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Last week, Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK) and John K. Delaney (D-MD) introduced a bill that would create a bicameral, bipartisan commission tasked with producing recommendations to improve the long-term solvency of Social Security.
General Wojciech Jaruzelski, the Polish leader who passed away on May 25, 2014, was a paradox, a man torn between two worlds. He was the brutal enforcer of a totalitarian system and yet, eventually, tacitly consented to that system’s demise. But as a pivotal player in and witness to one of the most successful democratic transitions of the last quarter century, he also had a unique and still relevant perspective.
The future of European expansion is in question and, although the Ukrainian crisis has refocused attention on U.S.-European security cooperation, the transatlantic relationship has increasingly been marked by disagreements, including over: surveillance, free trade, security spending and sanctioning Russia.
Developed countries like the United States are aging rapidly, and many face population stagnation or decline. This “demographic transition” leaves fewer workers to power the economy and pay into social programs, even as the number of elderly retirees increases. Immigrants make the U.S. population younger and sustain healthy population growth, giving the United States a demographic and economic advantage. Over the coming decades, the United States is projected to have faster population growth and slower aging than other developed countries. Without immigrants, the United States would lose this demographic edge. When immigrant contributions to population growth are removed, the U.S. population is projected to stop growing in the 2040s.
On June 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a new regulation aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from existing power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. In preparation, we compiled questions you ought to be looking for.
The personal saving rate has been declining in this country for many years. Although the saving rate has jumped around, the long-term trend is clearly downward. The reasons for this long-term decline are difficult to pinpoint but likely include stagnant real incomes for many workers, rising standards of living and higher consumption, and a weaker dollar than in the past.
This week, former Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner released his memoir Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises. Below is an interview between Secretary Geithner and Ezra Klein of Vox.
In a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, more than 60 national defense leaders called for Congress to, “reform the way it oversees homeland security, saying that the current system jeopardizes national security and leaves the nation vulnerable to cyber-attacks, bioterrorism, and other threats.”
Last Thursday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated data on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to the new data, USCIS has approved over 550,000 applications, representing 86 percent of applications accepted for review. Based on estimates of the eligible population, this accounts for more than half of DACA-eligible unauthorized immigrants.
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By Jim Manzi, National Affairs
“There is much talk in Washington now about the need for a new era of American innovation to help us break out of an economic rut. But there is far less understanding of the ways in which these cycles of innovation and stagnation have worked, and so of what might be required to revive our economic prospects. By seeing how we've managed, time and again, to remake America into an engine of innovation and prosperity, we can better understand the nature of the challenge we now face, the character of the opportunities we may have for addressing it, and the kinds of responses that are most likely to work.”

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When I go up through the mowing field,
The headless aftermath,
Smooth-laid like thatch with the heavy dew,
Half closes the garden path.
And when I come to the garden ground,
The whir of sober birds
Up from the tangle of withered weeds
Is sadder than any words.
A tree beside the wall stands bare,
But a leaf that lingered brown,
Disturbed, I doubt not, by my thought,
Comes softly rattling down.
I end not far from my going forth
By picking the faded blue
Of the last remaining aster flower
To carry again to you.
In this poem, Frost uses autumn as a symbol for impending death. It appears that someone close to him is nearing the end of his or her life, and this imminent death is cause for Frost to reflect on his own mortality.
In addition to the ABCB rhyming scheme, Frost incorporates alliteration, which works nicely. The phrases “garden ground,” “withered weeds,” “leaf that lingered,” and “disturbed, I doubt not” instill a somber musicality to the poem that evokes a feeling of inner reflection.
I have often walked alone in the fall, smelling the dead leaves and listening to the wind rustling the bare branches of trees. At these times, I am very aware of the fragility of life, along with the promise of spring and rebirth.
It is the promise of rebirth that offers a ray of hope in this otherwise sad poem. Frost uses the aster flower as a symbol for spring and rebirth. Death is just part of the cycle of life, but the cycle continues and from death comes new growth.
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Kids sue the US government over climate change, Canada’s First Nations take their pipeline fight to the Supreme Court, and calls for action over the palm oil industry.
Mongolia's miners consider the environmental cost of gold, Albania's hydropower plans threaten Europe's last large free-flowing river, and meet the pipeline protestor on a mission to save the planet.
Increasing demand for palm oil, used in cleaning products, cosmetics and foodstuffs, is having a disastrous impact on the environment. Now a laboratory in Britain has managed to develop a substitute.
From cookies to biodiesel, palm oil is everywhere. But it has a bad environmental reputation. A small company in Sierra Leone is trying to do things differently.
African masks have a history almost as long as the continent to which they belong, but an artist in Ghana has given them a whole new twist by making them out of waste. Meet the inimitable Ed Franklin Gavua.
Send us your stories, photos and videos and we will showcase them on our website where they can inspire others to do their bit too.
Meet a man who's doing his bit for the environment by digging holes in urban India. It might sound unlikely, but it's helping to prevent both flooding and drought. Welcome to the world of the recharge well.
Blades of ice rising from the ground up to several meters high: penitentes are a common sight in the Andes. How are these peculiar ice spires, named after their resemblance to religious orders doing penance, formed?
"Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money." Cree Indian proverb.
On this week's eco@africa, we see how humans and wildlife are competing over space near the Serengeti, counting butterflies for climate change and making greener coal from banana skins. All this and more!
The half-hour radio show and podcast Living Planet makes the environment matter to you.
Forests play an ever-more vital role in regulating the climate. But what if rising carbon emissions actually helped them to grow and weather the impacts of global warming?
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Malaysia has vowed to fight energy and resource waste—partly with the help of a new eco label. The country's path to a green future might be long but it's full of promise, say advocates.
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|First Muslim woman in Cabinet
The South East region has a record of wives taking to politics after the death of their husbands. Although born and bred in the thick of politics, Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike and her daughter Chandrika Kumaratunga took to active politics after the deaths of their husbands. Mr. Srimani Athulathmudali, Mrs. Hema Premadasa in Sri Lanka are other examples.
In South Asia Sheikh Hasina, succeed her father Mujibur Rahman and Khalida Zia is one of the wives of political leaders who joined the bandwagon of widow politics.
In the case of Ferial Ashraff, politics was thrust upon her and it is remarkable for a woman who was content to spend her adult life quietly bringing up her only son to come out into the open, breaking the traditional mould that women are not for politiics, especially Muslim women.
More women in politics is a welcome sign in the continuing struggle for gender equality.
Ferial swept by the wave of public sympathy has assumed her husbands mantle. Of course, till recently she was a little known figure but true to the old adage that any successful man has a successful woman behind him, Ferial Ashraff has been helping her husband in his political progress.
An active social worker, Ferial has created a niche in the political history of the Muslims in Sri Lanka.
Of course we had Ayesha Rauf, former Principal of Muslim Ladies College. A former Deputy Mayor, Ayesha Rauf also once contested a general election. Daughter of a politician in India, Ayesha Rauf worked with conviction and dedication for womens rights in Sri Lanka.
At present we have Jezima Ismail, a leading national figure who has been in the vanguard for introducing vital changes in the school curriculum of Muslim Ladies College. A former principal of the school Jezima Ismail is a graduate of the Peradeniya university and has actively taken part in womens issues and contributes immensely to the welfare of women in general and Muslims in particular.
There are many other prominent Muslim women who are actively engaged in promoting the welfare of Muslim women and also in womens issues.
A non-political body, the All Ceylon Muslim Association headed by Halida Shabdeen and a group of dedicated ladies including Mrs. Minaj Mackie, work tirelessly for the welfare of women. We can no longer consider the Muslim community as passive partners.
The sedulously cultivated myth by interested parties that Muslims are only interested in trade is now exploded by the many Muslim men and women excelling themselves in the various professions and also in business.
Mrs. Ferial Ashraff will soon be a trail blazer and in the years to come we hope she will occupy centre stage in the countrys political mainstream. Having worked as a private secretary to her late husband, she cannot be called a novice in politics.
In a recent interview she has said that she will improve the status of women.
Ferial, slim, articulate and diminutive has a good command of all three languages. She can no doubt be a catalyst for change in womens affairs. Her marriage to Ashraff prevented her from continuing her finals in the Assistant Medical Practitioners course.
The struggle for equal rights in Asia has been slow but has been gathering momentum. But with wealth and literary rates rising across the region, women are serving notice that they are no longer willing to accept anything less than their fair share in all spheres. We can see this in Pakistan, Bangladesh and even in India.
Sheikh Hasina, Khalida Zia, Benazir Bhutto are also Muslim women articulate in this region who claim a fair share in this region to be in the forefront of politics. They have shown the world that the Muslim community is a force to be reckoned with.
We have yet to see Ferial Ashraff maturing as a political leader. So under her dynamic leadership all women can benefit. We wish her all success.
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BOYS HOCKEY: Warriors repeat as tourney champs
ROCHESTER - Josh Archibald and Mitch McLain each scored two goals and Jared Stearns stopped 38 shots as the Brainerd Warriors repeated as champions in the Class AA division of the Kiwanis Festival with a 5-3 win over Fargo South on Thursday night.
Archibald scored short-handed in the first and his goal in the third gave Brainerd an insurance goal. McLain scored twice in the third, with his second goal the go-ahead tally.
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The history of the Earth constantly surprises us with its mysteries and unexplored corners. However, if the surface of the planet has already been studied to the smallest detail, the underground world remains unexplored and mysterious. In different corners of the globe there are underground cities, which are real marvels of architecture and engineering. Researchers and tourists from all over the world travel to these mysterious labyrinths to learn more about the past of mankind and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the underground world.
The history of underground cities begins long before our era. Already in ancient times people realized the advantages of such constructions. Underground cities and passages allowed them to avoid destructive wars and preserve their culture and civilization. These cities became a refuge for many tribes and peoples who found safety and protection in them.
One of the most famous examples of underground cities are the ancient cities of South America. In the early twentieth century, American scientists went in search of these mysterious cities and were able to find them deep in the jungles and mountain ranges. They were amazed at the scale and literate construction of these cities. The entrances to them were carefully camouflaged, and only knowledgeable people could find their way in.
One of the features of the underground cities is their construction. The walls and ceilings in these buildings are preserved almost in pristine condition, as if they had just been built. They are smooth and even, and it seems that they are covered with a special composition that prevents destruction and provides strength. There are also ventilation shafts, and in some cities you can find huge rooms where entire civilizations lived.
Today, many of these underground cities have become popular tourist attractions. Their mystique and atmosphere attract fans of unusual adventures and exploration. Travelers can walk through the labyrinths of endless galleries and learn more about the life of ancient civilizations.
One of the most famous underground cities is the tunnel system under the Saharan Desert. These tunnels, which are about five thousand years old, are a complex system of communications with a length of 1600 kilometers. Scientists are still unable to determine how an unknown people were able to cut such a large amount of stone and create such a large-scale system.
The Paris catacombs are another example of amazing underground cities. The network of tunnels and galleries under Paris extends for 300 kilometers. Their construction was completed long before our era, but only in the Middle Ages Parisians began to use them for burial of the dead. Today, there are guided tours through these catacombs, which attract the attention of history and mystery lovers.
The Italian capital Rome is also famous for its underground cities. Tunnels and galleries, cut in volcanic tuff, extend for 500 kilometers. There are more than 40 independent catacombs under Rome, which were used for burials and religious rituals.
Underground cities are true marvels of architecture and engineering that amaze with their scale and mystery. They are unique objects that can take us back in time and help us understand how ancient civilizations lived and developed.


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Nutrition Series: Emotional Eating
May 10, 2021
Overeating can have many causes, and many of them stem from our emotions. That’s why telling an overweight person “just eat less” is usually a useless and sometimes hurtful reaction. It’s more than just eating less. Eating is an emotional experience. All our emotional events, such as birthdays, weddings, and celebrations involve food. It’s even customary to serve food after funerals.
Emotional eating usually occurs when we are stressed, when we are experiencing feelings of loss, sadness, fear, loneliness, anger or worry. Some people eat when they are bored. It often comes with a loss of control, movement away from our usual schedule or routine. Sometimes people eat because they feel it’s something they can control. Sometimes it comes in the form of mindless eating after a stressful day. Sometimes it’s a comfort reaction, wanting to feel good. Our body craves the serotonin that comfort food and high sugar, high fat, or salty foods bring us.
Many of us have been through periods of emotional eating, and in a sense, it’s quite normal. We’ve all had a bad day or gotten some bad news and felt drawn to a snack or dinner we might not have otherwise eaten. If done sporadically, it’s a relatively normal reaction. But sometimes it becomes a coping mechanism and is done to the point of almost an addiction. If you feel you’re at that point, I encourage you to reach out to a mental health expert or a therapist that specializes in our relationship with food.
If you’re someone that turns to eating as a way to help emotions, here are some steps you can take at home to try to get back on track. I’m going to skip over the obvious ones: get regular exercise, drink enough water, and get enough sleep.
Find the root cause
Easier said than done, but try to find the cause of your emotional eating. Is it an independent event or a hassle of daily life, such as a fight with a friend or a bad day at work? Or maybe it’s a bigger and more chronic issue, such as a health problem or depression.
If it’s an independent event, try to solve the problem and put it behind you or, better yet, avoid the situation entirely if possible. If it’s less quickly solved, consider if you need help finding other ways to work through your feelings, like talking through something with a friend or professional. Sometimes it’s time to look for a new friend or a better suited job.
Figure out if you’re really hungry
When you feel a craving for snacks, as yourself if you’re really hungry. Would you eat something else and be just as satisfied? What about a bag of veggies, or the food you dislike most? If you would eat those, you’re probably hungry. Try to find a healthier choice, and tell yourself you can have a small snack after you eat a meal. If you don’t want to eat anything but that salty bag of chips, chances are you’re not really hungry, just craving snacks. At that point, try to remove yourself from the situation (ie the kitchen or break room). Try to learn the different cues in your own body between hunger eating and emotional eating.
Swap out some unhealthy snacks
Sometimes it’s not even about what we’re eating, just the mindless act of putting food in our mouths. If you like to absently eat in front of the TV at night after a stressful day, try to substitute veggies and dip, roasted chickpeas, or even plain popcorn for your usual salty snack. If you crave sweet, try fruit or blend some frozen berries into a sorbet.
Sometimes we fall into routines. After a bad or busy day, we go home and snack on the couch. Or go to happy hour and eat something we normally wouldn’t. Try to change up your routines.
For example, instead of heading straight to the couch after work, go for a quick walk or even a drive after dinner with your family or make a non food related plan, such as a walk or an exercise class, with a friend to decompress.
Instead of watching tv at the end of your day, do something that involves your hands, such as a puzzle, reading a book, writing, art, or another hobby. Sometimes even sitting somewhere else in your house can make a difference: read a book in bed instead of watching tv in the living room. For some people, it helps to brush their teeth after dinner so that they are less tempted to snack.
Pre portion your snacks
Chances are, if you bring out the Costco size bag of chips, you’ll make a serious dent in the Costco size bag of chips. When you bring that bag home, break it up into serving size baggies, and when you need a snack, grab one baggie. Some snacks are sold as pre packaged portions, or you can buy a big bag and create the portions yourself (although that takes a little more self control). Only you know if this might work for you. For some, it will help with the mindless overeating. For some, it won’t.
Ask for help from your support network
Any goal is easier to hit with a support network. Think about who that might be to you. If you work in an office, maybe it’s a coworker. Maybe it’s who you share your home with (spouse, children, parents, roommates) or a close friend.
Maybe a coworker wants to join you for a walk around the building after lunch to discourage extra snacking. Maybe your spouse will commit to trying healthier snack swaps with you after work. Try to find support wherever you can.
Hopefully, you’re now thinking of a few people in your life you can count on in this way. If not, start looking for new ones! Meet Ups, Facebook Groups, and similar can help connect you to people nearby that might be going through similar things. Although in person meet ups might be more limited these days, even an online group can make a difference. Join a Facebook group that appeals to you for online accountability, even if you can’t (or don’t want to) meet up in person yet.
Sometimes, though, these well meaning people aren't enough. Sometimes the cause of our emotional eating is bigger than we can handle with some good friends, and in that case it’s time to turn to more professional help. Many types of therapy can help with our relationship with food, whether that's the main cause of the problem or a side effect. To start, look at nationaleatingdisorders.org and consider contacting them through their helpline.
Hopefully these tips have helped you figure out where you can start to take control of emotional eating. Some of them may work for you and some not, but I do want to stress that if you believe your issue stems from something greater than what we’ve discussed today, please speak with a therapist or someone that can give you better help.
If you believe that you would benefit from some accountability and structure with your eating, please reach out get scheduled for a complimentary consultation for our Balanced Habits Nutrition Program. Our coaches can be considered part of your “support network” and many people benefit from some accountability towards a coach or peer. You’d meet once per week with your assigned coach to discuss your food journal, your progress, and any issues that may come up along the way.
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Yamaha pilot charges to impressive third at the Red Bull Ring.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider eighth at Austria's 11th round.
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One-day official test completed following Austrian grand prix.
Australian Moto2 contender crashes out of podium contention in Austria.
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Australian Gardner accepts P16 result in Moto2 category.
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- Afghan Forces Struggle in Increasingly Deadly Fight VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Ja Jaan, a member of the Afghan national police, was traveling home from his job in the provincial capital of southern Uruzgan province to spend a few days off with his family when he came under attack from the Taliban.
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- QF-16 reaches operational capability milestone AFNS 27 Sep 2016 -- Air Combat Command declared initial operational capability for the QF-16 full-scale aerial target (FSAT) Sept. 23.
- Iceland hosts Northern Challenge for EOD community AFNS 27 Sep 2016 -- Airmen from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in exercise Northern Challenge 2016, which began here Sept. 12.
- HSC-23 Successfully Executes First MQ-8B Remote Designation Hellfire Shot NNS 27 Sep 2016 -- The "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 made history Sept. 14 when they used a MQ-8B unmanned air system as a laser designator platform for a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to fire a AGM-114N Hellfire missile.
- 'US Air Force losing edge over Russian, Chinese technologies' Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- The US Air Force's "rapidly" fading supremacy over its Russian and Chinese counterparts has worried American military commanders, a new report suggests.
- Gunner Up: 2nd LAR conducts combined weapons training USMC News 27 Sep 2016 -- Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, to include 2nd and 8th Marine Regiment conducted a multiple weapon system range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20-21.
- US, ROK Navies Demonstrate Anti-Submarine Warfare, Precision Strike Capabilities NNS 27 Sep 2016 -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea navies (ROKN) joined forces to conduct a combined maritime operation in waters East of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 26.
- USS San Juan Returns from Six-Month Deployment NNS 27 Sep 2016 -- Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN-751) returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, from a regularly scheduled deployment Sept. 23.
- Partnerships Forged Through UNITAS Evident in Peruvian Navy Exchange Officer NNS 27 Sep 2016 -- He's only been working in the United States for three months yet Peruvian Navy Lt. Eder Suclla has been a key figure in this year's UNITAS 2016, a multinational maritime exercise hosted this year by Panama.
- Government and Military Officials Visit USNS Spearhead during UNITAS 2016 NNS 27 Sep 2016 -- High ranking civilian and military officials paid visit to the USNS Spearhead today during UNITAS 2016, an annual maritime military exercise involving 11 countries from the Americas focusing on strengthening valuable partnerships and security cooperation.
- NATO Secretary General welcomes discussion on strengthening European defence NATO 27 Sep 2016 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with EU Defence Ministers in Bratislava on Tuesday (27 September 2016) to discuss stronger cooperation between the European Union and NATO, and shared security challenges. He stressed the importance of implementing the Joint NATO-EU Declaration, signed in the margins of the Warsaw Summit, which gives new substance to the partnership between NATO and the EU.
- NATO Warns West 'Losing Information War' Against Russia, IS VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- The West must step up its efforts to combat and counter the information war being waged by its opponents, according to NATO officials. They warn that countries like Russia are exploiting the freedom of the press in Western media to spread disinformation.
- Defence Secretary calls on Europe to step up security efforts UK MOD 27 Sep 2016 -- During an informal EU Defence Ministerial in Slovakia Defence Secretary Michael Fallon reassured European partners that the UK would continue to play a proactive role in tackling security threats.
- Britain Still a Thorn in the Side of EU Military Cooperation VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Despite its recent decision to part ways with the European Union, Britain will still oppose any attempts the alliance makes to form its own military force, British Defense Minister Michael Fallon said Tuesday.
- UK Defense Secretary Says No Consensus Reached in EU on Creation of Single Army Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- There is no consensus in the European Union on the idea of creating a single EU army, as the United Kingdom is not the only member state to oppose the move, UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Tuesday.
- UK remains opposed to EU army, says will harm NATO Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Despite a decision to leave the European Union (EU), the UK will continue to oppose the creation of an EU army as it will "undermine" the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), says British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon.
- Showdown Over Franco-German Defense Plans as EU Split on Military Cooperation Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Highly controversial plans to deepen EU military cooperation are to be discussed by European defense ministers on Tuesday, September 27, during a meeting in Bratislava, with the Franco-German proposals expected to face opposition from the UK and Eastern European member states.
- Russian MoD Refutes Claim of Russian Bombers' Flight Close to Civilian Plane Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry refuted Iceland's claim that Russian strategic bombers flew dangerously close to civilian aircraft over the Norwegian Sea.
- Whenever Swedish Air Space Gets Violated, Russians Get the Blame Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Recently, the Swedish Armed Forces reported that a Norwegian government aircraft had flown into Swedish territory without permission, an event which constitutes an undisputed violation. However, the public's attention was quickly shifted to a far-fetched Russian "encroachment," which is a far more gratifying topic for Swedish media.
- Russian Troops Repel Simulated Landing Attack During Sakhalin Drills Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Russian motorized rifle, tank and artillery units in conditions close to real fighting demonstrated an ability to make "competent and courageous decisions," having prevented a simulated capture of the sea coast.
- Russian Central Military District Holds First S-400 Missile Launch Exercise Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- The exercise was the first drill involving the S-400 air defense system held in Russia's Central Military District.
- Russian, Indian Troops Use Orlan-10 Drones in Indra-2016 Drills Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Russian and Indian troops deployed Orlan-10 drones to detect simulated illegal armed groups during joint drills.
- UK strengthens Bulgaria ties to tackle threats UK MOD 27 Sep 2016 -- Britain will deepen its Defence relationship with Bulgaria to help tackle security threats in South Eastern Europe.
- PLA deploys civilian ship for military delivery mission People's Daily 27 Sep 2016 -- A civilian Chinese ship participated in a soldier and ammunition delivery mission during a training in mid-September. This unprecedented "first" marks another step forward for the development of China's military delivery capacity.
- Chinese air force sets new record in blue water training People's Daily 27 Sep 2016 -- On Sept. 25, the China Air Force dispatched over 40 fighters of various types for blue water training in the West Pacific. Meanwhile, bombers and fighters conducted a routine patrol in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), People's Daily Online reported.
- President Xi expects strong, modern rocket force People's Daily 27 Sep 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday instructed the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force to continue to build itself into a strong and modern rocket force.
- North Korea Declares Basic Completion of Nuclear Weapons Development Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- North Korea has completed an essential part of the nuclear arms development and pledges to continue qualitative and quantitative build-up of nuclear forces amid growing threat from the United States, the country's embassy in Russia said in a statement.
- Pyongyang Showcases Mini US Fighter Jet at Country's First Air Show Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- North Korea impressed audiences at the country's first air show this weekend with a remote-controlled model of an F-16 fighter jet shooting fireworks through the sky.
- Russia Supplies Indian Navy With Over 100 Engines for MiG-29 Fighter Jets Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Russia's United Engine Corporation has delivered over 100 turbojet engines for the Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO reporting name Fulcrum) fighter aircraft used by the Indian Navy, the UEC said in a press release issued on Tuesday.
- Indian Border Security Forces Takes to the Skies to Counter Terror Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- India has indicated that it is in the market for a more weaponized version of Russia's MI-17 helicopters; some of these will be earmarked for the defense of the country's borders.
- Iran naval ships dock at Pakistan's Karachi port IRNA 27 Sep 2016 -- An Iranian naval fleet docked at the Pakistani port of Karachi on Tuesday to convey the message of peace and friendship.
- IRGC deputy navy commander: Iran welcomes joint drill with neighbors IRNA 27 Sep 2016 -- Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Alireza Tangsiri announced that Iran welcomes joint military drills with neighboring countries.
- Iran possesses missiles capable of reaching Israel: IRGC commander Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is in possession of missiles with a range enough to reach Israel.
- Indigenous missile system to be deployed in central Iran: Cmdr. Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic plans to deploy a domestically-designed and -manufactured missile system in the central part of the country to improve its air defense power.
- September 27, 2016 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2016
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 9/27/16 The White House 27 Sep 2016
- 27 September 2016 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 27 Sep 2016
- Beijing Testing Newfound Approach to Easing Tensions in South China Sea Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- The arbitration ruling on the South China Sea might have added extra fuel to pre-existing tensions in the disputed waters, but instead of resorting to more belligerent rhetoric, Beijing and other claimants appear to be ready to invest in fostering cooperation and reviving joint development initiatives in the contested region.
- Saudi airstrike on hospital in Yemen's Hajjah unprovoked: MSF Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Doctors Without Borders says its investigation into a deadly Saudi air raid on a hospital in Yemen's northwestern province of Hajjah has found that the attack was unjust and violated International Humanitarian Law.
- Saudi airstrike kills own soldiers Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- An airstrike by Saudi fighter jets meant to target Yemeni forces in Saudi Arabia's southwestern border region of Jizan has claimed the lives of at least ten Saudi troopers instead.
- Ankara Needs Damascus' Consent to Conduct Military Op in Syria - Russian Envoy Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Russia understands the reasons why Turkey has launched the Euphrates Shield military operation in Syria's north, but it should be carried out with Damascus' consent, Russian Ambassador to Ankara Andrey Karlov said Tuesday.
- Turkey Failed to Coordinate Syrian Operation With Russia, Iran Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Turkey did not provide any assurances that its military operation in Syria would be coordinated with Russia and Iran, Syrian President Bashar Assad's adviser Bouthaina Shaaban said.
- Briefing on Syria Humanitarian Assistance US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2016 -- Special Briefing by Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
- Syrian govt. forces take back control of Aleppo district Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government troops have managed to liberate a central neighborhood in the divided city of Aleppo in their latest push against foreign-backed militants who are wreaking havoc in the war-stricken country.
- Americans are on our side: Nusra commander Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- A commander of the Takfiri al-Nusra Front, which recently renamed itself, has reportedly said the United States is supporting the group.
- Q&A: Amnesty Suspects Russian War Crimes In Syria, But Lacks Definitive Proof RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says Russia "may have" committed war crimes by deliberately targeting a civilian convoy on September 19 with air strikes in rebel-held parts of Aleppo. Russia denies involvement, claiming rebels fighting against Moscow's ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, or a U.S. drone strike were responsible.
- Kurds' Participation in Raqqa Liberation to Put Syria's Future at Risk - Ankara Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Engaging Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in the liberation of the city of Raqqa from Daesh terrorists will put Syria's future in jeopardy, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday.
- Moscow Makes Public Full Text of Russia-US Deal on Syria Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Moscow made public the full text of the Russia-US deal on Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
- Resolute Support: Russia to Continue Assisting Syria in Fight Against Terrorism Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Moscow is determined to continue helping Syria in fight against terrorism and facilitating peace process in the war-torn country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
- Reports: Syrian Troops Seize Rebel-held Aleppo Neighborhood VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Syrian troops have seized a central neighborhood in the northern city of Aleppo from rebel forces, according to reports on state television and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group.
- Baghdad blasts leave 19 dead, many injured Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Four explosions, two of them back-to-back, have rocked the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing 19 people and injuring 61 others.
- 17 People Killed in Baghdad Suicide Bombings VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Suicide bombings killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 50 in Shi'ite districts of Iraq's capital Baghdad, police and medical sources say.
- Peace Deal in Colombia Should Inspire Warring Nations to Settle Conflicts - UN Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed a ceasefire which has ended a half-century war between the Colombian government and FARC rebels.
- EU Suspends Sanctions Against FARC After Colombia Signs Peace Deal With Rebels Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- The European Union on Tuesday suspended the sanctions imposed on the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) 14 years ago, a day after the rebels signed a peace deal with the government of Colombia, the Council of the European Union said in a statement.
- FARC to Pursue Peaceful Politics as Colombia's War Ends - Commander Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) former rebels will continue to pursue their left-wing ideas via political means as Colombia's 52-year conflict ends, FARC commander in chief Rodrigo Londono Echeverri said.
- UN humanitarian wing condemns attacks on relief workers in Central African Republic UN News 27 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has condemned 'in the strongest terms' recent attacks involving humanitarian workers in the northern town of Kaga Bandoro located in the Nana Gribizi prefecture of the Central African Republic (CAR).
- ICC finds Malian extremist guilty of war crime in destroying historic sites in Timbuktu UN News 27 Sep 2016 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) today found a Malian Islamist accused of destroying historical and religious monuments in the fabled city of Timbuktu guilty in the first-ever prosecution of the destruction of cultural heritage as a war crime.
- Hague Court Sentences Malian to 9 Years for Cultural Destruction VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- The International Criminal Court Tuesday sentenced a former Islamist rebel to nine years in prison for his role in wrecking holy sites in the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, ending a groundbreaking cultural war crimes trial.
- Militant Faction Vows Again to Fight S. Sudan Government VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Officials of the South Sudan Democratic Movement/Cobra Faction, formerly led by David Yau Yau, have vowed to wage war again against the government of President Salva Kiir because it allegedly has not lived up to its side of a peace agreement signed in 2014.
- Shimon Peres' Life of Public Service Spanned the Life of Israel VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres, whose life of public service spans the life of the Israeli nation itself, has died at age 93.
- US, Europe Seen Staring at 'Sustained Vulnerability' to IS VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Every step the U.S. and its coalition partners take toward routing the Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria brings with it an ever-growing threat for a new wave of attacks in the West, the director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday.
- Gabon's President Bongo Sworn In After Disputed Elections VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Ali Bongo Ondimba was sworn in Tuesday as Gabon's president for a second seven-year term, after winning re-election by a slim margin in a disputed vote.
- Gabon's Bongo sworn in, starts second term as president Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Ali Bongo has been sworn in for a new term as the president of Gabon despite widespread claims that his recent reelection was marred by fraud and vote rigging.
- Turkey sacks 87 people from spy agency Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Turkey has dismissed 87 staff members of the country's spy agency in its latest instance of purging government employees deemed linked to the failed July 15 coup.
- Oil Prices Plunge As Saudi-Iran Split On Output Freeze Resurfaces RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- Oil prices plunged anew as signs of discord re-emerged between Iran and Saudi Arabia over an oil production freeze being pushed by the Saudis and Russia.
- Philippine special envoy's trip to China postponed: Sources Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- A visit to China by the special envoy of recently-elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is tasked with improving ties with Beijing, has been called off until "the proper time."
- Venezuelan president meets top US diplomat in Colombia Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has met with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Colombia amid tensions in Caracas-Washington relations.
- India to Boycott South Asian Regional Summit in Pakistan VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- India announced Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend a regional summit to be held in Islamabad in November because of increasing cross-border attacks in the region.
- Amid Nuclear Tensions, North Korea Struggles to Secure Flood Aid VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- With North Korea's latest nuclear test drawing global condemnation, the reclusive regime will likely face challenges in securing aid for victims of floods that hit the nation earlier this month.
- Beijing Grumbles About US Sanctions on Chinese Firm VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- China said Tuesday it is opposed to any country attempting to "enforce its domestic laws over China's enterprises and individuals," after the United States sanctioned a Chinese company for alleged support of North Korea's nuclear-weapons program.
- Terrorist members of Iraq-based group arrested in western Iran Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Iran's security forces have arrested members of an Iraqi-based terrorist group in the western Iranian province of Kordestan before they could find a chance to conduct any acts of terror.
- Iran says will not join deal to freeze oil output Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Iran says it has no intention to forge an agreement with other major crude producers to freeze its oil output at current levels.
- Iran Ex-president Ahmadinejad Says Won't Run in 2017 VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he will not run in next year's presidential election, because the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned him his candidacy would increase divisions in Iran.
- India Hopes to Rely on Nuclear Power for 25% of its Energy Needs Within a Decade Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- India hopes to rely on a new set of nuclear reactors which make use of local technological innovations to provide one quarter of the nation's power at an affordable per unit cost.
- Azerbaijani Voters Said To Approve Greater Powers For Aliyev RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- Nearly 85 percent of Azerbaijan's voters supported the extension of the presidential term from five to seven years, with nearly 100 percent of the ballots counted, Baku's Central Election Commission has announced.
- Bosnian Serb Leader Defies Summons To Saravejo RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- The head of Bosnia-Herzegovina's autonomous Bosnian Serb entity has rejected a summons by state prosecutors, saying he would not travel to Sarajevo for questioning after he defied a high-court ruling by holding a controversial referendum.
- Latest Somali election delay raises risks of manipulation, more delays - senior UN official UN News 27 Sep 2016 -- A new delay in Somalia's elections is a matter of "immediate concern," raising fears that the process is being politically manipulated and that the latest postponement may only be one of yet further rolling delays, the top United Nations official in the long-troubled East African country warned today.
- Somali Elections Postponed Again VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Somalia's elections, which were slated to begin last weekend, have been postponed again. The government now says the polls won't start until late October.
- Childhood Friend Of Putin's Strikes It Rich, Report Says RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- MOSCOW -- The independent Russian station Dozhd (TV Rain) has aired a report alleging that a childhood friend of President Vladimir Putin's is worth an estimated $550 million and owned a substantial stake in the Gunvor oil-trading company between 2005 and 2010.
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The Federal Government on Thursday announced its plans to create mass vaccination sites in higher institutions of learning and religious centres.
The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja.
According to Shuaib, the latest decision of the Federal Government to create the vaccination sites was due to the need to fast track vaccination in the country.
He said, “We have made plans to create mass vaccination sites and such sites include higher institutions like Universities, Polytechnics and also religious centres like churches. We will be putting structures in place to achieve this.”


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County council moves on with cycling strategy
A vision for the future of cycling in Devon has gone before Devon County Council’s Cabinet earlier this week.
Councillors are being recommended to confirm their commitment to cycling by supporting the key priorities and future proposals of the Devon Cycling Strategy.
More than �13million has been invested in Devon’s cycle network by Devon County Council over the past three years. This has helped to fund schemes on the Exe Estuary Trail, Gem Bridge near Tavistock, Redhayes Bridge over the M5, the Town Quay Connect 2 bridge in Newton Abbot and connecting paths to Kingsteignton, phase one of the Wray Valley Trail, and a section of the Stop Line Way from Kilmington to Axminster.
The Devon Cycling Strategy will plan for continued investment over the next five years. Consultation on the document is due to start later this month to enable the public and relevant bodies to contribute to the aims of the strategy before it is published later this year.
Its key purpose will be to get more people cycling and its initial priorities will be to:
• Provide a high quality, accessible cycle network, with improved facilities for cyclists.
• Give comprehensive information on cycling.
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• Inspire people to take up cycling by promoting its benefits.
• Provide cycle training and enhance cycle safety.
With a 15 per cent increase in cycle trips across Devon, and 40 per cent growth in Exeter, over the past five years, the strategy will target a further 20 per cent increase in cycle trips in identified areas outside of Exeter over the next five years.
The council is already investing �13.9million on cycle infrastructure to 2015, supplemented with additional funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, developer contributions and other grants. The draft programme of schemes includes links from Sidford to Sidbury, Knowle to Willingcott in Barnstaple and Newton Abbot to Torbay and Bovey Tracey.
It is estimated that a further �5 million will be needed in 2015/16 and 2016/17 to support the development of infrastructure up until 2017.
The Cabinet report highlights cycling’s positive impact on the county’s economy – with Devon recognised as a prime destination for cycling holidays and breaks.


It's the largest transportation design-build project in the nation, and it's right here in New York. YNN’s Meredith Zaritheny is in Orangeburg with more on the Tappan Zee Bridge project.
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- While construction on the New Tappan Zee Bridge hasn't started yet, the project’s Mass Transit Task Force met Friday to discuss transportation recommendations and what they mean for every area, including Orange County.
"The Mass Transit Task Force is looking for short, medium, and long term solutions to throughout Westchester, Rockland County, and beyond," said Brian Conybeare, Special Advisor to Governor Cuomo
The Mass Transit Task Force held their third meeting at Dominican College. On the agenda, an in depth look at transit studies of Rockland and Westchester counties and also regional existing transit conditions.
"If you got with bus rapid transit, where do you put the stations and how does it integrate into the road and is there space for a dedicated lane?" said Conybeare.
More than 25 percent of the Orange County residents commute to work outside of the county. Yet, there is no Orange County representative on the task force.
“We wanted to make sure we were represented here on the task force and to ensure and recommendations or advice given to the governor they keep Orange County in mind," said Conor Gillis, Staff Assistant to Orange County Executive Ed Diana.
Representatives from Orange County Executive Ed Diana's office and Orange County Citizens Foundation took advantage of the meeting's public comment, supporting rapid bus transit as a viable transportation option they believe the task force should act on, that would reduce congestion on the roads and have positive impact on the environment.
"Mass transit is extremely important to the growth of Orange County and without it we will remain sort of urban sprawl instead of a great place for economic growth," said Nancy Proyect, Orange County Citizens Foundation.
Officials say they're still in the early stages of evaluating different transportation options, including direct bus service and rail systems, before they make their recommendations to the governor.
The next time the Mass Transit Task Force will meet will be in March.


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Protests and winter’s approach raise migration pressure on Bosnia (The Irish Times)
Bosnia and Herzegovina is now facing a “perfect storm” in its struggle to cope with thousands of migrants, as a surge in the number of new arrivals coincides with growing frustration among local residents and the approach of the harsh Balkan winter...
“It is a sign that we need to get the accommodation situation under control urgently, otherwise it will get out of hand”, said Peter Van der Auweraert, representative of the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He told The Irish Times that Bosnia and Herzegovina registered the arrival of a record 1,290 migrants last week, and warned that worse weather “will affect the exit route earlier than the entry route, which would mean a rapid increase of stranded migrants” in the country.
Soruce: The Irish Times


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Sepsis: Causes & Symptoms
September 08, 2023According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, 1 in 5 deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis. If not recognized early and treated promptly, sepsis is the final common pathway to death from most infectious diseases worldwide, including viruses such as COVID-19. We spoke with Jeremy Gonda, MD, a critical care physician from Renown Health’s Sepsis Committee to increase public awareness of this preventable medical emergency.
What is sepsis?Sepsis is a response to infection—bacterial, viral or fungal—and can start anywhere in the body and spread into the bloodstream. The body is trying so hard to fight an infection that it begins releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that cause inflammation and the shutdown of multiple organ systems.
“It carries a very poor prognosis in general unless you catch and treat it very early,” said Dr. Gonda. “Any infection can lead to sepsis. Typically your immune system takes care of the infection. It doesn’t progress, but in cases where the infection becomes severe, or the immune system doesn’t function properly, people can certainly die. So there’s, unfortunately, a very high mortality rate associated with sepsis.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis. While you can recover from sepsis if caught early, many sepsis survivors suffer from long-term physical and psychological effects.
What are the signs of sepsis?
One way to spot sepsis is to use the acronym SEPSIS:
- S – Slurred speech and confusion
- E – Extreme shivering or muscle pain/fever
- P – Passing no urine all day
- S – Severe breathlessness
- I – “I feel like I might die”
- S – Skin mottled or discolored
Keep in mind that sepsis symptoms can vary depending on where the infection starts. “Patients may experience urinary burning if they have a urinary tract infection or a cough and shortness of breath if they have pneumonia first,” said Dr. Gonda. “However, often symptoms are more generalized or subtle such as fevers, confusion and malaise.”
How do you develop sepsis?
When germs enter your body, they can cause an infection. If you don’t stop that infection, it can cause sepsis. Areas of infection that more commonly result in sepsis include:
- Lungs, such as pneumonia
- Kidney, bladder and other parts of the urinary system
- Digestive system Bloodstream (bacteremia)
- Catheter sites
- Wounds or burns
Who is most at risk?
People with compromised immune systems are at greater risk for sepsis, such as “The very young, the elderly and any people who may have conditions that suppress your immune system,” said Dr. Gonda. “For instance, if you have diabetes or if you’re an organ transplant patient who is on immunosuppressant therapy, you’re at somewhat higher risk.”
Sepsis is often considered a hospital-acquired infection, but a study in The Journal of American Medical Association found that 80% of sepsis cases occur outside of a hospital. That’s why it’s especially important to remember any infection can lead to sepsis, and anyone can develop sepsis from an infection.
What do I do?
Timing is critical in the case of sepsis and septic shock. According to a study on septic shock patients, there is a 7.6 percent decrease in survival for each hour treatment is delayed. On the other end, if treatment is given within an hour of the first drop in blood pressure, the survival rate is 80 percent.
Because sepsis can be so deadly, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. “If you’re not getting any better, if you think symptoms are progressively worsening – you should definitely be evaluated by a doctor,” said Dr. Gonda.
You can help #StopSepsis by getting involved at worldsepsisday.org.
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This is to update those concerned about the Federal University Gusau in short “FUGUS’ 2021 Notice to Staff and Students. Details about the notice are given below.
The management of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has released a Notice to its Staff and Students. All Staff and Students of the above-named institution affected are to take note of the details officially released below.
FUGUS 2021 Notice to Staff and Students
This is to remind staff and students that University Management hereby reiterates its earlier directives, dated 26 April, 2019, that staff and students should wear their Identification Card with Tag whenever they are on the campus. This is to ensure proper identification of staff and students at all times in view of the current security challenges. Staff and students are therefore enjoined to strictly comply with this directive in the interest of peace and security for all and sundry,
II. OBEYING CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES
It has come to the attention of Management that some staff and students are fond of flouting orders/directives issued by Security Staff in the performance of their official duty Management strongly warns such staff and students to desist from such misconduct.
Staff and students should note that it is within the purview of Security Staff to enforce directives issued by Management.
Management, therefore, enjoins staff and students to always co-operate with security staff to ensure peace and security on campus.
III. STUDENTS TO USE THE CENTRAL MOSQUE FOR THEIR DAILY PRAYERS
Students are hereby reminded that they are still required to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines whenever they are on campus. In view of this, Muslim Students who usually use the mosque within the Administrative Block are advised to henceforth use the Central Mosque for their dally prayers. This measure is meant to decongest the crowd often witnessed when students attend the mosque in the Administrative Block due to its limited capacity.
Management enjoins staff and students to strictly comply with all the directives contained in this circular


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The stars of “Jungle Cruise”, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, presented dueling trailers to prepare audiences for the adventure film.
“Jungle Cruise” will be released in theaters and Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30.
The film is inspired by Disneyland’s theme park ride, and takes place down the Amazon. Dwayne Johnson plays the wisecracking boat guide Frank Wolff, opposite of Emily Blunt’s character, researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily is traveling from London to the Amazon jungle in pursuit of a tree that holds healing powers, and enlists Frank’s assistance as he guides her on La Quila, his not-so-fancy boat. As they travel further into the forest, the stakes get higher as the fate of mankind rests on the unlikely duo’s shoulders.
Watch the stars face off in the trailers below.


A majority of wealthy investors switch their advisors at some point in their lives, and often they do so for reasons that don’t involve the bottom line. But there are those investors who only concern themselves with how the advisor is performing in the overriding task of making money and improving the investor’s portfolio.
According to Spectrem’s perspective Why Investors Switch Advisors, 22 percent of investors who have switched advisors did so because the advisor was under-performing compared to the overall stock market. It was the third most-selected reason for switching and the first that involved the process of increasing an investor’s net worth.
There are unique characteristics about investors who switch advisors due to poor investment performance, and those investors come from different segments such as age, wealth and investment knowledge. For instance, the oldest investors, those over the age of 68, are most likely to be looking at investment performance when making the decision to switch (and 72 percent of that age group did switch advisors at some point in their lives).
Investors with a fair knowledge of investing are also most likely to switch advisors who are not doing well with their selected investments as compared to the overall stock market. These knowledgeable investors are more likely to be the ones that are keeping aware of circumstances and events in investing, and are more likely to be the ones who get their information from reading financial articles.
Investors switching advisors due to poor investment performance are also the ones who are most likely to buy and sell stocks themselves using online services.
The bottom line about the bottom line is that these investors who switch advisors due to poor investment performance are more involved in the investment world. They are more likely to have significant assets in mutual funds and in their retirement plans, and simply pay more attention to what is happening with their portfolio than other investors.
“All financial advisors track their client’s investments, but some investors pay close attention as well,’’ said Spectrem President George H. Walper Jr. “Those investors who are involved, have been investing for a long period of time and know what they are talking about are going to expect their advisor to be increasing their net worth and improving their investment portfolio. If the advisors are not doing that, these investors will find someone who will.”
While there is a push among investors, especially young investors, to see their advisor increase their social media presence, that is not a significant concern for investors who care most about bottom line performance. They do not use social media to communicate with others, and they are less likely to use financial products and services because they are advertised in social media.
These investors do use social media, however, to gather financial information. They are going to be watching their investments any way they can, and they are going to be watching the financial professional they hired to watch their investments as well.


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Global dynamics of two-compartment models for cell production systems with regulatory mechanisms
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We present a global stability analysis of two-compartment models of a hierarchical cell production system with a nonlinear regulatory feedback loop. The models describe cell differentiation processes with the stem cell ...

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Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Makes Entrepreneur Franchise 500
January 7, 2014,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores has made Entrepreneur magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list, placing at number 161.
It is the franchise retailer's first appearance on the list. The company offers four different store formats and three franchise opportunities: Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms and Sears Outlet Stores. Since franchising the first Sears Home Appliance Showroom in 2009, the company has grown to more than 165 franchise locations.

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Navy C-26D makes a 2,241-mile journey
A Navy C-26D aircraft made a 2,241 mile, eight-stop, eight-day, eight-country trek. The aircraft flew from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy to a repair depot in New Braunfels, Texas landing on May 16.
While not an epic trek across time and space, the flight of the C-26 Metroliner was an example of Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) Fixed Wing/Operational Support Aircraft (VR/OSA) utility lift team’s dedication to serving the fleet.
In November 2021, a Navy C-26D aircraft, stationed at NSA Naples, damaged its landing gear, fuselage landing gear points, and fuel tank during an unfortunate hard landing. The Utility Lift team, using lessons learned from a previous hard landing in October 2020, was determined to find a faster route for this aircraft’s repair. The team responded quickly, assessed the damage, and sent depot artisans to the site to conduct structural repairs and seal the fuel tanks. It was then determined that complete repair would best be accomplished at a depot facility.
Unable to find an available C-26 depot in Europe in the timeframe needed, the utility lift team determined the action that best served the fleet was to fly the Metroliner to a repair facility at Alpha Air Services of America in New Braunfels.
"The damage from the second hard landing was not as bad as the first and it was possible to get this aircraft airworthy for a flight to Texas," said Dave Adams, PMA-207 utility lift integrated product team lead. “Repair at a depot is quicker and less expensive than doing repairs on site."
Due to flight limitations on the low-wing, twin-engine turboprop monoplane, the team could not fly directly across the Atlantic Ocean. Pilots, Lt. Daniel Sanchez and Lt. Alec McGaffic, plotted a safe route that took the aircraft through Ramstein, Germany; Stornoway, Scotland; and Keflavik, Iceland; where it encountered a snow-storm, before continuing to Narsarsuaq, Greenland; Goose Bay, Canada; Burlington, Vermont; and Louisville, Kentucky, before safely landing in New Braunfels, Texas.
"We just had to wait until the weather was accommodating before the flights could proceed. It took a bit to get the aircraft ready but I’m glad it all worked out and the aircraft and crew have safely reached their destination," said Adams.
The aircraft will undergo final structural repairs at the Texas facility and is expected to return to Naples in two to three months.
The C-26D is a military utility transport version of the Fairchild Metroliner 23 commercial light-lift aircraft. C-26D aircraft provide rapid-response transports for high-priority resupply and movement of key personnel to remote, un-serviced or feeder sites. The Navy operates four C-26D aircraft stationed at NSA Naples and Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy.


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Yoshitaka Amano - His universe, On Paper is a short documentary from Archipel that interviews the Final Fantasy legend on his work on the series, his history in the business and his recent fine art pieces. If they don’t activate automatically, there are English subtitles in YouTube’s settings.
In a lovely video Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano dishes on his distinctive art. Confessing a love for Western fantasy, he traces his creative evolution from anime to fine art and explains why inspiration is never in short supply. A truly serene watch, just long enough to enjoy with a cup of tea.


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Randi joins Global to discuss the fall out of Trump’s travel ban. What does the firing of Sally Yates mean for the direction of Trump’s presidency? How did Obama respond after breaking his silence?
Aired on Global Morning, Jan 30, 2017.


Thai protesters turn in SIM cards seen linked to PM's family
Thai riot police stand guard as anti-government protesters rally inside a compound of the Thai Royal Police Club in Bangkok February 21, 2014. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Anti-government protesters gather outside a business building owned by SC Asset Corp as a guard uses a pair of binoculars to scan high buildings around the protest site, during a rally in Bangkok February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Daily highlights from the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Ukraine's opposition leaders sign an EU-mediated peace deal with President Viktor Yanukovich.
Robert Mugabe has been Zimbabwe's ruler since independence from Britain in 1980, one of the longest tenures as head of state in the world.
Athletes crashing as they compete in the Winter Olympics.


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Iatromathematics, also known as iatromechanics or iatrophysics, is above all a designation applied to a school of thought or to a sect of. Biography of Giovanni Alfonso Borelli () Although he worked on his treatise on anatomy, De motu animalium Ⓣ, for many years, he had not. Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (28 January – 31 December ) was a Renaissance Italian He never saw the publication of his masterwork, De Motu Animalium (On the Movement of Animals) as it was published posthumously, financed by.
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Aer Lingus is to delay the start of its new transatlantic services between Manchester and the US due to delays in the reopening of international travel.
The routes between Manchester and New York and Orlando had been due to begin on July 29.
But in a statement the airline said that due to international borders opening later than expected it is now postponing the commencement.
However, a route to Barbados will proceed as planned.
"Aer Lingus (UK) Ltd remains fully committed to its services from Manchester Airport, and looks forward to launching to New York and Orlando on 30th September, and to Barbados on 20th October," the airline said.
"Aer Lingus is sorry for any inconvenience caused to customers," it added.
Customer service teams are contacting passengers who had been booked on the flights to offer them a full refund, re-accommodation on an alternative service or the option of a voucher.
The airline is currently grappling with the fallout from the collapse of its regional service provider Stobart Air last weekend.
On Friday it announced it has cancelled a number of flights to European destinations due to poor demand from customers.
It said the routes have been cancelled for the remainder of 2021.


text: Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) networks exploit the Carrier Aggregation (CA) technique to achieve a higher data rate by allowing user equipments (UEs) to simultaneously aggregate multiple component carriers (CCs). Moreover, MIMO technologies have become increasingly mature and been adopted as a default choice of the 4G standards. However, most of existing studies on resource allocation with carrier aggregation do not consider the MIMO capability of UEs. In this paper, we address the spectrum resource allocation problem with consideration of UEs' MIMO capability as well as modulation and coding schemes (MCSs) selection in carrier aggregation based LTE-A systems. We formulate the problem under both backlogged and finite queue traffic models as an optimization model, and prove its NP-hardness. As a result, a 1/2-approximation algorithm is proposed to find a suboptimal solution of resource allocation. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms the existing schemes, and performs fairly close to the optimal solution under the small-scale scenarios.

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Return to Geography Research Web Sites main page.
Here are a few things to keep in mind while conducting research using the Internet:
1. The Internet is NOT like a library.
Libraries are more than just buildings. They are places where information is organized for easy retrieval using a set of internationally agreed upon standards and an established set of rules for retrieval. In addition, the library is staffed by a group of highly trained professional information retrieval specialists - librarians - who have degrees in the study of information science and many years experience in helping students with their research projects and strong personal commitments to service.
The Internet is pretty much the opposite: unorganized, anarchic, and chaotic. It is definitely not user friendly and lacks any degree of standardization. This is part of its strength as an information dissemination tool, and its greatest weakness as an information retrieval tool. Stated simply: it's hard to find what you need and there's no one out there to help. There are tools and resources available on the Internet to help you find information, but be warned: It's not always easy to use the Internet for serious research and it can be very frustrating.
However, remember one thing: the librarians
at the Wayne State College Library will do all they can to help you in
your quest for information on the Internet. Just talk to a librarian
or reference assistant at the Conn Library Information Desk or email WSC
electronic librarian Dave Graber
with your questions.
2. The Internet is most useful as a supplementary research tool.
No matter what your research project, don't
restrict your search only to material and resources available over the
Internet. The net is simply one more information retrieval tool.
It is not the only one and it is usually not the most efficient or effective
one. Libraries, colleagues, professional associations, government
agencies, your professors, and other resources all should play a part in
a truly effective research process.
3. Take what you find on the Internet with a large grain of salt!
Anyone with access to an Internet server can put pretty much whatever information they like on the net. What assurance do you have that all the information you find is current, correct, or at all reliable? Unfortunately, none.
Other resources tend to be much more reliable and authoritative. For example, librarians perform formal collection development to insure the quality of materials that they bring into the library. Articles published in scholarly journals undergo a rigorous process of peer review to insure the quality of published research. Publishers have reputations for integrity in producing materials that are useful and trustworthy. While not every book in a library or every article in a journal is always absolutely trustworthy, you can at least be sure that unbiased minds have checked on the information source before making it available. No such assurance lies behind information on the Net.
This can be a good thing. Censorship
is very difficult. Information disseminates freely and quickly.
On the other hand, watch out! Try to find a traditional print resource
that backs up information you find on the net. This is particularly
important if the information contradicts what you've found in other places.
Ask yourself such questions as:
What server did you find the information on?
Who wrote or put the information on the server?
What are the credentials of the author or Web manager?
Does the author provide any sources for the information in the document?
Could there be a hidden agenda behind this information source?
These are the kinds of critical questions
you should always ask of any information source. They are particularly
important when dealing with material taken from the Internet.
4. The Internet is like a black hole!
Things tend to disappear with no warning
on the net. A general rule is: the more useful you find a site, the
more likely it is to vanish without trace! There may be many reasons
for this. A change in service provider means a site's address (or
URL) will change. Or perhaps the individual or group sponsoring the
site no longer has the time or money to maintain it. Maybe the company
has gone under or decided to start charging for access to its services.
There may be any number of reasons. The point is, don't get too attached
to any one information source because it may not always be there.
5. Be patient!
The Internet is a big, big place.
It's global, in fact, and sometimes finding the exact piece of information
you need is either impossible or involves sorting through a lot of the
garbage that's out there. Using such resources as Yahoo!
or HotBot may help. But just
as with any other aspect of research, it's often hard and time-consuming
work. Don't use the net instead of other resources because you expect
it to be a short cut. You might be unpleasantly surprised!
6. Useful information is not always free information!
To anyone who has spent a lot of time "surfing" the net, this is obvious. A lot of the information on the Internet is useless to the serious researcher. Many organizations (companies, universities, etc.) use the Internet as a public relations tool or an advertising medium. The commercialization of the Internet is a fact. Once the preserve of academics and government, the net is increasingly a medium for doing business. There's nothing wrong with this, of course, and many free and highly useful databases are made available by private companies. But many web sites are designed to sell you a product or entice you into subscribing to a service. Again, there's nothing wrong with this, just be prepared for it. And remember, the library may offer the same or similar services without a charge!
This document was adapted, with permission, by Dave Graber of WSC, from McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa.


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