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Federal CIO Vivek Kundra Warns of IT Vendor Cartel

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Plastic Pollution PSA-- 'Think About It' features Willem of 'Willem and the Whales'

Willem is back. Watch this unique 5-year-old tackle big ideas as only he can. Made for... more

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Today’s Developers Might Be Programming Themselves Out of Tomorrow’s Jobs. « Ramani's blog

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Fresh grads: Write an effective CV for jobs in IT industry

Writing an effective CV is a tricky job for fresh graduates, especially because all of... more

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Clubhack Magazine Issue 15-April 2011 Released

Clubhack magaizne's issue 15 is out. Dedicated to Browser security. Checkout... more

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CommFort Chats For State Officials And Bankers

Government institutions, corporations and banks actively use corporate communication... more

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India's highest paid IT company CEOs; Kurien leads

With an annual remuneration limit of Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million), T K Kurien, the... more

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Diary of an It Boy by Emmanuel Ray, in Laissez Faire the new London tabloid

It Boy and socialite Emmanuel Ray's fabulous new column Diary of an It Boy now appears monthly in Laissez Faire, London's new free tabloid that focuses entirely on fashion, arts, culture and entertainment.

Born and raised in a poor background in war-torn Sri Lanka, the former model and dancer dreamed about becoming a Fashionisto after watching television programmes such as Caryn Franklin's: The Clothes Show and Style with Elsa Klensch, while performing domestic duties in a house in a well-to-do neighbourhood. He left Sri Lanka in the late 90s.

Now living the British equivalent of the American Dream, Emmanuel's work is London's answer to Sex & The City and contains interesting characters, celebrity cameos, humour, love and sex, London life and of course the trials and tribulations encountered by an up & coming entertainer.

Now in it's third episode, Emmanuel is including informative and detailed versions of the column in his first book, also titled Diary of an It Boy, represented by literary agent Britt Pfluger at Hardy & Knox. The book also contains flash backs to Emmanuel's difficult past, growing up a troubled child amidst terrorism and war, and living in the slums and shanty towns on the outskirts of Colombo.

"I used to be ashamed of my past but it was TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly who encouraged me to share my story, with pride," says Emmanuel Ray. "I am proof that anyone can achieve anything in life, with hard work, perseverance and faith in themselves."

In the summer of 2009, BBC's entertainment correspondent Paul Conway named Emmanuel Ray, Britain's First It Boy. Fashion TV's UK Country Head Amanda Rudin recommended him as the best person to report from fashion shows and events. He is also known as the Godfather of the Fashion Industry (Emily Johnston, Hello Magazine) for the support he offers up & coming talent and struggling artists in the industry.

Eve Yasmine from Superstar Magazine named him The Networking Guru, and he is also known as The Working Socialite, for making a career out of partying, hosting events, raising funds for various charities and just being fabulous.

Emmanuel Ray has been interviewed by various media including BBC One, BBC Asia Network, RTE Ireland, Fashion TV, World Fashion Channel and Brit Asia TV.

A documentary film and a reality series about his life are currently under discussion.It Boy and socialite Emmanuel Ray's fabulous new column Diary of an It Boy now... more

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Emmanuel Ray; from the slums of Sri Lanka to the salons in Mayfair!

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Fashionisto & socialite Emmanuel Ray named Britain's First It Boy!

A boy who grew up in extreme poverty during Sri Lanka's civil war has gone on to become Britain's First Ever It Boy!

When BBC Entertainment Correspondont Paul Conway named Emmanuel Ray Britain's First Ever It Boy, the interest that began to generate saw the former Model and Dancer become London's Hot New Socialite! The fabulous Fashion Commentator & Presenter is also referred to as The Working Socialite - for successfully merging various jobs such as Business Networking, Hosting Events etc.

Flamboyant, sexy and with a style that evokes the charm and elegance of a bygone era...Emmanuel Ray has come a long way from being a little boy who sold snacks on the beach, and being spotted by a photographer who paved the way to catwalks and lens magicians! From charity fund raisers to social causes, helping up and coming talent in fashion and entertainment to putting the spot light on struggling artist, from battling with alcohol and drugs to suicide attempts, failed marriages, and finally succeeding and achieving his goal, Emmanuel Ray has done it all.

Born and raised in in Sri Lanka, Emmanuel Ray grew up in extreme poverty during the civil war, moving from one place to another with his parents and siblings, without a permanent home. He became a Dancer at the age of 6 and performed at various events and festivals, while selling snacks on the beach and working in shops. At the age 15, a professional photographer spotted him on the beach and paved the way to a modeling career. Emmanuel went on to secure a number of photo shoots, ranging from high fashion to art and traveled extensively.

His confident strut on the catwalk, cheeky smile, and the ability to wear daring clothes that most other Asian male models in the nineties weren't comfortable in, got him instant attention. He continued dance and was known for his sensual and erotic performances reminiscent of a bygone era, mixing traditional South Asian styles with exotic Arabian routines, fetishism and fantasy. During the latter part of his modeling career, he worked on promotions for various high profile brands including Estee Lauder, Armani, Gucci, PRADA, Roberto Cavalli, MAC, Givenchy, Guerlain and Volkswagen.

He moved between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He worked as a Life Model and also dabbled in Alternative Modeling before his career came to an end. He took a break from it all in the early naughties due to personal problems. He reappeared on the scene as a Fashion Commentator and Presenter in 2009.

Now based in London, working as a Fashion Commentator, TV Presenter, Events Host, Socialite and It Boy, Charity Fundraiser and Human Rights Activist. He is often referred to as The Working Socialite, and was referred to as Britain's First It Boy by BBC Entertainment Correspondent Paul Conway. Known for his relaxed and laid back attitude, sharp sense of style and his funny and flirtatious style of presenting, Emmanuel Ray carved a niche for himself and achieved success within a year of starting off as a Presenter & Host in London, UK.

With no formal training in broadcasting, and a slight stutter which he had developed during his childhood, Emmanuel Ray had difficulty finding representation. He met BAFTA award-winning TV Producer & Celebrity Booker Simon Wilson from Express Broadcast at a media networking event in November 2008. Impressed by his 60 second pitch at the mic, Simon took him on his book and offered to train him, officially becoming his agent in March 2009. Emmanuel's career progressed rapidly and he went on to cover a variety of events including London Fashion Week, Clothes Show Live, Ideal Home Show and various other fashion shows, celebrity parties, launch events and art exhibitions and showbiz parties. His flamboyant style, sharp wit and extroverted personality got him instantly noticed.

Emmanuel Ray regularly dispenses invaluable style advice on national radio and worldwide lifestyle channels as well as voicing his honest and sometimes critical view on a variety of topics such as fashion, celebrity, social causes, community issues etc. As a Fashion and Entertainment Presenter and Host, he puts the spot light on up & coming talent in the industry, and offers opportunities to many young people and struggling artists. His willingness to stand up for, defend and help those who're being used, abused or taken advantage of in the industry, prompted Hello Magazine columnist Emily Johnston to aptly name him the Godfather of the Fashion Industry.

Emmanuel Ray and Simon Wilson parted ways in the summer of 2010, but Emmanuel continued to play host at Simon's Black Book Media events at BBC TV Centre London and in Millennium Hotel, Mayfair for s short time. From 2009 until early 2010, Emmanuel was Master of Ceremonies of the prestigious Eccentric Club of which the patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

At London Fashion Week's 25th anniversary in September 2009, Emmanuel Ray welcomed Mayor of London Boris Johnson at Somerset House, where the event took place. He was also photographed with Joan Collins in the front row at Caroline Charles' fashion show. He was photographed constantly at events during Fashion Week, at various celebrity parties, and the clothes and accessories he wore were repeatedly talked about in various fashion blogs.

Emmanuel Ray is regularly interviewed by the press and talks on many topics ranging from fashion & style to business and the importance of networking, London's glittering social scene, beauty and style on a budget, hints and tips on how to become successful in the creative sectors and also shares his personal story with his audience. He has been interviewed by the BBC, RTE Ireland, Sky, Vogue Taiwan, World Fashion Channel, Fashion TV, Brit Asia TV and various other online channels, websites and newspapers. He has received press coverage in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

At events and shows he has hosted and presented at, Emmanuel Ray has raised funds for various charities including Samaritans, SOS Children's Villages, Save the Children, Look Ahead Housing & Care, Shelter, Portugal Prints, The Arts Club's Charitable Trust and the Derbyshire Hep C Charity. He has worked with churches to help the poor and has tutored children of refugees displaced by the civil war in Sri Lanka.A boy who grew up in extreme poverty during Sri Lanka's civil war has gone on to... more

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Britain's First It Boy Emmanuel Ray special appearance on London Underground Live Show

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More Qaddafi Duckers: IMF Backed Qaddafi's "Ambitious Reform Agenda"

As recently as Feb. 9, the International Monetary Fund's executive board—its highest authority—praised Libya's economy and "commended" its government for its "ambitious reform agenda," when it concluded the so-called Article IV consultation with the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

They also "welcomed (its) strong macroeconomic performance and the progress on enhancing the role of the private sector," and "encouraged" the authorities to continue the good work.

Their press release, published on the IMF website, concluded that the "Directors encouraged the authorities to further advance structural reforms to support private sector development. They commended the authorities for their ambitious reform agenda, and looked forward to the effective implementation of the many important laws passed in the last year, complemented by policies aimed at adapting the labor force to the economic transformation."

As Reuters pointed out, Libya joins Tunisia, which the IMF hailed last September for its "wide-ranging structural reforms" and "prudent macroeconomic management."

Not forgetting Bahrain, an IMF report published in December praised that government with a "favorable near-term outlook" after the economy "managed the global crisis well." Algeria's "prudent macroeconomic policies pursued in the past (helped it) build a sound financial position with a very low level of debt." And last April the IMF directors "praised [the Egyptian] authorities' response to the crisis" as well as their "sound macroeconomic management."

In each of these cases of IMF praise, the named countries had effectively turned over their economies to European financial interests, through free trade zones where slave labor produced exclusively for export; through tax breaks for foreign investors, who were allowed to repatriate all their profits; and through other similar looting schemes. In fact, the New York Times, in covering the story, wails that these countries should not abandon the economic policies associated with the hated dictators:

"Citizens of the countries in question would be financially better off if their governments don't stray too far from the economic policies they have pursued in the past. But the toppling of unpopular regimes will make it difficult for their successors to adopt the same policies."As recently as Feb. 9, the International Monetary Fund's executive... more