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Ramappa gudi (Telugu: రామప్ప గుడి) also known as the Ramalingeswara temple, is located 77 km from Warangal, the ancient capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, 157 km from Hyderabad in the state of Telangana in southern India. It lies in a valley at Palampet village of Venkatapur Mandal, in erstwhile Mulug Taluq of Warangal district, a tiny village long past its days of glory in the 13th and 14th centuries. An inscription in the temple dates it to the year 1213 and said to have been built by a General Recherla Rudra, during the period of the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva.
A dozen elegant female dancers striking different poses will welcome you to the temple. Each with their flowing clothes, intricate jewelery and not to mention the amazing facial expression will be part of the grand entry. This is Ramappa Temple, Palampet, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh.
The gateways of the Ramappa Temple is flanked by by a statues of dancing girls (know as Mandkinis) made out of black basalt, polished to perfection.
Each of the three gateways of the Ramappa Temple are flanked by a pair of dancing girls on each side, thus making four dancing girls per gate and the number of dancing girls totals to twelve.
The Ramappa Temple is located in the Palmpur village of Warangle district in Andhra Pradesh. It is approachable by road from both Warangle and Hyderabad and is located 77 km from Warangal and 157 km from Hyderabad.
Built in 1213 by General Recherla Rudra during the reign of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva the temple is named after the chief architect Ramappa.
The Kakatiyas became a dominant power in Andhra Pradesh at the same time as the Hoysalas emerged in Karnatak.
Both the two dynasties were great patrons of architecture with very similar architectural style.
Both their temples consists star shaped mandapas with projected porches and balcony seating along with lathe turned multifaceted pillars,
The main structure of the Ramappa Temple complex is know as Ramalingeswara and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is popularly known as the Ramappa Temple and stands on a elevated star shaped platform of height 6 feet.
The Ramalingeswar Temple consist of a garbhagriha, an antrala and a maha mandap. It consists of three entrances flanked with the dancing Mandakinis.
The sand stone built temple is crowned with a spire (vimanam) built of light bricks, so light that it is said to floats in water.
The interior of the temple is supported by pillars with exquisite carvings. The entrance of the inner sanctum in also elaborately carved out of basalt stone so is the celling.
The other wall contains exotic sand stone carvings depicting lines of elephants striking different posses, lotus motifs, mythical animals along with images of Ganesha, Narasimha and other gods and Goddesses. Last but not least the temple also contains erotic freezes!!!!
But the star attraction of the Ramappa temple lies in its bracket figures curved out of black basalt stone which are polished to perfections.
The bracket figure at the three entrances represents the Mandkinis while the other bracket figures represent the mythical creature of yalli.
The compound enclosed by high walls contains several other ruined structure including two other similar smaller structures on either side of the main temple. These two structures were also dedicated to Lord Shiva are known as Kameswara and Kateswara. The compound also contains several other structures including a rock edict and the nandi Mandap.
Although the roof of the Nandi Mandaophas long collapsed the Nandi idol has remained completely intact.
By some strange magic it has survived the successive Islamic invasions, natural calamities and not to mention the years of human neglect.
The Nandi seems to be in alter potion, ready to charge at the orders of Lord Shiva.
The entire region near the Ramappa Temple contains several other ruin structures dating back to the days of Kakatiyas.
Ramappa Temple Bricks and Stones
The Ramappa Temple bricks are light weighted and it will flow in the water.
If we hit the stones and pillars we can hear the music
Every pillarhave sculpture figures drawn from Hindu mythology.
The Temple Grabalayam (Roof) was built by Light weighted bricks and it will flow in the water.
The Main temple other sides there are two small shiva shrines.
The Nandi is facing the shrine of shiva.
Most of the lord shiva temples the Nandi will be in straight but the temples built by kakatiya dynasty the nandi is in alert position and waiting for the order of shiva.
The complete area covered of temple was 25 acres, 5 acres for temple, and 20 acres for the garden for decorate.
Tourist Attraction Near Ramappa Temple Warangal
Thousand pillar temple
A fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. It was built by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in the style of Chalukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined. One thousand as the name implies has many pillars and richly carved pillars, perforated screens, exquisite icons, rock cut elephants and the monolithic black basalt Nandi will take you back down the ages andhas a lovely polished finish. The temple is a fine specimen of architecture and sculpture with richly carved pillars, perforated screens, exquisite icons, rock-cut elephants, etc.
Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, built by King Ganapathi in 13th century and completed by his daughter Rudrama, Warangal Fort showcases the pride and power of the famous Telugu dynasty, the Kakatiyas,in 1261 A.D., the fort has two walls, with the traces of the third. The fort has 45 towers and pillars spread over a radius of 19 km, and a temple of Mother Earth called 'Swayambhudevi Alayam' in the middle.The Warangal Fort was a huge construction with three distinct circular strongholds surrounded by a moat. Four paths with decorative gateways, set according to the cardinal points, lead to the center where a huge Shiva Temple once existed. The gateway is still obviuous but much of the temple is in ruins. Places of interest in the fort are a temple, and four thoranas or gateways, similar to those of Sanchi and several exquisite pieces of sculpture can be seen.
Situated on a hill top between Hanamkonda and Warangal , it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali, here shown in a sitting posture. The 2.7 metre tall stone image of the deity is the main attraction. This temple too is built in the Chalukyan style of temple architecture. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand. The head of the idol is adorned by a crown.
Prola Raja of the Kakatiya dynasty founded the place in the 12th century AD, but some identify it with Worakalli, the capital of the Adeva Rajas of Tuluva Andhra or Telengana in the 8th century AD. Warangal or Varankal is believed to be the Korun Kula of Ptolemy, while another name is Akshalinagar, evidently Yeksilanagar mentioned by Raghunath Bhaskar in his Aravachan Kosh. The ancient name of Warangal was known to be Orugallu or Omtikonda on account of huge boulder like hillock situated near the swayambhu Siva Temple and is also called "EKASILANAGARAM". In course of time, it was called as "Orugallu", and finally known as Warangal . Some of his exquisite images pertain to the Thousand Pillar Temple of Hanamkonda, built in 1162 by the Chalukya Kings. Built from blocks of granite, this ancient Dravidian temple is adorned by intricately carved pillars of various dimensions, perfect in symmetry and style. Even more impressive is the Ramappa temple at Palampet on the banks of a lake. The pillars and ceilings depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Places To see Near Ramappa Temple Warangal
Musical Garden , Padmakshi Temple, Ghanpur temples and Eturnagaram Sanctuary.
50km from Warangal , is situated amidst undulating forest- clad hills and dales Pakhal Lake, is one of the best picnic spots in the state, was completed around 1213 AD by the Kakatiya dynasty. The lake was constructed from the waters of one of the tributaries of the Krishna River. Pakhal wildlife Sanctuary covering an area of 90 acresaround the lake. Its dense forest shelter tiger, leopard animals and a wide of birds. The best season to visit Pakhal is October- March.
This large sanctuary covers 812 sq. km. of dry deciduous mixed forests and is home to the tiger, leopard, sloth bear, nilgai, chousingha (four horned antelope), chinkara (mountain gazelle), black buck and many birds species. The area is mostly plain with some hilly terrain at altitude ranging from 200-450 metres with many streams and springs. It has teak and other trees of good quality standing 60 feet and above.
Sri Veeranarayana Temple
The temple is constructed in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD. The appearance of the temple indicates that it was originally a Jain temple converted into a Vaishnava shrine.
Yadagirigutta 88km from Warangal and 69km. from Hyderabad, is known for the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.
Ramappa Temple Timings
Best time to visit: The best time to visit the city and the temple is between the months of October and April.
Timings: The temple remains open from 6:00 am till 6:00 pm.
Today Ramappa Temple
The temple had remained intact even after repeated wars, plunder and destruction during wars and natural disasters. There was a major earthquake during the 17th century which caused some damage.
In the Ramappa temple, many of the smaller structures were neglected and are in ruins. The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken charge of it. The main entrance gate in the outer wall of the temple is ruined.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the city and the temple is between the months of October and April.
Ramappa Temple celebrates the festival of Shivaratri with great fervour and is thronged by thousands of devotees then.
How to Reach Ramappa Temple :
Ramappa temple is located in Palampet, Venkatapur mandal which is 19 km far from Mulugu Mandal (50 km off Warangal Town).
It is 6 km away from kotagulla where another shiva temple located.
From Warangal District 77 kms,
From Hyderabad it has 157 kms.
There are no train routes to reach temple directly. Near Railway stations are Hanamakonda and Warangal
After reaching Hanamakonda or Warangal Stand so many buses are there to travel Ramappa Temple.
The only place to stay in Palampet is Haritha Hotel, Ramappa (Ph.: 0871 5200200, M: 0 99481 00450). Run by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) it is located next to the huge Ramappa Lake, another man – made wonder of the Kakatiyas.
Ramappa Temple can also be covered from Warangal (Haritha Hotel Kaktiya, run by APTDC, Ph: 0870 2562236/37) along with Ghanpur Group of Temples, Cherial (scroll painting) and Laknavaram (lakes and hanging bridges).


This is what we should be doing.
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The climate crisis won’t be easy on cities.
Thanks to dense populations and complicated infrastructure, many urban areas are already experiencing deadly heat waves and flooding.
Current infrastructure wasn’t built to handle extreme storms or rising temperatures. But some cities are experimenting with new ideas that will help them weather the future.
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On November 3 at the international COP26 climate conference, UN representatives released practical steps leaders can take to cool down urban centers.
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They included a total of 80 case studies as examples of effective climate measures that cities have already implemented for a cooler future.
Here’s how 6 cities are beating the heat in response to climate change:
Restoring the Cheonggyecheon River, which runs through the city, resulted in several cooling benefits.
First off, having a sizeable river in a city helps cool off the area surrounding it.
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In Seoul’s case, the river restoration went hand-in-hand with the construction of walkways and bike paths, which offer people lower-emission methods of transit.
Paris is home to the first and largest district cooling system in Europe, and offers a sustainable alternative to air conditioning.
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The cooling system takes water from the Seine river, chills it, and runs it through pipes around buildings to bring the temperature down.
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Traditional air conditioners release 117 million metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year from the U.S. alone and use about 6 percent of the country’s electricity.
Relying on water from Lake Ontario, Toronto created the world’s largest lake-source cooling system.
These types of systems can decrease electricity use by up to 90 percent, according to the UN report.
Creating more green space in the city brought the temperature down during the year’s hottest months.
Medellín’s green corridor project put more trees and green spaces around the city, totaling 36 hectares.
Guangzhou implemented a large central cooling system that turns down the heat in a wide range of places, from businesses to the subway.
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The centralized system operates fully underground and cools about 2 million square meters of the city.
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In the city’s central region, the temperature is 2 to 3 degrees Celsius lower than if it used a distributed cooling system.
The city has some of the strictest energy codes in the country — serving as a model for how to build sustainable infrastructure.
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Beyond energy efficiency, builders in the city are required to use a certain amount of sustainable materials and are encouraged to implement renewable energy infrastructure.
Boulder aims to have net-zero emissions by 2035.


stands in recess until 10:00am on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will consider S.3436, a bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to entities responsible for the planning, construction, or operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and their corporate officers and to apply congressional review under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act to the removal of sanctions relating to Nord Stream 2, and for other purposes.
The Senate will recess from 12:45pm until 2:15pm.
At 2:15pm, there will be up to 30 minutes for debate on the bill, equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate will vote on passage of the bill, with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.
Additional roll call votes are expected during Thursday’s session.
Thursday, January 13th at 2:45pm – at least 1 roll call vote:
1. Passage of S.3436 (Nord Stream 2) [60-affirmative votes required for passage]


9.2 What are the pressures on our lakes?
Aquatic weeds are a major threat to Northland's lakes. Native aquatic plant species are generally low growing, and present no management problems. However, species such as Egeria densa (oxygen weed) have spread throughout Northland and are a major threat to both the aquatic biodiversity and water quality of Northland lakes. These types of plants spread rapidly and can create large problems in lakes shallow enough to allow growth over their entire area.
Aquatic weeds present in Northland that adversely impact or threaten lakes include hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum), oxygen weeds (Egeria densa and Lagarosiphon major), and bladderwort (Utricularia gibba). Other weeds that pose less of a threat include the oxygen weed Elodea canadensis, Azolla pinnata, the pond weed Potamogeton crispus and the swamp lily Ottelia ovalifolia.
Pest fish can have adverse effects on water quality and native flora and fauna communities. The impacts of introduced pest fish on lake ecosystems in Northland are still largely unknown.
Right: Bladderwort sprawling over submerged vegetation, Morehurehu.
The mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) is the most widespread pest fish in Northland. They are prolific breeders, so they can quickly populate new habitats. They are an aggressive fish that out-compete native fish species such as dwarf inanga (Galaxias gracilis), Inanga (G. maculatus) and common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus) for habitat and food sources. Other pest fish species found in Northland lakes include rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) and goldfish (Crassius auratus).
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) are commonly used as a control agent for removing aquatic weeds such as oxygen weed in water bodies.
Eutrophication is the enrichment or pollution of water bodies by nutrients – particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients cause excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae. Excessive growths become a problem when:
· Aquatic plants impede lake users.
· One plant grows excessively and excludes other plants.
· Aquatic organisms are damaged by dissolved oxygen depletion when large weed beds collapse and rot.
· Toxic algal species proliferate in large numbers.
· Waters become highly turbid.
Eutrophication of lakes is a major problem in New Zealand and throughout the world. Approximately half of the 134 lakes monitored routinely in New Zealand are eutrophic or worse (Hamill 2006). Fifty-four percent of lakes in the Asia Pacific region are eutrophic. Europe, Africa, North America and South America have 53%; 28%; 48%; 41% of their lake degraded by nutrient pollution respectively (Chorus and Bartam, 1999).
Northland's lakes are particularly vulnerable to eutrophication, as they tend to be small, shallow and often have intensive pastoral farming activities within their catchments that can contribute significant phosphorus and nitrogen pollution.
Stock access to the lake margins destroys the native riparian and emergent vegetation, which is important habitat for fish and birds, as well as increasing sediment and nutrient levels in the lake water.
Impacts of stock: Emergent vegetation removed, sediment stirred up through pugging.
Pinus radiata forestry is a major land use around the Aupouri and Pouto peninsulas, where the majority of Northland lakes are. Small lakes are becoming infilled with reeds, which is a natural process but has been accelerated by the sheltering effect of the pines.
This sheltering effect can also prevent the mixing of lakes resulting in greater stratification of the lake water. The deoxygenation, as a result of this stratification, can lead to the release of nutrients from the lakes' bottom sediments.
Lake catchment dominated by Pinus Radiata forestry.


Late in March, Kela was a heavily pregnant Great Dane mix who went into the care of the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Michigan.
She had been moved from a different shelter as Jackson County was better equipped to handle a dog in her condition. However, when she arrived, the staff quickly realized that they had a problem – the kiddie pool they owned wasn’t big enough to handle the expectant mother.
The shelter took to Facebook and appealed to the public for help, sharing a photo of the large dog in the tiny pool. Thankfully, support from the local community meant that Kela had a brand new, giant kiddie pool arrive “just in time” for her to go into labor.
The shelter proudly shared a photo of Kela with her 10 brand new puppies:
Following the birth, Kela and her pups were doing well. However, a new arrival to the shelter wasn’t fairing so well.
The shelter revealed on Facebook that they’d welcomed a tiny kitten into their care who was all alone with no one to care for him. Being so young, the kitten had been moved to one of the offices to wait for someone to come and hand-feed him. But, as the shelter staff soon found out, that wouldn’t be necessary.
Kela had heard the tiny kitten’s cries, and she was on the case. Despite having 10 puppies of her own, this mother dog was willing to take on another little baby. She headed to the office with the kitten, refusing to leave. The sweet mother dog was determined to adopt him.
As JCAS shared the comments of their Facebook post, “She wouldn’t leave the door leading to the kitten. We knew [she’d] just [eaten], [had] water, already went out to potty minutes earlier … but [she] kept scratching at the door…We opened it up to ask what she wanted, and she ran straight to the kitten in the box. We didn’t offer her the kitten, she insisted that she needed him.”
Lydia Sattler, the shelter’s animal services director, spoke with PEOPLE and said: “I opened the door to ask her what was wrong, and she immediately ran past me to the kitten. She stuck her head right in the box. I went and picked up the kitten, not knowing what Kela was doing. She tried to take him out of my hand and would not take her eyes off him. She also would not leave the kitten to go back to her puppies.”
Knowing that they weren’t going to convince Kela any other way, they decided to let Kela take the kitten back as one of her puppies. They added the little cat into the kiddie pool, and immediately, Mama Kela took over cleaning him. The shelter staff were touched to watch just how well the kitten blended into being a member of the little canine family.
They shared another post, writing, “Kela FINALLY chose her foster home! (She was quite selective) After turning down several great offers, she, along with her puppies AND kitten are settling into their own little paradise! We are so grateful for our amazing community that opens their hearts and homes to our pets! Thank you!!”
Once the puppies are weaned, the entire family will be up for adoption. While Kela gave the tiny kitten the loving comfort of a mother, the shelter announced that he didn’t survive.
The shelter wrote: “It’s common for mother’s to know there’s something genetically wrong with a kitten, and will often abandon them. That appears to be the case with this little one. We are comforted to know that he was always warm, always had a full belly and was completely content for the short time we were lucky enough to have him.”


Plans for park over I-95 inch toward reality with fund-raising pledge
The development along central Philadelphia's riverfront also is to include construction of a two-mile bike trail along Columbus Boulevard and extension of the South Street Bridge to Penn's Landing.
The William Penn Foundation has committed to helping raise the final $10 million needed for a $225 million development initiative along the Delaware River that includes capping a portion of I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut Streets with a four-acre park.
The development along the central Philadelphia riverfront, to be spearheaded by the nonprofit Delaware River Waterfront Corp., also is to include construction of a two-mile bike trail along Columbus Boulevard and extension of the South Street Bridge to Penn's Landing.
With the pledge, construction is on track to begin in 2019, with work expected to last three years, officials said at a Friday news conference atop a Penn's Landing parking structure overlooking the section of highway that would be capped.
"We are confident that together, we can close the gap soon," foundation board chair Janet Haas said, vowing to collaborate closely on fund-raising with city and state officials as well as the waterfront corporation.
The waterfront corporation already has been the beneficiary of $15 million in funding for projects such as the landscaped Race Street Pier that are thought to be encouraging private investment along the waterfront.
Plans for the cap were mentioned by New York's Durst Organization as a factor driving its acquisition in March of four piers just north of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge for later development.
The cap and related projects were first proposed during the Nutter administration, and received a boost in February when Mayor Kenney proposed budgeting $90 million for them. State officials allocated an additional $110 million for the initiative, with the foundation chipping in $15 million.
Gov. Wolf said Friday that the park, which will slope toward Penn's Landing, and the extended South Street pedestrian bridge will reconnect Center City with the Delaware River waterfront, which was cleaved from the city by I-95.
"I know what a dividing line this is for the city," Wolf said of the highway. The project "is going to be a big step forward, and a big step away from what happened in this area with the development of that dividing line."
The protected bike lane will begin at Spring Garden Street, connecting with a section of trail that dips behind SugarHouse Casino, and continue to Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia, where it will link to a path along the river behind the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 union hall.


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A Scottish gentleman I had met at the Rizhskaya Railway Museum in Moscow had told me about a hidden train graveyard inside the grounds of an operational train depot on the outskirts of Budapest. It was a cold and icy day and there weren’t many visitors around, and I had noticed him holding the English guidebook that was for sale. We struck up a conversation and he told me he travelled to train graveyards and museums all around the world. He advised me to research the Red Star Train Graveyard in Budapest which I did later. I found a detailed map and instructions on a Hungarian website on how to get in and avoid danger, and added the location to my list of places to visit.
We jumped into a taxi in the centre of Budapest and I showed the driver the map I had taken a photo of using my phone. The train depot was located on the outskirts of Budapest and was still a working train facility where normal commuter trains were based. I read that numerous locomotives and carriages were sent there long ago and earmarked for restoration, but due to shortage of funds nothing ever eventuated. The building the trains were located in had also been abandoned by the rail authorities and the roof was decaying. The building was inside the barbed wire tipped walls of the train depot which meant that the locomotives were protected from vandalism but access was only available provided you could make it in undetected.
We made our way through the streets of Budapest and to the outskirts of town. I ensured we were heading in the right direction using the GPS on my iPhone which does not require internet access to work. We arrived at a quiet street that ran parallel to the wall of the facility. There was a bend in the road, and a path led into a vegetated area also roughly parallel to the wall. We paid our driver who remained there for some time as we walked down the path. He must have been curious as to why two foreigners wanted to be taken to such a location. It sure looked like the wrong neighbourhood, rubbish strewn about and graffiti covering every surface. I was with a young female companion and perhaps the driver feared she could be in danger.
The wall was about two metres high with a coil of barbed wire running along the top. I was following the map which indicated access was at the end of the track, but I had no idea if this was going to be over the fence or perhaps through a hole somewhere. I had read online that guard dogs patrolled the area which I doubted but did not share with my companion in order not to frighten her. We soon approached a track which ran out of the facility through an open gate. Relieved that we did not have to climb any fences we made our way in along the tracks. Almost immediately we noticed someone in civilian clothes crouched down about 50 metres inside the compound working on the track. “Shit!” I thought the adventure was going to be over before it had begun. I employed the “act confident as if you belong here” routine and continued our pace and direction. The chap didn’t say a word to us as we made our way into some vegetation to the right of the tracks.
I then realised how huge the facility was and noticed the worker walking back toward some buildings. After walking through the open gate I knew that it was unlikely there would be roving guard dogs. The map indicated that there were some sights to see within a vegetated area just inside the compound so we headed in that direction where we soon discovered some old rusting carriages. I had read online that there were some carriages here that had been used to take Jews to Auschwitz but was uncertain which ones or if that was true at all.
We continued further into the facility and and discovered some more rusting carriages on a section of disused track adjacent to a building which looked like a workshop. We walked past and saw some workman in an outdoor area standing around a truck but they didn’t notice us. We then discovered the main area where the locomotives were most likely stored and had to pass an office type building in the open to get there. It was at this stage that we were definitely spotted by someone. We could now clearly see the operational train area with commuter trains lined up preparing for their shifts.
We approached a large decaying warehouse type building which adjoined similar non-decaying buildings which must have still been in use. At first it looked like all the doors to get in were locked and that we would have to crawl under a carriage that was halfway through one of the doors. Fortunately we found a large metal door that swung straight open when I pushed against it. Wow, an amazing scene lay before us and I came face to face with what I had seen in photos on the internet for years. A vast hall containing gigantic locomotives 3 times my height and once the pride of the railways, now they lay decaying and forgotten. There were at least a dozen steam locomotives and all sorts of passenger and cargo carriages throughout the place. The roof was in a poor state and shards of metal must blow off it every now and then. There was one area in the back corner that looked like it was a live electrical substation and was making an odd noise that we stayed away from.
All of a sudden we could hear a voice and, out of nowhere someone casually walked past us talking on a mobile phone. After that we felt a bit more confident and thought that it must be a common sight for intruders to come and the locomotive graveyard. However about 15 minutes later we heard a voice call out from the end of the building and saw a man in a dark blue outfit standing there staring at us. Not knowing a word of Hungarian I pointed toward a locomotive and replied back “We are just looking at the trains”. He waved his arm at us as if to say that we were ok to continue. A few minutes later I could see him standing here again watching us, he eventually came over and said in English that this area was forbidden and that we had to leave. He knew no other words in English but was friendly and tried to explain why all the locomotives were in there. He escorted us outside and to a side gate and pointed us in the direction of a train platform where we could catch a train back into the city.
We managed to get some good footage and take some amazing photos, I wonder how much longer the locomotives will be here for until the place is demolished.
Click here if you would also like to see the video I made during my time in the train graveyard.
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FALLEN photo giant Kodak is releasing its own cryptocurrency amid the Bitcoin hype.
Shares in the struggling firm rocketed by more than 120 per cent on news of the KodakCoin's release in January 2018 — but what do we know about Kodak's move into the risky realm of web-based currency and when is the ICO?
What is Eastman Kodak's new cryptocurrency?
KodakCoin is Eastman Kodak's attempt to join in on the cryptocurrency bandwagon with a tool to help photographers track the use of their images.
The firm announced the move at the CES2018 convention in partnership with London-based WENN Digital.
They said they would make an ICO (initial coin offering) on January 31, 2018.
The KodakOne platform will use so-called "blockchain" technology to enable photographers and agencies to register their work, sell rights to images and receive payment in the new cryptocurrency, KodakCoin.
Blockchain is a ledger where transactions of digital currencies, like bitcoin, are recorded.
The companies said KodakCoin offers participating photographers to receive payment for licensing their work immediately upon sale, and for both professional and amateur photographer to sell their work confidently on a secure platform.
Kodak is not the first company to take a surprising leap into the cryptocurrency market.
Long Island Iced Tea Corp. said it plans to change its name to Long Blockchain Corp., as it wants to focus more on blockchain technology, while continuing to make beverages. Its shares nearly tripled on the announcement.
Kodak CEO Jeff Clarke said: "Engaging with a new platform, it is critical photographers know their work and their income is handled securely and with trust, which is exactly what we did with KodakCoin".
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What is the value of the new cryptocurrency?
Kodak is teaming up with WENN Digital to make an initial coin offering (ICO).
But a date for the release has not yet been set, meaning potential investors will have to wait.
The value of KodakCoin, like any cryptocurrency, will depend on the level of investment, the level of "reserves" of the coin and the rate of their release.
The KodakCoin is fundamentally designed as a tool to help photographers get paid for their work, but it can also act as a tool for investment like any currency.
What is the risk in investing in KodakCoin?
KodakCoin is entering the market as warnings grow over the riskiness of virtual currencies and the potential for a bubble.
There are no regulations over the creation and use of virtual currencies and the nature of the transactions make them hard to trace.
Their values are volatile, with the ability to plummet as quickly as they shoot up.
And investors are frequently targeted by hackers and other criminals who seek to steal their crypto-cash online.
What is the Kodak KashMiner?
Kodak has also developed a Bitcoin mining programme with tech firm Spotlite.
The companies built the Kodak KashMiner, a "Bitcoin rig" that creates new Bitcoin.
In a process designed to mimic the process of mining precious metal, new Bitcoin can be created by computer processors carrying out intensive mathematical solutions over a lengthy process to "verify" new Bitcoin.
Each of the rigs will be leased out to members of the public who will pay a fee to Kodak to mine Bitcoin for them, which will be shared between the company and the customer.
At Bitcoin's current value, an up-front investment of $4,000 (£2,954) for 24 months of mining could earn a profit of $500 a month, Spotlite's Halston Mikail told the BBC.
But that value could plummet, meaning upfront investors may be put out of pocket.
The company has already leased out all 80 of its mining rigs, but hopes to bring in another 300 soon.
Each rig uses up about the same level of energy as running a hairdryer constantly.
But Kodak have their own generator at their Rochester, New York HQ, meaning it is cheaper for them to run the machines than a typical home user.

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The save files are stored in the NAND or in your case emuNAND, So backup your NAND before formatting.
Then you can hack it, for CFW if your interest is general homebrew i recommend Atmosphere. For backups and such your best bet is SX OS. Use Hekate...
From what i remember you need to edit the Atmosphere config folder.
Was your emuMMC made before you downloaded the game in sysNAND?
So was exFAT... The only reason FAT32 is recommended is because the switches drives are horrible, in a general hardware exFAT is better.
Fat32 Limits so that it can only get files max 4gb, you need to move the files in bits.
Your GameCards shouldn't be banned unless you went...
I agree, if this happened blawar would die because his pride is damaged.
Or you used the tool wrong... i doubt blawar would release this then.
Blawar getting salty about this.
Switch Homebrew scene is so cancerous its hilarious
You made me remember this;
The keys are just plaintext, i never said that i would just go and code it for free. Don't get triggered, there is already a wiki that goes...
We already pay for the Nintendo keys, the loader is just that. Using the keys to decrypt the xci files.
Jigs don't destroy the joycons? Where did you get that? The only case i think it would destroy is the Joycon pin bending or the Tinfoil method...
I never said anything about hating AutoRCM, where'd you bring that anyway. I just don't personally recommend it because it requires a...
There are a lot of exploitable switches on eBay that sell the tablet, the Dock is the same for everyone. Just a circuit covered by cheap plastic.
If you want to hack your switch, you need to make a NAND backup if you want emuMMC. It really doesn't matter what your fw version is if your...
I have a feeling...


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On 28 April 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) published updated recommendations on service delivery for the treatment and care of people living with HIV. New and updated recommendations are provided on differentiated service delivery for HIV treatment.
Check out the new PEPFAR Watch website - a one-stop-shop for all information you need to support holding PEPFAR accountable to communities.
Check out the People's COP21 reports from Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and South Africa, which outline the community recommendations for PEPFAR Country Operational Plans (COPs) 2021.
Watch this recent interview with Patricia Asero, HIV Advocate in Kenya.
Discover curated examples of COVID-19 DSD model adaptations from different countries across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Read this advocacy brief from the EPiC and LINKAGES projects, which summarizes insights and recommendations from key population-led and trusted community-based organisations, who have advanced differentiated service delivery models in response to COVID-19.
Watch the recording of the most recent webinar "Can Our Antiretroviral Therapy Supply Chain Support Truly Person-Centered DSD?" co-hosted by CQUIN and IAS, which took place on 4 May.
Register for the next EpiC webinar "Leveraging decentralized drug distribution models to meet the HIV treatment needs of children and adolescents living with HIV" which will take place on 20 May.
Join CQUIN for their upcoming webinar on 1 June on " Screening for TB during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Lessons Learned".
Watch the recording of the most recent EPiC Decentralized Drug Distribution (DDD) learning collaborative session, which took place on 8 April.
Reducing time to differentiated service delivery for newly diagnosed people living with HIV in Kigali, Rwanda: study protocol for a pilot, unblinded, randomised controlled study. (Ross, J, et al., April 2021)
Differentiated Service Delivery Models for HIV Treatment in Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia: A Landscape Analysis. (Huber, A, et al., May 2021)
Multimonth dispensing of up to 6 months of antiretroviral therapy in Malawi and Zambia (INTERVAL): a cluster-randomised, non-blinded, non-inferiority trial. (Hoffman, R, et al., May 2021)
Client and provider preferences for HIV care: Implications for implementing differentiated service delivery in Thailand. (Lujintanon, S, et al., April 2021)
Antiretroviral therapy dispensing for patients who are clinically stable. (Sibanda, E, and Taegtmeyer, M, May 2021)
Economic evaluation of differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Lesotho: costs to providers and patients. (Nichols, B, et al., April 2021)
Turning threats into opportunities: how to implement and advance quality TB services for people with HIV during the COVID‐19 pandemic and beyond. (Roberts, T, et al., March 2021)
Expanding the Vision for Differentiated Service Delivery: A Call for More Inclusive and Truly Patient-Centered Care for People Living With HIV. (Ehrenkrantz P, et al., February 2021)
A comparison of different community models of antiretroviral therapy delivery with the standard of care among stable HIV+ patients: rationale and design of a non-inferiority cluster randomized trial, nested in the HPTN 071 (PopART) study. (Limbada, M, et al., January 2021)
Differentiated Service Delivery for HIV Treatment: Summary of Published Evidence (IAS, November 2020)
Check out our March 2021 newsletter: Do DSD models for HIV treatment save money?
Discover the opinion pieces from past newsletters
Meet our Faces of DSD interviewees from past newsletters
News archive: Find all archived DSD news here.
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Pediatric Skin Diseases. Pediatric skin issues can be a genuine head-scratcher for the two guardians and kids. We as a whole realize that the skin is our body’s covering, yet in some cases, it can misbehave and cause us inconvenience. In this blog, we’ll separate the most well-known skin issues kids face, make sense of what they resemble, what causes them, and what can be treated to improve things. We’ll likewise share a few hints on keeping your kid’s skin blissful and sound.
Envision your skin getting very irritated, and you’re simply a youngster. That is dermatitis, a skin condition that makes your skin red and scratchy. Experts say it’s generally in your characteristics and almost because of things around you. To further develop it, you need to use moisturizers, remarkable creams, and every so often anti-histamines to stop the shiver.
The Teenage Acne Show
Acne, those annoying pimples, mostly happen when you’re a teenager. Blame it on your changing hormones. They bring out pimples, clogged pores, and whiteheads. To dispose of them, you can utilize creams, take a few pills, and even change a couple of things in your day to day daily practice.
Nasty Diaper Rash
If you’re a baby, you might know about diaper rash. It’s when your bottom feels sore because of wet diapers. To prevent this touchy feeling, get your diaper changed often, use gentle wipes, and apply creams as needed.
Psoriasis: Not Only for Adults
Psoriasis is a skin issue that can happen to kids as well. It makes your skin look flaky and red. It’s because your body’s defense system is a bit too active. To fix this, doctors can give you creams, special lights, or medicine.
Molluscum Contagiosum: A Mouthful Name
Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that causes tiny bumps. It’s catchy, so you can give it to others. The good news is, that it usually goes away on its own, or doctors might use creams to help it along.
Those Crazy Itchy Hives
Hives are like itchy, red bumps that suddenly pop up. They show up when your body responds to things you’re oversensitive to or when you’re worried. To stop the tingle, take allergy meds and figure out what’s causing them.
Impetigo: The Bacterial Skin Invader
Impetigo is a bacteria party on your skin. It forms sores and blisters that can ooze stuff. But don’t worry, antibiotics in creams or pills will kick those bacteria out.
Warts: Little Growths with a Big Name
Warts are like tiny growths on your skin, and they’re caused by a virus. Doctors have a few tricks to get rid of them, like freezing them or using special creams.
Skin Care Tips for Kiddos
To keep your skin in tiptop shape and avoid these pesky skin issues, here are some simple tips:
- Keep your skin clean with mild, scent-free stuff.
- Stay hydrated – drink water.
- Protect yourself from too much sun with sunscreen and cool clothes.
- Eat great food with bunches of solid stuff.
- On the off chance that you see something peculiar on your skin, tell an adult, and they’ll know what to do.
Kids, skin issues can be somewhat of a riddle, however, presently you find out about them. Remember, on the off chance that something’s not precisely on with your skin, make a point to a subject matter expert. Moreover, make sure to keep your skin delighted and strong with the tips we’ve shared. Your skin ought to be agreeable and agreeable, particularly as you do!

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My cousin has a confirmation on this hotel. Immigration called to confirm they informed confirmation wasn't found. My cousin was teturmed back to her country
Located in Milan's Bovisa neighbourhood, Villa Cheta Milano is in the business district and connected to a shopping centre. Arco della Pace and Piazza della Repubblica are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Como. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Autodromo Nazionale Monza or San Siro Stadium.
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We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
NOT a great neighbourhood! Staff seemed uninterested and one of our passports went missing in this hotel ending our trip. I would not recommend this hotel.


Senator Bob Smith
Statement for Hearing on “Project Delivery and Environmental Stewardship–
Progress on Environmental Streamlining under TEA-21
September 19, 2002
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our witnesses
Progress on implementing the TEA-21 Environmental Streamlining provisions, Section 1309, has been a challenge. TEA-21 was authorized over 4 years ago, and implementing regulations have not yet been issued.
On their own initiative, with support from DOT, a number of States have developed improved project delivery and environmental management systems, demonstrating that Section 1309 is not only a laudable goal but a practical reality.
I believe we all recognize that delays in the delivery of highway projects can cause severe economic impact, increased congestion and accidents, and higher construction costs.
In addition to the states and DOT, other Federal agencies, especially those under EPW jurisdiction (Corps, EPA, Fish and Wildlife Service) must do better to make streamlining a priority.
So I am very pleased that President Bush issued this executive order which I believe will make huge strides in implementing the fundamental elements of section 1309, including:
Integrated review of environmental regulations or concurrent reviews;
Full and early participation by all relevant agencies;
Coordinated time schedules; and,
Dispute resolution procedures.
Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to include a copy of Executive Order titled “Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews,” dated September 18, in the record of this hearing.
I would also like to acknowledge today some important work being undertaken by the Western Governor’s Association, and led by Governors Leavitt of Utah and Kitzhaber of Oregon, to reform the NEPA process.
This effort is called “Enlibra” and being undertaken in a growing number of states. At the heart of “Enlibra” is a set of principles that I believe could help guide our effort to streamline highway project delivery and improve environmental stewardship.
These principles provide a common-sense approach to making progress on streamlining and improving our protection of the environment.
They emphasize the need to reward results (project construction and environmental stewardship), and not red-tape process and procedures.
They recognize the need to promote collaboration, not polarization; and the need to support national standards yet allow flexibility for local solutions.
They also promote basic conservative principles of sound science and economics.
I ask unanimous consent to include a copy of the Enlibra principles in the record of this hearing.
Lastly, I’d like to make a few remarks about New Hampshire’s I-93 highway widening.
The widening of I-93 is the State’s highway priority project. It experiences daily rush-hour congestion and there are serious safety concerns.
In 2000, Congress designated I-93 a National Environmental Streamlining Pilot Project.
I’d like to applaud Carol Murray and the other members of the I-93 Board of Directors, which was created to develop a streamlined and environmental sound project.
Your efforts have led to greater trust, reduced delays, and provided for a rapid dispute resolution process.
It is unfortunate, however, that U.S. EPA cannot join the other agencies in either a consensus or negotiated package of wetlands mitigation and continues to demand that DOT purchase over $50 million (dollars) worth of land for conservation.
I do not want to see transportation projects used as a back door to fund federal conservation programs.
This certainly appears unreasonable, and I hope today’s hearing will provide us guidance for how we may resolve this, and other streamlining issues.
T National Standards, Neighborhood Solutions - Assign Responsibilities at the Right Level
NEPA is basically sound--the Act does not need to be changed. Local areas, however, need flexibility, with accountability, to address local environmental, economic and social conditions.
T Collaboration, Not Polarization - Use Collaborative Processes to Break Down Barriers and Find Solutions
Increase public involvement early in the transportation planning and NEPA process, and close legal loopholes used for disruptive and special interest lawsuits. Collaborative approaches produce longer-term solutions and save money.
T Reward Results, Not Programs - Move to a Performance- Based System
Eliminate unnecessary paperwork and procedures, while rewarding better accountability, environmental protection and faster transportation project delivery.
T Science For Facts, Process for Priorities - Separate Subjective Choices from Objective Data Gathering
Use sound science, engineering and economics to assess the impact of transportation projects on the environment and economy. Increase State and local use of GIS to provide better location information on environmental and historical resources.
T Markets Before Mandates - Pursue Economic Incentives Whenever Appropriate
Market incentives can encourage more cost-effective and sustainable solutions to the environmental impacts of transportation projects
T Change A Heart, Change A Nation - Environmental Understanding is Crucial
Ultimately, environmental protection depends on the transportation choices people make every day. Government has a role in educating people about the impact their transportation choices have on the environment.
T Recognition of Benefits and Costs - Make Sure All Decisions Affecting Infrastructure, Development and Environment are Fully Informed
Decisions should be guided by an assessment of the true environmental and transportation costs and benefits. These assessments, with equal consideration of non-qualitative factors, can illustrate the advantages of different options.
T Solutions Transcend Political Boundaries - Use Appropriate Geographic Boundaries for Environmental Problems
Focusing on the natural boundaries, or watershed, of the transportation project can help insure that the full range of scientific, economic, and political factors and interests are taken into consideration.


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"We are all Nazarenes," hundreds chant at protest.
Some 2000 people stood under the Paris summer sun for hours Sunday in front of Notre Dame Cathedral to express their solidarity with Christians in Iraq, an action which may have contributed to today’s announcement from the French government that it would grant asylum to those persecuted by the Islamic State.
Released on July 28, the US State Department’s 2013 International Religious Freedom Report documents the status of religious minorities and religious freedom in Egypt over the course of the year, whether under former president Mohamed Morsi, or under the interim government after his removal.
Mar Behnam (St. Behnam) Syriac Catholic monastery in the Ancient Assyrian town of Nimrod is now occupied by ISIS.(AINA) -- Since taking over Mosul on June 10, ISIS has destroyed, occupied, converted to mosques, converted to ISIS headquarters or shuttered all 45 Christian institutions in Mosul.
SamerKamilYacub was alone when four Islamist militants carrying AK-47s arrived at his front door and ordered him to leave the city, Qaraqosh.
The 70-year-old Christian had failed to comply with a decree issued by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Yacub's hometown of Mosul had boasted a Christian community for almost 2,000 years. But then the al Qaeda-inspired fighters who overran the city last month gave Christians an ultimatum. They could stay and pay a tax or convert to Islam -- or be killed.
Virginia Republican congressman Frank Wolf accused the Obama administration of ignoring the genocide of Iraqi Christians Thursday, saying that "Christianity as we know it in Iraq is being wiped out."
Coptic Solidarity is a U.S. public charity organization under section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are deductible under Section 170 of the Code.
Coptic Solidarity 2014 Conference
The Annual Conference was held in Washington, D.C. on June 26-28, 2014.

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AATCC : Impact of Digital Technology on Textile Manufacturing
Whether for large-scale contract manufacturers or artisanal designers, new digital systems are opening new possibilities for making and using textiles. And, as with the e-textiles discussed in last month’s issue, some of the most promising early markets are for home goods and interiors.
Take Atlanta-based SoftWear Automation. A Georgia Tech spinoff, this startup sells sewing systems, dubbed “sewbots,” that use machine vision and robots to control stitching. Its software tracks needle placement, using the thread pattern and surface textures to create a map of the fabric.
“We’re at half-a-millimeter accuracy,” says K.P. Reddy, the company’s former chief executive. “Most humans can’t even contemplate what that looks like. We can do things like sew a perfect circle, which a human can’t do.”
Thanks to the low-cost, off-the-shelf cameras that drive the machine vision, SoftWear Automation can boast that its machines pay for themselves in just two years.
Read the complete article at AATCC.org.


THE FUTURE of some buildings in our town centre is down to economics rather than aesthetics it seems.
That’s perhaps not so surprising given the current economic situation.
Nevertheless, plans to knock down an entire block of buildings in the centre of Huddersfield does give pause for thought.
The problem with the site, bordered by Northumberland Street, St Peter’s Street, Primitive Street and Lord Street, is that while part of it is occupied by historic buildings, the rest of it contains a 1960s tower block for which few would surely have any great affection.
The buildings are empty and their owners, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), say they would cost too much to redevelop. Demolition is their preferred option.
Kirklees planners have wisely said that the buildings must not be demolished until a new plan is in place for the site and a contract agreed for doing the work.
Surely any plan to redevelop a site in the town centre and within the conservation area must be judged on its merits rather than buildings simply removed because they are no longer viable in the current economic climate.
An overall strategy for the town is key if we are to move forward and create a logical, vibrant centre which will attract businesses and other enterprises.
Knocking down entire blocks without a specific project to replace the current buildings would be few people’s idea of coherent planning.


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"Since only about one-third of ESRD patients have phosphorus levels within acceptable ranges, we need new safe and reliable methods to control phosphorus levels," said Hartmut H. Malluche, M.D., Robert G. Luke Chair in Nephrology, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Nephrology Bone and Mineral Metabolism at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. "Our documentation that FOSRENOL does not have the toxic, bone-softening effect associated with aluminum-based phosphate binders is welcome news for the ESRD community."
Phosphorus, an element found in nearly all foods, is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream. When the kidneys fail, they no longer effectively remove phosphorus, even with the help of blood-cleansing dialysis machines. While the normal adult range for phosphorus is 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL, the blood phosphorus levels of many patients on dialysis exceed 6.5 mg/dL. Such levels have been linked to a significantly higher illness and death risk for patients who have undergone at least one year of dialysis.
Of the approximately 20 million Americans who have some form of kidney disease, as of 2002, more than 512,000 have developed ESRD, a figure that has grown 400 percent over the last 20 years.
Diet restrictions alone generally cannot control phosphorus levels and patients traditionally manage hyperphosphatemia by taking phosphorus-binding agents at every meal and snack. Such binders help to "soak up" phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract, before it can be absorbed into the blood. Despite the availability of these agents, it remains a challenge for some ESRD patients to maintain target ranges. According to the National Kidney Foundation's new Kidne

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Gingerbread was a cake-like bread made with ginger from Shou Lung. It was available for purchase through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.
The use of ginger gave a very distinctive flavor to this bread. It was suggested that gingerbred be served topped with whipped cream or rum sauce.
When purchased from Aurora's Catalogue, gingerbread came in a reusable tin, whose lid was adorned with Aurora's company logo.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 120. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.

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Coordinates: 33 ° 36 ' N , 69 ° 24' E
Paktia ( Dari and Pashtun پکتیا) is a province ( velayat ) in southeastern Afghanistan on the border with Pakistan . It has 552,000 inhabitants and is mostly inhabited by Pashtuns .
The area around Khost originally belonged to the province of Paktia . This gave rise to its own province of Khost .
Paktia has often played a very important or decisive role in the history of Afghanistan. Due to extraordinary achievements in the fight against the British ( Anglo-Afghan wars ) and after the seizure of power by Habibullah Kalakâni , Paktia received a privileged status and was given honorary military titles, land ownership, advisory roles, monetary gifts and other perks such as tax exemption and exemption from military service , which in some cases still exists today are still valid, rewarded.
In the 1960s, Paktia was the location of the "Paktia Project", in which various actors in West German development aid modernized the entire province. At that time there were around 800 West German experts in the whole of Afghanistan.
The province of Paktia consists of twelve districts (the main towns in brackets):
- Ahmadzai ( Ahmadaba )
- Dand Wa Patan ( Ghondai )
- Gardez ( Gardez )
- Jani Khel (Jani Khel)
- Lazha Mangal ( Lazha )
- Sayed Karam ( Seyyed Karam )
- Shwak (Shwak)
- Tsamkani ( Chamkani )
- Zadran ( Waza )
- Mamuzai (Zurmat)
- Zazi (Ali Khel)
- Zurmat ( Zarmal )
- ^ Afghanistan. In: citypopulation.de. Retrieved January 8, 2016 .
- ↑ Conrad Schetter: Small History of Afghanistan , Munich 2017 (4th updated and expanded edition), p. 14.

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A new report is giving an update on Raquel Leviss’ contract negations.
As the rest of the cast films in Los Angeles after a trip to Lake Tahoe, the network is doing its best to get Raquel recommitted to the series as she remains in Arizona, where she was spotted leaving a Whole Foods in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend.
In photos shared by the Daily Mail on August 14, Raquel was seen walking out of the grocery store in a long blue button-down over a white T-shirt with black shorts and white shoes.
As she carried a brown paper bag, Raquel showcased a fresh-faced look with her dark hair down and AirPods in her ears.
While the cast of Pump Rules is reportedly convinced that Raquel, who was caught having an affair with Tom Sandoval, her best friend Ariana Madix‘s boyfriend, in March, will not play a role in season 11, executive producer Alex Baskin told The Hollywood Reporter in July that he and his team were having “ongoing conversations” with her.
“I imagine there will be an update fairly soon. But, for now, we’re still in dialogue with her,” he revealed.
Still, in the weeks since the interview, Raquel has continued to be seen in Arizona, far away from the Bravo cameras.
Although there doesn’t seem to be much hope for a Raquel sighting on season 11, another insider said that as filming for the upcoming season nears its end, a plan is still being worked on.
“Bravo and Evolution are still trying to piece together a deal with her and want her back,” the insider told The Messenger on August 14.
Vanderpump Rules season 11 is expected to premiere on Bravo sometime later this year or early next year.

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The unconscious struggle for human existence in the boarding house by james joyce
The unconscious struggle for human existence according to philosopher karl marx, the boarding house, written by james joyce, takes place in a small.
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Thursday, May 11th, 2006 – Distance Travelled 447 miles
For the first time on my trip, I woke up in a place I had woken up in before. Two days, even if not exactly wasted, had not got me very far. I could, at least, add a “side trip” to San Francisco as a footnote in my memoirs. The room was the same, because it was the same room, the lack of on-site breakfast persisted too. Carefully tucking my camera inside my jacket, I left a $20 tip for the honest cleaner and checked out.
As I was heading north this time, I crossed the boulevard, no easy task in the already heavy traffic and rode a couple of blocks north to Manhattan Bread & Bagel (1812 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266) for an breakfast that was unusual in as much as it had no bacon. It was well done though and the waitress filled me up so many times with coffee that I was worried I might later cause a flash-flood in Death Valley.
Sadly, because of my earlier error with the camera, I had little option but to spend a lot of the morning retracing my steps of the previous day. I located the Route 5 and road up it as far as Wheeler Ridge where I branched off onto the Route 99 to Bakersfield. There was nothing in Bakersfield that I specifically wanted to see, but I chose to pass through it because it had featured in one of the Clint Eastwood movies with the Orang-Utan ! As a town, it was as clichéd as it is possible to be !
Next I headed more or less south-east on Route 58, which bore the legend, in places, stating it to be the “Bakersfield-Barstow Highway“, but, near the town of Mojave, I switched to Route 14 in a north-easterly direction and which bore the far more exciting name of the “Aerospace Highway”.
This road led, after not too great a distance, to the Red Rock Canyon State Park where I got my first taste of what was to come in terms of stark, rocky and seemingly endless desert scenery. Just before Indian Wells, there was a big signpost for Death Valley itself that led me first onto the Route 178. This bypassed a large settlement at China Lake, which appeared to be some kind of naval base and weapons testing area, before heading due east, then north. I passed a large dry lake at Searles Valley (lack of an apostrophe theirs, not mine) and rode for some miles through increasingly rocky and arid country until I came to the junction with Route 190 and then I followed the directions eastward.
Quite where Death Valley begins, I cannot say, but my guess is that it is around that junction. What was hot, dry, rocky and intimidating became more so in every single adjectival aspect. It was already very warm, but it felt immediately hotter and the road dropped slowly down into the bleak, lunar landscape. I could see for miles in the hot, clear air, but in all of that nothing I could not see a single moving thing.
I just stayed on the 190. There were tracks leading off of it here and there, but I am crazy, not mad. The air temperature was so high that, although I was moving, it did not cool me at all. I rode quite sedately, despite the straightness of the roads and the wonderful visibility because I was acutely aware that if I were to have even a minor mishap, I might easily die in the heat before anyone else passed by. It is easy to lapse into hyperbole when talking about Death Valley, but its sheer, shimmering immensity, particularly to European eyes, is quite staggering.
The first suggestion of any form of habitation was a few sun bleached buildings at Stovepipe Wells where a large sign announced that the road was only five feet above sea-level – to put it another way, lower than at Santa Monica on the coast. Not only that but, although it is difficult to tell in such vastness, the blacktop was clearly descending.
This fact was borne out when, just before Beatty Junction, I saw another sign stating I was then at sea-level.
It was not strikingly obvious but down and down the road went and soon after I came to a sign which stated I was at the lowest point of the California State Highway system and a staggering two hundred and forty two feet BELOW the level of the sea ! Even in a scorching desert, it was hard not to scan the horizon for an approaching wall of water.
The heat was starting to sap my will to live and I felt painfully lethargic. I badly needed a drink and, at the next tiny settlement, the aptly and accurately named Furnace Creek, I cheerfully paid way over the odds for an ice cold Coke and, more crucially, a few minutes in the shade. I also topped up the petrol tank, running out in that heat was unthinkable. Every gallon cost me $4:30, compared with about $2:10 on the coast. As I sat in the shade, a large thermometer nearby showed a temperature of 142 degrees Fahrenheit, which is over 61 degrees Celsius. And it was not only late afternoon, but it was not even Summer.
While I sat there, the afternoon sun began to think about dropping below the peaks to the west and it immediately became a little bit dimmer. Almost reluctantly, I set off again because I had no real idea how much of the valley remained and I certainly did not want to be trapped there in the dark. The sun may have been less intense, but because of the still stifling heat I felt compelled to miss the “photo opportunities” offered by Zabriskie Point. Climbing up there, I feared, might just kill me !
On and on I went, the valley did seem endless and soon in the rapidly growing dusk, the Funeral Mountains rising steeply to my left had only their very tops lit up. It was quite dark before I finally came to the end of the park at the Death Valley Junction.
Of course, at the junction, I had what I call an “only in America” moment.
The junction, where the Route 190 met the Route 127, was actually a crossroads and a small road led directly ahead. Las Vegas, where I intended to head to the next day, was clearly sign posted to the left – and also, equally clearly, to the right. The distances shown were almost identical. A large, silvery moon was just coming over the horizon and, in both directions, the road disappeared into the kind of impenetrable blackness that indicates a total lack of civilisation. This was not good. I needed to find somewhere to sleep and, in those days, we did not have Google Maps. There was nothing I could do but toss a mental coin. My mental processes clicked and I headed off to my right, which I supposed was probably south.
It is funny the way things turn out. The next twenty five miles and thirty minutes or so will remain with me always in the very best of ways.
I could not really see it, because it was black, but it was quickly apparent that the road surface was very good indeed. It was so smooth that if felt brand new (as indeed I found it was, when I could see it the next morning). It had an easily visible central white line and was clearly edged with white lines and as well. As a bonus, it seemed to be composed of an endless series of long, but gentle, curves in both directions that, overall, kept it roughly straight. In the, by that time, bright light of a huge moon, it was almost like riding in daylight. The surface, after such a hot day, was still a little sticky and even the relatively heavy Fat Boy felt absolutely glued to the road. I was not “scratching”, but I was probably as close to it as you can ever get to it on a 300 plus kilogram, touring Harley-Davidson. But that was not all. Again, I could not see it, but the road obviously ran through Sage Brush. I know because I could smell it. It was not a faint aroma, but, again probably due to the very hot day just passed, almost like a tangible wall of scent – and if you have ever smelled it, you will know that is a pleasant aroma indeed. The road, the sage, the moonlight – I was in biking heaven.
Finally, as it says in the lyrics of “Hotel California”, by the Eagles, “Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light”. This eventually resolved itself to be a sign, not for a hotel, but for a Chevron petrol station and a few minutes later I rolled into the little town of Shoshone.
I did not need petrol, that would wait for the morning, but I was hungry and I did need a bed for the night.
Immediately before the petrol station was the Shoshone Inn (113 Old State Hwy 127, Shoshone, CA 92384) where I was quickly checked in by a very cheerful lady. She pointed me at the Crowbar Cafe and Saloon (Old State Hwy 127, Shoshone, CA 92384), which was on the other side of the highway, more or less directly opposite and told me to make sure I bought back a bottle of beer when I returned. When I queried this, she said the hotel had a small thermal pool which would be a good place to relax after a hard day in the saddle …..
I ate a good steak, for once I was so hungry that it went down easily and then, clutching two beers, returned to the hotel. I grabbed a towel and headed out back where I easily found the pool. It was warm and, as I had been told I was the only guest, I stripped off all my clothes and sat in it. The smell of the sage was still all pervading, the stars were bright, the moon was so huge I almost felt I could touch it and the thermal waters were VERY relaxing. In my heart I know that life can get better than that, but at that moment I would have struggled to describe exactly how.
Eventually, I dragged myself out and back to my room where, as usual, I fell into a dreamless sleep.
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There are many factors to consider before fully adopting this software solution for your business.
If you’ve looked into acquiring a new learning management system (LMS), virtual classroom, or web conferencing tool recently, you’ve likely encountered a new acronym: SaaS, which stands for Software-as-a-Service.
It is reported to be the fastest growing area of enterprise. Gartner, a software technology research and advisory company, defines SaaS as software that is owned, delivered, and managed remotely by one or more providers. The model is gaining popularity in areas such as compliance, risk management, office administration, sales and service automation, and procurement optimization. But is this model suitable for learning and talent management applications?
According to Gartner, the answer is a resounding yes. The analyst firm reports that SaaS adoption is close to 70 percent in e-learning and web conferencing. The Bersin & Associates report “Learning Management Systems 2008: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends, and Vendor Profiles” concurs with Gartner’s findings. The study reports that outsourced and SaaS solutions are in strong demand because of lower operational costs and faster implementations. Of companies that recently purchased an LMS, 61 percent chose either hosted or completely outsourced solutions.
Companies are looking for business solutions that are easy to use, easy to deploy, and are cost effective to assist them in improving their bottom line. The SumTotal Systems white paper “SaaS in Learning and Talent Management Software,” contends that SaaS promises to meet each of those requirements.
Reduced costs. SaaS deployment models avoid software application and technology infrastructure acquisition costs, including large investments in software licenses, server and network hardware, and dedicated support personnel required for a behind-thefirewall platform. For example, typical learning solution platforms must scale to peak capacity levels based on usage trends and forecasted requirements, with availability managed on a 24/7 standard. But SaaS solutions provide these service levels without such limitations, and they generally leverage a technical staff that monitors and manages the solutions of multiple customers on a shared basis.
Rapid deployment. SaaS offerings typically have much shorter implementation cycles. First, procurement processes often are simpler. Because behind-thefirewall implementations can be expensive, getting buy-in for such projects requires a greater degree of consensus building throughout your organization. SaaS offerings also require little if any capital investment, and often can be procured entirely through the training or HR organization. In addition, SaaS offerings have no software or hardware to install and set up. Finally, supplier services and training engagements also can be less involved because they’re built into the service agreement.
Automated upgrades. With SaaS, technology obsolescence risk is shifted to the supplier, including responsibility for maintaining platform components to comply with evolving security and operating standards for web-based applications. As a result, customers can limit their upfront investment, as well as their exposure to risks associated with managing technology. In addition, organizations can avoid costly periodic upgrades to the technology. These upgrades, which can occur on an 18-month cycle, are required to maintain each of the applications supporting the customer’s learning solution. Challenges SaaS deployments offer plenty of advantages, but SumTotal Systems advises buyers that there are factors to consider before writing off other deployment models.
Security. Data security can become a major stumbling block in the adoption of a SaaS model because information related to learning and talent management, such as training-compliance data, is usually confidential. Fortunately security measures have evolved to meet the needs of most organizations. Be sure to evaluate whether your solution would have a shared database. In addition, you may want to have the supplier provide documentation about its physical and network security.
Reliability. When opting for a SaaS solution, the customer agrees to depend on others outside the organization to keep the system up-and-running. Have an information-technology specialist from your organization help evaluate the hosting environment, its network architecture, and disaster-recovery plans.
Customization. The SaaS model is not conducive to customizing the software’s code to modify functionality. Be sure to evaluate how you can configure the software to map to your processes before you purchase an agreement.
Scalability. Most organizations are looking for ways to extend their enterprise users’ communities to include channel partner, supply-chain members, and customers. Check whether the SaaS solution has a reasonable upgrade path should you prefer a different deployment model.
Integration. Learning systems typically need to integrate seamlessly with other performance-management systems. Make sure your provider has the tools to support integration.
A best practice SaaS provider should include the following characteristics:
Solution-centric. The SaaS platform must provide access and management of an integrated set of applications that support learning and content management workflow. Additionally, a SaaS provider should be able to host or integrate commercially available third-party software (for example, Livelink, Questionmark, and WebEx), as well as web-based content that delivers a customer’s entire learning solution.
Centrally managed. SaaS platform services should be managed from a central location, allowing customers to access their hosted learning solution remotely over the Internet or via a dedicated network connection globally. Unlike with other behind-thefirewall platforms, the SaaS provider manages network bandwidth, desktop configuration, and general help desk support requirements.
One-to-many service. SaaS platform services should be designed as a oneto- many offering. In this manner, customers benefit from economies of scale and related investments made by the supplier.
Defined service level agreements (SLAs). SaaS solutions are best managed through defined SLAs that leverage standardized support processes based on best practices. In many organizations, behindthe- firewall platforms can suffer from inadequate support levels or lack of accountability to manage to a defined standard. Critical SLA requirements should cover issue response and resolution standards, including timely escalation and effective troubleshooting of priority issues. The SLA also should define application development quality standards such as defect containment for enhancements and required modifications.
Delivering on the contract. The supplier is responsible for delivering on the customer contract, ensuring that all SaaS solution services are provided as promised under SLA. Although a third party may provide hosting infrastructure and support services, your main partner is responsible for resolving all issues. A customer should be able to rely on a single partner to manage all components of its hosted learning solution, including related integration requirements.
Support services. Look for a partner who has developed and operates certain key strategic technology components while integrating other nonstrategic components available from third-party suppliers. Integrated components may include applications such as knowledge management and collaboration solutions, assessment tools, virtual classroom, web conferencing, and dashboards.
According to Learning Circuits author Thomas Laubenthal, business enterprises, medium to large, that have the following characteristics are typically the best candidates for an SaaS learning solution:
- the need to leverage technology to support the development, delivery, and management of learning to drive workflow productivity
- the need to scale technology to serve large or extended user communities.
- the need to adopt a technology solution strategy, integrating and managing required components as a single platform to deliver a comprehensive service.
Customers who meet these qualifications and pursue a best practice SaaS provider can expect significant cost savings (compared to total cost of ownership for behind-the-firewall solutions), higher contracted service levels for comprehensive operational support, and a single point of accountability.
Top 10 SaaS Traps
ComputerWorld advises buyers to watch out for these hidden snags when opting for a SaaS solution.
1. “I agree” to what? Poorly informed organizations can run a significant risk of having business leaders agree to software terms they’re not familiar with.
2. Easy installment plans. Few customers realize that they can pare their yearly costs by 5 percent to 15 percent if they pay for an annual SaaS agreement all at once.
3. Missing SLAs. Not all suppliers provide SLAs with the contract, and some charge extra fees for SLAs.
4. Performance levels. Before entering into an agreement with a SaaS provider, customers should ask the supplier for a record of past performance levels.
5. Defining uptime. SaaS customers need to carefully define guarantees around system performance. For example, will the service be down eight hours a month for maintenance?
6. Add-on costs. SaaS customers should scour the fine print for hidden expenses. Suppliers can charge to configure the software or implement the database.
7. Integration intangibles. If SaaS software needs to be integrated with other enterprise systems, buyers need to determine who’s responsible for handling the systems integration and at what cost.
8. Data rights. Before entering into SaaS agreements, customers should determine where their proprietary data will reside and what rights they have to access that data.
9. Non-negotiable? One of the biggest misconceptions about SaaS agreements is that they aren’t open to negotiation. The supplier essentially bundles maintenance and support costs into the contract, so it makes sense to try to negotiate the deal down.
10. Exit charges. Make sure there are no fees if your organization has signed a one-year contract for 1,000 seats but wants out of the deal after nine months.


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The making of Miss Saigon [videorecording] / produced and directed by David Wright ; a 54th Parallel Production for Thames Television.
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Miss Saigon musical: music by Claude-Michel Schönberg ; lyrics by Richard Maltby & Alain Boublil ; Nicholas Hytner, director ; Cameron Mackintosh, producer.
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Dr. Constance Barone has helped numerous patients throughout San Antonio with effective breast surgery that enhances and improves curves and overall body contour.
When most people think of breast surgery, they typically think of women. In fact, there is a kind of breast surgery designed for men who are dealing with chests that are effeminate in appearance. Let's consider this matter and who are the most ideal candidates for the surgery.
What causes men to develop an effeminate chest area?
There are many different causes of this problem.
For one, there is a medical condition known as gynecomastia, which applies to the swelling of a man or boy's breast tissue as a result of imbalances in hormones.
In addition, there is the issue of weight gain to consider. Sometimes major weight gain results in an unfortunate accumulation of fat in the chest area, which makes a man's chest appear effeminate.
There are also other environmental and genetic factors to take into account, but the two above scenarios tend to cover many cases of enlarged male breasts that plastic surgeons see.
How Male Breast Reduction Surgery Works
Male breast reduction surgery can be performed in a variety of ways.
For minor issues with chest contour, liposuction alone may be sufficient for improving the appearance of a man's chest. For more serious cases of gynecomastia, incisions on and around the chest will need to be made in order to remove excess glandular tissue as well as fat. The incisions tend to be hidden around the edge of the areola (the dark skin around the nipple) and/or along the natural lower crease of the chest.
General Candidacy for Male Breast Reduction
Good candidates for male breast reduction are men who suffer from the noted body contouring issues. They should be in relatively good health overall and not suffer from any kinds of systemic conditions that would make surgery a potential risk to general wellness.
A Willingness to Lose Weight and Try to Keep it Off
If the appearance of the effeminate chest is the result of weight gain or excessive fat, it's important that patients be committed to eating right and exercising before and after their surgery is performed. We find that this tends to lead to the best and longest-lasting results of male breast reduction surgery.
Realistic Expectations About the Surgery and Side Side Effects
As with all kinds of cosmetic/elective procedures, patients should have realistic expectations about the surgery and what it can achieve. Patients should note that scarring will occur, but all attempts will be made to ensure that the scars are as subtle and well-hidden as possible.
Close Adherence to Pre-Op and Post-Op Instructions
In addition to committing oneself to a healthy diet and ample exercise, it is also important that patients follow all pre-op and post-op instructions to the letter. These instructions are in place to ensure that patients are healthy for the surgery and they are less likely to experience any serious complications or prolonged side effects.
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If you would like more information about male breast reduction surgery and how it can help you have a leaner and more masculine frame, be sure to contact our cosmetic skin care and plastic surgery center today. Dr. Barone and her team will work with you to ensure you achieve all of your aesthetic goals.