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Mary Louise Parker - H Magazine Stills Gallery 11110

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Doutzen Kroes - Flare Magazine (September 2010) Stills Gallery 11110

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National Self Interest Impedes Global Action on Biodiversity Loss and Sustainable Farming

Increasingly questions are being asked about the effectiveness and dangers of a free market economic model. Lack of regulation to curb the risks of financial speculation has been identified as one of the main causes of the current global economic crisis. Worryingly, however, Governments are still placing their faith in a recovery based on continuous economic growth. When times are hard, however, as they currently are at the end of 2010, this inevitably leads to arguments about currency values, trade balances and more, rather than less, economic competition between nations. While it may be understandable that governments whose countries are suffering most are tempted to protect their own national economic interests by putting pressure on those, like Chine, that are doing well, asking them to allow their currencies to float upwards, which would make export trade from countries like the US and UK more competitive compared to China. Of course it is inevitable that China would res

Insurance Concerns When You Divorce

If you are getting a divorce from your spouse, you have a lot of planning to do. You will need to name your own beneficiaries, organize your divided assets, and set up your individual estate. It is important that you meet with a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of planning your estate to ensure that your wishes are carried out as you desire. You need to be well versed in the most strategic methods of dividing your joint estate so that you do not end up paying all of the taxes while he or she enjoys the benefits of your assets. I have outlined some important information for you to be aware of when planning your estate after your divorce. Please keep in mind that divorces lend themselves to new structures for individuals. You will want to meet with a qualified attorney to discuss how to best protect your new estate. Assigning Your Beneficiary During your marriage, chances are your spouse was the sole or major beneficiary of your estate. After your divorce, it is importa