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Flipkart Sellers from Tier-2 cities & beyond witness significant business during the five-day Independence Day sale event
Flipkart witnessed 54 percent increase in transacting sellers compared to last year
~8,000 newly onboarded sellers participated in their first sale event, with over 450 of them becoming 'lakhpatis' over these five days
Bengaluru - August 14, 2020: Digital India takes a new stride as local Indian MSMEs continue to unlock the potential of e-commerce and digitization. Kickstarting the festive season, sellers on the Flipkart Marketplace platform witnessed significant business growth in the company's recently concluded five-day-long Independence Day Sale from August 6-10. During this period, the Flipkart marketplace platform recorded a 54 percent increase in transacting sellers compared to last year. The Independence Day Sale event saw participation from sellers primarily from Tier 2 cities and beyond; that have now become local businesses with strong growth pipelines.
With businesses across India rethinking their operations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce has emerged as the preferred channel to connect with consumers nationwide. With its pan-India market access and a wide array of products and services, e-commerce has been able to provide businesses with the comfort of working with limited resources and still be able to achieve strong financial growth. Since the nationwide COVID-19-induced lockdown, Flipkart saw an increased interest from sellers to join the platform. Since then, the company has onboarded almost 8,000 sellers to its online marketplace, with more than 70 percent of them coming from smaller towns. Flipkart is supplementing its onboarding efforts with free business incubation support for new sellers for the first 60 days. This includes equipping sellers with insights in matters of product support, advertising, and speed support.
This Independence Day being the first major sale-event for the newly onboarded sellers, the marketplace saw maximum participation of sellers from New Delhi, followed by Surat, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Agra. Subsequently, cities such as Dharuhera, Datia, Harapanahalli, Cachar, Motihari, Purnia, Tezpur, Sibsagar, Dholpur and Etawah became the new cities that saw the highest number of seller participation.
Key categories that led seller growth included - grooming, household items, books and media, food and nutrition, toys, makeup and fragrances, women ethnic contemporary wear, personal healthcare, home furnishing and mobile protection.
Bhupendra Patel, one of the sellers from Panipat who participated in Flipkart's Independence Day sale, is elated by the kind of growth his online business, Home Sizzlers has seen on the platform, despite the external situation. Home Sizzlers operate in selling curtains and bedsheets and saw almost double the sale this season. According to him, once he was successfully able to resume his operations on the platform by May-end, his business has seen an upward growth of 10-15% each month. Because of this growth, he has been able to continue not just supporting his workforce throughout this phase, but also give them additional financial compensation to manage their household requirements. As for his online business, he has seen a lot of new customers coming in from the East and Southern part of the country where usually the demand was low. Home Sizzlers has witnessed an overall increase in demand of 20-30% coming in from Tier 2 and 3 cities. He is grateful for the opportunity that e-commerce has given him and is keen to work with his employees to manage the upcoming festive season.
Similarly, Madhusudan who runs his online business on Flipkart by the name TRIPR, is excited about the growth his business saw in the recently concluded sales and feels that opportunities like these help boost his business growth and enables him to relook at his strategy. Catering to the Men's and Kid's wear category, his business saw 2.5x growth in order nos. during the Independence Day sale. Coupled with insights shared by his account management team at Flipkart, Madhusudan was able to ramp up his offerings in casual and innerwear as part of his portfolio. His business has a lot of dependency on the migrant workforce, especially those skilled in textile and fabric manufacturing. With an opportunity to resume operations online, he was able to bring them back from their hometown and provide them with livelihood support.
About the Flipkart Group
The Flipkart Group is one of India's leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, and PhonePe. Started in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of consumers, sellers, merchants and small businesses to be a part of India's e-commerce revolution, with a registered customer base of over 250 million, offering over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Our efforts to democratize e-commerce in India, drive access and affordability, delight customers, create lakhs of jobs in the ecosystem and empower generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs has inspired us to innovate on many industry firsts. The recent launch of Flipkart Wholesale, our new digital marketplace, is a testament to our commitment to accelerate the growth of kiranas and MSMEs in India. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns – customer-centric innovations that have made online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians. Together with Myntra, which holds a prominent position in the online fashion market, PhonePe, India's fastest growing digital payments platform, and now Flipkart Wholesale, the Flipkart Group will continue to steer the transformation of commerce in India through technology.
For more information, please write to: media@flipkart.com


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import random
import unittest

from metrics.rendering_stats import UI_COMP_NAME, BEGIN_COMP_NAME, END_COMP_NAME
from metrics.rendering_stats import GetScrollInputLatencyEvents
from metrics.rendering_stats import ComputeMouseWheelScrollLatency
from metrics.rendering_stats import ComputeTouchScrollLatency
from metrics.rendering_stats import HasRenderingStats
from metrics.rendering_stats import RenderingStats
import telemetry.core.timeline.bounds as timeline_bounds
from telemetry.core.timeline import model
import telemetry.core.timeline.async_slice as tracing_async_slice

class MockTimer(object):
  """A mock timer class which can generate random durations.

  An instance of this class is used as a global timer to generate random
  durations for stats and consistent timestamps for all mock trace events.
  The unit of time is milliseconds.
  """
  def __init__(self):
    self.milliseconds = 0

  def Get(self):
    return self.milliseconds

  def Advance(self, low=0, high=1):
    delta = random.uniform(low, high)
    self.milliseconds += delta
    return delta

class ReferenceRenderingStats(object):
  """ Stores expected data for comparison with actual RenderingStats """
  def __init__(self):
    self.frame_timestamps = []
    self.frame_times = []
    self.paint_times = []
    self.painted_pixel_counts = []
    self.record_times = []
    self.recorded_pixel_counts = []
    self.rasterize_times = []
    self.rasterized_pixel_counts = []

  def AppendNewRange(self):
    self.frame_timestamps.append([])
    self.frame_times.append([])
    self.paint_times.append([])
    self.painted_pixel_counts.append([])
    self.record_times.append([])
    self.recorded_pixel_counts.append([])
    self.rasterize_times.append([])
    self.rasterized_pixel_counts.append([])

class ReferenceInputLatencyStats(object):
  """ Stores expected data for comparison with actual input latency stats """
  def __init__(self):
    self.mouse_wheel_scroll_latency = []
    self.touch_scroll_latency = []
    self.js_touch_scroll_latency = []
    self.mouse_wheel_scroll_events = []
    self.touch_scroll_events = []
    self.js_touch_scroll_events = []

def AddMainThreadRenderingStats(mock_timer, thread, first_frame,
                                ref_stats = None):
  """ Adds a random main thread rendering stats event.

  thread: The timeline model thread to which the event will be added.
  first_frame: Is this the first frame within the bounds of an action?
  ref_stats: A ReferenceRenderingStats object to record expected values.
  """
  # Create randonm data and timestap for main thread rendering stats.
  data = { 'frame_count': 0,
           'paint_time': 0.0,
           'painted_pixel_count': 0,
           'record_time': mock_timer.Advance(2, 4) / 1000.0,
           'recorded_pixel_count': 3000*3000 }
  timestamp = mock_timer.Get()

  # Add a slice with the event data to the given thread.
  thread.PushCompleteSlice(
      'benchmark', 'BenchmarkInstrumentation::MainThreadRenderingStats',
      timestamp, duration=0.0, thread_timestamp=None, thread_duration=None,
      args={'data': data})

  if not ref_stats:
    return

  # Add timestamp only if a frame was output
  if data['frame_count'] == 1:
    if not first_frame:
      # Add frame_time if this is not the first frame in within the bounds of an
      # action.
      prev_timestamp = ref_stats.frame_timestamps[-1][-1]
      ref_stats.frame_times[-1].append(round(timestamp - prev_timestamp, 2))
    ref_stats.frame_timestamps[-1].append(timestamp)

  ref_stats.paint_times[-1].append(data['paint_time'] * 1000.0)
  ref_stats.painted_pixel_counts[-1].append(data['painted_pixel_count'])
  ref_stats.record_times[-1].append(data['record_time'] * 1000.0)
  ref_stats.recorded_pixel_counts[-1].append(data['recorded_pixel_count'])

def AddImplThreadRenderingStats(mock_timer, thread, first_frame,
                                ref_stats = None):
  """ Adds a random impl thread rendering stats event.

  thread: The timeline model thread to which the event will be added.
  first_frame: Is this the first frame within the bounds of an action?
  ref_stats: A ReferenceRenderingStats object to record expected values.
  """
  # Create randonm data and timestap for impl thread rendering stats.
  data = { 'frame_count': 1,
           'rasterize_time': mock_timer.Advance(5, 10) / 1000.0,
           'rasterized_pixel_count': 1280*720 }
  timestamp = mock_timer.Get()

  # Add a slice with the event data to the given thread.
  thread.PushCompleteSlice(
      'benchmark', 'BenchmarkInstrumentation::ImplThreadRenderingStats',
      timestamp, duration=0.0, thread_timestamp=None, thread_duration=None,
      args={'data': data})

  if not ref_stats:
    return

  # Add timestamp only if a frame was output
  if data['frame_count'] == 1:
    if not first_frame:
      # Add frame_time if this is not the first frame in within the bounds of an
      # action.
      prev_timestamp = ref_stats.frame_timestamps[-1][-1]
      ref_stats.frame_times[-1].append(round(timestamp - prev_timestamp, 2))
    ref_stats.frame_timestamps[-1].append(timestamp)

  ref_stats.rasterize_times[-1].append(data['rasterize_time'] * 1000.0)
  ref_stats.rasterized_pixel_counts[-1].append(data['rasterized_pixel_count'])

def AddInputLatencyStats(mock_timer, input_type, start_thread, end_thread,
                         ref_latency_stats = None):
  """ Adds a random input latency stats event.

  input_type: The input type for which the latency slice is generated.
  start_thread: The start thread on which the async slice is added.
  end_thread: The end thread on which the async slice is ended.
  ref_latency_stats: A ReferenceInputLatencyStats object for expected values.
  """

  mock_timer.Advance()
  ui_comp_time = mock_timer.Get() * 1000.0
  mock_timer.Advance()
  begin_comp_time = mock_timer.Get() * 1000.0
  mock_timer.Advance(10, 20)
  end_comp_time = mock_timer.Get() * 1000.0

  data = { UI_COMP_NAME: {'time': ui_comp_time},
           BEGIN_COMP_NAME: {'time': begin_comp_time},
           END_COMP_NAME: {'time': end_comp_time} }

  timestamp = mock_timer.Get()

  async_slice = tracing_async_slice.AsyncSlice(
      'benchmark', 'InputLatency', timestamp)

  async_sub_slice = tracing_async_slice.AsyncSlice(
      'benchmark', 'InputLatency', timestamp)
  async_sub_slice.args = {'data': data, 'step': input_type}
  async_sub_slice.parent_slice = async_slice
  async_sub_slice.start_thread = start_thread
  async_sub_slice.end_thread = end_thread

  async_slice.sub_slices.append(async_sub_slice)
  async_slice.start_thread = start_thread
  async_slice.end_thread = end_thread
  start_thread.AddAsyncSlice(async_slice)

  if not ref_latency_stats:
    return

  if input_type == 'MouseWheel':
    ref_latency_stats.mouse_wheel_scroll_events.append(async_sub_slice)
    ref_latency_stats.mouse_wheel_scroll_latency.append(
        (data[END_COMP_NAME]['time'] - data[BEGIN_COMP_NAME]['time']) / 1000.0)

  if input_type == 'GestureScrollUpdate':
    ref_latency_stats.touch_scroll_events.append(async_sub_slice)
    ref_latency_stats.touch_scroll_latency.append(
        (data[END_COMP_NAME]['time'] - data[UI_COMP_NAME]['time']) / 1000.0)

  if input_type == 'TouchMove':
    ref_latency_stats.js_touch_scroll_events.append(async_sub_slice)
    ref_latency_stats.js_touch_scroll_latency.append(
        (data[END_COMP_NAME]['time'] - data[UI_COMP_NAME]['time']) / 1000.0)

class RenderingStatsUnitTest(unittest.TestCase):
  def testHasRenderingStats(self):
    timeline = model.TimelineModel()
    timer = MockTimer()

    # A process without rendering stats
    process_without_stats = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 1)
    thread_without_stats = process_without_stats.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 11)
    process_without_stats.FinalizeImport()
    self.assertFalse(HasRenderingStats(thread_without_stats))

    # A process with rendering stats, but no frames in them
    process_without_frames = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 2)
    thread_without_frames = process_without_frames.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 21)
    AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, thread_without_frames, True, None)
    process_without_frames.FinalizeImport()
    self.assertFalse(HasRenderingStats(thread_without_frames))

    # A process with rendering stats and frames in them
    process_with_frames = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 3)
    thread_with_frames = process_with_frames.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 31)
    AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, thread_with_frames, True, None)
    process_with_frames.FinalizeImport()
    self.assertTrue(HasRenderingStats(thread_with_frames))

  def testFromTimeline(self):
    timeline = model.TimelineModel()

    # Create a browser process and a renderer process, and a main thread and
    # impl thread for each.
    browser = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 1)
    browser_main = browser.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 11)
    browser_compositor = browser.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 12)
    renderer = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 2)
    renderer_main = renderer.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 21)
    renderer_compositor = renderer.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 22)

    timer = MockTimer()
    ref_stats = ReferenceRenderingStats()

    # Create 10 main and impl rendering stats events for Action A.
    timer.Advance()
    renderer_main.BeginSlice('webkit.console', 'ActionA', timer.Get(), '')
    ref_stats.AppendNewRange()
    for i in xrange(0, 10):
      first = (i == 0)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_main, first, None)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_compositor, first, None)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_main, first, ref_stats)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_compositor, first, ref_stats)
    renderer_main.EndSlice(timer.Get())

    # Create 5 main and impl rendering stats events not within any action.
    for i in xrange(0, 5):
      first = (i == 0)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_main, first, None)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_compositor, first, None)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_main, first, None)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_compositor, first, None)

    # Create 10 main and impl rendering stats events for Action B.
    timer.Advance()
    renderer_main.BeginSlice('webkit.console', 'ActionB', timer.Get(), '')
    ref_stats.AppendNewRange()
    for i in xrange(0, 10):
      first = (i == 0)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_main, first, None)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_compositor, first, None)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_main, first, ref_stats)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_compositor, first, ref_stats)
    renderer_main.EndSlice(timer.Get())

    # Create 10 main and impl rendering stats events for Action A.
    timer.Advance()
    renderer_main.BeginSlice('webkit.console', 'ActionA', timer.Get(), '')
    ref_stats.AppendNewRange()
    for i in xrange(0, 10):
      first = (i == 0)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_main, first, None)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, renderer_compositor, first, None)
      AddMainThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_main, first, ref_stats)
      AddImplThreadRenderingStats(timer, browser_compositor, first, ref_stats)
    renderer_main.EndSlice(timer.Get())

    browser.FinalizeImport()
    renderer.FinalizeImport()

    timeline_markers = timeline.FindTimelineMarkers(
        ['ActionA', 'ActionB', 'ActionA'])
    timeline_ranges = [ timeline_bounds.Bounds.CreateFromEvent(marker)
                        for marker in timeline_markers ]
    stats = RenderingStats(renderer, browser, timeline_ranges)

    # Check if we are using the browser compositor's stats
    self.assertEquals(stats.top_level_process, browser)

    # Compare rendering stats to reference.
    self.assertEquals(stats.frame_timestamps, ref_stats.frame_timestamps)
    self.assertEquals(stats.frame_times, ref_stats.frame_times)
    self.assertEquals(stats.rasterize_times, ref_stats.rasterize_times)
    self.assertEquals(stats.rasterized_pixel_counts,
                      ref_stats.rasterized_pixel_counts)
    self.assertEquals(stats.paint_times, ref_stats.paint_times)
    self.assertEquals(stats.painted_pixel_counts,
                      ref_stats.painted_pixel_counts)
    self.assertEquals(stats.record_times, ref_stats.record_times)
    self.assertEquals(stats.recorded_pixel_counts,
                      ref_stats.recorded_pixel_counts)

  def testScrollLatencyFromTimeline(self):
    timeline = model.TimelineModel()

    # Create a browser process and a renderer process.
    browser = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 1)
    browser_main = browser.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 11)
    renderer = timeline.GetOrCreateProcess(pid = 2)
    renderer_main = renderer.GetOrCreateThread(tid = 21)

    timer = MockTimer()
    ref_latency_stats = ReferenceInputLatencyStats()

    # Create 10 input latency stats events for Action A.
    timer.Advance()
    renderer_main.BeginSlice('webkit.console', 'ActionA', timer.Get(), '')
    for _ in xrange(0, 10):
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'MouseWheel', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, ref_latency_stats)
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'GestureScrollUpdate', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, ref_latency_stats)
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'TouchMove', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, ref_latency_stats)
    renderer_main.EndSlice(timer.Get())

    # Create 5 input latency stats events not within any action.
    for _ in xrange(0, 5):
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'MouseWheel', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, None)
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'GestureScrollUpdate', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, None)
      AddInputLatencyStats(timer, 'TouchMove', browser_main,
                           renderer_main, None)

    # Create 10 input latency stats events for Action B.
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International Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR)
IJCRR - Vol 05 Issue 16, August
Date of Publication: 28-Aug-2013
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AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH
Author: N. Swarnalatha, P. Bhuvaneswari
Abstract:Objective: To know the prevalence of low birth weight and its association with socio demographic and maternal factors in Tertiary care Hospital, Tirupati. Settings: Government Maternity Hospital attached to S.V. Medical College, Tirupati Study design: Hospital based cross sectional study Participants: 1200 postnatal women who delivered single live baby in the Government Maternity Hospital, Tirupati. Methodology: Systemic random sampling Study Period: January 2011 to December 2011 Statistical analysis used: Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis Results: Prevalence of Low birth weight was 26.8%. The prevalence of low birth weight was high and significant in less than 20 years of age group (42.0%), illiterate mothers (37.4%), occupation as labor (27.4%), low income (28.5%), consanguinity history (38.7%), primigravida (29.8%), women of birth order 3 and above (33.3%), narrow birth interval (34.8%), gestational age less than 37 weeks (72.7%), weight gain less than 6 kgs (57.7%), height less than 145cms (51.0%), weight less than 45kgs (55.2%), low hemoglobin level, less than 3 ante-natal checkups (87.5%), IFA tablets not consumed or less than 50 tablets during pregnancy (48.0%), hard physical labor during pregnancy (56.4%), tobacco chewing (44.7%), female babies (30.6%) and obstetric complications during pregnancy (50.4%). sHowever residence of mother showed any significant effect on low birth weight. Conclusion: To emphasize on need of improving ante natal coverage as well as quality of services.
Keywords: Low birth weight, antenatal check up, IFA tablets, birth interval
Children's health is tomorrow's wealth is one of the World Health Organization's slogans of recent years. However, children's health is to a great extent determined by factors that operate in utero, well before they are born. At birth fetal weight is accepted as the single parameter that is directly related to the health and nutrition of the mother, and on the other hand is an important determinant of the chances of the newborn to survive and experience healthy growth and development.[1] A multifactorial inter-relationship exists between the environment in which pregnant mothers live and the growth of the fetus.[2] This relationship has prompted public health personnel to suggest that birth weight distribution and the low birth weight babies to be considered as indicators of socioeconomic development. Low birth weight (LBW) (<2500 gms) is the strongest determinant of infant morbidity and mortality in India.
Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges for mother and child health (MCH) in developing countries. It has been revealed that half of all peri-natal and one-third of all infant deaths occur due to low birth weight.[3] There is significant variation in the incidence of LBW across regions. According to the UNICEF, South Asia has the highest incidence, with 27% of all infants born in world with LBW, while East Asia/Pacific has the lowest (7%). Nearly 40% of all LBW babies in the developing world are born in India.[4] In India, the prevalence of LBW infants is about 28%,[4] as compared to 4.5% in industrially developed countries.[5] Low birth weight infants are three times more likely than normal birth weight infants to have neurodevelopmental complications and congenital abnormalities.[6] Among the factors that were identified by Kraemer[7] as possible determinants of LBW, maternal factors such as maternal weight and height, education, parity of the mother, gestational age, caloric intake, quality of antenatal care and sex of the delivered child were listed as prominent factors. The major challenge in the field of public health is to identify the factors influencing low birth weight and to institute remedial measures. Every pregnant woman irrespective of her risk status needs high quality maternal health services during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.[8] Some of the interventions suggested to reduce LBW include delaying child bearing in adolescents, efforts to improve the nutritional status of women, particularly anemia in pregnancy, access to antenatal care, advice on adequate rest during pregnancy, efforts to reduce tobacco chewing in areas wherever it is a common practice, improving female education, especially that of mothers.[9] Despite the benefits of adopting and implementing the primary health care system, health services have remained inaccessible in many respects and have therefore affected its optimum utilization. Hence there is need for further research in finding of the relation between low birth weight and maternal factors in order to decrease infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate. In this context, this study is conducted to identify the epidemiological factors affecting birth weight and also to know the relationship of demographic, socio economic and obstetric factors with Low birth weight.
To assess the magnitude of Low birth weight and factors contributing it
A prospective, hospital based study was conducted in Government maternity hospital, Tirupati, a tertiary care hospital in Andhra Pradesh between January 2011 to December 2011. Sample size was 1200 calculated with 25% as the minimum prevalence of low birth weight, with 10% precision. Study variable: Maternal age, residence, maternal education and occupation, per capita income, parity, anthropometric measurements of mother, consanguinity history, birth interval, ANC checkups, iron and folic acid tablets consumption during pregnancy, anemia, gestational age, sex of the delivered child, weight gain, hard physical work , tobacco chewing and obstetric complications during pregnancy. Outcome variable: Low birth weight (LBW). Data collection method: 1200 postnatal mothers who delivered in the hospital during study period were included as study subjects and they were selected by systemic random sampling technique. They were interviewed using predesigned and pretested questionnaires and the information regarding the study variables were collected after obtaining consent form. The available records are also reviewed to collect the information regarding weight at first antenatal visit, last menstrual date and hemoglobin level.
Inclusion criteria: Singleton pregnant mother willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Mothers with multiple pregnancy, mothers whose last menstrual period was not exactly known, ante-partum hemorrhage, caesarean delivery, neonates with congenital malformations, chromosomal anomalies and hemolytic disease of newborn. Birth weight less than 2500 g was used to label a child as LBW. Birth weight of every child was measured in gram within one hour after delivery using pretested and pre-calibrated Salter weighing machine (UNICEF). Protocol: In order to exclude inter-observer variation all measurements of study participants were taken by single investigator in the postnatal wards. Mother's height was measured up to the accuracy of 0.5 cm by height measuring stand and weight was recorded on bathroom weighing machine up to the accuracy of 0.5 kg. Standardization of equipment was done to minimize error. The gestational age was calculated from the last menstrual period in completed weeks of gestation. Physical work during pregnancy was graded as described by Pachauri and Marvah in their study.[10] The data collected was complied, tabulated and finally analyzed. Descriptive statistics are reported as percentage. Group comparison was done by Chi-square test using SPSS package. P values less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.
The proportion of Low birth weight in the present study was 26.8%. Table 1 summaries low birth weight according to some maternal variables. Significant association was found between Low birth weight and maternal age less than 20 years (χ2 = 11.19; p0.01), consanguinity history (χ2 = 33.27; p0.06) and occupation of the mother (χ2 = 3.10; p>0.039) has no significant association with low birth weight. Table 2 summarizes low birth weight according to maternal anthropometry and Hb% level. There was statistical significant association of low birth weight with maternal height less than 145cms (χ2 = 15.82; p<0.000), maternal weight less than 45kgs at first AN visit (χ2 = 83.25; p<0.000), and anemia (χ2 = 28.55; p<0.000). Table 3 summaries the effect of antenatal checkups and IFA tablets consumption on birth weight of new born. The birth weight of babies was influenced significantly by the number of antenatal checkups made by the mother and was significant (χ2 = 30.40; p<0.000). The statistical significant association was observed between LBW and IFA tablets consumption (χ2 = 72.06; p<0.000). Table 4 depicted low birth weight according to other maternal characteristics. LBW was highly significant among those mothers who were doing hard physical work during pregnancy (χ2 = 49.22; p<0.000), habit of chewing tobacco (χ2 = 7.94; p<0.00), female babies (χ2 = 7.60; p<0.00) and obstetric complications during pregnancy (χ2 = 40.16; p<0.000). Table 5 and 6 depicted that less than 3 antenatal checkups, maternal weight less than 45kg at first antenatal visit, less than 6 kgs weight gain during pregnancy, anemia and low IFA tablets consumption were the determinants of LBW.
The proportion of Low Birth Weight in the present study was 26.8 % while it was 21.5% from NFHS – 3[11] data. Higher proportion in our study could be due to the fact that high risk cases come for the delivery in hospital setting. A similar prevalence was found in Nasik study [12] and Chandigarh study [13]. The variation in the prevalence may be due to varying geographic and socioeconomic differences among the different communities. The study results establish that the prevalence of low birth weight is significantly associated with the mother's age. The incidence of LBW was high among mothers less than 20 years of age (42.0%) which was statistically significant. Similar significant association was also reported by Velankar DH[8], Negi et al,[14] Kamaldoss et al,[15] and Anand et al,[16] in their respective studies. The birth weight improved with an increase in maternal age. Young age of mother and inadequate development of uterus can cause low birth weight babies. In current study, the proportion of low birth weight was high among those mothers residing in rural area (28.0%) and there was no statistical significant association of residential status of the mother and LBW. In present study, the proportion of low birth weight was found to be high among illiterate women (37.4%). The prevalence decreased with increasing the educational level of the women (23.5%). Sharma MK et al [13], Rizvi et al [17], Roudhari et al[18] and Mavalankar et al [19] showed significant association between maternal education and LBW. The high prevalence of low birth weight in relation to illiteracy may be linked to lower awareness levels regarding the need for antenatal care services and their utilization. The proportion of LBW was high in mothers who were laborers' by occupation (27.4%) and it was not statistically significant. Same observation was documented in earlier studies. [16, 19, 20] High proportion of low birth weight was found in low income (28.5%). The proportion of LBW babies decreased with increase in the per-capita income of the family. There was statistical significance association between and LBW and family income. High prevalence of LBW in low socioeconomic status have also reported in other studies also. [8, 13, 19, 20] In current study the LBW prevalence was high among those mothers who gave history of consanguinity (38.7%) and it was statistically significant. In present study, it was observed that parity and low birth weight were co-related. Proportion of low birth weight increased with an increase in parity. This may be due to the fact that a large number of children are born without adequate spacing, leading to depletion in the woman's nutritional status and health, leaving incapable of producing a healthy baby. In the current study, low birth weight was significantly found to be high in 3 or more than 3 para (33.3%). The studies in Dehradun, [14] Tamil Nadu, [15] and Karnataka [21] also found significant association of low birth weight with parity. The proportion of LBW was significantly high among those mothers with birth interval of less than 2 years (34.8%). Similar finding was revealed by the studies conducted in Mumbai [8] and Allahabad [22]. If women cannot recover from the effect of last pregnancy and period of breastfeeding before conceiving again, her nutritional status deteriorates with subsequent pregnancies. Hence, it is recommended to adopt birth spacing methods and widen the interpregnancy interval at least more than 2 years. This finding indicates the importance of birth spacing in preventing LBW babies. It was found that the period of gestation (<37 weeks) was statistically associated with LBW. Studies carried out in Lucknow [23] and Karnataka [24] have also found significant inverse association of low birth weight with gestational age. Though there is less scope to improve the gestational period through public health measures but improvement in other maternal factors like literacy, birth-spacing and reduced smoking level might improve the period of gestation and consequently improve the birth weight of the baby. Similar to present study significant relationship was found between maternal weight gain during pregnancy and the LBW in Nasik study[12] and other studies. [8, 15, 16, 24]
In the current study, the proportion of low birth weight was found to be high among those women with short stature (<145 cm) and it is statistically significant. Trivedi[5], Kramer[7] and Velankar DH[8] studies reported a significant association between maternal height and low birth weight. In the present study, the prevalence of the low birth weight was high among those women with weight less than 45kgs at first antenatal visit (55.2%) and it was statistically significant. Several studies [13,14,21,24] have also suggested that there was a significant association between maternal weight and LBW. Hence it is recommended to improve the nutritional status of a girl child throughout her life cycle as it will improve the nutritional status of women and will reduce the problem of LBW. In current study the prevalence of low birth weight was found to be significantly high in anemic women. Similarly other studies by Mavalankar et al. [19] and Joshi et al. [22] also reported significant relationship between mother's hemoglobin concentration and the birth weight of the newborn. It is recommended that all efforts should be made to increase the Hb level by regular supplementation of iron and also by dietary modification. The proportion of LBW was high among mothers who had less than 3 required antenatal checkups indicating as a determinant of LBW. There was statistical significant association between antenatal checkups and LBW. Joshi et al.[22] and Idris et al.[23] also published the similar findings in their study. Association between irregular antenatal checkup and LBW may be due to noncompliance of advice/drugs during antenatal period. This emphasizes the need to improve both the coverage and quality of ante-natal care to reduce LBW which is the major cause of concern. The prevalence of low birth weight was found to be significantly high in women engaged in hard physical work in pregnancy (56.4%). Allahabad study [22] and Lucknow study [23] also reported statistical significant association between low birth weight and hard physical labor. A hard physical labor during pregnancy will upset the balance in women with marginal nutritional deficiencies and may also lead to early onset of labor causing prematurity. Due to the combined effects of vasoconstriction, myometrial contraction, reduced plasma volume, and diversion of blood flow away from the placental bed, there is diminution of utero-placental blood flow and resultant fetal hypoxia and result in fetal growth retardation. The prevalence of low birth weight was significantly high among tobacco users. The Nasik [12] study found significantly high proportion of low birth weight in relation to maternal tobacco exposure. Mehta et al. [25] also revealed that LBW proportion was high among tobacco users than among nonusers. It shows use of tobacco during antenatal period is associated with LBW. In the present study the proportion of low birth weight was significantly high in female babies and the same was also reported by Felke et al. study[26] and Allahabad study [22]. Mothers with bad obstetric history (BOH) delivered more number of LBW babies than mothers with no BOH and this accordance with other studies. [15, 16, 23] Binary logistic regression analysis has found out that the low birth weight is associated with risk factors like antenatal checkups, maternal weight less than 45kg, anemia, weight gain less than 6kg, low IFA tablets consumption during pregnancy. Various studies conducted in various parts of India after multivariate analysis or multi regression analysis was found that antenatal visits , age of the mother, socioeconomic status, maternal height less than 145cm, maternal weight less than 45kg, birth spacing less than 2years, weight gain during pregnancy, gestational age and anemia are the determinant factors for low birth weight.[8,21,23,24]
As there are several factors interacting in this phenomenon so it is not feasible to single out any particular factor affecting low birth weight. Among various epidemiological factors the maternal factors like maternal age, regular antenatal checkup, parity, birth interval, anemia, bad obstetric history, hard physical work, tobacco chewing during pregnancy were significant determinants of LBW. This study shows ineffectiveness of existing national programs for improving the antenatal care. Hence, it is the need of the hour to strengthen the existing maternal services at the basic level of community i.e., at door steps of the beneficiaries if possible. There is a need to promote right age at marriage (minimum 18 years). Inter pregnancy interval may be improved through different contraceptive methods of spacing. The study suggests focusing attention on health education of prospective mothers and discouraging teenage pregnancy.
The author extends the profound sense of gratitude to the study participants. Author acknowledges the immense help received from the scholars whose article cited and included in references for this manuscript. The author is also grateful to authors / editors / publishers of all those articles, journals and books from where the literature for this article has been reviewed and discussed. Authors are grateful to IJCRR editorial board members and IJCRR team of reviewers who have helped to bring quality to this manuscript
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To hear people speak about him, Steve was a legend. From his teenage years until now, he was the guy everyone knew – in High School, on the soccer and football fields, on the street, to the neighborhood – everyone knew his name. He couldn't even go on vacation without running into current and former students – NYC, Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Disney World, Myrtle Beach and more. New students assigned to his homeroom never knew whether to believe the stories that he ate a child or threw a table across the room. But the kids who had him as a teacher walked away loving his class and him. He made his classes fun but it was nearly impossible to get away with anything in his class. Known as the Tasmanian Devil in his youth, he had broken every rule and knew all the tricks. He was always in his classroom early, blaring his music for the day to set the tone. You knew it was a good day if Frank Sinatra or Abba was playing; everyone was on edge if Metallica was on. At Walter Hill School he was twice Teacher of the Year and the glue that held them together. Once a year he sang Karaoke to entertain his co-workers. His renditions of Let it Go and Ain't No Mountain High Enough were awful but his unbridled joy, complete with dance moves, made it unforgettable. And he took his sports seriously. Steve participated in 5 fantasy football leagues, back before the internet, mailing his selections the Monday before game day. You could hear him screaming at the T.V. from two floors away when his Broncos played. If the game went badly he could string expletives like a poet. When his older son moved to Boston, he got to experience Fenway, a lifelong dream. He picked the right game: Mookie Betts smashed a walk off grand slam over the green monster. Steve wanted to be a good golfer but never quite mastered it. His biggest celebration occurred when his ball hit the green! Lovingly referred to as a Yankee Redneck by his Southern nephew, he rowdily cheered for Dale Earnhardt and Junior, and attended many NASCAR races at Dover Downs, Pocono and even Charlotte. The Kreps' residence was the house where all the kids hung out; their dinner table usually had a few additional mouths. Even when his sons left for college their friends still came over to watch the game with Mr. Kreps. You could count the number of his kids' games missed on one hand: he was always the loudest and most supportive parent on the sideline. He coached soccer one season for his son's team, and ran flag football and basketball after school at Walter Hill. Come Halloween the hunt for the Kreps' house was on: students who found him got a free homework pass; and teased if he didn't like your costume.
At age 5 he'd meet a girl named Melissa. They played with a Noah's Arc set under the tree in her front yard. And all through elementary school they could usually be found together. Melissa moved away for high school but the day she returned, there was Steve. Six months later they were dating; four and a half years later they were married. The secret to their almost 30 years of marriage was compromise; he compromised by usually letting Melissa get her way. They were blessed by sons, Jared and Tyler. Steve was a devoted family man. A true son, brother, and uncle, not just an in-law, to Melissa's family: Phyllis. Ted, Tom, Robin, Patti, Tom, Kim, Brian, and all his nieces and nephews on both sides. He is survived by his parents, Melvin and Maryellen, brother Larry (Lisa) and sister Cindy (Kevin) Leach. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Kevin (Lori).
Wear your favorite team's Jersey and come celebrate 52 great years Sunday noon to 4 p.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. The Stephen C. Kreps Scholarship Fund is being created; more information will follow as soon as possible. Donations will be appreciated.
My heartfelt condolences to Melissa, Jared, and Tyler. My son Avery wore "SK" on his helmet in honor of Mr.Kreps for his game last night. He and my daughter both thought he was a great teacher. My husband and I knew him on and off the field and in school. Praying for strength in this most difficult time.
My three children have been blessed by Mr.Kreps! He is one of a kind and our community will never be the same. He touched so many and we will be forever greatful!
Sending prayers to the Kreps family!! He was a wonderful teacher and will never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies to the Krep family!! This amazing man educated two of my three daughters. Thank you!! You will be missed!!
He was a wonderful teacher and he will be missed. Sending my prayers to the whole entire Kreps family.
Our sincerest sympathy and condolences to you and your family upon hearing of Stephen's passing.
What a beautiful and loving tribute to him and the many people he touched These many wonderful stories will always be a testament to a full life he lived with family and friends and the many students he taught.
God's eternal blessings for Stephen and God's Blessings to your family during this most difficult time.
Steve was truly one of a kind. His enthusiasm was infectious and it was so much fun to sit in the stands with him while we cheered as our boys played soccer. Both of my children had him as their 6th grade teacher – one of their favorite school years thanks to Steve. The loss of this wonderful teacher, neighbor and friend leaves a big hole in all of our hearts. I'm extremely thankful I had the pleasure of knowing him.
So sorry for your loss I really don't even know what to say .I can't even think straight since I lost my Bobby.All I can say is that my heart breaks for you as his parents. Love you 2 Try to stay strong that's all we can do for our family.Barb.
My daughter had Mr. Kreps last year in 6th grade. I still remember our first open house night and walking into his classroom. I was like wow … I wish my science teacher was as cool as hers!!! I loved his sense of humor and outlook on teaching! My daughter definitely excelled in his class due to his passion of teaching.
Mr. Kreps was and will forever be an amazing teacher and human being. He taught my daughter this year, and previously taught my son as well. Both adored their favorite science teacher. Thank you Mr. Kreps for all you have given in your time here with us.
Kreps family, I realize there are no words that can possibly ease your sorrow, but I do hope that you find comfort in knowing just how loved Steve was by our entire community, and how he brought joy to everyone he met. We all grieve with you, and are praying hard for you in this sad time.
Mr. Kreps truly touched everyone that came into his path and for sure touched me. He made a huge impact on my life and I thank him for that. I will be praying for strength for the Kreps family. Me. Kreps was loved by everyone. I will never forget one of the most influential people in my life, Mr. Kreps. My condolences.
Dear Kreps Family: On behalf of the Heffernan family, I'd like to extend our deepest condolences to you on your loss.
My daughter Brianna is a current Hill student, and truly enjoyed having Steve not only as a Teacher, but also as part of her flag football activity. She has been truly saddened by his loss, and has been sharing her wonderful memories of her interactions with him, which has brought her some smiles. She absolutely loved having him for Science, and she's found a true enjoyment for it because of your husband and Father.
We send you our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, and pray that you find comfort in knowing that your husband and father was a wonderful man who made an impact in the lives of thousands of children and adults.
Cindy, such an incredible tribute to your beloved Brother Steve. May God bless you and your entire family as you travel this new path of your lives now, and may Steve rejoice in Paradise as he awaits you. All my love & prayers to you all.
It was wonderful to read this beautiful tribute of Steven's life. What a beloved wonderful person he was to all. He is leaving way too soon but he blessed the earth for 52 years and is leaving wonderful memories behind for family, school, and community. Heaven will welcome with open arms. God bless Steven and his family during this difficult time.
Mr. Kreps was my sixth grade science teacher this year. He was by far my favorite teacher. He taught me so many life lessons. He made any ordinary day extraordinary and I will never forget that. Mr. Kreps always all the best in everybody. It will be so weird walking down the hallway and not seeing him smile as I enter my homeroom. I hope Mr. Kreps rests in peace.
Mr. Kreps was my sixth grade teacher in the 2014-2015 school year. He constantly told me that I could do whatever I put my mind to, and encouraged me to put my full effort into everything I loved. He gave me my love of science and history that I feel so strongly today in high school. He was an incredible teacher that did everything possible to engage his students and give them the best experience possible. I'll never forget how much he changed my life.
I cannot even begin to express the loss to our family. You were more like a brother to to me then a brother in-law. My children adore you and you will always be an amazing role model to them as well as many others. All of our fun times will now be wonderful memories to share over and over again. We love you!!!
We are deeply sorry for your loss. My son is at Hill and had the opportunity to participate in after school basketball with Steve and spoke very highly of him. Heaven gained a beautiful angel! Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this very difficult time.
Truly sorry for your loss but my 3 Boys were all privileged to have met and learned from Steve while at Walter Hill (right of passage). Good times at soccer throughout the years.
I'm truly sorry for your loss, Mr Kreps was a joy to have. I had him last year in 6th grade he was the best science teacher anyone could have asked for he made every day fun. He touched all of are heart. We will all miss you Mr. Kreps😢😭.
My deepest sympathy for the Kreps family…..I was fortunate to have known Steve because he was my brothers BEST FRIEND. He was always the life of the party, picnic, and other get togethers. ALWAYS the JOKESTER!!! I can't ever remember Steve "NOT SMILING"…..He spoke of his students often, as well as his family that he was so proud of….after reading the impact he had on so many lives, I can honestly say Steve Kreps was a living legend….and I bet he didn't even know it….I sure will miss you "Ernie"….RIP my friend…..Sincerely, G.G.
These are hard times but there is so much love to give for the man Mr. Kreps was. I'll never forget when he asked me: "Gavin, what Metallica album goes with what we're learning right now?" I answered Ride the Lightning, and even though he was thinking Death Magnetic, we both had a laugh. He was one of the most engaging teachers I have ever had the honor of looking up to, and he doubtlessly left his mark on the community. Grief is a challenge that we all must face, but the light at the end of the tunnel lies in remembering the ways our dearly departed have impacted our lives for the better. Thinking about the Kreps family during this time.
Mr. Kreps was the best science teacher ever. Even if I only had him for 2 months. He made me smile every time I came into class. He was living, funny, and great as his job like he says so him self. I'm sure he will be teaching science in heaven now. And maybe he can even practice my name. We all live him so much.
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Kreps teach me every day during my sixth grade year. There was never a moment where I wanted to leave his classroom. He made every second in his class amazing. Never a dull moment with him. From his crazy experiments to the serious talks about life, he never seized to brighten your day. He wasn't just a great teacher; he was an advocate for the students, a great listener, the biggest Broncos fan I have ever seen, but he was a great man. He never complained to his students even when we could tell something bothered him. He always made all schools events unforgettable. He gave kids advice not just in school but about all subjects. He gave kids the best welcome, but when the last day of school came, he was the students hardest goodbye's. Overall, I don't know another person like Mr. Kreps. He is irreplaceable, so the best thing we can do is celebrate all he did for everyone. Mr. Kreps if you are reading this I love and miss you tremendously. Love Peyton(Mrs. Rieger).
Hearing Steve's music in the morning echoing through the first floor hallway of Walter Hill interestingly invigorating, yet calming; witnessing him teaching science, unforgettable; listening to his stories during lunch, priceless!
So shocked and saddened by the news. Condolences and sympathy to your family, friends, colleagues, and students. Steve, behave yourself in heaven!
It is with great sadness we mourn Mr. Kreps in our home with so many others. My son and recently my daughter had him as there 6 th grade teacher. He was genuinely encouraging to both of my kids pushing them to move forward in their best selves. We thank the family for sharing him with us and so many others as well. We will continue to keep the family in prayer for the days ahead. Many Blessing!
1. On Halloween in high school she wore a cat outfit – Mr. Kreps inquired if her father knew what she was wearing.
2. The children had to say something nice to his stapler or it wouldn't work; literally it didn't work if they didn't make the comment.
3. The girls were often reminded it was a science room not a hair salon.
4. The kids would sneak out of Mrs. Davidson class to peak in at Mr. Kreps, feet on his desk, eyes closed, belting out a tune.
5. He told them all he was a parent too so they couldn't fool him.
So many lives touched, so many memeories left and a mark within the community made. To the family, we see your dad in all of you and will continue to hold you in prayer. His celebration of life was a beautiful tribute. God Bless!


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Spencer Island
5033 4th St. SE
7 a.m. - Dusk
The Parks & Facilities listing includes facilities outside of the Parks & Recreation Department. When sorting through the facilities be sure to use the "Facility Type" option to best filter your search.
Estuary Guide (PDF)
Spencer Island Map
Aerial Photo and Description
Other Link Parks Home Page
Interpretive Boardwalk
Restrooms/Sanicans
Spencer Island is one of the best places in the Snohomish River Estuary to view waterfowl and shorebirds. Deer, coyote, river otter, and a host of small mammals and amphibians also inhabit the large island. The island has a dike top trail system, which provides scenic views of the wetlands, sloughs, and mountains. At this time, the trails are unmaintained. We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to help maintain these trails. Please email mike.remle@snoco.org if you are interested.
The island is co-owned by Snohomish County and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Snohomish County owns the south half of the island, while WDFW owns the north half. The property line is approximately 1,400 feet north of the bridge.
Call 360-568-2482 for information on seasonal use restrictions and interpretive programs.
Note: Dogs are not permitted on the county-owned portion of the island.
Note: No hunting or shooting is allowed on County-owned portion of the island.
Island Access
Failure of dikes on Spencer Island over the last several years have resulted in a loss of the large loop trail which was previously available for public use. Walking trails are unmaintained at this time.
Interactive 360 degree view
Park History
Spencer Island lies in the heart of the Snohomish River Estuary, an ecosystem formed by mixing a freshwater system (the Snohomish River) and a saltwater system (Port Gardner Bay).
A dike was built out of earth and wood around the island in the early 1930s for flood control and the island was converted to agricultural use. Most recently, James Scott Rhodes farmed the island, raising over 400 head of cattle.
A barn previously stood near the park entrance and served many generations of farmers. Legend has it that Tom Mormon, a farmer, rolled the barn on log skids across the island to its previous location. The barn fell down during a wind storm in 2006.
From Everett:
Go north on SR529 (Broadway) over the Snohomish River
Turn right onto 28th Place Northeast
Follow signs to Langus Riverfront Park
Continue past the park to a parking lot past the left curve in the road (under I-5)
Follow the walking trail to Spencer Island
Alternatively, continue along road to parking area near the Everett Waste Facility. Follow road between lagoons to Spencer Island.
Please comply with posted parking restrictions. Parking enforced by City of Everett Police.
Birds-eye view of Spencer Island


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Karl Herold (* 6. November 1921 in Kulmbach; † 1. September 1977 ebenda) war ein deutscher Politiker (SPD).

Er war von 1969 bis 1976 Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär beim Bundesminister für innerdeutsche Beziehungen.

Biografie

Ausbildung und Beruf
Nach dem Besuch der Volksschule absolvierte Herold, der evangelischen Glaubens war, eine Bäckerlehre in Kulmbach, die er 1938 mit der Gesellenprüfung abschloss. Von 1940 bis 1945 nahm er am Zweiten Weltkrieg teil. Er diente in dieser Zeit freiwillig in der Luftwaffen-Division "Hermann Göring", gegen den Willen seines Vaters, welcher langjähriger SPD-Stadtrat war. 1946 bestand er die Prüfung als Bäckermeister.

In der Kriegsgräberfürsorge war Herold stark engagiert. So nahm er an mehreren Ausgrabungs- und Umbettungsaktionen im Ausland teil.

Karl Herold war als Unternehmer und Politiker am kulturellen Profil des öffentlichen Auftrittes und Erscheinungsbildes interessiert. Nach amerikanischem Vorbild ließ er von dem Graphiker Hans Lewerenz für sein Unternehmen ein einheitliches und durchgängiges Erscheinungsbild mit Schriftzug und Firmenlogo entwerfen (Corporate Design).

In der Arbeiterwohlfahrt war Herold Kreisvorsitzender in Kulmbach und Mitglied des Bezirksvorstandes für Ober- und Mittelfranken, später auch Landesvorstand für Bayern und noch später stellvertretender Bundesvorsitzender.

Politik
Herold trat 1949 der SPD bei und wurde 1950 stellvertretender Kreisvorsitzender und bereits ein Jahr später Kreisvorsitzender im Landkreis Kulmbach. Später wurde er stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Unterbezirks Bayreuth und Mitglied im Bezirksvorstand Franken der SPD.

von 1960 bis 1970 gehörte Herold dem Stadtrat von Kulmbach an. Er war von 1953 bis 1976 Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages. Er zog stets über die Landesliste Bayern in den Bundestag ein.

Herold, der zum rechten Flügel der SPD gehörte, gilt mit Egon Franke als Begründer der Kanalarbeiter in der SPD-Bundestagsfraktion.

Vor der Bundestagswahl 1976 (sie fand am 3. Oktober statt) verzichtete Herold angesichts seiner Gesundheit auf eine neue Kandidatur für den Bundestag und verließ auch das Bundesministerium für innerdeutsche Beziehungen, wo er seit dem Regierungswechsel 1969 Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär war. Ab 1969 regierte eine rot-gelbe Koalition unter Bundeskanzler Willy Brandt und begann eine neue Ostpolitik.

Öffentliche Ämter
Am 22. Oktober 1969 wurde Herold als Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär beim Bundesminister für innerdeutsche Beziehungen in die von Bundeskanzler Willy Brandt geführte Bundesregierung berufen. Dieses Amt behielt er auch unter dessen Nachfolger Helmut Schmidt. Nach der Bundestagswahl 1976 schied Herold am 15. Dezember 1976 aus dem Bundeskabinett aus.

Ehrungen
 Herold wurde am 14. Mai 1965 mit dem Bayerischen Verdienstorden ausgezeichnet.
 1974 erhielt er das Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
 1976 erhielt er das Große Verdienstkreuz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
 1977 erhielt er das Große Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
 Die Marie-Juchacz-Plakette der Arbeiterwohlfahrt wurde ihm 1977 verliehen.
 1977 wurde er Ehrenbürger von Kulmbach.
 Die Karl-Herold-Straße in Forchheim und Zwiesel sowie eine Seniorenwohnanlage der Arbeiterwohlfahrt in seiner Heimatstadt erhielten seinen Namen.

Literatur
 Rudolf Vierhaus, Ludolf Herbst (Hrsg.), Bruno Jahn (Mitarb.): Biographisches Handbuch der Mitglieder des Deutschen Bundestages. 1949–2002. Bd. 1: A–M. K. G. Saur, München 2002, ISBN 3-598-23782-0, S. 334–335.

Siehe auch
 Kabinett Brandt I – Kabinett Brandt II – Kabinett Schmidt I

Weblinks

Bundestagsabgeordneter (Bayern)
SPD-Mitglied
Träger des Großen Bundesverdienstkreuzes mit Stern und Schulterband
Träger des Bayerischen Verdienstordens
Träger der Marie-Juchacz-Plakette
Ehrenbürger von Kulmbach
Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
AWO-Funktionär
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Lemire, Guy and Mona T. Duckett. "Probation and Parole". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 08 June 2015, Historica Canada. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/probation-and-parole. Accessed 19 July 2019.
Lemire, G.,, & Duckett, M., Probation and Parole (2015). In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/probation-and-parole
Lemire, Guy, and Mona T. Duckett, "Probation and Parole". In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published February 06, 2012; Last Edited June 08, 2015. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/probation-and-parole
Lemire, Guy, and Mona T. Duckett . The Canadian Encyclopedia, s.v. "Probation and Parole", Last Edited June 08, 2015, https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/probation-and-parole
Probation and Parole
Article by Guy Lemire, Mona T. Duckett
Probation is a correctional method under which convicted offenders are supervised in the community instead of imprisonment, or after a period of imprisonment has been served.
Probation is a correctional method under which convicted offenders are supervised in the community instead of imprisonment, or after a period of imprisonment has been served. The theory of probation derives from a long-standing tradition in Anglo-American courts to suspend judgement in certain cases and provide a second chance for first offenders.
In practice, it originated with John Augustus, a Boston shoemaker, who through his interest in the temperance cause agreed to supervise the behaviour of an offender in lieu of a prison term. By the time he died Augustus had become responsible for nearly 2000 offenders.
Probation is a sentencing option available to a judge when an offender has committed certain categories of crimes. In Canada, probation is an exclusively provincial jurisdiction. Probation services, which exist in all provinces, are responsible for preparing presentence reports that focus on the accused's background. The reports may suggest that the offender make restitution to the victim, or perform some type of community service as part of his or her punishment. The report may also recommend that the offender be required to take treatment for alcohol or drug problems or to accept counselling on mental health concerns or social skills. Although authorities concerned with the legal and sociological aspects of law enforcement agree that probation is more effective and less expensive for the rehabilitation of most offenders than institutional confinement, relatively few countries adhere to the principles on which its success depends: careful selection of suitable cases, suspension of sentence for offenders selected for probation, supervision by trained personnel, and release of the probationer at the end of the specified time contingent on satisfactory behaviour or revocation of probation if the contrary is true.
Process of Conditional Release
Parole (derived from the French parole d'honneur, "word of honour," meaning particularly the pledge of a prisoner of war not to try to escape or bear arms in return for conditional freedom) is also called conditional release. It is a discretionary executive process, a function of an administrative board. The National Parole Board, under the authority of the solicitor general of Canada, reviews parole applications made by inmates of federal penitentiaries. The board also has jurisdiction over prisoners in provinces where no provincial parole board exists. The purpose of conditional release is to contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society by means of managing the timing and conditions of release of prisoners in a way that will best facilitate their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community as law-abiding citizens.
Under federal law, most offenders must be released on a form of conditional release, called statutory release, to serve the last third of their sentence in the community under supervision of Correctional Service Canada. Statutory release is not a decision of the National Parole Board, but is a provision in law. However, if requested to do so by Correctional Service Canada, the National Parole Board can impose conditions to that statutory release. Offenders may apply to the National Parole Board for full parole consideration after serving one-third of their sentence, and for day parole consideration 6 months before their full parole eligibility. Before capital punishment was abolished, those serving life sentences could be considered for release after serving 7 years, but in July 1976 the law changed to provide mandatory life imprisonment for first- and second-degree murder. Those convicted of first-degree murder are ineligible for parole until 25 years have been served, although section 745.01 of the Criminal Code allows an offender to apply for judicial review of that parole ineligibility period after 15 years. For those convicted of second-degree murder by a jury, the judge, at the time of sentencing, must ask the jury if it has any recommendations with respect to the number of years an offender must serve before he or she is eligible for parole. The jury need not make a recommendation, but if it does it can recommend no fewer than 10 years and no more than 25 years. Ordinarily, a person convicted of second-degree murder must serve at least 10 years of their sentence before being eligible for parole. Individuals convicted of multiple homicides or previously convicted of murder, or who have been previously convicted of crimes against humanity or war crimes, are not eligible for parole until 25 years of their sentence has been served and they cannot avail themselves of the application for judicial review of the parole ineligibility period. If released, offenders serving a life sentence are on parole supervision for the rest of their lives.
The criteria for granting parole include an assessment of whether the prisoner will present an undue risk to society while on parole by re-offending, and whether the release of the prisoner will contribute to the protection of society by facilitating their reintegration into the community as a law-abiding citizen. The board looks to the prisoner's postrelease plans, the seriousness of the prisoner's criminal record, their behaviour in prison, and any other information provided by psychologists or psychiatrists, courts, the police and victims. Supervision of parolees is entrusted to federal or provincial correctional services, or to private-sector agencies (eg, the John Howard Society, the Salvation Army, Native Counselling or Elizabeth Fry Society) under contract to Correctional Service Canada. Halfway houses are utilized as an intermediate step between prison imprisonment and freedom, particularly for those on day parole.
Allan Manson, The Law of Sentencing (2001); Kent Roach, Criminal Law, 4th ed. (2009).
National Parole BoardThe National Parole Board, as part of the criminal justice system, makes independent, quality conditional release and pardon decisions and clemency recommendations.
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry SocietyThe official website of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Society.
Judiciary in Canada
Cannabis Legalization in Canada
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Rosa Chumbe é um filme de drama peruano de 2017 dirigido e escrito por Jonatan Relayze. Foi selecionado como representante de seu país ao Oscar de melhor filme estrangeiro em 2018.

Elenco

 Liliana Trujillo - Rosa Chumbe
 Cindy Díaz - Sheyla

Ver também
Lista de submissões ao Oscar de Melhor Filme Estrangeiro em 2018

Ligações externas

Filmes em língua espanhola
Filmes do Peru


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Q: Serial brick camera I bought this serial electronic brick camera from Robot shop recently. I connected it to a Spark Fun FT232R shield. I am able to open my virtual COM port but I am not able to capture any images.
This is what I did on the spark fun shield's end:

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*I removed the solder jumper and connected 5V to VccIO, and GND to GND.

*I connected the Rx to Tx and vice versa.

*When I click on capture, the serial camera client just freezes.

Can anyone throw some light where am I going wrong?

A: Depending on the device the manufacture will sometimes label RX and TX from either the DCE or DTE perspective. You need to make sure the transmit line of your one device is tied to the receive line of your second device and vice versa. Try crossing over your RX and TX with a null modem adapter and see if that helps. If you tied the transmit line of one device to the transmit line of the second the communication will not work.

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We hope that trailer leaves a lasting impact because today is Father's Day, a day with a very special meaning to the new beginning of God of War. At its heart, this is a story of a father and his son on an incredible adventure and a deeply personal quest together. Therein lies a connection for all of us between their story and the ones all of us have shared with our fathers, or for anyone who is a parent to a child.
To celebrate Father's Day, we commissioned a limited run poster series to reflect on moments of adventure and lessons fathers and their children may have together, with a slight twist – how would Kratos and Atreus experience these moments in the Norse wildlands of God of War?
These five original posters were thoughtfully created by incredible artist Doaly. They are available now as a limited numbered print run of 75 each. Visit here to purchase; they'll go fast!
Finally, as we at Santa Monica Studio reflect on Father's Day and it's true personal meaning to us for God of War, members of our studio at large wanted to share some of their fondest moments with their dads, or even as dads themselves. Thank you for letting us share with you.
Recently my wife read a 'Pettson and Findus' bedtime story in Swedish to our son. He spent the whole time whispering, "Hey papa…" and then explaining to me what was happening in English. Turns out, he was only sharing the parts he liked so now I need to do some Google translating to find out how it really ends.
When I was about 8 years old, a meteor shower was supposed to occur very early in the morning, around 2am. I was sad to miss it since I knew I couldn't stay up that late. Despite being exhausted from work, my dad made sure to wake me up so we could watch it together, he knew I loved science and nature. It'll forever be one of my cherished memories.
My dad writes funny little poems and limericks in all my birthday cards.
My dad taught me how to drive a stick shift by making me learn on the biggest hill he could find. We never fought a dragon before but that hill felt like a huge beast and together we beat it!
"I know how to do a fireball in Street Fighter and you don't, so I know more than you."
"Good, if you know more than me, it means my life has been successful."
My dad flew over for a one month visit. I don't get to see him as much anymore. When he arrived it struck me that he is an older man now, but the Moment he started talking, time was suspended. His heart and his smile are as young as when I was a boy. There are relationships and bonds that time never erodes, however far and apart we might be. I cherish every Moment we spend together as true friends. I hope he will be there for a long time.
After over six years of trying to start a family—with all the struggle and heartbreak we endured—when my son's adoption became final the flood of emotion that washed over me was not just a memorable moment, but one of the greatest days in my life, period.
The day my father took me to my first baseball game at Dodgers Stadium is seared into my memory. Stepping out from the concourse and seeing the bright green grass and how enormous everything looked… it was breathtaking. Last year, I got to share that same experience with my own son for the first time. The wonder in his eyes is something I'll always remember.
Perhaps following in daddy's footsteps, my son Harrison (3) just designed his first board game: Super Oval. It is now one of his favorite ways to spend time together, though the rules seem to include more turns for him than anyone else, and only he seems to fully understand the win conditions. He let me win once, but has an otherwise undefeated Super Oval record.
My dad and I used to, once a year, do a long back-packing trip into the Sierra Nevada's. We hike up Horse Creek Canyon trail and after several hours descend down deep into the canyons to a secret camp site my uncles made some years ago. We spent the next day's traversing the creek, jumping from rock to rock, and fishing. The last year that we made the trip, my dad and I had decided to go very far down stream and we ended at a massive waterfall. Alas, there was no way to climb down the 30 feet to continue our trek. So, we decided to sit on a rock cliff that was to the side of the waterfall and enjoy the vista and the sound of rushing water in silence. It was magical.
As a father, there are so many priceless Moments you build with your children – their first steps, first words, the first time you play video games together. Before I was in games, I was a professional musician, so for me, the most memorable Moments have been watching my kids perform. Each time they do, I have to choke back tears of pride and joy.
Though I did not get to interact with my father a lot, he nurtured my love of art, monsters, and games from a young age. Bringing home all the scrap paper he could find, along with pens from the factory he worked at. He spent all he had to get us a computer, and told us this was the future and to learn it. The sacrifices he made in life pushed me forward to where I am today.
My step dad was a force in art in another way. Introducing me to fantasy, DnD and design, and helping to push my imagination to new heights. He stepped into my life and helped to create a stable place to foster imagination and stability. He also helped support me through college to realize my dreams when my mom passed.
I owe everything to my father, stepfather and my friends for where I am now.
When my wife saw our God of War trailer for the first time and Kratos said to Atreus "Do not be sorry, be better" She immediately thought of me saying the same thing to my own daughter.
My father – our strong moments often pass silently; meeting eyes, an arm around shoulders, gazing out together at something and just being present. Our bond is loudest when quiet.
My son - when you were born and first opened your eyes and looked at me, I said softly that my entire life could be just for you. I have always wanted to be a great Father, and I hope that through your life – I will have been worthy of you.
Since I have been living in the USA, I don't get to see my dad as much these days. A while ago we had a chance to reconnect by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! If God of War and my dad have taught me anything, it's that all fathers and sons should climb a mountain together, at least once!
My dad stayed home with me when I had the chicken pox in 4th grade and we played through Castlevania II: Simon's Quest together. My dad would talk through the puzzles with me to show how to use my brain to solve problems, and I admired him for being super cool and smart!
During E3 many years ago I was feverishly following all the news when my dad invited me to go fishing with him for the first time. While I was reluctant to pull myself away we spent the whole day on the water and now every time E3 comes back around long before I think of new games and announcements I think of the Chesapeake Bay.
Catching a foul ball with my boys and dad at Dodger Stadium (aka Blue Heaven)! Good times.
I became a father near the end of this project, and it was such an emotional feeling that washed over me the moment I saw my daughter enter this world. Something I never felt before but knew from years of the love my parents had given me, I was now going to give to her. And in those late nights rocking her to sleep, she looking up at me with her smile holding my beard and I'm looking at her knowing I will go to the tallest peak in any realm to make her happy.
I remember long play sessions bossing my dad around in Final Fantasy 7 "guiding" him through the game. I was probably a terrible guide as I was barely able to comprehend the text and follow along, but I give 100% credit to that experience for sparking my passion to play games, and guiding me to a career that is more fulfilling than I could have imagined making them. I have my dad to thank for the path my life is taking.
Playing checkers – and later, chess – with my dad. He would never let me win; it made me earn that first king.
Usually, my dad is super stoic and tired after working long hours everyday to provide for the family. However, after my high school graduation and walking over to my family, my dad not only shook my hand (as he usually does) but gave me a big hug with his tears in his eyes – definitely becoming one of the most memorable moments with my father to this day.
My son was born during the development of God of War. He's 2 ½ now. When he was 7 months old, one morning I was doing push-ups next to him while he was on his belly in army-crawler mode. All the sudden he pops up on all fours to copy me and we did 2 push-ups together. I couldn't believe he was trying to show me his strength and determination like that, already, I'll never forget it.
After wrapping on God of War, we set out on our own epic road trip adventure with our two sons (2yr and 4yr). After several days on the road, my still-in-diapers two year old realized we would stop each time his older brother needed to use the restroom. He responded by self-potty-training and requesting we stop every 30 minutes. While it lengthened our journey considerably, I was so proud of my son for discovering and "gaming" his first system.
When I started on this project I didn't have any kids and didn't quite get the father / son relationship between Kratos and Atreus. Fast forward a few years to the second E3 showing, I was home, and my Son was watching the trailer and was completely absorbed. I understood Cory's vision then.
This is a birthday card one of my sons gave to me. They crack me up.