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The report "Ophthalmology Devices Market (Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fundus Camera, Ophthalmoscope, Tonometer, Phoropter, Slit Lamp, IOLs, Phacoemulsification, Excimer Laser, Femtosecond Laser, Contact Lenses) - Market Share Analysis & Global Forecasts to 2021", The Global Ophthalmology Devices Market is Projected to Reach USD 58.05 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2016 to 2021.
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The increasing geriatric population and related increase in the number of eye diseases and technological advancements in ophthalmology devices are the key factors driving the market growth for ophthalmology devices. However, factors such as uncertain reimbursement structure and lack of healthcare insurance in developing countries are restraining the growth of this market.
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In this report, the ophthalmology devices market is segmented by product type and region. Based on product type, the market is segmented into diagnostic & monitoring devices, surgical devices, and vision care devices. The vision care devices segment accounted for largest share of ophthalmology devices market. This is attributed to increasing number of patients suffering from eye disorders and rising awareness about eye health in developing countries. The surgical devices segment is estimated to register the highest growth primarily due to the increasing incidences and prevalence rates of eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors, and diabetic retinopathy.
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In 2015, North America accounted for the largest share of the ophthalmology devices market, followed by Europe. The growing awareness & adoption of advanced ophthalmic devices, presence of well-established distribution channels, and presence of leading companies in this region are driving market growth in North America. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth in this market majorly due to the improving healthcare infrastructure, growing per capita income, and rising geriatric population. In addition, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on strengthening their presence in emerging APAC countries.
The global ophthalmology devices market is consolidated in nature, with the top five companies accounting for a major market share in 2015. Some of the key players in this market are Alcon Inc. (Switzerland), Essilor International S.A. (France), Johnson & Johnson (U.S.), Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (U.S.), Bausch & Lomb, Inc. (U.S.), Haag-Streit (Switzerland), Topcon Corporation (Japan), Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany), Nidek Co. Ltd. (Japan), and Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG (Switzerland). The leading players in this market focus on new product launches, agreements, collaborations, partnerships, and expanding their geographic presence in emerging markets to enhance their revenue streams. These still remain the widely adopted strategies by leading players to achieve sustainable revenue growth in this competitive market.
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Nick and I started this fundraising challenge young and free- admittedly we were constrained by annual leave which meant we couldn't do the entire circumnavigation in one trip, but this was a blessing in disguise in many ways. We were forced to spread the trip out over a number of years which meant we actually are raising a great deal more money- initially our goal was to raise £25k, this has now nearly doubled to £40k and we are already 75% of the way there! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
What we didn't quite imagine when we started was how we would change over the years. Our jobs have both become more demanding making finding a week we can both make that much harder. We now both have young children and yet again, both of our wives are pregnant. Any father out there will appreciate that leaving home for 10 days while we
mess around fundraise on our bikes for a week and a half leaving a pregnant wife and toddler at home is a big ask and we are really very grateful to them for letting us do this year after year- perhaps the most generous 'donation' to our cause yet!
And so, another year has passed and I find myself on the East Coast Mainline up to Scotland for Leg 5 of The RNLI Tour of Britain. We start our journey where we finished off last years trip in the gateway to the Highlands and Islands- Oban*.
From Oban, we visit the Inner Hebredes the Outer Hebredes, the Highlands, the Orkney Islands and finish this leg in Inverness on the East Coast of Scotland. An estimated journey of over 1581km (983 miles), the vast majority of which is cycling. The rest, as you might have guessed, is on ferries and we have fortuitously been provided complimentary travel on every ferry service we require, which we are very grateful for. Despite being contractually obliged to do so, I am not the slightest bit apologetic to publically thank CalMac Ferries, North Link Ferries, Orkney Ferrys and John O'Groat Ferries. These companies are inundated with charitable requests (supposedly 10-20 per day!) and understandably can't help everyone so were are very grateful that they decided to help us.
We must also express our thanks to a couple of others, firstly, the RNLI head office support staff, particularly Natalie Fischer who has been extremely helpful with our numerous requests over the past few years. We recently came to understand that she is leaving RNLI and we'd like to wish her well in her new role at Diabetes UK.
We must also express our thanks to a couple of others, firstly, the RNLI head office support staff, particularly Natalie Fischer who has been extremely helpful with our numerous requests over the past few years. We recently came to understand that she is leaving RNLI and we'd like to wish her well in her new role at Diabetes UK.
Secondly, I'd like to thank David Palmer of OnYerBikeSeat.com for our fantastic new kit (photos to follow) and his assistance in getting the recent publicity push.
my favourite method of weight saving.
Our bikes are serviced, our bags are packed, weight has been saved wherever possible (see above) other than our our fat reserves which have been diligently built up over the last 12 months. All that remains is to begin our journey of a thousand miles which as
Bilbo Baggins- Lao Tzu famously said, must begin with a single step... or pedal... nevermind.
Supported by a variety of Apple products, where possible we will Tweet, Vine and Blog our progress and really appreciate any comments you have. In return it promise to keep the posts as interesting as possible thus suppressing my desire to describe in intricate detail the particular qualities of the Tarmac or how my cadence changed with the varying gradient, instead opting to post as many amusing photos as I can, with the holy grail being one of Nick half dressed in dubious Lycra garments applying chamois cream to his nether regions.
On that bombshell of a visualisation, I shall depart.
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On PC BIOS systems, this image is the first part of GRUB to start. It is written to a master boot record (MBR) or to the boot sector of a partition. Because a PC boot sector is 512 bytes, the size of this image is exactly 512 bytes.
The sole function of boot.img is to read the first sector of the core image from a local disk and jump to it. Because of the size restriction, boot.img cannot understand any file system structure, so grub-setuphardcodes the location of the first sector of the core image into boot.img when installing GRUB.
This image is used as the first sector of the core image when booting from a hard disk. It reads the rest of the core image into memory and starts the kernel. Since file system handling is not yet available, it encodes the location of the core image using a block list format.
This image is used as the first sector of the core image when booting from a CD-ROM drive. It performs a similar function to diskboot.img.
This image is used as the start of the core image when booting from the network using PXE. See Network.
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This image contains GRUB's basic run-time facilities: frameworks for device and file handling, environment variables, the rescue mode command-line parser, and so on. It is rarely used directly, but is built into all core images.
This is the core image of GRUB. It is built dynamically from the kernel image and an arbitrary list of modules by the grub-mkimage program. Usually, it contains enough modules to access /boot/grub, and loads everything else (including menu handling, the ability to load target operating systems, and so on) from the file system at run-time. The modular design allows the core image to be kept small, since the areas of disk where it must be installed are often as small as 32KB.
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Children in Need of Protection or Services, or CHIPs cases, affect the family and are frequently misunderstood. Attorney Mann has handled hundreds of CHIPs cases, some of which even proceeded to jury trial. If you find yourself and children embroiled in one of these proceedings, Attorney Mann welcomes you to contact him to discuss your Learn More
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Letter to the editor, Baltimore Sun:
The logic of gun control ("Ban assault rifles, save Maryland lives", February 27) is seductive: take away the bad guys' guns and they can't hurt us.
But the hard fact is that gun control laws keep guns away from bad guys
about as well as drug control laws keep heroin away from junkies.
It's easy to turn away from that unpleasant truth into the sort of factual
and logical errors that Mr. Helmke falls into.
First, we must be accurate in our terms. It is unfortunate that advocates
of stronger gun control have consistently obscured the meaning of "assault
rifle". Assault rifles - carbines capable of selective automatic or
semi-automatic fire, such as the M-16 carried by American soldiers - are
already so heavily regulated as to be effectively banned for civilians. The
National Firearms Act of 1934 strictly regulates all automatic weapons, the
only sort capable of anything resembling the "spray" of bullets that Mr.
Helmke mentions.
Second, "military-style" firearms that superficially resemble assault
rifles are used in a very small number of crimes. Someone intent on
robbery, rape, or murder generally wants an easily portable and concealable
weapon - a handgun, not a rifle. Mr. Helmke attempt to scare us by
mentioning the D.C. Beltway "snipers", but Malvo and Muhammad's attacks
were not "spraying bullets"; they could have been been carried out with a
bolt-action or single shot rifle.
Finally, Mr. Helmke asserts that such guns are "terrible self-defense
tools". That depends on whom one is defending oneself against. I would not
grab my rifle to deal with a home intruder; but in case of some disaster or
civil unrest, my rifle would be my tool to let me help defend my home and
my community.
As Black History Month draws to a close, we should reflect that civil
rights were won not just by the peaceful actions of Martin Luther King and
his followers, but by armed black men such as the Deacons for Defense and
Justice and the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense who stood up to the Ku
Klux Klan, violent segregationists, and brutally racist police.
The founders of this nation recognized the danger in restricting the tools
of effective self-defense to agents of the government. Until humans are
perfect and governments incapable of tyranny and oppression, the right to
keep and bear arms remains relevant, and should not be violated in vain
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Rotherham Titans have confirmed that hooker Luke Cole has agreed a deal which will see him remain at Clifton Lane for the 2017/18 Championship season.
Cole, 23, joined the Titans during the summer of 2016 from Premiership side Gloucester, where he was part of their academy system.
Cole made his Premiership debut for Gloucester against Leicester Tigers in April 2016 and is also also represented the South West club in the LV= Cup.
Previously, Cole was part of the Yorkshire Carnegie academy. During his time at Leeds, he was dual-registered with Otley RFC in the National Leagues and impressed greatly.
Halifax born Cole made 15 appearances and scored three tries in his debut season for the Titans last year. The England U16 international caught the eye on several occasions with his ball-carrying ability, his work over the ball at the breakdown and with his set-piece work, all of which were outstanding.
"Titans have high hopes that Luke will progress further in the up-coming season, meaning Rotherham have secured a talented front row forward who will add significantly to the strength of the squad," a spokesperson said.
Earlier this week, Titans confirmed that back-rower Tom Calladine had agreed to remain at Clifton Lane for a third season, and Tom Williams had also signed on.


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OMG I laughed so hard when she looked away into T1
loool yes , from T1 to the end im dead of laugh!! loool
LOL I never expected such reaction from her.
While we're on the subject of screaming girls in cars..... This is one of the funniest videos on YouTube
This Rivcardo Patresse is coool! Ahahahaha!
The best part on the V8 lap is at the end of the laps when James ask her (after thinking she is really scared): "Are you OK?" "And he answers "That was awesome!" and James start laughing!
that was Hilarous!!!!!! nice one lol!
Who is Bianca Dye?
OMG, I was laughing so much about the second video.
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The EBX is a slide film for daylight not only with it´s 100 ISO sensitivity but also with it' color balance. The X stands for Extra Color, which is no overstatement.
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Happy Chinese New Year
"We must spend Chinese New Year in Chinatown," I remember my roommate, Suchart Dejuene saying.
It was the mid-1960s, and we were both graduate students at New York University, sharing a room in a hotel for women. We lived on 10th Street just about a block from Washington Square.
Being poverty-stricken students, we shared not just a room, but also a fondness for Chinese food. It was the only thing we ate when we got the chance to eat away from the college cafeteria. Not only did Chinese food taste great and fill you up, it was unbelievably inexpensive. At that time, one could get a whole meal, including soup, for about $2. (Remember, this was many, many years ago.)
"We'll go to Chinatown and have dim sum," Suchart said.
Now, dim sum is not necessarily what Asians eat on Chinese New Year. But many who went to Chinatown in those days seemed to go there for dim sum because it was, and still is, one of the most wonderful dining experiences in the world.
Waitresses bring around huge round trays laden with small samples of just about every Chinese food imaginable. You can choose pork pies, or dumplings or rice cakes or shrimp or spare ribs -- the list goes on and on. These trays are brought around again and again, until you can't possible eat another bite.
I was especially lucky on those occasions because Suchart, who was a native of Thailand, could tell me just what to choose. Often, we saved some of the foods and took them back to our room to have for breakfast.
On that Chinese New Year, before our meal, we spent a good deal of time in the street, because that was where the excitement was. Everywhere, there was merriment. Hundreds of bright red lanterns were hung from restaurants and stores. A huge colorful lion head made its way down Canal Street and into shops, where customers were joyous in greeting it. And about every second, it seemed, young men ran about, tossing firecrackers.
I would jump when one landed near my feet, but Suchart was cool as a cucumber.
"Oh, this is what they do," she said.
"You get used to the firecrackers," says Robert Siew, who owns Empire Szechuan in Bethel.
"I spend every Chinese New Year in Chinatown," he says. "I wouldn't miss it."
Of course, he spends the eve of the New Year, which this year falls on Sunday, Jan. 25, seeing after his new restaurant in Bethel.
"The holiday is 15 days long," he says, "so you can go to the city in the middle of the week. In Chinatown, they will be celebrating every day of those two weeks."
In his restaurant, he will be serving some of the traditional foods for Chinese New Year.
"You always have fish," he says. Fish symbolizes abundance, prosperity.
"The Chinese eat fish," Siew says, "any kind of fish. It's usually a whole fish with the head and bones intact. But here, Americans don't like to fuss with bones, so in the restaurant, we usually fillet it so it's easier to eat." In Asian homes, fish is served whole to symbolize family togetherness.
"But eating fish is very important," he adds. The fish isn't completely finished at the table. Some is left to ensure the family will have an excess of good fortune through the year.
Another food that is important is noodles. Because most noodles are long, they symbolize long life. So, as you eat them, don't cut them!
When Siew goes to Chinatown, he takes many members of his family. He's single, but has many brothers and sisters.
"I take whoever can join me," he says. "We all go together and we have a huge banquet on the Chinese New Year's Eve. We also call it Spring Festival," he says. "Then, on the next day, we just eat vegetables. We eat very lightly because we ate so much the night before."
Another food that is eaten on this holiday is dumplings.
"They are similar to a ravioli," says Mai Hendrix, who grew up in Beijing, China, and now lives in Danbury. She makes her own dumplings for her family each year. "Because they are round, like a coin, they symbolize wealth, or good fortune," she says.
"Also the Chinese eat sticky rice pudding cake. This cake is said to make people advance to higher positions in life and prosperity, step by step."
Hendrix came to this country in 1996. She is married and the mother of two children, Joy, who is 8, and Ethan, 6. On the first day of Chinese New Year, Jan. 26, she'll speak to students in an assembly in the Western Academy of International Studies, or the Magnet School on the west side campus of Western Connecticut State University. The school serves children in elementary grades.
"I've been making presentations on Chinese culture since 2003," Hendrix says, speaking by telephone from her home a few days before her presentation. "I'll show the children how to use chopsticks. I'll also take them some Chinese toys and games -- and some traditional clothes that Asian children wear during holidays and special occasions. I'll let the children try them on. They love putting on the clothes."
The long mandarin-collared silk dresses with splits up the sides, she said, are called Qi Pao. Often Asians wear red for the celebration, because it is the color of good fortune, she says.
"You'll see many women dressed in Qi Pao in Chinatown," Robert Siew says.
Speaking of firecrackers, Hendrix says, "In China, so many firecrackers are thrown on the eve of Chinese New Year, that, the next day, they are 2 to 3 inches deep in the streets. You can still smell the sulfur."
Chinese legend says that, at midnight on New Year's Eve, a monster comes to each house and steals food and animals. The firecrackers are to scare him away.
In her lecture, Hendrix will tell the children about the red envelopes that are passed out during Chinese New Year.
"This is usually a gift from the older generation to the younger generation. Money is placed in the envelopes."
Robert Siew says, "In my family, when we go to the restaurant for a banquet, the red envelopes will be placed in the middle of the table and then given out. This is done for good luck. Good fortune."
Mai Hendrix says, "Often this involves a lot of money. Some young people walk away with hundreds of dollars."
She will probably put play money in the envelopes she gives the children of the Magnet School, she says.
"The family reunion feast on New Year's Eve is like Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one," she says. "It's the most important holiday in the Chinese lunar calendar. Its traditions date back thousands of years."
This year, 2009, is the Year of the Ox.
The Pearson Education database shares an old Chinese legend:
"In ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on the eve of Chinese New Year. Twelve came. Buddha named a year after each one." So the animal-years have continued to rotate on a 12-year basis.
One famous person born during a Year of the Ox, is President Barack Obama.
Those born under the Ox's sign are said to be stable, fearless, obstinate, hard working and well-respected. Oh, and friendly! Good qualities for a new president.
So Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Spring Festival to all who celebrate this holiday.
And good luck to our new president.


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Dr Evans is interested in (1) how the brain detects changes in blood glucose and how this glucose-sensing interacts with peripheral metabolism, (2) how defences against hypoglycaemia may become abnormal in diabetes, (3) the effects of hypoglycaemia on the brain, and (4) improving the ability of patients with type 1 diabetes to manage their own diabetes through structured education and judicious use of new and innovative technology for monitoring and managing diabetes, including in collaboration with Dr Roman Hovorka and colleagues, the closed loop insulin pump systems (the "artificial pancreas").
Dr Gurnell's research focuses on (i) genetic and acquired disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, (ii) functional imaging in pituitary (11C-methionine) and adrenal (11C-metomidate) neoplasia, (iii) novel approaches to sparing hypothalamic-pituitary function in patients with sella/parasellar tumours and following cranial irradiation, and (iv) the endocrine and neural basis of financial decision making.
Professor Chatterjee's research relates to disorders of nuclear hormone synthesis and action. Human cohorts studied include: subjects with disorders of thyroid hormone metabolism & action including Resistance to Thyroid Hormone; and lipodystrophic insulin resistance associated with PPARg gene defects. Candidate gene and whole exome approaches are used to identify novel genetic aetiologies, with complementary studies which define human phenotypes. The research is translated into genetic tests and biomarkers forming the basis of a national diagnostic service for rare/unusual thyroid disorders.
Professor Krishna Chatterjee – Publications
Moran C*, Agostini M*, Visser WE, Schoenmakers E, Schoenmakers N, Offiah AC, Poole K, Rajanayagam O, Lyons G, Halsall M, Chrysis D, Efthymiadou A, Buchanan C, Aylwin S, Chatterjee K. Resistance to thyroid hormone caused by a mutation in thyroid hormone receptor (TR) 1 and TR2: a clinical, biochemical and genetic analysis of three related patients. Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology 2014 Aug;2:619-26.
Bochukova E*, Schoenmakers N*, Agostini M, Schoenmakers E, Rajanayagam O, Keogh JM, Henning E, Reinemund J, Gevers E, Sarri M, Downes K, Offiah A, Albanese A, Halsall D, Schwabe J, Bain M, Lindley K, Muntoni F, Vargha-Khadem F, Dattani M, Farooqi S, Gurnell M, Chatterjee K. A Dominant Negative Mutation in the Thyroid Hormone Receptor Alpha Gene. New Engl J Med 2012 366: 243-249.
Schoenmakers E, Agostini M, Mitchell C, Schoenmakers N, Papp L, Rajanayagam O, Padidela R, Ceron-Gutierrez L, Doffinger R, Prevosto C, Luan J, Montano S, Lu J, Castanet M, Clemons N, Groeneveld M, Castets P, Karbaschi M, Aitken S, Dixon A, Williams J, Campi I, Blount M, Burton H, Muntoni F, O'Donovan D, Dean A, Warren A, Brierley C, Baguley D, Guicheney P, Fitzgerald R, Coles A, Gaston H, Todd P, Holmgren A, Khanna K, Cooke M, Semple R, Halsall D, Wareham N, Schwabe J, Grasso L, Beck-Peccoz P, Ogunko A, Dattani M, Gurnell M, Chatterjee K. Mutations in the selenocysteine insertion sequence-binding protein 2 gene lead to a multisystem selenoprotein deficiency disorder in humans. J Clin Invest 2010; 120:4220-4235.
Dr Mark Evans – Publications
Leelarathna L, Little SA, Walkinshaw E, Tan HK, Lubina-Solomon A, Kumareswaran K, Lane AP, Chadwick T, Marshall SM, Speight J, Flanagan D, Heller SR, Shaw JAM, Evans ML. Restoration of self-awareness of hypoglycemia in adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes: hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemic clamp sub-study results from the HypoCOMPaSS trial. Diabetes Care December 2013:36, 4063-4070.
Osundiji MA, Lam DD, Shaw JS, Yueh CY, Markkula P, Hurst P, Colliva C, Roda A, Heisler LK, Evans ML. Brain Glucose Sensors Play a Significant Role in the Regulation of Pancreatic Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion. Diabetes 2012 Feb;61(2):321-8.
Hovorka RH, Kumareswaran K, Harris J, Allen JM, Elleri DE, Xing D, Collman C, Nodale M, Murphy H, Dunger DB, Amiel SA, Heller SR, Wilinska ME, Evans ML. Overnight closed loop insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes; a randomised crossover study. Brit Med J 2011 Apr 13;342:d1855.
Osundiji MA, Hurst P, Moore SP, Markkula SP, Yueh C-Y, Swamy A, Hoashi S, Shaw JS, Riches CH, Heisler LK, Evans ML. Recurrent hypoglycemia increases hypothalamic glucose phosphorylation activity in rats. Metabolism 2011; 60:550-556.
Dr Mark Grunell – Publications
Kandasamy N, Hardy B, Page L, Schaffner M, Graggaber J, Powlson A, Fletcher P, Gurnell M, Coates J 2014. Cortisol shifts financial risk preferences. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, 2014 Mar 4;111(9):3608-13.
Annamalai AK, Webb A, Kandasamy N, Elkhawad M, Moir S, Khan F, Maki-Petaja K, Gayton EL, Strey CH, O'Toole S, Ariyaratnam S, Halsall DJ, Chaudhry AN, Berman L, Scoffings DJ, Antoun NM, Dutka DP, Wilkinson IB, Shneerson JM, Pickard JD, Simpson HL, Gurnell M 2013. A Comprehensive Study of Clinical, Biochemical, Radiological, Vascular, Cardiac, and Sleep Parameters in an Unselected Cohort of Patients With Acromegaly Undergoing Presurgical Somatostatin Receptor Ligand Therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2013 Mar;98(3):1040-50.
Annamalai AK, Gayton EL, Webb A, Halsall DJ, Rice C, Ibram F, Virgo G, Chaudhry AN, Simpson HL, Berman L, Gurnell M. Increased prevalence of gallbladder polyps in acromegaly. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011 Jul;96(7):E1120-5.
Coates JM, Gurnell M, Rustichini A. Second to fourth digit ratio predicts success among high-frequency financial traders. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2009; 106:623-628.


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LATAM Airlines reports strong increase in passenger numbers
LATAM Airlines, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for June 2012 compared to June 2011.
System wide passenger traffic increased 11.5 per cent as capacity rose by six per cent.
As a result, the company's load factor for the month increased 3.8 points to 77.8 per cent.
International passenger traffic accounted for approximately 52.5 per cent of the month's total passenger traffic.
Domestic passenger traffic in LATAM Airlines Group´s Spanish speaking operations (Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia) rose 25.6 per cent, as capacity increased 23 per cent.
As a consequence, the domestic passenger load factor increased 1.6 points to 76.1 per cent.
Domestic passenger traffic in Brazil rose 10.9 per cent, as capacity increased 2.5 per cent.
As a consequence, the domestic Brazil passenger load factor increased 5.4 points to 72 per cent.
International passenger traffic rose nine per cent, while capacity increased 4.9 per cent.
Accordingly, the international passenger load factor for the month increased 3.1 points to 82.5 per cent.
International traffic includes international operations of both LAN and TAM on regional and long haul routes.
Cargo traffic for LAN grew 1.3 per cent as capacity increased 0.3 per cent.
As a consequence, the cargo load factor increased 0.7 points to 69.5 per cent.
The slight growth in cargo capacity is a result of an increased availability in the bellies of passenger aircrafts.
Cargo traffic growth was driven by strong demand for commodities from South America, partially offset by weaker imports into Latin America.


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The presidency is currently sacking all board members under the erstwhile Mahama administration. The latest victim to the firing spree is the chief executive officer of the lands commission, Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame.
In a strict letter to addressed him by the president's executive secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo, Dr Wilfred was ordered to immediately hand over his post to the minister designate in charge of lands.
"You cease to hold office as chief executive officer of the Lands Commission upon the assumption of office of the president of the republic.You are directed to hand over your office to the president's representative at the ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines, Mr John Peter Amewu, and proceed to collect any terminal benefits or facilities due you under relevant law. Please ensure that you hand over as you cease to be the CEO of the Lands Commission not later than 5pm on 26 January 2017," the letter revealed
READ ALSO: Fire ravages Sekondi market, traders count their losses
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|Learning to cast a fly
At the very northern reaches of the Upstate, Lake Jocassee is fed by four cold mountain rivers: Whitewater, Thompson, Horsepasture and Toxaway. Located in the southeast corner of the lake is the Jocassee Hydro Station, which separates it from the beginning of Lake Keowee, also known as the Keowee River.
|One of the permanent exhibits features topographical maps of the area
The man–made reservoir is approximately 26 miles long and 3 miles wide, averaging about 54 feet deep with 300 miles of shoreline. The project began in 1971 with the construction of the Keowee and Little River Dams, and today cools Duke Energy's three nuclear reactors at the Oconee Nuclear Generating Station. Below the dams the water joins to form the Seneca River and Lake Hartwell, eventually emptying into the Savannah River.
The name Keowee is a Cherokee name meaning "place of the mulberries." What formerly had been the Keowee River was part of the Cherokee Lower Towns region, and Keowee Town had been located on its banks before it was inundated by Lake Keowee. Today it is a popular destination for recreation, with boating, swimming, sailing, kayaking and other watersports bringing in crowds on summer days. Boat launches and access points dot the shores, including in the public parks. There's Estate Park, managed by the SCDNR, and then 1,000 acre Keowee-Toxaway State Park, which is managed by Duke Energy together with the state and consists of three different parks: Mile Creek Park, South Cove Park and High Falls Park. Some of the islands on the lake are accessible for daytime use, and the area is popular with fisherman for its three types of bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, catfish, brown trout and rainbow trout.
|The towers as seen from the auxilliary parking lot
Oconee Nuclear Station has a capacity of 2,538 megawatts, and according to the Duke Power website was the first nuclear station in the US to generate 500 million megawatt-hours of electricity. The output can power 1.9 million homes, and Oconee was just the second nuclear station in the US to have its licenses renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) after the initial licensing of 40 years. Although security at the station is strict, visitors can head to Duke Energy's World of Energy for educational activities and interactive exhibits interested in learning more about electricity generation, Duke Energy and Lake Keowee. World of Energy regularly hosts family-friendly events such as National Hunting and Fishing Day which took place this past Saturday. We attended together with Lauris's scout troop, exploring the indoor and outdoor facilities on a hot September day.
In addition to the permanent exhibits, the free event featured booths, games and displays by a dozen partners including Clemson, 4-H, the DNR, USFS, Upstate Forever, Cabela's and Trout Unlimited. Kids had the opportunity to climb a rock wall, shoot with a bow or air rifle, try their hand at fly casting or lake fishing, go out in a kayak on Lake Keowee, put out a 'fire' with a Forest Service wildland fire engine's hose, or don a camouflage suit and play hide & seek in the leaf litter. There was a hunter education trail set up, although really all the activities stressed safety, conservation and responsible recreation. We met a few native SC critters, explored the Butterfly Garden, took a siesta in the hammocks and had a snack overlooking Lake Keowee.
|rock climbing, fire hoses, archery, fishing and 'find the baby'!
The next event at World of Energy is in preparation for the 2017 Great American Eclipse. The October 25th 'Super Tuesday' program features a lecture by Dr. Donald Liebenberg, adjunct professor of physics at the Clemson University Department of Physics and Astronomy. For more information on this and other programs at the World of Energy, please visit the Duke Energy website.
|The butterfly garden was alive with pollinators


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This will be my last post here at Scientopia. I've enjoyed my time here. Thankyou for reading my posts — I hope you have learned something new in the past two weeks. Now that my guest fortnight is over, I will be returning to my Blogspot account at the Genealogical World of Phylogenetic Networks. Please drop by, especially on Mondays, when there might be something of more general interest.
In my posts here I have written much about the essential difference between transformational and variational evolution. I pointed out that the former inappropriately supports a "march of progress" story, in which "primitive" organisms evolve into "more advanced" ones. This is a particularly appealing story if you are a human being and happen to think that humans are the peak of evolution; but it is wrong as far as biological science is concerned.
I am very sorry to report that the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), which describes itself as "the policy voice of biological and biomedical researchers" in the U.S.A., has not only heard of this story but apparently believes in it. This image of an Advocacy Card is taken from their web site:
You can see that FASEB supports evolution as a science but apparently does not understand it. Actually, I am sure that FASEB does have thousands of members who understand evolution, it's just that none of them saw this Card before it was produced. Still, there is little practical use to having FASEB advocate evolution education if they can't even get their ads right. They need to educate themselves first.
Even worse, as far as I am concerned, is that FASEB was giving away these bumper stickers at the recent 20th Annual International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB - July 2012, in Long Beach):
This ironic circumstance was drawn to my attention by the Byte Size Biology blog, which discusses the "march of progress" misconception in more detail.


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The record, a cover version of Eric Clapton's 1991 hit Tears In Heaven, will also feature Rod Stewart, Gwen Stefani and Aerosmith's Steve Tyler.
The recording was organised by Sharon Osbourne, with vocals from rock star husband Ozzy and daughter Kelly.
A release date for the charity track has yet to be confirmed.
Sharon Osbourne said she felt personally affected by the tragedy because her family were due to visit Thailand three days after it struck.
"My heart goes out to every person affected by this tragedy and that is why I am putting this together in the hope of raising more funds to help these people rebuild their lives, especially the children," she said.
"Everyone has come together for this project and offered their time and full commitment without question."
The track will be partly recorded at Whitfield Studios in London, with other artists adding their vocals at a studio in Los Angeles next week.
Rock backing
Others who have pledge their time include Pink, tenor Andrea Bocelli and actor Robert Downey.
The music will be provided by Velvet Revolver, who include Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Slash and ex-Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland.
All proceeds from the single will go to Save The Children.
Tears in Heaven was originally written by Eric Clapton as a tribute to his four-year-old son Conor who died in 1991 when he fell from a window in New York.
Clapton will also be appearing alongside Keane and Manic Street Preachers at a tsunami benefit concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Sir Cliff Richard, Russell Watson and Robin and Barry Gibb have joined together to another charity record called Grief Never Grows Old.


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A roundup of Wednesday morning's arts and entertainment headlines:
Is MSNBC thinking of hiring Alec Baldwin to replace Keith Olbermann? (Pop Eater)
The stars aren't the only ones getting a makeover for the Oscars -- "The King's Speech" is getting a new ad campaign and may even be recut. (Company Town)
The Fantastic Four's Human Torch has been killed. How long do we really think this will last? (Hero Complex)
This isn't some compilation CD, this is real: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are teaming up for their own music festival. (Los Angeles Times)
Ke$ha's ex-managers are anxious that the slow wheels of justice will cause them to miss out on $14 million they say the singer owes them. (Los Angeles Times)


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Today see's the start of a new 'column' here on Magnolia Rouge... I thought it would be fun to pull together some items to work with the board I posted yesterday. What do you think of this style of post? We do them in the magazine, and I know as a reader I've always loved these sorts of pages... they're so attention grabbing to me. I would love to hear your thoughts?
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At least her proud papa Jay-Z is just being honest!
She was brought into the world by two of music's biggest, richest stars, so it's an understatement to say that Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby Blue Ivy Carter will be a spoiled little girl.
But, at least her parents are honest about it. Jay-Z, 42, first admitted it in the song he released barely two days after Blue Ivy was born in January. He gushed: "Hard not to spoil you rotten, looking like little me/ The most beautifulest thing in this world/ Is daddy's little girl." Beyonce & Jay-Z Introduce Baby Blue Ivy Carter With Photos!
And now, the proud papa is confirming his big plans to shower Blue Ivy with love—and anything else she wants—in a new clip from Oprah's Master Class: Special Edition (airing this Sunday). According to People, the rapper says when talking about parenting:
"Everyone imagines they'll be a great dad until their [kids are] teenagers. [They say], 'Get away from me, Dad. You're embarrassing me.'"
He continues, "I imagine I'll take things I learned from my mom and things I've learned from raising my nephews and apply that. Then at the end of the day, I just know I'll probably have the worst, spoiled little kid ever."
Way to keep it real, Jay, and with a huge smile on your face! (Watch the clip here.) It's clear this dad is overcome with adoration – and there's nothing wrong with being daddy's little girl.
Tell us: did your parents spoil you when you were young?
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The Town of Herndon saw the atmosphere of its search for a new day labor site operator alter drastically after Fairfax County announced Friday that it will terminate its contract with non-profit organization Reston Interfaith to operate the Herndon Official Workers Center by Sept. 6.
The news of the pending termination was delivered to Herndon interim town manager Art Anselene in a letter from county executive Anthony Griffin dated Aug. 3. The move was an "administrative decision" made by Griffin, Board of Supervisors chairman Gerry Connolly, Supervisor Joan DuBois (R-Dranesville) and county staff member Dave Ellis, according to DuBois.
"The town has repeatedly attempted to find a new operator, and we knew, based on what they were saying, that it would not be Reston Interfaith," said DuBois in a phone interview Monday. "So, it was either pull the plug now, or pull it in a month."
Herndon's Town Council is set to review the Herndon Official Workers Center operating permit at an Aug. 14 public hearing, ahead of its Sept. 15 expiration. Town officials will review a permit application that would allow for both Reston Interfaith and a potential new operator to manage the site over the next year at that hearing.
"What hubris, what arrogance," Husch said upon learning of the cancellation. "Once again, [county officials] take a unilateral action without any correspondence with the town."
THE COUNTY LETTER cites Herndon's repeated attempts to secure a new operator for the day labor site and comments made by Husch in a July 12 e-mail to Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell as the basis for its decision.
The county would terminate the contract "based on recent public comments from members of the Herndon Town Council accusing the County of interfering with the Town's sovereignty and the Town Council's own solicitation for services outside of the county's existing contractual relationship," the letter read.
Husch's e-mail came as a result of Fairfax County's renewal of approximately $175,000 in annual funding to Reston Interfaith in June to operate the site.
"Fairfax County's transfer of public funds to Reston Interfaith for operation of the day worker hiring site has outraged the citizens of Herndon," Husch wrote in the e-mail. "Fairfax County has violated the sovereignty of the Town of Herndon and interfered with the citizen's right to pursue acceptable solutions to local issues."
DUBOIS SAID that it was that e-mail and Husch's subsequent publicized insistence that she "lied" when she said that she met with Anselene and Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis to discuss the future of the contract before it was extended that ultimately led to its termination.
"When you have a letter from a Herndon Town Council member to the attorney general accusing the county of impeding on the town's sovereignty that is signed by the vice mayor, that rings a bell," DuBois said.
Husch said his e-mail was meant to chastise the procedure of the contract's renewal.
"I objected to the way that it was done," he said. "My complaint was that this was a unilateral action made that affects Herndon without any communication with the Town Council."
The Town Council failed to clearly communicate its intentions with the site with the county despite repeated attempts, DuBois said.
"Communication is a two-way street, and I've always communicated with the town very closely on issues that pertain to both them and the county," she said. "The Town Council has been conspicuously quiet about this issue, and if the Town Council refuses to communicate with me about this, I don't know what else to do."
"Every action they take is against" the current operation of the day labor site, DuBois said. "When I try to help the town by extending the contract, I get blasted for it, so I did what I did."
"Some serious decision-making about how the town is going to handle the day labor site needs to be done, and so far, I don't think they've done that in good faith."
THE DAY LABOR site will continue operations as normal until at least Sept. 15, when its two-year permit with the Town of Herndon expires, according to Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Reston Interfaith. She added that she was not sure if the organization could continue its operations further than that in the absence of the county funding.
"The Town Council has made their intentions very clear to us that they do not want to continue to operate, and we have always wanted this transition [to a new operator] to be as smooth as possible," Wilson said. "It's obvious that the town wants a new plan and they seem to have one in place, so until we speak with the Town Council, I'm not ready to say what we would be doing."
In an email, DeBenedittis said that the town regrets the decision made by the county.
"It would be much more productive if we were all able to work together and we remain open to working with Fairfax County," the email read. "We will take whatever steps we can to avoid the recreation of informal day labor sites in Town."
The contract is not necessarily dead; DuBois implied it could be reinstated.
"Anything is possible," she said.
Herndon's Town Council has issued three requests for proposals for a new day labor operator that would check for legal work authorization status of its users so far this year, and is currently reviewing one application from the most recent request.
Herndon passed an ordinance forbidding informal work solicitations with the creation of the Herndon Official Workers Center, which requires the presence of an organized worker-gathering site to remain legally in effect.
Reporter Julia O'Donoghue contributed to this story.


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In Victor's recent reviews of iOS universal remotes, most of the products' focus was on helping you control your entertainment devices. Only one system (the Peel) delivered program recommendations in a new way, helping you decide what to watch.
The approach behind Buddy TV Guide is a bit different. Launched by the team behind the comprehensive buddytv.com site, this free iPhone app (a software-only solution, no paired hardware to buy -- with a catch) fronts a recommendation engine that does its best to learn what you want to watch based on your preferences and selections, getting better and closer to the mark over time.
Since it asks about your favorite channels and the types of things you like to watch, you can save time on finding the programs that interest you (and bypass the ones that probably don't). Company execs told me their goal is getting the 'discovery time' down to 20 seconds, from the moment you start the app to the time you find the show you want.
Behind the scenes, Buddy TV is doing some heavy data lifting to aggregate and normalize the various provider listings; not all channels or cable/satellite systems list shows in a uniform way, so the data mining is necessary to eliminate repeats and keep track of similarly-named episodes.
The guide and recommendation engine are impressive, and if you're a Netflix subscriber the app will integrate available streaming movies into its 'what you want to watch' lineup. With a single tap, you can tune into live TV, a Netflix movie or recorded content on your DVR... and there's that catch I mentioned earlier. Since Buddy TV Guide doesn't pair with an IR blaster or other remote control hardware, it does the next best thing: talks to addressable receivers over the network. Specifically, the app will control the Sony Internet TV with Google TV, Google TV Logitech Revue, TiVo Series 3, and any devices controlled by Google TV -- making TiVo or the big G's home entertainment platform the middleman.
Even if you don't own a Google TV or TiVo Series 3, it's worth checking out the app's recommendation and grid features; they're free to use. If you do have an addressable device, you definitely should try out Buddy TV and see if it speeds up your couch-to-viewing search routine.


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Vishal Sharma
Chemical Bonding - Poem by Vishal Sharma
Do you know the electrovalent and covalent bond?
they are a far different from the fictious james bond
they play a major role in providing the existance to the molecules
and simpily follow the basic rule of drawing the structures
they are deeply drawn into my soul of learning chemistry
the lewis structure and the octet rule are simple to follow
they give us the insight to peep through the world of chemicals
and we simpily denote them with clear cut diagrams
afterwards, there comes hybridisation and dipole moment
so beautifully written to grasp all the contents
we are familiar with the world of knowledge of liquid
and, thus the true science lies beyond the spiritual eyes,
make yourself a self trusting and be the lagend
and, henceforth, a greater way for learning science
has its door opened for the mighty brains.
Comments about Chemical Bonding by Vishal Sharma
Kumarmani Mahakul (10/31/2015 9:38:00 AM)
make yourself a self trusting and be the lagend
and, henceforth, a greater way for learning science
has its door opened for the mighty brains.......well said. An intensive poem I like it very much. Thanks for sharing....10 (Report) Reply
Jeremy Horsford (10/17/2015 7:26:00 AM)
Kelly Kurt (4/2/2015 3:10:00 PM)
The sciences and poetry are my passion I often mix the too. Well done (Report) Reply
Abubakar Abdulkadir (7/9/2013 11:52:00 PM)
Thats a nice one. I lyk the combination of chemisty with reality in nice dictions. Amazing... Chemical poet (Report) Reply
David Wood (7/9/2013 2:47:00 PM)
A dedicated scientist and poet in one person. A good write (Report) Reply
Jenie Franksay (7/8/2013 6:04:00 AM)
ah nice poem. good dedication to ur fav. subject.
but i like physics more. (Report) Reply
Khairul Ahsan (7/7/2013 10:59:00 PM)
I have very much liked the comment of Survi Sharma. (Report) Reply
Khairul Ahsan (7/7/2013 10:56:00 PM)
Though I am far from understanding Chemistry, I loved the poem and appreciate your efforts to make Chemistry look simpler to us. (Report) Reply
Anamika Jalan (7/7/2013 1:34:00 PM)
nicely descripted
a handsome write
love the poem (Report) Reply
Unwritten Soul (7/7/2013 11:08:00 AM)
Just like electro-valence it has to accept or donor the electron...to become octet or duplet...thats how love is, to give or to accept..and both will become completed, as one ionic bond is stronger than any bond...more than van der walls bonding! _SOul (Report) Reply
Abhishek Mishra (7/7/2013 9:43:00 AM)
Your chemistry with poetry is superb; -) you are exceptionally brilliant..keep writing: -) (Report) Reply
Survi Sharma (7/7/2013 8:17:00 AM)
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Environmental Complexity: Information for Human-Environment Well-Being
Alice W. Davidson and Yaneer Bar-Yam
We investigate the importance of environmental complexity as a factor influencing cognitive function and well-being of the elderly. Environmental complexity was calculated based upon an estimate of the number of visually distinct environments characteristic of the objects in five photographs of each elderly subject's home. It was found that more complex environments correlated with the higher cognitive function and more robust locomotor activity of those living in the community. Complexity was found to be a quality of the environment independent of aesthetics.
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Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC the 24th Chief of the second largest Army in the world, assures that his officers and men were fully prepared to meet any internal and external challenges. In an exclusive interaction on the eve of 63rd Army Day he told Col (Retd) PN Khera Editor-in-Chief Asia Defense News, that all steps were being taken to modernize the Indian Army. He analyzed the geopolitical security situation with special focus on the developments in the neighborhood and the emerging internal security threats. Apart from multifarious security challenges, the Chief took on questions covering the entire capability spectrum of the military, rubbished the so called '˜Cold Start' doctrine and stressed that the Indian Army was knowledge-based. He also shared his views on dealing with emerging conflict scenarios, instability in India's neighborhood, uninformed debate on AFSPA, one-rank one-pension, indigenization, modernization, popularity of Indian Army in UN peace missions and induction of women in Indian Army. He strongly asserted the Indian Army's commitment to jointness and maintaining transparency and '˜Izzat'. His Army Day sentiment was that the nation looks upon the Army to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and commitment in all spheres. It was the paramount responsibility of each one of us to uphold and further enhance the fabric of this unique organization through sustained hard work, meticulous training and utmost propriety in all our dealings. His message to his men was to follow the ethos of '˜Naam', 'Namak' and '˜Nishan' and uphold the name of the Army and the country through the immutable dictum'"'Nation First, Always And Every Time.'
We present some extracts from this Army Day Special:
PN Khera, Editor-in-Chief Asia Defense News: What are the internal and external challenges before the Indian Army today and how well are we prepared to meet the emerging situation?
Gen VK Singh, Chief of Army Staff: While our national integrity remains fundamentally secure, India today faces multifarious security challenges. These range from '˜Traditional Land Centric Threats' along our borders to '˜Asymmetric Threats', including its proxy war manifestations. Towards that end, strengthening of our security apparatus, to combat both internal and external threats, remains our priority. Accordingly, the Indian Army is trained and prepared to counter multiple threats, ranging from a conventional war to tackling the ongoing proxy war and insurgencies.
PNK: In terms of the modern military doctrine, India's terrain and type of threats, what kind of new equipment and technologies will have to be inducted into the Indian Army?
COAS: The long term perspective planning of the Army has been made in consonance with the stated doctrine, terrain in the Indian subcontinent as also the technology perspective.
Our endeavor is to obtain the best possible equipment with the latest technology for the Indian Army. This induction of equipment is being done to cover the entire capability spectrum as envisaged in our doctrine, to include maneuver, fire power, C4I2SR, night fighting capability and network centric operations. We seriously look at long range vectors and tactical rotary wing effort to enhance our capability. All these are being catered for in our modernization.
PNK: Recently the doctrine of '˜Cold Start' has been in the news. Would you explain its concept and whether there are any plans to implement it?
COAS: As far as Cold Start strategy is concerned, let me say that there is no strategy called '˜cold start strategy'. Actually, it is a figment of imagination by the environment. In military parlance, as part of overall strategy, a number of contingencies are deliberated upon based on the threat perception. Proactive operations are one such strategic formulation in the overall matrix. There is nothing called '˜cold start'.
PNK: Due to induction of new technology and equipment in the Army, what steps are being taken to ensure contemporary training also to the troops?
COAS: As you are aware that the Army is a 'Knowledge-Based organization'. We have a multi-layered approach to absorb latest technologies and keep abreast with current military development. There has been rapid progress in the field of Military Technology over the years. Our Army has been systematically creating a strong technological base for all ranks and empowering them with the required technical knowledge and skills. Training is aimed at all levels, from basic to super specialization. The process of inducting new equipment with the ever higher levels of technology involves considerable deliberation. Accordingly, contemporary training to keep pace with the induction of new technologies is accorded the highest level of importance.
Approximately 300 technical graduates are commissioned into various arms/services every year. In addition, about 250 officers graduate with B Tech degrees from our premier technical institutes. 60-70 officers are nominated on M Tech in various disciplines of technology from top technical institutes of the country viz Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian institute of Science, Bhaba Atomic Research Institute, Defense Institute of Advance Technology etc. Our other ranks undergo various diploma and certificate courses in engineering. They are put through a number of upgradation and equipment orientation courses to enhance their technical proficiency and skills.
Matching with the induction of high-tech weapons system and equipment, all ranks are trained on expert handling in pre and post induction phases. They are also associated from development stage of the equipment till its induction.
Training Institutions also expend a great amount of effort on maintaining a cutting edge in terms of latest technologies and equipment. Students are encouraged to pursue self study and research and, thus, keep abreast with current mil developments. Technology parameters are thus catered for both as part of institutionalized raining and field training for exploitation of the weapons and equipment.
PNK: How is the induction of contemporary Artillery guns, Missiles and Aviation equipment affecting the preparedness of the Army?
COAS: The nature of warfare is changing and evolving rapidly. Given the prevailing security scenario, we are focused on honing our capability to be able to effectively deal with the emerging conflict scenarios. To ensure that our military response structure remains effective, the overriding priority is to ensure that combat balance is maintained. We have evolved a concrete action plan to address our prioritized focus areas. Enhancing the combat effectiveness of Artillery and Aviation assumes primacy in our capability development plan. The induction of contemporary systems is enhancing our capability and preparedness.
PNK: In view of continued instability in India's neighborhood what are your threat perceptions?
COAS: Due to the porous nature of our borders, any instability in the neighborhood has a resultant '˜spill-over effect' in our country. This poses a serious security challenge. Terrorism is a common regional challenge. We, therefore, face varied security challenges, ranging from conventional to unconventional threats that include proxy war, terrorism and insurgencies. That is why our army is trained to function in the entire spectrum of conflict.
PNK: There has been a lot of uninformed debate on Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Would you like to put the debate in the right perspective?
COAS: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is an enabling act passed by the Government of India for the Armed Forces to function in an insurgency environment and undertake counter terrorist operations. It needs to be appreciated that while being deployed in '˜Disturbed Areas' the Army operates in heightened hostile environment and is faced with well trained and lethally equipped terrorist outfits. These situations which are akin to war, are extraordinary and require extraordinary measures to control them. Therefore, if the Army is to be deployed as an instrument of last resort, which indeed should be the case, it needs to retain '˜operational flexibility' to operate decisively under various contingencies, with requisite legal safeguards.
Moreover, the AFSPA does not impinge on the civil liberties of people; instead it provides the '˜Rules of Engagement' for our soldiers.
Enough provisions pertaining to functioning of troops in disturbed areas have been made to prevent misuse of the powers vested to the troops under the Act. Towards this, 'COAS's Ten Commandments' and DO's and DON'Ts make it binding for troops to be guided, while carrying out operations. Therefore, any dilution in the existing provisions of the Act will seriously undermine the combat potential of operating units impacting their conduct. The previous of the act have been upheld by the Supreme Court too.
PNK: How is the doctrine on use of minimum force practiced by Indian Army? How many armies in the world, especially South Asia, practice this doctrine?
COAS: As you aware, the Indian Army has been engaged in Internal Security and Counter-Insurgency Operations in the country for a very long time. In most cases, the Indian Army has succeeded in providing the right security environment essential for a negotiated peace settlement. These five decades of engagement have yielded wide and varied experience to the Indian Army's approach and methodology to combat sub-conventional threats. It emphasizes a humane and people-centric approach, underscoring the need for scrupulous upholding of the laws of the land and respect for human rights as also creating a secure environment, without causing any collateral damage. It propagates the use of overwhelming force against foreign and hardcore terrorists, while affording a fair chance to indigenous inimical elements to shun violence, surrender and join the mainstream as per the laws of the land.
I do not think many countries follow the type of minimum force doctrine we follow. On the other hand, realizing the effectiveness of this doctrine, most countries today, have expressed a desire to learn from our experiences gained in Counter Insurgency operations.
PNK: Having earned praise in the UN missions, how does the Indian Army differ from other Armies of the world?
COAS: Post independence our Army has so far participated in 43 UN peacekeeping missions across the world. Our troops are professionally well trained and experienced in undertaking tasks, in various challenging situations.
The Indian Army always follows a strict operational discipline and zero tolerance policy with respect to HR Violation. Use of minimum force and minimum collateral damage has been the bedrock of our policy. We also ensure that while operating in such an environment, our troops are absolutely neutral, impartial and professional in their approach.
I think these qualities have been our strength and for these reasons have made Indian Army popular in UN Missions.
PNK: What is the progress of indigenization and modernization of Indian Army?
COAS: '˜Indigenization' and '˜Modernization' of the Indian Army is a continuous and a dynamic process. All efforts are being made to expedite acquisition of advanced hardware to maintain a technologically advanced Army. The Government is laying special emphasis on this important aspect to ensure a technological edge over our adversaries. Some important issues are:-
- Enhancement of fighting capabilities of AFVs.
- Equipping combat arms with state of the art weapon systems.
- Enhancement of Artillery firepower, both in terms of lethality and reach.
- Major enhancement of Air Defense cover.
- Enhancement of Battle field surveillance by acquiring and integrating Battle field surveillance system with Decision Support system.
- Enhancement of fighting capabilities of an Infantry soldier.
- Making the Indian Army net enabled.
As regards indigenization, the endeavor is always to procure indigenously developed military hardware. Our military industrial complex is currently in a nascent stage but progress is being made steadily towards this end. A significant number of critical projects are being developed within the country by DRDO and DPSUs. In addition, in a number of acquisitions, '˜Transfer of Technology' has been sought, which in turn will lead to self reliance, over a period of time.
PNK: In your time the historic decision to grant permanent commission to women in Indian Army has been taken and implemented. How far do you think it will go and succeed?
COAS: Induction of women in Indian Army must be driven solely by service requirements. Indian Army is apolitical, totally secular and does not differentiate on caste, creed or gender. Government has offered Permanent Commission to Women officers in Judge Advocate General and Army Education Corps which are non combat Services. In other arms & services like Air Defense, Aviation, Signals and Engineers, induction of WOs entry is restricted to SSC. This is in keeping with our desired cadre structure wherein 60% of the cadre is to be of short service and remainder 40% as permanent. The women officers are performing well and possibility of expansion of permanent commission in other services has to consider keeping the operational limitations and the cadre structure laid down by AV Singh Committee.
PNK: What have been the effects of increased synergy between the three Armed Forces on strengthening the National security against both external threats and internal insurgency?
COAS: Our stated vision 'to consolidate the Army into a highly motivated, optimally equipped and modernized, operationally ready force, capable of functioning in a synergized joint service environment, across the spectrum of conflict' clearly states the Indian Army's commitment towards achieving jointness. The three Services have made significant strides towards achieving this in various operational, training and administrative fields. This synergy is reflected in the fact that we have been able to keep the Nation secure against various threats, both external and internal. Post the Kargil Review Committee Report and the Group of Ministers (GoM) Recommendations (February 2001), we have adopted a phased and evolutionary approach, to integrate the three Services. It is a long drawn process, but we are surely moving in the right direction.
PNK: What has been the record of Indian Army in Disaster Management and goodwill towards civilian?
COAS: The record of Indian Army in 'Disaster management' and 'Goodwill operations' has been extremely good. Indian Army is one of the major players at national level for such operations and has always responded in an exemplary manner, whenever and wherever called upon to do so. The most recent example is the assistance provided by the Army in the Ladakh region during '˜Cloud Burst', where despite being personally affected by the natural calamity, which hit the region, the Army responded swiftly to help the beleaguered. Similarly, Operation SADBHAVNA, is a glittering example of the success of Indian Army in goodwill operations our record on both these fronts is worth emulation.
PNK: Recently there has been a spurt in the allegations of corruption against the Army personnel. How do you view it and what deterrent measures do you propose against the accused?
COAS: Yes, there have been some cases, but these are individual acts. Army is a very resilient organization with strong ethical values, ethos and high discipline standards. At the same time, all reported infringements and irregularities are addressed and investigated as also the matter is taken to decisive conclusions, irrespective of rank and status of individuals. Adequate measures are already in place to ensure transparency and maintaining the '˜Izzat' of the Army.
PNK: What is your Army Day Message?
COAS: The nation looks upon the Army to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and commitment in all spheres. It is the paramount responsibility of each one of us to uphold and further enhance the fabric of this unique organization through sustained hard work, meticulous training and utmost proprietary in all our dealings. My message is to follow the ethos of '˜Naam', 'Namak' and '˜Nishan' and uphold the name of the Army and the country – through the adage – 'Nation First, always and every time.'
Memorable Moments Of An Illustrious Career
General Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC the 24th Chief of the Indian Army, has many a memorable moment in his 40 years of illustrious military career. His happiest moment was when he was commissioned in 2 Rajput (Kala Chindi) Regiment, in 1970, the same battalion which he was to Command with distinction from June 1991 to May 1994. A third generation Rajput officer, he was happy that his elder daughter too was married to an Army officer.
Talking to Asia Defense News Editor, Gen VK Singh recalled the most memorable experience of life during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 when he was in Bangladesh at the time of the unprecedented surrender of the Pak Commander-in-Chief of then East Pakistan, Lt Gen AA K Niazi with his 93,000 fully armed troops. Young VK Singh was dealing with the surrender of the remnants of 23 Punjab Regiment, of the Pak Army. They were surrendering along with a Pak Captain, who was adjutant of the unit; Singh asked the Pak Captain if he had anything to eat since that morning. When he said '˜no', Singh took out a packet of shakarparas (Indian style candies) and offered him. There was a shocked expression of disbelief on the face of the Pak officer. He had perhaps expected a harsh treatment for the vanquished from the victor. Was there something more than kindness? Singh took out a shakarpara and popped it into his own mouth to disabuse the Pak officer of his fears and doubts and assured him that '˜shakarparas were not poisoned. Needless to say, the Pak officer must have remembered that incident all these years.
There were many more moments to remember. Apart from the liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, the General has also seen action during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka in 1987 where he was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal. He has vast operational experience in Counter-Insurgency Operations, Line of Control, Line of Actual Control with China and High Attitude Area (HAA) environment.
He had an illustrious career with outstanding performance in all the courses that he attended. He is a graduate of the Defense Services Staff College, Wellington, with a competitive vacancy. He is also a graduate of US Army Rangers Course at Fort Benning, USA and US Army War College, Carlisle.
General VK Singh has wide ranging experience of various high profile command, staff and instructional appointments. He commanded his battalion in an active Line of Control environment and Brigade in an operationally sensitive area. While in command of a Counter-Insurgency Force in J and K, he was awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service as General Officer Commanding. On staff, he has served in MO Directorate at Army HQ, Col GS of an Infantry Division and BGS of a Corps during Operation Parakram. The General Officer has also commanded the prestigious Strike Corps in Western Sector, before taking over the command of the Eastern Army in March 2008. He has been an instructor at Infantry School, Mhow and Chief Instructor at JLW (Commando Wing) at Belgaum. He has also served as an Instructor at HQ IMTRAT. The General Officer has been awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India on the eve of Republic Day 2009 in recognition of his exceptional and distinguished services. The General is a keen sportsman and plays almost all troop games as well as tennis, badminton and golf. His hobbies are trekking and photography.
He is happily married to Mrs. Bharti Singh and they have two daughters. The elder daughter is married to an Army Officer and the younger one is working after finishing her MBA.
Mrs. Bharti Singh, has been a pillar of strength for Gen VK Singh's illustrious career. She has worked tirelessly and has contributed creatively in AWWA activities. She has been instrumental in giving a new direction to the ASHA School, while at Ambala and Kolkata, where she introduced new concepts and ways to improve the quality of life of special children as per today's need. As President Central AWWA, her focus is on improving the quality of life of the families and is the guiding light behind various projects, enabling the families to become more and more independent to face the various challenges that life may offer.
She is creative in nature and has done a number of paintings and embroidery work and is a keen interior decorator. She has also travelled all along with her husband, during his career, in India.
She loves animals and birds and has a number of pets. She loves to play Mahjong and as a health conscious person. She is an excellent cook and host.
Mrs. Bharti Singh is well known for her devoted contribution to the missions of the Army Wives Welfare Association, a unique voluntary organization in the military world. Talking about the work so dear to her, she also looked back at her life as an Army wife. She said, at 21, I was a young army wife. I was welcomed into the olive green family by some loving, supportive and caring people who helped me by educating me about the life that I was to lead.
There is no such thing as perfect life. How wonderful our lives could be if we realize that our life is NOT going to be perfect, rather we would have to find perfection in what we have right now and truly start enjoying the moment rather than wanting it to be something else !
Her feeling and reaction when she first heard about the induction of women in the Armed Forces was 'as a woman my first reaction was that of joy. Though I did have initial apprehensions on how they would adjust, but I think the Army has been able to employ them gainfully.
It was often felt being children from an Armed Forces background usually gives an edge as far as upbringing is concerned. Did she agree? 'I absolutely agree, children from Armed Forces do have an edge. Years of traveling across the country, studying in various schools, interacting with myriad people gives them an edge over the others.
In being a dedicated and an effective AWWA member. In introducing and involving herself in as many welfare projects that can take shape at various stations. In improving quality of education, training and rehabilitation of the special children in the Asha School. That women must keep building up on their capabilities and knowledge levels so that they can stand on their feet and be counted as providers too, if and when the need arises and time comes.
A Day To Salute The Jawan
After a successful political campaign based on a very unique and distinctive methodology called 'ahimsa' or non-violence India threw off the colonial yoke and set in motion the decline and demise of the British Empire. For a young nation with no colonial ambitions, and, therefore, no militaristic traditions, she inherited a very young military hierarchy as yet untested with the higher direction of warfare but confronted almost immediately on the attainment of Independence with an invasion in Jammu and Kashmir intended to undermine the principles of Accession enshrined in the Independence Act by which Pakistan was created. As a consequence of this circumstance British officers continued to preside over the top military posts in both countries leaving behind a legacy that has continued to haunt both nascent countries to this day.
*Source: ADNI
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This somehow fits into the category of strange Chinese dishes; many people who are unaccustomed to century egg find the sight of it repulsive. Understandable of course, century egg by itself gives off a pungent odor of sulfur and ammonia. When broken up and added into a plain-tasting pot of congee, however, it becomes soft and its flavor mellower. But since I grew up with the acquired taste for century egg, I find it hard to believe that people would find the food so repulsive. Either way, I think it's great and I'm glad I can eat it again. (I've been craving it for a while) Century egg acquired from home, as usual.
Plain Congee (白粥)
yields: 1 pot
- 1 cup rice
- 9 cups water, might have to add more
- salt and white pepper to taste (optional)
The congee is done when it becomes mien or soft. (You can't taste the individual grains of rice)


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First of all, thank you very much to everyone who commented on my last post. I purposely didn't talk about my own reaction, because:
a) I didn't want to influence anyone's response, andSo now I will tell you how I felt.
b) I genuinely wanted to know how you would feel.
Overall, I couldn't care less. When I heard it, I'll admit...it stung a bit. But my very next thought was a big fat 'meh'. I was facing my back to the guys so luckily I didn't have to look them in the eye, but anyway I just completely ignored them and walked towards the dancefloor and joined my friends.
A lot of you had suggested retorts I could've used. To be honest I wouldn't have wasted the pleasure of my attention on them, but if I had, I probably would've said something along the lines of "Thanks for the tip, Captain Obvious". I mean let's face it...I know I have miniature boobs, I see them every day. It's one of the many things about my body that I hate (there's a long list). But...I've come to terms with it. In fact, I've come to terms with the entire list (almost). And that's why it didn't bother me. Nothing to do with the perpetrator, the venue or the value of the comment. All to do with me.
Looking back at at the episode, I can break down the moment between the initial sting and the final 'meh' into micro-thoughts...and it goes a little something like this:
- Ouch!
- It's ok, only a little prick *tee hee*
- This is proof that sexual harassment isn't just a 'Sri Lankan man in a bus' thing
- Wait, so that was the only negative thing they had to say about me?
- Yeah, go ahead and watch this ass as it walks away, way out of your reach.
So there we have it. To be fair, they were just stating the obvious. I suppose a part of me just assumed that that's what guys think when they see me any way...so I wasn't surprised in the least. Don't get me wrong, I know the statement was offensive, but I wasn't 'offended' as such...I've been told far worse (namely "she should put a bag over her head"). With regards to this episode, I suppose "water off a duck's back" is a good way of describing how I felt. I consider that to be a good thing...don't you?


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I am seeing a variety of fun bridal and birthday London themed parties this week. It's only fitting after being in Las Vegas last weekend for a bachelorette party and meeting a nice group of English men that I feature this adorable London inspired party via Amy Atlas.
More adorable photos of this darling party can be seen here via Amy Atlas
*if you live in the Phoenix, AZ metro area you are in luck as the cupcakes are made locally by Modern Cupcake.