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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Overland Park Police Department and Animal Control Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an aggressive dog involved in a reported bite case.
Police said the incident took place around 11:00 p.m. Monday in the 5600 block of Marty Street.
According to a release from police, two female victims were taking their dog outside when another canine came up and starting attacking their dog. One victim tried to intervene and was bitten on the hand by the aggressive canine. The other female sustained injuries to her hand after trying to strike the animal to get him away from their dog.
The aggressive dog involved is described as large German Sheppard mix, with a pointed snout, black and white fur and a long bushy tail. Police said the dog has been seen in the area on previous occasions and is believed to be a stray.
The Overland Park Police Department is asking everyone to please use caution if they happen to come across the dog described above, and also that they report it to officers by calling 913-895-6300.

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During the winter of 1915-16, the Germans enjoyed air supremacy over the Western Front. As the Allies introduced the Nieuport Nie. 11 and Airco DH.2, however, this advantage was lost. The Albatros D.I was introduced in the fall of 1916, a new design that relied not upon maneuverability but rather on increased armament. The design faired well, and within months was replaced by the D.II which altered the positioning of the upper wing to allow a better view for the pilot. The D.II was used from November 1916 until the beginning of 1917, when it was superseded by the D.III. At its peak, 214 aircraft were in service at the front. By 1918, the plane was nearly completely replaced in a combat role, and was used as an advanced trainer.
Manfred von Richthofen scored his first confirmed kill on September 17th, 1916 in a D.II.
The plane has an endurance of 1½ hours. It burns 6 gallons of aviation fuel per hour at routine usage. A full load of fuel and ammo costs $16.
Albatros D.II (L.17)
Subassemblies: Recon Fighter chassis +2; Recon Fighter wings with Biplane option +2; 2 fixed wheels +0.
Powertrain: 119-kW HP gasoline engine with 119-kW old prop and 17-gallon fuel tank [Body].
Occ.: 1 XCS Body
Cargo: 8 Body
Armor F RL B T U
Body: 2/2W 2/2W 2/2W 2/2W 2/2W
Wings: 1/2C 1/2C 1/2C 1/2C 1/2C
Wheels: 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3
2xAircraft LMG/7.92 mm LMG 08/15 [Body:F] (500 rounds each).*
Size: 23'x27'x8.5' Payload: 0.28 tons Lwt.: 0.98 tons
Volume: 96 Maint.: 118 hours Cost: $2,883
HT: 8 HPs: 30 Body, 50 each Wing, 3 each Wheel.
aSpeed: 110 aAccel: 3 aDecel: 18 aMR: 4.5 aSR: 1
Stall Speed: 37 mph. Take-Off Run: 152 yards. Landing Run: 137 yards.
gSpeed: 176 gAccel: 9 gDecel: 10 gMR: 1.25 gSR: 2
Ground Pressure: High. 1/6 Off-Road Speed.
Historical wing area was 264 sf. Fuel capacity and MG load outs are a guess, but the D.V is listed as having a 17-gallon fuel tank. Design payload was 445 lbs; the historical value has been substituted. Design aSpeed was 106 mph. The chassis weight, cost and HPs were doubled to increase design weight; it was increased 6% more to the historical. Performance calculations were based on historical values for wing area and loaded weight. The front Body MGs are synchronized, lowering RoF by 10% (see p. W:MP8). Using the calculated gSpeed at 1/6 Off-Road speed (29 mph) gSpeed is still 78% of stall speed, so the plane could therefore potentially get airborne in a bumpy field, at the GM's discretion.
The D.I (1916) was powered by a 112-kW engine and had a Poor view for the pilot. 75 were built.
The D.III and D.V featured a redesigned wing based on the Nie. 11. See the D.V write-up.
From the Aerodrome for GURPS
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The Federal Government is open to collaborating with the private sector to reduce unemployment and poverty in the country, through exploring opportunities in the agribusiness sector.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who spoke when she received representatives of Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited, who were in the Ministry to introduce the company, stated that government was open to new ideas on how to reduce unemployment in the country.
Onyejeocha noted that government was intensely focused on finding ways to reduce employment, and was open to different approaches to achieving that.
She emphasised government’s readiness to employ different strategies to create job opportunities and generate employment, including leveraging on the proposal by Sahel Consulting to explore opportunities in the agribusiness sector.
The Minister explained that she invited them to seek possible areas of partnership with government in view of their excellent track record in the private sector, which she felt could be replicated in the public sector .
The team from Sahel Consulting, led by Aisha Hadejia, disclosed they came to seek collaboration with the ministry in generating employment through agribusiness.
The team took the management of the Ministry through a presentation spanning the profile of the company, and the areas and scope of possible collaboration with the ministry aimed at creating job opportunities and generating employment, an integral part of the mandate of the ministry.
Also speaking, Permanent Secretary, Labour and Employment, Ismaila Abubakar, stated that the Ministry would always be receptive to ideas and partnerships that would generate employment in the country, especially for the youth.


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Pop Electro Pop|Lick Twist Let Me Down
I love a creative mind that doesn’t settle on one particular sound. With the importance of both Indie and EDM inside today’s realm of sound. The duo Lick Twist masterfully runs right up the center of both labels and delivers a song that pushes everything forward. I can see why their grassroots following continues to stick to the Lick. Is it too early to say the next generation Coldplay?
- Ali Caldwell From NBC’s The Voice Unplugged and Totally Uncut
- Josette Diaz From NBC’s The Voice Creates After The Lights Go Out


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It's can be use on computer, pc ,and notebook.
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Spreading Joy: Harbor Lights in Branford Dec. 18
Just before dark on Dec. 18, dozens of volunteers and residents who plan to participate will light thousands of small bags filled with sand and a single candle, creating a dazzling string of lights stretching from the seawall and park at Branford Point's Parker Memorial Park (shown here in 2020), to area homes and streets intersecting with Harbor Street and beyond. This year proceeds benefit Community Dining Room. (Photo courtesy Rob Kovi)
Now in its third year, Harbor Lights will spread joy in the Branford Point area, and beyond, on Saturday, Dec. 18, with more luminaries than ever planned to be on display. Proceeds from luminary kits sold by the event's volunteer organizers will benefit Community Dining Room (CDR) of Branford.
Just before dark on Dec. 18, dozens of volunteers and residents who plan to participate will light thousands of small bags filled with sand and a single candle, creating a dazzling string of lights stretching from the seawall and park at Branford Point's Parker Memorial Park, to area homes and streets intersecting with Harbor Street and beyond.
For example, this year's growing display will also include lights over on Maple Street starting at the Anchor Reef condominium on the Branford River, said event founder Rob Kovi.
"Just last weekend, we got a large purchase from residents who all live in Anchor Reef, so the Reef is going to light everything from 60 Maple Street all the way to the corner of Harbor Street," said Kovi, where a homeowner on the corner of Maple and Harbor has also purchased luminaries, which will light the way onto Harbor Street and past several surrounding, participating neighborhoods.
Another new area for more luminaries this year is Goodsell Point Road, where Branford Yacht Club will be an active participant, said Kovi, a BYC member. The yacht club is partnering with Harbor Lights and will be open to anyone who would like to visit and warm themselves by a firepit, enjoy a hot cocoa or something from the club's Props Bar, he noted.
"They've purchased a few hundred luminaries and they're going line the grounds with them," he said. "And because the club is involved, we've also sold more luminaries to homes on Goodsell Point Road this year. There's also a new location, a resident with a home on the corner of Harbor and Goodsell with a large piece of property, who's going to be involved this year. So that house will help guide people from Harbor Street onto Goodsell Point Road."
Over at Parker Memorial Park, Sweet Treats food truck will be on hand with items for sale, which is also new this year, said Kovi.
Kovi, a past Person of the Week, was a relatively new resident of the area when he originated Harbor Lights in 2019. He created the event as a way to build community while also raising money for a good cause. The first Harbor Lights got off the ground with help from his neighbor Sally Esborn and several others who all continue to man the annual event.
"We definitely have a core group; and we also have people serving as street captains," said Kovi.
He said the number of day-of-event volunteers is also increasing to match the growth of the event.
"The other thing that's growing is the number of people who come out to help set them up in the park," on event day, said Kovi, adding more are welcome. "We usually get out there at about 10 in the morning to start setting up the bags."
In 2019, Harbor Lights raised over $1,100 for CDR. Last year, during the heart of the pandemic, Harbor Lights raised $3,000 to assist programs of the Branford Community Foundation.
"This year, we should be able to do the same for the Community Dining Room," said Kovi, who expects to raise another $3,000 from Harbor Lights on Dec. 18.
To raise funds, Harbor Lights sells luminaries 10 for $12 which can be set up by donors at their homes or contributed to light the sea wall and park at Parker Memorial Park. Regardless of your location, anyone is encouraged to purchase luminaries for their home or for the park, said Kovi.
"We still have some luminaries left, plenty to allow it to grow," he said.
Interested residents are welcome to contact Kovi or Esborn or follow the group on Facebook to learn about purchasing luminaries or making a donation, email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.org The group has also been selling luminaries at the park during weekends, with advance notice posted on Facebook at HarborLightsBranfordCT.
The growing tradition and presence of Branford Harbor Lights is something Kovi said he's hoped for, all along.
"I kind of imagined that it would grow, but I'm excited and happy to see that it is growing. It's such a wonderful night and people enjoy it," said Kovi. "Maybe someday it will be on the Branford green, and light all the sidewalks around the green. It's beautiful when it's all lit up."
Branford Harbor Lights to benefit Community Dining Room is set for Saturday, Dec. 18 at dark with a rain date of Saturday, January 8, 2022.


This is a case I remember when I was young as it dominated the news media for months, and the fact that Mrs McKay was never found. What happened was that the kidnappers snatched the wrong person. The intended target was Ana Murdoch, wife of media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, but the woman taken was Muriel McKay, wife of his deputy, Alick. The kidnappers were two Trinidadians, Arthur & Nizamodeen Hosein. Arthur Hosein came to Britain as a tailor`s cutter, did some national service, then married a German girl named Elsa. 1967 saw him buy a farmhouse on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Later a plan to make money was hatched with his brother. They decided on the owner of the News of The World newspaper, Rupert Murdoch, and followed his limousine to an address in Wimbledon. They did not know that the Murdochs were on holiday, and the McKays were staying at his home.
It was at 7.45pm on 29th December 1969, that Alick McKay came home to find the house in disarray and his wife missing. He ran the story in the Murdoch newspapers, despite Police pleas not to. He received a phone call with a male voice saying "We are mafia M3" and that they took his wife because Ana Murdoch was not there. He demanded £1,000,000 or she died. A note was received with his wife pleading for her husband to get her released. Alick McKay and his daughter Diane made a TV appeal to the kidnappers that they could nt get their hands on that much money. On New Year`s Day, Mr McKay received a call telling him to get the money or else. A doctor went on TV stating that Mrs McKay needed medication or she could die. Mr McKay sent his friend Eric Cutler to see a Dutch clairvoyant, Gerard Croiset, who said she was being held in a place on the Herts/Essex border. Police made searches of border areas but found nothing.
The McKays received a call on 1st February, telling them that the son, Ian, was to put £500,000 in cases and go to a crossroads on the A10 road. A cop went in his place but nobody showed up. They called again on the 6th, saying that Alick & Diane were to take the train to Epping, wait for a call, then take a taxi to Bishops Stortford, leave the cases by a mini van that was parked by a garage, and leave. Again, cops went in their place. However, somebody not knowing about the operation, reported the cases to the Police, and a Volvo was seen repeatedly passing the cases. A registration check led them to Arthur Hosein, owner of Rooks Farm, on the Herts/Essex border. His fingerprints were found on the ransom demand, and he and his brother were arrested and charged. Police scoured the farm and surrounding area for weeks, but there was no trace of Muriel McKay.
They were put on trial at the Old Bailey on 14th September 1970. They blamed each other. Convicted without a body, Arthur Hosein received life, plus 25 years for kidnapping, 14 years for blackmail & 10 years for sending threatening letters. Nizamodeen received the same sentences except for kidnapping, which he received 15 years. It is not surprising to know that they have been out of prison for many years, which made their sentences a joke. They have NEVER told what they did to Mrs McKay, yet a parole board gave them release! The belief is that they killed Mrs McKay and fed her body to pigs, hence absolutely no trace. A terrible crime and a travesty of so-called punishment.
An update and correction to this post; Nizamodeen was released but Arthur was consistently denied parole, causing him to complain to the European Court of Criminals - Sorry Human - Rights in 1985 & 1996, dying in Ashworth secure hospital around 2009. The younger brother was paroled whilst being allowed to remain silent about what happened to Mrs McKay. Great `eh! Thanks to Sublimeport for the corrections.


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Synopsis: In response to the vast amount of statistics literature that has been produced in the fifteen years since the publication of the first edition of Health Statistics, this new edition includes information about new print publications and resources available via electronic media including the Internet.
The majority of the resources described are federal publications from agencies like the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but a large portion covers publications of private health organizations and health professional associations that collect statistics.
Most of the annotations contained in Health Statistics are for printed materials, but electronic resources are noted, and in the case of indexes and abstracts, the particular software version is pointed out. Each chapter begins with brief notes that summarize the most useful resources included. Chapters are arranged into sub-sections by topic to make them more readable. Cross references are provided for sources that overlap chapters or sections. The appendixes include newsletters and journals as well as lists of government agencies, private associations, and depository libraries from which publications may be obtained. A glossary of the most important terminology in health statistics rounds out the volume.
About the Author:
Frieda O. Weise is Director of the Health Sciences Library at the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
Patricia G. Hinegardner is an Information Specialist and currently serves as Mediated Search Services Coordinator at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
Barbara L. Kuchan is the Resources Management Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region (SE/A) and is responsible for the production of the SE/A Region's newsletter, SE/A Currents.
Phyllis S. Lansing is an Information Specialist and currently serves as Education Coordinator at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
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As the first COVID-19 vaccines are administered across the country, the youngest Canadians are facing a wait of at least several months before they can even start to get the shots.
The Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine is only approved for ages 16 and up, as there’s not enough data from clinical trials on kids yet. But in the meantime, some experts argue those around them such as teachers and daycare workers should be prioritized ahead of the general population, to build a bubble of protection.
Alex Munter, president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, said he understands that “everything is moving at the speed of COVID” and agrees that vulnerable groups like long-term-care residents and staff, and health-care workers, should be at the front of the line.
But he said “there’s an absence of plan or strategy around kids and that’s very worrisome.”
Most children tend to have milder cases of COVID than adults, but some of them are at a higher risk, about one million in Canada with underlying medical issues and disabilities, he said.
“The fact that it’s not even a year since we discovered this disease and there’s already a vaccine, that is a miracle of modern science,” and that should be celebrated, Munter added. “But in all of that, we can’t forget kids, we can’t forget families and we need to be thinking ahead, otherwise we’re not going to be successful.”
Dr. Supriya Sharma, Health Canada’s chief medical adviser, told the Star the key will be to get enough people around children immunized, while we wait for more data on kids from the companies behind the leading vaccines. Especially ones with underlying medical issues.
It’s not unusual for vaccines to be approved in one age group first, she said. The initial recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization on who would get the shots first were aimed at the “very highest-priority groups,” so that they were ready for the initial doses. But more recommendations will come in the next phase.
“I think absolutely teachers would need to be part of those discussions as well in terms of priority,” she said.
Sharma said the Pfizer vaccine clinical trial did include about 80 kids ages 12-15, out of about 44,000 people. But the sample size is too small to make conclusions. The Moderna vaccine, which is also expected to be approved soon, only included individuals aged 18 and up. But the company is planning a study for ages 12-17 that should start late this year or early next year. Pfizer is continuing to recruit participants age 12-15 and planning a clinical trial of kids aged five to 12.
“In the spring is when we’re really going to see some more studies up and running in the younger age groups,” Sharma said. This “bridging data” will then be submitted to Health Canada for approval. As for when kids will start getting shots, it’s “difficult to predict” because it depends on how quickly the trials go, she said.
Contacted by the Star, Pfizer consultant Tenney Loweth said in an email that “for the moment, the clinical trial only includes people aged 12 and older. However, the vaccine will continue to be studied.”
Emily Gruenwoldt, president and CEO of Children’s Healthcare Canada, said in an email that the national immunization strategy misses the mark on kids.
“It seems as though children (particularly special needs children, those with developmental disorders or disabilities) are once again an afterthought” in the strategy, she said.
Public health authorities should also already be thinking about ways to ensure parents have trust in the vaccine, and combat the “stinking pit of misinformation” and conspiracy theories on Facebook and other social media sites, added Munter. Parents will need, “clear simple messaging that’s consistent” and delivered not only by experts, but by peers, from their own communities, in languages they understand.
Kids are much less likely to have severe outcomes or die from COVID-19 than adults, and in general the risk goes up with age. But there have been a few cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome, a potentially serious condition where different parts of the body become inflamed, in children who have tested positive for the disease or its antibodies. One recent study in Blood Advances suggested children with coronavirus could face blood vessel damage, even if they had mild or no symptoms.
The science on transmission among children is more murky, and spread in schools has become a polarizing topic, although local and provincial public health experts say it is not a driver of transmission so far. A few Toronto schools recently shut down after voluntary mass asymptomatic testing of students revealed multiple cases.
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation is already calling for teachers to be given priority for the vaccine. Asked about this at a Tuesday press conference, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said there “will be a number of groups that will be thought of and dealt with by the vaccine task force in terms of determining next levels of priority but for the next while, the priority has to be on our very vulnerable populations.” The provinces decide which groups get the vaccine when.
The vaccine can be considered for kids at very high risk (for example with underlying medical conditions) who live in settings like group homes, between the ages 12 and 15, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization committee said in a Dec. 12 statement.
The committee also recommends that in general the vaccine not be offered to pregnant people, as they were also not included in the trials to save time, unless there is some benefit that outweighs the risk and a discussion with their doctor about the unknowns. Women of child-bearing age were given a pregnancy test before participating in the Pfizer-BioNtech clinical trial, said Health Canada’s Sharma, but 23 became pregnant. They are being followed by the company, which will report back on outcomes.
“Based on the studies so far, there isn’t any evidence of a specific risk for pregnant women, but the issue again is the lack of data,” Sharma said. Pregnant people are at a higher risk for “severe COVID disease” than their peers of the same age, she added.
Dr. Jim Kellner, a Calgary pediatrician and infectious diseases sub-specialist, said he doubts there will be any safety issues with the vaccine in kids, but the trials will help figure out dosage. He agrees caregivers, teachers and parents of immunocompromised children should be prioritized “ahead of the general population,” while waiting for the approval for children.
That’s if it turns out that the vaccine prevents not only serious illness but also transmission of the disease.
It’s a strategy that has been used with whooping cough in newborn babies that can’t yet be vaccinated, “this concept of the ring approach, where you surround infants and children, with older folks who could be immunized,” he said. “To help ensure that the schools can stay open, daycares can be taken care of, and vulnerable children can be protected.”
Should teachers and caregivers be prioritized in the next round of vaccines?

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2021 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition
2021 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition Test Drive By Car Critic Steve Hammes
Freshened styling, all-wheel drive and a Dynamic Force engine pumping out 203 horsepower, the Camry SE Nightshade Edition,
with its honest to goodness key and no side blind zone alert, could be the $30,000 car of your darker dreams.
So what is it you want out of your Camry?
A bare bones, $25,000 LE that’ll net nearly 40mpg on the highway? Maybe a hybrid. How about a sharp-handling TRD? There are 17 different choices in the Camry family.
But until recently you couldn’t get one with all-wheel drive. But that changed last year and the car you’re looking at here blends 4-wheel traction, the sport-tuned suspension of the SE trim and the sinister looks of the Nightshade Edition. With the Carpet Mat Package, MSRP is $29,839.
The bolder front-end design combined with all of the blacked-out bits and contrasting silver metallic paint provides a very sport edition-appropriate look. I really like it.
Of course, you can also spec this one in front-drive but my Camry runs with a automatically disconnecting all-wheel drive system that can move, on demand, up to 50% of the engine’s power to the rear wheels. It’s a $1,400 option. And just like the Lexus ES I recently tested, it’s only available with the 4-cylinder engine, rated at 25mpg city/34mpg highway which is slightly less economical and possesses a smaller driving range than all of its competitors.
I said it had 203 horsepower earlier; it’s actually 202 with all-wheel drive and 182 pound-feet of torque. So it has a leg up in the output department but it’s also the heaviest car of the bunch. All that being said, its racy looks are writing checks that its motor can’t cash but is it brutally slow? No.
And the sport-tuned springs and shocks along with the thicker front stabilizer bar and a set of underrated Hankook tires provide the foundation for a beautifully supple ride that also likes to dance.
The fun in this car can be found in the way it handles, not what’s under the hood. The steering is excellent, too.
Fact of the matter is that this chassis is stellar and despite its lack of oomph I really enjoy driving this Camry; the ride is as smooth as Taylor Swift’s airbrushed face and this car legitimately handles – Toyota has nailed the suspension tuning. The engine is a smooth character as well but, man, it often feels really slow and the disconnecting all-wheel drive system can be clunky.
It’s also a really comfortable car with straightforward controls. But unlike Hyundai or Kia who always surprise by giving you more than expected Toyota is the exact opposite.
I first noticed this in my ES test but figured it was probably an anomaly but here it is again; an occasional, disconcerting skip in the drivetrain, presumably as the electromagnetically controlled coupling at the rear engages. Toyota says this AWD system is transparent to the driver but I disagree. And 8-speed auto with paddle shifters but no drive modes is the only transmission.
And what I mean about the lack of surprise from Toyota is most evident from within here. I know 30 grand isn’t considered expensive anymore but would it kill Toyota to throw you a bone once in a while? I haven’t driven a car with an actual key in ages and though there’s a new 7” floating design infotainment screen in here and some nifty splash screen graphics, this car feels rudimentary. No height-adjustable passenger seat, no heated seats, a droopy rear armrest with no USB ports or HVAC vents back here, no LED lighting or a wireless charge pad. Or how maybe a graphic AWD depiction in here? And Toyota can brag all they want about Safety Sense 2.5+ being standard but it doesn’t include the 2 most important, everyday features; a blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert. They’re optional.
On the plus side, there are automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, a very basic but easy to use touchscreen with Android Auto and CarPlay, and sporty-looking synthetic seats with fabric inserts which are very comfortable and provide long trip comfort. The new dash design also looks really good even if it isn’t exactly modern.
So that’s the SE Nightshade Edition; a Camry that I like but one that leaves me wanting a little more.
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[quote="Wheeze201":1dl8wwyj]Demonstrates the capabilites of construct.
Randomly Generated terrain thats really impressive.[/quote:1dl8wwyj]
Cheers for the comments
Mipey had a lot to do with the terrain generation, I can't take all the credit. I sort of combined his idea and my idea and it became a hybrid frankenstein terrain maker
Anway, keep those sumbissions coming guys! I hope to make it to the 100 weapons mark at LEAST! So far we have like 4 or 5 weapons and a couple of effects. Need to make a lot more

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OBJECTIVES: The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) working group has developed GRADE evidence profiles (EP) and summary of findings (SoF) tables to present evidence summaries in systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, and health technology assessments. Explanatory notes are used to explain choices and judgments in these summaries, for example, on rating of the quality of evidence.
STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: A systematic survey of the explanations in SoF tables in 132 randomly selected Cochrane Intervention reviews and in EPs of 10 guidelines. We analyzed the content of 1,291 explanations using a predefined list of criteria.
RESULTS: Most explanations were used to describe or communicate results and to explain downgrading of the quality of evidence, in particular for risk of bias and imprecision. Addressing the source of baseline risk (observational data or control group risk) was often missing. For judgments about downgrading the quality of evidence, the percentage of informative explanations ranged between 41% (imprecision) and 79% (indirectness).
CONCLUSION: We found that by and large explanations were informative but detected several areas for improvement (e.g., source of baseline risk and judgments on imprecision). Guidance about explanatory footnotes and comments will be provided in the last article in this series.

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With a stay at Monica in Florence (Santa Maria Novella), you'll be minutes from Palazzo degli Affari and Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Museum. This hotel is close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio.
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HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court on Friday posted to April 11 the petition filed by J Pandu - the tahsildar who had remanded the four accused in the 2019 Disha rape and murder case to judicial custody - urging the court to remove adverse comments against him in the report of Justice VS Sirpurkar commission of inquiry (CoI).
Pandu was the in-charge tahsildar of Shadnagar mandal at the time of the incident. Disha was raped and murdered on November 27, 2019, and her burnt body was found the next day. As the first class judicial magistrate of Shadnagar was attending a workshop at Mahabubnagar, the district judge deputed Pandu to act as in-charge magistrate on Nov 30, 2019. Two days after the incident, the four accused were arrested.
The incident led to huge protests and upon a request from authorities, Pandu had gone to the police station where the four accused were detained and signed the papers authorising their judicial remand. All the four accused were subsequently killed by cops in an encounter which the CoI had dubbed as fake and recommended murder charge against 10 policemen. The commission in its report had also indicted Pandu for not acting in a professional manner.
In his petition to the court, Pandu stated that he was not well-versed in the ways of the judiciary in such matters and had relied on the assistance extended to him by the judicial staff. "The adverse remarks would affect my career and also my prestige in society," he said, seeking removal from the record.
On Friday, when his plea came up before a bench of Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N Tukaramji, the counsel for petitioner sought a week's time to present case through a senior counsel. The bench posted case to April 11.


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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against companies that temporarily shut down websites by flooding them with more traffic than they have the capacity to accommodate are nothing new, however, what was unusual about last week’s DDoS against Dyn a prominent Domain Name System (DNS) provider that hosted such popular sites as Amazon, Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and Paypal was that the botnet of hijacked devices used to launch the attack was not made up of hacked computers, but rather was made up of hacked devices such as smart televisions and webcams that make up the Internet of Things which are devices connected to the Internet that one would not generally think of as requiring security. However, anything that is connected to the Internet can be hacked and used to become a part of a botnet and therefore requires security precautions.
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Finally, and perhaps of greatest importance in protecting yourself from becoming part of a botnet is to do what you already should be doing which is refraining from clicking on links or downloading attachments in emails that may contain the malware enabling a hacker to access first your computer and move through it to your entire network of Internet enabled devices. Never click on links or download attachments unless you have absolutely confirmed they are legitimate.


From Conway Police Department reports
Conway resident reports power tool theft
A Berry Place Drive resident reported on Dec. 10 that his home had been burglarized.
According to an incident report, a 77-year-old man called police just after 1:15 p.m. Dec. 10 stating his residence in the 1800 block of Berry Place Drive had been burglarized "sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m."
The man said the suspect(s) "jumped over the fence to get into the backyard" before kicking in his backdoor and disabling the home's surveillance system.
According to the report, the 77-year-old complainant told officer Cebron Hackett that about $540 worth of power tools and other items taken, while damages to the door that was kicked in were estimated at $300.
"[The man] said he was missing power tools from his bedroom, the living room and the garage," the incident report reads in part. "He said the suspect(s) went into his closet in his bedroom and disabled the camera system that was in the house. He [also] said that his laptops, money and firearms were not taken."
A neighbor told police she saw a white car parked in front of the alleged victim's home around 10 a.m. but did not think anything of it at the time because "the neighbor across the street has a lot of traffic going to his house."
Vehicle break-in leads to wallet theft
A Conway man told police on Dec. 10 that his vehicle was broken into while he was parked in front of the Justice Building on South German Lane.
According to an incident report, a 68-year-old man went to the police department just before 3:45 p.m. stating he had been parked at the Justice Building when his wallet went missing.
The complainant said he arrived at the Justice Building around 1 p.m. and returned to his vehicle around 3 p.m., which is when he learned his wallet was gone.
The man told police prior to going inside the building, he put his wallet under a jacket in the back seat of his vehicle, noting he had a Wells Fargo debit/credit card, a Sam's Club debit/credit card, and Arvest debit/credit card and three checks that were taken during the theft. The checks that were stolen collectively totaled $2,997.98, according to the incident report.
Following the theft, the 68-year-old man told police he was unsure if he locked his vehicle prior to walking inside the courthouse because "there was no sign of forced entry."
The man, who said there may be security footage captured of the incident, was advised to have all of his cards canceled and inform the bank about the stolen checks.
Bank manager reports suspicious activity
A local branch manager for First Service Bank reported two suspects attempted to run multiple debit cards through the bank's ATMs across Conway and in Greenbrier.
According to an incident report, Sarah Allen, the branch manager at First Service Bank in Conway, called police just after 4 p.m. Dec. 10 stating a gold Chevrolet Impala and a white Ford Escape had stopped by multiple bank branches "attempting to run multiple cards through the ATM machines."
The suspects were described as "Middle Eastern males," according to the report.
Allen said the suspects had also been by the First Service Branch in Greenbrier and could give police surveillance footage captured of the suspects and the suspect vehicles.
"At this point, Sarah is unsure if there are any victims," officer Matthew Tucker wrote in his report,adding that Allen "was advised to contact the police department if there were any victims."


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The much awaited smartphone by Apple, the iPhone 4S will hit the Indian stores from midnight on November 25, 2011. The new iPhone 4S will be launched by the leading telecom companies Airtel and Aircel.
The latest smartphone by Apple has been priced between Rs. 44,500 and Rs. 57,500 in the Indian market. The prospective customers can purchase the 16 GB variant at Rs. 44,500, 32 GB variant at Rs. 50,900 and the 64 GB variant at Rs. 57,500.
The pre-bookings of the iPhone 4S begun on November 18 and would be available at the retail stores of Airtel and Aircel from Midnight. Meanwhile, the Indian market already has some of the other Apple products like the iPhone 3GS that has been priced at Rs. 20,900 for the 8 GB version and the iPhone 4 that has been priced at Rs. 37, 900.
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This is a campaign idea. Not actual right now, as I have other games to run and play in. But maybe some day. The structure is inspired by a Chronicles of Prydain campaign by Eero Tuovinen for D&D 4.
- Setting: Pre-Christian Nordic countries, with lots of mythology and folklore included.
- Characters: Start at first level. Most are humans; at most one non-human, and you have to tell us which source that comes from. Some character classes are restricted and many have particular ties to the society; paladins are holy knights that from the Christian Europe, wizards have the same origin, no monks, a bard might be a skald or a tietäjä, a barbarian is probably a berserkr, and so on.
- Ruleset: Probably D&D 5 with light modifications.
- The game is railroaded: I offer a few adventures with their rough level and you choose one to play. The adventure is a preplanned sequence of a number of scenes with maybe four to six encounters (situations where players make decisions and which might turn out badly or well), with possible branching. An adventure can be successful or a failure.
- No involuntary character death: This is a rule. Your character can not be permanently removed from play without you, the player, explicitly asking for it. The stakes in the adventures will be something else than death. You might be stuck in Tuonela or Hel, or imprisoned by a mountain troll, but you won’t permanently lose the character. Liberating the character will be a possible adventure, as might escaping under their own power be.
- Voluntary character death: If you are in the middle of an encounter and decide that this is so important you are willing to risk the character, say so. You gain immediate short rest and inspiration, but now you can die, should you be reduced to zero hit points or affected by suitable monster abilities. The death will be permanent if it happens. If you declare it between encounters, you gain inspiration and the effects of a long rest, but now you can die during the rest of the adventure, and you can’t retreat from the adventure; you have to see it through. It is a strong statement.
- Resting: Short rests between encounters (exceptional difficulties might make them impossible). Long rest only between adventures.
- Character stable and new characters: You can have several characters, and it might be clever to do so. New characters start at first level, but of course bounded accuracy keeps you relevant, lack of character death removes the risk and the trivial experience cost of the first few levels allow you to earn them fairly quickly.
- Optional rules: Feats are not available under character advancement, but there are quests to learn them. Same with multiclassing.
- Backgrounds: Heavily customized and probably a work in progress throughout play.
The point in such a game would be to enjoy the mythology, folklore and culture, and the interaction of the colourful characters with them. Low level adventurers would involve trolls and other monsters, witches, travelling, neighbour hostilities, going viking and honour of women and men. Higher level adventurers would involve travelling to other worlds, meeting and maybe fighting gods and giants and deciding the fate of the world.


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Café Rouge has driven growth in the traditionally challenging late afternoon daypart through seasonal afternoon tea offers developed with a range of different brand partnerships.
The casual dining chain said it had adapted its offer to attract a range of different consumers into its sites across the country.
Over the festive period, it partnered with Penguin Ventures to launch The Snowman afternoon tea inspired by the Raymond Briggs classic and the success of that agreement prompted it to launch a Vegan Afternoon Tea in partnership with Veganuary.
The offer included a range of high-quality savoury and sweet vegan treats, with the range of French ‘plantisseries’ proving very popular.
Additionally, Café Rouge launched a ‘cheese hotel’ pop-up – The Cheese Suite – in partnership with boutique apartment platform Cuckooz, to raise awareness of the extensive cheese selection on its menu, as well as its Cheese Afternoon Tea.
Jacqueline Fletcher, head of marketing at Café Rouge, said: “We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience and are constantly looking at innovative ways we can evolve our offer to get new customers through the door.
“Partnering with like-minded businesses, which share our values and place their trust in us to deliver a stand out experience that represents their brand, cultivates a symbiotic relationship that benefits all.
“Looking ahead, we’re determined to continue evolving our offer and identifying new partnerships that complement our high quality and drink offer.”
Café Rouge is part of the Casual Dining Group is predominantly a high street brand, but also operates in shopping centres and transport hubs.

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Campus Police Chief Michael Cash was reinstated to his position by the college following a pair of investigations of an Aug. 23 incident where a handgun he was holding in police headquarters fired at head level and narrowly missed three employees in an adjacent room.
A preliminary investigation conducted by SWCPD Sgt. Robert Sanchez concluded that Cash was negligent and that the discharge of his district issue Glock handgun was not accidental. A subsequent investigation conducted by a retired San Diego Harbor Police chief called the gunshot an accident and recommended that Cash be reinstated. SWC president Dr. Melinda Nish announced in an Oct. 30 campus email that she was reinstating Cash.
“We are pleased to have Chief Cash returning to work today,” Nish wrote. “The district fully supports the return of Chief Cash as the head of the police department.”
Scores of campus employees and many students said they did not support the return of Cash. Many expressed surprise and “shock” at the decision to reinstate Cash and to allow him to carry a loaded weapon. Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark Van Stone said the episode “doesn’t make any sense.”
“The story demands details, I want more details,” he said. “Why are the details a secret?”
Professor of Philosophy Alejandro Orozco agreed.
“Our administration is not being clear and forthcoming, and that is creating anxiety on the campus,” he said. “Our employees and the public need an explanation.”
Nish and other campus leaders refused to provide any information about the shooting and the chain of events that multiple eyewitnesses have called “bizarre,” “frightening” and “a very serious situation.” Some employees said they were ordered not to discuss the situation and were compelled to sign non-disclosure agreements. Public Information Officer Lillian Leopold acknowledged that was true.
Though neither the college nor investigator Betty P. Kelepecz will release any information about what happened the morning of the gunfire, several eyewitnesses have recounted virtually the same version of events. Only one of the employees, carpenter Billy Brooks, was willing to speak on the record.
Brooks said he arrived just before 10 a.m. Aug. 23 for an appointment with Cash. The chief was not in his office, Brooks said, so he stood in an adjoining waiting room. Campus Police Officer Jesse Osuna was sitting in the room and SWCPD Clerk Grace David was using a copy machine when they heard gunfire and a bullet whizzing through the room. Brooks said the bullet penetrated the wall and flew “head level” two feet behind him as he stood waiting for his appointment. The bullet flew about three feet behind the head of David, he said.
Brooks said he took a few steps toward the door so he could go into the locker room to see what had happened when Cash burst into the room.
“He was hysterical and kept hollering ‘Accidental discharge! Accidental discharge!’” Brooks said. “He became more and more hysterical and soon couldn’t hardly talk. He just kind of stuttered and went ‘da, da, da, da, da, da, da.’ He looked freaked out like he was going to faint.”
SWCPD employees told Cash to put down his gun, witnesses said, and he did. Cash then “went to the floor” on his hands and knees, Brooks said, and then rolled over on his back, apparently hyperventilating.
“He looked really sick and just kept trying to talk but all he did was stutter,” Brooks said. “Grace and the cops in the room were asking him ‘Are you alright, Chief? Are you alright?’ Someone called an ambulance and they took the chief away.”
Witnesses described Cash as demonstrating “shock-like symptoms” and looking like he was having an epileptic seizure. Leopold said Cash was examined at a local hospital and released. Nish put Cash on administrative leave for what turned out to be about five weeks.
Following the incident Chula Vista Police Department officials said they were “standing by” to study the situation and conduct an investigation. It is illegal to fire a gun within the city limits of Chula Vista or on a school campus anywhere in the state of California. SWC, however, never contacted CVPD about conducting an investigation, according to CVPD spokesperson Capt. Gary Wedge.
Leopold said Wedge was correct and that the college wanted to “avoid the appearance of the brothers in blue protecting one of their own.” Nish authorized SWC’s law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to hire an independent investigator. Kelepecz, a retired police chief with a law degree, was selected.
Brooks said he was interviewed by Kelepecz and surprised by something she said during the course of the conversation.
“I asked Betty about the possibility of the chief coming back and she said, ‘Oh he’s coming back, that’s for sure. The chief is definitely coming back,’” Brooks said. “I thought it was weird that she had already made up her mind before the investigation had ended.”
Kelepecz was contacted multiple times for comment, but has not returned phone calls to her Orange County office. Multiple attempts by The Sun to obtain a copy of the report have been rejected or ignored by Nish and the college governing board. In a letter to Nish, Sun Editor-in-Chief David McVicker wrote that he and the editorial board rejected the college’s assertion that the information related to the gunfire was a confidential personnel matter.
“It is our belief that Southwestern College is now in violation of California Public Access and Media Law by refusing to divulge basic, routine information about the Cash incident and by covering up evidence, applying a gag order on employees and refusing to share reports paid for with public funds with the public that paid for them,” read the letter. “It is our position that the college is misinterpreting the ‘Personnel, medical and similar files’ clause of the Government Code section 6254(c) as justification for hiding the investigator’s report from public view.”
In an email to McVicker, Nish denied the college had ignored requests for the report and said she had turned the letter over to the college’s legal counsel.
Cash has been the center of controversies in previous positions. In 1987, while he was a member of the San Diego Police Department, Cash was suspended after a Municipal Court judge ruled that he had used excessive force during an arrest. Cash acknowledged the charge and said he was trying to help his partner arrest a suspected drug dealer named Terry Garrett.
“I’m trying to get in close to help my partner,” Cash recalled. “I slugged him (Garrett) right in the face, broke his nose, blood was everywhere. He had a bag of cocaine in his mouth.”
Cash reflected on the episode.
“Did I not punch anybody in the face after that?” he said in an interview with The Sun. “I don’t know. I have to be honest with you. I may not have for a while.”
In 2007 Cash was fired from his position as Director of Security of the San Diego Chargers when several players were determined to have been out past curfew prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Cash also worked security for the NFL and had a leadership role in preparing for the last San Diego Super Bowl in 2003. Spokespersons for the NFL would not comment on Cash’s performance or why he left his position.
Cash said he was very sorry about the gunfire in campus police headquarters and wrote a Letter to the Editor to The Sun.
“I take full responsibility for the action, for it was I who accidently discharged my duty weapon, he wrote. “I am upset with myself for the events of that day, and I want to apologize to the entire Southwestern College community.”
After his reinstatement, Cash dropped in on the office of The Sun and said he would be willing to talk to student journalists about the episode and subsequent events. During a two-and-a-half hour interview Cash again apologized for the gunfire and said the campus community did not need to worry. He refused to say why he was holding his gun that morning, why it was pointed at head level or why he pulled the trigger, citing “personal confidentiality.”
Cash said he did not have any medical conditions, including diabetes or epilepsy, that may have caused him to fire his gun. He insisted he is in good health.
Two college employees who were in the room the bullet passed through are out on medical stress leave. Campus Police Officer Jesse Osuna and Clerk Grace David are on leave and neither has a scheduled return date. Former SWC Vice President of Human Resources Albert Roman said the cases of Osuna and David were confidential under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). When challenged that HIPAA did not apply in Cash’s case, Roman said that he “did not feel comfortable” commenting on the findings of the internal and external investigations or the whereabouts of Osuna and David. Roman also declined to comment on possible lawsuits.
Brooks said he had no plans to ask for stress leave. As a former United States Marine, he said, he grew used to being around gunfire.
With contributions by David McVicker


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I've been doing some rendering test and putting it together in Nuke. This is a test shot I've been working on. It still needs a lot of coloring and grading to make it all fit together. I'm also not sure about the background quite yet.
I went to shoot some back plates for my VFX project. Due to the mood I would like to portray in the shot I chose to go to a graveyard in Penryn. I got some help to carry the equipment and to do the filming it self from Martin. These are some of the different back plates I shot.

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Hi and thanks for the guide.
I have raspberry pi 4 4GB and using and trying to use an SSD.
I have followed your guide exactly but with one SSD (kingston) I get:
Trying to partition: 0
Unable to read partiton as FAT…
and trying another SSD it some times boots (very rarely) and others throws thousands of errors like this:
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SQUASHFS error: Unable to read fragment cache entry…
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If unplug and plug again after many many trials may some time boot again.
I have original raspberry power adaptor, tried both usb 3 and usb 2 ports and have this USB to sata
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All week, various players from the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles talked about the 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl, how the practices and media requirements took more energy than playing in the game itself.
BLOOMINGTON — George and Andi Orlowitz arrived in Minnesota this week, having driven from suburban Philadelphia, with one message:
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Taking off players' helmets during football practice may seem like the worst thing to do to prevent head injuries, but a recent study suggests helmetless practices could actually reduce head impacts.
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During the week of June 11-14, several local high school students competed in the Florida High School Rodeo Finals Championships held in Okeechobee and Blair Bullock, senior from Branford High School; Fallon Ratliff, senior from Suwannee High School and Aaron Barbour, junior from Columbia Hi…
Much discussion during the college football season centers on who’s going to win the Heisman Trophy – the award given to the year’s top player, typically a quarterback or running back.
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Swales can be very suitable for a wet climate, especially if properly designed and managed. In fact, swales are often used as a sustainable water management technique in regions with high rainfall. Here’s why swales are effective in wet climates and an introduction to the concept of adjustable swales:
Advantages of Swales in Wet Climates:
- Water Capture: Swales are designed to capture and store rainwater. In a wet climate, they help prevent excess water runoff and erosion by allowing rain to infiltrate the soil slowly.
- Flood Control: Swales can mitigate flooding by intercepting and redirecting excess water. They act as temporary storage, preventing water from overwhelming low-lying areas.
- Groundwater Recharge: Swales promote groundwater recharge by allowing rainwater to percolate into the soil, which can help maintain water tables during dry periods.
- Erosion Control: In regions with heavy rainfall, swales can significantly reduce soil erosion by breaking the flow of water and trapping sediment.
- Improved Soil Quality: Over time, swales can lead to improved soil quality by promoting the deposition of organic matter and nutrients carried by rainwater.
An adjustable swale is a type of swale designed to allow for fine-tuning of water management. It typically includes features that can be manipulated to control water flow and retention. Some key elements of adjustable swales may include:
- Overflow Structures: Adjustable swales can have overflow channels or pipes that redirect excess water when needed. This feature helps prevent overfilling during heavy rains.
- Outlet Valves: Some swales are equipped with outlet valves or gates that can be opened or closed to regulate water flow. This allows for more precise control over water distribution.
- Variable Depths: The depth of the swale may be adjustable to accommodate varying rainfall conditions. In periods of heavy rain, the swale can be deeper to capture more water, while it can be shallower during drier times.
- Sediment Traps: Adjustable swales may have sediment traps or basins to capture debris and prevent it from clogging the system.
- Maintenance Access: To ensure that the adjustable features work properly, these swales often have easy access points for maintenance and adjustments.
The adjustability of these swales makes them versatile and adaptable to changing weather conditions, which can be particularly useful in regions with variable or unpredictable rainfall. These swales can help manage water resources more effectively and reduce the risk of flooding or soil erosion in wet climates. Proper design, implementation, and maintenance are crucial to the success of swale systems in any climate, especially in areas with high precipitation.


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This pretty little butterfly brooch or pin is hand painted enamel. The butterfly is done with a Cream back ground, Blue flowers, Yellow centers and Green leaves. The body is blue to match the flowers. The brooch is 1 1/2" tall and 2 1/4" wide. The pin is made with 2 pieces of metal in the shape of the butterfly, one behind the other with the top one painted with the enamel. The pin on the back has MADE in W GERMANY stamped on the pin frame. The butterfly is in excellent shape with no chips, the clasp has a slight kink in the wire but the pin still works and locks nice and tight.
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Guide on E-District Assam Registration 2024 and Login. Assam E district application status on E-District Amtron Portal at https://onlineedistrict.amtron.in
E District Assam
Assam State government is working towards digital transformation to ensure smooth running of government services. The government is eliminating the need to visit government offices and paperwork. The transition is quite positive for all Assam residents as they can access multiple services through mobile phones and computer devices. The changes don’t require any professional skills to operate the online portals.
The e-District Assam portal is a comprehensive and effective platform designed to host all government services. Assam citizens can access various legal certificates like Encumbrance, death and birth certificates, etc. State citizens don’t have to worry about processing timelines and service delays. The e-District allows users to check application status, processing timeline, and delivery methods.
E District Amtron
E-District comprises 21 departments, allowing users to choose different services simultaneously. Assam State has all 27 districts covered, providing access to online services regardless of location. Interested users can avail five major services:
- Government fee
- Revenue court cases
- RTI/Grievance cases
- Legal binding copies
The services are further subdivided to offer more services. Assam government workers receive training based on their department for easy system operation. The training programs contain the following modules.
- IT basics
- Advance computer training
- E-District application training
- Training on digital signature
- CSC instructions
Assam citizens can register and log in through the official web link https://edistrict.assam.gov.in/ to avail of e-certificates and other government services.
Assam E-District Features and Objectives
- The government works to implement all services to all Assam districts through the eDistrict portal (G2C services).
- Assam state eDistrict will help deliver services without delays and corruption.
- The program helps in G2C communication.
- Citizens can access services in the comfort of their homes.
- The Assam state government will provide 53 Nagrik Kendra services to help deliver the e-district services.
- E-District is simple to use and readily available to all citizens.
- The site is transparent, making it easy for citizens to follow government progress.
The portal is not limited to particular users; it’s open to all Assam permanent citizens.
To access various certificates, applicants must present the following documents:
- Aadhaar card
- Age proof documents
- Educational certificate/qualifications
- Proof of BPL, if required
- Passport size photo
- Income certificate
- Identity proof details
- Residential certificate
- Ration card.
Available Services Under The E-District Portal
- Marriage registration
- Caste and income certificates
- Vendor’s license services
- Change of name and address on DL
- Death and birth certificate
- Non-creamy layer
- Migration certificates
- Fertilizer and pesticides license
- Land documents: deed registration, land holding, land valuation and property mutation.
E-District Assam Registration
Steps to register on the e-District Assam Portal 2024
- Visit the Amtron Assam website portal https://onlineedistrict.amtron.in (or) http://www.edistrict.assam.gov.in.
- Open the homepage and press the “please create an account in the state portal for e-District citizen registration” option.
- Next, go to the “sign in” form, and select the “create account” tab.
- Fill in requested details like the applicant’s name, email ID, gender, date of birth and mobile number.
- Review the details and enter the captcha code.
- Next, press the “save” button.
- The system will display a confirmation message and send it to your email and mobile number.
E District Assam Login
How to login to the e-District Assam portal
- Go to the official e-district website page.
- Open the login page and select the “login” button.
- Enter your login credentials attained during registration (on your email): username and password.
- Next, enter the captcha code and press the login button.
- Now, the user can access all services online.
How to Produce and Download a Certificate on Assam E-District Portal
Download a Certificate on Assam E-District Portal
- Go to the Assam e-District website page. https://onlineedistrict.amtron.in
- Next, select the “Downloadable e-form” tab to open a new page.
- The system will show various forms and certificates.
- Choose your preferred forms, and fill them with the required details.
- Next, attach the mandatory documents and submit them to the respective authorities.
Download Assam E-Certificate
- Open the official website page.
- Select the “view approved certificate” tab.
- The login page will open; enter your username and password to continue.
- Enter the certificate number and press submit button.
- The certificate will show on the screen; click the download/print button to get it on your device.
Who is eligible to access the e-District portal?
The portal is available to all Assam State residents.


It seemed like a long wait, but looking at the first flush of details that emerged from Audi’s house on its limited-edition car after its sketch released in April, the excitement was well contained. Audi has now made things official and released full details of its new V10-powered convertible.
A lightweight version of Audi R8 GT Coupe, thanks to carbon fiber reinforced plastic making up much of the car’s body, the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder boasts of the dual-lip front spoiler, carbon fiber winglets on the front bumper, round tailpipes, a larger rear diffuser, and dark LED taillights. And, with a 5.2-liter V10 producing 560 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, it claims to go from 0-100 kilometer per hour in just 3.8 seconds!
Made in limited run of 333 units, it is listed with a base price of 207,800 Euros ($304,000) in Germany. Keen buyers in US have to wait as pricing of the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder is not yet announced in their part part of the globe.


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According to the MTV Splash Page, renowned voice actor Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show, The Super Hero Squad Show, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Young Justice) will be voicing the role of Panthro in the new version of the 1980s animated series “Thundercats.”
Richardson made the unofficial announcement while talking to MTV News. He was listing some upcoming gigs during a FOX press conference when he mentioned “Thundercats.” MTV New’s jumped at the chance to ask some questions.
“I love Panthro, so to play him, yeah I’m very very happy,” Richardson told MTV News. “The state of the art animation they have today is… That’s exactly what it is — state of the art.”
Richardson also revealed that actor Will Friedle will be playing Lion-O. “The cast is fantastic,” he said. “Will Friedle as Lion-O and some other people who I want to keep anonymous at the moment. It’s up to the times, it’s a lot cooler, it’s going to move a little faster, and the special effects and the direction and the acting are just superb.”
Will Friedle is best known for his work on “Batman Beyond” where he voiced the hero Terry McGinnis. Friedle also provided the voice of Jaime Reyes, a.k.a. Blue Beetle, on “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.”
While yet to be confirmed by officials, having these two prolific voice actors on the cast could be the start of something wonderful for the “Thundercats” franchise.
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We demonstrate here the importance of interleukin signalling pathways in cognitive function and the normal physiology of the CNS. Thorough investigation of an MRX critical region in Xp22.1–21.3 enabled us to identify a new gene expressed in brain that is responsible for a non-specific form of X-linked mental retardation. This gene encodes a 696 amino acid protein that has homology to IL-1 receptor accessory proteins. Non-overlapping deletions and a nonsense mutation in this gene were identified in patients with cognitive impairment only. Its high level of expression in post-natal brain structures involved in the hippocampal memory system suggests a specialized role for this new gene in the physiological processes underlying memory and learning abilities.
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Music Gorilla Artist Gets Signed!
Music Gorilla, a new and fast-growing resource in the online repertoire of both independent musicians and label scouts, is helping break down the invisible yet substantial barrier between labels and emerging artists.
Music Gorilla congratulates their Artist Member Bridgett Huffhines, who was recently signed to a two year songwriting deal with Lamon Records. The label found Bridgett at MusicGorilla.com. Lamon Records is just one of the labels that works with Music Gorilla to find new artists. Some of their other artist members are in discussions with reps at Sony Records and Hollywood Records, those artists were also heard by the reps of these labels at Music Gorilla.
Built specifically for the needs of the A&R community, label reps sign written commitments to screen artists from the Music Gorilla community. The system works because reps only get the genres that they have expressed interest in, therefore, they don't have to go through music that they are not signing at the time.
Music Gorilla's unique service benefits all parties involved. Each artist gets to post their state-of-the-art "online resume," thereby gaining crucial exposure to label insiders, and the labels get tipped off to talented artists. The user-friendly, ad-free environment is also a significant draw for the label reps and bands alike.
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Looming rate war threatens Doha hotel industry
Experts warn hotels not to slash rates as record supply comes online
Qatar hotel average daily rates (ADR) are projected to slump as hoteliers struggle to maintain occupancy levels amid a record 20% increase in supply in 2012.
There were 77 hotels with around 10,000 rooms available in Qatar in August 2011, according to research by TRI Hospitality Consulting unveiled at the Hotelier Middle East Qatar GM Debate, which took place at the Grand Hyatt Doha yesterday.
Just over 2100 rooms are expected to enter the Qatar market before the year-end.
“ADR will be the first casualty as more hotels come online,” TRI Hospitality consultant Christopher Hewlett said.
However, experts at the event warned that slashing rates would “hurt” the country’s hotel industry.
“We need to believe in premium-level rates in Qatar, there is no reason rates should be too far behind Dubai. We have to be somewhat bold as we look ahead and it’s a nervous time. But we have to hold on,” commented Simon Casson, regional VP and GM, Four Seasons Hotel Doha.
“Over the past five to seven years Qatar has done a good job of bringing rates from up from US $150 dollars to $300 dollars a night, it’s important not to take too many short-term decisions that will hurt the market,” he added.
The Hilton Doha, scheduled to open “in a few days” is among the newcomers to Qatar in 2012. General manager Andreas Searty said: “Doha has grown occupancies steadily up to 60-65% the growth in development is supporting all our hotels and this means more hotels coming up is supporting the economy.
“So we need to focus on what we do well [rather than dropping rates]. By doing that we can attract new segments and business. We could focus on length of stay in Doha to improve occupancy. Currently guests stay for one or two days only, by attracting [business people and their] spouses, more business generated by conventions, the stay increases,” said Searty.
W Hotel Doha & Residences general manager and area manager – Qatar Safak Guvenc said dropping rates should be a last resort for hotels.
“If we start dropping our rates and it becomes a rate war the only one that wins is the consumer,” he explained.
“Doha still has room to grow on the rates, but Qatar Airways and QTA are doing the right things to increase demand.
"Dropping the rate is the last thing you should focus on, instead you should focus on personalised service," added Guvenc.
In Febrary, Average RevPAR at Doha hotels was US $163.35 compared to $266.16 at Dubai hotels, according to TRI Hospitality Consulting data.


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AS IS 1926 Napolean By Emil Ludwig
A much-enjoyed book about Napolean. Would be a great addition to a vintage book collection or would also make an excellent book prop in a historic play, show or movie. Book does include one black and white image of Napolean at the novel's start.
As-is vintage condition due to wear at cover, front and back but especially at the spine; has a written name, address and date at first page; page 532 has a light smudge. No rips or further writing. See all photos.
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Tai Chi is an art that emphasizes natural movement so it makes sense to practice in a natural location such as a garden, beach or mountain forest. … Students new to meditation and Tai Chi may find an indoor environment helpful in developing the necessary quiet within themselves.
What are the disadvantages of tai chi?
|Advantages of Tai-chi||Disadvantages of Tai-chi|
|(1) Improving physical well-being, flexibility and movement regulation||(1) Tiredness|
|Tai-Chi was good for my bones and ligaments||Classes were long and felt out of energy|
|Tai-Chi made me more flexible||(2) Bodily discomfort|
What are the benefits of doing tai chi?
The benefits of tai chi may include:
- Decreased stress, anxiety and depression.
- Improved mood.
- Improved aerobic capacity.
- Increased energy and stamina.
- Improved flexibility, balance and agility.
- Improved muscle strength and definition.
Is Tai Chi good for the brain?
Abstract. Early studies have shown that Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) contributes to the rehabilitation of cognitive disorders and increases blood oxygen concentration levels in the parietal and occipital brain areas; however, the mechanism of TCC training on brain function remains poorly understood.
What is the main goal of tai chi?
The ultimate purpose of tai chi is cultivate the qi or life energy within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Total harmony of the inner and outer self comes from the integration of mind and body, empowered through healthy qi through the practice of tai chi.
What are the 13 postures of Tai Chi?
The 13 postures are:
- Peng (ward-off)
- Lu (roll-back)
- Chi (press)
- An (push)
- Tsai (pull-down)
- Lieh (split)
- Chou (elbow strike)
- Kao (shoulder strike)
Does Tai Chi build muscle?
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Here’s some of the evidence: Muscle strength. Tai chi can improve both lower-body strength and upper-body strength.
How many times a week should you do tai chi?
Those who attend class regularly, listen to instruction, and then practise diligently make the most progress. When asked by beginners how often they should practise my answer is: About 10 to 20 minutes 2 or 3 times a week, preferably every day.
Can Tai Chi be self taught?
While there is no substitute for quality teaching one can learn tai chi at home by using the Tai Chi Foundation DVD, The Principles and Practice of T’ai Chi Chuan™. One can learn the fundamentals of tai chi by practicing qigong. …
How long does it take to learn Tai Chi?
It usually takes about 30 to 36 class hours to learn the basic movements, depending upon the schedule of your teaching location. The benefits of doing tai chi, though, can be felt immediately: Even with the first movements of the form, we begin to embody the principles of tai chi chuan!
Which is better yoga or tai chi?
Flexibility & Balance
Gentle tai chi movements will help you to develop flexibility through flexion, extension, and rotation. Your shoulders and hip joints will benefit the most. While tai chi is good for your flexibility, yoga truly shines in this department.
What is the best cognitive supplement?
The 10 Best Nootropic Supplements to Boost Brain Power
- Fish Oils. Fish oil supplements are a rich source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two types of omega-3 fatty acids. …
- Resveratrol. …
- Caffeine. …
- Phosphatidylserine. …
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine. …
- Ginkgo Biloba. …
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Can you improve cognitive ability?
Numerous studies have shown the impact of exercise on improving cognitive function and memory — including our ability to learn, handle stressors, improve decision making ability and recall facts and memories.
What is the best Tai Chi for beginners?
Best for Beginners: Master Moy Lin Shin Demonstrates Taoist Tai Chi. In this 13-minute tai chi class, Master Moy Lin Shin—the founder of Taoist Tai Chi—demonstrates the 108-move set, which is the foundation of tai chi.
How many moves are in tai chi?
In fact, there are 108 moves that are all in motion, which is why tai chi is called “moving meditation.”
Is tai chi bad for knees?
Experts have long recommended tai chi as a low-impact workout that’s gentle on the joints. Research published in 2016 in Annals of Internal Medicine revealed additional benefits: It may be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA).

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