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BMW's motocycle knowhow was utilized to create this three wheeler. BMW has since moved up to mfg and sell full sized autos around the world. As gas prices continue to rise in the USA, let's hope they haven't lost the design because we'll need such good looking, fuel efficient vehicles in the not to distant future.
Con il nuovo anno sono sempre molti i buoni propositi, tra questi non manca quasi mai il classico "devo migliorare la mia forma fisica..." il problema che poi si adduce come ottima scusa è la mancanza di tempo. Ora peró non hai piú scuse...
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Vuoi conoscere le ultime notizie, i segreti, le strategie di prevenzione, gli attacchi, le difese e le contromisure da adottare in tutti i campi della Sicurezza Informatica e della Crittografia, direttamente dal piú famoso e indiscusso Guru internazionale...
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used here
this one has had a 'for sale' sign in front recently.
copyright © 2008 sean dreilinger
view house for sale in lake oswego - DSC01473 on a black background.
Ambassador Raja A. Edirisuriya, presented his letters of credence on the 12th of November 2014, as the non-resident Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the President of Suriname, His Excellency Desire Delano Bouterse.
Following the presentation of the credentials, President Bouterse met with Ambassador Edirisuriya, during which Foreign Minister Hon. Winston G. Lackin and the Ambassador of Suriname to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi, H.E. Ms. Aashna Kanhai were present. President Bouterse expressed interest in seeking Sri Lanka’s expertise and knowhow in coconut cultivation, to help develop coconut plantations in Suriname. Ambassador Edirisuriya agreed to convey the request to the relevant authorities in Colombo to facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge in the coconut industry between Sri Lanka and Suriname. These plans will enhance commerce and trade relations between the two countries.
Suriname is the current Chair of the UNASUR (Union of South American States), and Ambassador Edirisuriya used the opportunity to brief the Suriname President on the post-war human rights situation in Sri Lanka. He described the progress achieved in resettlement, the rehabilitation of ex-combatants, and the reconstruction of war-devastated regions.
At a separate meeting with Foreign Minister Lackin, Ambassador Edirisuriya spoke of the positive achievements in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict. He also brought to the attention of the Foreign Minister that a section of the international community disregarded Sri Lanka’s progress due to false allegations that have no basis. The allegations are merely propaganda of pro-LTTE extremists. The LTTE extremist elements have become strong voting blocs in many Western countries. The Ambassador extended an invitation to the Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka. The meeting was attended by H.E. Marlon Faisal Mohamed Hoesein, Ambassador of Suriname to Brazil, H.E. Aashna Kanhai, Ambassador of Suriname to Sri Lanka and the Deputy Head of Mission of Sri Lanka to Brazil, Major General Kamal Gunaratne.
Vorresti installare una nuova antenna parabolica satellitare TV sul tetto della tua casa o appartamento, ma vuoi prima verificare esattamente quali canali satellitari potrai ricevere bene, e soprattutto qual'è il diametro corretto della parabola...
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"Chain of Light".
Protest in Poland against government judicial reform plans.
July 17, 2017. Poznan
www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-politics-protests-idUSK...
Carl Zeiss DDR 200mm @f/2.8. Stack of many.
Working with footage.
Planetary Outpost is delighted that Iron Man and Rocket Raccoon visited to improve the base with their technical knowhow… although they do make quite a mess!
If you like what you see, do add your support to my LEGO Ideas project: ideas.lego.com/projects/b0827dea-3bd0-46b2-a733-e2e380fa1794
This is what i missed out on. For about a year and a half, I owned ex Yorkshire Traction Leyland National mk2 245 (NKU245X). But with a lack technical knowhow, and lots of debts, i had to sell it. Now restoration is complete, it looks splendid in Tracky Red with MetroBus branding. It is seen at Ingrow West Station about to run a special service to Haworth for the Keighley & Worth Valley Diesel Gala 2009
Which country has the most to gain with this sabotage? Which country has the capability and knowhow? Which country will most likely replace the natural gas sales to the poor European countries?
☝️Retired U.S. Col. Richard Black asks: Did the U.S./NATO blow up the Nord Stream Pipelines?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0oh0va9bvs
Russia says Nord Stream pipeline leaks were in US zone
Russia's President Putin has called the leaks in the Nord Stream gas pipelines 'an act of international terrorism'. On Thursday, Sweden confirmed a fourth rupture in the undersea pipelines which carry Russian natural gas to the EU.
NATO says the incidents were an act of deliberate sabotage. The Kremlin denies responsibility.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-says-nord-stream-leak...
Russia says Nord Stream leaks occurred in zone controlled by U.S. intelligence
(Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday said ruptures to the Nord Stream pipelines that have caused gas leaks off the coasts of Denmark and Sweden occurred in territory that is "fully under the control" of U.S. intelligence agencies.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a pro-Kremlin broadcast that Washington had "full control" over the waters around Denmark and Sweden where four leaks have been detected on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, which cross the floor of the Baltic Sea between Russia and Germany.
"It happened in the trade and economic zones of Denmark and Sweden. There are NATO-centric countries," Zakharova said an interview with the Soloviev Live online broadcast on Thursday.
"They are countries that are completed controlled by the U.S. intelligence services."
Denmark is a member of the NATO military alliance, while Sweden's membership is pending after it abandoned its historic policy of non-alignment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zakharova did not provide evidence of U.S. control over Sweden and Denmark. Russia frequently rails against American influence and military support for Europe.
The European Union suspects sabotage was behind the gas leaks on the subsea Russian pipelines to Europe and has promised a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure.
While neither pipeline was in use at the time of the suspected blasts, they were filled with gas that has been spewing out in the Baltic Sea since ruptures were first detected on Monday.
www.bbc.com/news/business-63084613
US suggests Russia could be behind Nord Stream gas leaks
The US has said it "seems" Russia is to blame for this week's leaks in the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told the BBC an investigation was being carried out into the cause of what she called "an act of sabotage", adding "it is highly unlikely that these incidents are coincidence"
No evidence about how the leaks happened has been made public.
Russia has dismissed suggestions that it was to blame.
It said claims it had damaged the pipelines were "stupid and absurd".
President Putin described the damage as "unprecedented sabotage, in fact, an act of international terrorism" during a phone call with Turkey's President Erdogan, according to the Kremlin, which added Russia plans to bring it up for "urgent discussion" at the UN Security Council.
Earlier Russia's Foreign Ministry suggest it was the US that stood to benefit from the pipeline being out of action because it would be able to increase its own natural gas sales.
The White House has dismissed such suggestions.
www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/politics/biden-ukraine-putin-pipel...
Biden calls Nord Stream pipeline leaks a ‘deliberate act of sabotage’
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Friday called the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines a “deliberate act of sabotage” and accused Russia and President Vladimir Putin of “pumping out disinformation and lies,” though he did not directly accuse Moscow for the leaks.
Biden’s strong words mark the first time he’s directly asserted that the leaks were a result of sabotage, pushing back on Russia’s narrative about the incident amid Moscow’s escalating efforts to assert its claim over Ukrainian territory.
On Monday, leaks were discovered in the pipelines, prompting investigations by European authorities that determined powerful underwater explosions had occurred just before the pipelines burst in several places.
Biden said that the United States is working with allies to “get to the bottom of exactly – precisely what happened” with the leaks and that he has already directed resources to help allies enhance protection of the pipelines, which funnel gas from Russia into the European Union.
“Let me say this, it was a deliberate act of sabotage and now the Russians are pumping out disinformation and lies,” Biden said.
Putin announces annexation of Ukrainian regions, pledging people there will be Russian 'forever'
At “the appropriate moment when things calm down, we’re gonna send the divers down to find out exactly what happened,” he added. “We don’t know that yet.”
Western nations have said leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2, two Russian gas pipelines, are likely the result of sabotage. But up to this point, US officials had been largely circumspect compared to their European counterparts in drawing conclusions about the leaks.
Putin on Friday claimed “Anglo-Saxons” were to blame for the explosions, claiming: “Well, for the Anglo-Saxons sanctions are no longer enough, they switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact.”
Biden, however, insisted that what Putin is saying about the leaks is “not true.” And national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday that the US does not believe any NATO ally is behind the leaks.
The pipelines were controversial long before Russia waged war on Ukraine, largely because of fears around European reliance on Russian energy.
If Russia did deliberately cause the explosions, it would be effectively sabotaging its own pipelines: Russian state company Gazprom is the majority shareholder in Nord Stream 1 and the sole owner of Nord Stream 2.
But officials familiar with the latest intelligence say that Moscow would likely view such a step as worth the price if it helped raise the costs of supporting Ukraine for Europe. US and western intelligence officials believe Putin is gambling that as electricity costs rise and winter approaches, European publics could turn against the Western strategy of isolating Russia economically. Sabotaging the pipelines could “show what Russia is capable of,” one US official previously told CNN.
Allegations about the leaks come amid what the West has cast as Moscow’s most serious escalation in the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began in February.
Last week, Putin announced partial mobilization in Russia, calling up 300,000 reservists. And earlier Friday, Putin delivered a formal speech announcing that Russia is to annex nearly a fifth of Ukraine following so-called referendums, which have universally been dismissed as shams by Ukraine and Western countries.
Biden on Friday responded to Putin’s earlier remarks about annexation, saying, “America is fully prepared with our NATO allies to defend every single inch of NATO territory. Every single inch. So, Mr. Putin, don’t misunderstand what I’m saying. Every inch.”
Biden asserted that Western allies “are not going to be intimidated by Putin and his reckless words and threats. He’s not going to scare us or intimidate us. Putin’s actions are a sign he’s struggling.”
“The sham referenda he carried out and … the sham routine that he put on this morning … well, the United States is never going to recognize this and quite frankly, the world’s not going to recognize it, either. He can’t seize his neighbor’s territory and get away with it. It’s as simple as that,” he continued.
Earlier Friday, the US announced new sanctions in response to Putin’s annexation announcement. The measures include a combination of export controls, visa restrictions and asset freezes, as part of an effort to further clamp down on Russian supply chains – and the individuals directing the efforts – critical to maintaining the war effort.
The United States, Biden said during his remarks, “is going to continue to stay the course” with Ukraine.
“We’re going to continue to provide military equipment so that Ukraine can defend itself and its territory and its freedom, including additional resources that the Congress is going to give me today of $13 billion more dollars to help Ukrainians defend themselves and fight back,” he continued.
Jubilant Quackenbush: Marx I've always had a bit of a crush on you but I'm just enamored with your new shape!
Marx Dudek: Oh, thank you!
Marx Dudek: I am too. :D
Respite Rau smiles
Phant Nabob: Isn't 2012 Marx just too edible?
Marx Dudek: It took me four years to get it right!
Wol Euler: yeah :)
djoti: I've found there's a window of a day or two in which I can either finish or both a new shape
Respite Rau: after that it congeals?
djoti: if I don't get it right in that day, that's that
Marx Dudek: Yep!
Respite Rau: interesting
djoti: both --> botch
Marx Dudek: I've been working on a few others, possibly for sale.
Respite Rau: I retweak my shapes every six months or so
Jubilant Quackenbush: I made my shape in a few months originally, but played with the nose for years and years
Respite Rau: they change as I do
Phant Nabob: I tend to stick with a shape if I get it right
djoti: noses are really tough in SL sometimes
Phant Nabob is bad at shapes
Respite Rau: Jubi does have a nose obsession :)
djoti: it's the part of the mesh with the worst resolution
Phant Nabob: Well thats good because her nose is adorable
Respite Rau: my shapes change in all worlds in counterpoint
Phant Nabob smooches Jubis nose
Respite Rau: aww
Jubilant Quackenbush: Awww ty Phant
Marx Dudek: I love my nose . :)
Jubilant Quackenbush: I love your nose too Marx
Jubilant Quackenbush: It's cute as a button
Marx Dudek: Jubi's is adorable, though!
Jubilant Quackenbush: <3
djoti: this edition of Esme/Sindri/djoti is the first one where I'm happy with the eyes and nose
Respite Rau: Jubi's is
Marx Dudek: Jubi's IS the cuteness button!
Respite Rau: I like your eye size, djoti
Jubilant Quackenbush: *blush*
djoti: eyes are always the hardest to get right for me
Respite Rau: interesting
Respite Rau: I get eyes done very fast :p
djoti: my mouth is still bigger than I like but any time I shrink it it looks pinched, so I had to let go
Marx Dudek: Eyes are critical.
Respite Rau: and all my human av shapes share the same eye characteristics
djoti: yup marx
djoti: but on balance, I'm happier with this shape than any I've made
Respite Rau: the default 50% head shape is also quite small
djoti: just wish this mesh didn't saw itself nearly in half in certain poses
Marx Dudek: So many people get everything right, but the eyes wrong, and it ruins it.
Respite Rau: yeah, djoti
Respite Rau: I wish the corners of noses weren't prone to polygon madness
djoti: yep
Wol Euler: yeaj
Marx Dudek: God, I know.
djoti: we'd have to add a lot of polygons to get them better
Wol Euler: I just gave up on my nose
Respite Rau: aww
Marx Dudek: It's one of the reasons why I won't give up my facelight.
djoti: your nose is fine, wol
Respite Rau: your nose is nice, Wol
Jubilant Quackenbush: Actually I made a version of this shape with more "anime" eyes, but I think my current eyes are more natual looking
Wol Euler: it has a glitch where the nostrils meet the cheeks
djoti: you've got the good taste and knowhow to do face lighting properly, marx
Wol Euler: but couldn't get that to go away
Wol Euler: ty :)
djoti: of course you are boogie-ing so much Wol that I can't really see your nose :)
Wol Euler: hehehhe
Wol Euler: intentional :) disguise through motion
djoti: it's effective
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Navigare sul Web diventa ogni giorno piú insicuro e, nonostante l'uso di difese come Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, Anti-rootkit, etc., non sai mai quando stai entrando in un sito Web potenzialmente pericoloso. Ma con un lavoro di ricerca...
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Founded in Malaysia, Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions, now offers their services in Tokyo japan, provides complete accounting and financial solutions. And as a part of its yearly review on issues regarding tax scams, it provides the top scams of 2015 which includes basic ways on how to avoid them.
This year, incidents of scams have been reported on the news almost every day. So Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions provided some tips on how to steer clear of the top scams of 2015 since scammers use different ways every year to try to steal taxpayers’ hard-earned money.
Do you ever experience receiving an unexpected call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? And after some short introduction, he or she will tell you that you owe them money and you need to pay via a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer?
Given above is a good example of the first type of scam to become aware of. Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions called it the “impersonator scam”. The scammer may provide you a fake IRS badge number, or change the caller ID to make it look like he’s really calling from the agency.
In addition, the scam artist might even threaten you with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license if you don’t submit to his terms. He may also say that you’re owed a tax refund. This is an attempt to obtain your private information.
In order to avoid this scam, please keep in mind that the IRS will never request personal or financial information through phone, and won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer.
The second type of scam involves the “phisherman”. Phishing is a fraudulent attempt made through email to steal your personal information. Phishing emails usually appear to come from a well-known organization just like the IRS. The fake emails require you to update your e-file as soon as possible, and include a link to a website aimed at copying the official IRS website.
To avoid this scam, Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions suggests that once you receive this kind of emails, you mustn’t reply and don’t open any attachments because they may contain malicious code that may infect your computer or mobile phone. You mustn’t also click on any links on those emails. Forward the email as-is at phishing@irs.gov then delete the original email.
The third type of scam is identity theft. According to Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions reviews, identity thieves use your Social Security number to file a tax return and steal your money. They may use various methods in obtaining your sensitive information such as dumpster diving, mail interception, malware, phishing, purse snatching, and shoulder surfing.
Never give your Social Security number out unless it’s absolutely necessary. Also monitor your credit report, and secure your electronic and physical files to prevent this type of scam from happening.
The fourth type of scam to watch out for is the fake charities. Scammers often target taxpayers who are interested in donating to tax-deductible charities after a tragic incident due to natural calamities, etc. You might receive a call for financial information or funds, or an email directing you to a phony website that solicits money to help the victims. Scam artists might even use a name that sounds just like a legitimate charity or claim an affiliation with one. Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions suggests that you use the Exempt Organizations Select Check tool at irs.gov to find qualified charities to donate to in order to avoid charity scams. Don’t give your personal information to solicitors and don’t send cash to anyone.
The fifth type of tax scam that you should be careful of is the fraudulent tax preparer. Some scammers pose as tax preparers and promise large refunds. They often target those who don’t have to file and those who don’t speak English, tricking them into claiming phony benefits, rebates or tax credits. They might even file a false tax return in the victims’ names.
Scammers also target those with a filing requirement by promising inflated refunds due to bogus credits and Social Security benefits. They will not give you a copy of your tax return, and might also deposit your money into their bank accounts and deduct a sizable fee before giving you the rest. Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions recommends that you should be very careful when hiring a tax preparer, choose someone who asks for proof of income and eligibility for credits and deductions, enters his IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number, provides a copy of your return, and signs your return as the preparer.
Keep in mind the safety tips provided by Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions to avoid the top scams of 2015.
For over two decades, the financial experts of Alfa One Corporation Accounting Solutions in Tokyo, Japan have provided a one-stop financial-services source in management of business practice, tax and financial planning, accounting, transition, investment counseling and retirement planning consultancy especially for the dental industry in Malaysia, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Since our company started its operations, dentists have relied on our knowhow, expertise, and experience to help them attain their business and personal objectives with excellent results. Our well-trained staff of Certified Public Accountants, Certified Financial Planners, accountants and bookkeepers are ready to provide dentists the assistance they require on a day-to-day arrangement. We aim to enhance all our clients' financial productivity as well as the quality of life.
Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted a tree house. Even now...as an adult, I want one! :D The kids would love to have one too. And I think I have the tools and knowhow to make one, but Jane won't let me. Boo! I guess it doesnt help that we don't have a tree big enough to put one into. But I could probably build a pretty mean playhouse to put in the backyard like this one. We even have leftover flooring (carpet, tile, and hardwood floor) from our flooring installation. It would be one hell of a cool playhouse.
Vuoi navigare sicuro utilizzando un servizio VPN a 600 kbps gratuito, con IP pubblico dalla California, che ti permette di collegarti in sicurezza quando utilizzi HotSpot WiFi pubblici e sopratutto avere in questo modo la possibilità di accedere a...
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James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Con la nuovissima versione 1.5.1 appena rilasciata, Spybot - Search & Destroy si conferma uno dei migliori programmi gratuiti disponibili in rete per riconoscere e rimuovere lo Spyware, un nuovo tipo di minaccia che le comuni applicazioni Antivirus...
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April 1975, Belgium's Queen Fabiola visits the previous offices of De Schutter in the 'Venusstraat' Antwerp for a royal approval of the publication. De Schutter published a very prestigious fascimile (reproduction) of the books of P.J. Redouté about roses.
One of the two founders of the company, Carl De Schutter shows the companies work with pride.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté was a French artist of the late 18th and early 19th century. For the images in his famous book of prints, Les Roses, Redouté mastered the unusual technique of stipple engraving--the use of tiny dots, rather than lines. This made possible the subtle variations in coloring for which his work is known.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Above photo has been rotated 90 degrees and enlarged from mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/968130/?site=msl
This image was taken by Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3214 (2021-08-21).
Red rectangles mark remains of wood tissues in longitudinal section. Red arrows point to remains of wood cells in longitudinal section.
Above figure in the largest size: www.flickr.com/photos/fossil_lin/51401483811/sizes/o/
See also: 1. introduction to wood cells/tissues on Earth: www.flickr.com/photos/fossil_lin/51038835072/in/dateposte...
workshopcompanion.com/KnowHow/Design/Nature_of_Wood/1_Woo...
2. Martian engineered wood: www.flickr.com/photos/fossil_lin/albums/72157709445830701
3. My website: wretchfossil.blogspot.com/
FICCI AWARD - (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries award for work done under Dr. Atal). It was presented by the honorable President of India Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy at a formal function on April 25, 1981. The citation of the award is as follows – “RRL Jammu has made significant contributions to the economic and social development of the region, introduction of new varieties of fish and fishery technology, new crops, improved storage facilities for grains, solar dryer for fruits and vegetables, utilization of forest and agricultural waste and setting up local resource based rural industries is pioneering. To improve rural health, the laboratory has developed formulation for the control of health. Its efforts at supplementing rural incomes merit recognition.”
ANDHRA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD
www.flickr.com/photos/13059662@N06/5782130619/
UNICEF GRANT 1980 WORTH 8 LACS FOR RURAL AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT (it has great implication in supplementing rural nutrition and rural income)
RURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Development in plant research benefits both rural segment as well as the industry leading to socioeconomic development of both the rural masses as well as the industry of the country. Therefore almost everything covered in the biodata has had a tremendous socioeconomic success of all segments of society. This includes many overlapping topics scattered in the biodata. All the research has had an impact on rural development, including health, socioeconomic development, technology, education, employment, education, superstition, industries, women programmes, individuals, environment, waste management, alternate energy, remote area development etc.
120.ESTABLISHED FIRST INDIAN ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY CENTRE IN INDIA - Serial no 105-112, first reporting in India.
121.RURAL TECHNOLOGY AWARDS & UNITED NATIONS RURAL GRANT - (Serial no 7, award section) FICCI award given by the Hon. President of India for several outstanding contributions to rural development having socioeconomic impact in India. Most other awards like Fellow Comforpts award, Prof. P. N. MEHRA Award, Andhra Import Substitution Award, Essential oil Association Silver Jubilee award also include significant work having socioeconomic, technological, propagation and educational impact on rural development.
122.EMPLOYEMENT GENERATION OF RURAL SOCIETY-as a result of implementation of industries mentioned below, employment of rural society was made possible on a large scale. Examples are Hops industry established for the first time in India.
123.OFFICIAL AFFILIATIONS-collaboration was done with department of farmers training, Jammu & Kashmir government, government of Himachal Pradesh and S.F. development agency, Rajouri and Poonch. In 1979, there were already 13 projects under execution and technology transfer was being implemented for small scale industries. Many technologies were implemented through government agency NRDC, state departments and organizations.
124.RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT- books in the author section are related to topics having impact on rural segment, including health, socioeconomic development, technology, education, employment, superstition, industries, women programmes, individuals, etc. Examples are –“Contributions towards rural development (Serial no 184-211, author section).
125.ENTOMOLOGY -Sericulture techniques were propagated successfully in Kashmir .termite control activities, education on termite control, removal of superstitions related to termites, insect reproduction control by non toxic sterilants(the latest insect control method of that time)- insect control by anti sterility methods.
126.AQUACULTURE –In 1975, RRL Jammu started the Fishery technology project in Jammu regions along with systemic survey of bioecological and chemical factors required for the success of projects. The use of water bodies till then for the economic benefit of masses were never exploited by anyone before in the area. As a result, after scientifically establishing the viability of projects, six varieties of fish were introduced, out of which five were first time entries(Labeo rohita or Rohu,Cirrhinus mrigala or Mrigal, Ctenopharyngodon idella or grass carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix or silver carp and Catla catla or Katla). Aquaculture work was awarded the UNIDO grants in recognition of the work done. This work included introducing and acclimatization of new improved exotic varieties of fish and improved fish breeds for rural use in J&K state, production of fish seed (mirror carp, common and major carps, that is rohu and mrigal and other carps) for the first time in the state by latest fish seed production technology, and its supply to cultivators. Training programme in Pisciculture for rural masses was also conducted in which UNICEF also contributed.
127.FIRST SUCCESSFUL HOPS INDUSTRY IN INDIA -Till 1974, annual imports of Hops and its products exceeded Rupees one crore per year.RRL launched Hops research project in 1974 and within a few years the cultivation of hops became a complete technological and commercial success story in Kashmir valley. This project was extended to Himachal Pradesh and cuttings were provided beyond the borders to Bhutan. Starting with 0.170 tonnes in year 1974, the yield in Kashmir crossed 80-000 tonnes (area.Ha-125) in 1979 and 170 tonnes in the year 1982, Hops cultivation (agro technology of Hops which also included post harvest technology, hops dryers fabrication etc which resulted in revenue generation of Rupees 120 lacs in year 1981) , Hops cultivation (agro technology of Hops which also included post harvest technology, hops dryers fabrication etc which resulted in revenue generation of Rupees 120 lacs in year 1981)
128.EXAMPLES OF ECONOMIC SUCCESS OF RURAL PROJECTS – (Serial no 115, ESSENTIAL OIL).
129.MENTHA ARVENSIS (JAPANESE MINT)- Around 1960, a dozen suckers of M. arvensis were procured from Japan through UN. After the stock was carefully multiplied and propagated, it was distributed for large scale cultivation in other parts of the country in the seventies and earlier. The entire mentha cultivation in India owes its origin to the suckers introduced by RRL, Jammu. Better strains containing up to 78 % menthol in the oil were also developed. Japanese mint became a Rs 100 million” industry by the beginning of 1980’s and which has never looked back since then.The Essential oil industry of India was greatly benefited by such processes
130.JAMMU LEMONGRASS- (Cymbopogan pendulus)-a superior source of citral, the oil used in perfumery industry, Pharmaceutical industry and of use as insect repellant.
131.MUSHROOM CULTIVATION- in 1971, a farmer of Batahara village of Kashmir, Abdul Rehman Wani achieved a feat of earning Rupees 5000/- from mushroom farming. This opened the floodgates of mushroom farming in Kashmir.RRL Jammu contributed by providing improved knowhow in the field, analysis of compost and casting samples, training courses, spawn raising and its supply to cultivators. RRL established mushroom cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir by progressively increasing Spawn distribution, and in 1978 10,000 bottles of spawn were distributed. Mushroom growing which contributed to revenue generation of Rs.6 lacs in year 1981,( Agaricus bispors or button mushroom - 60,000 tons of button mushroom was produced in Kashmir in 1982) .The first Indian Mushroom conference was held, organized by Dr. Atal.
132.ANIMAL SCIENCES- rabbit culture for meat/fur, farming of other animals, chinchilla farming etc with development of rural based animal byproduct processes.
133.FUR, WOOL, LEATHER PRODUCTS, PELT PROCESSING -Conversion of sheep skins into hair on furs and high quality Nappa, conversion of goat skins into chamois and suedes, leather processing, dyeing of wool and namdas(Kashmir handicraft), training workshops for livelihood,introduction of some exotic species of rabbits.
134.FOOD INDUSTRY / FOOD TECHNOLOGY-Examples include development of various products from locally available fruits and vegetables, solar drying of fruits and vegetables, brewed vinegar, preservation and bottling of Chhang (Ladakh beer) and sugarcane juice, horticulture and processing practices of cherry fruit, apricot, development of walnut bleaching and washing machine, bleaching of in- shell walnuts, inert gas packaging of walnuts kernels, bulk storage and transport of morel (Morchella esculenta),canning, pickling, dehydration of button mushrooms , canning of apple rings, Cider and wine from apple juice, upgrading tart apple juice by ion exchange, commercial exploitation of anardana (dried pomegranate), production of Tartaric acid from Tamarind, ready to serve canned Rajmash (red beans), bakery products trainings (in collaboration with United States wheat association),upgrading commercial white sesame Seeds, production of fermented Ayurvedic Asavas and Arishtas under aseptic conditions.
135.UTILISATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES OF LADAKH – EXTRACTION OF BORAX USING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY- the country’s first indigenous borax extraction plant based on technology developed by RRL was inaugurated by Shri A. Rehman, development commissioner of Ladakh on July 15, 1975 at Pugga at a height of 4450 meters in presence of large gathering. It was later handed over to the J&K minerals. Using hot water and steam from geothermal wells sunk by Geological survey of India, all components of extraction were done by the steam and hot water, like digestion of crude ore, development of pressure in the presses and also for maintaining the desired temperatures in the steam jacketed pans for crystallization. The only known deposits of borax are located in Pugga valley where it occurs as surface encrustations from a series of hot springs extending from Rupshu district in eastern Kashmir to Hundes in South western Tibet. Borax finds extensive use in glass, ceramics, medicine, leather processing, adhesive manufacturing, flame proofing, timber preservation, rust corrosion inhibitor, additive to rocket fuel, anti knocking agent in gasoline. It has been imported at considerable cost to the country.
136.USE OF ALTERNATE ENERGY- SIMPLE INEXPENSIVE EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY FOR RURAL USE- His contributions, emphasis and creating awareness in nineteen seventies, particularly in remote underdeveloped, natural fuel resources starved rural areas like ladakh and Kargil, on great technological benefits of using alternate sources of energy have been pioneering. He was also invited to Germany (Munchen University) as a solar energy consultant for the work done in the field. The significant part is that a simple technology was incorporated and adapted to suit remote, rural, resourcefully backward area to produce profound results and change the economics of the region.
A.SOLAR ENERGY - SOLAR DRYING CHAMBERS- Apricots in Ladakh and famous Kashmir red chillies in Pampore Kashmir are examples of the use of solar energy utilization. The introduction of solar dryers was supplemented by fruit sulphuring chambers. Traditionally fruits have been dried in open sun which takes longer ,more than three weeks, and there is exposure to rain, fungus, microbial contamination ,insects, dust, dirt, humidity, etc which results in decay, low shelf life, poor quality, off flavor, hardening, discolouration, and poor economic returns. In 1976, RRL introduced solar drying chambers which used the energy of sun to achieve significantly superior results. The drying time was reduced to three days from three weeks and yielded superior results in terms of quality of dried product and greatly preserved organoleptic qualities. The chambers are simple to assemble at low cost, fabrication can be done by carpenters, have no operational costs, very low maintenance cost, simple to operate, can be operated by unskilled or illiterate persons, and can be incorporated even on rooftops as a part of house construction. This introduction was a result of survey done by RRL of Ladakh region for sunny days, humidity, altitude effects, temperature variations etc. Several dryers were provided to villages of Silkchay, Sanachay, Herdas, Karkacho, Poyen, Batalik, Hunderman, Khaltsti, Nurla, and Saspol of Ladakh through Agriculture department which was highly appreciated by the community.
B.GEOTHERMAL ENERGY - (Borax extraction plant discussed above).
137.OTHER SIMPLE INEXPENSIVE EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY FOR RURAL USE - FRUIT SULPHURING CHAMBERS- to combat microbial damage, sulphur chambers were fabricated for fumigation disinfection by burning sulphur, wherein fruits absorb 1500 ppm sulphur dioxide. After a series of experiments, this simple chemical treatment was standardized to maintain quality, avoid discoloration and excessive shrinkage
138.FORESTATION – Mass promotion, propagation, and plantation of fast growing tree species were promoted in the rural belts by RRL to help in conservation of environment. Examples are Weeping Willows, Eucalyptus and other species. Fast growing trees like Eucalyptus also was in addition a source of rutin for industrial use and extensively promoted in several places of India like Himachal Pradesh
139.RURAL PROJECTS FOR ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION AND WASTE UTILISATION- www.flickr.com/photos/13059662@N06/5782556024/in/photostr...
A. APPLE POMICE PROJECT, KASHMIR – prevention of pollution of river Jhelum, by converting apple waste into animal feed. (Serial no 142-146, environment conservation).
B.PINE NEEDLES BASED PACKING BOXES INDUSTRY – as a first example in the world in 1975, RRL developed the technology for production of reusable, tough, superior hard boards from fallen pine needles. A factory was established at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh costing Rupees eight lacs, which produced 2 lacs boxes annually. Besides the waste utilization it generated employment opportunities also with added production of parallel byproduct turpentine from pine needles (converting a hazardous forest waste having hazard of igniting forest fires, into useful packing material - (See link below).
C.AGRO WASTE BASED BOARDS- fiber boards from rice straw and rice husk was developed by RRL, Jammu. The Jammu region (Kathua to R. S. Pura extending to Poonch produces vast quantity of paddy and the entire husk goes waste).
D.Other examples are vanillin from sawdust (waste of joinery mills), boards from various agro wastes /industry wastes and similar other projects
140.PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY METHODS FOR STORED GRAINS- expert technical advice/methods for this was provided to the food industry/farming industry.RRL developed non toxic grain protectants like Acorus calamu developed prior to 1977.
141.PERFUMERY INDUSTRY- developed and introduced new varieties like Skimmia laureola . Serial no 115, essential oils.
142.RURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF PIONEERING WORK IN ESSENTIAL OILS AND MINT- See details in ESSENTIAL OILS.
143.ERADICATION OF RURAL SUPERSTITIONS AND IMPLEMENTING RURAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES-in December 1976, district farmers training officer of J&K posed the problem of prevalence of worshipping of termite mounds in villages. In the past no organization tried to explain the innocent villagers about the devastation by termites of crops and houses.RRL initiated the work by selecting two villages Tonk Waziran and Chak Rickwal near Nagrota in Jammu region. Initially the reaction of villagers was not only uncooperative but hostile to the suggestion out of religious fears. After considerable persuasion, they relented. The mounds inside the houses and outside were scientifically eliminated and demolished. This work was started in January 1977 and completed till June 1977. The process was also demonstrated to Hon. Governor Shri L.K. Jha. The encouraging results were monitored and message was spread to other villages also.
144.RURAL PUBLIC HEALTH-see Serial 90. Projects for control of external parasites (ectoparasites) like louse using bio-antiparasitic agents (Acorus calamus oil and mustard oil), and anti zooplankton measures by introduction of pond fishes in villages which thrive on zooplanktons.
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