As you slowly begin to figure out your schedule for the upcoming college fall semester and as you start to plan your work schedule around your school schedule, there's a different kind of planning that's likely on your mind. This planning involves getting ready for your next chance to travel.
What's CouchSurfing all about? It's pretty much a social network for travel hosting. You can interact with each other online and then figure out some sort of a travel arrangement. You can be a host, a surfer, or both. The cost is free either way. You shouldn't expect to be charged anything for staying at someone's place. However, you should be more than willing to offer to help out in some fashion (cleaning up the home, language lessons, etc.) with the person that you're staying with.
It's also important to understand that CouchSurfing isn't just a chance to stay with someone for free so that you can bring your travel costs down. It's an excellent networking opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture/lifestyle than you would normally be apart of. This isn't just a "free hotel." From my friends that have tried this, I gather that it's one of the most memorable trips that anyone can take. There's also no guarantee that you'll stay on a couch for sure. I believe that you can likely figure out all of the living conditions before you take off for your trip.
Flights, meals, and entertainment can get really expensive. This is why sometimes my personal favorite option for a vacation is to pay a one time fee and travel to an all-inclusive resort somewhere down south. This is pretty much more of a chance to relax all day and party it up all night. All-inclusive trips vary in price depending on where you want to go. I've found some of the best prices with last minute bookings. The only risk is not getting the resort that you may have initially wanted.
Don't worry I won't suggest you backpack and stay in hostels, simply because I've never tried it before. However, traveling is an excellent opportunity to get in touch with relatives (aka stay at their place for free). We all have close relatives and long lost third cousins around this world that we likely haven't seen in years. When we traveled to Europe last year we stayed with family for free during the entire stay and we didn't even cash in on all of the offers for stay that we had. Don't hesitate to get in touch with family to plan a trip to visit them and their town.
Plan & save well ahead.
This seems like a no-brainer, but it's often the most challenging aspect of planning a trip. After planning trips for my group of friends for the past 5 years, I've found that the two biggest barriers to travel are time off and money for trip. There's no quick fix for the time off aspect because everyone needs to agree on a specific time frame ahead of time. The money part is relatively easy to figure out. I try to put aside $20 a week into my vacation sub-account with ING Direct. I urge all of my friends to try this. The few of us that actually do this, usually have enough money to go on an annual trip together.
Let's have some fun now and here about any travel plans that you guys may have coming up!


The campaign to open up clinical trial data held by pharmaceutical companies has gained significant traction in the last couple of years. The AllTrials campaign brought together an umbrella group of organisations (including the RSS) that shared the view that research data like this should be publicly available for dissemination.
Over the past year the European Parliament and the House of Commons Public Accounts Select Committee added their support for transparency in clinical trials. These petitions for openness have not gone unheeded by the pharmaceutical industry - with big players in the market now beginning to open up their data.
A year ago, an alliance of pharma companies set up the online portal clinicalstudydatarequest.com. Through this website, researchers can make requests to access clinical trial datasets which the companies have made available.
Since then, the alliance has grown to eleven companies who now offer access through the web portal. To learn more about this industry led initiative, Robert Cuffe from Viiv Healthcare and Rebecca Sudlow from Roche talked to us about how the portal will work with researchers.
Can you give some background as to how clinicalstudydatarequest.com came about?
There is a growing societal demand for access to data and information, to see the evidence behind treatment decisions and to hold companies and other trial sponsors to account. Many people working on this project, and some of the patient groups with whom we speak feel that analysing the data from a clinical trial only once is a failure to make the best use of the time and effort of study participants and trialists. We collect so much data in clinical trials, and put so much effort into cleaning and documentation, that to have them mouldering unused in an archive seems like a waste.
GSK were the first pharmaceutical company to step out publicly with commitments on clinical trial data sharing in October 2012. As their long term vision was to provide tools and processes that could be used by all types of clinical trial data holders (pharma companies and academic research groups), they were very keen to engage with companies who were starting to think about these issues too.
Once GSK took the lead in setting up the technical systems that simplify the process of requesting data and that provide data in a secure way to researchers, it made the implementation much easier for like-minded companies. Discussions kicked off between Roche and GSK in spring 2013 and quickly evolved into a partnership. It keeps growing: currently eleven pharmaceutical companies are on the site.
We are all proud of the portal - it is a great resource of industry quality data and documents, ready for analysis, with an independent review process that enables researchers to access data from many companies with a single application.
Is there any precedent for a project like this that combines so many datasets from different pharma companies?
Companies and researchers have collaborated in the oncology setting with Project Data Sphere. This is an independent, not for profit initiative designed to enable the sharing and analysis of comparator arm data from phase three clinical trials in oncology with the goal of advancing future research worldwide.
Our web portal adds to this initiative by providing data from many therapeutic areas and by providing the full data (both comparator and investigational arm). We hope that simplifying the process of asking for data from multiple sponsors, and creating a single analysis environment where researchers can access the data from those sponsors will encourage reanalyses and pooled analyses of the data from clinical trials, sparking further research in many different fields of medicine.
A review panel will consider research requests before access is granted to the data, how is the panel chosen and what are the key attributes they look for in a research proposal?
The panel contains a mix of clinical, statistical and legal expertise with representation from patient advocates.
The panel assess the scientific quality of the research proposal and its publication plan. They also examine the qualifications of the team (looking in particular for the inclusion of a qualified statistician on the research team), and the team's ability to manage any conflicts of interest.
How does a researcher go about requesting data from a trial that is not listed on the site?
If a researcher cannot see the trial that they are interested in within the lists provided on the website, then they can submit an enquiry to the majority of sponsors from within the website. The company concerned will assess whether the study is in scope for sharing (based on their published data sharing policy). If it is in scope and available, the study details will be added to the list on the website and the researcher can then include it in their research proposal.
How does the trial data made available on the site by each company differ?
On the website, each sponsor has a 'study sponsor' page that contains their criteria for listing studies and other relevant information. The key pre-requisite for a study being in scope for patient level data sharing is that the drug and indication in question has completed the regulatory review process.
Some companies are sharing data from drug approvals on or after 1 January 2014, whilst others are willing to share data and documentation from older studies. Sponsors differ in terms of the phase of trials that are in scope - most focusing on phase two and three 'registrational studies', whilst others (GSK for example) are more broad in their remit and include trials from every phase of development including post marketing studies. Studies from terminated development programs can also be shared.
Datasets will generally not be shared until the primary publication for a study has been published - this is to enable the researchers who have worked on the study the opportunity to publish first. Examples of trials that may not be shared include phase one studies or trials conducted in a foreign language.
Researchers will need to agree to a data sharing agreement. What effect will this have on any insights gained by researchers from their analysis?
One of the key purposes of the data sharing agreement is to ensure that any insights gained from accessing these data are made available to all via the publication of the work when completed. The other key principles captured within the agreement are to ensure the protection of patient privacy and a commitment to analyse the data as predefined in the research proposal.
There are some other commitments in the agreement that should not impact the academic freedom of a researcher but are also important. For example, if a research project uncovers a safety signal, this should be communicated to the sponsor and relevant regulatory authorities immediately.
When the data is released to researchers, will datasets from different companies be in formats that can be easily combined in a meta-analysis?
Each sponsor will be supplying annoymised copies of the datasets that were used for the original clinical study reporting. More and more sponsors now use the CDISC data standards for their datasets set-up and so recently conducted trials should be more consistent in their dataset structure. However older studies will be in a variety of structures and formats.
We are well aware of the amount of effort required by a researcher to combine datasets from a variety of sources and work hard to avoid the undocumented data experience parodied on YouTube by Karen Hanson. We hope that the regulatory standard documentation we provide (variable names and labels, blank case report forms, analysis plans, data specifications and documentation of variable derivations and clinical study reports) will make it easier for researchers to navigate their way around our data and ultimately to generate new information and insights.


There's a legion of sub zero heroes that scoff at the arctic chill in the Northeast.
They load the coolers, the gear, and drive straight to the party boats, hopping on the icy decks for 12 hour trips out to hammer the 40 to 60 mile wrecks. Why? There's a cavalcade of species available to target during February and March including cod, pollock, porgy, ling, purple hake and mackerel. You'll be fishing plenty of sticky structure, so here's how to plan accordingly.
Bottom bouncing around jagged structure will most ultimately warrant a bunch of lost tackle and rigs, and when setting out, expect to lose a lot. For the most part, meat rigs for cod and Pollock and ling consist of a Hi-Lo approach. A 4 foot section of 40 pound leader material is used to begin, with a 100 pound class Spro barrel swivel, a dropper loop tied 18 inches down, then a space of 18 inches, to where the next dropper is tied. A final overhand loop for the bank sinker completes the rig. On the droppers, size 5/0 to 6/0 #92641 Baitholder hooks will fit the bill, as they tend to hold clams better, but you may also opt for 7/0 Gamakatsu Octopus style hooks. A ling rig consists of resting baits on the bottom, thus about four inches above the looped sinker, pinch off the line and tie a larks head knot with a snelled 2/0 Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Ling bite best when the bait lies directly on the seafloor. Hooks may be adorned with a variety of white or chartreuse bucktails, curly grub tails, Berkeley Gulp! baits, or mylar flash to attract attention from down below. Porgy rigs consist of size 1/0 snelled Beak hooks on a same type of hi-lo rig as cod.
Bank sinkers may run from 5 to 16 ounces, as it is wise to bring a wide assortment of sizes and a lot of them to compensate for the currents. Fifty pound fluorocarbon leader is recommended for jigging leader material. High speed retrieve reels with a 6 to 1 ratio spooled with 65-pound braid running line are recommended matched with a medium/fast action 7 to 7-1/2 foot rod. Personally I employ the use of a Lamiglas TFX7040CT and a Shimano Torium 20 reel and find that it's ample for any of the aforementioned species. Wreck beasties await.


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Security Transaction tax (STT)
This tax was introduced in India few years ago to handle the tax avoidance of capital gains tax.This tax is payable whether one buy or sell a share and gets added to the price during the transaction itself. Since the price is automatically added during transaction there is no way to avoid it.
DNA profiling is a technique which helps in identifying individuals based on their DNA profile .A technique called electrophoresis is used to obtain DNA profiles. Every individual have unique DNA sequencing or DNA profiles.
TRAI guidelines to regulate unsolicited commercial Calls and messages
To regulate unsolicited commercial call and messages TRAI has notified "The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2010" which came into force from 27th September, 2011. Under this regulation Customers (landline and mobile) who do not want to receive commercial communications can dial or SMS to 1909 (toll free) and register in either of the two categories:
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a number series assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IP address is used to identify networks and locate addresses.
Tejas is India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the world's smallest, light weight, multi-role combat aircraft. The LCA is designed to meet the requirements of Indian Air Force as its frontline multi-mission single-seat tactical aircraft to replace the MiG-21 series of aircraft. Short takeoff and landing, excellent flight performance, safety, reliability and maintainability, are salient features of LCA design. The LCA integrates modern design concepts like static instability, digital fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated avionics, glass cockpit, primary composite structure, multi-mode radar, microprocessor based utility and brake management systems. A naval variant of tejas is also being developed.
National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council
The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has been set up by the Government as an interdisciplinary body to provide a continuing forum for policy dialogue to energise and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries in India. The NMCC is expected to suggest various ways and means for enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturing sector including identification of manufacturing sectors which have potential for global competitiveness; current strengths and constraints of identified sectors, and recommend National level industry/sector specific policy imitatives as may be required for augmenting the growth of manufacturing sector.
Women to get voting rights in Saudi Arabia
In a significant policy shift under the mounting pressure for social and democratic reforms , Saudi Arabia's king declared that women would be given the Right to vote and Right to stand in elections from next elections on-wards.
Solar Cities
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing a programme on 'Development of Solar Cities' which aims to reduce a minimum of 10% of the projected demand of conventional energy of the city through renewable energy installations and energy efficiency measures. Sixty Cities are proposed to be developed as Solar Cities during the Eleventh Plan period including four Model Solar Cities and 10 Pilot Solar Cities. The Master plan for each Solar City is being prepared to assess and utilize various renewable sources including Solar, Wind, Municipal Waste etc.
National Policy on Biofuel
The National Policy on Biofuel endeavors to facilitate and bring about optimal development and utilization of indigenous biomass feedstocks for production of bio-fuels .The Policy aims at mainstreaming of biofuels and, therefore, envisions a central role for it in the energy and transportation sectors of the country in coming decades. The salient features of the National Policy on Bio- fuels are :-
Shourya is a surface to surface , two stage, highly maneuverable, h yper-sonic missile which can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warhead. It has range of 700 km. Shourya is the land-variant of the K-15 underwater missile that is being fitted into India's nuclear-powered submarine, Arihant. Recently missile completed its third successful test . After complete successful testing it can be used by navy as well as army .
Norms issued by RBI for banks, NBFCs to set up infrastructure debt funds
1) Infrastructure debt funds(IDFs) would be set up either as mutual funds (MFs) or NBFCs 2) NBFC sponsoring IDF-Mutual Fund should have a minimum net owned funds (NOF) of Rs.300 crore and capital adequacy ratio of 15 per cent.
Perfomax
It is a composite herbal formulation developed by DRDO . It helps improving physical and mental performance in High Altitude and Hypoxic Conditions. It contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that improve performance of brain, heart, kidney and lungs and improves blood circulation.
सरफरोशी की तमन्ना अब हमारे दिल में है - By Ram Prasad Bismil
सरफरोशी की तमन्ना अब हमारे दिल में है, देखना है जोर कितना बाजुए कातिल में है ।
Text-To- Speech system (TTS) and Optical Character Recognition System (OCRA).
Text-to-Speech is computer software , developed by TDIL ,which transforms the machine readable text into Human Voice. It is developed to enable people with visual impairments or low vision disabilities to listen to written works on a computer or a mobile device. Text to Speech system integrated with screen reader would enable visually challenged users to interpret and perform computer operations with audio interface. It allows easy navigation using the screen reader facility.
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is intelligence database designed to consolidate and make searchable data gathered by existing security and law enforcement agencies in order to prevent terrorist activity within the country.This will help in better coordination among different agencies .
National Technical Research Organisation
The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is a scientific organization under the National Security Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office, India.This agency was setup to avoid any kargil like unexpected situations. It is technical intelligence gathering organisation which provides inputs to other agencies on internal and external security .
The National Culture Fund (NCF) was launched in1997 with the objective mobilizing resources from government, non-government agencies, private institutions and individuals for the restoration, conservation, protection and development of the rich cultural and natural heritage of India and to encourage Public Private Partnership.
ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network(ISTRAC)
ISTRAC is responsible for providing Space Operation services that include spacecraft control,"Telemetry, Tracking and Command(TTC)" support services and other related projects and services, for the launch vehicle and low earth orbiting spacecraft and deep space missions of ISRO and other space agencies around the world.
National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)
National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented by the central Government jointly with the State Government on a cost-sharing basis(70:30). The scheme presently cover identified polluted stretches of 39 major rivers in 185 towns spread over 20 States in the country.
Interest Subsidy Scheme for Housing the Urban Poor (ISHUP)
The Interest Subsidy Scheme for Housing the Urban Poor (ISHUP) provides interest subsidy on housing loans to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) as part of credit-enablement measures and encourages those households to avail of loan facilities through Commercial Banks/Housing Finance Companies for the purpose of construction/acquisition of houses and avail 5% subsidy in interest payment for loanz upto Rs. 1 lakh. The loan repayment period would be 15-20 years.
National Disaster Response Force(NDRF)
NDRF is special force created by government of India for the purpose of special and quick response in case a disaster happens in any part of the country .NDRF works under the policies and guidelines prepared by National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) .
What to do when Earthquake hits
A series of frequently occurring earthquakes made it important for us to know how to reaponse when caught in midst of earthquake .Unlike other calamity earthquake comes without any warning , When ever earthquake comes , one should immediately take following steps(whichever is possible ) : If Inside a House : Drop to the ground and take cove under any piece of furniture until shaking stops. Try to stay way from things which could fall such as glass window , Lightening fixtures etc . One can use doorway shelter if it is nearby and strongly supported. Since earthquake jolts may come in series once shaking stops run to open place and stay there for sometime . If Outside House : Move away from buildings , street lights. Stay in open till the shaking stops . If in a Moving Vehicle : Stop as quickly as possible avoiding proximity of buildings, trees, overpass , wires etc Once shaking stops start moving cautiously avoiding bridges, overbridges , buildings and trees
SWABHIMAAN Scheme
This scheme aims at increasing financial inclusion by bringing banking services to vast unbanked rural areas in the country and by informing ,educating and motivating people to open bank accounts.
MoU for Takeout Finance Scheme(TFS)
Recently IIFCL , LIC and IDFC singed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on Takeout Finance Scheme(TFS) to provide finance for infrastructure projects .this MoU will provide for takeout up to 50% of total project cost in the ratio of 20:20:10 by IIFCL , LIC and IDFC respectively .
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
RIDF was setup by Government of India in 1995-96 to finance the ongoing rural infrastructure projects in irrigation sector.This fund is maintained by NABARD .Subsequently, RIDF was made available for new projects as well and its ambit was broadened to cover almost all important aspects of rural infrastructure.
Takeout Finance Scheme (TFS)
TFS was launched on 12th October 2010 by the Union Finance Minister wherein MoU between India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd( IIFCL) and PNB, Allahabad Bank, Union Bank, Indian Bank & UCO Bank was signed.
Kepler-16b : Planet with two sun
NASA's Kepler telescope for the first time discovered a planet with two sun and named it Kepler-16b .The planet undergoes sunrise and sunset twice a day . The planet orbit both the suns and the suns orbit each other too. Both the suns are smaller than our sun .
High Level Safety Review Committee
Railway ministry constituted High Level Safety Review Committee under chaimanship of Dr. Anil Kakodkar . Based on the accidents and their consequences witnessed in the recent past, the Committee would examine aspects connected with Signalling Systems, Rolling Stock (of all types), Fixed Structures (Tracks, Bridges and OHE), Human Resource Development with emphasis on Training, Education and Research, Need for a Third Party Audit, Organisational and structural changes in RDSO and in any other department, and improvements in procedural system and improvement in procedures and systems and any other item/modification which Committee may desire.
Main functions of RBI
Monetary Authority Formulates, implements and monitors the monetary policy with objective of maintaining price stability and ensuring adequate flow of credit to productive sectors. Regulator and supervisor of the financial system Prescribes broad parameters of banking operations within which the country's banking and financial system functions with objective of maintain public confidence in the system, protect depositors' interest and provide cost-effective banking services to the public. Manager of Foreign Exchange Manages the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 with objective of to facilitating external trade and payment and promote orderly development and maintenance of foreign exchange market in India. Issuer of currency Issues and exchanges or destroys currency and coins not fit for circulation with objective of giving the public adequate quantity of supplies of currency notes and coins and in good quality. Developmental role Performs a
New External Commercial Borrowing(ECB) norms
1) Indian firms have been allowed to borrow up to $1 billion in yuan through ECB under the approval route. The overall limit is $30 billion. Till now, India only allowed overseas borrowing in US dollar, euro, Japanese yen and British pounds.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international Standards Body headquartered at MassachusettsInstitute of Technology , USA , develops Standards / Best Practices / recommendations to ensure seamless web access to all. The Vision of W3C is to achieve "Web for Everyone and Web on Everything." W3C works in tandem with others standards making bodies such as UNICODE, IETF, ICANN , ISO , ITU at the international level.
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987 by 24 countries. Later Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol was created , thus Montreal protocol became the first of the multilateral environmental agreements to establish a financial mechanism for implementation. Gradually it received universal ratification where by all countries have become member of the protocol . Initially on the basis of very definite empirical findings, the Protocol enjoined upon all the signatory nations to completely phase out the major Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and carbon-tetrachloride (CTC) in a given time schedule. Later, other studies have brought more ODSs such as hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and methyl bromide under the ambit of the Protocol for phasing out within the given deadlines.
STI fund for BRICS Countries
India proposes special Science, Technology and Innovation fund for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) and offered to c ontribute an initial sum of USD 2 million as its share of the contribution to the proposed 10 million USD fund. Furthur it offered 3 key proposals .
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine Fishing (Amendment) Regulation, 2011
The Union Cabinet today approved the promulgation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine Fishing (Amendment) Regulation, 2011 by the President under article 240 of the Constitution. The approval will strengthen the coastal security in the coastline of the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in an effective manner by having a streamlined system of registration of all fishing vessels under a single law namely the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
Clay Pack Treatment
Archaeological Survey of India has used clay pack treatment in the recent past, for removal of accretionary deposits, at Moti Masjid at Agra Fort, Sheikh Salim Chisti's tomb at Fatehpur Sikri, Diwane-e-Am, Dewane-e-Khas & Shahburj at Red Fort, Delhi and Victoria Memorial at Kolkata. This method is used because it is non-abrasive, non-corrosive and very effective to remove deposits from marble surfaces.
Proposed Changes in IITJEE pattern
1) The council of IITs proposed a pan India common entrance test for admission to all engineering colleges including IITs mot probably from 2013 .
Government Accepted the Recommendations of GoM on Corruption
The Government has accepted the recommendations made by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Corruption in its First Report, aimed at fast-tracking of cases against public servants accused of corruption. The Government had, on 6th January. 2011. constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to consider measures that can be taken bythe Government to tackle corruption, under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. The terms of reference of the GoM were as under:-
High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher(HARPS) is designed as an echelle spectrograph , installed on European Southern Observatory's (ESO's) 3.6m telescope at LA Silla observatory in Chile. It measures radial velocity of planets with highest degree of accuracy currently available .
Super Earth
Super earths are those extra solar planet which have mass higher than mass of the earth but lower than that of gas giants of Solar system . There may or may not be any other similarity of these planets with earth .
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) is the nitrate ester of pentaerythritol, a polyol. Penta refers to the five carbon atoms of the neopentane skeleton. It is the one of the highly explosive chemical .Since it initial ignition is not easy, It is normally used a booster in explosive mixtures .
India and UAE sign revised MoU on Manpower
A need has been felt over the years to revise the MoU, which was signed between India and the UAE in December, 2006 to address various problems faced by the Indian emigrant workers in the UAE. After detailed negotiations between the two countries, a revised MoU was finalized and signed today. The MoU in the field of manpower between India and the UAE provides for the following:
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OFCD is a type of debt security where the option is given to the holder if he wants to convert his debenture into equity share after stipulated time . This instrument does not yield interest in the initial period of say, 6 months. After this period option is given to the holder of OFCDs to apply for equity at a "premium" for which no additional amount needs to be paid. The option has to be indicated in the application form itself. However, interest on FCDs is payable at a determined rate from the date of first conversion to the second / final conversion and in lieu of it, equity shares are issued. SEBI recently charged the Sahara Group for disguising its prospectus for the OFCD issue as a draft red herring prospectus(DRHP), as it had contained the details of price and quantum of the issue amont other things.
Need of Terrorism Court
Terrorism have become a big problem now a days .Whenever it seems that now it will all stop now , a bomb blast takes place and make us realize that we are still not safe . Followed by a set of predictable events , political leader visiting places , announcing compensation , police forces starts searching for the terrorists involved etc .
Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
The Asian Clearing Union (ACU) was established in December 1974 when the countries in the region were facing settlement difficulties, mainly due to resource constraints.Asian Clearing Union (ACU) is the simplest form of payment arrangements whereby the members settle payments for intra-regional transactions among the participating central banks on a multilateral basis. The ACU is a clearing union among other clearing houses/payments arrangements operating in various regions of the world. The objectives of the ACU are:
The National Advisory Council (NAC) has been set up as an interface with Civil Society. The NAC provides policy and legislative inputs to Government with special focus on social policy and the rights of the disadvantaged groups. In addition, the NAC review the flagship programmes of the Government and suggest measures to address any constraints in their implementation and delivery.
Steps to Avoid hacking of Government websites
Due to increasing number of government websites getting hacked Government of India have taken concrete steps to tackle it . The specific steps taken by Government towards ensuring cyber security are: i. All the new Government websites and applications are to be audited with respect to cyber security prior to their hosting. The auditing of the websites and applications will be conducted on a regular basis after hosting also.
Village Resource Centres (VRCs)
Village Resource Centres (VRCs) programme, launched by ISRO in association with reputed NGOs/ Trusts and state/ central agencies, provides the space technology enabled services directly to the rural population.
GRAIL launched
Today NASA launched its much awaited GRAIL spacecraft via a Delta II rocket from an Air Force base adjacent to NASA's facilities at Cape Canaveral, Florida. To read detail about GRAIL click here
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
The SFIO is a multi-disciplinary organization under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, consisting of experts in the field of accountancy, forensic auditing, law, information technology, investigation, company law, capital market and taxation for detecting and prosecuting or recommending for prosecution white-collar crimes/frauds. The SFIO will normally take up for investigation only such cases, which are characterized by complexity and having inter-departmental and multi-disciplinary ramifications ; substantial involvement of public interest to be judged by size, either in terms of monetary misappropriation or in terms of persons affected, and; the possibility of investigation leading to or contributing towards a clear improvement in systems, laws or procedures. The SFIO shall investigate serious cases of fraud received from Department of company Affairs. SFIO takes up investigation of cases referred by the Government under section 235 to 239 of the Companies Act,1956. SFIO, at pr
Australopithecus sediba
Analysis of 2 million-year-old bones found in South Africa puts Australopithecus sediba,a pre human branch of evolutionary tree , as best candidate to be the ancestor of the human line.The bones which were found in 2008 in the cave region of Malapa near Johannesburg, show a head-to-foot combination of features of Australopithecus and the human genus, Homo. This species has combination of both ape like and human like features.
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously. However based on the recommendation of the High Level committee on Indian Diaspora, the Government of India decided to grant Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) commonly known as 'dual citizenship'. Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) of certain category as has been specified in the Brochure who migrated from India and acquired citizenship of a foreign country other than Pakistan and Bangladesh, are eligible for grant of OCI as long as their home countries allow dual citizenship in some form or the other under their local laws. Persons registered as OCI have not been given any voting rights, election to Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha/Legislative Assembly/Council, holding Constitutional posts such as President, Vice President, Judge of Supreme Court/High Court etc. Registered OCIs shall be entitled to following benefits: (i) Multiple entry, multi-purpose life long visa to visi
Compulsory Registration of Marriages
The Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 14.02.2006 in Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar (AIR 2006 S.C 1158) has directed the State Governments and the Central Government that marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religious denomination should be made compulsorily registerable in their respective States where such marriages are solemnized.
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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Uruguay
The Government of the Republic of India signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital on 8th September, 2011.
Sixth freedom rights
Sixth freedom rights in aviation sector refers to right to fly from a foreign country to another country while stopping in one own's country.For example a foreign carrier operating in "Mumbai-its own city -Paris" can pic passengers from Mumbai and take them to Paris. Recently CAG in his report pointed out that allowing foreign carriers to exercise these rights has resulted in weaning away of passengers from Air India to foreign carriers and recommended rolling back of some rights .
PASSEX
The Indian Navy undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Turkish Navy on 10th and 11th July 2011 during the routine visit of Turkish Navy ship to Mumbai. The scope of this exercise included over the horizon targeting exercise, visual signaling exercise, manoeuvres by officers of the watch etc.
Bansagar Project
The Bansagar Agreement reached between the States of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Bihar for the sharing of water of river sone and stored water in bansagar dam
Don't Quit
When things go wrong as they sometimes will; When the road you're trudging seems all uphill; When the funds are low, and the debts are high And you want to smile, but have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but do not quit. Success is failure turned inside out; The silver tint of the clouds of doubt; And you can never tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit- It's when things go wrong that you must not quit - Anonymous
Shock in the midnight
It was around 11pm in the night of 7th September 2011, I was feeling very sleepy and was lying on the bed. As soon as i went into deep sleep , I felt as if someone is shaking me . Immediately i woke , what i felt that its not only me but the whole building is shaking . For a moment i was clueless . "what the hell is going on " i thought . Then suddenly it struck to me "Oh my god, its earthquake , am i fool not running to safer place". I came out of my room and shouted " run to safe place , else we all be buried and dead" . I was wearing minimum required clothes ,just picked up my t-shirt and ran towards first floor , so that if necessary will jump from balcony in the field . Since my area is full of buildings so going to ground floor and taking longer route towards open field was not safe. In those few minute a hell lot of thought crossed my mind, it seems to me that it may be the end .One thought which was not prominent was that i got good enough ser
Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Centre
Government has launched the Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Centre (ILTP-DC). Under the ambit of Technology Development in Indian Language (TDIL) Programme, Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Centre (ILTP-DC) portal was launched on 12th November, 2010. The portal can be accessed through http://www.tdil-dc.in .
Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Body
In order to further strengthen aviation safety environment through synergisation of available expertise, a Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council (CASAC) under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation has been formed. The members of the council inter alia include heads of scheduled airlines, experts in flight operations, airworthiness, air navigation, aerodromes & heliports, aircraft engineering, representative of Indian Air Force.
Committee on black money
A Committee headed by the Chairman, CBDT has been constituted to examine ways to strengthen laws to curb generation of black money in India, its illegal transfer abroad and its recovery. The Committee shall examine the existing legal and administrative framework to deal with the menace of generation of black money through illegal means including inter-alia (i) declaring wealth generated illegally as national asset; (ii) enacting/amending laws to confiscate and recover such assets; and (iii) providing for exemplary punishment against its perpetrators. The Committee is required to consult all stakeholders and submit its report within a period of six months.
Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks on 3rd November, 2006, to enable the banks to effectively manage the risks arising out of outsourcing. As per these guidelines, the banks are required to put in place a Board approved comprehensive policy detailing all relevant aspects such as the services to be outsourced, criteria for selection of such activities as well as service providers, parameters for defining material outsourcing, delegation of authority depending on risks and materiality and systems to monitor and review the operations of these activities. However, the guidelines specify that banks should not outsource core management functions including internal audit, compliance function and decision-making functions like determining compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for opening deposit accounts, according sanction for loans, management of investment portfolio etc. Further, it is
Blast outside Delhi High Court
Several people were killed and many injured in a blast this morning outside one of the entry gates to the Delhi High Court complex crowded with visitors seeking entry into the premises. It is recommended to stay away from crowded place because chances of serial blasts cannot be ruled out .
Recommendation of Committee on Comprehensive Review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)
The Committee on Comprehensive Review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) headed by Deputy Governor, RBI has recommended revision of certain provisions of PPF Scheme, 1968 and benchmarking of interest rates on various small savings schemes with the secondary market yields on Central Government securities of comparable maturities with suitable spread. The Committee has recommended increasing the deposit limit under PPF Scheme from existing Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per annum and fixing of rate of interest on advances against deposits in PPF scheme at 2 percentage points as against the prevailing interest rate on such advances at 1%. The Committee has further recommended benchmarking interest rate on small saving schemes to interest rate on Government securities of similar maturities with a positive spread of 25 basis points on all schemes except for 50 basis points for 10 year NSC and 100 basis point for Senior citizens Savings Scheme. Recommendations of the Committee have been ref
Agreements/MOUs signed during PM's visit to Bangladesh
(i) Framework Agreement on Cooperation for Development The Framework Agreement on Cooperation for Development is a contemporary blueprint designed to encompass all forms and sectors of cooperation. (ii) Protocol to the Agreement concerning the demarcation of the Land Boundary between India and Bangladesh and related matters.With this, both our countries have now demarcated the entire land boundary as well as resolved the status of enclaves and adversely possessed areas. worked out 24-hour access to the enclaves of Dahagram-Angarpota through the Tin Bigha Corridor.
Foodgrain Procurment Policy
As per existing policy, Government procures foodgrains (wheat, rice and coarse cereals) conforming to uniform specifications at Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the farmers through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and States/State agencies for the Central Pool. Procurement of foodgrains is open ended wherein all the foodgrains offered by farmers including small and marginal farmers at MSP and conforming to prescribed specifications are procured. Farmers have a choice to sell it to FCI/State Agencies at MSP or to sell in the open market, as is advantageous to them. This policy is uniformly applicable throughout the country
The provision states that Sebi will have the powers to regulate the issue and transfer of securities in case of listed public companies and those public companies, which intend to get their securities listed on any recognised stock exchange. While the unlisted public companies will be administered by the Central government.
SEBI can direct even unlisted firm :SAT
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday observed that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has wider powers under the Sebi Act to issue directions to even unlisted firms to protect interest of investors in the securities market.
India and Israel to Enhance Tourism Cooperation
Both the countries have decided to consider exchanging experience in destination management and promotion. Manpower development will be another area of cooperation between India and Israel. Exchange programme for teachers, students, and exchange of information on teaching modules will be considered by the two countries. Tour operators and travel agents of both the countries will interact with each other in order to promote two-way tourism between India and Israel. The possibilities for promoting package tours in either of the countries will also be explored by the travel trade of two countries.
Labour Courts
As per section 7 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute one or more Labour Courts for the adjudication of industrial disputes and for performing such other functions as may be assigned to them under this Act. Thus, the primary function of Labour Courts is to adjudicate on industrial disputes. So long as industrial disputes continue to exist, labour courts cannot become irrelevant. The Central Government has set up 22 Central Government Industrial Tribunals-cum-Labour Courts (CGIT-cum-LCs) for resolution of industrial disputes arising in Central Sphere. A system of link officers has been put in place so that judicial work does not suffer in case the post of Presiding Officer of CGIT-cum-LC remains vacant due to administrative exigency. A Scheme of Holding of Lok Adalats as an "Alternative Grievance Redressal Mechanism" was introduced in the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) for speedy disposal of industria
The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011
Along with the 25 amendments made to the CRZ Notification 1991 made till 2009, new features like special provision for specific areas and critically vulnerable areas were included. The areas included Corangi (East Godavari) and Krishna delta in AP.
Legal Aid Clinics in Villages
Government says that the National Legal Services Authority has proposed to establish legal aid clinics in all villages or cluster of villages depending upon their geographical area. These legal aid clinics are identical to the functioning of the primary health centres. National Legal Services Authority has framed the National Legal Services Authority (Legal Aid Clinics) Schemes, 2010 and has included its implementation in the National Plan of Action 2011-2012 .These legal aid clinics will be set up during the year 2011-12, by the State/District Legal Services Authorities under the guidance and support of the National Legal Services Authority.
Piracy's Impact on Trade
The changes in tactics of pirates have been a subject of constant review by International shipping community. The general understanding is that pirates are forever looking for 'soft targets' and newer techniques for extending their reach. Earlier pirate activities were mainly concentrated in the Gulf of Aden. However, due to increased military (Naval) presence in the area, incidents of piracy are now reported more eastward in the Arabian seas. Pirates have also started using captured merchant ships as 'mother ships' to launch attacks far away from the Somalia coast. On account of extension of 'high risk area' from earlier 65 degree East to 78 degree East (up to the outer limit of territorial waters of India), the cost of insurance for trading in the Arabian seas has generally gone up. Government of India has drawn attention to the problem of piracy and hostage taking off the Coast of Somalia and called for urgent and collaborative international counter-piracy measures in the meetin
Awareness Programme on Environment
Various programmes are running at present by the Government to bring mass awareness on Environment among the common people keeping in view the crisis of Global warming.They are under Environment Education Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme, mainly following two programmes are being run by the Ministry of Environment & Forests to bring mass awareness on environment among people keeping in view the crisis of Global Warming:- (i) National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) under which two years back the Climate Change was a theme of the programme. (ii) Seminar/ Conference/ Symposia/ Workshop etc. under which Climate Change is one of the identified thrust areas.
Issue of One Rank One Pension
A Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary to look into the issue of 'One Rank One Pension and other related matters'. After considering all aspects of the matter, the Committee did not find it feasible to recommend One Rank One Pension. However, keeping in mind the spirit of the demand, several other recommendations to substantially improve pensionary benefits of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) and Commissioned Officers were made, which have been accepted by the Government and orders in implementation of all the recommendations have been issued. Implementation of these orders has not only significantly reduced the gap between the past and the current pensioners but has also considerably improved the pension of ex-servicemen including disabled ex-servicemen.
Allocation and Storage of Food grains
In view of reports of damages to Central Pool stocks of foodgrains in some godowns of FCI and State agencies during last year,the Government has taken a number of steps. During the current year 2011-12 besides allocating a quantity of 488.71 lakh tons of foodgrains (which includes 50 lakh tons additional APL allocation) under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), an ad hoc additional allocation of 50 lakh tons of rice and wheat has been made to States/UTs in May, 2011 at BPL issue prices for distribution to BPL families upto March, 2012. Further, in pursuance to the Hon'ble Supreme Court's direction, in its order dated 14.5.2011 to allocate additional quantity of foodgrains to the 150 poorest districts in the country for distribution to extremely poor and vulnerable sections of the society, the government has allocated 3,87,670.65 tons of foodgrains at BPL /AAY issue prices for three months for poor families identified in 74 districts of 13 States as per recommendations of Centra
Additional Foodgrains to Poor Districts
The Government of India has made adhoc additional allocation of 5 million tons of foodgrains to all States and Union Territories for distribution to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families at BPL prices, in May 2011. Uttar Pradesh has been made an additional allocation of 546,122 MTs of rice and 272,758 MTs of wheat. In pursuance of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 14.5.2011 to reserve 5 million tons of food grains for distribution to the 150 poorest districts or the extremely poor and vulnerable sections of our society, the Central Vigilance Committee on Public Distribution System set up by the Hon'ble Supreme Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh Government to identify families below poverty line who are presently not being allocated foodgrains in the 15 backward districts in the State and intimate the quantity of additional foodgrains required for making allocation to the State for the purpose.
Indian Growth Story and Global fluctuations
The uncertainty in the global markets due to recent developments in United States of America (USA) and Euorzone have had some impact on capital markets in India. The economy, however, is basically domestic demand driven, as about 85 per cent of its GDP is from domestic sources. The calibrated approach to capital account convertibility has prevented surge and reversal of debt creating capital flows. Indian banking sector is robust and the export basket is increasingly diversified in terms of products and destinations, with developing economies emerging as the largest export market. The Indian growth story is, therefore, expected to remain largely intact, as its fundamentals are strong.There has been no downgrading of India's credit rating. However a close watch on global development is needed and action should depend upon how the global situation unfolds.
An Appellate Tribunal known as the "Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal"(TDSAT) has been set up under Section 14 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 by TRAI (Amendment) Act, 2000 (hereinafter called the "Act") to adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals with a view to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector and to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector. The functions of the appellate tribunal are to adjudicate any dispute between a licensor and licensee, between two or more service providers, between a service provider and a group of consumers, and to hear and dispose of appeals against any decision or order of TRAI, the appellate tribunal consists of Chairperson and two Members. The Appellate Tribunal came into existence on 29th May, 2000 and started hearing cases from January 2001. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Suhas C. Sen, former Judge of Supreme Court of India, was appointed as its fi
Modernisation of Tax Payer Services
Following are the recent initiatives for modernisation and taxpayer services:- Website The website of the Department www.incometaxindia.gov.in was launched in the year 2003 to provide a host of informational, interactive and transactional services to the Taxpayers.
Legislation for Protection of Interest of Depositors
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934 provides adequate protection to small depositors in financial institutions. The interest of Depositors in financial establishments can be broadly divided into two segments (a) companies registered as Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) which are under the regulatory purview of RBI, (b) Un-incorporated Bodies (UIBs) accepting public deposits unauthorisedly. The NBFCs are regulated under chapters III and V of the RBI Act, UIB's have been precluded from accepting deposits from any person other than relatives specified in the RBI Act. On pursuance by the RBI, 14 States and 1 Union Territory have enacted legislation on the lines of Tamil Nadu Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, which contains stiff penal provisions for promoters of financial establishments defaulting in repayment of deposits and interest. The close co-ordination through institutionalized framework of State Level Co-ordination Committee
Introduction of a new Central Sector Plan Scheme of non-lapsable Central Pool of resources
The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for introduction of a new Central Sector Plan Scheme titled "Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources – Central – (NLCPOR –Central)". The purpose of this proposal is to make funds available for projects which are critical to the development of the north eastern region and are in accordance with national priorities. The scheme as it is envisaged, will address this issue and projects having the potential for extensive social and economic impact on the region will be taken up under the scheme.
Steps to boost Medical Education in india
The Central Government, in consultation with Medical Council of India (MCI), has reviewed and amended following MCI Regulations to promote medical education in the country: 1. The norms for setting up of medical colleges have been relaxed in terms of requirement for land, faculty, staff, bed/bed strength, other infrastructure, etc. 2. Maximum intake capacity at MBBS level has been increased from 150 to 250. 3. Maximum age for appointment of faculty has been enhanced from 65 to 70 years. 4. DNB qualifications have been recognized for appointment to various faculty positions. 5. Teacher – student ratio has been relaxed to increase the seats at Postgraduate level.
The National Do Not Call Register has been renamed as National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) w.e.f. 10th Feb. 2011. TRAI has issued "The Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010" on 1st December 2010 with the objective to provide an effective mechanism for curbing Unsolicited Commercial Communications. The main features of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010 are as follows:
Development of Solar Cities
RBI Panel on NBFC
1) The Working Group said that all NBFCs with assets of over Rs 1,000 crore, whether listed or unlisted, should be made to comply with Clause 49 of SEBI's listing agreement, which pertains to the composition of a company's board of directors.
Parliamentary Panel on NPS
1) Subscribers to the New Pension System (NPS) should get an assured return on their investments, that is, at least equal to the interest rate given by the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, so that they were not at any disadvantage via-a-vis other pensioners. In India, no pension fund management company offers a guaranteed pension product.
SEBI - A brief introduction
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established by the Government of India in 1988 through an executive resolution, and later upgraded as a fully autonomous body (a statutory Board) in the year 1992 with the passing of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act (SEBI Act) on 30th January 1992. In place of Government Control, a statutory and autonomous regulatory board with defined responsibilities, to cover both development & regulation of the market, and independent powers have been set up. Government decided to give it statutory status after Securities Scam of 1990-91. The basic objectives of the Board were identified as: to protect the interests of investors in securities; to promote the development of Securities Market; to regulate the securities market and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. SEBI has introduced the comprehensive regulatory measures, prescribed registration norms, the eligibility criteria, the code of obligations a
Progress of Conversion of Seawater Into Potable Water in India
Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology for conversion of seawater into potable water is successfully commissioned in the country at 4 places and 6 other are in the pipeline. Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti, Lakshadweep and at Northern Chennai Thermal Power Station (NCTPS), Chennai are benefitted with this technology. The capacity of each of these LTTD plants is 1 lakh litre per day of potable water. The water is used locally.Besides, the Ministry is working to set up 6 more plants funded by Lakshadweep Administration, one each in the islands of Lakshadweep viz., Amini, Chetlet, Dadamath, Kalpeni, Kiltan and Andrott plants. The Ministry of Earth Science (MoEF) had launched a program for development of low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology for conversion of seawater into potable water, suitable for installation in the island territories and near the coastal Power Plants. The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous body of the Ministry
UPSC to hire IPS from paramilitary force
The government has ordered the Union Public Service Commission to carry out "emergency" recruitment starting next year, of two batches of 70 each, to the Indian Police Service from within the officers of central paramilitary forces.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Enforcement directorate, A specialised financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, have been regularly in news for various reasons. Lets go through its history, reconstruction and functions to understand its utility in ongoing era. The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an 'Enforcement Unit' was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 (FERA '47). This Unit was headed by a Legal Service Officer, as Director of Enforcement, assisted by an Officer drawn on deputation from RBI and 3 Inspectors of Special Police Establishment. Its headquarter was based in Delhi with two branches at Bombay and Calcutta. In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as 'Enforcement Directorate', and another branch was opened at Madras. The administrative control of the Directorate was transferred from Department of Economic Affairs to Dep
Genome research in India
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is implementing a major programme in the area of Human Genetics & Analysis since 1990-91. Department has established 21 genetic diagnosis cum counselling units to provide patient services across the country. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics of DBT in collaboration with Nizam's Institute of Medical Science , Hyderabad is also providing genetic diagnosis cum counselling services to the affected families. The Department has recently established National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in Kalyani, West Bangal. The institute is devoted to research and training in genomics in health and disease and to promote genomics based services in West Bengal.

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Irena Kanabus z domu Budzilewicz (ur. 20 października 1911 w Kijowie, zm. 15 września 1994 Warszawie) − polska lekarka, profesor nauk medycznych, Sprawiedliwa wśród Narodów Świata.

Życiorys
Irena Budzilewicz urodziła się 20 października 1910 roku w Kijowie, była córką adwokata Włodzimierza i pediatry Heleny z Landów. W dzieciństwie zmarł jej ojciec, a matka zdecydowała się wyjechać z Ukrainy. W 1925 roku rodzina przyjechała do Warszawy. Budzilewicz ukończyła gimnazjum im. Słowackiego w Warszawie i podjęła w latach 1931−1937 studia na kierunku lekarskim na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim, podczas których poznała przyszłego męża, Feliksa Kanabusa, z którym wzięła ślub w 1936 roku. Specjalizowała się w chorobach nowotworowych krwi u dzieci.

Jeszcze w czasie studiów jej mąż publicznie występował przeciwko antysemityzmowi (getto ławkowe). Para miała też wśród przyjaciół wielu Żydów. Po rozpoczęciu okupacji niemieckiej Kanabusowie udzielali pomocy znajomym Żydom. Gdy jej mąż otrzymał prośbę o przeprowadzenie zabiegu rekonstrukcji napletka, ukrywającego obrzezanie, Irena Kanabus asystowała mężowi w wielu zabiegach. W tym celu już w czasie okupacji zdobyła wiedzę z zakresu anestezjologii.

Podczas powstania warszawskiego prowadziła szpital powstańczy na ul. Śliskiej. Po upadku powstania opuściła miasto z ludnością cywilną. Rodzina trafiła do Bukowiny Tatrzańskiej, a następnie do Krakowa, po czym w połowie 1946 roku wróciła do Warszawy. Po wojnie pracowała w Klinice Dziecięcej przy ul. Litewskiej w Warszawie do emerytury (1981).

W latach 50. rozwiodła się z mężem, ale pozostała z nim w dobrych stosunkach. 18 października 1995 roku została pośmiertnie odznaczona medalem Sprawiedliwej wśród Narodów Świata, jej mąż otrzymała tytuł w 1965 roku.

Zmarła 15 września 1994 roku w Warszawie.

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Absolwenci Wydziału Lekarskiego Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Lekarze w powstaniu warszawskim
Ludzie urodzeni w Kijowie
Polscy onkolodzy
Polscy pediatrzy
Polscy Sprawiedliwi wśród Narodów Świata
Urodzeni w 1911
Zmarli w 1994

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Albrecht Hattenhauer (* 17. November 1899 in Minden; † 17. Dezember 1964 ebenda) war ein deutscher Kommunalpolitiker der CDU. Von 1946 bis 1959 war er Bürgermeister der Stadt Minden (Westfalen).

Leben und Beruf
Albrecht Hattenhauer war Jurist und als Rechtsanwalt in Minden tätig.

Öffentliche Ämter
Bei der ersten Kommunalwahl in der Stadt Minden nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs am 15. September 1946 konnte die CDU die absolute Mehrheit der Mandate in der Mindener Stadtverordnetenversammlung erringen. Albrecht Hattenhauer wurde daraufhin zum Bürgermeister gewählt und trat sein Amt am 3. Oktober 1946 an. Die Mindener CDU musste in den folgenden Wahlen in den Jahren 1948, 1952 und 1956 teilweise starke Stimmenverluste hinnehmen, Albrecht Hattenhauer blieb aber mit Unterstützung der FDP bis 1959 im Amt.

Zu den politischen Schwerpunkten in seiner Amtszeit gehörte wie in fast allen deutschen Städten der Wiederaufbau der Verwaltung nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg und die Integration der zahlreichen Heimatvertriebenen und Flüchtlinge in die Stadt Minden. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt der damaligen Kommunalpolitik war der Wiederaufbau der teilweise sehr stark zerstörten Mindener Innenstadt.

Im Jahr 1947 wurde die Bezirksregierung von Minden nach Detmold verlegt. Diese Entscheidung hatte für die Stadt Minden einen erheblichen Bedeutungsverlust zur Folge, der durch die Verlegung des Bundesbahn-Zentralamtes von Berlin nach Minden im Jahr 1949 nur teilweise kompensiert wurde.

Am 24. September 1955 wurde der Teilneubau des historischen Rathauses der Stadt Minden eingeweiht, von dem Gebäude war nach einem sehr schweren Luftangriff auf die Stadt am 28. März 1945 nur der historische Laubengang übriggeblieben. Der am 28. März 1945 fast vollständig zerstörte Dom zu Minden wurde in den 50er Jahren wieder errichtet und im Jahr 1957 feierlich geweiht.

Im Mai 1959 kam es erstmals in der Geschichte der Stadtverordnetenversammlung der Stadt Minden zu einem Misstrauensantrag gegen die Amtsführung eines Bürgermeisters. Der Antrag hatte in der Abstimmung am 15. Mai 1959 Erfolg und die Stadtverordnetenversammlung sprach dem Bürgermeister das Misstrauen aus. Dieses Votum der Stadtverordneten hatte keine unmittelbare Auswirkung auf das Amt von Albrecht Hattenhauer; da er aber nicht mehr über die Unterstützung der Mehrheit in der Stadtverordnetenversammlung verfügte, trat der Bürgermeister am 1. Juli 1959 von seinem Amt zurück. Sein Nachfolger wurde der Stadtverordnete Karl Rust von der FDP.

Literatur
 Hans Nordsiek: Die verdunkelte Stadt. Minden in der Endphase des Zweiten Weltkriegs. J.C.C. Bruns Buchverlag, Minden, 2. Auflage, 2005.

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In 1816, a French doctor, Rene Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, discovered a way to improve the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. He created the Sphygmomanometer which is more commonly referred to as a stethoscope. While more sophisticated methods that have been invented since, the stethoscope remains a weapon in most doctor's arsenal. Occasionally, the tubing on the stethoscope must be changed because it has become brittle or has been cut or for some other reason. It is less expensive to replace it than to buy a new one.
Buy new tubing. You can find ready-made tubing for your stethoscope at any medical supply house, or you can purchase it online. Expect to pay up to £19 for the tubing, much less than most doctors invest in their stethoscopes. If you are interested in lengthening your stethoscope, you'll need to add about 6 inches for the binaurals, or listening devices. Tubing comes in an array of colours and you must make sure that it will accommodate the dimensions of your hardware. Also, if your diaphragm is reversible, remember there are two places where you must install the tubing.
Remove to old tubing. Simply twist the tubing from both of the binaurals and the diaphragm. Occasionally, this will not be possible, particularly if the tubing is old and dry. Carefully cut away the old tubing; and with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol, remove the remnants of the tubing on the both binaural and the diaphragm.
Replace with your new tubing. Gently twist the tubing on both binaurals and the diaphragm. Once done, your stethoscope will be like new. Some manufacturers provide new binaurals with the new tubes, but they will cost more.
How do I Clean an Aircast Cryo/Cuff?


The legendary Hyper Island educational institute has made its first entry into Asia with a 4,800 square feet campus in the trendy 991B Alexandra Road complex, across the street from TBWA.
John Coyle, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Maddock Douglas, talks to Allein Moore about his Silver medal win in the Winter Olympics, his involvement with loyalty programmes at US Cellular and his latest move to Maddock Douglas, the innovation agency.
Successful agency pitches for this month.
Now in its 5th year, the Shape the World Conference has been conducted around the region by the organiser, Consulus, a leading business management and design consultancy. The Singapore conference was held at the Fullerton Hotel on 22nd October.
Raj Verma, Chief Marketing Office of Tibco Software Inc, talks about the commitment Tibco has made and continues to make in the Asia Pacific region. He explains Tibco is a small big company that is now a big small company, and one that wants to be bigger. Verma believes consistency is of great importance. He met Allein Moore at TUCON 2012.


Sec. 46.001. FINDINGS. The legislature finds that this state needs a Texas agricultural product promotion program to increase consumer awareness of Texas agricultural products and expand the markets for Texas agricultural products. The legislature further finds that the Texas Department of Agriculture, through the establishment of the "Go Texan" Partner Program and use of program grants and matching funds, is the proper department to promote and advertise these products.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(6) wildlife processed for food or by-products.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 3, eff. May 21, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Sec. 46.003. GENERAL AUTHORITY. The Texas Department of Agriculture shall establish and maintain the "Go Texan" Partner Program to encourage the development and expansion of markets for Texas agricultural products through participation of eligible applicants who provide funds to be matched for promotional marketing programs implemented by the department.
(6) any other entity that promotes the marketing and sale of Texas agricultural products, as determined by the department.
(6) receiving matching funds from program participants and donations or grants from any source, and establishing internal reporting requirements for use of funds.
(3) meet any other requirement established by department rule.
Sec. 46.007. PROJECT REQUESTS. (a) A project request submitted by an eligible participant must describe the advertising or other market-oriented promotional activities to be carried out by the department using matching funds.
(3) additional information as required by the department.
(4) other money required by law to be deposited in the account.
(c) Money in the account may be appropriated to the department only for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the "Go Texan" Partner Program.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 4, eff. May 21, 2001.
Sec. 46.009. USE OF FUNDS. (a) Funds received under this chapter may only be used for activities promoting the sale of Texas agricultural products. The department by rule may allocate funds to categories of eligible participants and to general or product-specific promotional activities. The department may use the funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in a state fiscal year for the purchase of food and beverage refreshments at "Go Texan" promotional events.
(b) The department shall adopt rules to ensure that money in the "Go Texan" partner program account is used only for the purposes prescribed under this section.
(c) The payment of the administrative expenses under the program may not exceed seven percent of the amount of the legislative appropriation each biennium for the "Go Texan" partner program account.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 5, eff. May 21, 2001.
Sec. 46.0095. SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS OR PROGRAM MERCHANDISE. (a) The department may sell or contract for the sale of "Go Texan" promotional items and program merchandise, including clothing, posters, and banners, in order to encourage the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state. The department may use any available means, including direct marketing, mail, the Internet, and any other media format to advertise and sell those items.
(b) Money received from the sale of promotional items and program merchandise under this section may be appropriated only to the department for the department's activities or programs relating to the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 6, eff. May 21, 2001.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1086), Sec. 4, eff. May 17, 2011.
Sec. 46.010. "GO TEXAN" PARTNER PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD. (a) The "Go Texan" Partner Program Advisory Board is composed of at least eight members appointed by the commissioner to assist the department in the implementation of the "Go Texan" Partner Program.
(8) other members the commissioner determines as necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
(c) A member of the advisory board serves at the pleasure of the commissioner.
(d) A member serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official board duties, subject to approval of the commissioner. Money for expense reimbursement shall be deducted from the "Go Texan" partner program account.
(e) Except as provided by Subsection (d), Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the board.
(f) An eligible applicant is not ineligible to participate in the program established under this chapter solely because a board member is also an officer, director, or employee of the applicant organization, provided that the board member shall be recused from an action taken by the board on an application involving an applicant organization with which the board member serves as an officer, director, or employee.
(3) advise the department on the adoption of rules relating to the administration of the "Go Texan" Partner Program.
(h) The commissioner shall provide the board with staff necessary to assist the board in carrying out its duties under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 7, eff. May 21, 2001.
(2) a maximum funding amount for each project.
Sec. 46.012. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter including rules for the use of the "Go Texan" logo.
(2) violates a rule adopted by the department under this chapter.
(2) is ineligible for a grant of funds under this chapter.
(c) The department may assess an administrative penalty as provided by Section 12.020 against a person who violates this chapter.
(d) A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. Each day that a violation continues may be considered a separate violation for purposes of a civil penalty assessed under this chapter.
(e) At the request of the department, the attorney general or the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred shall file suit to collect the civil penalty.
(f) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.
(g) At the request of the department, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened to occur or is occurring shall file suit for the appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter. Venue for an action brought under this subsection is in Travis County.


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Those who attend Grand Rounds are eligible to receive CME credit. Our events calendar displays the schedule for the Department of Neurology, as well as other CME events.
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Ky Michaelson, better known as The Rocketman, is one of the world's leading rocket powered vehicle builders. He was featured in MAKE, Volume 05, and says he got his start using a Gilbert chemistry set at the age of 12. This JATO rocket powered sled is meant to take the strain out of the uphill journey, but I have to wonder what it's like to fire it off during a downhill run.


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Samuel Hughes, Jr.
Samuel Jefferson Hughes Jr (known as Sammy), 84, of Fort Myers, went with the Lord on November 26, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Samuel was born September 04, 1937, in Arlington, Virginia. Devoted son of Samuel Jefferson Hughes, Sr., and Dorothy (Ransdell) Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished sister Dorothy Frances McBrearty and second wife Edna M Hughes.
Sammy was a Falls Church High School graduate in Falls Church, Virginia. He later became a school bus driver for the same school. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, where he served his country overseas as a Military policeman.
Sammy, a retired postal employee of 28 years, was a native of Northern Virginia before relocating to Florida in 1994. Samuel was a Master Mason and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason for 27 years. Sammy loved to have fun and clown around with children of all ages as a Shriner Clown for 27 years; he had the registered trademark name of "Zip Code™and his zip code is I-O-U 1-2-Hugs™, which is also registered.
Having handmade costumes made by his lovely wife Betsy, he entered many Shriner Clown competitions and was known for his fancy balloon-making abilities. He loved participating in the Shriner parades and visiting and helping the children in the Shriner Hospital. Samuel was active in Florida Shrine Clown Association, for which he served as President and Vice President. Additionally, he was president and Vice President of Araba Shrine Clowns.
During his later years of life, when asked "how he was feeling? "the answer was always a quick "With my hands" accompanied by a big grin.
He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as he could. Samuel is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years Betsy Hughes of Fort Myers, FL. Daughters Catherine "Kitty" Hughes of Fort Myers, FL, Wendi RaeNell McIntosh (William) of Ocala, FL, Angela Marie Laubhan of Fruita, CO, Angela Lynn Ortiz (Jose) of Chester, VA, stepdaughters Shirley Snyder McLaren (Steve) of Fort Myers, FL, and Kara O' Bannon (Calvin) of Labelle, FL; fourteen grandchildren; Jaclyn, Jesika, Robin, Andrew, Steven, Kristopher, Monique, Precious, Thomas, Marcus, Laviana, Jose Jr, Brytani, Phillip twenty-nine great-grandchildren Lylia, Anthony, Easton, Mariah, Aiden, Rylan, Gabriella, Jason, Jonathan, Emma, William, Samuel, Brice, Yolanda, Yoel, Aaron, Damien, Venny, Santi, Enzo, Josiah, Layla, Gabriel, Kahlan, Ashlynn and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Your wings were ready; Our hearts were not.
Mass / Celebration of Life
Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10 AM
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church
5632 Sunrise Drive
Ft Myers, Fl. 33919
Reception in Marian Hall, next door to Church, immediately following Mass. Open to everyone!
Yvonne Shank says:
So sorry for your loss, Betsy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Yvonne
Margaret Culhane lit a candle:
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Patty Patterson says:
When I first met Sam, I knew he was the right guy for my best friend. You're going to be missed by so many. May the Lord wrap His arms around each of you.
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bob bivone says:
I did not know Sam very well. From my first impression he seemed like a great guy. Betsy i am very sorry for your and kittys loss.
Tuesday Shannon says:
So sorry for your loss Betsy and Kitty. With our deepest sympathy, The Shannon Family
Charles Hoyt says:
Grandpa Sam with forever hold a special place in the hearts of the Hoyt family. Heavy gained a very dpecisl soul today.
Angela Marie Laubhan says:
My Dad was a great happy man. Great father husband and friend he's probably up dancing in his clown suit laughing out jokes and making everybody happy and laugh Daddy I will so miss you in all the days ahead and Love You forever so . I will see you again and you can teach me the tricks
Michael McBrearty says:
I might have lost my favorite uncle but Heaven has gained the funniest angel yet I can see uncle Sammy up there now carrying on you will always have a place in my heart
Jennifer Mitchell says:
Sam was such a good and loving man.
He loved Betsy and Kitty with all his heart.
Angela Ewers says:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sammy J and his family.
Love Angela (cousin Harry) Ewers and family.
Darrell Morrison says:
Sam, thanks for welcoming me into your family. You are forever a brother and friend. Fly with the angels.
Pearl Spivey says:
HEAVEN has received an ANGEL. Pappa Hughes
Cassandra McIntosh says:
We love you granddaddy. We are forever grateful for you and nana and will remember all the memories.
Robin McIntosh says:
I will forever miss you Granddaddy Sam. I will always treasure the memories I have with you. I love you. Rest easy now Granddaddy your finally at peace. Xoxo


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We are required to follow the terms of this notice. We reserve the right to change the terms of our notice, at any time. Upon your request, we will provide you with a revised Notice of Privacy Practices if you call our office and request that a revised copy be sent to you in the mail or ask for one at the time of your next appointment. The Notice will also be posted in a conspicuous location within the practice, and if such is maintained by the practice, on its web site.
This means you have the right to authorize any use or disclosure of PHI that is not specified within this notice. For example, we would need your written authorization to use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes, for most uses or disclosures of psychotherapy notes, or if we intended to sell your PHI. You may revoke an authorization, at any time, in writing, except to the extent that your healthcare provider, or our practice has taken an action in reliance on the use or disclosure indicated in the authorization.
This means you have the right to ask us to contact you about medical matters using an alternative method (i.e., email, telephone), and to a destination (i.e., cell phone number, alternative address, etc.) designated by you. You must inform us in writing, using a form provided by our practice, how you wish to be contacted if other than the address/ phone number that we have on file. We will follow all reasonable requests.
We may use or disclose your PHI, as necessary, to contact you to remind you of your appointment. We may contact you by phone or other means to provide results from exams or tests and to provide information that describes or recommends treatment alternatives regarding your care. Also, we may contact you to provide information about health-related benefits and services offered by our office, for fundraising activities, or with respect to a group health plan, to disclose information to the health plan sponsor. You will have the right to opt out of such special notices, and each such notice will include instructions for opting out.
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Should we start to have a TeamBJ comp for the Premier League 2010/11 or the FA Cup?
I propose to create a BJ Team for an event already happened. European Cup 1988. BJ Team supports Netherland. Netherland won! Let's start the celebrations, MISS Hybrid! eh eh eh. Too easy ?
I've got it, a genius idea just came to me, well not littlerly but ahem......if by some sort of 'chance' that August should follow July this year........would that qualify as a TeamBJ event ????
what about we do it for every sport... team bj for the heat??
Agreed, but I can only see that leading to some really sore jaws.
What about a teambj event for lewis hamilton winning the grad prix?
Team BJ is what got me to watchin the World Cup and actually caring who won! hah, Team BJ should be around for every sport/game. Thats just what i think though!
Every passing hour deserves team BJ!


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The Power of the Sun's Engines
Thursday, May 29 2014 @ 02:49 pm EDT
By Dr. Ethan Siegel
Image credit: composite of 25 images of the sun, showing solar outburst/activity over a 365 day period; NASA / Solar Dynamics Observatory / Atmospheric Imaging Assembly / S. Wiessinger; post-processing by E. Siegel.
Here on Earth, the sun provides us with the vast majority of our energy, striking the top of the atmosphere with up to 1,000 Watts of power per square meter, albeit highly dependent on the sunlight's angle-of-incidence. But remember that the sun is a whopping 150 million kilometers away, and sends an equal amount of radiation in all directions; the Earth-facing direction is nothing special. Even considering sunspots, solar flares, and long-and-short term variations in solar irradiance, the sun's energy output is always constant to about one-part-in-1,000. All told, our parent star consistently outputs an estimated 4 × 1026 Watts of power; one second of the sun's emissions could power all the world's energy needs for over 700,000 years.
That's a literally astronomical amount of energy, and it comes about thanks to the hugeness of the sun. With a radius of 700,000 kilometers, it would take 109 Earths, lined up from end-to-end, just to go across the diameter of the sun once. Unlike our Earth, however, the sun is made up of around 70% hydrogen by mass, and it's the individual protons — or the nuclei of hydrogen atoms — that fuse together, eventually becoming helium-4 and releasing a tremendous amount of energy. All told, for every four protons that wind up becoming helium-4, a tiny bit of mass — just 0.7% of the original amount — gets converted into energy by E=mc2, and that's where the sun's power originates.
You'd be correct in thinking that fusing ~4 × 1038 protons-per-second gives off a tremendous amount of energy, but remember that nuclear fusion occurs in a huge region of the sun: about the innermost quarter (in radius) is where 99% of it is actively taking place. So there might be 4 × 1026 Watts of power put out, but that's spread out over 2.2 × 1025 cubic meters, meaning the sun's energy output per-unit-volume is just 18 W / m3. Compare this to the average human being, whose basal metabolic rate is equivalent to around 100 Watts, yet takes up just 0.06 cubic meters of space. In other words, you emit 100 times as much energy-per-unit-volume as the sun! It's only because the sun is so large and massive that its power is so great.
It's this slow process, releasing huge amounts of energy per reaction over an incredibly large volume, that has powered life on our world throughout its entire history. It may not appear so impressive if you look at just a tiny region, but — at least for our sun — that huge size really adds up!
Check out these "10 Need-to-Know Things About the Sun": http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Sun.
Kids can learn more about an intriguing solar mystery at NASA's Space Place: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/sun-corona.


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