest serving leader who governed until 2003, has waged a public campaign for months to get Mr Najib out of office.
From now until early June, Mr Mahathir and Mr Muhyiddin will drive the 'Save Malaysia' effort that will collect signatures from ordinary voters in various cities calling for Mr Najib to step down, said Khairuddin Abu Hassan, a former official of the ruling United Malays National Organisation. Mr Mahathir said he's expecting a million signatories to the petition by the end of 2016, which will be taken to the nation's royals.
"The powers of the rulers to remove the prime minister are not in the constitution," Mr Mahathir said. "If we get enough signatures, we can give the declaration to the rulers and I hope they will listen to the voices of the people and can do something."
The feud has grown increasingly acrimonious, with Mr Mahathir attacking Mr Najib over a series of financial scandals and his economic record, and quitting the ruling party. While his influence has faded in recent years, the public sparring creates risk for UMNO, which has ruled since independence in 1957 but whose broader Barisan Nasional coalition won the last election in 2013 with its slimmest margin yet. The next election must be held by 2018.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak, Malaysia is struggling with corruption and money scandals to an extent so serious that we have never faced before," former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said at the rally.
"We are ashamed of what is happening to the country now. We cannot be patient anymore." Mr Najib has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and said no "individual, however eminent" should try to interfere with or hijack his leadership. He retains the backing of the bulk of UMNO's powerful divisional chiefs.
"This is the beginning of a long journey," said Mr Muhyiddin, who was suspended as UMNO deputy president for undermining the organization in his quest to remove Mr Najib.
"Our aim is for Najib to step down and not to topple the government. If we keep quiet and do nothing, they will say 'look, no one is standing up against us,'" he said of those backing the prime minister.
The effort to get Mr Najib out of office has turned sworn political enemies into temporary allies. The government said this month that Mr Mahathir's move to align with opposition members showed the depth of "political opportunism and desperation." Jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, a one-time deputy to Mr Mahathir who was fired after a dispute over economic policies in 1998, is among those backing his former mentor.
"What's important to us the the removal of Najib," Mr Mahathir said. "After that, we can decide who will become the next prime minister."
Former UMNO leaders, who are "conspiring with the opposition," do not respect democracy and the mandate given by the people, the official news agency Bernama reported Sunday, citing minister in the Prime Minister's Office Azalina Othman.
The alliance is "a short-term goal so it does not have to last," said Ooi Kee Beng, deputy director of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, a research center in Singapore for Southeast Asian issues. "It just needs to develop means toward that end over the coming year. In keeping to that narrow aim, it can cause trouble and bring a lot of worry to the government."
Kamaruzaman Ismail, 63, was detained under the Internal Security Act when Mr Mahathir was premier. He was among those at Sunday's rally pledging support for Mr Mahathir's current efforts. "What Mahathir did to me was personal," said Mr Kamaruzaman, an official with opposition group Parti Amanah Negara. "Why I am here today is for the country and the people. I will support this cause for the betterment of this country."
Malaysia's score worsened in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2015 released in January, putting it on a ranking near Slovakia, Kuwait and Cuba. Issues related to troubled state investment company 1Malaysia Development Bhd contributed to the nation's fall on the global list to 54th from 50th in 2014, according to the Malaysian head of Transparency International.
"We have to continue with reformation, we have to overcome corruption," said Ambiga Sreenevasan, one of the nation's best known civil society group leaders and who met US President Barack Obama when he was in Malaysia last year.
"It is time to say 'no' to leaders who act as though Malaysia belongs to only them. We don't want a dictatorship." Some of those at the rally expressed anger over rising transport and food costs. The government has removed subsidies from sugar to fuel in recent years, and it implemented a goods and services tax in 2015. Malaysian consumer prices in February rose at the fastest pace since 2008.
"I'm retired, now I have to be more careful how I spend my money," Chen Soon Chin, 68, said outside the convention center. "I'm concerned about the Malaysian political situation - the corruption, injustice, abuse of power and people suffering because of the heavy taxes."

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Any team can play well coming off of a win. But it’s how a team plays after a setback, especially against a rival, that gives you a feel for how good a team really is.
Everyone has been drooling over Illinois’ hot start to the season.
Illinois won its first 12 games and rose into the top 10, a far cry from the train wreck ending to its 2011-12 campaign. Missouri dropped the Illini back to reality with an 82-73 loss last week in the Braggin’ Rights game. The Illini can’t afford a second straight loss.
Illinois needs to take care of business against Auburn. A loss to a mediocre Tigers team will force some to question just how good this team can be in the Big Ten.
For the Illini, it’s all about execution against the Tigers, especially when it comes to shooting the basketball.
Illinois thrived on sharp shooting from 3-point range during its remarkable start to the season. It shot 8-of-32 against Missouri, the low point of a stretch of games where the Illini have struggled to be consistent from beyond the arc.
They knocked down 41.9 percent of their long-range shots in the first eight games. This month, they have shot 29.7 percent from 3-point range.
Illinois doesn’t need to shoot lights out to beat Auburn. But it better shoot better than 29.7 percent or the Illini is going to end up shooting itself in the foot in a game it should win.
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LED grow lights have become increasingly popular among hobbyists and professional growers and gardeners alike, with reported increased growth and yield from plants grown under LED lights.
LED grow lights, as opposed to metal halide lights, emit practically no heat. For the avid or professional gardener, this is a major benefit. Dealing with excess heat is a serious concern for gardeners, because the heat will dry out their crop and cause plants to wither. Therefore, ductwork often has to be installed to draft heat away from plants.
If you’re trying to grow tomatoes in your spare bedroom, installing ductwork can be very inconvenient and destructive. Greenhouses also need to be weather tight, so the tradeoff of heat and ductwork can be a problem for your crop.
Enter the LED light, which produces such a small amount of heat as to be practically negligible. Most people who use LED lights report very little need even for additional fans to draw away heat, much less expensive and destructive duct work installation.
Most lights emit a full spectrum of light, appearing white when you look at them. However, plants don’t use all of the light emitted. They only use red and blue colored light from the spectrum. Therefore, full spectrum light is wasted.
LED lights can be targeted to only the colors from the spectrum that are actually used by plants, such as red and blue. Red and blue LED lights consistently produce fuller, darker green plants that produce longer lasting blooms and larger, richer fruits and vegetables.
Since LED grow lights emit only light necessary for the growth of plants, with no wasted energy is involved. LED lights are more energy efficient, anyway, and when you combine the natural efficiency of LEDs with the concentrated colors, you have a much more efficient growth producing product. LED lights are about 3 times more efficient than traditional grow lights because of their construction and color spectrum.
LED lights turn on and off immediately. Mercury lights, which have often been used in greenhouse applications, require a cool-down period. Fluorescent lights won’t shine as brightly when it’s cold.
If you have a power outage and your mercury lights go off, they have to cool down for at least 30 minutes before you can turn them back on. Fluorescent lights have to warm up for several seconds to emit their best light, and in extremely cold weather, won’t shine nearly as brightly as they do in warmer weather. LED grow lights are instant on and off, saving you time, money and providing convenience.
Regular grow lights have a much shorter lifespan than LED lights, which will work for up to 50,000 hours. LED grow lights are actually made up of several LED bulbs and you can combine them into larger displays. So, if one quits working, the LED light itself keeps on doing its job. You have time to replace the LED bulb that has quit working without any down time.
LED lights contain no mercury or lead, making them much more environmentally friendly than any other kind of light. In 50,000 hours (or 10 years, if you use the light 15 hours a day), when you dispose of your LED light, there will be no poison in the landfill because of your disposal. LEDs are also not made of glass, so the breakage is greatly reduced.
Because of the technology behind LED lighting, the energy necessary to operate the lights is minimal. When you combine this with the spectrum of light used by LEDs to make plants grow, the energy required is substantially less than for traditional grow lights.
The LEDs waste no energy producing heat, because of the technology, and require less wattage, also, because they only produce light the plants will use, with no wasted light, therefore no wasted energy.
LED lights are increasingly popular for professional and home growers. Greenhouses have started using LEDs to boost the growth of seedlings and germination of seeds in advance of planting season, and home growers have found that they can have fresh vegetables and fruit year round from their garage garden. LEDs have paved the way for increased growing time and bountiful crops.
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The Nets ended up losing to the Jazz by two, they could have used this bucket.
When Randy Foye ran into Lopez trying to keep up with his man, Lopez knew it was a foul and did exactly what he should, threw the ball up at the basket. It went in.
Then the ref made the right call and waived it off. That was not in the act. Not close.
But still, nice shot.
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poison, in nuclear physics, any material that can easily capture neutrons without subsequently undergoing nuclear fission. Examples of poisons are the naturally occurring elements boron and cadmium and the fission products xenon-135 and samarium-149. In nuclear reactors, poisons act as parasitic neutron absorbers and lower the rate of fission.
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Win family ticket to see panto Cinderella
HERE is your chance to win a family ticket to see Cinderella. The Community Theatre Project will return to the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, from December 18 to January 16. The pantomime will feature more than 120 local children, eight dancers choreographed by the talented Laura Brickell, more than 300 costumes, spectacular sets including moving horses and coaches, and lots of audience participation. Director by Bob Osborne and producer Neil Hunnisett welcome back Claire Coultry to their popular and talented cast, who returns from a national tour of children’s TV favourite Lazy Town to play Cinderella. Tickets cost £12 for adults, £10 for children and £40 for a family ticket. Group discounts and concessions are available, as well as two tickets for the price of one on opening night. To be in with chance to win a family ticket and meet the cast, simply answer the following question: Send your answer on a postcard or sealed envelope with your name, age, address and phone number to Cinderella Competition, Kentish Express, 34-36 North Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8JR or email kecompetiti firstname.lastname@example.org by Friday, December 11. The first correct answer drawn will win a family ticket and the chance to meet the cast. Two runners-up will win family tickets.
The cast of Cinderella at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone


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Baer describes a bird watching weekend in Hickory. Almost two hundred types of birds visit Riverbend Park, making it an idea place to watch. Places to stay and places to eat are listed.

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Report: Just 5.7% Of Clinton Foundation's 2014 Budget Went to Charitable Grants [UPDATED]Chris Menahan
Oct. 20, 2016
Rep Thomas Massie Stands Up For The Constitution, Trump Calls For Him to Be 'Thrown Out' Of GOP
Coronavirus: UK Police Target People Saying Mean Things, Walking In Public Parks
As Millions Of Americans Become Unemployed, Trump Admin Expands Importation Of Foreign Workers
Chinese Companies 'Shipped Out Millions Of Masks, Hand Santiser And Gloves' From Australia, Canada & More
South Africa Struggles to Enforce Quarantine, Social Distancing As Coronavirus Spreads
Only 5.7% of the Clinton Foundation's "massive budget" in 2014 went to charitable grants, "the rest went to salaries and employee benefits, fundraising and 'other expenses,'" The Daily Caller reports.
From The Daily Caller:
Just 5.7 percent of the Clinton Foundation’s massive 2014 budget actually went to charitable grants, according to the tax-exempt organization’s IRS filings. The rest went to salaries and employee benefits, fundraising and “other expenses.”
That number pales in comparison to the $34.8 million the foundation spent on salaries, compensation and employee benefits.If that's not bad enough, as The Daily Caller reported last month, the AIDS drugs her "charity" gave out were watered down garbage.
Former President Bill Clinton and his Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) distributed “watered-down” HIV/AIDs drugs to patients in sub-Saharan Africa, and “likely increased” the risks of morbidity and mortality, according to a draft congressional report obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation.Though Hillary Clinton said she's "thrilled" to talk about the Clinton Foundation during the debate, that's also a lie, as the foundation was not even mentioned once during the Democratic National Convention earlier this year in Philadelphia.
UPDATE: This article was changed as the Clinton Foundation claims charitable grants are not their only charity work. Since losing the her bid for the presidency donations to the Clinton Foundation have reportedly largely dried up. The Clinton Global Initiative was also downsized in early 2017 and laid off 22 employees.
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Array Networks Inc. has announced the immediate availability of its IPv6 gold-certified APV Series application delivery controllers. Certified by the IPv6 Ready Logo Committee, Array's APV Series becomes the first application delivery controller to achieve this rigorous certification level for what is now an essential application delivery requirement.
Array's new IPv6-enabled and gold-certified solutions provide a flexible and seamless gateway capable of delivering IPv4 resources to IPv6 clients, delivering IPv6 resources to IPv4 clients, and enabling secure and efficient application delivery in pure IPv6 environments. Powered by Array's award winning SpeedCore platform and leveraging the latest in 64-bit multi-core processing technology, APV Series application delivery controllers support the performance and scalability to accommodate the larger address space of IPv6 and ensure compatibility with IPv4 systems.
In February 2011, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that the supply of IPv4 addresses had been exhausted worldwide. A year later, it is increasingly urgent for service providers and enterprises to make the transition from IPv4 to IPv6; unfortunately, compatibility issues between IPv4 and IPv6 and the need for long term coexistence pose significant challenges to the transition process.
For application delivery vendors, it is not enough to simply support IPv6. It was important for Array to create a solution that would help our customers at every phase of their transition from IPv4 to IPv6 stated by Michael Zhao, CEO of Array Networks.
To address IPv4 preservation, IPv4/IPv6 translation, IPv6 migration and native IPv6 deployments, APV Series application delivery controllers support a comprehensive suite of features and capabilities:
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Seminar: MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN STATE SECURITY - 15 December 2016, Confederation of Danish Industry
The seminar focuses on modern technologies in the service of the state security and civic protection. The aim is to present positive experiences in European research and innovation programs, focused on security. Special attention will be given to cooperation between Poland and Denmark and future possibilities to develop and acquire joint projects within European programs such as Horizon 2020, ISFB, ISFP.
The seminar envisages, among others, presentation of the state of art technology achievements in the field of robotics and surveillance taking into account security challenges the EU is currently facing (migration, terrorism). We will discuss the use of modern technologies in ensuring state security, international funding framework and Polish-Danish potential in the R&D area, presenting successful case studies of the latter. We expect mixed participation of scientists, researchers and enterprises interested in boosting the Polish-Danish cooperation in this domain.
The seminar takes place at DI, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 18, 1553 Copenhagen and participation is free of charge. During the seminar companies are invited to showcase products and give a short presentation. Please register your interest in these opportunities on the online registration form no later than 8 December.


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For most of the year I live in Mexico. I do, however, have a place in Canada and that is where my copy of "Knitting Workshop" by EZ is and I am not. Here in Mexico I have the pattern for the Tomten in both "Knitting Without Tears" and "Opinionated Knitter" . They give directions for the jacket but only for one size. In Workshop she gives directions for making the jacket in any size as long as it is a multiple of 8. The only thing I can't remember is how many stitches do I increase at the centre back of the hood. If you have a co
OK. I'm getting much better at this knitting thing and I'm getting pickier about leaving mistakes behind. This being the case, I've gotten pretty good at knitting backwards (or TINKing, as I've heard it called). Unfortunately, the stitches occasionally get twisted in doing so.
I've learned that I can fix a twisted knit stitch by knitting into the back of the stitch, but when a purl stitch is twisted, the only thing I know to do to fix it is to slip the stitch and slip it back untwisted. This is fine when there's only a few stitches, but is a real pain when there's a whole row of twisted stitches to fix. Is there a similar technique to fix a twisted purl stitch in one fell swoop?


Our beloved systemd is finalizing their 248 release. Interesting in this version is:
- A new concept of “system extension images” as images that can extend the /usr/ or /opt/ hierarchies at run-time with additional files. The images can be read-only and its usr/opt hierarchies combined via OverlayFS. This led to a new systemd-sysext tool with systemd 248 for managing of system extension hierarchies.
I wonder if this can be extended to mimic the virus protect feature where we protect system directories from infection by marking them read-only?
- A new /etc/veritytab configuration file for configuring dm-verity integrity protection for block devices.
I don’t know how powerful this is to be used for system verification instead of our planned grub mechanism, but it could be handy.
- Systemd-cryptsetup can now unlock LUKS2 volumes using TPM2 hardware and FIDO2 security tokens.
- A new systemd-cryptenroll tool for adding TPM2 / FIDO2 / PKCS#11 security tokens to LUKS volumes.
Might be useful depending on how ready the virtual TPM is in Debian next’s KVM release.
They are also almost done with their development on the out-of-memory daemon which should make VMs more stable when dealing with memory constraints.


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I’ve been looking through some plans that the “Roving Reporter” bought to my attention from Enjoy Making Wooden Toys.
Some interesting designs in there, and a kitchen set that looks quite similar to my original one (not saying either copied the other – it is a pretty logical design, and both look good 🙂 )
The bi-plane rocker is a cool concept – a rocker to start off with, but can be converted to a ride-on toy as the child grows, just by lifting it off the rocker base. They haven’t, but you could take the idea one step further and have a number of different ride-ons that fit the same rocker base.
Always found making toys is a really rewarding aspect to woodworking.
One day I’d really like to publish a book of my plans and designs.


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A cover contest begins today to January 27 at YouGottaRead.com - Cover Contest Poll
GIRL Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie is #2 space in the poll. Vote and see covers here. (covers are on bottom)
You can see the other covers here (my cover is on page 2)
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Attenuators have been designed to reduce noise interference between interconnected Space/Rooms. Airflow/Air-transfer is maintained at relatively low resistance whilst limiting high degree of noise transfer.
Four different styles are offered to suit most common configuration of installations.
Casings are manufactured from pre-galvanised sheet steel 1.2mm thick with Acoustic material infill lined with erosion resistance film which is retained and fixed with perforated sheet steel.
Acoustic performance of crosstalk attenuators are derived from tests meeting with requirements of BS4718:1971 and AS1191:1985.

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When it comes to love, it can take many forms. It can be towards a person, towards a hobby, or an object. And when it comes to music, the love is for playing and making music, but also for the instrument. So each of us likes a different genre of music and type of instruments, so among all those differences, there are musicians who love guitars and who play metal music. So they are committed to their guitars, their condition, and whether they are suitable for making the appropriate type of music. Are you wondering whether or not you should get a humbucking pickup for your guitar to play metal? If yes, then you might want to read this article, because we cover some useful facts about them. Whether you go with single coil, split coil or humbucking, a quality electric guitar has something called a ‘pickup’ inside. This feature determines how loud and how clear the sound waves are, and this is important for those who want to make metal music.
Humbuckers (or HHP), but also Mini humbucker pickups are considered to be the strongest type of pickups and these are the most common choice for the majority of people who want to make music, and they are also indicated by montysguitars.com as the best sellers, which are considered to be some of the best sellers of guitar gear. These guitar accessories enable great versatility and create a wide range of tones. These pickups also bring greater sustain and clarity. In addition to these benefits, they also add more power to the signal. Pickups are installed into the body of guitars so they are ready to give the most beautiful tones.
Whether you choose a double bass or a single coil, you’ll probably have to experiment with various settings before finding the perfect balance between tone and volume, but we can confirm for sure that humbucker pickups are one of the most sought-after and the best, but do is that the case with the mini version as well? The good thing is that even though there are many types of pickups, almost every player can benefit from at least three, but everyone usually chooses one version of pickups. Let’s see if this mini humbucker version is good for you metal music lovers or if you need to choose some other type of pickups. Let’s get started!
Can you play metal with a mini-humbucker pickups?
Yes, you can! The mini-humbucker pickup gives you a lot more control over how you approach the guitar and makes it easier for beginners to learn how to use them. Most guitars don’t come with these kinds of pickups, which means they tend to be used only for higher-end instruments, which you can find here.
However, this type of accessory is crucial, especially for electric guitars that are specifically used in making metal music. So we can say that surely this is the part that all musicians who are fans of metal music need. Now you have the main answer that you may have been looking for for a long time and you will be able to play and create new pieces of music with confidence.
Does the brand of humbucker pickups you use for your guitar matter so you can play a quality metal sound?
Yes, the brand matters when buying guitar equipment, especially humbuckers, pickups, and any other type of accessories and equipment that is needed to be able to create the best music. If you want a smooth sound, try using some of the best brands that are recommended for this type of equipment. Why? Because the majority of amateur musicians, as well as professional musicians, take these types of equipment for their instruments and with their help, they get the sound they want. That’s why it’s important to always choose the best when it comes to humbucker pickups.
Always get your guitar accessories from places that offer quality at a great price
This type of mini-humbucker pickup, as well as all types of other guitar and instrument equipment, need to be sourced from places that offer quality and the best prices. They will always give you the best. Do not opt for places that sell questionable equipment, equipment that is at lower prices (which is automatically considered low-quality), etc. Always be cautious and look for what you need, which is quality. Always strive to get the best for your guitar, because it also plays a big role in playing a great metal sound that all metal lovers will enjoy.
Musicians say that these guitar parts are of great importance in sound quality
Most musicians have experience with their instruments, so guitarists have experience with the instruments they play. So they say that the right choice of mini-humbucker pickup is very important. They are the key to quality sound, and you can only play and make metal music if your instrument produces the right sound that an electric guitar that has these pickups should produce. That’s why it’s important to choose the right solution that will give your instrument all the necessary opportunities to produce quality and excellent sound. Quality sound is important in metal music. It is important for the musician, but also for the audience who listens to the music and enjoys its magic thanks to these guitar elements.
Although many beginners think that it is important to just buy the guitar and use it as it is, it is still necessary to invest in it depending on what kind of music you want to play, what kind of sound you want to get, etc. So if you play metal music you need to invest first in a mini humbucker pickup that will give you the real and clean metal sound you want to hear, but you also need to invest in new strings when the time comes or any other type of equipment. So inform yourself in time what you need to play the right sound. Better metal sound will bring you more fans and audience.


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The serviceman was only 22 when a sniper’s bullet ended his life.
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Since May 11, easing of quarantine measures has started in Ukraine.
Three project participants shared their stories how they deal with a new lifestyle under quarantine.
The chatbot helps people suffering from anxiety and depression.
The opening ceremony took place near Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region.
Active volunteer movement should be a driver of positive change in the Kharkiv region.
More than 10,000 people participated in a five-day online-(non) conference for parents and teachers.
Their repertoire includes well-known operas, popular Spanish-language musical pieces as well as Ukrainian songs.
The accessories are used as primary protection of the doctors who treat the COVID-19 infected patients.
During the pandemic of COVID-19, many people have been forced to stay in self-isolation.
This method saved the lives of hundreds of patients in the 1990s.
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The world is starting to face significant challenges due to air pollution. According to recent research published in "The BMJ" (The british Medical Journal), air pollution claims the lives of twenty lakh indians annually. air pollution is becoming a major global issue year after year. According to the same study, air pollution claims the lives of 5.1 million, or 51 lakh, people annually worldwide. which places india in second place and china in first. This indicates that china leads the world in the quantity of air pollution-related deaths, with india ranking second.
According to research, using fossil fuels for transportation, industry, and electricity generation is what primarily causes air pollution. According to the researchers, this represents 61% of the 8.3 million estimated global deaths in 2019 attributed to outdoor air pollution from all sources that could have been prevented by switching to clean, renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
The findings of this study indicate that ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air contributed to 83 lakh deaths globally in 2019. Of which fossil fuels were responsible for 61% of the deaths. This is the highest proportion of air pollution-related deaths that can be avoided with some effort. South and east Asia accounted for the majority of air pollution-related deaths. If we look at china, there are 24.50 lakh deaths from it annually. india is ranked second on this list with this number of 20 lakhs. Thirty per cent of these died from heart disease, sixteen per cent from stroke, sixteen per cent from lung disease, and six per cent from diabetes.
Researchers predict that phasing out fossil fuels will lower the number of fatalities in South, Southeast, and east Asia. As a result, 38.50 lakh people pass away annually. Doctors claim that exposure to pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter (PM) increases the risk of severe cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses in humans. The rate of death is rising as a result of prolonged exposure to these contaminants.


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It's Time to Start the Conversation
Advance care planning is when you and your health care provider talk about what kind of treatment you want in different circumstances at the end of your life. It may be hard to talk about, but it is important to make plans for the end of your life while you are of clear mind and sound body.
Did you know? 92 percent of people say talking with their loved ones about their preferences for care is important. Yet only 32 percent have actually done this. Talk to your health care provider about choosing a health care agent and check out the resources below to learn more.
- Health Care Agent Form - Please return this form to your provider via email, fax, or mail
- How to Make Sure Your Loved Ones Know the Medical Care You'd Want
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Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023).
Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members.
ICA Low Clarinet Festival 2023
This report from the Low Clarinet Festival in Glendale, Arizona, offers a look at the ICA’s inaugural festival for low clarinets.
by Stefanie Gardner
Approximately 275 alto, basset horn, bass, contra-alto and contrabass clarinetists from all over the globe gathered at the very first ICA Low Clarinet Festival January 5-8, 2023 at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Artistic Director Stefanie Gardner was assisted by members of the Artistic Leadership Team: Jason Alder, Jeff Anderle, Lara Diaz, Mike Lowenstern, Marco Mazzini, Jon Russell, Stephan Vermeersch, and Sarah Watts, alongside the ICA board of directors and staff including ICA Executive Director Jessica Harrie and ICA intern Rongbing Shen. The theme of “Community” was evident throughout the festival—young and upcoming players and seasoned icons of the low clarinet world intermingled, both inspired by one another!
The 2023 Low Clarinet Festival program showcased performers of all levels and backgrounds, embraced diverse programming, and featured equal representation of women. Events took place one at a time and all performances, master classes, presentations, and clinics were well-attended! Most of the attendees and performers stayed until the very end of the festival and were sad to see the wonderful event come to an end. From beginning to end, the festival atmosphere was welcoming, celebratory, and warm—a long-awaited celebration of the low clarinet community.
Some events were streamed on the ICA Facebook page and later on the ICA YouTube page for anyone not in attendance to watch, including master classes and the opening artistic committee ensemble concert as well as the massive participant low choir (at least 100 members) led by Arizona State University Director of Bands, Jason Caslor. Maricopa Community Colleges awarded Stefanie the ReImagine Grant for the festival, funding artist travel through valuable outreach concerts in the Glendale area for approximately 1,000 middle and high school students. The grant also paid for six commissions for low clarinet ensembles, adding incredible new pieces to our ever-growing repertoire!
The Low Clarinet Festival would not have been possible without the brainstorming of the ICA New Music Committee members and the following exhibitors and generous sponsors: Alea Publishing, Buffet Crampon, Clark Fobes Clarinet & Saxophone Products, Conn Selmer/Henri Selmer Paris, Corbin Clarinet Products, JD Woodwinds, Lisa’s Clarinet Shop (Bruce Marking Repairs), Dr. Glenn Deibert, Glendale Community College, Lohff & Pfeiffer, North Country Winds, ReImagine Grant, Silverstein Works, Vandoren, and Walter Grabner’s Clarinet Xpress. This festival would also not have been possible without the countless hours of the GCC, ASU, and Northern Arizona University student and community volunteers. Many thanks to faculty, staff, and administration for hosting this event at Glendale Community College.
Words cannot describe how happy the attendees and performers were to gather for this historical event. Jon Russell said it best after the first day: “My cheeks are sore from smiling so much, and it is just the first day.” We are delighted to share a few of these incredible events in photos and social media posts reflecting the experience of the inaugural Low Clarinet Festival. Please share your favorite memories from the festival with us on Facebook and follow the ICA Low Clarinet Festival page.
The Low Clarinet Festival marked a new day in our history. Its success and enthusiastic reception ensures the Low Clarinet Festival will return biannually, so mark your calendars for January 2025!
Dr. Stefanie Harger Gardner is on the faculty at Glendale Community College (AZ) and maintains an active performance career, performing with Arizona Opera, the Phoenix Symphony, Red Rocks Chamber Music Festival, Seventh Roadrunner, the internationally recognized Paradise Winds, and grant-winning Égide Duo, whose mission is to commission, record, and perform music inspiring social change. Gardner has performed in concert with PitBull, Ceelo, Tony Orlando, Reba McEntire, Michael Bolton, David and Katherine McPhee Foster, Jordin Sparks, Weird Al Yankovic, Hanson, The Who, and Jason Alexander. Gardner’s chamber music albums are recorded on the Soundset label and can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Gardner is a Henri Selmer Paris/Conn-Selmer Performing Artist playing Privilege clarinets, a Silverstein Pro Team Artist, and uses Selmer and Vandoren mouthpieces.


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Tracking Hearts from Home
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Each year, more than one million people are rushed to the emergency room suffering heart failure. Now, a tiny sensor may lower that number and keep patients home and out of the hospital.
It's a special day when a grandpa shares his favorite hobby with his granddaughter. Walter Pieschel didn't think he'd get this chance.
"I went into sudden cardiac arrest on four different occasions," Pieschel told Ivanhoe.
Weight gain is the most obvious sign of heart failure. When hearts slow down, fluids build up. Doctor's say the scale was the best diagnostic tool, until now. This sensor, about the size of a paper clip, could be a new way to manage heart failure.
"This is the pressure sensor we deploy in the pulmonary artery," Ayesha Hasan, M.D., cardiologist at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH, said.
It detects fluid buildup. Each day, patients lay in a special matt with sensors that read fluid levels. It transmits the results back to the doctors.
"We can log onto the system and you can look at the pressures for that day," Dr. Hasan explained. "You can look at a trend. I get an e-mail everyday, and you can make adjustments."
This sensor turns into a daily doctor's checkup without leaving the house.
"I've got that confidence level back because I know somebody is watching over me," Pieschel said.
Doctors called Pieschel 10 times over the two-year trial, alerting him to fluid building in his lungs. Instead of being admitted, he took medication and turned his attention back to his granddaughter.
And you can bet Pieschel will be by this fisher-girl's side to see her reel in the big one.
Study results just released show a 38 percent decrease in hospitalizations for patients who were managed with a sensor, and after one year, none of the sensors need to be removed or replaced.
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Individuals of dominant Kapha Doshas have slower metabolism. Pitta governs metabolic activities in the body.
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Kapha should start a regimented exercise program and minimize oily, sweet, heavy foods.
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Chlamydia infection is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is the most common curable STI worldwide, and is passed on from one person to another through unprotected sex (sex without a condom). C. trachomatis is naturally found living only inside human cells. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal childbirth. It infects the cervix in women, and the penile urethra in men. Its most frequent symptoms are pain during sex, and discharge from the penis or vagina. However, the reason chlamydia is so common is that most people who get chlamydia don’t have symptoms for weeks, months, or even years. Despite the lack of symptoms, it’s important to get screened and treated if there has been any chances of exposure because chlamydia infection, if left untreated can cause serious reproductive and other health problems with both short-term and long-term consequences. Sexually active females 25 years old and younger need testing every year. Between half and three-quarters of all women who have a chlamydia infection of the cervix (cervicitis) have no symptoms and do not know that they are infected. In men, infection of the urethra (urethritis) is usually symptomatic, causing a white discharge from the penis with or without pain on urinating (dysuria). Occasionally, the condition spreads to the upper genital tract in women (causing pelvic inflammatory disease) or to the epididymis in men (causing epididymitis). Chlamydia infection can also affect the eye causing Chlamydia conjunctivitis or trachoma and is a common cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that it accounted for 15% of blindness cases in 1995, but only 3.6% in 2002.
Signs and Symptoms
MEN: Chlamydia symptoms in men may include:
• A painful or burning sensation when urinating
• An unusual discharge from the penis
• Swollen or tender testicles
• Pain or discharge from the rectum
If left untreated, it is possible for chlamydia in men to spread to the testicles causing epididymitis, which in rare cases can cause sterility if not treated within 6 to 8 weeks. Chlamydia is also a potential cause of prostitis.
Women: Chlamydia is known as the "Silent Epidemic" because in women, it may not cause any symptoms in 70%-80% of cases. Chlamydia Symptoms in women may include:
• Vaginal irritation
• Unusual Vaginal discharge
• Painful sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
• Pain or discharge from the rectum
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Severe pelvic pain from an infection that has ascended from the cervix into the upper reproductive tract.
• Painful urination or the urge to urinate more frequently than usual (urinary urgency)
If left untreated, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a generic term for infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries can develop, causing scarring inside the reproductive organs, which can later cause serious complications, including chronic pelvic pain, difficulty becoming pregnant, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, and other dangerous complications of pregnancy.
Testing for C. trachomatisa is done with a urine test or a swab test and physical examination.
C. trachomatis infection can be effectively cured with antibiotics once it is detected. Antibiotics include azithromycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, or ofloxacin. Agents recommended for pregnant women include erythromycin or amoxicillin.
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"The court has ensured that decisions about religion will be left in the hands of families and faith communities and not public school officials," said Benjamin Stevenson, an American Civil Liberties Union of Florida attorney based in Pensacola.
The ACLU and ACLU of Florida sued the district in August on behalf of two unnamed Pace High School students. The students claimed school officials regularly promoted religion and led prayers at school events.
District officials admitted the allegations. Board members signed a consent decree in March that listed steps the district will take to end the violations.
School Board Chairman Ed Gray said they intend to abide by the judge's order.
"We think we can still have an open door for all groups to use the schools. The law provides for that," he said. "But, we will make sure we do not infringe upon the religious rights of any student."
Religious freedom is best promoted when the government stays out of religion, Stevenson said.
"Now, students and their families can feel comfortable holding and expressing their own religious beliefs, knowing that school officials will no longer impose their particular religious beliefs on students at school," he said. "This is a truly victorious day for the Constitution and for religious freedom in Florida."
The Rev. Matt Cotten, minister of education and outreach at Pine Terrace Baptist Church in Milton, said he is not surprised a judge would sign the order.
"The representation for the county failed to defend our rights well," he said. "The wording is sufficiently convoluted to distract from the intent of the Constitution while appearing not to infringe upon our rights."
Today, Cotten plans to have the OK2Pray.org Rally for Education at Milton High School.
"I believe in everyone's right to worship, pray, not worship or not pray," he said. "I stand, and will continue to stand, for freedom."
The rally can be on Milton High's grounds because it is not sponsored by the school or school system representatives and is on a Saturday, district officials said.