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Sec. 25-120. Compact.
The northeastern part of the United States is by virtue of geographic location and other characteristics a great natural resource area which, with more intense use of natural resources, increasingly requires coordinated planning as a basic ingredient of effective resource management and orderly growth of the region. The work of the New England-New York Interagency Committee demonstrated that a continuation and furtherance of activities such as those undertaken by it would be of great value. To this end, it is the intent of this compact to establish and provide for the operation of a joint agency for the Northeast.
It is the purpose of this compact to provide, in the northeastern region, improved facilities and procedures for the coordination of the policies, programs, and activities of the United States, the several states, and private persons or entities, in the field of water and related land resources, and to study, investigate and plan the development and use of the same and conservation of such water and related land resources; to provide means by which conflicts may be resolved; and to provide procedures for coordination of the interests of all public and private agencies, persons and entities in the field of water and related land resources; and to provide an organization for cooperation in such coordination on both the federal and state levels of government.
CREATION OF COMMISSION
There is hereby created the Northeastern Resources Commission, hereinafter called the commission.
The commission shall consist of one member from each party state to be appointed and to serve, in accordance with and subject to the laws of the state which he represents, and seven members representing departments or related land resources development to be appointed and to serve in such manner as may be provided by the laws of the United States.
It shall be the responsibility of the commission to recommend to the states and the United States, or any intergovernmental agency, changes in law or policy which would promote coordination, or resolution of problems, in the field of water and related land resources. The efforts of the commission in coordination of work and resolution of conflicts may be directed towards all state and federal activities involved in water and related land resources development responsibilities and shall include coordination of the following:
(1) Collection and interpretation of basic data
(2) Investigation and planning of water and related land resources projects
(3) Programming (including scheduling) of water and related land resources construction and development
(4) Encouraging of the referral of plans or proposals for resources projects to the commission.
The commission shall use qualified public and private agencies to make investigations and conduct research in the field of water and related land resources, but if it is unable to secure the undertaking of such investigations or original research by a qualified public or private agency, it shall have the power to make its own investigations and conduct its own research. The commission may make contracts with any public or private agencies or private persons or entities for the undertaking of such investigations, or original research within its purview.
No action of the commission respecting the internal management thereof shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the members are present and vote in favor thereof: Provided that any action not binding for such a reason may be ratified within thirty days by the concurrence in writing of a majority of the commission membership. No action of the commission respecting a matter other than its internal management shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the state members and a majority of the members representing the United States are present and a majority of said state members together with a majority of said members representing the United States vote in favor thereof: Provided that any action not binding for such a reason may be ratified within thirty days by the concurrence in writing of a majority of the state members and the concurrence in writing of a majority of the members representing the United States.
A. The commission shall submit to the governor or designated officer of each party state a request for funds to cover estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that jurisdiction for presentation to the legislature thereof. Any such request shall indicate the sum or sums which the commission has requested or intends to request be appropriated by the United States for the use or support of the commission during the period covered thereof.
B. With due regard for such moneys and other assistance as may be made available to it, the commission shall be provided with such funds by each of the several states participating therein to provide the means of establishing and maintaining facilities, a staff of personnel, and such activities as may be necessary to fulfill the powers and duties imposed upon and entrusted to the commission.
With due allowance for moneys otherwise available, each budget of the commission shall be the responsibility of the party states, to be apportioned among them on a weighted formula based 50% on population and 50% on gross land area, such population and gross land area to be determined in accordance with the last official U.S. Census of Population, but provided that the total contributions of all of the states shall not be required to exceed $50,000 annually and provided further that regardless of the number of states party to the compact at any time the maximum annual contribution required of any state shall not exceed its share of the $50,000 as determined above. Any state may contribute such funds in excess of its share, as determined above, as it may desire.
C. The commission shall not pledge the credit of any jurisdiction. The commission may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it under Article VIII (E) of this compact, provided that the commission takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to the incurring of any obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner.
D. The members of the commission shall be paid by the commission their actual expenses incurred and incident to the performance of their duties, subject to the approval of the commission.
E. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited by a qualified public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become a part of the annual report of the commission.
F. The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by such agency, representative, or representatives of the jurisdictions which appropriate funds to the commission.
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
A. The commission may sue and be sued, and shall have a seal.
B. The commission shall elect annually, from among its members, a chairman, vice-chairman and treasurer. The commission shall appoint an executive director who shall also act as secretary, and together with the treasurer, shall be bonded in such amounts as the commission may require.
C. The commission shall appoint and remove or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of its functions irrespective of any civil service laws which might otherwise apply. The commission shall establish and maintain, independently, by contract or agreement with the United States or an agency thereof, or in conjunction with any one or more of the party states, suitable retirement programs for its employees. Employees of the commission shall be eligible for Social Security coverage in respect to Old Age and Survivors Insurance provided that the commission takes such steps as may be necessary pursuant to federal law to participate in such program of insurance as a governmental agency or unit. The commission may establish and maintain or participate in such additional programs of employee benefits as may be appropriate to afford employees of the commission terms and conditions of employment similar to those enjoyed by employees of the party states generally.
D. The commission may borrow, accept or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any intergovernmental agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation.
E. The commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all appropriations, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or intergovernmental agency, or any institution, person, firm or corporation, and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same.
F. The commission may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The commission may accept, hold, and convey real and personal property and any interest therein.
G. The commission may adopt, amend, and rescind bylaws, rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
H. The commission shall make and transmit annually, to the legislature and governor of each party state, and to the President and Congress of the United States, a report covering the activities of the commission for the preceding year, and embodying such recommendations as may have been adopted by the commission. The commission may issue such additional reports as it may deem desirable.
OTHER COMPACTS AND ACTIVITIES
Nothing in this compact shall be construed to impair, or otherwise affect, the jurisdiction of any interstate agency in which any party state participates nor to abridge, impair, or otherwise affect the provisions of any compact to which any one or more of the party states may be a party, nor to supersede, diminish, or otherwise affect any obligation assumed under any such compact. Nor shall anything in this compact be construed to discourage additional interstate compacts among some or all of the party states for the management of natural resources, or the coordination of activities with respect to a specific natural resource or any aspect of natural resource management, or for the establishment of intergovernmental planning agencies in subareas of the region. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to limit the jurisdiction or activities of any participating government, agency, or officer thereof, or any private person or agency.
A. This compact shall become effective when entered into and enacted into law by any three of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, and with the approval of the Congress of the United States and when the United States has provided by law for the designation of its representation on the commission. Thereafter it shall become effective with respect to any other aforementioned state upon its enacting this compact into law.
B. Upon consent of the Congress of the United States of America, any other state in the northeastern area may become a party to this compact, by entering into and enacting this compact into law.
This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each party state until renounced by it. Renunciation of this compact must be preceded by sending three years' notice in writing of intention to withdraw from the compact to the governor of each of the other states party hereto and to such officers or agencies of the United States as may be designated by federal law.
CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be unconstitutional or the applicability thereof, to any state, agency, person, or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any other state, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. It is the legislative intent that the provisions of this compact be reasonably and liberally construed.
(1959, P.A. 641, S. 1.)
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Sec. 25-121. Appointment of commission member. On or before May 1, 1975, and quadrennially thereafter, the Governor shall appoint one person from this state to serve on the Northeastern Resources Commission and the term of such office shall commence on the first day of July following the appointment. A commission member shall serve until his successor is appointed and has qualified, and any vacancy in such office shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. Such commission member shall serve as the representative of the state of Connecticut on said commission and shall have the powers and duties provided in section 25-120.
(1959, P.A. 641, S. 2.)
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Everyone's favourite web-slinger returns, tackling potential superhero fatigue by thinking small, not big.
‘Couldn’t you just be a friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man?’ Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr., Captain America: Civil War) asks Peter Parker (Tom Holland, The Lost City of Z). It’s a question posed by a been-there, seen-that old hand at the world-saving game, falling on the ears of an aspiring up-and-comer; however it’s also the earnest essence of Spider-Man: Homecoming. The latest web-slinging effort marks the character’s sixth standalone film in 15 years, second reboot and third cast, but it tackles any potential fatigue by thinking small, not big.
Since his comic debut in 1962, the Marvel hero has always been a teenager balancing adolescence with eradicating evil, though frequent screen iterations — the Sam Raimi-directed, Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007, and the Mark Webb-helmed, Andrew Garfield-led The Amazing Spider-Man duo in 2012 and 2014 — have increasingly favoured the latter over the former. Reversing that trend proves the key to Spider-Man: Homecoming’s success, with writer/director Jon Watts (Cop Car) and his five-strong cohort of co-scribes (his regular collaborator Christopher Ford, Vacation’s Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, and The LEGO Batman Movie’s Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers) crafting a teen-centric movie that also happens to focus on a lycra-clad crime fighter.
Indeed, overtly nodding to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off proves a telling flourish for a film that follows 15-year-old Peter Parker’s high school-anchored, free-wheeling antics; instead of skipping class to see the sights with his pals, he’s tracking down salvage company operator Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton, The Founder), who peddles weapons made with scavenged alien technology. Parker's affiliation with Stark provides a handy excuse whenever his Aunt May (Marissa Tomei, The Big Short) raises concerns, even if Iron Man and his lackey Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau, Entourage) would prefer that he stick to his studies. You can’t stop a teen from desperately trying to live his dreams, of course. And Peter can’t stop his everyday life — social awkwardness, grappling with his feelings for classmate Liz (Laura Harrier, The Last Five Years), and attempting to ensure his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon, North Woods) keeps his secret, for example — just because he’s also trying to join the Avengers.
When Spider-Man: Homecoming embraces its titular figure’s coming-of-age journey, it glides through two genres: caped crusaders and teen flicks. One benefits from a looser, more intimate focus in the same way as the tonally comparable Ant-Man; the other hits relatable comedic marks while toying with the elephant — or spider — in the room. Thankfully, though parallels between yearning for a more exciting superhero existence and the usual, universal, youthful urgency to leave school behind for the glamour of adult life aren’t hard to find or mine, Watts and company take the time to build Peter as a character rather than simply rehashing high school movie staples. Filled as it may be with familiar scenarios such as dating, detention, prom, school trips, sneaking out and suffering the agony of meeting your potential girlfriend’s parents, the end result engagingly and amusingly spins its namesake into a likeable kid endeavouring to reconcile his fantasies with his reality, as aided by Holland’s enthusiastic performance.
Consequently, as a jump forward for cinematic depictions of Spider-Man, Homecoming’s approach is more than welcome. Left unmentioned is the tragic backstory, with the character’s introduction in his current guise already taken care of in Captain America: Civil War. Jettisoned, for now, are the bulk of his friends and enemies already seen in previous films. Avoided altogether are any accusations of once again remaking something that was already great, with Raimi’s initial two outings highly regarded for a reason. With the feature also a big-budget exercise in enforcing corporate synergy — bringing the red-suited hero into the Marvel fold, rather than keeping his tales separate in the manner of earlier instalments — that it works so well might seem surprising, but the movie’s charms spring from its willingness to go back to friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man basics. Its sparing use of both Downey Jr and the oft-used absent father-figure theme he embodies speak volumes about the concerted decisions made to perfect a specific vibe and approach.
That said, even modestly high-flying efforts can crash back to earth with a thud, which Spider-Man: Homecoming does whenever action overtakes character. Exuberance gushes from the mobile phone-styled footage that Peter shoots of his time in Berlin, and energy from his solo Queens forays, but the bulk of the film’s confrontations adhere too closely and obviously to what has now become Marvel’s template. Never is that more apparent than in the final battle — even with Keaton’s Vulture a memorable adversary — with Webb demonstrating greater affinity for the affable and intimate than the broad and climatic, and for maintaining a jovial atmosphere than making a visual impression. Still, while fun emerges victorious over flair, everyone’s favourite web-slinger emerges with a significant victory: it’s a superhero movie viewers will want to spend more time with, but not because it’s a superhero movie.
Rating: 3 ½ stars out of 5
Director: Jon Watts
USA, 2017, 133 mins
Release date: 6 July
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What the stars mean?
- Five stars: Exceptional, unforgettable, a must see
- Four and a half stars: Excellent, definitely worth seeing
- Four stars: Accomplished and engrossing but not the best of its kind
- Three and a half stars: Good, clever, well made, but not brilliant
- Three stars: Solid, enjoyable, but unremarkable or flawed
- Two and half stars: Neither good nor bad, just adequate
- Two stars: Not without its moments, but ultimately unsuccessful
- One star: Awful, to be avoided
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Compression and Indexing of Big Data: what's new?
The last thirty years have witnessed an upsurging interest towards the design of algorithms and data structures that could scale with the deluge of data produced from an ever growing number of sources. That has resulted in the development of four main research areas: External Memory, Compressed, Cache-Oblivious and Streaming. Thanks to those developments, we have now theoretically sound results to cope with Big Data which are also implemented in widely used software libraries. In the first part of the talk I'll sketch some of these results on the case of strings and graphs. Then, I'll concentrate on a limitation of the proposed solutions that is becoming more and more evident, namely they offer a collection of different trade-offs in terms of e.g. I/Os, working space, time, etc., among which software engineers have (not easily, indeed) to choose the one that best fits the needs of their application. Hence I'll talk about a new series of results which combine novel machine-learning tools with classic data structures thus opening new avenues of research and application opportunities.


I thought I would start this blog off by sharing some information I have learned about songwriting. As you may or may not know, I am a musician. I am studying Music Production at University and I write and play my own acoustic singer/songwriter music. I am in no way a big musician, but I am proud of most of my tracks (and my mum loves them, if that counts). I play gigs here and there and show people my music when i can therefore, I think I know a little about writing music. The least I can do is share what helps me, it is just an opinion or method I guess.
So there have been a few cases where I have been talking to someone interested in writing songs or just the method of writing and the first question they ask me is ‘do you write the chords/music or the lyrics first?’. The truth is, the way I work there is no order. I am a very strong believer in letting the song come to you. By this I don’t mean sit around for a weekend and hope a set of lyrics will type themselves on your computer. I mean don’t rush it. If you take anything away from this, it should be that music takes time and is a creative process. You can’t sit and write a full song in a few hours, or a day. Well, you might be able too but I have tried that to meet deadlines etc. and it has ended with songs that sound rushed. This is my first rule: Patience. A great tip I once was told, that helps me everyday, is to buy a small notepad and take it everywhere with you. I do that. Every single time I hear someone say an interesting phrase or I think of a great lyric, or even an interesting word, I write it down. I may never use it but more importantly, I might. This is what I mean with my answer to the previous question. I write them both separately and try to fit and mould the lyrics and music together at a later date.
My next piece of advice is to review your piece further down the line. This may sound like something you high-school english teacher would tell you, but you’ll be surprised at how much you will change the pieces when you come back to them months later. As you improve your songwriting skills and vocabulary arsenal, you will find better rhymes for that word you struggled with. Maybe a more interesting chord pattern than the same four chords as the last track. There have been times where I have been on stage performing and thought about lyrics I need to change mid-song. (Thats also a bad idea, I got so into it I may have forgotten to sing the other lyrics)
Without dragging this post on too much, my next tip is to experiment and enjoy your music. There’s nothing worse than seeing someone write and perform music they don’t enjoy. Being able to write across many genres is a great talent to posses, don’t get me wrong. However, if you love to write and play rock music but feel like you should write dance music or acoustic music because more people are into it, the pieces won’t be your best work. Be yourself and write what you want to write. By experiment, I am linking back to my first idea of letting the song come to you. I have written many more songs by ‘accident‘ than I have when I sit down to write a song. I just sit for hours with my guitar or keyboard and mess around. If I play something I like, for example a riff or chord pattern, I record it on my phone and when I’m stuck for ideas I refer back to these recordings and see where they take me. When it comes to writing music, I sometimes find less is more. Don’t try to overcomplicate things. So many famous songs use the same chord patterns its laughable.
I always try to play music or write music every single day. Even if it means playing guitar for 20 minutes or singing in the shower I never go a day without being creative in some way. When I travel anywhere, I always try to take something to play around with. I have a harmonica and a ukulele which are my two ‘go to’ instruments for travel due to their compact size.
As I said earlier, this is just my method and things that help me. There is no right or wrong when it comes to songwriting. I hope this post has been useful to anyone or even just an entertaining read. I’d love to know what you think and what methods you have when you write music?


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This is how I found out about the A.S.E. and joined. I would love to find out how other members heard about the A.S.E. and joined themselves.
Here is a little background information for those who do not know me very well or haven't met me yet.
I'm somewhat of a Tall Hairy Environmentalist with an overly loud voice at times (Apologies in advance I don't realize I'm doing it half the time!) Please do not be frightened by my Hippie attire and size (as one Member, (who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent) has already said to a few other Members, and I Quote "he's just a big cuddly teddy bear". Personally I take that as one of the nicest ways of describing me in my whole life. ( P.S. to the Member concerned thank you for such a lovely comment!))
I'm proud to say that I'm Edinburgh born and bred, to a Scottish father and a German mother. I spent part of my life in Germany and other foreign climes, but my heart remains in Scotland and Edinburgh. I got to know Calton Hill from an early age, as I only lived a block away in Montgomery street. I was one of the notorious children who used to charge around playing soldiers, climbing all over Edinburgh's Disgrace or sliding down the hill on pieces of cardboard or wooden bread crates. (To us back then it was like sledging in the summertime.) And much to my surprise some kids still sledge the grass today, which did make me grin and laugh a bit. The Hill along with Arthur's seat and the Botanics are among my favourite places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a little of what nature has to offer. I found out more about the hill and in particular the Observatory and its grounds, by a chance meeting which was the start of a life long friendship. I was a long time member, supporter and campaigner for the local Edinburgh Greenpeace group. After returning from an extended stay abroad, travelling and visit family, I returned to find the group had changed a lot, many of the familiar faces had gone, to be replaced by new ones. This happens in all groups and societies I know but I was none the less surprised by the changes. (I'm glad to say many have returned to the group and others who moved still stay in touch!) The person I met was Karl Paterson (the cousin of Mr. Jamie Shepherd). Later on I found out Karl worked on the Hill, and came up on various occasions to see him. Unbeknown to me Karl had a lovely Londoner as a work mate and friend called Janine (also a Member), who later became a friend of mine, and with Karl throwing hints like bricks, we started going out together. It is with the utmost pride possible that I say was honoured when Janine married me two years ago. Since meeting Janine three years ago and having been a couple now for most of that time, I had a lot more reason to visit the Hill, because my best friend and girlfriend both worked there. I was introduced through my lovely wife to her friends Jamie Shepherd, Dave Gavine, Duncan Waldron and many others, all of whom I am very pleased to know (if your name is not here I'm sorry there would be too many names and not enough page.)
Here is a special thank you to Dave Gavine; sorry if this makes you blush, Dave! Let me explain I'm dyslexic, I was only diagnosed as such by a friend and fellow sufferer at the age of 21, so it is only in the last 8+ years that I've began reading and understanding things, and that learning can be fun, where as before it always seemed nonsense or to have been written in a foreign language. Not anymore! I've now done a Geology and an Astronomy course run by Dave, and thanks to the help and encouragement of him and my wife I'm now trying an Open University course in science. And would someday like to try out his Meteorology class sometime.
Jamie, Dave and Janine also took me to a couple of the talks and to many a Friday night observing session, where I helped out, ran errands, made tea, tidied up and just got to meet and mingle with the members, which got me interested in joining. So I did! If ten years ago someone had told me I'd learn, understand and very much enjoy basic astronomy, I'd probably have laughed and asked them not to be so daft, as science was such utter gobble-de-gook at the time.
Over the last few years I have spent an awful lot of time at the Observatory. Not all of this time was spent with the Stereodome staff, So much happens around the place, that just seems to be taken for granted or is thought to be the work of the council. Many are the times I've seen Jamie, the volunteer Gardener Dave Simpson and the odd Member (from time to time) tidying, weeding, planting and repairing things around the grounds and I have joined in. So much so that, I've even gotten into the habit of just going around the place doing odd jobs while I'm up there visiting Janine. I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have spent money and donated plants and time to care for this unique site. And to say that it truly amazes me at how beautifully it is kept.
I still spend rather a lot of time in and around the Observatory, and many are the times that at little or no notice we (Jamie, Janine, Dave Gavine or I) have had to show amateur astronomers, locals, tourists and school groups (from all over the world ) around the Observatory. I am honoured to say that our director Jamie Shepherd taught me how to use and control the 6" Thomas Cooke refractor telescope in the McEwan dome. I know that we all get a lot of pleasure out of showing people around and telling them about our wonderful Observatory, A quick glance at the visitors book reminds me of some of the lovely people we've met ( I must admit I am surprised at how many people we have shown around (although not all of them sign the book)). I have also been surprised by the generous size of some of the donations made by visitors we've shown around. I would dearly love to see a time when the Observatory was open to public 7 days a week, 365 days a year (like the Mills Observatory in Dundee) It would be amazing if our Observatory was a bit more people friendly especially to the disabled. I am very happy to see the council doing some of the vital repairs necessary to stop our Observatory from collapsing! (and about time too!) It would be good if they could improve the paths and improve disabled access to the site (which would not be too difficult). This place has so much possible potential open to us, both as a historical site and as a place of science and learning. It surprises and amazes me that we do not use it more often. If the Observatory was open more it would make the our job a lot easier. Job I hear you say? Yes we keep the place warm dry and safe, empty and repair the dehumidifiers when necessary, generally keep the place tidy and do Vital & Important SECURITY Work on the hill on nights like Fire Works Night at the end of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Guy Fawkes night, The Beltane and many other events held on or viewable from the hill. I Admire & Commend anyone who has helped to keep Drunken folk (both male & female) from entering, damaging, urinating in and generally littering the grounds of our Observatory.
For those of you who have not noticed yet a new flower bed has been built by the side of the "Jungle Path" and the Edinburgh Meridian Marker Stone has been tidied up and is now clearly visible.
I also look forward to visiting The Earliburn site and to experience the viewing from there soon, and to seeing how our access to the site is used and improved as and when possible.
I look forward to hearing from anyone that wishes to tell me how they found out about the society & joined.
I also look forward to many Long, Happy and Eventful Years as a member of the Society, and that the Observatory and Society, Thrive and Survive well into the next Century (and with a little Hope well into the Third Millennium)

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The mighty Mekong is the world’s 12th longest river, and runs through China’s Yunnan province and most of the countries of Indochina — Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The river splits into a network of distributaries as it runs through southwestern Vietnam, and flows into the sea. This portion is referred to as the Mekong Delta.
I got the chance to visit the lovely Mekong Delta for a day, all thanks to Actxplorer, an online travel platform that provides unique travel experiences that gives back to the local communities. I’ve written more about Actxplorer and the tour at the bottom of the post, and there’s also a code for a 10% discount on any bookings.
The Mekong Delta supports the livelihood of the many Vietnamese living in the area — boats ply the muddy waters for their daily catch, buffaloes roam the landscape of rice paddies, and local industries like brick-making and coconut-processing use its resources. Life is different here, and a visit to the river will bring you to a slower, more calming pace to enjoy the beauty around its waters.
So here’s sharing with you the top 10 reasons to visit the Mekong Delta — they are some of the most amazing experiences I had in the Vietnamese countryside.
1) Morning Visit to the Local Market
Upon arrival at Ben Tre Town, we made a quick stop at the local Ben Tre Market. The tour doesn’t include a market stop, but we requested our driver to drop by the market as we wanted to check out the local Vietnamese durians! We didn’t get any though, as they were too big to finish all by ourselves.
So instead, we decided to explore the market. It was an experience itself witnessing the early morning bustle as the locals go about their daily activities — ladies selling colorful fruits by the side of the market, butchers chopping up chunks of meat, and the vendors calling out to us to by their wares.
2) Visit to the Brick Factory
Our very first stop on our trip along the Mekong was at the Brick Factory. Brick making is one of the most popular industries along the Mekong Delta, as resources like clay, rice husk and charcoal are readily available. The bricks are used by the locals to build houses, as well as pavements and animal barns.
During our visit to the Brick Factory, we got to witness the brick making process — from the shaping of the bricks, to the cutting and the drying. We also got to peek into the massive beehive-shaped kilns, which are used to fire and smoke up bricks using rice husk for about 30 days at a time. The visit was an interesting glimpse into the local industry of the Mekong people.
3) Sample Coconut Delights
On our tour along the Mekong, we also dropped by the Coconut Processing Plant. We were in Ben Tre after all, and the name of the province/town literally translates to ‘home of coconut trees‘. It was fun to watch the coconut candy making process — from husking the coconut, to cooking the coconut milk with malt, and then molding the mixture on a wooden tray.
The local ladies let us enjoy some of the freshly-cut soft candies; and because I absolutely loved them — I got myself tons of packets to bring home. The candies come in different mixed flavors too, like durian, chocolate, and pandan. There are also many other coconut produce for sale, like coconut oil, cosmetics and cutlery.
4) Listen to Local Folk Music
While at the Coconut Processing Plant; we were entertained with some Vietnamese Folk Music performed by some of the locals. This genre of traditional music has been around for almost two centuries and is sang by the people of Southern Vietnam along the Mekong Delta.
The singer is usually accompanied by traditional instruments, but the musicians have also adopted the Western guitar. Our guide told us that just like many other kinds of folk music, the songs were about nature, the beauty of the Mekong, and life along its waters.
5) Learn the Local Craft
Our tour along the Mekong also included a quick stop at a small traditional craft shop. The local ladies in the shop were working together in pairs, weaving mats made from jute plants. As there were not many visitors around, I asked one of the ladies if she could show me some of the basic steps, and she was ever so willing to teach me.
The mat weaving process is actually quite simple — just a couple of knots and turns before passing it on to the next person. However, it requires a lot of speed, patience and precision; and after observing these women and learning the little that I was taught, I had a higher admiration of their traditional craftsmanship.
6) Eat Delicious Tropical Fruits
There’s nothing like being offered a tray of delicious local fruits on a hot day! Most of the stops we made along the Mekong served its visitors with an assortment of tropical fruits — we had a taste of watermelon, jackfruit, mangoes, pineapples, pomelo, bananas and longans. The fruits in Vietnam are served with a spicy salt condiment, and it goes so well with some of ’em.
We were also served fresh coconuts on the boat. Imagine sipping on a refreshing coconut drink as you slowly glide along the river. Can’t get any more relaxing than that!
7) Ride the Tuk Tuk
One of the highlights of my trip to the Mekong Delta was the tuk tuk ride. The tuk tuk, or auto-rickshaw, is a common three-wheeled mode of transport in many Southeast Asian countries. I’ve sat on many tuk tuks on my travels around the region, but the cutest tuk tuk I have ever seen has got to be the one I saw while visiting the Mekong.
The tuk tuk was painted in white and light blue, with a covered front for the driver, and long seats at the back for the passengers. It looked just like a miniature-sized truck! I had a lovely time on my cute lil ride as we traversed along the narrow roads overlooking paddy fields and coconut trees that make up most of the Mekong landscape.
8) Savour the Fried Elephant Ear Fish
Now, I can’t say I’ve been to the Mekong Delta without trying some of its specialty dishes, can I? One of the most popular Mekong delicacy is the Elephant Ear Fish that can be found in its waters.
We had Fried Elephant Ear Fish for lunch. The entire fish was fried to crispy perfection, and served standing up on a rack with wooden holders. The scales of the fish were left on, and can be seen curled and flaking off from its flesh. The waitress helped us rake the flesh off from the fish and rolled it into a spring roll. I really enjoyed the spring roll with its fish sauce dip, but the flesh of the fish was so soft and succulent that it was best eaten just like that.
9) Go on a Walk through a Fruit Farm
Other than gliding along the river, we also took a walk through some of the lush greenery along the Mekong. I rather welcomed the nice, cooling stroll — it was after lunch and it was a great way to walk off all the delicious food I had.
We passed by rows of coconut trees and old village huts, as well as fruit farms with tropical fruit trees. Our guide, Luong, pointed out some of the fruits that we sampled at the river stops we made earlier in the day. I also spotted some lime trees, and had such a strong urge to pluck some of the fruits off!
10) Float along the Mekong on Traditional Boats
The most memorable part of the trip to the Mekong has to be, of course, the boat rides. The journey first started on (and later ends with) a motorized river boat, where we sailed along the Delta’s Upper River. It was interesting to note that each boat along the Mekong has two painted eyes in front of them — it is said to protect the boats from evil river spirits.
We sat on the smaller sampans to navigate the narrow portion of the river canals. Our sampan was rowed by a local lady, and she entertained us with her singing as we glided along the waters. She even gave us Vietnamese hats to wear for a more immersive experience.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Mekong tour with Actxplorer as we visited some places along the river that is less explored, and we didn’t encounter crazy hordes of tourists along the way. Because of that, we got to experience all the activities in a more calm and leisurely pace. The 8-hour long tour costs US$120; inclusive of lunch, transportation, entrance fees and the boat rides. The guide, Luong, not only speaks good English, but is extremely knowledgeable about everything to do with the river, and its people. My visit to the Mekong was fun, relaxing and engaging; and eye-opening too.
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*She Walks the World went on the “Life on the Mekong” Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Actxplorer as a guest. As always, all opinions stated here are my own.


If you are switching from iPhone to the new released Samsung Galaxy S8, you may be wondering how to transfer iPhone contacts to S8 as both phones run on completely different OS. In this article, we will show you 2 ways to copy contacts from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S8/S7/Note 5. More iPhone and Samsung models are supported, such as iPhone 7, iPhone 6S/6S Plus, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 5S/5C/5, iPhone 4S/4, Samsung Galaxy S8/S7/S6/S5/S4/S3, Galaxy S8/5/4/3 and so on. Check it out and choose a method you like.
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1. Connect your iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5/5S to PC or Mac via USB.
2. Launch the iTunes and select your iDevice from there.
3. Navigate to ‘info’ tab and select ‘sync contacts with’. Then select ‘Google Contacts’.
4. You will have to register for a Google account if there is none available with you.
5. Click on the icon ‘Apply’. This will allow Google to get synced with the iTunes.
6. Now enter your Samsung Galaxy S8’s Setting – Accounts.
7. Add the created Goggle Account to your S8.
8. All your contacts would be synced with your Samsung S8.
Solution 2: How to Transfer iPhone Contacts to S8 within 3 Steps
If you want to avoid all the hassles of iCloud then smart apps like Phone Transfer program is your best partner. Phone Transfer app can make it extremely easy for users to copy contacts between iPhone and Samsung S8/S7. Everything it transfer is 100% the same as the original one, including contacts, messages, videos, apps, call logs, songs, bookmarks and so on. This one-click data transfer tool works for both Androif & iOS devices.
Step 1. Launch the Program and Choose the Transfer Mode
Please download and install the Phone Transfer to your computer, and then, run it. At this point, click "Phone To Phone Transfer" to enter the data transfer mode.
Step 2. Connect Your Phones to Computer
Please connect your Galaxy S8 and iPhone to the computer. After the connection is successful, make sure that your iPhone is displayed on the left and your Galaxy S8 is on the right. If it is opposite to the S8's location, click "Flip".
Step 3. Transfer Contacts from iPhone to S8
At this point, you can start to transfer the phone's contacts. There are some files in the middle of the main interface, you need to find and check contacts. Next, click “Start Copy". Wait until the contact is transferred completely, click "OK".
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Knife Rights’ Vermont Knife Law Preemption bill, H 276, has been introduced by Rep. Patrick Brennan. The bill simply adds “knives” to the existing Vermont Firearms preemption statute.
Knife Law Preemption repeals and prevents local ordinances more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. Preemption ensures citizens can expect consistent enforcement of state knife laws everywhere in a state
Knife Rights is rewriting knife law in America™. Knife Rights passed the nation’s first Knife Law Preemption bill removing patchworks of local knife laws that trap unwary citizens in Arizona in 2010 and has since passed preemption bills in Alaska, Georgia, Kansas, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.

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Delivering the latest buzz on fitness, nutrition and wellness for Syracuse University students.
Corporate Accountability International, an advocacy group trying to convince hospitals to remove McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants from their cafeterias. The group wants hospitals to “stop fostering a food environment that promotes harm, not health.” Hospitals around the nation have food establishments like Pizza Hut, Subway and Chick-fil-A in their cafeterias, and the group believes this sends a mixed message. Read more about the group’s effort here: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/healthyperspective/post/2012-04-10/do-mcdonalds-burgers-and-fries-belong-in-hospitals–/668362/1
Karen Carmeli, the mother of an autistic boy who recently created an app to make the life of a parent with an autistic child a little easier. The app, called My Autism Day, helps parents track different aspects of their child’s behavior, health and activities. The app is now available on iTunes. Read more about the app here:
Menthol cigarettes, which may increase the risk for stroke compared to regular cigarettes. New research from St. Michael’s Hospital and Queen’s University in Toronto found that from 2001 to 2008, people who smoked menthol cigarettes were twice as likely to have had a stroke than non-menthol cigarette smokers. Women who smoke menthol cigarettes were found to be at particularly high risk, being 3.28 times more likely to suffer from a stroke than non-menthol smokers. Learn more about the study here:
Dental X-rays, which may increase the risk for brain tumors. A recent study published in the scientific journal of the American Cancer Society found the X-rays can double the risk for developing meningiomas, a generally benign tumor. Still, the tumor can press on parts of the brain and create problems for the patient. Researchers are urging people to continue going to the dentist, but not have unnecessary X-rays. Read more here: http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/10/11106520-dental-x-rays-can-double-brain-tumor-risk-study-finds?lite

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The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the federal government is collaborating with various partners, including pharmaceutical companies, to reduce the costs of cancer medications and care in the country.
He stated this yesterday during the World Cancer Day Symposium organised by Project Pink Blue with the theme as ‘Economy, Tax and Cancer Control: The Exit of Pharmaceutical Companies from Nigeria’.
He said the government was reviewing the country’s pharmaceutical laws to create regulations that would encourage local production of pharmaceuticals.
The executive director of Project Pink Blue, Runcie Chidebe, expressed concern over the exit of pharma companies from Nigeria and its dire implications on the economy and the cost of cancer medications.
He said the exit of the pharmaceutical companies has caused an astronomical increase in the prices of drugs up by 200% or more.
He said it is therefore worrisome how a population of largely poor people can keep affording life-saving medicines.

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BY Ibrahim Kabba Turay
Sierra Leone will join other countries today, 25th April, 2022, around the world to observe this year’s World Malaria Day with the theme; “Harness Innovation to Reduce The Malaria Disease Burden And Save Lives”.
The day is being celebrated on April 25th every year to help raise awareness about malaria and the devastating impact it has on the lives of more than three billion people, and the opportunities to help communities thrive to end it.
According to the Programme Manager of the Malaria Control Programme in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Ronald Carshon-Maesh, the country is committed and determined to ensure the reduction of new cases by 0% come 2025.
He said despite the continued challenges, they have recorded great successes over the years, citing infection control and the distribution of some 4 million bed last year’s countrywide.
He said malaria remains a public health concern with everybody at risk of catching the virus, but stressed that pregnant women and children under-five were the most vulnerable groups.
He stated that the overall objective of this year’s observation is to intensify the fight by using all available channels of communications to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control interventions.
Dr. Ronald disclosed that in 2015 alone, there were 2,370,039 million tested cases, 1,661,072 tested positive,while 1,107 died of malaria.
He said in 2021, 3,105,380 were tested of malaria, 1,950,072 were positive of malaria and 1,525 died of malaria nationwide.
“Malaria is preventable and curable. We are making gains to eradicating it in Sierra Leone and we are committed to reducing cases by 0% come 2025. Malaria is the cause of over 38% of all hospital consultation and 17.6% of those died of the disease,” he said.
The Programme Manager disclosed that malaria prevalence is almost two times higher in rural areas by 25.6 % than in urban areas, which is 14.2%, thus noting that according to microscopy, the disease is highest in the Northern Region 24.7% and lowest in the Western Region by 10.5%.
He emphasised that there was a collective energy and commitment of the global malaria community in uniting around the common goal of a world free of malaria, adding that they always raise mass awareness about malaria especially its prevention and treatment
Representing the U.S Embassy in Freetown, Saran Van Horne, in her words, said the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) has partnered with Sierra Leone to fight malaria since 2017, and that they have contributed $76 million to date.
Sarah Van Horne stated that according to the US Congress, government will invest $ 16 Million this year to supply insecticides and treated bed net through the U.S President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).
Through the PMI funding and programmes, she also intimated that the U.S Government has provided 3.8 million insecticide-treated bed nets, conducted 4.2 million malaria tests, and delivered 3.3 million fast-tracking medicines to clinics and communities across Sierra Leone.
In 2021 alone, she revealed that over 670,000 people were protected from malaria through indoor residual spraying; more than 2.300 healthcare workers received training that amplified their ability to detect and treat malaria, and strengthened the overall healthcare system by providing key skills to fight Covid-19 and future pandemic.


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After a first half where the Seattle Sounders rarely threatened they needed a spark. That spark came through Jordan Morris. Fed by Alvaro Ferndandez and Nelson Haedo Valdez Morris saw space between he and Zac MacMath.
Jordan worked his magic.
At the 56th minute the Sounders now hold a 3-1 aggregate lead. Colorado will have to score two goals to force extra time. If the lead holds the Sounders will go to their first MLS Cup.
Morris was injured on the play, but only missed about a minute of action after team staff wrapped his knee.


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Even though bike share riders are often helmetless and inexperienced, they have a better safety record than other bike riders. Researchers aren't sure why, but their guesses may shed some light on bike safety in general.
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The Australian Standard used to certify safety for motorcycle helmets is extremely tough and it's expensive for helmet manufacturers to obtain the certification. This has deterred international brands from releasing a wide variety of helmets in the local market. So what happens when you want to buy and use a helmet from overseas? Is it even legal to do so? We find out.
Australia's strict bike helmet laws made headlines around the world this week when Adelaide police stopped Virgin CEO Sir Richard Branson from riding his bicycle without a helmet. Despite being caught red-handed, the billionaire business magnate was let off with a warning. This got us to wondering: do police have a separate law for celebrities, or are all UK tourists given more leeway when it comes to bike laws?
The Queensland government has announced it will amend bicycle helmet laws to allow exemptions for riders with 'religious headwear', such as turbans. The decision was made following the recent court case of a Brisbane Sikh who successfully contested a $100 fine for not wearing a helmet. This got us to thinking -- if it's legal to ride without a helmet on religious grounds, shouldn't it be legal for everybody?
The issue of compulsory cycle helmets is contentious: they improve cyclist safety, but they can also discourage casual bicycle usage. A new study by academics at the University of NSW highlights one issue that won't be much comfort for those who want cycle helmet laws changed: people who ride without helmets are also more likely to ignore traffic rules and to ride drunk.


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Friday food news roundup
The debate on the nutritional merits of organic food has been reignited, this time by the U.K.'s Food Standard Agency (FSA) which stated organic food is no more nutritionally dense than conventional food, based on an independent study.As one might expect, the blogs were abuzz with organic supporters criticizing the study as well as the British media response to it. But is this fight about superior nutritional quality, or how the organic industry markets its products?
The Senate approved a spending bill Tuesday providing $500,000 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector general to broaden an investigation of the department's National Organics Program.Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), author of the federal law that established the organics program, proposed the Senate funding and has been in discussions over the past month with Secretary Tom Vilsack about needed reforms.
When Whole Foods arrived in the UK two years ago it was hailed as a mecca for those determined to follow a healthy diet. But today the struggling US store's chief executive will probably want to eat his words after admitting that, alongside the organic carrots and bags of granola, the shops "sell a bunch of junk".
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Last week I was rejuvenated by this ‘writing a blog’ malarky.
So rejuvenated I trotted off to market, wicker basket in arm, to pick up some fresh, seasonal produce with which to delight and entrance my legions of fans.
Which was MARVELLOUS.
In my head.
Back in Belfast, AKA the real world, we ate like normal humans who work a lot, and had the odd curry, or stir fry, or risotto.
And then I could ignore it no more.
The pot of basil.
Sitting on the window ledge, looking all forlorn.
Yes, I had strewn some leaves across a salad.
Yes, I had tucked some basil into a really quite splendid mozzarella toastie.
But also yes, I had most of a pot left.
And it was looking kinda droopy.
So instead of relegate it to the brown bin, I actually decided to turn it into some dinner.
It was not as exciting as the fantasy in my head where I managed to delight and entrance you all.
But, at the same time, it did use up that slightly sorry looking pot of herbs.
Which is exciting enough, really.
Take as much of a pot of basil as you have left.
I TOLD YOU I LEFT MINE UNTIL THE REALLY DROOPY STAGE.
Stop judging me already.
You do it too.
You just don’t put pictures of it on the internet.
Which is probably a lesson I should learn.
Take a couple of tablespoons of pine nuts.
And put them in a dry frying pan over a low heat for just a few minutes.
Keep a close eye, because they do burn.
And I might manage to salvage some kind of dinner out of extremely droopy basil.
But burnt pine nuts are beyond me, apologies.
Grate some Gran Moravia or parmesan or pecorino.
I use Gran Moravia because it is veggie. You use whatever makes you happy.
Put all of these things in a blender with some freshly ground pepper…
And a slug of your best olive oil…
Blitz a couple of times.
Then stir through cooked pasta. I added peas for health in, if you use fresh pasta, what must be the easiest dinner in the land.
Serves 2. Cooking time 10 minutes.
- 80g basil
- 50g pinenuts
- 50g hard Italian cheese
- 125ml extra virgin olive oil
- Few grinds fresh black pepper
- Place a frying pan over a low heat and add the pine nuts, stirring for a few minutes until browned.
- Place the pine nuts in a blender with the basil.
- Grate in the cheese.
- Add the oil and pepper to the blender.
- Blitz, until well mixed.
- Serve, stirred through hot pasta.

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Lunartik contacted us with some exciting promo pics for the first of 4 “Special Brews” from the upcoming Mini Series of Lunartik in a Cup of Tea!
This one looks awesome and we won’t have to wait long to see what the others look like either. He’s going to be revealing a new special brew every weekend until the release of the new series on 27th November 2010! - TBC @ Forbidden Planet
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The primary Laptop networks were being focused Distinctive-purpose units for instance SABRE (an airline reservation process) and AUTODIN I (a protection command-and-Command process), equally developed and applied from the late nineteen fifties and early 1960s. Because of the early 1960s Laptop manufacturers had begun to work with semiconductor technology in professional solutions, and equally traditional batch-processing and time-sharing units were being in position in many large, technologically Highly developed organizations. Time-sharing units permitted a computer’s methods for being shared in speedy succession with many users, biking through the queue of users so rapidly that the computer appeared committed to Just about every person’s responsibilities Regardless of the existence of many Other people accessing the process “at the same time.” This led for the notion of sharing Laptop methods (known as host personal computers or simply hosts) in excess of a whole community. Host-to-host interactions were being envisioned, together with entry to specialized methods (for instance supercomputers and mass storage units) and interactive obtain by distant users for the computational powers of time-sharing units Situated somewhere else. These Thoughts were being 1st recognized in ARPANET, which established the primary host-to-host community link on Oct 29, 1969. It was made from the State-of-the-art Investigate Assignments Agency (ARPA) of the U.S. Office of Defense. ARPANET was among the list of 1st typical-purpose Laptop networks. It related time-sharing personal computers at government-supported analysis web-sites, principally universities in America, and it shortly grew to become a essential piece of infrastructure for the computer science analysis Neighborhood in America. Tools and apps—such as the very simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP, frequently called e-mail), for sending short messages, and also the file transfer protocol (FTP), for for a longer period transmissions—rapidly emerged. To be able to attain cost-efficient interactive communications concerning personal computers, which usually connect In a nutshell bursts of knowledge, ARPANET utilized the new technology of packet switching. Packet switching takes large messages (or chunks of Laptop data) and breaks them into scaled-down, workable items (generally known as packets) that will journey independently in excess of any obtainable circuit for the target vacation spot, where the items are reassembled. Consequently, compared with regular voice communications, packet switching would not demand a solitary focused circuit concerning Just about every pair of users. Business packet networks were being introduced from the 1970s, but these were being developed principally to supply efficient entry to distant personal computers by focused terminals. Briefly, they changed extended-distance modem connections by significantly less-high-priced “Digital” circuits in excess of packet networks. In America, Telenet and Tymnet were being two such packet networks. Neither supported host-to-host communications; from the 1970s this was nevertheless the province of the analysis networks, and it might continue to be so for many years. DARPA (Defense State-of-the-art Investigate Assignments Agency; formerly ARPA) supported initiatives for floor-centered and satellite-centered packet networks. The bottom-centered packet radio process supplied mobile entry to computing methods, whilst the packet satellite community related America with a number of European international locations and enabled connections with extensively dispersed and distant regions. With all the introduction of packet radio, connecting a mobile terminal to a computer community grew to become possible. Nonetheless, time-sharing units were being then nevertheless also large, unwieldy, and dear for being mobile as well as to exist outside a climate-controlled computing environment. A powerful commitment Consequently existed to attach the packet radio community to ARPANET in an effort to allow mobile users with very simple terminals to obtain some time-sharing units for which they had authorization. Likewise, the packet satellite community was used by DARPA to link America with satellite terminals serving the uk, Norway, Germany, and Italy. These terminals, nonetheless, had to be linked to other networks in European international locations in an effort to get to the close users. Consequently arose the necessity to link the packet satellite net, along with the packet radio net, with other networks. Foundation of the world wide web The net resulted from the hassle to attach different analysis networks in America and Europe. Initially, DARPA established a software to analyze the interconnection of “heterogeneous networks.” This software, known as Internetting, was based upon the recently introduced idea of open architecture networking, where networks with described normal interfaces could well be interconnected by “gateways.” A Doing the job demonstration of the idea was prepared. In order for the idea to work, a brand new protocol had to be developed and produced; in truth, a process architecture was also required. In 1974 Vinton Cerf, then at Stanford College in California, and this creator, then at DARPA, collaborated on the paper that 1st explained this kind of protocol and process architecture—specifically, the transmission Command protocol (TCP), which enabled different types of equipment on networks everywhere in the entire world to route and assemble data packets. TCP, which at first incorporated the world wide web protocol (IP), a world addressing system that permitted routers to have data packets to their best vacation spot, shaped the TCP/IP normal, which was adopted from the U.S. Office of Defense in 1980. Because of the early 1980s the “open architecture” of the TCP/IP approach was adopted and endorsed by a number of other scientists and ultimately by technologists and businessmen around the globe. Because of the 1980s other U.S. governmental bodies were being intensely involved with networking, such as the Nationwide Science Foundation (NSF), the Office of Electricity, and also the Nationwide Aeronautics and Place Administration (NASA). While DARPA had played a seminal job in developing a smaller-scale Variation of the world wide web amongst its scientists, NSF labored with DARPA to broaden entry to the complete scientific and tutorial Neighborhood and to produce TCP/IP the normal in all federally supported analysis networks. In 1985–86 NSF funded the primary five supercomputing centres—at Princeton College, the College of Pittsburgh, the College of California, San Diego, the College of Illinois, and Cornell College. Inside the 1980s NSF also funded the event and Procedure of the NSFNET, a countrywide “backbone” community to attach these centres. Because of the late 1980s the community was running at countless bits for each next. NSF also funded different nonprofit regional and regional networks to attach other users for the NSFNET. Several professional networks also began from the late 1980s; these were being shortly joined by Other people, and also the Business World-wide-web Exchange (CIX) was shaped to permit transit site visitors concerning professional networks that normally would not are already permitted around the NSFNET backbone. In 1995, soon after intensive evaluate of the problem, NSF made a decision that help of the NSFNET infrastructure was now not required, because several professional vendors were being now inclined and in the position to meet up with the demands of the analysis Neighborhood, and its help was withdrawn. In the meantime, NSF had fostered a aggressive assortment of commercial World-wide-web backbones linked to each other via so-known as community obtain points (NAPs).


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Hero Ram’s ongoing suspense-thriller, Red is nearing its completion. Being directed by Kishore Tirumala, the film is an official remake of Tamil hit, Thadam.
Meanwhile, the latest news is that hot beauty Hebha Patel is doing a special number in the film and the song is being shot as of now in RFC.
Red has Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma and Amrita Ayer as the female leads. Red is slated to hit the screens on April 9th.
Ram’s uncle Ravi Kishore is the producer. Manisharma is the music composer.
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Bam Aquino: Con-con more viable than Con-ass
A constitutional convention (con-con) is a “more viable” mode of revising the Constitution, compared to a constituent assembly (con-ass) being floated by some leaders of Congress, Senator Bam Aquino said on Thursday.
“Previously, when this was raised last year, many of us were looking at con-con as a more viable mode in terms of changing the Constitution,” Aquino said in an interview over ANC.
“Ako, I’m partial to con-con, and this was my resolution before, para walang masabing self-serving provisions to extend ourselves, extend terms, take away term limits, take away safeguards to the constitution. Kung hindi pulitiko ang magde-decide dito, masasabing walang nagawang self-serving,” he added.
If ever a con-ass pushes through, Aquino insisted that the Congress should vote separately.
“For me, it’s non-negotiable. I think, for many of the other senators, if we allow a voting jointly scenario, we take ourselves out of the game. Kumbaga, tinanggal na namin ang aming chance na makapagsalita, makipag-debate at makipag-decide on some of these matters,” Aquino said.
“You’re killing yourselves. You’re taking yourselves out and I don’t think any self-respecting senator would want to see that happen. Itong voting jointly at voting separately, magiging mabigat na usapan ito,” he added.
Last week, stalwarts of the ruling party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), announced that they would urge Congress to convene in a con-ass to push for Charter change, which could possibly pave the way for a shift to a federal form of government.
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Sister Hathena is a minor character who appears in The Return of Daud.
The Return of Daud
In 1851, prior to the events of Dishonored 2, Sister Hathena and other members of the Order are endeavoring to perform the Ceremony of Prophecy, with a young novice, Sister Kara, as the focus to read a new Prophecy.
High Oracle Pelagia Themis was in attendance to help guide Kara during the trying Ritual. Hours into the Ceremony, Hathena sensed something was wrong when Kara began to exhibit strange behavior. Realizing the High Oracle was using the young girl to ferret out potential heretical forces, Hathena became worried and questioned the High Oracle. When the Ceremony proceeded to the point that Kara was starting to physically suffer from her efforts, Hathena decided to physically intervene.
This led to the senior Sister coming directly into conflict with the High Oracle to the point she shoved her leader aside and shielded the younger girl from harm. The High Oracle finally relented and allowed Sister Hathena to be removed from all other duties to take care of the stricken Kara.
- Despite her loyalty to the Order, Sister Hathena is willing to challenge anyone to protect her fellow sisters from what she sees as unnecessary harm, including the High Oracle herself. To this end, she was prepared to attack her leader with her mace if need be.

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Elephant Odyssey is the newest exhibit to be added to the San Diego Zoo and incorprates much of the area where the former Hoof and Horn Mesa used to be located.
The area highlights the animal decendents of the placitine animals whom used to roam Southern Californa.
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The girl's parents had sold girl for Rs 40,000 and received an advance of Rs 20,000, with remaining amount to be handed over to them after the wedding.
Overall, Unicef estimates that 640 million girls and women living today were married off before they turned 18. Post the Covid-19 pandemic, when poor families were driven to destitution, young girls were married off by many families to reduce their burdens. Indeed, poverty has been identified as a major factor responsible for such marriages, while the other is the impact of climate change.
The chief minister said that the Assam government is discussing bringing a new law in the state against Child Marriage and that the state government's drive against Child Marriage will continue.
Social Welfare Department officials would be directed to conduct proper awareness among families against child marriages.
Payal Jangid from Rajasthan has not only helped discourage child marriages but persuaded parents to continue their children's education.
Shobha Chauhan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Sojat in Rajasthan, was served a notice by the returning officer over her alleged remarks in support of child marriage in the constituency.


Fresh off the success of his 3rd Comedy Central special, What I Should Have Said Was Nothing, Mike Birbiglia is on a national tour to celebrate the April 8 release of What I Should Have Said Was Nothing on DVD. Mike s 2007 CD, My Secret Public Journal Live received Five Stars from Time Out New York and named "Best of 07" from The Boston Globe, The Denver Post, and the Las Vegas Weekly.
Mike is a regular on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O Brien. But what has truly galvanized Mike s fan base is his Secret Public Journal, a weekly travelogue that he emails to thirty thousand fans and broadcasts to millions on the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show and Public Radio International s Fair Game. These personal, autobiographical diary entries, which evoke the nostalgic tone of David Sedaris and the relatability of Bill Cosby, have truly set Mike apart as a master storyteller.
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