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News and Society09 Aug 2010 04:11 am

The Titanic is probably the most controversial sea vessel in the world. It is widely known for its sinking, for more than one thousand passengers who died while aboard it, and for the few hundred survivors of Titanic. Read more here. The Titanic was actually the largest, the most luxurious, and the most technologically advanced passenger steamship at that time when it set off on its maiden voyage. It came from Southampton, England and was supposed to arrive in New York City. A lot of French, Italian, and Irish passengers who wanted to immigrate to the United States were on board. Unfortunately, the ‘unsinkable’ ship sank on the night of April 14, 1912, a few hours after crashing into an iceberg.

Various speculations have arisen after the incident. Most Titanic survivors say that it was the captain’s fault. Captain E.J. Smith ignored several iceberg warnings from other ships and his crew. He also did not call for the ship to slow down. Some blame the fault on the shipbuilders. Sections of the Titanic were held together with almost three million rivets. However, when some of the rivets have been recovered from the shipwreck and analyzed, it was discovered that they were made of substandard iron. So, when the huge ship hit the iceberg, the rivets broke apart. Others blame Bruce Ismay, the Managing Director of the White Star Line. The man was also on the ship and was said to have pressured the captain into maintaining the ship’s fast pace. The competition for Atlantic passengers was intense and he wanted the White Star Line to be the best. To view a list of the Titanic passengers, check out this Wikipedia article.

The architect of the ship, Thomas Andrews, was also blamed by some Titanic survivors and their families. They say that if he had only insisted on the right height for the compartments, the ship might not have sunk. Another theory was that the Jesuits and the government conspired to sink the Titanic. Some people say that the Catholics, the Protestants, and those who opposed the Federal Reserve System were discreetly killed. Everything in Titanic’s history was said to have been carefully planned out. Nonetheless, Captain Stanley Lord was also blamed for the tragedy. He was the radio operator and he had turned off his radio; thus, being unable to receive distress messages from the ship. Today, all Titanic survivors have passed away. The remains of the ship, however, can still be found in the Atlantic Ocean.

News and Society04 Aug 2010 12:09 pm

Islam prohibits superstitions of every kind; fate is in the hands of Allah and every Muslim’s life is dictated by Allah’s will. Lucky charms and talismans are forbidden according to the teachings of the Holy Prophet. What all Muslims brethren believe in is using Allah’s name for blessings and rewards of all kinds in this world as well as in the hereafter. That is why Islamic jewellery designs mostly have inscription of just the Creator’s name; occasionally people will also get the Holy Prophet’s name engraved on various ornaments.

 Pendants are that specific item of Islamic jewellery that uses the name of the Almighty carved into intricate trellises and patterns. As these articles are worn around necks, it is done so with caution and respect. Constant remembrance of the Lord’s name brings peace of the hearts and minds; it also creates harmony in the daily existence; and frees the soul from all worldly desires and tensions.

Other types of neck ornaments have Quranic verses carved on gold, silver or palladium; with the latest trend of using lacquer, they come in beautiful colors and designs. The most frequently used is the ‘Ayat Al Kursi’ the verse from the Holy Book in which Allah states his unparalleled qualities as the one and only God. These items of Islamic jewellery are popular and in demand all over the Islamic world.

Some verses of the Sacred Quran, ‘Surah Al Naas, Surah Al Akhlaas and Surah Al Falaq’ that are recited to ward off evil and satanic influences are also etched on plates and worn around necks. Their presence is considered to be the source of comfort and protection from lustful wanderings of the minds, sinful dwellings in the hearts and evil perpetrated by the devil.

Hollow pendants shaped like a book are a significant feature of the Islamic jewellery. Manufactured from gold or silver they have delicate designs etched on the surface. Followers of the faith place miniature volumes of the Holy Quran inside. In this way the Sacred Book is accompanying them at all times; the solace and comfort derived from its presence are manifold.

Imitations of the filigreed fence around the Holy Prophet’s tomb are also utilized to design various articles of Islamic jewellery. Its intricate pattern is unique and requires a lot of skill to copy. Bangles, necklaces, rings and dangling earrings employing the pattern are purchased enthusiastically by many women.

News and Society03 Aug 2010 11:12 pm

The Haitian earthquake in January 2010 destroyed almost all of the water tanks in Port-au-Prince used for storing community water - only 28 tanks survived while 87 were damaged or destroyed.

And even the tanks left standing are having problems getting water to them. So International Action, a Haiti charity focused on solving Haiti’s dirty water problem, has designed a system to supply clean water to Haitians.Two big water pumps are producing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water and International Action’s team on the ground are running 10 water trucks a day to get water to the working tanks.

Each water truck holds enough water to give one gallon of water to 15,000 Haitians every day and it ONLY costs $100 a day to run these trucks. When you think “donation Haiti” please think of giving money to this Haiti Charity solving the water problem from the ground up.

International action is focused on fixing the damaged tanks and replacing the destroyed water tanks. Safe water is one of the top problems in Haiti today- before the earthquake hit Haiti already had the highest infant mortality rate in the western hemisphere. And the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) tells us that more than half of all the deaths in Haiti are caused by dirty, unsafe water.

donate to Haiti and you can save infants, children and the elderly who get sick and die every year from a lack of clean, safe drinking water. Your $100 donation to Haiti will give 15,000 people clean, safe water today.

News and Society01 Aug 2010 04:10 am

In the music business, a mechanical license gives the holder authorization to create copies of a recorded song which they didn’t write and / or don’t have copyright over. It’s an agreement with the composition copyright holder, the publisher, or the tunesmith that permits the holder to reproduce the composition — recording, released sheet music, words, for instance. This license particularly refers back to the musical composition as an entity, not any actual physical sound recording ( s ) of the composition. In fact, it is a license that grants certain limited authorizations to work with, study, improve on, reinterpret, re-record. Copyright convention also allows for a “mandatory mechanical license” where authorization from the first writer isn’t needed. No kind of pleading appears to work. You call three other duplicators, and all of them tell you the same.

You committed to your scholars you do not want to let them down. You are going to have to work out this mechanical licensing thing, and fast.

The timing is significant as the royalty rate is worked out based totally on the length of the song’s performance. But if you make a decision to do any modification on the first composition , for example change the words or make it part of an assortment, this is thought of as a derivative work, and specific authorization to create and use the work must be gotten from the publisher. Take into account that mechanical license requests are available only for publishers listed in the pull down box under the publisher field.

For instance, you would need a mechanical license to make public sheet music for “California Girls,” composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, from their publisher. You would also need it if you wished to press CDs of your band singing “California Girls.” nevertheless if you wished to press CDs of the 1965 Beach Boys recording of “California Girls,” you’d need both a mechanical license, including the right music licenses as well as a fully recording license from the Beach Boys ( or their record label ).

Google is alleged to be in “speeded up” talks with the Harry Fox Agency, which is the biggest owner of mechanical music licenses in the Combines States, to build out its tune shop. Long time partner, Amazon ( AMZN ) has been selling music for Google on both Android and thru YouTube for a long time.

the revelation that Google is moving from partner to rival isn’t sure to be welcome.

News and Society30 Jul 2010 04:09 am

File sharing networks are one of the fastest growing elements available on the Internet today. However, finding a site that is safe and legal while providing convenience and ease of downloads can prove to be a difficult acquisition. Ares is one of the few reputable sites available for those searching for peer-to-peer file sharing. Safety is becoming increasing paramount when venturing into various sites on the Internet. When one opts to download Ares, he or she can be assured that they are doing so without the risk of unwanted ad-ware or spy-ware to corrupt their respective systems.

Moreover, one is able to choose the Ares free download legally. While this has been a concern when accessing other media download sites, Ares is able to offer 100% legal media file sharing between peers. On this site, you have the option of downloading movies, games and or music to complement your current library or build an amazing assortment of media files from scratch. The available community that one is able to draw from reaches well over thirty million subscribers. The simple fact that the community is extremely large and continuing to grow, assures one that they will be provided an unsurpassed number of media files at their fingertips. Moreover, due to the multiple sources of files one can expect the actual speed of the download to be extremely fast.

Finding your favorite movies, games or music is made easy with the availability of over one hundred million various files ready to download. In addition, those that choose to download Ares have the option of learning about and exploring new genres that may assist them in expanding their music media base. The movies can be found in HD and the newest and most popular games will be easily accessible for those that become members. As you experience the convenience of Ares, you will want to use the organizational option offered through their site. This will make finding specific songs, movies or games a simple task either by file size, file type or by noted keywords. If you ever find that you need assistance with the site, they offer 24/7 support for their members in addition to various live chat rooms.

News and Society28 Jul 2010 02:08 pm

There are many ways of trading in the financial markets. One of the methods is called Day Trading, which enables you buy and sell financial instruments within the same day. The person who is invloved such trading is called a day trader, who is allowed to transact in various instruments like stocks, currencies, options and futures. Day trading differs from other styles of trading in that a trader is not allowed to hold any overnight positions. Though in the earlier days, day trading was restricted to only Financial institutions like banks, with the advent of modern technology like the internet, even individual traders have access to the current exchanges and market data, and hence can trade like the financial institutions.

Different styles of day trading like short term trading and position trading are allowed. Short term trade is one in which a trader buys or sells an instrument and the position is held only for a few minutes. Whereas, position trading allows the trader to hold on to his position, till the closure of the market on that particular day, when he has to liquidate his position. Generally, a trader who prefers to make many trades in a single day opts for short term trades, while there are other traders who prefer to make a trade and wait till the end of the day, before they square up. Either way, the object of a trader is to make a profit and to do this successfully without spending too much time Shopping around for stocks, A trader should be well versed about the market trend. Entering the market without knowledge about the trend could be very risky and could cost you dear if you are careless. Traders can have easy access to all the exchanges and their markets through reputed brokers, as they can offer direct access and also provide faster trade executions, at a lower cost. A good trader will always use the stop-loss facility, which will protect him from incurring a heavier loss, should the market swings in an unexpected direction.

News and Society27 Jul 2010 06:09 am

 

Birthdays happen only once every year so this always calls for a celebration. When there’s a big birthday bash like this guests are somewhat obliged to give a gift to the celebrant. It’s hard to decide what kind of gift would be appropriate but if you want to be safe you should always go with flowers. Birthday flowers are usually given during a woman’s birthday celebration. They are often regarded as common gifts during birthdays but they never fail to make the event colorful and much brighter. They’re not as expensive as other gifts available out there but these flowers are enough to make the celebrant happy and satisfied.

Birthday flowers are common these days and that means customers will have an overwhelming size of flowers to choose from. Choosing the right flower arrangement can be tough especially if you’re buying these flowers for someone that is close to you. Of course you want it to be the best, the most beautiful and the most striking bouquet. You can get your hands on the best flowers with no difficulty at all with the help of Beyond Blossoms. They have different kinds of flowers that are perfect for birthdays with the likes of Birthday Cheer Basket, Spring Tulip Bouquet, Precious Heart Bouquet, Spring Garden Bouquet, Happy Times Bouquet and Best Year Basket. They are usually colorful and they are carefully arranged in a vase, basket or in a bouquet. Purchasing any of the arrangements mentioned will definitely be appreciated by the recipient because they look really pleasant, they smell good and they can brighten up any room.

If you want to make sure that you only buy the best birthday flowers then you should only go to Beyond Blossoms. They have only one goal and that is to make birthdays memorable courtesy of their amazing and stunning flower arrangements. Flowers are already too common to give as gifts but this flower shop makes sure that your gift would really stand out and can outshine even the expensive ones.

 

News and Society26 Jul 2010 04:09 am

I must admit that I am one of the few does not have a IPOD or one of those MP3 things.  Even cellphones now come with MP3 players on there.  The latest Apple IPOD’s now has 120 gigs.  I wouldn’t even have a clue what to do when it comes to downloading music, DVD’s, or even  games.  For Christmas this year, one of my children gave me this thing that has a camera, Video/audio recorder, and MP3 player. Okay. Now what do I do?  I have heard that some of these sites that download music for free is illegal and since they do file sharing that you must be care of Spyware/adware that.  Those other sites want you to pay for their site or pay per song.  Along came an angel that told me of a site called ares free download.  Ares is a peer-to-peer (P2P) site that offers free downloading of music, games, movies, and software.  Ares is also spyware/adware free.  So first, what exactly is P2P? Peer to Peer is a way for the user to share files through the internet. File sharing is another terminology that it goes by.  Now, spyware and adware is when you let’s say download something then there is software attached to it that “reports” back your surfing habits and perhaps even private information.

Some of the special features that Ares offers is unlimited, free downloading of over a million titles to choose from of music, DVD’s and now offering HD, games, and software.  Their library is very easy to choose from since it all is categorized.  Downloading speed is very fast and you can surf the network while downloading.  There is an award winning software to backup your library of files in case something such as your computer crashing and you have not lost anything. You are even capable of burning CD’s or DVD’s.   Since I am new to all of this, there is a chat room where I can talk with others that may be able to assist me but just in case, Ares also has 24/7 support that can help assist with any technical difficulties that you may be having.

Download Ares today and start enjoying unlimited music, videos, movies, and games for free. Isn’t about time to join the other 30 million people that are downloading?

News and Society19 Jul 2010 07:08 pm

When a company is searching for someone to come in and handle their facilities management services what should they look for? A company that handles many different services would be the company that would stand out the most.  So what then is a facilities management services company or what services is it that they handle?

A facilities management services company handles everything from Liquid Waste Collection and Treatment to Drain and Sewer Cleaning.  When selecting a company that you will want to contract with, other then budget, you do want to make sure that they remove the waste effectively and safely.  Handling of waste can be potentially hazardous if not done properly.

Liquid Waste Collection and Treatment can be anything from oily waste, sludge, Alkaline, paints, Cyanide waste, Hazardous liquid spills, and Cyanide waste.  You will want to make sure that they provide drum and container collection as well as tanker collection that is used for emergency situations such as hazardous spills and sludge or storm water removal.

Dry Waste disposal and collection falls under facilities management services.  This is your everyday waste such as paper, plastic, food, furniture, confidential papers, and construction waste.  Depending on the size of your company, you may need just a wheelie type bin all the way up to a walk in container. 

Some facilities management services companies may offer Building Maintenance.  Building maintenance may include everything such as grounds maintenance, roof replacement, asbestos removal and re-insulation, and plumbing/electrical work.  You will want to make sure that all the employees brought in for some of these areas are skilled tradesmen. 

In case there should ever be an emergency that happens, the company that you contract for your facilities management services should have specialized equipment that can clean up should there be a flood or a main water break or a problem in the sewer line.  Not only do you want them to be able to remove unwanted items from the sewer line but also to perform any type of  root removal and to treat the sewer lines to prevent root growth in the future. 

So as we have shown that there are many types of services that a facilities management service should perform when choosing the best company for your business.

News and Society18 Jul 2010 11:09 am

Job interviews are all about finding the right fit between the employer and potential employee.

Job hunters going on interviews can expect one of two primary styles of interviewing. The following interview styles were tecniques used by Hiring Managers, hiring for Houston Jobs:

Screening Interview

Screening Interview: A member of the human resources department usually conducts the screening interview, which is meant to weed out unqualified candidates. Providing facts about your skills is more important than establishing rapport. Interviewers will work from an outline of points they want to cover, looking for inconsistencies in your resume and challenging your qualifications. Provide answers to their questions, and never volunteer any additional information. That information could work against you.

One-On-One Interview

In a one-on-one interview, it has been established that you have the skills and education necessary for the position. The interviewer wants to see if you will fit in with the company, and how your skills will complement the rest of the department. Your goal in a one-on-one interview is to establish rapport with the interviewer and show him or her that your qualifications will benefit the company.

Stress Interview

Stress interviews usually are a deliberate attempt to see how you handle yourself. The interviewer may be sarcastic or argumentative, or may keep you waiting. Expect this to happen and, when it does, don’t take it personally. Calmly answer each question as it comes. Ask for clarification if you need it and never rush into an answer. The interviewer also may lapse into silence at some point during the questioning. Recognize this as an attempt to unnerve you. Sit silently until the interviewer resumes the questions. If a minute goes by, ask if he or she needs clarification of your last comments.

Lunch Interview

The same rules apply in lunch interviews as in those held at the office. The setting may be more casual, but remember it is a business lunch and you are being watched carefully. Use the lunch interview to develop common ground with your interviewer. Follow his or her lead in both selection of food and in etiquette.

Committee Interview

Committee interviews are a common practice. You will face several members of the company who have a say in whether you are hired. When answering questions from several people, speak directly to the person asking the question when responding. It is not necessary to answer to the group. In some committee interviews, you may be asked to demonstrate your problem-solving skills. The committee will outline a situation and ask you to formulate a plan that deals with the problem. You don’t have to come up with the ultimate solution. The interviewers are looking for how you apply your knowledge and skills to a real-life situation.

Group Interview

A group interview is usually designed to uncover the leadership potential of prospective managers and employees who will be dealing with the public. The front-runner candidates are gathered together in an informal, discussion-type interview. A subject is introduced and the interviewer will start off the discussion. The goal of the group interview is to see how you interact with others and how you use your knowledge and reasoning powers to win others over. If you do well in the group interview, you can expect to be asked back for a more extensive interview.

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