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  Kimberley Process
Turkey admitted to the Kimberley Process as of 14 August 2007.
The Kimberley Process is a joint government, international diamond industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds - rough diamonds that are used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is an innovative, voluntary system that imposes extensive requirements on Participants to certify that shipments of rough diamonds are free from conflict diamonds.
www.kimberleyprocess.com   (176 words)

  
  Kimberley region of Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kimberley is one of the nine regions of Western Australia, consisting of the local government areas of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham-East Kimberley.
The population of the Kimberley is only about 38,000, but this figure is growing at a rate of 4.8% per year, around three times the state average.
The Kimberley was one of the earliest settled parts of Australia, with the first arrivals landing about 20,000 years ago from the islands of what is now Indonesia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kimberley_region_of_Western_Australia   (383 words)

  
 Complete Guide to South Africa - Northern Cape Kimberley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
By the turn of the century, Kimberley had become the diamond capital of the world, and South Africa was well on the way to establishing herself as the most highly industrialised country on the continent.
Kimberley was the "nursery" of flying in Southern Africa.
Kimberley developed around this huge hole in the ground, formerly a small hill known as Colesberg Koppie, where diamonds were discovered early in 1871.
www.southafricatraveler.com /northerncape/kimberley.htm   (1141 words)

  
 Kimberley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley (1826–1902), British colonial secretary and foreign minister
Earl of Kimberley, Wodehouse's heirs, continue the line to the present.
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kimberley   (97 words)

  
 :: northern cape tourism ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Incorporated in the Diamond Fields are Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape, as well as the towns of Barkly West, Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Modder River, Warrenton and Windsorton.
Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape, is also often called the Diamond Capital of the World.
Galeshewe, the satellite township that adjoins Kimberley, was originally built under the apartheid laws to house the area's African population and is still largely populated by African people.
www.northerncape.org.za /regdiamond.html   (5536 words)

  
 Kimberley Central Reservations - About Kimberley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Kimberley is jam-packed with fun for the entire family, like historical attractions and the Platzl, Kimberley's Bavarian central for shopping and activity.
Today, Kimberley offers a wealth of golfing, hiking adventures, camping, fishing, cultural festivals, historical attractions, community theatre and skiing at the Kimberley Alpine Resort with a mountain that is second to none.
Kimberley is nestled at one edge of a broad and beautiful valley between two great mountain ranges - the Purcells to the west with stunning views of the Rockies to the east.
www.kimberley.com /index4.html   (689 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Kimberley Locke pictures
Kimberley's talent marked her early on; she nearly won, placing third after a narrow vote.
Kimberley Locke was the oldest finalist on American Idol (an ancient 24 at the time), so she played a big sister role on the show; she is known for her levelheaded maturity.
Kimberley Locke is the daughter of a fl father and a white mother, so she's got a nice coffee 'n' cream complexion.
www.askmen.com /women/singer_250/258b_kimberley_locke.html   (729 words)

  
 Frank Kimberley
The life of Frank Kimberley, one of the best known-stock men and agriculturists of Jasper County, has been one of unceasing industry and perseverance and the notably systematic and honorable methods he has followed have won him the unbounded confidence and regard of all who have formed his acquaintance.
Kimberley was born in Allamakee County, Iowa, December 20, 1864, and early in life he came with his parents to Jasper County and settled in Clear Creek Township, where he has continued to reside, his parents being among the early settlers of the County and among the best known of her citizens.
Kimberley has been very successful in a business way, in fact he is one of the largest and best known farmers in central Iowa, and his persistent and straightforward efforts have brought a large measure of success which he deserves, having worked hard and dealt honestly with his fellow men.
iagenweb.org /boards/allamakee/biographies/index.cgi?rev=47228   (768 words)

  
 Kimberley, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In 1871 on a small hill which became known as Colesberg Koppie (later Kimberley) diamonds were found and within a few months there were over 30 000 men toiling in an area roughly 300m by 200m.
The big hole which yielded 14,5 million carats of diamonds from 28 million tons of "blue ground" dominates the city of Kimberley and it is quite an awesome sight.
Kimberley was not always peaceful and prosperous and some of the most decisive Anglo-Boer War battles were fought around here.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/diamond-fields/kimberley   (443 words)

  
 KIMBERLEY - Online Information article about KIMBERLEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Of these the Kimberley is within a few minutes' walk of market square.
Kimberley was founded in 187o by diggers who discovered diamonds on the farms of Du Toits Pan and Bultfontein.
Kimberley was also chosen as the name of the town into which the mining camps See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /KHA_KRI/KIMBERLEY.html   (1077 words)

  
 The Kimberleys
One of Australia's last frontiers, the Kimberley Ranges is a rugged country and is now easily accessible for adventure loving tourists, with a wide range of tours and accommodation on offer.
For water-lovers, how about a cruise along the rugged Kimberley coastline where waterfalls plunge into the sea and the fish are still perplexed by the sight of a rod and reel.
The Kimberley offers many fishing and pleasure cruise operators to choose from in Broome and also in Derby, 200 km to the east of Broome.
www.wildplaces.net.au /kimberleys.htm   (178 words)

  
 Kimberley Process   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Kimberley Process is a joint government, international diamond industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds - rough diamonds that are used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is an innovative, voluntary system that imposes extensive requirements on Participants to certify that shipments of rough diamonds are free from conflict diamonds.
The Kimberley Process is composed of 45 Participants, including the European Community.
www.kimberleyprocess.com:8080 /site   (148 words)

  
 Kimberley Region Photographic Tour - Aboriginal Art Online
The first of the major developments in Kimberley painting was at Warmun (Turkey creek), south of Kununurra when a group of artists emerged in the late 1970s who painted ceremonial boards using natural ochres.
Other artists in the Kimberley have maintained their long cultural traditions of painting wandjina images on bark and other materials, while other artists or communities (such as at Fitzroy Crossing) have made use of modern materials to produce brightly coloured works in acrylic.
The Ord River is one of the immense rivers of the Kimberley.
www.aboriginalartonline.com /regions/kimberley.php   (1089 words)

  
 Ski Canada - Rocky Mountain condos in Kimberley British Columbia. Kimberley Resort
Kimberley, known as British Columbia’s Bavarian city, was founded in 1891 as a mining town but remade itself as a ski resort in 1972.
Kimberley’s slopes lie in a perfect catchment area for powder, and snow stays light and dry for days, especially in the quiet, gladed fl runs.
Kimberley recently increased its snowmaking ability by boosting its water supply and adding four new snowguns.
www.ski-canada.com /resorts/kimberley.html   (320 words)

  
 The Kimberley - Western Australia
The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia, extending from Broome in the west to Kununurra and Lake Argyle in the east, from the sea to a bit south of the main Great Northern Highway (Route 1).
The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is only around 25,000.
The Kimberley region was one of the earliest settled parts of Australia, with numerous groups of people arriving over thousands of years from the islands of what is now Indonesia.
www.avalook.com.au /wa/kimberly.htm   (1904 words)

  
 The True cost of Diamonds - Amnesty International
On 1 December 2000, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, unanimously, a resolution on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict, breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict, as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts (A/RES/55/56).
After lengthy negotiations conducted in a series of meetings which culminated in the adoption of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme at a Ministerial Meeting in Interlaken, Switzerland in November 2002, considerable hopes were raised, as the system was to have been implemented from January 2003.
Regular, compulsory monitoring to assess the extent to which laws and regulations of all participants are being implemented and enforced are essential to ensure the credibility and effectiveness of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in practice.
web.amnesty.org /pages/ec_kimberley_process   (1041 words)

  
 Kimberley Cruises With Oceanic Princess - Expedition Cruises - Darwin Broome
The region known simply as The Kimberley takes its evocative name from its most imposing landmark; an ancient mountain range visible from the rugged sea coast.
The Kimberley yields images to fill the frames of a lifetime.
Discover Broome, the still exotic capital of The Kimberley that was once the pearling capital of the world and is clawing back its claim by once again delivering the bounty of the seas to visitors from around the globe.
www.coralprincess.com.au /kimberley.html   (201 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- A rare death in Jacumba
Kimberley Hope waved goodbye to her husband and drove off to feed a friend's dogs.
Three months after the April 8 slaying, some residents of Jacumba, a border town that grips the southeastern edge of the county, remain concerned that the crime may be a harbinger of increasing violence at the hands of illegal immigrants who continually trek through while heading north.
Kimberley Hope was inside the home of friend Marge Parker on Old Highway 80 when she was attacked.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/metro/20030709-9999_2m9jacumba.html   (1272 words)

  
 Ski Condos, Chalets and Homes For Sale in Canada
Known as the 'Bavarian City of the Rockies', Kimberley is located in the Kootenay region of the BC Rockies, just 20 minutes' drive from the regional airport of Cranbrook or 4.5 hours' drive from Calgary international airport.
In summer, Kimberley is well-known for its superb selection of golf courses, including the recently built Trickle Creek and St Eugene Mission courses, all of which enjoy truly spectacular settings.
In short, Kimberley is the ideal for anyone looking to purchase a holiday home in a typical Canadian resort, where there is a good range of ski terrain, a friendly atmosphere, and lift passes at reasonable rates.
www.canadianmountainproperties.com /kimberley/1.html   (291 words)

  
 William Kimberley
Kimberley was united in marriage with Mary Cleverly, who was born in Allamakee County, Iowa.
She is the daughter of Jonathan and Jane (Owens) Cleverly, both born in England where they spent their early lives, were educated and married, emigrating subsequently to America and they are now living at the village of Collins, Jasper County, Iowa, where they are highly respected.
Kimberley has embarked in the shorthorn cattle business, and is obtaining some of the best strains purchasable, his fine herd attracting widespread attention.
iagenweb.org /boards/allamakee/biographies/index.cgi?rev=47229   (300 words)

  
 Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
The highest city in Canada, at 1,120 metres, Kimberley is the classic mining town of the Rockies region.
Location: Kimberley is located on Highway 95A, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Cranbrook in the BC Rockies.
A 200 foot trestle bridge, a haunted schoolhouse and Ice Age stone are all part of the historic and informative tour, not to mention the beautiful view of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3502   (798 words)

  
 Geology of the Kimberley, Australia
The geologic history of the Kimberley has been turbulent, from volcanic eruptions to major extinction events to ice ages.
The Kimberley Craton was formed by the deposition of 1,800 million year old (1.8 Ga or giga annum) sand and silt onto the floor of a shallow sea on top of an inferred Archean basement.
In the western Kimberley, the Lennard and Fitzroy Rivers cut through limestone of the Napier Range forming the Windjana and Geikie Gorges, respectively.
www.lonker.net /nature_geology_4.htm   (474 words)

  
 Kimberley - City of the Diamonds, South Africa
The richest finds were made on the Colesberg Koppie, later the site of the Kimberley Mine.
The hill, which had contained the first finds, was soon carried off and the prospectors had to drive a shaft into the earth.
The first houses built by the diamond seekers are now the town centre of Kimberley.
www.southafrica-travel.net /kalahari/e6ofs08.htm   (239 words)

  
 Kimberley, South Africa - Museums
This historic tram runs between the Kimberley City Hall and the Open Mine Museum at regular intervals.
Kimberley was a main line terminus on the routes to and from Cape Town and the goldfields of the Transvaal.
It is a National Monument and was the De Beers Mining Company Head Office from 1886 to 1889 when it moved to Stockdale St. Many artifacts of Rhodes, Jameson, etc are on display, including the original boardroom table and chairs.
www.bdb.co.za /kimberley/museums.htm   (634 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Kimberley Locke
Kimberley Locke shot to fame on American Idol, where she finished third, out-voted by only Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard.
Kimberley Dawn Locke was born on January 3, 1978, in Hartsville, Tennessee, just outside Nashville.
Kimberley's parents, Christine and Donald, divorced when she was 7, and Kimberley went to live with her mother in nearby Gallatin, Tennessee.
www.askmen.com /women/singer_250/258_kimberley_locke.html   (347 words)

  
 Kimberley Mountain Resort: OnTheSnow Spotlight of Kimberley British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Kimberley is located about 20 minutes from the Cranbrook Airport in British Columbia, and about three hours in drive time from the international airport in Calgary, Alberta.
Kimberley started as a mining town, then added Bavarian architecture and traditions for the sake of the tourists.
Kimberley is one of Canada’s quirkiest ski towns.
www.onthesnow.com /BC/199/feature.html   (934 words)

  
 Kimberley Central Reservations - Golf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Kimberley golf course winds through towering ponderosa pines, which are nicely situated high above the St. Mary's river.
Kimberley Golf Club has a large active membership and although the Club is member based, visiting golfers are more than welcome.
Located in South Kimberley, Bootleg Gap is the regions newest and biggest golf facility.
www.kimberley.com /golf.html   (1199 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Kimberley
Kimberley embraces the whole district of that name, and is under the
The Bishop of Perth, Dr. Matthew Gibney, whose diocese was charged with the administration of the
Kimberley Vicariate, was early engaged in determining upon a suitable place to organize a new settlement for the aborigines of the district.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08645a.htm   (538 words)

  
 City of Kimberley
This is a friendly community with a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to make our visitors’ stay pleasant and memorable.
Kimberley also hosts a variety of festivals including Julyfest, The International Old Time Accordion Championships and the Kimberley International Music and Dance Festival, to name a few.
The City of Kimberley is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents and the visitors’ experience by providing efficient community services and by acting as a catalyst and partner in the development of our City and the region.
www.city.kimberley.bc.ca   (249 words)

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