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The industrial valves market was projected to register a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period (2022-2027).
Oil and gas is one of the key industries using valves. The industry was halted during the lockdown. Owing to this factor, COVID-19 has negatively impacted the industrial valves market. However, the market is expected to observe steady growth by the end of 2022.
- Over the medium term, the major factors driving the market studied are the growing demand from the power and chemical industries.
- On the flip side, stagnant industrial growth in developed countries is expected to hinder the growth of the market studied.
- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market, and it is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
Industrial valves are mechanical devices that open, close, or partially obstruct passageways to regulate the flow of liquid or gas within a system. The industrial valves market is segmented by type, product, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into butterfly valve, ball valve, globe valve, gate valve, plug valve, and other types. By product, the market is segmented into quarter-turn valve, multi-turn valve, and other products. By application, the market is segmented into power, water and wastewater management, chemicals, oil and gas, and other applications, including food processing, mining, and marine. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD million).
|Water and Wastewater Management|
|Oil and Gas|
|Other Applications (includes Food Processing, Mining, and Marine)|
Key Market Trends
Increasing Demand from the Power Industry
- In the power industry, valves are used for various applications, such as boiler startups, feed pump recirculation, steam conditioning, and turbine bypass.
- For instance, valves in the condensate system are used to control and regulate the additional flow required for a fluid recirculation condensate pump. Furthermore, valves are also used to control the deaerator level for the feedwater heater.
- For the feedwater system in the power industry, valves are used for boiler feed pump recirculation, and the valve plays a key role in this scenario, as it should be operated in on-off and modulating service.
- Additionally, in mainstream systems, the valves are used for superheaters, turbine bypass, superheater bypass, etc. A modulating valve is used for controlling pressure.
- By 2030, the global electricity demand is estimated to grow by 75%. Even though the energy generated by renewables sources is proliferating, the scale of electricity produced by them is not enough to satiate the rapidly growing demand.
- According to the World Energy Outlook- International Energy Agency forecast, more than 2,457 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity is expected to be installed worldwide over the next 25 years.
- Additionally, the government’s focus on increasing the capacity additions of power plants across the country is the factor that is boosting the demand for valves in the power industry.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- The Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market share. With growing oil and gas industrial activities and the increasing need for water treatment in countries such as China, India, and Japan, the usage of industrial valves is increasing in the region.
- The Asia-Pacific region is the leading contributor to the world’s specialty chemicals economy, holding a significant revenue share of nearly 36%.
- Southeast Asia is expected to start a total of 54 oil and gas projects across six countries between 2019 and 2025. Together, they would represent about 223,000 barrels per day of global crude production and about 8.1 billion cubic feet per day of global gas production in 2025.
- Water-Water treatment plants are also being increasingly produced following massive industrialization in countries such as China, India, and the ASEAN region,
- The aforementioned factors, coupled with government support, are expected to contribute to the increasing demand for industrial valves consumption in the region during the forecast period.
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The industrial valves market is highly fragmented, with the top 10 players accounting for 15% of the total market share. The major companies (in no particular order) include Schlumberger Limited, Emerson Electric Co., Flowserve Corporation, IMI, and Crane Co.
- The recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are being covered in the complete study.
Table of Contents
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1.1 Growing Demand from the Power Industry
4.1.2 Increase in Demand for Desalination Activity
4.2.1 Stagnant Industrial Growth in Developed Countries
4.2.2 Other Restraints
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1.1 Globe Valve
5.1.2 Ball Valve
5.1.3 Butterfly Valve
5.1.4 Gate Valve
5.1.5 Plug Valve
5.1.6 Other Types
5.2.1 Quarter-turn Valve
5.2.2 Multi-turn Valve
5.2.3 Other Products
5.3.2 Water and Wastewater Management
5.3.4 Oil and Gas
5.3.5 Other Applications (includes Food Processing, Mining, and Marine)
184.108.40.206 South Korea
220.127.116.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4.2 North America
18.104.22.168 United States
22.214.171.124 United Kingdom
126.96.36.199 Rest of Europe
5.4.4 South America
188.8.131.52 Rest of South America
5.4.5 Middle East & Africa
184.108.40.206 Saudi Arabia
220.127.116.11 South Africa
18.104.22.168 Rest of Middle East & Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
*List Not Exhaustive
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 ALFA LAVAL
6.4.2 AVK Holding AS
6.4.3 CIRCOR International Inc.
6.4.4 Crane Co.
6.4.5 Curtiss-Wright Corporation
6.4.6 Danfoss AS
6.4.7 Zhejiang Dunan Valve Co. Ltd
6.4.8 Emerson Electric Co.
6.4.9 Flowserve Corporation
6.4.10 Baker Hughes
6.4.11 Georg Fischer Ltd
6.4.12 Hitachi Ltd
6.4.13 Honeywell International Inc.
6.4.15 ITT Inc.
6.4.16 KITZ Corporation
6.4.17 KLINGER Group
6.4.18 Mueller Water Products Inc.
6.4.19 NIBCO Inc.
6.4.20 Okano Valve Mfg. Co. Ltd
6.4.22 Schlumberger Limited
6.4.23 TechnipFMC PLC
6.4.24 The Weir Group PLC
6.4.25 Valvitalia SpA
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Increase in Demand for Automatic Valves
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the study period of this market?
The Industrial Valves Market market is studied from 2017 - 2027.
What is the growth rate of Industrial Valves Market?
The Industrial Valves Market is growing at a CAGR of >4% over the next 5 years.
Which region has highest growth rate in Industrial Valves Market?
Asia Pacific is growing at the highest CAGR over 2021- 2026.
Which region has largest share in Industrial Valves Market?
Asia Pacific holds highest share in 2021.
Who are the key players in Industrial Valves Market?
Schlumberger Limited, Emerson Electric Co. , Flowserve Corporation , Crane Co. , IMI are the major companies operating in Industrial Valves Market.


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LUPE FIASCO IS “THE COOL”-EST SUPERSTAR IN HIP-HOP TODAY; GRAMMY-NOMINATED RAPPER’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD’S “TOP RAP ALBUMS” CHART, WHILE SCORING ACROSS-THE-BOARD CRITICAL PRAISE; CHICAGO MC IS FIRST MUSICAL GUEST ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN’S RETURN TO THE AIR; MAJOR CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco is making waves from coast to coast with his just-released second album, “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL.” Highlighted by the hit single/video, “Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos),” the hugely anticipated collection debuted on Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart at #1, remaining in the pinnacle position for what is now three consecutive weeks.
“LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” has drawn instant critical acclaim, coming in at #10 on Entertainment Weekly’s “The Best” list for 2007 – no mean feat considering the album was released with just two weeks left in the year. The album “recalls (Kanye) West’s pop versatility and positive flair,” EW declared, adding “Fiasco seems ready to join his former mentors in the big leagues.” The New York Times was equally effusive, calling “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” “one of the year’s best hip-hop albums.” USA Today awarded the album four stars, praising it as “a 19-track gem that showcases (Fiasco’s) intricate wordplay on everything from the rap industry and celebrity life to gun-toting youth and sexual violence.”
Online outlets were also quick to commend the collection, with Pitchfork giving it an 8.1 rating, declaring it “sprawling, grandiose.” “Lupe Fiasco is undoubtedly one of ‘The Coolest’ rappers to come along in the last ten years,” noted RapReviews.com in a 10-out-of-10 rave. HipHopDX.com rated “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” 4.5-out-of-5 Xs, pointing out that the set “proves that ‘FOOD & LIQUOR” was no accident and it’s quite possible that the best has yet to come.” “Lupe demonstrates an innate virtuosity in his brainy approach to an often over simplified craft,” hailed AllHipHop.com in its 8-out-of-10 starred review, while Yo! Raps awarded the album 5-out-of-5 stars, explaining that it “has pushed the genre of hip hop music into a place where no emcee or artist will be able to lead hip hop into for awhile.”
“Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos)” is now poised to explode onto the radio airplay charts, with Rhythmic outlets nationwide giving the track its biggest weekly increase to date. In addition, the listeners at New York’s hugely influential Hot 97 have been showing the single big love, while the station’s programming staff was blown away by Lupe’s recent sold-out show at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza. Along with the fantastic response in NYC, “Superstar” is picking up strong momentum in some of the country’s biggest major markets, including Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa, Hartford, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Hartford, Philly, Las Vegas, and San Diego.
The Chicago-based MC – who recently scored a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Urban Alternative Performance,” honoring last year’s hit single, “Daydreamin’ (Feat. Jill Scott)” – introduced “Superstar” to millions of new fans last week, performing as the musical guest on the return-to-the-air episode of CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman.
Next month, Lupe will be the subject of the first February installment of MTV’s 52 Bands, a special feature segment that highlights one new artist per week, throughout the year. Furthermore, the “Superstar” companion video – directed by the great Hype Williams – was MTV2’s #2 most spun clip over the holiday week, while scoring additional play at MTV, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, and VH1 Soul. “Superstar” is also in “Large” rotation on BET’s Rap City, as well as in “Medium” rotation on the network’s overall playlist.
Unquestionably among hip-hop’s most electrifying and active live performers, Lupe celebrated the December release of “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” with a special “MySpace Presents The Release” concert at Honolulu, Hawaii’s Pipeline Café – Lupe’s first-ever Hawaiian live date. A full-scale US tour is set to take off on January 10th at Portland, Oregon’s Roseland Theater, with dates continuing through the end of the month (see attached itinerary). A majority of the shows – including those in Seattle, San Francisco, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington DC, and New York City – are already sold out, but a further slate of North American concerts will be announced shortly.
In addition to his performance itinerary, a series of in-store appearances are also scheduled in such cities as Portland, San Francisco, Encinitas, Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, and Dallas – full details can be found at Lupe’s official MySpace page, www.myspace.com/lupefiasco. One of MySpace’s top 5 current artists, Lupe maintains a vibrant online presence, including his own LupeFiasco.com (recently updated with a wide range of interactive features such as “THE COOLest” video game). Also, Lupe’s very own YouTube channel – located at www.youtube.com/lupefiasco – has logged over one million plays, with videos including “Superstar” and the banging street anthem, “Dumb It Down.”
An array of high-profile mobile initiatives also heralded the new album’s arrival, including early drops of “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” on Verizon and Sprint, as well as feature slots in all major off-deck and on-deck ringtone stores. A special Boost program – featuring a can’t-miss-it standup of Lupe – is now in effect at over 8,000 retailers nationwide.
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Lupe Fiasco has quickly established himself as among the most compelling and creative artists of the era, offering a rare combination of complex, thought-provoking lyricism coupled with sure-fire beats. “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL” sees the critically acclaimed rapper following up on 2006’s breakthrough debut, “LUPE FIASCO’S FOOD & LIQUOR,” by kicking and pushing against the boundaries of modern hip-hop. Loosely structured as a multi-character concept album detailing the “damaging influences’ and ‘corrupt allure” of post-millennial Urban America, the set features such special guests as the one-and-only Snoop Dogg, with diverse and inventive production from Soundtrakk, UNKLE, Chris & Drop, and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump.
The MC first made himself known with his featured appearance on Kanye West’s hit single, “Touch The Sky,” followed by the anthemic hit single, “Kick, Push.” As a result, “LUPE FIASCO’S FOOD & LIQUOR” debuted on Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart at #1 upon its September 2006 release, while also entering the Billboard 200 at #8.
The 25-year-old rapper soon proved to be the year’s biggest hip-hop breakthrough, garnering a trio of 2006 Grammy Award nominations, including “Best Rap Album,” “Best Rap Song,” and “Best Rap Solo Performance.” Other honors include his being named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists To Watch 2006” as well as GQ’s 2006 “Breakout Man of the Year, “not to mention an array of nominations from the BET Hip Hop Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, the mtvU Woodie Awards, and the Soul Train Music Awards.
Among Lupe’s biggest fans are hip-hop’s best and brightest stars, including Jay-Z, who told Blender, “I love Lupe. He’s a genius writer.” What’s more, the legendary Rakim – without question one of rap’s all-time greatest talents – recently named Lupe as his favorite current MC, explaining that “there’s still a lot of artists and a lot of songs out there that’s good for you and still sound like that real hip-hop. The positive rap doesn’t get as much coverage as the negative rap, but people (like Lupe Fiasco) are trying to get back around to the lyrical stuff.”
(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)
On Tour 2008
10 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
11 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market
13 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
14 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
15 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
17 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
18 Las Vegas, CA House of Blues
19 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
20 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
22 Austin, TX Emo’s
23 Dallas, TX House of Blues
25 Atlanta, GA The Roxy
27 Baltimore, MD Sonar
28 Norfolk, VA The Norva
30 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
31 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore at TLA
1 Richmond, VA Stuart C. Seigel Center
2 New York, NY Nokia Theatre
1 New Haven, CT Yale University
25 Fredricksburg, VA Great Hall

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2023 Acura Integra
One of the most iconic nameplates for Acura, and the original entry model of Honda’s luxury brand, Integra returns for the 2023 model year as an all-new premium sport compact. Featuring a sleek liftback design, the new Integra is available to reserve now and scheduled to arrive in spring 2022. The first 500 customers reserving a new Integra will have the opportunity to claim a limited-edition NFT.
For Driving Enthusiasts
“The 2023 Acura Integra is serving the same role in the lineup as the original model that helped launch the brand three decades ago by bringing in the next generation of driving enthusiast,” said Assistant Vice President of Acura National Sales Emile Korkor. “With its engaging driving character, flexible five-door liftback body style and advanced technology and features, the Integra will welcome a host of new buyers to the Acura brand,” noted Korkor.
Built on a rigid body structure with a sport-tuned chassis, the 2023 Acura Integra comes to market as a 5-door liftback premium sport compact powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine producing 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. The engine gets mated to a standard CVT transmission specifically tuned for the high-output turbo engine. An available short-throw, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission features automatic rev matching and gets paired with a helical limited-slip differential.
The new Integra has a hatchback design with a coupelike profile inspired by the original 5-door model that helped launch Honda’s new brand in 1986. This new Integra follows the design language first seen on the 2019 Acura RDX. The new sport compact has a front fascia featuring a frameless Acura Diamond Pentagon grille, Jewel Eye LED headlights, Chicane LED daytime running lights and available LED fog lights integrated into the lower front fascia. The design also includes thin A-pillars and a low cowl to create an open greenhouse for optimal outward visibility.
At the rear of the vehicle, the new Integra design features an integrated spoiler, wide single-piece LED taillights similar to previous-generation Integras, and dual exhaust outlets. Standard wheels are 17-inch alloys with optional 18-inch wheels and available 19-inch accessory wheels. An available A-Spec sport-appearance package adds gloss-black trim, a front lip spoiler, A-Spec badges and Shark Gray 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/40R18 all-season performance tires.
The interior of the 2023 Integra features a standard 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit digital gauge cluster, as well as a 7-inch digital center touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new model also has standard-equipment synthetic leather seats and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat available in ebony, red or orchid.
2023 Acura Integra
An optional Technology Package for the 2023 Acura Integra adds a 9.0-inch center touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-In, Qi-compatible wireless charging and a 5.3-inch head-up display. The Technology Package also includes a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, and microsuede inserts for the front seats. An available 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D premium audio system includes two Highline speakers mounted in the headliner above the front seats.
The 2023 Acura Integra is now available via online reservation and scheduled to arrive in spring 2022. Although an official number has not been released, expect the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 2023 Acura Integra to start around $30,000.


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Speaking of blue cheese, here's a wonderful artery-clogging potato salad of mine that is frequently requested:
"Breezy Blue Cheese Potato Salad"
3 pounds thin-skinned waxy white potatoes
Approx. 1/2 to 1 cup minced red or Vidalia onion (depending on how much you like onion) - or shallots
6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered lengthwise
One 16-ounce container of sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Approx. 1 cup or more to taste crumbled blue cheese + extra for sprinkling over the top for garnish (any favorite firm blue cheese will work)
Approx. 1 teaspoon salt
Approx. 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Approx. 1 teaspoon paprika
Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Cook the unpeeled potatoes in boiling water until tender when pierced with a thin knife and drain. As soon as they are cool enough to handle, but still warm, cut them into bite-size chunks/slices and place in a large bowl with the onion and the hard-boiled eggs. In another bowl mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, blue cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour over the potatoes and mix gently. Garnish with the extra crumbled blue cheese & parsley and refrigerate until ready to serve.
(I doubled the above recipe for a large platter I recently brought to a tailgate party. The above "as is" would probably serve anywhere from 6 to 8 people depending on what else you were serving and how much they like blue cheese. Simply multiply accordingly.)

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Sizzling bombshell Ellen Alexander sure is one talented babe, breaking into all five industries of film, TV, modelling, theatre and music.
After receiving outstanding reviews in the UK for her performance in The Catcher in the Rye at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, she moved to the US bagging herself a role in the TV series Gold Diggers.
Taking a look at her Instagram page, the Russian-born gal has more recently taken to music and currently working on her album in the studio.
Keeping her fans up-to-date with her sizzling antics, Ellen has racked herself up thousands of followers.
Making time out of her busy schedule for modelling, Ms Alexander has sent temperatures soaring with her most recent photoshoot.
Stripping down for a boxing-theme shoot in the gym, the blonde lass certainly set pulses racing.
Teasing fans in one pic, she dared to go completely bottomless.
Wearing nothing but a red sweatshirt and boxing gloves, the TV star flashed a sultry stare towards the camera.
Turning beauty queen, she tied her hair back into plaited pigtails with sexy strands of hair that fell loosely around her face.
Going all out, she highlighted her eyes with lashings of mascara and a shimmery silver eyeshadow.
Proving that strong is the new sexy, she posed in front of the camera with her fists out in front ready to give it her all in the gym.
Breaking thermometers, she ditched her bra in a velvet hoodie and silky hot pants.
Channelling her inner Kylie Minogue from her Can’t Get You Out Of My Head music video, the National Physique Committee bikini competitor posed up a storm in a hooded, frontless bodysuit.
Switching up her look, she flaunted her hot toned figure in sizzling fishnet.
Leaning up against a boxing bag, Ellen looked far too glam to be sweating it out in the gym.
Letting her hair fall loosely in a cascade of waves and showcasing a fresh face of make-up, she looked stunning.
Posing defiantly with one hand on her hip, she flashed flesh aplenty in tiny knickers and a gauze style crop top.

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A son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth. (Ge 10:2, 3; 1Ch 1:6) At 1 Chronicles 1:6 the Masoretic Hebrew text has “Diphath”; however, the Greek Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and some 30 Hebrew manuscripts have “Riphath.” The difference in spelling is perhaps the result of a copyist’s writing the Hebrew daʹleth (ד) instead of the Hebrew rehsh (ר), the letters being very similar in appearance.
Riphath is listed among those from whom the various nations and peoples were spread about in the earth following the global Flood. (Ge 10:32) The only historical reference regarding his descendants is that of Josephus, of the first century C.E., who claims that the early inhabitants of Paphlagonia (along the S side of the Black Sea in northwestern Asia Minor) were anciently called Ripheans. Some scholars would also connect the name with that of the river called the Rhebas in that general area, while others favor a relationship with the district of Rhebantia in the region of the Bosporus, farther to the W. The limited mention of Riphath in the Bible record and the lack of reference to the name in available ancient secular history allows for no certain identification.

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Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer community orchestra that has been based in Scarborough since 1986. Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra brings to life some of the greatest musical masterpieces, presents internationally-acclaimed performers, and helps introduce some of Canada’s rising stars in their debut performances with a symphony orchestra.
Cathedral Bluffs Symphony returns to the stage for its 2021/22 season with six exciting concerts, featuring such works as Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale", Schumann's Cello Concerto, Dvorak's In Nature's Realm, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer, Schumann's Symphony No. 1 “Spring”, Barbara Croall's Nimkii N'gamwin (Thunderbird Song), and Holst's The Planets. Guest conductors include Pratik Gandhi, Martin MacDonald, and Christine Fong.
Looking for an orchestra to play in? Send your inquiries to us via email.


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International Surfing Association appoints Anthony Vela as StandUp Paddle Strategic Advisor
La Jolla, California, USA – March 31 2022
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Anthony Vela as the organization’s new Strategic Advisor on StandUp Paddle (SUP).
Vela brings a wealth of international SUP experience to the ISA having been an elite athlete, coach, commentator and organizer. More recently he has been the ISA Race Director for the 2018 and 2019 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships as well as the same role for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru where SUP was under the responsibility of the ISA.
SUP continues to be a priority sport for the ISA as the organization is responsible for governance of SUP globally at an Olympic level. Vela will now work closely with ISA Vice-President and multiple SUP World Champion, Casper Steinfath, and the broader ISA leadership to further enhance the investment in SUP and ensure its continued worldwide development and promotion.
Commencing with immediate effect, Vela will support to drive forward the ISA’s SUP strategy, which includes competition formats, course designs and event scheduling. This involves maximizing the global profile of the 2022 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (ISA WSUPPC) and ensuring the successful delivery of the event. The 2022 ISA WSUPPC host destination and dates will also be announced soon.
Working alongside ISA Executive Director, Robert Fasulo, and other ISA staff, Vela will additionally help in the technical management of SUP competitions when they are a part of a multi-sport event, for example at the forthcoming 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. He will also help the ISA explore new SUP events and formats to further accelerate the growth of SUP and increase its global appeal.
Through his new role, Vela will also look to enhance the competitive rules for SUP and assist in the process to select event judging panels and race officials.

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text: The Rockwood Orthopaedic Soceity (ROS) was named after our esteemed professor and chairman emeritus, Dr. Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD. Rockwood Orthopaedic Society serves to provide UTHSCSA students opportunities to learn about and experience the fields of Orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Throughout the course of he yer we will be coordinating various activities that allow students to interact with residents and faculty in orthopaedic surgery and to explore their interest in the specialties. This year we hope to increase ROS's peer mentoring capacity by having regular events with upper class students who plan to match (or have matched) in orthopaedic surgery. We also hope to increase the scope of shadowing activities for our members. Medical students interested in joining the Rockwood Orthopaedic Society or simply in learning more about it are invited to contact the Office of Student Life.


Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Testing - 2009 Giant Anthem X1
Well it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that when I needed a bike to use in between sexy race steeds my first choice was Giant. Lucky for me Cycle Solutions had what I was looking for and helped me out. Really the component spec on this bike is more than adequate for racing save except the wheelset.
Out of the Box
Again, really impressive package. The paint quality is superb and the orange is really vibrant. Works well with the white and brushed aluminum and the white rocker arms are a nice touch. Everything works well together though the XT trigger shifters need a little encouragement to mesh with the Avid Elixir's. Luckily you can remove the gear indicators so you can run the shifter inside the brake levers on the bar.
SID Team is a nice high end fork with all the adjustment you need. Only flaw is the rebound adjustment dial which is tucked away up the bottom of the one leg and is really hard to turn. I had to use pliers on mine. Also I have noticed a lot of flawed lower castings on the SID's where the wheel doesn't fit perfectly centred. I have already seen a few go to warranty and mine is off centre as well.
Shifting is full XT with the exception of the XTR Shadow rear derailleur, nice. Even XT cranks and rear cassette prove no cut corners for the shifting.
RaceFace provides a Deus seatpost and stem as well as a really nice Next carbon riser bar.
Mavic 717 rims with WTB Laserdisc hubs are a bit of a disappointment. They are underspec'd and would be the first thing I would upgrade if I was racing the bike. They work well enough but there is weight savings to be had.
Finally the Michelin XC Dry 2 tires are amazing. I have run these before and forgotten how much I love them. I think I might race on them most of next season.
Really not too much to report over my previous X0 write up. The X1 comes with an RP2 shock which only has 1 level of propedal vs the RP23 which has 3. Didn't care though cause I never use propedal with the Anthem X anyway. The rest of the frame is identical to the X0. Check out my Anthem X0 review for more detail.
I know it was only 3 weeks since I had my X0 but wow these bikes always surprise me. The X1 is an absolute rocket with almost identical feel to the X0 save for the 1.5lbs of extra weight. The bike is just so much fun to ride and I'm really glad I still have one around.
Again more detail in my previous X0 review.
If you want an out of the box perfect race bike then look no further. The wheelset is more than adequate for most and the 2010 Anthem X1 addresses this by being spec'd with a full XT Tubeless wheelset. Inversely the Anthem X series of bikes is perfectly mannered as a ride all day cross country cruiser. The Anthem X rides as good as it looks. Take one for a spin and see what everyone is talking about.
-bang for buck
-very well spec'd drivetrain
-SID's are a little sketchy
Performance - 9 Halloween fun sized Snickers bars out of 10 bars
Value - 8 tonnes of fallen leaves on your lawn out of 10 tonnes
Off center SID, wheel is closer to the disk leg.
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President of India visits Kigwema Village and Kohima War CemeteryNov 03, 2022
Kohima (Nagaland), November 3: President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Thursday visited Kigwema Village on the second day of her visit to Nagaland before her departure to Dimapur. She was accompanied by Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and other dignitaries. During her visit, the President interacted with the Village Council members, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and the agriculturists at Kigwema Village Council Hall. The President visited exhibition stalls set up by the SHGs where the Kigwema womenfolk demonstrated the traditional way of weaving and displayed varieties of agricultural products.
Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio thanked the President for visiting a Naga traditional village, Kigwema, and expressed that it was a proud moment for the people of Kigwema village and hoped that she carry back home the good memories of visiting the Naga village. Rio said the village is one of the largest villages which has a total population of about 7,562 and it was the village where the Japanese had stationed during the Second World War. Stating that the State capital Kohima has a beautiful landscape, Rio said that the second highest peak in Nagaland- Mt. Japfü is situated above the village and is a virgin forest with stiff hills but the village has a gentle slope with fertile land suitable for cultivating paddy, vegetables, and fruits.
He also said that the village had maintained this traditional village till date and also housed the Hornbill festival at Kisama within the proximity of the village. Rio said that the Hornbill Festival from 1st to 10th December is an annual event where all the naga tribes, North East tribals, and also the neighboring countries join in various activities during the festival. Rio also stated that the Government of India under the NDA government led by the Prime Minister has been helping the State with various policies and programmes, particularly MGNREGA, PMJSY - Road activities and livelihood supports to all the villages in Nagaland, which has benefited the villages immensely.
Under the Upadhyay Panchayat Sashakti Karan Puraskar (DDUPSP), Rio said that the Kigwema village was selected as the best Village in 2021 and has been doing well in other schemes. The village has 34 SHGs, particularly women folk who have been doing well in the cultivation of vegetables and fruits. Kigwema Village Council Chairman, Balie Kere while welcoming the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and the entourage said that the village was diligently partnering with the central government and state government in various initiatives, policies, developmental works, and agendas. Balie also said that the Kigwema Village is mightily contributing towards National security and Integrity by way of donating 72.7% of its land and co-existing with the Army and Para-military forces stationed at Zakhama Military Station.
The village council chairman placed a fervent appeal to the President of India to support and look into the long-cherished desire of the people to have a National Standard Level Playground located between Military Station and Kigwema Village which is jointly shared by both parties. Balie also reminded the President about the appeal made to have a National Highway into 4 Lane by the people of the area during the visit of the then President of India, Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2002 and urged the President to genuinely take the requested and upgrade the existing Highway into 4 Lane for the growth of all-round development.
The Women folk of Kigwema village presented folk songs while Central Brass Band, Nagaland Police, and the Government High School Kigwema presented the National Anthem. Earlier, President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited the Kohima War Cemetery to pay her homage to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation and also laid a wreath to show her honour and respect to the fallen heroes. The President was accompanied by the Governor of Assam and Nagaland Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Minister of Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom, Minister of Soil & Water Conservation, V. Kashiho Sangtam, Chief Secretary J. Alam, Home Commissioner, Abhijit Sinha, Secretary Art & Culture, Athel O Lotha IAS, ADGP (Nagaland, Law, and Order) Sandeep M. Tamgade IPS, IGP Assam Rifles, Vikas Lahera, and others.
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Employment status, age, sex, and depression are all linked with pain frequency among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), findings from a cross-sectional analysis show.
Results were published in JAMA Network Open.
Pain is a key symptom of SCD and often contributes to increased health care utilization and hospitalizations, researchers explained. The pain these patients experience is also complex and does not occur in isolation, they added.
Previous research shows that SCD complications in patients are linked with social determinants of health, while family-level and neighborhood-level socioeconomic status can impact pain level, frequency, and patient quality of life.
What’s more, “mental health is related to opioid use for SCD-related pain and can be seen in stress and negative coping behaviors experienced by individuals with SCD,” the authors said. Patients with SCD also have depression rates approximately 3 times higher than the general population.
To better understand the association between pain episode frequency and severity among patients and factors like educational attainment, employment status, and mental health, the investigators recruited individuals from 8 clinical centers participating in the Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium.
A total of 2264 patients with SCD were included in the study. All participants were aged 15 to 45 years. Patient registry data were collected between 2017 and 2018 and analyses were carried out between September 2020 and March 2022. The researchers assessed electronic medical records and findings from participant surveys. Of those included in the study, 56.2% were female.
The results show almost half of participants said they took a daily medication for pain and/or used hydroxyurea, just under 30% said they received regular blood transfusions, and 20% had received a diagnosis of depression.
Pain-specific measurements revealed 79.8% of patients had severe pain and 47.8% had more than 4 pain episodes in the past year.
Both educational attainment and income were not linked with increased pain frequency or severity, the researchers found. However, their analyses revealed several important findings:
- Unemployment (β, 2.13; 95% CI, 0.99-3.23; P < .001) and female sex (β, 1.78; 95% CI, 0.80-2.76; P < .001) were linked with increased pain frequency
- Being younger than age 18 was inversely associated with pain frequency (β, −5.72; 95% CI, −7.72 to −3.72; P < .001) and pain severity (β, 5.10; 95% CI, −6.70 to −3.51; P < .001)
- Depression was linked with increased pain frequency (β, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.04-3.31; P < .001) but not pain severity
- Hydroxyurea use was associated with heightened pain severity (β, 1.36; 95% CI, 0.47-2.24; P = .003)
- Taking daily medication for pain was associated with both increased pain frequency (β, 6.29; 95% CI, 5.28-7.31; P < .001) and severity (β, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.95-3.80; P < .001)
Based on the findings, the researchers note “depression screening for these patients is warranted, especially among those experiencing higher pain frequency and severity.”
In addition, “comprehensive treatment and pain reduction must consider the full experiences of patients with SCD, including impacts on mental health,” they added.
The investigators also stressed the importance of the link between depression and pain episode frequency, as SCD has a disproportional impact on individuals of African descent. Black youth with SCD also tend to encounter stigma when they seek care for vaso-occlusive crises, a condition that can result in severe anemia and end-organ damage.
“Without proper screening and assessments for depression, we might overestimate other factors and overlook key factors or outcomes in this population,” the researchers concluded. “Further investigation is needed to both understand depression among this population and its association with SCD-related pain.”
Harris KM, Preiss L, Varughese T, et al. Examining mental health, education, employment, and pain in sickle cell disease. JAMA Netw Open. Published online May 18, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.14070


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Under Armour Curry 6 Shoes Review
Under Armour recently released the new Curry 6 SL golf shoe as part of the ‘SC30 Range Unlimited’ capsule. This spikeless golf shoe has a knit upper with a spikeless sole. The outsole features a graphic that shows a hand holding three fingers to indicate a three-point shot. In addition, the outsole features antimicrobial OrthoLite X40 sockliner. The new Curry golf shoe will be a hit among aspiring golfers.
Under Armour is known for its basketball footwear, and the Curry 6 is no different. The lightweight design makes this shoe incredibly responsive, and it provides excellent traction on dust and the court. The shoes also feature a good amount of cushioning and impact protection, and they’re very thin. This makes them a great choice for guards who don’t play a lot above the rim. They offer many advantages and are a great choice if you love to shoot.
The Speed Plate extends to the lateral side of the new Curry 6 to provide torsional support. The Speed Plate’s segmented design allows for flexibility while supporting the foot during cuts, crosses, and other maneuvers. It is easy to switch between footwork in just seconds thanks to its ability to bend and support the foot. Whether you’re a collegiate player or a professional, the Curry 6 is an excellent shoe for the game. They have the features you need to be successful and dominate.

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1/6/2013 Daily Image: Galveston Mardi Gras Remnant
1/6/2013 Daily Image: Mardi Gras Remnant
Outside the Tremont House (an amazing hotel you should at least visit) in Galveston is this vivid remnant from the 1984 Mardi Gras. There were several of these constructed for the 1984 celebration, but this is the only one that remains. Illuminated for your enjoyment 365 days a year, this decorative arch is one of the many unique aspects of this island community.
Mardi Gras Remnant
This image is slated for Volume II of Texas As I See It
Copyright 2012 Warren Paul Harris
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Crysis remaster teased on Twitter: 'Hey Nomad, you're still with us?'
Crytek seems like its awfully close to announcing a Crysis remaster or reboot, this time with ray tracing?
AMD launches the world's fastest graphics card for machine learning development and advanced visualization workloads, Radeon Vega Frontier Edition, available now
If you own an HTC Vive, you have to play Pool Nation VR
Lifelike physics and a true sense of presence make Pool Nation VR one of the most immersive virtual reality experiences I've ever had.
Falcon Northwest joins the Oculus Ready PC Program
Oculus welcomes Falcon Northwest into its Oculus Ready PC Program.
AMD shows off the 'world's best VR solution' again, teasing R9 Fury X2
AMD ships off more of its Radeon R9 Fury X2-powered VR PCs, this time to the Associated Press.
The first look at AMD's Radeon R9 Fury X2, the dual-GPU with HBM
We have our first real photo of the AMD Radeon R9 Fury X2.
AMD teases its new dual-GPU powered 'Tiki' PCs from Falcon Northwest
AMD teases the Falcon Northwest Tiki PC, powered by the Radeon R9 Fury X2.
Steam Machines will begin their lounge room takeover in November
Valve announces Steam Machines 'at the same price point as game consoles, with higher performance' for November.
Falcon Northwest and NVIDIA auctions a gaming PC for charity via Ebay
Falcon Northwest and NVIDIA are auctioning a one-of-a-kind custom-built gaming system to raise money for the Philip Scholz Memorial Foundation.
NVIDIA announces new 4K gaming initiative with top system builders
NVIDIA begins pushing a new 4K gaming initiative with the top-tier system builders.


Our highway system was designed to accommodate only half the traffic it carries today. Yet, the transportation funding needed to fix our crumbling infrastructure is not keeping pace with the need, and it’s costly to drivers and the entire transportation industry. In 2013, for example, the number of hours that truck drivers spent parked or creeping along congested highways amounted to 16 years.
Congestion is costly
On average, a truck driver logs more than 100,000 miles each year. In fact, it would take the typical driver a year and a half to cover every mile of highway in the U.S., from federal interstates to rural state highways. Americans rely on the trucking industry and this infrastructure to keep our economy humming along, as drivers hauled more than 13 million tons of goods in the U.S. in 2013.
But congestion is always a problem, as trucks creep along on average at 40-some miles per hour in rush-hour traffic. Worse, 40 percent of truck drivers cited large cities such as Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and St. Louis as points-of-origin or the destinations of 40 percent of drivers. All of these cities, except New York, are ranked in the top 25 as having the most congested highways. What is the economic impact of congestion? It amounted to $9.2 billion in the trucking industry in 2013, and a loss of 141 million driver hours.
A pothole in highway spending
One source of the problem is a lack of interest in investing in our infrastructure. There is a federal gas tax — 18.3 cents per gallon — from which $50 billion in revenues flow into the Highway Trust Fund. Yet, Congress routinely allocates roughly 6 percent of this money to highway and bridge projects. Considering that it costs roughly $4 million to expand one mile of interstate highway from four to six lanes, it’s easy to see that this fund is not is being used to ease congestion.
In fact, 20 percent of this fund goes toward transit, which affects five percent of commuters, according to the Heritage Foundation. Congress is also using this money to pay for politically popular projects at home, such as bike paths, sidewalks, historic preservation and beautification. In all, this fund is overspent to the tune of $15 billion a year, and still not enough of it goes toward actual transportation funding.
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Pork Chop Platoon Podcast
About This Show
Pork Chop Platoon is a community for gamers age 25 and older who play on the Xbox console. Our community was founded on the philosophy that online gaming should be about camaraderie, respect, teamwork, and having fun. Pork Chop Platoon has stayed a strong community for over 8 years with hundreds of members, and it supports multiple games.
Most Recent Episode
Podcast #10: E3 2016
In this episode DisneyNut, AngelEyes, and JaketheLate join us to recap E3. We have the PCP 411 (6:01); EA & Activision no show (7:40); Big Titles from the Show (24:20); Other good bad and ugly games and console presentations (41:30); and Virtual Reality (@1:14:30) Pork Chop Platoon is a community for gamers age 25 and older who play on the Xbox console. Visit porkchopplatoon.com for more details. @_MUDD @NeonPhyzics @porkchopplatoon

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|“||The Realm of the Dead of the Finnic myths, ruled by the god-king Tuoni and the god-queen Tuonetar. In Finnish Christianity, it is considered the place of the dead before the Last Judgement.||„|
|— Carl Black|
Tuonela, also known as Manala, was the realm of the dead, where the old Finnish pagans would end up after dead. Tuonela is also the name of the river that leads to the realm.
The dead would arrive down the river of the same name, and it was the destination for both good and bad souls, where they would wander as grey, shadow-like beings. The realm is ruled by Tuoni and his wife, Tuonetar, who share the realm with their children Kivutar, Vammatar, Kalma and Loviatar, who are goddesses of pain, death and sickness.
Väinämöinen and some other wise men have managed to travel to Tuonela, in order to learn new spells or raise the dead, though the journey to the realm and back was dangerous. Heroes also have traveled there in order to prove their worth, though has often ended in tragedy.
An example of this was Lemminkäinen, who tried to catch the Swan of Tuonela as a trophy for Louhi, the ruler of Pohjola. The journey to the land of dead ends in tragedy, as Lemminkäinen drowns in the underworld's river, seemingly being doomed to die. His mother, with the help of Ilmarinen and Ukko, manages to fish her son's corpse out of the river and revive him with honey.

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As always In the article below, we are going to give you everything you need to know about OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone, such as what is the specification of OPPO A55 5G Mobile and what is its price in India and other countries.
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700
Rear Camera13MP + 2MP + 2MP
Oppo A55 5G Summary
Oppo A55 5G smartphone was launched on 25th January 2021. The phone comes with a 6.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels at a pixel density of 480 pixels per inch (ppi). Oppo A55 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Oppo A55 5G runs Android 11 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. The Oppo A55 5G supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Oppo A55 5G on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The Oppo A55 5G runs ColorOS 11 is based on Android 11 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB). The Oppo A55 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Oppo A55 5G measures 163.90 x 75.70 x 8.40mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 186.00 grams. It was launched in Brisk Blue and Rhythm Black colours.
Connectivity options on the Oppo A55 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
Oppo A55 5G Full Specifications
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone General
|Release date||25th January 2021|
|Launched in India||No|
|Dimensions (mm)||163.90 x 75.70 x 8.40|
|Battery capacity (mAh)||5000|
|Colours||Brisk Blue, Rhythm Black|
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone Display
|Screen size (inches)||6.50|
|Pixels per inch (PPI)||480|
|Processor make||MediaTek Dimensity 700|
|Expandable storage type||microSD|
|Expandable storage up to (GB)||1000|
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone Camera
|Rear camera||13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)|
|Front camera||8-megapixel (f/2.0)|
|No. of Rear Cameras||3|
|No. of Front Cameras||1|
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone Software
|Operating system||Android 11|
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone Connectivity
|Wi-Fi standards supported||802.11 a/b/g/n/ac|
|Bluetooth||Yes, v 5.10|
|Number of SIMs||2|
|Active 4G on both SIM cards||Yes|
OPPO A55 5G Mobile Phone Sensors
|Ambient light sensor||Yes|
- Advanced Triple-camera arrangement on the backside
- Standard processor framework
- 6GB RAM
- Powerful 5000mAh Battery
- 128GB internal storage
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Utopias are embedded in contexts from which they derive meaning and significance. As a vehicle for speculation, intervention, and creativity, narrative utopia (the literary genre and its counterparts in other media) reflects the circumstances of its times, including its culture's relationship to the past. This article offers a survey of ways in which utopias engage with the problematics of historical memory both by looking to the past in the “real” world (either critically or apologetically) or in a mythical world (in the sphere of religion) and by positing fictional peoples with their own historical memory/ies, as instanced in legends, libraries, works of art, and so on. The erasure or falsification of memory, on the other hand, appears as an important leitmotif of the dystopian imagination. By pointing out a variety of examples and issues, the article will attempt to bridge the existing gap between utopian studies and cultural memory studies.
Utopia and Cultural Memory: A Survey of Themes and Critical Problems
JORGE BASTOS da silva teaches in the Department of Anglo-American Studies, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto (Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto). His main fields of research are English literature and culture, namely, the period between the Restoration and Romanticism; intellectual history, especially utopian studies; and translation and reception studies, bearing in particular on the history of cultural exchanges between Portugal and the British Isles.
Jorge Bastos da Silva; Utopia and Cultural Memory: A Survey of Themes and Critical Problems. Utopian Studies 1 October 2020; 31 (2): 314–324. doi: https://doi.org/10.5325/utopianstudies.31.2.0314
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About Neck Deep
Neck Deep are a Welsh pop punk band from Wrexham who formed in 2012 when vocalist Ben Barlow met former lead guitarist Lloyd Roberts. The pair posted a song (What Did You Expect) online under the name Neck Deep. The song soon gained attention online, resulting in the addition of rhythm guitarist Matt West, drummer Dani Washington, and bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans. They released a pair of EPs, Rain in July (2012) and A History of Bad Decisions (2013), both recorded by Barlow's older brother, before signing with Hopeless in August 2013. Following the release of their debut album Wishful Thinking in January 2014, the band became a full-time project, with the band members leaving their jobs and/or dropping out of university courses. Shortly after the release of their second album Life's Not out to Get You in August 2015, Roberts left the band due to allegations of sexual misconduct, and Sam Bowden (formerly of Climates and Blood Youth) joined in his place.


Source: SEAMEO BIOTROP's Research Grant | 2020
Rice has become a staple food source in Indonesia, as evidenced by statistical data from the amount of rice consumption in 2018 reached around 29.57 Million Tons. Based on these data the determination of the paddy field area is an important aspect in determining the sustainability of food security. According to data from (Kementerian Pertanian, 2018) the area of paddy fields continues to change every year, in 2016 the area of paddy is 8,187 million hectares while in 2017 is 8,162 million hectares due to the dynamics of paddy plant growth tends to occur in a short time, so that monitoring of paddy is needed in near-real-time.
One of the method that is used in determining whether a land belongs to the paddy field or not is to use Remote Sensing approach. (Dong, et al., 2016) has mapped the paddy field area in Northeast Asia with the Remote Sensing approach using Landsat 8 Satellite Imagery. Paddy field mapping has also been carried out by (Cai, et al., 2019) using the time series Sentinel l-2 image to obtain paddy field map in the Dongting Lake area in Hunan Province, China and field survey data that used to validate the accuracy of paddy field map.
Every object on earth has a different spectral reflectance, even in one variety of paddy can have different wavelengths that can be influenced by the variety, age, density, to the level of health / greenness of the plant. Spectral Signature identification is a method of Remote Sensing. According to (Vaesen, et al., 2001) there are several approaches in identifying Spectral Signature such as RVI, NDVI, PVI, WDVI and LAI. Based on the approach it is expected that using Spectral Signature can classify paddy to the level of species, age, and health.
Monitoring and forecast local crop production are critical steps in addressing food security problems at a global scale. The combined effects of a changing climate, growing population, soil loss, as well as the natural variability of weather, require methods that provide a timely and accurate assessment of crop growth and production (Huang, et al., 2019). Crop growth and production model are urgently needed to dynamically simulate crop phenology, leaf area index, biomass, water use and grain yield formation in response to variations in genotype, environment and management, as well as their interactions (de Wit, et al., 2015).
A DSS is an information system that supports a user in choosing a consistent response for a particular problem in a reduced time frame (Hamouda, 2011). DSS are computer-based systems, built in order to solve multi-scenario problems by analyzing the feasibility of each scenario in a short time in order to provide a near optimum solution among them. A DSS may also be applicable for multiple problems and the possible solutions may or may not integrate aspects of sustainable development (Mannina, et al., 2019).
Precision agriculture is one approach that can be used in overcoming problems in agriculture. The purpose of precision farming itself is to minimize (spending costs, 7 time, and the spread of pests and diseases), optimize the use of resources effectively and efficiently, and maximize the harvest from agricultural land. As stated by (Zhang & Kovacs, 202) precision agriculture (PA) is the application of geospatial techniques and sensors (e.g., geographic information systems, remote sensing, GPS) to identify variations in the field and to deal with them using alternative strategies. According on that statement, the need for geospatial techniques that is integrated with information systems will be used as a tool to deliver information from government level to farmer group level.
The advance of technological development in agriculture is not impossible to develop an agricultural information system that can help various problems that occur in agricultural land, currently has developed several information systems about rice farming such as IPB Digitani (IPB University), SIMOTANDI (Rice Plantation Monitoring Information System ) from the Ministry of Agriculture, KATAM (Integrated Planting Calendar) which contains information related to the planting calendar developed by the BALINGBANGTAN (Agricultural Research and Development Agency) (Balitbangtan, 2015). This research is expected to build an information system that can be a tool for its users in terms of overcoming problems that arise in paddy agriculture in form of Web-GIS and Mobile App.
The general objective of this research is to develop spatial decision support system for village based national rice production (SIPANAS, Sistem Informasi Manajemen Padi Nasional). The specific objectives of this study are:
1. Identifying Paddy plantation to the level of the variety, age and health level based on the spectral signature reflectance of the paddy (1st year),
2. Developing a baseline rice growth and development model (1st, 2nd year),
3. Building a spatial-explicit dynamic model, in order to get (e.g. growth, yield, water balance, nutrient status and pest and disease) (1st, 2nd year),
4. Building a model to determine DSS for precision crop and field management (e.g. crop and field management, fertilizer management, water management, pest and disease management, CSA (Climate Smart Agriculture), adaptation/mitigation option and GHG (Greenhouse Gas) inventory) (2nd year).
5. Developing an information system as a means of delivering information for each stakeholder from government level to farmer groups level (3rd year).
Some conclusions based on data that have been processed and analyzed are as follows:
1. The orientation of the experimental plot or plot in the research area duplicates the pixel arrangement in the Sentinel-2 image.
2. Weather conditions during the study were generally sunny or slightly cloudy and only rained 13 times, with a total rainfall of 78.8 mm. Even so, plants do not experience water shortages because there is a good supply of water from irrigation.
3. The development of the three rice varieties shows that Inpari-32 has a longer harvest life than IR-69 and Pandan Wangi varieties.
4. The dynamics of LAI are generally uniform, experiencing an increase in LAI until it reaches a maximum at the maximum vegetative growth stage, and then decreases towards harvest time. LAI characteristics need to be further analyzed to see their response to the treatment of fertilizer doses, varieties, and planting techniques
5. NDVI graphic display from Sentinel-2 image shows that: a. NDVI gave a visually more significant response to the fertilizer dosage treatment. A higher fertilizer dosage gives a higher NDVI value, especially in the early stages to the maximum vegetative stage. b. The difference in cropping patterns did not give NDVI responses which were visually significantly different. c. Different varieties did not respond to NDVI which was visually significantly different.
6. RGB drone images can produce differences in vegetation indices in response to fertilizer treatment, planting techniques, and varieties. Visually, the vegetation index was seen to be higher in the treatment of higher fertilizer doses, on the technique of planting rows of tiles, and in the Pandan Wangi variety.
7. Further processing is required to produce an empirical formula that represents the spatio-temporal relationship between signature reflectance and plant characteristics, plant and soil macro nutrient status and environmental conditions as a baseline for a spatial-explicit dynamic model of rice plants.
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LOVED staying here! The atmosphere is really chilled and with the hotel right on the beach is the perfect location. We wished we could have stayed longer than 10 days as the staff made us feel so welcome. The food was delicious and was certainly among the best I tasted in Hikkaduwa.. make sure you try the stuffed crab! Mmmm. The owner was super helpful in organising some local trips for us with the hotel driver Anura which really felt like we were getting an insiders view of the surrounding areas. We are thinking of making Sri Lanka an annual trip and would definitely stay here again..it ticks all the boxes!
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The concept of “visual culture” only became obvious to me since I have started working abroad, in Trinidad, where the culture hasn’t been completely homogenized by the impact of mondialisation. The local visual culture is still mainly led by press, radio and billboard.
So when I worked on my first campaign, and presented the first visuals to the client, which I would describe as “clean”, “luxurious”, aligned with “international standard” and “to the point”, their feedback was a surprise to me. “It’s boring”. 0_0
At that point I understood that I do not share the same visual references to what looks good and what doesn’t look good. I needed to change my approach, my rationale and ways of collaborating with the creative team. Basically stay away from my personal taste and focus on rationale, key message and best practices.
I later on, came across this story from We Transfer newsletter. It tells the story of how, a photographer, Charmaine, aimed at inspiring empathy towards queer partnership in Singapore through a photo series. The series is about queer women living in Singapore, but the staged wedding celebration is a life-event the couples won’t have access to in real-life since same-sex marriage is unrecognized in the country.
“I think we as image-makers have the power – in our own little corners of the world – to shift visual culture. And I want to play a part in shifting this culture towards that of an acceptance and celebration of identities.”
I found this article very inspiring because it also reminded me of a conversation I had with colleagues…
As advertisers, for a campaign to be successful and get people to remember key message, new products, sales etc… Often we get inspiration from culture and attempt to reflect the popular and visual culture codes to create “effective” campaign. I did write about this topic a few months ago .
But should advertising not also play a role in shifting preconceived ideas and stereotypes through unconventional visual references?
For example, when it comes to using women body image in ad to promote products targeting men… As advertisers and content creators, should we embrace it because “it works” and “that what people want” or should we do what is “right” and attempt to change people perception?
I will vote for the latter…
Too often, advertisers, obsessed with “effectiveness”, failed to be brave enough to challenge the status- quo…. Advertising is for me a type of modern art and it has the power to instill positive change.
Sometimes, just reflecting the reality can make others feel uncomfortable. I am referring to the Cheerios ad featuring a multi-racial family in 2013. Americans went mad over it!
And so what?
I will conclude by referring to the latest Nike campaign starring Colin Kaepernick.
Companies and brands often attempt to avoid taking strong public positions out of fear of alienating customers, but Nike is running straight into the political fray.
YASSS Nike! Just DO it!


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In case you hadn’t heard, sporting licenses for the 2012-13 license year went on sale Monday.
Hunting, fishing and trapping licenses can be purchased at any of 1,500 license sales outlets statewide, including municipal clerks and sporting goods stores, according to a news release from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Licences can also be purchased by phone or online through the DEC website, www.dec.ny.gov. The new license year begins Oct. 1. If you do any hunting or fishing before then, you need to possess a valid 2011-12 license. If you plan to hunt deer and want to apply for a doe tag, you have to purchase your license before Oct. 1.
Personally, I like to wait until the last minute, so like most years, I will probably get my license on Sept. 30.


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I’ve been thinking a lot of late (I say “a lot”, but it’s mainly just within that spare five minutes I have at 4am) about women and confidence. We have plenty of ads telling us how worth it we are, but that doesn’t always translate into everyday life. Many times in my professional life, my lack of confidence has meant I sat by whilst others took credit for my work or ideas, didn’t speak up, or let myself be walked over. And judging by statistics, I’m not alone. But women in the workplace, the pay gap and gender imbalance is for another day, because the whole train of thought got me thinking about motherhood and confidence, which is another ball game altogether. Motherhood is a time in a woman’s life where she deserves to feel confident; finally, this is 100% our domain and no one can undermine or take that away from us. Ha! If only! If I’ve learned nothing else from this parenting lark, it’s that having a family can be as competitive and undermining as the work place – if you let it. But there are other areas in which our self-esteem can plummet.
When you have children, you develop a new kind of confidence (along with all the other essential keeping-kids-alive skills) - admittedly not overnight. With the arrival of a first baby comes a unique terror that is unrivalled elsewhere in life. But the confidence that comes with slowly finding your stride in motherhood is a lovely thing, but it can come with an unwitting trade-off of losing confidence elsewhere. It might be socially or professionally, and of course it won’t happen to every mum but it can be insidious and damaging if it’s not acknowledged.
It hit me last year when I was talking to a friend about wanting to get back to work. She was a toweringly confident PR director, loved her job, but has now been a stay at home mum for four years with her three children. She told me how she’d love to get back to work, or set up something that suited her chaotic home life, but she then dismissed herself by adding a “but I think I must be too lazy”. I was horrified. She’s one of the least lazy people I know, but it suddenly occurred to me that I’ve heard many women dismiss themselves this way. They think they should be able to do it all – have their kids, run a home, take on the mental load (which refers to the never-ending domestic job of having to be permanently one step ahead of your family’s needs) and still find time to either get back to work or create a new career around their family life.
Sometimes, for many reasons, it’s just not feasible; or a woman would genuinely – shock! horror! – rather stay at home with her kids, but if and when it is, many women find they’ve lost their mojo and are terrified they won’t fit in a workplace the way they used to, or are afraid of trying something new and failing. Even going out to a partner’s work dinner or an event with old colleagues can make you feel like you don’t belong there anymore.
We have to remind ourselves – and each other - that we have effectively retrained in a much more significant role, and in record time. Hell, once you have kids, you become a semi-qualified GP, a chef, a chauffeur, a school tutor, a make-and-do expert, a counsellor, and at least one little person’s favourite human on the planet. That’s no mean feat. And trust me – not going back to work or becoming some kind of trail-blazing entrepreneur does not make you lazy or unambitious. We’ve all been doing something far more important and need to give ourselves the credit we’re due.

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The Chaldean Patriarch, Louis Sako, has telephoned Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr to congratulate him on his unexpected victory in the country’s recent parliamentary elections. The Patriarchate also said that Sako told Sadr he hoped for a government that promotes the common good of all the Iraqi people. According to the Patriarchate, Sadr thanked Sako for his words and pledged to “support Christians”, the Vatican-linked news agency Fides reported.
No single candidate won anywhere near enough seats to control the majority of the 329-seat parliament, and Sadr’s alliance with the communists won the greatest number, with only 54 seats. The bloc led by Hadi al-Amari, a militia leader who fought against Iraq during its war with Iran, came second with 47 seats. The bloc headed by Haider al-Abadi, Prime Minister since 2014, fared worse than expected, with 42 seats, but won the multi-sectarian province of Nineveh, which includes many Christian towns and the city of Mosul where, under his overall command, Iraqi forces led the military defeat of IS last year.
However Mr. Sadr did not stand as a candidate himself and has said he will not become prime minister, meaning he instead can function as something of a “kingmaker”. Although Christians were killed or forced to flee Baghdad in 2006 and 2007 as his Shia militias sparked furious fighting with Baghdad’s Sunni populations, he has distanced himself from his Iranian former backers, saying he regards their influence in Iraq as destabilising.
Rend al-Rahim, a former Iraqi ambassador to the US, told Al Jazeera that this result “indicates that at least in Mosul province there is renewed hope for a better future and an acknowledgement of the role of Abadi and the Iraqi army in liberating Nineveh.”
According to the New York Times, Sadr favours Abadi to continue as prime minister. Abadi is a moderate Shia who has partnered with the US in the fight against Islamic State. Sadr met both him and Mr Amari at the weekend as part of negotiations for forming a government, and after meeting Abadi he said their meeting showed that the next government “will be inclusive, we will not exclude anyone”.
The Al Monitor news website noted that on 21 May, Sadr tweeted, “I am Muqtada. I am Shiite, Sunni, Christian, Sabean, Yazidi, Islamist, civil, Arab, Kurdish, Assyrian, Turkmen, Chaldean and Shabak. I am Iraqi. Do not expect me to side with any sect against the other to renew enmities and lead to our demise. We are headed toward a comprehensive Iraqi alliance.”
Although the country’s Christians had only five seats to fight over, the results show a significant shift. Fides reports that four of the five successful candidates belong to the Chaldean Church, and that the Assyrian Democratic Movement, the longest-running Christian party, will have no representation in parliament.
Two of the five seats were won by candidates from the Babylon Brigades militia: Aswan Salem Sawa in Nineveh, and Burhanuddin Ishak Ibrahim in Baghdad. In Kirkuk, the seat was won by the Chaldean Syriac Assyrian Council’s Rihan Hanna Ayoub, and in Erbil the seat was won by Hoshyar Karadag Yelda, a candidate for the Chaldean coalition.
The only non-Chaldean, Immanuel Khoshaba, of the Assyrian Rafidain coalition, won the seat reserved for Christians in the governorate of Dohuk.
It is thought that since the emigration of around 70 per cent of Iraqi Christians since the US-led invasion of 2003, Chaldean Catholics are now more numerous than Syriacs and Assyrians.
Patriarch Sako, who has been positioning himself as the leader of all the country’s Christians, urged the Christian politicians “to develop a new vision and unite the stances to safeguard our small quota and its independence, which in turn protects our dignity and unity”.
Meanwhile it was announced on Sunday that the patriarch is to be made a cardinal, increasing his recognition in the Western Church. His predecessor, Emmanuel Delly, received the cardinal’s red hat in 2007 at the age of 80, as a sign of Pope Benedict XVI’s “spiritual closeness and affection” for Iraqi Christians then engulfed amid the Sunni-Shia violence that had erupted in Iraq. Sako is to be made a cardinal on 29 June alongside 13 other prelates including Pakistan’s Joseph Coutts, the Archbishop of Karachi and an expert in interfaith dialogue. Asked by the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle if his elevation to cardinal would improve the lot of Christians, who face considerable persecution there, Coutts replied: “Pakistan’s Christians are struggling to be recognised as equal citizens … My selection as cardinal does acknowledge that there is a viable, visible and active Christian community in Pakistan.” But he added that he had no plans as yet to lobby the Pakistani authorities to pardon Asia Bibi, the imprisoned Christian mother of five on death row for blasphemy.


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Gentlemen/ Members of the Chamber
Asharqia Chamber presents you with its best regards and informs you that it has received the letter from the Federation of Saudi Chambers No. (44101636) and the date (21/4/1444 AH), referring to the letter No. (44101319) and the date (2/4/1444 AH), which includes that the Chamber of Commerce in Abha will postpone organizing the Forsa exhibition International Jewelry and Gold.
The Federation would like to inform you that it has received the letter from the Chamber of Commerce in Abha No. (238240) and the date (20/4/1444 AH), which includes postponing the aforementioned exhibition, and it was decided to hold it during the period (26-30/1/2023 AD).

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When you’re dancing as an extra in a music video about ex-girlfriends, and your real boyfriend’s actual ex walks in to star as the main actress…
Eat your bargain-box heart out, Gwyneth.
The Grammy Award winning artist teams up with Cardi B and again earns his place on the world’s biggest stage in this dance worthy video.
This former member of Fifth Harmony is forging her own path towards pop music stardom.
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, the Queen of Soul died Thursday. SCENES pays homage to Aretha’s legacy of empowerment and fearless expression.
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Every one of the Belgian-Rwandan singer’s videos (and especially his live performances) will have you agreeing: “That was ridiculously, amazingly good.”
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SCENES writer Virginia Schmidt puts the luminous Swedish and Gambian recording artist on our radar.


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Can I write advocate after LLB?Asked by: Orville Carter | Last update: August 15, 2022
Score: 4.8/5 (22 votes)
No. Unless and until you qualify your final LLB. Exam and get enrolled in the State Bar Council as a practicing Lawyer, You are not entitled to use either the tag or the sticker meant for Advocates.
How can I become advocate in India after LLB?
1) The candidate for the examination must be an Indian citizen. 2) To be qualified to take the exam, one must have an LLB degree of three years or five years. 3) The candidate must be a member of one of the SBCs. 4) The candidate must have a valid advocate identity card.
Which degree is best after LLB?
- MA in Public Administration.
- MA Political Science/Sociology/History.
- MA Psychology.
- MA Criminology.
- MA Social Work.
- Masters of Business Law.
Can you put LLB after your name?
Frequently I have noticed that professionals tend to include after their name several acronyms which imply that that person has obtained a certain degree (LLB - Bachelor of Law) or qualification (TEP - Trust and Estate Practitioner). I actually googled it and found that they are called post-nominal letters.
Is LLB enough to become a lawyer in India?
For any Indian students, They can apply for a bachelor's degree in law, i.e., LLB. These degrees are duly recognized under the Bar Council of India. If they need to get into top law schools, prepare for the entrance exams.
TOP Exams for Law Students | Exams after LL. B
How can I earn money after LLB?
- Advocate. Advocacy is one of the chief professions chosen by LLB graduates. ...
- Government Services. Students can opt to join Government Services after completing their LLB. ...
- Legal Advisor. ...
- Judiciary. ...
- Teaching. ...
- Legal Outsourcing. ...
- Private Companies. ...
- Higher Education.
How can I practice in court after LLB?
One thing to be kept in mind is that only getting enrolled in an LLB program would not ensure your capability to practice law and conduct court sessions. After garnering the certificate of the LLB course from your university, you will have to write and qualify for an exam conducted by the Bar Council Of India.
What is a law student called?
A law student can be called a lawyer. In basic terms, a lawyer refers to a person who has a law degree.
How do you use Advocate title?
- 1) one has to pass llb.
- 2) thereafter pass bar council exam.
- 3) register himself as a member of any bar council.
- now he is an advocate and can plead in favour of a party at court. he is now an advocate.
How do I add Advocate to a name?
as prefix for Advocate. In practical advocates are using this. I'm extremely sorry...But out here in Guwahati lawyers hardly use "Adv." before their names. Here lawyers on the contrary write "Advocate" in full after their names, for e.g., Anil Kumar, Advocate; Puran Singh, Advocate....
What is the next step after LLB?
MBA after LLB (BA LLB/ B.Com LLB )will create huge career opportunities for you. If you will pursue an MBA in Business Law, you will understand the commercial laws in a better way. Take integrated B.Com / BBA / BA LLB and then take LLM course with specialisation in corporate/Commercial/Business Law.
Are lawyers jobless in India?
Among the lakhs of jobless lawyers in India, less than 10% are making a living wage. Will legal profession survive another 20 years? The dynamics of the legal market continue to amaze me. India has lakhs of jobless lawyers sitting around exterminating houseflies in district courts around the country.
Is LLB good for future?
Plenty of industries are available for LLB degree holders to work and some of them are Law firms, MNCs, Government Agencies, Judicial Bodies, Banks, Litigation, etc. These degree holders can explore the mentioned industries by getting job roles like Law Officer, Advocate, Litigator, Corporate Lawyer, etc.
Is advocate and lawyer same?
A lawyer is a general term used to describe a legal professional who has attended law school and obtained a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. An advocate is a specialist in law and can represent clients in court.
Can I take bar exam after LLB?
If your law degree was awarded prior to academic year 2009-10, there is no need to appear for the All India Bar Examination in order to qualify to practice law in India. I am currently working with a company as a legal officer and had enrolled as an advocate in 1998.
Can a law student be called a lawyer?
A person who is still pursuing law / LLB is called Lawyer.
This person is not eligible to stand in the court to put the stand of his/her clients. Lawyer is a basic term that refers to any person who has a law degree. There can be various different types of lawyers, such as advocates, attorneys, solicitors, etc.
Can law students use advocate stickers?
No not at all. until you are enrolled in bar council you are not authorized to use any sticker or monogram .
Who can be an advocate?
Quite simply, anyone and everyone can be an advocate! Advocacy is the number-one way that nonprofits and community-based organizations advance social change that affects the people they serve.
Is an advocate higher than a lawyer?
An advocate is a specialist attorney who represents clients in a court of law. Unlike an attorney an advocate does not deal directly with the client – the attorney will refer the client to an advocate when the situation requires it. Advocates can also appear in the higher courts on behalf of a client.
Who can write advocate before name?
ANSWER (1) Hi, Yes graduates who successfully complete law degree program are allowed to use Advocate before their name.
What is 2L in law?
In law school, we use 1L to refer to first year, 2L to second year, 3L to third year. Your law school might have a part time division, and in that case, some students might be referred to as 4Ls as well.
What degree is law?
Law Degree Study Option (LL.
LLM degrees allow lawyers to specialize in a broad field of studies, such as international law or a field of study of much more limited scope, such as arbitration or tax law. Other LLM degrees allow students to design their degree programs to focus on their specific career interests.
Who is the No 1 lawyer in India?
He is the highest paid lawyer in India and used to charge up to 25 lakh for one appearance. He had clients like Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh and has also defended L. K. Advani in the Hawala scam.
Who is the youngest advocate in India?
He was the youngest-ever advocate general in the country. He is an expert on India's northeast region and its insurgency problem. He was designated as a senior advocate by Supreme Court of India on 20 December 1986 at the age of 34, a notable achievement in the legal profession.
How do I become a legal advisor after LLB?
A legal advisor can be employed in the government sector as well as in the private sector. To become a legal advisor, a person needs to be an eligible advocate with the 'Certificate of Practice' issued by the Bar Council of India and should have some expertise in the area in which s/he offers legal advice.

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As a Home from Hospital volunteer you could help a lonely older person in West Sussex get back on their feet.
What do Home from Hospital volunteers do?
Our volunteers get matched with someone just out of hospital. They visit them and encourage them to get back into the community.
What you will get out of it
- It's a great way to make a real difference to someone's life
- You'll be giving something to your community
- You commit to volunteer for blocks of 6 weeks so it's flexible around holidays
- You get to be part of Age UK West Sussex's volunteer team
- Volunteers tell us they find befriending really rewarding
What is expected of me?
Home from Hospital volunteers are trained to encourage those just out of hospital to regain their independence and get back into the community. This usually involves a commitment of around an hour per week, in 6 week blocks. It could mean helping someone take a bus trip to the shops, visiting one of our activity centres together, or sitting and having a cup of tea and a chat in their home. Volunteers will also need to attend a short training session and provide references.