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Although we've done several reviews on Hannah Jeans, they fit differently depending on the wash. This wash is called This Is Real, which is a dark blue denim. It looks almost like a raw colored denim with no fading. They're a very classic dark color, which I really like. I debated getting this pair only because I have several different dark blue colored jeans. But I'm so glad that I finally purchased these because the color is actually pretty different from the other dark, raw denim colors that I have. This color, although it's a dark blue, has a slightly lighter shade to it. And it has a slight stone washed look to the color. So you can definitely see the blue in these, rather than some of the other dark blue denim that look almost black. The color bleeds quite a bit, so be sure to wash these at least once before wearing them against anything light in color.
Another thing I really like about these is the cut. The inseam is 28 inches, which has a nice slight cropped length on me. I like this length for skinny jeans. And these are very comfortable jeans. Made of 98% cotton and 2% elastan, there's a nice comfortable amount of elasticity to them. These run true to size. They are very tight fitted, hugging every curve of the leg. The leg opening is 9 inches. Although the leg opening is small, there's a nice amount of stretch to the material allowing the foot to go through more easily. The rise measurement is 6 ½ inches.
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This book's companion CD-ROMs include several office tools, such as calendars, calculators, and spell checkers. The following sections describe a few of these office tools:
Ximian Evolution—A personal information manager (PIM) that includes email, calendar, contact management, and an online task list
OpenOffice.org Writer—A Microsoft Word-like word processor
OpenOffice.org Calc—A Microsoft Excel-like spreadsheet program
OpenOffice.org Impress—A Microsoft PowerPoint-like presentation program
KOrganizer—KDE calendar
Calculators—GNOME calculator and KDE calculator
Other applications—Commercially available office applications for Linux
Red Hat provides Ximian Evolution as the mail reader and organizer for appointments, contacts, and tasks. You can learn more about Evolution at Ximian's website at http://www.ximian.com/products/evolution/.
Select Main Menu>Internet>Email from the GNOME or KDE desktop. If this is your first time with Evolution, the Evolution Setup Assistant starts up (see Figure 10-2).
Click Next in the Welcome screen, and the Evolution Setup Assistant guides you through the following steps:
Enter your name and email address in the Identity screen, and click Next. For example, if your email address is email@example.com, that's what you enter.
Set up the options for receiving email, and click Next. Select the type of mail download protocol—POP (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). Then provide the name of the mail server (for example, mail.comcast.net). You don't have to enter the password for your email account right now; you will be prompted for a password when Evolution connects to the mail server the first time.
Provide further information about receiving email—how often to check for mail and whether to leave messages on the server—and then click Next. Typically, you would want to download the messages and delete them on the server; otherwise, the ISP would complain after your mail piles up.
Set up the options for sending email. Select the server type as SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), then enter the name of the server such as smtp .comcast.net. If the server requires you to log in, click the check box that says Server requires authentication, then enter your user name (this is the user name you need to log in to your ISP's mail server). Click Next.
Indicate if you want this email account to be your default account. Click Next.
Set your time zone by clicking on a map. Click Next.
Click Finish to complete the Evolution setup.
To access your email in Evolution, click the Inbox icon. Evolution opens your Inbox. If you had turned on the feature to automatically check for mail every so often, Evolution would have already prompted you for your mail password and downloaded your mail. The email inbox looks very much like any other mail reader's inbox, such as the Outlook Express inbox.
To read a message, click on the message in the upper window of the Inbox, and the message text appears in the lower window.
To reply to the current message, click the Reply button on the toolbar. A message composition window pops up. You can write your reply and then click the Send button on the toolbar to send the reply.
To send a new email, click the New Message button on the Evolution toolbar. A new message composition window appears, and you can type your message in that window, then click Send.
To add an appointment in Evolution, click the Calendar button. Evolution then displays the calendar. You can move to the date of the appointment and double-click the time. A new window appears where you can type in the details of the appointment. When done, click the Save and Exit buttons on that window. Evolution then shows the appointment in the calendar, as shown in Figure 10-4.
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Ximian Evolution comes with extensive online help. Select Help>Table of Contents from the Evolution menu and A User's Guide to Ximian Evolution appears in a Nautilus window.
OpenOffice.org Write is a word-processing program. It's part of an open-source office application suite, OpenOffice.org project (http://www.openoffice.org/). To start OpenOffice.org Writer, select Main Menu>Office>OpenOffice.org Writer from GNOME or KDE (you can also start OpenOffice.org Writer by clicking the panel button with icon showing papers next to a pen). OpenOffice.org Writer prompts you to register and displays a blank document in its main window. Using Writer is simple—it's similar to other word processors such as Microsoft Word. For example, you can type text into the blank document, format text, and save text when done.
You can also open documents that you have prepared with Microsoft Word on a Windows machine. Figure 10-5 shows a Microsoft Word document being opened in OpenOffice.org Writer.
When you save a document, by default Writer saves it in OpenOffice.org 1.0 Text Document format in a file with the .sxw extension.
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If you need to share OpenOffice.org Writer documents with Microsoft Word, save the documents in several formats including Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP, Microsoft Word 95, Microsoft Word 6.0, and Rich Text Format (.rtf). Microsoft Word can open .rtf files.
I won't explain how to use Writer because it is simple and intuitive to use. If you need it, online help is available. Select Help>Contents from the Writer menu. This brings up the OpenOffice.org Help window with help information on the Writer. You can then click the links to view specific help information.
Calc is the spreadsheet program in the OpenOffice.org application suite. To start Calc, select Main Menu>Office>OpenOffice.org Calc from the GNOME or KDE panel. The Calc program displays its main window, which looks similar to Windows-based spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel. (In fact, Calc can read and write Microsoft Excel format spreadsheet files.)
Use Calc in the same way you use Microsoft Excel. You can type entries in cells, use formulas, and format the cells (such as specifying the type of value and the number of digits after the decimal point). Figure 10-6 shows a typical spreadsheet in Calc.
When preparing the spreadsheet, use formulas you normally use in Microsoft Excel. For example, use the formula SUM(D2:D6) to add up the entries from cell D2 to D6. To set cell D2 as the product of the entries A2 and C2, type =A2*C2 in cell D2. To learn more about the functions available in OpenOffice.org Calc, select Help>Contents from the menu. This opens the OpenOffice.org Help window, from which you can browse the functions by category and click a function to read more about it.
To save the spreadsheet, select File>Save As. A dialog box appears, from which you can specify the file format, the directory location, and the name of the file. OpenOffice.org Calc can save the file in a number of formats, including Microsoft Excel 97/2000/XP, Microsoft Excel 95, Microsoft Excel 5.0, and text file with comma-separated values (CSV).
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If you want to exchange files with Microsoft Excel, save the spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format (choose an appropriate version of Excel). Then you can transfer that file to a Windows system and open it in Microsoft Excel.
OpenOffice.org Impress is part of the OpenOffice.org office application suite. You can prepare briefing packages (slide presentations) using Impress. It's similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. To run Impress, select Main Menu>Office>OpenOffice.org Impress from the GNOME or KDE desktop.
To begin working, select the type of document (paper or screen presentation) and any template you want to use. The template provides a style for the presentation package you want to prepare. You can also choose to open an existing document.
Figure 10-7 shows a typical slide presentation in Impress.
The Impress window shows the first slide. The exact appearance depends on the document type and template you select. You can begin adding text and other graphic objects such as images, text, and lines to the slide.
To insert a new slide, select Insert Slide from the floating menu. A gallery of slide layouts appears in a dialog box. Click the style of slide you want in the dialog box. You can then add text and graphics to that new slide.
To save a presentation, select File>Save from the menu. For new documents, you have to provide a filename and select the directory in which to save the file.
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If you want to share the slides with someone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint, save the presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 97/2000/XP format.
You have a choice of the GNOME calculator or the KDE calculator. Both are scientific calculators, and you can do the typical scientific calculations such as square root and inverse, as well as trigonometric functions, such as sine, cosine, and tangent.
To run the GNOME calculator, select Main Menu>Accessories>Calculator in the GNOME panel. Figure 10-8 shows the GNOME calculator.
The KDE calculator has more features than the GNOME calculator. For example, it can perform calculations in hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary format. From the KDE desktop, you can start the KDE calculator by selecting Main Menu>Accessories>Scientific Calculator. The KDE calculator is intuitive to use.
Because office applications are important to many businesses as well as individuals, I want to briefly mention some of the commercial office applications available for Red Hat Linux. These commercial offerings include Anyware (formerly Applixware) Office, and StarOffice. These products do cost some money, but the cost is usually less than that for Microsoft Office—the leading office application suite for Windows. (In case you don't know, Microsoft Office is a collection of several applications: Microsoft Word for word processing, Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation graphics, and Microsoft Access for databases.)
Another recent commercial product for Linux is CrossOver Office from CodeWeavers. With CrossOver Office, you can run your existing Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint under Linux and X Window System.
This book's companion CD-ROMs do not include any of these commercial office applications for Red Hat Linux, but I briefly describe them in the next few sections. You can visit each vendor's website for more about the products.
You probably have Windows and Microsoft Office installed on your PC. When you decide to run Red Hat Linux on the PC, you can continue to run the key Microsoft Office applications from the GNOME or KDE desktop. The convenience of running Microsoft Office in Linux comes in the form of a commercial product called CrossOver Office.
Anyware Office, formerly known as Applixware Office, is another prominent office application suite for all Linux distributions, including Red Hat Linux. In April 2000, Applix, Inc., formed a separate group—VistaSource, Inc.— that focuses solely on Linux applications.
Like other office suites, Anyware Office includes Words (for word processing), Spreadsheets (for spreadsheets), and Graphics and Presents (for presentation graphics). In addition, it also has Mail (an email interface) and Data (an interactive relational database browsing tool). Anyware Office can also read and write documents in Microsoft Office and Corel WordPerfect formats, as well as in several other file formats. Although trial versions are not offered, the entire Anyware Office suite is currently priced at less than $100 in the U.S.
You can learn more about Applixware at VistaSource's website (http://www.vistasource.com/products/).
StarOffice is another commercial office applications suite; it was created by StarDivision of Hamburg, Germany, and purchased by Sun Microsystems in 1999. StarOffice is a cross-platform solution—it runs on Linux, Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Sun Solaris SPARC, and Sun Solaris x86. Also, StarOffice is available in several languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Swedish.

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Relationships are Opportunities
Relationships are opportunities to express yourself physically, and gratitude is acknowledgement of an opportunity taken. How do you see yourself in relationship to all others and your environment? Do you see yourself, as kind/cruel, loving/hateful, generous/stingy, peaceful/restless or something else? If you know yourself as one of these, then you will have a desire to express yourself in some way. Relationships are opportunities to express these aspects of self. An opportunity is nothing more than a time and place to demonstrate that you are a kind person or a cruel person or whatever. All of life needs to express itself, and getting involved with another is that opportunity that you have drawn to yourself to say "here I am," "I am kind," "I am cruel," or anything else that you wish to express. This is the purpose of the relative world. It is the forum, the time and place to experience what you believe that you are and to declare it. Personal relationships with lovers, partners, family, relatives, friends and strangers facilitate expression of your being. Without relationships you would be nothing because you could not express yourself and you could not declare that you are one thing or the other. You cannot demonstrate love unless you have the opportunity to experience love, and you cannot say that you are loving unless you have the opportunity to be loving. With the opportunity to express oneself in a relationship comes the responsibility to express gratitude for the opportunity. Gratitude is merely an acknowledgement of having a thing. It is a declaration of ownership. If you have received a thing, then you must acknowledge it before it becomes yours. "I am grateful," merely says that I have received what I desired. All relationships work, because they are opportunities to express yourself positively or negatively. They may be accepted or rejected, but nevertheless they are opportunities and they must be acknowledged through gratitude. It is the human condition to say that a relationship worked or it didn't, but at a different perspective all relationships work. With this higher thought, one begins to see all of life as a giant buffet. One begins to see abundance and opportunity in an endless sea of choices. And because this new awareness sets one free to choose, you will always see opportunity and welcome relationships, good or bad! Marriage and divorce are such opportunities. They are perfect times to express your higher self and your darkest side. Close partnerships bring the best opportunities because they are the closest and most difficult to turn away from. There is urgency to react to the issues at hand because they are in your face. They are wonderful opportunities to act or react in your own best interest. The person in you life that you are at odds with the most, offers you the greatest opportunity to demonstrate who you are. "Good or bad," "right or wrong," are poor ways to describe relationships. All relationships are good, and all relationships work for you, even if it is an opportunity to walk away from them. And all of these opportunities are drawn to you by yourself because of your desire to express yourself. The driver that cuts you off in traffic brings opportunity for you to react. At that moment at some level of your consciousness you need to experience, anger, pity, tolerance or understanding. This careless driver is an Angel (opportunity) that you asked for, whether you can fully appreciate it in the moment or not. In a higher state of awareness you would bless him/her for their gift (opportunity) to you. Even in so called failing relationships there are just as many opportunities to express or experience yourself because there really is no such thing as a failing relationship. There is only an opportunity for you to see that the relationship as failing or not. There are new opportunities here to restore the relationship, walk away from it or turn it into something even better or worse. There is a chance to suffer in it or rise above it. Physical love is a poor reason to enter into a relationship blindly. Love is life, and life moves. Unless the partners are prepared to grow in a relationship it is doomed to fail in physical terms. Relationships must always be a declaration of self growth and opportunity. Over time, physical love may no longer be experienced but the opportunities for growth never dies and one may still be able to express gratitude for the opportunity that the partner has brought them. If relationships are seen as opportunities then it is always a win/win experience for all persons involved. Relationships are also opportunities for one to reflect on self. If you can put yourself into the position of the silent observer, you can reflect on your experience and make adjustments to your thoughts about all the issues that came up. You can choose to see the relationship as only positive and beneficial to you. Relationships that are seen as only good or bad, right or wrong are doomed to only those choices. Seen as opportunities, they all become beneficial and good. Relationships cannot be experienced as good or beneficial until they are acknowledged through an expression of gratitude.
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Boxing is a business. And just like in any other business, pursuing the highest possible rewards for the lowest possible risk is justifiable, even, in most cases, admirable. Given the heroic, high drama of prizefighting, many boxing fans naturally chafe at this fact. But it is a fact nonetheless, and a true fan of the sport should not resent it.
Fighters, after all, risk their health, even their lives, whenever they get into the ring. They do it for the sake of art and glory and they do it to entertain the screaming masses. But nobody should fault them if they do it for money, too. Professional boxers are guaranteed to walk away from the sport aged beyond their years. They should not be faulted for making the best possible deals for themselves along the way.
That's why I didn't fault Sergio Martinez when he opted to face Miguel Cotto in June 2014, rather than Gennady Golovkin, the true No. 1 contender to his lineal middleweight crown. Martinez was pushing 40 and had undergone multiple surgeries in the previous few years. Against Martin Murray in his previous fight, he had clearly been a shadow of his previous self. At the end of his career, he had never truly earned the sort of major payday that Cotto represented for him. And considering how badly Cotto starched Martinez, fighting at a catchweight of 155 pounds, no less, it was probably just as well that he avoided Golovkin.
I have a hard time faulting Cotto, as well, for fighting Canelo Alvarez last year, instead of Cotto. With his built-in Mexican fanbase, Alvarez guaranteed a huge revenue, for less risk. Cotto has been through wars in his career. A fight against Alvarez was certainly dangerous for him. It's embarrassing that Cotto insisted afterward that he deserved to win that fight. But there was absolutely nothing ignoble about his decision to face Canelo.
Canelo himself, however, is a fighter in his prime. At 25, he's more than ready to grow out of the junior middleweight division and fight as a true middleweight. He's been coming into the ring on fight night at 170 or more pounds for years now, the same as Golovkin does.
Moreover, Golovkin is Alvarez's mandatory contender, according to the WBC and according to any sensible ordering of the middleweight division.
If Alvarez doesn't want to take that risk, fair enough. But by avoiding Golovkin, at the full middleweight limit of 160 pounds, he takes a different sort of risk with his reputation.


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Malampuzha Dam at Palakkad
Malampuzha Dam is the major tourist attraction place and popular local picnic spot in Palakkad (Palghat) District Kerala State, India. This is a vast dam with gardens, kid's garden and with many other amazing rides available for visitors. This dam is open to public throughout the year and the entrance fee is nominal. This is a tourist friendly place with all amenities and facilities for domestic and international tourists. There is no special season to visit this dam; however, the non-rainy season (December to May) is recommendable to visit Malampuzha Dam.
The Malampuzha Dam stand across the Malampuzha River, which is the main tributary of Bharathappuzha River in Palakkad. This dam has scenic background of Shyadri high ranges. The road to Malampuzha Dam itself will take you to feel like deep picturesque village surround with pastureland, brooks and mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. The ropeway ride from this dam will give you the entire glimpse of the dam outer areas. The view from the top of this dam is scenic to see cloud touching peaks of Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountain) and Anaimalai Hills. The boat rides on the lake will be a great feel to see the exotic places bordering this lake. It is advisable to visit this place in-group like family and friends to enjoy a day filled with amusement and fun in Malampuzha Dam.
How to Reach Malampuzha Dam ?
By Air:
The nearest airport to reach Malampuzha Dam is the Coimbatore civil Aerodrome, which is just 55km away and is in Tamil Nadu State. The Cochin international airport in Kerala state is 120 Km away from Malampuzha Dam.
By Train:
The Palghat Junction is the major railway station to alight for Malampuzha Dam, which is just 7 Km away. From Palghat railway station, there are many taxis and private jeep available to reach Malampuzha Dam.
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The NH 554 and NH 47 passes through the Palghat District making it good connectivity via road from rest of the Indian cities. The distance from Palakkad town to Malampuzha Dam is just 10km. There are state operated and private operate busses to reach Malampuzha Dam apart from Taxi's, jeep, car and auto rickshaws.


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Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. It is definitely not to early to start planning that special gift, to create that perfect holiday "jewelry moment".
Whether it be a new custom design, or a piece from our new artistic collection, or making a new wedding band to match a ring from the past, it is definitely not to early to get started on the project. By starting now, you eliminate the last minute rush and there are many projects that may take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
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Using the green coffee for weight loss and health is effective. However, you should find the trusted green coffee supplement online.
The weight loss properties of green coffee are attributed to a type of antioxidant found in coffee known as chlorogenic acid or CGA. CGA has been purported to inhibit the absorption of glucose in the small intestine as well as the release of glucose from the liver into the circulation. This effect reduces the level of glucose in your bloodstream so that your body relies on fat cells for energy instead of carbohydrates, subsequently leading to a loss of body fat.
What is green coffee extract?
The fruit where coffee comes from actually contains green seeds. To make coffee you would have to roast these seeds because they are bitter. However, to obtain the extract used in green coffee bean pills, the seeds or beans are soaked and then concentrated.
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According to a study published in March 2006 in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, daily supplementation of an extract prepared from green coffee beans reduced body fat and body weight in mice, as well as fat composition in the liver. The effect was similar in mice supplemented with isolated chlorogenic acids and caffeine, which suggests that these are the compounds responsible for the effect. Chlorogenic acids found in green coffee can be digested and absorbed by humans, which implies a similar availability as the extract.
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I wanted to show you one of my paintings and how it develops from time to time. It is still not finished though - it will take a few more weeks I guess.
I started with a base in cream white/beige... ideally the base is neutral but not plain white. Then I mixed a dark green/torquois and applied it with a palette knife. The base was done with a brush.
The next steps only refer to the colours I mixed. I never ever use colours the way they are. Even if I want the basic "red" red, i use just a tiny little bit of yellow to make it look slightly more agressive, or I use even less blue (which would be just the tip of my palette knife) to make it look slightly matte and a little darker. Looking at the red paint itself, you wouldn't even notice a difference - but in the painting, it does make a big difference.
Throughout the day, I always waited to let the painting dry and then applied another layer of different blue or red shades.
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The wedding weekend began with dinner for the couple at French Laundry and a rehearsal dinner at Auberge du Soleil.less Singer Christina Aguilera wed music exec Jordan Bratman in 2005 at Staglin Family Winery in Napa.The news comes just weeks after Williams' friends gushed over the duo's romance to .
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Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian on October 21, 2013, her 33rd birthday, in front of family and friends at AT&T Park.
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If I were her, I'd consider Drake a snack instead of the main course.
Tennis legend Serena Williams announced that she is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. There's been a few public appearances and an Instagram post or two since they met in October 2015, but the newly-engaged pair have largely kept their private life almost entirely off social media.
Fittingly, she broke the news on Reddit in the form of a poem. However, that changed Thursday, when Williams took to her fiancé's site to give a few details about Ohanian's recent proposal to her.
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The Story of Blood Diamonds and Kimberley Process
Some regions in Africa are rich in Diamonds. The Central African and West African countries are politically unstable. The violent revolutionary groups take control of the diamond mines. They sell the rough diamonds and from the proceeds the finance their operations. The money is used in purchasing arms and ammunitions. The major diamond companies have continuously fuelled this arms conflict. The rough diamond purchases of the bigger companies have contributed to the war and human rights abuses in these parts of Western Africa. These diamonds have been named as "Blood Diamonds" or "war diamonds". Some other terms used are "conflict diamonds" and "hot diamonds" and "dirty diamonds".
Blood diamonds or 'conflict diamonds' are rough diamonds illegally mined in conflict zones. The primary objective of the mining is to fund armed conflicts — typically between rebel outfits and the government. In the post-Cold War era, these precious stones are believed to have been instrumental in funding several conflicts in Africa. Instead of adding to the welfare of the people, the abundance of natural resources in African countries has resulted in corruption, instability of governments and civil wars. Global Witness, an NGO working on conflict minerals since 1993, alleges many of these diamonds are also used in money laundering. During the height of the mining, from the 90s to the late 2000s, blood diamonds resulted in many deaths and displaced millions.
Nearly all of these diamonds were alluvial — collected over extended areas along river beds. It's very difficult to fence these sites.
The diamonds were extracted by small scale poverty driven mining in remote areas.
In addition, all the countries which had blood diamonds were poor with dysfunctional governments.
The production was controlled by warlords fighting the government.
The 'legitimate' governments of these countries thus hardly had control over them.
Fowler Report
The blood diamonds are no different from the normal rough diamonds. To differentiate the blood diamonds from the normal legitimate diamonds, there should be a well-structured 'Certificate of Origin' regime. This certificate of origin regime can work as an effective way of ensuring that only legitimate diamonds (from government controlled areas) reach to the market. Apart from this control is also required by the member states and members of the diamond industry.
In March 2000, a UN report was released which was prepared by a commission headed by Robert Fowler, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. This report was called Folwer report. This Fowler report raised the concerns and detailed how the prestigious companies such a de bears and others including the African (mainly Angola) and European governments and the political wing of UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola) were violating the Lusaka Protocol (i.e. a protocol which led to a ceasefire to end the Angolan Civil War) and violating the UN imposed sanctions leading to funding for conflicts. A very strong link between the illicit diamond trade and third world conflict was exposed by the Flower Report. In view of the public concerns, the United Nations, the diamond industry and diamond-trading nations introduced the Kimberley Process in 2002.
Kimberley Process
An initiative backed by producer countries, miners, jewellers and campaign groups, the Kimberley Process was set up in 2002 to control the use of rough diamonds to fund rebel movements and human rights abuses in places like Angola, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone. The certification scheme, brought in 2003, lays out requirements for controlling production and trade but allows rough diamond shipments to be branded "conflict-free." The process was named after the South African city that was the birthplace of the modern diamond industry and where diamond producing states first met in 2000 to discuss the scheme. It is chaired by participating countries on rotation. The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently the chair.
Objectives of Kimberley Process
The objective of the Kimberley process is to stop the conflict diamonds to intermix with diamonds. The Kimberly Process needs a proof by the diamond producing countries that the money made by selling the diamonds would not be used to fund criminal or revolutionary activities. Kimberley Process has been moderately successful in limiting the number of conflict diamonds entering the market.
Members of Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process has 50 members representing 76 countries, with the European Union counting as one participant. Members account for 99.8 percent of global rough diamond production. Swaziland was the last country to join. Others, including Mali, Mozambique, Burkina Faso have also expressed an interest in signing up. Campaign groups have also played a major role but Global Witness, a key proponent and founding member, pulled out this week.
How does it work?
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme imposes requirements on its members, including national legislation and institutions; export, import and internal controls; transparency and exchanging data. Shipments of rough diamonds must be accompanied by a certificate to guarantee they are "conflict-free." No member can import gems from a non-member.
Rough diamonds must be sent in tamper-proof containers with a certificate guaranteeing their origin and contents. The importing country must certify that the shipments have arrived unopened and reject any shipments that do not meet the requirements. Only countries that subscribe to the Kimberley Process are allowed to trade in rough diamonds.
Many critics of Kimberley Process point that there is no way one can fingerprint diamonds, scientifically identifying its origin, and hence the scheme primarily works on verifying the footprints of the gem. In simple terms, the scheme tracks its place of origin. It works on mutual trust as it is not an international agreement from a legal perspective. The implementation is done by the local laws of its participants and hence many experts doubt its credibility. Also the process works on self-verification lacking any independent monitoring that can assess the performance of the participant countries. Thus, major flaw is that it is very easy to smuggle diamonds from African Borders. Another flaw is that some nations are not technically in a war state but still the mining in those countries is violent in nature. Apart from this Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is not legally binding and is voluntary in nature.
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The independence of Iraqi Kurdistan may have become a distant dream, but Baghdad should be careful about the backlash, writes Salah Nasrawi
The Iraqi Kurds may have lost their latest bid to break away from Iraq after the Baghdad government and Iraq's neighbours aborted their controversial 25 September independence referendum.
Yet, relations between the Iraqi central government and the country's Kurdish ethnic minority will remain rocky, not least because their yearnings for independence have deep historical roots.
The Kurds have ruled an autonomous area within Iraq since Baghdad's defeat in the Gulf War in 1991 when the United Nations imposed a no-fly zone over northern Iraq to protect them against Saddam Hussein's attacks.
Their endeavours to create a national home were intensified after they enjoyed political autonomy after Saddam's ouster in the US-led invasion of the country in 2003, taking advantage of the political chaos and an escalating Shia-Sunni conflict.
Over the years, the Kurds have consolidated their power by grabbing more land and energy resources in northern Iraq, including the oil-rich Kirkuk Province which they seized in summer 2014 amid turmoil triggered by the Islamic State (IS) group's onslaughts.
Following the independence vote in September this year, President of the Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani declared victory and called on Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi to start negotiations for Kurdish independence from Iraq.
Baghdad rejected the referendum as unconstitutional and threatened to take retaliatory actions against the KRG. Turkey and Iran, Iraq's two powerful neighbours, also threatened to cut off economic and other ties with Iraqi Kurdistan.
However, the Kurds truly lost their independence vote after failing to receive regional and international support, and Baghdad gained an upper hand by taking back control of land seized earlier by Kurdish forces.
In mid-October, Iraqi federal forces recaptured the ethnically mixed northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk along with swathes of oil-rich territory across the southern edge of the Kurdistan Region.
Following the Kurdish forces' loss of the province, the Baghdad government took a series of drastic steps to roll back the region's federal status and the political and economic gains made by the Kurds.
Autonomy for the Kurdistan Region has meant running its own airports and borders, maintaining its own Peshmergas security forces, and exporting oil through its own economic arrangements.
Baghdad now says the new measures aim to enforce central authority in the region and that it should have only enjoyed limited autonomy or federal status under Iraq's post-Saddam constitution.
Its first step was to place a ban on international flights to airports in the country's Kurdish area after the KRG failed to surrender control of its international airports at Irbil and Sulaimaniya.
Iraq's federal government also plans to slash the Kurdish share of the country's revenues in the 2018 federal budget and distribute the Kurdish Region's share of the budget to the three provinces that make up the region on an individual basis.
The move will further undermine the KRG's control over the allocation of funds. It will also deepen the divide between the Kurdish political factions and weaken Barzani's Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) grip on power.
The Baghdad government also wants to put border crossings in and out of Kurdistan under the exclusive control of the federal state and extend its power to the management of oil exports through Turkey.
Al-Abadi wants to see the Kurdish Peshmergas forces drastically reduced in size, making them work as a small local force and one answering to the command of the Iraqi armed forces.
In October, Iraqi forces tried to move into Peshmergas-held territories and impose their control on the main border crossing with Turkey before they stepped back under pressure from Western nations.
The United States and several European governments tried to soften the edge of the Iraqi political and military build-up after the Kurdish Peshmergas showed defiance and refused to give up control of the crossings.
To increase the pressure on Irbil, Iraq has announced plans to construct a new pipeline to transport oil from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean.
The announcement came after reports that Kurdistan's crude oil exports had increased recently despite rising tensions between Baghdad and Irbil. Kurdistan's oil flows rose to 270,000 barrels per day (bpd) in late November, compared to flows of between 200,000 bpd and 230,000 bpd in October, the Kurdistan 24 news outlet reported on its Website.
Baghdad, meanwhile, has claimed that the new pipeline is to replace a damaged section of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline and will double Kirkuk's oil exports to one million barrels per day.
On paper, Al-Abadi can certainly point to successes in stopping Kurdistan splitting from the rest of Iraq by taking these radical actions, but he can hardly claim that he has crushed Kurdish dreams of independence.
As the Kurdistan government has decided to put independence on hold and seek negotiations with Baghdad, Al-Abadi also needs to stop being an arrogant bully trying to humiliate the Kurds for holding the referendum.
Al-Abadi has been insisting that the KRG should cancel the results of the referendum before engaging in a dialogue with Baghdad. Kurdish media reports have also suggested that Al-Abadi has made a set of other preconditions for talks with the KRG for normalising ties with Irbil.
In order to open talks, Al-Abadi now wants a Kurdish negotiating team that represents all political factions in the region and not only KRG representatives.
He also wants commanders of the Peshmergas to participate in the talks in order to make them commit to any agreement made on security affairs, including on the border and the crossings.
Ostensibly, Al-Abadi is trying to divide the Kurdish ranks, and he hopes to see a new leadership emerge in Kurdistan to replace Barzani who is blamed for holding the poll.
But by trying to use the referendum as an excuse to change the terms of Kurdistan's federal status in Iraq, Al-Abadi is digging more trenches between Baghdad and Irbil and is making his victory come at a very high price.
On Saturday, KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani said his administration was "ready to discuss" issues with Baghdad and agreed on shared control over Iraq's borders with Turkey and Syria.
Nechirvan Barzani, who is acting as interim leader of the region after his uncle Masoud Barzani stepped down, told reporters in Paris that he wants to open a new page with Baghdad.
Barzani had travelled to Paris through Turkey to seek France's mediation with the Iraqi central government in order to end the stalemate. After talks with Barzani, French President Emmanuel Macron said his country would "do everything" it could to help preserve Iraq's unity and the recognition of the rights of Iraq's Kurds through new negotiations.
As stability in the Middle East continues to shrink and Iraq remains in political deadlock over its lingering communal disputes, the Iraqi-Kurdish crisis poses a great challenge which needs to be tackled carefully to avoid another flare-up.
For the moment Baghdad seems to have won the referendum battle, but if the Iraqi state enters a prolonged and dangerous crisis with its Kurdish population, then this happy story will be threatened by an unexpected twist in the plot.
The shout for independence as demonstrated by the referendum results was a painful reminder that the Iraqi Kurds' ultimate aim of breaking away from Iraq can still stir the blood in Kurdistan and in the rest of Iraq.


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With 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' thundering to the top of the box office this holiday season, Carrie Fisher's iconic cinnamon bun hairstyle has made its resurgence in pop culture in a big way!
Here are just a few other iconic movie hairstyles that have impacted us over the years!
Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Not only was she a fashion icon, Holly Golightly's updo hairstyle in the movie is considered very stylish even today!
Salman Khan in Tere Naam
There is no doubting the fact that whatever Salman Khan chooses to do becomes a rage immediately. And the same can be said about his hairstyle in Tere Naam which became quite popular among the youth.
Marilyn Monroe
Now this one's got to be on top of everyone's list! Her vintage hairstyle in all her movies made her stand out from the rest.
Aamir Khan in Ghajini
Aamir's hairstyle in the movie Ghajini became quite popular among the college kids. So much so, in fact, that Aamir personally met a couple of young kids and gave them the haircut!
Sadhna's fringe hairstyle during the 80's was quite the rage among women. It became so popular that every other girl during that era would love to sport the hairstyle!


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A vocal critic of both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (HP) has challenged the coalitions to state if race-based preference and discrimination will continue to be a government policy if they win the next general election.
Former opposition MP and human rights activist Kua Kia Soong said the coalitions should also state a deadline in ending such a policy, describing it as the biggest impediment to national unity.
Kua said both BN and PH were made up of race-based political parties to gain votes and popularity.
He singled out PPBM, describing the Umno splinter party as a "race-pure" party competing to champion the Malays.
"Consequently, none of the political parties in either of the two coalitions have raised the question of when the racially discriminatory New Economic Policy, that was scheduled to end in 1990, will end," said Kua, who is also advisor to rights group Suaram.
Kua said a majority of democratic countries no longer have race-based political parties "nor do they have racially discriminatory laws and policies.
He said there was now a need for a law against racial discrimination.
"An Equality Act will make racially discriminatory policies a thing of the past and equality will become an intrinsic part of the Human Rights Commission," he added.
Kua also questioned if BN and PH would regulate financial transactions and put an end to tax evasion.
"In a real democracy, Malaysians would witness the top leaders of the two coalitions engage in a debate over such fiscal policies to showcase what benefits they can bring (to) the 99% of Malaysians before the elections, but this hardly ever happens in Malaysian general elections," he said.
He said more revenue from oil and gas resources needed to be apportioned to the oil and gas-producing states, adding that national oil firm Petronas' investment records should be made accountable to Parliament.
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Cape Cod Shipbuilding, Co.
P.O. Box 152
7 Narrows Road
Wareham MA 02571-0152
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|#205 - "Nemesis" - Location: Marion, MA
Asking Price: $13,000
Cape Cod Shipbuilding finished boat
2 North Kites, 2 North Mains, 1 North Jib.
Tic tac Compass. Spin pole.
Mooring tent cover and full winter cover.
Local Level race ready. A little TLC would be ready to win nationals!
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|#200 - "Nixie" - Had major refit and new bottom 2013 only sailed one season after refit.
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Asking: $15,000
Contact: Paul Lombardi
|#151 - "Meander" - MEANDER is a 1964 Shields Class, One Design Sloop built by the Chris-Craft Corp. She comes to the market from an avid lifelong yachtsman: an expert restorer and collector of significant yachts and antique cars.
Presented in "as new" condition with an updated mast and boom, and completely rebuilt Triad trailer. MEANDER represents one of the finest examples of a meticulously restored, turnkey "Shields" available today, immediately ready for racing and family day-sailing.
Meander will be highly competitive on the race course and her elegant sheer and long overhangs can't help but serve as eye candy on your mooring.
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|#90 - "Red Feather" - Beautiful white hull, red floating waterline over blue VC bottom. Chris Craft built, sailed in fresh water only. Solid, original deck with all natural teak seats, rail & coaming . Fleet Champion '02, 03, 04. Updated top of the line running rigging, faired bottom, twin port/stbd deck compasses, great custom installed whale gusher pump, boom tent, danforth anchor, etc.
Ideal 4 wheel trailer, large sail inventory.
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Contact: Michael 847-687-6400
|#82 - "Andiamo" - Shields, Chris Craft. Last raced Summer 2002 Edgartown Regatta (finished top third, won a race). Full race refit started 2003 (postponed). Under full cover since. 1 set North racing sails. Only 5 days on them (main, jib, spin) ... essentially new. 2 sets of cruising sails (main, jib, spin). Dual axle trailer. Complete set of new deck /cockpit race hardware. New keel/rudder race faring and epoxy seal. Get her racing again with bottom paint finish, mount deck/cockpit hardware.
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|#72 - "Great Haste" - Circa 1967 Shields Chris Craft
Teak trim-sanded & oiled each season; tiller-varnished each season; needs touch up and minor carpentry work two compasses on port/starboard decks, Anchor & line, pump
5 Boat Jack Stands
Sail Inventory: 1 Mainsail & Jib; good Condition
OK Sails are old, hull is fair old awlgrip paint job, bottom is bare ready to finish/prep for racing. No trailer, Mast and boom good.
Location Northeast Marine yard in Pawcatuck,CT
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|#50 - "Rainbow" - Circa 1966 Shields Chris Craft: Buff Deck, Blue Hull, White waterline stripe, Blue hull awlgripped by CCSB Red Bottom, painted w/ Interlux fiberglass bottomkote, bottom faired 2018 Teak trim Standard equipment, Spinnaker Gear, new mast in 2005 Air tanks maintained - hold air, bilge floor replaced 2013, deadwood removed and reinstalled 2013 Internal Edson bilge pump new in 04, (trailer not included) Wind Indicator, Anchor and line, hiking stick Sail Inventory: 1 Mainsail and Jib # 50 North Sails Good Condition 1 Cockpit Cover - color: blue Fair Condition This Shields is located in Wareham, MA.
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Contact: Wendy Goodwin 508-295-3550 email@example.com
|#47 - "Spirit" - PRICE REDUCED! Fresh water boat sailing on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. Complete refresh in 2013 with Blue Awlgrip hull, new teak toe rails, beautifully varnished teak, butter yellow non skid top, running rigging. North Sails main, jib and spinnaker. 2015 Torqeedo Motor with side mount. Depth gauge, Night running lights, integrated charger and battery. EasyLoader trailer repacked and new wheels and lights in 2014. A pure joy to sail. Prettiest boat in Holland, Michigan.
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Contact: Bob/Diana Garlinghouse firstname.lastname@example.com
|#31 - "Toots" - White hull
On a trailer. Trailer include in fair condition.
Seawanhaka Yacht Club in Oyster Bay, NY
One set of sails - Fair condition
Looking for a quick sale. Any offer considered.
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Contact: Walter Henry email@example.com
|#23 - "Rascal" - 50th Shields National Champion
Here's your chance to own a proven winner, with seven top 5 Nationals finishes since 2005, including first at the 50th Nationals in 2014. Pictured winning the final race at the 2008 Nationals at TAYC. She's impeccably rigged for trimming ease to help keep her sailing fast and out in front. Comes with everything you need to hit the starting line day one.
Meticulously maintained 12 sail North inventory, including 2015 main and spinnaker (sailed just 16 races) and 2014 jib; includes one banked sail credit
Triad trailer
Fairclough winter cover and frame
TacTic electronic compass
Located in Larchmont, NY
Asking: $18,000
Contact: Com Crocker 917-714-2796 email@example.com
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Credit Information from Jerry (Organiser of The Singapore Singers & Songwriters Meetup Group)
Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:30 PM
Players Bar Lounge - 29 Carpenter Street, Games Haven, S059923 Singapore
Hi all!
Our last meetup was last year in November'10 which was held at Orchard Central, I must say it's been 3 long months since we last had this musician meetup! Thanks for the many messages sent and we have now found a new venue sponsor.
This time round it will be hold in a cosy bar pub lounge at Clarke Quay area. It is an acoustic setup and you will be able to freely perform, showcase your talent on a mini stage (it is really small, no stage fright yea). Do bring your own guitars, keyboards and other instruments you might have. Here are some of the features and lineup:
7.15pm - 7.30pm
Registration to play is on a first come first serve basis. You must register here first: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHQzUjI2ZGFBQVNqdWpJVDRsT01qeFE6MQ
This is free, no charges involved
7.30pm - 8.00pm
Say "Hello!" to one another. Mingling session, get to know each other on the ground and make friends. You can interact and possibly even find like-minded music friends to jam together. Time to socialise!
8.00pm - 9.30pm
Music sharing session time. Each group or individual will be allowed to perform 3 songs in this first round.
Here are some special incentives for those who wish to perform:
I will encourage you to dress well if you like us to help you take a video. It will be a free portfolio for your future usage to showcase for other events or performance opportunities.
As a talent scout for music performers, you will be featured in this NEW segment under "Featured Musician" on http://www.expressinmusic.com/home/musicianprofile.aspx. You will get the chance to be marketed for opportunities in the music event gig arena. I just set this page up, more will be coming up within the next 3 weeks.
A surprise prize money $ will be awarded to 1-3 musicians who perform either exceptionally well or simply bring in friends/fans to rally like a concert. The cash prize is awarded on the spot.
9.30pm - 10.30pm
Contractual paid performance. Our friends at the Players Bar have agreed to give this performance showcase an added value. Besides him, there will be another fellow entertainment outlet manager who will scout for good musicians, excellent performers. Based on your performance in the 8.00pm-9.30pm slot, if you are chosen to perform between 9.30pm-10.30pm, you may be considered for a paid 'live' gig on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Alternatively, between this slot, we will also like to encourage a merge of friendship among the attendees. Jam together on stage, perform with strangers (after that you will be friends). This could be really interesting!
I been there twice only. The venue is not very big (but really cosy with nice ambience!), therefore there is limited space for RSVP. Once the RSVP numbers are reached, we will cease registration. As it is with courtesy of getting the venue sponsor at a pub to open up the space to us, if you can kindly show your appreciation by getting at least a drink, this will be a nice gesture too.
If you have your own EP or CD or original songs to market, feel free to share! It is a simple gathering for musicians and music lovers to network with one another through music.
Come on down and play, share your music!
Information: http://www.meetup.com/The-Singapore-Singers-Songwriters-Meetup-Group/events/16527520/?a=md1p_grp&rv=md1p
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A profound act of self-denial
Craig at MTPolitics is giving up blogging for Lent.
Gee, I'm not that strong. Maybe I could post something fishy every Friday.
Craig at MTPolitics is giving up blogging for Lent.
Gee, I'm not that strong. Maybe I could post something fishy every Friday.
Since you were trying to save money by voting NO on Measure 30, I have an idea:
Give up giving to the Church for Lent. All that money is just going to pay off molestees anyway.
Save it and buy yourself some chocolate or something sweet each Friday.
Thank you for the hatred Alan. It is what the world needs now.
Stash, care to elaborate?
C'mon, guys, sing along with Buckwheat:
But da wurl neeth now
Id lub tweet lub...
I thought chocolate was lub.
Alan, My first read of your post gave me the impression that you were calling priests molesters. A second read looks more like you are lamenting that a large portion of monies collected by the church is going to pay off lawsuits, rather than all of the good things that the church usually dedicates our money to.
I am a newly baptized Catholic who is wrestling with the all too human frailties of the church hierarchy, while feeling a profound joy in my spirituality and church community.
Catholic dogma and doctrine seem to have scarred so many people over the years. I hope that Vatican III comes sooner than later, so that the healing can begin.


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June 19th at 13:30 – 17:30 Part 2
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This two-part course has been designed to change the way you think, manage yourself and others, and build mental resilience in our "always on" connected world. It will give you the understanding and strategies to be able to navigate not only stressful events and environments, but day to day ups and downs, because empowered and mentally resourceful people do better at work, and at home.
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- Understanding yourself and managing your own internal experience, creating, maintaining resilience and stamina
- Identifying, managing and removing stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Part 2 (4 hours)
- Effectively managing your workplace including healthy interactions/relationships with your boss, your team and peers
- Successful communication strategies
There are two half day sessions (4 hours each) with a period of 4 weeks in between. The break in between enables you to practice strategies, observe and notice how you are thinking and acting differently in your operating environment enabling you to come to the second session with thoughts, questions and/or insights.


text: The Aboudy was located on September 13th 2005 by Peter Collings and members of Bromley BS-AC. Constructed: 1960 (Germany)Wrecked: 1988Length of ship: 76m (250ft)Wreck location: Ras Gharib, Egypt.Depth range of wreck: surface 10m The Wreck Today The wreck lies on its port side in a north south attitude with the bows to the north and her keel to seaward. The bridge and superstructure are located aft and have collapsed. The holds, which run continuously through the ship, still contain some of her cargo - hundreds of 120ml bottles of cough medicine lie in the silt and the surrounding sand, and long lengths of aluminium extrusion lie in twisted heaps. Two huge and very photogenic A-frame derricks run horizontal, flanking the holds. A radio mast runs out from the bridge area. The fo'c'sle has evidence of other items of cargo stored there. Handrails and flagstaffs are intact, and several bulk head lamps can still be seen. The prop and rudder are still in place in only 7 metres of water. Several mast lamps, complete with lenses, remain in their appropriate place. Given the shallow depth there is plenty of time to explore this fascinating shipwreck - with the bonus of strong sunlight and varied marine life which includes shoaling barracuda and fusiliers, emperor angle fish, crocodile fish, torpedo rays as well as encrusting corals and sponges on the hull and fittings. However, the site is subject to swell as the seabed is sandy and visibility can be greatly reduced in poor weather.


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Anyone can see it now with a pair of good binoculars. The asteroid known as 2004 FH has passed within the orbit of the moon. Scientists are skeptical that it will actually impact either the earth or the moon, but after considerable observation they know now that 2004 FH is just a warning, a harbinger of things to come.
"I suppose it was inevitable," spoke Dr. Ellen North of NASA/JPL. "I don't think it was meant to hit us, but it will pass closer to Earth than ever recorded before. At approximately 5:04 ET today, the asteroid will be visible even to the naked eye for viewers in the
The truth is that the asteroid has not passed this close to Earth by accident. No one is quite sure, but there is something at work in the cosmos that neither you nor I can explain. I found a scattering of references to what might be the truth by scouring the web through google. It's a darn shame that the Media is not responsible enough to trust the public with the news. Most of the information now is coming from bloggers. Those with powerful enough telescopes already know something is up. I've been able to piece together the rest.
Apparently, there were scores of other incidents just like this over the last couple of decades. The earliest ones were generally ignored by everyone, but when we finally got a good look at one through Hubble, something changed. The response that the public got was the same; we heard nothing. Yet, if you research it you find the trail stops dead there. It's only more recently, some time around the mid-nineties that information starts showing up again in Usenet threads and on private web sites; sources easy to discount.
Amateur astronomers have been recording this stuff. Those with photo-synched reflectors have even taken snaps that show the truth. You have to image-process the stuff a bit to see it because they are not high enough res, but if you do you can generally make out the images. And it's not until you put a few of these together that you start to see the message.
Apparently, who ever is sending these rocks our way is trying to tell us something. These are real aliens, folks. And they are talking to us in English. There are words on those asteroids strewn out over the surface, hundreds of feet wide. They want us to read it, but I doubt the message can be any plainer than a note tied to a brick crashing through a plate glass window.
It's not hard to believe that they've mastered our language. We've been broadcasting non-stop into they sky since the forties, and most of that is in English. In the radio-spectrum, our little planet is the brightest object in the heavens, brighter than any star. They've obviously figured it out and are sending us a reply.
The only confusing part is that the messages seem meaningless. So far no one has been able to understand what they are trying to say. Perhaps, in the end, they are just parroting our language, giving back to us what we've been sending out to them. Perhaps, their minds function so differently that these messages make some sort of weird alien sense. Perhaps, they are leaving us a clue, a puzzle for us to decipher.
The messages that have been the clearest so far have been, "Why am I getting this?" and "Please take me off this list." We've been bombarded with messages like this for nearly twenty years, and have not been able to make any headway in understanding them. Other messages have been more prevalent, "stop replying all" and the ever frequent "me too."
Fortunately, these messages have been pretty harmless, but if this keeps up, the predominantly open space of our solar system may just fill up with these dangerous orbiting rocks. Most scientists and astronomers agree that hundreds of thousands of near earth orbit objects may exist that have not yet been detected by our telescopes.
I'm just afraid that we've been missing it. The aliens must have grown frustrated with our inability to communicate back to them. The latest message written over 2004 FH is a bit dire. The scary thing is that it is written all in caps. You will be able to see it on the news tonight. "All your base are belong to us," it says. Could this be the prelude to invasion?
But I digress


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We are very happy to have Dion Hinchcliffe joining us for the conference at Social Business Arena again this year. Dion is the Chief Strategy Officer at the digital business transformation firm Adjuvi and a subject-matter expert in information technology and business strategy. As a veteran of enterprise IT, Dion has been working for two decades with leading-edge methods to bridge the widening gap between business and technology.
In advance to his visit at the Social Business Arena he took some time to answer some questions on his current views on the topic and its evolution.
1) Dion, you are one of the keynote hightlights at the conference of the Social Business Arena. You will be talking even twice on March 16 and 18 – with both talks keying on the topic of the digital transformation. What is your take on this? Isn't the term "digital transformation" just a new meme replacing the overheard "social" one?
Certainly, the wave of digital re-thinking that's happening in many organizations today has become the largest umbrella of all when it comes to technology change today. But we must not forget that beyond the technology itself, we need to change the way we work at the same time — and in a way that better matches — the new tools that we are now using to work with. As was discussed by many at the Enterprise 2.0 SUMMIT in Paris recently, social business is actually a powerful entry point to enable the types of shift in mindset, behavior, and culture required to succeed in all the new ways of digital business. Social is therefore a large and significant part of digital transformation, especially to provide people with a digital support network and next-generation operating environment that can help them adapt and succeed in the midst of these large-scale transitions.
2) So – the idea of the "digital transformation" is enabled by "social"? What are the key levers and drivers of "social" to be watched and cultivated to evolve?
There have been some powerful patterns we've seen emerge recently when social enables new ways of working that simply weren't possible before. Digital skills that are really only possible in a meaningful way in social platforms, such as "Working Out Loud" or "Letting the Network Do the Work", are true game changers in terms of the value they can provide, but the tools and new behavior — as a combined set — must be readily changed together with the workforce in order to access this business value. Digital/social literacy is therefore a key lever to unleash the value of new digital work methods. So is ready availability of both enabling digital leadership and the distributed responsibility for re-imaging your part of the organization. Organizations that won't allow progress forward to be found and fostered widely and deeply within the organization won't reap the benefits, so that is another, and perhaps most significant, lever.
3) Who is in charge for cultivating this? The CHRO because of the connections towards the change of the corporate behavior & culture? The CIO or (newly) the CDO (Chief Digital Officer) as technology is the key enabler for the change on a big and sustainable scale? Or the CEO himself/herself because the transformation is at the core of the company?
The CHRO is a key new role at the table when it comes to these transformations, as they have the responsibility to manage human capital strategically. They also have the resources and skills to drive digital learning and new behaviors into the organization, as well as rewarding the digital workers that make the most impact. However, the CHRO role has not typically been at the forefront of social/digital transformation, but that's starting to change, as it should. However, when it comes to the CIO, the CDO and CMO are increasingly assuming much of the reins in many organizations for driving digital business/engagement, especially if it's revenue generating. Despite this, the CIO is still the top role in most organizations for digital change today. But the writing is clearly on the all: Up to 60% of CIO responsibility will be lost to these two roles and others according to recent figures from IDC. Nevertheless, the CIO has a new mandate to lead these changes, and one that if they can follow it, will set them up well to lead the changes that must take place in our organizations. But in the end I believe, it's going to be a group C-Suite effort to drive full digital transformation in 2015 and beyond.
4) How do you appraise the acceptance of these new developments on the corporate side?
These days you can actually point to real digital/social outcomes, in a way that you couldn't before. This makes it easier to convince the remaining skeptics that change simply must happen. The good news: We now have a decent number of powerful case studies from leading global firms, like the examples we saw in Paris last month, as well as a growing preponderance of rather compelling data sets from multiple sources on the actual performance of digital/social business in companies recently. Thus I'm finding the discussion is quite a bit less aboutwhy to engage in digital business or social business, than how best to go about it.
5) What are the key issues for not yet embracing these trends and developments on the corporate side?
It's the usual suspects: Most corporate leadership are experts in their field of business, not in digital. In addition, it can take a decent amount of time to make these changes, and senior executives — for reasons usually related to financial cycles — are unwilling to invest in what seems like uncertain timelines, no matter how urgent the changes seems. So too are cultural, bureaucratic, and regulatory barriers to digital and social, which often requires being more open, more participatory, and more connected, which can form obstacles to transformation for many structural reasons.
6) What are your expectations for the conference of the Social Business Arena @ CeBIT?
I think we'll continue to see maturity of the industry, but also a new wave of companies start down the path, learning from those that came before. I also think that trends like Internet of Things, new "small" social tools such as Slack, wearable devices for the workplace, fundamentally rethinking the workplace in new digital terms, and many other exciting new trends will show us that innovation is not only continuing, but picking up pace in the collaboration world, and across the enterprise. I look forward to seeing and hearing about all of these at Social Business Arena and CeBIT as a whole later this month.
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Ocimum sanctum Herb
Ocimum sanctum leave are used for treating skin and bronchial problems. Ocimum sanctum oil which obtained from the leave has a good property of destorying insects and bacteria. few drops of leaf-juice are used for curing earache. decoction of leaves along with ginger and black pepper ,used in treating cough, cold and fever. Ocimum sanctum is very useful in the making of ayurvedic cough syrup . Ocimum sanctum is used as major ingredient in preparing cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, powders. Preliminary research suggests that Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and in the case of Holy basil oil, antibacterial capabilities. In Indian studies Ocimum sanctum was shown to help reduce the effects of chronic stress, promote wound healing, lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, slow age-related memory impairment and lower cholesterol. Current research, both in animals and humans, supports the use of Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) in treating inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, headaches, heart diseases and infection. Ocimum sanctum also protected against mercury toxicity in mice and offered chemoprotection against chemically induced fibrosarcoma in an animal model. Daily usage may help lower cortisol levels which helps lower blood sugar levels and protects the system from stress. Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) may also benefit the immune system by increasing the number and activity of neutrophil cells, which are normally decreased by stress. Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) also has antimicrobial properties useful in the topical treatment of ringworm. Ocimum sanctum (Holy basil) contains polyphenols (antioxidants also found in green tea and other herbs) that theoretically could help reduce cardiovascular disease risk: Some test tube studies suggest that polyphenols from Holy basil inhibit the function of genes involved in fatty plaque formation. Eugenol, ursolic acid and rosmarinic acid are the three active compounds that have been identified thus far in Holy basil.
Passiflora Incaranta Herb
Passiflora incaranta is a great herb that is used traditionally for various disorders. Passiflora incaranta is used for anxiety, as sedative, for high blood pressure and nervous heart, insomnia, during female hormonal transitions, in performance anxiety, for deaddiction, for irritative cough and many other conditions. Passiflora incaranta gained importance in mid-nineteenth century when L. Phare introduced it into Western Medicine in 1840. Passiflora incarnata is in use both as an edible and for medicinal purposes. Sleeplessness of infants and children respond well to Passiflora incaranta. Old persons whose insomnia is due to excessive worries and mental labor get good benefit from Passiflora incaranta. Passionflower is a mild sedative. This action is useful in hysteria, delirium, agitation, nervine, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety. Nervous and hyperactive children respond well to Passiflora incaranta. Passiflora incaranta offers benefit in the concentration problems. The power of focusing attention is enhanced. Passiflora incaranta can be used in high blood pressure esp. when nervous anxiety or agitation of mind is felt. In females especially, there are periods of hormonal adjustments or transition during the onset of menstrual cycle around puberty and later when menstrual cycle stops around menopause period. All these periods are associated with some psychological element as well. Passiflora incaranta eases the expectoration that is why it is of use in bronchial asthma, whooping cough, cough when sputum doesn't come out easily. It can help in irritative cough. As vermifuge Passiflora incaranta expels the worms out. Neuralgia or nerve pains, headaches and general pain respond favorably to Passiflora incaranta . Passiflora incaranta is said to be strengthening for our nerves. Passiflora incaranta might exert its positive effect as anti-convulsant and thus be helpful in seizures.
Plantago Ovata Husk
Plantago ovata (Psyllium), also referred to as ispaghula, is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata . Plantago ovata (Psyllium) contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber, and is the chief ingredient in many commonly used bulk laxatives. Plantago ovata (Psyllium) has been studied as a "non-systemic" cholesterol-lowering agent, with generally modest effects seen on total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis have been reported, particularly in healthcare workers with previous experience preparing psyllium-containing bulk laxatives. Obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract by such laxatives has also been reported, particularly in patients with prior bowel surgeries or anatomic abnormalities, or when mixed with inadequate amounts of water. Plantago ovata (Psyllium) is well studied as a lipid-lowering agent with generally modest reductions seen in blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ("bad cholesterol"). Effects have been observed following eight weeks of regular use. Plantago ovata (Psyllium) does not appear to have significant effects on high-density lipoprotein ("good cholesterol") or triglyceride levels. Because only small reductions have been observed, people with high cholesterol should discuss the use of more potent agents with their healthcare provider. Effects have been observed in adults and children, although long-term safety in children is not established. Plantago ovata (Psyllium) has been studied for the treatment of diarrhea, particularly in patients undergoing tube feeding. Early research shows that dietary Plantago ovata (psyllium) and chitosan supplementation may help to increase the excretion of fat in the stool. Several studies have examined the administration of Plantago ovata (psyllium) with meals or just prior to meals in order to measure effects on blood sugar levels. Measurements have been done immediately after meals and throughout the day. Effects of regular (chronic) psyllium use have also been investigated. In general, no immediate (acute) changes in blood sugar levels have been reported. Long-term effects have been inconsistent across studies, although modest reductions have been reported in some research. Plantago ovata (Psyllium) preparations have been studied for more than 20 years in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Plantago ovata (psyllium) improves glucose homeostasis and the lipid and lipoprotein profile.
Psoralea Corylifolia Seeds
Psoralea corylifolia seeds have great medicinal value. Psoralea corylifolia plant is used both internally as well as externally. Psoralea corylifolia seed oil is extremely beneficial, externally, in in numerous skin ailments. In hypopigmented lesions if the skin like leucoderma and psoriasis respond well, to local application along with oral therapy. In leucoderma, the seed powder of Psoralea corylifolia mixed with haratala bhasma (yellow arsenic), in 4:1 proportion, and mashed with the cow�s urine. This paste is applied on the lesions of leucoderma. In scabies and ringworm infestations, the Psoralea corylifolia seed powder mixed with buttermilk, is applied externally. In leprosy, the seed oil is recommended orally, with beatlenut leaf. Amalaki and khadira are valuable adjuvants, with Psoralea corylifolia, in dermatoses. In chronic skin diseases, a mixture of Psoralea corylifolia and karanja oil is commonly used with Vaseline. Scabies, psoriasis, ringworm and tinea versicular are treated successfully with Psoralea corylifolia. Orally, Psoralea corylifolia is useful in various diseases. It is a well � known nervine tonic beneficial in vata diseases, in intestinal worm infestations. Psoralea corylifolia seed powder is given orally for the duration os one week, followed by a purgative like castor oil, Psoralea corylifolia in male sexual debility, works well as an aphorodisiac. To alleviate oedema, Psoralea corylifolia is useful as it is stimulant to heart. Psoralea corylifolia is salutary in cough and asthma to alleviate kapha dosa. The Psoralea corylifolia seeds are purified, before use, by soaking them in ginger juice or cow�s urine, for one week. On larger doses, it produces symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and headache. The drug should be withdrawn and milk, ghee and butter should be consumed in diet. Psoralea corylifolia is advised to avoid spicy diet, salt and late nights during bakuci regimen.


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We've seen a lot of unlikely animal friendships in our day, but Fum and Gebra may be the unlikeliest--and the most unbelievably adorable. This cat-and-owl duo clearly have the time of their lives together, and their deep love for each other is as obvious as it is sweet to watch. Who says that cats and birds are mortal enemies! Sometimes it's our differences that unite us. A long-time favorite of ours, we guarantee you'll love this real-life Owl and the Pussycat!
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