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Abstract A common glass plate has been shown to be an adaptable and effective tool for use in speckle-shearing interferometry. Analyses of both the imaging system and the optical-filtering arrangement have been developed. Experiments were performed successfully. The results of these experiments have shown that visible speckle correlation fringes related to the derivatives of surface displacement are obtained when a common glass plate is used as a shearing component.
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Animal: Why did ranbir kapoor reduce his fees by more than 50 percent for the film 'Animal'? You will be shocked to know the reason
Animal: The teaser of ranbir kapoor and rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film 'Animal' was released recently, which was liked by the people a lot. According to a report, Ranbir has reduced his fees for the film.
Ranbir Kapoor Cut His Fees For Animal
'Animal' starring ranbir kapoor in the lead role is the most awaited film of the year. Recently, a powerful teaser of the film was released, which left people stunned. The teaser of ‘Animal’ has received a tremendous response from the audience. The news is coming that due to the grand vision of 'Animal' and the delay in production, the cost of the film has increased significantly. In such a situation, ranbir kapoor has taken the brunt of this upon himself.
Ranbir Kapoor cuts his fees by 50 percent for 'Animal'
Ranbir Kapoor's current market value is around Rs 70 crore per film. Actors are very involved in their film projects. He is involved not only in the creative process of the film but also in its logistics. According to the report of Pinkvilla, ranbir kapoor has reduced his acting fees by more than 50 percent to support the makers of his upcoming film 'Animal' bhushan kumar and sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Ranbir Kapoor is charging Rs 30-35 crore upfront fee for Animal.
The amount of the reduced fee has been spent by the actor on improving the production value of his gangster drama. If money is made on the film, ranbir kapoor will have a share in the profits. Which seems quite likely at this time.
‘Animal’ revolves around a troubled father-son relationship which is based on the dangerous backdrop of the underworld. Because of this, the hero of the film turns into a psychopath. The film also shows a son's obsessive love for his father. ‘Animal’ has been directed by sandeep Reddy Vanga. Apart from ranbir kapoor, Anil Kapoor, bobby Deol, and rashmika mandanna have played important roles in the film. This film will be released in theaters on december 1, 2023, in multiple languages.

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WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) – U.S. organizations system to invest $40 billion in Mexico in between now and 2024, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told U.S. and Mexican executives on Wednesday in a conference aimed at quelling considerations about the country’s expense weather.
Billions of bucks in foreign expenditure in Mexico have been held up by disputes concerning businesses and the govt as Lopez Obrador tightens condition regulate of the power market place.
Mexican billionaire magnate Carlos Trim, who was at the breakfast event, reported there was an urgent need to have for significant investments to help lessen the country’s import dependency.
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“The president’s position was extremely constructive in this feeling, of needing to facilitate overseas and Mexican financial commitment,” Slender told reporters following the meeting.
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It was not immediately very clear if breakthroughs had been produced on vitality troubles, but two executives having component stated the talks experienced generated optimism, significantly on the prospect of bringing industrial capability back again to North The us.
Lopez Obrador on Tuesday told Biden that Mexico was ready to operate with the United States to protected energy materials and encourage the financial integration of North The united states.
Mexican Financial system Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who was also at the breakfast, stated on Twitter Lopez Obrador mentioned he had come to listen to power companies, which include Sempra Energy (SRE.N).
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text: My dog gets totally sick from raw chicken. Would anyone know why this is? I tried it twice and he violently threw up. He does totally fine on raw beef or cooked chicken. It must be that our chicken is just not clean enough from where i purchase it. I don't feed raw, just occasionally.

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Must. Have. Lobstah. Roll.
When in New England, friends. There’s no shortage of lobster rolls on menus across the region — and for good reason. The lobsters are typically straight off the boat, the ingredients are simple and the locals have perfected a myriad of recipes.
Do you prefer the traditional cold roll with mayo and celery? Or do you have a hankering for the Connecticut/Naked roll served warm on a toasted roll with drawn butter? Following (and meant to tempt) are a few of Archer’s favorite lobster rolls near Archer Hotel Burlington and in the greater Boston area.
In + around Burlington, Massachusetts
- Legal C Foods in Burlington and Legal C Bar in Lynnfield (along with around 20 locations throughout New England) serves a half-pound Maine lobster roll — either warm butter-poached or traditional — with lemon mayo, French fries and coleslaw.
- The Lobster Shanty in Salem offers a roll with 6 ounces of lobster served in a buttered, toasted roll, with a choice of side. The Traditional is served chilled, with the lobster tossed lightly with a lemon-mayo and diced celery on a bed of lettuce. The Connecticut Style is served warm, with lobster tossed in sweet butter.
- Turner’s Seafood got its start in 1920 when James F. Turner emigrated from Newfoundland to Boston. In Salem’s Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall, guests choose from a cold Maine Style lobster roll with celery and mayo and a hot Connecticut Style lobster roll served with drawn butter. Both come with a choice of two sides.
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- Woodman’s of Essex has earned the title of “Best Seafood in America” from Forbes FYI Magazine and have been called “an American Cult Classic” by Zagat Restaurant Guide. They serve a lobster roll from a family recipe. It comes with a choice of fries, coleslaw or chips.
- Blue Collar Lobster Co. at The Gloucester House has been dishing up delicious seafood since 1957. The serve their lobster rolls cold with mayonnaise and celery, as well as warm, sauteed in butter. Both are served with lettuce, tomato and potato chips.
- The Barking Crab is a Boston favorite, with “a casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting.” Their Traditional (cold) and Naked (warm) lobster rolls come with fries, slaw and a pickle.
- The Beach Plum in Portsmouth New Hampshire won “Best Lobster Roll” at the Hampton Seafood Festival. Served Beach Style with potato chips, you choose the amount of lobster (between 4 and 10 ounces!) and can substitute the chips with French fries, sweet potato fries or onions.
- Petey’s Summertime Seafood & Bar in Rye, New Hampshire, catches their own lobsters — that’s fresh. Open year-round, they’ve had their lobster roll voted the best by Seacoast Magazine. Get the regular or jumbo roll, served with French fries, pickles and lettuce.


U.S. stocks were down Friday afternoon, on track for their worst annual losses since 2008, according to MarketWatch.
Following suit, Asia-Pacific markets traded lower, taking the lead from US stocks’ losses overnight as investors looked to the year ahead.
The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 0.94% to close at 26,093.67 while the Topix shed 0.72% to 1,895.27. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.93% to 2,236.4 as the country’s retail sales for November fell 1.8%, the third consecutive month of declines, reversing gains seen in the third quarter. The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia also dropped 0.97% to close at 7,020.1, according to CNBC.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 0.97% in its final hour of trade – despite further easing of Covid restrictions takes into effect today, with stocks related to re-opening being closely watched. The city will release its trade data later in the day.
In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite declined 0.44% to 3,073.7 and the Shenzhen Component traded lower to close at 10,996.4.


Compact Glock 9Mm. Get an edge on the 10mm: Introduced in 2016, the 19m was created in response to an fbi solicitation for a new compact 9mm pistol.
La glock, a veces llamada por su fabricante glock «safe action» pistol (pistola de acción segura glock), es una serie de pistolas semiautomáticas, o automáticas en el caso de la glock 18, diseñadas y producidas por el fabricante glock ges.m.b.h. Glock 22 gen4.40 s&w 4.48 barrel with black polymer grips made in usa ug2250203. Get an edge on the 10mm:
The Glock 19 Is A Popular Service Pistol As Well As A Backup Weapon Due To Its Superb Features Such As Its Form Factor.
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Differences from the generation 4 model include removal of the finger grooves, ambidextrous slide lock, rounded slide nose profile, flared magazine well with new magazine baseplates, and a tougher finish on metal components. The glock 19 in 9 mm luger is ideal for a versatile role thanks to its reduced dimensions when compared to the standard sized option. 50 round capacity 9mm caliber.
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My favorite ham activity is making contacts via satellites. Not only is there the romantic notion of sending messages into outer space, but you have to trace the orbit of the satellite with your antenna while tuning the radio, to compensate for the Doppler effect.
The satellites AO-51, SO-50, and AO-27 orbit the Earth acting as repeaters. Repeaters are automated relay stations that allow hams to send signals over a greater distance using low-power hand held transceivers. The satellites allow hams to relay messages from Earth to space and back to other hams somewhere on the planet. The International Space Station (ISS) also has a repeater, but occasionally, if you’re lucky, the astronauts turn on their radios to make contact directly with hams on the ground.
The following instructions will get you started listening to birds (satellites) on FM, which can be done with a simple VHF/UHF FM radio with a whip antenna, without the need of a ham license. For better coverage, you can use a Yagi antenna (like the one pictured above) connected to a mutli-mode radio and a license (if you want to transmit). A Yagi antenna can also be used to improve the signal of your hand held radio.
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OneTwoSee to provide X1 tech content Sports Media: Death of a merger ThePostGame opens up the playing field Fox Sports defends coverage of U.S. Open ESPN has a new awards show Tennis Channel renews with NeuLion ESPN pumps up Pan Am coverage NBCSN preps for NHL draft coverage Sports Media: NFL’s streaming experiment Fox team provides assists for World Cup
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Soccer portal Goal.com gets makeover in advance of World Cup
Published June 17, 2013, Page 8
Among the changes are a new visual look developed with the aid of brand design consultant Elmwood, new fantasy and prediction-based games, reworked mobile applications, and enhanced social media integration. Improved live scoring and applications for connected TVs are also being developed.
While many of the changes had long been contemplated or were in various stages of development, the impending World Cup provided a push to pursue the changes now.
“A lot of activation among major FIFA partners is actually decided upon quite early on,” said Stefano D’Anna, Perform managing director of worldwide sales. “A lot of activation around this event traditionally has been done through the various local broadcasters, which can be quite cumbersome or even impossible for many brands. We’re trying to position ourselves as a central activation point for the entire world and all 32 competing teams.”
Goal.com competes with several other mainstream soccer portals, including ESPNFC and FoxSoccer.com. Perform bought Goal.com in early 2011.


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When Michelle McCool went in for wrist surgery last month, there were speculations that she was healing up for another run with WWE. However, that does not appear to be the case. No such return is currently being planned right now, as she is spending time with her baby daughter.
With the former UFC star looking forward to his next match in Bellator, there seems to be very little to no talk about Rampage Jackson being brought back to TNA any time soon. He might still make a promotional appearance, but he will not be wrestling.
Dixie Carter congratulated Rampage Jackson on Twitter. The former UFC champion was successful in his Bellator MMA debut.
Former UFC star and occasional TNA star Rampage Jackson defeated Joey Beltran in his Bellator debut. He won via knockout in the final minute of the first round.

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text: A state officials is reviewing testimony from a disciplinary hearing to determine if there were violations to the conditions of a license of beer and food sales at the Lockn’ Festival last September in Nelson County. The fate of the concession license for this year four day music festival will be determined by a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control hearing officer. The company faces three charges concerning drug use and paraphernalia; inadequate lighting; and allowing prohibited conduct. The outcome of the hearing, according to media outlets, will determine if disciplinary action will be taken, such as issuing a fine and/or revoking or suspending the license. A deadline has not been set for a decision.

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I'm new here and feel the need of hearing from other spouses of lung cancer victims. My husband was diagnosed in December with lung cancer which had spread to his brain. He underwent 6 radiation treatments with no side effects. Then he started chemo, an every three week dosage of taxol and carboplatin. Now, facing the 4th treatment this week, he is struggling to keep up his appetite and fight the loss of energy. WHile he is still going to the office daily, he is SO tired and spends weekends in his recliner. This upsets me to see him and feel totally helpless. WHile he is insistent I maintain my life and activites, I feel so guilty if I get out and have a good time.
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There was a surprising appearance at the star-studded Deadpool 2 premiere: Peter, the seemingly powerless member of the newly formed X-Force who has become something of an internet sensation.
The first Deadpool film became a surprise megahit in 2016, grossing $783 million worldwide, thus making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all-time. The raunchy, blood-splattered movie overcame a somewhat reluctant studio and its hard R-rating to somehow make more money than plenty of more mainstream, family friendly comic book blockbusters. The inevitable sequel had a somewhat bumpy liftoff - director Tim Miller has been replaced with Atomic Blonde helmer David Leitch - but Deadpool 2 looks to be an even more outrageous, fourth-wall smashing romp than the original, and the Deadpool 2 early reactions are proof of that.
One of Deadpool 2's biggest curiosities was on hand in the flesh for the red carpet premiere. The dorky suburbanite Peter - a powerless, middle-aged man who answered an ad to join X-Force - was present at the film's debut, sporting his now trademark khakis and formidable mustache.
Peter is played by Rob Delaney, star and creator of the Amazon comedy series Catastrophe. Before he became a prominent actor, Delaney rose to fame as one of the earliest comedic superstars of Twitter. Appropriately, Delaney's Peter has had a meticulously curated Twitter account that originated far before the character debuted in one of the final trailers for the film. The Twitter account chronicles Peter's enthusiasm for beekeeping, grilling, and occasionally spending his weekends with the X-Force.
While "Peter W." seems a lot like a newly created joke character, plenty of fans believe he's a radical reinvention of the Excalibur and X-Force character Pete Wisdom, an assassin mutant who could throw blades of energy from his fingertips. Considering Deadpool 2 is bringing in obscurities like Shatterstar and Zeitgeist, Pete Wisdom doesn't seem too far fetched, and the goofy Peter turning out to be a suave secret agent would be an interesting reveal.
Deadpool 2 is poised for a monster opening weekend and is likely going to prove there's no real ceiling for R-rated films, at least not anymore. The movie has been conducting a masterful marketing campaign, with Reynolds appearing in character in everything from Celine Dion videos to Hugh Jackman's bedroom. While the mainline X-Men movies have grown a bit stale for many moviegoers, Fox has been hitting home runs with more adventurous films like Deadpool and Logan, and on television with the mind bending Legion. Deadpool 2 could potentially become their biggest hit yet - and it's nice to have Peter along for the ride.
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- Deadpool 2 (2018) release date: May 18, 2018


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Student Entries Welcome for 2016 Reflections on Riverside Poetry and Imagery Contests
The Olmsted Society’s Reflections on Riverside program encourages area students to reflect upon Riverside’s landmark landscape and natural areas and to express their impressions creatively.
The Poetry Contest seeks poems of any style or length in keeping with our theme and is open to students in grades 1-8. $50 will be awarded to the 1st place Junior High winner (grades 6-8) and $25 will be awarded to the 1st place winner at each grade level 1-5.
The Imagery Contest, which is open to High School students, seeks entries that reflecting upon any of Riverside’s landmark characteristics. $100 will be awarded to the 1st place winner and $25 to the 2nd place winner of each Division.
More details are available on the entry forms:
In addition to the foregoing prizes, the Riverside Public Library will be awarding honors for the most nature-themed poem(s) at a special ceremony to be held at the Brookfield Zoo this summer.
Entries are due April 30 via e-mail to gro.yteicosdetsmlonull@tsetnocyrteop for students in grades 1-8 and to gro.yteicosdetsmlonull@tsetnocyregami for high school students. We look forward to receiving many fine entries.


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Media Release 20/02/18
A National Plan to address elder abuse will be developed to ensure the protection of older people in our community.
Attorney-General, Christian Porter, announced the National Plan today, in a speech to the Fifth National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney.
The Council of Attorneys-General, comprising the Commonwealth and all State and Territory Attorneys-General, has agreed to work together to develop the Plan.
“This is a key first step in bringing government, business and community stakeholders together to properly address this critical issue,” the Attorney-General said.
“Australia has an ageing population, with the proportion of Australians aged 65 or over rising from 15% of the population in 2014-15 to 23% by 2055 and there is no doubt that, as a community, we need to address the risk of abuse that faces people as they age.”
A National Plan was a key recommendation of the 2017 Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Report: Elder Abuse – a National Legal Response, which highlighted a litany of examples of serious physical abuse, financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people.
“Abuse takes many forms and can have wide reaching emotional, financial and physical effects on victims,” the Attorney-General said.
“We have all seen or heard stories about older people facing abuse in a variety of circumstances, from financial pressure to provide family members money or change wills to abuses in aged care settings.
“But right now we don’t have a detailed picture of the problem in Australia. What we do know from overseas studies is that elder abuse affects between two and twelve per cent of older people and it affects both men and women.
“As part of our 2016, $15 million election commitment to protect the rights of older Australians, the Turnbull Government will fund a national study to examine the prevalence of elder abuse in our society and provide evidence-based findings to inform the National Plan. This builds on existing research projects already commissioned through the Australian Institute of Family Studies and its partners to develop a National Research Agenda for Elder Abuse.
“The national study will provide a strong evidence base to ensure that the National Plan provides an appropriate framework for strategies and actions that all sectors of the community can take to protect older Australians from abuse and, in the future, track our progress in protecting them from abuse.”
As recommended by the ALRC, the National Plan has five goals:
- promote the autonomy and agency of older people;
- address ageism and promote community understanding of elder abuse;
- achieve national consistency;
- safeguard at-risk older people and improve responses; and
- build the evidence basis.
“Addressing elder abuse is not just a legal problem,” the Attorney-General said.
“Attorneys-General across Australia will, in contributing to the National Plan, work with ministers across health, community services and other portfolios to develop the Plan in consultation with older Australians, the community sector and the business and financial sectors.”
The Council of Attorneys-General expects to receive a draft of the National Plan by the end of 2018.
A copy of the ALRC Report is available here: https://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/elder-abuse-report

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Former president Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace Mugabe are alleged to be refusing to remove their belongings from the State House. This has caused President Emmerson Mnangagwa to delay moving into the official residence of the president. The former first lady is reported to have claimed that some of her property has gone missing.
Presidential spokesperson for Mnangagwa as well as the former presidential spokesperson for Mugabe, George Charamba said,
The last time I checked, president Mnangagwa was still to access Zimbabwe House, and the former president was still clearing his things from there. It’s not being suggested that a man who hasn’t taken occupancy of a State property is held responsible for items whose inventory is only known to the key-keeper who is taking his sweet time to clear?
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Michael is a leading figure in Music and Music education in the North East and became Musical Director of Durham Choral Society in 2012. He is manager of Music Education for Durham Music Service (lead partner in the Durham and Darlington Music Hub) and Schools Improvement Advisor working across the north of England. As a choral conductor he has been musical director for Felling Male Voice Choir, Guisborough Choral Society and Prudhoe Gleemen and has also held posts with The National Youth Choir of Great Britain and Northern Spirit Singers.
PGDipRAM LRSM DipABRSM BMus(Hons). Alison studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, specialising in piano accompaniment under the guidance of Andrew West and Daniel-Ben Pienaar. Whilst at the RAM she made her Wigmore Hall debut, filmed for Channel 4. She was chosen as one of ten pianists to perform alongside Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars in Satie's 19 hour work Vexations, which tool place in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern, and also appeared at the Spitz Jazz Club, London, with the Ossian Ensemble. Before her move to the RAM in London, Alison studied at the University of Huddersfield for her Bachelor in Music (Honours), receiving the Rodwell Prize for pianist of the department.
Elizabeth studied Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she was a Choral Scholar under the direction of Professor Lionel Pike, and specialised in vocal performance with Elaine Pearce. In 2000 she was awarded the prestigious J. W. Pearce prize for the Young Musician of the Year in her home town of Huddersfield.
Elizabeth is in demand as a Soprano soloist, and sings with the acclaimed, Yorkshire-based vocal group The Mastersingers, with whom she has taken part in several television and radio broadcasts. She is also a member of the recently-formed, Durham-based vocal quintet “Quintessential Voices,” and features regularly at Lumley Castle, both as a violinist and vocalist.
Elizabeth recently started teaching Singing for Durham Music Service, and is Musical Director of the Durham County Youth Choir and Durham Youth Training Choir.
Edward has taught piano to children, students and adults since 1994 and is a regular accompanist for examination candidates from around the county. He has provided accompanying music for a number of study tours, has lectured on “The Grand Tour” at Durham University and has performed at a variety of events including Durham Book Festival and a concert in the Mosel-Museum, Traben-Trabach in Germany. Edward has been a member of the Choral Society since 1990.


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In the highly competitive confectionery industry, it can be essential for products to keep pace with consumer trends if they are to succeed. The expert team at GNT have therefore put together four data-based trends to guide your new product development – with tips on how color can help.
Beverage Flavor Infusions
Category crossovers are an important trend across the industry. In the confectionery sector, brands are creating crossovers with beverage flavors. This can bring excitement, playfulness, and innovation – such as high boils with lemonade flavor and a citrus fruit filling. Colors seen in this category include fresh yellow, juicy orange, and fruity red.
Medicated confectionery saw a 6.5% CAGR in Europe between 2018 and 2022 – and it’s not only herbaceous offerings on the rise. There are also more and more products that promise to promote sleep, immune health, and mental focus. Dark colors such as purple or dark blue are mainly seen in products designed to promote relaxation or soothe coughs, while there is also scope for brighter shades in immune health and nootropic products.
Telling a story about ingredient sources, heritage, or manufacturing processes can help consumers to emotionally connect with your brand. Analysis carried out by FMCG Gurus shows effective storytelling enables brands to “market and promote their products as authentic, enhance brand identity, and provide reassurance for proactive consumers.” Stories around traceability are increasingly used for ingredients such as cocoa, but consumers also have concerns about unhealthy additives such as colors. When using plant-based colors, brands can tell a positive story about their origin and production methods to build consumer trust.
Vegan-friendly confectionery is on the rise. Euromonitor research shows that, while plant-based snacks are still relatively niche, the global share of confectionery products with vegan and plant-based claims is continuing to grow. Its analysis found that consumers appear willing to pay a premium for plant-based treats as they offer perceived advantages around health, sustainability, and ethics. The trend is seeing manufacturers move away from the insect-derived red colorant carmine toward plant-based colors that can deliver vibrant shades and clean labels.
EXBERRY® is a plant-based, sustainable coloring solution that can deliver a full spectrum of shades in confectionery applications.
 Innova Database: Gums & Candies Europe Category Analysis (April 2023)
 FMCG Gurus ‘Clean Label: Story-Telling and Transparency’ (June 2023)
 Euromonitor International ‘Plant-Based Snacking: a Niche Concern or a Major Opportunity?’ (March 2023)


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John Kerry throws himself under the bus
Just before ending his four-year tenure as secretary of state, John Kerry again showed the world just how incompetent he is.
According to the Associated Press:
Secretary of State John Kerry is publicly apologizing for the State Department’s institutional discrimination in the past against gay and lesbian diplomats.
In a statement, Kerry says discrimination suffered by homosexual State Department workers has gone on since the 1940s. He says denying some people jobs and forcing diplomats out of the foreign service was “wrong then” and “wrong today.”
Speaking on behalf of the department, Kerry on Monday apologized to all those who were discriminated against and said the department was committed to “diversity and inclusion for all our employees, including members of the LGBTI community.”
I must be missing something. Hasn’t John Kerry been secretary of state for almost four years? And he is just now realizing that the State Department has been discriminating against members of the LGBTI community? It doesn’t speak well for someone to admit that he has been so clueless about his own department. The State Department couldn’t be too committed to “diversity and inclusion for all our employees, including members of the LGBTI community” if Kerry has permitted this behavior to go on for his entire four years. It also speaks volumes about his immediate predecessor, Hillary Clinton, in that she never discovered this astounding fact in her four years as secretary of state. So, under the bus she goes with him.
Why make a statement of this type only days before the inauguration? Is this revelation supposed to make it harder for his successor? I can’t imagine how, since the people who were supposedly discriminated against haven’t even been hired yet under this administration.
Is it to make the incoming administration fearful of discrimination lawsuits? That’s nonsensical.
Is it supposed to make the incoming administration think that John Kerry himself will be watching for discrimination? That’s also nonsensical, since John Kerry will hopefully fade away onto one of his yachts and have no political power.
Where are any facts? By my estimation, anyone who was discriminated against in the 1940s would have to be at least in his 90s now, and it is doubtful that any such person is starting legal actions against a supposed discrimination 76 years ago. Records wouldn’t reveal sexual orientation because that wasn’t even discussed in the ’40s, much less a question on a job application.
I mistrust anything being said by anyone in the current administration because of all the proven lies we have endured over the past eight years, including the infamous line, “If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor,” but I fail to see what purpose a statement like this makes other than to make John Kerry look even more of a fool.
And the wheels on the bus go round and round…
Claire Hawksley is retired from her nursing and I.T. careers. She can be reached at email@example.com.


OTT Technologies announces Puma M26-15 and Hunter LSV
Written by Leon Engelbrecht, Saturday, 25 September 2010
OTT marketing manager Hans Kriek says the Puma is aimed at restoring mobility to security forces. Gross vehicle mass is 8mt. The Puma is designed around the Tata 715TC 4x4 high mobility truck driveline and can be repaired and maintained at any Tata truck dealer. The basic armoured prsonnel carrier variant has a crew of 10 including the driver. Two exterior mounted light machine guns can be fitted. Eleven shooting ports enable the crew to fire their personal weapons from inside the vehicle.
Pic: The Hunter LSV
The APC can be configured as a patrol variant by removing four seats, leaving a six-person crew. The patrol vehicle is fitted with a protected cupola with 360° traverse that can carry a 12.7mm or 14.5mm heavy machine gun. “For more aggressive employment a light turret with anti-tank guided missile launcher or an overhead weapon system with a heavy machine gun can be mounted in place of the protected cupola,” Kriek says.
Vital statistics are: Engine- Cummins 6BTAA 5.9-20 with an output of 145 hp (108 kW) and 500 Nm torque; Tata G600 6-speed manual transmission, Tata 2-speed transfer case and Tata FA 104 and RA 104 axles. Ballistic protection is STANAG Level 1 and landmine protection in excess of a single tank mine.
Pic: The Puma
The Samil 20 Hunter LSV offers an affordable and extreme mobility vehicle for special operations and high mobility medium and deep strikes, Kriek avers. The base vehicle is a remanufactured ex-South African National Defence Force high mobility Samil 20 truck. A crew of up to seven including driver can be carried. Armament consists of a ring mounted 12.7mm or 14.5mm heavy machine gun with 360° traverse plus three single pin-mounted 7.62mm light machine guns each with a coverage of more than 100˚. Tare is 5,700 kg, payload 2,000 kg and GVM 7,700kg. The fuel autonomy on roads is 800km and can be extended to 1200km with the use of six on board Jerry cans. Engine is a Deutz F6L913 6 cylinder air cooled with an output of 93 kW (124 hp) and 383 Nm torque. “The Samil 20 has been proven in the harsh African conditions and offensive forces can use the Hunter with confidence to reach deep targets in the harsh African terrain.”
- Ethiopian unrest killed 669 people – report
- State of emergency extended in Ethiopia
- South Sudan gunmen kill, kidnap Ethiopians
- Ethiopia lifts some state of emergency restrictions
- Ethiopian opposition leader in court – pleads not guilty
- Eight sailors kidnapped by Nigerian pirates
- US travel ban heralds “turbulent times” for Africa: AU chief
- AU to choose new leader, review Morocco membership
- Ethiopia to “consolidate gains” before lifting emergency law
- Ukrainian company refurbishing Angolan Il-76
SA landmine detection pioneer in big US defence contract
by DCD Protected Mobility, 21 April 2017
Boksburg-based DCD Protected Mobility will provide more than 20 of its Husky 2G landmine detection vehicles to the US Department of Defence.
Reutech's RSR 904 radar system used in anti-poaching initiatives in Kruger Park
by Reutech, 21 April 2017
The innovative Kruger Park surveillance technology, the Meerkat, stops poachers in their tracks.
Saab signs support contract extension with British Army
by Saab, 13 April 2017
The deal with the UK's Ministry of Defence includes the provision of support and services to the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator capability.


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Wherever you are, and whatever is happening in your world, Kia ora koutou katoa (Greetings. Hello to you all).
I’m glad you could join me for this virtual afternoon tea, in a week where I’m even more glad of your company than usual.
As you probably know; my home city, Auckland has gone into another Covid 19 lock-down after four (now five) cases of the virus were found that can’t be linked back to travel, border control or quarantine facilities. So it seems we have community transmission and need to do what is necessary to stem it.
For the Big T and I, the immediate impact is relatively small — though we probably won’t be hosting the “posh” dinner party we had planned for the weekend. For our son, who’s recently returned to university after putting his course on hold due to the last lock-down, it’s a much bigger deal and it’s hard for me not to worry.
But as before, I am incredibly grateful for a warm home, a loving family and a (reasonably) full pantry. I have taken the planned scones off our menu today though; flour supplies were disrupted last time so I’m in conservation mode.
Instead we’ve got some sourdough rye and fennel crackers — which pair really well with crisp Granny Smith apples, mint and ricotta.
Apparently people were queuing outside supermarkets even before our PM had finished making her Covid announcement, so in anticipation of grocery shopping being a less than wonderful experience, I am determined to just work with the ingredients I have to hand.
And that’s the genesis of these little tartlets containing roasted beetroot (my new favourite food), feta, spinach and a handful of pinenuts. I guess the mixture would work with other pastry too, but I had some leftover fillo, and I love the way it folds around the filling. I found the recipe at Bec’s Table, and while I altered the filling a little, I totally
stole embraced her wonderful folding technique.
Though it looks like our dinner party is on hold, T and I have been sampling my test dishes for a few days. I don’t normally get (quite) so meticulous with the food I serve guests, but we’re planning to share our table with some people who make my culinary obsession look lightweight (oh, and one of them is a chef).
They’re old friends, so it’s not like I’m trying to impress the boss or potential in-laws, but I know from experience that I’m happier when the food I serve is tasty and interesting (and properly cooked). And more importantly, that the dishes I make don’t have me slaving in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying themselves.
So …. the point of this is that I’ve been testing a dessert of panna cotta and fruit. And you get to try it too.
Both T and I find cow’s milk hard to digest these days, so I’ve used coconut milk instead, and infused it with lemongrass. The topping is chopped pineapple with light ginger syrup, mint and pineapple sage flowers. Ginger snaps on the side provide some crunch and extra sweetness.
It’s my first attempt at panna cotta and I have to say, it’s incredibly easy and worked well with coconut milk.
But enough explanation. There’s tea in the pot (or coffee if you prefer), and food on the table. Pull up a chair and tell me what’s happening in your world.
Why a virtual tea party?
When Del (at CurlsnSkirls) and I started talking about a virtual tea party, we saw it as a fun way to share our love of food and conversation. It is that of course, but for me at least, it’s also an affirmation of how important you — my blogging whanau — are to me. Over the years you’ve shared your thoughts, stories, advice and support and I really would like to invite you all round to mine and cook for you.
But since that’s not going to happen anytime soon, I hope this will do instead.
I’d love to hear from you. What are you doing/reading/making? Your thoughts on the food, the drinks, and whatever I’m rambling about. What’s making you happy or pissing you off? Your comments make blogging so much more interesting.
And if you’d like to contribute a post of your own — even better. Maybe a shot of your cuppa and/or whatever you’re having with it. A recipe if you like.
I’ll update each of my posts with a ping-back to everyone’s in the same way as I do with The Changing Seasons.
#virtualteaparty2020 for anyone on Instagram who wants to post images (or video?)
Amanda at Surprising Lives has joined us today, and brought some delicious raisin and blackcurrant cookies and refreshing lemon ginger tea. Yum!
My dear friend Sarah at Art Expedition has baked pastels de nata — the most delicious-looking Portuguese custard tarts. I am salivating just thinking about them, so pop over to Sarah’s and enjoy one.
Irene at My Slice of Mexico has paired a homemade Mexican basil tisane, with some fabulous Mexican Garibaldis. Pop over to her post to find out more about Mexican basil and the garibaldis.
Tracy at Reflections of an Untidy Mind has managed to deal with electrical switchboard problems and still bake a chocolate cake. She says one side is a bit burned; I say it looks more caramelised than the other side and bring it on.
Ju-Lyn at All Things Bright and Beautiful has baked some yummy cheddar and scallion scones. Delicious! And she has shared the recipe.
My co-host Del, at Curls N Skirls has made her grandmother’s Foundation Cake, and shared some stories from her granny’s life. Understanding our forebears, and the origins of the foods we love, is so important.


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Sheringham, North Norfolk
The Lawns is a handsome, luxurious holiday home in the wonderful North Norfolk seaside town of Sheringham situated just a few minutes walk from all the amenities the town has to offer as well as the stunning beach.
Built in the late Edwardian/early Victorian time as a double-fronted town house The Lawns is situated within walking distance of the award winning blue flag beach and in the heart of the town, being very close to restaurants, pubs, theatre, supermarkets and local fresh food shops.
Seriously stylish, very unique and full of character, The Lawns is a delightful holiday home and well equipped for families, friends or reunions to enjoy a self catering holiday home in the centre of this popular North Norfolk town.
The property is beautifully presented and styled with great thought and effort to the interior styling with no expense spared on its furnishings. With a stunning open plan dining area with wood burning stove leading to an equally amazing, large kitchen with double doors leading to patio and rear garden. This space has to be seen, one of the most fabulous areas we have seen for a long time, this sociable space is complimented by an awesome kitchen, simply epic!
Everything in the house has been carefully thought about to give you a great stay, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. Two televisions so that all the family can enjoy their favourite programmes, fireplaces to gather round on cooler days and ‘sink-into’ sofas throughout the house.
Elegant, stylish and super comfy best describes this wonderful holiday home by the seaside.
At a glance
We think you’ll love…
Its location is unrivaled, in a quiet part of this seaside town yet close to everything Sheringham has to offer.
Amazing interior, great thought and effort to spoil you during your stay, the kitchen area is amazing!
Sheringham was originally a small fishing village but the arrival of the railway in 1887 turned it in to a popular destination for visitors far and wide. The Poppy Line still operates both diesel and steam engines which run from the pretty station in Sheringham centre along the coast through Weybourne and Kelling and on to Holt.
Sheringham is now a bustling town but with a traditional feel, still very much a working fishing port but also home to many diverse shops, great places to eat and lovely walks across the cliff tops or and the pebbly beaches recently awarded a Blue Flag for cleanliness.
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HVAC trends Expo all set to be bigger than ever
An insightful conversation with Engr. Abbas Sajid
The HVACR industry of Pakistan is in its infancy and has been faced with multiple challenges from time to time. When the spread of COVID-19 was at its peak the use of HVAC systems was even discouraged to minimize spreading of infection. After the pandemic was over the stakeholders including ASHRAE Pakistan Chapters and Pakistan HVACR society started arranging Expo’s and conferences to promote the industry.
Currently the HVACR industry is faced with another major problem in the form of import ban by the government. Regarding the solutions for the current state of affairs of the Industry Engineering Post had a detailed conversation with Engr. Abbas Sajid.
Engr. Abbas Sajid has a lot of experience under his belt. He is the owner of a Mechanical Engineering Company by the name of Engineering Services for the last 38 years and is serving as the Chairman of organizing committee for the upcoming conference and expo “HVACR trends”. He is the ASHRAE RAL Nominating Committee Alternate, Member ASHRAE Honors & Awards Committee and Chair ASHRAE RAL Honors & Awards Committee. He has served as the Past President ASHRAE Pakistan chapter, Past President Pakistan HVACR Society (PHVACR) and is an active member as General Secretary NED International Alumni Network (NEDIAN) Association and General Secretary Pakistan Society of Plumbing Professionals (PSPP)
During the exclusive conversation with Engineering Post Engr. Abbas Sajid explained that Pakistan is currently under the effect of a global economic slump which is making conditions difficult for the industry “But as we have seen many times in the past we will make a comeback and we will come back stronger than before,” he said
Sharing his unique perspective towards the problem he said that the current situation can serve as a catalyst for the growth of local industry “I believe that this is the golden time for the local industry to step forward and fill the gap created due to the import ban. We can see that the demand is there the requirements can not be fulfilled through imports and the industry is suffering. The local manufacturers can avail this as an opportunity for growth and come forward with high quality locally manufactured products. This might be a once in a lifetime opportunity for them,” he explained
During the conversation it was highlighted that the blanket ban on all products is a major problem for the HVACR industry as there are a significant number of products which can not be produced in Pakistan right now. This is resulting in massive losses for the industry where ongoing projects have come to a stop and new projects can not be initiated due to lack of availability of various items. While replying to this Engr. Abbas Sajid said “We are already working on a mechanism to differentiate luxury items from essential parts. In this regard i have had meetings with Chamber of Commerce as well as ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter members so that the essential items can be removed from import ban and the industry can survive,”
While speaking about the upcoming conference and expo “HVACR Trends” Engr. Abbas Sajid said “Last time our conference and expo was on a particular technology – VRF. There was a huge response from all the participants and the conference venue was completely packed. This time we are having the conference at a bigger venue. The theme for this year is ‘Reducing Energy Costs at a time of Exploding Prices’ which is very relevant to our present conditions and will attract Engineers, Architects, Builders, Developers, professionals and end users from the Industry.
There will be a sizeable International participation as well at the Expo and conference. “We have tried to support the local Manufacturers so they can come forward and display their products and our main goal is to support the local industry,”.
At the end of the conversation as a special message Engr. Abbas Sajid said “New players should come forward and work on creating innovative solutions. People who are already in the industry should also consider it a golden opportunity. We can clearly see that the demand is present the expertise is there, just the will to step up is required,” he said


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Can you imagine your self on a vacation in Yellowstone National Park siting in your car on an empty highway and enjoying the view.
Well it was the same like you imagine for this guys except they were watching bisons how majestically running along the road.
Then suddenly you realize that one of the bisons is coming straight at you. This guys tought that it will stop, but suddenly the bison violently hit their front bumper. Thats exacly what happened to this tourists as they were filming these untamed beasts.

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YES, we need you because nobody’s minding the store
Many years ago, I read an article expressing that we all err greatly in thinking that the right people are in charge and taking care of all the myriad situations and problems in the world. What a let-down to consider that no one is looking out for our best interests. Crap. I wanted to continue my wishful thinking that smart, educated, knowledgeable individuals were working away on behalf of the rest of us less able folk.
Lucky for me I was raising kids and living a busy day-to-day existence so I didn’t have much time to reflect on such unpleasant thoughts – just the sweet bliss of hearth and home. As my kids grew up and eventually prepared to launch themselves into the world, I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I would do with myself during the next chapter of my life and it was on the horizon, looming ever closer. My searching eventually led me towards a new direction and career, which included a rich season of learning – and then a leadership challenge that changed my life.
The challenge was this - To find something in the world that I thought needed to be different or better - and then take this quest and turn it into something I could step into and use to take responsibility for my world.
From that moment forward, my life became interesting and alive. It opened wide as I realized for the first time that I could be part of something that was much larger than I imagined. As I asked myself, “What do I want to CAUSE?” I stepped into the delicious dance of becoming a messy, authentic, creative human being – complete with bumps, bruises, mishaps, failures, disappointments, surprises, learning, and finally transformation.
This entailed asking for help and stretching beyond what was comfortable. I went searching for mentors, resources, and fellow travelers as I took each new step along my journey. As a result, my life was never the same. I got to practice letting go of perfectionism, being right, and being careful. I stepped farther away from the judgments and expectations of others. I paid less attention to, “This is how we do things around here.” I began to release the idea that I would be good enough “someday” when I finally finished that Masters’ Degree.
There are no ordinary people. We all have a choice to step into the experiment of living life on purpose and when we do, we become inspirational to the people around us. As Jane Goodall says, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
The next time you hear someone complain that you aren’t doing things the way they’ve always been done, smile to yourself and know that you are on the right track!
Diane Sansom is a Work/Life Strategist at Opus 5 Inc. and will work with qualified individuals who want to learn how to bring more inspired impact into their lives! www.opus5inc.com

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One of Washington, DC’s most revered institutions, the Library of Congress, will once again host more than seventy of the world’s best-known authors and illustrators for the 9th Annual National Book Festival on September 26th.
Held on the National Mall from 10 am to 5:30 pm, the event is free and open to bibliophiles of every discernible sort. Once again, book readings and signings will be at the open-air, genre-centric pavilions scattered throughout the grounds.
For John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and Nicolas Sparks, head to the Fiction & Fantasy tent. Walter Mosley and James Patterson are but two of this year’s Mystery & Thriller guests, while Douglas Brinkley and Ken Burns headline History & Biography. (And that’s to say nothing of the poetry and children’s offerings that will be on hand as well.)
Once can also pick up new reads at the festival’s Book Sale, sponsored by Border’s, or check out the official launch party for Read.gov â€“ the government’s latest literacy promotion endeavor.
Follow these links for a schedule of writer appearances and book signings. And, for those with the mettle to hit two book festivals in one day, don’t forget the Small Press Expo 2009, just a short trip away in Bethesda.

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kjv@Ezekiel:12:28 @ Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.
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|National Guard soldiers to report to Sheldon Ridge Fire on Saturday
Salem - 127 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery headquartered in Portland of the Oregon Army National Guard will be finishing up there fire training in Portland today and head to the Sheldon Ridge Fire on Saturday, July 27. The Sheldon Ridge Fire is located five miles west of The Dalles and is threatening 200 residents and several outbuildings. The crews are each comprised of 20 soldiers and five support personnel.
For more information contact:
Maj. Jeff Julum
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Checkerboard Large Mesh Stencil
Stenciled next to itself one time, this creates a life-size 12" square chess or checkerboard! Tutorial for Mesh Stenciling in Royal Icing is included. Pattern measures 12" wide by 6" high. Stencil is reusable, simply rinse in cool water and air dry. Mesh Stencils are similar to traditional Acrylic stencils, only they allow for finer detail. The technique is similar to traditional stenciling with Royal Icing. Mesh Stencils are washable and reusable.


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Muhammad Zohaib Faizi
In recent decades, Philanthropy has emerged as an important component of United Nation’s sustainable development goals agenda that requires nurturing and enhancing of social institutions. In Pakistan, giving charity is a common practice for many households not only for social welfare but also because of religious affiliations. Since Pakistan has a complex social system where government is not taking care of fundamental issues like health, education and housing, the private sector to some extent exploits this gap through private and commercial institutions which do not provide the value for money they charge for their services.
In such circumstances, there is still a ray of hope due to huge philanthropy in Pakistan. To some extent, a large population still depends on philanthropic activities in the country. Individual recipients receive the major share of charity as compared to Non for Profit organizations (NPO). Households tend to give directly to needy and deserving individuals. Mistrust on NPOs is the major reason why people are giving directly to individuals and this makes a lot of charity unstructured and unregistered. Zakat funds is another major challenge when it comes to giving out to NPOs as many households are not sure which NPOs are eligible to receive Zakat funds and use it as per Shariah laws. Lack of knowledge also exists regarding tax incentives due to which there is a major chunk of population not tilted towards giving charity to NPOs.
A recent study from Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) shows surprising numbers and insights about the pattern of charity giving in the country. Individual giving in Pakistan is huge and estimated to be PKR 240 Billion in 2014. The research was conducted with a sample size of 10,000 households all over Pakistan in addition to many focus groups. In 2015 alone, corporate philanthropy was estimated to be PKR 9 billion.
However, if these figures are compared with the previous research conducted in 1998 the comparison is an eye opener about the economic trends in the country. In 1998 although the total charity given out was estimated to be around PKR 78 billion but it was 2.6% of total GDP of Pakistan. Whereas the total charity amount of PKR 240 Billion in 2014 is just 0.9% of the total GDP of the country. Close analysis shows that amount of charity has increased over the years but total charity to GDP ratio has decreased significantly. This is a clear indication of how inflation has taken up country’s economy over the years. However, the philanthropic mind set exists consistently among Pakistanis.
A further break down will give a clearer picture of the total amount donated in 2014. The total non Zakat funds donated were PKR 70.8 Billion; Zakat funds were PKR 25.4 Billion and the other charity which included in kind, volunteer time, Hides and amount donated to religious institutions were estimated to be around PKR 144 Billion making up a total of PKR 240 Billion.
Province wise, Punjab takes the lead in charity with PKR 112.6 billion in total followed by Sind with the total amount of PKR 78.4 Billion, KPK covered PKR 38.4 Billion and Balochistan had PKR 10.3 Billion under its name.
The top motivations for giving are altruistic desire, Family legacy, Religious faith, personal experience and satisfaction. Apart from these motivations to give, affordability of giving is a major factor as donors give according to the proportion of their earning. Survey results show that needy individuals are the primary recipients of charity. This explains why beggars are the main beneficiaries. About 67% of the respondents preferred giving to individuals as compared to organizations.
In case of giving to organizations, principal beneficiaries are mosques and madrassahs. Food donations account for more than 60% of all reported in-kind giving, regardless of the province.
Among religious factors, Zakat is one of the biggest when it comes to giving out charity in Pakistan. The survey result shows that around 87% prefer self distribution of Zakat whereas, bank deduction is 3% and 2% of the population is good with both bank deduction as well as self distribution. Again majority of this amount is distributed among individuals as compared to organizations.
People are also unaware about tax exemption benefits as a result of giving to nonprofit organizations. The increased education of this factor can certainly increase the giving pattern towards trustworthy and registered NPOs.
This detailed survey and its analysis is a clear indication that the “Giving back” attitude exists in the DNA of this nation. The total of PKR 240 Billion shows that charity collection is a huge industry in itself the primary purpose of which is off course to bring a positive change in the society. However, NPOs need to develop a very robust audit system for the funding they receive; strong Shariah compliance need to be in place for the Zakat funds and highest level of transparency must be ensured to develop the trust of the donors. If a bit better transparent and structured approached is used to channelize such a huge amount either in terms of continued charity or in the form of taxation, it can surely make a huge difference for Pakistan in times to come.
Author is MBA from IBA and Team Leader for Fund Raising and Resource Mobilization at Indus Hospital and Health Network

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Tata Motors plans XL-sized Nano
Tata Motors is going to build a bigger, more expensive version of the Nano city-car within the next 18-24 months. That’s according to recent reports coming from the Indian automotive press, who have also leaked the new version’s internal code name: Dolphin.
Right now, the Nano is a pint-sized four door with a starting price that begins at approximately $2,200. Upper trim levels, like the Nano LX, include features such as air-conditioning, front power windows, and power brakes. The price for a even fully loaded Nano LX still comes in around $3,500.
At present, the Nano is about 2 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper – a perfect size for negotiating India’s crowded and narrow roadways. No specifics have been mentioned about the size of the larger Nano, though a stretch of 6-12 inches could give a boost to both interior stretch-out space, as well as technical wiggle room when it comes to engineering the car to meet crash test standards in Europe and the U.S. Tata Motors has promised to export the Nano to both markets within 2-3 years.
A bigger Nano would inevitably require a beefier engine. The car’s current 624-cc engine provides 35-horsepower and a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Expect something closer to 1.0-liter in capacity and a minimum of 70-90 hp for the larger model. An opening rear hatch should also (finally) make it into production – at present, luggage has to be loaded into the Nano using the rear doors and fold-able backrest for the rear seats.
The cost for the XL-sized Nano is reported to be at least double the price of the current base model. Tata Motors will be hoping that this is not a stretch too far for the Nano, which is billed as being the low-cost ‘people’s car of India.’