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Detective Career Information
Fact One: A leading detergent company in India suddenly realized that whenever it was launching any new product, its main competitor was coming up with a matching product the very same day or sometimes even weeks before. The top management smelled foul play and contacted a leading detective agency in the country. Within a month, the cat was traced back to one of the company's top executives who were selling the marketing secrets to the rival company against a huge price.
Fact Two: One of the top executives of a Calcutta based major consumer company was entitled to actual medical expenses incurred by his family. Every year he was getting reimbursed for huge medical expenses. The Vice President – HRD contacted a detective agency in the city. The secret was unveiled. The erring executive had friends in the medical fraternity who was giving him false bills to get reimbursement.
Fact Three: Amaresh (not the real name) was a very liberal and cool man. He truly loved his wife and never used to intervene into her day-to-day affairs. She was really having a great life. But one day Amaresh felt that she was not behaving like before. She was not easy with Amaresh. Months went by and Amaresh was certain something was amiss. He contacted a detective agency on a friend's advice. The truth was revealed. She was having a gala affair with her childhood lover. Amaresh was shattered but the agency handed him over enough photographic evidence to get a divorce.
Exciting, isn't it? Finding the truth and thus solving problems and fraud is really a great service. Are you interested? Are you a keen reader of detective story books and try to analyze facts that you read or hear about? Do you feel fascinated by the acts of CBI and police detectives which you read about in newspapers? Yes? Then why don't you become a detective yourself?
What a Detective does
The field is prospective indeed. Business of private agencies is growing at a rate of about 12% a year. The growth is being fuelled by the increase in cut throat competition in the industry, pressure on the banks and financial institutions to increase rate of recovery of loans, the risk of employing a wrong person in a company and the loss of money due to this, increase in terrorism, dacoity, arson and other crimes in the modern society, and of course by the increase in social complexities.
But still, many like G.M.Ghosh of Calcutta based Blackboy Detective Agency Pvt.Ltd. feels that the real growth is yet to come. He feels that the business is not growing that fast because the fees charged by the agencies are high enough to keep many potential clients away.
But he is optimistic as he feels that there is an increasing awareness about the utility of detective services in the country and with the no. of agencies also on the rise, the fees are bound to be less as in other businesses. This will bring in more clients and thus the business will expand.
It should also be remembered that the private detective agencies are not the largest employers of detectives. There are large contingents of trained detectives in the Police, in the defence forces, in the central detective agencies like CBI, RAW, IB. Activities of people working in the State and Central Vigilance Commission are also similar to those of detectives. Although detectives are not directly recruited by any of the above governmental agency, jobs are there.
A detective's job is investigation into a committed crime or any other fact to find out the truth behind it. A detective investigates and collects evidences to nab the doer or reveal the truth.
A detective generally works for the following types of cases:
• arson and fire investigation
• auto theft and fraud
• property and casualty claims
• life and accidental death claims
• criminal defence investigation
• medical malpractice investigation
• corporate loss prevention and internal theft investigation
• product liability defence investigation
• intellectual property rights investigation
• surveillance services
• missing persons inquiry
• background investigation or Character antecedent investigation (also called pre-employment verifications)
• financial investigation
• investigation of vendor / supplier fraud
• cheating, infringement of trade marks
• investigation of the cause of labor problems
• industrial espionage, pre-marriage verifications
• economic crime, homicide (or murder)
• dacoity and robbery, snatching
• theft
• forensic documentation
• narcotic crime etc.
Persons working for central intelligence services work to find evidences of anti national activities, terrorism, policies, strategies and plans of enemy countries, which are detrimental to national, regional or international interests. They work both inside the country and in the foreign countries.
Where can you do a course to be a detective:
1.You can do a correspondence course from the Canadian Academy of Private Investigation, #28, 7172 Coach Hill Road, S. W. Calgary, Albarta Canada, Canada T3H 1C8. Phone No. (403) 650 8684, e-mail: hornsbyj @ cadvision.com.
You can complete the course within a year. It costs about US $ 395 (Rs.17000/- approximately). The course is divided into 2 Units. Unit 1 teaches you about Investigative Services, Legislation & Regulations, Paper Source of Information, People Source of Information, Background Investigation etc.
Unit 2 teaches you about missing person investigation, Asset Services, Surveillance, Professional equipment, Court testimony, Security Consulting etc. At the end of each unit, you have to appear for a test (Postal or online) and acquire field experience.
Eligibility: A candidate must be a graduate and must be between 20-25 years of age as on the 1st January of the year of examination. The examination is conducted depending on the no. of vacancies. You can look into leading newspapers and Employment News for notification.
2.City & State Police Force – You can appear for the competitive examination for recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI). The examination generally consists of two papers – English and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. Those who qualify in the written examination are called for interview and physical endurance test.
Eligibility:You must be a graduate in the age group of 20-25 years. Your height must be at least 5 ft. 3 inch., with corresponding weight and chest must be 31 inch after expansion.This examination also is conducted if there are vacancies. Notification is published in the leading newspapers.
3.Central Bureau of Investigation – CBI recruits Sub-Inspectors through a combined competitive examination conducted by SSC. The examination scheme is like that of Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Eligibility:You have to be a graduate. Your age should be between 20-27 years of age. Your height should be at least 165 cm (male) or 150 cm (female) with corresponding weight; chest should be 76 cm. with expansion of 5 cm.(no such requirement for females). This examination is generally conducted in the month of July. Notification is published in the leading newspapers and employment news. The examination is conducted by SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
4.Indian Police Service – Recruitment to IPS cadre is made through Indian Civil Services examination. This examination consists of two stages – Preliminary examination and Main examination. Preliminary examination is a written examination consisting of a paper on General Studies and an optional paper. Questions will be of objective type.
The Main examination consists of a paper of conventional type questions. One paper each on Indian Languages, English, and essay; two, paper on General Studies; 4 papers on 2 optional subjects (2 papers on each subject).
Eligibility: Graduate in any stream. Age should be between 21-30 years of age on 1st. August of the year of examination. The notification for Civil Services examination is published in November/December each year in all the leading newspapers in India. It is held once every year.The examination is conducted by UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi-110 011.
Your job will have no fixed hours. You may have to work at 2 am at night or at 5 am in the morning. Your salary may not be that exciting (Unless you are in the IPS cadre or obtain reputation as a private detective) although your job will be.
Your job as a detective will be mostly outdoor based with a certain amount of risk involved. You should also be prepared to put in long hours while on a case. Anyway you will like bringing the culprits to book if you are the type. Of course you can earn a lot of money if you can establish your own agency.
Job Opportunities
As a detective, you may find opportunities in:
• Private detective agencies – in these agencies, you will generally start as a trainee investigator. Thereafter you grow as a junior investigator, senior investigator and then chief investigator.
• City Police and State Police Force – in these organizations, as a detective, you start as a Sub-Inspector through a competitive examination. But in these organizations, recruitment for Sub-Inspectors may not be earmarked for detective department. Some of the Sub-Inspectors recruited may be posted at the detective departments. Training is not essential but one may be trained at the Central Detective Training School at Gora Chand Road, Calcutta-700 014.
• Central Intelligence Services – in CBI, one enters as a Sub-Inspector through a competitive examination – conducted by UPSC. Then you are promoted to Inspector, DSP, SP, DIG subsequently. IG or Inspector General is the highest post in this cadre. Of course you can become the Chief-of-CBI.
• Intelligence Bureau (IB),Ministry of Home Affairs – in IB, you enter as an Assistant through a competitive examination and then promoted as a Deputy Field Officer, Field Officer and then to senior officer cadre.
• RAW (Research & Analytical Wing), the special intelligence agency of Government of India. Here the entry point might be a Deputy Field Officer and then the promotions are to Field Officer and subsequently to senior officer cadre. Officers from CBI and IB are also deputed to RAW.
• Indian Police Service: through Indian Civil Services examination, you can join Indian Police Services (IPS) and may be posted in Central Intelligence Services in superior posts like DSP, Assistant Commissioner etc. You may also be posted in State or City Police Services in their detective departments as Assistant Commissioner of Police.
• After 10-12 years in the Police force, Central Intelligence Services or in the Army, you can resign (or after your retirement or completion of Commission from the Army) and join private detective agencies with a lucrative salary.
• Army doesn't recruit directly. Some of its Officers are posted in Intelligence wing.
• Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs – entry is through a two-stage examination.
• The Preliminary examination consists of questions on Reasoning ability, Arithmetic, Language and General Awareness. Questions are of objective type.
• The main examination consists of two papers – General English & Communication/Writing skill and Mathematics. Questions are of conventional type.
• Those, who come up to a specific standard in the written examination, are called for Personality Test. Candidates having working knowledge of computers and typing are preferred.
Abilities & Traits Required
• First of all, this is a profession for the very intelligent and sharp persons.
• As a detective, you should have a very inquisitive mind.
• As a detective, you must be skeptical and not take anything at face value.
• As a detective, you must be explorative and analytic to satisfy your urge for the truth.
• As a detective, you should have a tremendous presence of mind and be very tactful.
• As a detective, you should be able to handle any situation whatever adverse that might be.
• As a detective, you must be bold and adventurous.
• As a detective, you have to be well read about the society, economy, laws, science, and international affairs.
• And above all as a detective, you have to be physically fit.
As a detective, you should at least be a graduate in any stream.
To be in the Police force, you must be at least 160 cm. in height with corresponding weight, your chest should at least measure 78.8 cm. after expansion.
In Central Bureau of Investigation, your height should at least be 5 ft. 6 inch with corresponding weight and chest should measure at least 32 inch after expansion.
Private agencies may initially offer you payment on assignment basis. After you are tested for 3-4 months, you may be offered a salary of Rs.20000-30000/- plus other expenses.
In State or City Police Forces, your gross starting salary and other allowances will be around Rs.15000-25000/- per month. In Central Services, your gross starting salary and other allowance will be around Rs.20000-30000/- per month.
IPS Officers draw about Rs.15000-40000/- per month in the beginning.
Interview with a Detective
Detective Interview Rajni Pandit, Detective
Thirty-five year old detective Rajni Pandit has handled over 2000 cases, won dozens of awards and even authored a book on real-life cases, 'Face behind the Face.' Read more about the first woman detective in India.
Girls generally choose to be doctors, interior decorators or fashion designers. How did you choose to be a detective? Actually right from my childhood days I was always interested in knowing the truth. Let me tell you how I actually got into it. My friend in college was heavily buncking her classes and I suspected her to be in bad company. So I started following her.
Then I met her father and explained the situation to them. After a few days of following her I realised that she was in a very messy situation with some boys who were also blackmailing her. When I informed her parents they were able to take her out of it. Till then, I didn't have the slightest inkling that I was acting like a detective.
Then, when did you turn into a profession? After my graduation in Arts from Ruparel College, Bombay, I worked in Johnson & Johnson for a while. But my heart was set on solving more cases. Then I got another case involving a reporter. Just a few days before her marriage to a teacher she got a mysterious letter saying the prospective groom was already married.
I then befriended this teacher to know more about his background and even went to his hometown. I realised that he was married with three kids and had left home to settle in Bombay. The reporter was so impressed with my job that she interviewed me for the paper she was writing for.
This was in April 1988. Then I was also interviewed on television as the first woman detective. This set the ball rolling and I started getting many more cases.
What kind of cases do you handle? Mostly I get cases from anxious parents to verify the educational background of grooms for marriages, verify his salary, date of birth, etc. I even do character verification for corporates who wish to hire people, or to know why they left their previous jobs.
My work also involves shadowing men whom their wives suspect of having clandestine affairs. Even young college students do a lot more than just studying. So parents seek my help to keep a tab on their kids. I also helped a company track the person who leaked confidential matter out of the office to the competitors. This was causing the company a lot of financial losses.
In most divorce cases the man tries to escape alimony saying he is a pauper. In such cases we find out his actual financial status so that the wife gets the best deal.
Tell us the most challenging case you have worked on. This one was the most riskiest I have ever handled. A woman had her husband killed and got a forged death certificate to verify that he actually died of a stroke. When her son suspected her she even got him killed. I was then called in by the relatives to find the truth behind the mysterious death of the father and son.
How did you go about solving the case? As there was absolutely no proof to nail her I had to stay as a maid in her house for almost 6 months. During this while I was able to gain the confidence of this woman and unearth all the secrets. They would speak in Malayalam of which I didn't understand a word. I would then record all their conversation on a recorder and ask a Malayali friend to interpret it for me.
After a couple of months I was able to trace the man who had helped this woman kill her husband and son. He used to visit her at home and they would often fight over money matters. It was later revealed that she was a smuggler and was also involved with the underworld.
Wasn't it risky dealing with a murderer? Very. In fact once while I was recording the conversation the cassette in the recorder ended it made a little noise. But I was prompt enough to drop something on the floor at the same time. So the noise from the recorder disappeared among the noise from the kitchen.
Do you think it's important for a detective to know martial arts like Judo or Karate? I don't think so. You'll have no time to use your martial art skills when the person in front of you is holding an AK 47.
So then what are the most valued skills for a detective? I would rate presence of mind as the top most. You need a really sharp brain to get you out of the messy situation that your job as a detective will land you.
Sometimes things are not as simple as following your target. In such cases you have to gain the confidence of the target and ferret the information without his knowledge. You have to be a smooth talker. Fluency in more than one language is a definite advantage here. Basically you have to be very tactful and courageous. Maintaining a low profile is one thing all private detectives have to be careful about.
Communication-gap spells disaster. Complete co-ordination among detectives, who generally work in teams of six to 10 people, is a must. It is virtually impossible for a single detective to solve a case on his own as often, culprits work in tandem with each other and it becomes very important to keep an eye on all of them at the same time.
Do you ever get caught by the police? Getting caught while snooping around is any sleuth's nightmare. Sometimes, our targets get suspicious and catch us. We are often roughened up and threatened for our lives.
The best thing to do in such situations is deny, beg, plead and continue pleading till you get way. Lie low for a few days and them spring back into action. Unfortunately most private detectives cannot even seek protection from the police as snooping around and stalking is illegal in the first place.
When training under us, detectives are taught what excuses to make up if handed over to the police. Acting innocent and frightened is one thing that always works.
Your job as a detective must sure be very strenuous. Yes it is. We have to be on our feet for hours together waiting for the target to step out of a restaurant or his residence. Now we are a team of eight members. Each person is allotted a specific task like follow-up, shadowing, etc.
What are the problems you face as a detective? The biggest problem is that this profession is not legalised. So we face a lot of hurdles when we have to seek help from the police. Verifying bank accounts is another daunting task. I wish the government did something about this issue. Detective agencies are the need of the hour.
Is it tough being a woman detective convincing people that you can deliver? On the contrary people find it easier to open up to a woman. They can trust me with their darkest secrets. Moreover I stay and work at the same place so I am available all the time.
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Today is the 9th Anniversary of my Marriage to my Husband. NINE freakin years. I can't believe it sometimes. One day it feels like just yesterday he was driving me to my back surgery a mere 4 days after we met and holding my hand as I tried to wake up from a morphine/anesthesia induced stupor (not pretty folks, not pretty), and then sometimes it feels as though we have been going at this roller coaster that people call marriage for ever! It hasn't always been easy. We have had our ups and our downs just like anyone else. The downs can tear anyone apart if they get bad enough, and we've felt a few rips and tears. But through everything, we always manage to come out on top and always manage to hold on to the love that has made everything work. Without Love, honest to goodness love, there is no way that anyone can withstand the trials of living/growing/changing with another human being. If I didn't love him, I might have killed him a long time ago. And if he didn't love me, God knows he would have had me fitted for cement shoes (or straight jacket, but who's counting) a few years ago at least. I can't believe how much I love this man.
Now let me just say, anyone that has ever met us or seen us together would never accuse us of being mushy or lovey or sweet or disgusting (the good kind), I mean we DO have our moments, but that's not how we roll. But Damn, I love this man. Why? Well, for one, he puts up with all my CRAZY. Not that you need to know how much crazy, but let's just say I might have hit a few branches on the way down the crazy tree and quite possibly landed on my head. But he loves me. Not JUST in spite of either, maybe even a little because of... (wishful thinking? Maybe). He knows me. And even LIKES me most of the time. ( I know, I know, I'm totally likeable so it's not so shocking). This is the man who sometimes brings me flowers, lets me sleep in on the weekends and takes care of our kids. I loev him because he values my opinion on important things. He never makes an important descision without talking to me first. I love him because he doesn't criticize my inadequacy as a housewife, instead he just picks up the slack. And its a lot of slack. Anyone who ever saw my locker or car in highschool or dorm room at Brooks can accurately visualize what my house looks like more often than not. I'm not proud of this, and he doesn't like it, but he doesn't ever make me feel bad about it. He never criticizes me about my parenting skills, and lets face it, those (like my furniture) could use a little polishing too. When he comes home and dinner isn't ready, he doesn't ask why, he just wants to know where we are going to eat or what we are ordering :) And he doesn't even care that I make him answer to door for the pizza guy cause I am probably still in my pajamas. I can sometimes let my worry for my family or my friends effect me more than I should, and instead of telling me that I worry too much or its not my problem, or my business, he listens. And tries to help. This is the man, who when I told him that my best friend and her 2 kids will be coming to stay with us for a week, or a month or more, didn't blink an eye. He didn't roll his eyes or wonder how this would effect him. Instead he asked how, if we bought a sleeper sofa, the kids would sleep while she and I stayed up late talking like he knows we will. He even went shopping with me to look for new furniture so that they could be more comfortable while they are here. He is amazing.
And if that sounds like bragging, well it is. And there is more. This man, my husband, sent me to Italy for my birthday to see my best friend because he knew that she and I both needed it. And he took his hard earned vacation time to stay home with our kids. Who does that? Him. He rocks. He didn't even check the bank accounts while I was there to see how much money I was spending. Even though he knows that I really like to shop. :) When he went home to Cali for his brother's graduation, he only stayed a few days so that I didn't have to stress about school or miss too many days while he was away. He sticks up for me when someone makes me cry. He holds my hand when I'm scared, he wipes my tears, even if I am just overreacting. While I was in school, he would bring my coffee while I was sitting in front of the computer for hours upon hours, writing, or editing. All while doing homework with our son and getting the kids showered and ready for bed. He kicks ass. He watches girly movies with me and only complains a little. Even pretends to care when I talk about General Hospital Characters like I know them personally. When we go out to eat, he lets me drink my wine and he drives home ;) (this MIGHT just be for his benefit but whatever ;) I have had friends ask to borrow him. He does housework. My Best Friend thinks he should write a book :) But he is mine. And its going to stay that way. Unless he outlives me, they can all just find their own!!! And honestly, I could go on and on... but I won't. I have already inflated his EGO enough for the year. I'll tell him how awesome he is again next year ;) I LOVE YOU BABY!!! I'll be ready with that needle to poke a hole in the ego tomorrow! *Muah*
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|649 cc
|60.16 hp
|Start Option
|Pass Switch
|Ignition System
Learner-friendly dynamics
Comfortable ergonomics with a low seat
Modern Cruiser aesthetics
Low foot pegs grind too easily
No electronics
Disappointing exhaust note
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a versatile bike that's been designed for a diverse group of riders with varied skill levels. The Vulcan S is powered by a 650cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor that emphasizes on ease of riding and sporty handling. Kawasaki offers an Ergo Fit with this machine which allows the riders to tailor the Vulcan S to suit. The said package offers three different fits - extended, mid, and reduced, and is designed for riders between 5-foot-7 to 6-foot-1. By using different seat lengths and handlebars, and ease of positioning the footpegs, the Kawasaki Vulcan S calls for riders comfort and ultimate control. With 61 hp of power and 63 Nm of torque, the Vulcan S is an easy to handle, unintimidating bike.
Retailing at RM 30,000, Kawasaki offers the Vulcan in two color choices - purple and black. Also, a range of accessories is available to customise its look.
|Kawasaki Vulcan S Standard
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|649 cc, 60.16 hp, Electric, Petrol
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The appeal of a cruiser bike goes beyond its rebellious roots when it comes to Asian markets. Furthermore, Japanese motorcycle manufacturers bring their own flavor to the segment. Specimen one: the Kawasaki Vulcan S. Underneath that stylish low cruiser body is a very accessible urban middleweight motorcycle that can do nearly everything. The bike was first launched in 2015 and has gained quite a following thanks to its easy and affordable nature. Priced below RM 30000 at just RM 27172, it is also one of the cheapest bikes in its category with the Honda Rebel and the Harley Davidson Street 750 being much more expensive. What follows is a breakdown of everything that makes this bike so popular.
Kawasaki breaks away from the traditional cruiser bike layout in the best way possible. It embodies the power cruiser aesthetic very well. The chassis follows the same age-old Vulcan chassis design with its low tapered seat and narrow dimensions. The bike, however, at 2310 mm long, 880 mm wide and 1100 high, is generously proportioned. The inverted triangle shaped headlight gives it a distinct look. The side view is dominated by the large and shapely teardrop tank which is actually quite slim in person. The bike's elegant exposed frame, tight-fit rear fender, under engine silencer, offset rear single shock suspension, chunky cast wheels and matte finish give it a modern look. Speaking of matte finish, the Vulcan comes in just the one color option – Purple – which is a shame considering the green and black options in other markets. Those wheels are 18" in the front and 17" in the rear with 120/70 front and 160/60 rear tires. The modern niceties extend to the single pod stacked instrument pod that combines an analog-style tachometer with a blue multi-function LCD screen that shows displays for fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining range, average/instant fuel consumption, and the Economical Riding Indicator. And if these weren't enough then Kawasaki offers a whole range of optional accessories that cater to all kinds of riding needs. These include windshields, gear position indicator, DC socket luggage racks, saddlebags, passenger seat, foot pegs, and backrest. Then there is the Ergo Fit package that will tailor the bike to fit its rider perfectly.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S uses a high tensile steel perimeter frame. 31 degrees of rake upfront give it handling you would not associate with a cruiser. The nimble handling makes it a weapon on city streets as well as on winding mountain roads. The low overall weight of the bike combined with the long 1575 mm wheelbase lends to a confident and stable ride. The suspension uses non-adjustable 41 mm front forks and an adjustable for preload, single shock in the rear. The suspension works very well in absorbing the bumps on the road and providing a plush ride. It works equally well on twisties and makes tipping the bike in corners effortless. But the low set foot pegs come in the way and start scraping too early. This may also be due to the low ground clearance of the bike at 130 mm. The tires themselves provide good grip. The most important aspect of the bike, however, is the seat itself. The low seat height of 705 mm explains the popularity of this bike among shorter (read Asian) riders and female riders. Combined with the adjustable footrest and thick seat padding, it allows a stable planted feel. Rubber mounted seat frame, handlebars, and footpegs ensure a vibration free comfortable ride. Even the rider's tailbone gets ample cushioning. There is the small issue of the way that the handlebars come towards the rider making it a little awkward to accelerate. But Kawasaki's Ergo Fit package ensures that every bike fits the dimensions of its rider perfectly.
The liquid-cooled and fuel-injected, 8-valve, DOHC, 649cc parallel twin produces 60 hp at 7500 rpm and 63 Nm of torque at 6600 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and tuned to be very rider friendly. As a cruiser, you get great bottom-end and mid-range torque. Acceleration is smooth and satisfying and provides enough grunt for overtaking. The 225 kg mass of the bike poses no issues either. The tractable nature of the engine is slightly held back by the not so stellar fueling. But overall, the engine remains beginner friendly. The engine also succeeds in being fairly fuel efficient at around 22 kmpl average fuel economy figures and a capacity of 14L. The biggest complaint by far, however, is the exhaust note from the silencer that fails to do proper justice to the cruiser image of the bike at all.
A large 300 mm front disc clamped by a two-piston caliper up front and a 250 mm disc at the rear gripped by single-piston caliper provide ample stopping power.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a beginner friendly and approachable bike. It packs a tractable engine, nimble handling and comfortable ride in a non-traditional cruiser like package. It misses out on electronics but that allows it to keep its price low and affordable. For anyone not swayed by fancy logos or retro aesthetics, this is not just a great cruiser, but also a great everyday bike.
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I love it at the first sight when it first launch. Love the style and i own it since 2015. it's about 4 years now. nice bike and easy for street maneuver. it's not easy to get the odd 17 inch front tyre in the market. the down side is poor kawasaki service support. the main service center in shah
I have always wanted to purchase a bike. Recently, I moved to the suburbs after getting promoted and it was really becoming difficult to manage my work, office, and kids. My wife asked me to purchase a bike as well because it was difficult to go out with the car each day. I asked her to suggest me with one
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|Pass Switch
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|Riding Modes
|Cruise, Road
|Wheel Lock Front/back
|Leg Guards
|Stability Control
|Traction Control
|Launch Control
|Shutter Lock
|Engine Check Warning
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text: adriangill 245 Posted February 28, 2012 The Kurtz Joiner Archive We are working on the historical items from the Archive which we intend to display at the Elstree Empire Day. All will have to be displayed under glass, and this section of the convention will be a strictly no photos or filming zone. Many of the items have never been seen by the public before and are important parts of Star Wars history within the Archive, and as such we plan to use them in future displays and books. If these images are on the internet it will make it much harder to put a book together and be far less interesting to the fans. I wanted you to understand why we are having this rule. We want you all be able to see these amazing items and we hope you understand and see where we are coming from with this rule. The Kurtz Joiner Archive Hi all we have been looking out some cool items for the auction at the Elstree Empire day. To start with we have a very rare making of the Empire Strikes Back book signed by Freeborn ,Johnson ,Muren ,Reynolds ,Nichlson ,Pangrazio ,Peterson ,Tippitt ,McQuarrie,Johnston, Jamero, Edlund all under each of there photos , this was signed back in 1980 and looks amazing The auction is a no reserve auction and this is the start of many really great times we are looking out that are doubles or are spear, so keep an eye in this page and our web site to keep up to date with whats going under the hammer , all moneys raised will help the on going restoration and preservation of the Archive, and help to keep it for future generations of fans to see The Kurtz Joiner Archiveanother item for the Empire Day action Jim Henson and Frank Oz framed autograph with a Yoda and Kermit Archive photo like this one https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=341...pe=1&ref=nfhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=320...pe=1&ref=nf The Kurtz Joiner Archivewe have a nice Michael Sheard autograph for the auction and a very nice Sir Alec Guinness we are having them framed as we speak with some amazing images from the Archive , images to go up as soon as they are back from the framers many more very rare and cool items will be in this auction https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=337...pe=1&ref=nfhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=337...pe=1&ref=nf The Kurtz Joiner Archivelatest auction item for the Elstree Empire Day a Jim Henson and Frank Oz autographs with a amazing Star Wars/Muppet image this will also be framed at the event when it is auctioned off https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=341...pe=1&ref=nfhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=341...pe=1&ref=nf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Fun and Quirky made from porcelain, these Flamingo Salt & Pepper Shakers are designed in Amsterdam.
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The Magic threw about everything they had at Houston's James Harden and the strategy worked. Barely.
Orlando rallied in the fourth quarter to squeeze out a 116-109 win over visiting Houston on Sunday behind 22 points apiece from Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon, and 17 points from Evan Fournier.
The Magic outscored Harden and Houston 14-4 in the final four minutes of the game to win their second straight.
"That was exhausting," said Fournier, who spent most of the game chasing Harden around pick-and-rolls. "The guy is terrific. I thought overall, we did a pretty good job, but the guy still had 38."
Harden scored 38 points to push his run of 30-point games to 16, but at a high price. Harden was 1-for-17 on 3-point attempts. He did get fouled three times from beyond the arc and was 9-for-9 from the free-throw line on those occasions (15-for-16 overall), but it was not enough to give the Rockets a comfortable edge.
Houston led much of the game and was up 105-98 after Harden made two foul shots with 4:34 left.
From there, however, he was 1-for-5 from the field, including three misses on step-back 3-pointers. His teammates were 0-for-3 during that span.
Cavaliers 101, Lakers 95: Cedi Osman scored 20 points, Collin Sexton added 17 and visiting Cleveland ended a 12-game slide by forcing Los Angeles into a halfcourt game. Kyle Kuzma had 29 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who have lost five of their past seven. Brandon Ingram scored 22 points and Lonzo Ball had 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. L.A. was 7-for-34 on 3-point tries and had 11 fast-break points.
Nuggets 116, Trail Blazers 113: Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 40 points, Jamal Murray fought through a bloody lip to add 24 and host Denver edged Portland.
Raptors 140, Wizards 138: Serge Ibaka hit a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in the second overtime and visiting Toronto won its fifth straight. The Raptors wasted a 23-point lead before outlasting Washington. Kawhi Leonard led Toronto with 41 points and 11 rebounds, and Pascal Siakim had 24 points and a career-high 19 rebounds. Washington's Bradley Beal had his second triple-double of the season: season highs of 43 points and 15 rebounds, with 10 assists.
76ers 108, Knicks 105: Ben Simmons had 20 points, 22 rebounds and nine assists, and Joel Embiid scored 26 points for visiting Philadelphia.
Bucks 133, Hawks 114: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Eric Bledsoe added 24 points and 10 assists, and Milwaukee won in head coach Mike Budenholzer's return to Atlanta.
Ailing Anderson: Memphis forward Kyle Anderson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks because of a sprained left ankle.
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Acute sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Because sinus passages are contiguous with the nasal passages, rhinosinusitis is often a more appropriate term. Acute rhinosinusitis is a common diagnosis, accounting for approximately 30 million primary care visits and $11 billion in healthcare dollars spent annually. It is also a common reason for antibiotic prescriptions in the United States. Due to recent guidance covering concerns for antibiotic resistance and the judicious use of antibiotics, it is essential to have clear guidelines available for such a common diagnosis.[1][2]
Rhinosinusitis can be classified into the following groups (based more on consensus rather than research) [3]:
Viruses most commonly cause acute rhinosinusitis. The most common causes of viral rhinosinusitis (VRS) include rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza virus, and parainfluenza virus. The most common causes of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) are Streptococcus pneumoniae (38%), Haemophilus influenzae (36%), and Moraxella catarrhalis (16%).[4] Although rare, fungal infections can also cause acute rhinosinusitis. These are more likely to occur in immunocompromised patients. Typical species include Mucor, Rhizopus, Rhizomucor, and Aspergillus.
Acute rhinosinusitis accounts for 1 in 5 antibiotic prescriptions for adults, making it the fifth most common reason for an antibiotic prescription. Approximately 6% to 7% of children with respiratory symptoms have acute rhinosinusitis. An estimated 16% of adults are diagnosed with ABRS annually. Given the clinical nature of this diagnosis, there is a possibility of overestimation.
An estimated 0.5 to 2.0% of viral rhinosinusitis (VRS) will develop into bacterial infections in adults and 5 to 10% in children.[1][2]
Sinuses function to filter out pollutants, microorganisms, dust, and other antigens. Sinuses drain into the meatus' via small channels called ostia. The maxillary, frontal, and anterior ethmoid sinuses drain into the middle meatus, creating a congested area called the osteomeatal complex. The posterior ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses drain into the superior meatus. Tiny hairs called "cilia" line within the mucous membrane work in an integrated and coordinated fashion to carry out this function. Rhinosinusitis occurs when the sinuses and nasal passages cannot effectively clear out these antigens, leading to an inflammatory state. This condition usually results from three key factors: obstruction of the sinus ostia (i.e., anatomic causes such as a tumor or septal deviation), dysfunction of the cilia (i.e., Kartagener syndrome), or thickening of sinus secretions (cystic fibrosis). When this occurs, bacteria can remain in, gain access to, and proliferate within the usually sterile para-sinuses. Complications occur when the sinus infection spreads to surrounding structures, such as the brain and orbit, via the valve-less diploic veins. These are veins located within the inner cancellous bone layer of the skull.
Adults have four developed and paired sinus cavities. The ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal, and maxillary sinuses. In children, only the ethmoid and maxillary sinuses are present at birth. The ethmoid sinus separates from the orbit by only a thin layer of bone. Thus, orbital infections typically arise from the ethmoid sinus, which occurs more often in younger children. The frontal sinuses do not appear to develop until 5 to 6 years of age and do not reach full development until after puberty. Intracranial complications typically arise from the frontal sinuses and thus occur more often in older children. The sphenoid sinus starts to pneumatize at 5 years of age but does not fully develope until 20 to 30 years of age.
Healthy sinuses are composed of pseudostratified columnar epithelium, which uses cilia to clear the sinuses of debris, mucus, and other substances. The mucosal edema, infiltration of granulocytes and lymphocytes, squamous metaplasia, and fibroblast proliferation from acute rhinosinusitis disrupts this process.[5]
Acute rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis. Three "cardinal" symptoms that are most sensitive and specific for acute rhinosinusitis are purulent nasal drainage accompanied by either nasal obstruction or facial pain/pressure/fullness.
When cardinal symptoms persist beyond ten days or if they worsen after an initial period of improvement ("double worsening"), one may diagnose ABRS. Other symptoms associated with acute rhinosinusitis include cough, fatigue, hyposmia, anosmia, maxillary dental pain, and ear fullness or pressure.[3]
Children have a slight variance in the clinical presentation of ABRS. In addition to the 10-day duration, cardinal symptoms, and "double worsening," children are more likely to present with fevers. Nasal discharge may initially be watery, then turn purulent. A viral upper respiratory infection precedes approximately 80% of acute bacterial sinusitis.[6]
Severe symptoms are more indicative of a bacterial cause. These include high fevers (over 39 C or 102 F) accompanied by purulent nasal discharge or facial pain for 3 to 4 consecutive days at the beginning of the illness. Viral illnesses typically resolve after three days.
Antibiotic resistance factors should also merit consideration. These include [4]:
Lastly, one should assess whether a patient is at higher risk. These characteristics include [3]:
Fungal acute rhinosinusitis is most commonly associated with fevers and facial pain. Refractory or severe symptoms in an immunocompromised patient should prompt consideration of this diagnosis.
As mentioned above, acute rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis. The clinician most commonly needs to distinguish between VRS and ABRS, which is crucial to ensure the responsible usage of antibiotics. Local resistance patterns and prevalence of penicillin non-susceptible Strep. pneumoniae requires elucidation.
Conventional diagnostic criteria for rhinosinusitis in adults is the patient having at least two major or one major plus two or more minor symptoms. The criteria in children are similar except that there is more of an emphasis on nasal discharge (rather than nasal obstruction).Major symptoms: 1. Purulent anterior nasal discharge2. Purulent or discolored posterior nasal discharge3. Nasal congestion or obstruction 4. Facial congestion or fullness 5. Facial pain or pressure 6. Hyposmia or anosmia 7. Fever (for acute sinusitis only)
Minor symptoms: 1. Headache 2. Ear pain or pressure or fullness 3. Halitosis 4. Dental pain 5. Cough 6. Fever (for subacute or chronic sinusitis) 7. Fatigue
ABRS can be differentiated from VRS using the following clinical guidance[4][6][1][3]:
Routine laboratory assessment is generally not necessary. Evaluation for cystic fibrosis, ciliary dysfunction, or immunodeficiency are considerations for intractable, recurrent, or chronic rhinosinusitis. There is some evidence that an elevated ESR and CRP may be associated with a bacterial infection.
The culture of endoscopic aspirates with greater than or equal to 10 CFU/mL is considered the gold standard. However, this is not necessary for diagnosis and not done for the vast majority of cases of ABRS. Nasal and nasopharyngeal cultures are of low utility due to their poor correlation with endoscopic aspirates. Referral for endoscopic aspiration can, however, be an option for refractory cases.
Imaging is not necessary unless there is a clinical concern for a complication or alternative diagnosis. Sinus plain films are generally not useful in detecting inflammation. They may show air-fluid levels. However, this does not help differentiate viral versus bacterial etiologies. If a complication or alternative diagnosis is suspected, then sinus CT imaging should be obtained to assess for bone, soft tissue, and anatomical abnormalities. Sinus CT may show air-fluid levels, opacification, and inflammation. A thickened sinus mucosa over 5 mm is indicative of inflammation. It can also effectively assess bony erosion or destruction. However, these findings are also not helpful in differentiating viral versus bacterial etiologies. MRI offers more detail than sinus CT to evaluate soft tissue or help elucidate a tumor. Thus, MRI may be helpful to determine the extent of complications in cases such as an orbital or intracranial extension. Given the importance of early identification and treatment of complications, if there is a clinical concern for them, it may be necessary to obtain both a CT and MRI.[7]
Treatment of ABRS consists of either antibiotic therapy or a period of watchful waiting as long as the certainty of reliable follow-up. There are slight variations between different expert committee guidelines.[8]
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Adult Sinusitis 2015 updated guideline recommends amoxicillin with or without clavulanate in adults as first-line therapy for a period of 5 to 10 days in most adults. Treatment failure is noted if symptoms do not decrease within 7 days or worsen at any time.
The Infectious Disease Society of America Guidelines for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis recommends amoxicillin with clavulanate in adults as first-line therapy for 10 to 14 days in children and 5 to 7 days in adults. Treatment failure is noted if symptoms do not decrease after 3 to 5 days or worsen after 48 to 72 hours of therapy.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Clinic Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children Aged to 18 Years recommends amoxicillin with or without clavulanate as first-line therapy. The duration of treatment is unclear, however treating for an additional seven days after symptoms resolve was their suggestion. The criteria for treatment failure is if symptoms do not decrease or worsen after 72 hours of therapy. If the patient cannot tolerate oral fluids, then the patient can receive ceftriaxone 50m/kg. If the patient can tolerate oral fluids the next day and improves, then the patient can transition to an oral antibiotic course thereafter. A separate article recommended amoxicillin with clavulanate as initial therapy in children to adequately cover beta-lactamase-producing pathogens.[9]
Local antibiotic resistance patterns, the patient's risk level, risk factors for antibiotic resistance, and severity of symptoms help determine whether to add clavulanate or whether high-dose amoxicillin (90mg/kg/day versus 45mg/kg/day) should be used in children.
For patients allergic to penicillin, a third-generation cephalosporin plus clindamycin (for adequate coverage of non-susceptible Strep. pneumoniae) or doxycycline could be therapeutic possibilities. Third-generation cephalosporins alone have variable efficacy rates against Strep. pneumoniae. Fluoroquinolones could also be considered but are associated with a higher rate of adverse events. Doxycycline and fluoroquinolones should be used with more caution in children. There are higher rates of Strep. pneumoniae and Hemophilus influenzae resistance to second-generation cephalosporins, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and macrolides.
Evidence has also shown that antibiotic therapy does not necessarily shorten symptom duration or complication rates in adults. Many cases of ABRS may also spontaneously resolve within two weeks.[10]
Clinicians can offer symptomatic treatments; however, clear evidence is lacking overall. Nasal steroids and nasal saline irrigation are the most common recommendations in guidelines. Intranasal steroids may help by reducing mucosal swelling, which can help relieve the obstruction. A small number of trials indicated that higher doses of intranasal steroids could help improve the time to symptom resolution at 2 to 3 weeks.[11] Nasal saline irrigation can also help reduce obstruction. Antihistamines are not a recommendation unless there is a clear allergic component as they potentially thicken nasal secretions.
Suspicion for the invasive form of acute fungal rhinosinusitis should prompt urgent evaluation and referral to otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and/or ophthalmology. These patients may require combined medical and surgical management (debridement).[12]
It is most important to differentiate between acute viral versus bacterial rhinosinusitis. Allergic rhinitis is also a common condition requiring elucidation. Fungal infections may also cause rhinosinusitis. Invasive fungal sinusitis is a serious form of this infection that is more common in immunocompromised patients. It is associated with a high mortality rate. Other less common diagnoses to consider in the differential diagnosis include:
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is most commonly viral. The large majority of cases will either resolve spontaneously or can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis is a rare, serious form of the infection that can occur in immunocompromised patients. It is associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. [12]
Complications are rare, occurring in about 1 out of every 1000 cases.[1] Sinus infections may spread to the orbit, bone, or intracranial cavities. Eighty percent of orbitocranial complications occur in the orbit. These complications can come with significant morbidity and mortality. The orbit is the most common site due to the very thin ethmoid bone that separates infections from the ethmoid to the orbit. The Chandler classification is the most common method or grading orbital complications of sinusitis infection (listed from least to most severe)[13]:
Intracranial complications can also occur. These include the development of a subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, meningitis, or a subdural empyema (the latter comes with a high mortality rate). Pott puffy tumor is a subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone, usually associated with osteomyelitis. Both complications typically arise from frontal sinus infections, via hematogenous spread through the valveless diploic vein system.
Acute fungal sinusitis can occur in a noninvasive and invasive form.[14] The invasive form can spread to surrounding structures. Early identification of this complication is vital to avoiding potentially devastating outcomes.[12]
Referral to an otolaryngologist is rarely needed since most cases are viral and will resolve spontaneously. Acute uncomplicated bacterial sinusitis can have treatment with antibiotics. However, if a complication is suspected, prompt referral to an otolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, and/or neurosurgeon is required to avoid the potentially catastrophic effects of intracranial and orbital extension. Reasons for urgent referral include:
Routine referral to an otolaryngologist may also be done for any intractable or refractory case of rhinosinusitis to provide further evaluation.
Most causes of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis are viral. Most cases will resolve spontaneously. There is evidence that acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) can also resolve spontaneously. The diagnosis of ABRS is clinical.
Acute rhinosinusitis is among the most common primary care conditions. To avoid high morbidity, an interprofessional team should manage the disorder. The critical thing of which clinicians need to be aware is that most cases result from viruses and are self-limiting. As such, it is crucial to be able to identify the three cardinal symptoms for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Clinicians should only prescribe antibiotics for the patient who exhibits prolonged symptoms without improvement for 10 days, "double-worsening," or those with severe symptoms. Amoxicillin with or without clavulanate should be first-line therapy. Local antibiotic resistance factors, risk factors for antibiotic resistance, and the overall risk level of the patient should be a consideration. An infectious disease certified pharmacist can be a valuable resource, as they will often have the latest antibiogram data, can suggest antimicrobial alternatives if necessary, and check for drug interactions.
Imaging is not helpful except in cases where there a complication or alternative diagnosis is suspected. If complications are suspected, then urgent imaging and referral to otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and/or neurosurgery should be done to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes. The nurse and the pharmacist should educate the patient on avoidance of smoking and getting the flu vaccine annually, as this may lower the risk of viral rhinosinusitis. Finally, the patient should understand that routine use of antibiotics is not necessary, as most cases resolve spontaneously; this is another area where nursing staff can guide the patient and answer any questions. However, referral to otolaryngology for a culture of endoscopic aspirates merits consideration for refractory cases. Open communication between interprofessional team members will inevitably lead to improved outcomes. [Level V]
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For the professional that lives out of their suitcase for the better part of the year, Lenovo has cooked up just the thing: the ThinkPad X1 Tablet.
Debuted at CES 2016 and set to land in the US this February starting at $899 (about £612, AU$1,255) with an included stylus, this is the most versatile computing device I've seen in a long time, if not ever.
Taking inspiration from the firm's Yoga series of tablets and Microsoft Surface Pro line in seemingly equal measure, the 12-inch X1 Tablet employs various detachable base modules that enable a ton of interesting, if highly specific, features.
Want to turn your tablet into a projector? Done. How about tacking on an extra 5 hours of battery life? Ditto. Well, "ditto" if your IT department is game to buy each of these accessories separately, including the signature AccuType, backlit keyboard cover.
But that's beside the point, at least for the moment, because this is an intriguing device regardless.
Lenovo packed the slate with 6th generation, Intel Core m series processors with vPro up to Core m7, as much as 1TB of PCIe, NVMe solid-state storage and up to 16GB of LPDDR3 memory. All of that sits behind a 2,560 x 1,440, IPS touch display in a 3:2 aspect ratio, much like the Surface Pro line of tablets.
Design (or modules for days)
Rather than simply follow Microsoft with an a-frame hinge, Lenovo borrowed from its Yoga tablets to bring its flip-down hinge to the professional-bent, metal-clad X1 Tablet. The result makes for about as resilient of a touch experience as I've enjoyed on the Surface Pro, but more importantly makes room for the aforementioned line of base modules.
For an additional $149 (about £101, AU$208), the "Productivity" module offers a 5-hour-strong battery cell, HDMI-out and Lenovo OneLink ports. For $279 (about £190, AU$389) more, the "Presenter" module can project images up to 60 inches from 2 meters away as well as offer HDMI in/out with sharing support. Finally, the $149 (about £101, AU$208) "3D Imaging" module uses Intel's RealSense camera technology to capture and edit objects for design and 3D printing.
Honestly, I found attaching the modules to be a bit of a process, or at least a far cry from simply snapping on a keyboard cover. The X1 Tablet uses a goofy clasp release system and many-pinned connectors to hook up each module, but also includes special magnetic covers for each that seem far too easy to lose.
However, once the connection is made, it's hard to ignore the versatility these modules enable. Lenovo even tacked two magnetic strips onto its ThinkPad Keyboard, so that you can type at a comfortable angle regardless of whether a module is attached. (These modules add quite a bit of height to the device, so it's a welcomed feature.)
Speaking of the keyboard cover, Lenovo naturally nailed it, bringing the AccuType keys and even the TrackPoint hardware to the add-on. Save for the angles, typing on the ThinkPad Keyboard feels nigh-identical to how it does on, well, a ThinkPad.
As for ports, Lenovo managed to cram the X1 Tablet with one USB 3.0, one USB-C for charging and data, mini DisplayPort, microSD, an audio jack and a Nano SIM slot. That SIM slot is for optional LTE-Advanced connectivity.
All of this comes in a package that's just 0.51 inches (13mm) thin and 2.4 pounds (1.1kg) light. Those figures are with the keyboard attached, mind you.
Early verdict
Frankly, this is an incredibly versatile, but awfully specific, device. So, who is this for, then? A Lenovo representative simply said that the X1 Tablet was designed with mobility in mind first and largely for content creators or other hardware-light professionals (i.e. sales folks, marketing professionals and the like).
Many will likely question the Core m series chips, but Lenovo says it fell on the side of mobility and versatility over raw power when developing the X1 Tablet, and it shows. This is one of the most well-equipped 2-in-1 laptop devices I've ever seen.
Of course, that comes with a price – or, in this case, several prices. That could be a tough sell for IT managers that likely aren't looking to complicate their fleets with gobs of accessories. But, in a BYOD world, the X1 Tablet could very well be a power player when it launches later this winter.


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Head of Capital Market Authority says framework will allow foreigners to own stocks directly
Saudi Arabia is finalising a regulatory framework which will allow foreigners to directly own stocks in the kingdom, though the market has no need for liquidity from international investors, the head of the country's market regulator said.
"There are a number of government entities, including CMA, that are looking at that (direct foreign investment). We're finalising a regulatory framework with certain parameters," Mohammed bin Abdulmalik Al al-Sheikh, appointed head of the Capital Market Authority in February, said on Tuesday.
"We are attracting foreign investment to come to the market for the technical expertise and human capacity," he said without giving any time frame for the reform, which officials have been considering for years.
Currently, foreign investors can only buy shares in the largest Arab market through swap deals involving international investment banks, and via a small number of exchange-traded funds.
The regulator is also trying to limit "high levels of speculation" in the stock market, Al-Sheikh, previously a World Bank official, said on the sidelines of a conference.
"The CMA should put a limit on this manipulation to safeguard investors. We are currently trying to address this issue."
Al-Sheikh said the CMA and other government bodies intended to encourage institutional investment in the market by diversifying investment instruments and funds, including sukuk (Islamic bonds) and other debt tools.
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A variety of documents have been produced about the Hewitt ranging from Peter Ryde's excellent Festival of Foursomes which covers the history and personalities of the Hewitt from the start until 1984 to less grand pamphlets and compendia of statistics. The Festival of Foursomes is a must for anyone who wants to understand the traditions of this great event.
The first collection of statistics was produced by Robin Anderson (Malvern) who painstakingly compiled the Anderson Scale which is published each year and assesses the merits of each team.
More recently, a compendium of trivia (longest, shortest, etc) has been compiled and this is produced (approximately) every 5 years. The most recent edition (2006) also contains some of the stories of 'boys behaving badly' that make the Hewitt the great institution that it is today.
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As Mirrors Beam Light To Town, Norwegians Share Patch Of Sun
If you're just joining us, it's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR West. I'm Arun Rath.
It's November and the nights are getting longer, for some of us depressingly so. But the Norwegian town of Rjukan has it really bad. For almost half the year, it is entirely in shadows. Mountains that surround the town kill the little bit of direct sunlight they get in the winter. But this week, things got brighter in Rjukan with the installation of a system of mirrors to shine some sunlight on the town. Karin Ro lives there, and she joins me now. Karin, thanks for being with us.
KARIN RO: Yes, my pleasure.
RATH: First off, am I pronouncing the name of the town correctly, Rjukan?
RO: Almost. It's Rjukan.
RATH: Rjukan.
RO: Yeah.
RATH: So just how dark is it - you know, before the mirrors were installed, how dark is it?
RO: It's not like in northern Norway, like it's dark all day. But, of course, we notice it when the sun is shining. And we see the sky is blue, then we see that down in the valley, it's darker. It's like on a cloudy day.
RATH: And how many months of the year is it that you have that kind of darkness?
RO: It's about six months a year, from late September till in the middle of March.
RATH: Wow. Do people get sad during that time?
RO: It is colder. It is darker. But that's how it is in Norway anyway.
RATH: So what was it like when they installed the mirrors this week?
RO: It was wonderful. We had sun today, as well, and people have been sitting there or standing there and taking pictures of each other. And the town square was totally full. We are not that big a town, so I think almost all people in the town were on the town square.
RATH: With the giant mirrors, is it like having another sun up there in the hill? What does it look like?
RO: The mirrors are like squares, so it doesn't look like sun. But when the sun is shining on the mirrors, it's a very sharp lighting. So it's reflecting the sunlight down to the square.
RATH: How big is the patch of sunlight? Is there enough for everybody?
RATH: Not at one time. It's about 600 square meters. So it's not very big. But it's enough when we are sharing.
Now, I know that far north you also get the very long daytimes in the summertime. So does that mean you get double sunlight in the summertime as well?
RO: We don't know. But we have to check it out when the summer's coming because maybe this will be too warm.
RATH: Do you think it's going to change life dramatically for people in the town?
RO: People are already happier. We have got so much feedback, yeah, from the opening day. I don't think it will change dramatically, but I think it will change people's lives, yes.
RATH: Karin, thank you so much.
RO: You're welcome. My pleasure.
RATH: That's Karin Ro. She works for the tourism office in - I'm sorry, can you say the name of the town again?
RO: Rjukan.
RATH: I'll leave that to you. Thank you, again.
RO: Thank you. Bye.
NOAH AND THE WHALE: (Singing) And there'll be sun, sun, sun all over our bodies. And sun, sun, sun, all down our necks.
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- The Image Top left-side Anarchy in the U.K t-shirt by Vivienne Westwood, graphics Union Jack by Jamie Reid. The Book by Stephen Colegrave & Chris Sullivan. Published 2001 by Thunder's Mouth Press
- The image top middle-side Mick Jones screen-print shirt, photographs used in the artwork for the first Clash and Black-market Clash albums. Photographer Rocco Redondo capturing a riot during the 1976 Nothing Hill Carnival. The Book The Clash by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon and Joe Strummer. Published 2008 by Atlantic Books
- The Image top right-side Alan Jones, Chrissie Hynde, Jordan and Vivienne Westwood wearing fetish clubwear. The book Punk a definitive record of a revolution by Stephen Colegrave & Chris Sullivan. Published 2001 by Thunder's Mouth Press
- The Image Middle left-side Project double print ad. Title Katharine Hamnett autumn/winter 1984. Photographer Per Lindberg. Stop Acid Rain unisex oversize t-shirt messages. Kathrine used upcoming people and photographers catapulting them forward such as Jürgen Teller and Terry Richardson. The Book Wear Me Fashion Graphics + Graphics Interaction. Editor and project coordinator Liz Farrelly. Published by Booth-Clibborn Editions 1995.
- The Image Middle right-side Martin Margiela Slogan t-shirt. Project AIDS t-shirt. Title Martin Margiela spring/summer 1995. The Book Wear Me Fashion
- The Image Down left-side project Press Association photograph. Title designer with a message for Margaret. The year 1984 "50% don't want Pershing" slogan oversized t-shirt. One of her most successful message t-shirt. The Book Wear Me Fashion
- The image Down middle-side. Adbuster Magazine Nike Sweatshop ads
- The image down right-side The Clash Joe Strummer wearing on stages the hand-stencilled "1977" shirt. The song became an early Clash live favourite, The Book The Clash by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon and Joe Strummer. Published 2008 by Atlantic Books
Refashioned previously published posts
- Refashioned, cutting edge clothing from upcycled materials. Part One
- Refashioned, cutting edge of design in the sustainable era. Part Two
- Refashioned, fashion activism from the 1999s and up to the Fashion Revolution. Part Three
- Refashioned a part of the fashion revolution. Part Four
Refashioned and the Fashion Revolution Part One
Refashioned is a terminology used to describe a novel use of upcycled materials and crafting deadstock (materials not wanted or usable) of the high-speed society and transforming, stitched, patched into unique hand-made clothes. Refashioned is a philosophical and intellectual avant-garde creation using upcycled materials in a playful way. Each piece constructed, challenging and unique objects that follow no trends, however, creates them. Refashion activism is the opposite of fast fashions mass-manufactured garments that have no meaning other than the look of the day.
The fashion activist, writer, and publisher Sass Brown released the brilliant book "Refashioned, making cutting edge clothing from upcycled material" by Sass Brown. Published in 2013 by Laurence King Publishing" and includes top end designers in the sustainable era. The book is truly inspirational, important and visually playful. In 2012 another book "Remake It Clothes". The essential guide to resourceful fashion by Henrietta Thompson and illustrations By Neal Whittington was published on Thames &Hudson. It's a handy
a practical book with a brief history of dressmaking at home and at the same time presenting many of the ideas covered by Sass Brown in her book Refashioned.
Fashion with a cause
Fashion more than any other industrial object is full of coding and symbols that visually speak the individual opinion and belonging. We wear clothes more than any other product, therefore, they represent meaning, fashion is an extension of the body and our identity. The clothes we wear signal who we are. The 1970s hippies regarded anti-war, peace and love, while the punks recon anti-establishment. The conservatives hated punks as vulgar and revolting, while the younger generation loved it. The 1960s American Bikers such as seen in Peter Fonda's movie Easy Rider represented the lost freedom, a celebration of the modern cowboy riding up and down the highways, outsiders, and outlaws and rebellious.
Vintage clothing
Vintage clothing has been in trends for a long time covered in various high fashion magazines such as Vogue, in film, publications and books, for example, the brilliant book "Rebel Youth" by Karl Heinz Weinberger. High-quality manufacturing materials of it time (built to last, durable, everlasting and aged well) made it possible for Vintage trends Levi Strauss Co long denim jeans heritage of reintroduced old vintage (Levi Vintage Clothing in 1996), replicated archive garments with every detail correctly, paper labels, buttons, tabs and heavy weaved selvedge denim. LVC introduced as a concept to retail stores that understood the heritage and the history of the single garment. Distribution and limited numbers of garments sought after by denimheads and increased value of "real vintage jeans (Big E. before 1971, changed from capital letters LEVI'S too small letters Levi's on the Red Tab, placement back pocket right side, left on the pocket).
Material overflow in the high-speed society
Lately, designers have expanded into non-conventional materials such as parachutes, military tents, floor mattresses, trucks vinyl, postal sacks, bicycle tubes, rubber ties, patching and piecing them together into individual unique high fashion collections and accessories. Refashioned is the new standard of eco, slow or sustainable fashion. The high-speed society and corporate world steadily innovate and manufactures an overflow of materials that fills every storage room and landfills. The concept of taking used materials and use it for another purpose is not new. Refashioned heritage gives a better understanding of its core meaning. Refashion core is the critics of contemporary waste and throw away culture and visually shows that there are possible to work differently. In the high-speed society, everybody knows the price of everything but the value of nothing. Most people purchase blindly because of the look and the latest trends. Regardless without any idea of the ecological cost, chemicals, labour conditions and safety of manufacturing in rural and remote parts of the world.
Refashioned previously published posts
- Refashioned, cutting edge clothing from upcycled materials. Part One
- Refashioned, cutting edge of design in the sustainable era. Part Two
- Refashioned, fashion activism from the 1999s and up to the Fashion Revolution. Part Three
- Refashioned a part of the fashion revolution. Part Four
Google Arts & Culture Refashioning future visual research
Visit our Refashioning the future gallery at Google Arts & Culture for the visual research
Sources and useful information
- Refashioned, making cutting edge clothing from upcycled material by Sass Brown. Published by Laurence King Publishing 2013.
- Levi Strauss & Co. Historical timeline infographics https://buddhajeans.com/2013/11/levi-strauss-co-history-timeline/
- Encore! The New Artisans by Olivier Dupon. Published by Thames & Hudson 2015.
- Remake It Clothes. The essential guide to resourceful fashion by Henrietta Thompson and illustrations by Neal Whittington published 2012 by Thames &Hudson.
- The 1970's Hippies Youth Culture And Fashion Lookbooks
- The 1970's Bikers Youth Culture And Fashion Lookbooks


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The Manitoba Métis are highly mobile, and dispersed across and beyond the Métis Nation Homeland. We are a community based on identity, history, family, economic, and other relationships. Our families and lands go well past the historic and present-day borders of Manitoba. Our people do not want their families split up by arbitrary and artificial borders - to be defined by boundaries not Métis-made nor of Métis-choosing. At the 2014 Annual General Assembly, our Citizens declared and passed a resolution stating it is no longer necessary to be a Manitoba resident to be an MMF Citizen.
Out-of-Province Citizenship Applications
Given the traditional practice of mobility for Métis people and the history of the Métis Nation being forced to flee from our Homeland, many Métis people who have ancestral connections to Manitoba now live outside of the province.
In response to this, the Central Registry Office has been processing Out-of-Province Citizenship cards. This new option for our kin who have moved away from the historical Métis Homeland has had a very positive response.
The number of out-of-province applications to the Central Registry Office continues to grow on a daily basis. This endeavor recognizes the historic links our Citizens have with the Métis Nation, its land, and traditions, allowing people to reclaim and be proud of their Métis identity no matter where they reside.
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Today, I'm definitely going fancy for Vegan Mofo! My theme is "inexpensive high tea snacks". I love tea of any kind and any time of day, but there's something wonderful about the ritual of an afternoon tea break. I usually drink tea at work when the people traffic slows a bit to recharge after the… Continue reading Vegan High Tea
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Chunky Monkey Cookies
This cookie recipe is one from my BHG archives. My mom and I always used their "New Cookbook" (published in the early 90's I believe) for our Christmas cookie recipes back in the day. This cookbook has any type of cookie you could possibly desire with easy and simple to follow recipes. Making their baking… Continue reading Chunky Monkey Cookies
MoFo 12: Mint Chocolate Pixie Cookies
Holiday baking is something that I normally go overboard on...but I feel so behind today! I know it's only the Monday after Thanksgiving, but I feel like Christmas is already here. Lights and decorations are going up all around me and all I have to show are two dish towels with reindeer on… Continue reading MoFo 12: Mint Chocolate Pixie Cookies
MoFo 11: Thanksgiving 2016
I'll spare you the anecdotes and get right to the Thanksgiving food porn. I've listed everything I made for my first Thanksgiving dinner here. I will be seeing my immediate family this weekend where a second feast will take place. I'm blessed to have amazing family and friends who allow my boyfriend and… Continue reading MoFo 11: Thanksgiving 2016
Aquafaba Snickerdoodles
The highlight of my Christmas baking has and always will be snickerdoodles. I absolutely love them. I love them so much, that I made them for my very first blog post! When I first began baking without eggs or dairy, I thought recreating something as simple as a snickerdoodle (my favorite cookie ever)… Continue reading Aquafaba Snickerdoodles
Hot Cocoa Cookies
I've got another scrumptious cookie recipe for you! These beauties were something that I decided to do at the last minute and I was surprised and delighted when they came out well! These cookies are definitely not as healthy as some of my other recipes have been. However, I think that sometimes a… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Cookies
Ginger Oatmeal Crunch Cookies
Well, it's that time in December where I go baking crazy (as if I wasn't already!). I'm beginning the cookie and cake bonanza with these delicious little oatmeal cookies. They're made from a recipe that I have veganized and made gluten-free from my favorite Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. It yields a delicate… Continue reading Ginger Oatmeal Crunch Cookies


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We consider the problem of model assessment by risk estimation. Various approaches to risk estimation are considered in a uni ed framework. This a discussion of various complexity dimensions and approaches to obtaining bounds ...
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Extremes are unusual or rare events. However, when such events – for example earthquakes, tidal waves and market crashes - do take place, they typically cause enormous losses, both in terms of human lives and monetary ...


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Spiritual Earthquake Survivors. Did you know you're one of them?
By now you've come through an energetic purification that usually happens this time of year. Only worse than usual… was this one in 2018.
Let me tell you about it from my perspective as the founder of RES. Seems to me, you've been through something difficult. Maybe knowing it. Maybe not.
But now? It's time to read words of acknowledgement and encouragement.
First of All, Survivors of Which Spiritual Earthquake?
Every year, a couple of weeks at the end of the year bring spiritual expansion. Whether you attribute this to the Christmas season or whatever, it's subtle and beautiful. Seems to me, this opportunity to grow a bit spiritually happens worldwide.
Usually beautiful, anyway. You see, this year things were a bit trickier. More like a bit of an earthquake, the up-and-down kind of earthquake. (Did you know, earthquakes come in two varieties. The second kind goes side-to-side.)
Many RES clients have reported to me that lately they've gone through more ups and downs than usual. Rather than feeling a wonderful sense of peace or mellowing into their special vacation time…. Instead folks have gone from contentment to worry or even despair; then back to sweetness and light. Often many times in one day. Baffling!
Have you been going through something like this? Then please know that you're not alone. Although your earthquake-ey ups and downs may have felt very private. Or like a weakness. Even something terribly wrong with you.
Yet I doubt that there's anything terribly wrong with you, Blog-Buddies. Except that you happen to be living now. And now is an uncommonly challenging time.
Complicating matters, just about everybody you know has also been struggling with ups and downs. Like it or not. Know it or not. We're one mega-billion collection of spirtual earthquake survivors.
Why Have We Become Spiritual Earthquake Survivors? Especially During a Season of Joy!
Seems unfair, doesn't it?
Especially confusing if it's true that spiritual expansion arrives each year, punctually as Santa's sleigh, but sooner. And lasting for a couple of weeks, wrapping up the year with a Divinely-blessed bow.
Then why have we suffered through such a baffling mixture of merry and miserable? What has happened to our traditional spiritual gift? To put it bluntly, in 2018 were we robbed? Instead of the usual foolproof spiritual gift… why did we get this lousy spiritual earthquake?
From my perspective, there's an interesting reason why. When spiritual expansion becomes available to us all, which people receive that blessing?
Every single one of us. Without exception.
Yet, as receivers of that joy, we're human beings. Living among other human beings. And many human beings today are not doing that well.
Although we could attribute the suffering to innumerable factors, here's the one that this Enlightenment Coach chooses to highlight: How people are doing in their consciousness. Specifically….
How Are People Adjusting to Their New Vibrational Freedom?
You know, all about that, right? A new kind of vibrational freedom for human consciousness! Humanity's shiny new present, all gift-wrapped under the Christmas tree.
Except, wait!
That special delivery occurred a bit more than six years ago. With the Shift into The Age of Awakening on December 21, 2012. Bringing each human alive a new vibrational freedom, involving consciousness. And with it, an opportunity to rapidly move into spiritual Enlightenment.
Remember all the media coverage? How spiritual leaders all over the world acknowledged the biggest change on earth ever?
Surely you heard all the TV interviews. Even political pundits pausing to talk about the ramifications. Assessing how important it was for each person to learn how to use that vibrational freedom. Otherwise they'd risk falling into either spiritual addiction or spiritual shutdown.
Joke. A rather sad joke. Because there hasn't been any official media coverage yet. Except for one little article in the little regional magazine called "Pathways."
Either Ignored Or Misinterpreted. No Wonder We're Now Spiritual Earthquake Survivors!
Really, this big deal change happened worldwide.
Billions of people ignore it. Resist their new energy sensitivity. And hunker down in spiritual shutdown.
Equally unhelpful, billions of other people are referring to it as "The Aquarian New Age." As in, New Age — only more so. Therefore, do even more of the consults with spirit guides; work harder at your mediumship and channeling and other forms of psychic development.
Distinctly unhelpful! Since the New Age years (from 1980 until the Shift) were transitional years. Beautiful practices that may have helped you then… are now obsolete.
Pursuing psychic practices can't help you now. Except for bringing on spiritual addiction.
Which brings us to the sorry state of things now.
Spiritual Earthquake Survivors, Spread the Word
Because word-of-mouth can do wonders. And the 24/7 media aren't paying attention yet.
Now and in the future, please do what you can to educate people. As you can work it into conversations, let people know:
- Detaching from life is not a "Sign of the Age of Awakening." It's a problem!
- Praying extra, and citing ever more scripture? That won't fix a thing. Except for improving your personal mood. A big deal has happened: The psychic barrier, or veil, is gone. Even though it always existed on earth. And with that disappearance, it's up to us — not to Jesus or God — to manage our own flow of consciousness.
- Talking energy talk doesn't make anybody more advanced. Of course everybody on earth is energy sensitive now… if we want to be. Time to learn skills of energetic literacy! Otherwise, a lot of that energy reading is distinctly unhelpful. (And almost certainly inaccurate.)
- Spiritual seekers who aim to eat pure… are making a big mistake. Please let's question today's sanctimony around a plant-based diet. Energetic Literacy research on this revealed alarming results.
A self-help book called "The New Strong" can help. It's loaded with practical info about what really happened. Plus plenty of how-to's that really work.
Why can't I explain in a blog post or two the entire contents of that book? Because it takes some explaining. This topic isn't a sound bite, folks.
Sadly, most Americans today know more about celebrities and clothing than they do about their own consciousness. If all those Instagram followers knew how to read auras from photos, they'd do quite a double take. Many of those pretty-pretty people are in extreme spiritual addiction.
Calling attention to what doesn't work? Letting friends know that they really do have a new vibrational freedom? That's the first way you can help people.
And here's the second. Know that as…
Spiritual Earthquake Survivors, You're Bringing Light into the World
Think about this: Despite going through some ups-and-downs, you're doing humanity a great service just by being you.
All it takes for you to make a difference is for you to live in either:
- Human-Based Spirituality, reasonably well adjusted to living now.
- Or, even better, live The New Strong.
Because your auric modeling has an effect on everyone you meet. Even walking down the street, having coffee in a Starbucks, or taking public transportation.
Your auric modeling reminds everybody who meets you: This is how to walk on earth as a normal human being.
Every bit of that subconscious impact is permanent. Never coercive. Beyond verbal communication (and misunderstandings).
Spiritually, how you live is the opposite of fake news. And that truth helps to shine a light.
So what if it's a bit dark where you live right now? All the better to shine your light. Spiritual earthquake season or not, confusion time or not, spiritual light makes an ineffable statement.
Just keep on being yourself, Blog-Buddies. And know that, through your example, you are making such a difference.


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We here in Project Zorgo believe YouTube has become much too powerful and now presents a threat to Traditional Media. We have a Plan where we wish to put a Stop to the Growth of so-called Popular YouTubers and Take Down YouTube eternally!
Promoting your work whatever the business is always essential for growth, and due to the music industry being among the most competitive, we can't stress the importance of promotion enough, even more so when you are looking to grow your audience and brand. With major record manufacturers spending thousands on boosting their job, in Bassline Promotions we believe that it is just reasonable to give smaller artists a platform to do the same without costing too much.


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Casper Vorting does something nobody else does. He produces beer the old fashioned way. Boegedal Brewery (Bøgedal Bryghus) produces beer without the use of pumps or thermostats of any kind. Casper uses original recipes from the 18th centrury and brews his beer using methods dating more than 100 years back. Even the location is a farmstend from the 1840's. All these factors establishes Boegedal's authentic position. Everything is done by hand and every brew is unique, when Casper mixes the ingredients by heart.
Boegedal Brewery is an excellent example of a small company that has positioned itself on the basis of the tradition of the craft and the producers own personal history, its dissociation with the market and the high level of personal presence. The marketing strategy is also different from other brands, as bottles are sold only through the best restaurants in Denmark and internationally, and through exclusive wine merchants. Meet Casper Vorting in this film or at the conference at ARoS on May 24.
If you didn't have a chance to join us at the book conference "Den autentiske virksomhed" in February you'll have a chance to discover some of the ideas on video – here is Casper Vortings talk:
Det autentiske bryg – med Casper Vorting fra Bøgedal Bryghus from Nikolaj Stagis.


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