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Over the years System Edström has developed into a leader within the Swedish and Scandinavian markets and sells to virtually the entire European market thanks to the innovation that exists within the company, both in terms of product development and sales.
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Why does corruption matter?
Anyone who regularly follows anti-corruption enforcement actions can easily become desensitized to the headlines…multi-billion dollar multi-national corporations paying hundred million dollar settlements for bad acts in some faraway land. Many commentators bemoan the fact that such settlements have become the cost of doing business in many developing countries. In 2016, there have already been two settlements of more than $390 million each and more are likely on the way.
But what often gets lost in the sanitized recitation of facts in the settlement documents are the consequences for the people affected by corrupt officials who have perverted the decision making process and caused the inefficient distribution of scarce resources. Case in point: the Sabah State Water Department (Malaysia).
According to The Straits Times, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recently discovered that two senior officials in the Sabah State Water Department had allegedly pocketed 60% of more than $1.1 billion that had been earmarked to improve water distribution in the largely rural area since 2010. Authorities reported seizing:
- More than $12 million in cash
- More than 41 pounds of jewelry worth more than $4.5 million
- More than 90 handbags worth more than $119 thousand
- Nearly $14.3 million in various bank accounts
- Nine luxury cars
- Another $7.1 million stashed in foreign banks
The report indicates that the scheme was perpetrated by water department officials breaking projects into small pieces that did not have to go through a public tender process, and then awarding them to a network of collusive vendors. For a country that ranks #54 (out of 167) on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, this quote from a MACC deputy chief commissioner is noteworthy: "In the 49 years since the commission was set up, we have never seen this amount of money. The thought that this involves government servants is very bad."
Some interesting facts about the state of Sabah:
- Malaysia's eastern-most state located on the island of Borneo
- Home to 3.72 million people in 2015
- The population of Sabah is approximately 54% urban / 46% rural (or 1.7 million people)
- According to the Sabah State Water Department's website, it only provides clean drinking water to 69% of Sabah's rural population (or 1.2 million of Sabah's rural residents)
How much difference would $500 million in graft payments have made in the lives of the half-million Sabah residents who still don't have running water today?
This is why corruption matters.

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text: Binghamton coming in with just two wins on the year, so this was a good time to bounce back for UMaine, after a loss to Albany.First half, Ali Fraser fakes the three, then hits Justin Edwards down low. But Edwards is able to get it to go. The sophomore with 12 points in this one to lead the way for the Black Bears.A couple minutes later, Maine in transition and it's the point guard, Xavier Pollard, who decides to take it himself for two. The Black Bears leading early, 11-5.But with just seconds left in the game, after Maine had taken the lead, Jimmy Gray hitting a big three for Binghamton. The Black Bears are upset in the Pit, 57-56.


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She Made Something!
After a dry spell lasting months, of arid desert and tumbleweed... hark, there was light. And spark. And creation!
They may be small, each canvas just 5x7" to be exact, but boy did they cause much rejoicing here! The Mojo is back Baby! Yeah!
Backgrounds were made up of tissue paper, braille paper and foreign text with tons of stencilling, masking, stamping and paint. Much messy fun. The Tim Burton quote was for Joyce, my stalkee in the swap on here and the other was for a Stocking Swap over on UKS.
Boy, did it feel good making these. It's a dark old place when Mojo boogers off like that!
Thanks as always, for stopping by :)
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Great to see you being creative again....my mojo is still MIA..:(
Hugs xx
p.s. have done my Secret Santa post..:)
Yeah ...so pleased your Mojo is back ...love the result ....if you find mine boot it up the **** and tell it to go home lol. xxReplyDelete
Carmen, I'm loving that you have been making already after Christmas. I haven't touched a thing in days. That pile of books of your looks amazing - what's Christmas without a stack of fresh reading material? I'm hoping that you all had a fab Christmas and I'm wishing you all the best for a happy and creative 2012ReplyDelete
These are awesome! I love them! (: You are one talented lady.ReplyDelete
Yay!!!! These rock lady :D xxReplyDelete
These are fab, so very 'Carmen'! Lucky old Joyce and A N Other.ReplyDelete
Btw, I'm liking the new word, stalkee :D
ha ha, my mind does wander, ha ha,ReplyDelete
so glad you're creating, keep those spirits up,
now what was I just thinking about?
Gorgeous Carmen, loving them both, hope this means a complete return of the mojo!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous Carmen!So glad your mojo wandered back :D XXXReplyDelete
Yay to mojo returneth! Mine is taking it's own long Christmas break. Those canvasses look fun to make too with all those scrumptious layers. Heres to a creative 2012! xReplyDelete
Yeah for you, lost mojo's a bummer but yours has found its way home and got its feet firmly back under the table!Those canvas's are fab, love all the layers and texture and where oh where did you find braile paper???!ReplyDelete
These are colorful, messy, grungily delicious, Carmen!!ReplyDelete
Mojo likes to leave you wanting....so you appreciate it when It returns...
Trying to entice mine back after the Holidays...we are slow and full of grease and sweets these days....
And she likes it oh yesss she does !!!! ;)ReplyDelete
-I mean both you having your mojo back and me receiving the canvas,hehe !- xoxo
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As you may recall, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (review) is set to open in UK theaters next Friday, February 15th. Lucky Brits, we're not getting it unitl (supposedly) April over here. But it's all right, because Optimum Releasing have just thrown us a new clip from the film that should hopefully help tide you over for now. Check it out below and be sure to visit the official Mandy Lane appreciation society on MySpace when you're done!
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Starting Strong II: Early Childhood Education and Care
Bennett, John & Tayler, Collette P. (2006) Starting Strong II: Early Childhood Education and Care. OECD, Paris.
Economic development and rapid social change have significantly modified family and child-rearing patterns across OECD countries. This review of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in twenty OECD countries describes the social, economic, conceptual and research factors that influence early childhood policy. These include increasing women's labour market participation; reconciling work and family responsibilities on a more equitable basis for women; confronting the demographic challenges faced by OECD countries; and in particular, addressing issues of access, quality, diversity, child poverty and educational disadvantage. How countries approach such issues is influenced by their social and economic traditions, their understandings of families and young children, and by accumulated research on the benefits of quality early childhood services. Starting Strong II outlines the progress made by the participating countries in responding to the key aspects of successful ECEC policy outlined in the previous volume, Starting Strong (OECD, 2001). It offers many examples of new policy initiatives adopted in the ECEC field. In their conclusion, the authors identify ten policy areas for further critical attention from governments. The book also presents country profiles, which give an overview of ECEC systems in all 20 participating countries. This book is relevant for the many concerned by child development, work/family balance and early childhood education and care policy. Countries covered: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Table of Contents Executive Summary 11 Chapter 1. Why Countries Invest in Early Childhood Education and Care 19 1. The rise of the service economy and the influx of women into salaried employment 20 2. Reconciling work and family responsibilities in a manner more equitable for women 23 3. Demographic challenges: falling fertility and continuing immigration 30 4. Acting against child poverty and educational disadvantage 33 5. Early childhood education and care as a public good 36 Notes 39 References 40 Chapter 2. A Systemic and Integrated Approach to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Policy 45 1. Co-ordinated policy frameworks at centralised level 47 2. Appointing a lead ministry 49 3. The co-ordination of central and decentralised levels50 4. A collaborative and participatory approach to reform 53 5. Links across services, professionals, and parents at local level 53 Notes 55 References 56 Chapter 3. A Strong and Equal Partnership with the Education System 57 1. A unified approach to learning 59 2. Is a "schoolification" of early childhood education and care taking place? 62 3. Facilitating transitions for children 64 Notes69 References 70 Chapter 4. A Universal Approach to Access, with Particular Attention to Children in Need of Special Support 73 1. Providing universal and appropriate access for all 3- to 6-year-olds 77 2.Increasing public provision for children under 3 84 3. Ensuring equitable access for all children to attend quality ECEC 92 Notes 97 References 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 5. Substantial Public Investment in Services and the Infrastructure 101 1. Who benefits from investments in ECEC services? 102 2. How much are countries spending on ECEC services? 103 3. Bringing new resources into the ECEC field108 4. How do governments fund ECEC services? 110 5. Child care costs to parents 113 6. Does the modality of funding chosen impact on system quality? 114 7. Effective policy includes investment in administration, and support services 119 Notes 120 References 121 Chapter 6. A Participatory Approach to Quality Improvement and Assurance 125 1. Quality and regulation in ECEC127 2. The state of ECEC regulation in OECD countries 129 3. Initiatives to improve regulation and quality standards 131 4. The use of pedagogical frameworks and educational plans 134 5. Dominant understandings of the ECEC curriculum. 135 6. What are countries doing to promote a participatory culture of quality in ECEC services146 Notes 153 References 153 Chapter 7. Appropriate Training and Working Conditions for Early Childhood Education and Care Staff 157 1. The quality of ECEC systems requires effective staff training and fair working conditions 158 2. Staffing profiles in the ECEC sectors161 3. New thinking about the core professional in early childhood services165 4. Initial and in-service education 168 5. Remuneration and conditions of work 168 6. Strategies to recruit a mixed-gender, diverse workforce 170 Notes 172 References 173 Chapter 8. Systematic Attention to Data Collection and Monitoring 175 1. Creating comprehensive data collections for young children and their services 176 2. Steps to improve ECEC data collection 179 3. Establishing a national procedure to collect and provide reliable ECEC data 181 4. Monitoring ECEC systems183 5. More participatory approaches to system monitoring184 Notes 186 References186 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 9. A Stable Framework and Long-Term Agenda for Research and Evaluation 187 1.What types of research are most common? 189 2. Expanding ECEC research agendas193 3.Some challenges in the research field 198 Notes 201 References 202 Chapter 10. Concluding Policy Observations 205 1.Policy areas for consideration 206 2.Concluding remarks 220 Notes 222 References 223 Annex A. Terminology Used in the Report 227 Annex B. The Scope and Methodology of the ECEC Review 232 Annex C. Data for Figures239 Annex D. A Summary of International Evidence in Favour of Public Investment in ECEC 249 Annex E. Country Profiles: An Overview of ECEC Systems in the Participating Countries 259 Annex F. Members of Review Teams437
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Crocus Tip
Dicksonia antarctica
tree fern
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- Position: partial to full shade
- Soil: humus-rich, neutral to acid soil
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection)
A fantastic, tree-like fern with a thick mass of roots that form a trunk and large, up to 3m (10ft) long, filigree-like fronds. These impressive tree ferns are one of the oldest plants in the world and add a touch drama to any garden. They are native to Australia and Tasmania, and since they are slow growing, can take 10 years to grow only 30cm of trunk. Try them in a semi-shaded spot, among ferns and woodland plants, as part of an exotic scheme, or beside water. They are hardy to -10 degrees C, although the foliage may die back at -2 degrees C. They will happily grow in any soil as long as the trunk is kept moist.
Plants may be dispatched without leaf fronds, however these will soon grow back.
- Garden care:As these plants absorb their nutrients through the trunk, water and feed by spraying the whole stem and crown. They are not fully hardy so will need protection in winter. In milder areas you can do this by gently stuffing a few handfuls of fallen leaves into the crown. In colder parts of the country pack the crown with straw before wrapping it with strips of frost fleece, or over-winter it in an unheated greenhouse. As the new growth starts to emerge in spring, the protection should be removed.
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Q:When should I feed my tree fern? I've removed the fleece and straw, water regularly and am waiting for new fronds to grow. The tree is situated in a sheltered, shady corner and grew beautifully last year. Thank you.Asked on 30/4/2015 by Banshee from North London
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ideally these can be fed during the growing season from late spring to midsummer.Answered on 15/5/2015 by Helen from crocus
Q:How long is the trunk on the tree fern you are advertising?Asked on 5/4/2015 by violet from North Dorset
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These currently have a stem of around 60cm (24 inches).Answered on 8/4/2015 by Anonymous from crocus
Q:Hi,Can you please tell me how much water my tree ferns need in winter if i put them in an unheated greenhouse with straw and fleece for protection.Thank you.Asked on 28/3/2015 by mrs sylviebo. from Staffs United Kingdom
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A:Hello there
If you are keeping it in a greenhouse you won't need to cover it with straw and fleece.
I would put it in the greenhouse, and just keep an eye on it and making sure it doesn't dry out every 3-4 weeks.
Hope this helps.Answered on 2/4/2015 by Anonymous from crocus
Q:I have a tree fern about 5 years old it is only producing short ferns as it has grown to a small pointed area can ii take of and flatten top to give a wider areaAsked on 24/3/2014 by Plant mad from Cornwall
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A:Hello there
It may be that your tree fern has been lacking in water or nutrients, so the crown has been shrinking. You can't cut the top off, but I would make sure that you water and feed it well by spraying the whole stem and crown, as this is where these plants absorb their nutrients.
I have attached a link below to the tree fern feed.
Hope this helpsAnswered on 26/3/2014 by Anonymous from Crocus
Q:I received my Tree Fern by parcel post yesterday & have just unpacked it. ( beautifully packed ). I am not going to plant it for 4_5 days & am wondering if it was grown in the pot it arrived in or whether to expect an unrooted trunk? Please advise.Asked on 8/3/2014 by ferny from Chesham, Bucks.
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A:Hello there
These Tree Ferns have come in from the supplier in pots but it is a trunk plunged into a pot. Hope this helpsAnswered on 10/3/2014 by Anonymous from Crocus
Q:I want to plant a jurassic border, in a south/west facing plot 7m by 2m with normal loamy soil. I'm a complete newbie so plants that can tolerate benign neglect would be best, what do you reccomend? I'd love a tree fern and understand it would need a bit of love in the winter to keep it warm :)Asked on 12/3/2013 by dinogarden from Hull
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The Dicksonia will need some winter protection (please see the notes in 'Garden Care' on the plant page) and it is important that when watering, you drench the whole stem.
There are some other great plants, which are worth considering too. These include...
Sasa palmata
(you will need to restrict its roots with a barrier)
Fatsia japonica
and Euphorbia
I hope this gives you lots of ideas.Answered on 13/3/2013 by Helen from Crocus
Q:Help with plants for N/East facing garden
Hi, I have a little problem choosing some plants....... I really like the look and size of the 'Shady Pink' pre-designed corner planting plan, but our problem is that we have a north east facing garden, so we get no sun at all in the winter, and direct sun for only half a day on either side of the garden during the summer. Would this planting plan be suitable for that level of shade? We are actually are buying plants for the entire garden, so we'd need about 6 new shrubs, and maybe a small tree (we were thinking about the Prunus Amanogawa). Could you please help us with a few shrubs that would do well in these conditions? For perennials, we have been recommended; - Geranium Johnson's Blue, Kniphofia, Crocosmia, and Helleborus foetidus. Are these suitable? Many many thanks! Regards, JoseeAsked on 12/4/2010 by Josee Mallet
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A:Hello Josee, It is always difficult to give a definitive answer to the shade issue, but looking at the Shady Pink border, the most shade tolerant plants include Anemone hupehensis Hadspen Abundance, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium and Dryopteris erythrosora. If you click on the following link it will take you to all our shade-loving shrubs http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.11/ and for the shade -loving perennials http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/plcid.2/vid.11/ Of the plants you have listed, the Prunus, Helleborus foetidus, Kniphofia and Crocosmia will be OK as long as there is more sun than shade. I hope this helps. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 13/4/2010 by Crocus Helpdesk
Q:Tree Fern winter care
Hi, I bought a Tree Fern a few years back and it seems to be establishing quite well. I have it in a semi-shaded spot, and I ensure that it is watered and fed regularly. Each year around this time, I protect it for the winter by stuffing straw in the crown, tying up the fading fronds around it and wrapping the trunk in fleece. The only thing is in the spring/summer it tends to produce what I think is a meagre amount of new fronds - 5 or 6 at the most. How can I encourage it to produce a greater number of large and healthy fronds? Also are the fronds prone to wind or sun damage, as the fronds on my tree this year looked like they were burned and shrived at the tips and dry to the touch. Your advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards SteveAsked on 3/11/2009 by Steve Crawford
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A:Hello Steve, If the fronds are dry, then it is either getting scorched by too much sun or wind, or it needs more water. I think the key to success is to make sure it can spread its roots, so plant it out in a sheltered part of the garden if it is still in a pot. Also and even more importantly, when you water really soak the whole length of the stem as this is covered by aerial roots - this should be done pretty regularly in summer, but not so the soil below is constantly wet. They do not need much feeding though, so just a top dressing of chicken manure or mulch in spring will do. Finally I live in central London and mine just gets a couple of handfuls of leaves in the crown in autumn and they seem to cope with the weather - including some quite heavy snow at times. I leave the fronds on and only cut them off when new growth emerges each spring. If you live in a colder part of the country then you will need to protect it a little more, but make sure air can circulate and water can get through. I hope this helps. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 4/11/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
Q:Low maintenance exterior plants for office lightwell
Hello Plant Doctor, Please advise on which evergreen plants would be suitable for a shady lightwell in my new office. Many Thanks, ColinAsked on 7/10/2009 by COLIN WATSON
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A:Hello Colin, If you click on the following link it will take you to a selection of evergreen shrubs that can tolerate low light levels. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.11/vid.228/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 9/10/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
Q:Dicksonia antartica arrived with no leaves
Hello, Upon receiving my order I was slightly concerned that the Dicksonia antartica arrived without any leaves- I thought that this is supposed to be an evergreen plant? I thought I would wait a couple of weeks and see if any grew but they have not. Please advise. Thank you. GeorginaAsked on 5/10/2009 by Georgina McKelvey
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A:Hello Georgina, The fronds of these plants can stay on the plant for 1 year if not cut back in autumn, but will die when the new foliage emerges in late spring. I have a very sheltered garden and I tend to leave mine on until the new ones come out, but as they are are only half hardy, most growers cut off the fronds in autumn. This ensures that the plants can be more easily protected from the winter weather by a layer of fleece or straw. This is a standard practice and does not affect the plants growth at all, but it does mean it looks bare in winter. I have had a look at the photos of yours and can see that it has been cut back, but I can also see crowns in the centre of the top, that will form next years new fronds. I would suggest moving it away from the corner a little as it will not receive any rain where it is at the moment, and making sure when you do water it, that the whole stem gets a thorough soak. I would then expect to see lots of fresh new fronds emerging next year. I hope this helps. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 12/10/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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Minimalist Wallet Integrates House Keys Into Its Design
The Liquid Wallet is built to hold one's daily essential items in one case.
Developed by Melbourne, Australia-based company Liquid, the Liquid Wallet is the first wallet built to seamlessly hold one's cash, cards, and keys.
The 1.4cm-thick wallet is made of hard anodized aluminum and was designed to keep essential items people carry around every day into one case. The wallet has an elastic strap to hold cards and cash, and four easily removable and adjustable screws for keys. Users can adjust how tight they want the keys attached and how much force is needed to swing them out when it's time to use them. Users can also easily remove keys to swap them with others if needed. In addition, the scratch-resistant hard anodized aluminum case protects the user's cards against RFID scanning devices.]\
Liquid is raising funds on Kickstarter to get the Liquid Wallet from prototype into mass production. The wallet comes in Liquid Black and Military Green. Early birds can purchase one for themselves for $41 AUD or around $37 USD. The estimated price for the Liquid Wallet is $69 AUD.
The Kickstarter campaign ends on March 26th. Check out the video below to see how to assemble it.


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Natalie Dempster will report directly to Aram Shishmanian, CEO of the World Gold Council
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, announced that Natalie Dempster will lead its government affairs activities with immediate effect. The government affairs team works with policymakers and influencers globally, equipping them with tools and research to make an informed decision about the role of gold. She will report directly to Aram Shishmanian, CEO of the World Gold Council, and will be based in London.
Natalie joined the World Gold Council in 2006, where she is currently responsible for government affairs research as well as playing a key role in the active dialogue with central bankers, multilateral agencies and government regulators.
Prior to joining, she was an economist at The Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan Chase. Natalie holds a BSc in Economics from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London and an MBA from City University Business School (CASS), London.
The workers resorted to a strike when five of them were suspended for "allegedly assaulting a supervisor" yesterday. The five suspended workers had been issued a show-cause notice by the management
New Delhi: Just over a month after they called off a 13-day-long stir that resulted in a loss of about Rs630 crore, workers at Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant went on strike again this afternoon, reports PTI.
The workers resorted to a strike when five of them were suspended for "allegedly assaulting a supervisor" yesterday.
When contacted, a company spokesperson said: "One of the supervisors was assaulted by workers yesterday and when disciplinary action was being taken by way of suspension today, they have struck works at the plant. The number of workers on strike is much less this time."
It is understood that the five suspended workers had been issued a show-cause notice by the management.
The workers, however, insisted it is not a full-scale strike.
"We observed a one-hour tools down strike protesting against forcible eviction of four colleagues by police," a worker at the plant said.
Out of them, three are office bearers of the Maruti Suzuki Employees Union (MSEU), including general secretary Shiv Kumar, he added.
A production loss of about 50 units was suffered on account of the one-hour tools down strike, a worker said.
Earlier, on 4th June, workers at the plant had gone on a 13-day-long strike demanding the recognition of a new union, the Maruti Suzuki Employees Union (MSEU).
With interest rates climbing and the government placing the management of EPFO funds largely in private hands, the provident fund scheme could become a less attractive savings option
What has the increase in interest rates, announced on Tuesday by the Reserve Bank of India, got to do with your EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation)? Especially the little understood and complicated pension part, but also the larger PF part itself? Here are just a few simple points.
For the salaried and the middle class, a period of serious belt-tightening is predicted, especially for those who have loans to be repaid. If you listen to the talking heads on TV, it sounds very easy; a big vapid smile and then the advice to "increase tenure to reduce the EMI". But in reality, all that this achieves is what is known as a "perpetual horizon" and larger repayments towards the interest component of your loan. The interest component of your EPFO savings and other diversions to products like pension scheme, as well as service charges levied, become all the more important now.
Each rupee going as additional interest repayment due to higher interest rates hurts; but each rupee lost for whatever reason, which should have been earned but appears to vanish due to EPFO tactics, is going to hurt even worse, since it doubles the loss now.
Most of all, with inflation shooting up too, EPFO might just become a less attractive option as an automatic savings device, especially in view of the recent announcements that a private foreign bank, Standard Chartered, with its glorious track record in India, is now the "custodian of securities" for the government EPFO. In addition, the EPFO has appointed four fund managers—the State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HSBC Bank and Reliance Capital—to look after EPFO funds, in both the public and the private sector, and also in the stock market.
(This is what Standard Chartered Bank stated in a court case in another episode, where they managed to lose the money of their investors. "Standard Chartered is contesting the claim and has said it is not liable for the lost money, arguing the investors were experienced and had signed papers exempting the bank from any duty to monitor their transactions. The bank would not be liable for the accuracy or completeness of such advice or recommendation," Standard Chartered Bank said in its response to the claim. - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/bernard-madoff/8618785/Bernard-Madoff-Dubai-developers-sue-Standard-Chartered-over-lost-money.html )
Agreed, it is not Standard Chartered Bank alone, but all the same, why now in these super-heated days of scams unfolding, has EPFO gone to a foreign private bank, linked to multiple tax havens abroad, when there are ample Indian banks with equally good or maybe even better people and assets? There are, as usual, no pre-clarifications available from the EPFO, whether on its website, in its media announcements, or anywhere else. Just a bunch of happy campers signing our money away, in what appears to be a depressingly familiar repeat.
This is indeed dangerous news overall for the EPFO, which as of date covers about five crore employees and has about Rs350,000 crore of investible funds (though records are not up-to-date at most EPFO offices even till 2009) and about Rs60,000 crore coming in every year, and a surplus of about Rs20,000 crore for investment. What was wrong with keeping these activities with government-owned banks and institutions, since the strongest point that the EPFO has for everybody is that it is totally kept away from any private games and controlled in every way by the Indian government?
For those who may wonder at the strong opposition this writer has to private participation in handling EPFO funds, the last time the Government of India placed one of its government provident funds into private hands, we had what is often referred to as the 'Home Trade Seaman's Provident Fund Scam', forgotten by many (though this writer as an ex-seafarer can recall those painful days which lasted for almost a decade before the government bailed the fund out) and the fact that it was endorsed by Sachin Tendulkar, amongst others, also seems to have been forgotten. The list of foreign banks involved would read like a who's who.
Incidentally, a little-known amendment to the Seaman's Provident Fund Act 1966, in 2007, which can also be applicable to the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 with its various interventions subsequently, as per some interpretations, says: "The Central Government shall not be liable to compensate or indemnify any loss caused to the Fund by deposits in an approved bank referred to in Section 4 or investment in securities or due to mismanagement, misappropriation or otherwise by the Board, any of its trustees, employees or any other person at any time."
Brilliant! One of the biggest safeguards that the employed middle class has, has suddenly gone into a bit of a loop. If the Central Government will not be liable to compensate, then who will for a government-run provident fund?
The prevailing wisdom and suggestion which many, including this writer, have put forth, has always been that a good employer who really means all she says about her employees will automatically provide a maximum possible option on EPFO, and a smart employee will grab it with both hands. Mainly because it is totally secured by the government. Let me make it clear right now that it is not just this writer, but a few other people who understand the business of provident fund in India, as well as the way private banks really work, who feel that the goalposts have arbitrarily and suddenly been changed by the Central Board of Trustees of the EPFO in India.
There is, however, one little understood component of the EPFO which people tend to ignore, forget, or simply are often not aware of. Many who are aware are simply confused by the multiple-choice options and the twists and turns within. This one does not seem to benefit from increased interest rates, does not have any sort of protection against inflation and most of all, it does not give you the right to even touch the principal, except under very member-unfriendly conditions. This is called the 'Employee Pension Scheme 1995' or EPS 1995, and is capable of providing opinions which vary from totally against it to those that claim it is the best thing to happen to people who are looking for steady income after retirement with maximum benefits.
As expected, the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and a lot depends on how you and your employer structure things. At this juncture, pension scheme will be the subject of my next article. Till then it would help if you simply ask your employers to provide you with a document outlining how much your pension scheme balances are as per their calculations, and then file an RTI with the EPFO asking them the same question.


text: I would concur with orchemo since the 2.5-8x is my favorite scope of all I have ever tried. That being said, many of my Marlins wear the 2-7x Leupold with the heavy Duplex for the thick, brushy areas I tend to hunt. I have not looked through one of the compacts in several years but back around 1990 they were a little dissapointing. The 308mx has the potential to use any good glass so you are much better off, in my opinion, paying for quality rather than magnification. I think that you have some great suggestions here already, take your pick!


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"We want you to do it again."
These words, spoken to Brian Robeson, will change his life. Two years earlier, Brian was stranded alone in the wilderness for 54 days with nothing but a small hatchet. Yet he survived.
Now the government wants him to go back into the wilderness so that astronauts and the military can learn the survival techniques that kept Brian alive. Soon the project backfires, though, leaving Brian with a wounded partner and a long river to navigate. His only hope is to build a raft and try to transport the injured man a hundred miles downstream to a trading post - if the map he has is accurate.
©2001 Gary Paulsen (P)2012 Listening Library
Love to listen while cooking or cleaning at home
"Not just for teen boys, but for ANYONE who values Life!"
This sequel to The Hatchet is so well-crafted and just as suspenseful as the first book. Just like The River that Brian paddles down, this story also has many twists & turns that keeps you riveted & inside Brian's head. You truly get a sense of his angst, even if you haven't spent time in The Backcountry. If you have (as I have) you get a true sense of his desperation & struggle to acclimatize when returning home that few understand who haven't experienced the struggle. After many days in true wilderness, I remember how mesmerized I was by running tap water & lights that went on with the flip of a switch. This cognitive dissonance is what drives Brian to return and what moves the plot so beautifully.
My only gripe is that the overly dramatic music is completely unnecessary! The excellent reader is all that is needed.
This book is NOT just for teen boys, but ANYONE who appreciates The Wilderness & wants to understand what is truly important in life.
Chris, mom to Alex (born 2002). Audible account is for him, reviewing on his behalf. He's a fan of star wars, legos, cub scouts and now reading.
"10 y.o. boy gives 2 thumbs up"
10 y.o.: Yes, it was great. Read/listen to Hatchet first.
Mom: A great listen in the car for the whole family. A little harrowing with clear danger to the main characters
Hatchet, the prequel. Also excellent
Wonderful voice - expressive, made it easy to follow
10 y.o. boy: Good stuff, camping and survival and danger and no girls.
Mom: fun listen for the whole family
Loved this book! I had no idea there was a sequel to Hatchet. Simply great!
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"great book, I just wish it was longer!!!"
time to buy the next book. I love that it's emotional al teaching. he is actually teaching ver good survival skills in an emotional way. it's great.
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"a great addition to the series!"
while I personally wish that this story would've maybe been slightly different it's still a great tale. although in my opinion not as realistic as hatchet and brians winter. I felt like the ending was rushed when the author could have cut a few pages of rowing out and allowed some extra pages to give a better detail of the actual rescue. however I still loved the story and how in away it has increased brain's wilderness abilities. if that makes since.
"totally inspired by brian"
Being from central Canada, its close to home to hear stories taking place in the northern wilderness.
Great place to live life!!!!
"A very great book."
Equal to the others.
Yes about the same.
You are alone in the woods with a friend...
"great book"
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thank you. for making this book and make it possible for me to enjoy this book.
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|Women of UWest work for improvement, change
|Friday, January 21, 2011
UWest staff joined women from other universities for a summit at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles
By Venerable Jue Ji
Director of the Institute of Chinese Buddhist Studies
University of the West staffers Vanessa Karam (International Services Officer), Jamie Johnston (Financial Aid Officer), Peggy Lee (Coordinator of College Mental Health
Organized by NASPA Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Community, the summit theme was "Women Leading Lives of Purpose through Ethical & Spiritual Leadership."
The purpose of the summit is to promote the impact of women in student affairs at all levels of higher education. The keynote speaker, Dr. Laurie Wright Garry, an associate Professor of the Dept. of Religious Studies at Mount St. Mary's College, gave a speech on "What is Ethical Leadership in the Light of your Faith?"
Being an experienced teacher in higher education for two decades, Dr. Garry adroitly guided participants in exploring conversations about spirituality, ethical decision-making, leadership in the workplace, and recognizing challenges as well as opportunities. Through group discussion, reflection, and sharing, participants were well interwoven with one another and comprehensively got the message of the summit theme.
This summit attracted about 50 participants comprised of faculty, staff and graduate-level students from colleges and universities located in Los Angeles area.


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Is premium diesel science fiction?
Now that I have put away my old-tech Benz 300-D in favor of a 335d, I have been looking for premium diesel in the D.C. area.
I'll save you a lot of reading and just say that when I contacted a fuel distributor for BP/Amoco, he told me that the premium diesel line had been discontinued within the last two years, at least for BP/Amoco.
More interestingly -- and these are the guys who download the shipments at Curtis Bay in Baltimore -- he said that premium diesel is an "additivized product," i.e., it's just 40 cetane diesel with some gunk poured in, much as members on this forum do every fuel change but much against what my 335d manual recommends.
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Teacher put on leave after bully video goes public
GIG HARBOR, Wash. - A middle school teacher in the Peninsula School District has been put on paid leave after a bullying video was made public this week.
A cellphone video taken in February appears to show bullying in a Kopachuck Middle School classroom. The teacher, John Rosi, allegedly participated in the act.
School officials said they disciplined Rosi, gave him a 10-day suspension and forced him to participate in classroom management training. He was then transferred to Harbor Ridge Middle School.
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Deborah Horne spoke with an outraged parent about the video.
"You know, they put the guy back in the school. What's going to happen? Parents like me, other parents I know are going. We're going to protest. We're going to pull our kids out. It's just not acceptable," said parent Jennifer Keenan.
Rosi was set to teach math at Harbor Ridge Middle School for the upcoming year, and Keenan's daughter was assigned to his class.
"But she has instructions from me that if she walks in and sees him, that she is to leave the room immediately and call me, and I will come get her," Keenan said. "If it were me, I would have fired him."
Acting school superintendent, Chuck Cuzetto, told KIRO 7 they will not fire Rosi, but parental pressure forced them to act upon the situation.
"His presence there would make it very difficult for the school to operate," said Cuzetto. "There are a number of parents that have asked for their students to be transferred out of his class at Harbor Ridge. The principal was trying to work with those parents, but at this point, it's not possible to accommodate all those transfers. There would be a lot of disruption in the building so he's been put on leave."
Cuzetto said Rosi will remain on leave until the Pierce County Sheriff's Office finishes its investigation into the case.
On Friday morning, the sheriff's office investigated a threat that was left on the comments section of the Peninsula School District's website Thursday.
The comment was a reference to the bullying incident at Kopachuk Middle School and threatened violence if the teacher did not resign.
Detectives served a search warrant at a Lynnwood apartment in connection with the threat. They said the resident poorly-worded the comment.


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You're bound to have way more fun with your collection of console racers with these racing seats and simulators.
Sony's gaming console brand has enjoyed years of constant success.
We're going to remember Tom Clancy by counting down his top 10 video games.
These are the 15 gaming franchises we wanna see on next-gen consoles the most.
These are the anime fighting games that you'd launch a Spirit Bomb for.
Capcom, Sega, and Namco Bandai are porting this crossover RPG to the U.S.
Capcom's bio-terror franchise is one of the best in the genre.
Feel like seeing nothing but pink cars? Then check out these cheat codes.
Sometimes, we all need a tank to randomly fall out of the sky.
It's sequel city this week, as fans of football, shooting stuff and sexy vampires get a much needed brand new dose of medicine.


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Socratic Method
(The Next Level series of blogs are a preview from my new book, also titled the Next Level. It contains 10 ways for a person to improve in any skill or career by adapting and combining instructional methods)
Socratic Method is traditionally a tool used in formal law studies. It involves a series of questions that are used to explore a concept. In my own ignorance of this topic, I always just thought it meant asking questions and being super annoying. In further research of the topic, the classic Socratic method goes like this:
1. Ask a general question about a topic.
2. Receive answer.
3. Formulate second question that creates ambiguity or direct contradiction.
4. Subject is forced to engage in deeper thought and clarification on subject.
5. Higher level of thought and subject understanding is created.
In all honesty, if I had a friend that did this every time we went to a bar, I would probably punch them out after a few times. The relevance of this concept remains though. I felt it is a valuable methodology for improvement and self assessment. Too often, we set life goals based on a vague concept of the end result. Once we achieve that end result, we can be ambushed by the REAL results of that goal. I have used this on myself after a conversation with a friend that stated that my life "was out of equilibrium." He was completely right.
Here is how it would work:
Friend: Why are you getting a PhD?
Me: So I can write books and have credibility.
Friend: So you couldn't write books before? And you don't have life experience to establish credibility?
At this point, the second question creates a desire for me to learn about the many reasons people choose a doctoral program. Among them, increased earning potential, increased self esteem, the struggle of challenge, and a higher degree of research ability.
The third question would make me ponder the fact that MANY people have credibility without education, and they gain this from life experience, practice, recommendations from others, and professional reputation.
So in hindsight, my first answer wasn't wrong, just limited in scope.
Now imagine using Socratic Method in your life, to further yourself in your career, your life, and your goals. It really can help you if done correctly.
Dr. Rob


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|Sparks, D
Submitted to: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/6/2007
Publication Date: 2/20/2007
Citation: Mcnear, D.H., Chaney, R.L., Sparks, D.L. 2007. The Effects of Soil Type and Chemical Treatment on Nickel Speciation in Refinery Enriched Soils: A Multi-Technique Investigation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 71:2190-2208. Interpretive Summary: A nickel smelter and refinery operated at Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada from 1918 to 1980. During operation, stack emissions caused contamination of regional soils with Ni and some other elements present in the ores. If these soils were acidic, soil Ni was severely phytotoxic to sensitive vegetable crops, while if pH remained high little evidence of Ni phytotoxicity was observed. Pot and field studies of the acidic phytotoxic soils have shown that addition of limestone plus needed fertilizers could fully remediate soils with high Ni contamination (6000 mg Ni/kg). The present research was conducted to identify the chemical species of Ni in the long-term contaminated soils and to learn if the soil amendments caused change in the chemical speciation of Ni in the soils in relation to reduction of the phytotoxicity of the soil Ni. Individual particles rich in Ni were investigated by electron probe microanalysis, and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy with quantitation of the fraction of Ni in different forms using Extended Fine Structure Analysis of the XAS data. In untreated soils, Ni was present both as unchanged Ni oxide emitted from the smelter, Ni bound to organic matter, Ni in the form of a layered double hydroxide with aluminum and Ni in the form of phylosilicates. With treatment, much less Ni was water soluble and more of the Ni-Al double hydroxide were present in the soils. Results show that high soil Ni can be remediated with inexpensive soil amendments. Further, this research identified the layered double hydroxide of Ni and Al in a field soil for the first time; previous knowledge of this form of Ni from studies of the reaction of Ni with soils in short term laboratory studies. Thus entirely new chemical forms of Ni are generated in smelter contaminated soils helping to explain why long-term contaminated soils are much less phytotoxic than soils freshly amended with soluble Ni salts which is knowledge critical to valid risk assessment for Ni contamination of soils.
Technical Abstract: Aerial deposition of Ni from a refinery in Port Colborne, Onatrio, Canada has resulted in the enrichment of 29km2 of land with Ni concentrations exceeding 200 mg/kg. The Canadian Ministry of the Environment has established the latter value as a phytotoxicity threshold above which remedial action is required. Several studies on these soils have shown that making the soils calcareous was effective at reducing the DTPA or SrNO3 extractable Ni fraction and subsequently alleviating Ni phytotoxicity symptoms in vegetable crops grown in the vicinity of the refinery. Conversely, dolomitic limestone additions resulted in the increased uptake of Ni in the Ni hyperaccumulator Alyssum murale 'Kotodesh'; a plant whose use was proposed as an alternative or concomitant method of remediation for this area. None of the previous studies have directly assessed the speciation of Ni in the soils around the refinery, or what role soil type and lime treatments play in altering the soil Ni speciation. Therefore, the objectives of this paper are to examine the influence of soil type and treatment on the speciation of Ni in a Welland loam and Quarry muck soil and relate these findings to Ni mobility and bioavailability. The speciation and mobility of Ni was assessed using conventional and cutting-edge techniques. Stirred-flow dissolution experiments using pH 4 HNO3 showed that Ni release from the treated Quarry Muck and Welland Loam soils was reduced (~0.10%) relative to the untreated soils (~2.0%). Electron probe microanalysis (EMPA) identified approximately spherical NiO and Ni metal particles, which are associated with no other metals, and range from 5-50 m in diameter. Synchrotron micro X-ray absorption fine structure and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy's showed that Ni Al-LDH phases were present in both the treated and untreated mineral soils, with a tendency towards more stable (e. g., aged-LDH and phyllosilicate) Ni species in the treated soil, possibly aided by the solubilization of Si with increasing pH. In the muck soils, Ni-organic complexes (namely fulvic acid) dominated the speciation in both treated and untreated soils. The results reported herein show that both soil type and treatment have a pronounce effect on the speciation of Ni in the soils surrounding the Port Colborne refinery. We demonstrate for the first time that Ni Al-LDH phase can form in anthropogenically enriched mineral field soils at circumneutral pH, and can lead to a reduction in Ni mobility. In the organic soils, Ni is strongly complexed by soil organic matter, a property enhanced with liming. In both systems, liming was effective at reducing Ni mobility by both the formation and secondary precipitates and strong complexation with soil organic matter.


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I like your username, Dirtyfork. ><
And as long as I'm here, I might as well try to help you out a bit. As for your design, I would suggest cropping/sizing your shirt comp to the correct size (580x580, I think?) before you submit it. It looks a little blurry to me, maybe some artifacts from it shrinking/being blown up?
Also, and this took me a while when I first started submitting stuff, make sure you try to squeeze an image in the shirt comp of the design that's large enough for all of us to see. I can't tell what's going on right now with the size that it's at.
Good luck!


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I have it: 149 I had it: 39 I want it: 263 My signature: 4
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I have it: 149 I had it: 39 I want it: 263 My signature: 4
Cruel Gardenija is one of the fragrances of Guerlain's L'Art et La Matière collection, and as the people of the Guerlain house say, it is 'on the verge of cruelty' and 'stuns with its diabolical power'.
It was launched and presented in 2008 together with fragrance for men, L'Âme d'Un Héros. It was created by two noses, Randa Hammami and Sylvaine Delacourte. It is designed in a way that its notes 'sunny, silky, smooth and lingering...can become an obsession'.
Unlike the usual tradition, the creators of this fragrance did not strive towards the richness of notes that gardenia creates when combined with the precious light musk which would give velvety soft aura... In the contrary, Cruel Gardenia is like an arrow that aims directly at the heart and stays there forever.
The magic starts with the notes of mouthwatering peach, Damask rose and neroli. The heart of Cruel Gardenia bursts of floral notes, revealing the fusion of violet and wafts of ylang-ylang, touched by light musk. The base notes follow with the accords of Tonka beans, light musk, vanilla and sandal wood.
The fragrance comes in luxurious elegant 80ml (2.8 oz.fl) bottle. It is available at four La Maison Guerlain in the world – Bergdorf Goodman in New York-u, Neiman Marcus in San Francisco, The Breakers - Palm Beach, and French Pavilion at Epcot.
Perfume rating: 4.12 out of 5 with 233 votes.
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This is a sharp, crisp, cool white floral with a slightly metallic edge. I have a generously sized sample of it, and when I put it on this morning for the first time, I was reminded of watching my mother prepare for a night out when I was little. She favored Rive Gauche and L'air du Temps - Cruel Gardenia has quite the same feel as those scents, as well as Estee Lauder's Beautiful. Cruel Gardenia, though, is much softer and more modern than any of these, with a fresh, cool sprinkle of powder in the mix.
It's really quite lovely and impossibly elegant...so much so that I actually changed my mind about the outfit I was planning to wear today; I upgraded to something classier and more stylish!! Yes, that's right...this perfume makes me want to be a better woman. :)
I've had it on for about 3 hours now, so the longevity is not bad. Sillage is soft, floating in a transient halo around me.
This fragrance is TRES CHER, so therefore not a safe blind buy, but do test it if you have always liked the sharp white florals of the past, but wish to wear something less boldly stated.
This is an incredible fragrance.
When I spray it in the morning, just like originaldeftom (the reviewer) I get a transient mushroomy scent for a quater to half an hour which makes me think at Vuitton's Turbulences where the effect is the same but much longer. I was very intrigued by this as the ingredients here are totally different: the mushroom scent in Vuitton's Turbulences is due to the tuberose, while this frag does not feature any tuberose.
Earlier this week I met Sylvaine Delacourte (the creator of this frag) in a Guerlain Q&A session, and she told me that the transient mushroomy scent was clearly due to the Gardenia: so I got the answer ! It seems that this occurs on some skins, obviously on mine, and I'm not a fan of it, though the frag is very nice once it gets to its full expression.
Fortunately I bought only the 20 ml refill spray set now available in the Paris boutiques, so I'll see if this is temperature, mood, or season dependent, so I can decide if I go for the full bottle or not.
Why is this so expensive? I wanna try it!
Elegant purse suede with slight rose/gardenia blend, lots of smooth aldehydes, not for me (too proper/snooty in feel).
Guerlain L'Art et la Matiere - Cruel Gardenia (EDP sample)
It is absolutely cruel that this beauty is too expensive.
Lush, heady, vibrant, joyful gardenia.
The first spray on my skin is a peach blending with a soft floral note. The gardenia comes through, it is creamy and mesmerizing. I love the gardenia on my skin. The musk is gorgeous and very delicately supports the gardenia. The violet is a nice touch, it adds a slightly earthy powdery aroma to the gardenia, Ylang Ylang is romantic and sweet, it feels like it helps to softly mitigate the clean, soapy scent from the neroli. The fragrance is warmed up by a sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla accord.
Cruel? Not at all, it is a gorgeous creamy gardenia, this fragrance is for gardenia lovers only. My skin is dry, I am disappointed by the performance, longevity is about 4 hours on my skin and sillage is a intimate skin scent.
I approach all Guerlains, wanting to love them. I could like this one but I couldn't love it.
Cruel Gardenia? more like Shy Gardenia. I get a whopping amount of rose and violets.
My first thought was - "this is Insolence, off the steroids. "
Eventually a bit of vanilla but by that point, the scent was almost non existent.
If someone gave this to me, I would wear it. Would I purchase it for myself? No.
mmmm- I like... I smell neroli, violet, iris and ylang- but where's the gardenia??
Sophisticated soapiness reminiscent of a cross between Insolence eau Glaeee and Faubourg
Sadly watered down, like all the others in L'Art et La Matière. Sharp alcohol, sheer gardenia, cruel price tag. Nothing to see here. Yes, it's a short review. Believe me, if I had more to say, I'd say it. TL;DR is how most of my reviews go. I'm only bothering to say "meh" because I'd like for LVMH to quit cutting Wasser's product down to nothing and selling it in expensive bottles.
I'd rather have a cheap bottle full of expensive juice, LVMH.
An oriental take on the gardenia flower. Smells like a gardenia flower that's been dropped in a vat of J&J baby powder for a long long time. Kenzo Flower with jasmine and ylang ylang added.
Not bad. This would be great if you would like a soapy floral scent. But why the crazy price tag? Is that what is cruel about this perfume?
A mushroomy, sausage-salami, alkaline yet a bit soapy kind of Gardenia, I get on my skin. Perhaps that is what makes it "cruel"?
I cannot say I love it straight away but it is interesting.
It definitely has got some "Mitsouko" meaty and salty qualities, but I wished the floral burst was stronger.
Perhaps "Bizarre Gardenia" would have been a more appropriate title.
If you want a reference Gardenia, try Penhaligon's and it you want "smelly feet" and downright "dirrty" Gardenia, try Robert Piget's offering.
I cannot make up my mind about this one. Perhaps, if you were to layer this one with an overly floral Gardenia you may get closer to the "real thing".
Good effort though, yet a bit too "salami" for me (I am vegetarian).
...and the quest continues....
I am wearing that yellow dress again. You know it, the one you gave to me. You've said that it has the lively color of the ylang ylang flowers. I adorned my fingers with the pear ring and I am wearring your favourite earrings in my ears. At my neck I wear Cruel Gardenia. And I've added a bit to my wrists.
I want it to invade your senses when you will take me in your arms. I wish that when you walk your fingers over my shoulders ,absenlty drawing symbols of tenderness, the smell of blooming gardenias to reach your soul. Do you remember when you said to me that my skin always smells like musk? Do you like how it combines with the fragrance I am wearing? Are you anxious to hide your face in my sandalwood perfumed curls? This ingenue fragrance makes you dizzy, isn't it? Are you afraid to let yourself spoiled by your senses? Don't worry, I'm here. And I will take your hands and keep them at my chest until you regain ballance. It's just the two of us now, and Cruel Gardenia glazes at us, hidden in the hollow on my neck. Come, come into my world now.
I live in the Czech Republic and therefore I can not say what is the Cruel Gardenia.
I can not buy her anywhere.
I am very curious about what is and I have to go abroad.
I look forward to!
P.S. I then write my feelings :-)
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Out of all the fragrances in this special series, I was attracted to Cruel Gardenia the most. I adore the fragrance of Gardenia flowers, and the other notes appealed as well.
As soon as I sprayed it, it triggered a long lost memory. I know this scent from somewhere, but a long time ago. I racked my brain trying to pin it down, but it was always out of my reach. The opening is a lovely soft cloud, not heavy or jarring, just a rose tinted softness. Then along comes violet, yes, I agree with Sherapop, there appears to be violets in the bouquet. I must say, the Gardenia is not at all prominent, and, I was really expecting more. In fact, there is more Neroli and Ylang-Ylang than a very faint Gardenia. This is definitely a skin scent. For the price, it should radiate proudly, so others may experience the beauty of the composition! This is how it reacts on my skin, stays close, and has a very low projection). The dry down is very pleasant. A very soft vanilla, with a well behaved sandalwood. The funny thing is, when I sniff it from the sprayer, it appears a lot stronger, than it is when sprayed on the skin. Mind you, I do prefer stronger fragrances, as have perfume eating skin, so this would probably come across perfect for those you don't like heavy hitters.
At one point, I even thought it was similar to White Shoulders, without the Aldehydes! But the White Shoulders of about 40 years ago). It may come to light, one time when I'm not concentrating on where I have smelled something so similar.
Now the cruel part...As much as I adore this fragrance, even though it isn't as Gardenia laden as I would have hoped), is the longevity! It fades far too quickly, and just as you are really in heaven, it leaves you! A brief encounter with a lovely floral cloud that gives you a passionate hug, then flees into the night....
Am I the only one to get just Vanilla and Pencil Shavings - absolutely nothing else.This is a totally linear scent on me.This is a sample test though.
BEAUTIFUL scent. I loved it so much, but along with being a skin-scent it's also extremely short lived. I couldn't smell it after 20 minutes. Which is appalling considering the price. Such a shame, I would still purchase this if I had a few extra dollars though.
Nice and pleasant opening of rose and gardenia, with a fruity pomegranate note and an almost bittersweet touch like rose pepper or pimiento, a substantial dose of aldehydes, a nice green leafy feel and a earthy patchouli note (I know half of this it's not listed: still this is what I smell). Soft and cozy base of sweet sandalwood and white musks, soft and cozy as a freshly-cleaned super soft pillow – so nor creamy neither powdery. A bright, golden, elegant but lively and vibrant fragrance, quite multi-faceted – it has a slight spicy-saffron note, a super slight boozy hint, with herbaceous/natural and floral echoes, and just the right amount of synthetic which gives it the "right" shape, roundness, overall transparency and contemporaneity. Besides, it eventually emerges a peculiar and really interesting salty note which smells just like the skin of a woman wearing a scent under the sun, so there is "the scent" but also a hint of salty skin-sweat (I don't mean "bad-smelling" sweat, just that tiny translucent layer you have after having spent an afternoon under the sun - or... doing some other equally hot activities, if you get what I mean). Which gives a really sensual, materic skin-like shape to this. Good persistence and projection. Not a masterpiece given we're talking about Guerlain, but really good!
@scorpiosheep ~ As this fragrance is still in production, I think no one should pay a higher than retail price for it. I believe the price should still be around US$275 as I paid for it at the Guerlain counter in Hong Kong last year.
Cruel Gardenia to me is a gorgeous floral fragrance with lots of airy powdery rose and greenish Neroli at the opening and later joined with heart notes of strong Gardenia like scent and musk decorated with touches of peach, Ylang Ylang and slightly bitter Violet. In the base I smell a most beautiful musk with slight sweetness of Tonka and warm Vanilla and a faint scent of Sandalwood.
The fragrance name simply doesn`t reflect it at all. Cruel gardenia is not a dark or difficult gardenia fragrance; instead, it`s a sunny powdery floral bouquet where the ligth aspect of gardenia flowers is hidden inside of it. You get at first the impression of citrus flowers, then a non indolic powdery white flower bouquet, and this sings on the skin for quite a long time. When i was not expecting gardenia anymore, i could detect it emerging from the powdery bouquet, a slightly sweet and fruity gardenia, similar to the one in Chinatown (altough Chinatown and Cruel Gardenia doesn`t have so much in common). The scent fades to a soft musky vanillic drydown and stays there the rest of the day. It doesn`t seem so linked with the idea of the line, but it`s a pretty lasting powdery scent with a touch of gardenia, and maybe this is the only cruelty of the fragrance, not using more gardenia.
Upon first spray, the air is filled with a cooling, powdery, clean white floral - almost sterile in feel. It is breathtakingly icy in the opening. However, I cannot seem to pinpoint the gardenia in this as the name would suggest.
As I put my nose closer to my wrist, I get a very buttery, oily ylang ylang which gets softer and sweeter in the dry down. When I press my nose right to my skin, there is the bizarre note of cherry liqueur and fresh cut green stems. I find this fresh-heavy interplay to be very pleasant.
Sillage and longevity are excellent.
Definitely one of the most beautiful gardenia frags out there!!! No headache here!! A very well done gardenia that is softened by the violet and tonka bean. The dry down presents more vanilla. Really very lovely!!!
I just got a bottle from Nordys and it was unsealed :( Bummer, it's going back. I bought it because I had purchased another one from that big online selling site and one day it smelled great on me, and the next....well it smelled chemical. So therefore, I thought I got a bottle that was cut with something? Well, to my surprise, both bottles smell the same. I don't know why I am getting this chemical smell on me :( I adore, and probably my favorite for winter is Coquin Gourmand, Angelique Noir and Asian Brulant. They are to die for, so rich and creamy and long lasting on me. AN is almost heavenly. I have the Iris one and it smells awful on me also :( So, while I simply ADORE ADORE the other three, this Cruel Gardenia smells chemical on me for the first 30 minutes, then it mellows out, but I'm not in love with it at all. It's very light on me also, not heavy. Will edit on how long it lasts. Probably long because Guerlain is so well made. Sad, I want to love this, from that first day I wore it, it was gorgeous. Now, it hates me :(
Edit: It sometimes works on me and sometimes not. I just figure it's menopause. Just sprayed it on me now, and it is delightful. Oh dear, who knew menopause would play games on you like this. Where's that Eve?
Though i get very little GARDENIA, this is so beautiful! There is something "minty" in here but it's lovely!
Cruel gardenia is also available in Germany. I tested it today in Berlin (Douglas Kurfürstendamm). It's a lovely soft creamy scent. I love it!!!
LOVE at first smell! LOVE LOVE LOVEE THIS. Don't typically like gardenias...but when i smalled this I had to have this! Buying it for my mom on her birthday!
This is so beautiful!Generally I do not like gardenia, as well as other white florals, but here it is perfectly blended with the other notes and in the end we get a super classy, feminine, warm delight.
The base is just fantastic-musky creamy vanilla with a strong but fresh floral touch.Love it!!!
I have never liked gardenia on myself until I tried this one. Leave it to the Guerlain elixirs to capture your heart... I think its the peach, violet and ylang that make this so wearable on me, it smells fresh and clean and lightly floral. I would call it "classy". Don't understand the name, either, but who cares? It's the juice that really matters :)
(not that the beautiful package doesn't help).
I purchased from Neiman marcus and they let you customize your bottle to have 10 letters. It is the same price as the regular bottle, but takes longer to arrive. The site offers both options. The engraved bottle is a great thoughtful gift, but if you do engrave a personal message, it is not refundable- so make sure the person you are gifting it to likes it.
I bought a small decant to hold me over until my bottle arrives (I got it personalized so it can take weeks!) from the perfumedcourt which sells decants/samples.
I cannot wait to get my personalized bottle, I have been aching for this perfume for a long time. If you are thinking about getting a personalized bottle for someone special, you can buy a sample to make sure they like it :)
Guerlain's CRUEL GARDENIA, contrary to its name, is a warm, compassionate floral composition prominently featuring ylang ylang, neroli, and violet--at least according to my nose! Bizarre.
Maybe this would be cruel to those who were looking for a pure gardenia frag, or a big white floral? Anyway, aside from my disagreement with the name, CRUEL GARDENIA strikes me as an excellent creation. A complex, somewhat yellow composition with a touch of sweetness in the opening. But from the opening through to the finish, this is much more of a ylang than a gardenia fragrance. Happily, the ylang is balanced and buttressed well.
CRUEL GARDENIA is the very antithesis of a "diabolical" perfume (of which I have encountered a few): neither overly sharp nor officiously invasive nor a scrubber nor a carcinogenic sci-fi nightmare. Good staying power and sillage, too.
Gardenia at highest power still not offensive, but very powerful, use sparingly! It's truly a beauty. In spite of its extremely floral nature I agree with Jeca that Cruel Gardenia is not so cruel after all! A little bit dramatic, but just as a joke, it can be languish.
too much gardenia in this bottle, perfectly done though!
I have no idea why the name of this fragrance includes 'cruel'? It is a calm and light fragrance, weightless, I smell branches, leaves, but I can't find flower, I just can imagine it :-(
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A Washington Times editorial claimed that while "[s]cientists on all sides agree" that carbon dioxide levels are increasing, the evidence "hardly proves the existence of man-made global warming." In fact, organizations representing thousands of scientists share the consensus view that "human activities are responsible for much of the recent warming" of the planet.
A November 27 Washington Times editorial about the case of Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, which will be argued before the Supreme Court on November 29 and will focus on whether carbon dioxide (CO2) is a pollutant under the Clean Air Act, falsely claimed that while "[s]cientists on all sides agree that CO2 levels are increasing," the evidence "hardly proves the existence of man-made global warming." The editorial added that "published analyses cannot identify a significant human component in current warming." In fact, as Media Matters for America has repeatedly documented, organizations representing thousands of scientists share the consensus view that "human activities are responsible for much of the recent warming" of the planet, according to a June 2006 National Academies of Science report.
Further, the editorial baselessly characterized the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change -- which was recently released by the British government -- as "calling for draconian measures to cut CO2 -- something that would be costly and ineffective." In fact, the conclusion of the report states the opposite -- that "the benefits of strong, early action considerably outweigh the costs." From the report:
From all of these perspectives, the evidence gathered by the Review leads to a simple conclusion: the benefits of strong, early action considerably outweigh the costs.
The evidence shows that ignoring climate change will eventually damage economic growth. Our actions over the coming few decades could create risks of major disruption to economic and social activity, later in this century and in the next, on a scale similar to those associated with the great wars and the economic depression of the first half of the 20th century. And it will be difficult or impossible to reverse these changes. Tackling climate change is the pro-growth strategy for the longer term, and it can be done in a way that does not cap the aspirations for growth of rich or poor countries. The earlier effective action is taken, the less costly it will be.
From the November 27 Washington Times editorial:
Will the Supreme Court rule carbon dioxide a pollutant? Such a ruling could put a huge damper on the U.S. economy by raising energy costs and even restricting its use.
After a split decision by a three-judge panel of the Circuit Court of D.C., the Supreme Court, which will hear oral arguments in the case on Wednesday, announced its readiness to deal with the lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and others. The EPA administrator had declined to regulate the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) as a "pollutant" under the Clean Air Act. Any decision carries far-reaching implications for U.S. economic growth. If the Supreme Court finds against the plaintiffs, it will also lay to rest the multitude of scares that have been hyped by promoters of global warming. It may even dampen down the worldwide fears raised by the Stern Report, just issued by the British government and calling for draconian measures to cut CO2 emissions -- something that would be costly and ineffective.
The scientific issues are subtle and were never resolved by the Circuit Court; but they are essential to any sound decision. Scientists on all sides agree that CO2 levels are increasing -- and that there has been an upward trend in temperature since 1976. But this hardly proves the existence of man-made global warming. Temperatures were rising before 1940 -- most likely because of natural climate factors. And there was cooling until 1975 while CO2 levels rose rapidly. Further, published analyses cannot identify a significant human component in current warming. Next: Is climate warming good or bad? Would a colder climate be better? Not likely. Some economists argue that a modest warming would improve economic growth and raise average incomes. And finally, can emissions be reduced sufficiently to stabilize CO2 levels? Realistically, the answer must be: No. It would require a roughly 70 percent reduction from 1990 emission levels by all nations, including China and India.
The political issues are also subtle. What was congressional legislative intent when writing the Clean Air Act? Carbon dioxide is not one of the legally specified "criteria pollutants." For CO2 to be considered a pollutant one must demonstrate adverse health effects -- a daunting task. After all, we constantly exhale it from our lungs; indoor air typically has higher levels than ambient. Should the EPA abolish indoor assemblies -- schools, churches, offices etc? In the earlier suit, the Circuit Court ruled 2-1 that the EPA administrator had properly exercised his discretion. But a future EPA administrator might decide as a matter of "policy judgement" that the agency should regulate CO2 as a pollutant.
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hey, im new to this forum.
i've got a wrx 2001 (here its the bug-eye model, which i think you started to have at 2002).
i've got a prodrive ecu from ebay, about 2 weeks ago, which was mentiod to be fitted to a 2002 wrx.
i need an help about few questions i've got.
first - does it has any different if i got the ecu from u.k, which, as you might assume, drive on the wrong side of the road (RHD) while my car is a LHD?
serials i have got on the ecu are
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it has been told by prodrive that those digits fits the prodrive ecu's, as been flashed over u.k by prodrive, that is why there is no prodrive sticker.
i wonder if this ecu fits the bug-eye model of the wrx, and, when i will re-code it over subaru garage, to fit to my key, will it remove my prodrive map on the ecu?
or it is just better to replace the immobilizer i got with the ecu (and a key as well) so i will have them without re-coding the ecu?
what do i need to do for that? where is the ecu and the immobilizer located at? so i will know what to replace? and will it be enough.
got several more questions
i do not have the prodrive muffler (backbox/exhaust) as i have told its only the backbox which has the different, the whole pipe should be the same diameter just the back box. will it make any different if i will stay with the WRX one?
will i need to replace the fuel pump as well? as i've got the original WRX one (i think).
and last question (for now), when i switch the ecu, as much as i know, the boost will raise from 0,9 to 1,1. will it be automaticaly? as it feels like the car has no power now, doesnt feel the turbo before 4500rpm, is it oke? or do i need to adjust something my self, after the ecu will be installed?
is there anything else needed to be replaced? i do have the prodrive hose for the intercooler, btw, does it makes any change when i replace it? or its just added to show that prodrive made the kit?
thanks a lot for the time you've spent reading my questions and answering as much as possible.


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It's most likely your ABS DSC module. I just went through this exact same thing on my '02 530i. At first I sent my module in to get rebuilt but the repair shop didn't do a good job so I ended up buying a new one from EACeuroparts for $489. If you go the rebuilt route, use BBA-reman or module masters. If you go the new route, you wil have to get the module coded to your DME either at the dealer or from an indy shop (about an hour labor cost).
As an aside, I took it to the dealer after I got my rebuilt module back because I still had the three lights (ABS, DSC and brake). Dealer did diagnostics and said my hydro pump inlet valve was stuck and wanted to replace the whole unit (DSC module and hydro pump) at a reasonable cost of $2800! After they revived me from falling on the floor, I said no thank you.
I still thought it was the faulty module so instead of sending my rebuilt module back to be re-repaired under warranty, I just bit the bullet and ordered a new one. However, I did get a full refund for the faulty module repair. I also, sent it back to them after the fact so they can diagnose my faulty module. I haven't got any feedback yet.
All my three lights are out now! And car drives fine. HTH with your issue.
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11-19-2012, 12:34 PM #13Steve Flacco, Apparently
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
I like Tavon Austin a lot, he has the potential to be a Percy Harvin-esque player in the NFL if he plays to his upside. I don't think he's a great fit for our offense, though--he's more of a shifty slot guy than a downfield burner.
For our offense, I actually prefer the other WR out of WVU--Stedman Bailey. He is an incredible deep threat--speed to burn, outstanding body control, tracks the ball perfectly in the air, and he is one of the best route runners in all of college football. I think he could have a HUGE career in the NFL.
I would be all over Stedman Bailey in the 3rd round or possibly even the 2nd, although that's a bit high.... my hope is that he tests poorly at the Combine and slides based on his measurables, which probably won't be very impressive.
Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
Too many bigger, quality WRs on the board for Austin to go in the 1st round. Someone will take him in the 2nd though.
Elusive cats like Jerrigan (currenlty trapped behind Cruz on the NYG depth chart), Cobb, Hilton and Austin should be consistently overvalued (i.e., taken a round earlier than whatever value your Draft formula tells you), b/c they are match-up nightmares for DCs. They exploit slow DBs alone, exploit poor tackling DBs alone, and exploit poor schemes alone...and that's all before accounting for the plays that they will make against good competition b/c that's what they naturally do.
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We will go no where with our "content" attitude. Its weird, the fan base thinks this way and the organization thinks this way. Absolutely no fire what-so-ever