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We made our annual trip to London in November. We travel down by coach from Slaithwaite and stay at The Cumberland Hotel at Marble Arch. It’s actually a weekend ladies shopping trip that is run as a fundraiser for Slaithwaite Brass Band – I’m the only bloke that goes every year! We decided ( the two of us) to stay down in London until Thursday this time as we wanted to see weekday London and be able to explore a bit further afield on foot. We covered up to 16 miles a day, which is tough going on crowded pavements with hundreds of busy roads to cross. I photographed anything that looked interesting but I bent a contact in the CF card slot, fortunately I had quite a few SD cards with me and the 5D has dual slots so I was able to carry on using it. It’s currently at Lehmann’s getting fixed.
With it being close to Christmas the decorations are up everywhere so there was plenty of colour at night. In Hyde Park the Winter Wonderland was in full swing, we’ve never bothered going to it before but I went twice at night this time. It is massive this year, I couldn’t get over how big it is and the quality of some of the attractions. The cost and effort involved must be phenomenal – it was quite expensive though. It was very difficult to photograph, with extremes of light (LED’s) and darkness and fast moving rides into the bargain. I think I have some decent usable stuff but at the time of writing I am only part way through the editing process so I don’t know for sure.
We set off at around 8.15 am every day and stayed out for at least 12 hours. The weather was poor for a day and a half with drizzle and very dull grey conditions, fortunately we had some pleasant weather (and light) along the way as well. Being based at the end of Oxford Street – Europe’s busiest shopping street – meant that I did quite a bit of night shooting on there. Although I carried a tripod everywhere I only used it once and that was during the day! Because there is always a moving element in almost every shot it seemed pointless using a tripod. I would have got some shots free of movement – or I could have gone for ultra-long exposures to eliminate people and traffic but it would have been problematic I felt. In the end I wound the ISO up and hand held – fingers crossed.
We walked out to Camden Market and Locks but it had been raining and we were a bit early as many were only just setting up for the day. We tried to follow routes that we hadn’t used before and visit new places. We paid a fortune to get in St Pauls but you can’t use cameras. This something that I fail to see the point of, ban flash if you want but if you are going to encourage tourism why ban cameras when there is nothing in particular happening in there. It’s a rule that seems to be applied arbitrarily in cities around the world. Fortunately we could take photos from the outside of the dome, which was real reason for visiting, and we had some great light. Expensive compared with a couple of euros in some famous cathedrals. I’ve wanted to walk to Canary Wharf for a number of years and this year we did. We crisscrossed the Thames a few times and tried to follow the Thames path at other times. We covered around ten miles but it was an interesting day. It was also very quiet for the last four or five miles. We got there about 12.00 and managed to get a sandwich in a café in the shopping centre at the foot of the high rise office blocks before tens of thousands of office workers descended from above. It was mayhem, packed, with snaking queues for anywhere that sold food. We crossed to the other side of The Isle of Dogs and looked across to the O2 Arena and the cable car, unfortunately there isn’t a way across for pedestrians and it was around 3.00 pm. With darkness falling at around 4.30 we decide it was too late to bother. We made our way back to the Thames Clipper pier to check the sailing times. They sail every twenty minutes so we had a couple of glasses of wine and a rest before catching the Clipper. Sailing on the Thames was a first in 15 trips to London. The Clipper is fast and smooth, the lights had come on in the city and there was a fantastic moon rise. It was nigh on impossible to get good shots at the speed we were traveling though and there were times that I wished I could be suspended motionless above the boat. Again, hopefully I will have some usable shots.
We felt that the shopping streets were a little quieter, following the Paris massacre it was to be expected, I might be wrong as we were out and about at later times than previous trips. I think I have heard that footfall is down though. It was good to get into some of the quieter backstreets and conversely to be stuck in the city business district – The Square Mile- at home time. A mass exodus of people running and speed walking to bus stops and the rail and tube stations. It was difficult to move against or across the flow of bodies rushing home.
Whilst the Northern(manufacturing) economy is collapsing, London is a giant development site, it must be the tower crane capital of Europe at the moment. It was difficult to take a shot of any landmark free of cranes, it was easier to make the cranes a feature of the photo. It’s easy to see where the wealth is concentrated – not that there was ever any doubt about it. The morons with too much money are still driving their Lambo’s and Ferraris etc. like clowns in streets that are packed with cars , cyclists and pedestrians, accelerating viciously and noisily for 50 yards. They are just sad attention seekers. From Battersea to Canary Wharf we walked the Thames Embankment, the difference between high and low tide on the river is massive, but the water was the colour of mud – brown! Not very attractive in colour. We caught a Virgin Train from Kings Cross for £14.00 each – a bargain!. We had quite a bit of time to kill around midday at Kings Cross so I checked with security that I was OK to wander around taking photos, without fear of getting jumped by armed security, and set off to photograph the station and St Pancras International Station across the road. I haven’t even looked at the results as I type this but I’ll find out if they are any good shortly. Talking of security, following Paris, there was certainly plenty of private security at most attractions, I don’t know if it was terrorism related though, I can’t say I noticed an increased police presence on the streets. It took us three hours and five minutes from Kings Cross to being back home, not bad for a journey of 200 miles. I can’t imagine that spending countless billions on HS2 or HS3 is going to make a meaningful (cost effective) difference to our journey. Improving what we have, a little faster, would be good. There are some bumpy bits along the route for a mainline and Wakefield to Huddersfield is the equivalent of a cart track – and takes over 30 minutes – it’s only a stone’s throw.
(L-R) Kingdom of Bahrain Minister of Finance and Development Committee Chairman Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa greets Singapore Minister for Finance and International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Chairman Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the opening of the Development Committee meeting held during the 2011 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings at World Bank Headquarters April 16, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (Hindi: इन्दिरा गाँधी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा) (IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP) is the primary international airport of the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, situated in West Delhi, 16 km (10 mi) southwest of New Delhi city centre. Named after Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, it is the busiest airport in India. With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become India's and South Asia's largest and one of the most important aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 46 million passengers and aimed at handling more than 100 million passengers by 2030. Along with Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, it handles more than half of the air traffic in South Asia. The airport's operator, Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL), is looking to make the airport the next international transit hub.
The airport serves as the primary civilian aviation hub for the National Capital Region of India. It was previously operated by the Indian Air Force until its management was transferred to the Airport Authority of India.In May 2006, the management of the airport was passed over to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a joint venture led by the GMR Group, which also has the responsibility for the airport's ongoing expansion and modernisation.
In 2010-11, the airport handled 29.94 million passengers annually and the planned expansion program will increase its capacity to handle 100 million passengers by 2030. The new Terminal 3 building has had the capacity to handle an additional 34 million passengers annually since the start of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Terminal 3 is the world's 6th largest passenger terminal. In September 2008, the airport inaugurated a 4.43 kilometre-long runway. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) was conferred the fourth best airport award in the world (in the 15–25 million category) and Best Improved Airport in the Asia-Pacific Region by Airport Council International.
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Teodoro Alonso presents "Using Apache Cordova (Phonegap) for cross platform mobile apps" at the Mobile Software Development Community (Mobile SDC) in Oakbrook Mall at the Microsoft Store
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Teodoro Alonso is a Technical Architect at Model Metrics a Salesforce.com company.
Meeting sponsored by Salesforce.com
Apache Cordova (previously known as Phonegap) has emerged as one of the most important hybrid (native-html/javascript) cross platform mobile application development environment. The goal of this meetup is to present the basic architecture of Cordova/Phonegap in iOS and demonstrate its capabilities by creating a simple application in HTML/Javascript and then deploy it to a mobile device as a native application. We will also discuss the resources available to learn how to develop applications in Cordova/Phonegap. If time permits, we will review a simple Cordova/Phonegap plugin that I developed to extract information from an iTunes library.
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What we have been dreading for several years in Cwmbran; a new "rape of the fair country". Looking from the A4051 at Pontrhydyrun over doomed fields.
This area, from South Sebastopol to Pontnewydd, is due to be carpeted with over 2000 homes and shops known as the "South Sebastopol Development" (or as I prefer to call it, "Cwmbran New Town 2"). Despite a fierce campaign which at one time forced the council to drop the plan, the development will now go ahead, confirming the power of money over local wishes. As a child, I would walk around here with my father who used to say "see this, they'll never build on it, it's green belt". He will be turning in his urn.
April 21, 2012 - Washington Dc., World Bank/IMF 2012 Spring Meetings., Closing Development Committee Press Briefing. Marek Belka is the Development Committee Chairman; Robert B. Zoellick World Bank President; Christine Lagarde IMF Managing Director. Photo: Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank
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Accelerating Climate Action through Philanthropic-Public-Private-Collaboration
Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum; Ray Dalio, Founder, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates, USA; Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, European Commission; Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
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Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, New York, USA 19 - 23 September
Karni Exports is one of the most shining names in the dynamic world of fashion & Home textiles. Established in year 2000 & registered with D&B D-U-N-S No.(Dun & Bradstreet ),Karni Exports aspires for complete customer satisfaction owing to the high quality products at competitive prices with an on-schedule delivery. We firmly believes that the satisfaction of the valued customers is the focal point of its business.
Karni Exports is a name that stands on the pinnacle of the readymade garment Woven & Knitted garment fashion industry & Home Textiles With a commitment to excellence and delivering high fashion garments & Made-ups products.The company has established a strong market goodwill globally. A professionally manged company, Karni Exports is a leading manufacturer and exporter of fine quality Ladies fashion garments like Skirts, Woven Tops ,Dresses, Blouses, Tshirts, Shirts, Camisoles, Trousers, Pants, Kids wears , & Home Textiles products like bedsheets, quilts, curtains, cushions ,Rugs etc.
We take pride in introducing ourselves as one of India's leading manufacturers and exporters of Ladies Fashion Garments & Home Textiles, Made-ups products. Our elite range of products is in tune with the international trends focusing on intricate details, contemporary designs and scheduled deliveries. We are committed to offering the best service, at the best price!
We have earned accolades from our customers not only in domestic market, but also international market.In tune with the demands of time and challenges, we have developed cutting edge competitiveness.
Our Set up :
Our Infrastructural set up is our biggest strength. We possess a state-of-the-art production unit backed by hi-tech machines ,and latest technology. We continually upgrade our technology to fight competition. Our team of designers are involved in bringing forth garments with innovative designs and exquisite patterns.
Our set up also include:-
1. Pre-Production Sampling Room
2. Paper Pattern Making, Grading using Electra System
3. Assembly Line Production
4. Finishing Room with Steam Press, Stain Removing Machines and washing facilities.
Infrastructure : To keep abreast with the latest in fashion world, we possess a well-equipped production, backed by Juki & Pegasus. We have a team of designers, which is engaged in designing dresses that are a fusion of modern style and traditional look. Our apparels are given an excellent finishing touch by using latest technology. We also have inhouse facility of Knitted garments as well as woven garments.
Product Customization : We posses in-house facilities to work on our clients' desired design or style of garments. Taking care of all manufacturing methods tailored to clients requirement is the key of our motto service for satisfaction.
Principle market of the Company : U.S.A., Canada, UK, Spain, Israel ,
Europe, japan, middle east etc.
In House Setup : 100 Juki Machines with all finishing, dyeing, printing facility.
Clients : We have an excellent reputation in the verticals of this industry across the world, specially USA and Europe. Our impeccable credentials have given us a firm stand to maintain the relations with our clients by providing them customer satisfaction.
We already have our ONLINE Global Virtual Showroom on our web
& another link to see more products
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in that we have our all products range listed as a Digital Catelouge.
If you are interetsed in our products then we can start with simple sample order,we can send you samples .
Pls contact for complete details of all above products, color, size and wholesale price.
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KARNI EXPORTS
G1-155,EPIP,Garment Zone
Sitapura Industrial Area ,Tonk road,
Jaipur, ( Rajasthan) India.
INDIA-302022
Contact person :
Mr. Pradeep Nahata : +91-98281-99329
Telefax: +91 141 2770896
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Meeting of the Forum Friends of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area
Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum; Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; Thierry Déau, Chief Executive Officer, Meridiam, France; Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman, UBA Group, Nigeria; Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Accra; Sara Menker, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Gro Intelligence, USA; Patrice Motsepe, Founder and Executive Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals, South Africa; Member of Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum; Jim Ovia, Chairman, Zenith Bank, Nigeria
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Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, New York, USA 19 - 23 September
From left to right: General Bjorn Bisserup (Chief of Defence - Denmark), Major General Martin Herem (Chief of Defence - Estonia), General Francois Lecointre (Chief of Defence - France) and General Eberhard Zorn (Chief of Defence - Germany)
21 February 2019 - Launch the 2018 Development Co-operation Report on Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind.
Photo: OECD/Victor Tonelli
Surrounded by development partners, Dr. Peter Salama, UNICEF Representative to Ethiopia, middle, Dr. Kesetebirhan Admasu, Minister of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to his right, and Dr. Pierre Mpele, WHO representative to Ethiopia, announced that Ethiopia has reduced its under-five mortality by two thirds between 1990 and 2012, the required reduction for meeting the target of Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) on child survival in Addis Ababa 13 September 2013. Photo by Jiro Ose
13-14 November - Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum 2014.
For more information, visit: www.oecd.org/greengrowth/ggsd-2014.htm
Photo: Andrew Wheeler
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman, C) is still doing his best to pick up the pieces and keep his offbeat family from falling apart as ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT rolls into its third season premiering Monday, Sept. 19 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured L-R in museum frame: Alia Shawkat, David Cross, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Tony Hale and Will Arnett. ™©2005 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Art Streiber/FOX.
A view of the Hudson's Site under development, on Woodward at Gratiot.
Downtown Detroit, Michigan.
Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Scaling Collaborative Efforts to Advance Clean Energy Transition in Developing Economies
Jason Bordoff, Co-Dean, Columbia Climate School; Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, USA; Arunabha Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), India; Andrew Herscowitz, Chief Development Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), USA; Mohcine Jazouli, Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies to the Prime Minister of Morocco; Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International, Switzerland; Sarita Nayyar, Managing Director; Chief Operating Officer, USA, World Economic Forum
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Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, New York, USA 19 - 23 September