Monday, January 13, 2014

Ariel Sharon buried

Israel is holding the burial service of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at his family ranch in the Negev desert.
Earlier, speakers at the state memorial described him as an "indomitable" man devoted to the security of his people.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "one of the greatest military commanders the Jewish people have had".
Mr Sharon, regarded by many Israelis as a great statesmen but widely loathed in the Arab world, died on Saturday aged 85 after eight years in a coma.
Thousands of mourners paid their final respects on Sunday, when Mr Sharon's coffin lay in state outside parliament - the Knesset - in Jerusalem.
'Giant of this land'
Amid final prayers, Mr Sharon's coffin was placed in a plot at the Sycamore ranch he owned near Sderot, close to Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden and Tony Blair were among those to pay tribute to the former PM at the memorial
He lies beside his wife Lili, who died in 2000.
Security was tight as a group of eight serving generals carried the coffin on the final stage of the journey.
Chief of Staff Lt-Gen Benny Gantz said in a speech: "Generations of soldiers came to salute you for the last time today... I came to salute you too."
Earlier, some 20 foreign delegates and hundreds of Israeli dignitaries attended the state memorial service.
They included US Vice-President Joe Biden, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Middle East international envoy Tony Blair, Czech PM Jiri Rusnok and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Military service at Latrun, 13 JanAfter the memorial, a military service was held at Latrun
Ariel Sharon in 1973 at the Suez CanalSharon was a soldier for many years, playing a major role in 1973 war, before he entered politics
Delivering the first speech at the memorial, President Shimon Peres said Mr Sharon was a "living military legend" who also always dreamed of peace for Israel.
He said Mr Sharon's shoulders had "borne the weight of the security of our people".
Mr Netanyahu said Mr Sharon's "unique contribution to the security of the state is engraved in our historical writings", adding: "Your memory will be part of this nation forever."
Grey skies cleared over Israel for a final farewell to Ariel Sharon but military helicopters clattered overhead and a white security zeppelin bobbed above his much-loved Sycamore ranch.
Troops stood guard on every hill and hundreds of police were in position for the burial of a "larger-than-life" figure, described by many Israelis as a "man of the land". His burial site on Anemones Hill, rising in the arc of land between the Gaza Strip and the Israeli town of Sderot, was a powerful symbol of the battles fought for this land.
Israel's Iron Dome anti-rocket battery was in place to ensure no missiles were fired from Gaza during the last rituals for a man both revered and reviled.
Mr Biden described Mr Sharon as an "indomitable bulldozer... The security of his people was his unwavering mission".
Describing Mr Sharon as "bold, unorthodox and unyielding", but also "warm-hearted, humorous, charming and passionate", Mr Blair called the former PM "a giant of this land" who would "take his place in the history of Israel with pride".
Mr Sharon's body was then taken in a funeral cortege for a brief military ceremony at Latrun, west of Jerusalem, where he was severely wounded in the 1948 war of independence.
An Israeli security source said the Hamas government in Gaza had been warned to prevent any rocket attacks on the burial service.
Because of its proximity to Gaza, three security rings were being placed around the burial site.
The Israeli military said four rockets were launched from Gaza on Monday. The first two rockets did not reach Israel, the second two landed on open ground.
Gaza withdrawal
No-one from the Arab world, Africa or Latin America was attending Monday's ceremonies.

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His death has prompted a round of reflections on whether matters might have been different if he had been able to continue”
Mr Sharon's active role in four wars, from Israel's independence in 1948 until 1973, and later in government as the man who ordered the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, meant he was widely hated across the Arab world.
Palestinians saw him as a war criminal, because of the 1982 massacre by Christian Phalangist militia at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. An Israeli inquiry found Mr Sharon responsible for failing to prevent the killings.
But months before the stroke that left him in a coma in January 2006, he guided Israelis through a unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, with the declared aim of easing tensions with the Palestinians.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

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Tight Israeli security at Ariel Sharon funeral

Ariel Sharon's coffin outside the Knesset A state memorial service and military funeral will take place amid heavy security in Israel on Monday for ex-PM Ariel Sharon who died in hospital on Saturday after eight years in a coma.
More than 20 international delegations will attend the ceremonies, first in Jerusalem and then near the Gaza Strip.
US Vice-President Joe Biden will meet Israeli leaders during his visit.
Thousands of mourners paid their final respects on Sunday when his coffin lay in state outside parliament.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting that Ariel Sharon was "first and foremost a warrior and a commander, among the Jewish people's greatest generals in the current era and throughout its history".
His active role in four wars, from Israel's independence in 1948 until 1973, and later in government as the man who ordered the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, meant he was also widely loathed across the Arab world.
Palestinians saw him as a war criminal, because of the 1982 massacre by Christian Phalangist militia at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. An Israeli inquiry found him responsible for failing to prevent the killings.
But months before the stroke that left him in a coma in January 2006, he guided Israelis through a unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, with the declared aim of easing tensions with the Palestinians.
Ehud Olmert, who succeeded Ariel Sharon as prime minister, reflects on his legacy
Ariel Sharon's coffin lay in state for most of Sunday
Ehud Olmert, who took over from him as prime minister, has told the BBC that had he remained in office, Mr Sharon would not have stopped at Gaza but would have pulled out of most of the occupied territories.
"He thought that the territories were essential for the security of the state of Israel. When he found out that the security of the state of Israel perhaps could be served better by not being in all of those territories he then drew the necessary, inevitable conclusions," said Mr Olmert.
On Sunday evening, after the Israeli public had paid their respects to the 85-year-old ex-prime minister outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, an honour guard took his coffin into the building ahead of Monday's memorial service.
Dignitaries from around the world are due to attend the Knesset memorial service, including Mr Biden, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Middle East international envoy Tony Blair, Czech PM Jiri Rusnok and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Ministers and officials are also expected from several other countries, although no-one will attend from the Arab world, Africa or Latin America.
The main road from the airport to Jerusalem is being closed during the morning rush hour because of the arrival of international delegations.
The state funeral inside the Knesset will be broadcast on TV. Afterwards, Mr Sharon's body will be taken in a funeral cortege for a brief military ceremony at Latrun, west of Jerusalem, where he was severely wounded in the 1948 war of independence.
Israeli soldiers rehearse at Ariel Sharon's farmIsraeli soldiers from Ariel Sharon's old unit will form an honour guard at his grave site
Ariel Sharon in 1973 at the Suez CanalSharon was a soldier for many years, playing a major role in 1973 war, before he entered politics
His final journey will be to the Sycamore ranch he owned near Sderot, close to Gaza. Mr Sharon will be buried beside his wife Lili, who died in 2000.
Because of its proximity to Gaza, three security rings are being placed around the farm. The inner ring closest to the grave will be for family and invited guests alone, the second will be open to the public and the third will be a security measure surrounding the perimeter.
An unconfirmed Israel TV report said Israel's Iron Dome aerial defence system was being prepared in case of rocket attack.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Walcott out for six months..

Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott has been ruled out for at least six months with a knee injury, the club have confirmed.

WALCOTT INJURY A CRUSHING BLOW
Liam Twomey assesses how the England winger's injury will affect Arsenal and England 
Walcott was stretchered off during the club's 2-0 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup third round on Saturday and scans have revealed he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

The 24-year-old will undergo surgery to rectify the problem, which will sideline him for the remainder of the Premier League season and the World Cup in Brazil this summer.

Walcott courted controversy during Saturday's match as he gestured the scoreline to the Tottenham fans while being stretchered off.

The Football Association confirmed on Monday that the winger would face no disciplinary action for the gesture, but now injury has brought a premature end to his campaign.

Walcott has made 21 appearances for Arsenal and England this season, scoring seven goals.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Seheme 10 zinazovutia zaidi Dunia Nzima.The World's Most Beautiful Places.


plitvice
Waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
london
Panoramic view of the London Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge
bryce
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
lyth
Lyth Valley, Lake District, England
aurora
Aurora Borealis at the Arctic Circle
nyc
A view of New York City at night from the Empire State Building
lantern
Lanterns floating at Chiangmai, Thailand
red rock
Red rock towers at Monument Valley Tribal Park, Arizona/Utah
alpine
An alpine landscape in the Dolomites Mountains, Italy
dolphins
Cormorants, dolphins and cape gannets join in on a sardine run in Eastern Cape, South Africa
hummingbird
A hummingbird stops and smells the flowers in Huntington Beach, California

Haya ndo aina ya Magari yatakuwepo miaka 10 ijayo..


Thursday, January 2, 2014

The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year {2013}

The Best Luxury Car Buys1. Audi Q5 Diesel 
Total Cost of Ownership: $57,315 MSRP: $50,000
Depreciation: $22,293
Taxes/Fees: $3,463
Fuel: $11,967
Insurance: $8,125
Maintenance: $4,616
Opportunity Costs: $694
Repairs: $3,248



The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year2. Aucra MDX
Total Cost of Ownership: $60,662
MSRP: $50,565
Depreciation: $26,434
Taxes/Fees: $3,550 Fuel: $15,074
Insurance: $5,722
Maintenance: $3,867
Opportunity
Costs: $697
Repairs: $2,303

The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year 3. Chevrolet Corvette
Total Cost of Ownership: $63,882
MSRP: $51,745
Depreciation: $27,135
Taxes/Fees: $3,182
Fuel: $15,082
Insurance: $6,557
Maintenance: $5,121
Opportunity Costs: $702
Repairs: $3,456

  

The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year4. Aucra RLX
Total Cost of Ownership: $64,274
MSRP: $50,950
Depreciation: $28,974
Taxes/Fees: $3,451 Fuel: $13,412
Insurance: $8,136
Maintenance: $4,692
Opportunity Costs: $707
Repairs: $2,007

 
The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year5. Cadillac SRX 
Total Cost of Ownership: $64,532
MSRP: $50,955
Depreciation: $26,910
Taxes/Fees: $3,513
Fuel: $15,741
Insurance: $8,706
Maintenance: $3,517
Opportunity Costs: $736
Repairs: $2,459


The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year6. Audi A5 
Total Cost of Ownership: $65,045
MSRP: $53,700
Depreciation: $27,802
Taxes/Fees: $3,657
Fuel: $11,804
Insurance: $10,355
Maintenance: $4,564
Opportunity Costs: $742
Repairs: $3,032


The Best Luxury Car Buys Of The Year

Year