[pic] WORLD’S TOP CRYSTAL BRANDS 2009 Lalique [pic]homeshopping - 3 years ago [pic] René Lalique became synonymous with French Art Nouveau decorative arts. René Lalique was born in 1860 and first began designing fine jewelry in Paris in 1881. Lalique pursued increasingly more innovative experimentation in glass commencing around 1883. Early works used the familiar "lost wax" technique by which the model is made in wax while a mold is formed around the model. Then‚ the wax is melted and molten glass
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CHRISTIAN HUYGENS Huygens was a Dutch scientist. He lived from 1629-1695. He proposed the earliest theory about the nature of light‚ a phenomena that puzzled scientists for hundreds of years. His improvements on the telescope allowed him to make the first observations of Saturn’s rings and to discover its moon‚ Titan. CARL SAGAN Sagan was an American astronomer. He lived from 1934-1996. He may not have been a great scientist in comparison to others‚ but he is one of the most
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Security Council (SC) Topic 1: The North - South Korea Conflict The Situation in North Korea Introduction: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)‚ commonly called North Korea‚ is widely considered a threat to stability in Asia. The government has openly admitted to selling missile technology in defiance of international law and pursuing nuclear‚ biological and chemical weapons programs. In 2006‚ North Korea tested a small nuclear weapon‚ showing its status as a nuclear power‚ and straining
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Reserve Bank of India India - Macroeconomic Situation Assessment and Prospects Indian Merchants’ Chamber Mumbai June 19‚ 2012 Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao Governor Reserve Bank of India 1 India Macroeconomic Situation Cause for Concern? 2 India - Macroeconomic Situation Trends in Growth Rate Long-Term Trend 10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.2 Per cent 8.5 5.6 8.0 Percent 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 6.5 8.7 7.5 10.0 9.5 9.6 Recent Trend 9.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 3 India Growth
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The Islamic Republic of Pakistan came into being on August 14‚ 1947. Pakistan has a strategic location in South Asia‚ surrounded by India‚ China‚ Afghanistan and Iran. Pakistan has a total area of 803‚940 sq. km and an estimated population of 170 million. Pakistan is a federation‚ with four federating units‚ called Provinces‚ namely‚ Punjab‚ Sindh‚ North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Baluchistan. The capital is Islamabad‚ and the tribal belt adjoining the NWFP is managed by the Federal Government
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TOP 10 MAGAZINES IN INDIA 1. FILMFARE MAGAZINE LAUNCHED :- It first issue was in 1975. COMPANY :- Worldwide media. ABSOLUTE SHARE :- The Times Group & BBC Worldwide. SISTER CHANNEL :- TOI (Times of India). HEADQUARTER :- Mumbai. FREQUENCY :- Bi-weekly. CIRCULATION :- 1.4 lakhs. CATEGORIES :- Bollywood updates. WEBSITE :- www.filmfare.com 2. STARDUST MAGAZINE LAUNCHED :- It first issue was in 1971. COMPANY :- Magna Publishing Co. Ltd. FORMER EDITORS
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List of TOP 60 Insurance Companies in Pakistan I. Public sector 1. National Insurance Corporation http://www.nicl.com.pk/ 2. Pakistan Reinsurance Company Ltd. 3. Postal Life Insurance 4. State Life Insurance Corporation Ltd. II. Private sector a) Incorporated in Pakistan 1. Adamjee Insurance Company Ltd. 2. Agro General Insurance Company Ltd. 3. Allianz EFU Health Insurance Company Ltd. 4. Alpha Insurance Company Ltd. 5. Amercian Life Insurance Company Ltd. 6. Asia Insurance
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Critique of Reading The model that Disney uses in the Disney Institute‚ and which much of this book is based on‚ is call the Quality Service Cycle. It is made up of four main elements: "a service theme‚ service standards‚ delivery systems‚ and integration" (p. 29). These are what are described in the opening chapter as part of "Service‚ Disney Style." They can be applying to just about any company or organization. For someone hoping to adopt these principles they would begin with adopting a service
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which will generate $30‚000 of income‚ and he spends 320 hours managing the lab. Issues: 1. How to reduce Dr. Kevorkian’s tax liability? 2. Should Dr. Kevorkian invest more time in the laboratory‚ making that an active income activity? Analysis: § 465 Deductions limited to amount at risk. Dr. Kevorkian invested $100‚000 in Limited‚ a passive activity; in 2010 but he is not a material participant; should he invest more time in the laboratory that he set up for himself it would change
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“VIEW FROM THE TOP” Summary By: Angela Gilliam Johnathon Reckford is the prime example of a good leader and educated professional. Beginning his career as a senior executive in the private sector‚ moving on to become executive pastor of a Presbyterian church and into his final and current role as CEO of a global religiously based non-profit organization better known as ‘Habitat for Humanity’. He explains his experiences in depth
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