MR Gems are international diamond merchants with access to cutting manufacturers from Moscow to Tel Aviv, Antwerp to Mumbai, Botswana to Pingsha. MRGems, one of the world’s most advanced and successful diamond merchants, has cut and polished diamonds that are among the most complex in history.
The firm's success is based on the depth, breadth, and experience of teams - more than 100 professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds such as specialist master cutters, brokers, polishers, and specialists in fancy colours. The firm’s senior management is further supported by a team of highly experienced external advisors.
Based in London’s Hatton Garden, MR Gems have a history spanning the world of diamond production across the globe. Highly regarded, MR Gems' founder Mani Raziani is a member of the Antwerp Diamond High Counciland London Diamond Bourse and Club.
Statement from Mani Raziani at the Diamond high council
Mani Raziani the director of (MR Gems) started by saying that the diamond business is changing rapidly, and that the company is adapting to the recent changes as quickly as it can. He quoted diamond derivatives as an example of change: "very soon for the first time we will have diamonds derivatives. No one doubts that derivatives have become standard for other commodities and they will become very useful in our industry too." They let buyers and sellers hedge against future price gyrations by agreeing to purchase a commodity for a length of time at a fixed price. Investors also use them to bet on a commodity's price direction, normally without requiring physical delivery of the item.
Mani Raziani adds that investors also are looking at diamonds as a way to diversify. “It is a market that moves with its own reason,” he says. “Investors don't want to invest in assets that move in sync with shares and dollars. They like assets with their own specific performance, to diversify their portfolio and reduce risk.”
Mani Raziani discussed the apparent consensus in the industry that worldwide diamond demand will significantly exceed supply in the final years of this decade, especially in the better goods. This provides a certain level of comfort to diamond producers and their governments, who are taking bold initiatives - at significant risks to short-term market stability. However, Mani believes that the geopolitical developments that took place in the middle of this decade will force players to revise the demand growth scenarios. He feels there tends to a dichotomy between theory and reality.
This change in market conditions is already apparent as many large players are experimenting with new marketing arrangements both in rough and polished diamonds. They hold considerable promise, but Mani believes that, at the same time, it will inflict considerable “pain” on those players in the value chain that do not produce further value. "Those without required detailed industry knowledge and operational capability will loose out in these aggressive markets," he says.
Mani Raziani adds that MR Gems' success is based on the depth, breadth, and experience of his team - more than 100 professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds such as banking, treasury and risk management to specialist master cutters, polishers, specialists in fancy colures and brokers. The firm’s senior management is further supported by a team of highly experienced external advisors.
The firm's success is based on the depth, breadth, and experience of teams - more than 100 professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds such as specialist master cutters, brokers, polishers, and specialists in fancy colours. The firm’s senior management is further supported by a team of highly experienced external advisors.
Based in London’s Hatton Garden, MR Gems have a history spanning the world of diamond production across the globe. Highly regarded, MR Gems' founder Mani Raziani is a member of the Antwerp Diamond High Counciland London Diamond Bourse and Club.
Statement from Mani Raziani at the Diamond high council
Mani Raziani the director of (MR Gems) started by saying that the diamond business is changing rapidly, and that the company is adapting to the recent changes as quickly as it can. He quoted diamond derivatives as an example of change: "very soon for the first time we will have diamonds derivatives. No one doubts that derivatives have become standard for other commodities and they will become very useful in our industry too." They let buyers and sellers hedge against future price gyrations by agreeing to purchase a commodity for a length of time at a fixed price. Investors also use them to bet on a commodity's price direction, normally without requiring physical delivery of the item.
Mani Raziani adds that investors also are looking at diamonds as a way to diversify. “It is a market that moves with its own reason,” he says. “Investors don't want to invest in assets that move in sync with shares and dollars. They like assets with their own specific performance, to diversify their portfolio and reduce risk.”
Mani Raziani discussed the apparent consensus in the industry that worldwide diamond demand will significantly exceed supply in the final years of this decade, especially in the better goods. This provides a certain level of comfort to diamond producers and their governments, who are taking bold initiatives - at significant risks to short-term market stability. However, Mani believes that the geopolitical developments that took place in the middle of this decade will force players to revise the demand growth scenarios. He feels there tends to a dichotomy between theory and reality.
This change in market conditions is already apparent as many large players are experimenting with new marketing arrangements both in rough and polished diamonds. They hold considerable promise, but Mani believes that, at the same time, it will inflict considerable “pain” on those players in the value chain that do not produce further value. "Those without required detailed industry knowledge and operational capability will loose out in these aggressive markets," he says.
Mani Raziani adds that MR Gems' success is based on the depth, breadth, and experience of his team - more than 100 professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds such as banking, treasury and risk management to specialist master cutters, polishers, specialists in fancy colures and brokers. The firm’s senior management is further supported by a team of highly experienced external advisors.
Also known as Taxertising.
It is the event in which a tax payer receives a tax deduction for which the tax payer instead receives a monetary gift card that must be used. A tax payer would receive a gift card promoting a store in which they can use the gift card. This advertises the store to the tax payer which leads to future purchases with own moneys. The ad company pays the portion of the tax which the tax payer does not have to pay anymore and that extra income would be disbursed to the tax payer in the form of the gift card. The tax deduction value is set fairly in accordance to the gift card value.
(Example: An employee of McDonald's is given a $50 gift card to Macy's. The employee now pays $50 less in income tax. An advertising company has paid the employee's $50 of income tax so now the $50 of the income tax that the employee would have to have paid now goes to the employee in the form of a gift card which could be provided by the advertising company, another company or the employer. The employee can now use the gift card for any purchase in the store. The employee must use the gift card under circumstances.)
This encourages spending and it is advertising.
It is the event in which a tax payer receives a tax deduction for which the tax payer instead receives a monetary gift card that must be used. A tax payer would receive a gift card promoting a store in which they can use the gift card. This advertises the store to the tax payer which leads to future purchases with own moneys. The ad company pays the portion of the tax which the tax payer does not have to pay anymore and that extra income would be disbursed to the tax payer in the form of the gift card. The tax deduction value is set fairly in accordance to the gift card value.
(Example: An employee of McDonald's is given a $50 gift card to Macy's. The employee now pays $50 less in income tax. An advertising company has paid the employee's $50 of income tax so now the $50 of the income tax that the employee would have to have paid now goes to the employee in the form of a gift card which could be provided by the advertising company, another company or the employer. The employee can now use the gift card for any purchase in the store. The employee must use the gift card under circumstances.)
This encourages spending and it is advertising.
After.Life is an upcoming (2008) supernatural thriller created by writer/director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo and starring Kate Bosworth. The film is expected to shoot in Chester, New York in 2008.
Plot
The description of the plot from the First Look International website says "In this intriguing journey in seductive terror, Anna (Kate Bosworth) is a young woman trapped between life and death, and Eliot (Geoffrey Rush) a funeral director who appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but who might be a psychopath intent on burying her alive."
Cast
*Kate Bosworth .... Anna
*Geoffrey Rush .... Eliot
Plot
The description of the plot from the First Look International website says "In this intriguing journey in seductive terror, Anna (Kate Bosworth) is a young woman trapped between life and death, and Eliot (Geoffrey Rush) a funeral director who appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but who might be a psychopath intent on burying her alive."
Cast
*Kate Bosworth .... Anna
*Geoffrey Rush .... Eliot
KROS PROJECT ABSTRACT
Integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education within innovative real-life projects engages students in 6th through 12th grade in learning. During the KROS ocean project, at least 140 students from 7 schools will directly participate in field testing alternative energy applications with a custom-designed kite boat and will compete with students in online science challenge questions. The KROS Renewable Energy Voyager project includes both geographical and cultural diversity; participating schools in Washington, Texas, Utah and Colorado include at-risk Title I and IEP students, Gifted and Talented students, and summer enrichment programs with Makah and Ute Native American youths. Active partnership with industry connects the integration of STEM education with careers in design, technology and engineering.
Students are directly involved in the design of KROS (Kites, Rowing, Ocean, Solar) to explore the alternative energy concepts of wind propulsion with kite sails, rowing and human biomechanics, advanced composites engineering and solar electric energy. The objective is to demonstrate the integration of STEM education for each of these sub-topics into the overall project. The student-developed website KROS.US provides information and activities for students as well as educational resources for teachers. During summer field testing in 2008, students in Northwest Washington State will conduct wind energy tests of kite sails using GPS and satellite technology, multi-media computer analysis software and data collection instrumentation. They will gather, analyze information and present results to other students via the KROS project website and press releases. Online students will participate real-time via video-conferences and will answer challenge questions to predict the outcomes for field tests. Five teachers will lead the technology and curriculum for the project; the project lead is Rory Wilson, a mathematics teacher and the primary science team lead is Bev Devore who is also President of CAST. (Colorado Association of Science Teachers) During the school year, KROS will be exhibited at participating schools, be demonstrated via video-conferences; multi-media, standards-based lessons will be available online to teachers for core classroom activities.
During the second summer session in 2009, solar electric energy will be the focus for student enrichment activities. One-day student workshops will be conducted at participating schools and include a demonstration module and solar-energy curriculum. Industry experts will participate with students via videoconferencing; activities will also include online tours and podcasts of commercial solar arrays, wind farms and advanced electrical propulsion systems on ocean-drilling and research ships. Students will compare non-renewable fuel engine technology with electric propulsion systems using KROS and hybrid vehicles as demonstration platforms.
The broader aspects of integrating STEM education includes awareness of alternative energy topics, cultural exposure for students from inland and coastal schools, as well as linking future careers for students in ocean sciences, education, energy, emerging technology and design. Additionally, KROS will deliver advanced learning technology directly into school classroom activities for students.
Integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education within innovative real-life projects engages students in 6th through 12th grade in learning. During the KROS ocean project, at least 140 students from 7 schools will directly participate in field testing alternative energy applications with a custom-designed kite boat and will compete with students in online science challenge questions. The KROS Renewable Energy Voyager project includes both geographical and cultural diversity; participating schools in Washington, Texas, Utah and Colorado include at-risk Title I and IEP students, Gifted and Talented students, and summer enrichment programs with Makah and Ute Native American youths. Active partnership with industry connects the integration of STEM education with careers in design, technology and engineering.
Students are directly involved in the design of KROS (Kites, Rowing, Ocean, Solar) to explore the alternative energy concepts of wind propulsion with kite sails, rowing and human biomechanics, advanced composites engineering and solar electric energy. The objective is to demonstrate the integration of STEM education for each of these sub-topics into the overall project. The student-developed website KROS.US provides information and activities for students as well as educational resources for teachers. During summer field testing in 2008, students in Northwest Washington State will conduct wind energy tests of kite sails using GPS and satellite technology, multi-media computer analysis software and data collection instrumentation. They will gather, analyze information and present results to other students via the KROS project website and press releases. Online students will participate real-time via video-conferences and will answer challenge questions to predict the outcomes for field tests. Five teachers will lead the technology and curriculum for the project; the project lead is Rory Wilson, a mathematics teacher and the primary science team lead is Bev Devore who is also President of CAST. (Colorado Association of Science Teachers) During the school year, KROS will be exhibited at participating schools, be demonstrated via video-conferences; multi-media, standards-based lessons will be available online to teachers for core classroom activities.
During the second summer session in 2009, solar electric energy will be the focus for student enrichment activities. One-day student workshops will be conducted at participating schools and include a demonstration module and solar-energy curriculum. Industry experts will participate with students via videoconferencing; activities will also include online tours and podcasts of commercial solar arrays, wind farms and advanced electrical propulsion systems on ocean-drilling and research ships. Students will compare non-renewable fuel engine technology with electric propulsion systems using KROS and hybrid vehicles as demonstration platforms.
The broader aspects of integrating STEM education includes awareness of alternative energy topics, cultural exposure for students from inland and coastal schools, as well as linking future careers for students in ocean sciences, education, energy, emerging technology and design. Additionally, KROS will deliver advanced learning technology directly into school classroom activities for students.