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State Bank of India Savings Accounts Review – Discover Whether These Options Will Suffice
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Savings accounts are a vital part for anyone who wishes to set some funds aside for a rainy day. The account provides a cost-effective means for customers to set their funds aside from their main transaction account. Furthermore, these accounts often offer lower fees and competitive interest. State Bank of India Savings Accounts offers customers variety and easy accessibility. This review takes a closer look to determine whether it measures up to some of the best savings accounts in the world.
Some of the best savings accounts are offered by Bank of Ireland, and we recently did a review.
About State Bank of India
Screenshot of State Bank of India Home Page
The bank was founded over 200 years ago in Calcutta and enjoys a rich history. Many name changes and mergers later, the bank was finally known as the State Bank of India. Great economic reform and the opportunity to expand allowed the bank to set root in the rural areas to uplift agriculture and other rural activities.
Today, the bank is at the top in terms of asset holdings in India. The nearest competitor only holds a quarter of the asset holdings. The bank is known for its vast product range and still provides services geared towards farmers and those in rural areas.
See a recent review we did on another bank that is not part of Europe or America: Standard Bank.
Tips To Use Savings Accounts to Provide Maximum Savings
Savings accounts allow customers to set some funds aside to build up a nest egg. Savings accounts should be affordable and easily accessible. Furthermore, it should also allow customers to achieve their savings objectives.
Don't Try Too Much Too Fast
Often the biggest mistake customers make when they start their savings journey, is that they commit too much too soon. Rather break this down into smaller chunks and do it regularly. The cumulative effect of the funds plus compound interest will do the rest. The important thing is to just get started.
Pick An Account That Suits the Need
Another obstacle that often causes customers to lose speed along their savings journey, is when they decide to commit too much for too long. This is when they decide to put most or all of their funds in a fixed deposit for a number of years without considering their emergency funds.
Study the Terms and Conditions
It's important to choose the account that carries the least amount of financial burden. If the savings account levies transaction fees, it might be prudent to look for an account that doesn't if transactions are required. Also, fixed deposits may charge an early withdrawal fee for customers who wish to access their funds before the end of the term.
Patience Is Needed for the Best Results
Those who wish to benefit from their savings fully will need to invest their time wisely. This means allowing their savings to grow and also for the interest to have an effect on the savings. It is also a good idea to try and forget the funds and wait out the term to enjoy the full effect, especially where compound interest is concerned.
State Bank of India Savings Accounts Product Offerings
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Premium Savings Account
Described to customers as an enriched version of the standard Savings Bank account, this account provides additional services such as concessions and add-ons.
Customers who are eligible for the regular savings account may apply for this one.
The account provides access to an auto-sweep facility. The intervals, however, are determined by the customer.
The Term Deposits and Special Term Deposits are created under the MOD scheme. The minimum opening deposit here is a Rs 10,000. The auto-sweep facility on this account can be added once the account reaches Rs 25,000. Additional deposits are made in intervals of Rs 1,000.
Customers can withdraw their deposits conveniently through unitised break-ups.
TD and STD accounts are opened for a period of 1 to 5 years.
This account provides a check book as long as the mobile number of the customer is recorded. Furthermore, the first 20 multicity checks are free.
Also, the ATM card is issued free of cost.
Finally, the account provides access to internet banking and mobile banking facilities.
Savings Plus Account
Customers who wish to fast-track their savings and have the facilities in place for automatic savings will find this account ideal. The account is linked to MODS, which means that surplus funds above a certain amount are automatically transferred to term deposits in multiples of Rs 1,000.
The minimum retainer required for the automatic transfers to kick in is Rs 25,000. Also, the opening deposit required for the term deposit is Rs 10,000.
These accounts are available for terms between 1 to 5 years.
Customers can also make additional payments to the term deposits with the MODs Last In First Out facility.
All other features and benefits of a normal Savings Bank Account apply.
Finally, a nomination facility is also available.
Yuva Savings Bank Account
This is the ideal savings account for the young adults who can't afford to be encumbered by too many restrictions. Furthermore, the account provides a good platform for customers to learn the basics of saving.
The account is suitable for those between the ages of 18 and 30. The account will remain as is even when the account holder reaches the age of 30.
Also, the other facilities applicable to the normal Savings Bank Account applies to this one as well. These include the checkbook, ATM card, and more.
Finally, the first 20 multicity checks are free of charge.
Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account
This is the basic form of a savings account and can be opened by anyone who satisfies the Know Your Customer criteria. Furthermore, the account is designed for rural area and those in the lower income groups who would ordinarily have a tough time opening a savings account.
There is no maximum deposit limit to this account.
Also, customers enjoy a competitive interest rate on the account.
Customers can make their withdrawals from branches or through ATMs.
A basic ATM card will be issued.
Finally, many of the transactions are free on the account.
Small Account
Customers who have a hard time coming up with the KYC documents can open this account in order to provide accessibility to a wider audience. Furthermore, the account is available to those over the age of 18.
This account is developed for the poorer or more rural parts of society who find it hard to establish a formal banking relationship.
These accounts are available at all branches, except specialized branches.
Furthermore, because the account has basic KYC requirements, there is a maximum deposit of Rs 50,000.
Customers enjoy competitive interest rates.
There are a number of free transactions available on the account.
Finally, the account has a checkbook and ATM card linked.
PehlaKadam Savings Account for Minors
This account is suitable for a minor of any age. Furthermore, they open the account jointly with a parent or guardian.
There is no minimum balance on this account, however, the account does carry a maximum cap.
The account provides enquiry rights on internet banking for certain transactions.
Furthermore, a check book is available where the customer's mobile number is available.
Customers also have access to the auto-sweep facility.
There is also the option for the parent or guardian to have an overdraft against the fixed deposit. Certain terms and conditions will apply.
The account also provides access to standing instructions.
Personal Accident Insurance Cover is available for the parent.
This account also offers the Smart Scholar child plan.
Finally, the account enjoys a competitive interest rate.
PehliUdaan Savings Account for Minors
This account is suitable for those over the age of 10, who can produce a uniform signature. Furthermore, this account is in the sole name of the minor.
There is no minimum balance requirement, however, there are maximum limits to the account.
Customers have access to internet and mobile banking for certain transactions.
A check book is available where the mobile number of the customer is available.
Furthermore, customers receive a photo embossed ATM card. A transaction or withdrawal limit of Rs 5,000 applies.
Also, customers have access to an auto-sweep facility.
The account includes access to a child plan.
There is also access to a standing instruction.
Finally, customers enjoy a competitive interest rate on the account.
Customers who prefer a current account should see the offering from State Bank of India.
Critical Reviews Rating State Bank of India Savings Accounts – 9 of 10
Screenshot of Some Savings Account Features State Bank of India
State Bank of India provides customers from all walks of life with access to even the most basic savings accounts. This makes it possible for even those who find themselves on the fringes of society to still enjoy the benefits of savings accounts.
Although this bank pulls out all the stops, we still don't know what the pricing is on the accounts. This forces customers to head on into the branches to find out this information. By providing this information upfront, customers can make an informed decision even before they set foot in the branch. This will provide the customers with a better customer experience, and the bank will enjoy more positive feedback.
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Summit Theme: Skills for the Future
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Justine Evesson has spent the last 20 years researching and writing about the world of work. She was a lead research analyst at the University of Sydney's Workplace Research Centre for a decade before establishing her own commissioned-based research operation. She was recently policy advisor to Labor Senator Doug Cameron in his capacity as Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Apprenticeships.
Justine has conducted major studies of vocational education policy and practice, group training organisations, and skill formation in the primary, services and manufacturing sectors in Australia.
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United Kingdom Brexit Referendum Succeeds: Britain to Leave European Union
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In a historic vote yesterday on June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom voted 52%-48% in favor of the referendum for the nation to leave the European Union, abandoning the common borders, market, and foreign policy that the multistate organization provides its members in Europe. Tory leader and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to resign.
Overwhelming early wins for "Leave" signalled the direction of the vote as the night progressed, including upset victories in areas considered "safe" for the "Remain" camp. The vote to "remain" in the European Union was very strong in London and Scotland, while the "Leave" vote was strongest in rural areas of England. After losing much of northern England, such as Birmingham and Southampton, analysts say a victory for "Remain" became impossible. As a result of today's vote, currency markets are already showing the British Pound Sterling down to a 31-year low against the US Dollar.
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Aaron Judge deciding between 2 teams in free agency?
The Aaron Judge free agency sweepstakes could come to an end in the coming days, and the outfielder reportedly is down to two teams. MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Monday that Judge's representatives are expected to continue talking with both the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Morosi added that Judge could make…
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The Aaron Judge free agency sweepstakes could come to an end in the coming days, and the outfielder reportedly is down to two teams.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Monday that Judge's representatives are expected to continue talking with both the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Morosi added that Judge could make a decision this week.
From my report on @MLBNetwork moments ago: Aaron Judge isn't personally in San Diego today, but his representatives are expected to continue dialogue with both #Yankees and #SFGiants officials. He could decide on a team this week. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 5, 2022
The Yankees and Giants have been mentioned as the two teams in the mix for Judge all along. But there was also talk that the Los Angeles Dodgers could get involved in the bidding. Morosi's tweet indicates that the Dodgers are not a factor.
A report over the weekend said Judge was likely to sign for nine years.
Judge, 30, is the reigning AL MVP. He clubbed an AL-best 62 home runs last season, marking the second time he led the league in home runs.


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MAP: How much of your state is vaccinated against coronavirus?
by: Michael Geheren and Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 06:51 AM CST / Updated: Jan 12, 2021 / 06:51 AM CST
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — South Dakota, West Virginia and North Dakota top the list of states with the highest percentage of their population who have been given the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All three states have more than 5% given the vaccine, as of Monday, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At the opposite end are Arkansas and Georgia at 1.4% and South Carolina at 1.5% of the population vaccinated.
US ramps up vaccinations to get doses to more Americans
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Q: ગુજરાતી language in C# I am creating a "Gujarati To English Dictionary" application using C#.
In which I would want that if user types "tajmhal" from the keyboard "તાજમહાલ" would be displayed in the TEXTBOX at the same time.
ie. If "koml" , "કોમલ" is displayed. etc...
I have downloaded and set the font for the textbox to "Gujarati Saral-1" and it works.
But when I store the text of the textbox to the database it is stored as "tajmhal" not "તાજમહાલ".
so, could you please suggest to me another solution?

A: From what I call tell after looking at this font info page this font is NOT a Unicode font, but rather displays Latin code-points as Gujarati glyphs.
In order to make your idea work, you need to use a Gujarati Unicode-compliant font, and replace each Latin character with its equivalent character. See this table for the Gujarati code-points.

A: If the user types tajmhal from the keyboard, then that will be saved in the database. You can show it using whatever font you like - a nice Indian font, fancy calligraphy font, comic sans, barcode, wingdings - but it is still tajmhal.
You need to translate the word or characters from one language to another. That's not a font issue, that requires some mapping from one to the other. The characters will have different unicode values - you can try mapping them yourself, character by character, but this is unlikely to work unless the two languages have the same number of letters and they map directly from one to another. So you need to translate.
The other answer suggests using Google. You're writing a desktop application but you can still integrate with Google technology; if network is down then you don't translate and try again later.
Question: if the text is displaying as you want then why do you need to translate it? You're obviously using an english keyboard - why not store the text as english characters?

A: Google has a transliteration api (that is unfortunately deprecated), which might solve your problem. If you need there are other services like Quillpad that you might want to buy.  These will allow you to type in one script and get the phonetic equivalent in another script - transliteration.  Once you store your data in the database, you should be able to display it again, unless you're storing the English string there by mistake.

A: Ok, can you check your datatype in SQL, is it varchar or nvarchar. nvarchar deals with unicode characters.

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BASINGTOKE Rugby Club is running the RFU initiative Return to Rugby to encourage as many people to return or start playing rugby.
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Basingstoke Rugby Club will be providing specialist coaching sessions from July 11 at 7.30pm with Saracens Academy coach Gareth Hatherly-Hurford.
The coaching sessions will be aimed at introduce/re-introduce you to the sport in a fun and competitive environment, learning skills and drills along the way.
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Free-riding is fun. Well, at least it can be fun for consumers.
Here's how it works. Say you go to the Good Guys (GGUY) to buy some video equipment. Not knowing precisely what you want, you ask the assistance of their knowledgeable sales people. They help you by offering solid advice. Since the Good Guys must pay for these salespeople, this will obviously be reflected in the price for the video equipment they helped you decide on. Knowing this, you go home and order it from Amazon.com (AMZN).
What you've done, of course, is to free-ride off the Good Guys' service. You got their service and maybe they gave you the opportunity to try out some equipment - something you can't do with an online retailer - and Amazon's lower price. What a deal!
Consumers can do this with lots of products, especially those that require a high amount of pre-sales service or the ability to touch or try out the product, like furniture or clothes.
Manufacturers and retailers have traditionally hated free-riding, for obvious reasons. Academic research indicates that over time free-riding will lower the incentives for sellers to maintain their service levels. It also attracts only the most price sensitive consumers.
Brick and mortar companies have traditionally tried to keep consumers from free-riding by using various devices, like territorial restrictions. The idea was to make it hard for customers to compare products and prices from different retail outlets. Of course, the proliferation of catalogs put pressure on this idea and the Internet has almost obliterated it completely.
Even with the Internet, consumers at brick and mortar stores, like the Good Guys, haven't really had the opportunity to free-ride as much as possible. The reason, I think, deals with convenience. If you're in the mood to buy something and you found it at a brick and mortar store, it's just not convenient to get back in your car and go home to buy it online.


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Protest Movements as Political Strategy

Ben West
July 26, 2012, 5:45 p.m. Published in Magazine Issue: Vol.: 06 No.-03 July 06 -2012 (Aashar 22,2069)

Recent protests throughout Sudan are the latest in an ongoing trend of protest movements around the world, from Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Egypt to oil workers in Norway and opposition parties in Thailand. Protests have proved an effective strategy against autocratic regimes, political repression and austerity measures. As with insurgency strategy, protests rely on underlying support from the population rather than on superior weapons. Both insurgency and protests are forms of asymmetric opposition in which the insurgents or protesters cannot succeed by using force to overwhelm the state but must find (or create) and exploit specific weaknesses of the state.
However, protest movements are not as aggressive as insurgencies. Violence is integral to insurgent strategy, but protest movements may be simply a negotiation tactic to extract concessions from a state or a corporation. Strikes are one of the most common forms of protest used to leverage labor resources for higher wages or more benefits. Thousands of protests, such as strikes, occur around the world every week. Most are small and insignificant outside the protesters' community. In order to address the geopolitical importance of protest movements, this analysis will focus on protests intended to create political change.
Sometimes protests can spur insurgencies. In the case of Syria, civilians congregated in the streets and public places to call for political change. As the state's responses became increasingly violent, elements of the movement formed a militia that began a parallel insurgency. As violence escalated in Syria, insurgent tactics eventually replaced protest tactics.
Not all protests evolve into insurgencies, though. Some are repressed by the regime, while others are able to achieve their objectives through other means. The ultimate challenge of analyzing protest movements is to distinguish between movements that could successfully change the order of a country and movements that fizzle after grabbing a few headlines. Stratfor distinguishes the two by looking at the tactics a given group of protesters uses and the strategic imperatives of the state against which the protesters are demonstrating.
Protest movements usually start with far fewer resources and far less organization than the established entity against which they are protesting. They are fighting an asymmetric battle against a state that has far more resources to use against protesters. For example, the April 6 movement that was behind Egypt's 2011 protests got its name from April 6, 2008, the day Egyptian authorities clamped down on a fledgling political youth movement with a series of arrests. The Egyptian state was able to end the 2008 protest movement relatively quietly; this is how most protest movements end.
Those groups that do survive must have a fluid yet responsive organizational capability, and they must control the perception of what they -- and their opponents -- stand for.
Organizing protests becomes increasingly dangerous as the movement becomes more successful. Most authorities will tolerate a certain amount of activism because it is seen as a way to let off steam. They appease the protesters by letting them think that they are making a difference -- as long as the protesters do not pose a threat. But as protest movements grow, authorities will act more aggressively to neutralize the organizers. Sincere protest movements may prove successful if they can survive a round of arrests, a baton charge from the police or a counterprotest from government supporters.
Another element to look for in protest organization is the unity of message. Using the same slogans and carrying mass-produced signs, especially if the protesters are in multiple cities, shows a level of unity that indicates a single organizer, whether that be an individual or a committee. The centralization of a protest movement is key because it means better coordination and swifter decision-making in response to obstacles. And later on, if the protest movement is successful, there is an individual or small group of individuals who can exploit the power generated by the protest movement for political gains.
The level of discipline shown by the members is another important indicator of a movement's organization. It is absolutely critical that a protest movement maintain the moral high ground; otherwise it is too easy for their opponents to smear the protesters as thieves, thugs or hooligans. Once protest movements number in the tens or hundreds of thousands it is impossible for organizers to enforce discipline themselves. However, organizers can recognize the importance of discipline and instill a zero-violence rule across the movement, while relying on grassroots security efforts to enforce it.
Protest movements become successful when large groups of people gather, yet abstain from the obvious power they have to loot, steal or commit other crimes in the chaos of street protests. That abstention shows discipline, and discipline indicates control over what is effectively a civilian army.
Read more: Protest Movements as Political Strategy | Stratfor http://www.stratfor.com/weekly/protest-movements-politicalstrategyutm_source=freelistf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20120705&utm_term=sweekly&utm
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The school year is quickly drawing to a close and that means it's time to gear the kids up for summer camp. Sports, sing-a-longs, arts and crafts and new friendships aren't the only things your little ones are capable of experiencing this summer, so make sure they are healthy and resistant to all the summer camp experiences we don't like to talk about– like the possibility of contracting lice!
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After more than 30 years at the SEAWL's Riddoch Highway facility, it is time for a much needed upgrade.
Our mission is to create a new modern and sustainable facility that will continue to grow with the needs of the SEAWL for many years to come.
The SEAWL aims to rebuild the existing dog kennels and cattery to include more spaces to accommodate the needs of our growing community and to guarantee the animals housed at the SEAWL receive the very best care.
The plans also include a new administration building and a paved car park.
Over the past 2 years the SEAWL has participated in the Work for Dole Program which has seen the completion of a memorial garden, dog park where dogs can exercise freely and the construction of a dog walking path. These additions were part of the original plans for redevelopment. The Work for Dole Program has been a great success and will help the SEAWL enhance existing programs for rehoming dogs.
While upgrading the SEAWL's Riddoch Highway facility will ensure a higher quality of care for the animals, it will also allow our dedicated team of staff and volunteers a safe and efficient place to work.
You can help the SEAWL by becoming a friend of the league by Buying a Brick or purchasing a donation pack. Please contact Roslyn Taylor, Board Member and Chair of Infrastructure Committee for more information on 0439 254 381.
Designed by Mount Gambier architect Mario Cassar, the facility places an emphasis of environmental sustainability, with solar panels and a rainwater tank included in the build to ensure the future efficiency of the facility.


MEYER, Steve, 53, the oldest son of Mike and Patty (Samosky) Meyer and special friend to everyone he met, passed away peacefully in Springfield Regional Medical Center, on Monday, April 8, 2019.Steve was a great source of love, happiness, and pride from the day he was born. The oldest of four children and diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. Steve was not deterred, and always led the way, finding his own interests and great friends at a young age. He happily assimilated himself into every new situation he encountered. He received an outstanding education at Town and Country Day School where he met wonderful life-long friends. A highlight for Steve while there was being crowned Prom King. He went on to be a proud, devoted 32 year employee of TAC Industries. At a young age, Steve developed a great love for sports by getting involved and participating in Special Olympics track and field, bowling, softball, basketball, and swimming events. This love of sports grew throughout his life as he became a devoted fan and constant fixture on the sidelines of every Springfield Catholic Central football and basketball game. He was a loyal Notre Dame Fighting Irish supporter, as well. Throughout his life Steve showed his love of singing, dancing, and music and he especially enjoyed singing on stage. Steve lived life to the fullest! He was the guy who loved making jokes, laughing and having fun! His ornery tactics left no one untouched!! Steve is survived by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Jenny Meyer of Newtown, Connecticut; sister, Traci Amidon, and brother, Jason Meyer both of Springfield; and the light of his life, his nephews and niece, Mathis and Broc Amidon, and Michael, Jake and Ellie Meyer. He is also survived by a great number of cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Harriet Samosky and his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Jane Meyer. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care Steve has received these past few months. A special thank you goes out to Jeanne Peabody and Rich and Sue Whalen for her constant loving support. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Central High School Athletic Department. Your smile will never be forgotten, Stevie Mike! Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in St. Teresa Church.
The bible say "he want put no more on you than we can bear". When I got the news about Stevie it was the same time of my brother in law passing. I no God makes no mistakes. He just blesses. Our family got a double Blessing on that day. All my Love to the family.
Patty, Mike and family, you have been in my thoughts all day. May God give you the strength you will need in the coming days. I remember you coming into the Big Bear and we would talk about our common concerns, challenges, and joys in raising a special child or family member we dearly love. My, how fast the time has gone! Steve had many, many friends and everyone will definitely miss that wonderful, genuine smile of his. May God bless all of you.
Fond memories of Stevie... thoughts and prayers for you and your families.
Mike and Patty, I am very, very saddened by Stevie's death. I wanted very much to come to the visitation however I had a commitment to volunteer at the Clark County Pregnancy Resource Clinic during those hours. I can hardly imagine what you are going through. May God almighty bless and comfort your family. I have been and will continue to pray for you.
May God bless his newest angel Steve. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. He will be in your heart, thoughts and memories for ever. What a great life he lived!
I am so sorry for your loss, Stevie was a great young man! He will always be remembered.
I am so sorry for your loss he was an amazing young man and he man and will be miss. You will be in my prayers.
Sending our sympathy to all of you. Your family has been trailblazers to families like ours and showed us how Down syndrome does not define the person. A beautiful angel watches over your family always and singing and dancing with Jesus!
Stevie was an absolute joy to know. He will be missed so much by his friends at TAC.
Sorry for your loss, he'll be in your heart, thoughts and memories forever. He'll be missed. What an awesome life he lived!
Dear Patty, Mike , Traci and family I am truly sorry for your loss of of Stevie, I will always remember him for his smile. I know it's been a while since I seen him. But he left a ever lasting spot in my heart from the day I meet him back when I went to high school with Traci. My prayers are with all of you. My God Bless you and wrap you in the comfort of his arms.
so sorry for your loss! Sending you all prayers for peace and comfort!
I am so very sorry for the loss of Stevie. He was an amazing man and a loving person. He knew how to brighten up a room. I am truly blessed to have known him for all these years. Stevie will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Love you all!!
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to his family and friends.
He certainly made the most out of his life....a life well lived! Know he will be missed by many! Thoughts and prayers with you all!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you for the loss of Stevie. His joy and love for life was always so apparent every time you saw him.
So sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace & comfort during this time. He always brought a smile to my face at the game's.
The sidelines at Central games will never be the same. The legacy he leaves behind is a treasure for everyone to behold. Whenever you encountered him you walked away with a "Wow" that gave you a warm feeling inside. Rest-in-peace, Stevie, as there's a game waiting for you in heaven to help "coach".
He always had a smile on his face. Our prayers are with you all.
Sincere condolences to the entire Meyer family & CCHS community. Stevie certainly lived life to the fullest, may he Rest In Eternal Peace.


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The Plainest Demands of Justice: Documents for Dialogue on the African American Experience
The Plainest Demands of Justice: Documents for Dialogue on the African American Experience explores, through primary source analysis, the efforts to realize the Founding principles of liberty, equality, and justice by examining key periods in African American history. Six chronological primary source sets covering the colonial era to the present day allow students to consider how the efforts of law- and policy-makers, the courts, and "We the People" – individuals and groups – have worked to ensure a society faithful to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. A culminating assessment has students choose a topic to research and present to make connections to how the work to ensure a society aligned with Founding principles continues in the present day.
https://tinyurl.com/y3t6t8ju
Fabric of History Podcasts
From the Bill of Rights Institute, Fabric of History weaves together U.S. history, Founding Principles, and what all of this means to us today. Join Mary, Gary, and Eryn as they delve into the most controversial, inspirational, and hilarious moments of history and strive to find the common thread between them.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/podcasts
Balancing Religious Freedom and Government Interests
This lesson explores the Supreme Court case Tandon v. Newsom (2021) regarding religious liberty.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government of California along with many of its county governments placed restrictions on gatherings of people. One of their regulations had the effect of preventing more than three households gathering together at a time for any in-home prayer and Bible studies. Plaintiffs sued the state, arguing that these restrictions violated the First Amendment since many secular businesses were allowed to have more than three households of people within it at any time, and that therefore religion was being specifically discriminated against. The Supreme Court recently released a per curiam (unsigned) decision concerning the constitutionality of these regulations.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/tandon-v-newsom?_ga=2.266230603.571242904.1618851773-2025967314.1585076161
Civic Friendship: 'I Am Rooting Hard for You'
"You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our country's success. I am rooting hard for you."
It doesn't sound like a note that a politician would write to the man who had just defeated him in a hotly contested election for the highest office in the nation just a few months prior, yet these are the exact words penned by President George H.W. Bush to his successor, newly inaugurated President Bill Clinton, on January 20, 1993. Many of the tributes to the former president recounted the story of this note as evidence of the character of the man, of his grace and humility. In this eLesson, students will explore the importance of character traits like humility and respect in the individuals who hold public office and how commitment to the rule of law has sustained the executive branch throughout the country's history.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/i-am-rooting-hard-for-you
Presidential Inaugurations, Past and Present
Every four years, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building, the newly-elected President of the United States is inaugurated. This event not only includes the president taking the oath of office, but also provides the opportunity for the new President to lay out the direction he hopes to take the country. By analyzing historic texts and visuals, students can find common themes as well as important differences when comparing different inaugurations.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/presidential-inaugurations-past-and-present
Comparing Impeachments Across History
Use this lesson alongside The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Decision Point to introduce students to the concept of impeachment and how it has been used throughout U.S. history.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/lessons/comparing-impeachments-across-us-history
The Twenty-fifth Amendment
This eLesson will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the text of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment as well as its historical usage and potential need. It will ask them to consider why such an Amendment was deemed necessary and how it has been, and could be, used. It will also give students the opportunity to debate possible applications of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/the-twenty-fifth-amendment
'Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness' Digital Textbook
"Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness" is free online U.S. history resource for high school students. This textbook is the first entirely free U.S. history resource that aligns with AP standards. It is based on compelling stories that bring American history to life.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness
A Deep Stain on the American Character: John Marshall and Justice for Native Americans
In this lesson, students will learn about the actions of John Marshall concerning the Cherokee nation. They will explore how his actions helped to advance justice and, through his example, learn how they can advance justice in their own lives.
https://resources.billofrightsinstitute.org/virtues/deep-stain-american-character-john-marshall-justice-native-americans/#summary
Federal Courts in History: United States v. Nixon
Dealing with the principle of separation of powers, this lesson focuses on the question of whether or not the Constitution's separation of powers intended to create an absolute executive privilege.
https://resources.billofrightsinstitute.org/supreme-court-document-based-questions/united-states-v-nixon-1974/#


The first time I heard about Fox and Anchor was in the context of its "City boy breakfast". Located in close proximity to Smithfield, the pub with rooms serves up a meaty breakfast of epic proportions. It's aimed at, I suppose, anyone who has just partied the night away at Fabric or indeed needing a serious fry up at 7.30am when breakfast service begins.
I've walked past after late night events, especially at Malmaison, and been in for drinks on a Sunday. It's always busy, unless it's shut. And on Sundays, especially, being inside will make your stomach rumble. The smell of the perfect roast intensely perfumes the small room such that, even if you have just had a long brunch, you still immediately crave a second serving. It's definitely not one for vegetarians but as a committed carnivore, it's exceedingly exciting to be dining there for the first time.
The menu is meat heavy, as to be expected. What I didn't realise was that they also did a daily roast. Intrigued by the rest of the menu, I side stepped the roast and went for three courses.
"Tucker Browns" black pudding, champ and crispy poached egg was the first thing to arrive after nibbles of pork pie, sausage roll and pork scratching. After a day in the Leiths kitchens tasting and testing, I was quickly filling up. This mildly meaty and slightly savoury combination really whetted my appetite. What was surprising was that amongst all the pub grub, this particular starter had the elegance of a restaurant plate.
Generous, too, was the main course – a bucket of ribs with apple slaw and baked cheddar potato. There was really no lady-like way of eating this except to tuck in, which is rather good amongst friends. The other mains were equally wholesome. The burger, in particular, was practically the size of my hands – quite a task to polish off.
By the time desserts rolled round, I was feeling more than satiated. The unpretentious menu offered staples like apple crumble with Bird's custard, amongst other things, and while I joked that it was no "crème Anglaise", the texture of the topping and smoothness of the sauce really did compensate. It was honest food. And done well.
Waddling home, I couldn't remember the last time I was so thoroughly well fed. If you went in for that Sunday roast and stayed the night, you won't be requiring their City boy breakfast; I imagine. You'd find the smell hard to resist though.


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Power outage in Highland
From cargo thefts to train derailment
4th Pfizer dose?
Six Flags pay-per-ride
Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures
By Daily News | |
PUBLISHED: September 4, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
Southern California Edison is reporting an area in Highland around Powell Drive Fifth and Church Streets was without power around 9:15 p.m..
The cause is under investigation. There was no immediate information on long the outage would last.
Crews work to right train cars that derailed near LA site of recent wave of cargo thefts
Thieves stealing cargo on LA rail lines, making off with goods and leaving debris behind
LAUSD adopts modified quarantine for students
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in-person and online events in the Los Angeles area, 2022
Longtime LA radio host Michael Jackson dead at age 87
Live updates: Rams dominate Cardinals, 34-11
What's closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17, in the LA area
Gabriel Fernandez, 8, was tortured to death. His mother didn't like her life sentence. This is what a judge had to say.


Kristen Kristiansen was born in 1819 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus. He married Berthe Maria Larsdatter. She was born in 1823 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus.
Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, daughter of Kristen Kristiansen and Berthe Maria Larsdatter, was born on November 2, 1862 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus and died on September 27, 1935 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus at the age of 72. She married Anders Kristiansen, son of Kristian Andersen and Mari OlsdatterKlova, on July 5, 1886 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus. He was born on July 26, 1860 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus.
Kristian August Andersen, son of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on September 14, 1886 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus and died on September 14, 1900 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus at the age of 14.
Betsy Marie Andersdatter, daughter of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on December 10, 1888 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus. She married Kristian AndersenKjeldsrud in 1907 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus. He was born on February 22, 1886 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus.
Johan Adolf Andersen, son of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on November 27, 1890 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus and died on December 21, 1978 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus at the age of 88. He married Josefine Mathilde Ringstad, daughter of Hagbart Edvardsen and Inga Pedersdatter, on September 29, 1912 in Oslo. She was born on March 9, 1890 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus and died on January 16, 1963 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus at the age of 72.
Olaf Anton Andersen, son of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on September 24, 1892 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus. He married Therese Johansen in 1923 in Oslo. She was born on June 30, 1894 in Oslo.
Borghild Annette AndersdatterStensrud, daughter of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on August 3, 1894 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus. She married Kristian Adolf Korsmo, son of Johan Kristiansen Delerud and Sina Mariane Nikolaisdatter.
Margit Emilie AndersdatterStensrud, daughter of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on May 4, 1897 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus and died on April 19, 1980 in Oslo at the age of 82. She married Martin Sandbak. He was born on May 8, 1897 in Søndre Osen, Trysil, Hedmark and died on May 10, 1977 in Oslo at the age of 80.
Inga Sofie Andersdatter Stensrud, daughter of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on January 26, 1900 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus.
Kristian August Andersen, son of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on February 5, 1902 in Aurskog-Høland, Akershus.
Agnes Ovidie Andersdatter, daughter of Anders Kristiansen and Bolette Ovidia KristiansdatterKambu, was born on March 19, 1906 in Blaker, Sørum, Akershus.


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    path = require('path');

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app.use(require('cookie-parser')(credits["cookie-secret"]));
app.use(require('body-parser')());
app.use(express.static(
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app.engine('handlebars', hbs.engine);
app.set('view engine', 'handlebars');

// home
app.get('/', function (req, res) {
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            articles: data
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            res.render('home', {
                articles: data
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        if (err) {
            next(new Error('404 Not found!'));
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            res.render('article', {
                title: article.title,
                body: article.body,
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                img: article.img
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});
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    AND FROM NOW THE REST IS ADMIN'S PART.[Update & Create]
    - all admin activities require log-in/ cookie-based authentication.
    - admin pass and name are as predefined variables, so they can be changed easily
*/

// render log-in page
app.get('/login', function (req, res) {
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        next(new Error('لم تدخل معلومات صحيحة...حاول لاحقا!'));
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        res.cookie('role', 'admin');
        res.render('index', {
            task: 'تم تسجيل دخولك بنجاح!!احمد اللّه تعالى'
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            action: 'new',
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                                    task: 'تم حفظ مقالك بنجاح!..احمد اللّه تعالى على ذلك!!'
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                    title: article.title,
                    body: article.body,
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        })
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        next(new Error('غير مسموح!.سجل الدخول أولا'))
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        // some fields blank?
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                title: req.body.title,
                body: req.body.body,
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                        task: 'تم تحديث المقال! احمد الله على نعمه'
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Hey guys, so I got to work my first event as a Save the Harbor employee this week. I worked the Family Fun Night on the beach, put on by the South Boston Neighborhood House. We brought sand rakes, fish printing materials, and pirate gear to support the pirate Mary Read. We also brought our JetBlue sponsored blue marbles to hide on the beach as a sort of treasure hunt for our family fun night friends!
After we set up shop on Carson, a group of harbor explorers took the sand rakes down to the water. Shortly after, they came back up and sadly shared that the tide was in; there would be no sand raking for us this evening. Note to self: check tide schedules before offering an activity that relies heavily on where the tide is. Oops! But not to worry, because fish printing was a hit! We had one fish, which was great because we could really focus on an individual child and their own fish print. A lot of the children seemed freaked out at first that it was a real fish (albeit a dead one). But once they got over the initial shock, they were so amazed by the final product that they created! It was awesome to see. Children also made fish-themed crafts that they really enjoyed. Here's my friend Ari, so proud of her art products!
We also hid about 10 blue marbles on the beach, and set all of our event goers out there to try and find them. We told them that they would be entered to win enough JetBlue miles for a trip! And, as a one-time winner myself, I assured the searchers that this was a real possibility. Here we have featured a marble-finder in all her glory.
All in all, Family Fun Night was a huge success! Looking forward to the next one already.


What is the best solution to disqualify surveys that may need to be re-qualified at some point?
I have a group of survey respondents that we want to disqualify, but I don't want to delete their responses because we may need them at some point, the manager right now just does not want them counted in our any of the annual reports. I see how to disqualify them and i see that I can report on disqualified responses. My dilemma is that I cannot mark individual responses as re-qualified unless I go through the API, which I'm not able to do and our technical support is too busy to do something like this. And, it won't work to include all disqualified responses on reports, because some have been disqualified for other reasons and need to remain disqualified. I really need a way to re-qualify some responses and not others.
It appears it is easy to delete an un-delete surveys, but you cannot report on deleted surveys and we really don't want to delete the surveys. If anyone has any insight into this, I'd greatly appreciate it.
This doesn't change the status of the response but gives you an easy way to identify it.


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import android.os.Parcelable;
import android.os.Parcelable.Creator;
import android.support.v7.preference.Preference.BaseSavedState;
import android.text.TextUtils;
import android.util.AttributeSet;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.TextView;

public abstract class TwoStatePreference extends Preference {
    protected boolean mChecked;
    private boolean mCheckedSet;
    private boolean mDisableDependentsState;
    private CharSequence mSummaryOff;
    private CharSequence mSummaryOn;

    static class SavedState extends BaseSavedState {
        public static final Creator<SavedState> CREATOR;
        boolean checked;

        /* renamed from: android.support.v7.preference.TwoStatePreference.SavedState.1 */
        static class C02511 implements Creator<SavedState> {
            C02511() {
            }

            public SavedState createFromParcel(Parcel in) {
                return new SavedState(in);
            }

            public SavedState[] newArray(int size) {
                return new SavedState[size];
            }
        }

        public SavedState(Parcel source) {
            boolean z = true;
            super(source);
            if (source.readInt() != 1) {
                z = false;
            }
            this.checked = z;
        }

        public void writeToParcel(Parcel dest, int flags) {
            super.writeToParcel(dest, flags);
            dest.writeInt(this.checked ? 1 : 0);
        }

        public SavedState(Parcelable superState) {
            super(superState);
        }

        static {
            CREATOR = new C02511();
        }
    }

    public TwoStatePreference(Context context, AttributeSet attrs, int defStyleAttr, int defStyleRes) {
        super(context, attrs, defStyleAttr, defStyleRes);
    }

    public TwoStatePreference(Context context, AttributeSet attrs, int defStyleAttr) {
        this(context, attrs, defStyleAttr, 0);
    }

    public TwoStatePreference(Context context, AttributeSet attrs) {
        this(context, attrs, 0);
    }

    public TwoStatePreference(Context context) {
        this(context, null);
    }

    protected void onClick() {
        super.onClick();
        boolean newValue = !isChecked();
        if (callChangeListener(Boolean.valueOf(newValue))) {
            setChecked(newValue);
        }
    }

    public void setChecked(boolean checked) {
        boolean changed = this.mChecked != checked;
        if (changed || !this.mCheckedSet) {
            this.mChecked = checked;
            this.mCheckedSet = true;
            persistBoolean(checked);
            if (changed) {
                notifyDependencyChange(shouldDisableDependents());
                notifyChanged();
            }
        }
    }

    public boolean isChecked() {
        return this.mChecked;
    }

    public boolean shouldDisableDependents() {
        boolean shouldDisable = this.mDisableDependentsState ? this.mChecked : !this.mChecked;
        if (shouldDisable || super.shouldDisableDependents()) {
            return true;
        }
        return false;
    }

    public void setSummaryOn(CharSequence summary) {
        this.mSummaryOn = summary;
        if (isChecked()) {
            notifyChanged();
        }
    }

    public void setSummaryOn(int summaryResId) {
        setSummaryOn(getContext().getString(summaryResId));
    }

    public CharSequence getSummaryOn() {
        return this.mSummaryOn;
    }

    public void setSummaryOff(CharSequence summary) {
        this.mSummaryOff = summary;
        if (!isChecked()) {
            notifyChanged();
        }
    }

    public void setSummaryOff(int summaryResId) {
        setSummaryOff(getContext().getString(summaryResId));
    }

    public CharSequence getSummaryOff() {
        return this.mSummaryOff;
    }

    public boolean getDisableDependentsState() {
        return this.mDisableDependentsState;
    }

    public void setDisableDependentsState(boolean disableDependentsState) {
        this.mDisableDependentsState = disableDependentsState;
    }

    protected Object onGetDefaultValue(TypedArray a, int index) {
        return Boolean.valueOf(a.getBoolean(index, false));
    }

    protected void onSetInitialValue(boolean restoreValue, Object defaultValue) {
        setChecked(restoreValue ? getPersistedBoolean(this.mChecked) : ((Boolean) defaultValue).booleanValue());
    }

    protected void syncSummaryView(PreferenceViewHolder holder) {
        syncSummaryView(holder.findViewById(16908304));
    }

    protected void syncSummaryView(View view) {
        if (view instanceof TextView) {
            TextView summaryView = (TextView) view;
            boolean useDefaultSummary = true;
            if (this.mChecked && !TextUtils.isEmpty(this.mSummaryOn)) {
                summaryView.setText(this.mSummaryOn);
                useDefaultSummary = false;
            } else if (!(this.mChecked || TextUtils.isEmpty(this.mSummaryOff))) {
                summaryView.setText(this.mSummaryOff);
                useDefaultSummary = false;
            }
            if (useDefaultSummary) {
                CharSequence summary = getSummary();
                if (!TextUtils.isEmpty(summary)) {
                    summaryView.setText(summary);
                    useDefaultSummary = false;
                }
            }
            int newVisibility = 8;
            if (!useDefaultSummary) {
                newVisibility = 0;
            }
            if (newVisibility != summaryView.getVisibility()) {
                summaryView.setVisibility(newVisibility);
            }
        }
    }

    protected Parcelable onSaveInstanceState() {
        Parcelable superState = super.onSaveInstanceState();
        if (isPersistent()) {
            return superState;
        }
        SavedState myState = new SavedState(superState);
        myState.checked = isChecked();
        return myState;
    }

    protected void onRestoreInstanceState(Parcelable state) {
        if (state == null || !state.getClass().equals(SavedState.class)) {
            super.onRestoreInstanceState(state);
            return;
        }
        SavedState myState = (SavedState) state;
        super.onRestoreInstanceState(myState.getSuperState());
        setChecked(myState.checked);
    }
}


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Tony Stewart turns trite plot into the most compelling day NASCAR has seen in decades.
If you've read this column for any length of time, you're aware that we aren't big fans of NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup. The idea of having a playoffs-style run for the title is appealing, but the way it has typically unfolded has been fairly dull and predictable. That is, until this year. By the sheer force of his personality -- and he has enough personality for two or three average men -- former champion Tony Stewart turned the 2011 Chase into the greatest Chase of all time. The way it all played out was just like a mass-market movie with all the drama, pathos and humor that implies.
Here's the basic scenario. The one-time champ who has had some bleak years is down on his luck again, and many people think his best days are long gone. Somehow he sneaks into the Chase, and he has a chance -- a very outside chance -- of winning another championship, but things still look grim. In fact, the team is so low that his crew chief has already been informed that he better start looking for a job at the end of the season. But then the wily veteran drives and blusters his way through the Chase races and somehow finds himself in contention for the Sprint Cup championship with just one race to go.
When the last race is run, he gets off to a great start, but then things go wrong. A mechanical problem drops him from contention to the back of the field in a race he simply has to win. His crew frantically repairs the problem, and he goes out driving like a madman, passing everything in sight until -- can you believe it? -- another mechanical problem pushes him to the back of the pack again. A lesser man might just bag it right there. Instead, former champ Stewart comes out again and drives more aggressively than anybody can remember. Throwing caution to the on-shore breeze, he makes pass after pass, shooting through the field like a .30-06 round from a deer rifle.
The other driver in the piece -- Carl Edwards, the solid, classy type who usually ends up losing the girl to the bad boy -- makes it tough on Stewart by driving a good race himself, but by the end of the day it is obvious that Stewart is the irresistible force. With all the odds stacked against him -- and with a patched-together car and a crew chief who doesn't know if he'll have a job come Monday morning -- he wins the race and wins the championship. Incredible. Now that's the way it's supposed to be, and we might not ever see a racing day quite like that again.


Clumps of the protein α-synuclein in a Parkinsonian brain.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have gleaned two important new clues in the fight against Parkinson's disease: that blocking an enzyme called c-Abl prevents the disease in specially bred mice, and that a chemical tag on a second protein may signal the disorder's presence and progression. Their work, described online June 27 in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggests both a promising target for drug research and a tool that could speed Parkinson's disease research more broadly, they say.
The researchers' new experiments started with mice genetically engineered to develop the disease and "knocked out" the gene for c-Abl, a move that reduced their disease symptoms. Conversely, genetically dialing up the amount of c-Abl the mice produced worsened symptoms and hastened the disease's progression. Increasing c-Abl production also caused normal mice to develop Parkinson's disease, the researchers say.
To learn more about how that happened, the team took a look at how c-Abl interacts with another protein, alpha-synuclein. It's long been known that clumps of alpha-synuclein in the brain are a hallmark of Parkinson's. The Johns Hopkins researchers found that c-Abl adds a molecule called a phosphate group to a specific place on alpha-synuclein, and that increasing levels of c-Abl drove more alpha-synuclein clumping along with worsening symptoms, says Dawson.
"We plan to look into whether alpha-synuclein with a phosphate group on the spot c-Abl targets could serve as a measure of Parkinson's disease severity," he says. No such objective, biochemical measurement exists now, he notes, which hampers studies of potential therapies for the disease.
Dawson and Ko caution that the use of the anti-leukemia drug nilotinib is not yet indicated for Parkinson's disease patients and that further studies are needed before their results can be applied to clinical care.
About 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year, and up to 10 million people worldwide are living with the disease, according to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. People with the disease commonly experience tremors; slow, stiff movement; mood disorders; sleep disorders; and other symptoms. Certain gene variants and environmental exposures have been linked to Parkinson's disease, though its causes are still under investigation.
Other authors on the paper are Saurav Brahmachari, Preston Ge, Su Hyun Lee, Donghoon Kim, Senthilkumar S. Karuppagounder, Manoj Kumar, Xiaobo Mao, Yunjong Lee, Olga Pletnikova, Juan C. Troncoso and Valina L. Dawson, all of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
This work was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (grant numbers NS38377 and NS082205), the JPB Foundation, and a Parkinson's Disease Foundation Summer Student Fellowship (number PDF-SFW-1572). Dawson is the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Professor of Neurodegenerative Diseases. The authors acknowledge the joint participation by the Adrienne Helis Malvin Medical Research Foundation and the Diana Helis Henry Medical Research Foundation through their direct engagement in the continuous active conduct of medical research in conjunction with The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.


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Motor Mouth: Bikers have it easy in the switch from two wheels to four
Aston Martin won't be happy if you try and flip your Valkyrie
In F1, more power comes in a cleaner package
From the pros on down, motorcycle riding skill sets ensure more success in a car than a car racer hopping on a bike
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The late, great John Surtees (CBE) is the only man to have won topflight motorcycle road racing championships (GP 500, the predecessor to today's MotoGP) and stand atop the Formula One pedestal. Indeed, he dominated motorcycle grand prix racing in the 1950s, having won the GP 500 title four times — 1956, '58, '59 and '60 — and, perhaps more incredibly, winning 32 of the last 50 races he entered before moving on to four wheels with immediate impact (finishing second in his second-ever F1 competition) and ultimately winning the 1964 F1 championship.
But Surtees is hardly the only motorcyclist to make it big in car racing. Mike Hailwood, arguably one of the three greatest motorcycle racers of all time, won 78 Grand Prix motorcycle races, nine motorcycle racing titles and, most incredibly, 14 Isle of Man TTs before moving on to F1 and also winning a European Formula II championship. The incredible Tazio Nuvolari — my vote for the greatest auto racer of all time — was a madman on two wheels (he once got carried onto his race bike with both legs in casts, broken from a recent crash) before taking the four-wheeled racing world by storm. More recently, nine-time motorcycle champion, Valentino Rossi (one of the other candidates for two-wheeled GOAT), has had numerous tests in F1 Ferraris, notably setting lap times within a second of the best F1 racers. In other words, it's fairly common, if not quite downright easy, for racers on two wheels to make the transition to four.
But not, seemingly, the other way around.
Subaru BRZ and Kawasaki Ninja 300 at Toronto Motorsport Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
David Booth riding the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at Toronto Motorsport Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
Bill Petro, Driving
Dov Aronoff in a Subaru BRZ at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
Russ Bond riding the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at Toronto Motorsport Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
David Booth behind the wheel of the Subaru BRZ.
Costa Mouzouris and David Booth
Indeed, the world is not well populated with car racers who've made it big on two wheels. Oh, two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso rode a MotoGP bike recently, but there was nary a skinned knee puck to be found. Seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher tried his hand at motorcycle racing (in Germany's IDM superbike class) and didn't get within five seconds of the leaders in even this secondary class before having a big get-off and deciding the injury/reward ratio on two-wheelers wasn't worth the effort.
Why is that? Why, despite there being no indication that motorcycle racers have any more innate natural talent than some of the supernatural athletes that have raced four-wheelers, is transitioning to four-wheelers so much easer than to two?
It was with this question in mind that Driving recently spent a day at Toronto Motorsports Park near Cayuga, Ontario, pitting your humble servant as well as established biker Costa Mouzouris, long-time motorcycle racer and Driving journalist, versus experienced car racers Russ Bond (CASC GT Sprint driver and organizer of Toyota's nationwide kartSTART program for youngsters) and Dov Aronoff (lap record holder at Toronto Motorsports Park) in order to establish the difficulties in adding (or subtracting) the number of wheels you're trying to control.
One thing that became apparent even before we started the test is that the skills learned young is a huge factor. Great racers — bike and car both — take to the track at an early age. Sure, many are the enthusiasts that take up motorcycle riding later in life, most often as a (very) part-time hobby. But the truth remains that while motorcycling may be a hobby, driving a car is a necessity. Few are the young bike racers that don't at least try their hands at go-karts and, just as importantly, get their driver's license at 16. Costa and I took up biking before our teens, while the car guys discovered the joy of two-wheels much later in life. So, if the lessons of youth do indeed become second nature for the rest of our lives, motorcycle racers have a clear advantage on two wheels, as well as at least the knowledge and experience of how to drive on four.
This is a Sept. 4, 1964 file photo, British ace driver John Surtees, left, and Italian racing car manufacturer Enzo Ferrari at the Ferrari pit of the Monza racing track, Italy.
More surprising — but, in retrospect, seemingly obvious — is how much more important general fitness is to racers on two wheels than four. Aronoff, who regularly races a Subaru WRX at Cayuga, immediately noticed the difference. "Right away, after just three laps [around a fairly short circuit], I was already feeling fatigued," he said.
Indeed, compared with cars, bikes are motorsports' ballet, the riders not only dangling precariously off the inside of their steeds (requiring incredible core strength), but also leaping side to side, each transition the equivalent of a high-speed deep knee bend. Braking also places an incredible strain on the racers' upper body. So huge is the weight transfer that "arm pump" — forearms going numb from overuse — is the most common complaint of motorcycle racers, surgery often required to correct carpal tunnel syndrome in overburdened wrists.
And one last aspect that surprises car racers — even one like Bond, who did race two-wheelers a few times back in the late '80s — is the "sheer weight and bulkiness" of the riding gear. A top-flight racing suit can weigh as much as 10 kilograms and is designed to be extremely form-fitting (the better to ensure its padding is in the right place if you fall). As Bond contends, "the restriction in movements makes climbing all over the bike that much more difficult."
Safety is also another major concern for those transitioning from four wheels to two. Although it may surprise many to know that, at the top level, fatalities in motorcycle racing are no more numerous than in the top flights of car racing, there's no questioning that lesser — but still consequential — injuries are much more common while racing motorcycles. And, while crashing a bike does not guarantee injury (in the 2016 MotoGP season, the were no less than 1,069 crashes but only 38 that required medical attention) it's also true that few are the bike racers that retire without a colourful history of broken bones and mangled fingers. One has to see only one high-speed "highside" to understand that mistakes are not well suffered when racing on two wheels. Even the recovery can be ghastly: five-time world champion, Mick Doohan, once had his legs surgically sewn together so that his good right leg could feed blood to the left that had become gangrenous.
Former seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher (L) competes with his two-wheeled racer on his first official motorcycle race, in Misano on March 30, 2008. Competing in the minor KTM 250 series at the track near Italy's Adriatic coast, Schumacher started on the front row and placed fourth in the race.
And the auto racers had something else to – excuse the pun – come to grips with. With cars, understeer ("pushing" the front end, in layman's terms) is a benign activity, usually resulting in nothing more than skidding a few feet off line. At worst, the car leaves the track. On the other hand, unless you're Marc Marquez, skidding the front tire of a racing motorcycle is almost guaranteed to send you ass over tea kettle. That fear weighed heavily on our car racers testing their two-wheeled chops. As Bond related, "In a car, we test how hard to push the car by grip level: On the bike, it seems I was always trying to find the limit of grip without exceeding it. I had no trouble finding the limit during braking; building up corner speed was much more difficult."
Contrast that with the biggest problem our bike racers found in transitioning from the Kawasaki Ninja 300 to Subaru's BRZ, both Costa and I finding navigating its H-pattern gearshift a trifle complicated compared with our familiar foot-shifted gearbox. "I've never learned to heal-and-toe while downshifting and braking simultaneously," said Costa, speaking for both of us. But blipping the throttle on a bike to match revs is "second nature to motorcyclists."
But other than that, there's very little trepidation for the bike racer thrown into the driver's seat. Short of taking flight or ramming another car amidships, there's far less to fear in racing a car around a track. Even without a roll bar, one has a few thousand pounds of metal (or carbon fibre) between you and disaster, the crumple zones built into every modern car offering far superior cushioning than even the best of motorcycle racing leather suits.
That's why the defining characteristic of racers switching places — whether it be Fernando Alonso testing a Honda RC213V at Motegi or David Booth thrashing a BRZ at Cayuga — is that bikies can jump into a car and immediately mat the throttle, confident in the fact they aren't risking their lives. Those transitioning from four wheels to two, however, are constantly aware of their mortality.
As low-key and unthreatening as our little racers were — both the little Ninja and the BRZ are marvels of confidence-inspiring handling with precious little power to intimidate — the dichotomy became immediately apparent in our test. Racers being racers, the day had to finish with a competition, this one different in that we combined our best laps on two wheels and four.
And following tradition, two wheels beat four. Oh, the experienced car racers, Dov and Russ, dusted the butts of Costa and I when hustling the BRZ around Cayuga's 11 corners. But the gap was barely two seconds. On two wheels, the poor car racers looked like bomb disposers walking into a minefield for the first time, every corner an as yet unexplored minefield to be circumvented while triggering as little trauma, er, lean angle as possible; the closest they got was about six seconds off the pace. In the motorsports' classic gun-versus-knife fight, it would seem, fewer wheels means you always have the upper hand.
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MATIMOP
São Paulo – Israel Cooperation in Industrial Research and Innovation Projects
Note: As a joint FAPESP-MATIMOP decision, the deadline to submission of proposals in this Call for Proposals is postponed to May, 29th, 2015. The remaining content of the Call for Proposals is not modified.
Announcing the SECOND CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Under the framework of the agreement signed between FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation, on behalf of the State of São Paulo, Brazil and MATIMOP -The Israeli Industry Center for R&D, acting on behalf of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), the parties agree to promote and facilitate bilateral research and innovation projects between Entities from the State of São Paulo, the Federative Republic of Brazil and from the State of Israel. Research and Innovation Projects should demonstrate the technological and mutually beneficial contribution of the participants from both States as well as address specific market needs or challenges and demonstrate high industrial relevance and commercial potential.
Proposals must be prepared and submitted by organizations in Israel and in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, according to the following eligibility criteria:
a) At the Israeli side: R&D performing companies registered in Israel, according to the Office of the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Economy - OCS eligibility criteria.
To see a list of potential eligible companies in Israel, please access www.matimop.org.il/database.aspx.
b) At the São Paulo, Brazil side: researchers associated to a small business (less than 250 employees) established in the State of Sao Paulo. Proposals submitted to FAPESP must follow the rules of FAPESP's Program for Innovative Research in Small Businesses (PIPE), except if explicitly indicated in this CFP, including the specific Submission Form to this CFP, available at www.fapesp.br/en/9056.
To see a list of potential eligible researchers associated to companies in the State of Sao Paulo, please access www.bv.fapesp.br/en/266/small-business-research.
c) Under the framework of this R&D agreement, Israeli companies and Brazilian companies, that have existing ownership relations, can be considered candidates for submission. Such requests are subject to a submission of an outline which clearly states the special circumstances for this project and the benefits achieved by each participant from this project.
2. Common Requirements
The joint R&D project should aim at the development of products/processes leading to commercialization in the global market or in Brazil. Additionally, the proposals must demonstrate all of the following requirements:
a) The products/processes to be developed must be highly innovative and with significant commercial potential.
b) The partners in Israel and in São Paulo, Brazil, must agree in advance on an IP rights agreement and on a commercialization strategy for the product or process.
c) The partners in Israel and in São Paulo, Brazil, must be capable of implementing the project and funding their respective share.
d) The project should demonstrate the scientific and technological contribution of the participants from both countries.
e) The project must demonstrate adequate balance among the participants and significance to both partners.
3. Funding Value and Matching Funds
Selected R&D projects will receive funding from OCS in Israel and FAPESP in the State of Sao Paulo.
Funds will be provided in accordance with the national laws, rules, regulations and procedures established by each organization, and/or each jurisdiction/country. Although the individual type and value of individual contributions allocated to a R&D project may vary, each bilateral project must demonstrate equivalent total contribution from each participating country. Total contribution may be defined as the combined value of cash, human resource effort, services and/or equipment that each country invests in an R&D project.
FAPESP and MATIMOP will jointly select up to 10 proposals, according to the norms, conditions and funding limits of each of the Parties, as presented at item 4.1 to FAPESP and item 4.2 to MATIMOP.
3.1 Funding for R&D Project Participants in the State of Sao Paulo
a) FAPESP will fund projects under the terms, conditions and funding limits of the FAPESP Program PIPE (Innovative Research in Small Businesses - defined as companies with less than 250 employees) in the State of Sao Paulo.
b) Funding to be granted is for Principal Investigators associated to Small Businesses.
3.2 Funding for R&D Project Participants in Israel
a) In Israel, funding by the OCS will be transferred to R&D performing companies only, in accordance with the National Laws, Rules, Regulations and procedures in effect.
a.1) Funding by MATIMOP/OCS may be provided in the form of conditional grant in Israel.
a.2) The total funding from the Government of Israel via the OCS, under this framework, will not exceed 50% of the eligible and approved costs of the R&D, in accordance with the national laws and regulations. In addition, developing zones top-ups will apply.
a.3) Research institutes may participate and be funded as subcontractors.
a) The bilateral cooperation form must be signed by the partners from São Paulo, Brazil and from Israel and submitted to FAPESP and MATIMOP (within the deadline of the Call) to the e-mail addresses listed in item 10 below;
b) Applicants from Israel are required to submit the National Application form in accordance with the OCS regulations, through an online system: www.moital.gov.il/NR/exeres/C4A8C9EC-7BDF-431D-AEC5-5CBB57D839FC.htm
i The application in the prescribed format has to be submitted to MATIMOP as well, at the coordinates provided at the end of the document.
c) Applicants from the State of Sao Paulo are required to submit one (1) hard copy and a CD/USB stick memory containing the completed and signed Full Application and other necessary FAPESP forms (will be provided to the successful EOI applicants) to the following address (please ensure the Application Reference Number is listed on the cover of the Full Application).
Chamada FAPESP/MATIMOP
Rua Pio XI 1500, 05468-901, Alto da Lapa, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
5. Evaluation and selection of the projects
a) FAPESP in São Paulo and OCS/MATIMOP in Israel will carry out independent evaluations of each joint R&D proposal in accordance with their National/Institutional Laws and Regulations.
b) A proposal will be considered selected under this agreement if both FAPESP and OCS/MATIMOP jointly decide to approve it.
6. Publication of the Results
The partners from São Paulo, Brazil, and from Israel whose proposals have been selected will be informed of the result and the amount of funding by their respective implementing organization.
7. Intellectual Property policy and Royalties repayment
a) In São Paulo:
According to the rules of FAPESP's Program for Innovative Research in Small Businesses (PIPE).
b) In Israel:
Royalties repayment, when applicable, will follow the OCS rules and procedures.
Release of R&D Call for Proposals:
November, 5th, 2014
Full Application Deadline
May, 8th, 2015
Notification of Successful Proposals, from
Executed Grant Agreements and starting of the projects, from
9. Information Contact
Diego Muñoz
Scientific Directorate
www.fapesp.br
Tel: 55-11-3838-4000
chamada_matimop@fapesp.br
R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa
05468-901 - São Paulo, SP
Ilana Gross
Latin America Desk
MATIMOP - Israeli Industry Center for R&D
www.matimop.org.il
ilana@matimop.org.il
Tel-Aviv 61500, Israel 29 Hamered St.
(P. 0. Box 50364)
Page last updated on May 7, 2015


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