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based in Braintree, UNITED KINGDOM
RDC starting life as a computer auction business, sourcing and selling second hand computer equipment to be sold at live auctions. Several years later product sales developed into an encompassed end of life ICT solution and RDC became a specialist end of life solution for used and obsolete IT assets, focusing on the secure deletion of data stored on used computer ...
Servomex Co., Inc.
based in Sugar Land, TEXAS (USA)
As the world expert in gas analysis, Servomex has established itself as the leading provider of reliable, accurate and stable gas measurement solutions to industries across the globe. Servomex is a world class organisation with Technical Centre in UK and is committed to providing excellence in customer service, offering full sales and service support through global ...
Bundy Environmental Technologies
based in Westerville, OHIO (USA)
Bundy Environmental Technologies is an OEM supplier of proprietary dry scrubbers and other fabric filter based air pollution control systems for combustion applications. The company is committed to perform as a `partner` with the customer - we have common goals of a cost effective, compliant, durable and maintainable system.
Global Environmental Solutions Ltd. (GES)
based in ISRAEL, ISRAEL
GES is an international leader in the design and construction of Sea Water Desalination and industrial and municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment plants and facilities worldwide. With vast experience of over 30 years GES provides full scope of process engineering, construction and operation services to municipal and industrial customers around the world.
INNOVATIVE UMWELTTECHNIK Ges.m.b.H. (IUT)
based in Seebenstein, AUSTRIA
Consultant and designer in the field of waste management. In low-odour site reclamation we are global leaders with our know-how, incorporated in our so-called `SMELL-WELL-SYSTEM`. Aerobisation of landfill-sites with the SMELL-WELL-SYSTEM is new and a wide range of application for this System. AEROBIC STABILISATION of Landfills: Within SMELL-WELL-SYSTEM, landfills can be ...
Alcoa Inc
based in NEW YORK (USA)
Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum, as well as the world's largest miner of bauxite and refiner of alumina.In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer ...
Alpha MOS Environment
based in TOULOUSE, FRANCE
Pioneer of electronic noses, Alpha MOS brings its expertise and know-how to the environmental sector. Our mission is to help industries achieve their Environmental Performance objectives : Reducing the impact of environmental releases. Optimizing consumption of resources: water, energy, additives, etc. Improving performance of odor treatment systems and reducing ...
Luminor Environmental
based in Guelph, ONTARIO (CANADA)
LUMINOR Environmental Inc. is a new Canadian corporation whose sole purpose is to provide you, our valued WTP (Water Treatment Partner), with the best service, support, product and warranty that this industry has ever seen. Specializing in ultraviolet disinfection solutions, LUMINOR designs, engineers and assembles all their products in Canada. With product solutions for ...
Denios Ltd
based in Newport, UNITED KINGDOM
Denios (Great British Manufacturing and Engineering) offer a comprehensive selection of Environmental protection & work safety products, sumps & bunds, External Drum and IBC Storage,containment shelving, Fire Resistant and rated stores products, walk in stores, gas bottle cylinder storage/handling, general absorbents, emergency spill kits, and many other products. We also ...
LSIS Co., Ltd
based in Anyang-si, SOUTH KOREA
LSIS places the highest priority on quality, environmental and safety concerns to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities. Based on the strict observance of environmental laws and regulations, we have also established company-wide environmental policies as shown in [Table 1-1], and operate specific environmental management programs in order to conduct sustainable ...


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Xavon Watson, 18, and Lendale Kyles, 21, died after being shot Nov. 7 near 63rd and Boyd St. Police have made no arrests. There have been 29 homicides in Omaha this year. There were 26 homicides at this time last year.
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The Nebraska Supreme Court on Nov. 5 refused to rule on whether or not municipalities could enact local immigration laws. The court said plaintiffs have not proven the City of Fremont broke state laws when it approved an ordinance passed by voters in June that prohibits undocumented immigrants from working or living in the city. A lawsuit filed with Nebraska's Federal District Court by the...
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Senators Mike Johanns and Ben Nelson had their say, now TransCanada has responded with its own letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refuting Johanns' claim that more research is needed before the Keystone XL Pipeline project can be approved. One week after Nelson wrote to Clinton urging her to make a scientific — not political — decision, Johanns asked the State Department in a...
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One day after Gov. Dave Heineman said he would not run for Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson's seat in 2012, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning announced on Nov. 5 that he would. And he has formed an exploratory committee to begin raising funds. Both Heineman and Bruning won landslide reelection bids on Nov. 2. Nelson won a sweeping bid for reelection in 2006, garnering 64 percent of the vote...
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Rodney Anderson, 21, is expected to survive after being shot Oct. 26 near 33rd and Fowler. Police made two arrests in the case: Willie McIntrye, 30, will be charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm charges; and Tracy Johnson, 20, faces attempted murder and a pair of weapons charges. Tiffany Long, 29, survived after allegedly being shot by her boyfriend, Quo Vadis Kellog, 30, Oct....
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The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln would house one of five new federal biofuel research centers. The centers are funded with $10 million from the 2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill and operated by the Agricultural Research Service and the U.S. Forest Service. The four additional centers, some operating from more than one location,...
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How bad is the record keeping in the Omaha Fire Department? Bad enough that Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says he can't perform a department audit because the financial books are too disorganized. In a report released Oct. 28, Foley called the OFD's payroll and time sheets "inadequate and unreliable," saying there was no way to tell if employees were working their assigned shifts....
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Three people were charged Oct. 27 with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of Cesar Sanchez-Gonzales at his South Omaha auto repair business on Oct. 22. Investigators say the murder resulted from a cocaine deal gone bad. Prosecutors identified Robert Nave, 36, of Kansas City, as the alleged gunman. Along with Kim Thomas, 57, and Shawn McGuire, 41 — both with Kansas City ties...
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Home utilities can be quite the expense, and the high cost of heating in the wintertime has led many homeowners to search for alternatives. Wood-burning stoves and space heaters are acceptable heating methods, but they also contribute to many house fires in the winter months.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the numbers are grim: equipment used to heat homes caused more than 57,000 fires in 2010, killing 490 people.
Lynda Baquero spoke to Fire Chief Thomas Magno about ways to keep homes warm and safe, starting with the fireplace.
"Always make sure you have your flue inspected once a year, cleaned if necessary. Very important, always have a safety screen, okay, it's gonna keep any embers that are popping out, in the fireplace, keep it safe," said Magno, "Another important thing is to have a fire mat or material such as this slate, god forbid, anything comes out, it's not gonna burn."
Magno turned his attention to how to safely use stoves to heat homes, especially in times of emergency like power outages.
"Just like a fireplace, you wanna set up a safety zone."
The safety zone means keeping children and pets away from the heat regardless of whether the source is a kitchen stove, a fireplace or a space heater.
"Leaving papers and magazines around, someone opens the door, the wind comes, pushes it right into it, starts a fire and we've had fires even with pets knocking these over," said Magno.
The fire safety expert also recommends that fire detectors are placed on every floor of the home, including the basement, and should be tested monthly to make sure they work properly. He also recommends replacing the battery once a year and replacing the device every five years.


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Thank you very much for the reply. Now that you mention it, just leaving the debuff is a pretty silly idea. As to why we used TW on 2nd dark phase, cause I figured if we did then he'd be dead in or shortly after the 3rd dark phase. Just shows my lack of experience there. I am happy that you did provide so much information and will be modifying our strategies for this week. However, I wonder why it is that you say he takes more damage during the dark phases. I do not remember seeing an extra debuff on him during the phase. Does he just take damage from the black blood also or something like that?
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What are monks good for, anyway? Why do we allocate scarce resources to their activities of prayer, liturgy, and the odd bit of gardening, or apiculture, or brewing?
We could ask the same question about priests, and about church buildings. Sure, they do lots of good and valuable work – teaching, nursing, and so forth – but their strictly religious activities would seem to be a complete waste.
But not so. People do better – are braver, more resilient, and happier in the face of life's ineliminable vicissitudes both small and great – when they can see that their personal struggles signify in the larger struggle of good with evil for the redemption of the whole world. They do better when they can see how their small efforts to be good contribute weal to the side of the angels in the Wars of Heaven. If earthly life is throughly pointed toward some utterly transcendent and wonderful Good, then it can all be worthwhile. Otherwise, it just can't, and is utterly vain and meaningless, so that despair is the only apposite response to life's utter futility.
As for people, so for their families, their enterprises of all sorts, their tribes and nations. If these are formed by a shared understanding of their important roles in the wider struggle of God with his enemies, they are more likely to prosper and prevail. Otherwise, they are more likely to dwindle and fail. The demographic collapse of our merely secular society – more and more obviously nihilist – shows how irreligion plays out.


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This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends scrape the pan clean. I got the recipe from my sister years ago. —Florence Palermo, Melrose Park, Illinois
12-16 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 eggs
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
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(Windhoek, Kalahari/Marientel, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Namtib Biosphere Reserve, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Palmwag, Etosha, Otjiwarongo)
To observe Namibia from the road is an awe-inspiring experience: there are some long drives but the vast expanses of moving, rippling sands, the great blue skies and grey of the ocean extending to the horizon are worth the time. You'll also have your own driver so you can still go a your own pace. This safari explores most of th distinct regions of the country: The Fish River Canyon, the sands and red dunes of Sossusvlei and the Kalhari; the icy, life-filled coasts at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay; the stark plains of Damaraland, with their desert-adapted elephants; and the amazing wildlife abundance on the savannah of Etosha. You'll also get to visit the world famous AfriCats foundation before heading back to Windhoek for your flight home.
Enjoy your private transfer to or from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport.
After breakfast departure from Windhoek and drive via Rehoboth, the centre of Namibia's Baster community. From here you will head into the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert.
You will meet up with others at the lodge for a scenic drive and sundowners. 'Nature drives' during the early morning and late afternoon will enable you not only to view the diversified animal and bird life, but also the unique dune topography and vegetation. After an afternoon drive enjoy traditional sundowners on a red Kalahari sand dune will be the perfect way to watch the sun sink away into the distant dune. Or a great alternative to stretch the legs is the bushwalk with sign posts and marked trees with the option of a accompanying guide.
This morning you will depart the red sands of the Kalhari and head south to one of the largest canyons in the world, the Fish River Canyon.The Fish River is the longest interior river in Namibia. It cuts deep into the plateau which is today dry, stony and sparsely covered with hardy drought-resistant plants. The river flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer; the rest of the year it becomes a chain of long narrow pools. At the lower end of the Fish River Canyon, the hot springs resort of Ai-Ais is situated. On your way to the canyon you'll stop to see the famous quiver trees along with Giant's Playground.
Today you'll meet up with your guide to explore the Fish River Canyon.You will be able to view the spectacular northern fringes of the Fish River Canyon from various vantage points. Here the impressive surrounding rock formation provides many interesting hours for enthusiastic nature lovers. There are some great walking trails around the lodge that your guide can take you on later on in the afternoon.
The next leg of the journey takes us via the small historic village of Aus and through the vast barren expanse of the Prohibited Diamond Area, to Luderitz. En route you may also get to see the wild horses as they roam the sparsely vegetated plains of the Namib Desert in small groups. Over the decades they have conquered the desert as their habitat. They come to drink from the trough at Garub, some 20 km west of Aus. From a hide you can watch the horses and take pictures. We'll continue on to Luderitz which is renowned for its old-world charm and distinctly German colonial architecture. Set around the bay, with their original gables, winding stairwells, verandas, turrets and bay- and bow windows still intact, these buildings have a unique character.
After breakfast we visit Kolmanskop, a ghost town that was abandoned over 40 years ago and now gives a fascinating insight into the area's great diamond boom. A few of the buildings have been restored, but many are left exactly as they were, and now the surrounding dunes are gradually burying them. Return to Lüderitz. After a short sightseeing tour of Lüderitz, we are going on an afternoon excursion to the Diaz cross where the daring Portuguese sailors erected a stone pillar in the 1480's.
After breakfast your journey leads once more through the Diamond Prohibited Area via Aus and Helmeringhausen to Farm Namtib. Experience the daily life of a farmer in the south.
Through close personal contact with the family at Namtib Desert Lodge you get to now the typical Namibian farm life and you will find out a lot of interesting information about the famous Namib Desert, the fascinating Tiras Mountains and the fauna and flora of Southern Namibia. You'll have the option of going on nature walks, scenic drives on the property, birdwatching and amazing star gazing.
Today you travel through some of Namibia's most spectacular sceneries. Vast expanses of yellow savannah are dotted with bushes and solitary camelthorn trees. Distant mountain ranges take on different nuances of purple and blue as the day progresses. En route you visit the Duwisib Castle, which was built by Baron von Wolff for his American wife Jayta in 1909. The furnishings and paintings were imported from Germany. Your destination is Sossusvlei.
This afternoon you'll head out on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve which has 22 000 hectares. It's the perfect way to end the day and enjoy a sundowner with snacks and beautiful views. The scenery is unlike anywhere else in the world.
Early morning visit to Sossusvlei. It is surrounded by possibly the highest dunes in the world and is filled only with water in years when exceptionally good rainfall is received. After spending time in the dunes you will visit the Sesriem Canyon. It is said that the canyon got its name during the time of the ox wagon, when a person had to use six harness straps to haul water from the bottom of the canyon. Please note that if you're not using a 4X4 throughout the trip you will take a 4X4 shuttle into the dunes.
Desert Homestead offers many activities such as Afternoon Nature Drives, morning or afternoon on horseback, walking trails, quad biking, scenic flights by plane or helicopter, hot air ballooning. These activities can either be booked directly with the lodge or prior to departure with your Trip Specialist.
The route takes you north via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Highlights en route include a drive to the "Moon Landscape" and the ancient desert plant, "Welwitschia mirabilis". This quaint desert town with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees.
This marine dune day gives you the ultimate combination of a leisure cruise on the Atlantic Ocean, a delicious lunch on the beach or in the dunes and a 4x4 ride in the breathtaking Sandwich Harbour area of the Namib Naukluft Park. The day starts with a marine cruise in the morning at 09h00. You get a chance to see flying pelicans, seals, the Walvis Bay Harbour, old boat wrecks, dolphins and during season even whales and turtles. Around 11h30, your skipper will drop you off at a deserted beach at the Jetty at Pelican Point, where your Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guide will meet you with a Land Rover. You will see the Kuiseb River Delta, flamingoes, the saltpans and the wetlands just north of the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. If weather and tides allow, the drive goes right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa's richest and unique wetlands. If vehicles cannot make it there due to tides, you will have the time to walk 4 – 5 kms. Alternatively, you will get a chance to see the Lagoon area from one of the many beautiful lookout spots. You will have plenty of time to take photos, when the big dunes in Sandwich Harbour are crossed. En route, a light meal with snacks and salads as well as oysters and sparkling wine are dished up. The oysters here are amongst the best in the world. On the return drive to Walvis Bay, more giant dunes are crossed, including the big roaring dunes. Arrive in Walvis Bay at app 16h30.
Departure from Swakopmund along the Atlantic Coast towards the North. Visit the lichen fields near Wlotzka's Baken before continuing to Henties Bay, a small holiday resort. Onwards to the seal colony at Cape Cross. After visiting the seals, the journey continues via Ugabmund to the southern Skeleton Coast Park to inspect a shipwreck. You leave the Skeleton Coast Park in the early afternoon via Springbokwasser and can experience the harsh transition from the Namib Desert to the Damaraland highlands with its impressive landscape and ragged valleys.
While at Grootberg you can choose many activities such as Elephant or Rhino Tracking, Guided walks, a cultural visit to the Ovahimba Tribes, Nature Drives or even a horseback safari. These activities can be booked and paid for at the lodge or ask your trip specialist to arrange this prior to travelling.
Departure is at 6.00am after an early breakfast at the lodge. The guide, along with the game trackers will take you in an open 4x4 game vehicle down to the Klip River. Part of the tracking will take place on foot, with the possibility of between 1 to 3 hours walk at the most. At lunchtime there will be a stop near the springs where you can enjoy some refreshments. It's almost a full day activity going along bumpy roads and walking in rocky terrain, so not advisable for the faint-hearted. Damaraland is one of the few last places where the wildlife roams freely thus cannot guarantee sightings.
Today you'll join up with others from the lodge for a Nature Drive. The lodge offers scenic drives down to the Klip River Valley where permanent springs provide water for the local population of zebras, antelopes and occasionally elephants, lions and black rhinos. Springboks, kudu and oryx are a permanent fixture and even the nervous and shy klipspringers are sometimes seen leaping about on the steep cliffs of the mountain as if they were flying.
You will travel via the Grootberg Pass to Kamanjab and further on the tarred road to the Etosha National Park. Afternoon arrival at your lodge in the southern end of the Etosha National Park. At the heart of this National Park is the Etosha Pan, a vast dry shallow depression. Perennial springs feed the waterholes along the southern verge, which attract a myriad of animal species.
Today you'll spend the day searching for the Big 5 in Etosha National Park.
Today you will drive south via Tsumeb, Otavi and Otjiwarongo to Okonjima Lodge which is home of the Africat Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Namibian wild cats in particular the leopard and cheetah.
Today you'll have access to your vehicle and guide. You can discuss all of the possibilities with your guide. All park or entrance fees can be paid direct.
The Okonjima Lodge includes the following activities;THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION: AfriCat is a non-profit organisation set up to conserve and protect threatened cheetah, leopard, and other wild carnivores of Namibia. Visitors will be able to observe some of this programme at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals.
LEOPARD VIEWING: Leopards are frequently seen, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators that are 'radio-tracked' from our game-viewing vehicles. The leopards roam freely and catch their own prey within the 4 500ha & 16 000ha rehabilitation nature reserves. These cats however, are notoriously people-shy and sightings are not guaranteed.
THE CHEETAH PROJECT: Offers visitors a valuable insight into the 'welfare work' of The AfriCat Foundation.
LARGE CARNIVORE TRACKING ON FOOT: Visitors are invited to participate on foot in the radio-tracking of the rehabilitated Cheetahs or the Spotted Hyaenas on the Tracking Trail within the 4 500ha & 16 000ha rehabilitation nature reserves.
BUSHMAN TRAIL: Experience a day in the life of a Bushman. It constitutes an easy walking trail and is highly informative. Guests get to learn about the art of making traditional artefacts and how the San adapt and survive in an unforgiving wilderness environment. Participation is welcomed!
This morning you will meet your guide and depart from Otijwarongo and drive to Windhoek. This drive will take approximately 4 hours.
The Elegant Guesthouse is situated in the up-market residential area of Klein Windhoek. This modern, up-market Guesthouse consists of 6 luxurious en-suite double rooms and a fully equipped boardroom. The guests can indulge in the contemporary flair and stylish surroundings of The Elegant Guesthouse. During your time at The Elegant Guesthouse, they will endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as possible and to provide you with personalized service and genuine hospitality. This Guest House is sure to impress as it holds the "Elegant Guesthouse: HAN Silver Award for 2012". Enjoy several amenities including 24 hour wireless internet, the beautiful garden swimming pool and various others. During your time at The Elegant Guesthouse, guests will endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as possible and to provide you with personalized service and genuine hospitality.
The Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch combines design and décor, materials and furnishings, gardens and natural settings, to ensure guests live their dream of an African Safari. The lodge lies on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub Savanna. The ranch is characterized by huge red sands dunes running parallel, and in a northern-westernly to south-easternly direction. The valleys in between the parallel dunes are commonly known as 'streets'. A rambling old farmhouse was extensively altered, upgraded and renovated to not only serve as a residence, but also as the main center of the Lodge. An entrance hall leads to the reception, lounge, dining room, library, bar and cellar at the Game Ranch. The Spirit of the African atmosphere, coupled with service delivered with graciousness and charm, in a luxurious setting, providing excellent value and unforgettable memories for the discerning traveler.
Canon Lodge is situated on the 520 square kilometer, privately owned Gondwana Canyon Park. It is only 20kms from the main viewpoint of Fish River Canyon and is built from natural materials, including local rock and thatch roofs. The lodge is an ideal starting point for visits to the Fish River Canyon. The Canon Lodge's main area lies in the shelter of a granite hilltop, and the lodge itself has been built amongst enormous boulders, designed to blend in with the natural environment. The reception, an indoor restaurant and the bar area can be found here. There is a safe in reception for the safekeeping of valuables if necessary. As the building has been constructed by using mostly local stone, the interior is cool, but lacks natural sunlight. An old farmhouse, originally built in 1908 by three Bavarian brothers, has been restored to serve as the Canon Lodge Restaurant. It has a magnificent view of the canyon landscape, which makes dining in the restaurant a truly unforgettable experience. Spaced evenly amongst the tall weather-beaten granite boulders are 25 thatched, wooden bungalows. All units are equipped with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, a fan and mosquito nets. Be sure to enjoy the various activities to participate in including unguided morning hikes, Canyon and scenic drives, horse-riding and a guided sunset walk. Take in the superb scenery in this haunting, arid landscape.
The Nest Hotel is situated directly on Lüderitz bay with its own private beach. All rooms are sea facing. A variety of fresh seafood, including the famous Lüderitz oyster and lobster, is served in the Penguin Restaurant. Outstanding and personalised service is a matter of course at this four star Hotel.
At Namtib Desert Lodge you will find your genuine Namibian experience in typical Namibian farmstyle accomodations in the middle of the vast Namib desert.
The Desert Homestead lies approximately 32km's southeast of Sesriem. The wide grassy valley is sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with a view reaching the distant dunes of the Namib Desert in the west. In this exuisite position, we offer simple but stylish accomodation in thatched chalets which were designed with the fragile beauty of this remarkable environment in mind. The Desert Homestead will ensure you an unrivalled experience in the desert extremes, tranquil surroundings, Alfresco dining, delectably fresh farm cuisine, refreshing dips in the pool, stunning sunsets and sunrises are basic pleasures at the Lodge.
The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is a centrally positioned four-star hotel. It is built in and around the old Station Building in Swakopmund and dates back to 1901. After extensive renovations, it has been restored to its former Victorian glory, and has been opened as one of the towns premier hotel's since the end of 1994. The hotel boast of it's 'combined architectural beauty with first-world comfort.
Grootberg Lodge is a landmark in Namibia for the tourism industry as it is the first middle-market establishment in the country that is 100% owned by the conservancy it is located on a large private concession in the remote northwest of Namibia. Perched on the edge of the Grootberg Plateau, it probably has the most spectacular views of any lodge in Namibia. The purpose of the Grootberg Lodge is not only to offer a professional service, great surroundings, extremely good food, well-trained guides and exceptionally good local management but, at the same time, to benefit the local community thanks to the revenues generated by the Lodge.
The newly-built Andersson's Camp is located in the Ongava Game Reserve, situated only 4.5kms from Etosha National Park's western gate. The Reserve is dominated by Mopane woodland, whilst a low range of dolomite hills, the Ondundozonanandana Range, provide relief to the otherwise flat surrounding area. Andersson's Camp is the ideal location for a comfortable, modern-day exploration of both the Ongava Game Reserve and Namibia's Etosha Park. The Reserve has a healthy population of both black and white rhino. Populations of the endemic Anchieta's dwarf python, striped tree squirrel and a localized subspecies of rock hyrax, can also be found here. On either side of the main farmhouse are 20 new luxury tents for the guests comfort. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and wonderful cuisine from the chef's 'a la carte' menu, wine and dine under the stars, have a drink or simply relax around the inviting camp fire.
Okonjima, home of The AfriCat Foundation, was established as a small 'guest farm' in 1986. For many years, Val (VJ) & Rose Hanssen had been avid cattle farmers until the need for solutions to increasing livestock losses and post-independence interest in Namibia as a tourist destination, changed the face of Okonjima, as well as that of Carnivore Conservation. With the family still at the helm (now the next generation), Okonjima now encompasses a dedicated team and a variety of accommodation facilities, offering you, our guest, a truly Namibian stay. Established in 1993, The AfriCat Foundation started off as a sanctuary for Cheetah and Leopard rescued from irate, livestock farmers.
Shayna Maislin ,
April 21, 2014
"I would highly recommend the tour guide that we had in the Serengetti . He was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and courteous. We all agree that Kensington has first class staff working for them in Africa. All the camps that we stayed at were absolutely beautiful except perhaps for the one in Lake Manyara. All in all it was a spectacular trip!"
Janine Chey ,
April 21, 2014
"Our trip to Masai Mara via Kensington ran very smoothly. We stayed at the Mara West Lodge. Beautiful location atop a ridge overlooking the Masai Mara plains. Our luxury tents were quite comfortable and the staff/service at the lodge were great. Meals were very nice especially the daily soups. Our guide, Steve, was also great...so knowledgeable and eager to show us many interesting things. He planned our daily game drives and took us on a nature hike one afternoon. He clearly knows and understands this ecosystem. He has an amazing eye, finding animals in fields of tall grasses. Our entire family had an amazing time, trip of a lifetime...would love to go back!"
Justin Yax ,
April 21, 2014
"Once again, a perfect trip. From Elizabeth's planning to Godfrey's guiding, we could not have asked for a more thorough and well planned safari. I can't wait to come back and do it again, this time with a Kilimanjaro climb added onto the trip!"
Nancy Frierson ,
April 21, 2014
"The entire trip was superb - all the transfers, the lodging and the food, the safari experience and the knowledgeable guides. The guide's ability to spot an animal and identify it at a great distance allowed us to see and photograph all the animals on our list and then some. The lodgings were even better than we had hoped and the staff could not possibly have been better. Our trip of a lifetime turned out to be just that."
Avi J.Moskovitz ,
February 03, 2014
"We finally returned from the most magical vacation in Morocco and we cannot thank Lily and Kensington Tours enough!! This trip was beyond amazing and we are so appreciative for everything done to make this trip happen last minute for us!
We had a spectacular tour guide that spoke 8 languages, Ismail, and the friendliest and warmest driver, Said, whom made the experience absolutely phenomenal! Not only did we learn and see, but we laughed, danced, ate like pigs, kissed camels and snakes, ran in the Sahara desert under the stars, and enjoyed life - the best gift of all!
Ebony Hoskins ,
October 18, 2013
"I am so happy that I used Kensington Tours to help with my dream trip to Cape Town South Africa. I was looking for a well respected tour company that planned private guided tours that was not going to cause me my leg, lol. I begin searching companies by reputation and value. I narrowed it down to Kensington Tours because of the quality and value. I felt taken care of prior to my departure due to the detailed itinerary.
From the time of got off the plane to the time I headed back to the states, I was in excellent hands. The service was EXCELLENT! I will definitely use Kensington again. Certainly, a trip of a lifetime!"
Hanne Jones ,
October 24, 2013
"I have travelled all my life. I've combed much of Europe, from The arctic north in Norway to the streets of Seville in Spain, the beaches of Cannes and Nice in France and the medieval heart of Bologna in Italy. I've been on two African safaris (one tented, one not), both "luxurious." I've been on more than a dozen jaunts to India, some guided, others not. Over the years I have discovered that I had rather be lost and disoriented in a foreign country than submit once again to the unbending schedule of a guided tour. Hence I had given up tours of any kind, until Molly Kelly, an American Express travel agent, suggested I might want simply to list the places my friends and I wished to see in Morocco then let Kensington Tours make accessing them in an orderly way not only possible but thoroughly enjoyable as well. And this Kensington Tours did. They pulled our disparate destinations together and designed a far, far better route than we could ever have done on our own. They satisfied all our requests and threw in delicious additions, areas of interest we had never considered or even heard of. Our accommodations were well within our means and wonderful. Our guide and driver, not to mention our Mercedes SUV, could not have pleased us more. In other words, thanks to Molly and her recommending Kensington Tours, we had a sensational holiday. "
Anthoula Korina ,
September 05, 2013
"Africa had always been a myth in mind since I was child that was up until a week ago. I just returned from an epic safari adventure! Kenya, Tanzania and the Maasai are sorely missed.
Words cannot fully express the magic of this ever-flowing journey. It was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, free and powerful. My mind keeps playing tricks on me; thinking rather hoping that I'm going to see a giraffe cross a busy NYC street :)
The memories will resonate for a lifetime. To boot, I went on this trip solo; female traveler. Not sure any of it would have been possible w/out Kensington Tours!!! Thank you..."
JaneJennings ,
July 12, 2013
"I had a wonderful trip visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda. We were able to get really close to the gorillas and watched their interactions with each other. The local people are so gracious and made every minute a delight. The accomodations were great. I loved waking up in the morning to the sounds of the forest. The added luxury of a massage was a great way to end the trip!"
gingermedlen ,
July 26, 2013
"Our family of 6 traveled to Morocco for a 9 day Imperial cities discovery, I was absolutely amazing. Our guide Lahcen Zaaim was the best guide we have EVER had and we have traveled to many countries. There was not one subject that he was not knowledgeable about. He made the trip sooooo memorable. He was so flexible and when he picked us up in the mornings to head out, he was talking nonstop to tell us soo much about everything we were seeing. There was soooo much to see in Morocco and he made sure we saw it all.. He truly has a gift in the touring business, you feel as if your leaving your best friend when the trip is over. When we got to the airport in casablanca, he spotted us before we saw him and of course, we asked him, how did you recognize us? He even went as far as to get the King of Moroccos artist to meet us at our riad the night before we left to return home late to do our names in moroccan arabic to frame, They were beautiful, He showed us a picture of the Kings Face he had done for the Palace! Lily Baffour from Kensington planned our trip and she was amazing, planning everything as she thought we would like based on what I told her. She did an Outstanding job and literally sent our Iteniaries by next day air in a beautifully done spiral bound personally book for each family that was going on the trip, SOOOOOO IMPRESSED and she even got the guide we requested!!!! I cant say enough about this trip and Kensington, we will definitely use again!!! We experienced a VERY different culture in going to Morocco and thats what we wanted, a Very different exotic trip and thats what we got!!!! Again our accomodations we Top Notch, staying in the TRuly authenic Riads, they were SOOOOO Luxurious, Plan on taking another suitcase or buying one there because you will buy more things to bring home than any other trip because of all the Handicrafts there, especially in Fes!!!
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An overview of current FDA regulations and guidance is helpful to discover hidden opportunities and how they can be leveraged
for the QbD paradigm for therapeutic protein products moving forward. The requirements regarding changes to an approved biologics
license application are described in 21
601.12. With respect to product and process changes, the regulation states that each change in product, production process,
quality controls, equipment, or facilities must be reported to the agency (16). This section also describes the need for conducting
appropriate validation, including clinical and nonclinical studies to demonstrate that the change has no adverse effect on
the identity, strength, quality, purity, or potency of the product. Reporting of the change must be in accordance with regulation
or guidance that provides for less burdensome notification of the change. The changes requiring submission of supplements
and approval prior to distribution of product made using the change (major changes), changes requiring supplement submission
at least 30 days before distribution of product made using the change, and changes to be described in an annual report (minor
changes) are provided in 21
601.12(b). The 1997
Guidance for Industry: Changes to an Approved Application for Specified Biotechnology and Specified Synthetic Biological Products
provides additional guidance on the reporting categories (17). The comparability protocol described in 21
601.12(e) is used to demonstrate the lack of adverse effect on the safety and effectiveness of a product for specific types
of manufacturing changes. A comparability protocol approach can be used to effect changes under a QbD paradigm with more regulatory
flexibility. This approach has been used successfully for drug substance manufacturing site transfers when certain requirements
were met.
Comparability protocols can be leveraged to effect many different manufacturing changes that include many products and manufacturing
sites. They are not recommended for one-time changes as the protocol must be submitted as a preapproval supplement (PAS) and
be followed by additional filings. Regulatory flexibility is achieved by submitting the same change approved in a comparability
protocol for other products or facilities as changes being effected supplements (CBEs) or even as annual reports. Therefore,
such protocols are a good regulatory strategy tool when a particular change affects multiple products. For example, if the
container–closure system is modified for many products that use the same system, or if a stopper changes, then the comparability
protocol offers a way to submit one PAS containing the studies to be performed, the acceptance criteria, and the quality risk-management
concepts to be followed, especially regarding container-closure integrity aspects. Once the protocol is approved, the first
product with the change can be introduced to the market through a PAS or CBE. Subsequent products can be introduced immediately
and reported in annual reports. It is important to note that the submission strategy should be agreed upon between the firm
and the FDA. Therefore, meetings are recommended when such strategies are followed. The comparability protocol offers advantages
as the submission strategy for new in-process testing methods as well. For example, if a traditional method is replaced with
a new more advanced and rapid microbiological method (i.e., polymerase chain reaction mycoplasma testing for cell culture
instead of traditional microbiology methods) at many facilities and for many different products, a comparability protocol
can serve as the platform to effect these changes without submitting a PAS for each product and facility.
Traditionally, a comparability protocol is submitted to the agency to support the proposed changes. In July 2008, a notice
was issued in the
Federal Register
seeking participation of pharmaceutical companies in a pilot program for the submission of quality (CMC) information in an
eCP consistent with the principles of QbD and risk management in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This protocol can cover changes
to manufacturing scale, changes across unit operations, changes to equipment, and/or manufacturing site transfers previously
submitted as comparability protocols. The ICH Q5E guidance,
Comparability of Biotechnological/Biological Products Subject to Changes in Their Manufacturing Process,
applies to eCPs as well as traditional comparability protocols to demonstrate product comparability (18). Expanded change
protocols describe the holistic QbD and risk-based approaches to demonstrate the lack of adverse effect on safety and efficacy
of a product and focus on critical quality attributes. Such submissions allow for decreased filing requirements for postapproval


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Wang, Huai-Sheng and Li, Tian-Hua and Jia, Wen-Li and Xu, Hong-Yan (2006) Highly selective and sensitive determination of dopamine using a Nafion/carbon nanotubes coated poly(3-methylthiophene) modified electrode. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 22 (5). pp. 664-669.
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A poly(3-methylthiophene) modified glassy carbon electrode coated with Nation/single-walled carbon nanotubes film was fabricated and used for highly selective and sensitive determination of dopamine. The hybrid film surface of the modified electrode was characterized by scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and the results indicated that the carbon nanotubes were dispersed uniformly on the conductive polymer. The experimental results suggest that the hybrid film modified electrode combining the advantages of poly (3-methylthiophene), carbon nanotubes with Nafion exhibits dramatic electrocatalytic effect on the oxidation of dopamine (DA) and results in a marked enhancement of the current response. In 0.1 M phosphate buffer solution (PBS) of pH 7.0, the differential pulse voltammetric (DPV) peak heights are linear with DA concentration in three intervals, viz. 0.020-0.10 mu M, 0.10-1.0 mu M and 1.0-6.0 mu M, with correlation coefficients of 0.9993, 0.9996 and 0.9993, respectively. The detection limit of 5.0 nM DA could be estimated (S/N = 3). Moreover, the interferences of ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UC) are effectively diminished. This hybrid film modified electrode can be applied to the determination of DA contents in dopamine hydrochloride injection and human serum. These attractive features provide a potential application for either in vitro measurement of DA in the presence of excess AA and UA or as detectors in flow injection analysis (FIA) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Genre : CCM, Country
Producer : Michael A. Curtis
Never Going Back is an album from Country singer Collin Raye. The album was released on April 28, 2009 through Time Life Entertainment.
Release information about the album
Release Date: 04/28/2009
Tracks in Never Going Back: Get Up In Jesus' Name, The Only Jesus, Mid-Life Chrysler, You Get Me, Never Going Back, Take Care Of You, She's With Me, I Love You This Much
Never Going Back Album Tracklist
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Just days after I ranted about how we should all be wearing dresses again, I've fallen head-over-heels for a trouser and shirt combo. How fickle we fashionistas are! We all know by now that high waists are back with a vengeance and these trousers from Nanette Lepore are a gorgeously subtle take on the trend. The high waist can be bad news for those of us with body hang-ups, but in the name of research I'm giving it a go today with a Monsoon Fusion skirt, and the general consensus is that it works with curves more than you'd imagine (and can add a them if you're slim). Just be careful if your weight sits on your tummy rather than your hips, or you could run the risk of looking like a pregnant woman in the 1970s.
Teaming tweedy trousers with a blouse the look is very 'Wartime Chic' (a contradiction in terms, I know) and these trousers are a good introduction to the look, as they're not to high and don't have too many buttons or buckles. You'll have to really love this look to invest though, the pants are $295 and the shirt $260, both from Neiman Marcus.


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Return-to-work practices used in the private sector and in foreign countries reflect the understanding that some people with disabilities can and do return to work. Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun to focus more on return to work, it has yet to adopt a complete strategy for implementing this new approach. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 is expected to enhance work incentives for people with disabilities, but fundamental policy weaknesses in the Disability Insurance (DI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs persist. SSA needs to develop a comprehensive return-to-work strategy that emphasizes its return-to-work incentives. In developing this strategy, SSA can supplement what it learns from the experiences of the Ticket to Work demonstrations with the return-to-work approaches of other disability systems to identify elements of a new system that could help each individual realize his or her productive potential. Adopting a comprehensive return-to-work strategy will require fundamental changes to the underlying philosophy of the DI and SSI programs.
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FAO is making every effort to take into consideration the different roles and activities undertaken by men and women in all the aspects of the meat chain. This approach is reflected in many field projects where women are the main stakeholders and where women's groups are involved in enhanced capacity building, have increased decision making power, as well as self-confidence and actively participate in local institution building.
A good example of gender balanced projects is a rural development and training programme which was designed by FAO to train women's groups in Uganda, in small-scale value-added meat processing, to establish several village level meat processing pilot plants and educate the new entrepreneurs on marketing strategies.
Overall, the income status of the households in project villages have increased, which has benefit for all, old and young, through increased food security, levels of nutrition and increased wealth. The project continues to be a success and is now incorporating a larger network of villages. It is hoped that the lessons learned so well in Gambia could, in time, be applied elsewhere in Africa. FAO is also involved in livestock projects in Afghanistan, the Philippines and Mongolia which are highly gender inclusive.


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More information is leaking out regarding the hospitalization of Demi Moore last night.
According to TMZ sources, a friend of the actress' called 911 because Moore fell into a semi-conscious state due to nitrous oxide inhalation. She was, oddly enough, apparently taking part in what's known as "whip-its," the name teenagers have given to this cheap, easy process of getting high.
Where is Moore at the moment? Under doctor's care at a Los Angeles hospital, and Radar Online claims to know why.
That site reports that while the star may have been taken away in an ambulance due to the abuse of a substance, the real issue at hand here applies to her dramatic weight loss (depicted in the photos above).
"Demi is in getting treated for anorexia, as well as other issues that caused her seizure," an insider says. "She has not taken care of her health at all lately and has lost a ton of weight."
Regardless of whatever else is going on with Moore, that much is undeniable. We'll continue to wish the actress a full recovery and will keep readers apprised of her progress along the way.
how the heck wud tmz get this info? Are they pulling a murdoch and taping phns lol????
Well, I believe Demi Moore has pretty much always been a good actress, mother, and well, relationships, we all have bad ones and so does she, so she's human, not just an actress. And as for the Nitrous in all honesty, unless it came out of her mouth and not just gossip, I say bs. She is a mother and a responsible person, I don't see her doing such things, and if she did, she is getting help, takes a strong person to admit they have a problem and seek help for it.
lol whippits are not very cheap!!
So...Demi was walking on sunshine? Wonder when she'll be popping up on Intervention. What an idiot...access to every resource in the world and she's sucking on nitrous like it's the 80s again. I'm beginning to understand why Ashton left. Sounds like Demi is walking on sunshine, right thru midlife crisis.
My prayers are with Demi...she is a wonderful actress and sweet lady from what I have heard. I hope she soon realizes as most of her fans already realize...that she is a beautiful lady... and look forward to seeing her get well and back on her feet. God Bless
hope she be ok just need hug sometimes women think thay only person havin a hard time time its self i beleave is healer there other women going through the same have fath in yourself n trust your self one day at a time
has to be dumbest broad in world, should remove Tallulah from her. My brother died of it at dentist, not using recreationally, it replaces oxygen , had she done it alone she'd be dead & all the high is, is makes you stupid ,forget from 1 minute to next what's going on, you're more foggy than if ya sniffed glue or toluene, more out of it than any other drug incl. barbs, liters of booze. Like Ashton, whose twin had ♥ transplant, needed any deliberate medical drama in his life! Baker act her, OMG. Looks Like A. bought it to soup up cars, look how thin her is, of course it wouldn't take much, get that kid from her! What's wrong with looking like you really do, now finally she does, but had to be 24 for 25 years first. Oh let's just let her do it, prob. thinks she's a Marilyn Monroe to history, but she's a snicker-attractor, that's all she is


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Turns out, "a person with direct knowledge" was right. Mahindra and Reva announced today they have teamed up to form a new company called Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle Company that will see Reva's electric powertrain technology put into Mahindra & Mahindra vehicles. Mahindra will also take a 55.2 percent equity in Reva Electric Car Company and has invested about $10 million in the new company. New corporate details are available after the jump, but what we care about is what this might mean for vehicles like the NXR electric car.
Turns out, a lot of Mahindra vehicles – electric three-wheelers like the Bijlee and the Maxximo mini-truck, and "other M&M vehicles" – could get the electric powertrain package. As for the NXR (and the even more far away NXG), today's announcement says, "Mahindra REVA will now have access to Mahindra's vehicle development technology and distribution network, significantly enhancing its ability to launch a state-of-the-art electric vehicle for global markets." So, there's that.
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Mahindra enters high growth electric car segment; acquires majority stake in REVA
· Mahindra to have 55.2% equity in REVA Electric Car Company (REVA).
· Company to be renamed Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicle Company (Mahindra REVA)
· Mahindra REVA to leverage Mahindra's vehicle development expertise
· Mahindra REVA electric technology to be deployed in Mahindra vehicles
· Dr Pawan Goenka elected Chairman of the newly constituted board
Bangalore May 26, 2010: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today strengthened its position in the Electric Vehicles domain with the acquisition of a majority stake in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. Bangalore. REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. will be renamed Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicle Co Ltd. Under the new agreement which was signed today by both the companies, M&M will own 55.2% equity in Mahindra REVA by a combination of equity purchase from the promoters and a fresh equity infusion of over Rs 45 crores (approx US $10 million) into the company. The buyout makes the Mahindra group a strong global player in the electric vehicle space.
Post the buyout, the Board of Mahindra REVA has been re-constituted under the chairmanship of Dr Pawan Goenka, President Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra. The new board includes five nominees from Mahindra & Mahindra, two from the Maini family, and one from AEV LLC, California (co-founders of REVA). An independent director will be added to the board subsequently. Mr Chetan Maini will continue to play a leading role in Mahindra REVA as Chief of Technology & Strategy and will continue to be on the board.
Under its core Sustainable Mobility initiative, Mahindra has been working for the last 10 years on developing green technologies and has demonstrated diesel hybrid technology on the Scorpio and hydrogen Alfa three wheelers. Mahindra has a pilot fleet operating with 100% bio-diesel and was the first to launch micro-hybrid technology in India with around 50,000 such micro-hybrids on the road today. In EVs, over and above the electric three-wheeler Bijlee developed in 1999, it is also currently working on an electric version of its mini-truck, Maxximo. Mahindra REVA's EV technology will be adapted for these and other M&M vehicles. Access to strong EV technology will strengthen Mahindra's other current sustainability initiatives.
REVA is currently marketing its products in 24 countries across the world with an overall vehicle population of over 3500, arguably the largest EV fleet globally. REVA recently premiered its next generation electric car models, the NXR and NXG which received an enthusiastic response. Mahindra REVA will now have access to Mahindra's vehicle development technology and distribution network, significantly enhancing its ability to launch a state-of-the-art electric vehicle for global markets.
Speaking on the acquisition, Mr Anand Mahindra, VC&MD, Mahindra & Mahindra said, "With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation becomes the need of the hour. Mahindra already has an established sustainable mobility solutions programme and our association with REVA will only help us further expand our green footprint both in India and overseas".
Dr Pawan Goenka, President (Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors), Mahindra & Mahindra and the newly elected Chairman of Mahindra REVA said, "This is a key strategic acquisition for Mahindra in its march towards sustainable mobility. Mahindra and REVA bring together complementary strengths. With Mahindra's vehicle engineering expertise, global distribution network, sourcing clout and financing support, REVA's vehicles have the potential to significantly gain in market penetration. Mahindra will also benefit from REVA's EV technology for its own products."
Mr Chetan Maini, Chief of Technology & Strategy, of the newly formed Mahindra REVA mentioned, "The EV market is poised to grow significantly and we concluded that in order to seize the opportunity we needed the resources and experience of a major automotive manufacturer. In Mahindra we have found a company that not only shares our vision of principled and sustainable growth but one that also has a reputation for good corporate governance. As a result of Mahindra's investment, Mahindra REVA will be able to scale, innovate and accelerate and so to deliver better products to more customers in more places".
Photocaption:: (From Left – Right) Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mr. Chetan Maini, Chief of Technology & Strategy, of the newly formed Mahindra REVA, Dr. Pawan Goenka, President (Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors), Mahindra & Mahindra, Mr. Sandeep Maini-Reva, Mr. Parthasarathy, Group CIO, EVP-Finance & M&A Member of Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra.
About REVA
REVA was established in Bangalore in 1994 as a joint venture between the Maini Group of Bangalore, India and AEV LLC of California, US. Its REVA electric vehicle was first commercially available in Bangalore in 2001 and in London in 2004, under the G-Wiz brand. REVA is a technology innovator with the largest deployed fleet of electric cars in the global market today, available in 24 countries across Europe, Asia and Central and South America with more than 3,500 of its vehicles on the road and the accumulated data from more than 100 million km of user experience.
REVA launched two new electric cars at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009; the NXR and the NXG along with the REVive remote emergency charge system, REVA's unique proprietary technology. In January 2010, the Chevrolet e-Spark premiered at the Delhi Auto Show, with GM India's platform powered by REVA.
In recognition of its technology leadership REVA was awarded Frost & Sullivan's European Power train Company of the Year 2008 and prior to that, was named one of India's 'Cool Companies' by Business World Magazine. Overdrive, CNBC and TV 18 recently awarded REVA the Green Car of the Year 2010.
About The Mahindra Group
Mahindra embarked on its journey in 1945 by assembling the Willys Jeep in India and is now a US $6.3 billion Indian multinational. It employs over 1,00,000 people across the globe and enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, tractors and information technology, with a significant and growing presence in financial services, tourism, infrastructure development, trade and logistics. The Mahindra Group today is an embodiment of global excellence and enjoys a strong corporate brand image.
Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top tractor brands in the world and has made an entry in the two-wheeler segment, which will see the company emerge as a full-range player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry.
The Mahindra Group expanded its IT portfolio when Tech Mahindra acquired the leading global business and information technology services company, Satyam Computer Services. The company is now known as Mahindra Satyam.
Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector is the proud recipient of the Japan Quality Medal, the only tractor company worldwide to be bestowed this honour. It also holds the distinction of being the only tractor company worldwide to win the Deming Prize. The US based Reputation Institute ranked Mahindra among the top 10 Indian companies in its Global 200: The World's Best Corporate Reputations list.
Mahindra is also one of the few Indian companies to receive an A+ GRI checked rating for its first Sustainability Report for the year 2007-08 and has also received the A+ GRI rating for the year 2008- 09.


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Gay and lesbian couples who received their marriage licenses this week wasted no time getting married.
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After waiting the required three days by state law to get married, the couple exchanged vows on Sunday afternoon overlooking the Spokane skyline.
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Mr. and Mr. Dill-Rogers know they are apart of history, becoming one of the first gay couples in Spokane to say "I do."
"We got to be a part of something really big, we are very proud that we got to be there. It's nice to feel equal and that everyone else can have that option too," they said.
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Does It Matter Who the Next Secretary of State Is?
Whether Kerry, Rice, Donilon, or somebody else is named America's top diplomat, there will be one man in charge in Foggy Bottom -- Barack Obama.
There's nothing quite like being secretary of state.
Where else do you get your own plane, really cool digs on the seventh floor, and access to the eighth floor -- with its extraordinary art, furniture, and amazing collection of Americana?
No other job gives you a chance to jet the globe, defending the republic's interests and radiating a high-minded bipartisanship to boot. What's more, the gig comes with a shelf life that all but guarantees you media and policy relevance for years to come (just ask every secretary of state since Henry Kissinger).
So you can bet your pinstripe pants or pantsuit that whomever BHO taps to replace Hillary Clinton is going to accept without hesitation, reservation, or even so much as a prenup.
But here's my question: Does it really matter all that much whom the president chooses? Whether it's John Kerry, Susan Rice, Tom Donilon, or some mystery candidate who will surprise us all, the next secretary will have to deal with Barack Obama, withholder-in-chief -- a guy who dominates and doesn't delegate big foreign-policy decisions.
Maybe I'm wrong about the U.S. president's preternatural tendency to control everything. Perhaps in his second term, a more confident Obama will empower a true loyalist -- someone he really trusts, like Susan Rice -- and allow him or her to run with some truly big issues.
But don't count on it.
It's true that all presidents guard their control over foreign policy, but Obama has been more protective than most. Not since Richard Nixon and Watergate shadow president Henry Kissinger ran the show have we seen an administration where all power on the big issues ran in and out of the White House.
Don't get me wrong. Clinton has been a very fine secretary of state.
She was a veritable star on the international stage and did terrific work in improving America's image abroad. She fought for her department and pursued an innovative 21st-century agenda -- call it planetary humanism: women's rights, technology, LGBT issues, democracy promotion, and the environment. She did good work on Libya too.
But did she own and dominate -- on behalf of the president -- a single issue of strategic consequence pertaining to peace or war? There were some issues that the military, CIA and White House appropriately dominated -- think Afghanistan, Iraq, and the war on terrorism. But on others -- Arab-Israeli peacemaking, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the big think on Iran strategy -- the White House exclusively dominated discussions where the State Department could have played a central role.
The president must be the final decision-maker on foreign policy. But the secretary of state should become -- or at least in the past became -- an architect of his policies. That means crafting strategy, selling it to the president, and working together with a team of envoys and experts to implement it.
Think about what might happen if you actually empowered the secretary of state to be America's top diplomat. That person might then be able to think through priorities, consider how means and ends align, and develop real options on a tough issue and a strategy for how to coordinate messaging -- not as a thought experiment, but with real purpose.
This secretary of state would be empowered to fend off unhelpful bureaucratic meddling. There would be a designated team to support him or her, including the National Security Council and interagency representation. The world would know that it was the secretary of state who spoke for the president -- there would be no end runs, no phone calls from leaders seeking to head off initiatives they didn't like.
Best of all, the secretary could do the spade work and set up situations in which it might be possible to use the president to close a deal. This would husband valuable presidential currency and deploy the president only when it was really necessary.
And with a little luck, you might actually start to develop -- dare I use the phrase -- a foreign-policy strategy, a term that one White House official dismissed last year as being … so "19th century."
Will the president really use his secretary of state during a second term? He should. With the breadth of his domestic agenda and the screw-ups, carelessness, and even scandals historically associated with second terms, he could use the help.
But old habits die hard, particularly when the guy in charge thinks they work just fine. If Obama changes course, it may well be to appoint some special envoys, particularly on the Middle East peace process -- but unlike with George Mitchell, the last such envoy, this time reporting directly to the White House.
From Obama's point of view, the centralized approach on foreign policy seems to have paid off. He ran a pretty competent foreign policy -- no spectacular successes, but no spectacular failures either. Sure, there were some stumbles on the Israeli-Palestinian issue and the consulate attack in Benghazi, not to mention a general lack of coherence on what was important and what wasn't. But hey, the world's a tough place.
Don't misunderstand. If the phone rang and it were the president asking me to become secretary of state, I'd take the job. But I'd do so knowing where I stood, and I would harbor no illusions that the nation's top diplomat is going to have a major role in shaping the nation's foreign policy over the next four years.
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Forty-three percent of adults say they've participated in showrooming, according to a Harris Poll from November 2012. Yet, tomorrow's biggest headline isn't going to be about how e-commerce cannibalized brick-and-mortar stores. The future lies in integration and leveraging the best of each to grow revenue across the board.
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