Joonas Donskoi picked up his first game-winning goal for San Jose in their 3-2 win over Boston.
The San Jose Sharks wrapped up their three-game home stand by hosting one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference as the Boston Bruins came to town. San Jose would use solo goals in each period to secure a 3-2 victory over Boston in a highly entertaining contest between two of the league’s best teams at the moment.
The Sharks woukd strike first for the second consecutive game as Joonas Donskoi made a beautiful pass from behind the net to find Melker Karlsson alone in front who buried his ninth goal of the season to give the Sharks the 1-0 advantage midway through the first frame.
But the high-scoring Bruins would respond less than three minutes later as David Krejci deposited a rebound of a David Pastrnak shot for his 15th goal of the year to even things back up. It was the first even strength goal that James Reimer had allowed in three games manning the nets for team teal.
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Then, Boston would take advantage of a careless mistake from San Jose on the power play. Brent Burns’ pass was intercepted, and Loui Eriksson beat Reimer on the breakaway for his 27th goal of the season to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead after one.
The Sharks would begin the second on the front foot as they outshot Boston by a 11-7 margin in the middle frame as they looked to get back into the hockey game.
They would do just that at the 11:46 mark of the second when Burns’ shot-pass would deflect off the stick of Ryan Spooner past Tuukka Rask to tie things back up at two.
The goal was the 26th of the season for Burns which ties him with Sandis Ozolinsh for the most goals by a defenseman in a single season in Sharks history.
With the game tied at two heading into the final 20 minutes of play, the two teams were fairly reserved to kick things off. However, an undisciplined penalty by Jimmy Hayes for an illegal hit to the head of Justin Braun would give San Jose their third power play opportunity of the game.
After the first unit struggled to get any sustained pressure, the second unit would cash in when Burns fired a cross-ice pass to Joel Ward who fired a shot towards the gaping net that was tipped home by Donskoi in front for his 11th goal of the season to give the Sharks a one-goal lead once again.
It was a beautiful passing play and setup on one of the few times San Jose was able to get things set up in the offensive zone with the man advantage.
Following the go-ahead tally, Boston would put on a nice push but Reimer and the Sharks penalty killers did a nice job killing off the only penalty against San Jose in this one.
The Sharks were fortunate late in the third as following a turnover from Paul Martin, Krejci would hit the post as Reimer did everything he could to force Krejci wide on the mini break.
From then on, the San Jose defense and Reimer would stand tall as Reimer made a game-saving stop on Torey Krug with only 0.5 seconds remaining.
It was another strong night of hockey at SAP Center by the boys in teal, and yet again, Reimer was outstanding in net to preserve the victory.
The Sharks were able to keep pace with the Kings within the Pacific Division and they narrowed the gap to just one point with the Ducks. San Jose is starting to find their rhythm on home ice at just the right time as they picked up two-straight home wins for just the second time this season.


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Money market pioneer Bruce Bent cleared of SEC fraud charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Money market pioneer Bruce Bent and his son on Monday were cleared of civil fraud charges that they misled investors in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis, a family spokesman said.
The Manhattan federal jury's verdict is a blow to U.S. securities regulators in one of the few civil cases accusing individuals on Wall Street of wrongdoing during the crisis.
Bent's son, Bruce Bent II, was found liable on one negligence claim, according to the family spokesman, Mark Arena. Both men were cleared of violating civil securities laws, the spokesman said.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had accused Bruce Bent and Bruce Bent II of lying to investors and fund trustees in attempts to stop a run on their Reserve Fund in September 2008, as financial markets were roiled in the wake of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers.
At the trial, a lawyer for the Bents argued that the men were acting in good faith and said the funds had fallen victim to the economic maelstrom of September 2008.
The SEC was closed for Veterans Day and a spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting By Basil Katz and Sarah Lynch; Editing by Martha Graybow)
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The ticket price of Jalesh cruise from Mumbai to Goa starts at INR 19,000 per person. So, how do you book a Jalesh Cruise Package? As you are known, Jalesh Cruises, the most awaited luxury cruise service company, was launch in April 2019.
Before Jalesh Cruises, you’ve probably heard of the popular Angriya Cruise, which debuted in October 2018. However, Angriya only provided a cruise service between Mumbai and Goa.
After Angriya Cruises, Jalesh Cruises is another luxury cruise line that has launched in India. It claims to be one of the first of its kind.
So, if you’ve already read a lot about this new Jalesh Cruise Package from Mumbai to Goa or Jalesh Cruise Booking Details, here are some frequently asked questions about their packages, booking information, destinations, itineraries, and so on, so that you can get answers to all of your questions in one spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jalesh Cruises travels to which destinations?
Jalesh Cruise is currently accessible between a number of domestic and foreign destinations. Mumbai, Mormugao (Goa), Ganpatipule (Konkan Coast, Maharastra), Diu, and the High Seas are the domestic destinations (the sea away from Mumbai coast).
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Khasab (a city in Oman), and Bahrain are among the international destinations of the Jalesh cruise.
What are the starting pricing for the packages?
The packages presently start at Rs 13,680 per person, according to the official Jalesh Cruise website.
Is food and lodging included in the package price?
Yes, many types of accommodations are available based on your preferences, which you can specify when making your reservation. Only the cost of a basic supper is include in the package price. If you want to purchase additional drinks, beverages, bears, wine, or any other products or services, you will be charge an additional fee.
What is the name of the ship of Jalesh cruise?
The ship’s name is ‘Karnika.’
What premium services are offer on the Jalesh cruise?
The cruise offers a variety of facilities and activities, including a spa at sea, a casino, a bar, shopping, a pool party, and a night walk on the pool deck, among others. Customized celebrations, such as birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, corporate events, and so on, are also available. For such events, you will need to contact their customer service department.
Is everything on board the Jalesh cruise ship free when I make a reservation?
No, as previously stated, the package just includes lodging and basic food. Anything extra, such as a spa treatment, cocktails, or other activities, will be charge separately.
Is the Jalesh cruise ideal for a honeymoon?
Yes, a Jalesh cruise is an excellent choice for your honeymoon or other personal or family celebrations, and it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Which season is the best for booking Jalesh cruise packages?
There is no better time to plan a cruise than during the greatest season. However, due to adverse weather, cruise services are suspended during various monsoon months. Summers may also make you sweat due to the tropical heat of the region. As a leading travel agents in Mumbai, we prefer to book the packages during the winter (Oct to March).
What if a medical emergency occurs on board?
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Travel in a small coach and enjoy a food & wine journey to South AustraliaÔŅĹs premium wine region, the Barossa. Take time to sample some of its finest wines and gourmet food that makes this wine region so special. WeÔŅĹll visit 5 cellar doors including the world-famous Wolf Blass Visitor Centre where we will enjoy a Barossa gourmet lunch and wine tastings at this spectacular cellar door facility.
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Travel through Adelaide northwards to the world renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as we make our way into the vineyards of South Australia's premium wine region.
** TeAro Estate
Our first stop is TeAro Estate, located in the main street of Williamstown in a heritage listed 1850's barn. In the intimate Tasting Room, you will be treated to morning tea sourced from the local bakery and wine tastings while hearing stories from 4 generations of family vignerons.
Leaving Williamstown, we'll drive a short distance through the town of Lyndoch to Kellermeister, which is a delightful mud brick cellar door with breath taking views over the estate vineyard to the Barossa ranges beyond. Enjoy tastings of a wide variety of international award winning wines including their Wild Witch Shiraz, the 'Retro' selection and a crisp apple cider.
** Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
Our next stop is a visit to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop*, an absolute must whilst visiting the Barossa. Maggie Beer - cook, writer and founder of 'Maggie Beer Products', offers tastings and sales of her full product range including limited edition seasonal produce. Here we can browse amongst her personally selected regional specialty goods, purchase one of her signed books or simply sit back and take in the view.
** Lunch at Saltram Wine Estate
On your arrival to the historic Saltram Wine Estate at Angaston, enjoy a two-course restaurant lunch in a private room. Here we will learn about Saltram's 150 year history and taste some of the wide selection of quality wines from the stunning cellar door.
Included Meals: Lunch
** Wolf Blass Visitor Centre
After lunch, enjoy tastings of some of the award-winning wines at Wolf Blass Visitor Centre and learn about Wolf Blass the man, the wines, the winery and the vineyards.
** Pindarie Cellar Door
Our final stop for the day will be Pindarie, which is a multi-tourism award winning cellar door, which feels more like an Australian Homestead than a cellar door. The friendly staff don't just pour the wine, they share the stories behind the wines and Pindarie, a great way to finish off our Barossa Food & Wine Experience.
Note: Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice. This tour is not recommended for children.
*Maggie Beer's Farm Shop is not available during peak periods and the itinerary will be amended accordingly.

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'Bon Qui Qui' Actress Joins NBC's 'About a Boy' Remake
Actress-comedian Anjelah N. Johnson has joined the comedy from "Parenthood" creator Jason Katims.
NBC's About a Boy has a "complicated order."
The network has tapped actress-comedian Anjelah N. Johnson to join the cast of its About a Boy adaptation, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Parenthood's Jason Katims will pen the pilot adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel and the film. The single-camera comedy follows the relationship between a bachelor man-child named Will (New Girl's David Walton) and the young boy named Marcus who moves in next-door with his crazy, single mother, Fiona (Good Will Hunting's Minnie Driver).
Johnson will play Laurie, the wife to Will's best friend, Andy. She's a well-meaning yet overbearing mother of three who's unaware she's pushy. Like Andy, she's frustrated by Will's childishness and upset by his reaction to being named their newest child's godparent.
Johnson is perhaps best known for playing Bon Qui Qui in the sketch series MadTV. On YouTube, the fast-food employee sketch has more than 60 million views. She is repped by Gersh, Generate and Lichter Grossman, and her credits also include Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
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The University of Illinois advertising department celebrated its 50th anniversary last month by hosting a daylong symposium on both the challenges and opportunities facing ad students at the school.
The Illinois ad department, started by Charles Sandage in 1959, is the oldest in the country, and it's about to become the only named department of advertising in the nation. The university's chancellor, Richard Herman, is proposing it be renamed the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising.
"Now, everyone here knows that advertising gets its share of criticism, that it's only contribution to the nation is by promoting Vegematics and Ginsu knives, Garden Weasels and the Pocket Fisherman. Order now, get the second one free!" Mr. Herman told guests and students at a reception.
But, he said, the University of Illinois ad program studies the ethical response to audiences and markets. "In other words, it does not focus solely on commerce but instead tries to understand how commerce works within a larger framework of the American consumer society."
In the early 2000s the ad department lost its way and its future was in doubt after a provost committee concluded that the program had become "less about advertising and more about persuasion, the culture of consumption, and a critical analysis of materialism in society."
The difference now, according to new ad-department head Jan Slater, is that the program has regained its original mission and commitment to the "Sandage way." Leadership stability has also helped: Prior to Jan's arrival in 2007 from Ohio University, there had been nine department heads in seven years; Jan is the 10th.
The ad program is certainly reenergized, and the symposium took up issues that could have come right from our pages.
For instance, many of the graduates end up working in Chicago, so a hot topic was whether the city was in its death throes as an ad market. Ron Bess, CEO of Euro RSCG, Chicago; and Nancy Leibig, managing director-business development of DDB, said Chicago was still shouldering its share of business.
Both said Chicago ad agencies were doing a better job of breaking down the silos that bedeviled agency-holding companies in New York. Mr. Bess said "collaboration is going to be king, and that's another strong point of Chicago." Ms. Leibig added, "Everybody's tinkering with models. It's time to be experimental and try to figure it out."
At two other sessions, one on behavioral targeting, the other on consumer-generated content, students had differing views from the professionals. Wally Snyder, president emeritus of the American Advertising Federation and distinguished visiting professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, took the position that consumers wanted to receive information on products they were interested in based on their prior buying patterns, provided that their personal privacy would never be violated. But Nora Riton, professor at Michigan State University, said consumers don't understand what marketers are doing because "it's so complex." The Federal Trade Commission's job to explain the rules "is never going to be good enough."
Amy Gajda, assistant professor at the University of Illinois, contended that young people don't care about their privacy unless something happens to make them recognize its value.
In a discussion about consumer-generated ads, one member of the audience complained that such ads "nibble away at our professional stature." But students told the ad pros to, in effect, lighten up. One student said the ads are made by "some goofball having fun. We never think everybody can do it."
On the other hand, one student told me that the reason consumer-generated ads are successful is because "the public doesn't feel like some professional is trying to get in their head or manipulate their decisions." She said agencies can create their own made-to-look-like consumer-generated ads appealing to younger demographics that "don't respond well to 'the man' or being told what to do."


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State and federal governments, along with the private companies that make up the manufacturing sector, should prioritize cybersecurity through training programs, policy initiatives and communication channels. The future of the industry relies on new technologies that can, and have, created the risk of catastrophic breaches.
It’s not just financial companies with piles of confidential data that are falling victim to cyber-attacks in this new era of connectivity. The manufacturing industry is a hot new target for sophisticated ransomware and phishing schemes that can shut down entire operations, leaving firms vulnerable to extortion or worse.
Advancements within this sector require the prioritization of cybersecurity measures to combat new, ever-evolving sophisticated means of attack. Public-private partnerships can ensure the safety and well-being of a targeted manufacturer as well as their customers and vendors.
Manufacturers in the Crosshairs
Mondelez International, Inc., a U.S. multinational food and snack manufacturing company, was just one of several companies attacked by malware nicknamed NotPetya in 2017. The attack wound up costing its targets more than $10 billion in total damages when accounting for business down time and repair. The severity of the damage left some of the companies obligated to report the damage to the SEC.
Another example came when Norsk Hydro, an aluminum company headquartered in Norway, was attacked by a strain of ransomware called LockerGoga. The virus infected multiple systems across the organization.*
With the growth of the IIoT, the situation will only get worse if this industry doesn’t prioritize robust cybersecurity hygiene.
Cyber Priorities for Manufacturers
Statistics show that most often cyber-attacks are based on human error. Employee training is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure that firms of all sizes are adequately enforcing best cybersecurity practices from within.
While cyber-attacks ought to be seen as a risk that must be primarily managed at the company level, there can also be a role for both state and federal governments.
While most pieces of legislation that have been enacted or introduced to help mitigate these types of issues have been punitive, most notably the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union, others such as the Ohio Data Protection Act offer incentives such as a legal safe harbor for meeting certain cybersecurity thresholds.
Incentive-based legislation can be a win-win for both the government and the manufacturing firms that must remain compliant. For instance, setting minimum thresholds—such as the completion of baseline training programs geared toward the manufacturing industry in exchange for a tax credit or legal safe harbor—will help to protect the advancement of local economies while giving firms a competitive edge.
Other avenues for constructive government involvement can include government grant programs that could provide either financial assistance for cyber-awareness training programs or government experts who visit manufacturing firms to provide tutorials on best practices to provide insight that goes beyond the standard employee training programs offered today.
For example, representatives from the National Institute of Standards and Technology could conduct site visits at manufacturing firms not only to explain cybersecurity trends that the government is privy to, but also to answer questions that companies might have on compliance.
A well-managed government grant program can yield strong public outcomes when manufacturing firms are able to protect themselves from attacks that can directly influence state employment rates and tax bases.
National security is yet another argument for government support. Foreign adversaries have on numerous occasions attempted to leverage an attack on private companies in the U.S. as an attempt to garner access to the government information they hold.
The industry itself has opportunities to strengthen cyber defenses among members. Manufacturing firms can share their experiences regarding cybersecurity with others in their industry in a productive way. Whether at organized forums or conferences, these types of communication channels are essential to helping the industry work together to anticipate the ever evolving cyber threat landscape.
For instance, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center has held Cybersecurity Forums presented by the National Association of Manufacturers. At these forums, CISOs, CIOs, CTOs and manufacturing technology leaders come together for a day of learning around the cyber-threat landscape and cybersecurity trends.
Investors and operators need to have confidence in the manufacturing industry and its ability to protect themselves from potential attacks—leading to growth for the individual company at one level, and the American economy at another.
Lessons need to be shared within the industry, support needs to be offered where it can, and most importantly, one of our country’s most important sectors needs to be protected.
The manufacturing industry of today isn’t the same as it was five, 10 or 20 years ago, and that’s a good thing. However, the risks that accompany that growth can’t be ignored.
Rick Lazio is a senior vice president with alliantgroup, serving on its Strategic Advisory Board. He is a former U.S. Representative from New York serving in Congress from 1993-2001, where he became a strong advocate for small businesses by sponsoring the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. After Congress, Rick moved to the private sector, working for JP Morgan Chase as a managing director and then executive vice president.
*Correction: A short passage in the original version with erroneous information about the Norsk Hydro attack has been taken out.


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The classes include:
• Writing Creative Nonfiction Essays – Telling True Stories: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 27 and Oct. 4, Instructor, Jenny Bates. Cost: $69. Through interactive classroom and writing activities, listening and sharing, learn about the different types of essays to tell true stories, from meditative and ideas essays to memoirs and humor pieces, literary portraits to new journalism.
• Fiction Writing: The Short Story: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct 2 through Dec 4. Instructor: Alison Ruch. Cost: $49. In this workshop-format class, participants will study the craft of writing short stories. Topics will include character, plot, dialog, setting, figurative language, genre and pacing. Each class will include prompted writing sessions, topical discussions and workshop sessions designed for constructive feedback.
• Writing Historical Fiction: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 25 and Nov 1. Instructor: Jenny Bates. Cost: $79. Students learn to find sources of inspiration, build authority through research and set stories and novels in historical contexts. Through exercises and assignments, participants practice creating historically accurate settings, account for social and cultural contexts, take into account current cultural assumptions that may enter their work and use details and characterization to enrich their writing.
• Writing in Rain: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15. Instructor: Matt Love. Cost: $29. In two creative thinking, visualization and writing workshops, participants will confront rain in nonmeterological terms with the intent of unlocking powerful metaphors that will enhance the creative process. Participants will need writing materials. A digital camera and/or smartphone is recommended as well.
• How to Self-Publish: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct 4 and 11. Instructors: Gloria Linkey and Honey Perkel. Cost: $39. Learn the pros and cons of self-publishing in this two-day class. Students will discuss how to market their completed work and how to keep efficient bookkeeping records. Find out what to watch for when selecting a publisher and gain tips on getting e-published. Taught by two local authors experienced in self-publishing
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1. Which Taoiseach first applied for Ireland’s admission into the EU?
2 Which Irish town name is derived from the French war cry: “Boutez-en-Avant”?
3. Who is MEP (Member of the European Parliament) for Ulster-Connacht?
4. The Easter lily is a Republican symbol. But the flower is a native of where?
5. Skerries in Co. Dublin takes its name from the nearby islands in the Irish
Sea. But where are the Out Skerries?
6. What are Ireland’s most northerly and southerly mainland points?
7. What environmental asset does the State board Coillte look after?
8. Born Sean O’Feeney in I894, he was the son of Irish-speaking parents who
emigrated from Spiddal in 1872. He later became a famous Hollywood director.
9. He’s the only sportsman ever to win both All Ireland Gaelic football medals
and English FA Cup medals. Who is he?
10. (a) What was Dublin man Jonathan Swift’s profession? (b) What was Clonmel
man Laurence Sterne’s profession?
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Solihull’s HS2 ambition officially unveiled
- Solihull’s vision for HS2 Interchange formally submitted
- Mixed-use development to be one of Europe’s best connected destinations for business, leisure and living
The first step towards creating a new, mixed-use destination for the HS2 Interchange Station on the outskirts of Solihull has been taken today.
The UK Central Solihull Urban Growth Company (UGC) has formally asked HS2 Ltd to upgrade the current plans for a parkway-style station on the 350-acre site known as Arden Cross, situated on Junction 6 of the M42 motorway adjacent to Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre.
The UGC has outlined the changes that will need to be made to the Hybrid Act to deliver the infrastructure to develop a new, fully-connected, urban quarter with the HS2 Interchange Station at its heart.
The UGC, backed by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority, is the first organisation to formally propose such changes to an HS2 station site and Managing Director, Huw Rhys Lewis, said it was a sign of the region’s ambition.
“This is Solihull’s chance to make the most of HS2’s arrival, so we have to be challenging to ensure our vision becomes a reality,” he said.
“We want to create sustainable jobs, homes and commercial and leisure space for the people who live and work in the region, but the proposed parkway station won’t allow that to happen.
“The UK Central Hub is already home to Birmingham Airport, the NEC, Jaguar Land Rover, Birmingham Business Park and Arden Cross. Our recently published Hub Growth & Infrastructure Plan coordinates those organisations’ individual plans, looks at the infrastructure needed to make it all happen, and predicts the creation of up to 77,500 jobs, up to 4,000 homes, 775,000 sq metres of commercial space and up to £4.1bn GVA as a result.
“But make no mistake, the development of the Arden Cross site is absolutely critical in delivering these big ambitions which is why we’re formally requesting much more than a parkway style station.”
Changes range from altering bridges, moving roads and creating new landscape features to revising car park layouts, incorporating pedestrianised connections and making provisions for other future public transport links.
The cost of the proposed changes to the existing plans will be met by the West Midlands Combined Authority through its HS2 Growth Strategy Fund secured as part of its Devolution Agreement.
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said:
“HS2 is one of the biggest public sector infrastructure investments ever in this country and the West Midlands is uniquely positioned to benefit from this project.
“This submission demonstrates our ambition in making the most of HS2. What we are looking for is to go beyond a railway station and create something far bolder.
“HS2 will put this part of the region at the heart of the UK’s high speed rail network, with easy access to an international airport and the UK’s motorway network. This all combines to make it the best connected place in the country, something we need to make the most of.”
Chris Loughran, Deputy Chair for Delivery at GBSLEP, said:
“We’ve long recognised the potential of the UK Central Hub to drive nationally-significant economic growth. Getting the station and its immediate surroundings right is absolutely critical to ensure that we maximise the benefits of HS2’s arrival in Greater Birmingham and Solihull for our businesses and our communities.
“We welcome the Urban Growth Company’s ambition and I’m pleased to say that their proposals have the full backing of the GBSLEP Board.”
HS2 Ltd is expected to begin evaluating the requests immediately with a decision likely later in the year.
Meanwhile, the UGC is currently finalising its Framework Plan which will coordinate infrastructure investment and guide future development. It is also finalising a comprehensive Value Capture Toolkit to enable the public sector to capture the value of infrastructure enhancements to fund the infrastructure itself. The toolkit has been requested by the Combined Authority and central Government for potential use on other infrastructure projects. Both documents are set to be published in autumn 2017.


Figures and table with changes in Prandtl number for ammonia with changes in temperature and pressure.
The Prandtl Number - Pr - is a dimensionless number approximating the ratio of momentum diffusivity (kinematic viscosity) to thermal diffusivity - and is often used in heat transfer and free and forced convection calculations.
The Prandtl number can for calculations be expressed as
Pr = μ Cp / k (1)
Below, Prandtl numbers for ammonia at varying temperatures and pressures are given in figures and table.
See also other properties of Ammonia at varying temperature and pressure: Density and specific weight, Dynamic and kinematic viscosity, Prandtl Number, Properties at Gas-Liquid Equilibrium pressure, Specific Heat (Heat Capacity) and Thermal Conductivity, and Thermophysical properties at standard conditions and Vapour pressure at gas-liquid equilibrium,
as well as Prandtl number of Air, Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, Propane and Water.
Ammonia Prandtl number at gas-liquid equilibrium pressure, temperature given as °C or °F:
Ammonia Prandtl number at atmospheric pressure, temperature given as °C:
Ammonia Prandtl number at varying temperatures at given constant pressures, SI and Imperial units:
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Appliance Doc comes clean on washing machine purchase
Let me begin way back in the history of this column when I used to mention names of certain businesses which I thought to be honest and deserving of some ink. That ended abruptly when an editor took me aside and explained that the intent of my column should have a purpose of always educating the reader.
So, I dropped the commercial aspect immediately and have stuck to the informative side as best I can. You just have to respect the viewpoint of this paper to no end and although I have been asked to write for some other papers, I'm still here and proud of it.
During the last year, I mentioned the controversy in our home caused by a certain washing machine and tried to keep our new washer out of the picture. Before I tell you what that washer is I would like to thank the several hundred readers who sent me an email asking the name brand. You have made me feel very important in providing you with information that makes you a smarter consumer. To all those folks who come to the local home improvement shows and introduce themselves and mention this column, you give this column a serious consequence.
Many of you remember the days I owned an appliance store and sold a ton of Maytag washers for many years. In those days I gave away a commitment of a free five-year warranty on those products, and trust me, it didn't hurt my bottom line at all. In essence, they made the best washer in the industry at that time and today every service technician in America would tell you that is not the case today.
Let me inject an email I received from Debra in Plymouth who makes a solid case for the clothes washer in our laundry room today.
Debra writes: "Just read your column in the Observer about Speed Queen and their five-year warranty. I recently had to say good-bye to my 27-year-old Maytag washer and began the arduous task of looking for a replacement. The more research online that I did and the more I spoke with various salespeople, the more despondent I became that I would not find a washing machine like I was used to using. I kept hearing about "high efficiency" coupled with complaints about water levels and clothes needing two or three rinse cycles to get all of the soap residue out, about how they "don't make them like they used to," and that the new models only last (if you're lucky) about eight to 10 years. About locking lids and fancy digital displays (more to go wrong).
"I didn't know what to do! Then I spoke with a very knowledgeable salesman at a certain store who showed me a Speed Queen washer. Simple to use, a large enough tub for my needs and one of the last machines "made like they used to." I was sold! I love my new Speed Queen! I encourage anyone who is in the market for a new washing machine to consider a Speed Queen. But get them while you can before government regulations force them to change like all the others. After all, the bottom line is clean clothes and my new washer does just that with a minimal of fuss."
Keeping it ethical
Now, doesn't Debra's email hit the message right on the nose? One final note that makes this column all above board. Speed Queen does not advertise on radio or television, and their quality of manufacturing doesn't require that they do so. Their recent announcement that their products carry a five-year full warranty shows their confidence in their products.
Speed Queen does not spend a penny with Joe Gagnon and apparently they do not know my stand on ethics. Their sales manager sent me an email to inform me that my recent purchase was for free. I have not replied to him and will tell you that I paid full retail price for the Speed Queen. I think I'll just let him believe he gave it to me and keep it between you and me. Stay tuned.
Joe Gagnon can be heard at 8 a.m., Saturdays on WAAM 1600. You can e-mail your problems and questions on appliances to firstname.lastname@example.org


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A novel US study suggests that women suffering depression may also be at increased risk of having stroke. Women with history of depression had thirty percent raised risk of stroke. Doctors should make aware people with depression to never neglect their general health.
A team led by Dr Kathryn Rexrode an associate physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, analyzed a study statists of more than eighty thousand women aged fifty-five to eighty, those took part in the long-running Nurses’ Health Study. The researchers looked at statistics from 2000 to 2006.
None of the study participants had a stroke prior to start of the study, while twenty-two percent had been diagnosed with depression. In comparison to women without history of depression, depressed women were more prone to be smokers, single and few physical activities. Moreover, they were also somewhat younger, having higher BMI and conditions like heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
During the course of study more than one thousand women had a stroke plus the raised risk for those who had been diagnosed with depression at any point in their life. It was also revealed that women using anti-depressant particularly SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), two years prior to the study were at forty percent higher risk.
This study does not suggest that people should stop their medications to diminish the risk of stroke. Depression can prevent individuals from controlling other medical problems such as diabetes and hypertension, from taking medications regularly or pursuing other healthy lifestyle measures such as exercise stated Dr Rexrode.
According to study researcher Dr An Pan from the Harvard School of Public Health, depression may also be associated with inflammation in the body that raised the risk of stroke and other underlying vascular diseases in the brain. Regardless of the mechanism, recognizing that depressed individuals may be at a higher risk.
It may help the physician to concentrate on not only treating the depression, but treating stroke risk aspects like high blood pressure, diabetes and increased cholesterol levels plus addressing lifestyle behaviors such as smoking and exercise, added Dr Pan. The study was published the journal Stroke, a Journal of the American Heart Association.
It is very hard to resolve if there is a direct link between depression and stroke risk and a lot more study is required in this area before depression alone can be viewed as a stroke risk factor. Anyone taking antidepressants should continue doing so, explained Dr Peter Coleman, deputy director of research at the UK’s Stroke Association.

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The Chinese van is expected to undercut its European rival by a significant amount of money, mirroring LDV’s strategy with the regular diesel-powered version that has become the dominant player in the full-sized van market over the past year.
Currently, more than $10,000 separates the Deliver 9 diesel from its Transit diesel equivalents, with the LDV ranging from $44,726 to $47,358 (driveaway), compared to $52,590 to $62,090 (before on-road costs) for the Ford.
Read more about the LDV Deliver 9
Though neither manufacturer has yet to reveal pricing or final specification details for the Australian market, the E-Transit is expected to kick off from about $80,000 when sales commence in July or August this year, suggesting that the eDeliver 9’s pricing might begin from as low as the high-$60,000 mark.
With an LDV spokesperson declining to confirm the eDeliver 9’s arrival in Australia, we’re left to speculate what the electric version’s line-up will look like when it lobs in later this year.
In the UK market, where the diesel models have already met with similar success, the electric version is available in medium and long wheelbase and Mid Roof and High Roof sizes.
The LDV’s front wheels are driven by 150kW/310Nm electric motor, while there are up to three battery-pack choices (51.5kWh, 72kWh and 88.55kWh), offering between 237km and 353km of range according to the World harmonised Light vehicle Testing Procedure (WLTP), and is aided by an innovative battery-cooling technology to eke out more mileage, according to LDV brand owner SAIC.
Maximum payload can be up to 1640kg depending specification, while cargo volume is between 9.66 cubic-metres and 11 cubic-metres. Note that top speed is limited to 100km/h, while 0-100km/h is a leisurely 18.4 seconds.
In contrast, the E-Transit is expected to bring up to 12.4 cubic metres of space and a maximum payload of 1616kg.
As Australia’s first-ever large EV van, it will include a 68kWh battery pack for over 315km of range (WLTP). That’s 2.5 times the average daily distance of most van drivers, Ford claims.
Speaking of driving, the E-Transit is said to perform, steer, handle and ride more like a car than its vast size suggests thanks to a 198kW/430Nm electric motor, which sends torque to the rear wheels, while it can reach from 20 to 80 per cent full using a 50kW rapid charger in under an hour. That would be roughly on a par with the LDV. It’s also meant to be one of the safest in terms of driver-assist tech.
No acceleration or top speed numbers are available, but initial reports out of Europe suggest that the Ford is a comparatively quick off the line.
Launching the E-Transit in Europe last week, Ford said that service maintenance and repair cost of ownership “will be 40 per cent lower than equivalent diesel-powered models”.
While Ford will be first with Australia’s first-ever full-sized electric van, pricing may prove the LDV more popular, judging by the diesel versions’ sales performances in the first three months of this year.
Keeping in mind the severe and ongoing supply constraints caused by microchip shortages and other production-hampering issues have affected most vehicles globally, the Transit managed to find just 129 buyers from January to March, compared to 588 examples of the Deliver 9. The represent a 71.3 per cent decline and 177.4 per cent increase in volume respectively.
To put that into context, for the whole of 2021, Ford shifted 1263 Transits to LDV’s 1840 Deliver 9s.
Mercedes-Benz will join the party from 2024 with its yet-to-be-unveiled next-generation e-Sprinter EV van, while others are expected to pitch in even sooner, including Peugeot with the e-Boxer, though that’s yet to be confirmed.
Who will win the first battle of the EV van wars? Stay tuned to find out.


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Can you guess the sport by the shape of the Olympian's body? The incredible range of shapes and sizes as 125 of the world's mostly finely-tuned athletes measure up against each other
- Project by photographer Howard Schatz has laid bare the wide spectrum of body types belonging to 125 athletes
The term 'athletic body' conjures up an image of a finely-tuned lean physique complete with a taut six-pack and toned limbs.
But a new project by New York-based photographer Howard Schatz has laid bare the wide spectrum of body types that can make an athlete.
In the photos published in his new book Athlete, Schatz displays the sheer upper-body power of Olympic wrestling champion Rulon Gardner alongside the slender lithe forms' of high jumper Charles Austin and rhythmic gymnast Jessica Howard.
Athlete by Howard Schatz (HarperColllins)
His series lays bare the variety of heights, widths, body shapes, and muscle mass that make up the physiques of champion athletes across an array of disciplines.
Although their dimensions and vital statistics widely vary, they are all at the top of their game physically and have honed and crafted their physique to match their Olympic sport.
Schatz produced the book alongside his wife and editor Beverly Ornstein.
Staring at the camera wearing only black underwear some of the subjects are accompanied by equipment used in their discipline.
The award-winning photographer, who primarily works with dancers, was particularly attracted to form shaped by function.
The book description reads Schatz: 'reaches
the zenith of his photographic paean to the human body, creating an
astonishing record of the specialized forms both adapted to the wide
spectrum of sport and shaped by fiercely focused effort.
'His subjects, as varied and meticulously documented as Audubon's birds, literally embody the astonishing array of physical perfection required for their particular sports.'
Some of the figures which features in the series include Robert Owen Kennedy Jr. an American distance runner. Now retired, he once held the American record in the 3000 metres, 2 miles and the 5000 metres.
He features alongside other household names such as US shot putter and Olympic gold medalist Adam Nelson and former basketball player Alonzo Mourning.
Included in the female line-up is four time US Olympian Connie Price-Smith, a shot putter and discus thrower who features alongside Lisa Leslie-Lockwood, a former US professional women's basketball player who is also a four-time Olympic gold medal winner.
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No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF
No. 1 Aircraft Depot was a maintenance unit of the Royal Australian Air Force. It was formed in July 1921 at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, and relocated to RAAF Laverton in March 1926. It assembled, tested and repaired aircraft ranging from Tiger Moth trainers to Spitfire fighters to B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers. No. 1 AD was disbanded in December 1994.
About No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF in brief
No. 1 Aircraft Depot was a maintenance unit of the Royal Australian Air Force. It was formed in July 1921 at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, and relocated to RAAF Laverton in March 1926. In its early years the depot supported survey flights in Australia and the Pacific region. It assembled, tested and repaired aircraft ranging from Tiger Moth trainers to Spitfire fighters to B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers. Shortly after World War II, No. 1 AD introduced the first jets into RAAF service. By the 1970s, the depot’s main focus was ground-based equipment, though it still handled some aircraft components. No. 1 AD was disbanded in December 1994, its functions having been taken over by other units and private contractors. At the time of its disbandment, it was the oldest RAAF unit in continuous operation. The depot’s strength increased from 350 staff in the 1930s to over 2,000 during World War II, when it assembled and repaired a range of aircraft including the Westland Bulldog, Hawker Demon, de Havilland Dragon, Avro Anro Cadro Wapson and North American NA16. The NA-16 was later augmented by the purchase of the more advanced NA-33, built in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Wirraway Corporation. No 1 AD also commenced formal training courses for fitters and fitters in 1935, incorporating the RAAF’s nascent School of Armaments and Signals.
It ceased airframe maintenance in 1961, but continued to service aero engines in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It has been described as the “warehouse of the Air Force” by the Australian Defence Force as well as the Australian Army and the Australian Civil Aviation Authority. It is one of the first units to have been formed after the new service was established on 31 March 1921. It comprised two elements in Melbourne, one at Spotswood handling the equipment of the Imperial Gift, and another at North Fitzroy responsible for motor vehicle repair. In September 1921, the government had purchased land for the depot, near a railway station, for the express purpose of constructing a dedicated home for the unit. In July 1927, it became the departure point for the Northern Survey Flight, comprising a de Havilland DH. 50 and two Airco DH. 9s, which reconnoitred air routes and landing grounds in northern and central Australia under the command of the Chief of the air Staff, Wing Commander Richard Williams. The unit’s inaugural commanding officer was Squadron Leader Bill Anderson, who was in overall charge of Point Cook.


Back in the 1970s, variety was an issue. Most people shopped at the same stores because towns had only one or two in each shopping category. For instance, most of the stuff we bought for the house came from Nelson Lumber in Lloyd. Same as everyone else. So, you’d all end up with the same wood paneling in everyone’s basement. Seriously. It wasn’t expensive, easy to put up and required very little (if any) maintenance. Nowadays, you have to look hard to find it, people hated it after awhile BECAUSE everyone else had it and of course it’s been forty bloody years. Blonde wood paneling didn’t come to my town, but it got to Pittsburgh in the 1970s and in Pittsburgh folks are too damn busy to take down the 1970s. Thank you Pittsburgh, you make me feel mighty real.
- Chiarelli on making a trade to save the season: “It doesn’t mean that you won’t make a move, but the last thing you want, is to try and go out and force a move to shake things up. I’m not adverse to making moves and certainly I’ve had a lot of conversations in the last two weeks. But to think I have to go out and make a move because I have to shake things up, I think that’s the wrong way to approach it.” Source
This is, of course, the correct path. Peter Chiarelli chose his team over the summer, made some bets that worked (Andrej Sekera, that McDavid kid might have a future) and was wrong on damned near everything in-house (Darnell Nurse, Leon Draisaitl)—one imagines his handy-dandy assistants were front and center on those things. Perhaps they’ll fire up the forensics rack in the spring.
DEALING WITH MEDIA: CONTROL THE MESSAGE
It is important for the Oilers to get their message out in the best way possible, to control the daily content. Media avails can go sideways (as an Oilers fan, you know this) in a heartbeat. From what I can tell, there seems to be some kind of ‘controlled opening’ for Chiarelli, and then the hounds are released once the pace and setting are established. Current avails go like this:
- Early reporter pumps in a difficult question that will be asked by others, but frames it around a softening sentence. “Larry, we know those forklifts have been known to tip over and kill people, so that’s done. But is there any way to make sure it doesn’t happen again?” that kind of thing. The reason the question is asked? It’s important to get to the meat early, because a more focused question (“Your safety record is insane, what in the hell is wrong with you people???”) may startle the spokesman and it’s harder to control the message.
- Once the central question is asked and answered (“I’m disappointed, but we’re staying the course”) the follow ups are easier to answer (“as I said, we’re staying the course and one of the reasons is we don’t want to make a trade just to make a trade, that’s when mistakes happen”) and the avail goes along happily without much fanfare. Reporters get their quotes, write their stories, the office is happy because they can put something online and in the paper, and the process continues.
BUT THERE’S A PROBLEM
In the olden days, teams could use the media as an extension of their own PR department—some will say that is still the case. Glen Sather used to do contract negotiations through the media, giving interviews that cast youngsters as perhaps selfish as the day of their renewals arrived. By the time Kevin Lowe took over, no one was that brash, but in terms of give and take with media, I don’t think much changed. He had his contacts and brought them in as he saw fit (by now the media was cynical, but not like they are now) and the media bit him from time to time but there was a working relationship.
Steve Tambellini—again this is me—didn’t trust anyone because he knew the leaks were coming from inside the house. I bet you a 2-4 Tambellini covered his mouth and made whirring sounds as he talked into a phone at the office. How do I know this? Well I don’t, but can say the period when Tambellini ran the team, it was dark days for the media.
MacT jumps in, and it’s like we took a commercial break but we’re back with the Johnny Carson show, business as usual. Relationships are relationships, and rapport over a long period builds trust, even though the media is not your friend. This is all my opinion, but I’ll bet it’s close.
IN THE DAYS AFTER THE RAPTURE
Peter Chiarelli is a veteran GM and he’s worked in a strong media market filled with the crazy and the good, so there’s zero doubt in my mind the man has a plan in regard to controlling the message. The plan, as I see it, is the following:
- Hold very few media avails, and when you have one, make it in Pittsburgh in front of a 1970s wall. Ringing phones optional.
- Drive home the important things early: We’re disappointed, not making trades, had to send Griffin down even though I’m seeing good things, throw in a bone for the kids in Bakersfield, thanks everyone don’t forget about the golf tournament in July, see you at the draft!
- Know who you can trust (remember, we know these media folks far better than the GM), and for God sakes make sure you’ve covered the important points previously. The reason for that? One of the truly effective responses to a question is “As I said not one minute ago…..” because it makes the person asking the question look like they’re not paying attention, or being pushy. NOTE: Terry Jones doesn’t care, he keeps pushing. This is an asset for a reporter.
- Make sure you know ALL of the possible questions. Make sure to get out in front of things, as in: “I’m sending Griffin down, don’t want to, but we can’t have nine D” so the next question can’t be “does your acquisition of Reinhart, who was sent down today, expose at least one of your summer transactions as being a failure?” and on it goes.
It’s a damned good strategy to my eye, but you can’t lose the reporters because the message from the team loses impact unless it’s THE story of the day. The team will want to control the content, as much as possible. If one (or more) of these veteran reporters decides the team isn’t forthcoming, or these scrums have no value, it may free said reporter to use his or her extensive contact list to work outside the current coverage cocoon. Friends close, enemy closer.
Now. If any Edmonton newspaper folks are reading this and looking for story ideas, may I uggest a few:
- Did the Oilers make a boner by acquiring Griffin Reinhart, who lost his NHL job to Darnell Nurse and Brandon Davidson?
- Why can’t the Oilers goalies goal?
- What do other NHL teams really think of the Oilers?
- Is there pressure from the league for the Oilers to improve? Perhaps an article on the changes to the draft lottery that were made with the Oilers in mind, with a quote from someone like Ed Snider—who has to be seething about the talent drain to the NHL’s most northern outpost.
- An independent former GM who could go over the last five seasons of transactions and rank them.
- A series on the 2016 draft, complete with a running count of where Edmonton is projected to select players (they could use this blog as a resource).
There. Some of those should be good thought starters.
SHOULD YOU WORRY AS A FAN?
No. This is all curio stuff, inner workings deals. I think Oilers news will—more and more—break via the broadcast rights holders and the Oilers own website—with the newspapers on the outside looking in. This coincides with, and I’m being serious now, the very real and harsh truth facing the men and women of media. Downsizing is a ghastly thing and it’s on the minds of everyone in the industry. Now, a man who has been on the beat since the days of wood paneling is likely set, but what about the guys 10 years in? I have a tremendous amount of sympathy for these people (you may not, and that’s fine) because the amount of work that goes in to getting any kind of tenure in the industry is incredible. Every small event, every goofy angle, every blasted prediction, the hard work to get there is mind numbing.
So, we are here. What happens now? As someone who has observed Edmonton media (and spent time in it) for decades, I predict we may be in for a very nice run of several months worth of incredible stories. These reporters aren’t going to wait to read a breaking story they have no access to, they’re going to find their own stories to compete with the Oilers-driven verbal. Nothing bad about that for the fan, not one damn thing. About time the media in Edmonton got rid of that wood paneling.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT
Fantastic game. Todd McLellan needs only time, another defender and a goalie who does what he says he’ll do. Speaking of, Anders Nilsson’s EV SP is now .917 and that’s miles better than Ben Scrivens (.897) one year ago. Nilsson ranks No. 32 in the NHL among goalies with 10 or more starts. He’s winning the job, but miles to go.
DEFENSE, LAST NIGHT
Davidson—Schultz looked good from here, there were a few antsy moments for both and Schultz (while on the PK) got one of those ‘puck over boards’ penalties. Neither man was involved on the PP but both played significant amounts on the PK. Well done Todd McLellan, a smart move bringing Schultz in slowly (only Fayne played less at evens).
Klefbom—Fayne once again received the tough assignments and I remain stubborn in my defense of the duo. Oscar got Malkined by one of the best players on the planet for an incredible goal and Fayne was also in photo. I think they performed well considering the opponent and remain hopeful we don’t have to go through one month of Klefbom—Schultz before McLellan sees what we know.
Nurse—Sekera had some adventures and I believe they were facing less difficult opposition than the Klef pairing. For that reason, the numbers are disappointing, although the boxcars were good (no minus, Sekera an assist).
CENTERS, LAST NIGHT
One thing about McLellan, it’s usually hard (especially on the road) to see what he’s after—as opposed to the other coach—in terms of matchups. Mark Letestu performed well in my opinion, he seems to be finding his way a little more. I don’t know if we’re counting him as a positive add, but would suggest the ‘epic fail’ comments are overly dramatic.
Leon Draisaitl is an absolute joy to watch. At 20, he scored a big goal for the Oilers, battled one of the best players in the game and helped his team walk out with two points. I hope he plays here until he’s 40, winning his final Stanley in the same way Jean Béliveau won his final one: A smokey rink in Chicago, in shocking fashion. I imagine comments about his speed will end in the next two years and not return until his 35th birthday. He’s a killer. I love his game. Anton Lander is in more plays again, good to see. I liked his game, he’s finding some chem with his linemates and he is one of several players who mark smart, subtle plays in-game.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins may be the media choice for sacrifice this season, lordy they’re all over him. I watch the games and I look at the numbers, and the flu issue aside, he’s sublime. Skated miles and had a monster assignment, came out even in plus minus, had three shots, an assist and worked his tail off. I remain amazed that people seem hellbent on calling out this team’s best players. At least they’re not on Hall anymore.
WINGERS, LAST NIGHT
Jujhar Khaira had a fine debut, honestly he was solid. Made a great interception of a pass and got a shot off, there was a better option there but we can’t expect him to negotiate it in real time in game one NHL. Matt Hendricks must make his coach smile every night after the game, just a hard-working veteran who works and works and works. Warrior.
When I look back on this season and wonder when I became a Teddy Purcell fan, it’ll be this little book of games when they really needed him to be steady and productive. He’s on pace for 45 points this year, and makes smart plays, places the puck in good spots, passes well, has more to his shot than the reputation implies. Smart, smart player, he’ll fetch something of value at the deadline but I’d argue for at least thinking about keeping him.
Lauri Korpikoski had one of his better games, scoring a goal and offering better form and structure than in most of his previous efforts. He’s kind of a strange player, he shows up in odd spots and then struggles to make a play. Todd McLellan likes him, he played third-line minutes again last night.
Taylor Hall is a wonderful, wonderful hockey player. He was struggling to post a crooked number on this trip, nice to see him get rewarded for hard work. Took a penalty, but it looked like one of those accidental things to my eye (not saying he didn’t earn the two). Iiro Pakarinen couldn’t hold on to the big job, but I think that had to do with an improving veteran back from injury than anything the Finn did. Impressive skill set, don’t know why his drafting team passed on signing him.
Benoit Pouliot had four shots, threw some shade (I know I’m not using that right, but I like the word there) on the Korpikoski goal and had a reasonably productive night. On pace for a 43-point season. Jordan Eberle, like Lander, was in on more plays last night. Made a quality dive to interrupt a promising sortie heading the wrong way and scored in the shootout. Oilers need Eberle to deliver, and he’s underachieved, but as is the case with the Nuge I’m surprised people (media people) are drilling him. Clearly not at 100 percent and he has to be better, hell I bet he would tell you that. He isn’t 40 and he didn’t marry Scarlet Johansson, so I assume hockey still matters to 14. He’ll be back soon with a flourish.
WHAT’S THE STORY, MORNING GLORY?
- Oilers in October 2014: 4-5-1
- Oilers in October 2015: 4-8-0
- Oilers in November 2014: 2-9-3
- Oilers in November 2015: 4-6-2
- Oilers after 24 in 2014-15: 6-14-4, 16 points (-33 GD)
- Oilers after 24 in 2015-16: 8-14-2, 18 points (-13 GD)
If the Oilers win in Toronto, we’ll have to consider November a slight change in the weather—and a possible turn north.


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Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID)
Finding a United States doctor to amputate a healthy limb can be exasperating. In May of 1998, Phillip Bondy paid U.S. doctor, John Brown, ten thousand dollars to amputate his perfectly healthy left leg in Tijuana, Mexico. According to the LA Times, renegade Brown, had once been a prominent sex reassignment surgeon in Los Angeles. However, after a series of botched surgeries, he was labeled “Butcher Brown” amongst the transgender community, and he fled to Mexico. Brown completed the amputation, easing Bondy’s life long anxiety. Unfortunately, four days later while recovering in a San Diego Hotel, Bondy died from complications caused by unsanitary surgical equipment (Marrison, 2008). In 2009, Newsweek reported on ‘Josh’, who had tried for many years to destroy his left hand in the hopes of amputation. Filled with torment, he used a table saw to remove his unwanted hand, which he then mutilated and disposed of to avoid reattachment (Ellison, 2008). Ashamed, he remained anonymous out of fear as to how his family would respond to what they believed to have been an accident. A biochemist by the name of ‘Karl’, wanted both of his legs amputated. After years of suffering in silence, he put a bucket in his car and placed both legs into the bucket filling it with dry ice. After waiting four hours, he drove himself to the emergency room. ‘Karl’ had timed it perfectly and three days later the doctors were forced to amputate. Other forms of self-amputation have occurred that have involved a variety of various tools.
What do these people share in common? They suffer from Body Integrity Identity disorder (BIID). BIID is an extremely rare and under diagnosed condition, due to the secretive nature of those afflicted, as well as the lack of research done it this area. BIID is characterized by an overwhelming desire to amputate one or more healthy limbs (First, 2005). According to BIID.org (2011), BIID occurs “when a person’s idea of how they should look does not match their actual physical form.” The disparity between the individual’s psyche and their body leads to a lifetime of significant anxiety and depression (First, 2005). These symptoms are accompanied by a compulsion to destroy the undesired limb(s), by any means necessary.
Body Integrity Identity Disorder has been known by several names: In 1977, Dr John Money, an expert on sexuality at John Hopkins University originally named it “apotemnophilia”, which means love of amputation, implying sexual motive (Money, Jobaris, Furth, 1977). Dr. Richard Bruno of Englewood Hospital in 1997 proposed the name Factitious Disability Disorder, which he grouped into three different categories: 1) devotees – those who are sexually aroused by amputees, 2) pretenders – those who use wheelchairs, crutches and other devices that mimic a disability, and 3) wannabes – those who wanted amputation themselves (Bruno, 1997). Suffering as a wannabe, Dr. G. Furth and R. Smith published a book on the subject in early 2000, where he introduced the term Amputee Identity Disorder. Later in August 2000, the BBC produced a documentary titled “Complete Obsession, Body Dysmorphia” which follows Dr. Furth request to have his right leg amputation by Dr. Smith of Scotland, who had previously completed two voluntary amputations. However, the Scottish medical authorities refused Furth’s request because of public backlash and negative attention concerning Dr. Smith’s prior indiscretions with regards to the Hippocratic oath.
In 2004, Dr. Michael First a professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University, published a paper in the journal of Psychological Medicine where he first introduced its current name, Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID). In the article, he wrote about the phone interviews conducted with fifty-two people inflicted with this disorder. First selected the name BIID to distinguish the disorder from paraphilia, psychosis and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, which he stated it more closely correlated with Gender Identity Disorder (GID, a desire for sexual reassignment surgery).
Currently attention regarding BIID has been surfacing within the scientific community. Many psychiatrists and psychologist speculate that BIID is interrelated to other Body Image Disorders, implying a psychological condition (BIID.org, 2014). However, researchers are currently attempting to prove the reverse of phantom limb syndrome in relationship to BIID, where an abnormality in the brain is the cause (Blanke, et. al. 2009). This raises many questions: How is Body Integrity Identity Disorder classified and what are its characteristics? How does it develop? What are the ethical issues regarding the treatment of BIID? The next three posts will address such issues, while looking at possible biological and behavioral-cognitive causations of such a disorder.
BIID info website. Available: http://biid-info.org/Main_Page. Accessed 2014, February 12.
Blanke O, Morgenthaler FD, Brugger P, Overney LS (2009). Preliminary evidence for a fronto-parietal dysfunction in able-bodied participants with a desire for limb amputation. Journal neuropsychology 3: 181-200.
Bruno, R.L. (1997). Devotees, pretenders and wannabes: Two cases of factitious disability disorder. Journal of sexuality and disability, 15, 243-260.
Ellison J (2009). Cutting desire. Newsweek (http://www.thedailybeat.com/newsweek/2008/05/08 /cutting-desire.html#sthash.gUAsfCCk.dpuf). 2009 May 05.
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Furth, G. & Smith, R (2000). Amputee Identity Disorder: Information, Questions, answers and recommendations about self-demand amputation. 1st Books Library: London.
Marrison J (2008). ‘Butcher brown’ and the deadly doctors. The world’s most bizarre murders; true stories that will shock and amaze you. 1st ed. London, England: John Blake Publishing; 2008. pp. 121-131.
Money, J., Jobaris, R. & Furth, G. (1977). Apotemnophilia: two cases of self-demand amputation as a paraphilia. The journal of sex research, 13 (2), pp. 115-125.

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New York, new york — Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 — Through his own AC Records, Alan Cavé will release his long anticipated album titled, “TIMELESS”, on saturday, April 19, 2014, which will be available in stores and on-line. The fans can enjoy not one however 2 CD’s, Volume one and Volume two.
The first single released “Grave sou Kem” on Vol. one debuted mid-2013 was simply a style of what was to come back.
The second single “Nene” debuted late-2013.
“TIMELESS”, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, is an exciting new chapter within the world of Alan Cavé’s musical journey. As a recording artist, author and producer for over 10 years, he has created a good impression within the Caribbean music scene and beyond.
Anyone who has worked with Cavé widely acknowledges him as one of the most artistic and influential musicians of his generation. He continues to show his innovative vogue and daring sounds while bringing Haitian Music into a distinct era and more importantly, he’s never afraid to push the envelope.
When asked to touch upon this new double album, Cavé said “This album is created particularly for the fans. It tells a story of a person who is devoted to love, family and friends.” He embarks on a probe of creativity so as to embrace ALL generations.
The man is extraordinary and his music is actually TIMELESS!
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Tropical Depression Thirteen has formed in the Atlantic this evening.
From the National Hurricane Center:
NHC is issuing advisories on newly formed Tropical Depression Thirteen.
At 11 p.m. AST/EDT, the center of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located over the Atlantic Ocean about 1035 miles (1670 km) east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. It’s moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands by late Friday and near or north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday.
The government of the Netherlands has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Saba and St. Eustatius. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by late Friday. Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this system, as tropical storm watches could be required for those areas on Thursday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.Gradual strengthening is forecast to take place, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by late Thursday. When that occurs, it will be named Laura.
The next complete advisory will be issued by NHC at 5 a.m. AST/EDT


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E3 may be over, but I’m still not over E3 and I highly doubt I am the only one. In the time it has taken me to get this article out I have placed three game pre-orders and started on a cosplay for another. However the event left us overwhelmed with content to talk about, there was something for everyone. An article which would contain everything everyone wanted to know about E3 would take months to write, so instead I give you my top five personal favourite announcements from E3.
One thing you may gain from this article is that I am a great fan of the horror genre in all forms of media. The H.P. Lovecraft mythos is loved by many, and game adaptations of his works have been attempted before. Whereas none of those games, such as Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth and Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land, have been disappointments in the least, they are all trapped within the limitations of the time of their creation. The 2016 E3 Call of Cthulhu trailer hints at a traditional horror game in the mythos with all the innovations of gaming we have made in current gen consoles. Cyanide Studios have presented us with Edward Pierce, an investigator not unlike Jack Walters and a town called Dark Water. The few hints this trailer gives us implies that the story may follow the original Call of Cthulhu plot line, unlike the other games which followed The Shadow Over Innsmouth and their own original plots. Not much more can be taken from this, but still it incites excitement in every Lovecraft fan out there.
Part of the EA originals initiative was Fe, an abstract game involving a cute animal protagonist and quirky art styles. This game reminded me of Shelter, where you play as mother animals seeking shelter for their children and leading them through hazards and predators. Fe, however, didn’t give much indication of game objective, yet their focus on stealth, combat and communication could hint that it’s a moral choice survival game. Either way, the aesthetic of the game was truly breath-taking and I look forward to playing it once it is released.
The words everyone was hoping to hear were said out loud at last. Resident Evil 7 is returning the franchise to its survival horror roots. As a fan of the Resident Evil franchise that was first introduced with Resident Evil 4 and 5 this is incredible news. The trailer does not show any of the established franchise characters so far, so the game might be attempting the Biohazard plotline from a new angle, or perhaps even re-writing some of it. However, only time will tell. I won’t be happy with it though unless Leon gets at least one witty one liner off.
There are few things I love more in life than adorable canine companions and one of those is adorable robot canine companions. After hearing no follow up from the 2015 Recore trailer I was afraid that the game had been scrapped. The 2016 trailer not only lit up my day with the news that it was still happening, but also treated me to an amazing gameplay trailer revealing the Joule’s core bots and their functions. The trailer gave us an insight into a fluid game that mixed interesting combat with robot puzzle solving on the planet of New Eden. This is, no doubt, a game to check out for September.
It was hard to keep calm watching the trailer for this. Any fan, like me, of the Silent Hill franchise will understand the roller coaster of emotions that came with the announcement, cancellation and constant rumours regarding Silent Hills. While no one knows the full story why, the Silent Hill franchise is over, but it was clear after P.T. that Hideo Kojima still had plans for it. Death Stranding is the embodiment of those plans. It may not be Silent Hill, but Hideo Kojima has never failed us in the past and now has the interest of fans everywhere. It says a lot when a three minute trailer of a naked Norman Reedus is enough to get an entire fan base screaming over your game. This game was the breaking point to get me to buy a PS4, so it had to come the top of this list.
Obviously my views and interests will differ from anyone reading this right now, but I hope I have peaked your interest in at least one of the games which grabbed mine. Comments about your favourite announcements and moments are also welcome.
With steam summer sales fast approaching and so many good games announced at E3, it’s going to be a trying summer for all of our bank accounts. God speed my friends, be strong.


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The US Kids Golf Tour India is set to expand to different parts of the country and will also have its first overseas series next month in Singapore.
Following their results from the 2022 season, 14 Indian youngsters from different parts of India have qualified for the US Kids European Championships.
Boys: Nihaal Cheema (Boys U-7); Adit Veeramachaneni (Boys 9); Vidit Aggarwal and Aarnav Patel (Boys 10); Paranjaay Mahtani (Boys 11); Devvrat Singh Rajawat and Rayan Sao (Boys 12); Vihaan Jain, Jivraj Khurana, Harjai Milkha Singh and Arshvant Srivastava (All Boys 13).
Girls: Naina Kapoor (Girls 11); Ananyaa Sood (Girls 12); Mahreen Bhatia (Girls 14).
While the series of six events in Singapore begins next month on June 13, the Indian expansion will see six events on the local Tour in North Zone and then six each in the West and South Zones.
“The series of events will soon expand to other Asian countries,” said Rajesh Srivastava, President of US Kids Golf India, who is also President of US Kids Golf Asia. “We are also expanding our outreach in South and West Zones and by 2024 we will add East Zone.
With 24 local events, regional finals in each zone, and an Indian Championships, it will become the most exhaustive series offering a pathway to US Kids European and World Championships.”
“An Asian Championships is also on the anvil and events will also offer American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) stars, which will help youngsters play more events in the US and also gain an advantage in getting to American colleges for golf,” added Mr. Srivastava.
In March, the US Kids Golf Foundation, US, the primary organizers of almost 1,500 US Kids Golf events in almost 50 countries, appointed Mr. Srivastava, as President of the US Kids Golf Asia also.
“We want to give our young and talented golfers a chance to play at the best courses. Not just in India, but also outside.
While US Kids Golf India did have a South Zone series, the pandemic halted that later. Now that series is being re-started as also in West Zone, apart from the full season in the North.
The tournaments in India will continue under the Tournament Director Amit Dube, in the South it will be Rahul Ganapathy, and in the West, it will be Amit Nigam. All three are well-known coaches and professional golfers.
The US Kids Golf India takes great pride in taking its events to Championship courses. While numerous events have been held at the Jack Nicklaus signature Classic Golf and Country Resort, the events will also travel to iconic courses like the Delhi Golf Club and various courses in Bengaluru and in western parts of India.


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Mars useful at Obama's speech
Technology developed to make the most of images collected by NASA's Mars rovers was used to produce a striking image of the crowd at President Obama's inauguration.
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text: Pill to monitor body temp in NFL tests.: "The Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles are using the device to gauge the effect of suffocating heat on huge athletes going through intense August workouts in pads and a helmet." In other news (also from Wired), nanotubes may someday help fix broken or brittle bones. Nice ways for elite sports teams to protect their investments, and hopefully accessible to the rest of us as a result. More tech for superhuman efforts.

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In a surprisingly pleasant mood, Superstar Rajnikanth opened up about his films.
“I made films with different concepts. In Sivaji we dealt with politics, in Baba we dealt with God, in Chandramukhi the main focus was on a ghost and in Robot it was Science and technology.. Surprisingly, God’s concept didn’t click at box office, but Ghost (Chandramukhi) did well at box office. Strange isn’t it?’, said Rajnikanth.
The superstar was in town for an event of his magnum opus ‘Kochadaiyaan (Vikramsimha)’. Speaking about his films, he even went on to admit that some of his films have been flops and deservingly indeed. “My films flopped because the people didn’t like it. Maybe they were not happy with it. I shall strive to work only on the projects which have a probability of making the audiences happy.”, said a humble Rajnikanth.
Well,it sure does take guts to accept failure and with such humility,the superstar left everyone present at the event in awe.
The superstar even went on to praise his contemporary of yesteryears,Kamal Hassan. “Well,he’s a great actor. A better one at that than me. He is an eye for detail. It’s ironical that he is not able to play a part and use his talent in Sci-Fi flicks. I wish him good luck and success with his future endeavours.”,said the superstar.
All in all,it was an evening of sheer delight and inspiration as the superstar gave us a glimpse of his humility and just made us understand,again,why people really worship him.


Boosting R&D Efficiency: Laboratory Automation and LIMS Software
In the rapidly changing world of research and development (R&D), efficiency is crucial. To remain competitive, laboratories are adopting automation and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software to streamline data management, improve reproducibility, and increase productivity. These technologies are transforming R&D processes by enhancing accuracy, precision, and speed-to-market. This article explores the impact of laboratory automation and LIMS software on improving R&D efficiency and the benefits they offer to scientific advancements.
Laboratory automation and LIMS software play a crucial role in improving R&D efficiency. These tools simplify data management, enhance experimental reproducibility, increase productivity, improve accuracy and precision, and speed up time-to-market. By optimizing processes and delivering faster and more reliable results, these technologies are essential for academic and industrial laboratories to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving scientific landscape.
Streamlining Data Management
Streamlining Data Management
Implementing a comprehensive Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software is essential for streamlining data management in R&D laboratories. This technology plays a vital role in integrating and securing data, ensuring efficient and compliant research and development processes.
Data integration is crucial for managing the large volumes of data generated in R&D laboratories. LIMS software allows for seamless integration of data from different sources, such as instruments, databases, and external systems. By consolidating data in a centralized platform, researchers and scientists can easily access and analyze information, leading to faster and more accurate decision-making.
In addition to data integration, data security is of utmost importance in R&D laboratories. LIMS software systems provide robust security measures to protect sensitive and confidential data. These systems incorporate strong user authentication protocols, role-based access controls, and data encryption techniques to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. This ensures the safeguarding of valuable intellectual property and research findings.
Implementing a comprehensive LIMS software system enables R&D laboratories to streamline data management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity. Researchers can easily access and analyze integrated data, reducing the time spent on manual data entry and manipulation. Moreover, the robust security measures provided by LIMS software systems instill confidence in data integrity and protect valuable research assets.
Enhancing Experimental Reproducibility
Enhancing Experimental Reproducibility
To optimize research and development processes, improving experimental reproducibility is a crucial aspect that can be achieved through the implementation of laboratory automation and LIMS software. Experimental reproducibility refers to the ability to obtain consistent and reliable results when repeating an experiment under the same conditions. It plays a vital role in scientific research as it allows for the validation and verification of findings.
One way laboratory automation and LIMS software can improve experimental reproducibility is by reducing variability. Variability in experimental results can arise from sources such as human error, equipment variation, or inconsistencies in protocols. By automating laboratory processes, researchers can minimize human error and ensure that experiments are conducted in a standardized and consistent manner. Automation can also help eliminate equipment variations by using calibrated instruments and maintaining a controlled environment. Additionally, LIMS software can provide researchers with access to standardized protocols, ensuring that experiments are performed using optimized methods, reducing the chances of variability.
Moreover, laboratory automation and LIMS software can contribute to improving experimental reproducibility by optimizing protocols. LIMS software can store and manage vast amounts of data, including experimental protocols, which can be easily accessed and shared among researchers. This allows for the standardization and documentation of protocols, ensuring that experiments are conducted using the most up-to-date and optimized methods. By following standardized protocols, researchers can eliminate potential sources of variability and increase the chances of obtaining reproducible results.
Increasing Throughput and Productivity
Laboratory automation and LIMS software can improve research and development processes by increasing efficiency and productivity. These technologies streamline workflows, allowing scientists to conduct experiments more quickly and effectively. By automating repetitive tasks like sample handling and data analysis, researchers can devote more time and energy to complex and innovative aspects of their work.
One way that laboratory automation and LIMS software boost productivity is through remote collaboration. With real-time data access and sharing capabilities, scientists can collaborate with colleagues from different locations, eliminating the need for physical presence in the lab. This not only saves time but also enables experts from diverse fields to contribute their insights and expertise, leading to more comprehensive and impactful research outcomes.
Additionally, laboratory automation and LIMS software contribute to cost reduction by optimizing resource allocation and minimizing human error. These technologies automate inventory management, ensuring that labs have necessary supplies and equipment readily available. This reduces the risk of delays and downtime, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, automation minimizes human error in data entry and analysis, resulting in more accurate and reliable results.
Improving Accuracy and Precision
Improving accuracy and precision in research and development processes is a crucial concern for scientists. They rely on laboratory automation and LIMS software to enhance their data analysis and experimental outcomes. By utilizing automation benefits and implementing robust quality control measures, researchers can effectively minimize errors and improve the reliability of their results.
Laboratory automation plays a critical role in improving accuracy and precision by reducing human errors and variability. Automation systems can perform repetitive tasks with consistency, eliminating the risk of errors that can occur due to fatigue, distraction, or manual handling. This ensures that experiments are conducted under controlled conditions, leading to more accurate and reproducible results.
In addition to automation, the use of LIMS software provides scientists with a comprehensive platform for managing and analyzing data. LIMS software allows for the standardization of data collection, storage, and analysis procedures, ensuring that all data is captured and processed consistently. This not only improves the accuracy of data analysis but also allows for better data traceability and reproducibility.
Implementing quality control measures is another crucial aspect of improving accuracy and precision. Quality control protocols, such as regular calibration of instruments, routine checks for contamination, and adherence to standardized operating procedures, help identify and eliminate potential sources of error. By ensuring that instruments are properly calibrated and maintained, researchers can improve the accuracy of measurements and minimize variations caused by instrument drift or malfunction.
By simplifying research and development processes, the use of laboratory automation and LIMS software can significantly speed up the time it takes to bring scientific innovations to market. One of the key factors in accelerating time-to-market is reducing the development cycle. Traditionally, developing new scientific products or technologies can be a lengthy process, involving multiple stages of experimentation, data collection, analysis, and validation. However, with the implementation of laboratory automation and LIMS software, these processes can be made more efficient, reducing the time needed for each stage.
Laboratory automation helps shorten the development cycle by automating repetitive tasks and minimizing human error. For example, robots can be programmed to perform routine experiments, sample preparation, and data collection, freeing up researchers to focus on more critical tasks. Additionally, LIMS software can automate data entry, analysis, and reporting, eliminating the need for manual data handling and reducing the risk of errors. These time-saving measures can significantly reduce the overall time required for the development cycle, enabling scientists to bring their innovations to market more quickly.
Another aspect of accelerating time-to-market is optimizing resource allocation. Laboratory automation and LIMS software can aid in this by effectively managing and optimizing the use of resources such as equipment, materials, and personnel. With automation, equipment can be utilized more efficiently, minimizing downtime and increasing productivity. LIMS software can also track and manage inventory, ensuring that materials are readily available when needed. Additionally, by providing real-time data and analytics, LIMS software can help identify bottlenecks and optimize workflow, enabling researchers to allocate resources more effectively and make informed decisions.
Laboratory automation and LIMS software play a vital role in enhancing R&D efficiency. These tools streamline data management, improve experimental reproducibility, increase productivity, enhance accuracy and precision, and expedite time-to-market. By optimizing processes and delivering faster and more reliable results, these technologies are essential for academic and industrial laboratories to stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving scientific landscape.
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The Karnataka government is considering introduction of a state law prohibiting child labor in order to plug loop holes in the existing Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act (CLA), 1986, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said here on Thursday while addressing a meeting in connection with World Anti-Child Labour Day.
“Specifically in Karnataka business activities have spilled over into new and diverse areas over the past 20 years and the 1986 Act is vague and does not define work hazards for children in new industries. A few people are using these loopholes to employ children for labour and are getting away with the offences,” Siddaramiah said.
Reacting to a submission by the state labour department that though 19038 cases had been booked against violators of the child labor law since 2001 only four had resulted in were imprisonment. Apart from increasing the penalty and imprisonment term a new law is needed against employers of children, Siddaramaiah said. The Karnataka chief minister said that the government will discuss achieving better conviction rates with prosecutors and the law department.

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