Mentioning that science and technologies are like flowing rivers, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government will do whatever is needed to cope with the fast-changing world to ensure a brighter future for the young generation.
"To cope with the fast-changing world, we'll surely take the steps which are needed for the brighter and beauti-ful future of the young generation," she said.
The Prime Minister said this while officially inaugurating the mobile number portability (MNP) service at her official residence Ganobhaban.
Sheikh Hasina said she has sacrificed her present and future of her life for the young generation who will lead the country in the coming days.
"The pace of the country's progress what we have achieved must not stop...we want to maintain it," she said.
Hasina mentioned that the youth is the biggest strength of a country and if they can be built with proper educa-tion they will have a beautiful life.
She said new technologies have opened an immense scope for the socioeconomic development of the country. "We're utilizing these and will do the same in the future, too."
The Prime Minister said science and technologies are like flowing rivers as newer technologies are coming up. "And we'll have to follow that as the new generation needs to be groomed in that way so that they can build the modern technology-based 'Golden Bengal'."
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar, State Minister for Infor-mation and Communication Technology Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Posts and Telecommunications Secre-tary Shyam Sunder Sikder and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Md Jahirul Haque also spoke on the occasion.
Speaking at the program, Posts and Telecommunications Secretary Shyam Sunder Sikder said the Finance Ministry has agreed to waive the SIM tax for getting the new SIM for availing of the MNP service.
He also said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will issue a circular very soon in this connection.
The MNP service allows a subscriber to change telecom carrier keeping the same phone number. The much-awaited MNP service was launched on October 1.
BTRC has fixed Tk 50 for availing of the service at the customer level.
The operator will be changed 72 hours after applying for the MNP and a customer will have to wait for 90 days if they want to change operators again.
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Submissions closed 25 September 2020.
This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application to vary active Concession (Lease) OT-23405-ACC (granted for 30 years until 30 April 2048) within Rock and Pillar Conservation Area.
Applicant: Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club Incorporated
Location of proposed activity: Rock and Pillar Conservation Area (contained in record of title 7697 being Part Section 2 SO 300215).
Map references: Approximate NZTM 2000 E1372103 N4966292
Summary of proposal: The Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club (OTMC) have an existing Concession (Lease) OT-23405-ACC for the OTMC owned Leaning Lodge hut to be located on conservation land.
Due to structural issues with the hut built in 2013, the OTMC have applied to vary this Concession by:
- rebuilding the hut approximately 50 metres South East of the existing hut (at approximate NZTM 2000 E1372103 N4966292); and
- once rebuilt, demolish the hut built in 2013 and make good the land.
Concession applied for: A variation pursuant to s 17ZC(2) to active Concession (Lease) OT-23405-ACC.
2.0 Applicant’s original application
- 2.1 Application form 1a – Applicant Information (PDF, 905K)
- 2.2 Application form 3b – Structures / Facilities (PDF, 862K))
- 2.3 Concession Lease OT-23405-ACC (PDF, 1,691K))
- 2.4 Proposed location of rebuilt hut (PDF, 152K)
- 2.5 Geotechnical Assessment (PDF, 2,785K)
- 3.1 Revised application form 3b – Structures / Facilities (PDF, 869K)
- 3.2 Sub Floor Design (PDF, 1,522K)
- 3.3 Design Features Report (PDF, 3,364K)
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close 25 September 2020.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
You can also get a submission form from any local DOC office or by email to DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
2. Send us your submission before 25 September 2020
Send your submission by email or post. You will get a confirmation email when a submission has been received.
Department of Conservation
PO Box 5244
Attention: Kelvin Brown, Permissions Advisor
Submissions closed 25 September 2020.
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, state this in writing when making your submission.
What happens next
After submissions close on 25 September 2020:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
- A hearing will be held if there have been requests to be heard by the Director-General. If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur in the week commencing 12 October 2020. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you will be contacted by DOC regarding this.
- DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurred.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application by Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club Incorporated.
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications
The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed variation to concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed variation to concession.
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Kelvin Brown, Permissions Advisor.

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COMPANY NEWS; BROADCOM WILL EXPAND CHIP BUSINESS THROUGH MERGER
Published: January 19, 2000
The Broadcom Corporation, which makes chips for high-speed networking equipment, agreed yesterday to buy the closely held Blue-Steel Networks Inc. of Mountainview, Calif., for about $123.2 million in stock. The company, which is based in Irvine, Calif., and is the No. 1 maker of chips for cable modems, said it would take a first-quarter charge to cover related costs. Broadcom wants to use BlueSteel's chips in its products that make networks secure for electronic commerce, office networks and telecommuting. Broadcom's shares rose $33.25 each, to $328.50, in Nasdaq trading.

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The Dow Jones today is on the climb after new stimulus measures from the European Central Bank. More on this below.
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Now, here's a closer look at today's Money Morning insight, the most important market events, and stocks to watch.
The Top Stock Market Stories for Thursday
- This morning, markets are pushing higher on news that the European Central Bank is set to introduce new stimulus measures to support the struggling economic bloc. The ECB slashed its deposit rate by 10 basis points and said it plans to purchase 20 billion euros in assets for an extended period. The announcement of lower rates has fueled additional buying of safe-haven, non-interest-bearing assets like gold.
- If you think interest rates are low now, wait for the U.S. Treasury Department's next act. According to Treasury Secretary Stevin Mnuchin, the agency is considering the issuance of the 50-year bond as soon as next year. The U.S. Treasury Secretary told CNBC on Thursday that the American government is looking for ways to finance its increasing debt load. The proposed release of ultra-long bonds comes as the United States' national debt hit $22.5 trillion this week.
You Have to See This to Believe It: America's favorite "Shark" debuts the Angels & Entrepreneurs Summit. Watch now…
- U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on certain Chinese goods for another two weeks. The president said it was an "act of good will" as both nations prepare to return to the negotiating table to discuss a trade deal. Officials from both sides will meet in Washington this October. The news helped push shares of semiconductor stocks higher on Thursday morning.
Stock to Watch Today: SDC, WMT, AMZN, HTZ
- In IPO news, look for the debut of SmileDirectClub. The dental IPO will launch after it priced its stock at $23 per share. That figure is higher than the range of $19 to $22. The firm plans to raise about $1.3 billion dollars. The $23 per share puts the firm's valuation at roughly $8.9 billion. The company will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker SDC.
- Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is taking aim at Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and its prime delivery service. The Arkansas-based retail giant is launching an unlimited grocery delivery service that costs $98 per year (that's a dollar less than Prime). The retailer hopes that it can reach coverage of 50% of the United States by the end of 2019. WMT stock was up 0.5% in pre-market hours. AMZN stock was still up 1% this morning despite news of the rival's service.
- Shares of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) are up another 1.5% in pre-market hours after iconic activist investor Carl Icahn boosted his stake in the car rental giant. Icahn increased his stake from 29.5% to 30.1%, according to a filing with SEC.
- Look for additional earnings reports from Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), Macatawa Bank Corp. (NASDAQ: MCBC), and Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED).
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Garrett joined Money Map Press as an economist and researcher in 2011, specializing in alternative strategies with an emphasis on fundamental and technical analysis.

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The reliability of the MACD divergence Forex signal lies in understanding what the indicator is, what it is used to detect, macd and determining the effective strategies associated with the indicator.
What is MACD?
The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) is a technical indicator used to detect entry and exit points into the market. Investors use the indicator to determine a strong trend before establishing a position in the market.
Technically, the indicator is defined by the difference between a 26-period and 12-period exponential moving average. Some represent the resulting line as bars or a histogram depending on the investor’s preference. Some investors desire to view both on a chart. The simple moving average (SMA) is also displayed along with the MACD indicator. The SMA default is typically nine days for most investment tools.
How the MACD Works?
Most investors use a candlestick chart when applying this indicator. The indicator helps investors determine when a strong Forex signal has been established for entry or exit. This requires patience on behalf of the investor. Most MACD errors are related to the investor’s frustration of waiting for a strong signal. In their haste, Forex traders enter the market too soon and lose significant profits. Patient Forex traders will realize the gains that they are seeking.
No indicator is 100% reliable. This indicator is no exception to the rule. Forex traders must learn to hold their position until an optimal trade situation is presented. MACD is commonly used in Forex, because the delays are most indicative of how the Forex market behaves. If the market moves slightly in a 15 minute time period, an entry point cannot be established. However, if it moves significantly over the course of one to four hours or over the course of a day, then the investor should take note. Some experts advise waiting 3 days to ensure no false signals are produced. This increases the reliability of the indicator.
When a distinguishing candle pattern is recognized, this may be an indication the signal will change directions. For instance, many investors will enter the market when two candlesticks consistently touch the same high price in the market. This is called a “tweezer top” or a “divergence” point, and is a good entry or exit point depending on the trader’s strategy. If the next candlestick is a lower price, this may indicate a downward trend. However, the Forex signal could spike in the opposing direction and yield a “false signal.”
Forex traders should use MACD divergence Forex signal with other indicators to determine when a strong trading position has been established. Investors often use the indicator with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to improve reliability and filter false signals. If used alone, the indicator is not 100% reliable, and the investor is more likely to make costly mistakes.

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Subdron has received venture capital investments, including Portuguese Faber, to revolutionize the underwater inspection industry.
The Austrian Subdron GmbH has just announced the raising of 1.3 million euros as part of a “pre-seed” round table (very early), which will make it possible to expand the team of engineers of this startup of four new recruits, to accelerate the development and implementation of its technology and to open a subsidiary in Porto.
“With this round of investment, four people will be hired: three engineers, including two for the Porto subsidiary, and a ‘business development’,” an official Subdron source told Negócios, without specifying either the place or the date. of taking office. installation in the city Invicta.
Specializing in autonomous underwater navigation and data processing for advanced inspections, Subdron, which “currently employs six people”, says its technology “has the potential to revolutionize the way underwater structures are inspected for ‘biofouling and structural integrity’.
As for the choice of Invicta, Subdron explains that “the presence of the team and the facilities in a coastal city like Porto, with access to a relevant port like Leixões, will be strategic for the company to establish collaborations with centers research centers in marine robotics, establish contacts with shipping companies and start selling their services”.
In a press release, the Austrian startup guarantees that the solution it has developed “allows to take advantage of autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art technology and artificial intelligence to carry out autonomous inspections in underwater infrastructures. marine assets, such as port facilities and ship hulls”.
More: “This technology has the potential to significantly decarbonize the shipping industry and revolutionize the maintenance and monitoring of critical underwater assets, reducing costs by up to 50% and improving safety in several sectors” , guarantees the startup.
“We were impressed with Subdron’s innovative technology and vision”
The investment round was led by xista science ventures, an Austrian science-focused venture capital fund, and Portugal’s Faber, through its ocean-related climate technology fund, with participation from Austrian investor Saber GmbH.
“We are delighted to announce the success of our first financing round”, begins Thomas Vonach, founder and CEO of Subdron GmbH.
“This substantial investment will advance our mission to revolutionize the underwater inspection industry, bringing about transformative changes that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve the overall sustainability of underwater infrastructure management,” Vonach promises.
“We have been impressed with the innovative technology and vision of Subdron GmbH, as their innovative approach to underwater inspections has the potential to revolutionize many industries, from maritime and transportation to energy and gas monitoring. environment,” says Bernhard Petermeier, partner at xista science ventures.
“We are proud to support their mission and look forward to seeing their autonomous vehicles have a significant impact on decarbonizing a traditionally labor and carbon intensive industry.”
Carlos Esteban, partner of Faber, points out that “despite being more efficient than land or air transport, maritime transport is responsible for around 3% of global CO2 emissions”, arguing that “biofouling on the hull of the vessel can significantly increase fuel consumption and CO2”. broadcasts”.
“Thus, cheaper, faster and more accurate biofouling data, as the sub-drone system will provide, would lead to optimized hull cleaning plans, leading to savings in fuel consumption and emissions. of CO2″, concludes Esteban.


Do you want pedal-powered change? Then join Members of Parliament Samantha Dunn and Greg Barber to Ride and Rally at Parliament on 10 May from 8:15am!
Recently, the Andrews Government put cyclists at risk when it rejected #MetreMatters laws in Victoria.
That's why we're encouraging everyone to cycle to Parliament on 10 May to rally for safer cycling.
It’s time to show them that cyclists deserve not only be on our roads, but to feel safe on our roads. Victoria is lagging behind other States and Territories that have already implemented or are trialing A Metre Matters legislation. An education campaign on its own is not enough.
From 8:15 : Meet and greet, photos
From 8:40 : Hear from our speakers
Let’s keep the pressure on the Victorian Labor Government to keep our cyclists safe.
P.S: Don't have a bike? Don't worry. You can still come and support cycling safety in Victoria!


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Reactions to Death of George H.W. Bush Note Legacy of Service
04 December, 2018, 00:09 | Author: Mable Gonzales
"May he rest in peace", the prime minister said. His presence will be sorely missed.
World leaders and dignitaries are paying tribute to former US president George H.W. Bush as a committed public servant who helped the United States stand tall on the world stage. In January 1945 he married Barbara Pierce.
Our hearts and prayers are with George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, their families, and the entire Bush clan.
He graduated from Yale in 1948 with a degree in Economics. There's a mock situation room where you can make critical decisions, as President Bush did before the Gulf War in the early 90's. Ambassador to the United Nations. The statement read: "Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush and give thanks for his great long life of service, love and friendship". He lost, but was chosen as a running mate by Ronald Reagan.
In fact, half of the exhibit focuses on President Bush's life before the White House. He nearly immediately separated himself from his benefactor Reagan, calling for a "kinder, gentler nation" - to which Nancy Reagan was famously said to reply, "kinder and gentler than what?" Bush for his " outstanding political credentials, guiding America and the world towards the end of the Cold War". The Soviet Union ceased to exist; and reformist President Mikhail Gorbachev, whom Bush had supported, resigned. "So when we re-did the museum 10 years ago, we actually put more George Bush into the museum".
U.S. to keep aiding Saudis in Yemen despite furore - Pompeo
Trump, who was seen passing by MBS and Putin without interacting with either, is not expected to meet with the crown prince . Mattis spoke after he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed senators on the U.S. response to Khashoggi's killing.
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor who ran as the Republican candidate for vice president in 2008, tweeted: "What a life ... full of love of family ... strong faith ... nothing's more important".
James A. Baker III, Bush's secretary of State and a close adviser, expressed his appreciation of the former president's contribution and legacy.
Panelo then remembered the words of Bush when the latter was still alive.
Bush famously vowed: "This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait". After weeks of air and missile bombardment, the 100-hour land battle dubbed Desert Storm routed Iraq's million-man army.
Despite the loss of mobility, Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by taking part in a tandem parachute jump in Kennebunkport, Maine. Twenty months later, in 1992, the Republican Bush lost his bid for re-election to Democrat Bill Clinton, whose folksy manner and focus on the economy struck a chord with many Americans and made Bush seem disconnected from voters for focusing on foreign policy over domestic issues.
Trump also tweeted about the situation Wednesday, suggesting the USA should consider imposing tariffs on imported cars . Jawboning aside, Trump was unable to stop job losses at a Carrier Corp. air-conditioning plant in Indianapolis.
New Zealand play the US, Spain and Wales in Pool C, and England, Australia, Canada and Japan feature in Pool D. The New Zealand men's and women's teams have also won Commonwealth Games gold and World Cup gold this year.
That may give the kingdom a narrow path between provoking the president's wrath and preventing an even deeper oil-price slump. The outcome of next week's OPEC meeting "remains clouded by uncertainty", said Stephen Brennock of oil broker PVM.
The US president cancelled a formal sit-down with Mr Putin at the summit in Argentina over Moscow's seizure of Ukrainian vessels. But with the agency not publicly stating so, Trump has attempted to deflect blame away from the crown prince.
Nintendo expects 20 million units sold for the Switch for the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2019. That includes Switch, 3DS products, the NES and Super NES Classic systems, and accessories and games .
Earlier this week, Priyanka and Nick revealed details about how the two, who share an 11-year age difference, came to be. They will follow up Saturday's ceremony with a Hindu wedding the following day, to celebrate Priyanka's heritage.
Whateley had claimed the Australian cricket team's cultural issues could be traced to Clarke's appointment as captain. Kohli indeed has the credentials to take Team India to a much-awaited Test series win in Australia.
Saddle up, gentlemen: Red Dead Online's Beta was promised to us by the end of November and by gosh, Rockstar have cut it fine. However, despite the singleplayer campaign's high quality, fans are still eagerly awaiting its online mode.
Pakistan, India Move to Open Historic Border Crossing for Sikhs
However, he added that "unless better sense prevailed in India, we may have to wait for Sidhu to become (India's) Prime Minister". PM Imran Khan said that looking at the past yields no results and he is not accountable for what transpired in the past.
Trump coy on China trade deal before meeting Xi
Trump and Xi were scheduled to meet on Saturday to discuss trade amid increasing tensions between the world's top two economies . Another official said Navarro's addition was meant to send a message to China about the administration's resolve on trade.
Trump warns GM could lose subsidies over layoffs
GM's stock price surged on the heels of the announcement , closing at 37.65, up almost 5 percent on the day. Barra said the company faces challenges from tariffs but she did not directly link the layoffs to them.


WSI Earns Top Spot in Europe
Ranks as No. 1 Internet Services Franchise in Franchise Europe’s Top 500
Toronto, Canada, August 13, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Europe’s leading business franchise directory, Franchise Europe has ranked WSI in the Number 1 spot under the Computer, Electronic and Internet Services category of their Top 500 Franchises list. Also making it into the coveted Top 100 franchises listed by Franchise Europe, WSI adds another notch to its decade long reign of leading Internet services franchises.
The company has held this Number 1 spot in North American Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 listing for 6 years in a row. It was also featured recently by another leading US based industry business publication Success Magazine in its ranking of “Top Ten Franchises We Love”. Ron McArthur, president WSI says, “We are very proud of what WSI as a team has been able to accomplish in the last year. All our efforts and initiatives are geared towards ensuring the success and profitability of our franchise network. We continually hear the success stories from our franchisees in the field, but it's exhilarating when the world recognizes the great progress we've made as well.” He further adds, “Our ranking as #42 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 issue this year was exciting enough. That was followed by featuring in Success Magazine’s Top Ten ranking. Earning the Number 1 position in Franchise Europe’s listing as well is now the real icing on the cake for us. Needless to say, it also encourages us to aim higher and strive further towards our vision of being the world’s number 1 provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized businesses.” The WSI network is spread across 87 countries with over 1500 WSI Internet Consultants serving the needs of the dynamic and growing global SME market. This is a significant achievement for the Canadian based Internet Solutions company that begun operations little over a decade ago. WSI continues to expand its network in order to provide Internet Solutions for more small and medium sized (SME) companies to profit from their online businesses.
Seeing increasing demand for business-focused websites that could be deployed quickly, without sacrificing quality or features, WSI has invested significantly in the advanced WSI Modular Development Technology™ (WSI MDT™). This technology is an essential part of the company’s value proposition and has helped WSI create a niche in the Internet services industry worldwide. Through extensive customer research the company identified the features that majority of all businesses need for an effective website. Working closely with business partners and its e-Marketplace suppliers, WSI has built an entire library of these components in advance so they’re ready to go when needed. Using WSI MDT™, WSI Consultants can quickly develop a wide variety of website solutions using any combination of these features. Less production time means less cost to clients. At WSI, the focus is on the ABCs of Internet Marketing™; the A being Affordable Web Solutions, B is Building Targeted Traffic and C is Converting More Customers Online.
WSI’s growth over recent years has been phenomenal, not just in numbers but in the increased value of its franchise offering. As a franchisee reaping ongoing profits Tim Pellens, a successful WSI Internet Consultant in Europe says, “I am thrilled to see that WSI wears the crown in Franchise Europe’s Top 500 listing at the Number 1 spot. It is in a way, recognition of the combined efforts that all of us are making in the WSI network to fortify and strengthen the medium sized business market by enhancing its online profitability. It feels great to know, all over again, that I made the right choice in selecting WSI.”
WSI truly stands for we simplify the Internet. Ron McArthur explains, “By simplifying the Internet, WSI is helping businesses to grow their e-business through improved operational efficiencies, reduced costs and increased profits utilizing our affordable, custom built e-business solutions.”
About WSI – we simplify the Internet:
With a network of over 1500 offices in 87 countries, WSI is the leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized businesses the world over. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI provides affordable Internet related services and technologies that deliver maximum return on investment for businesses. With the support and cooperation of its customers, franchise network, employees, suppliers and charitable organizations, WSI aims to help make child poverty history through its global outreach program.


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Anna Kendrick is taking on her most intimate role to date.
On Sept. 7, Kendrick revealed that her upcoming role in Mary Nighy's "Alice, Darling".
A story about a woman woman trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship with her successful boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick)
Resonated with her on a personal level after what she referred to as a recent experience.
"I was coming out of a personal experience with emotional abuse and psychological abuse,"
Se says about reading the screenplay, according to an interview with People.
I think my rep sent it to me, because he knew what I'd been dealing with and sent it along.
Because he was like, 'This sort of speaks to everything that you've been talking to me about.'
The script tells the story of Alice's unraveling during a birthday trip as she grapples with Simon's constant mind games.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After Sneak Peek: Liz Accidentally Offends Ed With a “No Neck” Comment

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DRDO Recruitment 2022 Apply Online 23 Engineer Vacancies: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has open an official advertisement for the recruitment of Deputy Chief Construction Engineer, Construction Engineer vacancies. Interested applicants can apply for DRDO Recruitment 2022 on or before 6th March 2022. In order to apply for DRDO Engineer Vacancy 2022 should read the complete information. You can use this page for Age Limit, Qualification, Application Form, Free Job Alert, Call Letter, Sarkari Result, Last Date etc. Visit the career section of DRDO Engineer Notification at https://www.drdo.gov.in/ for updated information.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Vacancy Notification 2022 and Application Form can download from this page. Kindly bookmark or save to cear any doubts regarding selection process etc. You have to forward duly filled offline mode applications for DRDO Engineer Jobs 2022. Defence Research and Development Organisation has released 23 vacancies for Engineer Recruitment 2022. Check the detailed information on the vacancy details given below Candidates who are interested in DRDO Jobs can apply for this job. Please you must know the details of Exam Date, Admit Card, Answer Key, Bank Jobs, Railway Jobs, Defence Jobs etc will be uploaded on this page regularly.
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- Candidates Age Relaxation may be given by As per Govt rules. Kindly check the DRDO recruitment official notification for more details.
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How to Apply DRDO Engineer Recruitment 2022
- Candidates are advised to visit the official website https://www.drdo.gov.in/
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- Click submit button and Take the printout of application for future reference.
- Postal Address: Shri Pravin Kumar Das, Deputy Director, Dte of Personnel (pers-AAl), Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDS Bhawan, New Delhi-110105
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The film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom continues to win over audiences across the world. At the recent Capri-Hollywood Film Festival in Capri, Italy, Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in the film and Naomie Harris, who plays Winnie Mandela, were awarded Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their work.
According to Variety, Elba won the crowd over with his acceptance speech when he mentioned he’s half Senegalese and half Sicilian.
In other news, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network has snatched up the broadcast rights to Mandela: Walk to Freedom and will be airing the film in 2017. This follows the network also snatching up the broadcast rights to Lee Daniel’s The Butler to also air in 2017.


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|Also published as||US7160285, US20030176920, US20070198036|
|Publication number||09620927, 620927, US 6547778 B1, US 6547778B1, US-B1-6547778, US6547778 B1, US6547778B1|
|Inventors||Joseph H. Sklar, Greta Jo Hays, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin|
|Original Assignee||Joseph H. Sklar, Greta Jo Hays, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (73), Classifications (12), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to medical devices in general, and more particularly to a device for positioning and tensioning a plurality of graft ligament strands simultaneously, equally, and to a selected tension.
It is known to use four combined strands, such as two (doubled) gracilis strands and two (doubled) semitendinosus strands, in reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It is further known to use other numbers of strands, such as one, two or three. It is also known to use other grafts, such as patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon, tibialis, and the like. When using more than one strand, it is preferred that the pluralities of ligament strands be equally tensioned, inasmuch as the strands must be under equal tension in order to provide optimum biomechanical properties. The tension on each ligament may be applied by hand one ligament at a time, but it has been demonstrated that applying tension by hand is not effective in equalizing the load on the various tendon strands. An improvement has been realized by tensioning the strands with applied weights as, for example, by hanging a weight from each tendon strand. While the use of such weights provides a known tension and equalization of tensions, the handling of the weights in the course of an ACL reconstruction has proven awkward and laborious.
Accordingly, there is a need for a device by which a plurality of graft ligament strands may be tensioned simultaneously, equally, to a desired tension, and positioned to a desired orientation.
An object of the invention is to provide a graft ligament strand tensioner having facility for tensioning one or a plurality of graft ligament strands simultaneously, equally, and to a selected tension, and to a desired position.
Another object of the invention is to provide an improved method for reconstructing a ligament.
With the above and other objects in view, as will hereinafter appear, a feature of the invention is the provision and use of a graft ligament strand tensioner comprising a frame member for slidingly retaining loops of suture strands attached to and extending from the ligament strands and having a collar portion, a cylinder having a spherical portion and on which the collar portion is mounted for pivoting movement, a grip portion for manipulation by an operator to apply tension to the strands, a stop member connected to the cylinder, and a spring disposed within a space between the grip portion and the cylinder, the spring being retained by the stop member. The collar portion is tiltingly movable on the cylinder member spherical portion surfaces when manipulation of the grip portion, to pull strands on the frame member taut, causes the stop member to compress the spring portion. The sliding retention of the strands and the pivoting movement of the collar portion provide substantial equalization of tension in the strands.
The above and other features of the invention, including various novel details of construction and combinations of parts, will now be more particularly described with reference to the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the claims. It will be understood that the particular device embodying the invention is shown by way of illustration only and not as a limitation of the invention. The principles and features of this invention may be employed in various and numerous embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.
The above and other objects and features of the present invention will be more fully disclosed or rendered obvious by the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, which are to be considered together with the accompanying drawings wherein like numbers refer to like parts, and further wherein:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one form of ligament strand tensioner illustrative of an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the parts of FIG. 1 assembled and having sutures mounted thereon;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the assembly of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 2, but illustrative of the assembly in a different operational position; and
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the tensioner in use.
Referring first to FIG. 1, it will be seen that the illustrative graft ligament strand tensioner includes a rigid cylindrically-shaped tube 10 and, extending outwardly therefrom, a spherically curved section 12. Spherically curved section 12 extends from a distal end 14 of tube 10 and comprises a curved member with portions 12A and 12B extending outwardly on either side, respectively, of tube 10. Each of the portions 12A and 12B is provided with a rounded, preferably spherically-shaped, proximally-facing surface 16.
Alternatively, instead of the spherically curved section 12 there may be provided other universal-joint type connections or abutment members (not shown) affording pivoting abutment with another member.
The tensioner further includes a handle 20 having a tubular core portion 22 mounted on tube 10. Handle 20 is further provided with a grip portion 28 by which an operator 0 (FIG. 5) may grasp and operate the device. Grip portion 28 may be in the form of an annularly-shaped flange portion extending outwardly from a proximal end of core portion 22. The grip portion shown herein is circular in configuration, but alternative handles (not shown) include flanges, U-shaped handles, pistol grips, and the like. The handle should be adapted for single handed use and provide an adequate grip surface. Core portion 22 is provided with an internal ledge 24 through which tube 10 extends.
A coil spring 30 is mounted between the outer wall of the tube 10 and the inner wall of handle core portion 22. A proximal end 18 of tube 10 is provided with external threads 32. A stop member, in the form of an annular ring 34, is provided with internal threads 36, is disposed in a central opening 26 of handle 20, and is threadedly fixed on proximal end 18 of tube 10. Spring 30 extends between handle ledge 24 and ring 34.
The tensioner further includes a frame member 40 having a collar portion 42 mounted on spherical member 12. Collar portion 42 is provided with a spherical-configured internal surface 49 which is complementary with and engageable with spherical member spherical surfaces 16 and movable thereupon in a pivoting or tilting fashion. Alternatively, as noted above, instead of the spherically curved section 12, there may be provided other universal-joint type connections or abutment members (not shown) affording pivoting abutment with another member. The frame member 40 is further movable axially along the core portion 22 as a result of motion of tube 10, as described hereinbelow. Opposed struts 44A, 44B extend in opposite directions outwardly from collar portion 42. Fixed on the outward end of each strut 44A, 44B is a rail 46A, 46B having a groove 48A, 48B therein.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, tube 10 is provided with indicia 50 by which the degree of tension exerted on the ligament strands may be observed during the course of operation of the device, as will be discussed further hereinbelow.
In operation, particularly with respect to the aforementioned ACL replacement procedure, at about five inches from the tibial tunnel opening T (FIG. 5), sutures S1 and S2, extending from gracilis graft ligament strands G1 and G2, are tied together, as at knot KA (FIGS. 2-5) and looped around rail 46A and placed in groove 48A. Similarly, sutures S3 and S4, extending from semitendinosus graft ligament strands G3 and G4, are tied together, as at knot KB and looped around rail 46B and placed in groove 48B.
The operator O, holding the device by handle grip portion 28, pulls the device proximally (FIG. 5), causing ledge portion 24 of handle 20 to compress spring 30, applying a load to ring 34 and tube 10. The load is transmitted to frame 40 through the spherical mating surfaces 12A, 12B and 49. As the load is transmitted from the frame to the sutures, S1, S2, S3, S4, the frame may pivot at the spherical surfaces and the sutures may slide in the rail grooves 48A, 48B so as to equalize tension on the ligament strands G1, G2, G3 and G4.
As handle 20 is pulled proximally by the operator O, and frame member 40 is restrained from further proximal movement by the sutures S1, S2, S3 and S4, handle 20 moves against the bias of spring 30 to expose indicia 50 on tube 10, as shown in FIG. 4. At the same time, collar portion 42 tilts upon spherically curved section 12 to equalize tension in the ligament strands, as aforesaid. Indicia 50 on tube 10 may be in pounds, and/or kilograms, of force, or in any selected units of force, such that the operator may determine, during the tensioning operation, when a selected degree of tensioning has been reached.
The tendons are held in the desired position, with the desired separation, due to the applied force and strut configuration.
The graft tendon strands G1, G2, G3 and G4 are then fixed in the tibial tunnel opening T by a selected one of several known fixation techniques, e.g., by an interference screw or by the Intrafix™ device made by Mitek Surgical Products of Westwood, Mass. Such fixation occurs with all the tendon strands having equal tension thereon and with the tension at a selected tension.
After completion of fixation, the exposed tendons and sutures are snipped off at the tunnel opening T, or secured with additional fixation devices if desired.
In the course of the tension setting operation, if it is desirable to observe and/or treat the area of the tunnel opening T, the device provides a central opening 52 therethrough (FIG. 3), facilitating visualization of the site and the application of instruments thereto, collinearly through the tensioner device. The central opening 52 is substantially collinear with the axis of the bone tunnel T. However, the opening 52 is sufficiently large to accommodate surgical instruments and implants needed, and to permit a degree of eccentricity between the axis of the opening 52 and the axis of the bone tunnel opening T, while still permitting the use of the instruments and implants collinearly with the bone tunnel.
There is thus provided a graft ligament strand tensioner having facility for tensioning up to four graft ligament strands simultaneously and equally, and to a selected degree of tension. It will be apparent that two strands can be tensioned by looping each suture strand over a rail.
Accordingly, equal tension in a plurality of graft strands is effected by permitting differential displacement of each graft strand in its respective groove as tension is applied. The device automatically adjusts for the differential displacement of two or more strands, in the grooves, allowing the suture to move freely to equilibrate tension in the ligament strands attached thereto. It will be apparent that the suture receiving means in the device may be other than the grooves shown herein, as, for example, pulleys, hooks, protrusions, and the like, (not shown). The suture receiving means must, however, be capable of receiving the suture knots KA, KB and allow the knots to pass freely therein. In operation, the ligament strands are retained in a desired orientation relative to the bone tunnel, When four strands are manipulated, for example, the rails hold the sutures at 90° intervals, which facilitates installation of a fixation device in the center of the tunnel. The device is operated without points of contact on the patient; no anchoring straps, holes, or the like, are required.
Referring to FIG. 1, it will be seen that there is a provision for tensioning one strand, by looping a suture over a suture hook 54. This bypasses the frame because the frame is not needed to equalize tension in one strand. However, the device permits selectively tensioning one strand, using the aforementioned indicia 50.
There is further provided an improved method for reconstructing a ligament.
It is to be understood that the present invention is by no means limited to the particular construction and method steps herein disclosed and/or shown in the drawings, but also comprises any modification or equivalent within the scope of the claims.
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Making a statement: County supports two major economic development projects
WILLMAR –– The Kandiyohi County Commissioners have thrown their financial support behind two major economic development projects in Willmar, including one that could end up pulling money away from planned county road projects.
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In times of trouble and need, our country has often banded together to be of assistance; celebrities and ordinary people alike shoveled sand into bags and placed them at levees during flooding. Community-wide cleanup efforts occurred after tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms. In the terrible aftermath of 9/11, every kind of assistance that could be offered, from donating blood to bringing food and water to exhausted rescue workers, fused a hurting country and provide a sense of healing — however possible — from something completely incomprehensible.
During WWII, a small town, North Platte, Neb., coordinated an amazing volunteer effort that saw every single troop train met with coffee and sandwiches and sweets; 125 different communities gave their time and resources, sacrificing their own rations of sugar and coffee and the like. Six million soldiers were ministered to in this way, with smiles and hugs by the area wives, mothers and sisters.
These days, especially since the pandemic, have seen public participation in mass efforts for many reasons. For the few who hoarded during the early days, far more shared what they had. That spilled over into every kind of service, including city-wide compacts such as the California Statewide Transit Mutual Assistance Compact and Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
TransMAC evolved to its present form after its earliest days of discussion. It was a coordinated effort, entailing the work of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Orange County Transportation Authority and the California Emergency Management Agency, among other agencies. Since then, TransMAC now encompasses 22 transit agencies, including Metro, OCTA, SunLine Transit Authority, Anaheim Transportation Network, city of Montebello and Foothill Transit, and it serves the entire state of California.
Since inception, the deal has never been activated, according to Mike Greenwood, director of operations for Access Services and chairman of TransMAC’S board of directors. He explained, “That’s a good thing, because there’s never been an emergency big enough for one transit agency to call on another transit agency for help.”
Megan Abba, a senior communications specialist for OCTA, explained, “The Transit Mutual Assistance Compact was formed in 2013 to establish a formal process for member agencies to share resources with one another during emergencies. This might include providing buses, drivers or other needed equipment.” Abba added, “The Orange County Transportation Authority was one of the group’s founding members, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority taking the lead.”
Abba continued, as Greenwood had said, “Fortunately, we have not had to use the compact to request assistance during any emergency to date. But the group has been beneficial throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly early on, when we were making adjustments to our transit operations to help ensure the safety of our passengers and drivers. The group met regularly to discuss how to implement safety measures, like the shields that were installed to provide a barrier between drivers and passengers. There was also sharing of resources on how to acquire materials that — because of the demand — were difficult to come by, such as plexiglas.”
The city of Pasadena wished to be included in the compact, and it was accepted unanimously. The statewide agreement established a formal process where member agencies — local governments and public transit providers — may receive and provide mutual assistance to each other in the form of personnel, services and equipment necessary during an emergency. In an agenda report for the Pasadena City Council, the department of transportation said TransMAC member agencies can coordinate response activities and share resources, even without a formal declaration of emergency. The agreement facilitates rapid and short-term deployment of emergency support — personnel, equipment, materials and services prior to, during and after an incident or pre-planned major events. A plan is always in place, and practice usually takes place before parades, festivals and concerts. This poses many challenges for emergency personnel, and coordination with other first responders and local agencies is vital in times of crisis. Indeed, the compact is modeled on mutual aid agreements used by law enforcement, fire and utilities throughout the state.
As for EMAC, Jon Gudel, public information officer at the Office of Crisis Communications and Media Relations at CalOES, explained, “That acronym stands for National Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and it, too, is a joining together of various services in times of crisis. EMAC is first and foremost a state-to-state compact.”
And a true compact it is. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency and EMAC have a long-standing agreement whereby the National Emergency Management Association, through the National Coordination Group, facilitates requests to deploy teams that coordinate EMAC activities with federal personnel wherever needed and requested by DHS and FEMA headquarters. With wildfires, flooding and other climate driven disasters, the resources have grown thin, and mutual aid is more necessary than ever before. Sharing and moving resources in state and out, and as quickly as possible, is the cornerstone of disaster response. EMAC includes all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
If that doesn’t sound very different from the TransMAC, “it is because it goes far beyond transit, and because it is implemented with orders from the governor’s office — California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, to be precise, or CALOES, as it’s commonly known,” said Gubel.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency July 23 for the entire Mariposa County, because the Oak Fire was having devastating effects — destroying homes, threatening infrastructure and requiring the evacuation of more than 3,000 residents. In just 24 hours, the Oak Fire had burned more than 11,500 acres. And within hours, a grant had been secured from FEMA to help ensure the availability of vital resources. In keeping with EMAC, California Fire and CalOES Fire and Rescue began working immediately with state, local and federal agencies; the State Operations Center coordinated the fire response, sending mutual aid and addressing emergency management needs.
Does this sound like a bowl of alphabet soup? With so many acronyms, it might, but it’s an incredibly rich, well-blended and powerful “soup.” TransMAC, EMAC and all the other agencies and services they encompass are here to help. In the words of John Wesley, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” Whether those words are ever spoken aloud by public servants and workers, they are certainly a part of their makeup.


Imagine standing on the surface of an alien planet or satellite. High in the sky, a soft breeze is interrupted by the whistling sound of a tiny probe sent from Earth to study the atmosphere, or to land on some high-value target on the surface. Now imagine that this probe is followed by a dozen others, all entering in distributed locations throughout the geographic landscape. These probes are systematically and methodically being released from an orbiting spacecraft, perhaps having arrived months in advance. Or maybe the probes themselves are released systematically months in advance by and approaching mother-ship. Although probes have been sent to celestial neighbors before, what is unique is that these new vehicles had their genesis on the highly popular Cubesat specification My dream is to make spaceflight so mundane, we can actually routinely leave the bounds of our planet to explore en masse our solar system. For that, we must create systems that allow us to bring space exploration within the realm of our everyday lives. No longer exquisite systems but just good enough, where failure is an option and a new opportunity.


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According to the most recent data from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), 6.1GW of offshore wind capacity was added to the mix in 2019, a record year for the industry and an impressive 35.5% increase over the previous year, during which 4.5GW of capacity was installed.
The total installed capacity for offshore wind stands at 29GW.
GWEC says its preliminary forecasts show that as much as 50GW of offshore wind capacity could be installed globally by 2024, which would bring the total installed capacity to almost 90GW, an increase of more than 200% from today.
Europe remained the largest market for offshore wind, accounting for 59% of new installations in 2019, while the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the remaining 41%.
China remains the overall leader in new installations for offshore wind, adding more than 2.3 GW capacity in 2019, with the UK and Germany in second and third place, installing 1.8 GW and 1.1 GW respectively.
In all, eight markets reported new offshore wind installations in 2019:
China – 2395 MW
United Kingdom – 1764 MW
Germany – 1111 MW
Denmark – 374 MW
Belgium – 370 MW
Taiwan – 120 MW
Portugal – 8 MW (floating)
Japan – 3 MW (floating)
Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC said that offshore wind now makes up 10% of total wind energy installations.
“While mature markets in Europe continue to account for the majority of these installations, Asia Pacific is now increasingly contributing to this growth, with China leading the way as the global offshore wind leader in new capacity,” he said.
“It is also exciting to see floating wind capacity being installed in 2019, as once this technology reaches industrial scale, it will open up whole new markets and opportunities for offshore wind,” he added.
This story first appeared on our sister site,
Renewable Energy World.


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Earlier this month, we released the Echo Combat teaser trailer and announced the start date for the open beta of Ready At Dawn’s futuristic FPS. Today, we’re excited to kick off Echo Combat’s first open beta, which runs from 10:30 am PT today until 10:00 am PT on June 24!
Check out the E3 teaser trailer for a taste of the action:
The third entry in Ready At Dawn’s critically-acclaimed Echo Universe, Echo Combat combines the competitive adrenaline rush of a fast-paced shooter with the social elements and camaraderie of classic co-op gameplay. Tapping into a highly recognizable genre with familiar mechanics helps broaden the game’s appeal to attract a critical mass of players, while technical depth and an incredibly smooth hand-driven locomotion system offer up replayability and plenty of room for mastery over time.
Don’t take our word for it—check out what the early reviewers are saying:
With today’s open beta kick-off, we’re also introducing Echo VR—a new name for an expanded experience! Echo VR will bring you to the shared social lobby where you’ll be able to matchmake and launch into the game of your choice—Echo Arena or Echo Combat—during the open beta.
When the full game releases later this year, Echo Combat will be available as an in-app purchase through Echo VR for $9.99 USD, while Echo Arena will remain free to play thanks to a continued co-sponsorship between Ready At Dawn and Oculus.
Rally your team for intense firefights, jump into the open beta, and keep an eye out for future open betas on the interstellar road to launch!
— The Oculus Team


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Hong Kong police arrest six over ‘spiritual blessing’ scams targeting elderly women
- The scams involve convincing victims a religious ceremony is needed to cleanse their family of bad luck, then spiriting away their valuables during the purported ritual
- Police say the suspects defrauded five victims of a total of HK$1.2 million
A Hong Kong gang accused of recruiting street swindlers from mainland China to run roadside blessing scams in the city and cheating five elderly women out of HK$1.2 million (US$155,000) was broken up following the arrest of six people, police said on Thursday.
Five of the suspected con artists – two Hongkongers and three mainlanders – were picked up in Fanling on Wednesday as they approached their sixth target outside Yan Shing Court. On the same day, police also arrested the sixth suspect, a 55-year-old mainland man, in Kwun Tong.
Police believe the two Hongkongers – a 50-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman – were the key figures of the syndicate, while the four mainlanders were members of the racket. Three of the mainlanders – two women and one man – allegedly came to the city illegally, while the fourth mainlander had an expired travel document.
“Investigation indicated the core figures recruited criminals in mainland China, arranged for them to come to Hong Kong and also provided them with accommodation,” said Western district assistant commander for crime, Superintendent Sam Sin Kwok-ming.
He said he believed the pair acted as bosses, while their mainland members ran the “spiritual blessing” scams.
Sin added that an investigation indicated the gang was linked to five such roadside scams in August, involving HK$1.2 million in total.
According to the force, all five victims were women aged between 69 and 76, with the biggest loser being a 72-year-old woman who was conned out of nearly HK$500,000.
During the operation, police seized more than HK$100,000, some bank cards, mobile phones and bags of salt or sugar.
The six suspects, aged 43 to 55, were arrested in connection with various offences, such as conspiracy to defraud, obtaining property by deception, remaining in the city illegally, and aiding and abetting others to stay in Hong Kong unlawfully.
“Spiritual blessing” gangs target mainly elderly people and housewives, with the criminals usually working in groups and approaching victims when they are alone outside housing estates and parks.
Victims are told that they or their family members had bad luck and would fall sick, but a powerful religious master could hold a rite to get rid of the misfortune.
They are then persuaded to put money and valuables into a bag in a ritual. During the session, the bag carrying the cash and valuables is switched with another containing salt and sugar, according to Chief Inspector Hau Lai-man.
He said victims only realised they had fallen prey to the scam when they returned home and opened the bags.
Hau said people should warn their elderly family members of such ruses and call the 24-hour anti-scam helpline at 18222.
“Police are concerned over such street scams, and spare no effort to combat such illegal activities and bring criminals to justice,” Western district assistant commander Sin said.
He said the investigation was under way and further arrests were possible.
In the first eight months of this year, police handled 14 reports of spiritual blessing scams involving a total of HK$4.7 million.


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Benton, Linn health officials say ample vaccine available
Like other parts of the country, the flu season has started a little early in the mid-valley but is far from an epidemic, according to staff at the Benton and Linn county departments of public health.
Health officials are pointing to a recurrence of the H1N1 flu strain, the same strain that reached pandemic proportions in 2009.
H1N1 flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue and possibly vomiting and diarrhea.
But the four main types of influenza vaccines this year include protection from H1N1.
Charlie Fautin, administrator of the Benton County Public Health Department, said he has been in contact with staff from area hospitals and Oregon State University regarding the flu, and “everyone is seeing it.”
“It’s definitely starting to crop up,” Fautin said. “We’re seeing it in our clinics as well. We assume things are going to get worse once people get back from their travels and back into classes behind closed doors at the university. Things will start to spread.”
Fautin said Benton County Health Services has given more than 1,250 flu vaccinations this season, including county staff members.
“We have plenty of vaccine remaining,” Fautin said. “People can call 541-766-6835 for an appointment.”
Fautin said he has checked with local pharmacies and medical clinics and there “seems to be a good stock on hand.”
Fautin emphasizes that it’s not too late to get a flu shot.
“It takes a few days after vaccination to get the full effect, so we would encourage people to get their shot now,” Fautin said.
Debby Uri of the Linn County Health Department said it has provided 600 to 700 vaccinations thus far this year. The flu, she added, is “showing up a little early. We usually see it start to ramp up in late January or early February.”
Uri said H1N1 can be especially prevalent among young adults, children and people with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women.
Karyn Walker, Linn County immunization coordinator, said vaccination clinics have been held at soup kitchens in Albany, Sweet Home and Lebanon and at the Helping Hands Shelter.
The county also is working with the InReach program of Samaritan Health Services.
Linn County has about 250 doses available at low cost for people who do not have private insurance or the Oregon Health Plan. Call 541-967-3888 to make an appointment.
Walker said the county can get more vaccine if needed.