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Saturday 24 September 2011
Mahesh Babu and Samantha’s DOOKUDU Stills
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Silver loses sheen, crashes 10%
MUMBAI: Silver prices crashed in the international markets on Friday on speculative unwinding, and tracking the global trend the price of the metal also feel in the domestic market. During the day's trade in the Mumbai bullion market, silver prices closed at Rs 56,875 per kg, down Rs 6,530, or 10.3%, from its Thursday close. The crash in silver prices was even more severe in the international market where the price crashed nearly 14% to $32.61 to an ounce, from $37.82 the previous day. And in the futures market in India, on MCX, prices of different contracts on silver were down between 11% and 12% during closing hours.
With the US dollar gaining strength, there is a good chance that gold prices could also move the silver's way in India. Since the prices of both the precious metals are linked to the dollar, any strength of the US currency leads to a slide in the prices of these assets, and the same is happening now, market players pointed out.
Looking at the speculative selling trend, bullion market veterans now predict silver prices to fall to around Rs 50,000 over the next few days since a large number of speculators are now trapped with their positions in silver, bought at higher levels recently. "It should fall to the Rs 50,000 level in a few days. After silver prices shot up to Rs 75,000 level a few months ago and then came down sharply to stabilize around Rs 60,000, there was substantial buying. Now that the price has crashed much below that level, there should be more downside," said Lalit R Jagawat, director, Nakoda Bullion, one of the leading bullion traders in India. Prices of silver in the domestic market had shot up to Rs 75,020 on April 25 this year but then came down sharply and was hovering around the Rs 60,000 level for a few months.
The weakness in the prices of precious metals, and not only of silver, is also attributed to the strength of the dollar that is leading to a global sell-off in commodities. On Friday, gold prices in the international market fell 3% to hover around the $1,700 per ounce level. And tracking the international prices, in the Mumbai market the price of the yellow metal fell 2% to Rs 27,475 per 10 grams. From its all time high of Rs 29,000 earlier this month, the prices of gold, one of the most preferred safe haven investments, is now down 5.3%. With substantial speculative interest still remaining in the yellow metal, the price could go down further, local bullion trades said.
In the local market, the fall in the price of gold is much lower than that in the global market, mainly because the rupee is weakening because of the strength of the dollar.
On Friday, the rupee nearly touched the 50 level to a dollar, but closed at 49.43, stronger by 15 paise.
With the US dollar gaining strength, there is a good chance that gold prices could also move the silver's way in India. Since the prices of both the precious metals are linked to the dollar, any strength of the US currency leads to a slide in the prices of these assets, and the same is happening now, market players pointed out.
Looking at the speculative selling trend, bullion market veterans now predict silver prices to fall to around Rs 50,000 over the next few days since a large number of speculators are now trapped with their positions in silver, bought at higher levels recently. "It should fall to the Rs 50,000 level in a few days. After silver prices shot up to Rs 75,000 level a few months ago and then came down sharply to stabilize around Rs 60,000, there was substantial buying. Now that the price has crashed much below that level, there should be more downside," said Lalit R Jagawat, director, Nakoda Bullion, one of the leading bullion traders in India. Prices of silver in the domestic market had shot up to Rs 75,020 on April 25 this year but then came down sharply and was hovering around the Rs 60,000 level for a few months.
The weakness in the prices of precious metals, and not only of silver, is also attributed to the strength of the dollar that is leading to a global sell-off in commodities. On Friday, gold prices in the international market fell 3% to hover around the $1,700 per ounce level. And tracking the international prices, in the Mumbai market the price of the yellow metal fell 2% to Rs 27,475 per 10 grams. From its all time high of Rs 29,000 earlier this month, the prices of gold, one of the most preferred safe haven investments, is now down 5.3%. With substantial speculative interest still remaining in the yellow metal, the price could go down further, local bullion trades said.
In the local market, the fall in the price of gold is much lower than that in the global market, mainly because the rupee is weakening because of the strength of the dollar.
On Friday, the rupee nearly touched the 50 level to a dollar, but closed at 49.43, stronger by 15 paise.
Gold loses $US100 value in a day
Gold prices slumped more than $US100 an ounce today, the biggest fall on record in dollar terms, as traders sold to cover losses, while global stocks edged up on expectations the European Central Bank will take new measures to contain the euro zone debt crisis.
Trading was volatile, capping one of the most tumultuous weeks on record for world markets as fear of a Greek default and a gloomy Federal Reserve prognosis for the US economy sparked a sell-off in stocks and commodities and drove investors to the safe-haven US dollar and Treasuries.
A pledge by G20 policy makers that they will calm the global financial system failed to appease investors, who are concerned that authorities are unable to respond effectively to the mounting euro zone debt crisis and sluggish growth in major world economies.
Gold slumped more than 6% at one point - its biggest drop since the financial crisis in 2008 - to hit its lowest since early August as a slide turned into a free-fall, with weeks of volatility and talk of hedge fund liquidation wrecking its safe-haven status.
"The bull case for gold is on pause for the near term," said Adam Klopfenstein, senior market strategist for precious metals at MF Global in Chicago.
"In the near-term, the flight-to-quality interest in owning gold is also out of the window as people are not interested in buying it even in the face of fears in the economy. Until it stabilises, I'm staying out of this market."
Spot gold was last at $US1,649 an ounce, after falling to a session low under $US1,628.
US gold futures' benchmark December contract on COMEX settled down 6%, or more than $US101, at under $US1,640 an ounce.
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At $127 an ounce, the intraday move was the biggest on record in dollar terms.
Despite its steep decline, gold remained up 16% year-to-date.
Other commodities
Copper posted its sharpest weekly decline in nearly three years; silver fell 14% to a seven-month low; oil fell to six-week lows, off as much as 9% for the week.
Investors were bracing for a slowdown in demand for raw materials after a week of news that included a downgrade of Italian debt; the third month of contracting Chinese factory data; and indices pointing to slow-growing business in Europe.
"Financial markets are sick and tired of the authorities in Europe and in the US twiddling their thumbs and not doing substantive things to solve this crisis of the global economy," said Barton Biggs, managing partner at New York-based Traxis Partners.
The US Federal Reserve on Thursday (NZT) announced of a plan to buy $US400 billion in long-term debt, disappointing many who had expected bolder steps to boost the US economy.
The Reuters-Jefferies CRB index, a 19-commodity global benchmark for the asset class, fell 1.75% on Friday, landing at its lowest point since late November.
Chinese data released yesterday (NZT) showed the factory sector contracted for a third straight month in September, while a measure of inflation picked up.
The data suggested that the world's second largest economy may not be able to counter a slowdown in the United States and Europe.
The Chinese data slammed industrial metals, as traders who had piled into those commodities with the view that China would eat up demand promptly sold them off.
London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmark copper plunged $US314 to finish at $US7,360 a tonne.
Copper posted an 18% weekly decline, its sharpest since the post-Lehman Brothers collapse in October, 2008.
The sell-off extended to other industrial metals.
Aluminum was down to its lowest price since November 2010, and nickel to a December, 2009 low.
But silver turned negative, with the spot price down almost 1% for the year.
Wheat spared
Wheat bucked the commodities rout due to market fundamentals - drought and a potential supply shortage.
But other agricultural commodities succombed to the sell-off, as did energy markets.
US corn futures fell 1.8% and touched a 12-week low.
US crude futures fell 66 cents to settle at $US79.85 per barrel. ICE Brent crude lost $US1.52 to $US103.97 a barrel after dropping to $US103.43, the lowest price since Aug. 9.
ICE raw sugar futures closed at a 3-1/2-month low on Friday and arabica coffee saw its weakest weekly performance since March 2008.
The US dollar index, which is set against a basket of major currencies, posted a 1.9 pct gain on the week, forcing some traders to liquidate oil contracts since the commodity is priced in dollars and becomes more expensive as the dollar strengthens.
Thursday 15 September 2011
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Nitish Kumar orders probe into Nalanda lathicharge
PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar ordered a probe on Thursday by AGP (headquarter) Rajyavardhan Sharma into the police lathicharge on locals in Nalanda and immediate suspension of policemen found involved in it.
"Legal action must be taken against those found guilty," he ordered and asked Director General of Police to view TV footages and take legal action against policemen found to be involved in it.
He also asked Sharma to visit the spot and submit a report immediately on the situation.
Meanwhile, Nalanda superintendent of police Jitendra Rana suspended a constable Vibhuti Jha and a homeguard Nageshwar Pandey in this connection.
Over 12 people, including some women, were injured in police lathicharge to disperse a mob which indulged in stone throwing, arson and road blockade near Noorsarai police station in the district yesterday demanding immediate tracing of judicial secretary (Panchayat) Reena Devi missing since August 24.
The women were brutally assaulted by the policemen when the irate mob gathered near Noor sarai police station.
The incident had occurred in the presence of DIG (central range) Vineet Vinayak and Rana. PTI AJK KK KK KKB 09151109 NNNN
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
Ra.One songs download
Track List :
01 – Chammak Challo [Akon , Hamsika Iyer ]02 – Dildaara (Stand By Me) [ Shafqat Amanat Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Clinton Cerejo ]
03 – Criminal [Akon, Vishal Dadlani, Shruti Pathak ]
04 – Bhare Naina Nandini [ Shrikar, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani ]
05 – Right By Your Side [ Siddharath Coutto ]
06 – Raftaarein [ Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani ]
07 – Jiya Mora Ghabraaye (The Chase) [Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani ]
08 – Chammak Challo (Punjabi Mix) [ Akon, Hamsika Iyer ]
09 – Comes The Light (Theme)
10 – I’m On (Theme)
11 – Song Of The End (Theme)
12 – Chammak Challo (Club Mix) [ Akon, Hamsika Iyer ]
13 – Criminal (Remix) [ Akon, Vishal Dadlani, Shruti Pathak]
14 – Chammak Challo (International) [Akon ]
15 – Chammak Challo (Remix) [ Akon, Hamsika Iyer]
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Saturday 10 September 2011
Bihar takes a leaf out of DK’s Panchayat Raj
MANGALORE: Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat, which recorded success by bagging Nirmal Gram Puraskar for all its 203 gram panchayats, is becoming a role model for the Bihar government. Best practices in the Panchayat Raj set up in the district will soon be adopted by the Bihar government, which is gearing up to bring reforms in rural administration.
Legislators from different political parties and officials from Bihar arrived in Mangalore on Thursday to study the manner in which various schemes are being implemented in villages in the district with a view to adopt the same development modules for villages in their state.
Zilla Parishat and Panchayat Raj Committee (ZPPC), the committee set up by the Bihar government comprising 20 members including eight MLAs and officials, interacted with Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat chief executive officer K N Vijayaprakash and other officers here. The team also visited some villages in the district to see the effectiveness of development work implementation.
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Legislators from different political parties and officials from Bihar arrived in Mangalore on Thursday to study the manner in which various schemes are being implemented in villages in the district with a view to adopt the same development modules for villages in their state.
Zilla Parishat and Panchayat Raj Committee (ZPPC), the committee set up by the Bihar government comprising 20 members including eight MLAs and officials, interacted with Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat chief executive officer K N Vijayaprakash and other officers here. The team also visited some villages in the district to see the effectiveness of development work implementation.
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Launch of 3 New Car Insurance Rate Sites Announced
Online PR News – 09-September-2011 –Get a Car Insurance Quote, which helps consumers compare auto insurance rates from top insurers, has launched 3 new websites based on specific make and models. The sites were developed based on the popularity of certain vehicles for the company's users. Three of the most popular cars are the Scion tC, Audi A4, and Dodge Charger. In a recent poll, many users asked that more information be available related to their specific vehicles prior to beginning the quoting process. In order to satisfy this request, the company moved forward with the development of these sites.
If you drive a Scion tC, you will want to visit Scion tC Insurance. The tC, built by Toyota, was redesigned for 2011, gaining slightly more interior room and new exterior styling. This peppy two-door coupe is sleek, sexy, and fun to drive. And let's not forget that it's highly affordable and incredibly customizable.
The Audi A4 is one of the best values in the luxury car category. It offers mature styling, solid performance, impeccable build quality, and Quattro versions are highly stable under inclement weather conditions. If you own an A4, you might want to visit Audi A4 Insurance. Unfortunately, too many A4 owners fork over more than they should in the way of insurance. For that reason, they should compare local rates before purchasing their next policy.
The Dodge Charger is a modern-day power cruiser, a throwback to the late '60's muscle cars (but with four doors). Redesigned for 2011, the Charger is a favorite among performance enthusiasts, police departments, highway patrol units, and even corporate fleet managers. If you own a Charger, then Dodge Charger Insurance is the site for you. You can find trim-specific financing, leasing, and insurance information, whether you drive the V6, Hemi V8, or the might SRT8.
Each of these sites offers an industry blog that keeps track of model news. Of course, users can compare quotes from top auto insurance companies across the country - for free!
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Salman Khan is number one box office star: Aamir Khan
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has showered praises on Salman Khan and called him number one box office star.
"I feel Salman is ahead of me. Considering the way his recent release 'Bodyguard' has broken all box office records if anyone, who is a number one box office star, then it is Salman," Aamir told reporters here last night, after launching the music of Sunil Bohra's forthcoming film, 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'.
"He has proved with this movie that he is ahead of all of us. I am happy and my best wishes are always with him," he said.
Salman and Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Bodyguard' that released on Eid, surpassed box office records of '3 Idiots' and 'My Name is Khan'. Salman was in the US for a nerve surgery when the movie received such a massive opening.
"I had a word with him and his health is much better now. I had given the news of massive opening of Rs 21 crore. I had sent a text to Alvira and asked her to pass the message to Salman after the surgery. I wanted to be the first one to give him the good news," Aamir said.
Even though Aamir and Salman have worked together for 'Andaz Apna Apna', the two stars have expressed their desire to work together time and again. "I would love to work with Salman...we have a good tuning and it will be fun working together. But till we get a good script or something that excites us we will not come together for a film," Aamir said.
About his friend Sunil Bohra's film, 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' Aamir said, "I am here to give my best wishes to him and the team. The title of the film is nice and the promo and characters look interesting."
"I feel Salman is ahead of me. Considering the way his recent release 'Bodyguard' has broken all box office records if anyone, who is a number one box office star, then it is Salman," Aamir told reporters here last night, after launching the music of Sunil Bohra's forthcoming film, 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'.
"He has proved with this movie that he is ahead of all of us. I am happy and my best wishes are always with him," he said.
Salman and Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Bodyguard' that released on Eid, surpassed box office records of '3 Idiots' and 'My Name is Khan'. Salman was in the US for a nerve surgery when the movie received such a massive opening.
"I had a word with him and his health is much better now. I had given the news of massive opening of Rs 21 crore. I had sent a text to Alvira and asked her to pass the message to Salman after the surgery. I wanted to be the first one to give him the good news," Aamir said.
Even though Aamir and Salman have worked together for 'Andaz Apna Apna', the two stars have expressed their desire to work together time and again. "I would love to work with Salman...we have a good tuning and it will be fun working together. But till we get a good script or something that excites us we will not come together for a film," Aamir said.
About his friend Sunil Bohra's film, 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' Aamir said, "I am here to give my best wishes to him and the team. The title of the film is nice and the promo and characters look interesting."
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Avril Lavigne - 'Wish You Were Here' Lyrics & Music Video
Avril Lavigne let out her tears, all of them real, in her new music video for 'Wish You Were Here.' Watch the clip here and read the lyrics.
Avril Lavigne is typically a tough, punk rock chic who doesn't let anyone or anything get her down. In her video for 'Wish You Were Here,' she shows the softer side of her life.
Avril Lavigne Covers Kesha's 'Tik Tok' 'Wish You Were Here' takes a minimalist approach as most of the shots include Avril crying, sitting in a bathtubs, and on one occasion setting a flower on fire. And to make the look and feel come across as more authentic, Avril explained on Twitter that her emotions were produced without any stage tricks like onions.
'It's simple but emotional. Raw and real. Stripped down,' Avril tweeted.
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
I wish you were here.
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
Avril Lavigne is typically a tough, punk rock chic who doesn't let anyone or anything get her down. In her video for 'Wish You Were Here,' she shows the softer side of her life.
'It's simple but emotional. Raw and real. Stripped down,' Avril tweeted.
I can be tough
I can be strong
But with you, It's not like that at all
I can be strong
But with you, It's not like that at all
Theres a girl who gives a shit
Behind this wall
You just walk through it
Behind this wall
You just walk through it
And I remember all those crazy thing you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Damn, Damn, Damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
Damn, Damn, Damn,What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
I wish you were here.
I love the way you are
It's who I am don't have to try hard
We always say, Say like it is
And the truth is that I really miss
It's who I am don't have to try hard
We always say, Say like it is
And the truth is that I really miss
All those crazy things you said
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
You left them running through my head
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
All those crazy things we did
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Didn't think about it just went with it
You're always there, you're everywhere
But right now I wish you were here
Damn, Damn, Damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
Damn, Damn, Damn,
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
I wish you were here.
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
I wish you were here.
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, Oh, Oh,
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, Oh, Oh,
No, I don't wanna let go
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, Let go, Let go...
I just wanna let you know
That I never wanna let go
Let go, Let go, Let go...
Damn, Damn, Damn,
What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
Damn, Damn, Damn,What I'd do to have you
Here, Here, Here
I wish you were here
What I'd do to have you
Near, Near, Near
Dilip Kumar's in good health: Saira Banu
All is well with actor Dilip Kumar. The actor's wife Saira Banu has clarified that her husband is in good health.
She said, "For every such rumour there are a trillion prayers going up to the Almighty from his fans, well wishers and family members to give him long life and good health. I understand the concern of the media and have no complaints. I am distressed that there are idle minds which come up with such rumours as some kind of a past time at regular intervals to spread needless anxiety and panic. I request the mischief makers whoever they are to use their spare time and abilities for good work and in good ways.''
Rumours about the actor's ill health every now and then have angered Saira Banu. She said, "I am releasing this statement with a tinge of displeasure because this is not the first time such a rumour has spread without any basis, reason or cause. I have been woken up from sleep at odd hours this time and on previous occasions by phone calls seeking to know the fact and my staff and close friends have also had to answer calls at odd hours just because some sadistic mind has been at work and has triggered a distasteful rumour."
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She said, "For every such rumour there are a trillion prayers going up to the Almighty from his fans, well wishers and family members to give him long life and good health. I understand the concern of the media and have no complaints. I am distressed that there are idle minds which come up with such rumours as some kind of a past time at regular intervals to spread needless anxiety and panic. I request the mischief makers whoever they are to use their spare time and abilities for good work and in good ways.''
Rumours about the actor's ill health every now and then have angered Saira Banu. She said, "I am releasing this statement with a tinge of displeasure because this is not the first time such a rumour has spread without any basis, reason or cause. I have been woken up from sleep at odd hours this time and on previous occasions by phone calls seeking to know the fact and my staff and close friends have also had to answer calls at odd hours just because some sadistic mind has been at work and has triggered a distasteful rumour."
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Man Sues London School Of Economics For 'Sexism'
The esteemed London School of Economics (LSE), home to the largest gender studies program in Europe, has been hit with a lawsuit by a former Masters student claiming it teaches “systemic sexism.”
The man, 39-year-old Tom Martin, based in London, began pursuing an MSc degree in gender, media and culture at the LSE’s Gender Institute in October 2009. He withdrew six weeks later, citing “anti-male discrimination” in the coursework.
The man, 39-year-old Tom Martin, based in London, began pursuing an MSc degree in gender, media and culture at the LSE’s Gender Institute in October 2009. He withdrew six weeks later, citing “anti-male discrimination” in the coursework.
T-activists & JAC members seek removal of Kazipet DSP
WARANGAL: Enraged Telangana activists and JAC members gheraoed the DIG office at Subedari area in Hanamkonda on Friday demanding the immediate suspension of Kazipet Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Venkatram Narsaiah. He is under cloud for allegedly beating up students when they laid a siege to IT minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah's residence in the town three days ago.
Protesting against the DSP's action on the students, TRS, BJP, CPI(ML) New Democracy, advocates and students JAC shouted slogans against police and Congress.
Protesting against the DSP's action on the students, TRS, BJP, CPI(ML) New Democracy, advocates and students JAC shouted slogans against police and Congress.
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Toyota Liva Diesel – Specifications and Features
Toyota launches Liva Diesel
You heard about the launch of Liva Diesel right! Yes. Toyota launched its hatchback version named as Liva Diesel.
Toyota Liva Diesel is powered by a 4-cylinder 8V SOHC D-4D engine which delivers a maximum power of 68 PS @ 3800 RPM and 170 NM @ 1800-2400 RPM torque. Toyota Liva Diesel enters into the market in GD variant.
Toyota Liva Diesel is having 3775mm in length, 1695mm in width and 1510mm height respectively. The wheelbase of the car is 2460 mm and also the ground clearance is 170 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Liva Diesel is nearly 45 litres and turning circle radius is just 4.8 m.
Liva Diesel holds a decent boot space of 251 litres and the transmission is of 5 speed manual type. Toyota set up the Liva Diesel with MacPherson Strut front suspension and Torsion Beam rear suspension.
Toyota also offers a lot of features for its Liva Diesel. Some of the features includes keyless entry, immobiliser, full wheel caps, internally adjust ORVM, electric power steering, sporty front headrest, day/night rear view mirror, colled glove box etc. In addition, it has Air Conditioner with Clean Air Filter, power windows and so on. These features ensures better comfort and enjoyable riding.
The car is designed with 175/65 R14 tyre size and gets alloy wheel as well as it provides the kerb weight of about 980 kg. The Toyota Liva Diesel comes in six attractive shades – White, Harmony Beige, Serene Bluish Silver, Symphony Silver, Vermilion Red and Celestial Black.
The Liva Diesel is loaded with excellent safety features in which the customers will really appreciate. The features includes SRS Airbags for both driver and passenger, Anti-Lock Braking System with EBD and many more. It adopts ventilated disc front brake and drum rear brake.
Toyota plays a gamble with the Liva Diesel exactly opposite to what it did with the previous car. It offers a stylish, spacious and featuristically rich.
You heard about the launch of Liva Diesel right! Yes. Toyota launched its hatchback version named as Liva Diesel.
Toyota Liva Diesel is powered by a 4-cylinder 8V SOHC D-4D engine which delivers a maximum power of 68 PS @ 3800 RPM and 170 NM @ 1800-2400 RPM torque. Toyota Liva Diesel enters into the market in GD variant.
Toyota Liva Diesel is having 3775mm in length, 1695mm in width and 1510mm height respectively. The wheelbase of the car is 2460 mm and also the ground clearance is 170 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Liva Diesel is nearly 45 litres and turning circle radius is just 4.8 m.
Liva Diesel holds a decent boot space of 251 litres and the transmission is of 5 speed manual type. Toyota set up the Liva Diesel with MacPherson Strut front suspension and Torsion Beam rear suspension.
Toyota also offers a lot of features for its Liva Diesel. Some of the features includes keyless entry, immobiliser, full wheel caps, internally adjust ORVM, electric power steering, sporty front headrest, day/night rear view mirror, colled glove box etc. In addition, it has Air Conditioner with Clean Air Filter, power windows and so on. These features ensures better comfort and enjoyable riding.
The car is designed with 175/65 R14 tyre size and gets alloy wheel as well as it provides the kerb weight of about 980 kg. The Toyota Liva Diesel comes in six attractive shades – White, Harmony Beige, Serene Bluish Silver, Symphony Silver, Vermilion Red and Celestial Black.
The Liva Diesel is loaded with excellent safety features in which the customers will really appreciate. The features includes SRS Airbags for both driver and passenger, Anti-Lock Braking System with EBD and many more. It adopts ventilated disc front brake and drum rear brake.
Toyota plays a gamble with the Liva Diesel exactly opposite to what it did with the previous car. It offers a stylish, spacious and featuristically rich.
Intermediate results today, toppers named
LAHORE:
The names of the position holders in the Lahore Board Intermediate examination were announced on Friday at the Lahore Board examination centre on Lawrence Road. The full results will be announced on Saturday (today) at 10 am.
Hira Iftikhar of Kinnaird College for Women (KC) was first with 1,039 marks out of 1,100. Javaria Tehzeeb of KC was second with 1,036 marks, while the third position was shared by Anam Manzoor and Rubar Haider Jafri of KC and Ali Ayub of Government Islamia College Civil Lines with 1,028 marks each.
In the pre-engineering group, Anam Sadiq of Punjab College was first with 1,025 marks and Ayesha Zulfiqar and Maryum Khalid of KC were second and third with 1,016 and 1,015 marks respectively. In the pre-medical group, three students of the Government College University (GCU), Lahore, Muhammad Arslan Arshad, Ahmad Bani Sadar and Muhmmad Hamza were first, second and third with 1,021, 1,018 and 1,013 marks respectively. Ashas Ahmad of GCU came first with 992 marks in the general science group among boys and Abeera Shahbaz of Queen Mary College came first with 985 marks among girls.
M Ashfaq of Punjab College topped the commerce group among boys with 975 marks and Fareeha Waseem of Punjab College among girls with 994 marks. In the humanities group, Hafiz Yasin, a private candidate, came first among boys with 931 marks and Sara Zahid of the Ghazali College for Women came first with 940 marks among girls.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 10th, 2011.
The names of the position holders in the Lahore Board Intermediate examination were announced on Friday at the Lahore Board examination centre on Lawrence Road. The full results will be announced on Saturday (today) at 10 am.
Hira Iftikhar of Kinnaird College for Women (KC) was first with 1,039 marks out of 1,100. Javaria Tehzeeb of KC was second with 1,036 marks, while the third position was shared by Anam Manzoor and Rubar Haider Jafri of KC and Ali Ayub of Government Islamia College Civil Lines with 1,028 marks each.
In the pre-engineering group, Anam Sadiq of Punjab College was first with 1,025 marks and Ayesha Zulfiqar and Maryum Khalid of KC were second and third with 1,016 and 1,015 marks respectively. In the pre-medical group, three students of the Government College University (GCU), Lahore, Muhammad Arslan Arshad, Ahmad Bani Sadar and Muhmmad Hamza were first, second and third with 1,021, 1,018 and 1,013 marks respectively. Ashas Ahmad of GCU came first with 992 marks in the general science group among boys and Abeera Shahbaz of Queen Mary College came first with 985 marks among girls.
M Ashfaq of Punjab College topped the commerce group among boys with 975 marks and Fareeha Waseem of Punjab College among girls with 994 marks. In the humanities group, Hafiz Yasin, a private candidate, came first among boys with 931 marks and Sara Zahid of the Ghazali College for Women came first with 940 marks among girls.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 10th, 2011.
Gail Compton: Owls are winter nesters
Fall approaches and owls are beginning their annual courtships. Woods are coming alive with the sounds of Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, Barn Owls, and Screech Owls
Adult owls pair off in a process called "bonding," lasting for the life of each owl. In late August, September and October, owls return to their nesting territories and reestablish their bonds, signaling each other audibly and visually. Great Horned Owls have a rhythmic "h-hoo, h-hoo, hoo-hoo-hoo" and are called "hoot owls." As they re-establish their bond, they pick out a tree in the nesting territory and begin to build a nest. Great Horned Owls are terrible nest builders: two twigs and a leaf will be about all they'll put into a nest.
Much of the time a Great Horned will time-share a nest with a bird that nests only in the spring. Crows, Red-Shouldered Hawks and Osprey create well-built large nests high in trees and don't seem to mind if a Great Horned uses it in the winter. In northeast Florida, owl eggs are usually laid in November and December. The young hatch in December/January and leave the nest early spring.
This schedule is followed, give or take a month, by most owl species.
If you have a bonded pair of Barred Owls, the call is distinctive: "Who Cooks For You, Who Cooks for You-all?" The Barred Owl and the Screech Owl are tree cavity nesters and will accept an owl nest box (go to "building owl nest boxes" on the Internet).
The Barn Owl is a great help in keeping rodent and pigeon populations in balance. This is our only white owl. It has varying amounts of soft gold and brown on the back and top of the wings but you usually see the white breast as the Barn Owl flies overhead. Describing calls of Barn Owls is almost impossible. They make a wide range of unearthly sounds: yelps, hisses, screams, rasps and whoops (they do not hoot) and will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Never fear, the Barn Owl is mild tempered and a very valuable pest controller.
The smallest of our owls is the Screech Owl. Adults are only seven or eight inches high and look like miniature Great Horned Owls, including tufts of feathers on the head called "horns." Their courtship calls are quite beautiful. The long trilling calls used to identify a bonded partner are lovely to hear.
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Adult owls pair off in a process called "bonding," lasting for the life of each owl. In late August, September and October, owls return to their nesting territories and reestablish their bonds, signaling each other audibly and visually. Great Horned Owls have a rhythmic "h-hoo, h-hoo, hoo-hoo-hoo" and are called "hoot owls." As they re-establish their bond, they pick out a tree in the nesting territory and begin to build a nest. Great Horned Owls are terrible nest builders: two twigs and a leaf will be about all they'll put into a nest.
Much of the time a Great Horned will time-share a nest with a bird that nests only in the spring. Crows, Red-Shouldered Hawks and Osprey create well-built large nests high in trees and don't seem to mind if a Great Horned uses it in the winter. In northeast Florida, owl eggs are usually laid in November and December. The young hatch in December/January and leave the nest early spring.
This schedule is followed, give or take a month, by most owl species.
If you have a bonded pair of Barred Owls, the call is distinctive: "Who Cooks For You, Who Cooks for You-all?" The Barred Owl and the Screech Owl are tree cavity nesters and will accept an owl nest box (go to "building owl nest boxes" on the Internet).
The Barn Owl is a great help in keeping rodent and pigeon populations in balance. This is our only white owl. It has varying amounts of soft gold and brown on the back and top of the wings but you usually see the white breast as the Barn Owl flies overhead. Describing calls of Barn Owls is almost impossible. They make a wide range of unearthly sounds: yelps, hisses, screams, rasps and whoops (they do not hoot) and will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Never fear, the Barn Owl is mild tempered and a very valuable pest controller.
The smallest of our owls is the Screech Owl. Adults are only seven or eight inches high and look like miniature Great Horned Owls, including tufts of feathers on the head called "horns." Their courtship calls are quite beautiful. The long trilling calls used to identify a bonded partner are lovely to hear.
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CBSE sample papers for class 10th, 12th
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the sample question papers for Class 10th and Class 12th.
Students, who are interested in sample question papers, can visit the official website of the CBSE.
The Sample Question Papers of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering Graphics, Home Science, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Multimedia and Web Technology and Agriculture are available on CBSE
website www.cbse.nic.in and also in CBSE stores in print form.
The CBSE has revised the syllabus of Informatics Practices for Senior Secondary classes, connecting it to the latest trends with emphasis on use of Open Source Software for 2011 Board examination.
As informed earlier, CBSE has also revised the syllabus of Engineering Graphics for Senior Secondary classes for 2011 Board examination.
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Students, who are interested in sample question papers, can visit the official website of the CBSE.
The Sample Question Papers of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering Graphics, Home Science, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Multimedia and Web Technology and Agriculture are available on CBSE
website www.cbse.nic.in and also in CBSE stores in print form.
The CBSE has revised the syllabus of Informatics Practices for Senior Secondary classes, connecting it to the latest trends with emphasis on use of Open Source Software for 2011 Board examination.
As informed earlier, CBSE has also revised the syllabus of Engineering Graphics for Senior Secondary classes for 2011 Board examination.
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52.52 % candidates pass FBISE HSSC Part-I exam
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Friday announced results of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) part-I annual examination, 2011 with overall pass percentage of 52.52.
As many as 44,882 students’ submitted applications for HSSC Part-I examination, while 44,278 students appeared in exams out of whom 23,254 students were declared successful and 20,999 students failed to the examination. According to FBISE, the examination were held in May 4, 2011 and concluded on June 7, 2011.
In Science group (regular) 8,177 students appeared in exam, out of which 4,486 male students and 3,691 females students took part. Out of them 3,931 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 48.07 percent while 4,244 were declared fail.
In Humanities group (regular) 7,829 students appeared, in which 1,363 male students and 6,466 females’ students took part, in which 4,084 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 52.17 and 3,743 were declared fail.
In Pre-Medical group (regular) 8,695 students appeared, in which 2,129 male students and 6566 females took part, in which 5712 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 65.69 and 2,976 were declared fail.
In Pre-Engineering group (regular) 12,167 students appeared, in which 9,308 male students and 2,859 females’ students took part, in which 7,220 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 59.34 and 4,938 were declared fail. In other regular groups like commerce and Med. Tech, 5061 students appeared which 1,860 students passed the examination and 3,201 students were announced fail.
Similarly 2,489 private students submitted applications for HSSC Part-1 examination, which 2,349 student was appeared in examination, out of which 447 students were declared successful with the percentage of 19.03 and 1897 students fail
According to FBISE, this year 20 unfair-means cases were reported and all the cases have been decided. A judicious procedure was adopted to decide the cases and there in every effort was made to ensure the personal hearing was allowed to all concerned. The regular failed candidates are allowed to re-appear in the same along with the paper of HSSC Part II annual examination 2012, if otherwise eligible.
The FBISE had also posted the results on its official website, and students could also learn about results by sending an SMS in the format of FB< space> [roll number] to unified code of 5050.
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As many as 44,882 students’ submitted applications for HSSC Part-I examination, while 44,278 students appeared in exams out of whom 23,254 students were declared successful and 20,999 students failed to the examination. According to FBISE, the examination were held in May 4, 2011 and concluded on June 7, 2011.
In Science group (regular) 8,177 students appeared in exam, out of which 4,486 male students and 3,691 females students took part. Out of them 3,931 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 48.07 percent while 4,244 were declared fail.
In Humanities group (regular) 7,829 students appeared, in which 1,363 male students and 6,466 females’ students took part, in which 4,084 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 52.17 and 3,743 were declared fail.
In Pre-Medical group (regular) 8,695 students appeared, in which 2,129 male students and 6566 females took part, in which 5712 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 65.69 and 2,976 were declared fail.
In Pre-Engineering group (regular) 12,167 students appeared, in which 9,308 male students and 2,859 females’ students took part, in which 7,220 students passed the examination with the passing percentage of 59.34 and 4,938 were declared fail. In other regular groups like commerce and Med. Tech, 5061 students appeared which 1,860 students passed the examination and 3,201 students were announced fail.
Similarly 2,489 private students submitted applications for HSSC Part-1 examination, which 2,349 student was appeared in examination, out of which 447 students were declared successful with the percentage of 19.03 and 1897 students fail
According to FBISE, this year 20 unfair-means cases were reported and all the cases have been decided. A judicious procedure was adopted to decide the cases and there in every effort was made to ensure the personal hearing was allowed to all concerned. The regular failed candidates are allowed to re-appear in the same along with the paper of HSSC Part II annual examination 2012, if otherwise eligible.
The FBISE had also posted the results on its official website, and students could also learn about results by sending an SMS in the format of FB< space> [roll number] to unified code of 5050.
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Friday 9 September 2011
Flood situation worsens in Orissa
BHUBANESWAR: Flood situation in Orissa worsened on Friday with the opening of 59 gates of Hirakud dam to discharge excess rain water, even as the state government geared up to meet the threat.
Around 10.5 lakh cusec of water flowed into Hirakud dam due to unabated rains in Chhattisgarh, water level touched 628.5 ft as against the reservoir level of 630 ft, chief engineer of Hirakud reservoir S K Mishra said.
In view of the rising water-level, a total of 55 sluice gates and four crest gates have been opened to maintain a balance between inflow and outflow, he said, adding that about 9.8 lakh cusec of water was being released now.
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
Following discharge of more water from Hirakud dam, about 13 lakh cusec of water was now flowing through Khairmal and it is likely to reach Munduli near Cuttack, water resources department secretary Suresh Mohapatra said.
A high alert has already been sounded in 11 districts while the government apprehends a severe flood threat in Mahanadi delta area comprising four districts of Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Jajpur, sources said.
In addition, districts like Nayagarh, Puri, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Boudh would also be affected due to the flood in Mahanadi river system, they said, adding that people in low-lying areas were asked to move to safe places.
The government is ready to launch relief and rescue operation, while arrangements were being made for air-dropping food and other essential commodities.
Orissa Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) has also been kept ready for undertaking rescue and relief.
GTL Infrastructure Submits Debt Recast Plan
MUMBAI -- GTL Infrastructure Ltd. has submitted its debt restructuring plan to its group of lenders, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.
"The plan is yet to be approved," the person said, asking not to be named. It wasn't immediately known who the creditors of the company are.
A report on television channel ET Now cited sources as saying that a draft recast plan had been approved by the lenders and that the final plan is likely to be cleared in November.
Shares of GTL Infrastructure and founder GTL Ltd. surged on the news. At 0810 GMT, GTL Infrastructure was up 14% at 14.33 rupees and GTL Ltd. was trading 31.7% higher at 69.40 rupees. The benchmark Sensex was 1.4% lower.
GTL Infrastructure is one of India's largest telecom tower operators which isn't aligned to any mobile services firm. It has been growing aggressively mostly through debt-funded acquisitions. Falling tariffs and recent scandals in the telecom sector have moderated growth, in turn leading to fewer mobile operators renting telecom towers, thus hurting GTL Infrastructure. Its April-June net loss more than quadrupled from a year earlier as interest costs more than doubled.
In July, GTL Infrastructure had said that its board approved restructuring the company's debt and that it would send a debt recast proposal to a corporate debt restructuring cell formed by its creditors.
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Hyundai i30, the second generation: first official pictures and information
After six years after the official launch of the European market, Hyundai i30 comes with a new face and a new range of engines announces the second generation of the Korean model.
Built on the same platform that is developed his "brother" Kia Cee'd, Hyundai i30 so far stayed in the shadow of the chapter design Kia, Hyundai those preferring to attract customers with something higher average age. Well, with the second generation of the i30, Hyundai is stripped and displays a worn look young and full of dynamism, in line with recent age range of the Korean manufacturer. Line "fluidic sculpture," started with the release of ix35, he looks like a new face, the compact, brand philosophy already present on almost the entire range of Hyundai except for Santa Fe SUV and Veracruz.
Positive changes affecting the car's exterior and interior design. Thus, if the outside we are dealing with a radical stylistic change, inside the old i30 leaves a much more colorful interior, characterized by shapes and lines reminiscent of those of the compact sports Veloster.
Customers that will be targeted for Hyundai i30 will have four engines, two petrol and two diesel. The chapter comes to a 1.4 petrol 100 bhp and a 1.6 GDI 140 horsepower, while diesel fans will be able to order a 90bhp 1.4 CRDi and 1.6 CRDI 126 bhp. All four units will be coupled to a standard six-speed box, customers with an optional automatic transmission available with the six reports.
Official debut of the new i30 will be held at the Auto Show in Frankfurt, September 13, as dealers will receive the Korean model showrooms in the first half of next year. Estate version will follow in the autumn of 2012, while a three-door version - a first for the i30 range - will appear on the market in 2013.
It remains to be seen whether the design language recently adopted by more and more models from Asian producers will have results.
In fact, Hyundai has already announced that they aspire to sell at least half a million cars in Europe. Even next year. An ambitious target, considering that Asian manufacturer hopes for this year amounts to more than 400,000 units.
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Third mail warns Ahmedabad, IM mail traced to WB(DELHI BLAST)
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources on Friday told CNN-IBN that the e-mail supposedly sent by the Indian Mujahideen claiming responsibility for the Delhi blast has been traced to West Bengal. However, efforts are still underway to trace the IP address of the Indian Mujahideen e-mail.
Third e-mail threatens attack in Ahmedabad
Sources have told CNN-IBN that the third e-mail related to the Delhi High Court blast has been deciphered. The name of Ahmedabad has figured in the e-mail which was sent under a numerical code, which has been deciphered. The e-mail threatens an attack in Ahmedabad. Gujarat, specifically Ahmedabad has been put on a high alert. Home Minister P Chidambaram meanwhile has advised other states to remain vigilant.
Delhi blast: All four reports contradictory
Meanwhile, Preliminary forensics report on the Delhi High Court blast that contradict each other sent to NIA. Home Ministry and NIA receive forensic report from CFSL Gandhinagar, CFSL Hyderabad, CRFSL Delhi and NSG.
Sources say all four reports contradict each other. The only commmon point between the four reports is that a Nitrate based compound was used in the Delhi blast. One report says that RDX was used others say PETN. NIA has now asked for a final reports from all the four labs.
After the HUJI e-mail originating from Kishtwar claiming responsibility, a new mail allegedly from the Indian Mujahideen emerged on Thursday taking responsibility for the blast. The Delhi Police have announced a RS 5 lakh award for anyone who can provide a lead.
The death toll from Wednesday's blast now stands at 13. Two of the 91 injured remain in a critical condition. The National investigation Agency, which is spearheading the probe into the blasts has taken five people for questioning so far.
On Thursday morning, the investigators had managed to identify a cyber-cafe in Kishtwar near Jammu from where the e-mail claiming responsibility by Harkat-ul-jehad was allegedly sent.
Its owner and 3 others were detained for questioning and though investigators say they are probing both mails, they may well be red herrings. By Thursday noon the Uttar Pradesh police detained a person in Balrampur as he allegedly resembled one of the sketches.
4 Staten Island post office branches taking part in 'Passport Day' on Sept. 17
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Sept. 17, the Department of State will host its third annual "Passport Day in the USA." U.S. citizens can apply for a passport book or card at all regional passport agencies, including post offices and clerks of court.
There will be four post offices participating on Staten Island from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., said acting customer relations coordinator Joan Velazquez.
A version of this report posted on SILive.com yesterday gave an incorrect date for the event.
The St. George Post Office, at 45 Bay St., the Stapleton branch at 160 Tompkins Ave., the New Dorp branch at 2562 Hylan Blvd. and the Castleton Corners office at 550 Manor Rd. will be open Sept. 17 and accepting passport applications, Ms. Velazquez said.
"They'll be taking photos at some of the post offices," Ms. Velazquez said.
The St. George and New Dorp offices will offer photo services, she added.
"Passport Day in the USA" is offered as a convenience for working U.S. citizens, who might not be able to show up to apply for a passport in person (as is required with first-time applicants) said Elizabeth Finan, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Since 2009, Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands must present a passport, Ms. Finan said.
"It's also a great document for identity," Ms. Finan said. "And you never know when you will need a passport."
The New York Passport Agency in Manhattan, at 376 Hudson St., will be accepting passport applications or renewals Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but there will be no photo service available.
Residents can apply at the agency without an appointment for a standard processing that takes between four and six weeks, or they can pay an additional $60 for the expedited service and receive their passport in two to three weeks.
First-time adult applicants (16 years of age and older) must pay a $25 "execution fee" along with $140 for a book and card, $110 for only a book or $30 for only a card.
Passport renewal applications for adults do not include an "execution fee," and the fees for both a book and card or a separate book and a card are the same as first-time applications.
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Rugby World Cup 2011: New Zealand 41-10 Tonga
New Zealand launched their bid for a first World Cup title since 1987 with a comfortable victory over Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 tournament.
The hosts led 29-0 through first-half Israel Dagg and Richard Kahui braces.
Kurt Morath then landed a penalty for Tonga on the stroke of half-time.
Jerome Kaino scored the hosts' fifth try before Alisona Taumalolo grabbed a well deserved try for Tonga, but Ma'a Nonu added a late sixth for the All Blacks in the Pool A game in Auckland.
With four tries on the board before half-time it looked being the perfect start to the tournament for New Zealand, who once again go into the event as the number one ranked team in the world, as they look to lay the ghost that has haunted them through the last five World Cups.
Perennial favourites going into the tournament, they have failed to become world champions since the inaugural event, also on home soil, back in 1987.
WORLD CUP WINNERS
- 1987: New Zealand
- 1991: Australia
- 1995: South Africa
- 1999: Australia
- 2003: England
- 2007: South Africa
Despite never having lost a pool game in the history of the World Cup a series of defeats in the knock-out stages has led to them being labelled chokers by some critics.
Any early nerves among the players - and a nation of four million desperate for their heroes to lift the William Webb Ellis Cup for a second time - would have been eased by an excellent first-half performance at the refurbished 60,000 capacity Eden Park.
But their disjointed second-half display will surely mean more than a few sleepless nights.
In fly-half Carter they have the all-time leading points scorer in Test history, ahead of England's Jonny Wilkinson, and he slotted an early penalty to register the first points of the tournament.
With the scoreboard ticking over the All Blacks relaxed and the tries soon began to flow.
Dagg scored the first, stepping inside the last defender after Kahui had made the first incision off Carter's inside ball.
Taumalolo's try was the least Tonga deserved in AucklandThe fly-half failed to land the conversion from out wide but the second try soon followed as Kahui finished off another sparkling move, with the key moment being Sonny Bill Williams' blind reverse flick to Isaia Toeava as the wing came back on the angle to open up the defence.
Inside-centre Williams was denied a try of his own after obstruction by Richie McCaw but the former rugby league star then sent Dagg over for his second, before a fine one-handed pass from the full-back gave Kahui the chance to complete his double.
Carter converted all three scores to give New Zealand a 29-0 lead, with an out-classed Tonga side finally getting on the board on the stroke of half-time through a penalty from Morath, one of seven members of the Tonga squad born in New Zealand.
The All Blacks were slightly off their game in the opening stages of the second half and it took 19 minutes for the fifth try to arrive, although Toeva had been denied for a foot in touch before Kaino powered over after a fine chip and gather from Kahui.
As the game wore on Tonga finally began to secure a decent amount of possession and they were rewarded when Taumalolo burrowed over from short range for a well-deserved try, which was converted by Morath.
If Tonga had won the second half it would have been a big set-back for the All Blacks after their impressive early display, but they had the final word as replacement Colin Slade sent outside centre Nonu powering over, with the substitute fly-half converting to give the scoreline a more positive sheen.
New Zealand: Dagg; Kahui, Nonu, S Williams, Toeava; Carter, Cowan; Woodcock, Hore, O Franks, Thorn, A Williams, Kaino, McCaw, Vito.
Replacements: Jane for Toeava (62), Slade for Carter (74), Weepu for Cowan (53), B Franks for Woodcock (45), Flynn for Hore (74), Whitelock for Thorn (56), Boric for Vito (75).
Tonga: Lilo; Iongi, Hufanga, Ma'ilei, Piutau; Morath, Moa; Tonga'uiha, Lutui, Filise, Hehea, Tuineau, Kalamafoni, Maka, Ma'afu.
Replacements: Fisilau for Hufanga (75), Fatafehi for Ma'ilei (41), Taumalolo for Tonga'uiha (53), Taukafa for Lutui (41), Pulu for Filise (53), Timani for Hehea (41), Vahafolau for Maka (54).
Att: 60,000
Ref: George Clancy (IRFU).
Compromise Formula to Save Kannada Actor Darshan from Jail?
Thousands of his fans marched into the streets and tried to Gerrao Vijayanagr police station on Friday morning, as soon as Darshan's arrest news was spread like wildfire.
Police had tough time controlling the crowd and had to call for additional unit of police force to the spot.
The much loved sandalwood actor Darshan was in trouble on September 9 morning, after reportedly assaulting his wife Vijayalaxmi in an inebriated state.
He was accused of beating his wife and threatening her by showing the revolver. Immediately after the complaint was filed by his wife at Vijayanagar police station, cops arrested him and are waiting to produce him to the court.
But efforts are on from senior Kannada actors including Ambareesh, Jaggesh and others to reach-out a compromise formula so that, Darshan can be saved from going behind the bars. If Vijayalaxmi agrees to withdraw the complaint, Darshan can escape from legal formalities, but he has already tarnished his image due to this domestic violence.
Amabreesh, speaking to a journalist in Vijayanagar told that, Vijayalaxmi has agreed for compromise and matter will be sorted out without proceeding further.
On the other hand, Vijayalaxi reportedly told a news person over the phone that, this is purely family matter, and media should not make it a big issue. Every one goes through the family problems, she added.
Unfortunatley, Darshan arrest news has hit the national headlines, as he is popular personality in Kannda filmdom and role model of thousands of youth in Karnataka. His fans are hoping for his smooth escape from severe punishment.
Do doctors recommend same therapy for patients as selves?
| Doctors tend to recommend the lower mortality option to their patients It appears that physicians recommend different treatments for patients than they would choose for themselves. Before you conclude that this is somewhat selfish, please read on. A recent study by a team of sociologists and doctors (Archives in Internal Medicine, April 2011) points to an interesting dichotomy. The study involved two different scenarios, both hypothetical. In scenario one, the researchers interviewed 500 doctors and asked them to imagine that either they or one of their patients had colon cancer, and they had to choose one of two surgical treatment options. Both surgeries shared the possibility of 80 per cent success, without any complications. Of the remaining 20 per cent involving side effects, surgery one had the danger of four different kinds of troubles, such as removal of the colon, or chronic diarrhea, or bowel obstruction, or wound infection. These accounted for a total of 4 per cent complications. The rest 16 per cent was chances of death or mortality. In surgery 2, there were no complications at all, but the failure rate was 20 per cent, that is, for every 100 people operated for colon cancer, 20 die. Now, which option is better: surgery with 16 per cent death and 4 per cent complications, or surgery with no complications but 20 per cent chances of death? In other words, should we risk a higher chance of death but if successful, there will be no additional trouble: a true doctor's dilemma. The results of the study were interesting. Of the 500 doctors interviewed, 242 responded. Out of these, a significant number of them chose surgery 2 (no side effects but higher chances of mortality) for themselves. In contrast, when asked for recommendation to a patient who comes to them, many of them (60 of the 242) recommended surgery 1 (with lower death chances, but side effects) to their patients. Scenario 2 involved a flu epidemic. Here the team of researchers interviewed 1,600 primary care physicians and gave them two treatment options for recommendation. One group was asked to imagine that they themselves had been infected with the newly emergent flu virus. |
John Wallis
As it was intended that he should be a doctor, he was sent in 1632 to Emmanuel College, Cambridge.[1] While there, he kept an act on the doctrine of the circulation of the blood; that was said to have been the first occasion in Europe on which this theory was publicly maintained in a disputation. His interests, however, centred on mathematics. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1637, and a Master's in 1640, afterwards entering the priesthood. From 1643–49, he served as a non-voting scribe at the Westminster Assembly. Wallis was elected to a fellowship at Queens' College, Cambridge in 1644, which he however had to resign following his marriage.
Throughout this time, Wallis had been close to the Parliamentarian party, perhaps as a result of his exposure to Holbeach at Felsted School. He rendered them great practical assistance in deciphering Royalist dispatches. The quality of cryptography at that time was mixed; despite the individual successes of mathematicians such as François Viète, the principles underlying cipher design and analysis were very poorly understood. Most ciphers were ad-hoc methods relying on a secret algorithm, as opposed to systems based on a variable key. Wallis realised that the latter were far more secure – even describing them as "unbreakable", though he was not confident enough in this assertion to encourage revealing cryptographic algorithms. He was also concerned about the use of ciphers by foreign powers; refusing, for example, Gottfried Leibniz's request of 1697 to teach Hanoverian students about cryptography.
Returning to London – he had been made chaplain at St Gabriel Fenchurch, in 1643 – Wallis joined the group of scientists that was later to evolve into the Royal Society. He was finally able to indulge his mathematical interests, mastering William Oughtred's Clavis Mathematicae in a few weeks in 1647. He soon began to write his own treatises, dealing with a wide range of topics, continuing throughout his life.
Wallis joined the moderate Presbyterians in signing the remonstrance against the execution of Charles I, by which he incurred the lasting hostility of the Independents. In spite of their opposition he was appointed in 1649 to be the Savilian Chair of Geometry at Oxford University, where he lived until his death on 28 October 1703. In 1661, he was one of twelve Presbyterian representatives at the Savoy Conference.
Besides his mathematical works he wrote on theology, logic, English grammar and philosophy, and he was involved in devising a system for teaching deaf-mutes. Although William Holder had earlier taught a deaf man Alexander Popham to speak ‘plainly and distinctly, and with a good and graceful tone’.[2] Wallis later claimed credit for this, leading Holder to accuse Wallis of 'rifling his Neighbours, and adorning himself with their spoyls. Felsted School is an English co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils, located in the village of Felsted near Great Dunmow in north-west Essex. It is in the British Public School tradition, and was founded in 1564 by Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (also known as Riche) who, as Lord Chancellor and Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations, acquired considerable wealth from the spoils of the Dissolution of the Monasteries including the nearby Leez Priory, which he enlarged and made his own home. Felsted is one of the 12 founder members of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference,
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Mobile call tariffs to increase further
In rural markets, consumers typically make fewer phone calls than in cities and towns, Mittal said while speaking at an industry event here, citing rising pressure on margins and increasing costs to have forced the operators to hike tariffs. With the entry of new players and the ensuing tariff wars, the high priced bidding for 3G auctions, which saw top operators like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications coughing up 12,295 crore and 8,583 crore respectively, had led to margins being hammered.
Bharti had, in fact, paid an additional 3,314 crore for acquiring broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum as well. Bharti's move to hike call tariffs gave a break to the cut-throat competition among telecom operators offering dirt cheap tariffs.
While speaking on allocation of spectrum, Mittal said the government should be liberal and judicious.
He said the operators have paid far too much to obtain spectrum for offering third-generation mobile phone services.
Question corner - Earth-Sun distance
Palakkad, Kerala
Let us ask first a related question, namely, “How is the distance between Earth and any planet, measured?” Take for example the planet nearest to the Sun, namely, Venus. This distance to Venus can be obtained at any time during its travel by radar measurements.
For this, a pulse of radio wave is transmitted from Earth and is received when it bounces off Venus and comes back to Earth. Since radio waves travel at the speed of light, by measuring the total time taken for the pulse to come back, the distance can be calculated as: Distance = 0.5 X (time taken by radar pulse to travel both ways)X (speed of light)
Now we come to the other question, namely, the measurement of distance between earth and sun. Obviously we cannot use the earlier radar measurements since the sun itself is a source of intense electromagnetic waves and in addition it is too far away from the earth.
But our measurement of distance between planet and earth will become useful for this important measurement. Let us assume that the distance between Earth and the Sun is ‘R.' To first approximation, the orbits of Earth and Venus are perfect circles around the Sun. Now, let us consider the orbit of Venus. There are two places where the Sun-Venus-Earth angle is 90 degrees.
At these points, the line joining Earth and Venus will be a tangent to the orbit of Venus. These two points indicate the greatest elongation of Venus and is the farthest that Venus will get away from the Sun in the sky with respect to an earth observer. Now, by making observations of Venus in the sky, one can determine the point of greatest elongation. One can also measure the angle between the Sun and Venus in the sky at the point of greatest elongation. In the diagram, this angle will be the Sun-Earth-Venus angle marked as in the right angled triangle. Now, using the trigonometry, one can determine the distance between Earth and Sun R, in terms of the Earth-Venus distance at this time: R= (Earth–Venus distance at point of greatest elongation)/ Cos . We get the distance between the Sun and Earth to be 1.496x10{+1}{+1}metres (nearly 150million kilometers or 93 million miles!).
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