Heaviest Emeralds in World Auctioned

You never see the largest emerald in the world? Maybe yes and maybe not. But certainly, the emerald green is reportedly the heaviest in the world is going to be auctioned. Rencanya auction held Western Star Auctions auction house in British Columbia, Canada, January 28, 2012.

Heaviest emeralds in the world weighs 11.5 kilograms, with a length reaching 12 inches and 57 000 carats worth. It is estimated that it costs only 1.15 million U.S. dollars, or Rp10, 3 billion as it still includes the rough cut.

"It's not unusual gemstones sold is higher than its value. The price just depends on who wants to have the heaviest emeralds in the world," said Mike Odenbach, owner of Western Star Auctions auction, quoted from huffingtonpost.ca.

Odenbach describe, emerald green as a spectacular stone. Stones found in Brazil and in India it is cut, in maximum security until the auction is held. "Precious stones are named 'Teodora' or means gift of God. For me is a blessing given the opportunity to promote this stone in our auction," says Odenbach.

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Bomb explodes in Nigeria, 120 killed

Christmas bombing incidents in Nigeria has not been lost from memory. Now the state is again rocked by a bomb. On Friday night local time, a bomb exploded in Kano, Nigeria's second largest city, killing more than 120 people.

"There is a bomb exploded, then there are armed troops exchanged gunfire with police," said one officer who declined to be named, as published by Reuters news agency, Saturday, January 21, 2012. After the bomb explodes, bullets whistle was sounded.

 

The bodies kept coming into the hospital morgue in Kano. As reported by MSN, the bomb exploded after Friday prayers and during the middle of the shops closed.

 

According to the Nigerian Red Cross spokesman, blast victims received first aid from people around. After the people left their first victims to nearby hospitals and clinics, then the authorities come to help.

 

In a statement issued on the same day, federal police spokesman, Olusola Amore, said the attacker targeted a police station five, two immigration offices, and headquarters of State Security Service, the Nigeria police.

Until now, he continued, authorities were still evacuating the bodies that lay at the scene. The Nigerian government then imposed a curfew for 24 hours for this incident. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors because of the ongoing firefight.

 

Boko Haram extremist group claimed responsibility for bombing this time. They claimed bombed out of irritation with local governments who refuse to free their members who are still detained

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Costa Concordia dangerous rescue

Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground in shallow waters of Tuscany, the Italian territory, endangering rescue because of the changed position. Ship hit a reef and overturned on Friday (1/13/2012) is now still under the supervision of rescuers.

According to AP news on Friday (01.20.2012), rescuers are still searching for 21 people listed missing. Parties rescuers had to delay the search because the movement was ill-fated ship by ocean currents. Until now, there were 7 people killed in this incident.

 

Italian Coast Guard Spokesman Commander Cosimo Nicastro said it was cautious because of the fuel tank leak-prone Costa Concordia. In fact, the tank still contains half a million gallons of fuel oil.

When an accident, Costa Concordia carrying more than 4,200 passengers and crew. The ship was worth 450 million U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, police had put on house arrest status of the ship's captain, Francesco Schettino. Police suspect the captain of the ship which is the cause of the accident.

Yesterday, the company owner Costa Concordia, Carnival Corp., announced a comprehensive audit of ten of his yacht. This effort to review the safety and ability to handle emergency conditions.

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Costa Concordia Ship Sinks : Schettino Ship Running Like Driving a Ferrari

Who does not know the Ferrari sports car that can go fast on the highway. Captain Francesco Schettino ship Costa Concordia, is considered menahkodai like driving a Ferrari ship when the ship finally sank in Italy.

 

This parable is issued by one of the crew of the fateful ship. Martino Pellegrino who was on board when the accident occurred, the ship carrying judged reckless.

 

"If I was asked to make a comparison, we saw the ship as well as a driver take a bus that is considered just like a Ferrari," said Pellegrino told La Republica Newspaper, Thursday (01/19/2012).

 

It is questionable maneuvers performed by Schettino in shallow waters near the island of Giglio, Tuscan. Itself change the direction of the ship from the usual route impassable.

 

Because of him, the ship hit a reef and sank. 11 passengers were killed in this accident, while 21 others are known is still missing.

Now he had to settle was sentenced to house arrest. Although formal charges have not been imposed on the 52-year-old man, Schettino was absurdly become the number one enemy of the people of Italy.

 

Himself known to leave the ship as passengers to save themselves. But he denied the charges, he admitted that he fell into the lifeboat and the ship could not return to the yacht.

 

But the younger brother of Giulia Schettino Schettino said, her brother became a scapegoat in this accident. Giulia assess allegations directed at him has not been proven until now.

 

"My brother will prove himself that he is not responsible for events that took place," said Giulia.

 

Based on the code of ethics navigation Italy, Schettino threatened jail for 12 years. But seems to be more severe punishment because Schettino was threatened with murder, left the ship and causing shipwrecks.

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Costa Concordia Ship Sinks : Search Victims Return Followed

After the previous search process is stopped due to the movement of cruise ship , now rescuers resume search for missing victims of this accident.

While the rescue process continues, the rescue ship began working for the fuel pump located on luxury cruise ships. Approximately 500 thousand gallons of fuel carried by the ship's cruise.

After the monitoring carried out around the ship, they ensure that the conditions surrounding it was safe. They were immediately re-start the search for survivors.

Until now there are 11 victims found dead in this accident. While 21 others still reported missing.

"Test the waters surrounding declared safe at night. The divers will go back down to below sea level now," said coast guard spokesman quoted as saying by Italian Filippo Marini ABC, Thursday (19/01/2012).

From further investigation of the accident is known, the Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino passengers left the ship at the moment struggling to save themselves.

Also note also that Schettino delaying the evacuation of passengers, approximately 45 minutes after the ship hit a reef and sank.

Due to the slow Schettino, some crew Costa Concordia rumored rebellion against Schettino. They ordered the passengers to board the lifeboat in order to save themselves.

When properly proved that Schettino was delaying the process of evacuation, it is certain the captain's name will be the butt in the State Pizza.

Previously Schettino had become enemies of the people of Italy while recording his conversation with the Head of the Port of Gregorio De Falco. The 46-year-old man shouted to Schettino to return to the ship. But his orders were rejected by Schettino.

Now Schettino was in his home to live under house arrest. Italian public prosecutors will likely indict Schettino on charges of murder, left the ship and causing shipwrecks. KOMPAS

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Gingrich Ask Santorum and Perry Complicated

Candidates Candidates President of the United States (U.S.) Republican Newt Gingrich urged his rival, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry to budge. For Gingrich, if they succumb, he sure was able to defeat Mitt Romney in South Carolina.

"When you look at polls, I'm the only one of the most realistic conservative politicians in voicing the change candidate than the other candidates. Romney will likely win if you pick Perry or Santorum. Therefore, they both had to yield to conservative unity," says Gingrich , as quoted by the Daily Mail, Wednesday (01/18/2012).

According to the newspaper, Gingrich was seen ahead in South Carolina. He also believes will become a candidate who is ready to face President Barack Obama.

"I'm not sure Santorum will be able to do what he says in his campaign. It's not because he's not pleasant, but because Santorum has no knowledge in terms of governance," he added.

Just like Santorum, Gingrich is a man who has always expressed his hard-line policy in the U.S. Presidential election campaign. In addition to never mention the Palestinian people are terrorists, Gingrich also had said he was deeply troubled by Islamic law or Sharia.

Gingrich Speech is also often criticized for residents and Muslim scholars in the U.S.. Counter-terrorism officials in the U.S. also appear to condemn the statement made ​​by Gingrich. Gingrich also criticized the U.S. government led by President Obama who refused to give the stamp to a group of Islamic terrorists.

Rick Perry also called Gingrich as an arrogant man. Perry even swear will still appear in the competition for the White House. KOMPAS

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Rick Perry's statement was heavily criticized Turkey

Turkey condemned the words of prospective candidates President of the United States (U.S.) Republican Rick Perry in his campaign. Perry said that Turkey should be kicked out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) because the country was led by terrorists.

In addition to call Turkey as a terrorist state, Perry rate, the U.S. does not need to provide assistance to Turkey.

Turkish Foreign Ministry said the words of Perry's highly inappropriate and do not have clear evidence. Turkey even the judge, the U.S. does not need to support candidates who do not appreciate its allies.

Besides Turkey, the U.S. State Department also did not seem to agree with the statement that the Texas governor who flung in the campaign in South Carolina.

"We strongly condemn the words of Perry. Turkey joined NATO at the time governor of Texas was still two years old. Turkey provides an important contribution to the history of NATO and we were fighting terrorism," said Turkish Foreign Ministry, as quoted by the Associated Press, Wednesday (18 / 1 / 2012).

Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Toner also described the U.S. as a U.S. ally Turkey and NATO security partner. The U.S. also considers Turkey as a country that dared to oppose all forms of violence in Syria and Uncle Sam even assess Turkey as a democratic Islamic state.

Perry is one of the prospective U.S. presidential candidate who did not garner the support of many in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. Texas Governor seems to have to fight it out in South Carolina.

Today, Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts would appear to be the most superior candidates. Often referred to himself even as one who could beat President Barack Obama.KOMPAS

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