Pakistan, US divided on Davis case: PM
February 21, 2011 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that Raymond Davis case would become the cause of strained relations with the US but he admitted that Islamabad and Washington are divided on the issue, TrendPK.com reported.
“There is a difference of opinion between Pakistan and the United States in the case of Davis on the issue of interpretation and applicability of international and national laws,” he said while addressing the National Assembly.
He said this difference of opinion is due to the ambiguity and inconsistency that is reflected in the available record.
However, the Prime Minister eiterated government’s resolve of not making any compromise upon country’s sovereignty and dignity in Raymond Davis case.
“We are a responsible government and conscious of the sentiments of our people. Every time difficult circumstances have tested our resolve to stand by the sentiments and the will of the people of Pakistan,” he said, while giving a policy statement.
He said that for the past few days the nation’s attention had been focused on the tragic killing of two Pakistanis, by a US citizen Raymond Davis, on January 27, and the death of a third person by the US Consulate vehicle in Lahore.
Inflation resulting from incompetent policies of government, SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that the recent wave of inflation has resulted from the incompetent policies of the government, Dunya News reported on Wednesday.
A report published by the SBP has revealed that the international sugar price decreased from Rs. 50 per kg to Rs. 27 per kg in the first quarter of the current year but contrary to it the commodity price increased to 80 rupees per kg in the country. Similarly the wheat price in 2009 in the international market was 3 rupees less per kg than the local price of the commodity however the difference reached 12 rupees by the end of 2009.
According to the bank the surge in the prices of pulses, grains, onions, fresh fruit, meat and rice is unreasonable and lacks rationale when their supply is far greater than their demand.
Raja replays old trumpet for Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water and Electricity Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, has once again broken the ice, playing the same old trumpet – ‘government is setting up several power projects on war-footing basis’, but this time, the claim has been made for Balochistan.
Federal government is working on several power projects in Balochistan to emancipate the province and the destitute people of ongoing electricity crisis, Ashraf reclaimed.
This he said in a meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani.
CM apprised minister of degrading electricity situation in province including destruction of power cables, polls, and transformers during terrorist attacks.
World Bank hints at further power tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: The increase in power tariffs is not final as the difference between power generation and tariffs is still exists, said World Bank.
World Bank’s head in Pakistan John Wall in an exclusive chat in Geo News program ‘Aik say Du’ said the recent hike in tariff is not the final one because the difference between power tariffs and production cost is still in hundreds of billions rupees.
He said now its upto government of Pakistan whether it will end the difference through increase in power tariff or budget.
Replying to a question about privatization of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), John Wall said it was not a wise decision particularly in a scenario where 72 companies including Faisalabad and Islamabad Electric Supply still not privatized.
Two matches in World Cup football today
JOHANNESBURG: The first match up for today of Round 16 –Game 55-Phase2, on Tuesday will be Paraguay playing Japan at Loftus Versfeld Stadium at 10:00 AM EDT in Pretoria.
Both of these teams want to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, which neither has done thus far. In addition the Japanese are Asia’s last chance.
This game will more than likely require its methods of play in this game as Paraguay submits a very different type of play with mental toughness and technical awareness whereas Japans first three opponent were on the attack.
For Paraguay they have had the misfortune of losing all three times they previously played in Round 16 matches in World Cup play
The Second match up for today of Round 16-Game 56-Phase 2, for Tuesday will be Spain playing Portugal from Green Point Stadium in Cape town at 2:30 PM EDT.
This is a game fans have been eagerly awaiting. Both teams have a lot of offensive flair and very gifted players.
The fans are hoping for lots of excitement and many goals. In the last match-up of Euro 2004 Portugal beat Spain 1-0 which was the only win over Spain n seven meetings since 1981. If Portugal is going to win this match-up Ronaldo will have to make the difference. Watch for late changes in the World Cup Betting line and World Cup Odds on what should be a very exciting match-up!
Prakash Jha’s special gift for Vasundhara Raje and 70 MLAs
For those 70 MLAs and Vasundhara Raje who have got themselves into serious trouble for watching a pirated DVD of Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti in a luxury hotel in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Jha has a special gift coming up.
He will gift a legitimate DVD of the film to each of the MLAs when the DVD is officially released in two weeks’ time.
“I hope they would finally see the difference between the grainy bootleg version of the film that they allegedly saw in Jaipur and a legally manufactured DVD of Raajneeti,” says Jha a tad caustically.
However, the sizzling love-making scene between Arjun Rampal and Shruti Seth would be deleted from the DVD, since Prakash doesn’t want our politicians to get “unnecessarily worked-up when there’s so much to be done in building the nation.”
On Tuesday, June 15, over 70 MLAs of the BJP allegedly watched the film on a spurious DVD projected on to a large screen.
Says the director, “Apparently, these MLAs couldn’t tell the difference between a pirated DVD and legitimate DVD. It’s a pity a politician of Vasundhara Raje’s stature couldn’t tell the difference between being on the right or wrong side of the law.”
Jha says he would’ve happily arranged a special legitimate screening of Raajneeti for the MLAs.
Apparently, an FIR has been filed against the MLAs. But Prakash doesn’t believe the law can be effective in a case of viewing a pirated DVD. “At the most, the police will visit the hotel where the MLAs allegedly viewed the DVD. There will be no evidence of their wrongdoing. The matter will end there.”
But the director known for his socio-political exposes won’t allow the matter to due down. Prakash Jha has more constructive plans for exposing the nexus between piracy and politics. In a political thriller that he plans, he intends to incorporate a sequence showing politicians enjoying the clandestine screening of a film. To add to the irony, the film that these politicians would be watching is Raajneeti.
Says our Jha, “It is very important for politicians to set the right example, especially the ones who are taken seriously like Mrs Vasundhara Raje. And we need to create an awareness of political responsibilities through cinema.”
Prakash Jha’s special gift for Vasundhara Raje and 70 MLAs
For those 70 MLAs and Vasundhara Raje who have got themselves into serious trouble for watching a pirated DVD of Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti in a luxury hotel in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Jha has a special gift coming up.
He will gift a legitimate DVD of the film to each of the MLAs when the DVD is officially released in two weeks’ time.
“I hope they would finally see the difference between the grainy bootleg version of the film that they allegedly saw in Jaipur and a legally manufactured DVD of Raajneeti,” says Jha a tad caustically.
However, the sizzling love-making scene between Arjun Rampal and Shruti Seth would be deleted from the DVD, since Prakash doesn’t want our politicians to get “unnecessarily worked-up when there’s so much to be done in building the nation.”
On Tuesday, June 15, over 70 MLAs of the BJP allegedly watched the film on a spurious DVD projected on to a large screen.
Says the director, “Apparently, these MLAs couldn’t tell the difference between a pirated DVD and legitimate DVD. It’s a pity a politician of Vasundhara Raje’s stature couldn’t tell the difference between being on the right or wrong side of the law.”
Jha says he would’ve happily arranged a special legitimate screening of Raajneeti for the MLAs.
Apparently, an FIR has been filed against the MLAs. But Prakash doesn’t believe the law can be effective in a case of viewing a pirated DVD. “At the most, the police will visit the hotel where the MLAs allegedly viewed the DVD. There will be no evidence of their wrongdoing. The matter will end there.”
But the director known for his socio-political exposes won’t allow the matter to due down. Prakash Jha has more constructive plans for exposing the nexus between piracy and politics. In a political thriller that he plans, he intends to incorporate a sequence showing politicians enjoying the clandestine screening of a film. To add to the irony, the film that these politicians would be watching is Raajneeti.
Says our Jha, “It is very important for politicians to set the right example, especially the ones who are taken seriously like Mrs Vasundhara Raje. And we need to create an awareness of political responsibilities through cinema.”
jujitsu
June 5, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Jujutsu or Jiu-Jitsu, literally meaning the “art of softness”, or “way of yielding”, is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques. Jujutsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without weapons. Because striking against an armored opponent proved ineffective, practitioners learned that the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. These techniques were developed around the principle of using an attacker’s energy against him, rather than directly opposing it.
There are many variations of the art, which leads to a diversity of approaches. Jujutsu schools (ry?) may utilize all forms of grappling techniques to some degree (i.e. throwing, trapping, joint locks, holds, gouging, biting, disengagements, striking, and kicking). In addition to jujutsu, many schools teach the use of weapons.
n Toledo at Premier Martial Arts of Toledo, located at 5333 Monroe St., Brazilian Jujitsu is taught and mastered. Students of various ages, sizes, ethnicity and careers do exercises and practice escaping and attacking while on their backs.
Deon Thompson, a Brazilian Jujitsu instructor who has been practicing for approximately 10 years and has won various medals and tournaments, including a bronze in the Pan Am Games, gold in the Ohio Grapplers Challenge and the Super Fight title at the Michigan Open Brazilian Jujitsu Tournament in January 2010, teaches the Gracie style of fighting.
”In the past, people would see the guy on the ground and say, ‘He’s losing,’” stated Mr. Thompson.
He said that about 90 percent of fights end up on the ground, therefore Brazilian Jujitsu best prepares them for the situation.
Mr. Thompson emphasizes that the art is for everyone and is not for just the best physically fit or the strongest person. He says learning that particular style is about leverage and technique.
Dr. Linda Whittington-Clark, a student of Mr. Thompson, confirmed that Brazilian Jujitsu is for everyone and isn’t discriminatory towards age, being that she just turned 58.
”I see myself walking around with a lot more confidence,” Dr. Clark emphasized
” height=”528″ />Tips for practicing and benefiting from Randori in Jukido-Jujitsu:
* Don’t worry about winning or losing – just practicing and learning
* Do not attempt throws with raw strength. This is not only dangerous for everyone involved but is never the correct method of throwing in Jukido
* Be loose – move loosely in all directions and avoid being rigid. Self-defense requires that the student be loose enough to move and take advantage of the attackers weaknesses – being tight only occurs at the correct moments.
* Look for patterns in your partner’s offensive and develop a strategy with a variety of techniques utilizing the opponents patterns against him (mental kuzushi).
* Be patient and look for and create lapses in your opponents judgment
* If your opponent begins to attempt a throw but hesitates take advantage with your own throw or series of renzoku-waza. Take advantage of your partner’s unsuccessful technique or incorrect tsurkuri and kuzushi.
* Do not resort to only one type of technique (foot sweeps, sacrifice throws,etc.)
* Do not try techniques that have not been taught to you.
* If you are a senior student try to compete a level that is just a bit higher then the Jukido-ka your working with. For example, a shodan who is practicing randori with a green belt might practice at a brown belt level. This enables the junior student to push harder at a gradual pace and it enables the shodan to fine tune some of the techniques at that level as well as increase the teaching and learning involved. In this way both students are throwing and being thrown and everyone benefits.
* Have fun and try your best!
anamika veeramani
June 5, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Anamika Veeramani – Scripps National Spelling Bee 2010 Champion
2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner
Anamika Veeramani, a 14-year-old girl from Ohio, won the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee last night at Washington’s Grand Hyatt Hotel.
The competition began with 273 spellers and ended with just one: Veeramani, who correctly spelled “stromuhr,” defined by Merriam-Webster as “a rheometer designed to measure the amount and speed of blood flow through an artery.”
Anamika winning word was Stromuhr, which a medical term not in daily used. There were 274 contestants all over America and from Canada and Jamaica too. National Spelling Bee 201o was held from June 2nd to June 4th.
Most of the people don’t know the word Stromuhr means but Anamika knew that it’s the instrument that measure the blood flow in the vessels. Anamika want to be graduated from the Howard and want to be cardiovascular surgeon and like to write the books on her future profession.
Anamika won the prize money of $40,000 in cash long with tilt of the championship. Last year she participated in the competition but came fifth. But she this year did and full fills the dreams of her parents and herself too. National Spelling Bee has became the tradition since last few years even this is championship is so get famous that a movie Spell Bee has been nominated for the Academy Award. Well, congratulation to Indian American Anamika on fulfilling her dream.
In the largest field in the history of the competition, the spellers ranged in age from 8 to 15 years old, but 80% were between 12 and 14.
This year has already held one shocker. The 2009 second place finisher, Tim Ruiter, was eliminated in round four. He had been considered the favorite to win the 2010 competition.
At the beginning of the Friday night championship finals, the following ten spellers remained:
Upsurge in water level continues in Ataabad Lake
HUNZA: Ataabad Lake water continues to rise over melting of glacier, reducing the difference between spillway and lake water down to 12-foot only.
People stranded in the lake are being airlifted to the safe areas. The process of melting of glacier has intensified due to sunny weather in the area. Water outflow would start from the spillway if its level rose to 12-foot in the lake.
According to government sources, water inflow in the lake is 2500 cusec while outflow is more than 200 cusec.
The level of water in Ataabad Lake is growing 3.8 feet a day. On the other hand, helicopter services began after boat service was suspended.
Initially, people have been evacuated from the lake to safe areas.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chairman General Nadeem Ahmed said that the process of landsliding was underway. He said that number of helicopters involved in rescue operation would be increased.
