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Update on the SWP Position Paper

56 organisations and 201 individuals call for the importance of water for everyone worldwide

The SWP Position Paper

Together with its members and partners, the Swiss Water Partnership has submitted a joint position paper linked to the public consultation for the Dispatch on Switzerland’s International Cooperation 2021 – 2024: SWP Position Paper on Water. Its major demands are:

The position paper was endorsed by 56 organisations, of which 24 are SWP member organisations, and by 201 individuals, almost all working in the water and sanitation sector. More than two-thirds of the organisations and individuals have stated that their work is related to the Swiss Development cooperation.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the supporting organisations and individuals. This has been a huge success for emphasizing the importance of water for everyone!

Not only the fact that Switzerland is not immune against water stress due to its dependence on water for consumption and for each living being, but also due to its strong advocacy for water becoming a dedicated SDG and a human right over years show the importance of water for Switzerland and the necessity for coherence in its commitment:

82% of Switzerland’s water footprint is produced outside of Switzerland. This means that most of the water required to produce all the goods and services consumed in our country comes from abroad. Therefore, Switzerland has a shared responsibility in respect of sustainable water management on a global level.

Water needs to be included for all dimensions of sustainable development and for all regions as it is one of the most essential and strategic resources for global social well-being, economic development, the maintenance of ecosystem services and is directly linked to peace and security.

It is a dedicated human right and SDG, that Switzerland has been advocating for on the international agenda. This recognition in relation to water and sanitation has been at the heart of Switzerland’s strategy in the national and international cooperation for years. Thus, Switzerland among its partners has committed to ensure universal access to safely managed water and sanitation for all humans. The successes to improve the access to basic services that Switzerland has achieved worldwide are only a first step. It is coherent and consistent to continue and leverage this Swiss investment.

In this regard, SWP encourages the commitment to manage the entire water cycle, including its economic, peace and governance dimension across regions. At the same time, cooperation with all stakeholders among all water-dependent sectors is necessary for achieving a systemic change towards sustainable management of water resources. It must continuously be at the centre of Switzerland’s approach to humanitarian aid and development cooperation: Only the holistic consideration of the entire water cycle, in cooperation with all partners, has the potential to contribute to an improved health, food security and ultimately to sustainable economic growth, peace and security, which will give a perspective to the local population, with which Switzerland has established partnerships.

Switzerland has an interest and the responsibility in contributing to solving global water problems, as it has a direct and positive impact on our economy, our environment and, above all, on our well-being: Contributing to solving water problems has a direct and positive impact on the life of the people worldwide as well as in Switzerland.

Find more specific arguments on the importance of water on Page 9 of the SWP Position Paper.

> Access this blog post as PDF HERE.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Human Security Division (HSD) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), together with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), have been working for several months on the draft Dispatch on Switzerland’s International Cooperation 2021–24 (DE, FR, IT). This process began in summer 2018 and will continue until the draft is adopted by the Federal Council and by Parliament in 2020.

The FDFA and the EAER have for the first time decided to launch an optional public consultation (DE, FR, IT) in order to gather input from the cantons, political parties, umbrella associations and other stakeholders involved in Switzerland’s international cooperation. The consultation has been open until 23 August 2019.

All responses to the Public Consultation regarding the Dispatch on Switzerland’s International Cooperation (2021-2024) were made available by the Federal Chancellery.

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Metal Dragon egg

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Metal Dragon egg

Icon used to indicate a Metal Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.

DragonVale is a simulation video game created by Backflip Studios for the iOS platform. It can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and played on the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. It is also available via Google Play and the Amazon App Store for play on Android devices. It was released in September 2011 and uses the freemium business model.*

In the game, players create a theme park filled with dragon habitats, attracting virtual visitors and connecting with other players. Leveling up is achieved by breeding, raising and caring for dragons, and decorating your park by adding walkways, trees, decorations, and various buildings. The number of visitors is dependent on the type and level of dragons in the park and how well designed it is.*

There are hundreds of different types of dragons that can be bred in the game, and each species carries traits from one or more defining categories, or “Elements” as they are known. The Metal Dragon is one of ten species that are known as “Primary Dragons”; these breeds constitute the most basic form of their respective Elements and are some of the earliest dragons that can be acquired by the player. By breeding these dragons in various combinations, a multitude of hybrid species can be produced, further elevating the player in level, status and experience.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Lately your life reminds me of the action film Speed, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. In that story, a criminal has rigged a passenger bus to explode if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour. In your story, you seem to be acting as if you, too, will self-destruct if you stop moving at a frantic pace. I’m here to tell you that nothing bad will happen if you slow down. Just the opposite, in fact. As you clear your schedule of its excessive things-to-do, as you leisurely explore the wonders of doing nothing in particular, I bet you will experience a soothing flood of healing pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) One of the most dazzling moves a ballet dancer can do is the fouetté en tournant. The term is French for “whipped turning.” As she executes a 360-degree turn, the dancer spins around on the tip of one foot. Meanwhile, her other foot thrusts outward and then bends in, bringing her toes to touch the knee of her supporting leg. Can you imagine a dancer doing this 32 consecutive times? That’s what the best do. It takes extensive practice and requires a high degree of concentration and discipline. Paradoxically, it expresses breathtaking freedom and exuberance. You may not be a prima ballerina, Taurus, but in your own field there must be an equivalent to the fouetté en tournant. Now is an excellent time for you to take a vow and make plans to master that skill. What will you need to do?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you’re a martial artist and you want to inject extra energy into an aggressive move, you might utter a percussive shout that sounds like “eee-yah!” or “hyaah!” or “aiyah!” The Japanese term for this sound is kiai. The sonic boost is most effective if it originates deep in your diaphragm rather than from your throat. Even if you’re not a martial artist, Gemini, I suggest that in the coming weeks you have fun trying out this boisterous style of yelling. It may help you summon the extra power and confidence you’ll need to successfully wrestle with all the interesting challenges ahead of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) The prolific and popular French novelist Aurore Dupin was better known by her pseudonym George Sand. Few 19th-century women matched her rowdy behavior. She wore men’s clothes, smoked cigars, was a staunch feminist, and frequented social venues where only men were normally allowed. Yet she was also a doting mother to her two children, and loved to garden, make jam and do needlework. Among her numerous lovers were the writers Alfred de Musset, Jules Sandeau and Prosper Mérimée, as well as composer Frederic Chopin and actress Marie Dorval. Her preferred work schedule was midnight to 6 a.m., and she often slept until 3 p.m. “What a brave man she was,” said Russian author Ivan Turgenev, “and what a good woman.” Her astrological sign? The same as you and me. She’s feisty proof that not all of us Crabs are conventional fuddy-duddies. In the coming weeks, she’s our inspirational role model.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It seems you’ve slipped into a time warp. Is that bad? I don’t think so. Your adventures there may twist and tweak a warped part of your psyche in such a way that it gets healed. At the very least, I bet your visit to the time warp will reverse the effects of an old folly and correct a problem caused by your past sins. (By the way, when I use the word “sin,” I mean “being lax about following your dreams.”) There’s only one potential problem that could come out of all this: Some people in your life could misinterpret what’s happening. To prevent that, communicate crisply every step of the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) In English and French versions of the word game Scrabble, the letter z is worth 10 points. In Italian, it’s eight points. But in the Polish variant of Scrabble, you score just one point by using z. That letter is rarely used in the other three languages, but is common in Polish. Keep this general principle in mind as you assess the value of the things you have to offer. You will be able to make more headway and have greater impact in situations where your particular beauty and power and skills are in short supply.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have to make them all yourself.” So said Alfred Sheinwold in his book about the card game known as bridge. I think this is excellent advice for the game of life, as well. And it should be extra-pertinent for you in the coming weeks, because people in your vicinity will be making gaffes and wrong turns that are useful for you to study. In the future, you’ll be wise to avoid perpetrating similar messes yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Love her but leave her wild,” advised a graffiti artist who published his thoughts on a wall next to the mirror in a public restroom I visited. Another guerrilla philosopher had added a comment below: “That’s a nice sentiment, but how can anyone retain wildness in a society that puts so many demands on us in exchange for money to live?” Since I happened to have a felt-tip pen with me, I scrawled a response to the question posed in the second comment: “Be in nature every day. Move your body a lot. Remember and work with your dreams. Be playful. Have good sex. Infuse any little thing you do with a creative twist. Hang out with animals. Eat with your fingers. Sing regularly.” And that’s also my message for you, Scorpio, during this phase when it’s so crucial for you to nurture your wildness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “Don’t worry, even if things get heavy, we’ll all float on.” So sings Modest Mouse’s vocalist Isaac Brock on the band’s song “Float On.” I recommend you try that approach yourself, Sagittarius. Things will no doubt get heavy in the coming days. But if you float on, the heaviness will be a good, rich, soulful heaviness. It’ll be a purifying heaviness that purges any glib or shallow influences that are in your vicinity. It’ll be a healing heaviness that gives you just the kind of graceful gravitas you will need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) “What I look for in a friend is someone who’s different from me,” says science fiction novelist Samuel Delany. “The more different the person is, the more I’ll learn from him. The more he’ll come up with surprising takes on ideas and things and situations.” What about you, Capricorn? What are the qualities in a friend that help you thrive? Now is a perfect time to take an inventory. I sense that although there are potential new allies wandering in your vicinity, they will actually become part of your life only if you adjust and update your attitudes about the influences you value most.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) At the turn of the 19th century, Russian laborers constructed thousands of miles of railroad tracks from the western part of the country eastward to Siberia. The hardest part of the job was blasting tunnels through the mountains that were in the way. I reckon you’re at a comparable point in your work, Aquarius. It’s time to smash gaping holes through obstacles. Don’t scrimp or apologize. Clear the way for the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The British rock band the Animals released their gritty, growly song “The House of the Rising Sun” in 1964. It reached the top of the pop music charts in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, and was a hit with critics. Rolling Stone magazine ultimately ranked it as the 122nd greatest song of all time. And yet it took the Animals just 15 minutes to record. They did it in one take. That’s the kind of beginner’s luck and spontaneous flow I foresee you having in the coming weeks, Pisces. What’s the best way for you to channel all that soulful mojo?

Homework: True or false: You can’t get what you want from another person until you’re able to give it to yourself. Explain why or why not.

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The Blood and Chalk series is a labor of love for both Jim and me. And really, what's not to love? In each installment, Jim delivers rock-solid, no-nonsense training advice that will help get even the most neurotic lifter bigger, stronger, and in better condition.

But unfortunately, the inevitable happened. I ran out of questions, and Jim, well, he caught a scorching case of writer's block. How bad was it? Well, let's just say he was bunged up tighter than an Atkins dieter on a three-week heroin binge.

It was time for a little creative intervention. An inspiring Friday phone call from editor to writer, to unclog the creative blockage and stimulate some productivity; a mental Metamucil, if you will.

Bring the baby wipes, it's gonna get dirty.

— Bryan Krahn

T Nation: Hey Jim, sorry to bug you right before a long weekend...

What? Can you hear me? This phone sucks. I think I slammed it one too many times.

Jim's ride

T Nation: Yeah, sure I can hear you, sort of. I guess. Uh, what was your question?

Listen, I have no time here. I'm leaving right after work for the Maryland DeathFest. We're riding our bikes out there. It's going to be awesome. It's a 500-mile ride and I can't wait.

T Nation: Wow, that's pretty far.

That's nothing dude. I'll ride anytime, anywhere. This year I've put over a thousand miles on my bike already. I love riding cause it takes me away from everything, especially the news. If I have one more person say to me, "Hey, did you hear about the oil spill?" I'll blow a gasket.

T Nation: You got a Harley, right?

I was done with Harley after two weeks. Fuck it, I want custom. My hard tails should be done in June and then I'll have a fully customized bike. I've chopped it up, lowered it down, and removed the fenders, stuff like that. My buddy does everything. It's going to be sweet.

T Nation: Quite a few people are talking about the piece Nate Green did on Matt Kroczaleski and his decision to compete in a bodybuilding show. Do you think more lifters should try something similar, meaning should bodybuilders try powerlifting and vice versa?

Probably not. Think about it, if you want to play Division 1 football, is it really going to help if you go play basketball everyday? Sure, you can go out and have fun and maybe even have some success, but I doubt the average person will have the same level of success versus if they just buckled down and did one thing.

At some point a serious lifter really has to choose one or the other, cause most people just aren't good enough to do both. In other words, most people aren't Matt Kroc. That doesn't mean that the average guy can't take a detour on occasion and steal some ideas, but to excel at something you should generally focus on just one goal.

T Nation: But there are definitely things bodybuilders and powerlifters can learn from one another, right?

Of course. Train for a bodybuilding show and you'll learn how your body responds to diet, to different exercises, and to volume. The greater isolation work will likely help identify and maybe even correct some imbalances as well.

T Nation: So does that mean you're going to pull a Kroc and hop on stage in a banana hammock?

Screw that. Bodybuilding has got to be the most disciplined sport in the world; well, if it's a sport at all. Look at football. Sure, you have to practice every day and lift weights, but at the end of day you can still have a life. In bodybuilding that's just not the case. I have tremendous respect for it cause I sure as hell couldn't do it.

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T Nation: How important is environment to making optimal gains? You hear guys talking about Westside Barbell and Elite like they're these Meccas of strength where every serious lifter has to train at.

It's not really that important. Well, I shouldn't say that-it is for the people who let's just say are "extrinsically motivated." For these type of lifters, environment is very important. But that certainly isn't everyone. Granted, if you're going heavy and require spotters, obviously it helps to have experienced people around.

T Nation: And to learn from as well?

Sure. Let me put it this way: if you're a relative beginner, a good crew is very important. But I would rather have no crew than a bad crew any day of the week. If you train raw like me, meaning no gear, no shirts, and walking all your lifts out, then you don't need anyone. I trained alone yesterday and had one of the best workouts that I've had in ages. Once you know what you're doing, it's all just mental.

In general, I think that people make too much of it, and I used to, as well. Now I hate cheerleaders. I don't need some asshole yelling at me to make a lift. I know what to do.

T Nation: Are you saying you're not like Ronnie Coleman and need some dude in spandex to slap you before you pull a PR ?

That's some funny shit. Listen, this is what I learned. I was at the University of Arizona and Rob Waldrop, who was the Outland Trophy Winner (awarded to the best college football interior lineman), was squatting. This guy was fucking strong. That day he was squatting in the mid-600's for 7 or 8 reps, and he was just getting under the bar when some noodle yells, "C'mon Rob, lets go man!"

Rob just stopped, turned around, and gave the guy this death glare, basically saying, "Would you please shut the fuck up?" and the whole weight room got whisper quiet. Rob then just turned around, did his set, and got it done.

That's when I realized that if the Outland trophy winner didn't need a bunch of cheerleaders then I didn't need them either.

T Nation: But you don't think you could've reached a 1000-pound squat training on your own, do you?

No, to lift that kind of weight you do need some guidance, but really, most people aren't looking to do that. I've just noticed that people who don't train in hardcore gyms like Westside Barbell or Elite will often use that as an excuse for being mediocre. Fuck that, you should embrace it. You're going to have to reach this goal on your own, and that's the greatest gift someone can give you-the freedom and ability to make it on your own.

T Nation: What's your next physical goal?

I have a huge conditioning goal. We have these two hills; one is super long and one is normal. I always run the normal hill, because the long one is just so ridiculously long. Three runs will turn the average guy into a puking mess. My goal is to get to ten. My record so far is six. It's total heart attack territory.

T Nation: Hill sprinting is like your go-to exercise, isn't it?

I live by two mottos: One is, if in doubt, squat and run hills. So you walk into the gym and don't know what to do? Then squat and run hills. Have a shitty day at work and want to break someone's neck but aren't sure who's? Then squat and run hills.

The other motto is: Is what I'm doing awesome? If I ask myself that and the answer is no, then I don't do it.

So with conditioning, when faced with something like jogging on the treadmill, ask yourself first: is this awesome? When you see someone in the gym on a treadmill, do you go, "My God, that is so awesome!" No, you go, look at that poor dumb bastard, he probably just had a triple bypass or something. But hill sprinting? To me, that's awesome.

Of course, geeks like to bust my chops with questions like, "How do I even know if something is awesome or not?" My answer is, if you're so freaking unsure that you have to ask someone else for his or her opinion then the answer is it's probably not the least bit awesome.

T Nation: Or go squat and run hills and maybe the answer will become clear?

Ha, exactly. It's kind of meathead-ish and stupid, but it's what I use to stay on track. I like to think of it as my meathead system of checks and balances. Regardless, it seems to work, for me.

T Nation: So I hear your new book is out soon. What's 5/3/1 For Powerlifting all about? How's it different from 5/3/1?

It's everything you need to know for increasing your 1RM and getting ready for a meet, and I tried to cover everything.

I have separate squat cycles that are designed upon a completely different sets and reps base, and how to switch exercises as a meet approaches. I cover how to put your gear on, and how to incorporate gear into your training, I go into conditioning, even how to take steroids.

T Nation: Are you serious?

Yeah, no one else has ever done it, so I said why not? I cover what drugs to take for a meet, and it's what lifters actually do take, not the nonsense you read on the internet.

T Nation: I have to admit, I get a little annoyed whenever a "natural" lifter diminishes another lifter's accomplishments by saying, "Aww, that's all drugs." Sorry, but there was still a lot of work put in.

I've noticed that the people who complain the loudest are always the people who are the least sure. You see the same thing with people who argue about religion. If you're so confident in what you believe then why do I have to believe it with you? So if someone really believes that you just need drugs to build a 2000-pound plus total, that's just depressing. People like that must just want to be miserable.

I also show how guys stay on steroids year round and how they ramp up as a meet approaches.

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T Nation: Sounds like good ol' Blast and Cruise.

Yeah, unfortunately, most guys just blast.

T Nation: Speaking of Blast and Cruise, do you apply this philosophy to training as well or are you more in line with what Dave Tate called Blast and Dust?

One thing that I've learned since college is that you need to learn how to cruise. Look, I love living life hard: I ride hard, live hard, and lift hard. But there comes a time when you need to scale it back.

I've learned that when you experience something in your life that's fairly monumental and really knocks you on your ass, you gain perspective. Then, none of the other shit makes a difference. You need to learn to cruise and enjoy ever day as it comes.

Why would you sacrifice this one life that you have for just training? Everybody has their own set of gifts, and those things can develop or change over time. But if you're always on Blast mode in the gym, everything else just gets thrown to the side. Sometimes, you need to step back and take notice of other things; especially the people who've helped you the most, and matter the most.

Wherever you are, that's where you should be. So if you're at work, be at work. If you're at home, be at home. If you're with your buddy, be there for him.

T Nation: In other words, don't constantly be thinking about training when you're at the park with your kid?

Exactly. If you have a bad day at the gym, don't take it out on your wife or your kid. They didn't have anything to do with it. It's a fucking squat.

T Nation: Finally Jim, there's much debate on-line that anal with a woman is really like having sex with a guy. Can you put this issue to rest, once and for all?

If someone really believes that, then go out and have sex with a dude and let me know how it goes. Any guy who thinks that must be named Richard Tucker.

T Nation: Richard Who?

Dick Tucker.

T Nation: Ahh. I see. So, what's the next Blood and Chalk going to be about?

How the hell would I know? I was going to cover the Richard Tucker thing but you just spoiled it. Look, I gotta go.

T Nation: Have fun at DeathFest!


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Shilpa Shetty resumes shoot for Hungama 2, shares photo with Paresh Rawal and Meezaan: ‘And we’re offffff’

After a several-month hiatus on account of the coronavirus pandemic, Shilpa Shetty is set to resume shooting for Priyadarshan’s comedy Hungama 2. She took to Instagram to share the news and shared a photo of the team posing outside a chartered plane. The picture features her co-stars Paresh Rawal, Meezaan and Pranitha Subhash. Producer Ratan Jain could also be seen in it.

In her caption, Shilpa wrote, “And we’re offffff… Time for some Hungama. #hungama2 #confusionunlimited #shootmode #safetyfirst #poweron #backtowork #workdiaries #takeoff.” All of them were seen wearing masks on their faces.

Shilpa, who has been away from the Bollywood scene for more than a decade, is all set to make her acting comeback. She will return with Sabbir Khan’s Nikamma, which also stars Abhimanyu Dassani and marks the big screen debut of Shirley Setia. She will follow it up with Hungama 2.

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Earlier this year, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Shilpa said that 2020 is a ‘blur’ for everyone and it will take some time for things to return to normalcy. “My films are on floors. I don’t think it makes any sense for producers to release their films this year. I will wait for my time. 2021 is the year. 2020 didn’t exist,” she quipped.

Due to the pandemic, several big Bollywood films are going the direct-to-digitial route, but Shilpa said that the makers of Nikamma and Hungama 2 want a theatrical release. “I’ve had a word with Sabbir (Khan; director of Nikamma) and he’d not like to release it on the web. Ours is a very big film, we want to hear it on a Dolby digital surround sound. Even Ratan ji (Ratan Jain; producer Hungama 2) doesn’t want to do it. These are not OTT films. Everything happens for the best, we’ll get to it when we get to it,” she said.

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Will add value, says minister on Shekhar Kapur’s appointment as FTII president

Celebrated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, 74, has been appointed president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society which runs the prestigious film school in Pune, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Kapur, who is known for movies from the Indian superhero film ‘Mr India’ to ‘Bandit Queen’ based on the incidents in the life of Phoolan Devi and an acclaimed biopic on Queen Elizabeth, will hold the post till March 3, 2023.

According to a person aware of the developments, the ministry of information and broadcasting has also appointed Kapur as the chairperson of the FTII governing council.

The tenure of the earlier members of the society had ended in March 2020. The other members of the governing council will be appointed soon, the person cited above said.

Kapur will head the premier film school at a time when, like many other colleges and universities, it is also grappling with the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The FTII had earlier declared the results of the entrance test and is planning the future course. Online classes and training courses have been continuing.

“Wherever it is difficult for students to attend classes, the institute has been putting up the material on the website,” said the person cited above.

Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar said “Kapur, who has a vast experience, will add more value to the Institute. I am sure everybody will welcome his appointment”.

“Shekhar Kapur, as a reputed film maker of international stature, is without doubt an excellent choice. FTII welcomes him as its Chairman. It’s come a full circle from Dev Anand who started his career working at Prabhat Studio within the campus of FTII today, to his nephew Shekhar Kapur as Chairman of FTII,” said Bhupendra Kainthola, Director, FTII.

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The previous FTII chief was BP Singh known for his role as the lead actor in tele-serial CID. Singh was recently appointed by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to its general assembly.

The Film and Television Institute of India was set up by the Centre in 1960 in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Studios in Pune. It conducts various film related courses including on acting, direction, sound recording, editing and cinematography.

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Scale Computing and VAD Technologies announce partnership

Indianapolis – January 11, 2021 – Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualisation and hyperconverged solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with VAD Technologies, a leading distributor of IT solutions and services throughout Middle East and North Africa. The agreement will enable VAD Technologies and its subsidiaries to offer Scale Computing’s award-winning HC3 IT infrastructure platform to its channel partners across the region.

VAD Technologies will work with its partners to take advantage of Scale Computing’s full suite of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and edge computing solutions.

The partnership will enable more businesses in the region to build affordable, high-performance HCI and edge computing solutions where existing technologies were frequently too complex and expensive to meet their needs. VAD Technologies benefits from the sales, technical and commercial training that Scale Computing provides within its award-winning channel partner program. The team has undergone a thorough onboarding process involving designing a sales and marketing strategy and identifying key customers.

Johan Pellicaan, VP and Managing Director EMEA at Scale Computing

“VAD Technologies provide IT expertise to the Middle East and North Africa,” explained Johan Pellicaan, VP and Managing Director EMEA at Scale Computing. “Their team has the experience and innovative best practices to bring our technology to market and meet demand in the channel for organisations looking to best deliver their mission critical applications with hyper-converged and edge computing infrastructure”.

“VAD Technologies is excited about our new partnership with Scale Computing, which will strengthen our IT infrastructure portfolio”, said Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies.

Scale Computing believes that it is the top choice over its competitors for many customers due to the simplicity, efficiency and innovation of Scale Computing HC3. Specifically:

  • Simplicity – Scale Computing customers rave about how simple it is to implement and deploy HC3. The simplicity of the self-healing platform, driven by automation and machine intelligence, allows Scale Computing customers to focus on other strategic projects rather than infrastructure maintenance.
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Bahrain Polytechnic Begins Registration for A.I Competition

As per the directives issued by His Highness Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) to begin preparations for the 3rd edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Competition for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, the Supreme Committee of the competition, headed by Sh. Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Bahrain Polytechnic’s Deputy CEO of Resources and Information Affairs, held its first meeting in cooperation with the media office of His Highness Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to officially announce the registration period, which will begin on 4th January 2021 and end on 5th February 2021, noting that the competition will be held digitally.

The competition is open to both university and high school students, provided that they do not exceed 25 years old. Students wishing to participate in the competition can register by visiting the website: https:\\

The competition tests the participants’ abilities to create innovative projects using one of Microsoft’s cloud computing services. The participants, consisting of 2 to 4 members, will have five weeks to work on the project, in addition to guiding workshops to support the participants during these weeks. Afterwards, each team’s project will be judged by an evaluation panel during an exhibition event, and winners will be announced at the award ceremony.

On this occasion, Bahrain Polytechnic’s CEO, Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, extended his sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to His Highness Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his sponsorship and support for this competition, in a way that would contribute to the development of the educational movement and the formation of a society based on knowledge and innovation, noting that Bahrain is rich with creative young people who want to learn and seek to present ideas that contribute to the development of various areas of life. Dr. Zabudsky added: “This competition is a great opportunity to showcase talented individuals in the field of AI. At the Polytechnic, our goal is to constantly update our programs to meet the latest trends in the market, and organising such an event with Microsoft reinforces this goal. I would like to wish all participants the best of luck throughout the duration of this competition”.

On his part, Sh. Saif Hilal Al Hosni, Country Manager of Microsoft Bahrain and Oman said: “These unprecedented times that we are witnessing today with the pandemic have increased the need for digital transformation and the skills that would enhance the knowledge economy of the Kingdom. This collaboration is in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision which aims to prepare a promising generation capable of facing current and future challenges. This partnership will be a fundamental in advancing our efforts to empower them to achieve more”.

The competition comes in a strategic partnership with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), Microsoft, and AlMoayyed Computers Middle East, with support from Ahli United Bank as platinum sponsors, and with silver sponsorship by Banagas and Ithmaar Bank, and support from Bahrain FinTech Bay and ThinkSmart.

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Easy Steps to Create a Competitive Dashboard

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could sneak a peak into your competitors Pinterest strategy?  Well, now you don’t have to hire a P.I. to spy on your competition– create a complete competitive dashboard and see how your pins stack up with PinLeague Analytics!   Start keeping an eye on the competiton now in 3 simple steps.

Step 1: Competitor Website and Name

Add Competitor Name and URL

The first oh-so-simple step to creating your competitive dashboard is to add your competitors website name and URL. Adding the URL allows us to find the organic brand mentions your competition receives on Pinterest.

Step 2: Competitor Pinterest Username

Adding Your Competitors Username

Now, this part can be a little confusing.  In the second step to setting up your competitive dashboard, the “Pinterest Username” box refers to what shows up in the URL of your competitors Pinterest page after pinterest.com/

Step 3: Sit Back and Relax!

Sit Back and Relax

Just like when you first set up your Tailwind Analytics, it takes our Pin-Bots about a day to gather and organize the information for your competitive dashboard.  Just sit back, relax, and know that competitive greatness awaits you.

Don’t Wait! Spy on the Competition Now!

Melissa Megginson is resident Community Manager and Cat Lady at Tailwind, the leading Pinterest & Instagram tool for brands. Melissa specializes in affiliate marketing, public speaking, and making our members look good. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @MelMegg.


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Using Hashtags with Pinterest’s New Look

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Prior to the rise of Twitter, the # symbol led a life of innocence and simplicity. You could find it on coffee mugs and t-shirts letting you know exactly who was number one (usually it was a Dad or a Boss!).

Every now and then, you’d hear the automated voice on the other side of the telephone telling you to “push the pound sign” to continue.  It was a very useful little symbol that didn’t receive much consideration.

Boy, how things have changed. This is the Cinderella story of symbols, moving from complete obscurity to celebrity all because of social media. In the social world it isn’t known as the number symbol or pound sign, no sir, this is a hashtag!

Hashtags and Pinterest

For a very long time, Pinterest told us not to use hashtags. They didn’t work as expected, they could be confusing, etc. But now they’re back. See the latest update on hashtags on Pinterest. And Pinterest’s official word.

Now on Pinterest, as in other social sites such as Twitter and Instagram, hashtags serve as a shortcut to performing a search for other pieces of content. Here’s the official word:

Hashtags on Pinterest work just like they do anywhere else. When you add hashtags to the description for a new Pin, other Pinners can visit a feed of all the Pins that share that hashtag.

Hashtags – A Whole New Way to Search Pinterest

Pinners will find hashtagged Pins when they search for a hashtag, OR when they click on a hashtag in a Pin description.

Interestingly, it’s the freshest hashtagged Pins that will appear in the search. From the help files,

When a user searches a hashtag the freshest pins with that hashtag will appear at the top of the feed. When a user searches the same phrase without the hashtag, it will pull up the original search results page.

This suggests that we view hashtags as an entirely new method of search. We have keyword search for evergreen Pins, and now hashtag search for newer Pins. Marketers need to be taking advantage of both!

Where to use Hashtags on Pinterest

We’ve seen hashtags used in Pinterest in the past including board titles, board descriptions, account descriptions and profile names. Alas, hashtags DON’T work in these areas, they are not clickable and they’re not searchable. Keep them to your Pin descriptions.

Hashtags have come a long way and in Twitter and Instagram they have definitely made their mark. Will you be using hashtags in Pinterest?

Promoted Pins are not currently showing up in hashtag search results. So should you use them? Well, Promoted Pins do tend to get saved (repinned) a lot, so in theory THOSE Pins could then show up in hashtag searches. I’m using them!

Which Hashtags Should I Use on Pinterest?

Use relevant hashtags (up to 20). Use a mix of time sensitive (if applicable) and evergreen keywords. Start with something that makes sense to you and when you start typing it in the description within Pinterest, you’ll get suggestions along with the number of Pins with that hashtag. Use those suggestions to build up lists of relevant hashtags you can use when you schedule with Tailwind.

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  1. Great post, Cynthia. Even though it’s hard to keep up with all the changes in social media, including the evolution of the hashtag, I so appreciate you keeping up to date. I always know I can head over to your site for a quick refresh on the most recent changes on Pinterest and how it can help marketing efforts. Thanks so much again!

      1. Would be great if you added the date to your posts. When you talk about “New changes” its difficult to find relevance without a date.

  2. I love this article! It was so well written and so helpful that I immediately stumbled it and subscribed to your e-mail list! I had thought that hashtags were abandoned with the new look and stopped using them. Now I know different. Thank you! I look forward to hearing more of what you have to say!

  3. Thanks for posting this – it would have taken me months to figure out the ins and outs on my own. Plus, there is some conflicting info out there about using hashtags for Pinterest. However, you’re a trusted source so I believe you!

    1. Hi Abbey! Within Pinterest I don’t think it really matters if you use a hashtag or not if it is a common term or phrase. For example if you do a search for “socialmedia”, you’ll see pins with the hashtag and with the phrase in the pins description’s. But, if you do a search for a not so common phrase like “pinuplive” you will see more hashtag results.

      Thanks for stopping by 🙂

  4. Found your blog while looking for information on the use of hashtags on Pinterest – what luck for me! So much great information. I just started work with a company that places a big emphasis on social media so this is perfect timing. The interweb goods were smiling on me today for sure.

  5. Hi Cynthia,
    I created the hashtag #feedthechallenge for one of my pinterest boards, which is going to be a group board for my blog readers to participate in a challenge I’ve set up. After 24 hours the tag isn’t findable. How long did it take before your #pinterestingtips became findable? Keep me posted, thanks.

    1. Jessica I posted mine weeks ago and still have yet to see it. It might be that I needed to use it more often, I only tried one. One interesting thing I did find was that Google had indexed it. When I Googled #pinterestingtips it showed up as #1 on the results page. I hope it works for you soon.

  6. I’ve been trying to decipher social media for weeks now and this is the first piece of information I’ve found that is written in plain and simple English. Thank you very very much.

  7. Thanks for the great advice. So much of it is contradictory out there. Will have another go at re-trying the #hash tags!

    1. Gail,

      Hashtags are tricky on Pinterest. Right now, they seem to be working as shortcuts to do a search and the results will give you pins with and without hashtags used. Some people are finding their hashtags in searches, others are not. I hope they work well for you.

  8. This is a good tip in using Pininterest.. In our website we have many images that we can share through Pin Interest but only few people notice it. But this article had help us learn how to make it more known to other people.

  9. my hashtag on a pinterest contest isn’t coming up in the search.. any idea why? it’s unique and in the description.

  10. Thanks so much for this information. It was the second article I read about #’s, the first did not make sense. This will definitely be my first and only stop for information on Pinterest from now on.

      1. This weekend I ran into something on pinterest that was interesting. Some people are not only putting every single imaginable word with #’s, they are also duplicating words. For example they may have #craft #diy #project #halloween #craft #diy #october #halloween #diy #craft. Putting the same word in the same entry multiple times will not help them be recognized more quickly will it? Thanks!

        1. I’ve noticed this too I and I really don’t think that it will help their content get noticed any more. Not sure why people think this would be a good idea? Remember # aren’t indexed the same way on Pinterest as they are on on other platforms, basically they are a search shortcut.

          Thanks so much for your question 🙂

  11. I did stop using hashtags in Pinterest when they announced a change but it looks like I should start using it again. Whew, they keep on changing things.

    Thanks for this very detailed info!

  12. Cynthia, I came across your article through a Google search looking for information on how hashtags work with Pinterest (You’ll be happy to know yours was the top search result!). I learned a lot from your article, but have a question: If “clicking on a hashtag in a pin’s description will not only result in pins that include that hashtag but also in pins that include the same word or phrase in the description,” is it necessary or important to use a hashtag if you make sure to have a really good description for your pin using keywords and phrases? I’m just wondering if I need to do both?

    1. Carrie thats great news, thanks! I don’t recommend doing both. If you can naturally fit a keyword into your pin description then there’s no need to use the hashtag. If someone clicks on it, that will take them away from your pins or board, not a good thing.

      Thanks for the question 🙂

      1. Thanks for the response, Cynthia. That makes great sense. Next question: Is it worthwhile to go back and update the description on old pins to include better/more keywords and phrases? Thinking of Pinterest like a search engine, I’m wondering if it regularly re-indexes all pins or just new ones? Right now I think most of my pin descriptions are just the title of the blog post, but could be spruced up if it helps make them more searchable. Before I take the time to do so, though, I want to make sure it’s worthwhile. Do you know? Thank you for all your help!

        1. Hi Carrie, if this is for pins for your own content I would go back and change them as you have time. If it has been a while since you originally pinned them like months, you could always repin them with new descriptions that have better SEO. You new followers will get to see your great content 😉

          1. Hi Cynthia, I’m just thinking of the pins for my own content. We just launched our site a few months ago, so all of our posts have been pinned in the last six week or so. What is the recommended amount of time before we re-pin them? Does it look bad if the same pin is on a board multiple times? Or do people not really notice that? HUGE thanks for all your advice!

          2. Carrie,

            I really depends on how much content you have on your boards rather than time. For example, if you have a board with 10 pins and you begin to repin, that could keep some people form following that board but if you have a board that you started with your content 6 weeks ago and have since pinned 100 pins to that board repinning would probably be ok and not be noticed. Hope this make sense 🙂

  13. I love this article it was very informative. But as you said some of my hashtags didn’t show up in the search. So, I went to the help center to find out why.
    Below was Pinterest reply:
    Right now, our search does not support hashtags (ex: #hashtag). It’s a feature we know would be useful for pinners and businesses and that we may add in the future.

    If you’d also like to see hashtag searches on Pinterest, vote for it using the Me too! button below.

  14. If Pinterest says they are thinking of adding hashtags as a search feature in the future or that they’re “thinking of it” (do social media platforms “think”?), do you think it makes sense to start using them now so as not to have to go back and add them later? (I also found your article with a Google search. Yay for you!)

  15. Thanks for the best Pinterest hashtag article I’ve seen! Easy to read and also helps me avoid the pitfalls so I don’t use # where it is supposed to be used! I have bookmarked your site…I like the way you provide so much information in a very concise and entertaining way!

  16. Hi Cynthia, I have only recently been getting active on Pinterest and I’ve been enjoying your podcast. I would like to take your 3 week workshop but I’m not sure if I’m ready or if I should wait. I have a small business hand making hair accessories with vintage rhinestone jewelry. I’m currently working on a website with a designer (using Shopify) and I’m selling my items at just one boutique in Florida. I am waiting to approach other boutiques til my website is up and running. In the meantime, I thought it would be good to get started with Pinterest. What do you think: should I take your workshop now or wait until my products are available online on my new website? (I had been selling on Etsy but recently stopped, so the ONLY place right now to buy my pieces is locally in Palm Beach Florida).

    1. HI Rachel,

      So sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I’ve been out of town for a conference and am just getting back on track. Thank you so much for listening to the podcast 🙂

      I would recommend starting off with my free video training that you can get by filling in you name and email in the box on the sidebar of any blog post. This will help you get your account profile set up. Then begin creating boards that will appeal to the people you’re trying to attract. Get used to how Pinterest works and begin building a following. Get your site up with your products and and get it refined. I know when I first started, I was always tweaking things with my site.

      I think the workshop will be more helpful for you a bit later. Vincent and I will be offering it again this summer.

      Best of luck with your new site!

  17. I’m really confused with hashtags, when I click my own hashtags, words that are not even popular show other pins but now my own.

    For example this pin here of mine if you click on the #illustrationBear hashtag, there are only two items that appear and mine doesn’t even show up!

    I am beginning to wonder if there is something wrong with my account? Thoughts?

    1. Hi Simone. I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with your account. Sometimes hashtags are never indexed by Pinterest others get picked up right away. I have yet to figure out why. How long have you been using the hashtag? I would give it at least a few weeks of use before trying another. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

  18. Thank you for an interesting read. Im also confused about hashtags. Don´really know if I should use them. Totally new on Pinterest. So If I have good natural keyword descriptions in my pins then I don´t need to use hashtags ?

  19. It was hard to find your website in google search results.
    I found it on 19 position, you have to build some quality backlinks , it will help
    you to increase traffic. I know how to help you, just search in google – k2 seo

  20. Hello Cynthia, nice article on using hashtags. I have a question for you. Is there such a thing as hashtag stuffing? I remember quite a few years ago when the internet started out or should I say google had not really got its act together at this stage and keyword stuffing for SEO was everywhere. The reason for my question is that I have seen a few boards on pinterest that use ONLY hashtags in the description, ie #janechurchill #decoracioninfantil #decoracion #infantil #telas #papelpintado

    Is this not hashtag stuffing and could you maybe be penalized for it by pinterest? I would have thought that a well written description of what is being sold with a hashtag to end it would be better?
    Kind Regards

    1. Lawrence, you’re right, that is hashtag stuffing and a well written description of what is being sold would be a better choice. I cant say for sure that Pinterest penalizes pins with hashtag stuffed pin descriptions but I will say that I don’t often see them in Pinterest search results.

      Thanks for your question 🙂

  21. Thank you for explaining this! I see hashtags occasionally on Pinterest and wasn’t sure if it was worth my effort or not. It seems that Pinterest is probably the best place to use hashtags after reading this.

  22. Hi, I have been asked recently about hashtags and Pinterest by one of our team members. Does Pinterest still support the use of hashtags against boards and Pins? Can we still use these and are they successful?

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Interview with Janey Lee Grace from BBC Radio 2

Janey Lee Grace from The Big Show with Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 has enjoyed a long career in show business – starting as a backing singer for Wham!, Kim Wilde and Boy George, and working as an author of five books, TV presenter, magazine columnist and radio DJ (including 16 years working with Steve Wright).

She’s also a well-known figure in natural beauty, a media trainer, AND a mum of four! Here’s her story.

What qualities have enabled you to maintain your success in such a competitive industry?

I think above all I’m a bit of a show off. I got a degree in Performance Arts, dabbled in pop music, had my own Number 8 hit single *yeah) and then got the bug for radio. Becoming an author came much later.

For the performance side of my career, it was the love of communicating and performing, and since getting my own ‘thing’ off the ground it’s been about an absolute passion to encourage others to reach their potential and make great choices.

What have been the toughest barriers you have had to overcome in your in your career? And how did you get past them?

When I was a backing singer, I was self-employed – and had no idea where the next job would come from. Yet I had a mortgage to pay. I was rejected for one high profile tour, they chose other backing singers, and I was devastated.

At that point I realised I needed to take some control and put my own thing together. I called up a couple of singers, we formed a ‘section’ and got the gig with Wham!

And your proudest moments?

There have been a few! Having a Number One amazon best selling book – Imperfectly Natural Woman, having four babies naturally, and being voted number one in the Who’s Who Natural Beauty Yearbook, four years running.

Have you always found it easy to be yourself when presenting or broadcasting, or is it something you had to learn how to do?

My first ever radio show was desperate! But I quickly learnt to speak to one person. I did lots of training and I now train others in how to be a great interview and how to present themselves well.

What’s Imperfectly Natural, and why is it important to you?

My first book was Imperfectly Natural Woman and it was successful, I believe, because I was being realistic. I am passionate about helping people find the natural alternative to everything without comprising.

I also have a website, Imperfectly Natural, with life hacks for the ‘imperfectly natural’ woman.

Your website had over quarter of a million hits in its first month. How did you achieve that?

The book reached number one on Amazon, and I was featured in lots of magazines, and featured on BBC breakfast and Five Live.

In truth I think I was a bit ahead of my time. I see Youtubers now and think… aah they’ve got millions of followers because they are talking about raw food, juices, FIR machines, yoga, wheatgrass, natural deodorants, cleaning the house without chemicals et al, and I was doing it all back then.

Who inspires you, and why?

My first inspiration was Lesley Kenton, author of Endless Energy, she really WAS ahead of her time. I am inspired by Zoe Harcombe and what she does for nutrition, too. And for eye candy – Chris Martin!

What does an average working day look like for you?

Crikey, it varies but a couple of days a week its up at 6.45, sort brekkies and packed lunches for kids (aaggh!) walk to school, go for a walk / stretch if I have time, then catch the train to London for prep and show at BBC Radio 2.

Once I’m home, I grab a quick drink in a local bar, make dinner, answer emails (thousands) do a Fitsteps class if possible (LOVE it), and crash out by 11pm.

Where would you like to see yourself in five years’ time?

Presenting a TV show or a strand on holistic living / organic skincare / beauty. But also helping heart-centred businesses shine.

You also do media training. What are your three top tips to help women present themselves and increase their exposure?

  1. Get absolute clarity on your USP. I call it your YOU-nique brilliance.
  2. Get clarity on what you want for your brand (you’d be amazed how many women are stuck on the wheel haven’t asked themselves – why ?).
  3. Be your own best PR. Be ready to use your own story and be visible. People do business with those they like, know and trust.

Who is your media training ideal for?

I believe you are a brand, even if you don’t have a business, and how you ‘present’ yourself is important. People decide within three seconds if they ‘like’ you. It’s ideal for anyone with a ‘heart-centred’ brand – small business owners, therapists, coaches, authors, teachers et al.

And if someone wanted to work with you, what could they expect?

Absolute passion and enthusiasm – hopefully my determination is quite infectious because I am a big believer in moving forward from procrastination.

Lots of clients have said, “Oh I’d love to write a book. I’ll do it when the kids leave home.” My attitude is, if not now, when? The time never comes.

I encourage people to just start. My motto is YOU don’t have to get it right, but you DO have to get it going!

You can find out more about Janey Lee Grace on her website


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6.03 Emerald Cut Tanzanite Gemstone

$4,850.00 $3,300.00

Status: Made to order

Available on backorder

Lonely emerald cut seeks loving home. Once part of a pair, this stones mate stole someone’s heart, and has been made into a special ring. Will you give the 6.03 the home it deserves?  (It is the left stone in the pictures. )

Absolutely beautiful emerald cut tanzanite – weighing  6.03 carats. This  stone is  the deepest, richest violet blue possible, and an excellent example of the top 1% quality  tanzanite. Truly exceptional blue color, flawless and exhibits very high brilliance. Grades as GIA,  vB 6/6.

The unique look of the emerald cut tanzanite is created by the step cuts of its pavilion and its large, open table. The shape was originally developed for the cutting of emeralds, thus the name. While less fiery than a more common round or oval brilliant cut, the long lines and dramatic flashes of light give the emerald cut an elegant appeal. Emerald cuts need to have flawless clarity and rich color  – and this one has both. Rich blue with a violet aura – this is the color that sapphire wishes it could be.

There is no extra charge by customs for import duty/customs clearance when importing this loose tanzanite gemstone to the USA.  For more info / other countries import details please check the “import tax” and “shipping” tab at the bottom right of this page. Free return shipping within 14 days of delivery applies for any change of mind.

Got questions about this tanzanite ? Ask our Gemmologist

  • 100% Natural Tanzanite
  • No Questions Asked, 14 Day Return Policy
  • Fully Insured, Global Delivery

    Stone Details:

  • Weight: 6.03 Ct.
  • Shape: Emerald cut.
  • Treatment: None.
  • Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.3 x 6.6 mm.
  • Colour Intensity: Exceptional.
  • Location of Tanzanite Mine: C Block, Merelani, Tanzania.
  • Clarity: Eye Clean.

      We have an exclusive partnership with the world’s largest Tanzanite mining company, meaning that we can trace every gemstone all the way back to its source.

      We also cut and polish each tanzanite from the rough, and craft all of our jewellery in house.

      This unique business model means Tanzanite Direct is the only online company where you can be absolutely sure of your tanzanite’s exact origin and provenance , the conditions it was mined under,  as well as the quality and ethical status of the gemstone and jewellery manufacturing process.

      International customers, including those located in the USA are responsible for all duty, customs charges and taxes. These additional charges are separate from shipping charges and are the responsibility of the recipient.

      These charges are usually levied by Fedex on delivery of the parcel, or by mail 1 – 2 weeks after delivery .

      The USA is one of the only countries in the world where loose tanzanite are tax free when imported.  Tanzanite jewellery is taxed at 5.5%.

      Estimated Import Duties & Tax Rates

      Country Tanzanite Jewellery Loose Tanzanite Gemstones Additional Notes / Charges
      United States 5% 0%  * Additional State tax may apply in some areas.
      United Kingdom 20% 22.5%
      France 22.5% 20%
      New Zealand 20% 15% *import transaction fee $38.00 NZD. *Often free under $400.00
      Hong Kong 0% 0%
      Malaysia 10% 10%
      Germany 19% 19%
      Singapore 7% 7%
      Italy 24.5% 22%
      Canada 6.5% *0% *Tax rate may be applied/ differ between States
      • The table above shows estimated duty and tax rates. The actual amount charged by customs may differ from the rates above. Please be advised that Tanzanite Direct has no control over tax, duty or customs clearance charge.
      • In the event of a returning an item,  customers can apply to the customs department of your country to refund the taxes and duty costs.
      • This information/link is intended as a helpful guide, and we take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information this table / website links provided.

      Use our contact form –  we’ll respond right away.

      Read Full Terms and Conditions Here

      Tanzanite Shipping

      Free international shipping and insurance on all orders.

      • Using Fedex, all our shipments are shipped, fully insured, free of charge to most countries worldwide.
      • You will receive a Fedex tracking number once your order is dispatched so you can track your shipments progress. We aim to dispatch your order within 48 working hours of purchase.
      • If you would like to keep your gift a surprise and pick up your parcel at your local Fedex Depo – please contact Fedex after dispatch with your tracking number.

      How long will delivery take?

      • Free shipping to most locations globally usually takes between 4-7 working days from order.
      • Fedex Express shipping (estimated 2-3 days, $50.00 USD ) is available for urgent orders at checkout .
      (optional, cost calculated at checkout )
      AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND 3-5 working days 1-3 working days
      ASIA, NORTH AMERICA 4-6 working days 2-4 working days
      UK, EUROPE 5-6 working days 2-4 working days
      REST OF WORLD Please check shipping restrictions as we may not ship to your country of residence.    Scroll down to check country restrictions

      We aim to dispatch your order within 48 working hours of purchase.

      Rings in US Size 7 are available for immediate dispatch, re-sizing usually takes 24-48 hours unless notified otherwise.

      Where do we ship to ?

      Australia Guam Malaysia
      Austria Hong Kong (SAR) Norway
      Belgium Hungary Poland
      Bulgaria Ireland Portugal
      Canada Italy Puerto Rico
      China Japan Russia
      Cyprus Latvia Singapore
      Czech Republic Lithuania South Africa
      Denmark Luxembourg United Kingdom
      Estonia Macau Spain
      Finland Malta Sweden
      France Mexico Switzerland
      Germany Netherlands Taiwan
      Greece New Zealand United States
      • If you would like your order shipped to a destination not listed – please contact customer service first to confirm.
      • We are unable to ship to India or Africa, excluding South Africa

      Tanzanite Direct

      • Insures and registers all items for their full value.
      • Requires that all deliveries are made to a physical business or home address only. We do not ship to P.O. box addresses.
      • Requires an adult to sign for the delivery.

      Where do Tanzanite Direct ship from ?

      Tanzanite: Our Tanzanite gemstones and jewellery are shipped from Hong Hong, where our worldwide distribution center is located. Hong Kong’s position as an international shipping hub allows us to export quickly and safely to our customers worldwide .

      Use our contact form or email us here and we’ll respond right away.

      Read Full Terms and Conditions Here

      • Measurements show the tanzanite’s minimum diameter and depth, measured in millimetres. The measurements are noted as length x width x depth.
      • The “face-up” measurements of length and width are the best way to judge a colored stones actual size – as opposed to carat weight which can change depending on the variations in each stones proportions.

      • Tanzanite Directs ‘s gemologists hand-select only premium cut stones which are symmetrical, smoothly polished, and even in color and light reflection.

      Tanzanite Direct separates our tanzanite into four color groups.

      • The lighter the color of the tanzanite – the more commonly it is found.
      • The richer and more vibrant the color, the rarer and more expensive the tanzanite.
      • Due to its unique crystal structure, tanzanite is one of only two known gemstones to clearly show two colors at once. As a result, a tanzanite can never be purely blue or violet colored – always a combination of the two.
      • Darker tanzanite does not mean better tanzanite  – it means rarer. Beauty is subjective and the right color for you is a personal choice.

      • “Clarity” means the number of inclusions: any natural cracks, features or flaws within a tanzanite gemstone.
      • Only flawless loose tanzanite gemstones, with no inclusions and the highest GIA Clarity grade of “Eye Clean”- which is commonly known as “flawless”- are sold by Tanzanite Direct .

      We are pleased to offer our clients free, fully insured shipping to most countries.

      We always do our best to make sure you love your tanzanite – but if you’re not fully satisfied for any reason, we will make it right, at no cost to you. Free, no-questions-asked returns are available within 14 days of delivery.

      With our standard shipping, you will usually receive your tanzanite within 4-5 days of ordering. Need the gems sooner? Choose Priority Service, and they’ll be at your door even faster, usually 48 hours or less.

      • American Customers –  The USA is one of the only countries in the world where loose tanzanite gemstones are tax free when imported. If you order tanzanite jewellery you will be taxed an additional 5.5% of the jewellery items total value, by Fedex, when it is imported. State tax may also apply. Learn more
      • Global Customers  –  you are responsible for any import duty or taxes  your country may charge. This ammount is not charged at checkout or included in our prices.  Learn more

      We appreciate that this is very special purchase for you, and wish to make your experience with Tanzanite Direct the best it can be. If you need any assistance, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


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KRLX SAS WordPress Plugin

In anticipation of KRLX’s switch to WordPress, I’ve started work on one of two plugins I’ll be writing for it. Eventually, the Record Libe will be fully integrated into WordPress, as will SAS. I’ve started work on the SAS plugin at the moment.

The plugin development will be occurring on GitHub (krlx-wordpress) if you’re interested. Please note that this plugin will not be hosted on, but I am making it open source anyway. The software is licensed under GNU GPL 3.

I have also set up PGP keys on my GitHub, so you should start seeing “Verified” appear next to my commit messages and releases! They won’t show up unless you click directly on the commit or release in question. Additionally, my public PGP key is posted at should you need it.

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KRLX is switching to WordPress!

The main KRLX website ( will be switching from Joomla to WordPress for content management on Monday, May 2, 2016. The transition will start at noon and I hope the bulk of the work will be done by 5pm.

KRLX board members are testing WordPress this week, and there is a plugin to move all of our content over from Joomla (hooray!), so the transition next week should be fairly straightforward, just like how everything else moved to Goldenrod. This will mean a new look and feel to the site, as well as better content management from our perspective.

As I mentioned previously, I hope to integrate our new record library cataloging system into the new site, so that users have a seamless experience seeing what we have available in our collection. The cataloging process is going to take a long time, but when it’s done, it will mean anyone can search for and borrow our collection of music to play during their shows. Additionally I will soon start work on integrating SAS into WordPress for better management in the future.

The site will be taken offline during this time, but I hope you’ll agree that it’ll be worth it. The Record Libe cataloging system will also be unavailable briefly, although service should be restored quickly. The stream will NOT be affected – you can still listen at, but at least initially, there won’t be a link there from the main site.

I hope you enjoy our new site – the board has been hard at work testing it, and we think you’ll enjoy it.

Posted by Tate Bosler in Updates

CBD is now at

Calling all users of Carleton Building Dashboard (CBD)! If you’re still using the old site, it’s time to update your bookmarks and iOS quick-launch icons to point to

CBD was originally launched in the sandbox at /carleton/hours. Once demand for the site grew, and the address was hard to remember, I purchased the domain and rewrote the site to be easier to use. Now it gets about 40 hits a day, which I’m really proud of.

If you still use the old sandbox link, you’ll be presented with a page warning you to update your bookmarks. This is a temporary page which will be removed prior to Peer Leader Camp.

Posted by Tate Bosler in Updates

Welcome to Goldenrod

Welcome to my new server! I’ve completed all app maintenance ahead of schedule, and for the most part it was a seamless transition. The sandbox and blog have been reset, old subdomains and email addresses that haven’t been used in ages have been purged, and overall the server just feels like it’s running better. You could say spring cleaning is going well!

As I like to do, I’ve named this server – and since DreamHost gave it a lovely boring name of PS some blob of numbers that I’ve already forgotten, I’ve given it a much better name: Goldenrod. I hope this new server will serve me well in the coming years as I learn new techniques and technologies, and continue to provide useful services for the Carleton community.

Expand the post for a list of the things I want to do in the next six months.

Continue reading →

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The Perpetual Pathway Of Peace

January 08, 2021

The Perpetual Pathway Of Peace

John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

There is only one avenue to lasting peace.  I hope you understand that lasting peace is not found strutting about on any Main Street in this world.  Nor is it possible to obtain this peace by traveling along your desired highway route.  There is only one way to discover perpetual peace, and that is only possible through placing trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ and adhering to His divine direction as you sojourn in this world.

This verse from the book of John is a favorite of mine.  It tells us where we can find lasting peace. Still, it also promises us the sustenance of God amid many traveling difficulties as we trek towards eternity and lasting peace by making our way through the corruption at work in this world.  That is right, no disappointment, disorder, or disaster can come between a child of God and eternal peace with Jesus Christ.  His way is the pathway to perfection and perpetual peace that lasts forever.

No other mode or method of travel, outside of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, is bound for eternal fellowship with God and His lasting peace.  All other avenues working in this world journey through great difficulties and destruction destined to end without companionship with God and face eternal destruction and defeat.

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2004 Classic HK Dry Storage Xiaguan 8653 Raw Pu Erh Cake (15g)

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This tea was not traditionally stored, as I was originally led to believe: it is dry stored the traditional HK way, sans dehumidifiers or air conditioning or any form of unnatural climate control. This is similar to how the original 88 QB was stored.

This tea is from another of Hong Kong's oldest merchants. I walked past this merchant dozens of times over the years, but never ventured inside for a better look. I'm glad I finally did, as the family's storage is excellent!

As you can probably make out from the pictures, this tea has not been wet stored, and it certainly isn't Guangdong dry stored with air conditioning or dehumidification! There is absolutely no mold visible on the surface of the cake. There is a light aroma of humid storage from the dry cake, but it is very subtle. I purchase new 8653 and T8653 for my own storage quite regularly, and certain years smell very smokey indeed, like many Xiaguan products.

When I first tried this tea, it was a wonderful surprise. In the first few infusions, the leaves smelled of wildflowers and fruit with a hint of storage. None of the storage carried over into the cup at all! The tea was slightly sweet and only very slightly astringent and bitter. There were pronounced black tea and citrus notes, along with mango from the second infusion onwards. There was a wild honey-like character to the flavor profile as well, which was really very pleasant. This tea had aged much like my home storage 7542, indicating the storage had been done very, very well. I prefer old school HK dry storage since you can still enjoy the aromatics and flavor of the parent material, but with the bitterness and smoke aged away in a much shorter period of time. This company's warehousing style is really perfectly balanced. The tea brews up a lovely copper and has excellent longevity. I had to quit before I brewed the tea out as I'd already worked my way through a connoisseur grade dahongpao session during the day!

If you like classic Hong Kong dry storage, this would definitely be your cup of tea. This tea really shows you the potential of Hong Kong's legendary dry storage to speed things up without removing all of the origin character from the cake. This is definitely one of the best examples of HK dry storage I have encountered to date (for my tastes). While the tea was slightly more astringent and bitter than it would be with more humid or prolonged storage, the lovely flavor I get from this tea make this one of my favorite HK-stored shengs without a doubt!

Brewing suggestion: 5-8g per 100ml. Less or more depending on your taste. Place tea in a preheated pot or gaiwan. Rinse twice with boiling water, or water just off the boil, allowing 30 seconds to one minute between rinses to allow the leaves to expand. I like to use 10-20 second rinses, but some prefer to rinse for longer; this is a matter of personal preference. My first infusion is usually 30-40 seconds long, but you can vary your infusion lengths depending on the amount of leaf you use, and how strong you like your tea.

Please note: most traditional Hong Kong tea merchants do not offer discounts on volume until I am purchasing several kilograms at a time, and in most cases, no discounts are offered at all, even for ten kilos of a single tea or more. For this reason, I cannot offer a discount on larger purchases at this time.

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In Oklahoma City, from a small computer store
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Hackin’ out, thinkin’, learnin’ the bits
And writin’ a B-ball card app inside BASIC

When I sent in a card to get some college info
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I got in one small job a friend thought I’d do well
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