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A recently published study revealed the alarming fact that stroke is becoming more common in younger people. Stroke is one of the most common causes of death in our days. Usually it affects people 55 years and older but new studies show that strokes rate sharply increased in those under 55.
Researchers at Rutgers University included 227,000 individuals in the study and showed that over the years (from 1995 to 2014) the stroke rate increased in younger people:
• 35 to 39 years: increased by 147%
• 40 to 44 years: increased by 101%
• 45 to 49 years: increased by 68%
• 50 to 54 years: increased by 23%
The reason is still unknown but most likely life style risks (obesity, lack of physical activity, diabetes) will be the main factors contributing.
Lead author, Joel N. Swerdel says: “For a person 30 to 50, the good news is you ain’t dead yet. With behavioral changes, changing diet, increasing exercise, there’s still hope for you. Behavioral change is hard, but this study is an early warning sign.”
The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association
The most effective treatment of a stroke is prevention. To evaluate the risk a neurologist can perform a ECD (Extracranial Duplex ) and….


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Istanbul unveils 2020 Olympic bid slogan: Bridge Together
Board Member of Koç Holding Ali Koç. AA photoIstanbul has chosen “Bridge Together” as the slogan for its 2020 Olympic bid, highlighting the city’s unique geographic location straddling Europe and Asia.
The motto was revealed by Turkey’s Youth and Sports Minister Suat Kılıç yesterday, on the second day of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) evaluation commission’s four-day assessment of Istanbul’s bid.
“Istanbul is a bridge between east and west, between Europe and Asia, between civilizations, cultures and beliefs,” Kılıç said. “With its 10,000-year history, it is the most important bridge between different civilizations.”
Earlier, leading businessman Ali Koç assured the IOC of the private sector’s support of Istanbul’s bid.
“I am here today on behalf of the business community of Turkey to express our readiness to help one of the most important projects in Turkey’s history,” Ali Koç, Board Member of Koç Holding, told reporters yesterday.
“Our business leaders see the Olympics as an incomparable opportunity to tell our story to the world, to rebrand Turkey, to demonstrate our growing capabilities and to compete with the best companies in the world,” Koç added.
A delegation of IOC inspectors is in the city on a four-day visit to assess Istanbul’s ability to host the games. The team has already visited rival bidders Tokyo and Madrid.
Turkey is experiencing a dramatic transformation with a rapidly growing economy with careful management, Koç said.
“Turkey is changing, Turkey is coming of age. Turkish business leaders understand the power of the Olympic movement to build the brand loyalties that are so important in a growing economy,” the businessman added.
Commenting on the importance of building the Olympic brand, Hasan Arat, Chairman of Istanbul 2020, said:
“Turkey has a great commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. We have been bidding for 20 years! We know how important marketing is for Istanbul 2020 and for the Olympic and Paralympic brands. I have often spoken of Istanbul 2020 as a bridge to excellence; Turkey’s strong economy and unwavering government and private sector support will help guarantee that excellence in 2020.”

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A wise option when you need to stay nice and close to the city center of Papallacta, is the Termas de Papallacta.
19 miles (31 kilometers) from downtown Papallacta, you can find the Casa de Hacienda Su Merced. The Bed and Breakfast Tumbaco is situated 20 miles (32 kilometers) away. Another possibility is to make a reservation at the Quito Airport Suites Hotel or the Casa d' Campo Tababela Hotel Boutique.
After you have really explored Papallacta, why don't you discover a little bit more of the area? The Amazon Region district has lots of things to offer tourists. Investigate Amazon Region's churches and be sure to fall in love with the area's rainforest. Popular activities in this particular part of Ecuador include mountain climbing, hiking and bird watching.
Situated 60 miles (96 kilometers) to the southeast of Papallacta modern travelers will find Tena, home to the Butterfly Farm. Misahualli is where you can find some comfortable places to stay. Alternatively, you can visit Tena, situated 50 miles (81 kilometers) southeast of Papallacta. While there, why not visit the Jumandy Monument. Travelocity-listed places to stay in Tena include the Yacuma Ecolodge and HOTEL CHRISTIAN RESORT.
Make sure you get a serving of local sport by taking a trek to Casa Blanca Stadium, which is 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the northwest of Papallacta. For travelers who are keen on checking in to a room not too far away, reserve a room in the Marilu Blue Hostal or Ecuatreasures B&B.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located 25 miles (36 kilometers) away from Papallacta's city center. Enlightened travelers who hope to find a close base can easily book a night at the Wyndham Quito Airport or the Hotel Yaruqui.
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- Setup a Hyper-V test lab for capturing traffic from an Android client.
- Use OpenWRT as the routing gateway for the private VM network and Transparent Proxy HTTP and HTTPS traffic to Fiddler.
- Config Fidder for traffic capture.
Notes on the OpenWRT installation
The OpenWRT installation basically follows the guide at https://miracoin.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/openwrt-in-hyper-v/. Here a few more tips for building the Hyper-V image:
Configure the Hyper-V virtual switch for the connection to the physical network and a private virtual machine network to the VM.
Create a new Hyper-V machine with the following settings:
- 1 virtual processor and 64MB memory (You don’t need too much power for OpenWRT)
- 2 Legacy Network Adapters (This is important. There’s no driver for the standard Network Adapter)
Bind the adapters to the physical and private virtual network.
Create the OpenWRT disk image
- Download the OpenWRT x86 image from http://downloads.openwrt.org/attitude_adjustment/12.09/x86/generic/openwrt-x86-generic-combined-ext4.img.gz
- Create an empty VHD file (e.g. 100MB)
- Attach the VHD in Windows
- Use WinImage (http://winimage.com/ ) to write the image to VHD.
- Check “Include non-removable disk” to see the new attached disk.
Add the driver package to the disk image.
- Download the driver from http://downloads.openwrt.org/attitude_adjustment/12.09/x86/generic/packages/kmod-tulip_3.3.8-1_x86.ipk
- Use Ext2Fsd mount the ext4 partition as a driver letter (http://www.ext2fsd.com/)
- Write the driver .ipk file to the disk.
Add the VHD to the Hyper-V virtual machine and start the machine.
Install the network driver by “opkg install kmod-tulip_3.3.8-1_x86.ipk”
Edit “/etc/config/network” to config eth0 for WAN (DHCP) and eth1 for LAN (192.168.1.1)
- After reboot, the router web UI http://192.168.1.1/ should be accessible from the private VM network (192.168.1.x).


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Chalk Streams - A Unique Environment Worth Conserving By Dick Hawkes LRPS
A book of evocative and atmospheric photographs taken by Dick Hawkes to create a representative record of this precious and ecologically unique habitat - before much of it is lost to the many threats it faces. Chalk streams have been described as England’s “rainforest”. Around 85% of the world’s chalk streams are in England. They are beautiful, biologically distinct and amazingly rich in wildlife, but are under threat from man-made issues of abstraction, pollution from chemicals and effluent, development for housing, and climate change. Included in the book are images of typical habitats and species of wildlife found in chalk streams and water meadows, highlighting those that are rare or most under threat.
Dick’s photographs have been shortlisted for both the International Garden Photographer of the Year and Outdoor Photographer of the Year competitions. His work has appeared in publications for the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, the Royal Automobile Club, the Piscatorial Society, and Salmon & Trout Conservation UK. His photographs have also featured in calendars for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and The Friends of Richmond Park.
Some reviews: “The book is sensational, and has been an absolute pleasure to read, over and over again. One copy has arrived at a fishing friend's house and has been extremely well received, I had a positively effervescent message back”.
“Your book will make a wonderful Christmas or birthday present to anyone who has ever fished a chalk stream”
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for the book. It is truly beautiful and bursting with wonderful rare photos and pictures of a phenomenon I had no knowledge of. I now want to visit all these wonderous places and to learn more. You have ignited my interest”.
“The book is an important and absolutely beautiful tribute to our marvellous chalk streams. It is highly engaging and informative - a fine example of how there is always more to learn even on topics about which we rate ourselves as know-alls ! “Your photographs have a starring role. It is not only their quality but the variety of subjects - bridges, swaying weed, spawning fish, damselflies, birds and even the endangered White-clawed crayfish - you have it all”.

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Choosing decorative or fine art for your house or office
Art for home
Find out What Kind of Art Fits Your look
Should Art Compliment the Room VS Should the Room Compliment the Art?
Adding New Art with a Finished Room
Art for home
The Right Color scheme
Choosing decorative or fine art for your house or office can be an intimidating process, but it doesn't need to become!
Find out what type of art that matches your style
The most crucial question in terms of decorating or re-decorating your house or office with artwork is - Do You Know That which you Like?
Once you know what you like, then you can continue the process and discover what will participate in your design plans.
Decide to go to your local museums and galleries, there is also a general idea of what that suits you. If you haven't succeeded in doing so already, escape and visit these wonderful establishments. These venues are incredibly important simply because they offer this kind of vast array of variations of oil paintings along with a plethora of varied artwork which help aid you in discovering exactly what it is the fact that fits your thing.
Perhaps the smallest of towns typically have a gallery or a museum that showcase many different flavors of original artwork, limited editions in addition to some famous artists. This is certainly the easiest way of seeing every one of the options without losing the close up and private art buying experience.
The web reveals numerous opportunities for people to check out the art markets. Buying art on the internet is fairly easy, but there is something to look for before purchasing from an online store!
Try to find the padlock to make certain your website is safe
Check the address bar and just make purchases when you're sure the website is safe!
You can travel to a galleries website straight from your home or office, unless you have the time for you to physically venture out, but keep in mind that seeing art first hand for me surpasses viewing artwork online. Once you buy paintings online you are able to browse quickly and limit your research more proficiently as compared to traditional gallery shopping.
The net enables you to specifically look for artwork easily and quickly. Whether you are searching for original artwork, photographs, bronze sculptures, hand blown art glass or abstract paintings, the internet can be a vast resource that needs to be utilized.
Should Art Compliment the space VS Should the area Compliment the skill?
When it comes to acquiring artwork, above all buy everything you love. I would not recommend trying to fit artwork in your design simply because you think it's going to match. Most often if you’re deeply in love with the art, getting a spot for it will likely be no issue because spaces manage to become accommodating if you have something you truly admire and love.
When you buy artwork, you will need to stick it properly. You'll probably determine that may possibly not are employed in the positioning you had planned. Something could be off aesthetically, I suggest while using the art in several locations, move some items around area to area, you might find an ideal spot is in a spot you least expected it.
In case you are focused on in places you want your artwork to go plus it still doesn’t look quite right, simple changes for the room can help, maybe new paint colors, new pillows or re-arranging of furniture may solve your dilemma.
Adding New Art with a Finished Room
If you currently have a finished room and are wanting for something to add that extra pizazz to your décor; subject, color and size are the foremost key components. Take snapshots with your camera or cellular phone and convey them into galleries you visit, a good overall photograph will greatly improve a galleries help with your art purchasing experience, in addition to eliminating the unknowns when choosing art.
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Select two or three of your most prevalent colors within the room and ensure they may be featured within the painting or photograph you're acquiring; this may result in a seamless and extraordinary collaboration. This straightforward step will make sure how the artwork you have chosen will easily fit in the room fluidly. Selecting your style is also key point, if the home/office décor is contemporary, then making certain the framing can be modern, will ease the transition of new artwork to your home or office.
There actually are no set rules when it comes to having mixed styles throughout your property, it really is recommended but simply be aware that being too eclectic may detract from your beauty and feel of a space.
Buying art for your residence or office doesn't need to become a distressing experience. Simply by taking the proper precautions and performing a little bit of research, this could greatly assist to make sure that the following addition to you home/office décor is but one to become admired and mentioned for many years ahead.
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Don’t Let Joint Injury STOP Your Progress!
As a Personal Trainer, the most common issues I run into with clients are “i-cant” issues. “I-cant” issues are numerous in their occurrence, very common, but COMPLETELY fixable. Probably the most common i-cant issue is joint related. Quite often the i-cant issue is reinforced by the client’s physician! Doctors will actually advise their patient to AVOID EXERCISE due to their joint-specific i-cant issue. WHAT???
Let me give you my most common example of an i-cant issue: “I can’t work out because I have a bad ________”, where the blank can be anything from back, to hip, to knee, to ankle, or even a wrist issue. “I can’t work out because I have a bad hip.”
Okay… So let’s say your right hip is completely thrashed. Arthritis, bruised, still in stitches from a bad cut, and has a bullet lodged in it from a road-rage incident in 2009… Pretty bad… So how does that affect your right knee? How does that affect your ankle? How about you whole other leg, both arms, shoulders, your abs, and your lower back?
Your doctor says you need a hip replacement, and to NOT EXERCISE until after the surgery… WHAT??? What your doctor THINKS is that “exercise” is what HE (or she) does for exercise, which is walk on a treadmill, or go out for a run. Your doctor is an idiot… and is HURTING you, in order to protect you.
There are over a dozen joints in your body. Just because one of them is injured, doesn’t mean you cannot exercise! It means you must limit your exercise selections… but it doesn’t mean you can’t work out at all! You can still get stronger. You can still burn fat. You can still train EVERYTHING ELSE!
Bad back? Same answer.
Bad elbow? That’s a REALLY bad excuse!
Bad knees (plural)? YOU CAN STILL TRAIN!
Ask a wheel-chair athlete what he/she thinks of your inability to train, due to your bad knee…
Joint injury is an EXCUSE not you get in great shape… NOT a reason. Get your butt in to the gym, or in to see a qualified Trainer, and get working! Can’t do cardio? NO! Make diet adjustments, and adjust your strength training to compensate. Besides… WHAT cardio can’t you do? Can you still swim, row, punch a heavy bag? I’ve never met a client who could do ANY form of cardio!
Can’t put load on your spine? Neither can I… I live every day with degenerative disk disease, and it’s severe! I can’t bar squat. I can’t do deadlifts. I can’t even pick up heavy dumbbells “normally” most days. But I still lift weights 4-6 days per week, and I train with HEAVY weight. I simply adjust my workouts to compensate for my injury/disability… and you can too!
I have clients with shoulder issues: torn rotators, surgeries (good and botched), dislocated clavicular-acromial joints, everything… I can show them how to work that shoulder without pain. I have clients with bad backs: degenerative disk disease, bulged, torn, and ruptured disks, arthritis, and fusions… I can train them without inducing more pain, and most often significantly REDUCING their back pain. I have clients with bad knees: torn ACLs, MCLs, and degenerated meniscuses. I’m training them ALL with exercises that are improving their knee function, strength, and stability… while REDUCING knee pain.
Joint injury is NOT a reason to avoid exercise. In fact… there’s no better reason to train smarter, with a trainer, who is qualified and experienced handling joint injuries!
If you know someone who is avoiding the gym, due to a joint issue… PLEASE have them reach out to us ASAP.

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The Chulyms, also Chulym Tatars, (self-designation: Чулымнар, Татарлар, Öс кижилер, Пестын кижилер) are a Turkic people in the Tomsk Oblast and Krasnoyarsk Krai in Russia.
The Chulym Tatars first came to the Chulym River when they were driven from their homes in the Sibir Khanate by the forces of Ermak Timofeevich.
They used to live along the middle and lower reaches of the Chulym River (tributary of the Ob River). The Russians used to call them the Chulymian Tatars. The Chulyms appeared in the 17th - 18th century as a result of mixing of some of the Turkic groups, who had migrated to the East after the fall of the Siberia Khanate, partially Teleuts and Yenisei Kyrgyz with the small groups of Selkups and Kets. The Chulyms were not a nomadic tribe. They adopted farming and cattle breeding from the Russian peasants in that area. Most of the Chulyms' descendants blended with the Khakas and Russians.
According to the 2002 census, there were 656 Chulyms in Russia. They speak Chulym-Turkic language known as Ös and adhere to Russian Orthodoxy mixed with their original Shamanist beliefs.
- ↑ Wixman. Peoples of the USSR, p. 48
- James Stuart Olson, Lee Brigance Pappas and Nicholas Charles Pappas. "An Ethnohistorical Dictionary of the Russian and Soviet Empires". Greenwood Press, 1994. page 162


Fletcher in the USA originally developed the FU-24 largely for agwork in New Zealand.
The FU-24 flew for the first time in June 1954, and production and deliveries began during 1955, following certification on July 22. Seventy 195kW (260hp) Continental IO-470-D powered FU-24s and dual control FU-24As were built in the USA before Fletcher ceased production in 1964, and Air Parts (now Pacific Aerospace) of New Zealand acquired the production rights.
Initial New Zealand production was of two models, one powered by a 215kW (285hp) Continental, the other a 225kW (300hp) unit. The subsequent FU-24-950 was powered by a 300kW (400hp) eight cylinder Lycoming IO-720, and was followed up by the similarly powered FU-24-954 from 1979.
Like many ag aircraft, the Fletcher was a natural candidate for conversion to turboprop power. The resulting Cresco first flew on February 28 1979 powered by a 450kW (600shp) Avco Lycoming (now Textron Lycoming) LTP-101. Nine such aircraft were built, while a tenth was fitted with a 560kW (750shp) PT6A-34AG.
Although PAC announced it would cease aircraft manufacture in 1994, PAC's new owners have placed the Cresco back into production. Initial production was of the LTP-101 powered Cresco 08-600, now the focus is on the PT6A powered Cresco 08-750.
PAC also offers turbine FU-24 conversions with PT6s or Walter 601s.
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Level With Me is a series of interviews with game developers about their games, work process, and design philosophy. At the end of each interview, they design part of a small first person game. You can play this game at the very end of the series.
Liz Ryerson is a game developer and composer based in Oakland, California. She did music for Dys4ia, Crypt Worlds, and MirrorMoon EP. Most recently, she made Problem Attic, a 2D platformer about real and imaginary prisons. Oh, and she also blogs about level design in Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, among other things.
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Cure for common cold one step closer after experts map genetic family tree of virus
During the cold season, when the virus is most active, recombination can rapidly produce new strains
A 'family tree' of viruses could pave the way for the first effective common cold treatments, it was claimed today.
Scientists pieced together elements of the genetic code for all known strains of the human rhinovirus which causes the common cold.
They found that the viruses are organised into about 15 distinct groups descended from distant ancestors.
The discovery, reported in the journal Science, could explain why a 'one drug fits all' anti-viral approach does not work.
The new research may help reveal weak spots in the virus that could be targeted, said the scientists.
Study leader Professor Stephen Liggett, from the University of Maryland Medical Center in College Park, US, said: 'There has been no success in developing effective drugs to cure the common cold, which we believe is due to incomplete information about the genetic composition of all these strains.'
Some human rhinoviruses were found to result from the exchange of genetic material between separate strains. Such swaps, known as recombinations, were previously not thought possible in human rhinovirus.
During the cold season, when the virus is most active, recombination could rapidly produce new strains, said the scientists.
The study also yielded new insights into how the cold virus evades the immune system.
As many as 800 mutations were found in virus samples taken from people who had recently caught a cold.
Viruses appeared to mutate by making slight changes to certain proteins to avoid
being destroyed by immune system antibodies.
Prof Liggett added: 'We generally think of colds as a nuisance, but they can be debilitating in the very young and in older individuals, and can trigger asthma attacks at any age.
'Also, recent studies indicate that early rhinovirus infection in children can program their immune system to develop asthma by adolescence.'
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Those factors helped offset the fact that four of HP’s major divisions — personal computers, servers, software and printers — each reported big revenue declines from last year. HP’s overall revenue fell 8 percent.
HP’s results are a yardstick for measuring the health of overall technology spending. And the latest numbers reinforce trends that other companies have reported: Consumers and China are showing stronger demand, while businesses remain hesitant.
Other tech heavyweights such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. have reported better conditions in some of their businesses.
In the latest quarter, HP’s net income rose to $2.4 billion, or 99 cents per share, while revenue fell to $30.7 billion.
HP got higher profits from Electronic Data Systems Corp., a technology services company HP bought for $13.9 billion last year to better compete against IBM Corp.
HP is also the world’s top seller of personal computers and reflected the recovery brewing in that market.
Unit shipments in HP’s PC division rose 8 percent, although revenue declined 12 percent. The discrepancy is explained by the fact that the hottest area in the PC market is also one of the least profitable. Consumers are snapping up stripped-down little laptops called “netbooks” that sell for just a few hundred dollars. That has eaten into PC makers’ profit margins. Dell Inc., the No. 3 PC maker, disappointed investors last week by reporting a 54 percent drop in net income in its latest quarter.
Still, HP’s results support Gartner Inc.’s report Monday that the third quarter was “much stronger” than expected for PC sales. Gartner is now predicting that PC shipments will rise 2.8 percent this year. The firm was predicting a 2 percent decline before.
HP shares dipped 19 cents, less than 0.4 percent, to $50.83 in extended trading. Before the earnings report they closed at $51.02, up 2 percent.
- Despite PC industry’s flat year-to-year growth, HP dominated first-quarter sales
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text: Newly occurring adaptive genes, such as those providing insecticide resistance, display a fitness cost which is poorly understood. In order to detect subtle behavioural changes induced by the presence of resistance genes, we used natural predators and compared their differential predation on susceptible and resistant Culex pipiens mosquitoes, using strains with a similar genetic background. Resistance genes were either coding an overproduced detoxifying esterase (locus Ester), or an insensitive target (locus ace-1). Differential predation was measured between susceptible and resistant individuals, as well as among resistant mosquitoes. A backswimmer, a water measurer, a water boatman and a predaceous diving beetle were used as larval predators, and a pholcid spider as adult predator. Overall, the presence of a resistance gene increased the probability of predation: all resistance genes displayed predation costs relative to susceptible ones, at either the larval or adult stage, or both. Interestingly, predation preferences among the susceptible and the resistance genes were not ranked uniformly. Possible explanations for these results are given, and we suggest that predators, which are designed by natural selection to detect specific behavioural phenotypes, are useful tools to explore non-obvious differences between two classes of individuals, for example when they differ by the presence or absence of one recent gene, such as insecticide resistance genes.

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The most widely-known and early code of legal issues, the Laws of Manu, was developed over the centuries around 200 to 400 BC. Even though women’s position in the ancient Vedic Indian society was generally good, the laws still show the implications of the Brahmin elite restrictions on the population’s legal independence. The set of rules was compiled with the intention of identifying women’s particular position in Hindu society as related to their dependence on women, the requirement for their devotion and obedience, the duty to take care of households, as well as uphold the high standards of purity and virtue. Thus, the Laws of Manu are essential to consider when it comes to shedding light on the treatment of women in ancient India as they perpetuate gender stereotypes related to gender roles.
According to the laws, women living in the Hindu society were utterly reliant on men, such as their husbands, fathers, or brothers: “she is to be kept under the custody of her father as a child, under her husband as a woman and under her son as a widow” (O’Flaherty and Smith 1992, 3). In the code, it is explicitly stated that women could never be independent and had no “divine right to perform any religious ritual, nor make vows or observe a fast” (O’Flaherty and Smith 1992, 158). The excerpt shows that women’s moral role is diminished significantly, and their dependence on men is the only thing that could grant them a relatively good life.
The ‘natural’ order of things within the set of legal rules is that a woman is intended to serve men. Her independence, thus, cannot be obtained as she is liable for all aspects of care for the man who is considered responsible for her. Moreover, regardless of the way in which a man acts or treats others, a woman is obligated to submit herself to him: “men may be lacking virtue, be sexual perverts, immoral and devoid of any good qualities, and yet women must constantly worship and serve their husbands” (as cited in Sehgal 2020). The quote signifies the low position of women in society, and beyond being fully dependent, they must be submissive to their dominant husbands or fathers.
Issues related to sexual relations are also widely discussed in the Laws of Manu. For instance, if a girl loses virginity before being sexually intimate with her husband, “she shall instantly have her head shaved, or two fingers cut off and made to ride a Donkey” (O’Flaherty and Smith 1992, 369). This kind of punishment is downgrading women’s dignity and place in society, suggesting that their bodies belong not to them but to men. In addition, when considering the sexual code of conduct, Kama Sutra, there are mentions of coercing women into consenting to be intimate with a man, which is another indication of the lack of respect for women’s bodies and choices. The book states, “place her in his lap, and try more and more to gain her consent, and if she will not yield to him, he should frighten her” (as cited in Almeida 2017). Thus, Kama Sutra explicitly suggests that a man could manipulate a woman into having sex, which makes them objects of desire rather than individuals with personal opinions and voices. The same is true for the Laws of Manu, which depicts women as subjects of men and lower-ranked members of society whose contribution is diminished to child-rearing, housework, and obeying their husbands.
Almeida, Rhea. 2017. “The Kama Sutra is not as Progressive as People Think.” Homegrown.co.in. Web.
O’Flaherty, Wendy Doniger, and Brian K. Smith. 1992. The Laws of Manu. London: Penguin Classics.
Sehgal, Paridhi. 2020. “How Manusmriti Was Single Handedly Responsible for Degradation of Women in Indian Society.” Edtimes.in. Web.

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This Saturday we get to see 8 more gridiron giants inducted as part of the NFL Hall of Fame 2019 inductees celebration. Last week we covered the first four members in the episode titled NFL Hall of Fame 2019 Class – Part 1. I recommend you listen to this episode first if you have not done so.
This week we cover a brief overview of the rest of the members being inducted on August 3rd. The episode covers the players in alphabetic order. Here are the rest of the 4 members:
Ty Law (modern) – cornerback for New England Patriots (1995-2005) New York Jets (2005, 2008) Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2007) Denver Broncos (2009)
Kevin Mawae (modern) – center and guard for Seattle Seahawks (1994-1997) New York Jets (1998-2005) Tennessee Titans (2006-2009)
Ed Reed (modern) – safety for Baltimore Ravens (2002-2012) Houston Texans (2013) New York Jets (2013)
Johnny Robinson (senior) – safety and running back for Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1971)
A couple weeks ago I covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 Recap. In this episode, I also gave a quick overview of how players are voted into the Hall. I recommend checking this episode out before listening to this week’s episode, as well.
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Mumbai, one of the metropolitan cities of India, generates 7,025 tonnes of waste per day, approximately the weight of 1550 elephants! Because the slum residents of Mumbai lack a proper waste management system, much of the waste generated leads to severe degradation of the environment.
Waste pollution within the Mithi River, Mumbai (Yale E360)
The uncollected and untreated waste goes into drains, sea and landfills, causing massive land and water pollution
Moreover, the improper disposal of waste leads to poor sanitation and further exacerbates the poor conditions within the slum communities of Mumbai.
Improper disposal of waste due to an insufficient waste management system in Andheri, Mumbai (Free Press Journal)
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SEGREGATION TRAINING IN ANDHERI, MUMBAI
Located in downtown Mumbai, Andheri highlights the drastic consequences of plastic waste in the ecosystem. Improper disposal of plastic waste led to vast amounts ending up in the Mithi River by Andheri.
To combat this issue, Earth5R volunteers educated residents of Andheri, Mumbai on the importance of waste segregation through the Circular Economy focused Livelihood Training Program.
An Earth5R volunteer conducts the waste segregation training at east Andheri in Mumbai (Earth5R)
Explaining the significance of waste management, the Earth5R volunteer encourages communities to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle (Earth5R)
Under the Livelihood Program, families in East Andheri, Mumbai participate in meaningful conversations on the necessary steps to establish a proper waste segregation system (Earth5R)
Through interactive aspects of the training, the Livelihood Program taught Andheri’s slum residents the significance of pursuing a sustainable lifestyle for the community and, ultimately, the planet.
The Earth5R educated residents on proper classification and segregation of hazardous and medical waste, composting and its uses in the garden, pyrolysis and its benefits on the environment, and many more sustainable actions.
An Earth5R volunteer discusses with residents the importance of waste segregation on the local community and ecosystem (Earth5R)
The Earth5R team teaches a family in Andheri, Mumbai the significance of waste segregation on the environment (Earth5R)
The Earth5R volunteer educates citizens on eco-friendly practices to benefit the environment and reduce waste (Earth5R)
Not only did the Earth5R team successfully benefit the environment and community through the diversion of waste, but it also empowered the community economically.
From the project, residents of Andheri were trained to upcycle segregated waste, such as discarded clothes, paper and plastic, into products with value to sell on the market. In particular, women of the community were equipped with entrepreneurship skills to contribute, to a larger extent, to the local economy.
Approximately 100200 rupees were generated from the process of upcycling under the Livelihood Program
Earth5R volunteer equipping women in the community with livelihood skills needed to contribute to the local economy (Earth5R)
Earth5R team utilizes pictorial aspects of training to educate citizens on the importance of waste segregation (Earth5R)
Thus, the massive efforts of the training in various regions of India served to benefit both the health of the environment and provide residents with livelihood generation opportunities to boost the local economy.
Under the Livelihood Program, a total of 3000 families were trained and 2.85 tons of waste was diverted from the landfills.
Hence through actions at the community level, the Earth5R volunteers demonstrated the capabilities of a team with a united purpose to educate the slum residents on the importance of waste segregation in order to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle for a healthier planet.
Earth5R is an environmental organization from India with its head office in Mumbai. It works with the NGO sector, Companies and helps them conduct environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs across India.
-Reported by Claire Hsu, Edited by Sajitha Siril


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On the Eusebius McKaiser show on Friday morning on 702, Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she felt that President Cyril Ramaphosa should “consider” recalling Ambassador to the Netherlands Bruce Koloane.
This follows his admission at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture that he pressurised the South African National Defence Force to authorise the hugely controversial landing of an aeroplane by members of the Gupta family at the Waterkloof Airforce Base in 2013.
He also admitted to using the names of former president Jacob Zuma, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and former transport minister Ben Martins to force Waterkloof-based Major Thabo Ntshisi and Colonel Christine Anderson to achieve flight clearance for the plane, which was carrying 200 guests destined for a wedding at Sun City.
“It would be good in South Africa if we developed the practice of when we’ve errored in that way that has brought our country into disrepute and ourselves as individuals, that we actually stand up and stand aside,” Pandor told McKaiser.
This follows department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) head of public diplomacy Clayson Monyela saying on Wednesday, also on 702, that Koloane would stay on as ambassador as the department already knew of Koloane’s transgressions, which had earned him a written warning.
“He pleaded guilty to all charges, and the outcome of that disciplinary process was a final written warning but linked to that, Koloane was also removed from his position of chief of state protocol and was no longer responsible to that state of work. That is what happened at that time,” he said.
At a media briefing ahead of her department’s budget vote in parliament on Thursday, Pandor said she would be having a discussion with President Cyril Ramaphosa as to whether Koloane remained a suitable candidate for ambassador following his admissions.
Also on Thursday, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation called on Pandor to recall Koloane.
“We cannot have somebody – who has admitted to lying, and who was seemingly unashamed of doing the bidding of those who have come to epitomise state capture in South Africa – being a representative of the country,” said Neeshan Balton, the foundation’s executive director.
(Compiled by Daniel Friedman. Background reporting, Brian Sokutu)

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When venturing into the great outdoors, there’s one factor you can never fully control — the weather. That’s why the best defense is a good offense, and when it comes to rain, that offense is top-notch rain gear.
But what constitutes the “best” rain gear can vary significantly. Personal preferences, intended activity, and location all play a role. As a seasoned camper and hiker with years of experience braving the elements, I’m here to guide you through choosing the right rain gear that suits your outdoor adventures.
Unpacking the Poncho
A stalwart of rain protection, the poncho is a piece of rain gear fashioned from a rectangle of material that drapes over your shoulders and hangs in the front and back.
Some variants include fasteners at the sides, while others feature a hood for head coverage. You’ll also find ponchos specifically designed for backpacking, with extra space in the back to accommodate a backpack.
The standout feature of ponchos is their breathability and ventilation. This design allows for substantial air circulation, ensuring you won’t overheat. Furthermore, ponchos are easy to pull out and don without removing any other gear. Plus, they are generally inexpensive and widely available.
However, the same design that offers excellent ventilation also means ponchos can be hard to keep in place, especially in windy conditions. This can also allow water to seep in, making ponchos best suited for light, drizzly weather with minimal wind.
Relying on Rain Jackets or Suits
Rain suits, typically composed of a jacket and pants, are often crafted from Gore-tex, a breathable material that lets sweat evaporate. Cheaper options are available, usually made from rubberized cloth, which sacrifices the breathable feature.
Rain suits provide superior coverage due to their jacket and pants combo. They are comfortable and easy to use, doubling as a shell over your other clothing for added insulation.
On the downside, a rain suit tends to be more expensive than other types of rain gear. Cheaper options can lead to excessive perspiration. Interestingly, some users report this issue even with Gore-tex suits.
Understanding the Umbrella
While not the go-to choice for frequent campers, hikers, and backpackers, an umbrella can be a good option for casual outdoor adventurers.
Umbrellas are compact, easy to deploy, and provide control over where protection is needed based on the rain’s direction. Ventilation is not an issue with this type of rain gear.
However, umbrellas come with their own set of challenges. Having to hold an umbrella means at least one hand is occupied, and the umbrella can flip in strong wind conditions. Plus, like some other rain gear types, umbrellas do little against wet grass.
Going Without RainGear
While not recommended, you could choose to venture out without any rain gear. This option comes with its own set of considerations.
Going without rain gear reduces the amount of baggage you have to carry and prevents heat buildup. Rain can also cool your body. However, it’s important to change into dry clothes as soon as the situation allows.
On the downside, wet clothes can lead to hypothermia, an avoidable hazard if proper rain gear is worn. Plus, carrying and changing into dry clothes can be an added chore.
For hikers and backpackers, a reliable rain jacket coupled with a backpack rain cover often does the trick. Full rain suits can cause excessive sweating, making you feel wetter than if you’d let some drizzle seep in. On the other hand, for casual camping trips, a lightweight poncho or umbrella suffices.
The key takeaway here is to choose rain gear that best aligns with your outdoor activities, keeping in mind the balance between protection, comfort, and convenience.
Remember, you’re venturing into the heart of Mother Nature, and she can be unpredictable. So come prepared. And as always, happy adventuring!

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Ruth Todd speaks with a small selection of women, including yours truly. How she does it, in the current chaos that is Christchurch, is a matter of wonder, something to be greatly admired.
Runs the blurb on the radio website:
Maritime historian, JOAN DRUETT, brings an "extraordinary genius" to life in her new book, Tupaia, The Remarkable Story of Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator. Tupaia sailed with Captain Cook from Tahiti, piloted the Endeavour about the south Pacific & was the ship's translator. He was also a master navigator, a brilliant orator & a most devious politician. He became one of the ship's most important artists & could justly be called the Pacific's first anthropologist. Despite all this, Tupaia has never been part of the popular Cook Legend. Joan Druett certainly sets the record straight. Highly recommended.
The interview will be released as a podcast.

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McAfee, which will soon be an Intel subsidiary, and Wind River, which already is one, Wednesday announced they are hardening the security of industrial commercial operating systems supplied by Wind River to makers of products such as automated teller machines, medical devices, TV set-top boxes and cameras.
The deal, announced at the RSA Conference, is expected to help bolster the security of non-PC devices that are increasingly networked, such as the sort of SCADA industrial control systems that gained worldwide attention due to the Stuxnet worm attacks against Siemens-based systems in Iran.
RSA CONFERENCE 2011: Hot products from the show floor
"We're creating a security shell to their OS based on McAfee functionality," McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt told Network World.
The first step involves adding the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePo) agent to the Wind River OS so that security and compliance reporting can be managed through McAfee's central management console (though McAfee and Wind River's management systems will also be integrated).
McAfee and Wind River will also work together on white-listing to prevent unauthorized applications from running against the commercial OS, as well as add McAfee-provided network-access control functionality. Anti-malware may come later.
The first fruits of this work are expected to be release in March, DeWalt said.
At a press conference, Wind River President Ken Klein said that teaming with McAfee will "dramatically" improve security in an industrial commercial OS that's installed in a billion devices.
The vast majority of known malware attacks are still oriented toward Windows-based operating systems, DeWalt said. But he added that hardening an industrial operating system such as the one from Wind River will benefit infrastructure that is often less visible to the public.
Manufacturers announcing support for McAfee Embedded Security included NCR, NEC Infrontia, Sharp, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Meridian, Clearwave, PFU and Sysmex.
Wednesday's announcement about the role McAfee will play at Intel is but the first in what's expected to be a series in the near future, DeWalt said. McAfee expects to be able to very soon announce that its acquisition by Intel is complete after formal regulatory reviews.
Read more about wide area network in Network World's Wide Area Network section.


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GW1516 – popular, but deadly
GW1516, also known as GW501516, Cardarine and Endurobol, was originally developed in the 1990s as a treatment for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
It was discontinued in 2007, after it was linked to the rapid development of cancer during trials on mice.
GW1516 works by forcing skeletal muscle to use fat rather than carbohydrates as an energy source. Used by some for fat loss. In the context of athletic enhancement, it has benefits as an endurance aid.
GW1516 (GW501516) has been linked to a number of positive doping tests in endurance-related sports. After a number of positive tests for GW1516 in 2013, WADA released a warning on its health risks.
In 2015 and 2016, there were less than six positive tests for GW1516 globally each year. In 2017 however, the number of positive tests rose to 31, an increase of 183.33 percent.
In June 2018, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) included GW1516 in the Poisons Standard under Schedule 10 – a schedule reserved for substances of such danger to health as to warrant the prohibition of sale, supply and use.
Athletes seeking to obtain an “edge” from the use of GW1516 need to be aware that they risk more than a positive test if they choose to take it – they may be risking their life.


Census of Carroll County
- The Westminster Branch of the Carroll County Public Library
has the Census on microfilm, 1790 thru 1920. And also the Maryland 1880 Soundex.
These microfilm rolls are available during the Library hours of operations. Cost of copying
on the Microfilm Reader/Copier is 10 cents a page. Carroll County Public Library
- Indexes to the Maryland Census, 1790 to 1850, are in the Carroll County
Genealogical Society collections at the Westminster Branch.
- Index to 1850 Census of Carroll County, Md., complied by Ruth Ann Newton, Vicki Baker, Mary Alice Lare, and Mary Clark. Carroll County Public Library, Westminster, Md., September 1978.
- Carroll County, Maryland 1860 Census Index compiled by Genealogical Department Volunteers of Carroll County Public Library, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, Md. 21157, 1990.
Return to Carroll County Homepage
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In consideration of being allowed to participate in Adventures in Common Activities (defined collectively as activities, adventures and events planned or hosted by Adventures in Common or listed on the Adventures in Common calendar,) and intending to be legally bound I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, assigns and heirs, agree that:
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2. I acknowledge and fully understand that by engaging in Activities, I will engage in some Activities that involve risk of foreseeable and unforeseeable minor injury including scrapes, cuts, sprains and broken bones and more serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death. I further acknowledge that any of the above risks could also result in social or economic losses and these are my responsibility.
3. I acknowledge that some activitieswill involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the Activities. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.
4. I generally release, waive, discharge, and agree not to sue Social Adventure Clubs, Inc., DBA Adventures in Common, (herein as AiC) its affiliated clubs and organizations (including the directors, officers, agents, administrators, and representatives of any of the foregoing entities), and any event planners, event hosts, volunteers, sponsors, promoters, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Activities (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”), from any and all liability, demands, claims, suits, losses, or damages incurred as the result of the undersigned participation in any Activities (or caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the Releasees).
5. If I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless, each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any of the Releasees may incur as the result of such claim.
6. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during any of the Activities.
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Day Trip to Orvieto Italy with Adventures by Disney – cute Italian town between Rome and Tuscany. Great place to explore and grab lunch. The Orvieto Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and unique churches in all of Europe. Definitely want to check it out! #italy #travel #europe #orvieto
After our whirlwind stop in Rome, we hopped on our bus and started making our way towards Tuscany. We stopped along the way in Orvieto, Italy in the Umbria region.
Orvieto is a super cute little town. Our tour guide said there are about 20,000 people that live in town. It was a great place to stop and explore for a few hours. Orvieto has one of the most beautiful churches I’ve ever seen! You have to see these photos!!!
We also had an amazing lunch. Everything was homemade – the wine, the pasta, the olive oil and the balsamic! Crazy good!


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Transcranial Ultrasound as Therapy for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
PublisherThe University of Arizona.
RightsCopyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.
AbstractAlzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that can affect cognitive and mental functions, and is the most common form of dementia. In upcoming years, the number of people expected to get Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase significantly due to so-called 'baby boomers' reaching advanced age. Clinical trials regarding dementia are critical in advancing Alzheimer's therapy, but drugs have been ineffective thus far. Rather than drugs, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques have had encouraging results. In animals, low to moderate transcranial ultrasound ('TUS') improves memory, and in humans, TUS causes improvements in mood. The application of TUS in humans is a promising therapy for neuronal growth, cognitive function, and mental state of mind. This paper reviews potential use of TUS for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Degree ProgramHonors College

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“In 2010, trade between our countries [India & U.S.] is not just a one-way street of American Jobs and companies moving to India. It is dynamic, two-way relationship that is creating jobs, growth, and higher living standards in both our countries.”
– U.S. President Barack Obama on Tour in India
On Sunday (Nov. 6), CNN news reported a story detailing President Obama’s 2010 Asian tour and its political ramifications. This three-day Presidential tour marked the longest trip to a foreign country that President Obama has made since taking office. He announced on Saturday that American companies like Boeing and General Electric are going to benefit from an increased business relationship with India that will result in $10 billion in economic growth. While in India, the President and first lady visited the Mahatma Gandhi museum in Mumbai because of his fascination with the life of Gandhi. On the cultural side, the President and First Lady also took part in the celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. This trip marked a renewed interest in building cultural and business alliances between the two countries and their leaders President Obama and Prime Minister Singh.
The proliferation of Internet technology has connected the four corners of the world allowing countries like the U.S. and India to collaborate and communicate in innovative and creative ways. The type of international collaboration that President Obama is calling for with India relies upon the strength of the education systems in both countries to change their perspective from a local to an international scope. No longer will schools be able to just develop a harmonious cultural landscape within their own brick and mortar walls. The development of Smart classrooms coupled with Web 2.0 technologies is driving innovation in instructional practices that will allow for collaboration of global classroom communities. The T2M(triggering teachable moments) instructional design model housed on the eKWIP (educating Kids With International Possibilities) platform was developed to create the proper environment for cross cultural collaboration between Indian & U.S. schools. The eWKIP website was launched less than two weeks ago and is almost ready to manage student work uploaded from both sides of the world.
On Friday (Nov.5), I had the chance to take the eKWIP platfrom out for a test with my first triggering of a teachable moment. Traditional teachable moments usually occur organically as an aside to a preplanned lesson. A student questions a particular element of a lesson, and the teacher leaves the script to offer a clear explanation in order to satisfy the curiosity of the student. The power of the teachable moment rests in the motivation to understand a concept because of an innate curiosity in the mind of the learner. One of the problems with teachable moments is their relative unpredictability. The T2M model was designed on the premise that teachable moments can be triggered with the proper environmental conditions and teacher support.
This past Friday (Nov.5) I was planning on teaching a sample lesson using eKWIP with my high school seniors. I strategically started the day by asking them to respond on a notecard to the triggering question, “What is the significance of the holiday of Diwali?” It was their inability to answer this question that caused a desire to know. The students asked the purpose of the question, and I explained that Nov. 5 is Diwali in India. One student quickly raised his hand and asked why we would want to learn about a country that is stealing American jobs. I explained that Americans have much to learn when discussing future relationships with India.
After the triggering question and negative student response, the rest of the class was interested enough to vote unanimously to participate in my 20-25 minute teachable moment. My plans made use of what I believe to be the key elements of a teachable moment: one academic standard, triggering question(s), a sequence of instruction, international collaboration, and authentic assessment. We began by locating India using the the Google maps link on the eKWIP website. After establishing the correct geographic location, the students read a small passage, lit a traditional Diwali lamp, and ate authentic Indian candy: Besan Ladoo & Kaju Burfee. They were skeptical at first but most of them made an attempt with the sweets. The students also enjoyed the ancient Indian artform of the Rangoli and wanted to know more about how they were designed. A rangoli is a colorful sand art display that acts as a welcome decoration for homes during Diwali. At the conclusion of the lesson, the students were asked to reflect on the teachable moment. Here are a few of the comments they wrote:
1. “What I liked the most is how they have a holiday that brings their families together.”
2. “I learned that Diwali is a national holiday in India. They celebrate for 5 days and light fireworks and give gifts. I like the candy too!”
3. “The festival of lights is a celebration of prayer for good health, peace, and wisdom. Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity visits Indian children on Diwali.”
4. “Diwali is a yearly celebration that combines many of the traditions of multiple American holidays.”
5. “Would it be possible to write some questions for you to post on the site for students in India to answer?”
One of the wonderful elements of T2M is the ability to stack moments together to develop a deeper understanding of complex issues. As part of a non-fiction reading assignment I am teaching on Monday (Nov. 8), I am going to have my students read the CNN article titled Obama in India for Start of Asian Tour . I will start by reminding my class about the comment one of them made about Indian citizens stealing our jobs. The students will draw on schema from Friday’s lesson and will be able to make connections to the article that would have eluded them before. It is as if the first moment sparked interest and understanding in the second moment. The President’s tour in Asia heralded a new era of equitable international partnerships between India and U.S., and schools in both countries should be preparing students to take part in this important endeavor. In developing broad international perspectives, schools can begin the process of multi-cultural learning one moment at a time.
Gregory M. McGough, M.Ed.
CII Chief Academic Officer


Faith and football? You bet!
American Family Radio (AFR) launched its new show “College Football This Week” on Monday, and its hosts are as familiar with the pulpit as they are with what’s happening on the gridiron.
Co-host Tim Wildmon is president of the American Family Association, the Mississippi-based nonprofit founded by his dad, the Rev. Don Wildmon. AFR is an affiliate of the association, which since its founding in 1977 has pushed for decency in society and the media.
ESPN followers know Mike Gottfried, who had winning football records at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Murray State as a head coach before becoming an analyst. Readers of this newspaper know, too, that Mr. Gottfried, who lost his father at age 11, is a champion of faith, football and fatherhood (visit www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/29/surrogate-fatherhood/print/). He and his wife, Mickey, co-founded Team Focus, which mentors fatherless boys between the ages of 10 and 18. His autobiography, “Coach’s Challenge: Faith, Football, and Filling the Father Gap,” was published in 2007.
The radio show features the usual fare, with a twist: human interest stories about players and coaches and the role faith plays in their lives on and off the field.
“The stories of all the people’s lives and what they’ve gone through, mistakes they made are all a part of trying to get the message out there of salvation, so I think it’s going to be interesting to find out even about the past and future of a lot of the sports celebrities out in our country,” Mr. Gottfried told onenewsnow.com, another AFA affiliate..
The show airs on Mondays.
Marking Ramadan by fighting malaria
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and other major American Muslim groups are urging followers this Ramadan to participate in a United Against Malaria effort.
Each year in Africa alone, an estimated 420 million people are infected with malaria, and 1 million of them die.
“Ramadan is not only a time for prayer and fasting, it is an opportunity to strengthen and renew one’s faith through positive actions that benefit society,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad. “Malaria is a serious concern in Africa, and American Muslims can play an important role in helping to alleviate the suffering caused by this disease.”
The daylong event will be held Sept. 5 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Fort Washington.
CAIR said its participation in the anti-malaria effort is part of its Muslims Care campaign, which encourages community service by American Muslims.
‘Why I Stayed’ with Ted Haggard
“Why I Stayed.” That’s the title of the memoir of Gayle Haggard, wife of disgraced Colorado evangelist Ted Haggard.
Mr. Haggard resigned as president of the National Association of Evangelicals and as pastor of New Life Church in Colorado after a male prostitute accused him of a cash-for-sex relationship. Mr. Haggard conceded “sexual immorality.”
Mrs. Haggard, whose book is scheduled for a January release, said, “This is my story of choosing to love my husband through some of the most difficult challenges any marriage could face.”


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Well, that didn't take long. On Tuesday morning, the former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow announced that he would be pursuing a career entirely different from football -- one in professional baseball. Tebow is set to schedule an official baseball tryout later this month Now, just a few hours after his announcement, he already has an official baseball offer.
On Tuesday morning, Tebow officially received an offer from Schaumburg Boomers -- an independent Frontier League team based in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The Boomers' manager Jamie Bennett released a statement form the club's official release.
"We're looking for an athletic outfielder who can bring some leadership and competitiveness into the clubhouse," said Schaumburg Boomers Manager Jamie Bennett, "Tebow brings all of those characteristics and then some. I think he'd be a great fit here in Schaumburg."
"I understand that Tim's ultimate goal is to make it to the major leagues, just like every other guy on our team," stated Boomers General Manager Pete Laven, "With our proximity to Chicago and the fact that major league scouts come through our park on a regular basis, I think this is the perfect situation for Tim to showcase his skills in a game situation."
So, at least one team believes Tebow can cross over from the gridiron to the baseball diamond. Following the Boomers' offer, the Cleveland Indians tweeted this hilarious and cryptic photoshop of Tebow in an Indians uniform.
We will continue to update you on Tebow's attempted baseball career.
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Coronation Street has cast former EastEnders actor Glen Wallace as a face from Carla Connor’s (Alison King) past.
In scenes which will air on Friday January 29, Carla is taken aback when Lucas — played by Glen — arrives at the factory.
Carla initially met Lucas when she was living in Devon, and — upon his arrival at the factory — it becomes apparent that he is her new client.
She has a lot on her mind during the episode in question, and she calls at No.1 to offer Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) her support. However, when Peter makes it clear that he doesn’t want her anywhere near him, she throws caution to the wind and heads off to lunch with Lucas.
Lucas reveals that he’s booked a hotel for the weekend — asking Carla if she’d like to join him.
Carla readies to leave for the weekend with Lucas, but Peter — having had a heart-to-heart with Roy Cropper (David Neilson) — asks her not to go.
Actor Glen is perhaps best known for portraying DS Cameron Bryant in EastEnders — a role he played between 2014 and 2016.
The character was a colleague odd DS Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton), and featured heavily in the ‘Who Killed Lucy?’ story — making his very first appearance in the episode directly following the young girl’s demise.
Glen also appeared in Hollyoaks between 2007 and 2010 as Malachy Fisher.
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Track Premiere: Bovice — “Sluggo Season”
July 27, 2022 Shawn Macomber
Bouncy, brutal hip-hop-infused metallic hardcore is up to bat via the new Bovice jam “Sluggo Season.”
Video Premiere: Align the Tide – “Unbreakable”
July 27, 2022 Sean Frasier
Maltese metalheads Align the Tide uppercut your day with a bruising new single and video, “Unbreakable.” New album Hollow out August 26th.
Full Album Stream: Raptore ‘Blackfire’
July 25, 2022 Chris Dick
Spanish speed metallers Raptore resurrect the past to burn down the future on new album,
Scumdog Cinema: Director Scott Barber Talks “This is GWAR” Documentary
July 20, 2022 Shawn Macomber
We speak with director Scott Barber about his poignant, hilarious and inspiring documentary This is GWAR which arrives Friday.
Album Premiere: Wailin Storms – ‘The Silver Snake Unfolds’
July 20, 2022 Sean Frasier
Southern Gothic post-punks Wailin Storms bring the thunder on their upcoming album, The Silver Snake Unfolds.
Track Premiere: Exaltation – “Iron Rebellion”
July 19, 2022 Addison Herron-Wheeler
Here’s a nice helping of New Zealand death metal to start your Tuesday–check out Exaltation‘s new track, “Iron Rebellion.”
Track Premiere: The Sombre “The Mourning Gloom”
July 18, 2022 Chris Dick
Gnaw Their Tongues mastermind Maurice de Jong falls before draconian times on new The Sombre elegy “The Mourning Gloom.” Streaming in slow motion now!
Read an Exclusive Excerpt from ‘Destination Onward – The Story of Fates Warning,’ The New Book by Jeff Wagner
July 15, 2022 Decibel Magazine
This 400-page behemoth chronicles virtually every facet of the progressive metal heroes’ 40-year history with the cooperation of every single member of Fates Warning, past and present.
Video Premiere: Sinning Hard and Thrashing Harder with Israeli Thrashers Sinnery
July 14, 2022 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Watch Israeli thrashers Sinnery employ all the sinister-looking evil that comes with nefarious tropes like monk’s robes, cauldrons, excessive candle usage, religious symbology, ritual killings, cult activities and attempted bloody rebellion against such.
Track Premiere: Grace — “Wasteland”
July 13, 2022 Shawn Macomber
Check out the exclusive premiere below of Grace‘s fiery, enlivening new single “Wasteland,” which hits all digital platforms this Friday via Upstate Records.
Album Premiere: Ashenspire – ‘Hostile Architecture’
July 13, 2022 Sean Frasier
Scottish black metal project Ashenspire demolish power structures on their new LP, Hostile Architecture.
Bjørnson, Beers & Bears: A Fire In the Mountains 2022 Festival Preview
July 11, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Festival organizers Jeremy Walker and Alex Feher, as well as lineup curation mastermind Shane McCarthy, on the return of Wyoming’s great wilderness fest.
Track Premiere: Witnesses – “Cloistered in Purfleet”
July 6, 2022 Sean Frasier
New York heavy ambient project Witnesses are seduced by gothic doom on their vampiric new single, “Cloistered in Purfleet.”
Track Premiere: Extermination Day “Kill (Like a Motherfucker)”
July 4, 2022 Chris Dick
Minnesota-based heavy rock act Extermination Day premiere “Kill (Like a Motherfucker)” off their debut album Be the Consequence at Decibel.
Track by Track: Kardashev – ‘Liminal Rite’
June 30, 2022 Adem Tepedelen
Arizona deathgaze quartet Kardashev ruminate on the failings of memory in their track-by-track commentary of ‘Liminal Rite.’
Album Stream: Get Weird, Wild and Wacky with Thirteen Goats’ Servants of the Outer Dark
June 30, 2022 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Check out the debut long-player by Vancouver death/thrashers Thirteen Goats!
Video Premiere: Cyborg Octopus – “Seizure of Character”
June 29, 2022 Addison Herron-Wheeler
Check out the latest video from Cyborg Octopus, “Seizure of Character,” in advance of the band’s forthcoming August 26 release, Between the Light and Air.
Track Premiere: Point Break — “I Am”
June 29, 2022 Shawn Macomber
No Keanu, but the latest metallic hardcore jam from Pointbreak hangs a hard ten nonetheless.
Album Premiere: Existence Dysphoria – ‘Minus Negative’
June 29, 2022 Sean Frasier
London sludge trio Existence Dysphoria unveil their crushing debut album Minus Negative. Out July 1st through Sludgelord Records.
Video Premiere: Child Bite – “Pass the Glue”
June 28, 2022 Adem Tepedelen
If you’re passin’ the glue, there’s a good chance Detroit’s Child Bite will sniff it.
Video Premiere: The Boneless Ones –“Good Friends”
June 28, 2022 Justin Norton
Watch crossover thrashers The Boneless Ones address the loved ones that suicide leaves behind in this view.
Full Album Premiere: Animalize – ‘Meat We’re Made of’
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French heavy metallers Animalize lick it up on new album Meat We’re Made Of. Full album stream in chainsaws, spandex and chiffon only at Decibel!
Q&A: Temple of Void’s Alex Awn And Mike Erdody Paint The World Doom
June 27, 2022 Chris Dick
Temple of Void‘s Alex Awn And Mike Erdody talk death-doom, Warhammer 40K, and new album Summoning the Slayer.
Full Album Premiere: Intoxicated ‘Watch You Burn’
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Florida thrash institution Intoxicated stream new album Watch You Burn. Only thrashing death is real at Decibel!
Track Premiere: Turian — “Snakehead”
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Crust. Grind. Metallic death metal. Noise. Seattle’s Turian comes at you hard on “Snakehead” with everything but the grunge.
Track Premiere: War Babies — “March of the Mindless”
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Album Premiere: Our Dying World – ‘Hymns of Blinding Darkness’
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Full EP Stream: Fixtures – “Live at Robert Lang Studios”
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Track Premiere: Wipes – “Summer”
June 21, 2022 Addison Herron-Wheeler
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Album Premiere: Oktas – ‘The Finite and the Infinite’
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The latest from Oktas, the epic, full-length The Finite and the Infinite, is streaming with us right now, and it’s the perfect way to start off your week.


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Brands Are Calling Out Racial Injustice. But Are The Messages Sincere?
Newsy looked at over 300 official brand social media pages. More than 70% had made a statement against racial injustice.
Protesters for the Black Lives Matter movement are calling for more than policy: They’re calling on companies and big name brands to recognize racial injustice with more than words.
Stephanie Caudle: "I think brands are starting to see like, 'Hey, maybe we aren't doing this thing right.'"
Newsy looked at over 300 official social media pages for companies like Disney, General Mills and Unilever. More than 70% of the brands made a statement calling for racial equality, and roughly half of those statements mentioned specific actions.
Caudle: "It really felt as if it was a copy and paste thing. Like, literally, there was a template that everyone decided to follow."
Professor Ashley Nelson: "It’s kind of like 'I’ve read that, I’ve read that, I’ve read that,' and pretty soon the message gets diluted."
Other crowdsourced efforts found that very few corporate statements mentioned police brutality or the Black Lives Matter movement.
Professor Dustin York: "I won't call out anyone specifically, but they will have a social media image with a great quote from Martin Luther King Jr. Fantastic! But they just had to take the extra step and put their glossy logo in the bottom right."
Before the most recent calls for racial equality, brands have been "taking a stand" on social issues like LGBTQ rights and women's equality for years. While those earlier statements weren’t without risk, the rise of brand support for racial justice is potentially trickier, though important for younger consumers.
York: "The strategy of brands is going through a major change right now. The strategy of staying in the middle and not taking a side worked very, very well for decades. It built a lot of brands up, a lot of businesses up, specifically for Baby Boomers and Gen X. … Millennials and upcoming Gen Z? You can't communicate the same way."
Research backs that up that shift. In a 2018 poll from Sprout Social, two-thirds of surveyed consumers said "it's important for brands to take public stands on social and political issues." Around 40% of respondents also said brands were more effective when they followed up statements with actions, such as donations to specific causes.
With that in mind, what brand statements are actually resonating?
Caudle: "There are lots of people who have gotten it right. Nike, they've gotten it right. I don't know if you saw Ben and Jerry's statement. They got it right."
York: "Ben and Jerry's was very specific. They weren't asking for unity, right? They were asking for a very specific thing."
Ben and Jerry's statement to "dismantle white supremacy" went viral online, and experts say it's because the company addressed the history of racial injustice and then specifically called out lawmakers to pass legislation "aimed at ending racial violence and increasing police accountability."
As the protests continue, publicist Stephanie Caudle says she's keeping a close eye on the brands choosing to stay silent.
Caudle: "Saying nothing is really, really telling right now. And what it does say to me, you know, as a woman, as a Black woman, is saying that you don't care about Black lives, but you care about Black dollars. And that's really scary to me. "
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Ma rshall Islands I ncorporation Service Offered By Rikvin Marshall Islands Incorporation is one of the offshore company services made available by Rikvin, a leading Singapore professional incorporation firm. In order to provide a clear understanding on this kind of incorporation, Rikvin made its way to present the common procedure of Marshall Island Incorporation. An overview of the Marshall Islands started the brief presentation. “Marshall Island is part of the Micronesian Islands located in the Pacific Ocean. It has an estimated population of 62,000 and it is considered as one of the fastest IBC registrars in the world with the Marshall Islands Companies and Maritime Registry being the 5th busiest in the world,” Rikvin said. Marshall Islands tends to embrace the modern business concept by offering limited liability companies in addition to the existing conventional business corporations, limited partnerships and conventional partnerships. Rikvin thus making it listed in their complete corporate solution recognized this willingness and daring effort of Marshall Islands. Also on top of the presentation, Rikvin emphasized how Marshall Islands Corporate Law directs the Marshall Island Incorporation. “Marshall Islands Corporate Law was patterned on the corporate laws of the states of Delaware and New York. Corporations are organized either in the US style with a president, secretary and treasurer or in the UK style with a managing director and corporate secretary.” Rikvin added. After a brief overview, Rikvin then proceed by highlighting the common procedure in Marshall Island Incorporation. The first step presented was choosing a corporate name. It was emphasized how to choose a unique and desirable name which will also trigger name recall for its target market. Two alternatives names are needed in case the first selection is not available. Choosing directors was the next step discussed. Rikvin said, “There is no minimum number of directors for Marshall Island Incorporation. The corporation can either have only one director and one shareholder or it can specify more directors.” Share structure was also presented. Shares may be apportioned either in registered or bearer form, or a combination of both. Shares may either be of par value or no par value. A standard formation is 500 registered and/or bearer shares without par value or up to US$50,000 worth of par value stock. Selecting business activity under the rule of the incorporator was the last step presented by Rikvin. The incorporator may choose to elect directors, appoint officers or take on by laws without having additional cost. About the Publisher:
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Here are a couple more scarves I made for the recent Winter fair. I think apart from the Burgundy/Pink/Orange/Yellow one I showed last week, they were all nuno-felt scarves. Both of these were made with 18.5 mic Merino and hand … Continue reading
I made a short, wide scarf/wrap similar to the white scarf I showed last time, using natural cotton scrim and 18.5 mic Merino: It’s about 3 times as wide as the scarf, and I didn’t scrunch the scrim first: I … Continue reading
While I had my pre-felt out doing the Suprematist pieces, I thought I’d try a few more samples using it. I’ve only used it a few times, but the suprematist pieces were so quick to felt, I thought it might … Continue reading
I felted the Prefelt and Fibre paper Suprematist pieces that I showed you last time. I think the pieces shifted a bit, but this is the first one: It didn’t have much texture after felting and is quite flat. The … Continue reading
I thought I’d finally get a chance to do some felting this week, so gave the 4th quarter challenge on Suprematist Art some thought. I know it’s basically just positioning pieces of various shapes and/or sizes, but I thought the … Continue reading
I’ve had tradies in for weeks, so haven’t had a chance to felt. Having a rare bit of quiet time the other day, I thought ‘why not give crocheting another go?’ After about 8 videos, I remembered why! I did … Continue reading

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TONIGHT sees the second of the Scottish Cup replays as Kilmarnock host Aberdeen for a place in the last eight against last night's winners St Mirren.
Both sides are in decent enough form performance-wise and it's quite a tricky game to dissect but I've picked out two bets that I like the look of.
St Mirren v Hearts delivered another three winners yesterday in the Scottish Reserve League and that coupled with Monday's Belgium Reserve league it's been a great start to the week.
Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen (KO 7.45pm)
Both these sides were under a fair bit of pressure until only recently but wins for Killie against Hearts and Rangers and the Dons beating Hamilton and running Celtic close has kept the wolves at bay.
That said defeat for Aberdeen tonight would soon see the knives out for boss Derek McInnes. He will be delighted it's Killie they are playing, a side who sit proudly on his mantelpiece at home.
Aberdeen's record against Kilmarnock is somewhat extraordinary. McInnes has managed Aberdeen in 26 matches against Killie losing just once which is incredible (19 wins 6 draws) and they travel here off the back of a really good performance against Celtic in a match they deserved at least a point from.
Kilmarnock, after two great wins, went down 2-1 to a good Hibs side at the weekend and although I don't expect there to be much between the sides I'm taking Aberdeen to edge it (the Dons have won 12 of their last 13 trips to Rugby Park).
Both sides look like much more of an attacking threat and I think we'll see at least two goals scored.
- Aberdeen to Qualify/Aberdeen to score
- 20/21 (bet365) (NAP)
- Over 2.0, 2.5 goals (Asian goal line)
- 11/10 (Bet365)
Tottenham vs RB Leipzig
Atalanta vs Valencia
- Both matches over 1.5 goals
- Both matches over 2.5 cards
- 21/20 (bet365 BetBuilder)


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Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to preserve a large, natural wetland complex. It features a unique sand plain wetland/upland complex with a rich mosaic of healthy sedge meadow, shallow lake, oak savanna, prairie, shrubland and forest habitats. It encompasses a large wetland system at the confluence of four tributaries that feed high quality water to Rice and Skunk Lakes and the Platte River. The Rice-Skunk Lakes complex features one of the largest unaltered sedge meadow wetlands in Minnesota. This complex provides critical habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, sandhill cranes and many other species of birds.
Contact the Refuge
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
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Little Falls, MN 56345
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The NYS Assembly have scheduled hearings on the Governor’s Deficit Reduction Plan. Oct09DRP_LocalAssistanceReductions Those are cuts to current year contracts. How will these cuts hamper your ability to provide affordable housing services? testimony nov 2009 should address the following:
- How has the economic downturn facing the nation and State impacted the economy of New York?
- What are the impacts resulting from the State Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget deficit?
- How would the Governor’s DRP proposal to reduce the current year deficit impact programs and services supported by the State?
- How would the Governor’s proposed DRP impact your organization?
Given the nature and extent of the current year budget deficit facing the State, are there any policy alternatives that were not incorporated in the Executive DRP proposal that should be considered?
Check Hearing notice20091015 for more information. Twenty copies maybe sent this week if you cannot attend.
The Senate finance committee has also scheduled hearings down state on October 27th.

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I met Kenitres over the phone and we had a WONDREFUL conversation about her and her wonderful fiance. It went so well that she booked me the next day! So I KNEW when they came in to town we were going to have a BLAST! And we did! Keni (which she told me to call her at the first location maybe 10 min. after meeting her!:) said that she had been following my work for a while and that she was so nervous about the session she was feeling sick. But we all ended up having each other cracking up in between shots and during at some points too! It made for a GREAT engagement session! It was so awesome to meet the two of you and to be able to photograph the love and beauty of your relationship! They live in Dallas but are planning on moving to Austin! So feel free to leave comments on why you LOVE Austin (No Austin haters allowed, we need more awesome people like these guys here and I will delete your comment if you are bashing Austin- cause I can
) and what are some of your favorite things to do and see. I kept telling them all about the resturants in the Soco area cause I was RIDICOUSLY HUNGRY- note to self bring a apple (or a piece of bamboo, Garden State anyone??).


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h 126 x w 195 cm irregular (49” x 77”)
Wool, linen, hemp cord
Tapestry weaving, tufting, knotting; shaped, layered
My tapestries are also often shaped, like continents or islands. They sometimes come in clusters and layers, rather that singular pieces. This formal choice can suggest both isolation and connectivity, with the sometimes-interconnected islands saying that we are all linked. There is also the possibility of migration, moving from one land mass to another, whether willingly or because of adverse circumstances. But there is hope as well, since no human is an island.


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The new Hotel Lincoln is a window to the most dynamic part of Chicago's North Side, Lincoln Park.
Like the neighborhood, the hotel is historic yet fresh, fun though eccentric and active but relaxed. It's where the energy of urban life meets 1,200 green acres and Lake Michigan.
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Chicago, IL 60614

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The Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) Property Industry Forecast Survey of 200 of the key property industry business leaders shows why the risks to industry of changing negative gearing and capital gains tax policy are too great to risk.
These are the views of the leading property industry business leaders who are responsible for hiring staff and for building new developments.
More than 50% of respondents said it was likely they would reduce their number of employees as well as the production of new dwellings.
The Survey results shows unacceptable levels of uncertainty from the property sector, proving the risks of change are too great.
"We are seven weeks into the election campaign and are yet to see any substantive evidence on the impacts of changes to negative gearing,” UDIA National President, Michael Corcoran said.
“The people that know the impacts are the industry and they have said definitively that there is too much at risk to change."UDIA believes changes to negative gearing will damage the health of our property markets, and the survey demonstrates industry leaders are concerned that it will hamstring their capacity to grow and hire staff.
More than half of the respondents were concerned that house prices would decrease, but there was considerable uncertainty about what the impact of changes would be. One of those impacts is that a resounding 72% of respondents said they thought rents would increase as a result of the changes.