'Distance decay theory' "Island biographic theory"

'Distance decay theory'
· a person is more likely to be found closer to where he or she was last seen.
"Island biographic theory"
· States that a place with more resources for survival attracts the fugitive.
· Going by this theory and the average daily walking distance of 6.1 kms,
American georaphers have marked 26 cities within a radius of 12.4 miles from the last known location of Tora Bora. And for Laden to survive, he will walk eastwards heading for the closest, largest and one of the least isolated cities, which is Parachinar.
Researchers also short listed Laden's housing need criteria which includes.
· His height: Laden is 6'4" tall
· His medical condition: He needs regular dialysis. So would need electricity to run the machine
· His Security: Laden will need a fortified building in an isolated place with an overhead cover to shield him
They found that not more than three buildings met all the criteria, in the whole of Parachinar that could house world's most wanted man.
And now with the Taliban all set to takeover the tribal region including Parachinar, the search for Osama Bin Laden may just get tougher.

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The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution. - - - Bertrand Russell

without logistical support from LeT supporters holed up in the metropolis. Not only was a thorough reconnaissance of the five targets-Cafe Leopold, the Taj, the Trident, Nariman House and CST-done and the information and detailed maps sent to the LeT headquarters in Muridke, Pakistan, but there was also reason to believe that the 10 terrorists were guided to their targets by certain elements based in Mumbai.

1. "Otherwise it is not possible, for example, for strangers to the city, to easily zero in on Nariman House which is located in a labyrinth of lanes in Colaba.
2. someone has guided the mechanised boat in which the ten terrorists were travelling to precision land at Machchimar Nagar in front of Badhwar Park in Colaba.
3. in the evening it is virtually impossible to get taxis in front of Badhwar Park, but the terrorists appear to have got four with ease,'' a senior official observed.
4. The possible role of Mohammed Ali, a hardcore member of the Dawood Ibrahim, gang, who is known to operate dozens of unregistered boats in and around south Mumbai, has not been factored in at all by the state police.
5. Even though the terrorists had used GPS equipment for navigation, they could have been guided through the coast guard lines up to Machchimar Nagar by Ali's men.
6. Russian intelligence agency and others have been stating for the past several weeks that the Dawood Ibrahim gang had backed the terror operation.
7. Narayan Rane has gone on record stating that logistical support for the massacre was provided locally.
8. But the police have not questioned him for over two months.
9. After admitting for the first time there was local support for the Mumbai terror attack leaving the Government embarassed, Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor tonight backtracked from his remarks
10. Gaffor said some Indian nationals were among the 16 men including Pakistanis wanted for their role in the carnage.
11. Gafoor in remarks seen as lending weight to claims of possible local support said, "Fourteen to sixteen men, which includes Indians and Pakistanis, are wanted in the attacks."
12. in the 26/11 strikes of whom nine have been killed while one terrorist--Ajmal Kasab-- was captured and six were were still wanted.
13. The six Pakistanis included Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and suspected 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur Rahman Lakhvi and Zarar Shah,
14. Gafoor earlier had also said that two Indians have already been arrested, a reference to Fahim Ansari and Sahabuddin, who hail from Uttar Pradesh.
15. The local link to 26/11 had also triggered a slugfest between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister P Chidambaram.

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Enter any city theatre, multiplex or parks, one inevitably ends up emptying the wallet on exorbitantly priced bottled water, chips and aerated drinks. In most cases, they are sold for more than double the maximum retail price (MRP), which is a punishable offence.

Yet no action is taken against them.
“In fact the employees at the eateries insist that they are selling these goods at an authorised price,” complains, service manager with RIL.

“The MRPs are clearly printed on these snack packets and bottles, yet they charge such steep rates. The loophole in the law is the biggest cause of confusion.

The government has stated that at tourist spots, prices can be increased. But who defines these places?

But water is an exception to this law, which also states that bottled water can’t be priced more than the MRP anywhere, yet it is overpriced,”

“After paying the money, we often wait for change, which is never returned.

Even diet coke and branded juice are sold way above the MRP. They usually charge more than 10 rupees extra and claim they are asked to do so,” she says.
· Meanwhile, the authorities take no responsibility and insist that the common man should be aware of the rules and rights.
· “Theatre owners are not responsible for these prices.
· Individual dealers, who have the contract to run the food joints use their free will in charging these rates. If the bottled water and aerated drinks are served in a glass, then the owners can quote their own price. We can’t do anything about it. But on purchasing a bottle, the attendants have to stick to the MRP,” explains Vijayender Reddy, secretary of AP Films Chamber of Commerce.
· The authorities also admit that the loopholes in the law is a cause of this inconsistent pricing. “Usually companies have dual pricing policies — for local and commercial places. Dealers strike an agreement with the multiplexes regarding the prices. Consumers are left with no options to pay up if these drinks are served in a glass and not in the bottle,” says S.A. Hooda, director general of legal metallurgical department.
· The only thing one can do is complain, he adds.“If the packaged items are being sold for more than the MRP, action will be taken against them only in case of complaints.
· Consumers should file a complaint at the Weigh and Measurement Department. They can also file a complaint online at clm @ap.nic.in,” adds Mr Hooda

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