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In exercise of the power conferred by Clause (g) of Sub-Section
(1) of Section 26 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following Regulations, namely-
1.Title, Commencement and Applicability:-
1.1These regulations shall be called the “UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009”.
1.2They shall come into force with immediate effect.
1.3They shall apply to all the universities established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act, to all institutions deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, to all other higher educational institutions, including the departments, constituent units and all the premises (academic, residential, sports, canteen, etc) of such universities, deemed universities and other higher educational institutions, whether located within the campus or outside, and to all means of transportation of students whether public or private.
To root out ragging in all its forms from universities, colleges and other educational institutions in the country by prohibiting it by law, preventing its occurrence by following the provisions of these Regulations and punishing those who indulge in ragging in spite of prohibition and prevention as provided for in these Regulations and the appropriate law in force.
3.Definitions:- For the purposes of these Regulations:-
3.1“college” means any institution, whether known as such or by any other name, which provides for a programme of study beyond 12 years of schooling for obtaining any qualification from a university and which, in accordance with the rules and regulations of such university, is recognized as competent to provide for such programmes of study and present students undergoing such programmes of study for the examination for the award of such qualification.
3.2“Head of the institution” means the ‘Vice-Chancellor’ in case of a university/deemed to be university, ‘Principal’in case of a college, ‘Director’ in case of an institute.
3.3“institution” means a higher educational institution (HEI), like a university, a college, an institute, etc. imparting higher education beyond 12 years of schooling leading to a degree (graduate, postgraduate and/or higher level).
3.4Ragging” means the following: Any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness any other student, indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student or asking the students to do any act or perform something which such student will not in the ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of a fresher or a junior student.
3.5“University” means a university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act, an institution deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an institution specially empowered by an Act of Parliament to confer or grant degrees
4.Punishable Ingredients of Ragging:-
†Abetment to ragging;
†Criminal conspiracy to rag;
†Unlawful assembly and rioting while ragging;
†Public nuisance created during ragging;
†Injury to body, causing hurt or grievous hurt;
†Use of criminal force;
†Assault as well as sexual offences or even unnatural offences;
†Offences against property;
†Attempts to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences
†against the victim(s);
†All other offences following from the definition of “Ragging”.
5.Measures for prohibition of ragging at the institution level:-
5.1The institution shall strictly observe the provisions of the Act of the Central Government and the State Governments, if any, or if enacted, considering ragging as a cognizable offence under the law on a par with rape and other atrocities against women and ill treatment of persons belonging to the SC/ST, and prohibiting ragging in all its forms in all institutions.
5.2Ragging in all its forms shall be totally banned in the entire institution, including its departments, constituent units, all its premises (academic, residential, sports, canteen, etc) whether located within the campus or outside and in all means of transportation of students whether public or private.
5.3The institution shall take strict action against those found
guilty of ragging and/or of abetting ragging.
6.Measures for prevention of ragging at the institution level:-
6.1.1 The advertisement for admissions shall clearly mention that ragging is totally banned in the institution, and anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging is liable to be punished appropriately (for punishments, ref. section 8 below).
6.1.2The brochure of admission/instruction booklet for candidates shall print in block letters these Regulations in full (including Annexure).
6.1.3The ‘Prospectus’ and other admission related documents shall incorporate all directions of the Supreme Court and /or the Central or State Governments as applicable, so that the candidates and their parents/ guardians are sensitized in respect of the prohibition and consequences of ragging. If the institution is an affiliating university, it shall make it mandatory for the institutions under it to compulsorily incorporate such information in their ‘Prospectus’.
6.1.4The application form for admission/ enrolment shall have a printed undertaking, preferably both in English/Hindi and in one of the regional languages known to the institution and the applicant (English version given in Annexure I, Part I), to be filled up and signed by the candidate to the effect that he/she is aware of the law regarding prohibition of ragging as well as the punishments, and that he/she, if found guilty of the offence of ragging and/or abetting ragging, is liable to be punished appropriately.
6.1.5The application form shall also contain printed undertaking, preferably both in English/Hindi and in one of the regional languages known to the institution and the parent/ guardian (English version given in Annexure I, Part II), to be signed by the parent/ guardian of the applicant to the effect that he/ she is also aware of the law in this regard and agrees to abide by the punishment meted out to his/ her ward in case the latter is found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging.
6.1.6The application for admission shall be accompanied by a document in respect of the School Leaving Certificate/ Character Certificate which shall include a report on the behavioral pattern of the applicant, so that the institution can thereafter keep intense watch upon a student who has a negative entry in this regard.
6.1.7A student seeking admission to the hostel shall have to submit another undertaking in the form of Annexure I (both Parts) along with his/ her application for hostel accommodation.
6.1.8At the commencement of the academic session the Head of the Institution shall convene and address a meeting of various functionaries/agencies, like Wardens, representatives of students, parents/ guardians, faculty, district administration including police, to discuss the measures to be taken to prevent ragging in the Institution and steps to be taken to identify the offenders and punish them suitably.
6.1.9To make the community at large and the students in particular aware of the dehumanizing effect of ragging, and the approach of the institution towards those indulging in ragging, big posters (preferably multicolored with different colours for the provisions of law, punishments, etc.) shall be prominently displayed on all Notice Boards of all departments, hostels and other buildings as well as at vulnerable places. Some of such posters shall be of permanent nature in certain vulnerable places.
6.1.10The institution shall request the media to give adequate publicity to the law prohibiting ragging and the negative aspects of ragging and the institution’s resolve to ban ragging and punish those found guilty without fear or favour.
6.1.11The institution shall identify, properly illuminate and man all vulnerable locations.
6.1.12The institution shall tighten security in its premises, especially at the vulnerable places. If necessary, intense policing shall be resorted to at such points at odd hours during the early months of the academic session.
6.1.13The institution shall utilize the vacation period before the start of the new academic year to launch wide publicity campaign against ragging through posters, leaflets. seminars, street plays, etc.
6.1.14The faculties/ departments/ units of the institution shall have induction arrangements (including those which anticipate, identify and plan to meet any special needs of any specific section of students) in place well in advance of the beginning of the academic year with a clear sense of the main aims and objectives of the induction process.
6.2.1Every fresher admitted to the institution shall be given a printed leaflet detailing when and to whom he/she has to turn to for help and guidance for various purposes (including Wardens, Head of the institution, members of the anti ragging committees, relevant district and police authorities), addresses and telephone numbers of such persons/ authorities, etc., so that the fresher need not look up to the seniors for help in such matters and get indebted to them and start doing things, right or wrong, at their behest. Such a step will reduce the fresher’s dependence on their seniors.
6.2.2The institution through the leaflet mentioned above shall explain to the new entrants the arrangements for their induction and orientation which promote efficient and effective means of integrating them fully as students.
6.2.3The leaflet mentioned above shall also tell the freshers about their rights as bona fide students of the institution and clearly instructing them that they should desist from doing anything against their will even if ordered by the seniors, and that they have nothing to fear as the institution cares for them and shall not tolerate any atrocities against them.
6.2.4The leaflet mentioned above shall contain a calendar of events and activities laid down by the institution to facilitate and complement familiarization of juniors with the academic environment of the institution.
6.2.5The institution shall also organize joint sensitization programmes of ‘freshers’ and seniors.
6.2.6Freshers shall be encouraged to report incidents of ragging, either as victims, or even as witnesses.
6.3At the end of the Academic Year:-
6.3.1At the end of every academic year the Vice-Chancellor /Dean of Students Welfare / Director / Principal shall send a letter to the parents / guardians who are completing the first year informing them about the law regarding ragging and the punishments, and appealing to them to impress upon their wards to desist from indulging in ragging when they come back at the beginning of the next academic session.
6.3.2At the end of every academic year the institution shall form a ‘Mentoring Cell’ consisting of Mentors for the succeeding academic year. There shall be as many levels or tiers of Mentors as the number of batches in the institution, at the
rate of 1 Mentor for 10 freshers and 1 Mentor of a higher level for 10 Mentors of the lower level.
6.4Setting up of Committees and their Functions:-
6.4.1TheAnti-Ragging Committee:- TheAnti-Ragging Committee shall be headed by the Head of the institution and shallconsist of representatives of faculty members, parents, students belonging to the freshers’ category as well as seniors and non-teaching staff. It shall consider the recommendations of the Anti-Ragging Squad and take appropriate decisions, including spelling out suitable punishments to those found guilty.
6.4.2The Anti-Ragging Squad:- The Anti-Ragging Squad shall be nominated by the Head of the institution with such representation as considered necessary and shall consist of members belonging to the various sections of the campus community. The Squad will have vigil, oversight and patrolling functions. It shall be kept mobile, alert and active at all times and shall be empowered to inspect places of potential ragging and make surprise raids on hostels and other hot spots. The Squad shall investigate incidents of ragging and make recommendations to theAnti-Ragging Committee and shall work under the overall guidance of the said Committee.
6.4.3Monitoring Cell on Ragging:- If the institution is an affiliating university, it shall have a Monitoring Cell on Ragging to coordinate with the institutions affiliated to it by calling for reports from the Heads of such institutions regarding the activities of the Anti- Ragging Committees, Squads, and Mentoring Cells, regarding compliance with the instructions on conducting orientation programmes, counseling sessions, etc., and regarding the incidents of ragging, the problems faced by wardens and other officials, etc. This Cell shall also review the efforts made by such institutions to publicize anti-raggingmeasures, cross-verify the receipt of undertakings from candidates/students and their parents / guardians every year, and shall be the prime mover for initiating action by the university authorities to suitably
amend the Statutes or Ordinances or Bye-laws to facilitate the implementation of anti ragging measures at the level of the institution.
6.5.1The Annexure mentioned in 6.1.4, 6.1.5 and 6.1.7 shall be furnished at the beginning of each academic year by every student, that is, by freshers as well as seniors.
6.5.2The institution shall arrange for regular and periodic psychological counselling and orientation for students (for fresher’s separately, as well as jointly with seniors) by professional counsellors during the first three months of the new academic year. This shall be done at the institution and department/ course levels. Parents and teachers shall also be involved in such sessions.
6.5.3Apart from placing posters mentioned in 6.1.9 above at strategic places, the institution shall undertake measures for extensive publicity against ragging by means of audio- visual aids, by holding counselling sessions, workshops, painting and design competitions among students and other methods as it deems fit.
6.5.4If the institution has B.Ed. and other Teacher training programmes, these courses shall be mandated to provide for anti-ragging and the relevant human rights appreciation inputs, as well as topics on sensitization against corporal punishments and checking of bullying amongst students, so that every teacher is equipped to handle at least the rudiments of the counselling approach.
6.5.5Wardens shall be appointed as per the eligibility criteria laid down for the post reflecting both the command and control aspects of maintaining discipline, as well as the softer skills of counselling and communicating with the youth outside the class-room situations. Wardens shall be accessible at all hours and shall be provided with mobile phones. The institution shall review and suitably enhance the powers and perquisites of Wardens and authorities involved in curbing the menace of ragging.
6.5.6The security personnel posted in hostels shall be under the direct control of the Wardens and assessed by them. 6.5.7 Private commercially managed lodges and hostels shall be registered with the local police authorities, and this shall be done necessarily on the recommendation of the Head of the institution. Local police, local administration and the institutional authorities shall ensure vigil on incidents that may come within the definition of ragging and shall be responsible for action in the event of ragging in such premises, just as they would be for incidents within the campus. Managements of such private hostels shall be responsible for not reporting cases of ragging in their
6.5.8The Head of the institution shall take immediate action on receipt of the recommendations of the Ant-RaggingSquad. He/ She shall also take action suomotto if the circumstances so warrant.
6.5.9Fresher’s who do not report the incidents of ragging either as victims or as witnesses shall also be punished suitably.
6.5.10Anonymous random surveys shall be conducted across the 1st year batch of students (fresher’s) every fortnight during the first three months of the academic year to verify and cross-check whether the campus is indeed free of ragging or not. The institution may design its own methodology of conducting such surveys.
6.5.11The burden of proof shall lie on the perpetrator of ragging and not on the victim.
6.5.12The institution shall file an FIR with the police / local authorities whenever a case of ragging is reported, but continue with its own enquiry and other measures without waiting for action on the part of the police/ local civil authorities. Remedial action shall be initiated and completed within the one week of the incident itself.
6.5.13The Migration / Transfer Certificate issued to the student by the institution shall have an entry, apart from those relating to general conduct and behaviour, whether the student has been punished for the offence of committing or abetting ragging, or not, as also whether the student has displayed persistent violent or aggressive behaviour or any desire to harm others.
6.5.14Preventing or acting against ragging shall be the collective responsibility of all levels and sections of authorities or functionaries in the institution, including faculty, and not merely that of the specific body/ committee constituted for prevention of ragging.
6.5.15The Heads of institutions other than universities shall submit weekly reports to the Vice-chancellor of the university the institution is affiliated to or recognized by, during the first three months of new academic year and thereafter each month on the status of compliance withanti-ragging measures. The Vice Chancellor of each university shall submit fortnightly reports of the university, including those of the Monitoring Cell on Ragging in case of an affiliating university, to the Chancellor.
6.5.16Access to mobile phones and public phones shall be unrestricted in hostels and campuses, except in class- rooms, seminar halls, library etc. where jammers shall be installed to restrict the use of mobile phones.
6.6Measures for Encouraging Healthy Interacti- on between Freshers and Seniors:-
6.6.1The institution shall set up appropriate committees including the course in- charge, student advisor, Warden and some senior students to actively monitor, promote and regulate healthy interaction between the freshers and senior students.
6.6.2Freshers’ welcome parties shall be organized in each department by the senior students and the faculty together soon after admissions, preferably within the first two weeks of the beginning of the academic session, for proper introduction to one another and where the talents of the freshers are brought out properly in the presence of the faculty, thus helping them to shed their inferiority complex, if any, and remove their inhibitions.
6.6.3The institution shall enhance the student-facultyinteraction by involving the students in all matters of the institution, except those relating to the actual processes of evaluation and of faculty appointments, so that the students shall feel that they are responsible partners in managing the affairs of the institution and consequently the credit due to the institution for good work/ performance is due to them as well.
6.7Measures at the UGC/ Statutory/ Regulatory bod- ies’ Level:-
6.7.1The UGC and other Statutory /Regulatory bodies shall make it mandatory for the institutions to compulsorily incorporate in their ‘Prospectus’ the directions of the Supreme Court and/or the Central or State Governments with regard to prohibition and consequences of ragging, and that noncompliance with the directives against ragging in any manner whatsoever shall be considered as lowering of academic standards by the erring institution making it liable for appropriate action.
6.7.2The UGC (including NAAC and UGC Expert Committees visiting institutions for various purposes) and similar Committees of other Statutory/Regulatory bodies shallcross-verify that the institutions strictly comply with the requirement of getting the undertakings from the students and their parents/ guardians as envisaged under these Regulations.
6.7.3The UGC and other funding bodies shall make it one of the conditions in the Utilization Certificate for sanctioning any financial assistance or aid tothe institution under any of the general or special schemes that the institution has strictly complied with the anti-ragging measures and has ablemish-less record in terms of there being no incidents of ragging during the period pertaining to the Utilization Certificate.
6.7.4The NAAC and other accrediting bodies shall factor in any incident of ragging in the institution while assessing the institution in different grades.
6.7.5The UGC shall constitute a Board for Coordination consisting of representatives of the AICTE, the IITs, the NITs, the IIMs, the MCI, the DCI, the NCI, the ICAR and such other bodies which have to deal with higher education to coordinate and monitor the anti-ragging movement across the country and to make certain policy decisions. The said Board shall meet once in a year in the normal course.
6.7.6The UGC shall have an Anti-Ragging Cell within the Commission as an institutional mechanism to provide secretarial support for collection of information and monitoring, and to coordinate with the State level and university level Committees for effective implementation ofanti-ragging measures.
6.7.7If an institution fails to curb ragging, the UGC/ the Statutory/ Regulatory body concerned may stop financial assistance to such an institution or take such action within its powers as it may deem fit and impose such other penalties as provided till such time as the institution achieves the objective of curbing ragging.
7.Incentives for Curbing Ragging:-
7.1The UGC shall consider providing special/ additional annual financial grants-in aid to those eligible institutions which report a blemish-less record in terms of there being no incidents of ragging.
7.2The UGC shall also consider instituting another category of financial awards or incentives for those eligible institutions which take stringent action against those responsible for incidents of ragging.
7.3The UGC shall lay down the necessary incentive for the post of Warden in order to attract the right type of eligible candidates, and motivate the incumbent.
8.1 At the Institution Level:
Depending upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Anti- Ragging Committee of the institution, the possible punishments for those found guilty of ragging at the institution level shall be any one or any combination of the following:
8.1.1Cancellation of admission
8.1.2Suspension from attending classes
8.1.3Withholding / withdrawing scholarship / fellowship and other benefits
8.1.4Debarring from appearing in any test / examination or other evaluation process
8.1.6Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
8.1.7Suspension/ expulsion from the hostel
8.1.8Rustication from the institution for period ranging from 1 to 4 semesters
8.1.9Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution
8.1.10Fine of Rupees 25,000/-
8.1.11Collective punishment: When the persons committing or abetting the crime of ragging are not identified, the institution shall resort to collective punishment as a deterrent to ensure community pressure on the potential raggers.
8.2At the University Level in respect of Institutions under it:
If an institution under a university (being constituent of, affiliated to or recognized by it) fails to comply with any of the provisions of these Regulations and fails to curb ragging effectively, the university may impose any or all of the following penalties on it:
8.2.1Withdrawal of affiliation/ recognition or other privileges conferred on it
8.2.2Prohibiting such institution from presenting any students then undergoing any programme of study therein for the award of any degree/diploma of the university
8.2.3Withholding any grants allocated to it by the university
8.2.4Any other appropriate penalty within the powers of the university.
8.3At the UGC level:
If an institution fails to curb ragging, the UGC may impose any or all of the following penalties on it:
8.3.1Delisting the institution from section 2(f) and /or section 12B of the UGC Act
8.3.2Withholding any grants allocated to it
8.3.3Declaring institutions which are not covered under section 2(f) and or 12B as ineligible for any assistance like that for Major/ Minor Research Project, etc.
8.3.4Declaring the institution ineligible for consideration under any of the special assistance programmes like CPE (College with potential for Excellence), UPE (University with Potential for Excellence, CPEPA (Centre with Potential for Excellence in a Particular Area), etc.
8.3.5Declaring that the institution does not have the minimum academic standards and warning the potential candidates for admission accordingly through public notice and posting on the UGC Website
8.3.6Collaborating with other Statutory/ Regulatory bodies to work out other possible deterrents.
Sub: - Ragging - Action against - Revised Instructions – Reg Ref: - PHQ Circular No. 26/2005 dated 19/11/2005
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had taken serious note of ragging in Campuses and in its Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 887/ 2009 the Hon’ Supreme Court had directed that the recommendations of the Raghavan Committee appointed by the Court shall be implemented and compliance reported. Hon’ble High Court of Kerala in OP No. 31139/99 had also directed certain steps to be taken by the Police Department.
2.Based on the pronouncements by the Hon’ Supreme Court, the following instructions are issued for strict implementation by all the formations.
a.Every educational institution must have an “Anti Ragging Committee”. Anti Ragging Committee at the level of institutions should consist of representatives of Civil and Police Administrations, Local Media, NGO’s involved in youth activities, representatives of the faculty members, representatives of parents, representatives of students belonging to freshers category as well as non teaching staff. This committee should be headed be the head of the institution.
Supdts of Police/Commrs of Police shall take the initiative every year to constitute Institutional Level Committees by liaising with the Heads of the concerned institutions. The C.I. having jurisdiction of the place in which the institution is situated shall be the ex-officiomember of the Institutional Level Committee. A detailed PoliceStation-wise list of educational Institutions, the names and contact numbers of the Heads of these institutions and members of the committee should be maintained at the Police Stations, CI Offices, SDPO Offices and at DPO. This list should be updated whenever changes occur based on inputs to be given by the CIs who are members.
b.Every institution must similarly have an “Anti Ragging Squad” and its members are to be nominated by the Heads of the institutions with such representatives considered necessary to keep it mobile, active and alert all the time. The squad shall be empowered to inspect places of potential ragging and also conduct surprise raids on hostels and other hot spots. The squad consists of members of various sections of the Campus Community and should work under the guidance of the Anti Ragging Committee.
Heads of the institutions should be instructed every year by the SPs/CPs to form the Anti Ragging Squads immediately.
c.District Level Anti Ragging Committee should consist of Heads of Higher Educational Institutions as members. It should be headed by District Collector and SP/CP will be a Member and ADM will be the Member Secretary.
SPs/CPs should take up the matter with District Collector and ensure that the committees are formed every year and that they start functioning. It should have representation from local Media, NGOs associated with youth activities and representatives of students’ organizations. The Committee should hold preparatory meetings during summer vacations to take stock of the state of preparedness of each institution to counter the menace of ragging.
d.In the light of increasing numbers of private commercially managed Colleges or Hostels outside Campus, such hostels and management must be registered with the local police authorities and permission to start such Hostels or register them must necessarily be based on recommendations by the Heads of educational institutions. It should be mandatory for local Police, local Administration and the institutional authorities to ensure vigil on incidents that may come within the definitions of ragging.
Management of such private Hostels will be responsible for non-reporting such incidents. Local authorities and institutional authorities will be responsible for action in the event of ragging in such premises similar to the incidents within the campus.
SPs/CPs should collect and maintain the list of such hostels and ensure that they are registered with the local police. Details including ownership, contact details of owners/manager also should be maintained up-to-date. SPs/CPs shall ensure that all such hostels are registered in the respective Police Station and their details incorporated in SC H Part IV. Aseparate Register containing relevant details shall also be maintained.
e.Warden should be accessible at all hours and should be provided with Mobile Phones and their contact numbers widely publicized. These numbers and details of wardens must be obtained from the head of the institution officially and maintained in the local PS and centrally at the District HQ.
f.SHO/SP within whose jurisdiction a particular college falls, shall be responsible for ensuring that no ragging takes place on the campus of the concerned colleges, and to effectively deal with incidents of ragging should, any such incidents take place.
SP/ SHO shall deal effectively with the incidents andco-operate and communicate with “crises hot line” to be set up by the Ministry of CEIT and/ or the independent monitoring agency wherever available.
SPs/CPs may prepare their websites to receive any information from public regarding instances of ragging. The Janamaithri beat officers should be sensitized to watch-out for any reference to ragging in colleges within their beats during their work. District Control Rooms should be sensitized to respond to any such information proactively.
g.The Court has also observed that “formulation of guidelines and regulations is not sufficient. Such regulation shall have to be enforced strictly and penal consequences for the heads of institutions/ administration of the institution who do not take timely steps in the prevention of ragging and punishing those who rag. SPs/CPs are instructed to keep in mind the offences prescribed under Sections 4 and 7 of “The Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act 1998 and to initiate appropriate action wherever necessary.
3.In addition to the instructions flowing from the judgement of the Hon’ Supreme Court, the following points are also to be noted for compliance.
a.Phone numbers and Mobile numbers of concerned SHOs/CIs/ SDPOs having jurisdiction and the concerned SPs/CPs should be circulated to all Staff of educational institutions. These should be got displayed prominently in the institutions as well as at all Hostels both within and outside campuses, with the request to inform any instances of ragging immediately.
b.The Cell for Anti Ragging Efforts (CARE) constituted vide Circulars 33/99 and 26/2005 will be the nodal point at Police Headquarters for co-ordinating the police effort in this matter.
The constitution of the Cell is modified as follows:-
1.Inspector General of Police (Headquarters)
2.Assistant Inspector General of Police-I
3.Assistant Inspector General of Police (Public Grievance) The functions of CARE at the State level and instructions for the setting up of District and Circle level formations as well as their role and activities have been elaborated in PHQ Circular 33/99 which may be referred to and complied with.

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Last year, 18-month-old coworking space Geekdom had about 300 members operating within its 45,000 square foot office complex in downtown San Antonio (biggest one in Texas). This year that figure rose to over 600 and soon the company will be expanding in its building to a full 100,000 square feet. How did it grow so fast? The simple answer is price and community. “You can rent a desk and it’s $200 a month per person, be a community member and it’s $50 a month,” said Geekdom co-founder Nick Longo. “Here’s the cool part: every member has to give one hour a week back to another member or do a workshop once a month on their expertise.”
Cloud services firm Rackspace co-founder, Graham Weston, is Longo’s partner in the endeavor and his company is Geekdom’s sponsor. Longo – once a Rackspace customer – traveled with Weston to Silicon Valley and New York to survey various coworking spaces, incubators and accelerators to determine what flies and what falls in those facilities. “We were looking at coworking spaces and we’re like, ‘wow, they don’t collaborate. They actually don’t work together here,’” said Longo. “…If it wasn’t working at other places, we would just do the opposite, and it’s worked out like a charm.”
There is a Geekdom fund – $25,000 in capital that startups can apply for – that so far seven companies have taken advantage of. TechStars has held its events twice within the San Antonio offices with two more planned. Two companies – PAR Level and TrueAbility – are TechStars companies that emerged from Geekdom.
Geekdom does not take equity from companies that work within its walls, nor does it demand that startups use any particular products or services. The company breaks even and is happy to leave it at that. It is, on its face, an endeavor to cultivate a startup community. “I feel as if we’re in the city building business,” says Longo, whose own ventures include CoffeeCup Software Inc. and Bluedomino Web Hosting. “What we’re looking for is the next Rackspace or the next USAA or the next
When I spoke with Longo I pressed him for details on what, besides minimal profits and a sense of satisfaction and community, Geekdom and Rackspace get from their clients’ success. He responded as the leader of a non-profit would be expected to.
FORBES: What happens if one of the companies that comes out of Geekdom makes it big?
Longo: “We clap our hands. We hope they hire a ton of people inside of Geekdom, because as they grow all of their natural connections – all of their tech people, all of their marketing – has been there the whole time.”
FORBES: They’re not obligated to do anything? Geekdom takes no equity? They’re not obligated to use Rackspace cloud services? They can basically just leave?
Longo: “Totally. And they won’t.”
Expansion is on the horizon and that means opening up a new location deep in the heart of northern California. In September or October, a new 20,000 square foot Geekdom outpost will spring up in San Francisco, at the corner of Fulsom and 2nd Street. Other locations could follow, possibly in a foreign land, says Longo.
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Mastering Diabetes: Studies conducted in tens of thousands of people over 5+ years indicate that low-carbohydrate diets increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, hemorrhagic stroke, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes mortality, obesity, cancer, and all-cause mortality (premature death). No matter how you slice it, low-carbohydrate diets trick patients and doctors into believing that ketosis is an excellent long-term dietary strategy, when in reality the consequences can be disastrous.
In Asia, the normal diet includes rice and noodles as the main energy source, making their elimination difficult. Therefore, the MCT-oil form of the diet, which allows more carbohydrate, has proved useful. In India, religious beliefs commonly affect the diet: some patients are vegetarians, will not eat root vegetables or avoid beef. The Indian ketogenic diet is started without a fast due to cultural opposition towards fasting in children. The low-fat, high-carbohydrate nature of the normal Indian and Asian diet means that their ketogenic diets typically have a lower ketogenic ratio (1:1) than in America and Europe. However, they appear to be just as effective.
Sure, nuts aren’t known for being low in calories, but they have an array of other properties—namely a high protein and fiber content—that makes them ideal for weight loss. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Circulation, found that consuming 1.5 ounces of almonds daily (as opposed to a carb-dense muffin) along with a heart-healthy diet, helped to improve cholesterol and lipid profiles among the research participants. The study also found that eating almonds reduces belly fat, too.
Unlike other weight-loss plans, the DASH Diet Weight-Loss Solution plan does not involve counting calories. Even better? Thanks to the book The Dash Diet Weight Loss Solution: 2 Weeks to Drop Pounds, Boost Metabolism, and Get Healthy ($14.24, Amazon), all the hard work has basically been done for you. The plan comes with 28 days of meal plans and more than 45 recipes you can make. Accompanying this plan is the cookbook The Everyday DASH Diet Cookbook: Over 150 Fresh and Delicious Recipes to Speed Weight Loss, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Diabetes ($13.77, Amazon), which is there to give you a helping hand along the way if you're stumped on recipes.
Cold fried chicken breast (don’t eat the skin or coating). Hint: The chicken doesn’t have to be cold. This could be a fast-food lunch but only if you can choose whole chicken parts. (Definitely do not choose chicken tenders, patties, crispy chicken, or nuggets. They have too much breading for the amount of meat.) Most fried chicken places have coleslaw as a side. When you get back to your office, you can have the carrots and Jell‑O.
Though we singled out quinoa above, whole grains in general (we’re talking cereal, rice, pasta, and more) are conducive to weight loss, especially when they’re used in place of refined—white—grains. In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism. Unlike refined grains, whole grains are packed with satiating, heart-healthy fiber.
A woman sitting next to me at jury duty was intently reading this book, so I asked her about it. She recommended it highly - said it was #1 book by U.S. News and World Report, etc. I bought it, read it, and got a lot out of it. It is very similar to the Sonoma Diet, which is the Mediterranean Diet, the most sensible diet I have ever found. I is wound through most of the diet I see these days. Lean, LEAN red meats eaten sparingly, chicken, fish, dried beans, green vegetables, RED fruits and veget ...more
Before starting, ask yourself what is really realistic for you, Mattinson suggests. Then get your doctor’s okay. You may also work with a local registered dietitian nutritionist to limit potential nutrient deficiencies and talk about vitamin supplementation, as you won’t be eating whole grains, dairy, or fruit, and will eliminate many veggies. “A diet that eliminates entire food groups is a red flag to me. This isn’t something to take lightly or dive into headfirst with no medical supervision,” she says.
It seems strange that a diet that calls for more fat can raise “good” cholesterol and lower “bad” cholesterol, but ketogenic diets are linked to just that. It may be because the lower levels of insulin that result from these diets can stop your body from making more cholesterol. That means you’re less likely to have high blood pressure, hardened arteries, heart failure, and other heart conditions.
This is a wealth of information. My husband and I are starting the keto diet tomorrow and I knew nothing about it. When I sat down to look up information about it, I found this. Thank you! This is everything I need to know in one place. We are not as healthy as we’d like to be and I am optimistic this will help us obtain our goals, along with an exercise plan.
The cost of the Mediterranean diet, like most aspects of the diet, depends on how you shape it. While some ingredients (olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh produce in particular) can be expensive, you can find ways to keep the tab reasonable – especially if you're replacing red meats and meals with plant-based home cooking, some research suggests. Your shopping choices matter, too. Can't spring for the $50 bottle of wine? Grab one for $15 instead. And snag whatever veggies are on sale that day, rather than the $3-a-piece artichokes.
“It came to another frustration point that medication really isn’t helping,” Lofton says. “I had tried many other things, like a weight loss program. I tried looking into bariatric surgery, and was very frustrated that all these things — like watching my food intake and my servings, 60 grams (of carbs) per meal — all of that wasn’t really making a difference.”
Several comprehensive studies and meta-analyses have demonstrated that after a few months or even a year of a low carb diet versus a moderate/high carb diet, there are no significant differences in the amount of weight lost (2,3,4,5). I will say, however, most of these diets are NOT keto and are simply lower carb (i.e. 20%). Also, long-term effects (beyond 1 year) are not often studied due to budgetary constraints, so interpret results as you wish.
What the diet advocate says: 'The classic keto diet was very strict and nowadays what’s become more popular even to use from a clinical scenario is called the Modified Keto diet which is more liberal in protein. And that’s generally what people are following for weight loss and energy. That would be roughly 65-70% fat, 20-30% protein with a very small carb amount 5-10%,’ says Dr Dominic D’agostino, professor of neuropharmacology at the University of South Florida.
I’ve been following a ketogenic based “Way of Eating” or almost a year now, and I’ve never felt better. Fats are the main source of calories with it—NOT protein. Fats and proteins ARE essential for the body. Carbohydrates are not. The 20g of carbs are for net carbs, NOT total carbs. This means you can have a great deal of fiber from very nutrient filled veggies that don’t spike your blood sugar.
Another study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008, assigned 322 moderately obese adults to one of three diets: calorie-restricted low-fat; calorie-restricted Mediterranean; and non-calorie-restricted low-carb. After two years, the Mediterranean group had lost an average of 9 7/10 pounds; the low-fat group, 6 4/10 pounds; and the low-carb group, 10 3/10 pounds. Although weight loss didn't differ greatly between the low-carb and Mediterranean groups, both lost appreciably more than the low-fat group did.
Since plants can’t run away, they developed chemical defenses against hungry herbivores. One of these is phytic acid. Phytic acid binds to minerals with positive charges and keeps you from absorbing them. That means you won’t benefit from the iron, zinc, and calcium from the grains you eat. The phytic acid will also bind to positively charged nutrients in any other veggies you eat alongside them.
Lele Jaro has been on a ketogenic diet for over two years to help with her type 2 diabetes, and has successfully got off insulin. She’s been documenting her health journey on Instagram with keto-friendly food ideas, keto tips, and workout motivation. She’s lost over 80 pounds on her journey, and inspires others to try keto to improve their health. Connect with her on her YouTube channel or Facebook.
AND i’m losing weight! I’m losing about 1 lb per week and actually have the energy again to workout regularly. If you have diabetes, you know how fatiguing of a disease it can be. I feel less sluggish, more “awake”, just better in general, while restricting my carb intake. Yeah, I miss some fruits, but I sure as heck don’t miss what I felt like after eating them. Besides, berries are allowed on keto 🙂
Make this spread in advance and bring it along to work. Recipe makes two servings. Have half the recipe today, and save the rest for Wednesday's snack. Use remaining chickpeas from Monday's lunch (half a 15-ounce can). Mash the chickpeas lightly in a bowl with a fork. Mix in 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Mash all ingredients together thoroughly or, if a smoother spread is desired, use a food processor to blend the ingredients. Bring along 1 cup broccoli flowerets and 1 sliced red, orange or yellow pepper for dipping.
A: The most common ways to track your carbs is through MyFitnessPal and their mobile app. You cannot track net carbs on the app, although you can track your total carb intake and your total fiber intake. To get your net carbs, just subtract your total fiber intake from your total carb intake. I have written an article on How to Track Carbs on MyFitnessPal.
The DASH diet is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. As you can probably guess, this eating plan was originally developed to help people lower their blood pressure. But it can do a whole lot more than that: The DASH diet has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity. Studies have also suggested that following a DASH diet plan can reduce the risk of serious health issues such as stroke, kidney stones, and diabetes. It's no wonder why so many doctors recommend the DASH diet to their patients and why the plan has been ranked as the "best overall diet" by US News & World Reports for eight years in a row.
DASH is based on the following foods: fruits, vegetables, low fat milk, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. It recommends reducing sodium, foods and beverages with added sugars, and red meat. The diet is heart-friendly as it limits saturated and trans fat, while increasing the intake of potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and fiber, nutrients believed to help control blood pressure.
Eat Breakfast Every Day. One habit that's common to many people who have lost weight and kept it off is eating breakfast every day. "Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, but they usually end up eating more throughout the day, says Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids. "Studies show people who eat breakfast have lower BMIs than breakfast-skippers and perform better, whether at school or in the boardroom." Try a bowl of whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and low-fat dairy for a quick and nutritious start to your day.
When you eat foods high in carbohydrates and fat, your body naturally produces glucose. Carbohydrates are the easiest thing for the body to process, and therefore it will use them first – resulting in the excess fats to be stored immediately. In turn, this causes weight gain and health problems that are associated with high fat, high carbohydrate diets (NOT keto).
You sound weak I have given up all carbohydrates and fast acting insulin and had no issue with it ( real food is so delicious and satisfying)… and I don’t miss bread pasta and sugar at all… your mind is poisoned. It also has an added side effect , I now have no fat on my body. You uneducated money grubbing doctors and the sugar industry are the real problem here. My endocrinologist didn’t even bother to tell me about nutritional ketosis at all. I eat 80 to 85% good saturated fats out the 4000 calories I consume each day… not that difficult getting rid of crap sugar and carbs… these “doctors “ are lying to us and no one cares! It’s really disgusting …. I have no problem living without sugar…. and no studies done at all.. what the hell are these doctors doing, it seems pretty obvious to me$$$$.

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Calling on the PM to keep his promises on social care
As he became Prime Minister in July 2019, Boris Johnson promised to “fix the crisis in social care once and for all”. Two years passed and he had done nothing to keep this promise while the pandemic made the crisis worse than ever.
The Care & Support Alliance, a coalition of NGO's working in the disability rights space, asked 89up to build a campaign website that allowed people to see if the Prime Minister has taken action on his pledge on the steps of Downing Street. The #KeepYourPromiseBoris website included a petition page through which the public could write to their MP to put pressure on the prime minister.
In addition, we produced powerful video content to share the stories of carers and care users trapped in a system buckling under the strain of chronic under-investment.
The video content was filmed both in person and online with vulnerable people and had to be handled sensitively, to ensure their voices were heard and their lived-experiences accurately shown on screen.

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Last week, I met my girlfriends of 33 years. We’ve met back in 1979, all working for the same company. We get together about 5 times a year. Sometimes we go away, but mostly we have wonderful dinners together. We are called the “Bitas”, prouounced “bee-tahs” (long story).
We all have our different personalities and great sense of humor. We know how to have fun and get a bit rowdy. In the old days we would be up all night. Now, things have changed quite a bit. It’s bedtime by 10p.m. for most of us.
We’ve been through our weddings, having babies (and watching them grow to be so proud of them), divorce, surgeries, deaths, wakes and funerals… life, you know what I mean. Now, two are grandparents… Not me yet.. no way.
We are a simple group of ladies.. we have an understanding.. we don’t judge each other and accept us for the way we are. Our gifts are simple, if any at all. Our company is our gift.
When we got together this week for our holiday dinner, I decided to make some handmade Bookmark Tags.
I took some large tags and spritzed them with Dylusions of different colors. I applied white acrylic paint through a stencel over the ink to give it the Faux Batik look I had done in my post here. Added gold acrylic paint around the edges. Stamped a woman’s face and a word on the bottom. Added old paper doily pieces. Used a bottle cover as a circle stamp. Covered the hole with my handmade polymer clay embellishment. Punched another hole to add my business to dangle. On the back of the card, I stamped a love poem and a “made by”.
Here are the results: (click photo to enlarge)
The girls just loved the bookmarks. It’s something they will use. As Annie would say “I don’t need anymore s**t”. Got the message loud and clear. You’ll use this and it won’t take up any room. Promise.
Here is a picture of us this week at dinner…and we celebrate Sarah’s Birthday. Happy Birthday, love.
From left to right: Me, Annie, Michelle and Sarah.
So, I dedicate this post to my wonderful “bita” friends. Love you all. My life would not be the same without you.
Judy “Bita” ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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But there's something more here. This photo actually debunks a major myth. Check out Edward Saint at the slot machine in the background. Not only is it cool to see him holding a cigarette, but look at that big smile on his face. Well, that shouldn't be!
According to The Secret Life of Houdini (page 555), Ed Saint suffered from "nerve paralysis of certain facial muscles" making it "impossible for him to smile." Saint actually took advantage of this condition and performed during his carney days as "The International Smileless Man", in which he would offer audience members $1000 if they could get him to crack a smile.
Well, either that isn't Saint back there (and it sure looks like him to me), or he's put one over on us all. But now he's busted.
By the way, Patrick Culliton can't recall where he got this photocopy, and several other candid shots of Bess and Saint around town (a second shows Saint smiling), so he warned me that it might not be okay to post this. If you are the owner of the original and want me to take this down, just shoot me an email and it will vanish like magic.
Or, better yet, let us know where this was taken and who these men might be. It's a pretty cool, revealing shot, and I think a great way to conclude The Culliton Papers.
UPDATE: Mystery solved. This photo is part of the Richards Studio Collection in the Tacoma Public Library and the caption reads in part: "Beatrice Houdini, widow of the famous magician Harry Houdini, tries her luck with the slot machines while attending a party at Ray Gamble's 'Elephant House' during a visit to Tacoma in July, 1941."
The guy on the far right looks like Nicola.ReplyDelete
Wow, this is really something. So you have a second photo of him smiling? He really did pull one over on everyone then (not to mention having a very good poker face).ReplyDelete
I'd never heard this about Saint until I read it in Secret Life, and it's stated there as fact, not as "Saint claimed." Their source is an article by Robert Lund called "Uncanonized Saint" in a 1988 Magicol. I've not read that article.ReplyDelete
John - Just saw this picture and can shed a little light on it. The PCAM convention was held in Seattle in 1941. Ray Gamble, a wealthy lumberman from Tacoma held a party at his home during that time (I believe it was after the convention, hosted by he and his wife, "Tot".) Their home was filled with a collection of elephant statues (everything from 1/2 inch tall to a near life-size statue in the back yard) and also the basement party room filled with slot machines. Since it was illegal to own a working slot machine in those days, Gamble had tokens stamped which said "Gamble With Gamble" and those were used in the machines. He paid out winners with various gifts. Gamble died around 1975. I never met him, but growing up in Seattle as I did, I knew many of his old friends.ReplyDelete
Fantastic! Thank you, David.Delete

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text: >NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- There they go again. An Apple ( AAPL) product recently came to market, which means widespread elation as well as braying in corners of the Internet about a supposed problem. Granted: one day one of these problems might prove meaningful. But the media tend to run with alarmist stories on these purportedly fatal flaws, without at least pointing to the history of these concerns snapping off or fizzling. Sometimes they are much ado about nothing; other times they are set to bed with an easy software fix or free bumper. The point is, from Antennagate to contretemps over battery life, these shouts of consumer outrage have not amounted to much. That's worth mentioning, but the media love a good hair-pulling fight so much, it often (willfully) forgets. Look at The Washington Post, which ran a story called: "Apple's new iPad: How hot is too hot?" . It surveyed medical studies about cellphones and cancer and even touched upon a supposedly related laptop malady called "toasted skin syndrome," complete with a photograph of bare and toasted legs. Gross. But they didn't mention--even in passing--that if history has taught us anything, it is that there is probably less to this panic than meets the eye. Gizmodo went with this as a lead: "Apple's unapologetically selling a new iPad that'll go up to 116 degrees in your hands while playing a game. Maybe they should have done something about that, yeah." And no caveats in the form of historical context. Look: maybe we'll all burst into flames while using our new iPads. Or spontaneously combust. But maybe a system of communication that allows everyone a megaphone harnessed to a class action law culture means that these issues get overblown.

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Hard boil eggs. Remove the yolks into a bowl and add garlic, parsley, milk, salt and pepper. Crush with a fork and then stuff mixture back into egg white shells - should have a paste consistency. Save 2-3 tablespoons for dressing.
Heat up peanut oil on medium heat and cook eggs (stuffed side down) for 2-3 minutes until browned.
To make dressing: mix together left over egg stuffing, mustard, water, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Pour on platter and plate eggs on top.


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Enugu - Christian Chukwu, Rangers FC of Enugu Technical
Director, has expressed concern over strikers’ poor form.
The team’s finishing at goal needed to be worked upon for
them to retain their winning ways in the ongoing league, he said.
“Rangers FC will only need to work on its goal-scoring
finishing in getting back to its winning streak once more,” he said.
Chukwu, a former coach of the Super Eagles, attributed the
lapses in the team’s striking ability to some of the new players introduced
into the club.
He, however, expressed optimism that with time, the new
players would blend with the team’s style of play.
“Apart from that, we currently have a formidable team, especially
when you take a critical look at the team.
“The only thing lacking is that perfect and on-target
finishing for our strikers, especially the newly signed-on players.
“However, we will continue to work on the new players who
have already shown signs of blending well with our style of play.
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“They have also started to understand their team mates in
the pitch of play."
The technical director said that he was optimistic Rangers
FC would be battle-ready when the 2016/2017 Confederation of African Football
(CAF) Champions League begins.
Rangers’ CAF Champions League campaign will start in the
first week of February.
The club also picked the three maximum points at the ongoing
Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) by defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 1-
0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
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Fulmer Award in First Nations Art 2019 – Celebrating artistic excellence
Nominations open until midnight July 15th
Launched in 2006 British Columbia’s Fulmer Award in First Nations Art celebrates the space where art and culture intersect, honouring First Nations artistic traditions, and recognizing authentic craftsmanship.
The annual award, launched in 2006 by the BC Achievement Foundation, is designed for First Nations artists who have demonstrated a commitment to their art practice, have accumulated a body of work, and who are recognized in their communities as artists.
This program is open to traditional or contemporary visual artists in fields such as, carving, photography, beading, weaving, jewellery, painting, sculpture, textiles and media art.
Up to five recipients will be awarded at a presentation and curated exhibit taking place at The Roundhouse, exhibition partner for the Fulmer Award, in Vancouver from November 18 – 21, 2019.
The Fulmer Award in First Nations Art is made possible through the generous support of the Fulmer Foundation.
Award made available by the BC Achievement Foundation.


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I would like to add a small pond and a swimming pool for my scenery. However it seems that for small areas (polygons) I can’t define it. It seems, it is not using conventional textures (as it is animated with waves, sound etc.). I have to define that this poly is water and select the water type. But it seems it is using a quite large fall-off distance and thus it is not working for a small pond. Also I could not define a sharp edged water object - for example a swimming pool.
Could someone giveme some hints? Should I create my custom water texture and work with that instead of a water type polygon? I could not find water texture in Material Editor.
The picture attached is from Google Maps. It shows a pond and a swimming pool. This specific pond is more-or-less correctly identified as water in the sim and animated with waves. I would like to create these types of objects in my scenery.


What I will Change This Earth Day
A few years ago, Outdoor Magazine ran an article about the “Dead Zone” – a space northeast of Hawaii where the current has gathered MILES AND MILES of plastic water bottles – that freaked me out but at the same time, I figured part of it was exaggeration.
I then went on to read a book called The World Without Us (click the title for a brief summary of the book) and hearing more about the amount of plastic in our oceans . . . and also how since plastic isn’t biodegradable, it just sits there or as parts of it finally starts to decompose, it ends up threatening our ocean and sea life.
I then worked for someone who was a great example of eating and living healthy but he drank from plastic water bottles and went through cases of them very quickly. I’m sure his justification was that our office bldg divides and recycles but still, I started realizing that he went through 8-12 bottles a day! If he held a mtg in his office and gave everyone a bottle, that number would easily hit 30-40 in a day.
While I know that parts of Man Versus Wild starting Bear Grylls were staged, I still remember he did a South Pacific Island episode and on it, he found a plastic water bottle floating in the break. While that may have been staged, he made a very telling comment that because of the amount of plastic waste that’s around, if you were ever stuck on a deserted island somewhere, you’d probably find a plastic bottle or bag that you could use.
That got me thinking about the amount of plastic we use at home and what change I can make. As it is, we have a recyclable trash container (only half of the houses on our street have it) and that container fills up quicker than our ‘normal’ garbage can. We have water bottles that the kids take with their lunch and my wife and I take to work so cutting down on water bottles really wouldn’t be a tough challenge. I know this instagram is mainly stats on the UK but still, it is very telling.
So here’s my commitment – to take reusable cloth bags on our weekly grocery trips. A few of the stores near us give us the plastic / paper option but the ‘big box’ right down the street that we do a majorityf of our shoppingonly does plastic. I came home from our weekly trip with more than 15 bags and realized . . . I need to change this. Yes, you can recycle these bags (and some studies show they take less energy to recycle than paper bags) but . . . . wouldn’t it be better if I just didn’t come home with 15 new bags each week?
I admire the fact that back home, the stores don’t have plastic bags! How awesome is that! ! ! ! ! ! !
I love the ocean . . . . . . love taking my first jump in with the kids whenever we go back to Hawaii . . . it’s just something small I’m doing but still – it’s my Earth Day Commitment!


What Is Mold?
Mold is a non-scientific term for many types of fungi. They are very small and come in a range of colors including green, gray, black, and white. Unfortunately, molds create a number of health implications for many people.
Where Does Mold Come From?
Although mold and its spores are literally everywhere, active mold growth requires moisture. It spreads through spores (cells) that float through the air both inside and outside the home. The slightest breeze can carry mold spores very long distances.
In the home, molds often live in air conditioners and humidifiers. Other common places include trash cans, carpets, and mattresses. They multiply easily and pose a health hazard for many.
How Does Mold Affect Air Quality?
When inhaled, molds can cause allergic reactions (and on rare occasions, infections). Ongoing research indicates that exposure to mold can lead to breathing difficulties. These include coughing, wheezing, and headaches. People who are particularly sensitive to mold may experience a stuffy nose, irritated eyes, or skin problems.
Additionally, many molds make "mycotoxins", a small toxic by-product. These toxins can slowly wear down the immune system and lead to allergic or respiratory problems.
How to Protect Your Home Against Mold
If moisture if present, mold can grow there. The best way to protect your home against mold is to control humidity levels. To accomplish this, prevention measures include:
- Control humidity levels with air conditioners and dehumidifiers
- Use exhaust fans when cooking, running the dishwasher, or using the washing machine
- Ensure that building ventilation, heating systems, and HVAC systems are in good repair
- Insulate cold surfaces to prevent condensation on piping, windows, and exterior walls
- Vent showers and other areas prone to moisture
- Clean any spills as soon as possible


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A US real estate company is helping the homeless by offering them a house and a job.
A charity has created a sensor kit that assesses the health of a house by measuring cold and mould levels.
The sustainable house has been built so it generates more energy than it uses.
The abandoned bridge houses over canals in Amsterdam have been converted into unique hotel rooms.
A new smart speaker is designed to deter burglars by making it sound as though the house is occupied
A Finnish architecture firm has created a house that produces its own energy and fits into a small parking spot.
A bamboo house, designed to lower carbon footprint, is making a statement in China.
An architect has been commissioned to design a city in China to beat pollution, which will be completed in the next three years.
PassivDom is a Ukrainian startup that has designed a fully autonomous house, requiring no plumbing or pipes and that generates its own electricity and power.
A roommate matching service that helps people with a spare room safely, securely and easily find a compatible housemate.


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Dr. Hudaifa Obaidi
MBBS, AAAM (Dip), MS (ORL), MMed (Skin cancer), FACCS
Dr Obaidi is a qualified medical practitioner and cosmetic surgeon. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. He completed his basic surgical training in 2008 in Western Health in Melbourne. He spent more than 6 years residency in in General/ plastic and Otorhinolaryngology.
He obtained a Diploma from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in 2010 https://www.aaamed.org He has completed a Master of Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology) from Melbourne University in 2012 and a Master of Medicine in skin cancer from Queensland University in 2016. He is a surgical fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgeon http://www.accs.org.au Dr Obaidi is the highest scores on the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery exam in Dallas 2016 with 78% pass mark https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org
Dr Obaidi has trained with the leading surgeons in the field locally and internationally. He attends various cosmetic courses and workshops in USA, Germany , Netherlands and Asia.
- 10/2017: Advanced Rhinoplasty techniques /Utrecht, Netherlands.
- 06/2017: Dr TULP facial dissection course/ Utrecht, Netherlands.
- 08/2016: Cosmetic Surgery Review Course /Chicago, Illinois.
- 04/2016: Finesse in facial plastic surgery (Facial rejuvenation, Facaelift, Rhinolasty, Otoplasty) cadaver dissection. Regensburg, Germany.
He has written several publications and chapters in textbooks. Dr Obaidi has worked in several aesthetic clinics in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. His areas of surgical expertise include:
- face lifts
- brow lifts
- breast augmentation and breast reduction
- body contouring (liposuction)
- abdominoplasty ( tummy tucks)
- anti wrinkle injections
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
- chemical peels
Dr Obaidi strives to achieve the best results for his clients and client satisfaction is of highest importance to him.
- Primary Breast Augmentation under Combined Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) and Large Volume Tumescent Local Anaesthesia (TLA). JCSM 2017.
- Effect of both local and systemically administered Dexamethasone on long-term hearing and tissue response in a guinea pig model of cochlear implantation. Audiology &Neurotology Vol.18, No. 6, November 2013. (Audiol Neurotol 2013;18:392-405)
- Chapter 6.3.3 Cochlear implant replacement: Causes of failure, indications for revision and audiology performance. (Atlas of Otologic surgery and magic otology Author: MARCOS GOYCOOLEA 2012)
- A guide to perioperative procedures (Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery chapters). (Western health/University of Melbourne 2007)
- The protective effects of systemic steroids on residual hearing post cochlear implant. Two years Master degree. (Melbourne University).
- Connective tissue diseases (CTDs) associated with silicone gel breast implants. Literature review, case presentation and data review of patients from Parkside cosmetic surgery. Cosmetex 2017
- Review of primary breast augmentation
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First 500 cases (Cosmetex 20015)
- The protective effects of systemic steroids on residual hearing post cochlear implant. (Bionic institute East Melbourne 04/09/2011)

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MUNCY – A former state corrections officer has been placed on two years’ probation and fined $4,000 for providing contraband to the female inmates in return for sexual favors.
Brian T. Scott, 51, of Humlock Creek, was sentenced Tuesday by Lycoming County Senior Judge Kenneth D. Brown in accordance with a plea agreement.
The former sergeant at the all-female State Correctional Institution at Muncy pleaded guilty in December to two consolidated counts of official oppression that included offenses the judge said might have led to prison time.
Scott had admitted between Oct. 1, 2020, and Jan. 6, 2021, he provided commissary and passed notes to inmates in return for sexual favors that included exposing their breasts.
He affirmed allegations in the arrest affidavit that included digitally penetrating an inmate in a closet and providing electronic cigarettes that contained suboxone and Lyrica.
District Attorney Ryan C. Gardner said the inmates chose not to participate in the sentencing. Two of them have been released on parole, he said.
Several filed victim impact statements in which they stated they no longer trusted corrections officers. Brown referred to them in telling Scott his conduct will have a lasting effect on the inmates.
He also cited the opinion of Miranda K. Barbour, one of the Sunbury Craigslist killers, that Scott never again should be allowed to work in a position where he had power over others.
That likely will be the case, the judge opined.
Barbour and her husband Elytte are serving life sentences for the 2013 slaying of Troy LaFerrara, 42, of Port Trevorton. He is in a male prison.
They were dubbed the Craigslist killers because she used that social media site to arrange a Nov. 11, 2013, meeting with LaFerrara who later was killed in their car in Sunbury and his body left in an alley.
Defense attorney Paul Petcavage acknowledged the seriousness of the crimes but said his client had suffered by losing his job.
Scott had been a corrections officer since 2008 and transferred to Muncy after the Retreat state prison closed in 2020.
The official oppression charges to which Scott pleaded guilty included allegations in counts of providing contraband to inmates, institutional sexual assault and obstruction of a government function.


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|Cultural Origins:||Early-2010s, in Argentina|
Cachengue, also known as cumbiatón or cumbia turra, is a subgenre of Argentine cumbia and reggaeton music that originated in Argentina also spreading a lot of popularity in nearby countries such as Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, and Bolivia and the rest of Latin America.
In the beginings this genre was called “cumbia turra” remaking original Reggaeton songs by adding their own Argentine cumbia style with it with artists Los Wachiturros, Nene Malo, Los Nota Lokos, Las Wachiturras, and more. They started remaking songs like Es Un Secreto by Plan B, Tirate un Paso by Daddy Yankee, and many more to not only be recognized in Buenos Aires but also nationally. Also in 2020, rapper L-Gante started putting cumbia with reggaeton with the song L-Gante RKT and many others putting the genre at an even higher place topping charts multiple times.
In the late-2010s, a DJ called Fer Palacio started bundling a lot of songs together (mainly reggaeton) and started to remix them putting a more EDM and modern style to cachengue. Many new producers such as Faco Vazquez, DJ Roman, Tomy DJ, and others started taking influence by Fer Palacio and making their own remixes.


MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is putting the pedal to the metal with the launch of its all-new series, "Head 2 Head Drag Race," premiering July 10 exclusively on MotorTrend+.
"Head 2 Head Drag Race" is an adrenaline-fueled fusion of auto journalism and competitive entertainment, reviving MotorTrend’s much-loved Head 2 Head series in a high-speed format with the newest and hottest cars, trucks and SUVs. "Head 2 Head Drag Race" delivers gripping showdowns featuring a diverse range of vehicles---from exotic supercars and rugged off-roaders to opulent luxury vehicles and future-focused EVs---in an uncompromising quest for drag racing supremacy.
Leading the viewer's journey into the exhilarating world of head to head drag racing are MotorTrend's original H2H host Jonny Lieberman and Jeff Glucker, editor in chief of Hooniverse. Together, they deliver high-intensity drag racing combined with in-depth vehicle reviews, keeping the audience engaged with expert commentary and fierce competition.
“We're thrilled to launch 'Head 2 Head Drag Race,' our innovative series that brings drag racing to the forefront of automotive entertainment,” said Mike Suggett, head of MotorTrend Studios. “Guided by the expert hands of Johnny Lieberman and Jeff Glucker, viewers can expect a unique blend of in-depth analysis and thrilling competition that elevates automotive passions to new heights.”
In each episode, Lieberman and Glucker will explore new and fascinating features of market-leading cars, before pitting them against each other in a best-of-three drag race. With a rotating theme for each episode---ranging from supercars to extreme off-roaders---and the unpredictable wildcard vehicle, this isn't just a drag race show, it's a look into the future of automotive capabilities.
The premiere episode, “Supercars Are Different,” promises an electrifying duel, as the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance and a Lucid Sapphire square off against contenders like the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. This new breed of supercars, delivering spine-crunching acceleration alongside luxurious experience, is set to redefine our traditional concept of performance vehicles.
"Head 2 Head Drag Race" will air a new episode monthly starting July 10 on MotorTrend+.
Source: MotorTrend Group


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Packing for a beach trip may seem like a no-brainer, but here are a few tips that will not only save you money, but also save your precious vacation time, as well.
In addition to your basic travel needs such as clothes and toiletries, beach vacations require travelers to bring along certain items that you would not necessarily need to bring on other trips. First off, beach towels are a must. Regular size bath towels are not large enough to comfortably lie on while on the sand. If you are driving to your beach vacation, you should also consider bringing beach chairs and an umbrella.
Guests staying in timeshare units can pack less clothes, as most of these resorts provide guests with washers and dryers. Do, however, bring laundry detergent, if you are driving.
If your beach vacation is going to include snorkeling near a reef, think about packing biodegradable suntan lotions. These are required at many reef sites and can be extremely pricey if you purchase them at your destination, especially in foreign countries.
Because most beach accommodations don’t allow guests to check in until 3:00 pm or later, be prepared to hit the beach while you wait. Make sure and have a separate bag packed with bathing suits and towels for each person so that you won’t have to dig through every suitcase to find what you need to be beach ready.
Another packing tip that can help you save precious vacation time is to bring at least a day or two of staples if you are driving to your beach destination. This way you can avoid running to the grocery store at the exact same time as all of the other visitors to the area. Let’s face it, many beach accommodations rent from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday, meaning that everyone enters town and tries to stock up at the same time. If you can avoid the store by having enough provisions to keep you going until Monday, you won’t have to wait in long lines at the grocery store.
Remember, your beach vacation will be more enjoyable and cost you less both in time and money if you take the time to pack wisely.

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