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By Cliff RenfrewRadar Staff Reporter
Joran van der Sloot is out shopping for a new attorney now that the accused murderer and his Peruvian lawyer Maximo Altez Navarro have parted ways.
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Five years after he was arrested for suspicion of murder in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, authorities in Peru say 22-year-old Dutch playboy Joran van der Sloot has confessed to the brutal beating and stabbing of Stephany Flores, a Peruvian girl he met while on vacation in Lima last month. We wonder if authorities […] Continue reading Holloway Suspect Joran van der Sloot Confesses To Murder In Peru
Joran van der Sloot, the suspect in the slaying of a young Peruvian woman and previously considered a suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, was aprehended in Santiago, Chile Thursday. Van der Sloot, a 22-year-old Dutch playboy, is the main suspect in the beating/stabbing slaying of 21-year-old Stephany Flores Ramirez. […] Continue reading Joran van der Sloot Arrested For Murder In Peru
Either lightening just struck the same place twice or we've got a jet-setting serial killing-psycho on our hands.Police in Peru are in hot pursuit of Joran van der Sloot, who they suspect murdered a local young woman in an angry rage over the weekend, MSNBC has learned. Stephany Tatiana Flores Ramirez, a 21-year-old from Lima, […] Continue reading Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway Suspect, Eyed For Murder In Peru


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You must consult with a legitimate authority in your country and fulfill a number of requirements to be registered as a childminder. In England, childminders are registered under the regulation of Ofsted. In Wales and Scotland, the registration of childminders is handled by Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales and Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland, respectively. A childminder must demonstrate unquestionable professional conduct and integrity to be registered.Know More
Ofsted defines a childminder as a person who provides care to children from birth to the age of 18, in a home that is usually theirs, for payment. Although rules of childminding differ from one country to another, every childminder is expected to have relevant training and knowledge. Most communities require a childminder to complete a pre-registration briefing session and an approved childminding course. Childminders should be able to care for children from varying backgrounds and must keep attendance records. They must pay a fee to register as childminders, plus a yearly renewal fee.
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Apartments in the Heart of Mesa - Sonora Canyon
Welcome to Sonora Canyon, your new apartment home in the heart of Mesa, Arizona! Coming home is a pleasure when you live in the conveniently-located East Valley community, where you will love the easy access to the US-60 and Loop 202 freeways, as well as schools, parks, restaurants, and shopping!
Resort styling makes Sonora Canyon an exceptional place to live! Enjoy the luxury of the crystal-clear pool and waterfall surrounded by deck chairs and mature shade trees. Elegant Southwest architecture is complemented by palm trees, barbecues, and picnic areas, creating a park-like setting where you can relax and appreciate all that Sonora Canyon has to offer.
Community spaces at Sonora Canyon include the inviting new resident lounge with FREE WiFi and computer café, gaming and poker table, indoor/ outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ's and an outdoor fireplace, and entertainment area with large screen TV. The new fitness center features a WELLBEATS virtual trainer. You can chose a from a variety of fitness classes including Yoga/Pilates, kickboxing, Zumba class just to name a few. Anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Keep moving on the lighted basketball and soccer field, or have friends and family over for a gathering in the resident lounge and pool areas!
Every apartment home at Sonora Canyon is designed with your comfort and livability in mind. Choose from one and two bedroom open-concept floor plans ranging from 579 to 1042 square feet. Generous closets, extra storage, and full-size washer/dryer provide convenience and functionality; individually controlled air conditioning and wireless internet in the clubhouse/main pool area offer you the extras that make living at Sonora Canyon a pleasure. Gourmet kitchens feature contemporary cabinet designs, full appliance packages, and handy counter bar eating areas for your ultimate ease in entertaining.
Designer touches make all the difference: vaulted ceilings enhance the airiness of your open floor plan, stylish dining room fixtures add to the character of your new apartment home, contrasting accent wall colors liven up the mood, and wood-burning fireplaces encourage you to settle in and relax. Lighted ceiling fans and built-in bookshelves are more of the extras that make Sonora Canyon your best choice for affordable luxury in apartment home living.
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Sony's Firmware 1.7 - The Stealth Updates - NewsPatrick Day-Childs, posted on 01 May 2014 / 2,581 Views
Sony have now rolled out Firmware 1.7. If you don't yet know what's in the patch, you can read the patch notes for it here. Interestingly, NeoGAF users have spotted several changes that weren't in the patch notes.
Here's what Sony didn't announce:
- Notifications: New notification type: From PlayStation.
- System: You can now log in with multiple users with a single DualShock 4 controller without logging out the others.
- System: The "What's New" menu now has timestamps.
- System: The log-in screen won't be displayed anymore when reconnecting the DS4.
- System: When a game crashes you can now choose to attach a video clip in the error report and send it to Sony.
- System: Added option to automatically send error reports to Sony.
- System: HDCP has to be enabled in order to watch Blu-Ray movies.
- System: Several options have been added to the Video Playback Settings menu.
- Settings – Audio: You can now force the PS4 to output 5.1 channel audio over HDMI even if it detects 7.1 channel support.
- Settings – Video: "Deep Color Output" added. It's possible to set it to "off" and "automatic".
- Share: It's now possible to upload multiple screenshots to Facebook at the same time.
- Streaming: Comments/viewers notifications added when you are in a full screen streaming.
- Streaming: You can now upload screenshots and video while broadcasting.
- Streaming: You can now view comments without having to switch streaming modes.
- Remote Play: The PS Vita won't fail to connect to your PS4 anymore if you have USB devices like keyboards or similar connected to it.
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Ease into winter in comfort thanks to the Keen Women's Brixen Boots. Keen outdid themselves this time, with a boot that's both stylish and functional. A thermal heat shield footbed and wool felt lining combine with Keen.Warm insulation to keep your tootsies toasty, while a tough and abrasion-resistant upper is pretty easy on the eyes as well.
- Keen.Dry membrane adds breathability and protection from moisture
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
First the boot runs small and narrow. I wear a 5-5.5 US, and I ordered a 6 thinking I'd have extra room for additional sock as I usually do with other boots. My feet started to hurt due to the small sizing. The ankle /leg opening is small as well. So no room to tuck a pant leg in to keep them dry. I was disappointed and had to return the item.
Awesome Boot!
I bought these boots yesterday and totally love them. Not only are they warm, but live up to the comfort that anyone who has ever worn Keen shoes has come to depend on! They are easy to slip on and off, I have a wider foot, and they are a totally great fit! If you are looking for a snow boot that is as comfortable as any of the Keen shoes, this is the boot for you!! I am so ready for winter now!!!
Will these boots really work on ice? Spikes...
Will these boots really work on ice? Spikes don't help all that much and I need to walk real early ing the morning on solid ice and snow.
Do these Keen Brixens have leather uppers,...
Do these Keen Brixens have leather uppers, or is that synthetic? If these are leather, what winter boot is synthetic? I need a warm boot for snow shoeing, but I don't wear leather. Thanks!
Hey Cheryl,
Thanks for the question. I checked with KEEN and found that the upper for the Brixen Boot is a synthetic as KEEN labels what they use as an "Abrasion resistant and breathable textile mesh upper." With 400 grams of insulation, this boot is also plenty warm so you should be good to go for snow shoeing in the Brixen.
I'm looking to replace my beloved Summit...
I'm looking to replace my beloved Summit County boots (which are still made for men but discontinued for women!!). The Brixen looks like the closest thing to the Summit County that Keen now offers for women. Is this correct, or is there another model boot I should be looking for?
can these boots be worn to snowshoe?
can these boots be worn to snowshoe?
Yes, they have a reinforced heel called a Shellback heel support which was designed to be abrasion resistant and has notches in it to hold a strap that is used in snow shoeing.
Are these boots water repellent or water...
Are these boots water repellent or water resistant?
Yes these have a Keen.Dry waterproof breathable membrane in them.
Write your question he What is the weight...
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What is the weight of these boots?
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16.5 ounces per boot.
I am looking for winter hiking boots. I...
I am looking for winter hiking boots. I love my summer Keens, and need good support. Will these be supportive enough?
Hey Barbara,
If you are doing a lot of hiking, walking and snowshoeing I would recommend the Revel by KEEN. They have the same support as the Targhee Mid by KEEN and are toasty.
If you have a problem with keeping your feet warm, the Brixen Boot is warmer, but a little more cumbersome, but much more agile than say a heavy pack boot.
Hi! I usually wear Keen's in a 9 although...
Hi! I usually wear Keen's in a 9 although I have one pair in an 8.5. I saw it was suggested to order a 1/2 size up. Should I knowing I usually wear a 9? Also, does the draw string top part of the boot slouch at all if you have a wider calf or is it stiff?
Hey Dina,
If you wear a size 9 in a KEEN hiking boot like a Targhee the Brixen will fit the same. The height of the Brixen is mid to lower calf so it should be fine, but it does have a little flexibility in the cuff.
Would these boots work for -30-40F?
Would these boots work for -30-40F?
It's hard to say. It depends a lot on what you'll be doing. For example, you need a lot more insulation for sitting still than you'll need for hiking. Either way, unless your feet are usually very warm in your boots I would not suggest these for weather that cold. -40F is really cold. :)
Would these work for snowshoeing?
Would these work for snowshoeing?
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Thought provoking article which highlights a couple points:
+ TV revenue accounts for nearly 75-85% of AD revenue
+ massive shift to on-line education coming in near future
Why College Football Will Be Dead Within 20 Years - Corn Nation
"We are first and foremost an educational institution that values integrity, honesty and treating others with fairness and respect".
-ISU President Gregory Geoffroy; circa May 2003.
I dont see the massive shift to on-line education actually coming to fruition. If anything, the college loan bubble will pop first
Originally Posted by CyDude16
I dont see the massive shift to on-line education actually coming to fruition. If anything, the college loan bubble will pop first
This. Pretty eerie to see the similarities to the mortgage crisis
Originally Posted by Cyched
This. Pretty eerie to see the similarities to the mortgage crisis
And brought to you by the same people too.
Cornholyo's...what a bunch of nattering naybobs of negativity. And the sky will fall in way before that......
I think what you really meant to post was "In 20 years Cyclones.TV will be the most viewed streaming website on the entire internets".
I give it 10
Funny. We were just talking about this in the car.
The bubble can't keep going forever.
Kansas Must Be Destroyed
Sic Semper Jayhawks
Originally Posted by Cloner97
I give it 10
Oh great, just as we are contending for a national championship, the whole thing goes under. Just our luck.
A storm is brewing.
Originally Posted by Cyched
This. Pretty eerie to see the similarities to the mortgage crisis
Bush "Fool Me Once..." - YouTube
Many college *football* programs are competitive and self-sustaining when it comes to revenue, though. You would think there would be a way to preserve that gravy train without being attached to a (potentially failing) university. A profitable branch of a firm can divest itself of the losing parts and continue, no?
Then again, this depends on the TV money flowing, and it would be interesting to see if a football team still had brand equity and could develop new fans if it no longer had a feeder system from a university. In addition, the schools likely to survive are probably the ones with profitable football teams anyways.
"So let me get this straight: you want to fly on a magic carpet, to see the king of the potato people, and plead with him for your freedom... and you're telling me you're completely sane? I think that calls for two hours of W-O-O."
I guess that according to this guy Ames, Iowa City and Cedar Falls will be ghost towns in 20 years with nothing left but a bunch of abandoned buildings. The only jobs left would be demolition companies that are there to tear down all the unneeded buildings. Maybe we should build the SEZ out of wood, that way we could just burn it down when we don't need it anymore.
If universities were nothing but lecture halls, I think this guy might have a point, but the day that chemical engineers start getting degrees without stepping foot in s lab is a very scary day.
I think he has some good points but the wrong conclusion. I think the right conclusion would be that the rich would get richer and the poor would get out of the game. Traditional powerhouses that make money on football would continue on with less competition for athletes and an expanded fan base. The smaller schools that have to pay for athletics out of tuition fees may well drop the sport but those colleges will suffer the most from attracting students and less alumni interest. Another point is that colleges have been an extended party-time for young adults for years and that will likely continue. I find it hard to believe that most high school kids are going to want to live in their parent's basement online and give up the opportunity to transition to adulthood on a college campus. Certainly there are some that do that now but not many and not many are successful.
Will will win!
Originally Posted by Judoka
I think what you really meant to post was "In 20 years Cyclones.TV will be the most viewed streaming website on the entire internets".
I think what you mean to say is in 20 years Cyclones.tv will have bought out ESPN. We dont need Oregon money!
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Mujeres Unidas Group
The committee is called "Mujeres Unidas" (United Women). They are in their 2nd loan cycle, and with 16 members the group highlights the neighborhood for their community work (charity, etc.). Each one of the members of the committee has a different activity and are in the working field earning a salary. The women are cashing a Paraguay Guaranies (PYG) 300,000 to 900,000 credit to buy goods for subsequent sale.
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About Fundación ParaguayaFundación Paraguaya is a financially self-sustaining social enterprise that promotes entrepreneurship in urban and rural areas through microfinance, education programs, and more. Its focus on agriculture has helped many farmers boost their crop yields. And a number of other borrowers have taken out loans to start and grow social businesses that have helped deliver eyeglasses, medicines and other helpful services in their local communities.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Use Caution and Avoid Ingesting Water at Lake Needwood Due to Elevated Microcystin Levels
Microcystin, a toxic substance produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), has been detected in Lake Needwood. Water that contains microcystin can cause severe liver damage if ingested. Please avoid all contact with the lake water, and do not allow dogs or other pets to swim in or drink from the lake. Swimming is prohibited at all times in Lake Needwood. Fishing and boating in the lake is allowed, but visitors are urged to use good hand cleaning practices prior to eating, drinking, or smoking. If eating fish caught from Lake Needwood, visitors should eat only muscle meat and ensure that the fish is cooked properly. For more information, please click here or call 301-495-2595. (8/13/15). Click here to download Microcystin Fact Sheet
Montgomery Parks has several options for people to get outside and onto the water. Black Hill Regional Park and Rock Creek Regional Park both have boat rentals, group boat tours, moorings and ramps for private boats, and sites for fishing.
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Black Hill Regional Park
20920 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, MD 20841
Boathouse: 301-528-3466
Mooring Sites and Seasonal Permits: 301-563-7524
Visitor Center: 301-528-3480
Lake Needwood Boats
Rock Creek Regional Park
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Rockville, MD 20855
Boat Shop 301-563-7544
Group Tours and Seasonal Permits: 301-563-7524
The following parks allow fishing. State of Maryland fishing regulations apply, and people fishing who are 16 years and older must have a Maryland State Fishing License.
Colesville Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Park
1120 Jackson Road
White Oak, MD 20904
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Rock Creek Regional Park
Lake Needwood Boats
6700 Needwood Drive
Rockville, MD 20855
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Black Hill Regional Park
Black Hill Boats (Little Seneca Lake)
20930 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, MD 20841
South Germantown Recreational Park
Central Park Pond
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Boyds, MD 20874
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Olney Manor Recreational Park
16601 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832
Potomac Area
Seneca Landing Boat Ramp
13300 Riley's Lock Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
Shady Grove Area
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Tobytown, MD 20854
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Average wages in Johnson County are among the lowest in central Indiana, likely due to a higher percentage of retail and food service jobs locally compared to other communities.
Jobs in retail and food service, which make up about a third of the jobs in the county, pay below the average wage of $15.93 per hour, or $33,134 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Average wages in Johnson County have been among the lowest in the region for many years. For the past 10 years, the county's average wage has been at or near the bottom in central Indiana and well below the state average. Only Morgan and Hendricks counties have a lower average among Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. The average wage covers all jobs located in the county, from part-time workers to top executives.
More than 14,000 positions average less than $11 per hour, while about 12,000 workers average $20 or more, according to STATS Indiana. Johnson County has a total of nearly 43,000 jobs.
A single-earner family making $16 per hour may be on the borderline of needing public assistance such as food stamps, the director of one local helping group said. And inflation outpaced growth in pay during the past decade, meaning that prices for groceries, gasoline and other items are increasing faster than workers' paychecks.
Marion County has the highest average wage at $23.23 per hour, followed by Hamilton County at $21.10 per hour. Those two are the only ones in the region above the state average.
The averages don't necessarily mean that Johnson County residents earn less than other people, since the average wage only represents jobs that are located in the county. For example, a Greenwood resident who earns $60,000 per year at a job in Indianapolis is counted in Marion County's average because the job is there.
About 45 percent of Johnson County workers commute to Marion County, which has one of the top average wages in the state.
But the numbers do show that the county is lagging in terms of high-paying jobs, economist Morton Marcus said.
"A lot of it is retail trade. Some of it is transportation and distribution, warehousing, not necessarily high-paid occupations. St. Francis hospital is located on the north side of the Johnson County line, and if that hospital were on the south side, wages would look higher," Marcus said.
Annual earnings are $21,609 in retail and $14,148 for accommodation and food service.
Johnson County has the highest percentage of those types of jobs at 33 percent. Retail and food service make up 28 percent of the workforce in Hendricks County, but 25 percent or less in all of the other central Indiana counties.
The wages from those jobs bring down the average and hide some of the county's better-paying positions. Workers in Johnson County manufacturing plants average about $23.50 per hour, while construction and warehousing jobs are both approaching $20 per hour, according to STATS Indiana.
"It's a little bothersome that we have such a diverse business base, but our wages — that aggregate gauge — is less," said Cheryl Morphew, Johnson County Development Corp. president and chief executive officer. "We have a solid manufacturing base. We make things here, but we also have a lot of distribution and warehousing up in Greenwood."
Average wages for county businesses range from about $9.75 to $20 per hour, according to statistics from the 2012 local survey conducted by Johnson County Development Corp. But that number is much lower for entry-level jobs, where wages average $9.85 to $15.13, Morphew said.
Benefits a plus
At KYB Manufacturing North America in Franklin, the average wage for factory workers is about $16 per hour. While a person just starting out may earn less than that, the company will boost pay for workers who get additional education or gain new skills that can help them transition into more high-paying roles, KYB director of administration Chad Suhr said.
The company primarily promotes from within, so a person starting out at less than $16 per hour can work up to a salaried position averaging more than $20 hourly. Ninety percent of KYB's workers are full-time positions, and those jobs come with medical and retirement benefits, Suhr said.
"I think we're competitive based off the average wage for hourly workers or salary workforce. I think where we stand above is in our culture and the benefits that we offer," he said.
Jobs with benefits and pay above the county average are needed, because people earning less can be at risk for poverty, said Thom Hord, chief executive officer of The Refuge in Greenwood and a Greenwood City Council member.
"You really need to be in that $16-an-hour range really to be able to reap any reward from that. The reward is to be able to try to get yourself ahead a little bit. But for the clientele that's coming in (to The Refuge), that's not a wage that most are able to garner," he said.
Workers with children might even end up worse off if they take a job that pays less, since the money left after paying for child care might be less than they're getting in unemployment or state assistance, Hord said.
Jobs with wages in the $20 per hour range may not require a college degree, but those jobs in manufacturing or other trades might require a worker to have trained skills above and beyond a high school education, Hord said.
Workers at KYB need at least a high school diploma, but the company prefers to look for new employees who have experience in manufacturing or a consistent work history in another type of job, Suhr said. The company had more than 400 people apply for openings during job fairs conducted in the winter, he said.
Hord said, "The days of the great-paying job even for those with higher educations are really not like they used to be. It's difficult to get those."
'We're lagging behind'
Paychecks also aren't going as far as they used to, since inflation is increasing faster than wages. Prices of groceries, clothing, gasoline and health care have increased 28 percent in the past 10 years, while the county's average wage has grown 23 percent. Workers are forced to spend a larger part of their pay on essentials.
"I think we're lagging behind. The real wages are not rising rapidly at all. Real wages across the country have fallen as a large part of the recession, and we didn't fully recover," Marcus said.
Indiana, which ranks in the bottom third of states for average wage, does not produce products or services that are highly valued by the rest of the country, therefore wages are not increasing to pay people to provide those items, Marcus said.
When wages don't grow, the standard of living is also stunted, because people don't have money to spend on bigger or better houses or vehicles, he said.
Local government officials and development groups continue to hunt for companies that will bring high-paying jobs to the area. But the market is highly competitive since the counties surrounding Marion County all have similar characteristics such as access to interstates, Morphew said.
Some counties such as Johnson County also are at a disadvantage compared to an area such as Hamilton County, which already has large, established office parks and headquarters for companies, Marcus said.
Bringing those types of businesses and developments such as medical or high-tech manufacturing firms is the route to ensure the county has more high-paying jobs in the future and increasing the average wage, Morphew said.
"One of the things we want to try to do here in Johnson County is employ people in companies that offer upward mobility. We would love to look at more high tech, more of the advanced manufacturing, the life sciences and medical device companies. That's how we're going to raise that overall aggregate," Morphew said.


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Back in the 1940-1950s, classical music, like Hindustani, were quite popular in Film songs. Great singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, and Asha Bhonsle churned out memorable songs. Come 1960-1970s, there was a heavy influence of retro and hippy in film songs, like "Dum Maro Dum" from the film "Hare Rama Hare Krishna". The western influence could be seen in Zeenat Aman's attire and look too.The 1980s was the decade of disco and rock-and-roll. There was a heavy influence of disco in Hindi Films, shown in the actors' apparel and hairdo.
|Shaan, singer
I feel today Indian music has evolved it's own specific sound. Back in the 50s or 60s, the influence was much more greater. Also, you could find a Hindi song in an original western format. Eena Meena Deeka was a complete rock and roll number. Today, you can't categorise a song as a jazz or a rock and roll or anything specific. Sometimes they do copy a western number verbatim but actually most of them today have managed to make a distinctive Indian sound. There is a lot of use of western tunes and instruments, at the same time they manage to throw in the dholaks and the tables. I would say it's a khichdi of both east and the west. That is why I say it can be simply be termed as bollywood music.
|Rajeshwari, actress and kathak dancer:
See, world is coming closer and shrinking. Obviously when people from different zones connect, their cultures overlap, hence music will also overlap. What you get to see today is a result of a world that is becoming global and Indian music is simply a part of it.
|Anu Kapoor, music expert and Antakshri host:
Indian music getting influenced by western music, yes, but it's not really western music. You need to understand what is western music. I do not like to call influence that today's music has as western music. It's not a positive influence. Today Indian film industry has a weird music of it's own which cannot be classified as anything. There was a lot of influence in the yesteryear songs and it is not that the music directors in those times never ripped off a tune, but still, there was a lot of originality, lot of melody and harmony. Today, the state is such that the whole focus is on orchestration, so much so that you cannot sing any song without the orchestra. So today's music might be a hit to listen, but they arenot a hit for listening and then humming it later.
Rajeev Khandelwal, actor:
As far as the influence of western music on Indian tunes goes, it is an age old trend which has only been stepped up now. But non film westernized hindi pop music has now become the rage of the nation.
Ankur Nayyar, actor:
The hindi music now has guitars and many more instruments which are all western. We even have rock or soft rock music now in hindi music. The fact is that music has no boundaries. You just like it so listen to it.
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Rani Mukherjee-starrer "Mardaani" has been exempted from entertainment tax in Uttar Pradesh, an official said Tuesday.
The decision was taken by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav owing to the theme of the film which portrays the battle of a woman against sexual offenders and crimes against women, a state government spokesman said.
The spokesman said the film depicted serious social evils like crimes and sexual offences against women and gave a positive message to society.
The film shows a woman's fight against such evils and it was therefore decided by the government to make it tax-free, he added.
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, "Mardaani" stars Rani as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, who fights the girl trafficking mafia.
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Norton, Steven C., Corrections Today
The mentally ill offender presents a complex set of problems for correctional institutions and staff. These offenders require specialized services, increased staff and unique regulations. Correctional populations continue to increase, with the concomitant increase in numbers of mentally ill offenders.
Basic Demographics
Mentally ill offenders comprise a diverse group of inmates. One of the initial difficulties in discussing the mentally ill offender is one of definition. Different research studies incorporate different categories of mentally ill offenders, and different statistical summaries incorporate different categories. This creates obvious problems when comparing various studies and groupings in an attempt to develop a cohesive picture.
Typical groupings of mentally ill offenders have included those with major mental illnesses. Such mental illnesses have been defined based on the diagnostic system of the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). This system has a five-axis/level structure. The most significant disorders are on the first axis and are termed Axis I disorders, which include schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and major depression, among others. Mentally ill offenders are at times identified by these Axis I disorders.
Substance abuse disorders of all types are also included on Axis I. Mental retardation is another diagnosis of many incarcerated individuals and incorporates those inmates with substantially lower intellectual abilities than average. Personality disorders are a diagnosis also commonly found within correctional populations. Personality disorders are by definition chronic personality characteristics that are dysfunctional in nature, but involve choices and decisions somewhat under the individual's control. Mental retardation and personality disorders are both placed on Axis II of the DSM-IV diagnostic system and generally would not be considered major mental illnesses.
For the purpose of this article, mentally ill offenders will be defined as those with an Axis I disorder. These major mental illnesses do not include substance abuse disorders, mental retardation or personality disorders. However, many mentally ill offenders have substance abuse, mental retardation and/or personality disorders as significant components of their overall psychological organization. This combination and multilayered diagnosis adds greatly to the difficulties in the management of mentally ill offenders.
The numbers for mentally ill offenders reflect the confusion in terminology, with estimates ranging from 8 percent to 17 percent of the total inmate population. Taking a middle approach to these estimates and using 10 percent of the total inmate population provides a reasonably accurate estimate of the number of mentally ill offenders. There are currently 1.9 million individuals incarcerated in U.S. correctional institutions. A 10 percent estimate identifies 190,000 mentally ill offenders--a significant population group.
The number of mentally ill offenders is increasing for a variety of reasons. Historically, those individuals with a mental illness who committed a crime were often placed in a state hospital system or simply released back to the community. As the state hospital population decreased due to the de-institutionalization movement and closure of the hospitals, these individuals found themselves incarcerated rather than hospitalized. Mentally ill offenders in the past 10 years are also much less likely to simply be released for alleged or committed crimes. Courts are reluctant to simply drop these charges, which then increases the number of convictions and incarceration rates for mentally ill offenders. This statement is not an implication of a higher crime rate for mentally ill individuals, but rather a reflection on the courts' movement toward conviction and the public's demand for higher accountability for mentally ill offenders. …


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I want to know the exact amount of data which is getting transferred through a particular network interface for logging purpose, is there any standard library or api call from which I can do this in a cross platfrom way?
SNMP4J will let you read the interface mib of any SNMP-compliant device. Linux and OSX (probably) have an SNMP daemon already running; Windows has an SNMP service that you can install though Programs and Features in Control Panel.
This seems to do what you'd like. At least, I think it will point you in the right direction: http://jnetpcap.com/
edit: While not strictly cross-platform, libpcap has libraries for all major platforms so I wouldn't consider that a show-stopper, but I'm not the one that needs it.
jNetPcap uses Sigar in some of its unit tests. Sigar advertizes itself as a "portable interface for gathering system information" including network interface detection, configuration info and metrics. Take a look at its NetInterfaceStat class.
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West Davidson's junior varsity girls pulled out a tough 40-34 victory over East Davidson on Tuesday in Tyro.
Brittany Berrier poured in 16 points to pace the Dragons, and Olivia Myers added 15.
Ashley Swaim led the way for East with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
East, now 13-7, hosts Ledford on Thursday, while West visits Central Davidson on Friday.
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I enjoy Your PiePosted on 05 / 20 / 2015
I may not have asked around enough at other places, but this is one of few pizza places in Greenville that I'm aware of that offers Vegan Cheese. You have a great selection of veggies to top your pizza, and the pizza, I feel is better than most places that Greenville has to offer. They also always have local microbrews on tap, which is a nice touch for a chain restaurant.
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Froome is in trouble.---
If he wins the TDF he will have to do a lap of honour.
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
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Shock for which I'm not prepared...my 20-year old youngest daughter is engaged to be married next Spring. We're in VA, the wedding will be in TX, he's in CO. The young man has known her 10 months, we met him on an extended visit in May. Met him first last Fall while visiting her at school. In June, he asked to speak with me privately over the phone to seek my blessing. After talking again with him, I had no objections. So...
I did take him out on a stout MTB ride in May, which told me that he's game, at least...
Lots of emotions and plans/thoughts in the works now. How've you others handled this?
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Varsity after next Spring.
The good news is that we got one through college in 2012. This one ^ is done in 2015...
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Seems to me with a 20 year old daughter your job is to be supportive of her, no matter what.
Enjoy the wedding, smile a lot.
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My 8 years older brother and his wife visited unexpectedly recently. Uexpected as I've seen him only once since our father died in 1997. When we were both quite a bit younger we were on occasion mistaken (much to my chagrin) for twins. What was scary was that I looked at him now and couldn't help but think "thats what I'll look like in 8 years?" I tell you it scared 8 years worth of growth right out of me so that's what I look like now!
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Article: Keys to Preventing Alzheimer's Disease ( http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...sease/2554843/ )
Nice summary of current findings from this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Boston. Most of the regulars here at the 50+ sub-forum will be familiar with these recommendations, but it is nice to see the body of evidence for them growing with each passing year.
OK, since I'm drunk, I'll ask my stupid question:
Why is the road biking forum called "41" and why is this one called "51?"
But I'm not drunk enough to ask my question about helmet mirrors and the TdF.
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I was going to ask the same thing myself. Until we get an answer, ponder the magnificence of this new product:
Edit to add: Kind of a travesty putting this in Pub51, eh? After all, this is bike related by any standard.
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Road cycling forum:
Hence - 'the 41'.
Similarly, the racing forim goes by 'the 33', because that's part of the forum's URL.
But the Fifty+ forum:
So we should be called "the 220"
I can't use any sort of handlebar-mounted mirror since I move my hands around to alleviate the 'tingles' that I get if I ride too long in one position, so I ride on the top, forward curve or drops. Not to mention that I have bar-end shifters... So it is either glasses-mounted mirror or helmet-mounted mirror for me.
I have received an unwelcome sign of my maturing 50+ness. The first hair of many has sprouted from my left ear. I can now look forward to the day when my ears are hairier than my goatee... Sigh.
Speaking of visual feedback loops, I'm reminded of my college days, having fun aiming a video camera (before the days of even personal video recorders, when there were even still vacuum tubes here and there still in use) at a monitor, and watching the "trippy" infinite regression image that resulted.
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One of the members of this group is Zoila, who is 24 years old, the single mother of a child who is one year and a half old, and who lives with her parents with whom she shares the household expenses. Her parents own the house they live in.
Zoila is a professional in the field of sewing since she has studied it and also learned while working. Now she has had her own workshop for the past two years, and does all sorts of adjustments on clothing, as well as as making clothing. She also works raising laying hens and in the agriculture that is for household consumption. The money from the loan is for the purchase of thread, scissors, and fabric. Her dream is to be a great fashion designer.
Una de las socias de este grupo es la Sra. Zoila, tiene 24 años de edad, es madre soltera de un hijo de un año y medio, vive con sus padres con quienes comparte los gastos del hogar, la casa en la que viven es de sus padres.
Doña Zoila es profesional en la rama de la costura ya que ha estudiado y también aprendió trabajando, ahora cuenta con su propio taller desde hace 2 años, realiza todo tipo de arreglos de prendas de vestir así como también confecciona, también se dedica a la crianza de gallinas de postura y a la agricultura que es para el consumo de su casa. El dinero de su crédito es para la compra de hilos, tijeras y telas. Su sueño es ser una gran modista.
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Nuke-free Mideast idea rises on global agenda
UNITED NATIONS The Middle East, that timeless tinderbox at the core of so much in world affairs, looms as a battleground in the U.N.'s meeting halls this month, as 189 nations debate nuclear proliferation.
The idea of establishing the region as a zone free of nuclear weapons, a notion on the back burner for 15 years, has emerged as a central issue at the twice-a-decade conference reviewing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).
It is rising higher on the agenda because Iran's ambitious nuclear program, which the West alleges is aimed at weapons-making, threatens to prompt other Mideast nations to develop their own programs. And an expected future shift toward nuclear power worldwide will put possibly sensitive technology in more hands.
But Israel, with its long-established but unannounced nuclear arsenal, remains a highly uncertain partner in any move toward a "nuke-free" Mideast.
Egypt has formally proposed that this 2010 NPT conference back a plan to start talks next year on such a Mideast nuclear ban. Algeria has also submitted a plan.
"This conference represents a pivotal turning point in the history of the treaty, and an opportunity that may be the last and that must be seized," Egyptian U.N. Ambassador Maged A. Abdelaziz told delegates Wednesday.
The Middle East would join five other nuclear-free regions - Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the South Pacific and Latin America - covering some 116 countries that have outlawed the presence of atomic arms in their areas.
The United States, Israel's prime international backer, has long endorsed the idea of a Mideast zone, but has never pushed for action. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton caught the General Assembly Hall's attention on Monday, however, by saying Washington is now "prepared to support practical measures for moving toward that objective."
The U.S. and Israel are discussing what such "practical measures" might be, said a Western diplomatic source, speaking on condition of anonymity about other countries' contacts.
Russia's deputy foreign minister, meanwhile, said Moscow is partnering with Washington on a draft plan. "In recent weeks, we have managed to develop a joint approach with the United States," Sergei A. Ryabkov told reporters.
He didn't elaborate, beyond saying they have focused on a compromise, "common denominator" plan in place of the Egyptian and Algerian proposals.
Fifteen years ago, the 1995 NPT Review Conference adopted a resolution calling for a Mideast zone free of weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, chemical and biological. It was a concession by the U.S. and others to the Arabs, who want Israel to join the nonproliferation treaty, giving up its officially unacknowledged arsenal of perhaps 80 nuclear weapons, the Mideast's only such arms.
In exchange, the Arabs in 1995 backed the West's successful effort to extend the NPT's life indefinitely.
With India, Pakistan and North Korea, Israel is one of four nations not party to the NPT.
After 15 years of inaction on a Mideast zone, two ideas are now under discussion: appointing an official "special coordinator" to study and consult with governments about ways forward; or planning a Mideast regional conference in 2011 on the subject.
Important details would have to be worked out for a conference: its precise mandate; its proposed length and venue; the participating countries.
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Moving the energy downward, and upward and out removes the conflict. Kundalini does not only move from the base of the spin upwards. Move it through your vitality to the multidimensional openings without favoring any one direction. The whole subtle body should be filled and illuminated as well as the physical body. You want to be completely fluid in all directions, inward and outward, front to back, do that every part of your body is energetically connected and flowing.
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Completely open and resting with itself is a shining coming to rest. Then the energy can move freely up and down the body and in every direction, open from top to bottom and the descending energy is grace. You begin to merge in the heart and begin to have some sense of what it means to move from the heart, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
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This was a very nice tour and a great value for the price. The tour guide was very cheerful and funny and made for a really great day of exploring the Taroko Gorge.
I was praying for good weather and it worked perfectly. sunny, hot, great visibility. Very well arranged starting with hotel pick up and hotel drop off. we were all well cared of. Josephine was great, all parts of the tour interesting. Money well spent. Original lunch.
We really enjoyed this tour! We had a sunny day and the gorge was beautiful! Josephine was very knowledgeable and kept us all on track. I wish that they had told us that the visit to the marbleworks was really an opportunity to shop. That said, I was happy with the gifts I did purchase.
Great tour. Josephine was a fantastic tour guide - kept everyone (and everything) on track and on time. Gorge is amazing. It and #39;s up there as one of the top sites in Asia. Highly recommended.
This tour was amazing!
Amazing trip and breathless sights! Josephine is a great tour guide. We were a small group, so she took us further and allowed us to do more adventures then normal. I would do this again!
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Beautiful! Magical! A trek to the Water Curtain Cave is a must. The scenic walk there is not to be missed and crossing the veil of a live waterfall is exhilarating. Our guide, Josephine, broke all the rules to make sure we had the best experience possible.
beautiful sceneries and fantastic weather..
Great tour, the gorge was very scenic, the guides were great, and overall a great experience
Well organised and definitely worth doing. Lunch was particularly outstanding in a 5 hotel and really good quality food. Josephine the tour guide was very lively and knowledgeable.
very scenic and interesting, great knowledgeable guide.
Lunch much better than anticipated or on most tours
Great trip and we were even blessed with great weather, despite the typhoon coming the next day. Fabulous views, interesting stops, and a great lunch at the hotel in the gorge. This is a definite MUST if you want to see the beautiful aspects of Taiwan's nature and mountains. Josephine was a kick and kept the trip pretty lively. Even the 2-hour train ride to and back was lovely. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone coming to Taiwan to visit, and it's not one you can do on your own.
Great tour and guides. Everything went smoothly and the 5 star lunch was a surprise.
Taroko Gorge is a gem. I'm glad to have sampled it and wish I could have spent more time on the trails. Josephine, the self-anointed queen of Taroko was a wonderful guide and she kept us on schedule.
The organization was splendid. They picked me up at the said time 5.30, and a few hours later I was in Hualien. I saw a lot of things, the view was breathtaking, nice lunch with specially made vegetarian dishes for me. It was a great tour and I would highly recommend this to anybody having a spare day in Taipei! Buy your souvenirs in the aboriginal village, they are very nice and not expensive.
This area is so beautiful and a wonderful sight to see. I loved the seamless part of the travel and just enjoying sitting back without having to do all the legwork. I tend to do most of my own travel planning, but this tour was perfect to just sit back and enjoy. For me the train ride was a bit long, but if you only have a day to experience this area this tour works out perfectly. The scenery along the way is wonderful and the two different trains there and back had large windows to soak in the views while traveling to/from Hualien. I loved that the tour included stops along the route through the gorge for pictures and seeing the beauty of the gorge. The scenery was breathtaking and our tour guide the Lion Lady was great!
This trip was amazing! The gorge is beautiful! Josephine was our tour guide and she was very funny and interesting to talk to!
Good tour with a great guide and driver. The tour group was small just 3 of us and we were able to hike up a lot actually for the great views ourselves. Lunch was awesome - included at a nice expensive restaurant just for the tour.
Before booking, I read all the wonderful reviews about the Taroko Gorge. I agree with them... The Gorge is breathtaking. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The Chinese lunch was quite good! However, I will share my tips about the trains.
The morning train to the gorge is a bit over 3 hours and while comfortable and cool with the AC, the bathroom was a squatty potty. Now, I can use a squatty potty better than most, but the train was also seriously rough and bouncy. There wasn't even a bar to hold onto and the urine from the previous person was sloshing about. I would suggest skipping your morning coffee. I just couldn't stomach the bathroom.
So naturally I was nervous about the train ride home and I avoided drinking too much water throughout the day. That was unnecessary as the train home was more like the Narita Express if you've visited Tokyo. Comfortable seats, snack cart coming through, vending machines on the train, AND a great Western toilet. Plus this ride was much, much smoother. I should have bought a beer at the station and enjoyed my two hours on a much quicker, luxury ride back to Taipei.
Yes, please visit the gorge, but just plan ahead. I wish I had known to skip the morning coffee.
Excellent tour, great day trip. Strongly recommended if you want to escape Taipei for a day and visit the interior. The guides were friendly and informative and took good care of us. The views are spectacular, the gorge is well worth a visit.
Great way to see the Taroko Gorge when you have a limited time and don't want to hike it. Was very enjoyable with just enough stops to take some beautiful photos!
Josephine was a fabulous guide- knowledgable, funny, and friendly. This was an outstanding itinerary. The tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Taiwan for more than a couple of days. It is justly included as one of the Seven Wonders of Asia! The landscape of jungle-covered high canyon walls studded with beautiful small temples and waterfalls looks too beautiful to be real- but luckily it is. By all means take this tour, and don't take it with anyone but Josephine!
"Taroko Gorge", natural is amazing, much efforts on the park construction and maintenance, 5 star hotel lunch is unbelievable in mountain, Josephine makes the trip perfect, thank you very much!!
Tour guid Josephine is a tiger lady, was the best in the town . Orginised, careing and talkative. Because of her my day feels unforgetable!!!! Thank you Josephine.


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Sometime during the next month, the company will report 2nd quarter results. Unless the marketing effort has fallen on hard times we should have an excellent comparative quarter. 2nd quarter results for 2013 were $8.1 million in revenues, $3.3 million in recurring revenues, and a net loss of $9.7 million.
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Not to mention showing a profit for the first time.
Yes, given Canadian accounting practices, we could show a profit for the quarter. However, that is likely to be somewhat discounted. However, depending on the level of revenues, an operating profit is not out of the question. That would be incredibly good for us. I have to admit I never could fully understand why it needs to take 9 months to a year for a salesman at the company to become productive. I've been assuming that a majority of the salesforce hired come with some experience in marketing in the medical industry.
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Glad to hear you are still in the game. I sold some shares last week, but bought back yesterday. Overall, this stock has weathered this market beat down than most of my others. Plus, it has great potential. Patience has paid off before, and it will again. GLTA longs.
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It's Holy Wednesday and it's the start of the long weekend. I'm glad a lot of people are going back to the province, hence, less crowd here in Manila. Yahoo~ but too bad malls and other establishments are temporarily closed for the Semana Santa (Lent).
So before the stores close, me and boyfriend made a last hirit shopping and late lunch at the mall. Here's what I wore for today:
Wearing a white newspaper shirt from Bangkok, blazer from Shop @ The Fort bazaar, rainbow cheetah leggings and boots from Sparkle Shop
Love the power of striking colors on these leggings! Loud animal print love. There were people shouting 2ne1 while I was walking. I just don't know how to react. Haha. And I am so excited to wear a size 6 booties once again haha. I'm a size 7 but I just can't explain that happy feeling when I can fit in size 6!
I love my new connector ring! I asked my sister to buy this ring for me because Ayu has an album named Party Queen. Lol. Im a hardcore fan like that.
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