The Princess Diana: HEY, WANNA BUY SOME PIX?

Hollywood celebrities were cropping up so often on TV talk shows last week that you would have thought it was Oscar time. They were grieved, of course, over the tragic death of Princess Diana. But they were also eager to gripe about the paparazzi, whose aggressive tactics may have played a role in her death. Elizabeth Taylor called them murderers. Tom Cruise recounted how he and his wife Nicole Kidman had been chased by photographers through the very same Paris tunnel. Everyone from George Clooney to Whoopi Goldberg chimed in; boycotts were advocated; legislation proposed. Some stars reportedly even want to investigate the private lives of tabloid editors, to give them a taste of their own medicine.

There was a self-serving side to all this, of course. Hollywood stars would like nothing better than to cow the press into docility, thus clearing the way for nonstop coverage of their thriving careers, happy home lives and unflagging concern for the spotted owl. Yet in this instance, Hollywood perfectly tapped into the public mood. The week of mourning that followed Diana’s death also saw an outpouring of revulsion at paparazzi tactics, prompting a fresh round of self-appraisal by publications that use their photos and, tacitly at least, condone their excesses.

Paparazzi–the celebrity photographers who trail stars looking for shots of them in unguarded moments–have been around for decades, dogging the tracks of people like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Onassis. But the game has grown increasingly fierce in recent years, as media outlets devoted to celebrities have proliferated, and new technology, such as digital photo transmission, has come into use. And lately, the absence of wars and other world crises (as well as skimpier budgets for covering foreign news) has forced many photojournalists to do celebrity work just to make a living.

There’s big money to be made. Two weeks before Diana’s death, the Globe tabloid ran eight pages of photos of her and Dodi Fayed on their vacation off the island of Sardinia, and boasted in a note to readers of paying 210,000 for them: “It was a big payday for photog Mario Brenna, who stands to make as much as 3 million worldwide.” Lured by such sums, paparazzi are resorting to ever more aggressive tactics–sometimes even provoking confrontations with stars in order to catch their temper tantrums on film. “About a year ago there was a real increase in invasive kinds of pictures,” says Valerie Virga, photo editor for the National Enquirer, “people really going over the edge to get the picture–climbing roofs, scaling buildings, super-super long lenses into people’s backyards. We’ve turned down hundreds of pictures over the last year for that reason.”

U.S. photographers blame their European counterparts for upping the ante. “They are ruthless,” says Scott Downie, the owner of Celebrity Photo, an agency that covers official show-biz events. “Those who came here in the ’80s laughed at us as babies: ‘You don’t know how to get a good photo. We’re here to get them in a private moment, not in diamonds at an event.’” Yet every paparazzo is familiar with the pressures. “It’s a collective hysteria,” says Mark Saunders, who has covered Diana for the past five years. “It’s the adrenaline flowing and that desperate need to get a photograph. I’ve seen [U.S. photographers] in action outside John Kennedy Jr.’s house. If America wants a tragedy on the same scale, just allow that to continue.”

Saunders says Diana’s death confirmed a decision he made six months ago–to get out of the paparazzi game altogether. But most other paparazzi, and the agencies that hire them and peddle their photos to magazines, were incommunicado or unrepentant last week. “I feel no responsibility, legal or moral,” says Goksin Sipahioglu, director of the Paris-based Sipa agency. “Of course, I’m sad, because someone we all adored is dead. But when you become Princess Di, you are a public person.” In a telling irony, several of the agencies representing photographers detained by French police after the accident would not release photos of them to the press. And some agencies supplying pictures of Dodi and Diana to magazines last week specifically asked that they not be given the usual credit line.

Yet editors of publications that rely on paparazzi are taking a fresh look at how far their intrusive tactics should be allowed to go. Shortly after the accident, Steve Coz, editor of the National Enquirer, publicly vowed not to buy any photos taken at the scene, while claiming that his tabloid had instituted a policy a year ago of not using so-called stalkerazzi pictures. (The Enquirer issue on the newsstands when Diana was killed, however, featured several candid shots of the princess with Fayed, trumpeted by the cover line DI GOES SEX-MAD. The issue was pulled by a number of newsstands after her death.) Dan Schwartz, editorial director of the more freewheeling Globe, also promised to toughen standards. “We’re going to become more conservative about our assessment of what will offend people, because we have to,” he said. “People’s consciousness of what is paparazzi and what isn’t has been raised.”

Mainstream publications are hardly exempt from the debate. Dozens of publications, including TIME and Newsweek, used paparazzi shots to illustrate their stories on the tragedy last week. A news photo of Diana’s two sons glimpsed inside a car after her death–a shot that could easily be regarded as intrusive–ran even in the sober New York Times. Though editors and publishers say clear-cut rules are hard to set, the tragedy has heightened their sensitivity to the issue. “You have to exercise judgment when you know competitive forces are going to exercise less judgment and less taste,” says Mort Zuckerman, publisher of the New York Daily News. In a letter to readers in this week’s PEOPLE (published by Time Inc.), managing editor Carol Wallace writes that decisions on whether or not to use paparazzi photos are made “on a case-by-case basis, weighing the news value of a picture against a story subject’s right to peace and privacy.”

Such self-policing is unlikely to satisfy the paparazzi’s sharpest critics. California legislators like Tom Hayden are planning to introduce legislation to curb paparazzi exploits, such as requiring photographers to maintain a certain distance from their subjects. Such laws, however, might have a tough time passing constitutional muster because of the threat they pose to freedom of the press. (Not to mention the freedom of any grandmother at Disney World to snap pictures of a famous person who passes by.) Legal experts point out, moreover, that most abuses can be dealt with by current criminal laws (against trespassing and assault, for example) or by civil lawsuits, as Jacqueline Onassis brought when she won injunctions against photographer Ron Galella.

Both legislation and self-regulation have been tried overseas, with mixed results. A French law enacted in 1970 allows the courts to punish press actions that are deemed an “assault on intimacy or privacy.” Actress Isabelle Adjani used the law to win a judgment against the tabloid Voici in 1995 for running photos taken without her permission. Still, French paparazzi are widely perceived to be among the world’s most brazen. In Britain, meanwhile, the Press Complaints Commission, established in 1991, has drawn up a code of practice to prevent invasive press tactics. Though hard to enforce, the rules have succeeded in removing at least some paparazzi shots from the raucous British tabloids.

The campaign against paparazzi has its dangers. Almost by definition, journalism involves some measure of intrusion–investigating matters that the subject would rather not be publicized. In covering Hollywood, moreover, journalists must battle a sophisticated armada of publicists, who seek to manage every jot and tittle of media coverage of their client. “The paparazzi have become more aggressive because celebrities and their publicists have got so controlling,” says Steve Sands, a New York City-based celebrity photographer.

Nor are the stars above using the paparazzi for their own purposes. When the Kennedy family gathered for a family outing in Hyannis Port, Mass., two weeks ago, photographers snapped pictures of the happy clan playing touch football. Far from shooing away the nosy cameras, the family clearly welcomed the coverage as a chance to let the world see their togetherness in the wake of recent family troubles. Then there are the people who buy the newspapers and watch the TV shows that keep the paparazzi in business. These consumers of celebrity news got lectured last week by those same celebrities for not curbing their appetites. They may yet listen. But for now, they are too busy paying their last respects to the biggest celebrity of all.

The Princess’ Secret Disease

…And that’s like a secret disease. You inflict it upon yourself because your self-esteem is at a low ebb, and you don’t think you’re worthy or valuable. You fill your stomach up four or five times a day-some do it more- and it gives you a feeling of comfort. It’s like having a pair of arms around you, but it’s temporarily, temporary. Then you’re disgusted at the bloatedness of your stomach, and then you bring it all up again. And it’s a repetitive pattern, which is very destructive to yourself. Thus declared Princess Diana, who struggled with an eating disorder and also admitted that she used to harm herself. She also added in a television interview that she intentionally cut her arms and legs and had thrown herself down a flight of stairs on more than one occasion. The Princess first revealed her own battle with bulimia in 1992, when it was described in Andrew Mortons controversial book Diana: Her True Story. In later interviews she spoke of the secret disease that had preyed on her for many years.

Bulimia is a type of eating disorder in which people are preoccupied with their weight and shape, often judging themselves severely and harshly for perceived flaws. People with bulimia experience episodes of binging and purging. During these episodes, they typically eat a large amount of food in a short period of time and then try to rid themselves of the extra calories in inappropriate ways, such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. In between these binge-purge episodes, people with bulimia actually eat very little or often skip meals altogether. A person with bulimia often feels a loss of control over their eating as well as guilt over their behavior. They are usually aware that their behavior is abnormal. Bulimia is currently very common in adolescent and young adult women. People with bulimia are often of normal or near-normal weight, which makes them different from people with anorexia, another eating disorder in which the person does not eat at all.

Probably the earliest and most obvious sign of bulimia is an over concern with weight and body shape. People suffering from bulimia will try to hide their binging and purging behavior from others. This secrecy often makes it difficult to identify the actual problem until a serious complication from the physical self-abuse occurs. People with bulimia may also complain of generalized weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, and loss of menstrual cycles. Vomiting or diarrhea is also present on persons with bulimia without revealing that it is self-induced. People with bulimia often have constant stomach pain. In fact, bulimia can actually damage a person’s stomach and kidneys as a result of constant vomiting. Bulimia can also cause a person’s teeth to decay because of the acids that come up to the mouth while vomiting.

Studies have shown eating disorders occur more frequently in relatives of people with bulimia than in others. This frequency appears to be related to genetics, but family influences may also be important. Researchers have suggested that altered levels of the chemical serotonin in the brain play a role. Serotonin levels can be related to the development of clinical depression. Experts also agree that cultural factors are very important in the development of eating disorders. Television, ads and modern society’s emphasis on health, in particular thinness, can greatly influence those who seek the acceptance of others.

People with bulimia often need several types of treatment. If a bulimic person’s life is in immediate danger, they may need treatment in a hospital emergency department for such issues as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances or severe psychiatric problems. Treatment is generally done using a team approach that includes medical providers, mental health professionals and dietitians, all with experience in eating disorders. With proper treatment, most people with bulimia recover. For some, though, the condition becomes a lifelong battle. Periods of binging and purging may come and go through the years, depending on life circumstances.

Whatever the cause of an eating disorder, the effects can be damaging, if not downright devastating and life threatening, such as the case of Princess Diana. However, the good part of it is that the decision by the princess to publicize her harrowing battle with bulimia resulted in double the number of sufferers coming forward for treatment. A study by the Institute of Psychiatry in London shows that reported cases of the illness rose to 60,000 during the 1990s after the Princesss revelation. Since she first spoke of it in 1994, the number has almost halved, a trend attributed by researchers to the Diana Effect that persuaded them to acknowledge and seek treatment for their condition.

Fortunately, people with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, can get well and gradually learn to eat normally again. Because bulimia involve both the mind and body, medical doctors, mental health professionals, and dietitians will often be involved in a person’s treatment and recovery. Therapy or counseling is a critical part of treating eating disorders, in many cases, family therapy is one of the keys to eating healthy again, and let’s not keep that a secret.

Princesse Bora Lodge Ile Sainte-marie Madagascar

If you want to be surprised by quality, and you love being pampered, and you don’t mind a long flight from Europe, and you like to name drop about having been to a place that almost nobody has heard of, then plump for The Princesse Bora Lodge on Ile Sainte Marie in Madagascar.

It would be fair to say I had never heard of it either, but as one of my dreams has always been to get close up and personal to whales, I am always looking for just a chance, and it was just by chance I found the Princess Bora Lodge, on the old pirate colony Island of Sainte-Marie .

You fly from Europe using Air France into Antananarivo (Tana), the lively Malagasy capital in the Central Highlands. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way to the domestic terminal for your flight to Sainte Marie.

When you arrive on the island airport you are picked up in a zebu chariot for the short journey to the Princesse Bora Lodge. In theory you could walk but it is a lot more fun this way.

You will be greeted perhaps by the owner himself, but certainly by uniformed staff. Although you will have read about this extraordinary hotel, you will still be surprised by how new, and beautifully designed it is. Madagascar is not renowned for its hotels, but this is the real exception.

Oh by the way, if you not only love whales, but want to get up real close and personal, then this must be the best place in the world to be between June and September, when literally hundreds and hundreds of humpback whales are in the waters offshore to breed.
Princesse Bora Lodge Ile Sainte Marie Madagascar is very heavily involved in the protection of the endangered humpback whales, and you will get fantastic opportunities to help in the scientific evaluations, as well as getting close enough to touch them.

To discuss the pros and cons of the Princesse Bora Lodge Ile Sainte Marie Madagascar almost seems churlish, because at this time of year visitors, and you will need to book early are there for the whales, not the great comfort and food.

You will however be very surprised by what you find when you eventually get there. This is a lovely place in quite beautiful surroundings

The accommodation is lovely, the ambience is lovely, the food, mainly seafood is quite splendid, the owner is worth the trip alone, and the whole ambience is amazing.
Go if you are a whalewatcher, go anyway if you are not.

Princess And President Vie As Kids’ Career Choices

Young people report that family members wield a lot of influence when it comes to choosing a career. They also think super hero, whale trainer and princess are still some of the coolest jobs around.

These are just some of the key findings revealed in a survey conducted by Adecco, the world’s largest staffing company. The survey asked 245 children ages 6 to 14 about their career expectations.

The coolest job in the universe? The more intriguing choices include Disney World employee, super hero, whale trainer, roller coaster designer and princess. One family-oriented boy thought the coolest job is being a dad.

Many girls 13-14 are drawn to the health sciences (42 percent), especially physical therapy and veterinary medicine. Teenaged boys opted for such pursuits as psychiatry, herpetology, and acting.

Girls 10 to 12 are interested in medicine (37 percent), teaching (33 percent), and the performing arts (10 percent). The most popular choice for boys 10 to 12 is athlete (23 percent).

Boys 6 to 9 have varied goals, the largest block (17 percent) opting for police work. Sports and acting were popular choices, and possibly reflecting world events, several plan to join the Army. A budding paleontologist is preparing for his job by “digging the chips out of chocolate chip cookies.”

For 42 percent of girls 6 to 9 years old, teaching was the winner. Medicine, the most popular choice in the previous survey, was runner-up in this survey.

Since President of the United States is perhaps the biggest job there is, the survey asked children the most important things they would do as president. Priorities included housing the homeless, ending world hunger, and protecting the environment. Homeland Security issues such as “making sure that everyone in the country is safe” and “ending all wars” were mentioned.

Other answers included “make healthcare free for everyone,” “build more Krispy Kreme doughnut shops,” and “try to be ready for everything.”

This survey, while not the most scientific, clearly shows that career considerations begin early. Based on this survey, Adecco foresees that tomorrow’s workforce will contribute greatly to society with their intelligence and wit, and that they understand the importance of balance between work and family.

In a recent survey of young people’s opinions about careers, one boy thought the coolest job is being a dad.

How to Be a Warrior Princess Like Xena

I’m this bleeding-heart, peace-nik, love junkie, people-pleasing empath. I could never go shrieking with joy into battle on a half-wild horse, my sword raised, my hair flying behind me, yelling “Take me on, I dare you!”

Also I’m terrified of small insects. And pain on the level of a hangnail is at the top of my tolerance level.

Am I doomed to be a wimp?

Aren’t there some warrior type things that Xena and Gabrielle do that I could do, that don’t involve mayhem, head-bashing, networking with the gods, and running around in the lime-tick infested out-of-doors?

So I’m going over the Xena episodes looking for ways to be a warrior given my petite and delicate stature and given that I never made it through Intro to Karate, even though I was the only adult in a class of 7-year olds.

Here’s what I found:

You can legally be called a Warrior Princess if you help others in an emergency. Precedent is set in Is There a Doctor In the House? (Season 1), where Xena channels all her zealousness, compassion, and leadership skills, to set-up a hospital of sorts and save lots of lives.

You can be a Warrior if you do things for love and joy, even if these things don’t involve battles. The proof: A Solstice Carol (Season 2), where Xena and Gabrielle bring the spirit of good will to a miserly king.

In Season 2′s Destiny, we find that you can be a Warrior if you can find a passion in your life; a reason to live; energy for your days and nights. Doesn’t have to be by the sword, although Xena’s destiny was. The point here is, you can be a Warrior if you’re a civil rights attorney, an animal rights activist, a frenzied composer, a matchmaker, a florist, or a Red Cross worker.

Doing the relationship dance can be very warrior-like. Xena and Gabby do it in A Comedy of Eros (Season 2), and throughout the series. You can be a warrior if you’re a leader. Xena was a leader, but you could be the heart of a family; a corporate CEO with a conscience and ideals; a political crusader like JFK and RFK; a warrior for others, like Dr. Martin Luther King; a warrior for bloodless ways to settle conflict, like Gandhi; you could hold spiritual book club meetings in your home once a week. You can be a warrior if you’re an educated follower. Gabby was more of a follower, although she took the lead when she had to, or wanted to. You can sign petitions for your causes; work with grass-roots environmental groups; write for a magazine that reflects your concerns; volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels. Is there a Warrior in you? I’m thinking if I can just get to where I don’t dread getting up in the morning, I’m a Warrior Princess. But for some reason I can’t find documentation for that anywhere in the series.

Xena was created by John Schulian and Robert G. Tapert.

Suzann

Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back – Ask Yourself -

Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back – Ask Yourself – What Would Xena Do?

What would Xena do? I saw this on a bumper sticker a couple of years ago when I was in the process of making yet another move and major change in my life. It was perfect timing. For those readers who are not familiar with Xena: Warrior Princess, the television series (1995-2001) was a historical fantasy set in ancient Greece. The main character Xena played by Lucy Lawless is a “reformed warlord on a quest to redeem her past sins.” She is strong, confident, brave and fiercely beautiful.

I must admit that I have never actually watched a full episode, however, I was aware of the show and it’s cult status popularity. Xena had become a synonym for tough, warrior-like women. In 1999 when I lived in Homer, Alaska, my neighbors had the most wonderfully feisty little female cat named Xena who visited me often and displayed fearless confidence. Or maybe I just thought she did because of her name.

So, when I saw this bumper sticker I had one of those aha moments and was suffused with the delighted realization that we can all have our own version of our inner Xena: Warrior Princess (or Prince) to call on in times requiring our bravest, most courageous self. Like times when we need to get unstuck; or times when we need the courage to take a risk and start our own business; or times when we have reached a major crossroads in life and must make a decision or reach out for help on how to proceed. What character represents your bravest, most audacious self? Who would you like to call on to come to your rescue?

Hey, I tried this and it worked for me. In a moment of insanity, I agreed to speak in front of a fairly large group. I was trying hard to think of a way to get out of it because just the thought of public speaking had always turned me to a quivering bowl of jelly. Somehow it popped into my head to ask myself what would my Warrior Princess do? She wouldn’t wimp out; she would step up to the task and do it well. So that is exactly what I did.

Susan Henderson

Dating – How To Look Like A Prince Or A

Dating – How To Look Like A Prince Or A Princess?

Look at a blue-blooded price or a princess. Apart from looks, you will notice a quality that you may not be able to define, but you can notice. That is the quality of cool confidence. Every royal person need not be a great looker, but the attraction can still be magnetic. If you develop such magnetism, do not you think that you will attract prospective dates in droves? Let us discuss and find out how to do that.

Body – Taking care of face is not enough. Your smallest body part, the toe should be equally clean and well kept. Every body pat should be given equal attention and like a true royal your body should look like great. This need not cost you a lot. We pay more when we visit beauty salons. You can carry out all the treatments except few at your home. The idea is to keep yourself absolutely clean and take great care of everything that nature has given you. You need not be a great looker but every body should notice that you know how to take care of what god has given to you.

Posture – Keep a straight posture. Learn the art of walking, sitting, table manners, hand movements and such from an expert. This investment will fetch you very good returns. Good posture makes a huge difference. Please do it as soon as possible.

Voice and Talking style – Be careful about how you speak, your choice of words and your tone. Do you expect a royal to use dirty words or common slang? Avoid them. Imagine that you area princeprincess and use words and modulate your voice accordingly.

Contemplating The Assassination Of Diana, Princess Of Wales, Ten Years

Contemplating The Assassination Of Diana, Princess Of Wales, Ten Years Later

Diana, Princess of Wales, died on August 31, 1997. Ten years after her death, I can easily recall what I was doing when the news first started to trickle in. Since sleep and I havent been friends for many years, I was in and out of bed and finally decided to watch some television. As I flipped through the channels, I noticed dark scenes with lots of flashing lights from emergency vehicles on most of the news channels and paused to find out what was going on. Text running across the bottom of the screen told the tale. Diana, Princess of Wales, was in some sort of automobile accident. The fact that she was with Dodi Al-Fayed at the time made it an even bigger news story.

After her divorce from Charles, Diana became the darling of millions of Brits and others that sympathized with her former situation. Most felt she received the cold shoulder from the Royal Family and was merely a trophy wife for Charles as he secretly desired and sought after Carmilla Parker Bowles. Public interest in Diana peaked when she began dating Dodi Al-Fayed and their relationship was the constant topic of every tabloid publication and entertainment news broadcast in those days.

As the minutes passed after I found about the accident, more details became available. The incident occurred in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris. Dodi and the driver of the vehicle had been killed instantly. Diana initially survived the accident, but went into cardiac distress on the way to the hospital. Despite all attempts to save her life, the princess was declared dead at around four in the morning.

As if on cue, the photographers that hounded Diana and Dodi on motorbikes and in cars became instant suspects. Blame flew everywhere and almost every channel on television was covering the story. The French Police were quick to take action by questioning the Paparazzi that followed the couple and those that were at the hotel where Dodi and Diana were staying. Stories circulated about photographers that took photos of Diana in the smashed vehicle instead of offering assistance or notifying the emergency services. They became instead scapegoats whether they deserved it or not.

Less than a month before the tragedy, my wife and I were talking about Diana. The conversation was inspired by a report about her shown on television. It featured some video of the Princess vacationing with Dodi Al-Fayed and wearing skimpy bathing suits. I commented to my wife that Diana wouldnt be alive much longer. It was not a psychic prediction, nor a wish for some harm to come to her. It was merely an observation based on my years of experience as a UFO Researcher and Paranormal Investigator.

I always believed that if you wanted to find a bone, the best way to do so would be to follow the dog that buried it. After years of watching public officials, federal departments and intelligence services cover-up and distort information about UFOs, I knew that the U.S. and British Governments had a common goal above all others. That goal is bureaucratic survival. No single issue, problem or person would ever be allowed to bring down those governments or the behind the scenes Powers supporting them. The Assassinations of JFK and RFK were proof and practical examples of that fact.

While its impossible to point a finger of blame for planning Dianas death at any specific person, agency or government entity, you didnt have to be Nostradmus to know that Dianas behavior was quickly moving from being naughty to unacceptable in the eyes of those responsible for maintaining the status quo of the British Government. Although she was divorced from Prince Charles, the long-standing implications of any affair, relationship, remarriage or additional births involving Diana probably gave a lot of important people in England the same kind of sleep problems that I had. It could also move anyone with the power to do something about Diana from being reactive to proactive.

As far as Diana was concerned, the British people were with her. They loved her and seemed to understand her need to get Charles and the Queen off her back. That belief was her undoing. People are notoriously fickle. Just a year after her death a huge charity was planned to commemorate her death and support her causes. A fortune was spent on promotions and everyone knew it was coming, but there were few takers. The tears dried and the public moved on. She mistook admiration for adoration. People might have admired her for standing up to Charles and seeking justice, but many still adored the Queen and felt that having a Royal Family in the UK provided an economic, political and social comfort zone.

Dianas divorce left her with the title, Diana, Princess of Wales. Although she was not an HRH, a remarried Diana would be a major embarrassment to the royal line if Prince William eventually became King. That situation might upset the delicate balancing act that constitutes the British system of government enough to require a complete overhaul. That overhaul would almost certainly include the further limiting or complete abolishment of the English Throne. Any discussion of that kind would probably bring about instability in Britain and other Commonwealth Nations. Those weighing the life of Diana against political, social and economic consistency in the UK and elsewhere would probably feel themselves backed into a corner.

Im certain that all of the media coverage of Diana and Dodi that summer before her death proved to be the straw that broke the camels back. Every time a photo of Diana appeared in the press showing her in various stages of undress with Dodi, the resolve of those with the power to end her life was probably strengthened. Someone decided she and Dodi had to go and that was that. A surviving Dodi would be a wildcard that no one wanted to bet with or on.

When Diana decided to marry Charles, she made a decision for life. Believing she could marry the future King of England, give birth to his heirs, divorce him and simply move on to greener pastures was nave at best. Governments have become huge entities that place their own survival above those that elect the people who are supposed to represent their best interests. They are monstrosities that will gladly chew up and spit out anyone or anything that gets in their way. Not understanding those facts probably condemned Diana to an early death.

Ten years after her death (or assassination), nothing has been happened to alter my belief that Diana was murdered to protect the British Throne and system of government. Although most people will remember the Princess of Wales for her charity and kindness, her death should be a constant reminder that we have all unwitting accomplishes in a worldwide conspiracy infecting many nations. While the politicians have us all at each others throats and remove the few freedoms we possess by piecemeal, we fret over who is or isnt in power as if it really matters anymore.

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A Princess Memorial

Diana, Princess of Wales’ Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park. Unveiled in July, 2004 with both the late Dianas family and the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II present, the 6.5 million memorial to the late Princess of Wales is designed by American architect Karen Gustafson. The oval fountain of 545 blocks of Cornish granite – a ring of water likened to a miniature race course near the Serpentine Bridge- has water flowing down both sides for both agitated and calming effects.

The fountain was built with the best materials, talent and technology, and is the result of an impressive, wide reaching project. It was decided in 1999 that a public memorial should be erected to her memory and so the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain Committee was formed, led by Rosa Monckton, a friend of the Princess. Some three years and ten thousand competing designs later, two ideas were chosen from which the winning fountain would be selected. The entry of American designers Gustafon Porter won the vote over that of British artist Anish Kapoor.

The philosophy behind the Gustafon Porter design was that the fountain should express the concept of Reaching out – Letting In, in order to symbolize Dianas inclusiveness and accessibility. The presence of the fountain surrounded by open landscape was intended to create an energy which radiates outwards while at the same time draws people towards it, again reflecting the essential nature of Diana.

From its source, water runs down the fountain in two directions, the east side featuring richly textured steps which the water bounces down before passing under a crossing point to the rock and roll section where it gentle rocks and rolls along a subtle curve. Before entering the reflection pool at the bottom of the fountain, this east-track of water passes through the swoosh – a subtle curve where water jets create patterns in, and pump additional energy into the water.

Water which follows the western channel of the fountain ring firstly passes over the highly textured surface of the Mountain Stream where it dances in a lively play of water before passing under a crossing point then onto the bubbles section where the channel widens out and air bubbles are introduced. The water then becomes a tumbling cascade of white water as it corners over a waterfall. Western channel water then spills over the elaborately carved chadder before tumbling into the reflecting pool where it’s re-united with water from the eastern channel.

The water for the fountain is drawn from London’s water table and is continuously refreshed. The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain proved to be massively popular with adults and children alike, just like the Princess herself. Such was the demand to interact with the fountain that it had to be closed for a short time just 16 days after it was opened. This was partly following a number of people slipping in the water flow, partly to identify a means of handling the huge demand in a manner which would preserve the site in a sustainable way while allowing appropriate access.