ARTICLE: Darwin and palaeontology: a re-evaluation of his interpretation of the fossil record

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

darwinsbulldog's avatarThe Dispersal of Darwin

In the journal Historical Biology (online first):

Darwin and palaeontology: a re-evaluation of his interpretation of the fossil record

Warren D. Allmon

Abstract Charles Darwin’s empirical research in palaeontology, especially on fossil invertebrates, has been relatively neglected as a source of insight into his thinking, other than to note that he viewed the fossil record as very incomplete. During the Beagle voyage, Darwin gained extensive experience with a wide diversity of fossil taxa, and he thought deeply about the nature of the fossil record. That record was, for him, a major source of evidence for large-scale transmutation, but much less so for natural selection or single lineages. Darwin’s interpretation of the fossil record has been criticised for its focus on incompleteness, but the record as he knew it was extremely incomplete. He was compelled to address this in arguing for descent with modification, which was likely his primary goal. Darwin’s…

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A real Reflection on Reality : Facts and Figures on East Jerusalem 2015

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

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This is what makes a real reflection on Reality : A new report by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) provides a concerning overview of the human rights situation for Palestinians in Jerusalem. The report – East Jerusalem: Facts and Figures 2015 – paints a picture of persistent neglect and increasing violence.

Facts and Figures: East Jerusalem 2015

• Number of residents: There are 300,200 Palestinian residents in Jerusalem, who constitute 36.8% of the city’s population.

• Separation Barrier: More than ¼ of residents reside in Jerusalem neighborhoods that are disconnected from the rest of the city due to the construction of a separation barrier. These residents suffer from a severe lack of basic services and infrastructure.

• Residency status: Palestinians in Jerusalem are not citizens, but rather permanent residents; in 2014, the residency status of 107 Palestinian residents of Jerusalem was revoked.

• Living below the poverty…

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Paan, Paandaan and Lucknow (link)

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Qais Mujeeb gives an interesting account on Paan and Lucknow.

Qais Mujeeb is an infopreneur based at Lucknow. He is passionate about creating content that informs, appeals and entertains the readers. Qais is the founder, director at Ascezen Consulting Pvt Ltd.

I love his site. It takes me on a nostalgic journey of my childhood.

Here is a glimpse:

Paan is not only a delicacy but has been a part of the Awadhi culture since the time it was included in the luxurious lifestyles of the Mughals and the Nawabs. Paan chewing is more than an activity. It is an important aspect of the lavish lifestyles of the kings of Awadh that continues to be an integral part of the social life of the city even today.

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More about Paan in general and its historic connection:

So steeped was the Paan in Indian culture that allowance given to women would be called Paan Kharch. French traveller Niccolao Manucci referred to Mughal emperor Shah Jahan allocating the revenue of Surat for meeting the Paan expenses of his daughter -this meant allowance not as expenses for eating Paan!

In the middle east paan is banned because people from the sub continent spit all over.  in Muscat I heard if the police catch someone chewing paan they tape his/her mouth and take them to the police station!

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The Future of Jewellery Shopping is Online

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Ancient Egyptian Jewellery


To look beautiful and to wear Jewellery is an innate desire of a woman.

To look beautiful and to wear Jewellery is an innate desire of a woman.

Jewellery is, in fact, ancient love of a woman. Women wore jewellery since old civilization as in  Sindhu, Mesopotamia and Egyptian civilization. Be it an assortment of colorful beads or the chosen metals like gold and silver, but there was always some Jewellery to wear for sure.

The choice of Jewellery reflects the personality of a woman. Different type of women chooses the different type according to occasion and personality.

 Style and design of these ornaments kept changing over time. The changing designs bear the mark of the changing times. Sands of time leave its mark on changing style.

Indian Bride With Jewellery

Diamonds are a woman’s best friend. They give her an aura every woman aspire for .A beautiful piece of diamond adds that touch of glamour and style with ease. Besides diamonds shopping is a clever investment too. Perhaps every woman falls in love with these precious gems at some point of time in her life. The main obstacle to a woman and these is often the price. Here Candere online shopping is there to help. There are many floral, artistic and elegant international designs to choose. The ease of online shopping and trust of an international reputed brand is an added advantage indeed.t It is a great place to buy online jewellery.Solitaire Diamond Rings seemed best. In fact,  all  products are made to order- which means it will be specially made for you and come with certification and hallmarking from reputed certification labs. Products come with Insured free shipping, Jewelry Certifications and Lifetime exchange” and “The USP of the product is its bespoke international designs, and it is also available on EMI also.

Online jewellery shopping in India is catching up fast. Online shopping is easy and enjoyable having the advantage of doing from the comfort of your home. You can gift your woman this gift of shin e and can encourage and help her to shine really. Hopefully very soon me and you will be shopping jewellery in cybermarket from the comfort of home.

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