Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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By Haitang Yu on July 04, 2011
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Conclusion This Grand Seiko is a wonderful demonstration of Seiko's savoir-faire concerning the upscale, which makes it a serious competitor in the market of the (very) smart sports watches. Whatever some might think : it is not only in Switzerland that great watches are made ! The + : very discreet smart watch magnificent finishing competition calibre The - : a watch that is a bit thick for a smart watch impossibility to put a standard leather strap since the lugs are very long a readability that sometimes is tricky Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Power Reserve Mens Watch the upscale image of Seiko that (unfortunately) has some troubles to establish itself.

Manufacturer data Brand Seiko Model name Hi-Beat 36000 Reference number SBGH001 Case material Steel Case diameter (without crown) 40,2 mm Case diameter (crown included) 42,5 mm Movement type Automatic Calibre 9S85 Calibre base 9S (in-house calibre) Functions Date Hour Minute Second Crystal Single-face crystal with anti-reflective coating Power reserve ability 55h Transparent back Yes Lug width 20 mm Length from lug to lug 48 mm Panerai Ferrari Granturismo Rattrapante Mens Watch Case thickness 13 mm Water resistant 100 m Strap material Steel Clasp type Deployment clasp Clasp material Steel Total weight 151 grammes Retail price France 6,300.00 E Editor's opinion : 63/100 Comfort (/15) 13 Movement (/20)more 9 Movement Optimisation / Garnishment (/5) 2.5 Ease of handling and adjustment (/5) 4 Movement control proceeded by the Manufacture / horological awards (/3) 1 Power reserve ability (/2) 1 Complications (/5) 0.5 Finishing (/20)more 15 Dial finishing (/6) 4.5 Case finishing (/6) 4.5 Quality of garnishment / caseback engraving quality(/2) 2 Crystal quality (/4) 2 Clasp finishing (inner and extern) (/2) 2 Practicality (/20)more 9 Diurnal legibility (/5) 4 Night legibility (/4) 0 Water resistant (/3) 1 Strap : ease of size adjustment + ease of substitution (/4) 1 Clasp : quality and safety (/4) 3 Bonus (/10)more 4 A Lange & Sohne Lange Double Split Mens Watch Limited edition (/3) 0 Watch delivered with several straps (/2) 0 Quality of the watch box (/1) 1 Portability with shirtsleeves buttoned (/2) 2 Goodies included (/1) 0 Understandability of the brochure (/1) 1 Value for money (/15) 13 When to wear it ? At a tea ceremony, looking at the Fuji Mountain !

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

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By Haitang Yu on March 19, 2011
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Kenya's Sociolinguistic Profile

By Kitty Lee on September 07, 2010
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According to Webb & Kembo Sure (2000:47), Kenya has a population of approximately 24 million and is home to 42 languages, which largely correspond to the 40 ethnic groups plus Kiswahili and English. Several of these languages have a sizeable number of speakers, for example Kikuyu (spoken by 20% of the population), Dholuo (spoken by 14%), Luluya (spoken by 13%), Kikamba (spoken by 11 %), Kalenjin (also spoken by 11%), Ekigusi (spoken by 6.5%), and Kimeru (spoken by 5% of the population). Kiswahili has a long history as a lingua franca in the area, and it had already been present as such for several centuries, when English was introduced to the area in the nineteenth century (cf. Michieka, 2005:176). At that time Cartier Roadster Replica British settlers arrived, following the establishment of trade with the region. As a result, English was used in administration, in law and in the many institutions of education which the British established (cf. Zuengler,Cartier Rose Gold Plated Bracelet with Diamonds, 1982; Mazrui & Mazrui, 1996; and more recently Michieka, 2005).

For many Kenyans, this array of languages implies that they can potentially draw on all of these various resources to conduct their communicative activities depending on situational demands. Below is a quote from Webb & Kembo Sure (2000:100), who envisage what this might look like for one young Kenyan: An urban Kenyan boy will wake up on a Sunday morning and use his mother tongue (maybe Kikuyu, Dholuo, Suba,Cartier bangle bracelet, Maasai, or Tugen) with his family, go out to buy bread from a nearby shop and use Kiswahili to negotiate the purchase with the vendor. On his way home from the kiosk, he meets a friend with whom he might speak Sheng, or a mixture of Sheng, Kiswahili, and English. After breakfast, he goes to church, where the service may be in English or Kiswahili, depending on the socio-economic status of the family and the surrounding community. At school the next day, he speaks English in all his lessons except for the Kiswahili lesson. On the playground, depending on the type of school he attends, he uses Kiswahili and English. If it is a high-cost private school, the usual playground language is English, whereas at the less expensive public schools it may be either English or Kiswahili. When he goes to the headmaster's office, the boy may use Kiswahili to address the secretary, but he will certainly speak English to the headmaster.

However, it is largely privileged individuals who have a high command of several languages, including English and the different forms it assumes in Kenya but also abroad. They can choose from a wide spectrum of linguistic features and select those features which they consider suitable to construct their identities. But this is not the case for large parts of the population. The linguistic repertoire of a Kenyan individual 'is largely determined by the speaker's ethnic background (which usually correlates with regional origin), social and economic status, and educational achievement' (Skandera, 2003:18). Webb & Kembo-Sure, (2000:47) estimate that approximately 16% of Kenyans know English as a second language. At the same time, English is 'assumed to be of little importance' (Skandera, 2003:19) for those 90% of the Kenyan population who live outside of the larger Kenyan cities, although Kenyans who have attended school will generally have some knowledge of English, since the educational system implies the use of English as a medium of instruction from year four Omega Seamaster Replica onwards. By many, then, 'English is acquired only through the educational system' (Kanyoro, 1991:415; Michieka, 2005), which implies that for most Kenyans access to English, is restricted to the input they receive from their teachers.

Overt prestige is associated with KenE, the endonormative variety of English which has developed in Kenya (cf. Kembo Sure, 1991). Besides this indigenized form, American English has started to play an increasingly important role, due to its presence in the media and in popular culture. Especially in the urban centers of Kenya, the younger generations identify with what might be called a global hip-hop culture which is transmitted via music and also by the promotional videos accompanying the individual songs, and by interviews with hip-hop and rap artists. Lately, Americanized forms - or even forms which originate from African American Vernacular English - have also been found to occur frequently in SMSes (cf. Thurlow, 2003; Frehner, 2008). Besides English, members of the affluent middle class also encounter a variety of other non-local languages, not only through the media but also through deliberate, instructed language learning. In addition to the languages that have already been mentioned, the above quote introduces a code called Sheng, one of the two mixed languages which exist in Kenya today.

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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Automobiles Have Been Designed Which Operate On Liquid Hydrogen

By Kitty Lee on August 05, 2010
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Automobiles have been designed which operate on liquid hydrogen, but these systems give rise to seemingly unavoidable problems arising from the handling of a cryogenic liquid. For instance, liquid hydrogen is expensive, results in considerable fuel loss due to hydrogen evaporation and creates substantial engineering problems. In addition, the liquefaction process requires significant energy input, up to 60% of the hydrogen' s energy content. Current research is on some of the limitations of j liquid hydrogen. One particular area of study is directed at efficient insulation of storage tanks to reduce hydrogen losses. Generally, liquid hydrogen is stored in vacuum jacketed, multilayer insulated tanks. For instance, automobiles converted to operate on liquid hydrogen have utilized storage tanks with an inner and outer aluminum shell.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Jewelry Exporters All Set For Christmas Carnival

By Amit Saxena on November 29, 2010
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"India is no longer a rising power but has already risen! "

Many wonder, what made US president Barack Obama make such a huge statement. Economists back home feel, a big consumption market and the ever increasing high disposable income of our young generation could be the key factors.

Just as I am writing this article, news have poured in that WGC (World Gold Council) has confirmed the recovery in the jewellery market due to record sales in India and China. The third quarter report confirms a growth of 12% Y-o-Y. This report has based its findings on the figures that India bought nearly 50 tonnes, or 36 per cent, more gold jewellery in the third quarter than in the same period of the previous year, while China lifted its gold consumption by 16 per cent. It further reveals that - "The Indian diamond jewellery market has grown seven and a half fold in the past 15 years,cartier love bracelet white gold diamonds, rising from $400m in 1995 to an estimated $3bn, with gold sales rising by $20bn."

The Indian jeweller's success story has just begun. Indian jewellery retailers have scaled up and have become more professional. Tata Group purchased TanishQ in 1994, opening 150 stores in a 15-year period, while Reliance Jewels, with 24 stores, has plans for a further 100 by 2012. Market analysts further observes that many international brands including Cartier, Bulgari, De Grisogono and Harry Winston have joined the bandwagon by opening up their stores in India .

A fast growing middle class is a testament of India's growing economic stature in the world market. Experts says, the best indication of India's growing impact on the global jewellery scene is the increased number of Indian exhibitors and visitors at all the reputed trade fairs across the globe.

It is not just the jewelry manufacturers who are minting money,cartier love ring gold price, the Indian jewelry exporters too have joined the party. Christmas is round the corner and the buyers in US have begun to stock gold and silver jewelry. The upcoming shopping carnival will surge the demand for jewelry by 15-20 percent.

The US festive season begins with Thanksgiving, reaches its zenith during Christmas and New Year and slows down after Valentine's Day in February. Industry observers say that this season accounts for over 40 per cent of the country's annual jewellery sales. Indian fashion jewelry makers make 40-45 per cent of their annual sales in this season (which would further increase this year). It seems like finally the Indian jewelry juggernaut is on the roll !

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