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The Lab runs a series of flagship policy experiments
AI and Digitalization
Երևան 2.0. դեպի ավելի ներառական ու կանաչ վերականգնում
Yerevan 2.0: towards more inclusive and greener recovery
With an emerging need to rethink cities' development across social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions, the project comes to support Yerevan city to build forward better by adopting a more comprehensive approach for systemic, inclusive and greener recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, focusing on data. This will be achieved through the following key components:
1․ City Level Digital Readiness Assessment
The tool will provide rapid, high-level insights into a city's digital strengths and weaknesses and generate insights for policy-makers to act on these. The tool will serve as an "entry point" for increased engagement between governments, COs, and a broad range of UNDP experts
2. City-wide service and data mapping, business process analysis
This methodology and toolkit aim at looking at all the data generated from the outside-in, take stock of available data and draw as is and to be business processes, making it possible for opportunities and interconnections to emerge, looking into further data synchronizing and analysis to lay down the basis for data-driven effective decision-making.
3. Doughnut Economics Model for City Recovery
A tool for transformative action at the city level, offering a holistic approach to city development in pursuit of the vision to recover as a thriving, regenerative and inclusive city for all citizens
4. Municipal service optimization, redesign and digitalization
The full cycle of service redesign from needs identification to co-designing together with the users and service managers will result to business process optimization, higher citizen satisfaction and cost saving on certain services
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BarevBalik
The overarching goal of BarevBalik project is to catalyse the modernization of maternal and child health services as well as to bring data, evidence and citizen-centric approaches into policymaking in maternal and child healthcare.
Within the framework of BarevBalik project a platform and app dubbed BarevBalik have been developed. BarevBalik is a one-stop-shop powered by evidence-based information and adjusted to the Armenian cultural realities for all the parents-to-be and parents out there seeking guidance on pregnancy and parenthood. The app/platform is making science-based information accessible to parents online and is piloting a digitalized vaccination service. Through the app/platform pregnant women, parents-to-be, people with infertility issues, and parents of children of up to 6 years old can get:
Ease of access to health information on prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care
Tools that support in tracking health status of pregnant women and newborn children
Financial support eligibility tool
Services near me (hospitals, clinics, laboratories)
Digitalization of vaccination record for children based on the National Immunization Program of RA
BarevBalik is currently working on the data collection and development of the app/platform.
The project is implemented by Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab in cooperation with Viva-MTS and the Government of Armenia, particularly the Ministry of Health.
Re-framing Road Safety in Armenia: connecting data, people and policies on Armenian roads
The overall objective of the project is to help inform and implement the road safety policy in the country through the establishment of a new integrated database and experiment-informed policy-making practices, and facilitate coordination, planning and evaluation of road safety interventions, thus contributing to achieving a 50% reduction of road deaths by 2030.
More than 300 people die on the roads in Armenia every year, which represents a significantly higher per capita rate than in neighbouring Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey. At the same time, and in line with a rapidly growing vehicle fleet in the country, the numbers of road accidents, fatalities and injuries are on the rise.
The underlying causes are many, ranging from low quality and maintenance of vehicles to road infrastructure - all exacerbated by unsafe road user behaviour, particularly speeding and drunk driving.
The Project Team has been developed in cooepration with RA MTAI, as the key national stakeholder responsible for road safety coordination, the National Road Safety Council (NGO), the RA Police, the RA Ministry of Health (MoH), and other partners to establish routines that enable for more effective collection, synchronization and analysis of road traffic and accident-related data in line with the four CADaS variables.
Ultimately, this will help identify black spots and root causes of accidents, thus providing the opportunity to design evidence-informed measures in specific locations. These data points will provide insights which will allow for more targeted behavioural and educational interventions.
This project is implemented by SweRoad organization in cooepration with UNDP Armenia, UNICEF Armenia with support from RA MTAI, RA Police, Yerevan Municipality and National Road Safety Council NGO.
This is a 2-year programme. Updates are coming soon.
Behavioral experiment to increase the take-up rate of preventive cancer screenings
In 2019, Armenia SDG Innovation Lab in cooperation with UNDP in Armenia, Ministry of Health and Armenak Antinyan (Zhongnan University of Economics and Law), Luca Corazzini (University of Venice), and Marco Bertoni (University of Padova) designed and carried out a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of a set of low-cost invitation interventions on women's participation in a national cervical cancer screening program.
The experiment was aimed at the prevention, early detection, and management of non-communicable diseases at the primary health care level by increasing the take -up rate of free cervical cancer screenings for women aged 30-60. The trial was implemented in Shirak.
Based on the primary research, it was hypothesized that one of the reasons women don't voluntarily show up at their general practitioner en masse to be prescribed the free screening, was the lack of information on the service itself.
The Lab sent personalized letters signed by general practictioners to women inviting them to the screening at a given date. The experimental groups were exposed to 3 types of interventions (nudges) and the results were juxtaposed against the control group that received no invitation.
The experiment was carried out within the framework of "Innovative Solutions for SDG Implementation in Armenia" project funded by the Russian Federation and implemented in close partnership with the Government of Armenia.
Click here for the results of the experiment
Increasing Tax Compliance in the Republic of Armenia through a Behavioral Intervention
In 2019, Armenia SDG Innovation Lab in cooperation with UNDP in Armenia, State Revenue Committee designed and carried out a randomized controlled trial aimed at nudging turnover taxpayers in Armenia through e-mail to pay their taxes. This way, we aided the authorities in developing a dialogue with the citizens and changing their perceptions on taxes.
The randomized controlled trial was testing the impact of low-cost behavioral interventions on tax compliance in Armenia. We focused on 28,503 small and medium enterprises operating in Armenia who are eligible for paying a turnover tax.
We assessed whether behavioral notifications sent through e-mail can increase the total turnover declarations by these companies. We also checked whether increased turnover declarations eventually result in declaring more taxes.
We tested 5 different types of email notifications. We later juxtaposed the results against the control group, which was not exposed to any treatment.
Economic Incentives, Nudging Interventions and Reusable Shopping Bags: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial
In 2020, Armenia SDG Innovation Lab teamed up with My Step Foundation and together with Armenak Antinyan (Zhongnan University of Economics and Law) and Luca Corazzini (University of Venice) in cooperation with the office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia designed and conducted a field experiment to test several interventions to see what drives individual behavior to reduce plastic consumption during grocery shopping.
The experiment kicked off in the end of January of 2020 and lasted six months. We randomized 5809 participants of the experiment into 7 groups and tested 6 types of nudges (the 7th group was the control group, which didn't receive any nudge).
According to the results of the experiment, compared with the control group (with no intervention), both the financial bonus and the environmental nudge serve as effective policy instruments to reduce disposable plastic bag purchase. Moreover, reusable bags in combination with the environmental nudge or the financial bonus are more effective than the environmental nudge or the financial bonus alone. Interestingly, the financial bonus is substantially more effective than the environmental nudge, irrespective of the absence/presence of reusable bags.
The funding for the experiment was provided by the GEF Small Grants program.
Promoting STEM professions via educational videos and brochures (part of Edu2work project)
Within the framework of Edu2Work project, in cooperation with the UK's Behavioural Insights Team, the Lab has designed and implemented a behavioral experiment among 9th graders and their parents to find out the most effective policy measures for helping individuals to make informed career decisions.
The experiment focused on secondary school students making the transition to high school. Based on the results of the labour market research and information provided by Edu2Work platform, the experiment designed varieties of nudges for students and their families to support their decision-making process in terms of career orientation towards STEM professions.
The students watched an inspirational video with young STEM professionals in Armenia and completed a worksheet, the parents of the same students received a letter from the Ministry of ESCS to help encourage the selection of STEM streams in high school accompanied with a brochure detailing the utility value of choosing STEM professions.
The results of the experiment will be finalized in the Fall of 2021. The most effective method resulting in career orientation change towards STEM professions will be made into a policy recommendation.
Edu2work project is implemented by the SDG Innovation Lab in partnership with the Institute of Public Policy and funded with UK aid from the UK Government.
Travelinsights.ai
In Armenia, we like creating authentic experiences tailored to tourists' needs and expectations. Tourists visiting us are our source of inspiration. Every review left online by regular tourists is important for us: favorite moments of the stay, the discovery of the day, the most instagrammable sights — we like to read them all.
Despite its long history, Armenia is a relatively new player in global tourism and there is always room for improvement. Who, if not the tourists could tell us what was great and what should be improved for other tourists?
Travelinsights.ai is the first-ever AI-powered real-time data analytics tool in the tourism sector in Armenia. The online tool fuses travel storytelling and artificial intelligence to collect, analyze, and visualize tourist reviews about Armenia from Tripadvisor.com, Facebook.com and Booking.com.
Through real-time analysis and visualization of the tourist reviews, the tool reveals real travel preferences and on-the-ground issues in Armenia. With one scroll, policymakers, businesses or tourists can explore insights from all over the world about different regions and locations of Armenia.
To this date, the platform has generated more than 500,000 negative and positive insights based on the analysis of 175,000 scraped reviews.
The platform was created within the framework of "Innovative Solutions for SDG Implementation in Armenia" project funded by the Russian Federation and implemented in close partnership with the Government of Armenia.
Explore Travelinsights.ai
Edu2work
Despite its long history, Armenia is a relatively new player in global tourism. There is always room for improvement and, who, if not the tourists could tell us what was great and what went wrong during their stay? Click here and explore more
A remote sensing agricultural monitoring system to identify crop type, estimate crop yield and detect defects in the soil. Click here and explore more
Reducing tax evasion through participatory budgeting
The behavioral experiment is testing whether providing information on the national public good expenditure to taxpayers and involving them in the distribution of taxes affects tax compliance. Click here and explore more
Bridging the gap between education and labour market through evidence-based policy-making. Click here and explore more
Experiment in Preventive Healthcare
Using health services to check for cancer is very important. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment have a higher potential for cure. Click here and explore more
New projects are coming
Edu2Work platform was created in response to rapidly changing workplace and continuous mismatch between the labour market demand and supply in Armenia.
The platform is coupling innovative technologies such as scraping thousands of online job postings from a wide variety of commercial websites and analysing it through machine learning technology to bring you the best Armenian labor market data available, so that everyone can make informed career choices.
"Edu2Work" platform was co-designed together with our stakeholders and with 3 main groups of users in mind: students and career navigators, policymakers and researchers, universities and other educational institutions.
Edu2work platform is one of the components of the Edu2work project, which was created in response to a chronicle mismatch between demand and supply of workforce in Armenia. The overarching goal of the project is to reduce youth unemployment by helping people make more informed career choices and better prepare for the job market. The project is part of a bigger initative of the RA Deputy Prime Minister's office called Work Armenia.
Within the framework of Edu2work project, new partnerships were established at the international level with teams that are moving the frontiers in their industries, including Burning Glass Technologies, a world leader in labor market analysis through big data.
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AI4Mulberry
Our Lab helps the Government to be more responsive to changes when technology is developing exponentially. AI4Mulberry project was designed in response to inefficient use of government resources, particularly in processing citizen letters.
A lot of letters (requests, complaints, and recommendations) addressed to the Government are circulated and processed inefficiently in the internal electronic document management system of the Government called Mulberry. This in turn, leads to decreased operational performance and productivity.
AI4Mulberry project was aimed at improving citizen-government correspondence and optimizing the letter flow and resources in the Mulberry system. Within the framework of the project, the Lab came up with a new partnership initiative with the DeepPavlov project team — the Neural Networks and Deep Learning Laboratory at Moscow Institute Physics and Technology.
Using the resources made available by DeepPavlov, we have developed an AI algorithm to automate real–time document (requests, complaints, and recommendations addressed to the Government) classification and labeling in public institutions. This increased operational performance as well as the savings and productivity of the unit itself and in the ministries.
In parallel to developing the AI algorithm, Design Thinking approaches were taken into consideration to the introduction of a centralized and sustainable model of collaboration between Mulberry users and VxSoft — the company managing the Mulberry system.
The project was piloted in MoH, MoE, and PM's office, with the possibility to scale it up in other institutions as well.
SDG Monitor
SDG Monitor is a user-friendly, AI-powered, open-access interactive online data analytics tool for real-time SDG progress monitoring in Armenia.
The beta version of the SDG Monitor platform explores and monitors the progress towards achieving the targets and indicators of the SDGs, currently focusing on SDG 16 related to rule of law and access to justice to strengthen national capacities to deliver on SDG 16 as an umbrella for strong and inclusive institutions and accountable governance systems.
SDG Monitor platform couples data from conventional and non-conventional sources and offers a holistic and innovative approach to SDG progress monitoring in Armenia. The data is gathered from over 8 public institutions in Armenia and complemented with data from social media (Facebook) and official Government websites (E-Draft).
In the spirit of SDG 17 "Partnerships for the Goals," we believe in cross-sector partnerships that pave the way for new solutions and exchange of know-how to achieve the scale and impact necessary to leapfrog in development.
We have been closely working with UNDP's Oslo Governance Centre and learned from its SDG 16 monitoring initiative. To efficiently collect in-depth, country-level insights and measure progress on SDG 16, we have teamed up with Global Data Barometer as a National Hub.
The SDG Monitor platform was developed by the Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab team in cooperation with the UNDP's "Rule of Law and SDGs in Armenia Reform Agenda" project within the framework of "Innovative Solutions for SDG Implementation in Armenia" project funded by the Russian Federation and implemented in close partnership with the Government of Armenia.
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The Armenia-EU CEPA and the Georgia-EU AA
The Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and the Georgia-EU Association Agreement study is mapping Armenia's and Georgia's reform priorities regarding EU approximation and the SDGs.
Armenia and Georgia are highly committed to close collaboration with the European Union and cooperate in the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership.
Recently, more comprehensive agreements for collaboration have also been established, namely:
The Georgia-EU Association Agreement (the AA) of 2014
The Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (the CEPA) of 2017
Both countries are also signatories to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Even though the SDGs are not explicitly mentioned in the CEPA or the AA, many of their provisions are in line with the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental.
To better understand these linkages, UNDP and the Armenia SDG Innovation Lab mapped the EU approximation commitments with the global SDG targets.
The objective of the review is to provide policy makers and international development partners with a common framework that enables comparability in the assessment of sustainable development progress.
This report was prepared with funding from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and UNDP's Rule of Law and Human Rights Global Fund.
Promoting affordable and clean energy in the Armenian villages
Innovative approach of the project is the revolving mechanism earlier tested by R2E2 for public buildings energy efficiency financing. Under this mechanism the households are provided 8% annual interest loan for up to 8 years and repayments are used to finance new households needs.
In total, 427 applications were received out of which 418 for installation of solar water heaters and 9 for solar PV modules (with cumulative installed capacity equivalent to 33.03 kW). As a result of this activity, 379 families installed solar water heater, with 11 small PV installations. In total, 1,223,200 kW of "green energy" will be generated annually through installations reducing carbon emissions equivalent to 535.7 tons of CO2.
The total number of families benefiting from this activity is 192. The progress monitoring carried out by R2E2 revealed that around 30% of these beneficiary families are women-led households.
Additionally, a qualitative research was carried out to reveal motivation behind installing PV panels and heaters and policy recommendations were made to further promote the use of solar energy in the regions, especially in non-gasified communities of Armenia.
The project was implemented in cooperation with R2E2 fund within the framework of "Innovative Solutions for SDG Implementation in Armenia" project funded by the Russian Federation and implemented in close partnership with the Government of Armenia.
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AgriTech Accelerator
The program is designed to support science and technology-backed startups and budding entrepreneurs offering solutions to tackle challenges in the agricultural sector of Armenia and worldwide. AIM ANAU AgriTech Accelerator program is the follow-up phase of the ANAU AgTech incubator launched in 2019 at Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) with a 10-week pre-incubation training program and deep learning workshops.
AgriTech Acceleration program aims to provide the necessary knowledge, expertise, network, and funding for setting up, and/or scaling up existing ventures. The core component of the track is growing the network of startups to further scale their venture.
data-driven agriculture
online management systems and e-commerce
increased efficiency in food production value chain through new technologies
*The solutions that also target responding urgent challenges caused by COVID-19 in the short and long terms, are considered as high priority.
The Accelerator was wrapped up in October 2020 with a Demo Day. The winners of the AgriTech Accelerator were:
SmarTerev 5000 €
FoodHub 5000 €
Agrosko 3000 $
Green Land 3000 $
The program was launched by UNDP ImpactAIM Accelerator and implemented jointly with Armenia National Agrarian University (ANAU), Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), International Center for Agribusiness Research and Education (ICARE) Foundation, Nation in Action initiative, is supported by Armenian National Innovation SDG Lab and ADB Ventures Facility.
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Accelerator #5
The core mission of the Accelerator #5 program is to empower women and kids living in Armenia to make the first steps in the tech world by delivering tech and business trainings, as well as helping them to come up with their own startup projects. The program is tailored to the needs of kids (girls and boys) and women, who have little or no field knowledge. There have been 3 volumes of #ACC5 Accelerator to this date.
UNDP ImpactAim Accelerator #5 vol.2 addresses the SDG 5, which calls for gender equality and empowerment of all women and kids, since there's an immense opportunity to make an impact worldwide via knowledge gained and personalized by kids and women.
The participants graduated with profound skills needed for the creation of their own startup or joining an existing one. The best startup projects entered ImpactAIM Accelerator Program, where through a specially designed curriculum and mentorship, they were able to develop their business projects further. Some progressed students were granted the opportunity to become a Trainer. The program was fully free of charge.
Accelerator #5 (ACC #5) is implemented by UNDP Armenia in cooperation with ISTC Foundation (Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center Foundation), Enterprise Incubator Foundation, Girls in Tech Armenia, Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab, UNHCR Armenia, and UNICEF Armenia.
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Q: Average function of the first n-decimal digits. I am teaching myself analysis using the Thomson Bruckner and Bruckner book. It is available online here:
http://classicalrealanalysis.info/com/documents/TBB-AllChapters-Portrait.pdf
The problem image:

Here is the main statement of the problem:
We construct a function with IVP (Intermediate Value Property) whose graph may be difficult to visualize. Let $I_o=(0,1)$. Each $x$ has a unique decimal expansion not ending in a string of 9's. For each $n \in \mathbb{N}$ and $x =a_1 a_2 \cdots$ in $I_o$, let $f_n(x) = \frac{1}{n} \sum_1^n a_i(x)$. Thus $f_n(x)$  represents the average of the first $n$ digits of $x$. For each $x \in I_o$, let $f(x) = \limsup_n f_n(x)$

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*Show that $f: I_o \mapsto [1,10]$.

*Describe how to construct $x \in I_o$ such that $f(x) = \pi$.

*Describe how to construct $x \in (.01, .02)$ such that $f(x) = \pi$.

I can see how the sequence of functions $f_n(x) = 10^{-n}$ maps to $0$. However, that rest of the questions have stumped me.

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*I do not see how $\limsup_n f_n(x)$ can ever be 10. I would have thought that $f:I_o \mapsto [0,9]$, but $[0,10]$. The average cannot be larger than the components $\{0, \cdots, 9\}$.

*I do not know how to approach this problem. I see that each digit has to appear infinitely many times to even contribute to the average. Any finitely occurring digit will have its contribution tend to 0. Since if the proportion of the digits occurring for number sequence of length $n$ is denoted by $p_{n_0}, \cdots, p_{n_9}$ substituting into $f(x)$,
$f(x) = lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} sup \frac{p_{n_1} + 2 p_{n_2} + 3 p_{n_3} + \cdots + 9 p_{n_9}}{n}$
Sounds like an extremely interesting result if Only I can figure out how to construct $\pi$ and the rest of the stuff.
Any help would be much appreciated. Even if clues are provided, references or whatever. I thank you very much for you answers.

A: Your first point is correct.  The range of $f$ is $[0,9]$
For 2, we can just create the decimal place by place.  Start with $x_1=0.3$.  If $f_k(x_k) \lt \pi$ append a $4$ to get $x_k+1$.  If $f_k(x_k) \gt \pi$ append a $3$ to get $x_{k+1}$.  Let $x=\lim_k x_k$.  We will have $f_n(x) \to \pi$.  For 3, your intuition that the first few places don't matter is correct, so just subtract $0.2$ from the $x$ we found.

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11 Of The Most Over-Hyped Restaurants In The Country (Part II)
Souvik RayUpdated on Jun 10, 2015, 10:44 IST
We did a story on 19 Of The Most Over-Hyped Restaurants In The Country. It viral on the internet sparking agreements and debates on our list. Riding on the wave of popularity, here's part II!
1. Niro's, Jaipur
Niro's is always on top of the list on Lonely Planet's guide to Jaipur, which probably explains why you would find the restaurant packed at 7 PM with foreign tourists visiting the Pink City. And that's not all. The posh interiors, the relaxing western music and the friendly staff make Niro's a tempting choice for a fancy night out in Jaipur. Unfortunately, the Rajasthani cuisine served has been labelled by several former patrons as bland, insipid, tasteless, and often overpriced.
shoppingadvisor.in
2. The Place - Touche The Sizzler, Pune
It might be the birthplace of sizzlers but it seems that its reputation might be going downhill as we speak. I'm not saying the place (pun intended) is horrible but it's quite average. Luckily for them, the restaurant is packed irrespective.
liveinstyle.com
3. United Coffeehouse, New Delhi
Fancy interiors, high prices and average food. Perhaps price and quality of food matter more to today's discerning customer.
indianfoodfreak.com
4. Bhojohori Manna, Kolkata
Specialising in traditional Bengali cuisine, this restaurant has expanded all over like head lice and the quality of food just tastes worse the further away you try it from the main branch. The prices are a little too much and rude waiters are always there to further insinuate your fury. One is better off being treated to a traditional meal at the home of a Bengali family.
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5. Punjabi By Nature, Delhi
The high profile Punjabi joint in the heart of the capital can be quite a disappointment at times. Like many other restaurants in Connaught Place, the interiors are plush and fancy but it seems the ambiance is the only thing worth paying for, as the food is quite substandard.
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6. Kyani & Co. , Mumbai
This Parsi restaurant is best known for its kheema pao and bun maska, but that's where the buck ends. Once a popular hangout for broke college students, Kyanis is home to grumpy waiters and a whole lot of cockroaches. Some say the biscuits are really good, but it's best to check whether or not they're past the expiry date.
On various occasions, customers have found hair in their food. Somebody please notify the hygiene department because the proprietor couldn't care less.
tarq.in
7. Burger King
Burger King launched itself with much pomp in India, witnessing long queues outside its doors. The fast food franchisers failed to impress with mouthwatering burgers. Lesson learnt: Don't believe what you see in ads.
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8. Route 04, Delhi
Once a posh hangout for Delhiites, it's a miracle if you can hear yourself in this cafe, given the loud volume at which music is played. The waiters have often mixed up orders and its a herculean task trying to get their attention to serve you. The food is average though drinks are reasonably priced.
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9. Delhi Darbar, Mumbai
Once known for serving delicious Mughlai cuisine, the restaurant now sources its food from a central kitchen. If it's butter chicken you're craving, you're better off looking elsewhere.
10. Bar-B-Q, Kolkata
Claiming to serve the best Chinese cuisine in the city, the times have truly taken a toll on this Park Street haunt. The wooden cabinets give off a decayed ambiance while the food seems to be greasier than ever.
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11. Dhaba By Claridges, Delhi
Dhaba By Claridges is one dhaba you won't find by the roadside, and the fancy interiors will make sure you don't have such notions. Especially if you're paying about Rs. 500 for dal. Claridges should just stick to what they're really good at, English Afternoon Tea.
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Do you have any other suggestions to add to our list? Please let us know in the comments below.


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What Are Lectins?
Published: April 7, 2017 Updated: September 17, 2019
[Updated May 4, 2018]
Q: What are lectins, and should we avoid beans, seeds and grains since they contain lectins?
George S. Ellmore, PhD, an associate professor in the department of biology at Tufts University, responds:
A:"A lawyer might answer this question with, 'It depends.' Lectins are proteins from plants used to store nitrogen and provide instant defense against animals trying to eat the plant since they can cause digestive upset, particularly when eaten raw. Lectins are found in roots, stems, leaves and seeds of many plants. The part of these plants that humans commonly eat is the seed (from a botanical standpoint). Lectins have been detected in the seeds of about 500 species of plants, including legumes (beans), nuts, oilseeds (such as sunflower seeds) and grains, such as wheat, rice, barley and rye.
"Once eaten by an animal, lectins bind to the sugar portions of the animal's intestinal wall where they interfere with digestion and nutrient uptake. That is why lectins are sometimes called 'antinutrients.' However, after edible seeds are prepared by methods using heat [especially moist heat], they contain very little lectin. Yet, they provide concentrated packets of protein, fat, carbohydrate and fiber, all of which are nutritionally beneficial.
"For example, raw soybeans contain 10 to 20 grams (g) of lectin per kilogram (kg) of soybeans, but when heat-processed to make soybean meal or soymilk, lectins drop to 2 to 4 g per kg. Surprisingly, at that low level, lectins improve the health of the gut microbiota [bacteria and other microbes] in ways that may ease food allergies and prime the human immune system.
"While raw seeds use lectins to resist pests, cooked beans and grains have supported the diets of some of the longest-lived humans on the planet. Therefore, we should celebrate these heat-treated foods in our diet."


Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened afterwards?
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid birdwatcher whose favourite place to be is high up on the city wall - that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.
This masterful picture book will remind readers of all ages that life begins when you get back up.


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Working in the filming industry, since 2000. Since 2004 I worked as Producer/Executive Producer at the Production company Green Olive Films (2004-2016). During all these years I worked in numerous of TV commercials for local full productions as well as Service productions from several countries (e.g. Russia, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, UK, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, Israel). Also I worked as Associate Producer for the short film, "Fiddler". In 2007 I worked as Service Producer in the Swedish- Norwagian - German film "Hoppet" directed by the Oscar nominated director Petter Naes that it was shot in Cyprus. Since 2016 I work as freelance Line Producer or Production Manager in several TV commercials and film productions. I have worked as Line Producer for the German TV-movie for the ZDF Channel "Ein Sommer auf Zypern" that was shot in Cyprus and Line Producer for the TV-Movie "Dengler - Fremde Wasser" in Greece. In 2017 I worked as Production Manager in the feature film "Pause" directed by Tonia Mishiali. "Pause" had its World premier at the 53rd Karlovy Vary Festival and since then it s travelling in many international Film Festivals.


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Q: React Native iOS - How to add Provisioning Profile to ipa submitted to Appstore I have finished my React Native application and the iOS version works properly on a simulator when I run: npx react-native run-ios
I then the follow the instructions on the documentation to create a release:
https://reactnative.dev/docs/running-on-device#3-build-app-for-release
I then looked for the .app file created by running:
npx react-native run-ios --configuration Release

I then created a folder called Payload and put the .app file inside and zipped it up.
After zipping the folder I changed the .zip extension to .ipa
When I submit the app to the Appstore I get the following errors:

ERROR ITMS-90174: "Missing Provisioning Profile - Apps must contain a
  provisioning profile in a file named embedded.mobileprovision."

How to add Provisioning Profile to iOS release build in React Native?

A: You have to purchase the app store account by paying $100 for an annual subscription then generate a .certSigningRequest file from your keychain and upload that file to the app store, Setup provisioning in your app store account for development or production environment which you want and download this profile from the app store.
Add this newly created provisioning profile to your Xcode project and then archives your project, It will create a .ipa file, either upload your archive with Xcode or export .ipa and upload manually to test flight or anywhere you want.
Here is a tutorial to set up your profile in Xcode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWsjUBrn_IU


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Gryllotalpa obscura is een rechtvleugelig insect uit de familie veenmollen (Gryllotalpidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van deze soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1966 door Lucien Chopard.

Veenmollen

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The Brubaker Families of America > Brubaker Family Reunion > History of the Brubaker Family Reunion > Brubaker Family Reunion 2013
Brubaker Family Reunion 2013
A great time was had by all at the 91st annual reunion on August 4th, 2013!
The 91st annual reunion of the Brubaker Families of America was held in the all-purpose room/gymnasium at the Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ on the original "A" Family homestead lands of Hans Brubaker.
The featured speaker was Lynn Sommer of New Holland, PA, a fraktur artist and descendant of the 'A' family line of Brubakers. Lynn comes from a line of artists and musicians. While growing up in a small Swiss Mennonite community in Ohio, her family household was filled with the sounds of traditional hymms and the images of traditional folk art as depicted in quilts, furniture, stencils, and fraktur.
Lynn found herself drawn to the traditional arts and music of her heritage and has become a highly skilled fraktur artist. She is keeping alive within the larger Brubaker family the skill of fraktur creation first started by 'E' Family member John (Hans) Brubacher II, nephew of B-1 Jacob and C-1 John in the early to mid-1700's.
There were approximately 85 people in attendance, with family members from as far away as Iraq in attendance. Several awards were given out: to the longest married couple, (72 years) the oldest attendee (96 years old), youngest attendee (10 years old), and the ones who traveled the farthest to attend the reunion (as mentioned, from Iraq).
And then there was the 'Brubaker Mystery Box'.
Eileen Bender Johns of the 'A' Family Line recounted the story of how Dr. J. Kenneth Brubaker was contacted in 2012 by an individual from Florida about a box dating back to the 1940's that had its origins back in Rohrerstown, Lancaster County, PA,. While the box was from circa 1945, the contents, including photos, dated back to the late 1800's and early 1900's. Through research and examination of the contents, it was discerned that the names found in the box, including Brubaker, Hershey, Mayer, Milnor, and Uren, were the names of families and neighbors in old Rohrerstown. These families, their heritage, and their experiences covered parts of the globe that ranged from Wales to Lancaster County, to Algeria. Many of them attended the old Rohrerstown Lutheran Church and are buried in the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery in the village. And, some of these family members were Eileen's neighbors! The individual from Florida was a relation to the families listed who thought, given the name on the box, that the Association might like to have it. The Brubaker Families of America are grateful for this and have donated it to the Lancaster County Historical Society for their archives.
Look! That's me!
Musical entertainment consisted of the sounds of the bluegrass guitar and vocals from the duet of Lamar and Ruthie Brubaker ('A' Family) Zimmerman. There were many displays of family trees, in addition to numerous displays of memorabilia, books, and articles to view and/or purchase. There were also crafts and other products by Brubaker family artisans and craftspeople, including music CD's by the Zimmermans available for purchase.


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Fun Music Information -> You Am I
This is the most recent information about You Am I that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about You Am I, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
Stupid Band Names:
It's grammatically incorrect, and it appears to mean "you are me", which is literally impossible (since no one can be another person). Submitted by: Mr. Critic
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
The Who combined with You Am I
The ultimate in obscurity - a band who don't even know who they are themselves!
Submitted By: neptunevsmars
"Berlin Chair"
If you wait, I'll give all my eggs to you
If you wait, I'll give all my aches to you
"Jaimme's Got A Girl"
From now, on it's just sweet dreams.
From now on, it's just we three.
"Trike"
I'm gonna walk myself into town and right on back.
I'm gonna walk myself into town and ride on back.
"Heavy Heart"
But there's a wave that's hitting so hard
God, it hurts.
But there's a weight that's sitting so hard
There are additional misheard lyrics available.
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Amy, I.O.U. Submitted by: Christina Caraway
I Am You Submitted by: Melissa
It's grammatically better this way.
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Vast amounts of money were invested in real estate assets or loansafter the 1997 Asian financial crisis (which led to foreign inflows) and the burst of the dotcom bubble in 2000-2002 (which led to Fed target rate cuts); let's stick to safe yield-generating investments!
Real estate prices began to increase at a fast pace (1997-2006), thus attracting more and more speculation; after all, land is fixed and population is growing so prices can only go up, right? plus look at all the money Joe next door made flipping land in Florida: if he can do it, so can I!
Loans were made on aggressive terms (>100% LTV, adjustable rate mortgages with low initial payments and subsequent step-ups) to unworthy borrowers (insufficent cash flows) as mortgage lenders competed for market share; after all, real estate prices keep increasing so the borrowers will be able to refinance their loans down the line, right? Plus, as long as I'm getting my commission and can distribute the mortgage loan to someone else, who cares right?
These loans were often bought by investment banks and sold (by the hundreds) to special purpose vehicles financed with borrowed money (90% LTV), the latter being insured against defaults by insurance companies (via credit default swaps) and vetted by rating agencies (who gave their AAA blessing to senior tranches); after all, not all the loans will default at the same time so we are protected by diversification, right?
Borrowers began to have difficulties paying the step-up rates and ultimately defaulted, their property was foreclosed and put for sale, which compressed asset prices and caused more defaults; hang on, I though real estate prices could only go up?
Financial institutions who issued, bought (often with borrowed money) or insured these loans went into trouble and some went bust because their peers would not lend them to refinance their own liabilities; hang on, weren't these loans supposed to be diversified? weren't insurers supposed to insure us against defaults? aren't banks supposed to be supervised?
The Fed had to step in as a lender of last resort and some companies were but nationalized; really?
Unemployment benefits skyrocketed, causing budget deficits and public debt/GDP to soar, so much so that rating agencies and investors became worried, and many sovereign issuers lost their golden AAA status; hang on, is this even possible? aren't sovereign bonds supposed to be "risk-free"?


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Varla Eagle One Vs Emove Cruiser
If you're considering a scooter, you might be wondering how to decide between the Varla Eagle One and the Emove Cruiser. Both scooters feature high-quality components, but the Varla's display unit is not water-resistant. If you're using your scooter outside, you might want to consider investing in a different type of display. Both bikes have a simple and easy-to-use handlebar control system, but the Eagle One offers more customization options. It also features an LCD console with an ignition slot and a QS-S4 finger-throttle display that provides several functions. The screen is large enough to read even from a standing position, and it's easy to navigate.
The Eagle One is more efficient than its competitor. It has a dual-motor setup, which means it uses less energy while commuting. Compared to combustion-powered bikes, it's easier to ride on slippery terrain. This translates to benefits for the environment, since you won't be breathing in any pollutants. The Varla Eagle One also has a long-lasting battery, which allows it to cruise a long distance. The cruiser can charge in four to five hours with two chargers.
The Varla Eagle One is the superior choice for most users. The cruiser doesn't have the same features as the Varla Eagle One, but both bikes come with additional bonuses. The Eagle has three gears and dual-motor capability. The Mantis Base comes with a removable seat, a wide deck, and a USB port in the odometer. Those who prefer an electric scooter might want to consider the Eagle One, which is $200 more expensive but has similar capabilities.
The Eagle One's main advantage is versatility. The bike has a wide maneuverable deck that allows for quick folding and unfolding. It also comes with front and rear lights, dual hydraulic brakes, and a USB port. With both models, you'll be able to enjoy greater comfort and control on the road. In addition, the battery lasts for a long time, with charging times between four to five hours using two chargers.
Both scooters have many advantages. The Varla Eagle One is the best choice for urban commuting. Both of them have a dual hydraulic brake system. The Emove Cruiser is more expensive, but it's still a reliable option. Its main advantage is a more comfortable ride. The brakes on both scooters are more responsive. The scooters have a wider deck than the Emove Cruiser.
The Varla Eagle One has a wide deck that is easy to use. The Mantis Base is an electric scooter. Both have pneumatic tires. The scooters are both comfortable, and both offer great stability. The Emove Cruiser is more expensive, and a higher-priced model would give you a better balance. But if you're concerned about safety, you'll be happier with the Varla Eagle One.
The Varla Eagle One offers a wide maneuverability and is more expensive than the Emove Cruiser. It has dual 800W motors and a wide deck. The Varla Eagle One is equipped with an easy-to-use acceleration switch. Its speed is also higher than the Emove Cruiser. But the Emove Cruiser is more versatile. And it has more features.
The Varla Eagle One is more maneuverable than the Emove Cruiser. The EMOVE Cruiser has a wider wheelbase and a larger motor. The EMOVE Eagle One is lighter and more portable than its competitor. The Varla Eagle One is easier to fold and unfold. It is ideal for a commuter. There are also no mechanical problems with the braking system.
The Varla Eagle One weighs 77 pounds, but is surprisingly easy to fold. It has a convenient locking mechanism, though it does not have a latch for its base and stem. This means that it has to be carried from deck to deck. However, the EMOVE Cruiser has a fixed latch as an optional gift. The two scooters have the same features, but the Emove Cruiser is much faster. Its price is significantly lower than the EMOVE, which is why it's the winner.
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Mount Auburn Funeral Home & Cemetery are sister locations that provide funeral care and cemetery arrangements to residents of Chicago's western suburbs. The funeral home was the first funeral home in the area to be built on cemetery property. Working together, the funeral home and cemetery teams serve people from diverse backgrounds, pledging each person compassionate care.
Mount Auburn Cemetery gates will be closed at 5pm daily. To reach the cemetery, please call 708-749-0022.
A funeral home for all
Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style architecture, Mount Auburn Funeral Home is a 12,000-square-foot, non-denominational funeral home. Our team works with families of all faiths and cultures and focuses on creative memorial services that deeply reflect life. We have specialists well-versed in Chinese funeral rituals.
Our funeral home is warm and welcoming, and our team is experienced and caring. We know losing a loved one can be hard. That's why we are here to guide you through planning a funeral or memorial service every step of the way.
We celebrate life
All of our services are designed to give families peace of mind at one of the most challenging times in their lives. Our experienced staff knows just how to create your vision or bring your loved one's final wishes to reality. We offer everything from a traditional funeral to a modern celebration of life.
Personal touches can be small—photo displays and speeches by friends are common—or more elaborate. We could hang a cross behind the casket, have a motorcycle at the front door or wear the jerseys of a person's favorite sports team. And if it's a grand celebration of life that you're looking for—a modern gathering with themed decor, live music, favorite food and drinks, and a send-off that reflects the personality and passions of yourself or your loved one—that's our speciality.
These are just a few ideas. Let's imagine something special together.
Lean on us
Mount Auburn Funeral Home and Mount Auburn Cemetery sit on the corner of 41st Street and South Oak Park Avenue in Stickney, Illinois. Located just outside of Chicago, we serve Cicero, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and more.
Please contact us if you need help right away or would like more information about funeral or cremation services. We are here for you day or night.
Mount Auburn Cemetery was founded in 1895 and consisted of over 100 acres. This memorial park was designed and laid out under the supervision of Mr. O. C. Simonds, renowned landscape architect. It was the first cemetery in the Chicago area to be developed with park-style sections using only flush markers, which resulted in beautiful garden-like sections. This was revolutionary at the time, and as time passed this concept was embraced throughout the nation.
The entrance gate and office building served the Village of Stickney as their village hall meeting place until 1919, after which the village transferred to other facilities. Mount Auburn Funeral Home was completed in 1997 and has been proudly serving families since. Situated amongst the neighboring homes of the villages of Stickney and Forest View gives Mount Auburn a park-like atmosphere you don't find at other facilities in the Chicago area. The result has been Mount Auburn becoming one of the premier non-sectarian cemeteries in the entire Chicagoland area.
In 2007, Mount Auburn Funeral Home & Cemetery both became part of the Dignity Memorial® network—the leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in North America with over 2,200 locations. Being a part of this expansive network allows us to offer a wide variety of benefits that, we believe, are extremely valuable. With over 80 acres, Mount Auburn Funeral Home & Cemetery offers a wide variety of options that can suit any need.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Spread across 90 acres surrounded by a quiet Stickney neighborhood, Mount Auburn Cemetery exudes park-like tranquility. Nearby residents walk, jog and bike through the grounds, which gives the cemetery a feeling of community.
Mount Auburn Cemetery has a variety of burial choices: traditional in-ground interment, private family estates, mausoleum entombment, lawn crypts and cremation niches.
Among the cemetery gardens are those for the Christian faith and the Chinese population. One of the cemetery's more noteworthy features is a large marble statue called "Eyes of the Lord." Commissioned in Italy, the statue has eyes that seem to follow you as you move, watching over you. Mount Auburn Cemetery also has a section called Woodlawn dedicated to veterans. It includes 2 large cannons that were donated to the cemetery.
Photos convey a lot, but we invite you to visit the cemetery anytime either on your own or with a member of our team. To arrange a tour, please call 708-749-0022, and someone will be happy to show you around.
Military funerals
The team at Mount Auburn Funeral Home is well-versed in military funerals with honors. The funeral home also participates in the Homeless Veterans Burial Program, which helps veterans who have fallen on hard times. We believe that no matter the circumstances, every member of the armed services deserves a dignified memorial.
Mount Auburn Funeral Home maintains close ties with Stickney and nearby communities. Each year we sponsor a band for Music in the Park. We also hold an annual car and bike show that includes a bike blessing for the safety of motorists.
Our more traditional events include services for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, 9/11 and the December holidays. The latter typically draw more than 600 people seeking comfort and fellowship.
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Picture # 085: President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant (seated second right) joins other members of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) for photographs during the official launch of the 'Sustainable, profitable value chains and market linkages in the Caribbean' project held at the Sandals Ocho Rios Resort in St. Ann on August 4.
Small scale farmers in Jamaica and across five other Caribbean countries are being empowered to play greater roles in the food security of the region, through the 'Sustainable, profitable value chains and market linkages in the Caribbean' project.
The project which is estimated to cost some US$1.5 million was officially launched on August 4 at a ceremony held at the Sandals Ocho Rios Resort in St. Ann.
It will target some 2,220 small scale farmers, in six countries namely Jamaica, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda. The main objectives of the project are to equip and support small scale farmers with the skills and technology to cultivate better quality goods and to attract more lucrative markets for their produce.
The project is being implemented by the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) and funded by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA ACP-EU) in partnership with the Sandals Foundation.
In his remarks, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Senator Norman Grant said the project is designed to support small scale farmers in overcoming key barriers to accessing domestic, tourism and international markets.
"We are truly honoured to be a part of this game changing moment, as we continue the process of equipping our farmers with the skills and technology to cultivate better quality goods and attracting more valuable markets," Mr. Grant noted.
He informed that on June 20th, this year, CaFAN signed a three year contract with CTA in an effort to build sustainable and profitable value chains and market linkages for small scale farmers in the Caribbean.
"The CTA aims to build strong relationships of trust between farmers and buyers along the value added chains, to leverage the power of markets for sustainable livelihood of family farmers and youths in the Caribbean. It also serves as a platform for building partnerships with the private sector, agricultural organizations and institutions," Senator Grant said.
Referring to the 'Eat what we grow, Grow what we Eat' campaign, Mr. Grant said the programme was a success, as the country's domestic crop production moved from 497,000 metric tonnes to 614, 917 metric tonnes in 2013.
"Our youths and women throughout the region have been marginalized from income-earning activities, including commercial agricultural activities. They need to be empowered and encouraged to become major players in the agriculture sector," Senator Grant told the participants in the launch.


Catwoman by Jim Balent Book 1 – Comics Etc.
At last, DC collects Catwoman's 1990s adventures! Gotham City's Feline Fatale has turned a new leaf as she faces off with Bane, takes on thugs and includes Knightquest, Knightsend and Zero Hour crossovers!


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Q: change a column to unique - sqlite3.OperationalError: near "UNIQUE": syntax error I have been trying to change an existing column to unique, but I kept getting this error: sqlite3.OperationalError: near "UNIQUE": syntax error
Here is my sql: ALTER TABLE tableName ADD UNIQUE (colName);

A: Just make a unique index on the column.
CREATE UNIQUE INDEX idx_colName ON tableName(colName);

Sqlite's ALTER TABLE doesn't support adding constraints to existing columns.


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Mell J. Stober
COLUMN: 1 ROW: 6
Served: February 1, 1940 – April 3, 1946
Infantry Rifleman
Awarded: Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Army Distinguished Unit Badge, American Defense Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, World Ward II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Philippine Defense Medal
4th Marine Regiment, F Company, 2nd Batallion
Prisoner of War (Japan) – Osaka Main Camp at Chikko
Deceased June 1948. Interred Graceland Cemetery, Racine, WI.
Father of M. James Stober and Herbert J. Stober; Grandfather of James A. Stober.
Mell Stober was a man born into the generation of Americans many refer to as America's greatest generation. Born in Magnet, Nebraska on May 10 1918, Mell spent his youth on the central western South Dakota plains on the family farm near the town of Winner. These were hard times for all Americans, and in his teen years, Mell and his friends grew up under the cloud of an economic depression. Like hard scrabble young men before have often done during such times, Mell enlisted in the military at age 21. For Mell, it was the Marine Corps hymn which caught his ear.
At the time Mell entered military service, there were increasing threats and worldwide unrest. War had already broken out in Europe, however Americans were actively encouraging their leaders to avoid becoming involved in another European folly, especially, so soon after WWI.
Mell's first duty assignment was in the Philippine Islands. For this young American, it was his first time away from home and his first taste of a tropical paradise. He could not have known how dramatically his life would change in just eight short months, and in twelve months' how he and his comrades would be confronted with horrors which would test to the core their will, stamina, and character beyond human imagination.
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked American forces in Hawaii. Often forgotten, simultaneously the Japanese attacked American Forces in the Philippines, and soon thereafter commenced an amphibious invasion of the Philippine Islands.Mell, like thousands of other American men and women, just a few months later, would be ordered by their senior officers to surrender, and thus the gates of hell would be opened, and unwillingly, they entered. What follows is Mell's very brief synopsis of his POW experience:
A letter written in the hand of and by Mell J. Stober (not dated, however most likely approximately at the time of his discharge)
"I enlisted in the U.S. Marines February 1 1940. After my Basic Training I left for the P. I. (added: Philippine Islands) in April of 1941. When I arrived in the P. I. I was stationed at Cavite, Mariveles and Olangapo doing guard duty. After the outbreak of the War, I was stationed at Olangapo near Bataan with an antiaircraft Battery until about December 25, 1941 (added: roughly three weeks after hostilities began). Around the first of 1942 I was transferred to Corregidor and then had a slight case of Malaria and Dengue fever and my eyes had started to bother me. I was also extremely short of rations.
After the surrender, May 6, 1942 we went to Bilibed Prison, Manila. From Bilibed prison we went to Cabanatuan Camp #1 where I really started to suffer. I had Beriberi and pellagra quite bad. I was also suffering from arthritis of the left knee and ankle. This put me in bed for a few days and it was almost impossible for me to get around for a couple of weeks.
At about this same time my complete left side became completely paralyzed for six or seven hours. Around the first of 1943 I was transferred to Cabanatuan Camp # 2. We were extremely short of rations and my eyes were really causing me a lot of misery. My hearing also became defective at that time and I figure this is partly due to the short rations and from some of the diseases I had had.
In the fall of 1943 we were divided up and I was sent by cargo ship to Japan. Upon arriving in Japan I was placed in Osaka Prison Camp. I then had several attacks of Paralysis of the left side and each time I had an attack it lasted for a longer time. We were extremely short of rations which amounted almost entirely of rice balls. I also had several attacks of Beriberi which left me with very poor blood circulation. All this time my eyes were worse and I began having blind spots.
While I was unloading pig iron from a ship one day I wrenched my back which laid me up for about 2 months. This happened the early part of 1945. All this time my very existence almost completely depended upon what we were able to steal.
I was transferred to Nomachi in June of 1945 and things went in the same miserable routine until we were notified by the Japs to quit work August 15, 1945. We then stayed there until September 9 1945,
When we started our homebound trip, we went to Yokohama by railroad and then boarded a rescue ship which took us to Tokyo. Then we were flown to Great Lakes Illinois (added: a Naval hospital). I was then discharged April 3, 1946." (End of letter)
During his hospitalization Sgt. Stober received this letter from President Harry S. Truman, his Commander in Chief:
29 November,1945.
Dear Mell J. Stober,
It gives me special pleasure to welcome you back to your native shores, and to express, on behalf of the people of the Unite States, the joy we feel at your deliverance from the hands of the enemy. It is a source of profound satisfaction that our efforts to accomplish your return have been successful.
You have fought valiantly and have suffered greatly. As your Commander in Chief, I take pride in your past achievements and express the thanks of a grateful Nation for your services in combat and steadfastness while a prisoner of war.
May God grant you happiness and a successful future.
(Signed) Harry S. Truman
Mell was discharged from the Great Lakes Naval Hospital on April 3, 1946. His health however continued to slowly deteriorate all related to the inhumane conditions he and others like him had suffered through for three and a half years as Japanese POW's. He made many requests for medical care through the Veteran's Administration, but until near his end, those pleas fell on deaf bureaucratic ears. Mell's was a situation that yet today, now seventy years since the greatest generation returned home from WWII, our American leaders continue to turn a blind eye and fail to honestly address the problems related to the medical needs of those who were sent at the bidding of these same leaders as well as our Countries citizens, to stand at the gate, and if necessary, when called upon, to give their all. When will America do better?
Mell passed away June 29th 1948 at Woods VA hospital in Milwaukee WI. Mell was 30 years, 50 days, six hours and 20 minutes old. He left behind two young sons Mell James, and Herbert J., who were orphaned at 22 months and 6 months respectively. Each was challenged due to the loss of their father, and each would grow to be young men, who like their father, would proudly serve their Country in uniform. One served for 30 years, the other, like his father, gave his life. Their names are next to their father's on the Wilderness Veterans Memorial and their stories are on the virtual wall as well.
Mell has two grandsons. One also serves his country as an Air Force physician. This young Doctor has on many occasions provided medical care to WWII veterans who were comrades of both of his Grandfather's. His name is Dr. James A. Stober, Major, USAF. His name also can be found on the Memorial, next to his Grandfather's, his Father's, and his Uncle's. His story too is on the virtual wall. Both Grandfathers, certainly still watch over their Grandson and must take pride in their legacy of service and devotion to the duties when their Country has calls.


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Unfinished stadium staring World Cup in the face
Fans brave rain to watch Corinthians Arena's inaugural league game
Afp May 19, 2014
INCOMPLETE: Reportedly, parts of the stadium will not be finished for the World Cup opening ceremony and kick-off match between Brazil and Croatia, notably portions of the sprawling glass roof. Photo: AFP
SAO PAULO: The still-unfinished stadium hosting the World Cup opening game on June 12 held its first official match Sunday, getting off to a shaky start after delays and deadly accidents marred its construction.
Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena – over-budgeted, under construction and operating at less than full capacity 25 days from football's largest showcase – hosted a Brazilian league game in which underdogs Figueirense upset home team Corinthians and rain drenched fans left exposed by the unfinished roof.
The soaked fans sought cover in higher rows, which had not sold out, as they watched their team lose 1-0 to the lowest-ranking side in the table.
About 36,000 fans turned up for the game – less than the 40,000 tickets that were on sale, and well below the 68,000 expected for World Cup matches.
The venue and surrounding area still look very much like a construction site, with cranes and scaffolding visible and some VIP areas unfinished. Long lines formed at the entrance to one wing of the stadium, where only half the four elevators were working.
After the match, there was not enough light for fans to find their way to their cars, leaving them to use their cell phones as flashlights. The security perimeter around the stadium was also smaller than that required by Fifa, and metal detectors demanded by the world football governing body were not yet installed.
Long past the original deadline
Fifa originally demanded Brazil have all 12 host stadiums ready for December 31, but deadline after deadline has passed and eight workers have been killed in construction accidents.
Sao Paulo was picked to host the World Cup kick-off in October 2011, four months after work started on the stadium. The Itaquerao, as the venue is known, will host six World Cup matches in all, including a semi-final.
After numerous delays, the stadium is now due to be handed over to Fifa Wednesday, nearly five months behind schedule, without having held a capacity crowd. Corinthians say the stadium will end up costing between $411 million and $424 million — between 14% and 18% over its original budget.
"We and the builder left a lot of things until the last minute," admitted Corinthians construction manager Andres Sanchez.
A former chairman of the club, he also said if he were in Fifa's place he would regret awarding the World Cup to Brazil, which has also been hit by protests against the more than $11 billion being spent on the tournament.
Comment: A red spot on FIFA's prized possession
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Ok- my son, in a fit of pique, broke a floor standing lamp in our front room a week or two back, and it seems the piece(s) below are critical to it all working. However I cannot work out how to fix this.
The long threaded bar bit in the first picture is critical, and has snapped. It is threaded along its length. This comes up through the the lamp's floor counterweight (and is has a bolt attached to it to hold everything together on the floor side of the counterweight).
The second shows the bottom of the stem of the light. This has a thread on the inside (which you cannot see because the end of the long threaded bar is snapped off on the inside. Basically this double threaded piece screws onto the threaded bar to provide the upstanding stem of the light something to be secured to the base.
If that is as clear as mud, sorry. I have 2/3 questions though.
1. How do I get the broken bit of the bar out from the smaller double threaded bolt?
2. Assuming I can get the bar out, where can I get a replacement?
3. If I cannot get it out, any ideas where to go for a replacement for both parts.
Any thoughts most gratefully received as otherwise I need to buy a new lamp.
Are they not an electrical supplier, not sure they do nuts and bolts stuff like this???
Is the main problem that the male part of this is tightly screwed in? In my untutored ignorance, I'd be trying a mix or WD40 and extreme heat (such as they provided by a blow-torch or heat gun - careful with the fingers after heating!) or extreme cold (as provided by a freezer). The aim if the temperature change is just to get the pieces moving a little. I'd insert into the hollow of the 'stuck' male part something like some sharp-nosed pliers, opening them up once inserted, in order to get some purchase.
Hahaha! I think the second option would be more successful.
Yes, the main issue is as you have surmised Hugh, with the male bit firmly screwed into the inside female bit. I have tried various route to unscrewing it (homering in a large screw driver to bite into the inside of the make bit and turn etc) but to no avail. I think heat will not work as both bits will expand/shrink at roughly the same rate I think, so no leverage to be gained there.
Temperature might not work, but there again it might just free things up. It helped me once when disassembling a tap.
Options for getting the thread out depend on how technical you are.
One option is to attach another piece of metal to it so that you can get a grip, either welding or epoxy or something. Or drill a small hole and wedge in an allen key with a load of epoxy.
The easier option is probably to cut a slot in it (use a dremel or a series of small drilled holes next to each other so that you can use a screwdriver to undo it (hold the piece in mole grips or similar).
The threaded bar is easy enough to get. Search for threaded rod and buy the correct size.
Or take the whole thing to somewhere like Clerkenwell Screws and see if they have replacements.
Thanks Andrew. I thought about the screw remover things, but did not want to have to buy a set simply for a single job like this. I also thought about cutting a slot. Might try this first, but the Clerkenwell screws is a good tip- thanks!
Some good options there, appreciate it. Will report back.
If the inner thread goes all the way through, try drilling into the bolt on the unbroken end and there's a good chance it will spin out. Otherwise you may need to drill a hole in the broken end and use use a screw extractor. Might be tricky though as it looks like the outer fixing is designed to rotate around the inner one? You could try taking it to one of the local car repair places, who will be experts at removing broken bolts. If they can't do it, nobody can!
To replace the bolt, buy a length of threaded rod or a bolt with the same thread type and use a grinder or hacksaw to cut it to length.
Ok, will try the drilling thing first, had not heard of that. Thanks!
What am I trying to do here, I assume not grind out the inner male rod? Am I looking to see if I can get the drill bit to gain enough purchase to unscrew it?
Yes, the hope is for the drill bit to catch on the bolt stub just enough so that it unscrews.
Bring it to metal craft Tottenham. The boys will sort it out for ya for a drink.