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Ukrainian ZAS Ventures invests $50,000 in CloudAvocado
CloudAvocado, a cloud infrastructure cost optimisation startup founded by Ukrainians Andriy Pyshchyk and Oleksandr Tolochko, has raised $50,000 from venture capital firm ZAS Ventures. The participants of the deal told AIN.Capital the news, but refrained from disclosing the current valuation of the project.
The funds raised will be used to strengthen the company’s business development and marketing component. The investor will act as a consultant on these issues.
CloudAvocado develops a product for optimising cloud costs on AWS and provides real-time analytics and reports on cloud infrastructure costs. The service also provides advice on reducing the negative impact on the environment by optimising the use of cloud resources.
The project was officially launched in 2021 in Lviv, and its team currently consists of seven people. As CloudAvocado told AIN.Capital, they are not currently looking for additional funding, but will return to this issue in the future.
This is the second $50,000 investment coming from ZAS Ventures. Before this one, the venture capital firm invested in Fintellect, a Ukrainian startup developing a financial application for businesses.
About ZAS Ventures
ZAS Ventures was founded by Ukrainians Andriy Zinchuk and Artem Volkhonskyi. Both are based in Kyiv. The official launch took place in September 2023. The venture capital firm is headquartered in the United States with offices in San Francisco and Kyiv. In addition to Ukrainians, ZAS Ventures also has American partners.
ZAS Ventures plans to invest in 30 Ukrainian startups with a ticket of up to $100,000 at the pre-seed stage and eventually help them raise a seed round in a year. ZAS Ventures will recommend its portfolio companies to more than 20 other partner funds in the US and Europe, and is also ready to make additional investments on its own.
ZAS Ventures also has office hours where you can pitch your project and get advice from the fund’s partners.


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The Saint Ursula Academy Vocal Ensemble (SUAVE) is one of 25 choirs around Greater Cincinnati that have been invited to participate in a collaboration project with Luna Lab as part of the Festival’s anniversary. Each choir has been paired with a composer from the Luna Composition Lab
, a program that mentors young composers ages 13-18 from all around the United States. SUAVE is excited to be paired with Jack Gjaja, a composer and pianist from New York City.
SUAVE will perform the new piece by Jack Gjaja and songs chosen by the group as part of a community showcase on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:00 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
“We are thrilled to be part of the May Festival planning and events,” said Katherine Jennings ’09, Music Director at Saint Ursula Academy. “Our students have enjoyed contributing to the selection process for the poem that will be set to music. Experiencing the creation of a song from beginning to end and then getting to perform that song as part of such a historic event will be a memory they will cherish forever.”
“Commissions and premieres have been a consistent feature of the May Festival since its founding in 1873,” said Dr. Matthew Swanson, Associate Director of Choruses and Director of Special Projects for the May Festival. “I look forward to the new work that SUAVE and Jack Gjaja will create together! We are grateful to Katherine Jennings, the St. Ursula community, and the members of SUAVE for their commitment to this project.”
About the Composer
Jack Gjaja (b. 2005) is a composer and pianist from New York City. Their works explore acoustic, electro-acoustic, and electronic landscapes. They draw inspiration from Messiaen, classic punk, Ionesco, trees, and ghosts, among other things. Since 2020, they've joined composers from around the world at the Wildflower Composers Festival, with premieres of their works Icy climb with a side of Mockingtrack by saxophonist Kristen McKeon, and Gloria! by Andrew Yee, Hanchien Lee, and Jessica Beebe. A 2020 Luna Composition Fellow, they've been commissioned by the Cincinnati May Festival and Intersection Festival as part of the LISTEN project. Jack has attended Manhattan School of Music Precollege, Mannes School of Music Prep, and Kaufman Music Center. They've studied with the following wonderful people: (composition) Mary Kouyoumdjian, David Bird, Tamar Muskal; (piano) Elena Leonova, and Adrienne Kim. In addition to composition, they've performed in Montreal, Rovinj, Cremona, Bennington and New York.
About the May Festival
“One of the Best Classical Music Festivals in the U.S. and Canada” (BBC Magazine, 2021 and 2022) and recognized as a leader in increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the choral world (Chorus America, 2022), the Cincinnati May Festival
is distinguished by its unique community-based structure and standard of extraordinary artistic excellence. Founded in 1873, the annual May Festival is the oldest choral festival in the Western Hemisphere. Many important choral works have received their world and American premieres at the May Festival in the past 150 years, including Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana, Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Death of the Bishop of Brindisi, and Robert Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses. Anchored by the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the May Festival hosts an international array of guest artists in nine dynamic productions and is currently under the leadership of Principal Conductor Juanjo Mena and Director of Choruses Robert Porco.
To learn more about Saint Ursula Academy, please visit www.saintursula.org
Back row: Gabrielle Plummer ’25, Emily Schuermann ’24, Momo Greenwell ’23, Sammie Neeb ’23, Alex Serger ’24, Camille Roman ’26, Anya Sperber ’24,
Front row: Ellamae Brodbeck ’25, Maya Chavez ’25, Megan Knapke ’23, Lily Anderson ’24, Addie Goss ’26

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Immigrant-rights groups are seeking to change federal law so legal immigrants won’t have to wait five years before becoming eligible for Medicaid.
Critics say such a change could make the U.S. a magnet for infirm immigrants.
Provisions eliminating the five-year waiting period didn’t make it into the final versions of the House or Senate health care bills, but that could change when the two chambers combine their bills in the coming weeks.
Isabel Alegria, a spokeswoman for the California Immigrant Policy Center, said there’s no good rationale for leaving legal immigrants without Medicaid, a federally funded program administered by individual states.
“These are lawful residents who pay into the system and should be able to take advantage of it if they come into hard times,” she said.
But Raymond Herrera, a local opponent of illegal immigration, said it’s a bad idea.
“If a legal immigrant comes here and, after a few years is in need of medical attention, they should be sent back to their country of origin,” he said. “They should be treated, and once they’re stabilized, then they should be sent back.”
He said immigrants who come to the U.S. and immediately need medical attention they cannot afford are burdens on the country’s social safety net.
“The American taxpayer should not be burdened with other countries’ medical problems,” he said.
In California, legal immigrants are immediately eligible for Medicaid – called Medi-Cal in California – but the state has to pay out of its own coffers for Medi-Cal recipients who do not meet the federal requirement.
Alegria said that applies to about 65,000 people.
“That’s about 1 percent of the current Medi-Cal caseload,” she said. “It’s not a very large group of people. If this were passed, basically, California would get federal dollars to fund their care, which we’re paying for anyway.”
With the health care bill moving past the Senate last week and toward the conference committee, local lawmakers took surprising stances on the waiting period.
Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, who has been a strong proponent of immigration reform, said he doesn’t want to remove the five-year waiting period.
“That’s the price people pay to become legal citizens,” he said.
Baca, though, said he wants any changes to Medicaid eligibility for immigrants to be coordinated with other changes being sought in the newly introduced immigration-reform bill.
Meanwhile, Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who voted against the House version of the health care bill and likely won’t vote for whatever comes out of the conference committee, seemed open to the idea of removing the waiting period.
“I’m not supportive of putting restrictions on people who are here legally,” he said. “The law ought to apply to all people who are citizens and who are here legally.”

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The Doors / Jim Morrison - Untitled Album
|2||–The Doors||Build Me A Woman (Live At The PBS Show)||4:31|
|3||–The Doors||Light My Fire (Live At The Ed Sullivan Show)||3:01|
|SCONC.008||The Doors / Jim Morrison||The Doors / Jim Morrison - Untitled (CD, Mini)||Stampa Alternativa||SCONC.008||Italy||1989|
7" included with a book called "Lyrics & Poems" containing lyrics and discography in English and Italian.
Track 1 recorded live at PBS Show 23/05/1969.
Track 2 recorded live at Ed Sullivan Show 10/1967.
This is the actual record used for the famous sample in the track of Etnica - Intense Visitation as in this rare version of the track Poems there is no background music. On the EP is pressed the info that it was "Manufactured in Austria"
Текст песни: Do you know the warm progress under the stars Do you know we exist Have you forgotten the keys to the Kingdom Have you been borne yet & are you alive. The Doors is the debut album by the American rock band the Doors. Recorded in 1966 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California, it was produced by Paul A. Rothchild and released on January 4, 1967. The album features their breakthrough single Light My Fire and the lengthy song The End with its Oedipal spoken word section. The Doors was central to the progression of psychedelic rock, and has been critically acclaimed. In 2012 it was ranked No. 42 in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 greatest albums. 1 Roadhouse Blues 2 Someday SoonHarvest Moon 3 Train Coming Round The Bend 4 Break On Through 5 Five To One 6 Backdoor Man 7 The End 16:41 8 When The Music'. Jim Morrison, lyricist and focal point of the supergroup The Doors, died in Paris, Farance, July 3, 1971. The beginning of the last number on the last album cut by the Doors. Superrock group of four that had risen from 5-a-night gigs to 100,000 Read More Jim Morrison, lyricist and focal point of the supergroup The Doors, died in Paris, Farance, July 3, 1971. He was 27 years old. The cause of death is unknown. Superrock group of four that had risen from 5-a-night gigs to 100,000 Read More . Although many dismiss his poetry as simplistic random musings, Morrison is a gifted lyricist with a vivid imagination. The album also demonstrates how the other musicians in the band create a mood that breathes life into Morrison's dark, twisted visions. Jim Morrison. New Orleans. From The Album. We dont have an album for this track yet. View all albums by this artist. Don't want to see ads. View wiki. Jim Morrison buenas fotos, yes yes. Jim Morrison is one of the most beautiful men in the world ever. Jim Morrison - Photo posted by ethney - Jim Morrison - Fan club album. I had several of these hand-embroidered, white-linen Russian peasant shirts in the late '60s and early '70s. The Doors-Jim Morrison. One of the best bands ever play. In the film, a female photographer sexily encourages Jim Morrison to take his shirt off, resulting in the iconic Young Lion photo first seen in the Village Voice, and later used as the cover photo for the Doors 1985 Best Of album. The photographer was actually a man, Joel Brodsky. Alternate Versions. 2 additional scenes of a bearded Jim reciting poetry in the recording studio

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Are the Boston Celtics the Team to Beat in the Eastern Conference?
The Boston Celtics added but then had a devastating subtraction this offseason. They found their groove in the latter half of the 2021-22 NBA season after struggling mightily throughout the beginning. Jayson Tatum was on a superstar level during Boston’s hot streak. He disappeared when it counted most.
Looking at the season as a whole, the Celtics were an inconsistent bunch. All the core pieces return from last year’s team, one that fell in six games in the NBA Finals. Are the Celtics the team to beat in the East this season?
The Boston Celtics should be considered the best team in the East
It may have taken 50-plus games last year, but the Celtics finally figured things out. Playing under first-year head coach Ime Udoka, the Celtics battled growing pains that came with some frustration and hostility.
Marcus Smart publicly called out stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown early in the season for not passing the ball. Udoka called out the team for its lack of effort. There was a lot of finger-pointing as the Celtics underachieved their way to a 25-25 record.
Boston ended the regular season on a 26-6 run, capturing the No. 2 seed in the East. The Celtics survived a grueling playoff run, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat before facing the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics primarily used an eight-man rotation during the postseason. They quickly addressed their depth issue by trading for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon and signing veteran forward Danilo Gallinari. Gallinari, however, tore his ACL during a game in Italy last weekend and is likely gone for most of the season.
The best team in the East got better. They’re deeper and now have the Finals experience. The Bucks, with a healthy Khris Middleton, are the biggest threat. The Heat and Nets will certainly be there, as will the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers, who recently acquired Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz to bolster a potent young squad. Despite the heavy competition, the Celtics enter as the East’s team to beat.
Vegas believes the Celtics are the team to beat
Forget the East, most Las Vegas sportsbooks have the Celtics as the favorites to win it all in 2023. It’s tough to put them ahead of the Warriors, but one can see why that might be the case.
In addition to the Celtics adding depth to the roster, they took the Warriors to six games without playing their best basketball. Brown and Tatum struggled taking care of the ball.
Throughout the playoffs, Tatum was inconsistent. His big game came in Game 6 against the Bucks when Boston desperately needed a win on the road, down 3-2 in the series. He was tremendous from start to finish, collecting 46 points in a victory.
He also had games where he finished with 10 and 12 points. Getting that Finals experience is invaluable. Coming up short will drive him.
The Celtics should be the favorites in the East, but the Warriors, in my mind, are still the team to beat, despite what Vegas says.

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Lyme, Bartonella henselae, and heterophile
antibodies were also negative.
Lymphocytosis with numerous atypical lymphocytes and elevated liver enzymes are most often observed in conjunction with the detection of EBV-specific serologies or heterophile
Treatment with polyethylene glycol precipitates large-molecular-weight compounds such as IgG and can help identify heterophile
antibodies and antigen-bound antibodies.
The presence of heterophile
antibodies in the serum can interfere with the assay and produce false-positive tests.
EBV IgG and IgM were positive, but heterophile
assay and EBV PCR was negative (Table 1).
However, other factors not investigated in this work, such as age differences in sensitivity to RDT, rheumatoid factor cross-reacting in the blood , and cross-reactivity with heterophile
antibodies , can be responsible for false positive result in RDT.
Early or failing intrauterine pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies, heterophile
antibodies, and hCG-secreting tumors are examples of medical conditions that could initially present as PUL [2, 3].
antibody test was negative, however, as were EBV titers.
antibody test yielded a positive result the day after admission, and a clinical diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis was confirmed 7 days later with positive Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) serology-positive viral capsid antigen immunoglobulin M, negative viral capsid antigen immunoglobulin G (IgG), and EBV nuclear antigen IgG.
However, before making a decision on the need for definitive treatment, a diagnosis should be made to distinguish between transient thyroiditis in the recovery phase and non-thyroid disease with changes in the hormonal profile, (26) or even laboratory interference (heterophile
Okouchi, "Antigen of "serum sickness" type of heterophile
antibodies in human sera: identification as gangliosides with N glycolylneuraminic acid," Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, vol.
Her EBV viral capsid antigen (VCA) antibodies IgM and IgG were positive at 1.3 and >8.0, respectively; and her early antigen antibody, nuclear antigen antibody, and heterophile
antibody were all negative, indicating acute primary infection (BioPlex 2200 EBV IgM and IgG Kits).

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The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEArca: XLP), the largest exchange traded fund tracking the consumer staples sector, and rival cap-weighted staples ETFs are rallying to start 2019 as some investors embrace defensive sectors.
XLP provides “exposure to companies from the food and staples retailing, beverage, food product, tobacco, household product and personal product industries in the U.S.,” according to State Street.
With the business cycle potentially slowing next year, defensive sectors could be embraced by investors. Consumer staples, health care and industrial sectors typically outperform during the so-called slowdown period of a business cycle when economic growth starts decelerating but remains positive, the economy runs beyond its full capacity and monetary policy becomes restrictive.
“Consumer Staples has been one of the least-favored sectors since mid-2016, underperforming the broad market by 16% annually as interest rates rose and economic growth accelerated,” said State Street in a note out Friday. “However, as long-term interest rates have started to head south on the backdrop of decelerating growth prospects, Consumer Staples have played a good defense in the equity market.”
Looking Ahead for XLP ETF
Investors typically shift into consumer staples during bouts of market volatility because of the sector’s relatively generous dividend payouts and the slow-and-steady nature of the consumer staples business – consumers usually continue purchase basic products that staples firms sell regardless of market or economic conditions.
XLP is home to 33 stocks with a weighted average market capitalization of $123 billion. The fund has a dividend yield of 2.99 percent. Historically, declining Treasury yields benefit the consumer staples sector.


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This is an old school 2D game, somewhat similar to Lode Runner(tm), where you need to collect all treasures while being purchased by enemies. Use bombs to trap and defeat your enemies, but be warned : that's not as easy as it sounds !
30 full levels included
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|Publication number||US7934443 B1|
|Application number||US 12/098,200|
|Publication date||May 3, 2011|
|Filing date||Apr 4, 2008|
|Priority date||Apr 5, 2007|
|Publication number||098200, 12098200, US 7934443 B1, US 7934443B1, US-B1-7934443, US7934443 B1, US7934443B1|
|Inventors||Keith A. Bennett|
|Original Assignee||Bennett Keith A|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (28), Referenced by (1), Classifications (5), Legal Events (1)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/921,979, filed on Apr. 5, 2007.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a magazine for feeding 22 caliber ammunition to a firearm. More specifically, the invention is a belt-fed magazine for a 22 caliber conversion kit or a non-converted 22 caliber firearm.
2. Description of the Related Art
Conversion kits for converting a large caliber handgun, rifle or submachine gun, collectively referred to herein as a “large caliber firearm,” into a 22 caliber firearm are known. Examples include the Ciener .22LR (Long Rifle) Conversion Kits available from Jonathon Arthur Ciener, Inc., of Cape Canaveral, Fla., USA, that readily reconfigure a large caliber firearm for .22 rim fire cartridge semi-automatic blowback operation. Specific Ciener Conversion Kits have been developed for a 9 mm or 0.40 S&W caliber Glock® handgun; a gas-operated 5.56 mm or .223 REM center-fire AR-15 or M-16 rifle; and a Thompson® submachine gun. In all cases, conversion to the smaller caliber allows the user to reduce the cost of operation by taking advantage of less expensive .22LR ammunition for target practice and recreational shooting, commonly referred to as “plinking.” A 22 caliber conversion kit also permits a firearm enthusiast to utilize an indoor firing range where use of a larger caliber firearm is prohibited due to overpower, noise restrictions and/or safety concerns. Smaller caliber ammunition is also less intimidating for novice enthusiasts and is less destructive to targets and the surrounding environment.
A typical 22 caliber conversion kit for a handgun includes a .22LR barrel, a slide and an ammunition magazine. The magazine is an essentially hollow, elongate, generally rectangular tube with an open end for loading the ammunition and delivering the ammunition to the firing chamber of the firearm. One of the problems associated with 22 caliber conversion kits, however, is that the magazine has limited capacity. Despite its limited capacity, the magazine is also time consuming and somewhat difficult to load. The magazine is loaded by pressing one round of ammunition at a time into the open end of the tube against the biasing force of a spring. The biasing force of the spring increases as each successive round of ammunition is loaded into the magazine against the previous round. The design of the standard magazine and the corresponding loading process is prevalent among almost all semi-automatic firearms, including non-converted 22 caliber firearms, such as the Ruger® 10/22 and 77/22 manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., of Southport, Conn., USA. The limited capacity and the time required to load the magazine can be overcome by using belt-fed ammunition. However, current firearms must be provided with a non-standard ammunition receiver, or fitted with a device for converting the standard receiver of a particular firearm to accept belt-fed ammunition. Presently, there is no belt-fed magazine available for a 22 caliber conversion kit or a non-converted 22 caliber firearm. Accordingly, a belt-fed magazine for a 22 caliber conversion kit and a non-converted 22 caliber firearm is needed to increase the ammunition capacity of the magazine as well as reduce the time and effort required to load the magazine. Such a magazine should be suitable for use with both 22 caliber conversion kits available for various large caliber firearms and non-converted 22 caliber firearms with no additional alteration to the firearm.
To achieve the foregoing and other objects, and in accordance with the purposes of the invention as broadly described herein, the present invention provides a belt-fed magazine for 22 caliber conversion kits and non-converted 22 caliber firearms. In the various embodiments, the improved magazine increases the capacity of the ammunition delivered to the firearm and reduces the time required to load the magazine. In addition, the belt-fed magazine of the present invention does not require additional alteration of the firearm and is merely substituted for the .22LR magazine of the conversion kit or the standard magazine of a non-converted 22 caliber firearm. A belt-fed magazine according to the present invention includes an essentially hollow, elongate, generally rectangular housing for receiving an ammunition belt on a splined belt pulley. A slide of the firearm applies an impact force to a strike wheel to pivot a cam against a spring-loaded rack. The rack moves downward and causes a rack gear to rotate a drive gear freely in the slip direction of a unidirectional bearing. When the impact force is removed, the spring-loaded rack returns upward under the biasing force of the spring, and thereby causes the rack gear to rotate the drive gear on the unidirectional bearing in the drive direction. The drive gear turns a drive axle, which drives the splined belt pulley to advance the ammunition belt sufficiently to position the next round of ammunition for entry into the firing chamber.
These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention are better understood with reference to the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings, in which:
The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. However, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The exemplary embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will both fully and completely convey the scope of the invention, and thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make, use and practice the invention without undue experimentation. Like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the various drawings.
The exemplary embodiments shown and described herein broadly disclose a belt-fed magazine suitable for use with a 22 caliber conversion kit for a large caliber firearm or a non-converted 22 caliber firearm. As used herein, the term “large caliber firearm” refers to a handgun, rifle or submachine gun configured for use with ammunition larger than .22LR ammunition. The term “22 caliber conversion kit” is intended to include any device suitable for readily reconfiguring a large caliber firearm to .22 rim fire cartridge blowback operation. Although specific examples of 22 caliber conversion kits for a Glock® handgun and a Ruger® rifle are shown and described herein, the invention is equally applicable to any type of 22 caliber conversion kit for any large caliber firearm, or for any non-converted 22 caliber firearm having an enlarged magazine well (also commonly referred to as a receiver). Such 22 caliber conversion kits are readily available for 1911A1, Beretta® 92/96FS, Taurus® PT92/99, Glock® 17/22 and 19/23 and Browning® handguns, Atchisson MKIII AR-15 and M-16, Hohrein Mini-14/AC556 and AK47S/AK84S rifles, and Thompson® submachine guns. Common examples of non-converted 22 caliber rifles include the Ruger® 10/22 and 77/22 models.
An environmental perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a belt-fed magazine 10 for a handgun 12 is shown in
The housing 20 is shown in most views with one of the larger walls removed to expose the internal components of the magazine 10. The housing 20 is an essentially hollow, elongate, generally rectangular tube made of a substantially rigid material, such as metal or hard plastic. The housing 20 is open at a lower end 21 and at an upper end 23 for reasons which will become apparent hereinafter. A cutout 22 may be formed adjacent the upper end 23 of the housing 20 for receiving the strike wheel and cam assembly 50. Otherwise, the housing 20 is essentially closed by conjoined walls that define a box-like cross-section. As will be discussed in greater detail below, the upper end 23 of the housing 20, including the strike wheel and cam assembly 50 and the idler roller assembly 60, is sized to be received within a recess, commonly referred to as the magazine well 14 of the handgun 12. The housing 20 comprises a rack tube 24 affixed to an inner surface 25 adjacent one of the laterally extending walls 26, 28 of the housing. As shown, the rack tube 24 is affixed to the inner surface 25 adjacent the lateral wall 26 nearest the grip 15 of the handgun 12. The rack tube 24 is a hollow, elongate tube sized to slidingly receive the upper end 33 of the rack 32 of the rack assembly 30, as will be described. The housing 20 also has openings 27 formed in the lateral walls 26, 28 for receiving the drive axle 42 of the belt drive assembly 40 and the drive axle 62 of the idler roller assembly 60. In addition, a projection, pin or stud 29 protrudes outwardly from the inner surface 25 of the housing 20 adjacent the upper end 23 to pivotally receive the cam 52 of the strike wheel and cam assembly 50.
The rack assembly 30 comprises a rack 32 having a lower end 31 and an upper end 33. As shown, the lower end 31 is generally planar and L-shaped for a purpose which will become apparent hereinafter. The upper end 33 of the rack 32 is sized to be slidingly received within the hollow rack tube 24 (
The belt drive assembly 40 comprises a drive axle 42, a belt pulley 44, the drive gear 46, a pair of washers 47, and a unidirectional bearing 48. The unidirectional bearing 48 is inserted into the hollow center of the drive gear 46 such that the drive gear freely rotates on the unidirectional bearing in one direction (e.g. clockwise), but transfers torque to the unidirectional bearing in the other direction (e.g. counterclockwise). The belt pulley 44 is press fit onto the drive axle 42 as the drive axle is inserted through the openings 27 formed in the lateral walls 26, 28 of the housing 20 adjacent the lower end 21. A washer 47 is disposed between the combined unidirectional bearing 48/drive gear 46 and the lateral wall 26 of the housing 20 so that the drive gear 46 rotates freely relative to the housing. Likewise, a washer 47 is disposed between the belt pulley 44 and the lateral wall 28 of the housing 20 so that the drive axle 42 rotates freely relative to the housing. If desired, a third washer 47 may be disposed between the unidirectional bearing 48/drive gear 46 and the belt pulley 44 so that the drive gear 46 rotates freely relative to the belt pulley 44 in the one (i.e. slip) direction. The opposite ends of the drive axle 42 may be machined to be flush with the outer surfaces of the lateral walls 26, 28 of the housing 20 for aesthetic purposes as well as to prevent the magazine 10 from interfering with the user or the user's clothing. The outer surface of the belt pulley 44 is formed with a plurality of circumferential, laterally-extending splines 45 (
The strike wheel and cam assembly 50 comprises a cam 52 and a strike wheel 58 mounted on the cam. As best shown in
The roller idler assembly 60 comprises an idler arm 62 and a plurality of rollers 64 rotatably disposed on the idler arm. The rollers 64 are mounted on the idler arm 62 as the idler arm is inserted through the openings 27 formed in the lateral walls 26, 28 of the housing 20 adjacent the upper end 23. The idler arm 62 may be retained within the housing 20 in any suitable manner. For example, the idler arm 62 may be spring-loaded against the lateral walls 26, 28. Alternatively, the opposite ends of the idler arm 62 may tacked (e.g. soldered) into the openings 27 of the lateral walls 26, 28 or otherwise rigidly secured, such as by a press fit. Regardless, the opposite ends of the idler arm 62 are flush with the outer surfaces of the lateral walls 26, 28 of the housing 20 so that the magazine 10 can be inserted into the magazine well 14 of the handgun 12 without obstruction. Each of the rollers 64 is formed by a relatively short length, hollow cylinder made of a rigid material, such as metal or hard plastic. The inner diameter of the rollers 64 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the idler arm 62 (i.e. oversized) so that the rollers 64 rotate freely on the idler arm. If desired, the rollers 64 may be provided with an inner sleeve or insert made of a hard thermoplastic material having a relatively low coefficient of friction, such as Nylon or DuPont® Teflon®. The rollers 64 function to guide the ammunition belt 70 loaded with individual rounds of ammunition from the belt pulley 44 of the belt drive assembly 40 and through the housing 20 to the open upper end 23. The rollers 64 then guide the empty ammunition belt 70 from the upper end 23 of the housing 20 back to the belt pulley 44 of the belt drive assembly 40 at the open lower end 21.
In operation, the open-ended ammunition belt 70 is fed into the lower end 21 of the housing 20 such that the ammunition belt meshes with splines 45 on the belt pulley 44. The upper end 23 of the housing 20 of the loaded magazine 10 is then inserted into the magazine well 14 of the handgun 12. Movement of the slide of the handgun 12 in a conventional manner incrementally advances the ammunition belt 70 through the housing 20 in the following manner. As the slide moves forward within the handgun 12, it applies an impact force having a forward and/or downward component to the strike wheel 58 of the strike wheel and cam assembly 50. The force applied to the strike wheel 58 causes the cam 52 to pivot relative to the housing 20 and apply a downward force onto the timing adjuster cap 37 of the rack assembly 30, thereby compressing the spring 34. The downward force on the timing adjuster cap 37 in turn causes the rack 32 to move downwards towards the lower end 21 of the housing 20. As previously mentioned, the rack gear 38 at the lower end 31 of the rack 32 is meshed with the drive gear 46 of the belt drive assembly 40, preferably in a rack-and-pinion relationship. Thus, downward movement of the rack gear 38 causes the drive gear 46 to rotate freely in one direction (i.e. the slip direction) on the unidirectional bearing 48. When the slide is forced backward within the handgun 12 by the expending round of ammunition, the force applied to the strike wheel 58 is removed and the compressed spring 34 returns to its neutral position. As a result, the rack 32 moves upward and the rack gear 38 causes the drive gear 46 to rotate in the opposite direction (i.e. the drive direction) on the unidirectional bearing 48. Rotation of the drive gear 46 in the drive direction turns the drive axle 42, and consequently the splined belt pulley 44, to advance the ammunition belt 70 sufficiently to position the next round of ammunition for entry into the firing chamber of the handgun 12 when the slide once again moves forward.
An alternative embodiment of a belt-fed magazine 10′ according to the present invention is shown in
It should be noted that the orientation of the magazine 10′ relative to the rifle 16 is reversed as compared to the orientation of the magazine 10 relative to the handgun 12. The orientation is reversed due to the shell extractor being on the opposite side of the rifle 16. It should also be noted that a larger cutout 22′ is required for the housing 20′ of the magazine 10′. In addition, the roller idler assembly 60′ is modified to include a threaded idler arm 66 having enlarged diameter outer surfaces 67, 68 at opposite ends in addition to the idler arm 62 and rollers 64 for guiding the ammunition belt 70. Other minor modifications may be necessary to the materials and/or dimensions of the magazine 10′ in order to account for the enlarged magazine well 14′ of the rifle 16. However, none of the required modifications is expected to materially alter the basic structure, function and operation of the magazine 10′ as previously shown and described with respect to the magazine 10 configured for use with a handgun 12. Embodiments of the magazine 10 configured for use with a handgun 12 are described herein for use with commercially available rifle conversion kits that allow a pistol frame to be inserted into a rifle, such as the Mech Tech Pistol-To-Carbine Conversion Unit (CCU), as well as for other large caliber firearms that permit the use of a pistol magazine, such as the Kel-Tec SUB-2000 pistol-caliber rifle.
A belt-fed magazine 10 configured for use with a handgun 12 and a belt-fed magazine 10′ configured for use with a rifle 16 (including a non-converted 22 caliber firearm having an enlarged magazine well 14′) in accordance with the present invention provides a cost effective means of utilizing less expensive .22LR ammunition in a large caliber firearm. The magazine 10, 10′ allows the user to substitute only the magazine of the 22 caliber conversion kit or non-converted 22 caliber firearm with no other alteration to the firearm. The magazine 10, 10′ also provides relatively easy loading of .22LR ammunition and maintains the convenience of inserting and removing a magazine in a conventional manner (as opposed to other belt-fed ammunition systems). Furthermore, unlimited capacity and continuous feeding of .22LR ammunition is made possible by merely attaching open-ended ammunition belts 70 together. The magazine 10, 10′ can also remain loaded with an ammunition belt 70 without adversely affecting the spring tension on the ammunition rounds, as occurs with conventional magazines configured for use with 22 caliber conversion kits for large caliber firearms, and conventional magazines configured for use with non-converted 22 caliber firearms.
The foregoing description of various embodiments of the invention is given here by way of example only. Although a belt-fed magazine for a 22 caliber conversion kit for a large caliber firearm or a non-converted 22 caliber firearm according to the present invention have been described with reference to preferred embodiments and examples thereof, other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve similar results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention and are intended to be covered by the appended claims. For example, some models of large caliber firearms may require the use of an external cam or lever to drive the rack assembly 30 in place of the strike wheel 58 described herein. In addition, the ammunition belt 70 may travel laterally through the housing 20 of the magazine 10, 10′ below the magazine well 14, 14′ and lay directly on the drive pulley 44. This embodiment of the magazine 10, 10′ would be beneficial for use with large caliber firearms having limited internal space. The driving force for advancing the ammunition belt 70 would then be provided by the action of the bolt handle (i.e. cocking lever) of the firearm striking the external cam or lever each time the bolt handle cycles to the rear. This alternative embodiment would permit the use of an ammunition belt 70 in larger caliber (i.e. center fire) rifles as well as 22 caliber firearms.
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Monterey Symphony’s newest event aptly titled “Symphony of Flavors” was a delectable success. Hosted last Saturday at the Sunset Cultural Center by Danielle Rinderknecht (CEO and Founder of Goodful), Maddox Haberdasher, Ana Lola Roman, and Joyce Vineyards, the event aims to bring new tastes (and music) to the community before scheduled symphony programs begin.
“The Symphony of Flavors event is reinvigorating an already incredible establishment – the Monterey Symphony – adorning it with artisan foods, craft beer, and award winning wines, with a backdrop of local art and musicians,” says Rinderknecht, the events organizer.
For the “warm-up” DJ Ana Lola Roman introduced symphony attendees to upbeat ambient, progressive house, light techno, and symphonic dance music. Those in attendance were able to roam freely around the Sunset Center Terrace nibbling on Gluten Free breads provided by Goodful, pickles from Happy Girl Kitchen, and Organic Sausages provided by Cowboy Sausages. The Stu Heydon Blues Band was in tow with their epic blues tunes while Joyce Vineyards provided a classic selection of their extraordinary wines.
As the DJ faded out her dance music selection, guests were brought into the Sunset Center ready to perk up their ears for the Mezzo Soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and Music Director Max Bragado-Darman’s featured works by Brahms, Ravel, and Granados.
Next Symphony of Flavors Dates:
Saturday, April 23
Saturday, May 21
For more tickets and info please visit Monterey Symphony
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After an extended hiatus, we are back with another episode of the Marxist Sociology Blog Podcast! Click above to listen, or find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can find the transcript below. Introduction Hello, and welcome to episode 3 of the Marxist Sociology Blog Podcast. It’s [...]
Most studies of resistance to land dispossession have been case studies of positive instances of resistance, leaving aside instances of negative instances of acquiescence, and not looking comparatively across cases for broader patterns That’s what makes a recent paper by Michael Levien and Smriti Upadhyay of Johns Hopkins University so exciting. It’s entitled “Toward a Political Sociology of Dispossession: Explaining Opposition to Capital Projects in India,” and it appears in the latest issue of the journal Politics & Society. Using systematic data on more than 23,000 major capital projects across India between 2007 and 2015, Levien and Upadhyay identify key factors that determine whether a project is likely to generate resistance or not. Some of their results may surprise you.


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HomeToGo, metasearch engine startup for vacation rentals, has raised $6.7 million in Series A funding round led by early-stage investor DN Capital and Acton Capital Partners and few other unnamed angel investors.
HomeToGo is a meta-search engine for accommodations that allow users to search and compare offers in more than 200 countries. The company compares offers from more than 150 holiday rental websites including Homeaway, Wimdu, 9flats, Casamundo and Booking.com. It lists more than 2.7 million offers. The smart filters let the users to sort according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget and amenities. The startup is able to provide a better user experience and then skim a little off the top for creating a product that consumers go to before checking out any suppliers directly.
The Berlin-based startup, couple of weeks ago, launched its services in UK. UK general manger, Jay Patani said, “HomeToGo.uk offers one single website to discover and compare the world of holiday rentals, whether it is a luxury cottage by the sea or an affordable one-bed city apartment.” Apart from Uk, it has set its foot into Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland and Austria.
Founded by three co-founders, the startup has 50 employee team among which the 30 are working on the technology and engineering. With its new funds, the startup plans to expand to other cities internationally at a rapid pace. The plan also include to launch its operations at US soon. It is, also, planning to hire at all levels for the startup. The startup may continue with the TV ad campaigns in Germany to continue scaling at a speed. The current funding of $6.7 million adds on to the $2.2 million raised previously from many angel investors.
The website makes money through the traffic it sends to the booking sites it aggregates. The co-founder team and the previous expereinces of them has helped the company get the backing of big investors like DN capital and Acton Capital Partners’ backing. Co-founder and CEO of the startup Patrick Andra previously led business development at the Rocket Internet online furniture retailer Home24, company’s CMO for Europe, Wolfgang Heigl owned Swoodoo which was then sold to Kayak and the third co-founder Nils Regge founded the holiday rental portal Casamundo, that was later sold to the Dutch @Leisure group.


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Claire Fiddian-Green is the President & CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education released the latest scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly referred to as “The Nation’s Report Card.” Indiana’s scores are disappointing and mirror the state’s recently released ILEARN results. In 2019, only 37 percent […]
We Must Act Now to Address the Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
Claire Fiddian-Green is the President & CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation. “When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck to crush him.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt E-cigarette use among youth has grown at an alarming rate. In 2017, over 2 million U.S. middle and high […]


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Leticia is a dual-qualified solicitor in Argentina and England & Wales. She specialises in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious planning, infrastructure, environmental and highways law with experience acting for local authorities in central London, central government, developers, landowners, housebuilders and housing associations across England and Wales.
She has experience advising on a broad range of contentious, transactional and advisory matters such as planning agreements, infrastructure agreements (Section 38 and 278 Agreements), planning agreements, planning appeals and judicial review and other legal challenges, enforcement, town and village green issues, community infrastructure levy, permitted development rights, support on planning related matters in the context of large property transactions and highways issues such as stopping up orders, traffic regulation orders and other highway related matters.
Leticia advices on a wide range of clients with particular expertise in the housebuilder sector and has a successful track record of acting for national and regional housebuilders, registered providers and local authorities.
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In the realm of law enforcement and forensic investigations, the ability to track bullets plays a pivotal role in uncovering crucial evidence, solving crimes, and bringing justice to the affected parties. The remarkable science behind bullet tracking is a captivating blend of technology, ballistics, and meticulous analysis. In this comprehensive blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the fascinating world of how bullets are tracked. From the basics of firearm identification to the cutting-edge techniques employed by forensic experts, we delve into the intricate mechanisms and methods that enable investigators to follow the trail of these elusive projectiles. So, fasten your seatbelts as we unravel the hidden secrets behind the tracking of bullets.
The Art of Firearm Identification
The Unique Fingerprint of Firearms
Firearms possess an unmistakable identity, akin to a fingerprint, that enables experts to establish connections between a specific firearm and the ammunition it has discharged. This distinctiveness arises from a combination of several factors, such as the manufacturing process, individual firearm variations, and the inherent imperfections that occur during production. Understanding these nuances is paramount for effective bullet tracking.
The Crucial Role of Toolmarks
When a bullet passes through the barrel of a firearm, it leaves behind characteristic markings known as toolmarks. These marks are imprinted on the bullet’s surface due to the grooves and lands present within the barrel. Through meticulous analysis, forensic experts can examine these toolmarks to ascertain valuable information about the firearm used, including its make, model, and even potential wear and tear.
Unraveling the Ballistics Puzzle
Trajectory Analysis: Tracing the Path
The path a bullet travels from the moment it is fired to its eventual destination is a critical component of bullet tracking. Forensic experts meticulously examine the trajectory, taking into account factors such as gravity, wind resistance, and potential obstructions. By studying the bullet’s entry and exit points, as well as any deflections or deformations along the way, investigators can reconstruct the path it followed and gain insights into the events that took place.
The Science of Striations
Within the field of bullet tracking, striations are akin to the intricate brushstrokes of a master painter. Striations refer to the unique markings imprinted on a bullet’s surface as it interacts with the rifling within the firearm barrel. These microscopic lines and grooves are unique to each firearm and act as a distinctive signature, enabling forensic experts to link a specific bullet to a particular firearm with remarkable precision.
Advancements in Bullet Tracking Technology
Enter the World of IBIS
The Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) represents a groundbreaking leap in bullet tracking technology. This cutting-edge system utilizes state-of-the-art imaging and database technologies to compare and match the distinctive markings left on recovered bullets. By rapidly analyzing vast amounts of data, IBIS assists forensic experts in establishing connections between firearms, suspects, and crime scenes, significantly expediting the investigation process.
Laser Ablation: Unmasking the Hidden Layers
Laser ablation is a revolutionary technique employed in bullet tracking that enables investigators to uncover hidden layers of information. By precisely removing minuscule sections of the bullet’s surface, forensic experts can unveil previously invisible markings, enhancing the overall level of detail available for analysis. This advanced method has proven instrumental in deciphering crucial information, especially when dealing with damaged or altered bullets.
The Human Element: The Expert’s Eye:
The Art of Forensic Comparison
Amidst the sea of technological advancements, the role of the forensic expert remains indispensable in the process of bullet tracking. Through years of experience, training, and a discerning eye for detail, these experts possess an unparalleled ability to discern minute variations in toolmarks, striations, and other critical elements. Their expertise extends beyond the realm of machines, allowing them to draw connections, make judgments, and provide invaluable insights that can shape the course of an investigation.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
In the world of bullet tracking, collaboration and knowledge sharing among forensic experts play a vital role in advancing the field. Through conferences, workshops, and collaborative efforts, professionals from different agencies and institutions come together to exchange ideas, share case studies, and discuss emerging trends and techniques. This collaborative spirit fosters innovation, encourages the refinement of methodologies, and ensures that the art and science of bullet tracking continue to evolve.
As we conclude our deep dive into the captivating world of bullet tracking, we have witnessed the intricate dance between technology, ballistics, and human expertise. From the unique fingerprint of firearms to the analysis of toolmarks and striations, the methodology employed by forensic experts enables them to trace the invisible paths of bullets and uncover crucial evidence. Advancements in technology, such as the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) and laser ablation, have revolutionized the field, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the investigation process. However, we must not overlook the pivotal role played by the human element, where the experienced eye of a forensic expert brings together the threads of science and art.
Through ongoing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to innovation, the field of bullet tracking will continue to evolve, pushing the boundaries of what we once deemed possible. With each solved case, justice is served, and the intricate mechanisms behind bullet tracking reveal their profound impact on society. So, the next time you encounter a crime scene or watch a gripping investigative drama, remember the complex world of bullet tracking that lies beneath the surface—a world where science, technology, and the unwavering determination of experts merge to illuminate the truth.


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The Words of Sun Myung Moon from 2011
Note: These notes are taken from a Peace TV video clip. They cannot be published as definitive texts and should never be used in the future as an "official" publication of True Father's words.
"What is the life of human beings in the 'era of worldly matters'? What is the family and nation in the era of human affairs'? (After the era of heavenly affairs) there will be the 'era of the resonating heart' in which one can transcend the past, present and the future, and relate to any place by resonating in heart. What are the resonating sphere of heaven and earth and the era of freedom and liberation? Nobody knows them."
"Confucianism teaches a vertical (human) relationship and Christianity teaches a horizontal (human) relationship."
"When I was a student of Waseda University, I did not attend class and instead studied Japanese society. I went to university to study electricity but when I asked questions, professors could not answer them. The Happy Health machine that I invented when I was 17 or 18 years old, which is the electric device that can cure any disease. Even cancer will be gone if one uses it for three years."
"When I was a child, I asked my grandfather, 'Have you been a friend to God?' Then he asked me 'How can I do that?' I said, 'I can become a friend to you.'
"Before I came here I did my physical exercise."

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What is dash coin in cryptocurrency? (DASH)
Darkcoin/Dash is the first privacy-centric cryptographic currency with anonymous block transactions powered by DarkSend. Darkcoin now has a new kind of hybrid reward system similar to POW with POS. Those who run masternodes being rewarded via 10% of the mining rewards. Dark Gravity Wave (DGW) to adjust the difficulty, X11 algorithm, est. ~22M max Coins.Dash is a decentralized currency similar to Bitcoin.
Dash uses the blockchain data structure and the proof-of-work consensus protocol.
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Huge news: Intergraph, a supplier of high-end plant design and data management tools, announced today that it had acquired COADE, a privately-held supplier of AutoCAD-based plant design and stress analysis tools. Terms of the deal were not disclosed; the COADE team remains intact in Houston.
COADE is the largest of the stand-alone plant design vendors to base a product on AutoCAD and has therefore been most affected by the introduction of Autodesk’s AutoCAD plant design products over the last few years. Rampant speculation about its future has now been answered: the private equity firm that owned a large chunk of COADE chose to divest its holdings and Intergraph was the best candidate in terms of offer and commitment to COADE’s installed base. Said COADE CEO Tom Van Laan, ““We believe the combination of COADE and Intergraph will bring a new level of functionality and support for our customers worldwide. With Intergraph, we are confident of continuing the development of our product suites and the commitment to service that our customers have come to expect.””
Intergraph gets two product sets with this acquisition: CADWorx, the plant design suite, and CAESAR II, PV Elite and TANK products, arguably the industry standard tools for pipe stress, pressure vessel and storage tank analysis.
Intergraph has promised that COADE clients will “receive uninterrupted support, maintenance and software upgrades as part of their maintenance agreement with Intergraph” even as Intergraph “enhances product integration and migrates the COADE analysis solutions into SmartPlant Enterprise to leverage design and modeling with pipe and vessel analysis … [to] enhance productivity and enable a more seamless flow of engineering information among the software applications.” Every COADE employee (except one in a “redundant financial position”) will join Intergraph and continue to build out and support COADE’s products from COADE’s Houston office.
From the materials provided by Intergraph about the acquisition, it appears that COADE’s sales channel will be most affected by the deal. COADE has been sold mostly via a dealer channel; Intergraph mostly via direct sales. Intergraph says that, after a six month evaluation, it will “evaluate ways to further optimize sales costs and support quality for all clients.” This likely means transitioning products away from dealers — but we’ll see because it could also mean that some of COADE’s partners will be able to sell some of Intergraph’s SmartPlant products.
For Intergraph, this is a very strategic deal: it locks up another of the industry’s standard tool sets (after acquiring the ISOGEN isometric drawing tool with its Alias acquisition in 2006). Intergraph also gains entry, with CADWorx, into the smaller project market which is less receptive to high-end tools, as well as possibly getting a new sales channel — not bad for one deal.


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The 9th CII-Exim Bank Conclave themed India-Africa Project Partnership” which is annually organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry [CII] in collaboration with the Indian Exim Bank and the Indian Ministry of Commerce took place in New Delhi from 17th to 20th March, 2013.
The Conclave was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles of the Government of India Hon. Anand Sharma who highly commended a longstanding Indo- Africa cooperation by saying that his Government was committed and will continue to support Africa’s growing needs on assistance for long-term development projects, capacity building and other aspects of sustainable development.
Hon. Sharma also mentioned the Government of India’s targets to improve trade with African countries up to $100 billion by year 2015 from entry of about $65 billion trade value registered in 2011/12. Moreover Minister Sharma appealed for the respective Government of African countries to intensify their dynamism of accessing abundant benefits of the Duty Free Tariff Preference Scheme which was announced by his Government for the Least Developed Countries in order to boost and speed up their economic development.
The Conclave plenary was similarly addressed by the Minister of State for External Affairs Hon. Mrs. Preneet Kaur who highly praised Africa for the outstanding growing records of its economy that positioned the continent in the second place among the fastest growing regions in the world for the past decade.
Hon. Kaur equally, tagged the African outstanding successes with the reliable support and contribution offered by India to Africa especially in the areas of capacity building, technology transfer, and economic cooperation as a whole which she demonstrated move as her Government’s sincere commitment in assisting the continent proper handling and solving various development challenges it encounters such as poor infrastructure, food security, insufficient social services including health care etc.
She further held that, the Government of India had already extended 150 Lines of Credit worth $5.2 billion to various African countries along that line and the current India-Africa Project Partnership had been documented to 475 project proposals valued $85 billion.
Other Dignitaries who addressed the Conclave were H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, the vice president of Uganda, H.E. Philemon Yang, Prime Minister, Republic of Cameroon, H.E. Dr Guy Scott, Vice President, Republic of Zambia, the President of the CII Mr. Adi Godrej, the Chairman of the CII Africa Committee Mr. Syamal Gupta, the CII Director General Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee and the Secretary Commerce [ Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Textiles] Mr. S. R. Rao who positively acknowledged the Indo-Africa distinctive relations vis-à-vis trade and investments.
Various African Senior Sectoral Ministers including the Tanzanian Minister of Health and Social Welfare Hon Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, Minister of Communication, Science and Technology Hon Prof. Makame Mbarawa and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Hon. Adam Malima had opportunities to address the Plenary in their respective Sessions as well as to have successful interaction with various Participants especially Indian entrepreneurs.
Generally they all applauded the notable progress of indo-Africa cooperation which continues to unfold considerable amount of trade, investments projects and other type of cooperation between India and their respective countries and commended the CII, Exim Bank and the Indian Government for their determined efforts to annually coordinate these important events which as well they described them as a dynamic enhancing mechanism for the Indo-Africa economic cooperation.
The Tanzanian Ministers expressively enlighten Conclave about the Government’s enthusiasm and readiness to welcome and strongly cooperate with the potential investors in areas of agriculture, tertiary health services and IT infrastructure etc in both FDI and PPP arrangements.
While addressing the V Plenary Session of the Conclave, titled “Achieving Affordable Healthcare in Africa” the Minister of Health and Social Welfare Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi took the opportunity to welcome Indian investment in tertiary healthcare services including medical insurance industry, global partnerships such as global funds for Malaria, HIV/Aids and Tuberculosis which provide funding for procurements of medicine, laboratories reagents, Telemedicine etc, which will help to cut down the costs of healthcare services and ultimately make them affordable.
He further revealed that Tanzania offers exemptions to all capital goods imported to the countries for the purpose of setting up tertiary health care and on top of that there is also a substantial market of health services.
During the Plenary Session VII of the Conclave logoed “Building Capacity for Future : Opportunity for Partnership” the Minister of Communication, Science and Technology Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa informed the audience that besides Tanzania strategic geographical position, the Pan African Network project which connect 47 African countries, has blessed and endowed the country with great advantageous investment potential not only in the area of information and communication technology but also in other area of the development. Thanks to that [Government of India funded] project, Tanzania has become an important IT and communication hub for the most African countries especially the landlocked, he added.
Similarly, Hon. Minister invited Indian Corporate to take advantage of the accessible expertise and technology of the Pan African Network project by investing in IT Centre parks and other related ITC focused projects in Tanzania
Meanwhile, the Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Hon. Adam K. A. Malima said Indo-Africa cooperation was significantly important in ensuring food security in the African continent. Underscoring the importance of Indo-Africa cooperation, Hon. Malima who was addressing the Plenary Session III of the 9th CII-Exim Bank Conclave subtitled “Achieving Food Sufficiency in Africa –Opportunity for collaboration” revealed existing agro-investment opportunities in Tanzania.
He either recommended the Indian Business Community to prioritise and increase their agricultural investments in Tanzania through joint ventures with the Government [Public Private Partnership], partnership with local firms as well as through standalone [Foreign Direct Investment].
He further advised them to comprehensively utilize the Tanzania prominent International Trade Fair and Agriculture exhibitions [Saba Saba and Nane Nane] to showcase their agricultural technology, equipment and other related products to effect positive impact on Tanzanian/ international customers.
These annually Indo-Africa business congregations [CII- EXIM BANK Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership] which designed to promote business through interaction amongst the participants, this year signified a very high record of African participation mounting to 900 delegates from 45 African countries. During the three days of interactive sessions in which over 500 projects valued almost $70 billion were discussed positively affected more than 1,500 business-to-business meetings.
This highest attendance of African delegates was warmly welcomed and appreciated by the Indian Government and the Business Community as well. The African attitude was also decoded to a growing positive perception of longstanding Indo-Africa solidarity which resulted to a tremendous growth of mutual cooperation in various development sectors including agriculture, energy, mining, health, infrastructure, ICT etc. 10th CII-Exim Bank Conclave is expected to take place in March 2014 from 9th to 11th in New Delhi.
Other than the above mentioned Ministers, Tanzania was also represented at the Conclave by the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania in India H.E. Ambassador John W. H. Kijazi, Members of the Parliament namely Hon. Dr. Faustine Ndungulile [MP], Hon. Zubeir Ali [MP] and Hon. Namelo E. Sokoine [MP], Director General of the COSTECH Dr. Hassan Mshinda, Director of Irrigation, Ministry Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives [Mainland] Dr. Raphael L. Daluti, Senior Government Officials from Tanzania and from the High Commission in India as well as Private Sector.


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Group B streptococcus, known as group B strep, is one of many kinds of streptococcus bacteria that infect humans. Group B strep can live in a healthy person's body without causing illness. But it can be life-threatening.
People who are at risk for severe group B strep infection include newborns who catch it from their mothers during childbirth and people who have weakened immune systems (as from chronic illness or cancer treatment).
Group B strep is treated with antibiotics. Pregnant women get tested for group B strep during pregnancy. To prevent newborn infection, any women with group B strep infection are treated in the last weeks of pregnancy or during labor.
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We are sponsored by the wonderful Art by Miran, I decided to make a calendar
I have been having serious problems with my camera blurring (nothing to do with me dropping it I'm sure ahem) so I will post a better photo when it's fixed
My calendar was a freebie I printed off the internet and my background paper was also a freebie from a magazine, all my die cuts are My Craft Studio and they are coloured, as is my image, with Promarkers. My resin flowers and ribbon are from my stash.
I can't wait to see your creations whether you follow our optional twist of anything but a card or just anything goes.


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Voters in the world's most populous Muslim country go to the polls Thursday to elect a new parliament, the third chosen freely since the restoration of democracy in 1998. Across hundreds of islands infused with multiple faiths, cultures, and languages, 171 million people are eligible to vote at more than half a million polling stations.
Logistical snafus are weighing on election officials, as well as allegations of inflated voter rolls. A three-week campaign that ended Sunday generated more heat than light, as most parties offered feel-good platitudes rather than policies. Observers say apathy may hold down the turnout, not helped by a complex ballot that is organized by candidates, not parties.
Amid the muddle and the mud slinging, there is pride in the consolidation of a democracy that is already among the freest in Asia. Some voters are weary, though, of campaigns that promise more than they deliver.
However, the drifting attention of voters this time may actually be a sign of maturity, says Kevin O'Rourke, a political analyst in Jakarta. "The overall temperature of this election is way down compared to 2004 and especially 1999. It shows that democracy is here to stay. People don't see it as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go out and vote," he says.
Unlike Pakistan, Islamist militants here have failed to loosen the grip of Indonesia's secular centers of power, despite a wave of Al Qaeda-inspired bombings after 2000. After their upswing in the 2004 elections, Muslim-oriented parties have struggled to broaden their base and are falling behind in the polls.
Teeing up for presidential election
Indonesian voters are electing local and provincial legislatures. But the main prize for parties is the share of seats in the 560-seat national Parliament. The outcome will tee up a presidential election in July that is considered President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's to lose, given his popularity.
Presidential candidates must secure the nomination of a bloc of 20 percent of seats in Parliament, or 25 percent of the popular vote. In 2004, Mr. Yudhoyono's Democrat Party won only 7.5 percent of the seats and had to build a broad coalition that analysts say tempered his reform agenda. Opinion polls indicate that the Democrat Party likely will win the largest share in the new Parliament, giving it a freer hand to dictate terms on a presidential ticket and to push through new laws.
Neutered during the dictatorship of Suharto, who stepped down in 1998, Parliament has become a powerful counterweight to the executive branch. Under new rules, only parties that win at least 2.5 percent of the national vote will receive seats. This is expected to winnow the number of parties from 17 in the current Parliament, to nine or fewer.
Among those parties are secular and Islamic groupings that date back to the 1950s. Others are new vehicles for presidential hopefuls, two of them former Army generals who hope to emulate Yudhoyono, himself a retired general. But the Army's political power, which underpinned Mr. Suharto's New Order regime, is vastly diminished.
Old elites still overshadow new leaders
Old elites haven't been swept away by Indonesia's democratic upheaval, though. Suharto died last year, untouched by half-hearted judicial probes into abuses during his 32 years in power. The elites have adapted and managed to stall the emergence of new leaders, says Jeffrey Winters, a political scientist at Northwestern University in Chicago who studies Indonesia.
"Here we are, 11 years after the fall of Suharto, and everyone on the political stage is a New Order progeny," he says.
The collapse of the American-backed regime was triggered by an economic meltdown that reduced millions of people to penury. Today, Indonesia largely has been spared by a global recession, as it is less dependent on exports than its Asian neighbors are. Most voters say the economy is the key issue in the electoral race as well as the probity of those seeking to run it.
Corruption has cast a long shadow over Indonesia's democratic institutions. Since 2005, a string of high-profile arrests by a new anticorruption agency have chipped away at blatant graft in the parliament and in other public bodies.
Some voters disillusioned
Paradoxically, though, voters who follow such cases are losing faith in elections as they start to see all political parties as corrupt, says Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, a political analyst at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences based in Jakarta. Disillusionment over the broken promises of politicians has even prompted nostalgia for the certainties of dictatorship.
"Some people in Indonesia still long for the Suharto period, when prices were low [and] they had political stability and security," he says.
Under Suharto, token elections were held regularly. But there was never any doubt that Golkar, the ruling party, would win comfortably. Two other parties were allowed to contest, in the knowledge that neither could win.
A troubling echo of such rigging surfaced in a January election for governor of East Java. The losing candidate's claim of fraud was echoed by a preliminary police report into hundreds of thousands of extra names on voter rolls. Opponents allege that the Democrat Party, whose candidate won the close contest, stole that election and may repeat the trick in other battleground provinces. Party officials have denied any involvement and say police are still investigating.

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George gained custody of Peter, who was taken from his biological mother and brought up by his adoptive paternal grandmother, Laura Finch (formerly Black) in Vaucresson, France. In 1925 Laura took Peter with her to Adyar, a theosophical community near Madras, India, for a number of months, and the young boy lived for a time in a Buddhist monastery. Undoubtedly, as a result of his childhood contact with Buddhism, Finch always claimed to be a Buddhist. He is reported to have said: "I think a man dying on a cross is a ghastly symbol for a religion. And I think a man sitting under a bo tree and becoming enlightened is a beautiful one."
In 1980, American author Elaine Dundy published a biography of Finch titled Finch, Bloody Finch: A Biography of Peter Finch. That year, his second wife, Yolande Finch, also published a posthumous account of their life together, Finchy: My Life with Peter Finch. Another biography had previously been published by his friend and colleague Trader Faulkner, in 1979.
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He had a small role as an Australian prisoner of war in The Wooden Horse (1950), the third most popular film at the British box office in 1950. His performance as a Pole in Daphne Laureola led to his casting as a Polish soldier in The Miniver Story, the sequel to the wartime morale boosting film Mrs. Miniver; unlike its predecessor, it was poorly received critically.
In 1934–35 he appeared in a number of productions for Doris Fitton at the Savoy Theatre, some with a young Sumner Locke Elliott. He also worked as a sideshow spruiker at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, in vaudeville with Joe Cody and as a foil to American comedian Bert le Blanc. At age 19 Finch toured Australia with George Sorlie's travelling troupe.
Finch's film roles increased in size and prestige through the early 1950s. For Walt Disney he played the Sheriff of Nottingham in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952). He was given two good roles in films from Alexander Korda: as Richard D'Oyly Carte in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953), and as a priest in The Heart of the Matter (1953), from the Graham Greene novel.
“Peter and the team offer professionally run, competitive golf at the best courses in the UK. It has been a great way for me to play the top venues under tournament pressure whilst meeting people I now class as friends. A tight ship is run too, with no questionable handicaps and scores, which are well within reason, picking up prizes is a refreshing change. Since my involvement from 2014, you can see the tour growing naturally year on year and given the schedule who can see it stopping. Every event is top class – and glad to be apart of it.”

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We currently have one vacancy at Fernhurst Primary.
Starting in the Autumn Term (September 2020) we have a Headteacher vacancy, please see attachments below for the full advert and information pack.
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This weekend could be one of the busier weekends in Detroit this season, as the first round of March Madness comes to the Little Caesars Arena on Friday and Sunday. Saturday, expect thousands to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the city.
Those planning on driving into or around the city should plan on some significant road closures and traffic rerouting.
MDOT announced this week that I-94 will be closed from I-75 to Conner in order to work on part of the Gratiot overpass and the entire Chene overpass. The closure starts at 9 p.m. Friday and goes until 5 a.m. Monday. Surface street ramps in this area will start closing at 7 p.m.
According to MDOT,
During this closure, westbound through-traffic will be advised to take westbound M-102 (Eight Mile Road) to southbound I-75, and back to westbound I-94. Westbound I-94 will remain open to Conner Avenue for local access. Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on I-75 to eastbound M-102, and back to eastbound I-94.
All ramps along eastbound and westbound I-94 will be closed between Conner Avenue and I-75. In addition, the following ramps will be closed and also will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, March 19:
Eastbound I-96 to eastbound I-94
Northbound and southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) to eastbound I-94
Northbound and southbound I-75 to eastbound I-94
All entrance ramps to westbound I-94 from Nine Mile Road to Chalmers Street.
MDOT has offered alternate routes to those traveling into Detroit for the weekend.
- From the west, MDOT advises to take Michigan Avenue from Dearborn into Detroit.
- From the east, MDOT suggests 696, 8 Mile, or Jefferson Avenue.
For those leaving after the game, MDOT suggests taking northbound I-75 to 8 Mile or 696, or the Lodge to westbound 94.
In case you haven’t been here in a while, 75 south is closed starting in Southwest Detroit for repair of the Rouge Bridge. The alternate route in place for southbound I-75 is northbound M-10 to westbound I-94, then southbound I-275 to re-connect with southbound I-75 in Monroe County.


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3D Dot Game Heroes, the pixely PlayStation 3 Zelda-like RPG, is definitely coming stateside.
The SonyPlayStation Twitter account recently tweeted: “No need to import – 3D Dot Game Heroes for PS3 is DEFINITELY coming to NA! Spread the word, more to come.” This is great news for fans of RPGs and odd-looking Japanese games.
Soon to release in Japan, 3D Dot Game Heroes is in development by From Software and graphically uses 3D pixels to render everything in the game. When enemies are killed, they explode into showers of these cubes. The game is extremely reminiscent of Zelda, whether in homage or straight rip-off, with the main character throwing bombs and boomerangs as he traverses dungeons.
Joystiq found out that SCEA is not the game’s publisher, the guilty party simply allowing this announcement to be leaked over the SonyPlayStation Twitter account. I have my theory, however, and it’s not the least bit of a stretch: Atlus. Atlus recently scored a big hit with Demon’s Souls, another PlayStation 3 RPG developed by From Software. Before Demon’s Souls came out, Atlus called the game’s collector’s edition the “stop importing it” edition. It seems to me that this time Atlus wants to stop importers right away. Atlus also publishes lots of RPGs, so the company is definitely one of the most likely choices here.


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Lucknow/Basti, EW News: Basti district in Uttar Pradesh has embarked on a unique endeavor aimed at boosting farmers’ income through innovative agricultural practices. In a first-of-its-kind initiative under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), Basti district has developed ponds for banana cultivation and fish farming in rural areas. Notably, these ponds have been equipped for both pisciculture and banana plantation, fostering an integrated approach to farming.
The construction of 1085 Banana tree + fish ponds across the entire district marks a significant milestone in rural development efforts. Through this transformative project, rural communities are poised to gain economic security, employment opportunities, and access to new livelihood sources. This pioneering initiative will not only bolster agricultural productivity but also ensure the conservation of natural resources.
District Magistrate Andra Vamsi shared insights into this groundbreaking initiative, emphasizing its potential to uplift the prosperity of Basti district. He revealed that a total of 1085 ponds have been constructed as part of the project, spanning 14 development blocks. Each pond has been meticulously designed to accommodate both banana cultivation and fish farming, with an investment ranging from Rs. 1.28 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh, depending on its size.
This initiative has generated 547,129 person-days of employment opportunities, benefiting a total of 9150 job cardholders under the NREGS. Additionally, 42493 Banana tree saplings have been planted around these ponds, promising a substantial yield shortly. Furthermore, an expected fish production of 9761 kilograms annually from these ponds underscores the potential for economic growth and sustainability.
District authorities, administrative officials, and residents have played pivotal roles in the success of this vital initiative. Their proactive involvement has not only ensured its implementation but also paved the way for inclusive development and environmental conservation. As Basti district continues to forge ahead on the path of progress, this initiative stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to rural welfare and sustainable development.

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A marriage of former teacher Tiffany Key's passion for cooking and her creative inclinations, Haute Mama Dessert Company crafts sweet confections inside a colorful shop layered in hot pink and leopard print. Key’s eye for color informs Haute Mama’s decadent cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other sugary morsels, which come in a rainbow of rotating flavors that draw on the chef’s southern culinary upbringing. Each batch of treats, including gluten-free and vegan goods, comes wrapped in Haute Mama's distinct pink, brown, and leopard packaging. Bright ribbons fall across the shop’s precisely designed corporate baskets, while artfully arranged spreads cater to larger events such as banquets, birthdays, or tea parties celebrating a stuffed animal’s newest litter.
Those seeking a break from their busy day routinely pop into Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie, where they indulge in a variety of handcrafted coffees, crepes, baked goods, and sandwiches that are prepared by a talented team of baristas and chefs. The menu showcases a selection of sweet and savory crepes, stuffed with ingredients like strawberries and Nutella or scrambled omelette, but also features sandwiches, piping hot soups, and a few wild cards like a grilled cheese waffle. And, of course, there are the specialty coffee drinks, each one made special by the addition of the baristas' famous latte art designs.
Palio?s Pizza Caf? may boast multiple locations, but the cuisine is unique to each kitchen. The restaurant?s chefs commit to serving specialty pizzas on handmade dough, crafted from high-protein, red-bran wheat. They top this crust with all-natural marinara and pizza sauces, real mozzarella cheese, and farm-fresh produce. The blending of fine ingredients produces some classic and more unusual pies, ranging from a meat lover?s with four staple pizza proteins to a pie that combines roasted flavors of poultry and cashews.
Of course, the restaurant?s commitment to quality doesn?t end with their food. They also invest time in making community events special. They regularly participate in fundraisers for high-school bands, charities such as the Arthritis Foundation, and local Scout troupes and chicken coops.
Fat Straws isn't making fun of its drinking implements—its straws have to be wide in order to suck out the large tapioca pearls resting at the bottom of the café's bubble teas. The traditional beverage made from Chinese black tea, creamer, and sugar teems with firm, never sticky tapioca balls that infuse each sip with a chewy surprise. For those who prefer a smooth texture, the café creates a slew of artisan teas available hot or iced, along with smoothies, slushes, and shakes, such as the Green Tea milkshake's blend of Japanese green tea and green-tea ice cream.
The Northern and Southern Indian dishes that popular Iravat's lengthy menu come from a chef with more than 18 years of experience. Inside the bistro, the chef uses a charcoal clay pot to sear yogurt and spices into marinated lamb or a coconut cream sauce into tender chicken Malai kebabs. There are also a bounty of vegetarian dishes, including such classics as the chickpea-based chana masala and the creamy spinach-and-cheese dish known as palak paneer. A daily lunchtime buffet grants a little taste of everything for diners who are indecisive or possess way too many taste buds.
The chefs at Kinoko reach for organic, local ingredients when preparing their menu of light Japanese fare. Dishes include pork dumplings, onigiri--rice balls laden with fillings such as tofu, salmon, or ground chicken--and a trio of fresh salads filled with veggies and optional proteins and dressings. An environmentally-aware eatery, Kinoko uses compostable and recyclable take-out packaging.

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