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living our purpose [08 Oct 2011|10:22am] In the work of healing, personal growth and empowerment, we start by practicing awareness - seeing things as they are, witnessing, becoming conscious of identity, open, curious, suspending judgment. Awareness leads to acceptance - releasing us from judgment, permeating the ground of identity, flowing out of awareness into love of self, progressively entering the being state. And deepening acceptance leads to change, as we get out of our own way, let go, drop defensive patterns, venture beyond character, transcend resistance through grace, becoming more unpredictable, in harmony with our own nature and with Nature. Our emergence into freedom and to the next stages of transcendence and self-realization depends upon the profound experience of meaning, living our purpose, and learning from life. When Jung said, "Restlessness begets meaninglessness, ugg boots clearance and the lack of meaning in life is a soul-sickness whose full extent and full import our time has not yet comprehended", he might have been talking about the twenty-first century. Our ability to live as if we had all the time in the world, with little need for searching and deepening into experience and insight is nothing short of mind-boggling complacency. Complacent because unless enlightenment becomes the yardstick for humanity it is difficult to imagine a positive outcome to the modern era. As the physicist Peter Russell remarks: "A genuine love for the rest of creation... A deep affinity with everyone and everything... It is towards this goal of enlightenment of all that humanity must now move... If the growth of interest continues to swell, the evolution of human consciousness will then have become the dominant area of human activity... Self-development would become our prime goal." Our lives are the living definition of the logic of our existence, if we can only penetrate deep enough to see. When we profoundly accept our life as it is, it yields great gifts and opportunities. We have become students - adepts as they say in the East - and we can look beyond fear, knowing ugg boots clearance that we are the only ones who are holding us back. As you deepen in consciousness, you discover the sense of purpose and experience in your life which leads to genuine humility. When you become grateful for life and what it teaches you have become a student of life and when life is your teacher, you are open to the greatest of lessons. We are always faced with a choice: whether to meet life as difficulties and obstacles, sadness, misery and frustration, or as blessings, help, benevolence and abundance. The first choice leads to self-absorption, depression and becoming lost in the shadow. The second opens you to life's gift. To learn from the lessons of your life is to accept in a dynamic and enriching way whatever happens to you. When you face your life lessons honestly and openly they help you to evolve and see past, the illusion of your separate self, deepen in your consciousness and reveal your true purpose. When you make a commitment to your conscious growth as a human being the lessons may be more difficult, but all the help you need is given to you and so you can deepen in your openness and receptivity to life. Perhaps we intuitively know that to recognize and ugg boots outlet accept our life lessons will lead us into a deeper responsibility to life. We may no longer be so self-obsessed, as our hearts open and we become one with Existence. We can no longer carry out our defensive strategies in relationships and we are bound to be open and honest, since there is nothing left to hide. Meaning and truth await us beyond the point of surrender where we willingly and totally engage with life. We need to feel our feelings and to deepen in our experience and ability to occupy the inner realms. We need to see through and let go off defensive and addictive behavior. Finally, where we meet the truth in ourselves with the authenticity and responsibility which brings we need to forgive... and practice forgiveness in our lives. post comment

Records of Imperialism [07 Oct 2011|10:57am] The definition of imperialism shows the use of either diplomatic excellence or military prowess by one country to annex others. The other countries may not necessarily be the ones close to the imperialist country, as shown by the seemingly ever-expanding rule of the British empire over Asia and Africa. But of course, claiming dominion over an entire country is never an easy task. It was neither easy when the Egyptian monarchs claimed slavery through imperialism, nor was it easy when the British Raj reached India. The facts about imperialism, as you will see, will expand your thoughts on not only the way the ruled country was drained, but also on several things that made imperialism not an entirely bad thing. Records of Imperialism Let's take a look at two of the largest imperialistic powers through history. Rome The Roman Empire uggs outlet was hardly the kind to stay contented over its achievements. The pinnacle of Roman imperialism was around 150 AD, when the rule stretched over Egypt and almost all of Europe. The main countries include England, France, Spain, Greece, the entire Middle East and North Africa. Of course, the maps and the names of the countries were different at that time, but you can get an idea of how vast the hold of Rome was. Ironically, this very vastness led to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Britain If imperialism is not what it used to be, then the largest imperialistic conquest ever made was by the British Empire. They gained control over a majority of Africa, all of India, Australia, New Zealand, America and Canada. Of course not at the same time, but the level of control that just one country can have over the rest of the world is the most shining example of imperialism ever. Facts about Roman Imperialism Negative Effects ?The darker side of the Roman conquests dictate the murder of thousands of innocent civilians, either because they were considered a threat or they were forced to join the military to defend against the invading Roman Empire. ?Slavery was rampant due to the severe lack of labor that failed to meet the demands of the Roman patricians and architects. Thousands were imprisoned and enslaved to serve the patricians of the Roman society, while many more were shackled and ugg outlet whipped to create constructs of the ever-expanding Empire. It is actually on the power of this slavery that the Roman Empire was able to rise to its peak. ?Major cities in the Roman Empire were becoming increasingly crowded as more and more people arrived there, people who ran away from either their confiscated lands or from the violence of war. This period reported increase in crime; rape and murder were not uncommon in the streets. Positive Effects ?The way the Roman Empire truly influenced its land was through authority. The Empire sought administrative perfection wherever it ruled, especially in the tribal lands that it conquered. They brought about a system of hierarchy whose roots are still evident in modern administration. The Roman system of Representative Government is so immaculate, it is still used in administrative systems. Of course as time changed, we saw variations, uprisings and downfalls that threaded the Government to the flow of time, but the basic principle remains untouched. ?The Roman Empire had an influence on the world through their construction and architecture. They built roads, bridges, public baths, temples, columns and pillars. Ancient Roman architecture ugg boots clearance is still considered a marvelous spectacle. ?The Roman knowledge and advancements in hygiene were imparted to the comparatively backward countries that fell under the Roman Empire's rule. Public baths, clinics and engineering helped increase the health standards, life expectancy and quality of life of people considerably. Facts about British Imperialism Since the entirety of the effect of British imperialism (like wars and competition from French and Portuguese imperialism) is too broad for a single article, I have mentioned only the important effects that the British Empire had, on the countries it had a tighter hold over - Africa, India and China. You will see a lot of common points up ahead. They are the generalized effects of the introduction and withdrawal of imperialism to any country. Negative Impact on Asia and Africa ?One of the motives of the British expansion was the urge to spread Christianity. All new colonies under the British rule were introduced to a religion completely new to them. This was the case in Africa, India and China, and they were not happy with it. ?The sudden explosion of Britain into countries outside Europe was also the result of growing expansionist competition from the other halls of imperialism, namely the Dutch, the French and the Portuguese. This caused a bit of bloodshed and chaos as they founded more and more colonies, not to mention the people of the conquered lands being dragged into this power struggle between the imperialist countries. ?The worst effect that the British Empire had on all three countries was the heavy drain on resources. Africa was found to be rich in mining resources, India was forced to sell raw materials at cheaper rates and buy ugg boots clearance finished goods at steep prices. ?China felt the heat from British imperialism in the First and the Second Opium Wars. As the name suggests, the war broke out between the Chinese Imperials and the British traders due to an uncontrolled trading of opium in China. ?Another negative impact comes from the British principle of 'Divide and Rule'. They divided a country into so many pieces for the sake of administration. This led to unparalleled chaos when the ruling colonials left the countries. For example, the mass religious murdering that took place after the partition of Pakistan from India. ?Exposure of two civilizations so different from each other led to the rise of a deep-seated racism that lasted for centuries. ?Although imperialism is not the only reason for WW I (albeit one of the main reasons), it certainly dragged all the smaller nations into it, inviting the colonized countries to unnecessary war, that they were not originally concerned. ?In a general sense, imperialism caused the ruled country to become dependent on the ruling country. British imperialism changed the way a country was run (whether in parts or under a single monarchy). That caused the opening of a lot of new job opportunities, but ended closing or restricting a lot of the older ones. This caused an uncontrolled population boom on one side and situations of dire famine and excessive taxes on the other side. Positive Impact on Asia and Africa ?The largest positive effect evident due to colonization was the flow of knowledge and infrastructure. Since the colonies had to trade and communicate, they introduced cars, trains, telephones and official postal services. All these replaced what the country used to make do with before, The definition of imperialism shows the use of either diplomatic excellence or military prowess by one country to annex others. The other countries may not necessarily be the ones close to the imperialist country, as shown by the seemingly ever-expanding rule of the British empire over Asia and Africa. But of course, claiming dominion over an entire country is never an easy task. It was neither easy when the Egyptian monarchs claimed slavery through imperialism, nor was it easy when the British Raj reached India. The facts about imperialism, as you will see, will expand your thoughts on not only the way the ruled country was drained, but also on several things that made imperialism not an entirely bad thing. Records of Imperialism Let's take a look at two of the largest imperialistic powers through history. Rome The Roman Empire uggs outlet was hardly the kind to stay contented over its achievements. The pinnacle of Roman imperialism was around 150 AD, when the rule stretched over Egypt and almost all of Europe. The main countries include England, France, Spain, Greece, the entire Middle East and North Africa. Of course, the maps and the names of the countries were different at that time, but you can get an idea of how vast the hold of Rome was. Ironically, this very vastness led to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Britain If imperialism is not what it used to be, then the largest imperialistic conquest ever made was by the British Empire. They gained control over a majority of Africa, all of India, Australia, New Zealand, America and Canada. Of course not at the same time, but the level of control that just one country can have over the rest of the world is the most shining example of imperialism ever. Facts about Roman Imperialism Negative Effects ?The darker side of the Roman conquests dictate the murder of thousands of innocent civilians, either because they were considered a threat or they were forced to join the military to defend against the invading Roman Empire. ?Slavery was rampant due to the severe lack of labor that failed to meet the demands of the Roman patricians and architects. Thousands were imprisoned and enslaved to serve the patricians of the Roman society, while many more were shackled and ugg outlet whipped to create constructs of the ever-expanding Empire. It is actually on the power of this slavery that the Roman Empire was able to rise to its peak. ?Major cities in the Roman Empire were becoming increasingly crowded as more and more people arrived there, people who ran away from either their confiscated lands or from the violence of war. This period reported increase in crime; rape and murder were not uncommon in the streets. Positive Effects ?The Romans had no real interest in spreading religion, nor was it their reason to conquer. That is why most of the land under the Roman Empire still maintained religious conformity, like the British Celtic culture that we still see today. So, although their motive was not cultural imperialism, Greek culture certainly made an impact on the countries. ?The way the Roman Empire truly influenced its land was through authority. The Empire sought administrative perfection wherever it ruled, especially in the tribal lands that it conquered. They brought about a system of hierarchy whose roots are still evident in modern administration. The Roman system of Representative Government is so immaculate, it is still used in administrative systems. Of course as time changed, we saw variations, uprisings and downfalls that threaded the Government to the flow of time, but the basic principle remains untouched. ?The Roman Empire had an influence on the world through their construction and architecture. They built roads, bridges, public baths, temples, columns and pillars. Ancient Roman architecture ugg boots clearance is still considered a marvelous spectacle. ?The Roman knowledge and advancements in hygiene were imparted to the comparatively backward countries that fell under the Roman Empire's rule. Public baths, clinics and engineering helped increase the health standards, life expectancy and quality of life of people considerably. Facts about British Imperialism Since the entirety of the effect of British imperialism (like wars and competition from French and Portuguese imperialism) is too broad for a single article, I have mentioned only the important effects that the British Empire had, on the countries it had a tighter hold over - Africa, India and China. You will see a lot of common points up ahead. They are the generalized effects of the introduction and withdrawal of imperialism to any country. Negative Impact on Asia and Africa ?One of the motives of the British expansion was the urge to spread Christianity. All new colonies under the British rule were introduced to a religion completely new to them. This was the case in Africa, India and China, and they were not happy with it. ?The sudden explosion of Britain into countries outside Europe was also the result of growing expansionist competition from the other halls of imperialism, namely the Dutch, the French and the Portuguese. This caused a bit of bloodshed and chaos as they founded more and more colonies, not to mention the people of the conquered lands being dragged into this power struggle between the imperialist countries. ?The worst effect that the British Empire had on all three countries was the heavy drain on resources. Africa was found to be rich in mining resources, India was forced to sell raw materials at cheaper rates and buy ugg boots clearance finished goods at steep prices. ?China felt the heat from British imperialism in the First and the Second Opium Wars. As the name suggests, the war broke out between the Chinese Imperials and the British traders due to an uncontrolled trading of opium in China. ?Another negative impact comes from the British principle of 'Divide and Rule'. They divided a country into so many pieces for the sake of administration. This led to unparalleled chaos when the ruling colonials left the countries. For example, the mass religious murdering that took place after the partition of Pakistan from India. ?Exposure of two civilizations so different from each other led to the rise of a deep-seated racism that lasted for centuries. ?Although imperialism is not the only reason for WW I (albeit one of the main reasons), it certainly dragged all the smaller nations into it, inviting the colonized countries to unnecessary war, that they were not originally concerned. ?In a general sense, imperialism caused the ruled country to become dependent on the ruling country. British imperialism changed the way a country was run (whether in parts or under a single monarchy). That caused the opening of a lot of new job opportunities, but ended closing or restricting a lot of the older ones. This caused an uncontrolled population boom on one side and situations of dire famine and excessive taxes on the other side. Positive Impact on Asia and Africa ?The largest positive effect evident due to colonization was the flow of knowledge and infrastructure. Since the colonies had to trade and communicate, they introduced cars, trains, telephones and official postal services. All these replaced what the country used to make do with before, ugg boots clearance outlet like dirt roads, horses and runners or messengers. ?Health and medicine jumped to a higher level as the British introduced new medicines, surgical treatments and an efficient medical service system. The natives gained more knowledge about bacteria and diseases and how to take care against them. ?One effect prominent in India was the attempt to abolish religious inequalities. Although they preferred conversion to Christianity, the colonials also tried to stop a lot of Hindu malpractices, like the caste system that prevented the lower castes from learning and the practice of Sati, where widowed women committed suicide by jumping into the pyre of their dead husbands. ?A continuous power struggle between older monarchies in the countries prevented the people to have any say in the way a government acted. British imperialism, through a centralized government system, helped the people to do that. ?Communication became easier, as all were made to learn English. This enabled common citizens to communicate not only with the world, but also with themselves. This bridged the gap between the people in the same country, as they remained separated due to cultural and linguistic differences. The Debate on Imperialism There are many views on imperialism. You will have one side that says imperialism brought all the benefits of the modern world to backward countries. The only reason it became so hard and chaotic for the colonies was because people struggled to be set free of something that was actually good for them. The other side explains how countries were doing good without imperialism in the first place. They reason the problems created due to racism from the colonials, severe depletion of natural resources and wanton tax collection. As you dig deeper into the subject, you'll find that there are too many causes and reactions to be taken into consideration that may truly answer this question. But whatever it is, imperialism is now marked deeply in history. It is something that we must live with. Whether the changes bear good or bad fruit, we have to live with them everyday, knowingly or otherwise. like dirt roads, horses and runners or messengers. ?Health and medicine jumped to a higher level as the British introduced new medicines, surgical treatments and an efficient medical service system. The natives gained more knowledge about bacteria and diseases and how to take care against them. ?One effect prominent in India was the attempt to abolish religious inequalities. Although they preferred conversion to Christianity, the colonials also tried to stop a lot of Hindu malpractices, like the caste system that prevented the lower castes from learning and the practice of Sati, where widowed women committed suicide by jumping into the pyre of their dead husbands. ?A continuous power struggle between older monarchies in the countries prevented the people to have any say in the way a government acted. British imperialism, through a centralized government system, helped the people to do that. ?Communication became easier, as all were made to learn English. This enabled common citizens to communicate not only with the world, but also with themselves. This bridged the gap between the people in the same country, as they remained separated due to cultural and linguistic differences. The Debate on Imperialism There are many views on imperialism. You will have one side that says imperialism brought all the benefits of the modern world to backward countries. The only reason it became so hard and chaotic for the colonies was because people struggled to be set free of something that was actually good for them. The other side explains how countries were doing good without imperialism in the first place. They reason the problems created due to racism from the colonials, severe depletion of natural resources and wanton tax collection. As you dig deeper into the subject, you'll find that there are too many causes and reactions to be taken into consideration that may truly answer this question. But whatever it is, imperialism is now marked deeply in history. It is something that we must live with. Whether the changes bear good or bad fruit, we have to live with them everyday, knowingly or otherwise. post comment

Bactérie tueuse : l'UE à la rescousse des maraîchers [06 Oct 2011|11:39am] Les ministres de l'Agriculture des pays membres de l'Union européenne se réunissent ce mardi pour définir les modalités d'un plan de soutien aux maraîchers, dont les ventes se sont érodées depuis la crise liée à la bactérie E.coli. Par Karina CHABOUR (vidéo) Dépêche (texte) REUTERS - Les ministres de l'Agriculture de l'Union européenne se réunissent mardi pour établir un plan de soutien aux maraîchers, dont les ventes de fruits et légumes sont en chute libre depuis le début de l'épidémie liée à la bactérie E.coli. Les autorités de la région de Hambourg, épicentre de l'épidémie qui a fait 22 morts, ont dans un premier temps accusé les concombres espagnols. ugg pas chere Les soupçons se sont ensuite portés sur des graines germées produites dans une exploitation de la région mais il n'est pas sûr que cette ferme biologique soit la source de l'épidémie. Berlin bénéficie de la commission européenne Par Kattalin LANDABURU, correspondante FRANCE 24 à Bruxelles. Un accord provisoire devrait être trouvé lors de cette réunion exceptionnelle à Luxembourg mais la structure et le montant de l'aide doivent encore être définies. "Je ne suis pas sûr que nous aurons une proposition légale sur la table demain", a dit le porte-parole du commissaire à l'Agriculture lors d'une conférence de presse. "Je dirais que nous espérons plutôt trouver un accord de principe", a poursuivi Roger Waite. La solution la plus probable est, selon une source communautaire, l'élargissement du mécanisme européen de prévention des crises agricoles, un système de régulation qui prévoit d'indemniser certains ugg pas chere producteurs pour qu'ils retirent leurs produits du marché. Dans ce cas, les producteurs européens recevraient jusqu'à la fin du mois une aide correspondant à 30% de la valeur totale de leurs produits invendus, prélevée sur le budget de l'Union européenne. Le pourcentage exact est encore en négociations, a dit cette source. Plus de 300 millions d'euros de pertes L'Espagne dit avoir été particulièrement frappée et a menacé de poursuivre les autorités de Hambourg mais la Commission européenne affirme que tous les producteurs de l'Union ont été touchés, d'autant plus que la Russie a imposé un embargo sur toutes les importations de légumes frais en provenance de l'UE. "Nous avons constaté une chute de la consommation. Il y avait déjà un problème avant les premières déclarations sur les concombres espagnols", a dit le porte-parole. Vendredi dernier, le ministre français de l'Agriculture, ugg pas cher Bruno Le Maire, a craint un "impact très négatif" de cette épidémie sur la production française de légumes. À Rungis, premier marché de gros de France, les prix des concombres et des tomates ont chuté et les invendus s'accumulent. Lundi, des maraîchers de la région nantaise ont détruit dix tonnes de concombres invendus depuis le début de l'épidémie. Le groupe Casino affirme que ses ventes de concombre en France ont chuté de 20% la semaine dernière mais que celles d'autres légumes frais ont parallèlement augmenté de 2,6%. L'entreprise maraîchère espagnole Fepex a indiqué que ses producteurs avaient perdu 175 millions d'euros à l'export et 50 millions d'euros en Espagne en une semaine. Le syndicat des ugg pas cher maraîchers européens, Freshfel Europe, estime les pertes hebdomadaires à 200 millions d'euros en Espagne, 80 millions aux Pays-Bas, 20 millions en Allemagne, quatre millions en Belgique et trois millions au Portugal. "Nous espérons toujours que l'Union européenne débloquera en plus des fonds pour une campagne promotionnelle, de manière à restaurer la confiance des consommateurs en notre secteur", dit Frédéric Rosseneu, conseiller pour la sûreté alimentaire chez Freshfel. 2 comments|post comment

Tips On How to Talk To Girls at a Party [06 Oct 2011|10:28am] Parties can be the best places to meet girls and guys from all walks of life. Parties or social gatherings also make the perfect setting for the single crowd to make acquaintances and possibly get hooked. Now, you seem to keep noticing a girl in the crowd and like what you see. One glimpse of her, makes you go weak in your knees. You want to go and talk to her, but are scared she will turn you down. Huh... guys, you have to change your perspective, if you don't give it a try how will you know what lies ahead. Stop assuming ugg boots clearance usa things and just do it. If you still find it difficult, when it comes to talking to someone you like, this article helps in making things easy for you. How to Start a Conversation With a Girl at a Party Some guys get all tongue-tied when it comes to approaching a girl they like. Therefore, they find it difficult to start a conversation. Well, it is not all that difficult as it seems. Look for an opportunity to introduce yourself and when you do so, make sure you are polite and not pushy, or cheesy about the same. You can begin with complimenting her genuinely for something you really liked about her, and proceed by telling her your name In case you find it difficult to introduce yourself, check whom she talks to in the party and try to get a ugg boots clearance common friend to introduce you to her. When you resort to this way of approaching a girl, make sure you do not make it look like things were planned, or you are interested in her. Let it just be casual or effortless. Once your friend has introduced you, it is your turn now to ask her, if she and her friends (if she is with her friends) would want to join your group. If she agrees, great! Now, casually talk about stuff she likes and dislikes. While you keep the conservation going, may be ask her for her number and try to keep in touch even after the party. 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When we feel angry or anxious [06 Oct 2011|10:26am] We live in a world where most people follow their very own interests, and it’s often not easy to find someone to trust. A smiling person always inspires trust. A genuine smile can suggest to other people that one is trustworthy. People ugg boots clearance who smile are assessed with greater generosity and extraversion, and when people share something good to each other, they usually put on a genuine smile. Even economists consider that smiles are valuable. A smile may increase other people’s trust with approximately 10%. People may also smile when they are caught doing bad things. According to a study made by LaFrance and Hecht (1995), this can in fact be to their own advantage. We have the tendency to be more indulgent towards those who make mistakes if they put on a smile while being caught. It doesn’t matter if it’s a fake smile, a miserable smile or a genuine smile; they all work for the wrong-doer’s good. Even an ashamed smile may help you get away pretty easy when you make mistakes such as for instance, forgetting to buy your spouse an anniversary gift, and so on. We may also smile when we hear a piece of good news. In this case, women tend to smile more often than men. But on the other hand, smiling can also be a means of reducing the pain caused by a troubling ugg boots outlet cheap situation. Psychologists call this hypothesis the psychological feedback. Even if we force ourselves to smile when we don’t feel like, this may be enough to lift up our spirits just a little bit. When we feel angry or anxious, our attention tends to narrow down. We can no longer see what’s going on around us and we can only notice what is in front of us. So when we are stressed out or filled with anger, our ideas are less pleasant than the way they truly are within our own conscience. In order to understand a problem, we need those ideas that we do not find pleasant at that particular emotionally-charged moment. When we smile, we feel better and increase our attention flexibility and the ability to think holistically. Smiling can help us focus and understand better. Smiling women may seem more attractive to men than smiling men to women. ugg boots outlet Men feel very attracted by a smiling, beautiful woman, whereas women may perceive a smiling man as less masculine. Psychologists say that a genuine smile never lies. Fake smiles involve only one’s lips, whereas the genuine smiles, also called Duchenne smiles, also involve one’s eyes. Smiling can be used for hiding one’s true feelings, but it’s not so easy to imitate a genuine smile, because a genuine smile takes place within certain timing. There are certain clues that may help us determine the genuineness of a smile. Thus, a genuine smile starts slowly; it takes about half a second to spread out on the whole face. According to some researches, as compared to a frank and rapid smile, honest and slower smiles are more trustworthy, more genuine and even more coquette. "Keep on smiling, and the world will smile with you." One of the greatest social pleasures is to smile and be smiled to in return, especially because this comes like a natural thing. As many of us have probably often noticed, not everyone smiles back at us. Hinsz and Tomhave (1991) wanted to see the degree to which people are willing to answer the smiles they receive. In this respect, their results suggest that 50% of the persons have smiled back when being smiled at. Smiling can ugg boots for sale United Kingdom indeed increase our longevity chances. People who smile often live longer (if their smile is genuine, of course, and not a mere mask). A 1952 study based on some pictures taken of some baseball players suggested that those who used to smile a lot survived approximately 7 years longer than those who did not smile very often post comment

Un cinéma grec d'un nouveau genre, insufflé par la crise [05 Oct 2011|11:45am] Alors que la Grèce est malmenée depuis plusieurs années par la crise de la dette, de jeunes réalisateurs helléniques ont réussi à redonner, grâce à leur films, un nouvel éclat à leur pays sur la scène internationale. Par FRANCE 24 (texte) S’agit-il d’une nouvelle vague du cinéma grec ? Qualifiées de bizarres ou radicales, plusieurs productions helléniques s’illustrent depuis plus d'un an dans les grands festivals du 7e art. C'est notamment le cas d’"Alps", de Giorgos Lanthimos, qui vient de rafler le Prix du meilleur scénario à la Mostra de Venise début septembre. L'histoire, racontée avec un mélange de ridicule et de tragique, est celle d’une société secrète - appelée Alps - qui propose de remplacer des personnes décédées par des comédiens. Déjà en 2009 Lanthimos avait séduit la critique avec "Canine", qui avait remporté le Prix Un certain Regard au festival de Cannes et la Louve d’ugg pas chere Or au festival du nouveau film à Montréal, et avait aussi été sélectionné pour l’Oscar du meilleur film étranger. Le réalisateur y propose un portrait surréaliste d’une famille grecque dans laquelle les trois adolescents restent cloîtrés chez eux sans avoir accès au monde extérieur. Résultat : les jeunes croient que les chats sont des assassins, prennent les petites fleurs jaunes pour des zombies et l’inceste pour une distraction quotidienne. Manque de moyens Une autre production grecque, "Attenberg" de Athina Rachel Tsangari (par ailleurs co-productrice de "Alps"), à l’affiche en France cette semaine, peut également se targuer d’avoir fait vibrer la Mostra de Venise. En 2010, Ariane Labed, actrice principale du film, y a remporté la coupe Volpi pour la meilleure interprétation féminine (elle a aussi reçu le même prix au Festival d'Angers 2011). "Attenberg" met en scène une jeune fille (Marina, interprétée par Ariane Labed) accro aux documentaires animaliers qui vit dans une zone industrielle déprimante d'Athènes et peine à établir des relations avec les autres, notamment avec son père malade. Ces œuvres primées sont le fruit d'une nouvelle génération de réalisateurs qui doivent faire face aux aléas de la crise grecque qui plombe le pays depuis 2008. Si Lanthimos réfute l'idée d'un nouveau cinéma ugg pas chere grec, il estime néanmoins que "les réalisateurs grecs partagent un point commun, le manque de moyens", indique-t-il dans un entretien accordé au "Guardian" le mois dernier. "Nous devons nous débrouiller avec peu de budget et faire de petits films". La bande-annonce d'"Attenberg" Pour pallier ce manque de fonds, Lanthimos et Tsangari ont chacun produit le travail de l'autre. "Je l'aide pour son film, elle m'aide pour le mien", explique-t-il dans le quotidien britannique. "C'est le seul moyen de faire des films aujourd'hui. Il n'y a pas vraiment de producteurs en Grèce et il n'y a plus d'argent public. La plupart du temps, nous ne savons pas comment nous allons nous en sortir, c'est un cauchemar. Mais au moins, c'est fait avec amour." "Ils font des films à tout petit budget, mais ils ont de grandes idées", indique à l'AFP Yannis Zoumboulakis, critique cinéma au quotidien "To Vima". "Ils ont ugg pas cher arrêté de chercher des subventions qui étaient l'alpha et l'omega du cinéma grec auparavant." Rupture L’émergence du nouveau cinéma grec est née en 2008 avec "L'Académie de Platon" de Philippos Tsitos (une comédie amère sur un buraliste grec qui redoute de découvrir qu’il a des origines albanaises), suivi de "Canine" de Lanthimos, selon Yiannis Zoumboulakis. Ce manque de moyens les a contraints à développer un cinéma d’un nouveau genre, rompant ainsi avec les réalisateurs des années 1980-1990 qui sont peu sorti de l’ombre de l’œuvre de Theo Angelopoulos, 76 ans, Palme d'Or à Cannes en 1998. Mais les récompenses obtenues n'ont pas été synonyme de jackpot pour autant. "Je pensais que le succès de "Canine" allait améliorer les choses, mais je ne le pense plus", a commenté Lanthimos. "Je ne sais pas encore combien de temps les gens ici vont se sacrifier pour l'art." 3 comments|post comment

Another purring-related [05 Oct 2011|10:53am] Cat’s Purring Cat’s purring certainly did have its main advantages over other animal species, throughout animal history. Nonetheless, most feline species also produce some sort of purr-like vocalized sounds. In the case of domestic cats, purring can be noticed especially when a female cat is nursing her babies or when humans interact with cat through feeding, stroking or petting. We usually assume that the purring of a cat is a sign of increased pleasure and contentment. But we may not always be right because we may be judging things from our human perspective. In fact, although cats most often use purring to communicate with their kittens, to express their gratitude or sense of well-being towards their owners, cats may also purr when they feel pressured or stressed. This may happen also during a ugg boots outlet veterinarian visit or when the animal is recovering from an injury, from an illness or a surgery. As we can see, not all the purring cats are pleased or happy with their current situation. The question why cats purr is still under debate, and researchers are still investigating the issue. Another purring-related issue is how cats manage to produce these sounds. Thus, scientists have proved that cats can produce the purring sounds by laryngeal and diaphragmatic muscles’ intermittent signaling. Both during their inhalation and exhalation, cats have a consistent purring frequency between 25-150 Hertz. The results of several investigations have attested that sound frequencies of this range can in fact improve the density of bones and they can enhance the healing processes. Thus, cat’s purring frequencies are strongly related to the capacity of healing muscles and bones. And because of that, this feline inborn quality may prove to be of use to us humans. Especially ugg boots for sale United Kingdom if we come to think of astronauts and their muscle atrophy and bone density loss problems when exposed to long periods of zero gravity exposure. In that situation, astronauts’ muscular-skeletal systems are deprived of the normally experienced physical activity stresses, including the routine of sitting or standing, which demand human strength for controlling one’s posture. Cats are adapted to preserve and re-charge their energy through long periods of sleep and rest. Because of that, purring may in fact be a mechanism that requires low energy to stimulate bones and muscles. Because they are so durable, cats are said to have "nine lives" (or in Romanian culture, the saying is "a cat has seven lives"). There even is a veterinarian legend saying that cats have the power to reassemble all their bones if they are left in the same room with all other body parts. The roots of this cat mythology may be found in cat’s act of purring. Also, as compared to other domesticated animal species and pets, uggs outlet the domestication of cats happened quite recently. Due to this late domestication, cats have less bone and muscle abnormalities than dogs, which have been more strongly selected by humans. Cat’s purring may in fact help them ease the osteoporotic or dysplastic conditions that are quite common of the dog species. And although we may feel tempted to consider that cats purr when they are happy and healthy, it’s perhaps closer to the truth to acknowledge the fact that cats may be purring in order to communicate and heal themselves. At any rate, cats and their purring may indeed have a therapeutic effect on humans, helping them heal faster and better. We could mention in this respect Aaron Katcher, an American psychiatrist who in 1982 proved in front of the camera how petting a cat can help release anxiety, arterial pressure, i.e. it can diminish the risk of heart stroke. Dennis R. Ownby, who is responsible with the allergological and immunological section of the University of Georgia, US, concluded after a 7 years study that daily interaction with cats humans get exposed to some molecules which are reputed for the efficient protection of the immune system. Cats are also said to have antidepressant ugg outlet effect on us humans but they don’t send us any positive energy, all they do is liberate humans from their negative energies, anxieties and stress. They are a kind of emotional sponges, absorbing our bad vibes, in a way, without replacing them however with good vibes 6 comments|post comment

the U.S. dollar is also artificially [05 Oct 2011|10:53am] With the global economy under increasing pressure from the potential default of Greece and widespread, poor economic data, the U.S. Senate voted yesterday to open a week of debate on the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011. That piece of legislation is very important, because it would allow the U.S. to impose what essentially amounts to a tariff on goods produced in places like China, whose currency is ugg outlet widely known to be intentionally undervalued. By forcing the value of a currency down, a nation enjoys a competitive advantage in trade agreements and its debt is generally cheaper to repay. Of course, the U.S. dollar is also artificially undervalued - and has been for decades. But that's probably another story for another time. Once word reached Chinese officials that U.S. lawmakers were looking at the Chinese currency as a potential solution for U.S. economic ills, they were not happy. uggs outlet Statements from at least three ministries within the Chinese government lashed out at the potential legislation, suggesting that the U.S. is attempting to blame others for problems of its own creation. Under pressure from the U.S. and other countries, China has taken moderate steps in the past several years to increase the value of its yuan against the U.S. dollar and other leading currencies. But with economies sagging and increasing pressure on lawmakers and government officials, measures such as these are likely going to become more frequent. In fact, we may be at the precipice of a very dangerous period in international relations, ugg boots outlet based primarily on the fact that all nations seem to be suffering economically. With that sort of pressure in place, it's easy to envision economic arguments quickly escalating to military conflict. The U.S. and China will likely tread lightly around the currency issue, in the hopes that the mere discussion will spur more change in Chinese currency policy. post comment

Vingt médecins condamnés à la prison pour incitation à la révolte [30 Sep 2011|11:19am] Vingt médecins ont été condamnés, jeudi, à des peines de prison pour vol de médicaments et appel au renversement du régime. Eux clament leur innocence et se disent punis pour avoir soigner des manifestants blessés par les forces de l'ordre. Par Dépêche (texte) REUTERS - Un homme a été condamné à mort jeudi à Bahreïn pour avoir tué un policier et 20 médecins ont été condamnés à des peines de cinq à 15 ans de prison pour vol de médicaments et recel d'armes à feu durant les manifestations dans le royaume en mars. Ali al Taouil a été jugé coupable du meurtre ugg pas chere d'un policier en le percutant avec une voiture et de participation à des rassemblements interdits avec des "desseins terroristes", rapporte l'agence de presse officielle BNA. Un autre homme a été condamné à la réclusion à perpétuité pour sa participation à ces événements. Dans un autre procès, 20 médecins ont été condamnés pour occupation d'un hôpital, propagation de mensonges et d'informations erronées, refus de soins, incitation à la haine et appel au renversement du régime. Ces médecins ugg pas chere clament leur innocence et se disent victimes de la volonté du pouvoir de punir le personnel médical ayant prodigué des soins aux manifestants blessés par les forces de l'ordre. Dix d'entre eux ont été condamnés à 15 ans de prison, deux autres à 10 ans de prison et les huit derniers à cinq ans de prison. Des manifestants issus pour l'essentiel de la majorité chiite du pays se sont mobilisés en mars pour dénoncer une discrimination à leur encontre et réclamer une plus grande implication dans les affaires du pays, dirigé par une famille sunnite. Ce mouvement a été maté par la force avec l'aide de ugg pas cher l'Arabie saoudite et des Emirats arabes unis, sollicités par le pouvoir. post comment

Where to Practice Jiu-Jitsu at Home? [30 Sep 2011|10:32am] How to Practice Jiu-JiJiu-Jitsu came into existence some time around the 20th century when the Brazilian people adapted the Japanese martial art form Jujutsu and Americanized it. The best part of Jiu-Jitsu is that it allows even a 100 pound person to defend himself or herself against any person or persons. Jiu-Jitsu is not about strength - or let's say it is not only or mainly about strength; Jiu-Jitsu is a technique, an art. Even a seemingly supple and slender individual can choke you to death if he/she has learned and perfected Jiu-Jitsu. You watch a Jiu-Jitsu combat or championship, and you begin to believe that it takes mind over might to win. Jiu-Jitsu is based more on using leverage, ugg outlet joint-locks and choke holds. Now there is no way you can practice joint-locks or choke holds on your own! So the question remains - how to practice Jiu-Jitsu at home? Well, it's not so difficult. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you practice and perfect Jiu-Jitsu. Where to Practice Jiu-Jitsu at Home? You need to have ample floor space to practice any martial art form, including Jiu-Jitsu properly. It would be best to practice it in open air - in a garden, or a garden patio, canopy or gazebo. You can even practice Jiu-Jitsu in the garage if you have enough of free space. This is necessary in the initial stages - till you perfect your technique. If you are learning Jiu-Jitsu as a combat sport, you will be given ample space in the championship as well. But if you plan to learn Jiu-Jitsu more as a form of personal defense then remember that even if you practice in a spacious place, you may have to use your Jiu-Jitsu technique to defend yourself in a confined space as well, or when you are cornered. I do not mean to scare you, but it is better to be prepared, right? So make sure you perfect your technique. How to Practice Jiu-Jitsu at Home? Learn Right The first uggs outlet and foremost step to perfecting the art of Jiu-Jitsu is to learn the technique right. This means paying full, undivided attention during the training sessions. Absorb the technique, and understand the logic and science behind it. Studying the human anatomy will also help you learn about the weak points in the body and how you can use these to your advantage. Take your classes seriously. Pair Up Like I said before, it is difficult to practice Jiu-Jitsu on your own. While practicing Jiu-Jitsu at home, make sure you pair up with someone who knows Jiu-Jitsu. It would be a good learning experience if you can pair with someone who is more experienced in the art than you. Switch Partners Most martial art forms also try to train the student to read the opponents body language so that you can predict his/her moves and act on them. This is why practicing with the same person for a very long time can limit your skills as a Jiu-Jitsu student. Make sure you switch your partner once in a while. Even if four of you decide to practice ugg boots for sale United Kingdom together, each will get a chance to practice with three different partners. Good enough. Mirror Mirror on the Wall It would be perfect if you could practice in a room with mirrors. This is so because you can observe how different parts of your body move, how they work together to give you a strong and perfect choke hold or joint-lock. Studying this will help you perfect your technique, which will go on to improve your Jiu-Jitsu. You can get a huge top to bottom mirror fixed on one of the garage walls. It will be perfect. Make it Complex If your only motivation to learn Jiu-Jitsu is self-defense, you are going to be tested for your technique in tricky situations! So why not be prepared? Challenge yourself and your combat partner by making things slightly complex - defending yourself when cornered, when the opponent is armed, etc. Stretch the limits and take your skill to new levels. A Word of Caution Do not get over ambitious with your practice. Make sure you rest enough between practice sessions, eat the right kind of food, drink enough water, and do not tire or wear yourself out. Consult your ugg boots outlet trainer about what kind of diet you should follow, what your sleeping hours should be, if there are any food products you should avoid, etc. Consult a physician as well. In case you start to feel any kind of pain, do not push the limits or try to be brave and overlook it - tend to it immediately. Play it safe. Weren't those some easy steps to practice Jiu-Jitsu at home? Hope you become a skilled Jiu-Jitsu practitioner! All the best!tsu at Home post comment

Instructions to Bathe your Pet Rat [30 Sep 2011|10:30am] How to Give Your Pet Rat a Bath It is assumed that rats keep themselves clean without human interference. But, in case of domesticated rats a situation might ask for you to give your rat a bath. Wild rats have a habit of being around water for taking a dip and cleaning themselves. Some pet rats may be very enthusiastic during the whole activity but, some might be extremely frightened and behave badly at that point, like clawing your arms or ugg boots outlet even biting you to get out of the situation. To give your cute little pet a nice bath and keep it clean follow the instructions given below: How to Bathe your Pet Rat If you have a small rat take a look at the equipment required for bathing your rat. You will Need: ?Two old pans (which are not used for cooking anymore) ?Pet shampoo or a baby shampoo ?Lukewarm water ?Cotton swab ?Towel ?Hair dryer Instructions to Bathe your Pet Rat: There are a few things to note, before you start the actual bathing process. Firstly, it is necessary to take lukewarm water and not very hot or cold water because extreme hot or cold water might cause physical harm. Secondly, a shampoo should be pet specific or a mild one which is commonly used for cats and dogs. In case, you cannot find ugg boots for sale United Kingdom a pet soap, you can use a baby soap, as it is milder than adult soaps. You should strictly avoid use of any detergent or dish soap. Thirdly, do not ever dip your rat into water, though it feels comfortable being partially submerged. Step 1 Close the bathroom door and keep the lukewarm water ready in a small bucket. Keep the two pans in the bath tub and fill one pan with 2 inches of water. A bath tub is preferred over a sink because a frightened rat can slip out of your hands and go down the drain, hurting itself. Make sure that you keep all the after-bath requirements, like towel and dryer, handy to make things easier for you and your pet. Step 2 Place the rat gently in the pan and wet it all over only with your hands. Do not pour water on the rat's face. Step 3 Now, take a small amount of pet soap and apply it on the rat's body till it produces enough lather. Be uggs outlet careful while doing this because if the lather goes into the rat's eyes or mouth it can cause irritation in the eye and upset its stomach. Massage the shampoo into the fur using your fingers. Step 4 If any area on the rat's face needs to cleaned, take a cotton swab, dip it in water and wipe the dirt off. Rinse the lather with water. Step 5 Place the rat in the other pan and have a final rinse with clean lukewarm water. Here you can use your hand to pour water on the rat's back or a small cup. Make sure that you clear off all the soap residue from the fur of the rat. Step 6 Wrap a towel around your rat and pat it dry. You can use a dryer for the purpose of drying. Keep the dryer at least one foot away from the rat's body and do not use it on its face. Step 7 You can treat your rat after the bath to make it realize ugg outlet that bathing isn't really a bad activity, it just might co-operate the next time you give it a bath. These are instructions which can make bathing a fun activity for you and your rat rather than a pain. As a last piece of advice, clean the cage before putting the rat back. It will make the rat feel fresher and cleaner. post comment

Somalie : jour de guerre à Mogadiscio [28 Sep 2011|11:27am] À Mogadiscio, les shebab contrôlent une partie de la ville. L’Union africaine, qui soutient le gouvernement de transition, réclame plus de soldats et les troupes gouvernementales ont en grande majorité abandonné leurs positions. La situation reste précaire. Le gouvernement de transition est affaibli par des querelles internes, tandis que les civils paient le prix fort de la situation. REPORTERS Par Joe Mwihia / Stéphanie BRAQUEHAIS Les soldats s’infiltrent un à un. Ils ont creusé un trou dans le mur des bâtiments pour pouvoir circuler sans être vus. Depuis quelques semaines, c’est une nouvelle tactique utilisée pour prendre des nouvelles positions, la tactique du trou de souris. " Il y a un immeuble en face", murmure le colonel Anthony Lukwago du contingent ougandais. "Maintenant, on a réduit l’espace ugg pas cher qui est de cent cinquante mètres... On s’approche peu à peu de l’objectif. Et ils ne verront pas quel est notre objectif. Mais quand nous irons en haut, ils verront quelque chose". Les shebab sont à quelques dizaines de mètres. Des tirs d’AK47 retentissent. Les Ougandais se protègent derrière des sacs de sable. Les soldats somaliens, eux, se font plus rares. Pendant ce temps, un groupe tente de gagner du terrain et avance de l’autre côté. " Le principe c’est de capturer une zone, la consolider et avancer", explique le major bahoku Barigye, porte parole de l’Amisom. Sur les murs, des bâtons indiquent les positions de l’ennemi. Bakara Market est le bastion des shebab, et la principale cible de leurs représailles. Contre les obus de mortier tirés par l’ennemi, les soldats creusent des abris dans le sol… Le sable qu’ils récupèrent va servir à remplir les sacs qui les protègent dans leurs positions les plus avancées. ugg pas cher La clé c’est de s’emparer des immeubles les plus hauts. A Mogadiscio, le terrain se prend mètre par mètre, maison par maison. Quand on contrôle les toits, on surveille mieux l’ennemi. " Maintenant, ils sont à cent cinquante, deux cents, trois cents mètres", déclare un soldat ougandais qui pointe son fusil embusqué sur un toit. Les shebab ont leur snipers dans les immeubles d’en face et tirent à intervalle régulier. "Ce qui se passe c’est que pour réduire le stress et la fatigue, l’un est en position tandis que l’autre se repose. Comme ca, il y a tout le temps quelqu’un qui surveille”, ajoute son collègue. Une attention de tous les instants. Ces soldats vont rester plusieurs semaines ici à camper sur des matelas de fortune. Ils peuvent circuler à l’intérieur des positions prises, mais pas de patrouilles à pied dans la ville, c’est trop dangereux. Du coup, quand ils circulent à Mogadiscio, c’est à toute vitesse dans des fourgons blindés. Et là encore, la menace est permanente. " Parce qu’il y a des mines, il y a des terroristes suicidaires. Et si ceux là viennent, on ugg pas chere ne peut résister qu’avec des véhicules blindés", explique Prosper Hakizimana, le porte parole adjoint de l’Amisom. A tous les coins des rues, des hommes armés, souvent sans uniformes. Si plus d’un million de personnes ont quitté Mogadiscio, ceux qui restent risquent leur vie à tout moment. Chaque jour, voit son lot d’affrontements et de représailles à coups d’obus de mortier de la part des deux camps, souvent dans des quartiers résidentiels, et les civils n’ont jamais autant payé le prix fort d’un conflit sanglant dont personne ne voit la fin. post comment

How to Perform Data Mining [28 Sep 2011|10:33am] Career Opportunities in Data Mining When I first heard the term 'data mining', I imagined miners with hard hats and pickaxes, hacking away at rocks made of binary code. As amusing and illogical as it was, data mining is pretty much just that - scouring huge expanses of data to turn up with the most convincing patterns and statistics. Data mining is an analytical tool for anyone who needs it. And boy, do people need it! While saying it as researching a literal warehouse filled with data would still be putting it lightly, the intense demand for data mining has led to faster searching software, better scanners and stronger, more secure storage methods. We are far past the stage where we just say that we live in an age of information. We can now say that we live in an age where information is so vital, so vast and so vulnerable to ugg boots outlet change that it would literally take us millions of years over again to read all of it. So you can imagine if you manage to get the job done in months, days or even hours, you might as well be mining gold rather than information for a payroll! It would, on the other hand, be the same as mining an entire mountain for a single vein of gold. In short, data mining needs people and those who become successful data miners, earn pretty well. How to Perform Data Mining There are four steps to it. They seem simple, but not when you actually 'dig in'. ?The first step is to start the process of extraction. This not only means gathering statistics of single events, but the statistics of the transitions between any two events as well. ?The second step is relatively simple - you need to reorganize whatever statistical data you've gathered and store it somewhere where it will be safe and incorruptible. ?In the next step, the researcher, following the protocol specified to him/her, reveals the total and relevant data that they have deduced for the research, to those concerned. 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Signing Authorities [28 Sep 2011|10:31am] How to Prevent Embezzlement In any business organization, there is a lot of cash inflow and outflow. If cash flows are not monitored on a regular basis, there are significant chances of someone from the organization taking undue advantage of it. This can cause significant loss of funds from the company's account and is a serious cause of concern, which must be dealt with in an appropriate manner. What is Embezzlement? Embezzlement involves assets and money and is therefore, a kind of financial fraud. In layman terms, it can be referred to as "stealing". Embezzlement involves one or more individuals who take undue advantage of the trust that the organization has on them and use the company's assets for personal gains. The act of embezzlement is carried out in such a way that it remains concealed from other members of the organization. ugg boots outlet Individuals involved in the act have legal rights on the assets which they use dishonestly. In the United States, embezzlement is a statutory crime and is defined differently from one statute to another. There have been instances when business firms have become victims of this act for several years realizing it only when the need of capital came up and funds were missing in their accounts. How to Prevent Embezzlement in an Organization? Hiring Right The first thing a company can do to safeguard itself from being duped by embezzlers is to recruit trustworthy employees. The honesty and integrity of a prospective employee can be analyzed during the interview by the interviewer. Therefore, it is necessary that the interviewer should be a person who has the experience and expertise to select right candidates for the company. Another means of preventing embezzlement is to conduct a reference check for the interviewee. By talking to the candidate's previous employer, one can establish his/her reliability. Maintaining Financial Records As the amount of money involved ugg boots for sale United Kingdom in a business firm is huge, it is extremely essential that a record of all the income and expenditure is maintained. By managing financial records, every asset of the company and funds can be traced and accounted for. The books maintaining the accounts of the organization must have a mention of all the transactions made under the name of the company so that, no one can play with them and any missing link can be easily identified. Dividing Bookkeeping Duties A bookkeeper is responsible for recording and maintaining financial transactions of the company. Companies with good financial standing can hire more than one bookkeeper so that bookkeeping duties are equally divided and one bookkeeper can easily identify mistakes of the other and none of them gains the courage to play with organization's funds. Signing Authorities Most business firms make their payment through checks. To prevent fraud, all outgoing checks must be signed by two people who have the rights to sign checks for the company. In no case, the person preparing the check should have the signing authority because this would give undue advantage to the person thereby, uggs outlet increasing the chances of fraud. Canceled and void checks must be kept separately and mentioned in the records. Bank statements must also be in place so that all payments can be tallied and the entire process can be supervised. Conducting Surprise Audits Audits and inspections are a great way of keeping a check on illegal activities going on within the organization. Surprise audits help in identifying loopholes in the financial accounts and taking necessary action against it. Conducting surprise and regular audits not only helps in identifying criminal activity, but also instills fear of being caught among employees who have the tendency of doing such illegal activities. Apart from these, small business firms can also ugg outlet prevent fraud by keeping a check on petty cash available with the firm, securing unused checks in the lock box, restricting employees to take office work home, insisting on printed invoice before making any payment and reviewing individual expenses. If the act of stealing is suspected, companies must contact the police to take legal action so as to identify the embezzler and set an example for other employees of the organization who might be involved in such activities. post comment

"La Guerre est déclarée" sélectionné aux Oscars pour représenter la France [27 Sep 2011|11:50am] Le film français "La Guerre est déclarée" a été sélectionné vendredi pour concourir dans la catégorie du meilleur film étranger lors de la cérémonie des Oscars, en février 2012. Valérie Donzelli, actrice et réalisatrice, s'est dit très fière. Par Dépêche (texte) AFP - Le film de Valérie Donzelli, "La Guerre est déclarée", a été sélectionné vendredi pour représenter la France aux Oscars dans la catégorie du meilleur film étranger, décision qui "honore" la réalisatrice, a-t-elle dit. Le film a été choisi par une commission de sept membres, a précisé le CNC (Centre national de la cinématographie) qui le propose à la sélection de ugg pas cher l'Academy du cinéma à Hollywood. Il devra ensuite être retenu parmi cinq oeuvres étrangères en lice lors de la 84ème cérémonie des Oscars, qui aura lieu en février 2012 à Los Angeles. Jointe par l'AFP, Valérie Donzelli, qui raconte ici son histoire, celle de son couple et de son enfant malade, s'est déclarée "très heureuse, très honorée et très fière": "Il n'y a qu'en France qu'on peut faire un film comme celui-là, grâce aux aides et aux soutiens qu'on reçoit". Tourné avec un micro-budget de 1,5 million d'euros, "La Guerre est déclarée", sorti fin août sur les écrans, raconte le combat d'un couple dont le fils de 18 mois souffre d'une forme rare de tumeur cérébrale. "Heureux" lui aussi, le producteur Edouard Weil (Rectangle) rappelle à l'AFP que le film, "pour lequel il n'a pas été facile de trouver l'argent", a été tourné de "manière libre", avec une équipe réduite à huit techniciens totalement ugg pas cher dévolus au projet. "Tout le monde avait un côté couteau suisse", se souvient-il, dont la réalisatrice-scénariste et actrice, qui assumait également les costumes, le maquillage... Film d'aventure, d'amour et d'action, ovationné à Cannes en ouverture de la Semaine de la Critique, il a été vendu à une quarantaine de pays. L'histoire est celle de Valérie Donzelli et de son ancien compagnon Jérémie Elkaïm, qu'ils ont écrite et jouent ensemble. Ils ont d'ailleurs dédié leur film aux équipes médicales qui ont soigné l'enfant. Une façon, explique-t-elle, de "crier au monde entier ce qu'on a vécu et c'est important de dire qu'on peut vivre ça, et continuer de vivre et d'être heureux, de rire, de penser à soi". "Parce qu'on l'avait vécu, on s'est autorisé à maltraiter le sujet, on a pu être léger", ajoutait-elle vendredi: "Ce qui nous rend très heureux aujourd'hui est de voir que ce film associe et parle à tout le monde. C'est une histoire intime et un propos universel". Valérie Donzelli dont c'est le deuxième long-métrage ugg pas chere après "La Reine des Pommes" s'apprête à tourner en octobre "Mains dans la main", avec Valérie Lemercier et Jérémie Elkaïm - et le même producteur. "Mais c'est difficile de se lancer dans le prochain film", dit-elle, alors qu'elle est encore tellement habitée par "l'expérience si forte et si heureuse" du précédent. 4 comments|post comment

Country Legality [27 Sep 2011|10:45am] Is Cell Phone Jamming Legal? Cellphone jammers are devices that block the incoming and outgoing calls in a cellphone. The range that is covered by a cellphone jammer, depends upon its model. Cellphone jammers are designed to preserve industrial security, to prevent interference with equipment found in airplanes, refueling stations, hospitals etc. This jamming device blocks the communication between mobile phones and cellular base stations. Using cellphone jammers is not legal in many countries. The main reasons why many governments are banning cellphone jammers are: 1. Property theft - Radio Spectrum allotted by the government for radiocommunication, should not be stolen. 2. Safety hazards - All calls will be blocked if cellphone jammers are employed, including emergency calls. Legal Issues Concerning Cell Phone Jammers There are legal issues involved in using and selling cell phone jammers. It is legal with some restrictions in a few countries however, ugg outlet illegal in countries like US, UK, Australia etc. Some of the radiocommunication services that are affected by cell phone jammers are: ?Multichannel voice communication that use point-to-point data transmission ?Broadcasting links ?Studio-to-transmitter links ?Cordless telephones ?Wireless LANs ?Low-power devices United States of America Cell phone jammers are illegal in the US. The Federal Communication Commission of United States, outlawed the use and sale of cell phone jammers. The spectrum of the air waves is licensed and using it, is illegal. According to the section 302 a(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, FCC declared that cell phone blocking is illegal. The section 333 of Communications Act of 1934, strictly declares that "no person shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communications of any station licensed". A cell phone jammer is one of the devices mentioned in this act. The main reason why cell phones are made illegal by FCC is because many cell uggs outlet phones are used to call 911 services during emergency. The requirements of Enhanced 911 regulations of FCC "are intended to improve the reliability of wireless 911 services, by requiring wireless carriers to provide emergency dispatchers information on the location from which a wireless call is being made". However, cell phone jammers are used by police and military forces. If a person in the US, illegally possesses a cell phone jammer, he will fined with $11,000 or 1 year imprisonment. Australia The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) is a government organization that regulates radio communication and telecommunications of the country. ACS declared the prohibition of mobile phone jammers working under certain frequency bands. ACS declared the prohibited communication device as a "device designed to operate within the frequency bands 870-960 MHz or 825-845 MHz and to interfere with radio communications or disrupt or disturb radio communications". Under the Radio communications Act 1992, the person who illegally possess cell phone jammers will be fined upto $165,000 or 2 years imprisonment. United Kingdom According to the sections 1 and 13 of the 1949 telegraphy act, cell phone jammers are prohibited in the UK. Military and government departments of the UK, ugg boots for sale United Kingdom use cell phone jammers only after getting authorization from the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom). Country Legality Armenia Legal Belgium Illegal Canada Illegal People's Republic of China Used only by the Education Department of the government Czech Republic Illegal Denmark Illegal Finland Illegal France Legally used in movie theaters and in jails Germany Illegal India legal Iran Illegal to operate for civilians Ireland Illegal Italy Illegal but used in certain places Japan Illegal to use but legal to own Mexico ugg boots outlet legal in jails and it is used inside churches and hospitals New Zealand Illegal but used inside jails Norway Illegal Pakistan Illegal without Networks Operation Center (NOC) Poland Illegal to use in public Slovakia Illegal Sweden Illegal but used in jails Switzerland Illegal Turkey Illegal Ukraine legal There are a few technical alternatives to cell phone jammers. Some of them are micro-cells, handset disablers etc. Through SIM-blocking or IMEI blocking, cell phone communication can be blocked. Communication authorities in many countries don't find any necessity in making cell phone jammers legal. Also, it is accepted that, banning cell phone jammer usage by civilians has several technical and safety reasons post comment

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À Damas, des miliciens pro-régime s'en prennent à l'ambassadeur de France [26 Sep 2011|11:23am] Selon eux, des jeunes et des femmes, scandant des slogans en faveur du président Bachar al-Assad, ont jeté des oeufs et des pierres sur la délégation française à la sortie de l'entretien au moment où l'ambassadeur regagnait sa voiture. Interrogé par l'AFP, Eric Chevallier a confirmé ugg pas cher que "des chabiha (milices pro-régime), dont certains avaient des barres à la main, et des femmes ont lancé des oeufs puis des pierres en ma direction et en direction de mon équipe et se sont montrés menaçants au moment où nous regagnions nos deux voitures". Jeudi, l'ambassadeur de France s'était rendu à l'entrée de quatre écoles à Damas et dans sa banlieue pour exprimer "sa vive inquiétude" à la suite d'informations faisant état de manifestations lycéennes réprimées. Le chef de la ugg pas cher diplomatie française, Alain Juppé, a dénoncé vendredi la répression syrienne qui s'exerce, selon lui, aussi dans des écoles contre des enfants, en évoquant d'autre part la possibilité d'une guerre civile. Le 13 septembre, M. Chevallier s'était rendu avec son collègue américain à Darayya, dans la banlieue de Damas, pour présenter leurs condoléances après le décès du militant Ghiyath Matar, qui, selon Human Rights Watch, est ugg pas cher mort sous la torture, avaient indiqué des militants. Les deux diplomates avaient déjà irrité Damas en effectuant deux visites séparées le 8 juillet à Hama (centre), théâtre début juillet de deux manifestations monstres contre le président Assad. 2 comments|post comment

Computer Skills [26 Sep 2011|10:23am] How to Become an Underwriter Underwriting is a department in the insurance or banking businesses which takes care of risk assessment for the company. The job description of an underwriter involves assessment of financial and medical risks associated with an individual, who wishes to buy an insurance cover from the company. It is the underwriter who decides how much premium should be charged from the insured, depending on the individual's risk projection. These are the people who are entirely familiar with the company's policy packages and can advice on most suitable policy plan for an individual or a group. An underwriter's job basically, involves office work and client interaction over the phone. Even though it is desk job, a person has to put in a lot of time and effort. So, if you are interested in this career and want to know how to become an underwriter, go on reading this article. 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Can You Take American Ginseng for Diabetes? [26 Sep 2011|10:22am] American Ginseng for Diabetes American ginseng is a popular variety of ginseng, like the Korean and Siberian ginseng. The use of American ginseng, a herbaceous perennial plant of the ivy family, is very popular as a herbal medicine. Since time immemorial, this medicine has been used by native Americans for its blessed medicinal properties. The use of this herb for the treatment of headache, fever, indigestion and infertility is common practice in North America. Ginsenosides in ginseng are said to impart medicinal properties to ginseng. Ginseng has a plethora of benefits, the best one being, its role in boosting energy levels and the immune system of the body. It also helps in the treatment of insomnia and reduces stress levels in the body. There are many other benefits of American ginseng, making it a popular herb. Now, does this herb help diabetic patients? Yes, a few studies have proven that American ginseng is indeed helpful for diabetes patients. Can You Take American Ginseng for Diabetes? Among the innumerable problems encountered by diabetics, fluctuations in blood sugar level is the most serious one, seen in both - type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Though the findings are not foolproof, studies by experts suggest that consumption of ginseng helps in the regulation of a disturbed blood sugar level. ugg boots for sale United Kingdom Studies were conducted by researchers at St. Micheal's Hospital in Toronto and also at the University of Toronto to determine the effectiveness of ginseng in maintaining blood sugar level. The research shows a positive result; the participants of the study were asked to take ginseng prior to lunch, and there was a reduction in the blood sugar level when it was checked after lunch. In other countries also, similar studies were conducted and most of them showed positive results. Ginseng reduces blood sugar level of both diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Although these are positive results in the direction of diabetes management, a lot more research is needed to confirm these results, as this was only a minor study. Ginseng is still not used as a medicine to treat diabetes, and you should thus seek an expert's opinion on using the herb for diabetes. This is because, the effectiveness of the herb depends on its dosage, which is generally in milligrams. And does American ginseng help counter other symptoms of diabetes? Other serious implications of diabetes are, extreme hunger, increased frequency of urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss/gain in the person. Type-2 diabetes also has similar symptoms, and in some cases can have serious symptoms like recurrence of injuries and blurred vision. The immune boosting properties of ginseng can prove helpful to diabetic patients, and help counter fatigue and tiredness to ugg boots for sale United Kingdom a considerable extent. Ginseng is also said to possess weight loss and carbohydrate regulating properties. There are so many benefits of American ginseng, and studies are still in progress to valuate and harness the medicinal properties of this herb to fight diabetes, like it is available in capsule form for a daily energy boosting supplement. In summation, nothing can be said precisely about the efficacy of ginseng in treating diabetes. The initial results from the findings have been quite encouraging. But as it was mentioned previously, American ginseng is ugg boots outlet still not used as conventional medicine to treat diabetes and so diabetic patients are advised not to take ginseng along with their regular medicines and they should, in fact, consult their physician before taking ginseng capsules to regulate the insulin and blood sugar level. post comment

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