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USB Has A Fundamental Security Flaw That You Can't Detect
Aug 1, 2014, 8:30am
We all rely on USB to interconnect our digital lives, but new research, first reported by Wired, reveals that there's a fundamental security flaw in the very way that the humble Universal Serial Bus functions, and it could be exploited to wreak havoc on any computer.
Wired reports that security researchers Karsten Nohl and Jakob Lell have reverse engineered the firmware that controls the basic communication functions of USB. Not only that, the've also written a piece of malware, called BadUSB, that can "be installed on a USB device to completely take over a PC, invisibly alter files installed from the memory stick, or even redirect the user's internet traffic."
Embedded within USB devices — from thumb drives thorough keyboards to smartphones — is a controller chip which allows the device and a computer it's connected to send information back and forth. It's this that Nohl and Lell have targeted, which means their malware doesn't sit in flash memory, but rather is hidden away in firmware, undeletable by all but the most technically knowledgable. Lell explained to Wired:
"You can give it to your IT security people, they scan it, delete some files, and give it back to you telling you it's 'clean... [But these] problems can't be patched. We're exploiting the very way that USB is designed."
The kicker is that it's virtually impossible to check whether a device's firmware has been tampered with, and even if it was, there's no single trusted version of it to check against. It's also worth pointing out that it can travel both ways: a USB stick could infect a computer with its malware, say, and the PC could then infect any USB device plugged into it.
So it's fairly worrying that the pair of researchers have demonstrated — and will present at the upcoming Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas — that the flaw can be exploited on thumb drives, mice, keyboards and even an Android smartphone. (It should, in theory, work on any USB device that can have its firmware reprogrammed). Some of Wired's sources even speculate that the hack could already be being used by the NSA.
That's a lot of bad news — so what can you do about it? Technically speaking, very little: there's no patch of code that can be be used to solve the problem. Instead, both the USB Implementers Forum and the researchers point out that a change in the way we use USB is the only solution: don't plug a USB device into any computer you don't 100 per cent trust, and don't plug untrusted USB device into your computer either. That may prove inconvenient — but it may also save you from a very nasty surprise, too. [Wired]
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Judson Gilbert Hart (June 13, 1842January 16, 1913) was an American farmer and politician.  He served one term (1879) in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing northern Milwaukee County, and served as a volunteer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography

Born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Territory, Hart was a farmer. He served in the 1st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months) and later the 7th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery during the American Civil War. He served as town treasurer. Hart also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, in 1879, as a Republican. He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

References

1842 births
1913 deaths
People from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War
Union Army soldiers
19th-century American politicians
Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly

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title: "Long vs. wide format, and gather()"
layout: post
tags: [rstats]
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*reading time: 10 min.*

A quite common task in data analysis is to change a dataset from wide to long format.

For example, this is a dataset in wide format:

![]( {{ site.url }}/images/gatherwide.png)

Is is called wide, as, well, it is wide – several columns side by side.

For example, assume, we have measured a number of predictors (here: predictor_1, predictor_2, predictor_3), and an outcome measure (here: outcome). In this case, each variable is dichotomous (either yes or no).

For plotting, eg. using [ggplot2](http://ggplot2.org), we have to convert this format to long format. Long datasets look like this:

![]( {{ site.url }}/images/gather_long.png)

So, non really surprising, the dataset is now longer than in wide format. Hence the name…

It was converted in a certain way. Look at the two figures (and the color scheme). The 4 columns are now 3: All of the predictors are now paired in two colums: key and value. In the key column we find the names of the former columns as entries; in the value column we find the entries of those columns as entries (check the colors).

We easily see that the variable outcome was not paired. Before and after the convertion, it happily resides in its own, whole column. We often want a non-paired column, as we need it for eg., facetting.

Let's visualize this transformation. First, we look at the transformation of the values:

![]({{ site.url }}/images/gather_values.png)

Second, let's look at the transformation of the keys (column headers), and the outcome variable, which will not be paires (remains in its own, complete, tidy column):

![]({{ site.url }}/images/gather_keys.png)

So let's see the `tidyr` and `dplyr` code:

```r
library(dplyr)
library(tidyr)
library(ggplot2)

data(Wage, package = "ISLR")

Wage %>%
  mutate(wage_f = ntile(wage, 2)) %>%  # bin it
  mutate(wage_f = factor(wage_f, labels = c("low_wage","high_wage"))) %>%
  select(health, race, wage_f) %>%
  gather(key = predictor, value = pred_value, -wage_f) %>%
  ggplot(aes(x = pred_value, fill = predictor)) + geom_bar() + facet_wrap(~wage_f) +
  coord_flip()
```

```
## Warning: attributes are not identical across measure variables; they will
## be dropped
```

![]( {{ site.url }}/images/gather1.png)

The plot itself is not particular useful as it is, but at times you will want such a type of plot. And many R functions built on the long format.

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<title>
  Reports a browsing context group switch when an opener with COOP navigates.
</title>
<meta name=timeout content=long>
<script src=/resources/testharness.js></script>
<script src=/resources/testharnessreport.js></script>
<script src=/common/get-host-info.sub.js></script>
<script src="/common/utils.js"></script>
<script src="/common/dispatcher/dispatcher.js"></script>
<script src="/html/cross-origin-opener-policy/reporting/resources/reporting-common.js"></script>
<script>

const directory = "/html/cross-origin-opener-policy";
const same_origin = get_host_info().HTTPS_ORIGIN;

let escapeComma = url => url.replace(/,/g, '\\,');

promise_test(async t => {
  // The test window.
 const this_window_token = token();

  // The "opener" window.
  const opener_token = token();
  const opener_url = same_origin + executor_path + `&uuid=${opener_token}`;

  // The "openee" window.
  const openee_token = token();
  const openee_url = same_origin + executor_path + `&uuid=${openee_token}`;

  // The "final" url the opener will navigate to. It has COOP and a reporter.
  const final_report_token= token();
  const final_token = token();
  const final_reportTo = reportToHeaders(final_report_token);
  const final_url =  same_origin + executor_path + final_reportTo.header +
    final_reportTo.coopSameOriginHeader +`&uuid=${final_token}`;

  // 1. Create the opener window and ensure it doesn't have an opener.
  let opener_window_proxy = window.open(opener_url, '_blank', 'noopener');
  t.add_cleanup(() => send(opener_token, "window.close()"));

  // 2. The opener opens a window.
  send(opener_token, `
    openee = window.open('${escapeComma(openee_url)}');
    send("${this_window_token}", "ACK 1");
  `);

  // 3. Ensure the openee loads.
  send(openee_token, `
    send("${this_window_token}", "ACK 1");
  `);
  assert_equals("ACK 1", await receive(this_window_token));

  // 4. The opener navigates.
  send(opener_token, `
    location.replace('${escapeComma(final_url)}');
  `);

  // 5. Check a report was sent to the opener.
  let report =
    await receiveReport(final_report_token, "navigation-to-response")
  assert_equals(report.type, "coop");
  assert_equals(report.url, final_url.replace(/"/g, '%22'));
  assert_equals(report.body.disposition, "enforce");
  assert_equals(report.body.effectivePolicy, "same-origin");
  assert_equals(report.body.previousResponseURL, opener_url.replace(/"/g, '%22'));
}, "navigation-report-from-opener-navigation");

</script>


Just another manic mom-day is a blog about being a mum and mental health challenges. I have suffered from anxiety and depression for a large part of my adult life and on the birth of my daughter in 2010 I suffered with postpartum psychosis. This was a very challenging and harrowing experience for me and my family. I plan to use this blog to open up about my experience and I hope that in doing that I can demistify the illness, challenge stereotypes and empower others. It is said that one in four people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives, yet a lot of taboo still surrounds the subject. Some people find it hard to address an illness they can't see or relate to. I have found that since being unwell after the birth or my daughter and talking about it openly, people respond in a positive way and often confess to their own emotional difficulties. I believe that by talking about mental ill health it can be normalised and I endeavour to be an ambassador for mental health and wellbeing.
As well as talking about my history and the experience of my family members, I will also share tips and ideas I have learnt along the way. I hope that my story and daily commentary on motherhood and emotional wellbeing will act as a support to those who suffer similar symptoms, have family or friends that are suffering/have suffered or people who have a general interest in mental wellbeing.
Also, it is my goal to keep abreast of up-to-date research and news on psychosis and related areas and I will share those links here.
Lastly, I would like to thank my little sister for devising the name of the blog and her undying support, my husband for his courage and love, my mum for being her and my aunty J for being there. I also extend my thanks to all my family and great friends without whom I would not be in the strong position I am in today. Lara and Louise, you deserve a special mention. Props go to Jimbob for all the technical bits and lots of patience.And finally, Munchie, my pride and joy, you keep me sane.
I welcome thoughts, feedback and comments.
Glad to discover your blog and I'm signing up! I was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder in 2007′ I network with several moms who had postpartum psychosis such as Jenniifer Meyer and Jennifer Killi Marshall My personal blog is called "Birth of a New Brain – Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder" and I blog for the International Bipolar Foundation and Stigmama.com. You may wish to write for Stigmama, which features posts about mothers and mental illness and stigma. I look forward to reading your blog very much!
Thanks so much for your reply! I meant Jennifer "Moyer", by the way, not "Meyer"! Her book "A Mother's Climb Out of Darkness – A Story about Overcoming Postpartum Psychosis" just came out a few weeks ago. I bought it but haven't read it yet. She is also featured in a popular book "Back From the Brink: True Stories and Practical Help for Overcoming Depression and Bipolar Disorder " by Graeme Cowan.
I am so glad writing this blog helps you and I find that blogging does the same for me!


Preparing for a championship competition can cause a lot of performance anxiety for professional and amateur athletes. Often, an athlete has prepared their entire life to perform in the big game or match, which can lead to pressure. How athletes cope with this pressure determines if they will choke or rise to the challenge. Athletes will experience some anxiety about their big performances, which is common. As an athlete gains more experience, he or she learns to handle the pressure of big games and important moments in competition.
Many athletes learn from their past experiences with sports anxiety and make the necessary changes to stay focused. Samantha Stosur, top ranked professional tennis players, uses past experience to learn how to stay relaxed and play her game.
You might not be able to completely eliminate anxiety about a big game or performance, but you can chose to redirect your attention to good execution instead of worrying about the outcome. Seasoned coaches and players understand that some performance anxiety is inevitable and the goal is to just focus on what you do best.
The reason why you practice and train hard is to play in the big game. Will you embrace the pressure or will you choke due to the pressure? The goal is for you to learn from your experience and use that to improve your success in future big games.


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The Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) is a method for transferring funds amongst U.S. military organizations. It allows for multi-organizational cooperative efforts to be performed, rather than limiting funding to a single organization.

MIPR is defined in the US government's Code of Federal Regulations, 48CFR253.208-1, DD Form 448, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request.

Colloquially, MIPR is pronounced mip-per, and is used both as a noun (I received their MIPR yesterday,) and as a verb (Did you MIPR the funds to their office yet?)

References

External links
Code of Federal Regulation, 48 CFR 2917.501 - Definitions

United States Department of Defense


AT RISE: In the car to school, ClaraJane is regaling Mom and Brother with a story about one time at her cousins' house when her baby doll was thirsty and she was SNEAKING out of bed to fetch her water. Rainwater apparently.
Gavin: Did you drink any of the water?
CJ: No. It was for Baby Doll.
Gavin: Oh, and Baby Doll can drink anything?
CJ: Uh, NOOO! [condescending tone] She's a DOLL? Remember? She can't drink ANYTHING! Don't you know that?
Gavin: Yeah I KNOW dolls can't actually drink anything! I was just being interested in your story, jeez!
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My love for rice have inspired me to taste and cook many varieties of fried rice, as far as my limited knowledge of reading and tips while travelling permitted .
This rice dish is distinguished from other fried rice for its aromatic earthy flavour which comes from Indonesian sweet soya sauce (Kecap Manis) , but I was unable to get hold of one, so in this recipe I used Hoisin Sauce —- thick pungent chinese sauce and it worked well with this rice, after all cooking is all about experimenting.
Egg 3 to 4 depending upon the members to serve.
This dish has to be prepared on high heat . Heat some oil in a wok , put in the grinded onion and garlic paste. Saute a little bit , add in all the vegetables , fry for sometime , then add the prawns and the chicken. Stir in high flame .
Garnishing plays and important role in this dish . Put some rice on the serving plate. Fry an egg and place it on top of the rice (sunny side up). On the side decorate it with some prawn crackers and fresh salad and surely your family would like to have it for lunch or dinner once in a while .
Looking so healthy and delicious!
Love Nasigoreng fried rice, Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!


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Human remains found in Lancaster
by M. Dilworth • December 16, 2013
LANCASTER – Authorities are working to identify the human remains found in Lancaster this past weekend.
"We have a skull and some other bones," said Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter.
A passerby made the discovery around 5:40 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) near Challenger Way and Avenue G-8 in Lancaster, Winter said.
"Evidently somebody was walking his dog and discovered them and notified law enforcement," Winter said.
Los Angeles County Coroner's officials collected the remains and are attempting to determine the cause of death. The gender, age or race of the victim is not known at this point, Winter said.
The human skull and bones found Saturday were discovered about a mile away from where a partial skeleton was found in March. (Read more here.)
"They might be related, we're not sure. We're going to have to compare them," Winter said.
Around 6:19 p.m. on March 7, a passerby discovered a partial skeleton in the middle of a desert field near Division Street and East Avenue H in Lancaster, officials said at the time.
Those remains have yet to be identified, Winter said Monday.
No further information on either case is available at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
Approximate locations of the two discoveries.
Previous related story: Passerby finds human remains in Lancaster
Filed Under: Crime/ Safety
16 comments for "Human remains found in Lancaster"
Oh geese! Not sure what to think anymore about what used to be a friendly little town, the homeless are everywhere asking for money and food, if I so happen to run into a fast food place, they come in and take the food out of the trash cans and use the public bathrooms, the metro link is bringing up trouble from L.A and it's never going to stop. I gave money one day only to notice a drug deal a few moments later and probably with my money. The home invasion robberies are really bad and it's not going to get any better either, how scary is that? Maybe your house is next! Or mine… It's time to lock and load! Our neighbors are patrolling now, we are taking our security of our homes very personally now, are you? It's time to wake up and really start watching everyone, have friends come and visit during the day while your at work, mix up your schedule!
homless=killer? says
What does the homeless population have to do with an unidentified skeleton? Are you saying that homeless people are murderers, or that the remains are a homeless person? Instead of giving homeless people money, have you ever considered giving them a warm meal, jacket, or blanket? If they are truly in need they will gladly accept the food you offer them. They are human beings, who are looked down upon as less than us, when in reality they are JUST like us, except they had a series of unfortunate events and now don't have a home or family to help them out. Not all homeless people are drug addicts. A lot of them are verterans, and good people just down on their luck. A little compassion can go a long way. As far as the remains go, hopefully they will be able to identify them and bring peace to whoever is missing them.
KOUI says
No, a lot of them are not veterans, they are "pretend" veterans. I don't like the term homeless either. I prefer panhandlers because they always ask for money.
s says
So..the homeless coming in a fast food place to eat from the trash and use the restroom is an issue? I'm thinking its better they're able to do that rather than having to use the restroom outside or rob houses for food? I'm really not understanding your logic with the homeless aspect. I have lived homeless and thank God I could use a bathroom in certain public establishments..I was able to clean up for school, etc. Not all who are homeless choose that life. And even if they drink, dope whatever ..I totally understand. They live a miserable too cold or too hot life. Provided they're not burglarizing houses ..leave them alone.
Let me add.. these horrible panhandlers..I would have to do so sometimes and honestly it was exciting when someone would buy me food. I was enthralled over an instant wanton soup that was like 10 cents more than regular top ramen. Once a sheriff bought me some peanut butter and saltine crackers. I made those last all month. It's the small things that a person can do for somebody that can sincerely mean the most.
Maybe its part of that hand that dog found this year
A lady that committed suicide? How in the world? That just sounds weird. I can't remember there being an update on it either. And in regard to the remains found on division, I believe they released whether it was male or female ..but I can't recall. All I know is two "remains" within a mile perimeter makes me extremely uncomfortable. Prayers to whomever the soul belongs to and the family.
vanessa durazo says
o my god this is so crazy lancaster is geting so bad
they used to find bodies all the time. A majority of them were dumped here from elsewhere
Nancy P says
Did anyone ever identify the skeleton found in Lancaster, on the Valley Central side of the old Walmart. It was found intact with NO personal belongings, inside the fenced area near the loading dock of the abandoned Walmart building.
Nancy. This person was identified and was a homeless man froze to death and decomposed in the summer. Don't remember his name but that's what I know.
We're did you hear this?
Thanks Joe. I always wondered who he was and how the zombies that used to hang out inside that fence, couldn't have know he was there.
Could you please update when you do find out? I never heard anything else about the skull discovered near Ave N since earlier in the year..
neighbor says
I believe the one near Avenue N was a lady who committed suicide.
Dez says
Wow scary

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James Corden brings Carpool Karaoke to the Grammys
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 January 2018
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James Corden teamed up with Sting and Shaggy for a funny Grammy Awards Carpool Karaoke sketch, which left him nursing a bloody nose after being punched.
James Corden was punched in the face as he tried to bring Carpool Karaoke to the Grammy Awards.
The 'Late Late Show' host - who was presenter of Sunday's (28.01.18) ceremony - teamed up with Sting and Shaggy for an hilarious installment of his popular feature, with the trio attempting to sing while riding the subway.
In the taped segment, the trio began performing 'Every Breath You Take', by Sting's former band The Police, but a construction worker was unimpressed.
James - who has three children, including six-week old daughter Charlotte with his wife Julia - explained: ''We're doing like a carpool karaoke but like a New York special edition.''
The commuter replied: ''I don't give a f**k. Shut up!''
But they refused to be discouraged and left the rest of the travellers unimpressed with their performances of Shaggy's 'It Wasn't Me', and the musical stars' duet 'Don't Make Me Wait'.
After being mistaken for YouTubers and homeless men by some passengers, the construction worker then warned again: ''How about you shut up and sit down? How about this, you get off the train the next stop or I will kick you out?''
As the 39-year-old presenter argued back, he was then left nursing a bloody nose after taking a punch to the face.
Elsewhere during the ceremony, the host tried to cheer up the nominees who failed to win by handing out ''consolation puppies''.
After Dave Chappelle picked up Best Comedy Album, James told the audience at New York's Madison Square Garden: ''Congratulations Dave Chappelle, now I should say to all the nominees this evening who are not going home with a Grammy...I don't want anybody to be upset tonight.
''So the good news is, nobody goes home empty handed, because all night we'll be handing out consolation puppies. OK so if you didn't get a Grammy, you get a puppy!''
Former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance after James decided to shine the spotlight on non-singers who have previously picked up awards.
He highlighted the fact the Best Spoken Word album previously won by politicians including former Presidents Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton and said: ''We know that our current president loves winning the award and the good news for him is he may just be the subject of next year's winner. The question I've got is, who will be the narrator?''
A pre-taped segment then aired featuring a host of stars including Cher, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled and John Legend reading extracts from 'Fire and Fury', Michael Wolff's controversial memoir on current President Donald Trump, in a supposed audition to record their version of the tome.
Cardi B read: ''If Trump wasn't having his 6:30 dinner with Steve Bannon, then more to his liking, he was in bed at that time with a cheese burger...''
She then said: ''Why am I reading this s**t? I can't believe he really...this is how he lives his life?''
But then James declared Hillary the winner after she read: ''He had a long time fear of being poisoned. One reason why he likes to eat at McDonald's. Nobody knew he was coming and the food was safely premade.''
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The MHT CET 2019 is organized by the Government of Maharashtra, State Common Entrance Test Cell every year. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted for offering admission into the 1st year of full-time degree programmes of engineering, technology, and pharmacy. The candidates qualifying the MHT CET 2019 will be granted enrolment in various reputed colleges & institutions of Maharashtra state. Interested candidates must submit their application form as per the prescribed schedule. Candidates can check the complete details about MHT CET 2019 from this article.
Bennett University Admission 2019 – Apply Here !
The exam date for MHT CET 2019 has been released now. It will be conducted from 2nd to 13th May 2019.
A latest notification regarding MHT CET has been released. Check here.
Below, we are providing the schedule for MHT CET 2019. The authority has released the exam date. Further dates will be updated to you shortly.
Candidates who are domicile of Maharashtra or are born in this state and have passed their SSC and HSC or Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc exam from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State are eligible.
The applicants whose mother or father is domicile of Maharashtra are eligible too.
The candidate whose mother or father is employee of Government of India and is posted in Maharashtra before the last date for submission of application form can apply.
Applicants whose mother or father is employee/ retired employee of Government of Maharashtra can apply for MHT CET 2019.
Candidates passing SSC and/ or HSC Examination from a recognized institution located in a disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area or from Maharashtra, residing in the disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border area and whose Mother tongue is Marathi can apply.
The candidates of Indian nationality can apply under this category.
The candidates belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from Maharashtra are eligible under this category.
The children of officers belonging to IAS, IPS, IFS, or military and paramilitary forces transferred to J&K and J&K police who joined the post on or before the last date for submission of application.
The candidates who have passed HSC (or equivalent) exam with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects or those who have passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology or those who have passed B.Sc. Degree (with Mathematics at 10+2 level) from a recognized university are considered eligible for MHT CET 2019.
A minimum of 50% marks (45% for backward class and PWD candidates of Maharashtra) should be secured in the qualifying exam.
Those who have passed HSC or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biotechnology/ Biology can apply for B.Pharma and Pharma-D courses.
The candidates who have passed Diploma Course in Pharmacy from institutes affiliated to State Board having approval of competent central authority and State Government are eligible for Pharma-D course.
Note: Female candidates are not eligible for admission to Mining Engineering course.
MHT CET 2019 Application Form: How to apply?
Interested and eligible applicants will get the application form for MHT CET 2019 through online mode only. Most probably, the authority will release the application form in the month of January. No other mode will be entertained for the submission of MHT CET application form 2019.
The first step will be registration of the candidates. A registration form will appear by clicking on the 'apply online' button on the official website. The candidates will have to provide their personal details like name, mobile number, email id, etc and upload their photograph and signature. The images must be uploaded in JPG format and the size of the photograph should be between 15 KB to 50 KB and signature should be 5 KB to 20 KB. After the form is submitted, an application number is generated.
The next step will be the submission of application fee.
The MHT CET 2019 application fee for General category is Rs. 800/- and Rs. 600/- for reserved category candidates (only of Maharashtra).
Candidates can make the application fee payment through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ IMPS/ Internet Banking/ Cash Cards.
After the submission fee, a printout of the confirmation page should be taken and kept safe for future use.
Candidates those apply for pharmacy courses have to appear for Paper II and Paper I or Paper III. Those applying for engineering courses have to appear for Paper I and Paper II.
The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR sheet).
Each question in Paper I will carry 2 marks and the questions in Paper II and III will carry 1 mark each.
The medium of Paper I will be in English only. However, Paper II and III will be in English/ Marathi/ Urdu.
The syllabus of MHT CET 2019 will be comprised of topics/ chapters from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics subjects. The MHT 2019 CET syllabus will be completely based on 11th and 12th standard curriculum of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
The MHT CET 2019 will be conducted at all the district headquarters in Maharashtra. The examination center will be within the same district from where the candidate has passed (or appearing) the qualifying examination. The candidates passing qualifying examination from outside Maharashtra can select any examination center of their choice. The center once allotted shall not be changed under any circumstances.
The MHT CET 2019 answer key will be released by the conducting authority through online mode in the month of May tentatively. The OMR sheet will also be uploaded on the official website. To view the OMR sheet, the candidate needs to enter their "Registration ID" & "Password". The answer key will help the applicants in getting a rough idea of their CET score.
The final result of MHT CET 2019 will be declared by the competent authority after evaluation of the answer sheets. Merit list of the qualified candidates will also be released and the candidates will be invited for admissions as per the merit list.


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Belmar Rejects Pavillion & Little Silver Says "Yes" To Bars
There were only two ballot questions Tuesday in Monmouth County.
The decision to build the Taylor Pavilion 5th Avenue and Boardwalk in Belmar was rejected (Has passed. Please See The Updated Story). With just 1443 votes 52.1% said "no" to rebuilding the pavilion that was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy.
A referendum in Little Silver to allow restaurants to serve alcohol has passed. Red Bank Green reports that voters approved the binding referendum by a 742 to 692 margin, which calls on the council to create and auction off a single license for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is not in the hands of the borough council to approve zoning ordinances for a bar or restaurant.
Here are the official results for Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
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Justin Bieber sells the rights to his entire catalog for over $200 million
Justin Bieber is the latest musician to sell the rights to his entire catalog of music. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Billboard music publishing reporter Kristin Robinson to explain the deal.
For the Beatles-obsessed, here are 3 never-before-seen photos from 1964
When the Beatles embarked on the tour that helped launch the British Invasion in 1964, Paul McCartney had a 35mm camera on hand to help document the history-making mayhem.
Senators slam Ticketmaster over bungling of Taylor Swift tickets, question breakup
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Variety's Jem Aswad about the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into Live Nation and the lack of competition in the ticketing industry.
Panic! at the Disco is ending after nearly two decades
Brendon Urie, the band's frontman and last remaining original member, made the announcement on Instagram. He said with he and his wife expecting their first child, he wants to focus on his family.


The directory /opt/www/bruyninckxh2/web/tmp/drutex-53415377e6bb2e4d026b2bb7c0379dc3-1 has been created.
Tne installations instructions are not working for windows. Cmake is looking for the include files in the wrong place. Cmake is looking for '/include/boost/numeric/ublas'.
Submitted by fstakem on Thu, 2008-08-21 19:05.
If boost is put in the directory 'c:\boost' like the instructions tell the user to so then the true path to the include directories should be 'c:\boost\boost\numeric\ublas'. There is no 'include' directory in boost from boost consulting. My simple solution is to rename the boost root to 'include'.
Submitted by Klaas Gadeyne on Thu, 2008-08-21 20:05.
CMAKE_LIBRARY_PATH instead of hardcoding to MATRIX_INSTALL/include.
Thx for reporting. Could you submit a bug report for this one?
Submitted by Klaas Gadeyne on Thu, 2008-08-21 18:55.
Did you set the MATRIX_INSTALL field, as Tine nicely explained in step 5?


"A How you doing man , This is Dave "HOOT" from HOG wish I would have seen you in springfield , I hate to say but I think my guy s might have in brown town in bf10 I was not there at that moment.
But Im looking for some good games to get to . There is nothing up here in Michigan, plus Ohio players and fields are so much better . So send any info for something you might be putting together for a game.. Thank man..
No problem! Happy someone else got to enjoy them! My PC that I ordered for it has been on back order for five months so I canceled the order and had no need to keep it. They just sat in the pouch bin new in tag. Hope they see a long time of use!
The funny thing is, she's actually somewhat attractive. Somewhat.
Yeah, its no big deal. I'm trying to get another upper from yams, that way i can still use my ICS as a backup gun. Got a KWA SR7 coming in shortly.
I don't think so! I'll tryto track them down though!
Nice to see you too bro!!


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Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - New York, NY
Location: New York, NY
Winner: Men's: Tim "Eater X" Janus (36); Women's: Meredith Boxberger (18)
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED DUE TO CAPACITY!
Nathan's Famous, Inc. has unveiled the official list of 12 cities to host hot dog-eating contests in 2015 to qualify the champions who will compete in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest.
This year's circuit began on March 1 in Plant City, FL, and will stop at 12 other cities before the final event takes place on July 4, 2015 at the Nathan's Famous flagship, which is celebrating its 99th year on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island. Host cities of the 2015 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Circuit include Plant City, FL; Atlanta, GA; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; St. Louis, MO; Charlotte, NC; Pocono, PA; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Lincoln, NE; Rochester, NH; Cleveland, OH; and Sonoma, CA.
The top male and top female finishers from each qualifier will earn a spot to compete in the ESPN-televised finals at the original Nathan's Famous, a holiday tradition since 1916. In recent years, an estimated 40,000 fans have traveled to the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island to watch the contest in person. The live telecast of the event has consistently attracted millions of viewers since ESPN first aired the contest in 2004.
Joey Chestnut of San Jose, CA holds the world record for eating 69 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs and Buns in 10 minutes, and will seek his ninth straight title this year. Miki Sudo of Las Vegas, NV won her first title in last year's championship where she consumed 34 Hot Dogs and Buns in 10 minutes. Miki will defend her title as Female Champion in this year's championship and seek a second win.
Do you have what it takes to challenge the reigning World Champions? If so, the time is now. Step up to the table for your shot at becoming a part of history!
This contest* will take place on June 14th, 2015, at 11am local time, at the Main Entrance at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, New York, NY!
The top male and female finisher will each qualify for a spot to compete in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4th.
About Nathan's Famous, Inc. Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Cayman Islands and ten foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. Last year, over 480 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold. Nathan's was ranked #22 on the Forbes 2014 list of the Best Small Companies in America and was listed as the Best Small Company in New York State in October 2013.
For additional information about Nathan's Famous please visit www.nathansfamous.com.
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*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.


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Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Turkey for foreigners 2023/2024 | latest Job Vacancies
Visa Sponsorship jobs in Turkey for foreigners! Searching for Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Turkey? Well, You've come to the right spot.
It is not hard to get work in Turkey, especially if you have in-demand talents. According to Manpower Group, the world's third-largest employment agency, 66 percent of Turkish companies are having problems filling vacancies. The most pressing demands are in engineering, accounting, and finance.
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All required documents must be submitted to the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security by the employing company in Turkey. These documents are as follows:
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The firm offer letter is required for obtaining a work permit in Turkey. Once you've been given the position, be sure to contact the HR manager at your new firm to draft an offer letter that fits the Turkish Ministry of Labour and Social Security's standards.
This must be completed within ten working days after the applicant's submission of his or her application.
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The phrase "visa sponsor" refers to persons who pay all of the bills for those who do not have an income certificate to support their expenses while traveling overseas.
Many countries, particularly Schengen members, demand details on visa applicants or students who are neither working or paying for their own travel.
People who finance the costs are so referred to as sponsors. If you want to travel overseas but are not an employee, retiree, or farmer, you will need to find a sponsor.
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Under some scenarios, those who do not have a specified income can show others as sponsors. A friend who lives in another country may be able to send you an invitation or even sponsor you. This is beneficial to the procedure.
The consulates also look into the potential of these persons "violating the visa time" and "not returning home." In other words, if you have enough funds, you can secure a visa without the help of a sponsor.
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Judge overrules 'partial-birth' ban: "Unconstitutionally vague"
After a California judge declared that the "partial-birth" abortion ban is unconstitutional, progressive groups cheered the ruling and the White House vowed to defend the law.
U.S. District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco concluded June 1 that the 2003 law "poses an undue burden on a woman's ability to choose a second trimester abortion" and is "unconstitutionally vague."
Hamilton accepted virtually all the arguments put forth by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which filed suit to block the law, according to Associated Baptist Press. She also said the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act violates previous Supreme Court and appeals-court decisions requiring any law limiting abortion procedures to grant exceptions in cases in which a woman's health may be at risk.
In addition, Hamilton determined that the law is unconstitutional because it bans procedures that physicians could be forced to use due to complications from otherwise legal abortion procedures, which she said would discourage abortion providers from performing all abortions.
Most obstetric and gynecological experts do not use the term "partial-birth abortion," and it is not recognized in mainstream medical literature. Most medical sources call the procedure "intact dilation and extraction," or "intact D&E."
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Qandeel Baloch, a social media star whose exploits divided opinion in conservative Pakistan, was strangled, allegedly by her brother, in what appears to be a so-called "honour killing," police and her family said on Saturday.
Baloch's racy social media photos challenged social norms in Pakistan, a deeply traditional Muslim country where women are often repressed by their family or the community. Her killing shocked the South Asian country.
In Facebook posts, she spoke of trying to change "the typical orthodox mindset" of people in Pakistan.
Punjab Police spokeswoman Nabeela Ghazanfar told Reuters Baloch, whose real name is Fauzia Azeem, was killed on Friday night in her family home on the outskirts of Multan, a large city in Punjab province.
"Apparently, it is an honour killing, but further investigations will reveal the real motives behind this murder," Ghazanfar said.
"Honour killings" are normally murders committed because of patriarchal concepts of honour and shame. They're considered gender-based crimes, since girls and women are usually the victims.
Baloch's father told local media his son Waseem had stayed overnight at the family home and quarrelled with Baloch over money issues and her risqué photos.
Baloch's death sparked an outpouring of grief on Twitter and other social media websites and reignited a debate about gender-based crimes in Pakistan.
More than 500 people — almost all women — die in Pakistan each year in such killings, usually carried out by members of the victim's family meting out punishment for bringing "shame" on the community.
Baloch is described as Pakistan's Kim Kardashian and had built a modelling career on the back of her social media fame.
She recently also appeared in a music video, gyrating bare legged to an Urdu-language song in high-heels and a see-through top.
Though popular with many liberals, Baloch often struggled with the frequent abuse aimed at her.
In one Facebook post this month, she thanked her supporters for "understanding the message I try to convey through my bold posts and videos".


Wes saw a notice on Facebook on Friday that if was Chinese New Year this weekend. He immediately had a craving for Chinese food and asked me if I'd like to go out for dinner. Since I'm never one to turn down dinner out,I'm hustled to get my shoes on.
We went to The Wok. He ordered Pad Thai and I had sushi. We celebrated the Chinese New Year with Thai and Japanese food, as usual, walking off the beaten path.


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YOUKI Editorial Team
The YOUKI editorial team is instrumental in documenting the daily festival events, engaging with the festival theme, and creating live streams to offer a glimpse for anyone who won't be able to be here. The world of editorial media can be explored in three departments. The editorial departments are creating radio shows, TV and video contributions, and a magazine.
Everyone who is interested can become part of the YOUKI editorial team and design the festival magazine, the YOUKI TV and radio broadcasts.
Information and registration via office@youki.at.
YOUKIzine
It has already become a tradition for YOUKI to create a bespoke magazine to be released after the festival. This year the magazine will be produced together with the team of NAKE, a cross-medial magazine made for and by youth. Participants in the editorial team will get support in realizing their individual endeavors while also getting glimpses into the production of a magazine.
If you want become part of this years the YOUKIzine, you can join through MozillaHubs. You can send in contributions, develop ideas together or just stop by in our virtual room.
Received more information about participating in the editorial office via email to office@youki.at.
TV YOUKI
Anyone who isn't local to Wels can view the film competition and the following talks live on dorf.tv. The composition and implementation is the responsibility of the YOUKI TV team. YOUKI is also broadcasting exclusive scoops, interviews, and short clips from the festival to facilitate a closer gaze into this year's festival.
The YOUKI TV team works on site at Medien Kultur Haus in Wels. If you want to be part of it and find out how our programs come live on television, simply get in touch via office@youki.at. If you would like to make contributions yourself from home, you can also send your videos.
Radio YOUKI
It's also possible to get YOUKI straight into your ears. We offer podcasts, interviews, bootlegs of concerts, and recordings of the auditory atmosphere in the festival centre. ASLIHAN ÖZÜYILMAZ takes you into her radio world for the week.
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news, latest-news, Illawarra Hawks, NBL, Indigenous Round, Indigenous All-Stars, Wollongong, LaMelo Ball, Tyson Demos
The success of last year's Illawarra Hawks versus Indigenous All-Stars game has inspired the NBL to stage an Indigenous Round. Round 18 of the 2019/20 NBL season will recognise and acknowledge Indigenous culture and basketball across Australia and New Zealand. The decision to stage an Indigenous Round follows last September's Indigenous game in Wollongong, where the Hawks recorded an 110-87 win over the Indigenous All-Stars. LaMelo Ball made his debut for Illawarra in that game, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. The list of Indigenous basketballers to play in the NBL include former Hawk, Tyson Demos. All nine NBL teams will wear Indigenous uniforms designed by local Indigenous artists in round 18. Illawarra hosts New Zealand Breakers on February 2. All Indigenous Round games will include a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country. Key members of Indigenous communities will be invited to all games. "There are a number of Indigenous players, officials and administrators who've made an important contribution to basketball both in Australia and New Zealand," NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said. "It's important we recognise these key Indigenous figures in a meaningful and impactful way, while also acknowledging the contribution wider Indigenous communities have made to the game. "We will contribute proceeds from the sales of the Indigenous jerseys towards the development of young Indigenous players to ensure young male and females have a pathway to pursue their basketball dreams. "We want to ensure others can follow in the footsteps of players such as Danny Morseu, Patty Mills, Nate Jawai, Paul Henare and Pero Cameron and the many others who've made such a huge contribution to the game both here and around the world." The NBL will work with its key stakeholders to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan to support the national reconciliation movement. Indigenous Round tips off on January 29 when Melbourne United hosts Perth Wildcats at Melbourne Arena. While you're with us the Illawarra Mercury is offering sport readers 20% off an annual digital subscription. Sign up to stay up to date with all the local sports you love for only $3 a week. Terms and conditions apply.
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PROUD: Former Hawk Tyson Demos in action for the Indigenous All-Stars last September in Wollongong. Picture: Anna Warr
The success of last year's Illawarra Hawks versus Indigenous All-Stars game has inspired the NBL to stage an Indigenous Round.
Round 18 of the 2019/20 NBL season will recognise and acknowledge Indigenous culture and basketball across Australia and New Zealand.
The decision to stage an Indigenous Round follows last September's Indigenous game in Wollongong, where the Hawks recorded an 110-87 win over the Indigenous All-Stars. LaMelo Ball made his debut for Illawarra in that game, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
The list of Indigenous basketballers to play in the NBL include former Hawk, Tyson Demos.
All nine NBL teams will wear Indigenous uniforms designed by local Indigenous artists in round 18. Illawarra hosts New Zealand Breakers on February 2.
All Indigenous Round games will include a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country. Key members of Indigenous communities will be invited to all games.
"There are a number of Indigenous players, officials and administrators who've made an important contribution to basketball both in Australia and New Zealand," NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said.
"It's important we recognise these key Indigenous figures in a meaningful and impactful way, while also acknowledging the contribution wider Indigenous communities have made to the game.
"We will contribute proceeds from the sales of the Indigenous jerseys towards the development of young Indigenous players to ensure young male and females have a pathway to pursue their basketball dreams.
"We want to ensure others can follow in the footsteps of players such as Danny Morseu, Patty Mills, Nate Jawai, Paul Henare and Pero Cameron and the many others who've made such a huge contribution to the game both here and around the world."
The NBL will work with its key stakeholders to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan to support the national reconciliation movement.
Indigenous Round tips off on January 29 when Melbourne United hosts Perth Wildcats at Melbourne Arena.
While you're with us the Illawarra Mercury is offering sport readers 20% off an annual digital subscription. Sign up to stay up to date with all the local sports you love for only $3 a week. Terms and conditions apply.


Recently I watched some younger parents teaching their young children to share their toys and cooperate in activities. Threes and fours sometimes find it a little bit difficult to share because they now know the difference between what is "mine" and what is "yours." They even may be a little concerned that sharing something means losing it.
It is easier to share when there are two of something and you can have one and I can have one. It is a little harder when we have to share one of something. Most of us can remember having to divide a cookie or other treat and wanting to be sure the dividing was fair so our sibling wouldn't get the bigger piece.
My sister and I used to "play house" when we were little and she was always the mom (she was older so she made the rules) and I had to be the dad. Eventually I wanted to be the mom, but she did not want to be the dad. So we both pretended to be moms and the dads were gone to work. We both got what we wanted. Win—win.
The children I was observing needed a little pep talk because there was only one toy that they both wanted to play with. It was a simple puzzle and might have been constructed together except that one child had not had much practice with putting puzzles together. They were encouraged to share by letting one child put the puzzle together, then take it apart, and let the other child take a turn putting it together. Eventually one child helped the other child begin to learn how to match up and connect the pieces. Win—win.
Why is it important to teach children to share? What difference does it make if they learn to share or not?
Not only does learning to share benefit young children immediately by building happy and cooperative relationships with their peers, it will also benefit them for the rest of their lives. In order to share, you have to put the other person first at least half of the time. You have to understand that their desire to have or play with something you want is very much like yours.
A child who does not learn to share becomes selfish and will not make a good mate in the future. The negotiating and communication skills that children learn from their parents and the give and take that enables them to share their toys as children, will help them listen to and strive to understand another person as an adult.
Sharing is a very important skill to teach our children when we look at the long term benefit. Learning to negotiate and share during play helps children overcome their initial self-centered thinking, so that their relationships as adults can have the goal of "I win and you win," rather than "I win and you lose." Teach your children to share. It's a win—win.


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Q: TAB key indents entire row instead of only text right of cursor The TAB key is giving me unexpected behaviour in the text editor Kate on Kubuntu 14.04.3 LTS:
Action
Press TAB key.
Expected behaviour
Everything to the right of the cursor indents.
Actual behaviour
The entire row (also everything left from the cursor) indents.
System info

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*Distro: Kubuntu 14.04.3

*Qt: 4.8.6

*KDE Development Platform: 4.13.3

*Kate: 3.13.3

*Kernel: 3.19.0-43-generic

I have already triple-checked Kate's configuration but I was unable find anything related to this. Maybe I am overlooking something. Does anyone know how to change this behaviour?

A: In Settings -> Configure Kate -> Editing (on the left) -> Indentation (tab) -> Indentation Actions (on the bottom), select "Increase indentation level if in leading blank space".

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The Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS) is a self-assessed personality questionnaire designed to help people better understand themselves and others. It was first introduced in the book Please Understand Me. It is one of the most widely used personality assessments in the world, and its user base consists of major employers including Bank of America, Allstate, the U.S. Air Force, IBM, 7-Eleven, Safeco, AT&T, and Coca-Cola. The KTS is closely associated with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); however, there are significant practical and theoretical differences between the two personality questionnaires and their associated different descriptions.
David Keirsey expanded on the ancient study of temperament by Hippocrates and Plato. In his works, Keirsey used the names suggested by Plato: Artisan (iconic), Guardian (pistic), Idealist (noetic), and Rational (dianoetic). Keirsey divided the four temperaments into two categories (roles), each with two types (role variants). The resulting 16 types correlate with the 16 personality types described by Briggs and Myers.
Operators are the directive (proactive) Artisans. Their most developed intelligence operation is expediting. The attentive Crafters and the expressive Promoters are the two role variants.
Entertainers are the informative (reactive) Artisans. Their most developed intelligence operation is improvising. The attentive Composers and the expressive Performers are the two role variants.
Administrators are the directive (proactive) Guardians. Their most developed intelligence operation is regulating. The attentive Inspectors and the expressive Supervisors are the two role variants.
Conservators are the informative (reactive) Guardians. Their most developed intelligence operation is supporting. The attentive Protectors and the expressive Providers are the two role variants.
Mentors are the directive (proactive) Idealists. Their most developed intelligence operation is developing. The attentive Counselors and the expressive Teachers are the two role variants.
Advocates are the informative (reactive) Idealists. Their most developed intelligence operation is mediating. The attentive Healers and the expressive Champions are the two role variants.
Coordinators are the directive (proactive) Rationals. Their most developed intelligence operation is arranging. The attentive Masterminds and the expressive Fieldmarshals are the two role variants.
Engineers are the informative (reactive) Rationals. Their most developed intelligence operation is constructing. The attentive Architects and the expressive Inventors are the two role variants.
According to Keirsey, everyone can engage in both observation and introspection. When people touch objects, watch a basketball game, taste food, or otherwise perceive the world through their senses, they are observant. When people reflect and focus on their internal world, they are introspective. However, individuals cannot engage in observation and introspection at the same time. The extent to which people are more observant or introspective directly affects their behavior.
People who are generally observant are more 'down to earth.' They are more concrete in their worldview and tend to focus on practical matters such as food, shelter, and their immediate relationships. However, Carl Jung used the word sensation when describing people who prefer irrational perception of the sensory experience, whether abstract or concrete. People who are generally introspective are more 'head in the clouds.' They are more abstract in their world view and tend to focus on global or theoretical issues such as equality or engineering. Carl Jung used the word intuition when describing people who prefer abstract conception.
Keirsey uses the words cooperative (complying) and pragmatic (adaptive) when comparing the differing temperaments. People who are cooperative pay more attention to other people's opinions and are more concerned with doing the right thing. People who are pragmatic (utilitarian) pay more attention to their own thoughts or feelings and are more concerned with doing what works. This is comparable to the "feeling" and "thinking" functions found in Myers Briggs, because feelers make subjective decisions based on their ethics, in order to promote harmony, while thinkers prefer an independent standard of logic applied fairly, regardless of popularity.
This ring, in combination with the inner ring, determines a person's temperament. The pragmatic temperaments are Rationals (pragmatic and abstract) and Artisans (pragmatic and concrete). The cooperative temperaments are Idealists (cooperative and abstract), and Guardians (cooperative and concrete). Neither Myers nor Jung included the concept of temperament in their work. Jung's psychological functions are hard to relate to Keirsey's concepts.
The third ring distinguishes between people who generally communicate by informing others versus people who generally communicate by directing others.
There is no comparable idea of Myers or Jung that corresponds to this dichotomy, so this is a significant difference between Keirsey's work and that of Myers and Jung. Each of the four temperaments is subdivided by this distinction for a result of eight roles.
The directive roles are Operators (directive Artisans), Administrators (directive Guardians), Mentors (directive Idealists), and Coordinators (directive Rationals). The informative roles are Entertainers (informative Artisans), Conservators (informative Guardians), Advocates (informative Idealists), and Engineers (informative Rationals).
The fourth ring describes how people interact with their environment. Individuals who prefer more overt action [saying and doing] during covert acting [conception and perception] (observing or introspecting) are described as expressive, whereas people who prefer more covert acting during overt [or inactive] action are described as attentive. Some associative words for "expressive": active, chatty, conversant, effusive, fluent, profuse, verbose. Some associative words for "attentive": alert, all eyes, all ears, aware, chary, circumspect, heedful, wary, watchful. The expressive versus attentive dichotomy is the most contextual. In other words, overt action and covert reaction is more dictated by the environmental circumstance at the moment.
Each of the eight categories can be subdivided by this distinction, for a total of 16 role variants. These 16 role variants correlate but do not correspond to the 16 Myers-Briggs types.
The expressive role variants are Promoters (expressive Operators), Performers (expressive Entertainers), Supervisors (expressive Administrators), Providers (expressive Conservators), Teachers (expressive Mentors), Champions (expressive Advocates), Fieldmarshals (expressive Coordinators), and Inventors (expressive Engineers).
The attentive role variants are Crafters (attentive Operators), Composers (attentive Entertainers), Inspectors (attentive Administrators), Protectors (attentive Conservators), Counselors (attentive Mentors), Healers (attentive Advocates), Masterminds (attentive Coordinators), and Architects (attentive Engineers).
The roles were implied in the informing/directing factor introduced in Portraits of Temperament. In his 2010 follow-up book, Personology, "Coworkers" is renamed "Collaborators", and "Responders" is renamed "Accomodators"
The following table shows how the four rings relate to one another and to the various temperaments.
Keirsey became familiar with the work of Ernst Kretschmer and William Sheldon after WWII in the late 1940s. Keirsey developed the Temperament Sorter after being introduced to the MBTI in 1956. Tracing the idea of temperament back to the ancient Greeks, Keirsey developed a modern temperament theory in his books Please Understand Me (1978), Portraits of Temperament (1988), Presidential Temperament (1992), Please Understand Me II (1998), Brains and Careers (2008), and Personology (2010). The table below shows how Myers' and Keirsey's types correspond to other temperament theories or constructs, dating from ancient times to the present day.
Keirsey, David (May 1, 1998) . Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence (1st ed.). Prometheus Nemesis Book Co. ISBN 1-885705-02-6.
Montgomery, Stephen (2002). People Patterns: A Modern Guide to the Four Temperaments (1st ed.). Archer Publications. p. 20. ISBN 1-885705-03-4.
*Spranger was said to have six value attitudes, but Keirsey cites him as saying that the remaining two, "social" and "political", "pertained to all [men], and hence, were not distinguishing". In fact, "political" was a category containing both theoretic and artistic, and "social" contained economical and religious.
Myers primarily focused on how people think and feel; Keirsey focused more on behavior, which is directly observable.
Myers' descriptions use a linear four-factor model; Keirsey's descriptions use a systems field theory model.
Myers, following Jung's lead, emphasized the extraversion/introversion (expressive/attentive) dichotomy; Keirsey's model places greater importance on the sensing/intuition (concrete/abstract) dichotomy.
Myers grouped types by 'function attitudes'; Keirsey, by temperament.
Myers grouped types according to cognitive function: the 'thinking type' grouping for those with dominant thinking; the 'intuitive type' grouping for those with dominant intuition; the 'feeling type' grouping for those with dominant feeling; and the 'sensing type' grouping for those with dominant sensing. Keirsey's temperaments correlate with Myers' combinations of preferences: Guardians with sensing plus judging (SJ); Artisans with sensing plus perceiving (SP); Idealists with intuition plus feeling (NF); and Rationals with intuition plus thinking (NT).
Myers paired ESTJs with ENTJs, ISFPs with INFPs, INTPs with ISTPs, and ENFJs with ESFJs because they share the same dominant function attitude. ESTJs and ENTJs are both extraverted thinkers, ISFPs and INFPs are both introverted feelers, INTPs and ISTPs are both introverted thinkers, and ENFJs and ESFJs are both extraverted feelers. Keirsey holds that these same groupings are very different from one another because they are of different temperaments. ESTJs are Guardians whereas ENTJs are Rationals; ISFPs are Artisans whereas INFPs are Idealists; INTPs are Rationals whereas ISTPs are Artisans; and ENFJs are Idealists whereas ESFJs are Guardians.
^ a b Keirsey, David (May 1, 1998) . Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence (1st ed.). Prometheus Nemesis Book Co. ISBN 1-885705-02-6.
^ Montgomery, Stephen (2002). People Patterns: A Modern Guide to the Four Temperaments (1st ed.). Archer Publications. p. 20. ISBN 1-885705-03-4.
^ "Gordon, D., Bull, G., The Nexus Explored: A Generalised Model of Learning Styles, SITE 2004, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 2004". Retrieved 1 October 2014.
^ "Keirsey Temperament vs. Myer-Briggs Types at Keirsey.com". Retrieved 2008-06-18.


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text:
package zstd

import (
	"bytes"
	"encoding/binary"
	"errors"
	"io"
)

// HeaderMaxSize is the maximum size of a Frame and Block Header.
// If less is sent to Header.Decode it *may* still contain enough information.
const HeaderMaxSize = 14 + 3

// Header contains information about the first frame and block within that.
type Header struct {
	// SingleSegment specifies whether the data is to be decompressed into a
	// single contiguous memory segment.
	// It implies that WindowSize is invalid and that FrameContentSize is valid.
	SingleSegment bool

	// WindowSize is the window of data to keep while decoding.
	// Will only be set if SingleSegment is false.
	WindowSize uint64

	// Dictionary ID.
	// If 0, no dictionary.
	DictionaryID uint32

	// HasFCS specifies whether FrameContentSize has a valid value.
	HasFCS bool

	// FrameContentSize is the expected uncompressed size of the entire frame.
	FrameContentSize uint64

	// Skippable will be true if the frame is meant to be skipped.
	// This implies that FirstBlock.OK is false.
	Skippable bool

	// SkippableID is the user-specific ID for the skippable frame.
	// Valid values are between 0 to 15, inclusive.
	SkippableID int

	// SkippableSize is the length of the user data to skip following
	// the header.
	SkippableSize uint32

	// HeaderSize is the raw size of the frame header.
	//
	// For normal frames, it includes the size of the magic number and
	// the size of the header (per section 3.1.1.1).
	// It does not include the size for any data blocks (section 3.1.1.2) nor
	// the size for the trailing content checksum.
	//
	// For skippable frames, this counts the size of the magic number
	// along with the size of the size field of the payload.
	// It does not include the size of the skippable payload itself.
	// The total frame size is the HeaderSize plus the SkippableSize.
	HeaderSize int

	// First block information.
	FirstBlock struct {
		// OK will be set if first block could be decoded.
		OK bool

		// Is this the last block of a frame?
		Last bool

		// Is the data compressed?
		// If true CompressedSize will be populated.
		// Unfortunately DecompressedSize cannot be determined
		// without decoding the blocks.
		Compressed bool

		// DecompressedSize is the expected decompressed size of the block.
		// Will be 0 if it cannot be determined.
		DecompressedSize int

		// CompressedSize of the data in the block.
		// Does not include the block header.
		// Will be equal to DecompressedSize if not Compressed.
		CompressedSize int
	}

	// If set there is a checksum present for the block content.
	// The checksum field at the end is always 4 bytes long.
	HasCheckSum bool
}

// Decode the header from the beginning of the stream.
// This will decode the frame header and the first block header if enough bytes are provided.
// It is recommended to provide at least HeaderMaxSize bytes.
// If the frame header cannot be read an error will be returned.
// If there isn't enough input, io.ErrUnexpectedEOF is returned.
// The FirstBlock.OK will indicate if enough information was available to decode the first block header.
func (h *Header) Decode(in []byte) error {
	*h = Header{}
	if len(in) < 4 {
		return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
	}
	h.HeaderSize += 4
	b, in := in[:4], in[4:]
	if !bytes.Equal(b, frameMagic) {
		if !bytes.Equal(b[1:4], skippableFrameMagic) || b[0]&0xf0 != 0x50 {
			return ErrMagicMismatch
		}
		if len(in) < 4 {
			return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
		}
		h.HeaderSize += 4
		h.Skippable = true
		h.SkippableID = int(b[0] & 0xf)
		h.SkippableSize = binary.LittleEndian.Uint32(in)
		return nil
	}

	// Read Window_Descriptor
	// https://github.com/facebook/zstd/blob/dev/doc/zstd_compression_format.md#window_descriptor
	if len(in) < 1 {
		return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
	}
	fhd, in := in[0], in[1:]
	h.HeaderSize++
	h.SingleSegment = fhd&(1<<5) != 0
	h.HasCheckSum = fhd&(1<<2) != 0
	if fhd&(1<<3) != 0 {
		return errors.New("reserved bit set on frame header")
	}

	if !h.SingleSegment {
		if len(in) < 1 {
			return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
		}
		var wd byte
		wd, in = in[0], in[1:]
		h.HeaderSize++
		windowLog := 10 + (wd >> 3)
		windowBase := uint64(1) << windowLog
		windowAdd := (windowBase / 8) * uint64(wd&0x7)
		h.WindowSize = windowBase + windowAdd
	}

	// Read Dictionary_ID
	// https://github.com/facebook/zstd/blob/dev/doc/zstd_compression_format.md#dictionary_id
	if size := fhd & 3; size != 0 {
		if size == 3 {
			size = 4
		}
		if len(in) < int(size) {
			return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
		}
		b, in = in[:size], in[size:]
		h.HeaderSize += int(size)
		switch size {
		case 1:
			h.DictionaryID = uint32(b[0])
		case 2:
			h.DictionaryID = uint32(b[0]) | (uint32(b[1]) << 8)
		case 4:
			h.DictionaryID = uint32(b[0]) | (uint32(b[1]) << 8) | (uint32(b[2]) << 16) | (uint32(b[3]) << 24)
		}
	}

	// Read Frame_Content_Size
	// https://github.com/facebook/zstd/blob/dev/doc/zstd_compression_format.md#frame_content_size
	var fcsSize int
	v := fhd >> 6
	switch v {
	case 0:
		if h.SingleSegment {
			fcsSize = 1
		}
	default:
		fcsSize = 1 << v
	}

	if fcsSize > 0 {
		h.HasFCS = true
		if len(in) < fcsSize {
			return io.ErrUnexpectedEOF
		}
		b, in = in[:fcsSize], in[fcsSize:]
		h.HeaderSize += int(fcsSize)
		switch fcsSize {
		case 1:
			h.FrameContentSize = uint64(b[0])
		case 2:
			// When FCS_Field_Size is 2, the offset of 256 is added.
			h.FrameContentSize = uint64(b[0]) | (uint64(b[1]) << 8) + 256
		case 4:
			h.FrameContentSize = uint64(b[0]) | (uint64(b[1]) << 8) | (uint64(b[2]) << 16) | (uint64(b[3]) << 24)
		case 8:
			d1 := uint32(b[0]) | (uint32(b[1]) << 8) | (uint32(b[2]) << 16) | (uint32(b[3]) << 24)
			d2 := uint32(b[4]) | (uint32(b[5]) << 8) | (uint32(b[6]) << 16) | (uint32(b[7]) << 24)
			h.FrameContentSize = uint64(d1) | (uint64(d2) << 32)
		}
	}

	// Frame Header done, we will not fail from now on.
	if len(in) < 3 {
		return nil
	}
	tmp := in[:3]
	bh := uint32(tmp[0]) | (uint32(tmp[1]) << 8) | (uint32(tmp[2]) << 16)
	h.FirstBlock.Last = bh&1 != 0
	blockType := blockType((bh >> 1) & 3)
	// find size.
	cSize := int(bh >> 3)
	switch blockType {
	case blockTypeReserved:
		return nil
	case blockTypeRLE:
		h.FirstBlock.Compressed = true
		h.FirstBlock.DecompressedSize = cSize
		h.FirstBlock.CompressedSize = 1
	case blockTypeCompressed:
		h.FirstBlock.Compressed = true
		h.FirstBlock.CompressedSize = cSize
	case blockTypeRaw:
		h.FirstBlock.DecompressedSize = cSize
		h.FirstBlock.CompressedSize = cSize
	default:
		panic("Invalid block type")
	}

	h.FirstBlock.OK = true
	return nil
}


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Still Life under a Lamp
(Spanish, 1881-1973)
Spain, 20th century
Linoleum cut
Image: 53.1 x 64 cm (20 7/8 x 25 3/16 in.)
© Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
John L. Severance Fund 1984.61
Catalogue raisonné: Bloch I.231.1101
In 1958 at the age of 77, Picasso executed his first great multicolored linocut, Portrait of a Lady, after Cranach the Younger, for which he cut six linoleum blocks, one for each color. Each block had to be carefully aligned in succession. Finding this a laborious process, Picasso devised an entirely new method that he used for 147 linocuts executed by 1968. Picasso's innovation was to use a single block to print all of the colors, cutting out more of the design from the block for each color. To create Still Life Under a Lamp, he first printed the uncut block in white on 80 sheets of paper (the edition was 50 but some sheets would be ruined in the printing process) because the other colors print better over a layer of clear ink. Then the few areas that were to remain white were cut away, the surface of the block was inked in yellow, and the block was printed. Next, the areas to remain yellow were cut away, and the block, inked with red, was printed over the yellow. Proceeding in this manner, the green and black were also added in succession. This is a daring method: if a mistake is made at the end of the process, the entire edition is ruined.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973), the most prolific and influential artist of the 20th century, shifted the emphasis of art from its traditional concern with beauty toward radical innovation. The son of an art teacher, Picasso demonstrated remarkable talents as a child and entered the royal art academy in Madrid at age sixteen. Less than a year later, he abandoned his studies and soon joined several avant-garde artist and anarchist groups in Barcelona and Paris. After passing through a succession of stylistic periods, most notably the Blue (1901-1904) and Rose (1904-1906) Periods, he collaborated with Georges Braque (1882-1963) in 1908 to invent Cubism, a revolutionary method of restructuring pictorial space. Picasso remained active until his death in 1973. Although his art still appears radical, many of his works are over one hundred years old. Cubism, perhaps the most important development in 20th-century art, was invented around 1908 by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and Georges Braque (1882-1963). The most revolutionary aspect of the style was not its obvious emphasis on geometric form; rather, it was the introduction of a radically new approach to configuring pictorial space. Since the Renaissance, artists had used various methods to create the illusion of distant space receding behind the canvas surface. The Cubists rejected that idea and collapsed space by compressing foreground, middle ground, and background into a continuous web of overlapping, intersecting planes. During the 1910s, other painters and sculptors embraced or adapted Cubism to their own ends. This revolutionary approach inspired a host of related movements and continues to influence the visual language of artists, architects, and designers throughout the world.
Year in Review for 1984. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (April 3-May 5, 1985).
Object in Focus: Picasso, Still Life Under a Lamp, 1962 [linoleum cut 1984.61]. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer) (October 30-November 25, 2001).
Monet to Dalí: Modern Masters from the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 21, 2007-January 13, 2008).
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This thing we do • View topic - Sorry for the long absence!
Sorry for the long absence!
I'll do my best to catch up with the threads, and I hope everything was okay here in my absence.
And THANK YOU to all of the people who posted birthday messages. It really made for a wonderful birthday.
Re: Sorry for the long absence!
back, JA! It's nice to hear from you.
Welcome back. I haven't been around as much as I'd like myself recently.
Okay, gonna keep trying to keep up with the board. Or, you know, to have a few minutes a day to check the board. I've come to accept that life is unlikely to slow down this year. Or next year.
Literally. We'll keep trying to make this a part of our lives again.
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Lucid Fiction submissions now open at Medulla Review
As you may know I instigated a genre called Lucid Fiction and many wonderful writers have taken an interest in this, as well as editors. Jennifer Bowles, of Medulla Review, is a kindred spirit, and decided she wanted to devote an issue of her magazine to Lucid Fiction, as well as prosetry. And she asked me to co-edit it. So, the new issue is out, for you to enjoy.
And in it is a call for new work for the upcoming issue. I described what Lucid FIction is on the home page and the submissions page and also there is a list of links of some of the articles and interviews on the subject. This is exciting to me, taking this visionary genre of consciousness exploration and social change, breaking new literary ground, to a new level.
My story won the Oblongata Contest at Medulla Review and is now up
My story, Slice of Lifeforce, is now up with its own page, as it won the award. It takes place on the land in rural Alabama, the old homestead. You can see a photo I took very near to it, and listen to music composed and recorded at it. The song is called The Water Bearers, by The Ruby Fire Household Orchestra, which for that song consisted of Paul C Wilm and myself.
The editor and I did a dialog which we hope to see published. I'll be co editing an issue soon of her Medulla Review, that contains Lucid Fiction!
Very ambitious short story of mine now at Medulla Review
My "Consciousness Tells You a Story" is now published by Medulla Review. Consciousness itself plays a key role in this story, as it speaks, and things happen around the conversation that echo the elaborate story it's telling about synchronicity, and more.
Jennifer Bowles, the editor, and I had a dialog after she accepted this story which we can look forward to seeing in print.


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Swallows cannot nest on metal walls, they cannot nest if there are no eaves. It is wrong and immoral not to consider the other species that share this planet. If the swallows and swifts stop coming and nesting on the buildings then I believe there is no point in life any more. It is symbolic, like the albatross. If that becomes extinct then we deserve nothing but reprobation.


Here is another ball exercise workout for the beginner. Please review the exercise ball precautions and should you feel any discomfort, stop and consult your physician or physical therapist.
Then move on to the intermediate exercise ball workout programs.
If you are finding these difficult, go back to the basics. Feel free to modify each program to suit your training needs, and be sure to change your exercise programs every 6-8 weeks to maximize your training progression.
Prior to any strength training it is important to warm up and stretch adequately afterward. You can follow the stretching program I've laid out or follow your own depending on your specific needs.
Here is another ball exercise workout for the beginner. Please review the exercise ball and should you feel any discomfort, stop and consult your physician or physical therapist.


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WITNESS'S ACCOUNTS ON SRI LANKA ASYLUM SEEKERS
By Dead and Missing Person's Parents Front
NANDANI 'RAPE' STORY WINS HER ASYLUM IN UK
Sri Lanka's Unfinished War a BBC Documentary presented by Frances Harrison fulfilled every criteria of an attention-grabbing piece of fiction. Unfortunately, the story that emerges is very much a piece of fiction as evidence will expose not only the story of Nandani but a dangerous racket taking place in the UK manipulating the innocent asylum seekers to live in Western nations.
The version we present is no fiction but it will alarm and shock readers making them wonder if such actions can take place in the UK under the eyes of democracy, rule of law and equal justice.
It will establish a link that would require British authorities arrest the evil minds involved in the asylum racket making money out of a desire to want to live in a First World Nation.
We do not blame Nandani. There are thousands of females like Nandani who have fallen prey to the advice given simply because they either want to join their husbands or to just tell their family back home that they are earning dollars and pounds.
Sri Lanka's Unfinished War" BBC documentary released in November 2013 ahead of Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Summit. Frances Harrison believes the 12 cases presented established judgment against the Sri Lankan security forces of being involved in the torture and rape of Tamil civilians.
According to Frances Harrison the viewers are left to conclude that:
Systematic and widespread rape exists in Sri Lanka committed during and after the war by the Sri Lankan military
Nandani becomes the 1st post-conflict rape to be made public
The security forces are guilty because medical reports corroborate their stories
NANDANI'S VERSION AND THE TRUTH
We have spoken to Nandani's mother, who lives in Jaffna with Nandani's other sister who has not heard from her daughter nor has the daughter economically helped her mother. Nandani's mother was questioned about Nandani to show there is an organized racket taking place to make money from asylum seekers. They are trained on what to say, they agree to be subjected to physical torture which a medical officer endorses as being recent and proof to claim them victims while alleging the perpetrator to be the Sri Lankan military.
The presenter of the BBC documentary would not have expected Nandani's mother to be traced and for Nandani's mother and sister to deny all that Nandani had confidently revealed.
The most important thing that emerges is the inconsistencies: Nandani says she was picked up from her home in early 2013 in the BBC documentary – her mother says that Nandani left for the UK in 2012 which next leads to the question how did she get picked up from her home and raped by 5-6 security personnel?
Nandani's home is in Nallur, Jaffna, Northern Province. However, Nandani had not been living with her mother in Nallur. She had been in a lodging in Colombo from 2006 to 2012. Her mother was not living with her in Colombo but was living in Jaffna with Nandani's sister.
Nandani says she was picked up from her 'home' and repeatedly raped by men in uniform.
Nandani says her mother tried to stop the men from taking her but her mother was pushed to the ground
Nandani says she cant sleep because of what happened, she feels suicidal and she doesn't feel like living.
Nandani's real name is Muturasa Nandani / Nalaini. She is also known as Lucky
Nandani is 35 years old born 25 February 1979
Nandani's home is 90/1,Asirwaddapa Street, Nallur East, Jaffna
Nandani does not mention she is married in the documentary. She was married to a pro LTTE activist, Uhan Padmarasa.
Uhan Padmarasa was sent by the LTTE to the UK in 1995 and has been living there since then.
Uhan and Nandani got married in India in mid 2000 because he could not arrive in Sri Lanka knowing authorities would arrest him.
Nandani had tried numerous times to gain visa but had failed. The last option was the rape card and the syndicate was already in place to offer the option of claiming rape by Sri Lankan soldiers and appealing for asylum. This process of course does not come cheap and the minimum cost is sterling pounds 5000-6000 plus various other charges citing different reasons and requirements.
Nandani's mother confirms that since her daughter left for the UK in 2012 she had only spoken once to her. She would have had to illegally leave Sri Lanka because had she got a visa she would not have resorted to using the 'rape' story to gain asylum.
Asylum seekers entering UK are offered legal counsel costing 5000-6000 sterling pounds as legal fees, in addition to sterling pounds 1500 processing fees to succeed in gaining asylum status in the UK.As per the asylum seekers some of the agents and solicitors they obtain the services to make asylum claims are Deva, Theepan, Jana, Ravi, Mathi, Anoja Naha and Company, Kananathan, Vasugi
PHYSICAL SCARRING
The journey in obtaining asylum entails agreement of the following physical tortures:
Being burnt with cigarette butts
Being beaten with hot metal rods
Being cut and scarred to show physical torture.
There are many places where asylum seekers with the advice of Solicitors get themselves scarred and burned. One such place that witnesses reported where the self inflicted wounds were carried out is located at 53, South End Lane, Bromley, SE6 3AB (With Red Van) belonging to Pirakash Gobalasingham who has close links to the TRO.
The next is to obtain medical corroboration. Whether British medical doctors are involved in the scam or not, (given that the asylum seekers have actually been subject to virtual physical torture (in the UK) ), these doctors naturally endorse the RECENT torture and that is sufficient to argue the case against the Sri Lankan armed forces alleging that post-conflict torture is systematic, widespread and continues giving credence for UK to grant asylum and save Tamils from being oppressed.
Dr. Alison Callaway who has been examining over 200 cases of ALLEGED torture from Sri Lanka for the past 5 years shows that this practice of physical torture induced in the UK as part of securing asylum has prevailed for 5 years.
Dr. Alison's examination of Nandani as having over 30 cigarette butt burns on her body including her genitals shows that Nandani has agreed to allow herself to burn her body including her genital area. It fits perfectly into the version that Frances Harrison wishes to project that 'rape and torture' is systematic, widespread and recent. What a perfect way to inflict wounds in the UK to establish the argument and 'corroborate' through medical practitioners report and examination! This should shock the British public that such practices prevails in the UK and it is a systematic profit making practice within a chain of irregularities granting asylum.
The BBC also highlights the report of 62 alleged rape cases, even without verifying its authenticity even these cases cannot be categorized or called 'systematic' 'widespread' or called a 'war crime' not even a 'pattern' can be proved except used in a smear campaign.
Dr. Alison says that the over 200 cases cannot be faked. She is correct. There is nothing to fake. Even the pain Nandani describes is very real. What needs to be made clear is that the pain was not caused in Sri Lanka or by the Army but in the UK. The scars are really inflicted but not without consent. That consent comes with the assurance of obtaining asylum.
Just as Dr. Alison is fooled so is Dr. Frank Arnold, who is an expert on torture. These examining show that physical tortures are regularly taking place in the UK under consent for sterling pounds 5000-6000 on the understanding that it would lead to UK granting asylum. When Dr. Frank Arnold says 'it would be impossible for the wounds reported to be self-inflicted', we certainly agree. No one can inflict such wounds on his/her own body. But what if they agree to get themselves wounded in order to secure asylum? Tamils arriving illegally or with student visas and who then use rape or physical torture (by showing actual physical torture inflicted with consent in the UK) as evidence. Dr. Arnold goes on to say that such wounds have to be inflicted either by being tied down or after being anaesthetized should make people start wondering where this torture takes place in the UK!
When Dr. Frank Arnold says 'this is an organized activity' the truth is that this organized activity is taking place in the UK.
When Dr. Arnold says 'it is hard to believe …that this could be done without conniving of state authorities' – it should wake up the British authorities to see how many UK passport holders are involved in this racket. This should shake the British authorities into action if not investigation of all those involved in the racket.
We have been able to unearth the lies by Frances Harrison's key witness denied by her own mother with her sister as witness but it shows a far more dangerous ground reality which the UK authorities should address and launch an investigation upon.
UK authorities need to find out the locations where this torture is being inflicted on asylum seekers with their consent on the assurance they would get asylum after the training on what to say and how to say it, how much money is this venture generating, who is involved and exactly how global is the venture?
Courtesy http://www.eyesrilanka.com/2014/10/07/witnesss-accounts-on-sri-lanka-asylum-seekers/
2 Responses to "WITNESS'S ACCOUNTS ON SRI LANKA ASYLUM SEEKERS"
October 8th, 2014 at 7:15 am
Thank you for revealing this information in such great detail.
These criminals should be caught and brought to justice with our government insisting.
But we have a BayaGulu government.
Lorenzo Says:
It is GOOD to push OUT these anti-SL pieces of junk. SL should NOT keep them.
Even the human body has a mechanism to PURGE undesirable elements through excreta, urine, vomit, exhalation, sweating, etc.
SL to purge these anti-SLs in hundreds of thousands. Even if they STAYED in SL they will discredit the country.
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