Natural Sleep Aid Tips and Remedies
(PRWEB) July 5, 2005
At certain times, insomnia may result from stress. Massage techniques can ease tense necks, aching shoulders and upright torsos, and face massage can be an instant calmer.
Some stress is an inevitable part of life, but when you need to achieve a state of inner calm, a range of meditation and visualization techniques can help you work through your insecurities, worries and anxieties.
With practice, stress can be diminished so that it is no longer a cause of sleepless nights.
A calm environment:
Lack of sleep can also be exacerbated by external factors such as noise, a Â?busyÂ? atmosphere in the bedroom, or simply the wrong type of mattress. By making the best of your physical environment, you can reduce or remove many of these detrimental factors.
Pampering treatments:
In view of the many demands made by daily life, it is essential to find time to switch off from cares and worries in the evening, and indulge in some personal quality time.
Bedtime snacks:
Instead of raiding the refrigerator for a substantial and perhaps indigestible meal, it is better to opt for a light snack, such as toast with a topping and perhaps a hot, comforting beverage.
Exercise to relax:
Keeping the body moving is essential for good sleep Â? without exercise, you will not be physically tired enough to rest at night. Aerobic activities such as walking and cycling exercise the heart and tone the muscles, while some specific yoga techniques provide an excellent way to stretch and relax.
Avoid these sleep deterrents:
-Drinking excessive alcohol
-Smoking cigarettes
-Drinking caffeine
-Taking long naps in the afternoon
-Watching disturbing films prior to bed
-Reading mentally stimulating books prior to bed
-Playing video games
-Listening to fast paced or loud, stimulating music.
About the Author: Helene Malmsio is an student and advocate of self help strategies for improvement in all areas of life, including health. The results of her self help personal development studies can be seen at her sites: http://personal-enterprise-self-help-resources.com and http://sleep-aid-tips.com
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How to Counterfeit $ 580,520,557 in one month!
Calgary, Canada (PRWEB) December 15, 2004
Based on the past month of worldwide counterfeit enforcement activity (investigations, raids, seizures, arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, public announcements), as reported through the DOPIP Security Counterfeit Intelligence Report, more than 197 incidents were analyzed.
The profile of the average counterfeit operation:
Involves 7 people, averaging 32 years old. The youngest person involved was 13, the oldest was 59.
Sells more than 2,500 counterfeit items valued at $ 2,946,805 USD items before being caught.
When caught, more than 20,000 counterfeit items are seized valued at $ 3,100,000.
The most profitable items to counterfeit (based on seizures and losses) include:
Financial Instruments, $ 598,977,750 (currency, checks, money orders)
-Digital Entertainment, $ 377,579,600 (CDs, DVDs, software, etc.)
Drugs, $ 200,100,300 (medications)
Identification, $ 9,258,900 (passports, drivers licenses, birth certificates, etc.)
Clothing & Accessories, $ 4,966,100
Other Documents, $ 2,860,350
Toys & Games, $ 1,800,000
Other Goods, $ 1,776,000
Electronic Equipment, Industrial Goods, Food & Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Computer Equipment, $ 246,200
The most popular merchandise to counterfeit (based on incidents) includes:
Louis Vuitton
Gucci
Nike
Adidas, Armani, Bata, Boston Red Sox, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Canon, Chanel, Coach, Coca-Cola, Energizer, FCUK, Fendi, HP, Hugo Boss , Lego, Microsoft, Movado, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Prada, Rangers, Umbro, and Viagra were also popular.
11% of counterfeiters use false identification to avoid detection.
Fake identification is most likely to be involved in financial crimes, such as check and credit card fraud.
Counterfeiters which focus on producing identification profit the most from reproducing drivers licenses (27%), visas (24%), passport (21%), social security cards (12%), other identification cards (9%) and birth certificates (6%).
The most common methods of counterfeiting are:
Digital Entertainment, using CD and DVD burners
Drugs, repackaging in used medication containers
Electronic Equipment, contracting Chinese companies to counterfeit the items.
Financial Instruments, using computers, printers, and scanners
Identification, using computers, printers and laminating machines
Other Documents, using computers, printers and copiers
Other interesting November facts:
The best locations to manufacture counterfeit items are China (44%), Pakistan (22%), followed by India and Singapore.
33 Countries reported counterfeit activity in November (Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Finland, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA, Vietnam, and Zambia).
In summarizing the months activity, Glen Gieschen, Managing Director of Gieschen Consultancy stated “November was a tremendous month for counterfeiting culminating in more than $ 1 Billion (USD) of activity. A number of extremely large and sophisticated counterfeit operations were identified and closed which signals an end to these investigations and the start to new ones. Much of the activity was made public and widely covered in the United States and United Kingdom in November to raise the level of awareness of counterfeiting to the general public before the Christmas season. It is no surprise that December is a month where consumers especially fall victim to counterfeit schemes, from counterfeit money orders, to currency and merchandise. Thus educating the public in advance of a busy shopping season is an effective method to show them how to identify counterfeit items and understand the detrimental effects of this activity. Also this information provides a level of deterrence for those thinking about setting up or continuing their counterfeit manufacturing or distribution systems.”
The full report for November can be purchased from Gieschen Consultancy for $ 110 USD or $ 25 for DOPIP subscribers.
About DOPIP SCI Reports
DOPIP is a powerful source of information regarding illegal activities such as counterfeiting, forgery, product tampering and diversion. It provides breaking news reports and analysis relating to document, product and intellectual product security. Security technology providers, enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and brand owners will find this information indispensable for detection, deterrence and prevention. DOPIP SCI Reports is available as an annual subscription for $ 295 USD.
For more information visit http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Updates.htm.
About Gieschen Consultancy
Gieschen Consultancy, is a trusted provider of in-depth information, analysis and reporting for the document, product and intellectual property security industry. Gieschen Consultancy applies more than 10 years security experience to assist clients in developing anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and enforcement solutions. Through the knowledge of security technology, criminal Modus Operandi (methods of operation), legal and political issues, statistical information and competitive intelligence, effective strategies are developed, implemented and monitored.
For more information visit http://www.gieschen.com/.
Contacts:
Glen Gieschen
Managing Director
Gieschen Consultancy
Glen@Gieschen.com
Phone 403-256-5680
Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Life AinÂ?t All Ha Ha Hee Hee for Hindus
(PRWEB) May 27, 2005
Hindu Human Rights have recently been flooded with verbal, written and electronic complaints about the portrayal of Hindus, and Hindu women in particular, in the British and Western media. While complaints are quite common, what makes the current sense of outrage peculiar is that the vast majority of complaints we have received are from Hindu women born and brought up in the West. We asked our researchers to compile a top ten.
The BBC has made it to the top of the complaints charts with their new entry straight in at number one: Meera SyalÂ?s much vaunted Â?Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee HeeÂ? once again shows their inability to provide a positive portrayal of Hindus in Britain. Containing a series of cheap and insulting digs at Hindus, this program continues the tradition of the Western mediaÂ?s denigration of Hinduism and Hindu culture.
In addition to the ridiculing of the Hindu religion, there is the worrying aspect of how this program reinforces deeply ingrained stereotypes about Hindus. Starting off with a stereotypically scene of Â?progressive Hindu womanÂ? being sexually fondled and whoÂ?s character later insults a much esteemed Hindu deity. We also wonder why was goddess Kali Mata, revered by millions, is represented as being equivalent to evil in this program? What was the point of the remark about Sita if you cannot be bothered to actually give an accurate account of its Dharmic significance?
The message in these types of drama is that if a Hindu woman wants to get on and be accepted in this society then she has to jettison any overt or covert Hindu characteristics or traits. The woman shown as abiding by Hindu customs is depicted as idiotic, naïve, suppressed, stupid and easily fooled by her blonde-chasing husband and of course is given an Indian accent (even though her character is also born and brought up in the West). We do not deny that there are problems in British Hindu society but then every society has their fair share of problems and yet how is it that the only �Asian� community portrayed in the Western media with such problems is the Hindu community? It doesn�t take a huge leap to work out the implications of the message to Hindus: That your Hindu culture and heritage is not good enough for this society and the rest of the world. Strangely enough this resonates with the message given to the Hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan where they face extreme persecution.
Previous number one and next on our charts is Channel 4Â?s Â?No AngelsÂ? featuring the nurse Â?AnjiÂ? played by Sunetra Sarker portraying the usual character of the sexually loose Hindu woman. We quote one of the emails sent to us: Â?are they are trying to say sheÂ?s Â?progressiveÂ?? The only thing progressive about her is the way she progresses into every manÂ?s bed in the hospitalÂ?! Indeed Channel 4 are past masters in this particular Â?artÂ?: Sunetra Sarker in one time hit soap Â?BrooksideÂ?, played nurse Nisha Batra. Again a Hindu woman is shown to be sexually easy going. Is it a coincidence that women from the same ethnic group are shown to be modern by being promiscuous, and the new face of Hindu womanhood?
Not only does this belittle the achievements of the many successful Hindu women in the UK, who have excelled in every field (and who are not only in touch with their culture but have found it to be a source of inspiration), but adds fuel to current wave of hate crimes against women across society that we are seeing in this country. Is it any coincidence that we receive reports of Hindu girls getting taunted and harassed in the street by men and told that they are expected to behave like and be as easy as Â?AnjiÂ?, Â?TaniaÂ? and Â?NishaÂ?? We ask, why are only Hindu women characters picked to portray Â?AsianÂ? females as promiscuous?
Perhaps the underlying problem is with the Western entertainment industryÂ?s current attempts at political correctness. In a desperate bid to win over minority communities, the BBC and others have whole departments dealing with entertainment output for minority groups including, for example, their own radio stations. However, promoting the first Indian person with a Hindu-sounding name as somehow representative of the Hindu community as a whole shows how far out of touch the media has become. For example, ITVÂ?s first appearance on our chart is their hit soap Â?Coronation StreetÂ? where the character Sunita played by Shobna Gulati, is attacked by a jealous woman in rivalry over the same man. The dysfunctional Â?AsiansÂ? again happen to be Hindus and the weapon used just happened to be the statue of a Hindu deity. When the Hindu community expressed their outrage at this, ITV were dismissive in their response. This episode (excuse the pun) raises a number of questions. Why did the Indians with Hindu-sounding names who acted these roles themselves not raise questions about the script to the producers? Perhaps they are just happy for any work they can get and feared losing their careers if they attempted to raise an issue against the anti-Hindu media machine in which case we would hope they contact us at Hindu Human Rights to fight for their right to be treated equally. However, it is more likely that it simply did not occur to these actors that such a scene is offensive and objectionable to Hindus. This illustrates the point that having an Indian face does not make someone into an authentic role model for the rest of the community and nor does it promote healthy community relations. The fact is that the majority of these actors who have only ever played such roles are not much liked in the community anyway.
A healthy pluralistic society is based on an exchange of ideas between its constituent communities. This cannot take the form of degrading one community by abusing its sacred symbols, caricaturing its beliefs and rituals, degrading its men and portraying its women as sexual objects. Obviously this is not going to bring communities together Â? if it could then perhaps the UN should be employing the services of the porn industry in order to achieve World Peace!
Before we are accused of being anti-Art, it is worth noting at this point that Hinduism is and always has been pro-Art. Where else can we find the expression and devotion to the spiritual and temporal that we find expressed in Hindu literature, poetry, paintings, dance, music, sculpture, drama, symbols, spiritual epics, architecture, costumes, jewelry Â? the list goes on. However, when we see that same Hindu imagery and symbolism ordaining toilet seats, bikinis, shoes, etc., then it is no surprise that our next chart topper, ITVÂ?s Â?FootballerÂ?s WivesÂ?, they have cast an Indian character owning a pet dog called Â?KrishnaÂ?. Lord Krishna is of course revered by millions of Hindus for having revealed one of HinduismÂ?s most famous scriptures, the Bhagvad Gita. ItÂ?s strange how Â?Artistic LicenseÂ? seems to stop with Hinduism.
Just like Top of the Pops, the Western entertainment industry is churning out the same old manufactured rubbish over and over again when it comes to Hindus. So it should come as no surprise to see old chart-toppers like BBC1Â?s Â?EastendersÂ? (featuring a dysfunctional Â?AsianÂ? family with what sounds like a Portuguese Catholic surname of Â?FerreiraÂ? but have Hindu gods prominently displayed in the family home and of course the characters are mostly played by Indian actors with Hindu sounding names) and golden classics like Channel 4Â?s Â?Second GenerationÂ? (the dysfunctional Â?AsianÂ? family was Hindu, and Hindu girls were shown to be easy sexual prey), the supposedly groundbreaking film Â?Bhaji on the BeachÂ? (where a Hindu girl is shown to get pregnant by her boyfriend, and in one scene lights her cigarette on the diva (sacred lamp) in a Hindu temple Â? again the dysfunctional Â?AsianÂ? family being Hindus), the BBCÂ?s Â?This LifeÂ? (once again, a successful Hindu woman who is completely alienated from her Hindu culture and has an affair with her manager while living with her boyfriend) and BBC1Â?s adaptation of the Â?Canterbury TalesÂ? (which showed a dysfunctional Â?Asian familyÂ? with what looked like a young man from India having an affair with his aunt Â? again all the characters were Hindus) still hanging around in the charts.
Even though Eastenders is sliding down the charts these days it did manage to beat the BBCÂ?s Â?Holby CityÂ? and Â?CasualtyÂ? and ITVÂ?s Â?The BillÂ? which all feature guest appearances from the token dysfunctional Hindu character or family from time to time and finished just outside our top ten. Not in our charts but also showing right now in London is the play Â?Far PavilionsÂ? which features the stereotypical story of a colonial British officer coming to the rescue like a knight in shining amour of a Hindu woman about to be burnt alive on the funeral pyre of her late husband. These few examples that we have raised are just the tip of the iceberg. It is clear that anyone who is exposed to even this small dose of anti-Hindu programming will lose any respect they ever had of Hindus and Hindu culture. We welcome and invite any response that can prove or argue otherwise.
The real shame of course is that when it comes to Hinduism, there is virtually a whole treasure of works of art, thought and expression that the media could chose from or work with Hindus to access. Not only would this create a real exchange of ideas with the Hindu community but it would also open many doors for non-Hindus to learn about and appreciate the only surviving ancient civilization in the world Â? that is, Hinduism. ThatÂ?s the shame but the tragedy is that these continuous reinforced negative perceptions of Hindus and Hinduism have created the environment and climate for the Human Rights abuses against Hindus to be ignored all over the world. As we know the media has immense power over peopleÂ?s minds and a lie repeated often enough can become someoneÂ?s truth. It is clear that defamation leads to persecution as illustrated by the pre-Holocaust anti-Jewish propaganda campaign of the Nazis.
In summary, as well as having to deal with physical and cultural annihilation in parts of the world, a situation which the BBC and other media powers seem rather over-keen to avoid recognizing, Hindus now have to put up with petty street level teasing, name calling and other actions which barely fall short of sexual harassment. Broadcasters of programs which show Hindu women in such a light should take their responsibilities seriously and realize the offence and defamation they cause. Women and children continue to be raped and abducted in places like Bangladesh because they are Hindus. And Hindu women who try and keep their culture in Britain are mocked and humiliated as backward and regressive, with broadcasts taken from the pens of Indians with Hindu-sounding names such as Meera Syal. The time has come for this to stop and the media to reassess whether it wants to continue down this path of alienating yet another ethno-religious community.
In addition to raising this issue with the media and government, Hindu Human Rights is also planning to arrange a day conference to discuss and address the negative portrayal of Hindu women and Hinduism in the media. Please check our website for further details for the upcoming event.
Contact:
Hindu Human Rights
07984966798
hinduhumanrights@yahoo.com
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Survey: Counterfeiting Surged Towards $ 1 Trillion (USD) in December
Calgary, Canada (PRWEB) January 19, 2005
Based on the past month of worldwide counterfeit enforcement activity (investigations, raids, seizures, arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, civil litigation, public announcements), as reported through the DOPIP Security Counterfeit Intelligence Report, more than 227 incidents were analyzed from 35 countries.
The profile of the average counterfeit operation:
Â?Involves 2 people, averaging 32 years old. The youngest person involved was 14, the oldest was 68.
Â?Sells more than 17,378 counterfeit items valued at $ 488,828 USD items before being caught.
Â?When caught, more than 48,644 counterfeit items are seized.
The most profitable items to counterfeit (based on seizures and losses) include:
1.Financial Instruments, 98 incidents worth $ 875,036,489,893 (currency, checks, money orders, treasury bonds, credit/debit cards)
2.Other Documents, 30 incidents worth $ 98,773,810 (degrees, certificates, tickets, licenses, coupons)
3.Entertainment & Software, 32 incidents worth $ 78,987,800 (CDs, DVDs, software)
4.Clothing & Accessories, 11 incidents worth $ 14,350,500.
5.Computer Equipment & Supplies, 2 incidents worth $ 11,400,000.
6.Identification, 26 incidents worth $ 6,622,990 (passports, visas, drivers licenses, ID cards, birth certificates).
7.Cigarettes, 4 incidents worth $ 2,885,000.
8.Drugs, 4 incidents worth $ 2,076,600.
9.Industrial Goods & Supplies, Electronic Equipment & Supplies, Toys, Other Goods, Jewelry & Watches, Food & Alcohol, 20 incidents worth $ 1,006,100.
For more information: http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Research.htm
Â?The most popular of 66 brands to counterfeit (based on incidents):
Â?Gucci, Chanel, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Marlboro, Nike, Burberry, Lacoste, Microsoft, North Face, Oakley, Pradda and Sony.
Â?AMD, American Express, Armani, Baume & Mercier, Burlison-Davis, Callaway, Calvin Klein, Canon, Cartier, Christian Dior, Chrysler, Cimarron Creek, Epson, Ford, Garfield, Guess, HP, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kate Spade, Larsen and Tourbo, Mitchell & Ness, Mount blanc, NBA, NFL, Panasonic, Piaget, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ray Ban, Roca Wear, Rolex, Sean John, Timberland, Titleist, Tommy Hilfiger, and Underwriters Laboratories were also popular.
Â?18% of counterfeiters use false identification to avoid detection or perpetrate their crimes.
Â?21% of financial instruments counterfeited, such as checks and credit cards, also involve counterfeit identification.
Â?Counterfeiters which focus on producing identification profit the most from reproducing drivers licenses (29%), other government ID (25%), passports (16%), social security cards (13%), birth certificates (9%), death certificates, green cards, and visas (8%).
Â?The most common counterfeit methods are:
Â?Entertainment & Software, using CD and DVD burners and stamping equipment.
Â?Financial Instruments, using computers, printers, scanners, and encoder/decoders.
Â?Identification, using computers, laminating machines, scanners, and digital cameras.
Other interesting facts:
Â?China is cited as the most frequently used country (44% of the time) to manufacture counterfeit items and ship to other countries.
Â?35 Countries reported counterfeit activity in December (Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, China, Cyprus, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Liberia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Nairobi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA and Vietnam).
Â?27 Entities suspected of involvement in counterfeit activity from 18 incidents were publicized. For more information: http://www.goldsec.com/Alleged_Counterfeit_Suspects_Entities.htm
Â?The current months counterfeit activity: http://www.goldsec.com/
In summarizing the months activity, Glen Gieschen, Managing Director of Gieschen Consultancy stated “In December, more than 32% of counterfeit incidents involved intellectual property theft (brands, trademarks, copyrights, patents) of which 10,029,829 items were seized. The amount of fake products that are confiscated each month, by customs and law enforcement agents, has increased more than 200% from November. This level of activity indicates an increased effort to remove these items, some dangerous to human health, from the marketplace. However, the amount of seizures also indicates that counterfeiters find this market highly profitable and intend on exploiting intellectual property to fund their criminal and terrorist organizations.
Another notable counterfeit scam that was uncovered in Malaysia and Canada, related to counterfeit financial instruments used as breeder documents for committing fraud. In particular, criminals are counterfeiting negotiable instruments, sometimes in fictitious denominations, likely for the purpose of using as an asset or collateral for obtaining loans or other assets.
December also provided insight into the lucrative trade and manufacturing of counterfeit identification which increased more than 60% from the previous month. Criminal organizations such as Shadowcrew.com are providing evidence of a massive need for counterfeit identification to protect the identities of criminals and terrorists and to perpetrate financial crimes such as credit and debit card fraud, along with numerous other schemes such as check fraud. This practice is becoming more popular as stiffer penalties are avoided when an individual is linked to a single crime vs. multiple crimes in various jurisdictions and countries. This is certainly one of the reasons why national identity cards and biometric passports are being proposed as one of many solutions to this problem. It is likely that entities involved in intellectual property theft will also catch on to this practice as penalties increase.”
The full report for November can be purchased from Gieschen Consultancy for $ 110 USD or $ 25 for DOPIP subscribers.
About DOPIP SCI Reports
DOPIP is a powerful source of information regarding illegal activities such as counterfeiting, forgery, product tampering and diversion. It provides breaking news reports and analysis relating to document, product and intellectual product security. Security technology providers, enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and brand owners will find this information indispensable for detection, deterrence and prevention. DOPIP SCI Reports is available as an annual subscription for $ 295 USD.
For more information visit http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Updates.htm.
About Gieschen Consultancy
Gieschen Consultancy, provides counterfeit intelligence analysis and security research relating to documents, products and intellectual property. Gieschen Consultancy educates clients regarding counterfeiting issues, and assists in developing anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and enforcement solutions. Providing the knowledge of the criminal Modus Operandi (methods of operation), legal and political issues, security technology, industry reports and statistical information, effective strategies can then be developed, implemented and monitored.
For more information visit http://www.gieschen.com/.
Contacts:
Glen Gieschen
Counterfeit Intelligence Analyst
Gieschen Consultancy
Glen@Gieschen.com
Phone 403-256-5680
Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Survey: Counterfeiting Surged Towards $ 1 Trillion (USD) in December
Calgary, Canada (PRWEB) January 19, 2005
Based on the past month of worldwide counterfeit enforcement activity (investigations, raids, seizures, arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, civil litigation, public announcements), as reported through the DOPIP Security Counterfeit Intelligence Report, more than 227 incidents were analyzed from 35 countries.
The profile of the average counterfeit operation:
Â?Involves 2 people, averaging 32 years old. The youngest person involved was 14, the oldest was 68.
Â?Sells more than 17,378 counterfeit items valued at $ 488,828 USD items before being caught.
Â?When caught, more than 48,644 counterfeit items are seized.
The most profitable items to counterfeit (based on seizures and losses) include:
1.Financial Instruments, 98 incidents worth $ 875,036,489,893 (currency, checks, money orders, treasury bonds, credit/debit cards)
2.Other Documents, 30 incidents worth $ 98,773,810 (degrees, certificates, tickets, licenses, coupons)
3.Entertainment & Software, 32 incidents worth $ 78,987,800 (CDs, DVDs, software)
4.Clothing & Accessories, 11 incidents worth $ 14,350,500.
5.Computer Equipment & Supplies, 2 incidents worth $ 11,400,000.
6.Identification, 26 incidents worth $ 6,622,990 (passports, visas, drivers licenses, ID cards, birth certificates).
7.Cigarettes, 4 incidents worth $ 2,885,000.
8.Drugs, 4 incidents worth $ 2,076,600.
9.Industrial Goods & Supplies, Electronic Equipment & Supplies, Toys, Other Goods, Jewelry & Watches, Food & Alcohol, 20 incidents worth $ 1,006,100.
For more information: http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Research.htm
Â?The most popular of 66 brands to counterfeit (based on incidents):
Â?Gucci, Chanel, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Marlboro, Nike, Burberry, Lacoste, Microsoft, North Face, Oakley, Pradda and Sony.
Â?AMD, American Express, Armani, Baume & Mercier, Burlison-Davis, Callaway, Calvin Klein, Canon, Cartier, Christian Dior, Chrysler, Cimarron Creek, Epson, Ford, Garfield, Guess, HP, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kate Spade, Larsen and Tourbo, Mitchell & Ness, Mount blanc, NBA, NFL, Panasonic, Piaget, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ray Ban, Roca Wear, Rolex, Sean John, Timberland, Titleist, Tommy Hilfiger, and Underwriters Laboratories were also popular.
Â?18% of counterfeiters use false identification to avoid detection or perpetrate their crimes.
Â?21% of financial instruments counterfeited, such as checks and credit cards, also involve counterfeit identification.
Â?Counterfeiters which focus on producing identification profit the most from reproducing drivers licenses (29%), other government ID (25%), passports (16%), social security cards (13%), birth certificates (9%), death certificates, green cards, and visas (8%).
Â?The most common counterfeit methods are:
Â?Entertainment & Software, using CD and DVD burners and stamping equipment.
Â?Financial Instruments, using computers, printers, scanners, and encoder/decoders.
Â?Identification, using computers, laminating machines, scanners, and digital cameras.
Other interesting facts:
Â?China is cited as the most frequently used country (44% of the time) to manufacture counterfeit items and ship to other countries.
Â?35 Countries reported counterfeit activity in December (Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, China, Cyprus, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Liberia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Nairobi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA and Vietnam).
Â?27 Entities suspected of involvement in counterfeit activity from 18 incidents were publicized. For more information: http://www.goldsec.com/Alleged_Counterfeit_Suspects_Entities.htm
Â?The current months counterfeit activity: http://www.goldsec.com/
In summarizing the months activity, Glen Gieschen, Managing Director of Gieschen Consultancy stated “In December, more than 32% of counterfeit incidents involved intellectual property theft (brands, trademarks, copyrights, patents) of which 10,029,829 items were seized. The amount of fake products that are confiscated each month, by customs and law enforcement agents, has increased more than 200% from November. This level of activity indicates an increased effort to remove these items, some dangerous to human health, from the marketplace. However, the amount of seizures also indicates that counterfeiters find this market highly profitable and intend on exploiting intellectual property to fund their criminal and terrorist organizations.
Another notable counterfeit scam that was uncovered in Malaysia and Canada, related to counterfeit financial instruments used as breeder documents for committing fraud. In particular, criminals are counterfeiting negotiable instruments, sometimes in fictitious denominations, likely for the purpose of using as an asset or collateral for obtaining loans or other assets.
December also provided insight into the lucrative trade and manufacturing of counterfeit identification which increased more than 60% from the previous month. Criminal organizations such as Shadowcrew.com are providing evidence of a massive need for counterfeit identification to protect the identities of criminals and terrorists and to perpetrate financial crimes such as credit and debit card fraud, along with numerous other schemes such as check fraud. This practice is becoming more popular as stiffer penalties are avoided when an individual is linked to a single crime vs. multiple crimes in various jurisdictions and countries. This is certainly one of the reasons why national identity cards and biometric passports are being proposed as one of many solutions to this problem. It is likely that entities involved in intellectual property theft will also catch on to this practice as penalties increase.”
The full report for November can be purchased from Gieschen Consultancy for $ 110 USD or $ 25 for DOPIP subscribers.
About DOPIP SCI Reports
DOPIP is a powerful source of information regarding illegal activities such as counterfeiting, forgery, product tampering and diversion. It provides breaking news reports and analysis relating to document, product and intellectual product security. Security technology providers, enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and brand owners will find this information indispensable for detection, deterrence and prevention. DOPIP SCI Reports is available as an annual subscription for $ 295 USD.
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Doncorp Showcasing Hottest Trends in Lighting and Personal Care Products to Retail Buyers at CES International
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 10, 2004
International retail buyers attending CES are discovering a wide array of premium spa, personal care and portable lighting products by visiting Doncorp Industries Ltd at booth #23663. Featuring its best-selling SPAbasics® lines of spa and personal care items, and the GloWiz® line of innovative portable lighting products, Doncorp. Ltd. offers retailers and distributors timeless products of the utmost quality and superb designs.
Â?For more than 30 years weÂ?ve been developing high-quality products with unique selling points and we invite International buyers of all sizes to see the latest trends being featured at our booth,Â? said Wynsie Marie Chan, president, Doncorp USA. Â?Our products have gained a solid reputation over the years for innovation and reliability so our customers are assured diverse offerings from a partner they can trust.Â?
In addition to featuring the SPAbasics and Zippy lines of consumer electronics, Doncorp Ltd. is always showcasing its capabilities as a premier OEM. Â?From concept, to design to manufacturing, we are able to oversee each stage of production in our facilities,Â? continued Chan. Â?In addition, our expert team of engineers, graphics artists, industrial designers and R&D guide help Doncorp Ltd. exceed customer demands in an ever-changing market.Â?
Spa and Personal Care Items by SPAbasics
Â? Soothing ShellÂ? – this sound relaxation system is the perfect tool to ease stress and soothe spirits by bringing the calming sounds of nature indoors. Within this attractive sea shell lays a powerful sound machine designed to calm restless sleepers and fussy infants. Offering eight different nature sounds, Soothing ShellÂ?s stylish design complements any décor and comes in a choice of four colors: pearl white, metallic blue, metallic gray and gold.
Â? Soothe N GloÂ? Sound Machine – this unique Black Phantom nite lite creates a soft, moonlight glow to any room; creating a calming visual effect. Similar to the Soothing Shell, the Soothe N Glo Sound Machine features eight nature sounds to provide an ideal sleeping environment. Both products also include a timer with four settings and volume adjustment.
Â? PuriAirÂ? Air Purifier Â? designed to produce cleaner, fresher air. Unhealthy airborne particles such as dust, cigarette smoke and pet fur are quickly repelled and neutralized through PuriAirÂ?s unique Ionizer and Ozone filtration system. Once the air is cleansed, PuriAir diffuses aromabeads to fill the air with a pleasant scent to rejuvenate the spirit and surrounding environment.
Â? Masseur TouchÂ? – this powerful personal massager has three vibrating balls to help ease the aches and pains of sore muscles, relieve the stress of a long day and stimulate circulation. Portable and lightweight, the Masseur Touch can be taken just about anywhere – itÂ?s like having a personal masseuse at your beck and call.
Â? Gaia Aroma SpaÂ? – bring the exotic, healing scents of aromatherapy into the home or office. Four natural scents engage the body and mind for total relaxation, stress relief and invigoration: jasmine, rose, seaweed and vanilla. Gaia Aroma Spa is available in five attractive colors: winter white, golden sand, smoky gray, deep ocean blue and forest green.
Innovative New Lighting Products by GloWiz
Â? The HurricaneÂ? – this magical Â?stormÂ? of lightning creates an extreme visual effect that is way beyond imagination! Perfect for teens or the college dorm room, the Hurricane is a 12-inch neon tube filled with pulsating glass beads that sits a top a small black base. The speed and pattern can be synchronized with the deep bass of any stereo system to create a truly customized lightning effect.
Â? Nite Lites Â? these thoroughly modern nite lites put a new spin on an old classic. The contemporary designs come in a variety of shapes and colors, and are available in both LED and neon formats. Perfect for a childÂ?s room, these nite lites provide just the right amount of glow to make them feel secure at night and yet not too bright to hinder their sleep. Also ideal for bathrooms, stairways, hallways and just about any place with dark corners.
Â? The LevitatorÂ? – this unique home lighting decoration creates a spectacular visual effect by actually suspending a disco ball in mid-air. A neon ring glows automatically once the ball is suspended in place to send off thousands of light spots that are reflected as it spins. Is it an illusion or pure magic? This novelty item is sure to please and surprise as everyone will wonder how the ball can suspend in place.
� Neon Wall Clocks � enhance any home or office décor with these classic neon clocks featuring a variety of colors and designs. Of special note is the unique Tic Tac Glo� neon pendulum clock. The first of its kind to hit the market, this stylish timekeeper updates the classic grandfather clock with a fresh, modern approach � complete with a swinging pendulum.
Â? LED Book Lites Â? compact book lites in all of your favorite American sports: Football, Baseball & Golf and many more designs for reading anytime of the day. These clip on lights feature an innovative diffused LED to provide a well lit reading environment with even light distribution to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
About SPAbasics
SPAbasics is division of Doncorp Industries Ltd. Making life more enjoyable and comfortable by bringing the luxurious amenities of an expensive spa closer to home, SPAbasicsÂ? collection of home spa and personal care products range from foot massagers to amoratherapy diffusers to soothing sound relaxation systems. For information on SPAbasics in the U.S. please visit the company website at http://www.spa-basics.com or call 1-888-353-1628.
About GloWiz
Lighting up the lives of customers worldwide for more than a decade, GloWiz is a member of the Doncorp Industries Ltd. family of companies. Offering the latest in neon products, clocks and novelty items, GloWiz products bring new life to classic designs and introduce fun and style back into the home. For additional information on GloWiz products for the U.S. please visit http://www.doncorpusa.com or call 1-888-385-1628, and for International orders please visit http://www.doncorp.com.hk or call (852) 2341 7371.
About Doncorp Industries Ltd
Founded in 1989, Doncorp Industries quickly evolved from a maker of neon novelties, signs and automotive accessories to become a global supplier of consumer electronics. From its best selling Soothing Shell sound relaxation system to the ingenious Neon Nite Lite, Doncorp Industries now offers an expansive line of products that includes neon signs and novelty items, automotive accessories, and spa and personal care accessories. Today, the privately held company enjoys worldwide success with each of its business groups � Doncorp USA, GloWiz®, SPAbasics® and Zippy� Spas Ltd. For more information please visit the company website for the U.S. at http://www.doncorpusa.com or call 1-888-385-1628, and for International orders please visit http://www.doncorp.com.hk or call (852) 2341 7371.
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Decorating your e-cigarette with decals, nail polish, and some elbow grease. For the lads who aren’t in touch with their feminine side – check eBay for “manly” nail decals. Yes, they exist. Music is “Fat Man” from the album Stand Up, bu Jethro Tull. I do not claim any rights over this song, it is the property of Jethro Tull and whoever their lawyer is, etc etc etc…
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By www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk What you get in an e-cigarette starter kit.
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Works pretty good for something so small. A bit expensive though. I can’t recommend getting it unless you really want something the size of a real cig…which I personally do.
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