How Has Van Cleef & Arpels Changed Over the Years?

Van Cleef & Arpels is a renowned luxury jewellery and watch brand that has been in the business for over a century. Founded in Paris in 1896, Van Cleef & Arpels has a rich history of producing exquisite jewellery and timepieces that are steeped in the traditions of French elegance and sophistication. The company has remained a symbol of luxury and excellence, and its commitment to quality, design, and craftsmanship has made it one of the most recognized and respected names in the world of jewellery and watchmaking.

Over the years, Van Cleef & Arpels has undergone a series of changes and evolution to stay relevant and meet the demands of modern consumers. From its expansion into new markets, its focus on technology, and its approach to marketing and branding, to its com…

Keeper AI Standards Test: Revolutionizing Modern Matchmaking

In a digital age where swiping left or right has become synonymous with dating, Keeper AI introduces a novel approach to finding long-term relationships. Unlike typical dating apps, Keeper AI positions itself as a sophisticated matchmaker, leveraging artificial intelligence to create meaningful connections. Central to its unique offering is the “Keeper AI Standards Test,” a detailed matchmaking system that promises to elevate the dating experience.

The Concept Behind Keeper AI

Keeper AI’s mission is to move beyond superficial interactions and foster genuine, lasting relationships. It achieves this by incorporating several key features:

  • Detailed Matchmaking System: This system goes beyo…

Top 5 Direct Thermal Label Applications

There are many needs for thermal labelling, especially direct thermal labels, on the production side of things. These labels have different applications and serve different purposes for all kinds of products. Today’s article takes a deeper look at what direct thermal labels have to offer in the manufacturing side of business operations, as well as their benefits to products.

Read on for the top 5 uses of direct thermal labels.

1. Shipping Labels

The most common use of direct thermal labels can be seen in products and packages that need to be delivered across different regions. Thermal labels are used here to showcase important information on the labels, including the addresses of the sender and receiver, barcode, product n…

Why Investing in Yoga Teachers Training is the Best Ownership in Yourself

In today’s fast paced and highly demanding society, self care is becoming highly critical. One of the most effective and life changing ways to take your physical, mental, and emotional health to the next level is through Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). Such a hands-on approach takes skillful means several steps further, and fosters within you self equal in power to whomever chooses to teach yoga but will teach a lot more than just yoga is equipped with.

For those contemplating this path, finishing the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa is a chance to enhance the practice whil s uthor their age located in an area famous for its peaceful natural surroundings and true. This article looks into the reasons why anyone and especially yoga practitioners should pursue yoga teacher traini…

RIGHTS-US: Mental Heath Concerns Grow for Thousands of Condemned

Michael J. Carter

SEATTLE, Washington, Nov 4 2008 (IPS) – The length of time convicted murderers wait for their execution is steadily rising in the U.S., raising concerns that more will suffer from the mental illness known as death row syndrome .
The United States 3,300 death row inmates can now expect to wait an average of 12 years from the day of their sentencing to death by lethal injection or electric chair, a doubling of the time gap in the mid-1980s, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice.

This increase is mainly due to mandatory appeals introduced after capital punishment was reinstated by the Supreme Court in 1976 after a four-year suspension. These reforms have led to lengthier appeals, according to the Washington-based Death Penalty Information Centre.

HEALTH: Namibia Makes Strides in Paediatric HIV

Servaas van den Bosch

WINDHOEK, Jul 28 2009 (IPS) – While paediatric HIV remains a growing concern throughout Southern Africa, Namibian doctors have managed to put high numbers of babies on the life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment with the help of an early infant diagnosis (EID) programme based on dry blood sampling.
Since the launch of the EID programme in 2006, the number of HIV-infected newborns has dropped from 13 percent to two percent in Namibia, according to the national Ministry of Health.

These figures stand in sharp contrast with data from other African countries where many pregnant women are not diagnosed in time to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of the virus and only a few HIV-positive infants receive ARVs.

A 2009 study by the C…

‘Elderly Can be Contributors, Not a Burden’

TOKYO, Oct 1 2012 (IPS) – According to popular belief, the world’s rapidly ageing societies face the risk of poverty, dementia and loneliness. But not necessarily so, says a United Nations publication unveiled in Japan Monday. Better management by governments can support a better life for the elderly, and lead them to becoming important contributors to society, it says.

The report ‘’ published by the United Nations Population Fund with HelpAge International, a leading non-governmental organisation, points out that ageing can be a cause for celebration if the elderly enjoy economic and social security.

“Longevity is a triumph of development,” Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, executive director of the United Nations Population Fund told IPS. The elderly can make a social…

Reproductive Rights to Take Centre Stage at U.N. Special Session

This is part of a series of special stories on world population and challenges to the Sustainable Development Goals on the occasion of World Population Day on July 11.

A basket of condoms is passed around during International Women’s Day in Manila. Credit: Kara Santos/IPS

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 2014 (IPS) – As the United Nations continues negotiations on a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for its post-2015 development agenda, population experts are hoping reproductive health will be given significant recognition in the final line-up of the goals later this year.

At the same time, an upcoming Special Session of the General Assembly in mid-Se…