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When Ferzanna Riley was three years old her family left Pakistan and moved to England.
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Through the success of her book and all the media coverage this is receiving, she's becoming a leading campaigner against child abuse, particularly within ethnic minority communities. Now a director of a charity called Roshni (Urdu for 'light'), Ferzanna is passionate to help highlight such issues.
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|2006-01-14, 16:09
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♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬
What We Do On The Internet
Well we do a lot of things on the internet. But more importantly are the others.
The internet was created in the 1960s by a bunch of very intelligent peoples called "Scientists". But at their time, the internet was just a means of sending a recieving informations secrectly, thru encryptions and other means. It was really effective then, because no one really had the technology to encrypt them the informations anyway.
Later on the US Defence Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), got intrested in the very unknown internet. (ARPA is communications based for anyone who doesn't know) The internet finally got its widespread uses after the Military finally decided to get intrested in the Internet. The internet was for fast communications between other military leaders, and was used widely during the Cold Wars, when nuclear missiles were a big threat like car crashes are today ^^. And yadada, then when PC (personal computers) became acually possible in the early 70s, everyone was starting to pick up upon the every increasing popularity of the I-Net.
Though when the internet was beginning there were few choices of websites to choose from, and few search engines to choose from too, like Altavista, I believe. In 1991 we started calling the internet the World-Wide-Web, and distinguishable names started appering, like pizza hut.com and the white house.gov. After this ISP (Internet Service Provider) started appearing like AOL and CompuServe, then we have the browser war like Microsoft and Netscape, but we have Opera and Firefox now, and still Microsoft and Netscape. [ should've bought lots of AOL stocks back then, hahah ^_^] Even then the internet was growing at a tremendous rate and now it's has grown even more.
But is all this acheivement of the internet really necessary? I've read that all the internet possibilty to surive was really a coincidence or are we really that good at preserving unimportant things? The truth is, the internet is so much more unstable and the percentage of failure is enormously higher than winning the lottery is. The more people who uses the internet, the more unstable it becomes, and this includes everything from internet site creations to web browsing, which are really the two majority. The pontential of the internet is very great but it fails, if it does come, which it eventually will, it will bring a large degree of confusions toward the people who lives in the time of the internet-meltdown.
The internet influences most large business now a days and now. You can even conduct lifes business from edge of your desk now. Since the huge popularity of Napster in 1999, which let users share files, specifically songs. This was an instant ban, and the court cases and lawsuits followed soon afterward. This was just the stepping stones for music downloaders and then Kaaza came up. Then again the The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) brought claims of lawsuits against the people of Kaaza. Now users have very many options of way to download music and other such files, such as the more popular P2P downloading: Bittorrent, FTP, HTTP, IRC and others I don't use.
Now the internet is mostly used for educational purposes, Business, and the overly large field of internet downloading.
Studies shows that internet downloading such as games, music and adult material are usually downloaded by the male portion of the earth. And the other things I didn't list are the female portion. But ironic to this, most of the users are females, a 4/6 ratio. male - 4 / female - 6 : This is out of a hundred percent.
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|2006-01-14, 16:32
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The Internet is changing the way people do things, just like computers did. I'm sure at the beginning when the public first got access to the Internet it might be more for entertainment than serious and important daily stuff but now it's used widely by many in major aspects of one's life. People use it to do business, for social networking, for leisure, for getting information, and so on. I could imagine a world without the Internet, because as a child there was no need for such a thing. People lived fine without the Internet back then. However the Internet is here to stay unless something changes drastically. It allows us to do so much more things in more productive ways. Of course there's unproductive things one can do but the benefits are there so it is unlikely the Internet will ever go away.
When more people use it there will be efforts to either expand the bandwidth and resources available or start a new one (like Internet2) or something even better. (Think subspace communications *ahem* ) This is an information revolution and things will never go back to where it was if we humans can help it.
|2006-01-14, 17:08
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|2006-01-14, 17:18
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Why the hell do you think we're all here then? education? hell no!
we're just here for the pr0n
|2006-01-14, 17:25
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|2006-01-14, 17:35
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Ero~Kairin! ^-^ Yeay!
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hmmm verry intresting topic Aoie. Well all I have to saiy is that "French" definitly belongs in the sex category.
As for intrnet, it as become a tool that as the power to unite all the world. For the simple reason everyone can access it. I see it as a big parliament for people who dont like talk-shit..
Drake Awesome vid ^^ Y ..but how disturbing!!
|2006-01-14, 17:36
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What the heck is ilife?
|2006-01-14, 18:16
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It's bacon!
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Location: Up and to the Left
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Well, what else did you think a chobits was meant for?
|2006-01-14, 20:41
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To me, the internet is like an information universe. Anyone can find what they wants, if it's free .
To add on, the internet also gives us unlimited possibilities and conveniences, like video conferencing, online registering for online courses etc.
The internet is where people interact with an added layer of anonymity.
|2006-01-14, 20:51
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dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Northern Ireland
on a serious note the net is a wonderfull tool allowing me to spread thoughts and opinions to those around the world. *salutes broadband modem*
|2006-01-14, 22:03
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"Show it to me"
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In solitude, where we are least alone
|2006-01-15, 01:05
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Lord Chairman God King
The internet is serious business, people. It's never been out knowledge, media, or even porn. However, there are people who take it too seriously, or not seriously enough.
Here's a meter I made:
Not seriously enough (Grow up.) <------------- Serious business (This is where you want to be.) ---------------> Too seriously (Calm down, Gawd. It's only the intranet.)
Determine where you are on your own, since online quizzes are absolute BS.
|2006-01-15, 02:27
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Neverlands
Age: 39
porn? <-- Not seriously enough <-- porn? <-- Serious business, and porn? --> Too seriously there's no such thing as too much porn!
|2006-01-15, 20:45
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Toronto, Canada
You should try actually searching for 'iLife' on google if you're so interested. iLife is simply the package of software that includes most of the offerings that Apple Computer bundles with their computers.
As far as your theory of 'Internet meltdown', I highly doubt it'll happen like that. You should do a bit more research on how the internet actually works and you'll realize that it is in fact purposely designed to be extremely resiliant to having a breakdown. In fact the internet was originally made so that the US Department of Defense computers would keep functioning in the event of a nuclear strike on the US, because as long as just a few computers were still operational, they could still do everything they wanted to do.
|2006-01-17, 07:49
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♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬
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The first class of the day will be more vigorous. I will offer modifications for those of you who are newer to this practice or those of you who want to take it slower and plenty of challenges for those who would like to be challenged. The evening class will be gentle and restorative
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This year again I have a special musician guest on the retreat that will join us for a few classes and accompany the class with live soft guitar and oud sounds. In these classes we will explore the connection between yoga, music and breath and use these tools to move into a deeper state of awareness and relaxation.
What's included:
2 extended yoga sessions daily (morning vigorous asana practice and evening gentle restorative and pranayama)
sunrise pranayama and meditation
extra yoga classes with live healing music by world renowned musician Yotam Silbertsetin
7 nights accommodation at Villa Sumaya
Day trip to Santa Cruze, a local village with beautiful views of the lake
Day trip to San Juan la Laguna to see local craft and traditional weaving techniques
3 daily fresh vegetarian meals ( fish and meat optional)
plenty of free time for hiking, taking a swim in the lake or in the pool, dipping in the hot tub or sitting in the hammock and absorbing the gorgeous views.
What's not included:
*travel insurance
* Tips,extra drinks
*Airfare and ground transportation are not included, however,a private shuttle will be provided to and from the airport in Guatemala City and a private boat from Panajachel to Villa Sumaya.
Optional & available for additional fee:
* Day trip to other villages around the lake
* Day trip to Chi Chi market.
* Hiking
* Kayaking
*Climbing San Pedro Volcano
*Bird Watching tour
* Coffee tour
* Amazing spa treatments
*Shaman protection ceramoney
A nonrefundable deposit of $600 is required to reserve your spot
Single $2135
Double $1635
Triple $1450
How to get there?
Take any flight to Guatemala City. If you wish to visit Antigua before or after the retreat we can help you arrange that as well as the transfer from Antigua to Villa Sumaya. The shuttle ride from Guatemala City Airport to Villa Sumaya is about 3 hours. The shuttle ride from Guatemala city to Antigua is about 40 minutes and from Antigua to Villa Sumaya about 2 hours.
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°°°°Chapter 3: Inner Fight and no peace in sight°°°°
Aragorn had not the strength and will power to reach the tower of Elendil. Therefore, he walked as far as his tired legs carried him, and then sank down to the wet grass. The thoughts that had tumbled through his mind shortly after the fight had ceased racing, and all he felt was a numbness, that seemed to come from deep inside.
He knew that he would have to confront the thoughts, the questions, but he was thankful that his mind had decided that it was too early yet. Sighing as he sank down, he felt tiredness claim his limbs.
Fatigued, he closed his eyes. He was so tired. But no, not yet, he could not sleep yet; his wounds needed cleaning, and he would have to light a fire to keep him warm. Opening his eyes to nearly complete darkness, Aragorn started to search his pack for the things he would need.
Cleaning the shoulder wound would be much more complicated than the wound at his side. Therefore, he began with the latter, cleaning the wound with some water from his flask, and then binding it tightly. The light from the moon was too weak to attempt stitching it.
When he pulled his cloak from the shoulder wound, he could not suppress a moan of pain. The dried blood made the clothing stick to the flesh, and pulling made the injury bleed more fiercely. Setting his jaw, Aragorn continued nevertheless.
To his relief, the injury was not as deep as he had feared, and so he cleaned it and bound it as well as he was able to with only one hand. Shivering, he searched his pack for firewood, but what he had left had become wet during the fight.
Sighing, he tightened his bloodied cloak around his shoulders, leaned back against a boulder and closed his tired eyes. Instantly, his hurting body claimed its rest, and within moments, Aragorn fell into a deep and exhausted sleep.
It had not been easy to dig the shallow grave, despite the softness of the ground. But without any tools, and with only one good hand, it had taken Aragorn nearly the whole morning to do so.
Covering the dead ranger with his cloak, Aragorn had lain him to rest in the grave, and sealed it off with earth and stones. Now he stood over it, the sword of Rogondil in his hand. The blade was still shining red with his blood, but Aragorn did not care.
A gust of wind caught his hair and for a moment, Aragorn thought to hear the growling of thunder in the distance. It seemed the storm had not vanished yet, Rain was not far away, the air heavy with moisture. Mist had gathered on the plains, and a bodiless coldness seemed to have covered the lands.
For long moments Aragorn just stood there, the sword in hand, staring down at the nameless grave. His face was pale, and his eyes held a shimmer that had never been there before. Frustration, anger, disappointment…and hurt.
Suddenly, he sighed deeply, shaking his head. Slowly, he lifted the sword, and then rammed it into the ground at the head of the grave, where it quivered a moment, and then stood still.
Closing his eyes for a moment, Aragorn let his head hang. Then, his sad voice filled the air, void of any hate or anger, but full of regret.
"It should not have ended this way, my friend. I do not know what drove you, but it must not have ended this way."
He shook his head once more. A sigh left his lips, but then he took a deep breath, and a change seemed to go through him. Aragorn lifted his head, his eyes looking at the grave and the sword, and with a voice that belonged to the Chieftain that he was, he recited the well known words of farewell.
"Where there is life, there is death,
but from shadow a light can be born.
Your journey ends here, in earth and dust.
But after you have rested,
You shall hear his call, and wake in Mandos's Halls.
The road goes on behind the circles of this world,
And that is where we shall meet again,
When I have reached my journey's end.
Until then, namarie."
The words sounded hollow in his own ears, and he knew that right now, he did not truly mean them. But, he felt that, even so Rogondil had betrayed him, the man deserved to hear the ritual words of the rangers. For long moments he stood in silence, and then he added in a whisper,
"I will look after your brother. I will protect him with my life and death, as I promised to do when I took up the place of my father as Chieftain.
As I would have done for you.
Fare well."
Giving the nameless grave in the wilds of nowhere a last glance, he turned away, and left the place of death and pain. He knew that he would never come back to the Tower Hills, and the famous towers of Elendil.
For days he had travelled, not rushing his pace, but neither slowing it purposefully. The rain had started to fall the moment he had left the grave, and it had not stopped for the rest of the day. But to Aragorn, it had not mattered. He had not felt the cold water on his skin, or the wind that had assaulted him.
He had walked and walked, never looking back, but not looking forwards either. When night came, he had slept, with morning he had set out, and when he had felt his legs tremble under him, he had given in and rested.
Now, only a few leagues away from the ranger camp, the blissful numbness that had until now covered his mind, had fallen away. With the realization that he would reach the camp in only a few hours, all emotion that he had buried with Rogondil in the wilderness, came crashing down. It made him stumble and gasp for breath. He had to stop, he could not go on.
Sitting down on a boulder, Aragorn stared at the lands before him. All looked so peaceful, so quiet and still. There seemed to be no trouble, no doubt, no pain. But Aragorn knew better. His heart ached with his wound in unison, and he realized that he did not know what to do. For the first time in his life, he truly did not know what to do.
What should he tell the rangers?
And what should he tell Amandil, Rogondil's little brother?
It was hard enough to lose a dear friend, but to lose a brother, the only family member that was left…
What would it do to Amandil when he heard of his brother's death? And a death by the hand of his Chieftain no less?
What would Amandil say when he found out that Aragorn had killed his brother? That he man he looked up to had murdered the only person in the world that loved him unconditionally?
Aragorn felt a shiver go through his body, and he had to close his eyes. He could no longer gaze upon the peaceful scene before him, as his heart broke in his chest.
What should he do?
When Aragorn had taken up his father's place and had become Chieftain of the Dunedain, he had sworn an oath. He had sworn to do all in his might to protect his men, whether by his life or death.
The rangers looked up to him, they followed him without question, and he knew that they would give their lives for him; that some even saw in him the King that they wished to one day claim the crown of Gondor.
Sweet Eru, he had sworn to protect his men, not kill them! By the Valar, what had he done?
Deep down, Aragorn knew that he had acted in self defence; that Rogondil would have killed him mercilessly, and then left him in the wilderness to rot. But still, had he not killed one of his men? One of the rangers that he had sworn to die for?
Shuddering, he let his head fall into his hands. Why had this happened? How had it been possible to come so far?
What had he done wrong? Where had he lost Rogondil? When had the man ventured off from the path, and onto an unknown road? Why?
Shaking his tired head, Aragorn took a deep breath. He would find no answers to this questions, as the only person that could give them, was laying dead in a nameless grave near the Tower Hills.
And it would not help Aragorn to dwell on things that he could not change anymore. He knew that he would have to confront the reasons behind Rogondil's betrayal, one day. But not this day.
This day, he had to answer another question. What to tell Amandil?
Should he tell him the truth? That his older brother had tried to kill him? That he had betrayed all Amandil believed in; the rangers, their duty, their loyalty…their Chieftain?
Could he tell him all that, and then tell him that he –Aragorn- had killed his brother? That it was his fault that Amandil was left alone in this world, without family to lean on?
Should he tell him that he had not only killed his brother, but dug his grave as well? That he had left him in the middle of nowhere to become cold and stiff, to slowly rot and fall away? Should he tell him that it had been him who had taken the most precious that he possessed away?
Could he tell him?
Could he?
Aragorn closed his eyes tightly, pressing the balms of his hands into them, as if that would stop the onslaught of emotions.
Could he? Was he able to do that, and live with it, day after day? For the rest of his life? Would he be able to bear Amandil's accusing eyes? And furthermore, would Amandil be able to stand the truth?
He did not want to acknowledge the answer, but he already knew it.
No, no he could not. It would not only shatter Amandil's young heart to hear that, but his own as well. Amandil loved his brother dearly, he would not be able to fight through this. It would be hard enough as it was.
No, he would not tell him, could not.
So he stood, lifted his head, and determinedly set out again. And although he had decided what to do, and was convinced that what he was about to do was for the good of all, he could not shake the feeling that whispered in the back of his mind: Coward.
Halbarad's voice echoed off from the trees around him, and Aragorn looked up from the path. There before him, a small group of rangers had emerged from the trees and bushes that lined the path, bows ready, arrows notched.
Stopping in his tracks, Aragorn met Halbarad's gaze, and then looked away for the shortest of moments. But it was long enough for his second in command to sense that something was not right. And to come to the realization that Rogondil was not merely a few steps behind Aragorn, but that he would not come.
Walking the few steps to his Chieftain's side, Halbarad scanned Aragorn from head to toe, taking in the bloodied cloak, torn tunic, muddy boots and pale face.
Gently, he took the pack from Aragorn's shoulder, "Let us get you to camp, and into something clean."
Aragorn only nodded, and together they made their way to the campsite, leaving sad looking and whispering rangers behind.
"I need to talk to Amandil, Halbarad."
"Sure, but let me take a look at your wounds first."
Anticipating that his Chieftain and friend would reject the request, Halbarad was surprised to see Aragorn nodding. Frowning, he led his friend to his tent, opened the flap, and ushered Aragorn in.
Sitting down, and taking a deep breath, Aragorn could not bring himself to look at Halbarad. There was still so much that raced through his head, and now that he was back in the camp, the decision that he had made not so long ago seemed…doubtful.
Distantly, he heard Halbarad leave the tent, then a hushed conversation. A moment later, Halbarad re-entered.
"Let me see to your wounds." And without waiting for approval, he began to help Aragorn out of the worn cloak and tunic. Upon seeing the injuries, he glanced questioningly at his Chieftain, but Aragorn only shook his head tiredly.
"I should speak with Amandil first."
Nodding, Halbarad did not ask any more questions, spoken or silent, and began to swiftly but gently clean the cuts, spread some healing salve over them, and then bind them with clean linen.
But Aragorn knew what Halbarad was thinking. There wounds had not been caused by crude blades of orcs, or rusty swords of thieves, but by a sharp and well cared for blade.
When the last bandage was in place, Halbarad handed a clean tunic to Aragorn and stood to his feet.
"I have send for Amandil. He was on a hunt for the evening meal. He should be here any minute. Shall I send him in, when he arrives?"
Aragorn thought about that, while he pulled the tunic over his head. Then,
"Yes, please."
Halbarad nodded, and left the tent without another word. Had Aragorn looked up in that very moment, he would have seen the pity and understanding in his friend's eyes. Emotions that were not only directed at Amandil.
The young ranger had heard rumours when he arrived back in the camp, but the man that had come to fetch him had not been able to tell him what was going on.
Amandil entered the clearing where the camp was set up, and immediately he noticed the tension and sadness that hung heavily in the air. While walking to one of the fires, where he saw Halbarad standing, he felt eyes staring at him. Watching him. What was going on?
Upon reaching Halbarad, Amandil greeting him, but when he saw the eyes of the other ranger, he instantly felt his heart jump into his throat. What had happened?
Taking a step towards the younger ranger and putting a comforting hand onto his shoulder, Halbarad told him, "Amandil, Aragorn wants to talk to you. He is in my tent."
Amandils's eyes lit. The Chieftain was back? Then where was his brother? Suddenly, a hollow feeling settled in his stomach, and he had to take a deep breath.
He felt Halbarad squeeze his shoulder gently, but firmly, "Go, Amandil. He will answer your questions."
And with that, Amandil turned and walked stiffly to the tent that he knew to be Halbarad's, but before he entered, he closed his eyes briefly. Then, he resolutely shoved back the tent flap, and stepped in. The flap fell back behind him, and he vanished form sight.
They had talked long. For some hours they had talked, before Amandil's tears had dried, and the voiced had become quiet. Rubbing his eyes with his sleeve, Amandil sighed deeply.
"So, he did not die alone?"
Aragorn shook his head, and answered gently, "No, he did not die alone. I was with him when he drew his last breath."
Amandil nodded, "Then it is well. I am sure he was proud, dying with his Chieftain by his side. And with his sword in hand."
Aragorn could not reply. A big lump had formed in his throat, and he was not able to say more. And truly, what should he have said? More lies, however well meant they might be? No.
So, he only nodded his head, sighed, and closed his eyes. The last hours had been draining, and he felt exhausted. The weight that seemed to press down on his shoulders had not lifted with telling the tale, and deep inside Aragorn still doubted his decision.
Suddenly, Amandil stood to his feet. Glancing up at the young ranger, Aragorn stood as well. Smiling sadly, Amandil gesture behind him to the tent flap.
"I think I…need some time to myself. To remember…and mourn."
"I understand. Please, Amandil, if there is anything that I can do to help you, let me know. I am here for you, should you need me."
And Aragorn meant what he was saying.
"Thank you, Chief." And with that, the young ranger left the tent to mourn for his lost brother.
Suddenly, his legs seemed unable to carry his weight any longer, the world spun before his eyes and he trembled all over. What had he done? Why had he lied to the boy?
Breathing heavily, he let himself sink down onto the field bed again. He placed his elbows on his knees, and let his weary head fall into his hands. Oh, he was so tired. So very tired. Slowly, his breathing clamed, and the trembling reduced itself to a shiver.
Coldness befell him, and he wanted nothing more than to lie down, close his eyes and sleep. Sleep and sleep until he forgot what had happened, until he forgot what he had done. But he knew that he could not sleep yet.
Aragorn was dimly aware that another person entered the tent, and pulled the flap closed completely, so that no light could enter. He heard the person rummage for a moment, and then felt a blanket being wrapped around his shivering form.
The bed shifted as Halbarad sat down beside him. The ranger did not say a single word, but Aragorn knew why he had come. Minutes passed in stillness, but when another shiver raced through Aragorn's body, Halbarad spoke.
His voice was gentle and understanding, "Tell me the truth, Aragorn."
Aragorn knew that what he told his friend would reach no other ears, and, oh, by Elbereth, he needed to tell someone, to be assured that he had done nothing wrong, that his decision had been the right one. And even if Halbarad would condemn him for what he had done, he…he needed to tell someone. So, he took a deep breath, and began to lift the weight that was pressing down on his shoulders. And perhaps, perhaps he could find some sleep after that.
But he knew that he would find no rest. Not yet.
The End. (Second part of the White Lie triologycoming in the next few days; Title:Broken Trust)
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Though IPL season 3, is over, but Indian Premier League (IPL) is still continuing to be the talk of the town. In fact, it has become more strident now with lot of entrepreneurs aspiring to take up a new IPL franchise or buying an old one. Let us explore t
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The victory of Chennai Super Kings marked the ending of IPL's third edition. IPL an initiative of BCCI, inaugurated in 2008 when BCCI auctioned the franchise rights to eight franchise teams for ten years to the highest bidders. IPL generated a total amount of $724 million to BCCI from bidding. Bidding has served as the main revenue resource for BCCI, but what about return on investment (ROI) for franchisee business owners.
Most of us have been watching IPL with lot of interest. But very few of us have tried to understand the IPL franchise model. No doubt, IPL franchise is similar to any other franchise model, but still it is unique in the sense that it is one of its kinds that got huge popularity in the very first year of its launch. Here in this article we are presenting the franchise model followed by IPL franchise.
Franchisor: IPL
The Indian Premier League is a Twenty20 cricket competition initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with its headquarters in Mumbai. It is headed by BCCI Vice President, Chirayu Amin Chairman and Commissioner for IPL, and CEO, Sunder Raman. Till the IPL 2010 there were eight franchisees but for the upcoming IPL season 4 there will be total 10 franchise teams consisting of cricket players from across the world. The two new teams to be introduced from IPL 2011 are Sahara Pune Warriors owned by Sahara Pariwar and and Rendezvous Sports' Kochi franchise (Logo and name yet to be finalised).
IPL franchise opportunity
With the IPL becoming hugely popular, it will be interesting to find out the business model of an IPL franchise. Let us have a look at the revenue streams.
Except for the team sponsorship revenue resource, rest all revenues are shared with IPL franchisor as per initially determined equations for 10 years.
Sale of broadcast rights: IPL has sold its broadcast rights to Sony for 10 years and profit generation depends upon the television rating points (TRPs) and the success of the league. For the initial two years, 80 per cent of the money from broadcast rights was shared by the franchisees and rest was taken up by the IPL. However, gradually the IPL's share increased and by fifth year, IPL will start getting 40 per cent share.
Brand sponsorship for franchisor: The title sponsorship fee for the initial five years to be paid by DLF will be shared with the franchises. However, later on IPL will retain 40 per cent of this revenue with the balance 60 per cent to be shared between the franchisees equally.
Sponsorships for franchisees: The franchisees will generate team sponsorship at individual levels also. The revenues from individual sponsorships will remain wholly with the franchisees.
Sale of tickets: Another significant source of revenue for franchisees is the sale of tickets. Seven matches will be played at home stadium and accept for some percentage of revenues that goes to IPL, rest is taken by the franchisee.
In stadia: Another small revenue resource is the in-stadia advertising, a share of which which goes to the franchisee.
Break even period
The break even period may differ from franchisee to franchisee and on sponsorship agreement. In some cases, franchisees have taken straightforward team sponsorship, while in other cases; the franchisees may have taken sponsors on board as partners. The profit generation is entirely varied in both the case. The profit generation might start from the very first year depending upon various conditions.
Expected investments for IPL franchise
On an average, each franchisee is expected to invest about $ 4-5 million in the inaugural tournament on players, coaches and support staff. The classification for franchise investment are:
- Franchise fee
- Cost of players
- Other Investments
Franchise fee
The biggest investment on the part of franchisee for taking up the IPL franchise is the franchise fee. The franchise fee is payable in equal sums over a 10-year period. The franchise fee is calculated by considering the cost of the franchise and is paid every year.
Cost of players
Another main investment required by the franchise business owner is the player costs, decided in the auction, held before the beginning of the League. The franchisee is required to pay players. Franchisee has a three-year contract with the players.
Other investments
The franchisees are also expected to pay for the use of the stadiums for which they have to enter into contracts with the local association. There are also other marketing costs such as events for promotion of the team, star ambassadors, and so on, which the franchisees have to bear.
Future prospects
IPL 3 concluded with great success with the victory of Chennai Super Kings. No doubt, the third edition of IPL has left behind numerous controversial issues and various questions unanswered. Nevertheless, as for the brand IPL is concerned, it would not be wrong to say that, IPL is here to stay and will keep entertaining the cricket lovers and generating profits for the franchisor and the franchisees in a much higher and larger scale in years to come.
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Picture the scene - two kids racing their literbikes through a city. We've all seen it. Normally, the blues and twos come on after a while and the offending idiots are carted away in the opposite direction to their bikes. Worse, next year they find they can't get insurance.
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We sit near the window, but I slide over to the farthest side of the booth. If the Waymen just so happen to pass by, I don't want them to see me.
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It takes me a while to soak this all in. I'm wanted. They're all looking for me. Everyone. That explain the scared stares from citizens, the taken-aback clerk at the store where I bought my bag. The waitress, glancing at me nervously behind the counter now...
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I agree with others who said that the skills are important to teach our children (of both genders), but that the package as a whole is demeaning to women.
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Can any one give me a quick answer though... is 90 minutes every day a lot of instructional time for a single subject? I honestly don't know.
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Can any one give me a quick answer though... is 90 minutes every day a lot of instructional time for a single subject? I honestly don't know.
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Second. My mother was one of those 60's feminists. Some of the way she's raised me has been harmful and counterproductive to the way I have chosen to live my life. She didn't teach me to cook, clean, sew, do childcare, or any of the other things that I actually spend my day doing.
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The homeschoolers I've met who into this "Keepers at Home" stuff are usually very traditional in their view of education, so their daughters have a solid education. If they get away from their families they will have the basic skills to do whatever they want to with their lives. Over coming the brain washing will be the hard part for them.
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and you don't talk to my kids
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What ELSE this depraved woman is selling : ? Shudder....
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yes it does. in fact I was surprised that "obeying and pleasing your husband" was not included in the curriculum.
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If your definition matches mine yes but since most people don't agree to the definition of a feminist I guess maybe not.
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Pear Breakfast Cake
Wheat Free Recipe
Pear Breakfast Cake, a pale gold, crackly sugar bloom - like a very thin layer of pastry - will form on top of the cake. Dust with powdered sugar before serving from the dish, warm or cold.
1 large ripe firm pear
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup brown rice flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Powdered sugar
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease a 10 x 8 x 2 inch ceramic baking dish with butter.
Peel, core and dice the pear. Spread in baking dish and top with a light grinding of black pepper, if desired.
Beat eggs and sugar until pale in color and very thick. Add vanilla.
Combine rice flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Sift over egg mixture and fold in. Drizzle oil around edge of bowl and fold in. Spread batter over diced pear.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving from the dish, warm or cold.
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Package depth 16 cm
Package height 3 cm
Package weight 99 g
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Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
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Depth 7.5 cm
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Package depth 16 cm
Package height 3 cm
Package weight 99 g
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