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BWI: Myntra.com Introduces India's Biggest Fashion Sale, the 'End of Reason Sale'
Source : Myntra.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 3:17PM IST (9:47AM GMT)
Myntra.com Introduces India's Biggest Fashion Sale, the 'End of Reason Sale'
Premium Fashion Merchandise to be offered at mind-boggling discounts between January 3rd and 4th, to Kick Off the New Year in Style
It's time to shed away all shopping inhibitions and bring forth the shopaholic in you as the biggest ever fashion sale is here to blow away all reasons that have stopped you from shopping. Myntra.com, India's leading online fashion retailer, is all set to introduce the 'End of Reason Sale' (EORS) to be held between Saturday & Sunday, January 3rd & 4th, 2015, inviting all Indians to experience online shopping from the widest catalogue at never before offers.
Premium, International brands like Nike, Puma, Adidas, GAS, US Polo, Fossil, Vero Moda, MANGO, and designer brands like Ritu Kumar, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, JJ Valaya, Wendell Rodricks, Mandira Bedi to name a few will be offered in all sizes and styles at the click of a button.
And if the mouth-watering deals were not enough to get shoppers' eyes popping, the 'End of Reason Sale' will also engage them with entertaining contests on the brand's social platforms and win exciting prizes. A series of quirky TV commercials have also been unveiled across leading channels to bring out the essence of the biggest online fashion sale.
Here's a glimpse of Myntra's End of Reason Sale TV commercials – Commercial 1, Commercial 2
Speaking about the 'End of Reason Sale', Prasad Kompalli, Head of Sales & Marketing, Myntra, said "Through EORS we will break away from the traditional End of Season Sale format which usually last for 6-7 weeks and crunch it into two days where shoppers can avail the best of fashion from the widest catalogue at amazing offers. With EORS, we will create India's Biggest Fashion Sale ever."
He further added, "The crunched sale period will also allow us to be the first fashion retailer to launch Spring Summer 2015 collection in January itself, and provide shoppers early access to fresh fashion."
Myntra's EORS has got leading fashion brands like Puma excited as well. Abhishek Ganguly, Managing Director, Puma India said, "PUMA as the world's fastest brand, seeks to deliver high performance products with an edgy lifestyle quotient to its core consumers. Myntra with its scale allows us to reach out to such consumers across India and helps the brand offer a wide breadth of products on its platform. As our key strategic partner, we will continue to grow the PUMA-Myntra relationship from strength to strength in the coming years."
Gear up with the latest Myntra App (Andriod, IOS, Windows) on your smartphone and get ready to plunge into the fashion spectacle that will take place on January 3rd and 4th, 2015!
About Myntra.com:
Myntra.com is among the leading e-commerce platforms in India for fashion and lifestyle products. Myntra has partnered with over 1000 leading fashion and lifestyle brands in the country such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, Levis, Arrow, CAT, Timberland, FabIndia, Biba and many more to offer a wide range in latest branded fashion and lifestyle wear. The platform receives over 50 million visits every month and services over 9,000 pin codes across the country.
With the largest in-season product catalogue, 100% authentic products, Cash On Delivery and 30-day Exchange/Return policy, Myntra.com is today the preferred shopping destination in India.
Hepsibah Rozario, Myntra.com, ,+91-8884913468 , hepsibah.rozario@myntra.com
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BWI: Occupancy Certificate Obtained for Emaar MGF's Palm Square
Source : Emaar MGF
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:55AM IST (6:25AM GMT)
Occupancy Certificate Obtained for Emaar MGF's Palm Square
Company will hand over the world-class Office cum Retail complex in the New Year
Emaar MGF, India's leading real estate developer, has received Occupancy Certificate for its commercial project Palm Square, located on Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 66, Gurgaon. The Company will soon hand over the possession to its esteemed customers, starting January 2015.
Palm Square is an integrated corporate office-cum-retail complex spread across over 3.475 acres. It is strategically located next to the Palm Drive; Gurgaon's most desirable residential development with direct entry and exit from the 150-feet wide Golf Course Extension Road. The Complex comprises of 14-floors of premium office spaces, central atrium, double height entrance lobby, 2-level retail arcade and open plaza thereby providing a perfect opportunity to mix business with pleasure.
Mr. Shravan Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Emaar MGF Land Limited congratulated the Projects team on commencing the hand over process of the Company's first commercial project in Gurgaon to the customers.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Joy Bhalla, Head Commercial – Leasing and Sales, Emaar MGF Land Limited said "We are extremely delighted to announce that a significant milestone has been achieved with the beginning of handover of our first commercial project in Gurgaon. It will enable our esteemed customers to swiftly occupy their dream office spaces and retail units that are backed by top grade infrastructure. To provide consumers some elite options, we are hopeful of having an impressive tenant profile including some of the leading Fortune 500 companies within the first two quarters of 2015. This project will set new benchmarks in design, quality and operational management."
Palm Square is well-placed on the Golf Course Extension Road right next to the upcoming premium residential district of the city. The office spaces are built around a side-core concept to ensure the maximum utilization of space. The entire complex will boast of highest quality specifications and craftsmanship, measuring up to the global international standards. The exquisite landscape design complements the contemporary style of building architecture. Palm Square has international quality of air-conditioning, security systems and all other services, with premium finishing of imported stones and dedicated high-speed elevators.
About Emaar MGF Land Limited
Emaar MGF is a joint venture between MGF Developments Ltd and Emaar Properties PJSC, Dubai. The Company has been instrumental in bringing one of the largest FDI in the Indian real estate sector. Headquartered in New Delhi, the Company started operations in India in mid-2005 and is engaged in Residential, Commercial, Retail and Hospitality projects across India. The Company is driven by its mission to develop and deliver unique integrated lifestyle and work place environments and planned developments and to be recognized as a responsible corporate citizen and an employer of choice. Emaar MGF is constructing master planned developments including residential, retail and hospitality properties to provide fully integrated self contained communities. For more details please visit http://www.emaarmgf.com/
Varun Aggarwal , Corporate Communications Emaar MGF Land Limited, ,+91-9810215686 , media@emaarmgf.com
Vishal Chaudhary, Corporate Communications Emaar MGF Land Limited, ,91-9873037189 , media@emaarmgf.com
Santosh Kumar , Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd, ,+91-9711306103 , santosh.kumar@adfactorspr.com
Vipin Chandra Phulara, Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd, ,+91-9582731432 , vipin.phulara@adfactorspr.com
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Accounting & management, Construction & Property, Major diversified industrial groups, Real Estate
BWI: Non-Life Industry is Expected to Grow at 10-11% and Cross the Rs. 85,000 crore Mark in FY 2015
Source : India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd
Non-Life Industry is Expected to Grow at 10-11% and Cross the Rs. 85,000 crore Mark in FY 2015
India Insure releases the 5th Edition of the Insurance Report titled 'INDIA 2014 - Insurance Industry Report'.
The report attempts to take an all around view of the dynamics affecting the non-life insurance industry. It captures the key perspective of the insurance sector, the outlook for FY 2015, key statistics of the industry and dwells upon the pertinent challenges faced by the under-penetrated market. It also covers the regulatory changes that have taken place in the Indian insurance industry in the past one year.
The Non life insurance industry is expected to grow at about 10 to 11% in FY 2015 and cross the Rs. 85,000 crore mark.
India will continue to benefit from an overall soft market. The question in 2015 is not how low the rates may go, but how low they may remain. Corporates have benefited from a continuous soft market for roughly seven years now, raising questions around whether this is the "new normal" and whether rates will ever harden.
In all probability with the passage of the Bill to raise the limit of Foreign direct investment from 26 to 49 percent this fiscal will see an inflow of foreign investments worth about US $ 2 billion within a year and this would be a potential lifeline for a sector starved of capital and squeezed by regulations.
The need to operate economically and efficiently, comply with new and existing regulations and standards, meet competitive pressures, and take advantage of opportunities to grow will continue to exert considerable pressure on insurers.
Insurers will continue to invest heavily into Information Technology to help enhance productivity as well as customer experience
Health and Motor insurance will continue to be the growth engines
The recent changes in the Motor vehicle act coupled with the Regulator easing its rules by introduction of long term (3 year) insurance will see a fall in the number of uninsured vehicles contributing to the growth in this line.
The Health insurance segment has been making significant inroads with the Government run schemes gaining momentum. Health premium is likely to touch the Rs. 21000 crore mark this fiscal.
General insurers are anticipating major claims from industries in Visakhapatnam following severe damage to property caused by cyclone Hudhud. Insurers are also saddled with large claims of about Rs. 800-900 crores from the flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir region. Additionally the major fire loss at Bhatinda refinery in the first quarter of 2014 has been pegged at about Rs. 650 crores.
Key Highlights of FY 2014:
The General insurance industry in India has lost some of its steam during FY 2014 recording a growth of only 12.2% and touching a premium of Rs. 77,541 crores.
On the life side, the industry seems to be slowly limping back to normalcy with new business premium recording a growth of 12% over the previous year.
The industry combined ratio has come down to 113% this fiscal against 115% in FY 2013.
The market share of PSU's has decreased from 57% in FY 2013 to 55.8% in FY 2014.
The highest growth segment-wise was recorded in the Motor segment at 14% followed by Health at 13%.
Majority of the premium (36%) in India continues to be channelized by the ubiquitous insurance agent followed by direct business at 28% in FY 2014. During the same period, the percentage of premium collected through the broking channel stood at 22%; up from 21% in FY 2013.
In the highly competitive, commoditized insurance market, price continues to be the major differentiator in clinching or losing a deal. Despite increase in customer awareness and involvement increasing, there remains a trust deficit between the customers and the industry participants, leading to low loyalty.
For more information about the report click: http://www.indiainsure.com/industry_reports.php
About India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd:
Established in the year 1999, India Insure is the first licensed insurance broker in India. With our expertise ranging from handling large power projects to some of the largest liability deals, we provide a comprehensive array of property, health, employee benefit, liability, reinsurance and risk management services. In addition, we have developed product-specific competencies that allow us to respond to unique demands and opportunities in specific vertical markets.
www.indiainsure.com
Mrs. Meena Nair, India Insure Risk Management & Insuarance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd, ,+91-9849988013
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Accounting & management, Business Services, Insurance, Major diversified industrial groups
BWI: Intensifying Demand for Municipal Water Supply Drives Indian Water Treatment Systems Market, finds Frost & Sullivan
Source : Frost & Sullivan
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 5:30PM IST (12:00PM GMT)
Intensifying Demand for Municipal Water Supply Drives Indian Water Treatment Systems Market, finds Frost & Sullivan
Desalination, recycle and reuse systems to dominate the market
As India eases into an exciting stage in its economic development, associated opportunities are unfolding in the country's water and wastewater sector. After power generation, water supply and sanitation is the next high-growth industry, as the need for municipal water expands steadily. With more than 20 metros expected to mushroom by 2032, the water stress will only increase, creating huge demand for water and wastewater treatment systems in the Indian municipal segment.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the Indian Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, finds that the market earned revenue of INR 31,260 million in 2013 and estimates this to reach INR 49,000 million by 2018. Market growth is attributed to the rising population and urbanization. The study covers water treatment technologies such as desalination, clarification, filtration and activated sludge process.
For complimentary access to more information on this research, please visit: http://corpcom.frost.com/forms/EBT_IWTSM
"Widening water-supply demand is the key driver for the municipal water and wastewater treatment market," said Frost & Sullivan's Environment & Building Technologies Analyst. "Of the 32 major cities in India, 22 are facing water shortages. Even in cities with comparatively narrower demand-supply gap, shortages are registered due to significant water loss during transmission."
While demand drives the market, growth will be tempered the lack of proper planning and funds for infrastructure. Municipalities are unable to generate sustained revenues due to low water tariffs, poor meter connections, and a high share of non-revenue water supply. "With water being highly subsidized in India, most municipal corporations are unable to recover the cost of water supply," stated the analyst. "Alternate sources of water, such as recycle and reuse water for various non-potable municipal applications, is very limited."
In order to meet the growing water demand, two sustainable options are available – desalination and wastewater recycle and reuse. While desalination has strong potential, treatment of wastewater for recycle and reuse is still in the nascent stage in India. Unlike most of Europe and America, the wastewater recycling and reuse concept is gaining currency in India only now. However, the sector presents tremendous potential, as only 30 percent of the wastewater generated is currently being treated.
"Latest developments in the global desalination segment can be brought to India through joint ventures (JVs)," mentioned the analyst. "In such JVs, domestic water and/or infrastructure companies can meet the civil and structural development needs of desalination plants. These companies can also contribute with relevant technological insights, along with offering operation and maintenance expertise."
Analysis of the Indian Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Market is part of the Environmental (http://www.environmental.frost.com) Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan's related studies include: Point of Use Water Purifier Market in India, Analysis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Membrane Elements Market, Analysis of the North America Tertiary and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market, Produced Water Treatment Market in Southeast Asia, Global Residential and Light Commercial Water Treatment Equipment Market. All studies included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.
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Ravinder Kaur, Corporate Communications – South Asia Frost & Sullivan, ,+91 (44) 66814413 , ravinder.kaur@frost.com
Priya George, Corporate Communications – South Asia Frost & Sullivan, ,+91 (44) 66814414 , priyag@frost.com
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Business Services, Major diversified industrial groups, Water;General:Environment, Govt. & Public Policy
BWI: Varun Beverages Ltd: Bottling Success with Lightning-Fast Performance using SAP HANA®
Source : vCentric Technologies
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 3:35PM IST (10:05AM GMT)
Varun Beverages Ltd: Bottling Success with Lightning-Fast Performance using SAP HANA®
Varun Beverages along with vCentric Technologies as its implementation partner selects the SAP HANA® platform to improve and accelerate end-to-end financial closing and forecasting and enhance knowledge transfer capabilities. Varun Beverages being a long-time user of SAP® software, the company uses the in-memory computing provided by SAP HANA to run critical business applications in seconds, resulting in greater operational efficiency and faster time to value.
Engaged vCentric Technologies for the migration of SAP Business Suite to SAP HANA for a real-time data environment by deploying SAP HANA live
Faster time-to-value cycles with real-time performance management and faster key processes for critical business operations. Real-time reporting for faster insights, decision making, and planning
Faster, more transparent financial transactions, increasing control, improving cost management, and accelerating financial closing
About Varun Beverages Limited:
Varun Beverages Limited manufactures and markets soft drinks and bottled water in association with PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader. The India-based beverage company offers iconic refreshment brands that fall under the Pepsi brand umbrella, including Pepsi, 7 Up, Miranda, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Tropicana, and Slice. To better manage and grow its business, it sought instant access to key business data.
About vCentric:
We in vCentric collaborate with clients in various industry sectors to solve their most pressing challenges from strategy through execution. Our employees provide strategic consulting, applications services, technology solutions and managed services to top companies and medium-sized businesses around the world. Our mission is to work with clients to create innovative and practical management and technology solutions that help our clients get sustainable results. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to "next-generation" technology. We earn recognition for our client service from leading analysts but are proudest of our high customer satisfaction scores. Clients depend on us to deliver the energy and innovation of new thinking for a changing world.
Shobana Sai, vCentric Technologies, ,+91-7675942211 , sales@vcentric.com
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Information Technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Manufacturing Companies, Technology;General:Food & Drink, Internet
BWI: Land Acquisition Norms Amended, Welcome Step: Niranjan Hiranandani
Source : Hiranandani Constructions Pvt Ltd
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 2:50PM IST (9:20AM GMT)
Land Acquisition Norms Amended, Welcome Step: Niranjan Hiranandani
The Indian Government has taken a welcome step on the issue of land acquisition norms, said Niranjan Hiranandani, MD, Hiranandani Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (HCPL). He was reacting to media reports about the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 29 December having approved certain amendments in the land acquisition norms. These seek to fast-track the purchase process of land, while bringing more projects under the provisions of rehabilitation and compensation of land owners.
"While the amendment has the potential to give a boost to affordable housing, it will also facilitate a scenario where infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked. For 'Affordable Housing' to become a reality, it will need time bound land acquisition and creation of infrastructure, which the amendment will facilitate. What is most important is that the amendment does not impact the compensation to farmers, while it ensures time-bound acquisition, it remains 'Socially Correct' while also being 'Business Friendly'," said Niranjan Hiranandani.
The amendments relate to Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, pointed out Niranjan Hiranandani, adding that while the Act came into effect from January 1, 2014; stakeholders faced difficulties in its implementation. "Among the welcome changes that the amendment brings about relates to faster processing. The Act resulted in a 'prolonged' process for land acquisition, and created a situation where the farmer was able to get benefit; nor could the project be completed in time for the benefit of society at large, explained Niranjan Hiranandani.
The amendments allow a fast track process for (i) defence and defence production, (ii) rural infrastructure including electrification, (iii) housing for poor including affordable housing, (iv) industrial corridors and (v) infrastructure projects; including projects taken up under Public Private Partnership mode where ownership of the land continues to be vested with the government. These projects would not need to seek the consent of 80 per cent of the affected landowners.
On the impact this would have on 'affordable housing', Niranjan Hiranandani pointed out that while it was clear that compensation to farmers would be high, it was obvious that the government intends to acquire land in areas where land prices are not high; and new infrastructure would be created to develop linkages to such new areas. "So, what we will see is locations which are situated at some distance from the Central Business Districts (CBDs); where new infrastructure will ensure better standards of living plus high speed transport to work places.
If one considers the concept of 'Smart Cities', it is obviously new areas where these will be developed – and the amended norms will help facilitate the same. If one looks at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for instance, the existing local train network has extended the 'location' of affordable housing to locations in the Vasai-Virar Region and the Karjat-Panvel Region. Infrastructure development in form of new, high-speed transport options like the Metro and new road links would create a similar situation for locations beyond Panvel and in the periphery of Alibaug; a major infrastructure project like the trans-harbour sea link between Sewree and Nhava would also make affordable housing a reality in these locations," explained Niranjan Hiranandani.
The positive effect of the amendment, said Niranjan Hiranandani, would be visible as regards infrastructure growth. "The amendments will kick-start hundreds of billions of dollars in stalled projects," he said. Pointing out that restrictions on buying land was among the barriers holding up projects worth almost US$ 300 billion in various sectors, Niranjan Hiranandani pointed out that about 50 per cent of China's economic growth was not just due to manufacturing; but also a result of the urban housing revolution. "As a result of the amendment, in India too, the multiplier effect on GDP will happen due to volumes in housing unit production, and this will enhance economic growth," he concluded.
Ritika Shah, Manager - Corporate Communications Hiranandani Constructions Pvt Ltd., , ritikaaries9@gmail.com
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Business Services, Construction & Property, Real Estate;General:Govt. & Public Policy
BWI: Bengal Layman, Angel for UAE Exchange India Vice President Mr. Jos Babu
Source : UAE Exchange - India
Bengal Layman, Angel for UAE Exchange India Vice President Mr. Jos Babu
Christmas dawned with joyful moments for Mr. Jos Babu, UAE Exchange India's Vice President and IT Head. Recovering lost valuables, be it small or big, doubles our happiness. Such a good deed was done by Mr. Jitendra Kumar, a Bengali laborer working with the Kochi Metro project. He found and returned a lost bag of Mr. Jos Babu which had diamond necklace, jewelry, and mobile phone on the eve of Christmas. Mr. Jitendra informed police when he found the bag with the valuables, and the bag was returned to its owner, Mr. Jos, by the police. The sincere act of Mr. Jitendra was greatly appreciated by the police and Mr. Jos.
With regard to the incident Managing Director Mr. V George Antony said that 'The honesty and integrity shown by the Bengal layman helped remove the prejudice about migrant workers. Mr. Jitendra's honest deed reinforces the famous song by Rabindranath Tagore – Ekla Chalo Re, which spreads the moral message that "if no one responds to your call, then go your own way alone". If one is right and has the courage to tread un-walked roads, he is sure to bring changes in the society. UAE Exchange India has taken a step towards honoring such a man who made his honesty prevail over all odds, which is sure to be an inspiration to his natives as well as others.'
As a tribute, UAE Exchange India has decided to provide free Mobile Domestic Money Transfer Service for a period of one year, through which, Mr. Jitendra can send money to his house. He will also be receiving a Lenovo mobile phone. Mr. Jithendra Kumar Sharma along with his two fellow workers Mr. Manoj Sharma and Mr. Subhash will be receiving a free Personal Accident insurance policy with Mediclaim worth Rs.1lakhs from UAE Exchange, India for their earnest action which is really praiseworthy.
Sheeba Johnson, UAE Exchange - India, ,+91-9048211585 ,+91-484-3047092 , aocommunication@uaeexchange.co.in
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Accounting & management, Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & Financial services, Business Services;General:People
BWI: Information Technology (IT) to Streamline Entire Value Chain of the Indian Iron and Steel Industry, notes Frost & Sullivan
Information Technology (IT) to Streamline Entire Value Chain of the Indian Iron and Steel Industry, notes Frost & Sullivan
The Indian steel is witnessing a new era of development from 2008, riding high on the growing economy and increasing demand for steel. Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan has marked the iron and steel industry as one of the sunshine sectors in India. India is the fourth largest producer of crude steel globally in 2013 as against the eighth position in 2003.
It continues to maintain its leading position as the world's largest producer of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) or sponge iron, with more than 300 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) being signed with various states for planned capacity around 488.56 Million Metric Tons (Mn MT) States of Odisha, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal will witness major investment plans in India.
The steel sector contributes to nearly 2 percent of the country's GDP and employs over 5 lakh people in India. The intended steel capacity build up in the country is likely to result in an investment of INR 5-10 trillion by 2020. Per capita steel consumption has risen from 38 kgs in 2005 to 59.2 kgs in 2013 and crude steel production in the last 10 years (Exhibit 1) has increased from 31.8 Mn MT to 87.7 Mn MT at a CAGR of 10.7 percent due to advancements in traditional steel making. Total installed capacity for crude steel production in 2013 was to the tune of 102 Mn MT and capacity utilization was in the range of 80 percent; total expected capacity for 2015–16 would be around 112.5 Mn MT. Indian finished steel production grew at a CAGR of 7.5 percent from 51.4 Mn MT in 2008 to 73.7 Mn MT in 2013.
The Indian iron and steel industry is already in the developed and consolidation stage, in terms of the production process. However, major domestic steel manufacturers are now in the process of implementation of Information Technology (IT) to streamline the entire value chain. Emerging competitive challenges faced by steel manufacturers presently are:
Reduce time-to-market
Increase manufacturing process visibility
Increase production flexibility
Optimize forecasting and scheduling
Reduce rejects, stocks, and downtime
Ensure optimal quality and production efficiency
The main areas where IT can play an important role in the Indian steel industry are:
Advanced Planning and Scheduling for production
Entire Metals Supply Chain Management including raw materials
More than 60 percent of steel consumption in the country has traditionally been from the construction and infrastructure sectors which registered the highest growth rates over the past five years among steel-intensive industries. With steel demand driven by increasing infrastructure development and the automotive industry, steel consumption is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8 percent, to reach 104 Mn MT by 2017.
Considering investment opportunities in the steel sector, upcoming Greenfield and Brownfield projects as well as growth trends of the different end-user industries, projected crude steel capacity in the county is expected to reach 140 Mn MT by 2016 from the current capacity of around 100 Mn MT in 2013.
The Indian Government is also proactively providing incentives to boost economic growth by injecting funds into various industries such as construction, infrastructure, automotive, and power, which will drive the steel industry in the future. Hence, it can be concluded that in spite of chronic handicaps like poor infrastructure, the Indian steel industry is forging ahead. All indicators suggest that India will soon move up from the fourth to the second position in the world both in production and consumption.
To know more about this Sectoral Analysis or the Metals and Minerals Practice please get in touch with our Corporate Communications Team, or send an email to Ravinder Kaur/Priya George at ravinder.kaur@frost.com / priyag@frost.com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.
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Exhibit 1: Indian Annual Crude Steel Production (Mn MT)
Ravinder Kaur, Corporate Communications – South Asia Frost & Sullivan, ,+91-9940141714 ,+91 (44) 66814413 , ravinder.kaur@frost.com
Priya George, Corporate Communications – South Asia Frost & Sullivan, ,+91-9840355432 ,+91 (44) 66814414 , priyag@frost.com
KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Business Services, Information Technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Steel


Hello wonderful people! How are you all today? So this card is using a popular stamp set but one that I haven't exactly fell in love with.
This card is A6 which is 4" x 6" or 10cm x 15cm. This is my usual size for a 'small card'. DISCLAIMER - The baker's twine I have used has now retired so as always I will link a replacement product in our recent catalogue(s).
The card is stamped on directly onto the base, I used the daisy punch to make a shaker window with some retired sequins inside and some foiled acetate underneath.
I added some acetate into the inside along with a basic black bird and the daisy I punched out from the front. I added some acetate to the right side of the card and wrapped round some old twine in my stash. I also added some wink of stella into the centre of some of the flowers to draw in the eye.
If you stamp on the cardstock before punching it means you can use the daisy for the inside and that added touch brings the card together. I stamped the sentiments from the Lemon Zest stamp set and the flowers/bird is from the swirly bird stamp set. The punches I have used are listed below along with everything else I have used and links to my online shop.
I hope you like this simple but effective card. One layer but still full of volume and dimension!


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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, San Francisco
Jane Tunks
Published 4:00 am PDT, Thursday, March 20, 2008
Eileen Gordon, right, offers a toast; she married Nick Vasilapoulos, very far right, today, and they're celebrating at the friendly bar at Absinthe, at 395 Hayes St. in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday March 11, 2008. Photo by Katy Raddatz / The San Francisco Chronicle less
Eileen Gordon, right, offers a toast; she married Nick Vasilapoulos, very far right, today, and they're celebrating at the friendly bar at Absinthe, at 395 Hayes St. in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday March ... more
Photo: Katy Raddatz, SFC
For the first decade of its existence, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar was named after an elusive green spirit that it wasn't even allowed to serve. The herbal liqueur wasn't legally available in the United States until late last year, when brands from Alameda's St. George Spirits, among others, were approved for distribution by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. (See Friday's Wine section for more on this suddenly trendy spirit.)
Absinthe is now on bar menus at every cocktail lounge around, including this namesake restaurant, where customers are ordering plenty of the stuff. First-time imbibers will enjoy the theatrical presentation of the traditional way of serving the herbal liqueur. A sugar cube is placed on a perforated spoon over a glass of absinthe, and cold water is then dripped from an elaborately styled absinthe fountain over the sugar, which dissolves and falls into the glass.
The vibe: Absinthe's bar area is done up like a Parisian cafe during the Belle Epoque, with cafe tables, a tile floor and antique posters.
The crowd: With its proximity to the Opera and Symphony, the bar gets packed with the theater crowd before and after performances. Stop by after 8 p.m. for quality time with the cocktail cognoscenti.
Best seat: Belly up in front of the mahogany and perch on a stool. With a prime view of the expert mixologists shaking and stirring, you just might learn a few tricks.
Killer app: It's not all oysters ($3 each) and osetra caviar ($38 per half ounce) on Absinthe's "all-day" bar menu. The grass-fed hamburger ($10.50) comes with house-made pickles, and a croque monsieur ($10.75), the time-honored French ham-and-Gruyere sandwich, is on toasted levain. Even if you're primarily interested in a meal of the liquid variety, we recommend snacks like spicy fried chickpeas ($3.75) and pomme frites ($6), both of which are downright addictive.
Signature drink: Long before cutting-edge bar programs became a "must" for restaurants, the art of the bar was at the forefront at Absinthe. Split into three categories of cocktails - classic, house and premium - the cocktail menu spotlights canonical drinks like the Pegu Club ($9) alongside the bar's signature Ginger Rogers ($9), which the restaurant has been serving since it opened. The liqueur absinthe also accents a few cocktails, such as the Sacred Heart ($9) and the Obituary Cocktail ($10).
Also on tap: A 30-page wine list pulls from all over the globe, with about 20 selections by the glass.
Bonus: Thursday night is flight night. From 7 p.m. to midnight, a three-glass flight of a single spirit, such as gin or rye, is served with featured cocktails that highlight the ingredient.
Vitals: 398 Hayes St. (at Gough Street), San Francisco; (415) 551-1590, www.absinthe.com. The "all-day menu" is available in the bar from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 8 p.m.-midnight Tues.-Fri., 3-5 p.m. and 8-midnight Sat., and until 10 p.m. Sun.
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Saving for a home in Auckland? It will take you 16 years if you're in a relationship and on an average salary, new research has found.
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has found the average couple in the city will need that long to save for a deposit on a house worth $670,000.
And that's not even an average house - only a quarter are priced below that level, REINZ says.
"While much has been much made in the media of telling young people to stop eating smashed avocado on toast and to stop buying $5 coffees, the reality is that when they're going to be saving for 16 years," says REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell.
"The odd brunch out here and there feels like it is well-deserved."
An Auckland couple earning an average weekly income, paying the average weekly expenses and saving for a 20 percent deposit (as required for most lending under the present Reserve Bank rules) can only expect to scrape together $134,000.
"The worst part of this situation is, that by the time they've saved the money, the goal posts are likely to have moved as house prices have only gone in one direction over the past few years," says Ms Norwell.
"If someone is on their own, then you're effectively talking about doubling the amount of time it would take to save a deposit."
REINZ used figures from Statistics NZ and IRD to come up with the 16-year figure.
"We all know saving for a deposit in Auckland is hard, but this research proves that it is a staggering amount of time for people to be trying to save for a deposit for a house - especially when they're currently renting," says Ms Norwell.
REINZ says the figures show the Reserve Bank has to ease lending restrictions to help first-home buyers get on the property ladder.
"Saving a 20 percent deposit is just too difficult."
Presently, only 15 percent of a bank's total lending can be to buyers with a less-than-20 percent deposit.
The situation isn't quite so dire elsewhere in the country. Wellingtonians need to save for about three years to buy a house in their city, while Cantabrians need about four.
Outside of Auckland, North Islanders on average will need 6.5 years, and South Islanders five.
REINZ said it couldn't get more specific data from Statistics NZ.
Home ownership is at a 60-year low. The Government hopes to turn that around with its KiwiBuild programme, but there are growing doubts over its cost and whether it will deliver its promised "affordable" homes on a grand scale.


The biblical command to celebrate Rosh HaShanah is found in Leviticus 23.23-25. The name Rosh HaShanah means New Year or literally Head of the Year." This name is not found in the Scriptures. It is actually celebrated on the first day of the seventh month. It is the beginning of the civil year.The new year on the Hebrew calendar actually falls in the month of Nissan, the month of Passover. The rabbis called it Rosh HaShanah because they considered it a special Shabbat.
The Scriptural name is Yom Teruah, which means sounding of the trumpets, literally the day of the blast. The whole month preceding it, the month of Elul, is considered a holy month. The forty day period including the month of Elul and the 10 days leading to Yom Kippur are a time of holiness and reflection and preparation. In fact, sometimes the shofar is sounded every day in the synagogue during this month.
It is also known also as Yom haDin, "Day of Judgment" and Yom haZikkaron, "Day of Remembrance. It is called the Day of Judgment because it is said that at this time one's deeds for the past year will be judged. It is called a Day of Remembrance because it is a time of remembering the creation of the world.
It marks the beginning of the 10 days of awe, the period leading up to Yom Kippur. During this ten-day period we are called to search ourselves to see if we have drawn closer to G-d or farther away from Him. It is a time of reflection on the past year.
Traditionally, it is believed that the Book of Life is opened at this time and all deeds good and bad are recorded.
The theme of the day is repentance. Tashliach, a ritual "casting off of sin" is practiced on Rosh HaShanah. Tashliach comes from Micah 7.19 where the prophet declares, "You will hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea." People gather by a body of water, the ocean, a river, stream or even a lake and cast breadcrumbs into the water or empty their pockets of any lint. This symbolizes the casting off of one's sin and the rejoicing in G-d's promise of forgiveness.
Central to the holiday is the sounding of the shofar. The shofar is usually a ram's horn. One of the biblical stories read on Rosh HaShanah is the "Binding of Isaac." It was a ram that became a substitute for him. Thus, the shofar is made from the ram's horn. There are three basic sounds of the shofar that are blown on Rosh HaShanah. Tekiah, which is one long blast. Shevarim, which are three short blasts. Teruah, which is an alarm consisting of nine short, fast blasts. And then comes Tekiah Gedolah, the great blast.
Numbers 29.1-6 speaks of the burnt offering to G-d and the meal offering of flour mixed with oil. Messianic believers recognize Yeshua was our burnt offering. The Meal offering with the flour and oil speaks of His humanity and divine anointing that were offered to G-d.
White is a common color for the day. From the tablecloth to personal clothing, white is seen. This is in recognition of the promise G-d makes in Isaiah 1.18 to turn our sins from scarlet to white.
As with all other holidays, the celebration begins with a festive meal. It is common to have things made with honey in anticipation of a sweet and new year. Special foods are eaten on this holiday. The challah is round symbolizing a crown. On this day we recognize the kingship of G-d. Apples and honey are also eaten. Apples are considered a new fruit and represent the new year. Honey is symbolic of a sweet year to come. The prayer to one another is "L'Shanah Tovah u'metukhah". May you have a good and sweet year.
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth fruit from the tree.
May it be Your will, Adonai our God, God of our fathers and mothers, to renew for us a good and sweet year.
The 'Tashlich' prayer is said on the first afternoon of Rosh HaShanah by a pool of water that preferably has fish in it. These prayers are symbolic of the casting away of our mistakes. If Rosh Hashanah falls out on Shabbat, 'Tashlich' is pushed off until the second day. If 'Tashlich' was not said on Rosh Hashanah itself, it may be said anytime during the Ten Days of Repentance. Both the body of water and the fish are symbolic. In Talmudic literature Torah is represented as water. Just as fish can't live without water, so too a Jew can't live without Torah! Also, the fact that fish's eyes never close serve to remind us that, so too, God's eyes (so to speak) never close; He knows of our every move.
Who is like You, God, who removes iniquity and overlooks transgression of the remainder of His inheritance. He doesn't remain angry forever because He desires kindness. He will return and He will be merciful to us, and He will conquer our iniquities, and He will cast them into the depths of the seas.
Give truth to Jacob, kindness to Abraham like that you swore to our ancestors from long ago.
From the straits I called upon God, God answered me with expansiveness. God is with me, I will not be afraid, what can man do to me? God is with me to help me, and I will see my foes (annihilated). It is better to take refuge in God than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in God, that to rely on nobles.


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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' (OMAFRA) vision is, "A strong agri-food sector that is integral to Ontario's economy and contributes innovative solutions to protect the environment, to provide safe and nutritious food, to promote the bio-economy and to support the health and well-being of Ontarians."
The vision supports the government priorities of "Better Health" and "Strong People, Strong Economy".
Ministry at a Glance - Supporting Government Priorities 2007 - 2008
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The ministry's priorities are to strengthen Ontario's agri-food sector, enforce and improve food safety, protect our environment and strengthen Ontario's rural communities.
OMAFRA carries out its mandate under three main strategies: better public health and environment; strong agri-food sector; and rural development.
These strategies will help ensure a competitive business environment that will attract jobs and investment for Ontario's economy. They will also assist in preventing illness and promoting wellness.
Activities are focused on:
ensuring food produced in Ontario is safe;
contributing to a cleaner environment by supporting enhanced nutrient management practices and bio-fuels;
creating a more competitive business climate;
supporting increased investment and jobs in rural communities, in the food processing industry and in the bio-economy;
promoting and marketing Ontario's agri-food products;
providing leadership to innovation in research; and
transferring leading-edge technology to farmers;
In 2006, the ministry undertook a Strategic Priorities Project to examine and redefine its role in fostering strong agri-food and rural sectors. The result is a new organizational structure that more clearly aligns with the ministry's strategic goals, captures opportunities to reinvest in key government priorities and provides for efficient service delivery to clients. The new organizational structure will be implemented as of April 1, 2007.
Better Public Health and Environment
Public Health and Food Safety
The ministry is dedicated to protecting public health and reducing illness through a comprehensive food safety strategy. The ministry works with Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ministry of Health Promotion, public health units and the industry to carry out its mandate in food safety.
The Ontario Food Safety Strategy (OFSS) enhances the government's ability to protect public health, addresses gaps in the food safety system and increases the marketability of Ontario food products. It addresses recommendations made by Justice Haines in his Report of the Meat Regulatory and Inspection Review. The OFSS is intended to encompass all the main commodities produced in Ontario including meat, poultry, dairy, fish and fruit and vegetables. It is a "field-to-fork" initiative jointly delivered by OMAFRA, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Several improvements have been made in recent years to the province's food safety system, including a stronger meat regulation and funding to help processors meet its requirements, a practical food safety system for small- and medium-sized processors called HACCP Advantage, the establishment of the Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario, a federal-provincial foreign animal disease emergency response plan and an On-Farm Food Safety Strategy (OFFSS).
Number of Ontario food processors certified under Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) Advantage
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognized food safety management system that helps prevent problems in food production, processing and handling. The Advantage Series of Food Safety Programs is a made-in-Ontario "approach to food safety", based on the principles of HACCP that provides a common platform for implementing food safety systems across the entire food continuum.
Advantage HACCP is specifically designed for small and medium-sized operations and offers a voluntary, staged approach to food safety management which will help meet the needs of specific markets and suppliers.
Looking ahead, the ministry will continue carrying out the elements of the OFSS. In 2007-08, investments will go toward such areas as: reaching a target of 25 provincial food processors certified under the HACCP Advantage program; maintaining regulatory, inspection, investigation and enforcement services; and helping meat processing plants make changes required under the new meat regulation.
Work will also continue on the Canada-Ontario Meat Inspection Review, which is aimed at harmonizing provincial and national standards for meat safety and integrating the two meat inspection systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, the ministry will continue to administer the three-year, $20-million federal-provincial-territorial Food Safety Initiative (FSI), a key part of the Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) which will further the implementation of food safety systems in the food processing sector.
Environment and Nutrient Management
In order to better protect the environment and public health, the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 requires Ontario's large livestock operations to adopt best management practices to enhance their stewardship of our soil and water resources.
Under the legislation, OMAFRA approves on-farm nutrient management plans and strategies while the Ministry of the Environment leads inspection and enforcement activities.
The government is providing a total of $23.7 million to help more than 600 large livestock producers make environmental improvements on their operations and meet the requirements of the Act. When combined with financial assistance available from the federal government under the Agricultural Policy Framework, up to 90 per cent of a farmer's costs could be covered.
A nutrient is any material that is spread on, injected or plowed into the land to improve the growing of agricultural crops. The two most common types of nutrients are materials that: promote healthy plant growth, such as commercial fertilizer and manure; and those that improve the soil, such as compost and food processing by-products.
Total number of farms and associated hectares of land where manure is applied in accordance with Nutrient Management Plans and Strategies
This program, combined with other projects and practices Ontario farmers have implemented over the years, has reduced risk to our water by ensuring the proper management of more than 4.2 billion litres of liquid animal waste and more than 740,000 tonnes of solid animal waste each year.
OMAFRA is also working closely with the Ministries of the Environment and Natural Resources on renewing the Canada-Ontario Agreement on the Great Lakes Basin, and on the implementation of the Clean Water Act.
OMAFRA continues to support farm and agribusiness operators in their ongoing efforts to care for the health of the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Greencover Canada Program supports projects that enhance biodiversity, prevent wind and water erosion of precious farmland and improve the quality of surface water and groundwater. The Canada-Ontario Water Supply Expansion Program (COWSEP) helps Ontario producers develop, conserve and enhance sustainable water supplies.
Strong Agri-Food Sector
Business Risk Management Transfers
OMAFRA is committed to strengthening the agri-food sector in both the short- and long-term. The ministry consults extensively with stakeholders and works collaboratively with many partners in industry, other ministries and other levels of government to deliver programs and services that contribute to strengthening the province.
Over the course of 2006, the ministry provided $235 million over and above ongoing income stabilization programs to help farmers deal with circumstances beyond their control, bringing total assistance to more than $900 million over the past three years.
While the funding is going toward providing stability in the immediate term, the province is calling on the federal government to join with it to carry out a multi-year strategy that will stabilize and strengthen the province's agriculture industry for the future.
OMAFRA continues to work with the federal government to implement the current, five-part Agricultural Policy Framework (APF), which will see more than $1.7 billion invested in Ontario's agri-food sector by the end of 2008.
In advance of negotiating new programs under the APF initiative, the ministry has developed a plan for the agri-food sector which focuses on investing in research and development to promote sector growth, including the bioeconomy; developing markets through a branding strategy for Ontario agri-food products; and strengthening the foundation of farm incomes by building on current programs and developing new ones to address short-term income declines.
Under the current federal-provincial-territorial APF, business risk management programs include: production insurance, which protects about 19,000 participating farmers against crop losses due to adverse weather, disease, pests and other perils; and the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program, which protects about 27,000 participating farmers against income declines. Agricorp delivers these two programs in Ontario.
The federal government has embarked on discussions with stakeholders and the provinces to develop a nation-wide agricultural policy framework to replace the current Agricultural Policy Framework, which expires in 2008. The ministry will work with the federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as Ontario stakeholders to develop the best plan possible for the province's agri-food sector.
The province also funds the Self-Directed Risk Management (SDRM) program, which provides horticultural crop producers with an alternative to production insurance for crops that are not covered. To further stabilize this sector, the province has committed to provide its share of the SDRM program for the 2006 and 2007 program years.
Agri-Food Sector Development
At the third Premier's Summit on Agri-Food in March 2007, Premier McGuinty and summit attendees recognized that "farm-level innovation can assist the agri-food industry to meet the challenges facing the sector by enhancing profitability in the marketplace, meeting evolving consumer demands and better managing the effects of farming on the environment."
The Minister's Strategic Advisory Committee (MSAC) presented its report, with 24 recommendations designed to ensure that Ontario's agri-food sector remains at the forefront of innovation, at the Summit.
The 2006 Ontario Budget provided $2.5 million over five years to encourage new ways of thinking in the sector. In 2006-07, more than 230 applications for the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence were received. The first-ever $100,000 Premier's Award was presented at the 2007 Summit to David VanderDussen for the development of an environmentally-friendly product to protect honeybees from mite infestations. The $50,000 Minister's Award was presented to Fritz and Paul Klaesi for their pioneering use of technology that generates electricity from manure. A total of fifty-five innovators from across the province earned regional awards through this initiative.
The ministry continues to provide services to Ontario farmers and agri-businesses through the collection, interpretation and delivery of research results as well as the transfer of technology and information. Farmers and others in the agri-food sector can take advantage of a number of ways to get information that will help them address important production and business decisions.
There are about 3.5 million visits to the ministry website annually, more than 27,000 client inquiries through the ministry's call centre (the Agricultural Information Contact Centre) and more than 38,000 direct inquiries through regional offices. As well, the ministry offers numerous seminars, workshops, publications, fact sheets, information e-bulletins, applied research, demonstrations, trials, commodity association meetings and agri-business meetings. Stakeholder satisfaction with the channels used to transfer information is more than 80 per cent.
OMAFRA also encourages competitiveness and investment in the food industry. Staff continue to assist companies to make more informed and sound business decisions by providing advice and support in the following areas: investment site selection options; information on government programs and policies; sector insight; and industry knowledge.
As of February 2007, the ministry was involved in more than 29 food manufacturing investment opportunities, resulting in more than $360 million in investment and the creation and retention of more than 1,653 jobs in 2006-07. In 2007-08, the ministry has a target of influencing at least $300 million of this kind of investment and 1,640 jobs.
Investment continues to occur in the food and beverage sector. The total dollar value of new capital investment in the food processing industry (e.g., land, bricks and mortar, machinery and equipment) remains strong, especially when compared to other manufacturing sectors. The data on which this graph is based is collected annually by the ministry through client calls and media scanning and modified to reflect the level of ministry influence.
Total dollars invested in Ontario food industry influenced by ministry efforts (in millions)
The ministry also supports the marketing of Ontario agri-food products. Domestically, the Foodland Ontario program is very successful, particularly with the launch of the "Pick Ontario Freshness" campaign. Market research studies have consistently shown that more than 90 per cent of targeted consumers recognize the Foodland Ontario symbol, and over 85 per cent are likely to buy Ontario fresh produce and approve of the program. Foodland Ontario is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2007.
The ministry is using the Foodland Ontario program as a lesson in success to help develop a broader branding and marketing strategy for Ontario foods. Work on the strategy is underway.
The ministry's export development programs are aimed at helping the Ontario food and beverage sector increase sales by identifying and maximizing their export opportunities. By focusing on priority markets and understanding the issues that impact on the exports of food products, ministry staff help Ontario food exporters develop effective sales strategies. Staff are planning several incoming and outgoing trade missions, as well as trade seminars throughout the year. As of January 2007, over 30 events have been executed with over 270 qualified U.S. and international buyers being introduced to Ontario agri-food clients.
The province has transferred responsibility for 14 research stations and three colleges to the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario. The transfer will reinvigorate research and development and leverage new investment from the government's $40 million annual contribution to strengthen the sector.
The ministry also partners with the University of Guelph to deliver research, laboratory services and education programs. While OMAFRA continues to set goals and objectives in consultation with industry, the university is responsible for the implementation and management of the programs. The university receives more than $50 million annually from the ministry to deliver programs and services.
An additional $25 million grant to the University of Guelph was approved by the province on March 23, 2006. The University has announced that the funding will be used to support their plan for a new animal health laboratory as part of its upgrade of the Ontario Veterinary College facilities. OMAFRA is excited about this important initiative in animal health and its positive impact on the well-being of the people of Ontario.
The current partnership agreement with the university will expire in 2008, and work has already begun on developing a focused and effective agreement that will meet the changing needs of the agri-food industry and the Ontario public now and in the future.
In August, 2006, the Vineland Renaissance Advisory Panel was appointed by Minister Dombrowsky to explore how the Vineland Research Station can be transformed into a modern, revitalized centre of excellence that will continue to serve the agri-food industry in the Niagara region and throughout Ontario. The panel, headed by Donald Ziraldo, co-founder and president of Inniskillin Wineries, submitted its business case to the Minister in December 2006.
In April 2007, the federal and Ontario governments announced the first steps to create a vital hub for horticultural science and innovation in Vineland by making it a model for research facilities elsewhere in the province and the country. Ontario is providing $12.5 million to the Vineland Research and Innovations Centre Incorporated. The federal government is making a financial and in-kind commitment valued at $15.5 million over the next five years towards research projects that support the mission of this new Centre at Vineland.
The ministry also created new economic opportunities in the sector by investing in the commercialization of biomass products, including the creation of new energy sources. The $520-million, 12-year Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund is aimed at supporting the production of ethanol fuel, which will help farmers, create jobs in rural Ontario and move the government forward with its plan to reduce greenhouse gases and the harmful emissions that cause smog.
Percentage of Ontario's 2007-08 ethanol target (5% in total provincial gasoline sales) met with Ontario production
By the end of 2006-07, ethanol plants in Ontario that are currently up and running or under construction will represent a production capacity of 41.2 per cent of the ethanol required to meet Ontario Renewable Fuels Standard. This should rise to 80 per cent by the end of 2007-08.
In 2006, $32 million of the fund was invested in building two new ethanol plants in Aylmer and Hensall, and $60 million went towards operating grants for existing facilities in Chatham and Collingwood as well as the new plants.
The fund will also help the government meet its Renewable Fuels Standard, which requires an average of five per cent ethanol in gasoline for 2007. Meeting the target is equivalent to taking 200,000 vehicles off the road or reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 800,000 tonnes. It has the potential to create 400 new jobs and spark as much as $500 million in new investment in rural Ontario.
The federal and provincial governments are also providing $15 million to help the industry adjust to new federal regulations banning the use of Specified Risk Materials (tissues that are believed to contain prions, which can cause BSE in cattle) in animal feed, pet food and fertilizers. The regulation is scheduled to go into effect July 12, 2007.
An overall animal health strategy for Ontario is being developed to enhance the competitiveness of the agri-food industry and further safeguard the province against the potentially negative health and economic impacts of animal health issues.
Consultations were held in the fall of 2006, focusing on the tools needed to implement a more comprehensive approach to animal health, including current infrastructure, resources and legislation, and examining the roles and responsibilities of government and partners in safeguarding animal health in Ontario.
The Ministry continues to strive for the reduction of pesticide use by developing Integrated Pest Management Programs which incorporate biological controls of plant pests and reduced risk products. These programs enhance the competitiveness of producers while supporting environmental sustainability and food safety.
Rural Community Development
The activities of the Rural Community Development Division are guided by Ontario's Rural Plan, Strong Rural Communities: Working Together for Success, which sets out priorities for building strong rural communities and strategies for achieving results. Moving forward with the Rural Plan allows all of Ontario to benefit and prosper as the government acts on priorities.
OMAFRA's rural plan addresses the unique health, educational, social economic development and infrastructure needs of rural areas. The ministry plays a key role in delivering programs through which hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in our rural communities, to help improve their bridges, roads, solid waste management facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as to revitalize their economies, enhance local skills and increase access to health care services.
Through the five-year Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF), federal, provincial and municipal government financing provides small urban and rural communities with safer bridges and roads, dependable water systems and better waste management processes.
The third intake, announced in January, 2007, successfully built on the first and second intakes of the program, providing the remaining $93 million of federal-provincial funding available through COMRIF. Under all three intakes, the federal and provincial governments have committed $578 million to improve essential infrastructure in 280 projects to make Ontario's communities healthier, safer and more prosperous.
Under the Ontario Small Town and Rural Development (OSTAR) initiative, the province has committed more than $400 million to 280 approved projects for public health and safety priorities. The federal government has committed $269 million to 255 approved OSTAR projects under the Canada Ontario Infrastructure Program.
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program invests in projects that support sustainable rural economies and community partnerships. The priorities for the RED program are access to health care services, community revitalization, and skills enhancement, which supports Ontario's Rural Plan, Strong Rural Communities: Working Together for Success. Since October 2003, 94 projects have been approved. These projects will stimulate $174.2 million in new economic activity, generated from a $28.2 million investment by the province.
Through the RED program, the Ontario government and its rural partners are building stronger communities that work better for the people who live in them. Since 2003, investments in infrastructure, postsecondary education, research and innovation and key economic sectors have strengthened Ontario's economic advantage and continue to build opportunity.
More than 1,000 community volunteers, in 80 to 90 communities, have directly participated in community economic development initiatives to improve their local economies which include:
Downtown Revitalization: Seventeen communities - from Casselman to Goderich - and over 200 volunteers participated in a market analysis of their downtown trade areas to identify business opportunities. Six of these communities used this analysis with the development of a community-based action planning process to revitalize their downtowns.
First Impressions Community Exchange: Volunteer visiting teams from over 50 communities have completed First Impressions exchanges since the program's inception in 2005. The feedback provided from these visits has resulted in community revitalization projects that have benefited more than 125,000 residents to date.
Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E): More than 60 communities have signed up to access a new web-based application that communities can use to analyze the needs and issues identified through a survey of their local businesses. More than 500 volunteers and staff have conducted 2,200 business surveys.
More than 750 business owners and managers participated in 35 information sessions on apprenticeship opportunities to train and develop their workforce. As well, Beyond the City Lights rural tourism workshops were held at six locations across the province and attracted 650 rural tourism operators and local economic development practitioners.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Organization Chart
The following is a complete list for which the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible:
AgriCorp Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 17, Sched. A
Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.9
Agricultural Employees Protection Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 16
Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.13
Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.14
Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22
Beef Cattle Marketing Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.5
Bees Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.6
Commodity Board Members Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.18
Commodity Boards and Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.19
Crop Insurance Act (Ontario), 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 17, Sched. C
Dead Animal Disposal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.3
Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17
Farm Implements Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.4
Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.1
Farm Products Containers Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.7
Farm Products Grades and Sales Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.8
Farm Products Marketing Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.9
Farm Products Payments Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.10
Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act, 1993, S.O. 1993, c. 21
Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 20
Grain Corn Marketing Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. G.9
Grains Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. G.10
Livestock and Livestock Products Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.20
Livestock Community Sales Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.22
Livestock Identification Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.21
Livestock Medicines Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.23
Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.24
Milk Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.12
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.16
Ministry of Energy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.23, sections 8 and 9 insofar as the powers and duties set out in those sections are required to develop and administer the Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund program.
Nutrient Management Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 4. Under this legislation, OMAFRA approves on-farm nutrient management plans and strategies while the Ministry of the Environment leads inspection and enforcement activities.
Ontario Agricultural Museum Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.8
Ontario Agriculture Week Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 10
Ontario Food Terminal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.15
Plant Diseases Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.14
Pounds Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.17
Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.8
Veterinarians Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. V.3
Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5
To better serve the agri-food industry, OMAFRA relies on 11 agencies, boards and commissions. Some, such as the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal, have an adjudicative role. Others are operational services and enterprises. AgriCorp, for example, administers production insurance programs to provide farmers with protection against natural hazards and delivers income stabilization payments. The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission is a regulatory agency which supervises the province's 21 marketing boards and three representative commodity associations.
The following is a complete list of agencies, boards and commissions for which the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible. Only those entities with assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses greater than $50 million, or an annual surplus or deficit or outside revenue source of greater than $10 million are consolidated in the ministry's Results-based Plan.
AgriCorp (Operational Enterprise)
AgriCorp, a crown corporation established in January 1997, has responsibility for the functions of the former Crop Insurance Commission of Ontario. It administers production insurance programs for more than 60 commercially grown crops to provide farmers with protection against natural hazards, such as weather disasters. It also delivers the Canadian Agricultural Stabilization Program which provides protection to Ontario agricultural producers against both small and large declines in farm income.
($Millions)
Interim Actuals 2006-07*
Surplus (Deficit) Impact
* Interim Actuals are higher due to new in-year programs, primarily the increased funding for the federal CAIS Inventory Transition Initiative (CITI) offset by a decrease in Production Insurance claims.
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal (Adjudicative Agency)
The role of the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal is to provide an accessible, efficient, independent, fair appeal process and responsible decisions, to anyone aggrieved by a decision that is appealable to the Tribunal under its legislative mandate. The Tribunal hears applications and appeals made under 20 statutes including the Drainage Act, the Milk Act, the Farm Products Marketing Act, the Crop Insurance Act, the Assessment Act and also the Agricultural Employees Protection Act, 2002. All members of the Tribunal are cross-appointed to a Board of Negotiation which may mediate disputes under the Environmental Protection Act.
Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) (Operational Service)
The role of the ARIO is to: provide advice to the Minister on ministry funded research with respect to agriculture, food, veterinary medicine and consumer studies; select and recommend new areas of research for the betterment of agriculture, food, veterinary medicine and consumer studies; and stimulate interest in research as a means of developing a high degree of efficiency in the production and marketing of agricultural and food products in Ontario. Research infrastructure is critical to the future success of Ontario's agri-food research and innovation effort and in 2006-07, the 14 provincial research stations and three agricultural colleges were transferred from the government to ARIO. The transfer of the stations and colleges to ARIO received broad stakeholder support.
*This represents the internal book value related to the one -time transfer of the agricultural colleges and research properties to the agency (ARIO) from the government of Ontario.
Board of Negotiations (Adjudicative Agency)
The role of the Board of Negotiations is to facilitate the settling of claims for crop damage due to the release of a contaminant into the environment. (Consolidated into the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal as of December 1999).
Boards Under the Farm Products Payments Act
Under the Farm Products Payments Act, funds and boards are established to: protect producers from non-payment by dealers; investigate claims; grant or refuse payment of claims; and, determine the amounts and manner of payment. Boards administering funds under the Farm Products Payment Act are the Grain Financial Protection Board, and Livestock Financial Protection Board. All boards under this Act are "regulatory agencies" with most program administration costs being absorbed by the ministry and all board expenses being absorbed by the respective funds.
Grain Financial Protection Board (Trust Agency). This board collects fees and administers The Fund for Grain Corn Producers, The Fund for Soybean Producers, and The Fund for Canola Producers and the Fund for Wheat Producers. It approves claims made under the Grain Financial Protection Program, to protect producers of grain corn, canola, soybeans and wheat in the event of default on payment by a licensed buyer.
Livestock Financial Protection Board (Trust Agency). This board collects fees, administers The Fund for Livestock Producers and reviews claims made against it under the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program, to protect producers and other sellers of beef cattle in the event of default on payment by a licensed buyer.
Livestock Medicines Advisory Committee (Advisory Agency)
This committee reviews all legislation and regulations pertaining to livestock medicines; inquires into and reports to the Minister on any matter referred to the committee by the Minister; advises the Minister on matters relating to the control and regulation of livestock medicines and evaluates and recommends procedures relating to the sale of livestock medicines and proper standards for maintenance, handling and storage of livestock medicines; makes recommendations with respect to the description of drugs, or classes of drugs, as livestock medicines and the designation of livestock medicines for sale under a licence or any class of licence.
Normal Farm Practices Protection Board (Adjudicative Agency)
The Normal Farm Practices Protection Board hears appeals which arise under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998.
Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Regulatory Agency)
The Commission supervises Ontario's 21 marketing boards and three representative commodity associations created under the Farm Products Marketing Act and the Milk Act; develops, recommends and implements policy with respect to regulated marketing in Ontario; provides education programs to Ontario's marketing boards and industry stakeholders to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the regulated marketing system; and, provides strategic leadership to marketing boards and representative associations. The Commission is also responsible for the enactment of milk and milk product quality regulations under the Milk Act which are then enforced by the director named under the Milk Act.
Ontario Food Terminal Board (Operational Enterprise)
The Ontario Food Terminal provides low-cost receiving and shipping facilities for wholesalers in fruit and produce, operating in the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario.
Rural Economic Development (RED) Panel Board of Directors (Advisory Agency)
The Panel reviews RED project applications and makes recommendations for funding to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Table 1. Ministry Planned Expenditures 2007/08 ($M)
Ministry Total Operating and Capital includes consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets)
OMAFRA helps to build and maintain a strong, competitive agri-food sector that is integral to Ontario's economy. OMAFRA invests in the following key areas: innovation, research, rural economic development, food safety, environmental stewardship, farm income support, and emergency preparedness. The ministry also helps rural Ontario to build strong, vital communities with diversified economies and healthy social and environmental climates.
Table 2. Operating and Capital Summary by Vote
Votes/
Estimates 2007/08
Changes from Estimates 2006/07
Interim Actuals 2006/07*
Interim Actuals 2006/07**
Operating and Capital -
Vote1: Ministry Administration
28,289,800 4,674,300 19.8 23,615,500 27,446,100 23,509,715
Vote 5: Agri-Food Sector including Business Risk Management
325,168,900 29,155,500 9.8 296,013,400 462,390,700 506,037,729
Vote 6: Rural Development
207,326,700 (80,873,700) (28.1) 288,200,400 256,082,900 271,221,929
Vote 7: Better Public Health and Environment
72,875,000 (2,352,200) (3.1) 75,227,200 67,398,000 61,281,069
Total Including Special Warrants
633,660,400 (49,396,100) (7.2) 683,056,500 813,317,700 862,050,442
Less: Special Warrants
Total to be Voted
Special Warrants
Statutary Appropriations
110,540 15,602 16.4 94,939 67,300 118,596
Ministry Total Operating & Capital Expense
633,770,940 (49,380,498 (7.2) 683,151,438 813,385,000 862,050,442
Consolidations & Other Adjustments
261,532,800 48,369,300 22.7 213,163,500 273,666,100 284,527,930
Ministry Total Operating and Capital
895,303,740 (1,011,198) (0.1) 869,314,938 1,087,051,100 1,146,696,968
Assets -
Vote 1: Ministry Administration
300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0
3,000,000 0 0 3,000,000 0 0
500,000 0 0 500,000 0 17,900
4,100,000 0 0 4,100,000 0 17,900
Statutory Appropriations
11,800,000 0 0 11,800,000 0 6,378,100
Total Assets to be Voted
* Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the 2007 Ontario Budget.
** Actuals for 2005/06 are re-stated to reflect any changes in ministry organization and/or program structure.
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Robin Rhode, group exhibition, 'Performa' at Whitechapel Art Gallery, London
Pantomime horses, a harp and brass marching band, a caped prom queen adorned in flowers and more accompany artist Mike Kelley (b. 1954, USA) wearing a floppy straw hat. This satirical half-time basketball musical, Extracurricular Activity Projective Reconstruction # 32 Plus, was commissioned by Performa and staged at Judson Church on Washington Square South in 2009.
Founded in 2004 by renowned historian and curator, RoseLee Goldberg, Performa influenced the direction of museums and biennials by incorporating historical and newly commissioned live art within a network of public and private venues. Since its inception the biennial has presented over 64 new works, and over 450 artists have collaborated with numerous curators to stage extraordinary cross-disciplinary events involving dance, film, music, architecture and food.
This exhibition is the first opportunity for audiences to access Performa's remarkable archive outside of New York and marks the global impact of performance in the twenty-first century. These significant documentary recordings explore how a time-based art form can be experienced again today.
For a list of participating artists, click here.
Robin Rhode, solo exhibition, "Force of Circumstance" at Kamel Mennour Gallery, Paris
Robin Rhode, group show, Art Basel Film 2017, Basel
Robin Rhode, group show, Synthesize: Art + Music at Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville
Robin Rhode, group show, Spots, Dots, Pips, Tiles: An exhibition about dominoes at Pérez Art Museum, Miami
Robin Rhode, solo show, 'Under the Sun' at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv
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Hacker sends woman pictures of herself from her own webcam
Hacker sends woman images of herself and her boyfriend, which were captured through their own webcam.
Karl Thomas	 4 Aug 2015 - 03:00PM
A hacker has sent a woman intimate pictures of an evening she spent with her partner to her Facebook account, which were captured through the webcam of a laptop.
Logging into the social network the next evening, Chelsea Clark, from Toronto in Canada, was shocked to find images of herself and her boyfriend in bed, where they had been enjoying a quiet night of online TV.
Unbeknownst to them, while they were watching numerous episodes of Adventure Time on Netflix, a hacker was capturing pictures of the couple, Vice reported.
What's interesting about this case is the fact that the perpetrator was able to identity Ms Clark via the images, hack into her Facebook account and add himself as a friend to gain sharing privileges.
The message attached to the images, which the 27-year-old bartender referred to as "freakishly intimate", said: "Really cute couple". They were sent to her from a now-deleted Facebook account belonging to a Mahmoud Abdo.
It is highly likely that the account was fake – the profile image was of Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight movie, the location of the user was listed as Cairo in Egypt and the individual followed numerous football teams from around the world.
What's more unnerving about this specific incident is that the laptop belongs to Ms Clark's boyfriend and she rarely uses it.
"I have my privacy setting set [on Facebook] so that no one can message me except friends," she told the online magazine.
"So when I got an unknown [message] I thought it seemed weird. I went into history to see when [the user] was added and it was just before the messages were sent."
The matter has since been reported to the authorities in Toronto. Constable Garth Naidoo, who is in charge of dealing with this case, said it is far too early to comment on the complex matter.
Individuals with internet-connected devices that come with cameras – which includes smartphones, tablets and laptops – are advised to boost their security efforts.
From making passwords stronger to investing in additional Wi-Fi protection and regularly scanning your devices for malware, users can ensure that their private lives remains just that.
Google disables Xiaomi smart home integration after camera bug
Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications
Face scanning – privacy concern or identity protection?


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Vila Josefa Blechy je vlastní rodinná vila stavitele, která se nachází v Praze 6-Dejvicích v ulici V Podbabě při Šáreckém potoku. Od roku 1958 je chráněna jako nemovitá kulturní památka České republiky.

Historie
Původně rozsahem menší vilu navrhl a roku 1873 postavil stavitel Josef Blecha pro svoji rodinu. K rozšíření došlo pravděpodobně roku 1899 rovněž podle Blechova projektu, při kterém byla přistavěna západní část s věží. Dům byl později částečně upravován ve 20. i 21. století.

Popis
Neorenesanční reprezentativní vila stojí v rozsáhlé svažité zahradě. Stavba je odstupňovaná a členitá, ve své střední části dvoupatrová. Je převýšena hranolovou vížkou s vysokou dlátkovou střechou. V pravé části přízemí je v hlavním průčelí otevřená lodžie a nad ní navazující balkon s balustrádou. Fasáda průčelí je členěna nárožní bosáží, římsami a pilastry. Mezi prvním a druhým patrem a pod střechou obíhá pás s barevnými ornamentálními freskami.

Odkazy

Reference

Související články
 Platan javorolistý v Podbabě

Externí odkazy

Vily v Dejvicích
Kulturní památky v Dejvicích
V Podbabě
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Melchor Moore
Artist's current works
Resume and Current Shows
Interview Melchor Moore: American realistic impressionist, Western Rococo | Online Gallery
From: Jackson, Wyoming
Melchor Moore is a mid-career artist who began his exhibition history in the Pacific Northwest. He emerged onto the Portland art scene as many artists do, hanging his art in pizza parlors and office spaces, and then quickly moved on to street art fairs.
Will Call Gallery, in the Everett Station Lofts, was Moore's first exhibition in a gallery (2018), with success selling to a buyer living in Tokyo, Japan.
Today, Moore's art practice resembles more that of an art dealer, as he hosts exhibition events in boutique hotels and using the hotels' catering services. In 2019, he was the host of "Portland's Premier Emerging Artists" exhibition, combining the works of other Portland artists into a multi-artist show that presented works for sale one night only. In 2021 he replicated the pop-up gallery model, hosting a similar event in May of 2021 at a luxury boutique hotel in Jackson, WY, but this time for a solo-artist show and continues to develop and implement new marketing techniques to draw in public viewers and clients.
The artwork of Melchor Moore is solely acrylic on canvas paintings. He paints what he originally deemed to be figurative-genre art (human figures among specific settings and usually doing something), but has gone on to receive published art criticism that describes his art as "fauvist with an impressionist's eye," (an 1800s style that uses bold colors not representative of what is seen in nature) and comparable with "Western Rococo," in reference to his use of decorative asymmetrical lines and brush strokes, but western, because of his subject matter.
The Villains November 25, 2022
Untitled Girl with Flowers August 22, 2022
Landscape August 21, 2022
Sofa IV February 11, 2022
Home IV February 11, 2022
"I paint because I must. At night, while alone in my studio, I stare at a painting until I see the next stroke. The rest flows from me until I reach another block, or the paint becomes too wet to work with.
Acrylic is less forgiving than oil, it dries so fast, and doesn't seem to mix as well, when it comes to color blending, but I have no patience for oil, because I have to work constantly and the canvas needs to be ready for my brush." – Melchor
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U.N. disarmament conference drops call for leaders to visit Hiroshima after China envoy complains
NEW YORK – The U.N. conference on nuclear disarmament may not call on global leaders to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki — as Japan wants them to do — after a Chinese envoy said Beijing would resist efforts by Tokyo to portray itself as a victim.
Three committees at the monthlong conference for parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty have been compiling elements they hope will become part of the final outcome document at the end of the intensive negotiations process.
A first draft produced by one of the committees last week noted the proposal that national leaders visit the Japanese cities on the 70th anniversary of the U.S atomic bombings and listen to the voices of survivors.
The new document, lacking references to the visits, came after Chinese Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs Fu Cong said Monday he had requested that mention of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki visits be dropped.
"We don't want the humanitarian issue (regarding nuclear weapons) to be taken advantage of by (a) certain government with ulterior motives in trying to distort the history and trying to impose a partial interpretation of the Second World War on the conference, so we want the deletion," Fu told Kyodo News on Monday, speaking in English.
"The purpose is that they (the Japanese government) are trying to portray Japan as a victim of the Second World War, rather than a victimizer," he told reporters on Tuesday, noting how the Japanese military committed atrocities in his country, as well as in Korea and South East Asia.
On the April 27 opening day of the review conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida delivered a speech inviting political leaders from across the globe to travel to the two cities and "witness with their own eyes the realities of atomic bombings."
The Chinese envoy said he asked the reference to Hiroshima and Nagasaki be deleted during a closed-door meeting of the review conference on Monday.
"We don't want any mention of Hiroshima (or) Nagasaki because there are reasons why those two (cities) were bombed," Fu said on Monday.
"We have nothing against the Japanese people, least of all with the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing," he later told reporters.
He also contrasted the Japanese government's attitude toward the atomic bombings with its view of "comfort women," a euphemism for those who were forced to work at Japanese military brothels before and during World War II, saying Tokyo had "denied" the testimonies of survivors.
Wartime history remains a sensitive issue for Japan and China, even though there have been recent signs of a thaw in their relations. China suffered from Japan's wartime actions.
Fu said that "there are too many historical baggages to the two cities so we hope that this conference should keep clear of the history."
Diplomatic sources also said South Korea was against including any reference to the visits in the final document.
Fu said at least a dozen countries, both publicly and privately, had expressed support for Beijing's push to remove the reference.
A Japanese government source said Japan "will make maximum efforts" to reinstate the deleted portion.
"There is a possibility of the reference to be restored as negotiations are in the initial stage, but Japan may be forced to make some concessions in other areas," another source said.
A final outcome document of the NPT review conference is expected to be produced under the leadership of Chairwoman Taous Feroukhi after the draft text is negotiated by the three committees — on nuclear disarmament, nuclear nonproliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
A final document cannot always be produced, as was the case most in 2005 when consensus could not be reached.
The review conference has been held once every five years since the nonproliferation treaty took effect in 1970. The current meeting is scheduled to run through May 22.
Significant gaps in views remain over how to move nonproliferation forward among the roughly 190 signatory states.
At Monday's closed-door session, nuclear states also expressed their opposition to a call for a potential legal framework such as a convention to ban nuclear weapons in the earlier draft circulated last week, diplomatic sources said.
The latest revision of the text, however, retains the call for such framework.
But a European diplomat described how the latest changes reflect a watering down of the original text.
The five nuclear powers recognized under the NPT — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — favor a step-by-step approach to disarmament over instituting a ban on nuclear weapons.
China, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, nuclear weapons, United Nations


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