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The first time you take someone's head off with a quick-draw move...you'll be hooked. [Holiday 2005, p.76]
The core gameplay is very refined and every aspect of the presentation is top-notch. If the game was a bit longer, there really wouldn't be anything to complain about.
Merges an epic, and oft-times emotional story with challenging gameplay and realistic horseback riding and mounted combat.
If this game spawns sequels and the locations and gameplay options are expanded, we could have the Wild West equivalent of the "Grand Theft Auto" series on our hands.
If there's a nit to pick with Gun, it's that it's short. Depending on how much you poke around, you can beat it in anywhere from six to ten hours. To us, that's no problem; we'll take a short amazing game over a long lackluster one any day.
To get the full effect of Gun, the side missions are a must as the game can be ripped through rather quickly without them. Take your time, enjoy the experience and story, and you'll be glad you did.
Gun is such a rich, panoramic story, chock-full of sneering bad guys, shoot-outs, can-can girls and jailbreaks, you'll wonder why no one ever thought of it before. [Official UK Xbox Magazine]
The only drawbacks to GUN are the short story mode; the main campaign can be completed in less than six hours, and the extremely frustrating final boss.
If you want compelling story with dynamic gameplay, and are in the mood for some good old cowboy action; get Gun. You will not be disappointed.
You're treated to an interesting plot, fun, sandbox-style gameplay, and atmosphere thick enough to choke a horse. It's honestly one of the most fun titles out there, and occasionally so over-the-top as to be downright hilarious.
Makes no excuses in its brutal retelling of a classic western story. The atmosphere of the gunfights is expertly created. GTA style free-roaming world fits the game well, and overall it is a magnificently fun, if a bit short, experience. [Dec 2005]
Gun surrounds you with characters and a story that put their own stamp on the genre and make you a participant in a grand adventure that stands up to the rich tales of the legendary west. [Dec 2005, p.150]
Once you get past some of the technical issues, the game pulls you into the storyline and doesn't let go until you've finished the game.
One of the best action games to come along in recent memory. It's unfortunate that the experience ends so quickly, but few games twice as long leave behind such a lasting impression as remains after completing this adventure in the Old West.
A no-holds-barred, straight up western that certainly deserves a good look. The major flaw is how quick it is to finish and how easy it is to complete 100% of the tasks the game has to offer.
Featuring fast paced action, a great story, and tight controls, Gun shouldn't be missed. But due to its length, rent it first.
The freedom to roam and undertake missions works well and the story is gripping and entertaining at the same time.
Is GUN the definitive Western game? No. But it is darn good, and fun to play. The action is well paced, the story is very well done, the game looks great and the audio is a definite treat.
Roaming free is just not exciting as it should be as there is not really anything to do outside of beating on the poor townsfolk.
What it does lack is a good multiplayer element. That makes the game seem "done" once you beat it. It isn't a short game to beat, but after you're done there's no online play to make you go back to it.
Gun is fun, but the short length, ease of gameplay and lack of those little extras really hurt replayability – and that's a shame because otherwise, this is a great game.
Graphically, Gun is one of those games that looks great for the most part, but does have a few rough edges that keep it from being in the same class as, say, "Resident Evil 4" or "Ninja Gaiden."
At least if you do take in everything the game has to offer on the first sitting, you'll easily feel like you've had a fulfilling experience, but unlike a GTA game, it's pretty unlikely that you'll come back for more once you've finished.
A fast-moving experience that will be quickly finished by even the most novice gamers. I was able to get through the game in about seven hours and that's including the time I spent on side-quests (several completed to 100%).
Calling this shooter a GTA in a Wild West setting would not do it justice, as it serves up a thrilling experience with an engaging story and solid combat.
One the one hand you've got a rich and compelling narrative, a twitch-happy gun mechanic, and a big landscape in which to explore. On the other hand, the controls are loose and a little sloppy, the targeting perimeter around each character is way too big and forgiving, so it's easy to be a bad shooter, and the vast landscape doesn't have much in it.
The big surprise comes from the strength of the narrative, which crackles with snappy dialogue and characters that show real emotion. [Jan 2006, p.47]
Gun has a great story and it's presented with panache.
The interesting thing about Gun, however, is that it mixes broad free-roaming aspects with some of the most tightly scripted missions we've seen in any game -- quite an achievement for an original game from a company known for skateboarding titles.
A fantastic-looking, smooth-playing, slickly-developed, adult-themed Wild, Wild West action game, which succeeds in most every area it enters.
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#1Posted 10 February 2013 - 02:35 PM
Hi there
As the title says what is the best way to cook Salmon? I have been given 2 fillets and I'm not sure if I should cook them in a pan or oven bake them. TIA Alison #2Posted 10 February 2013 - 02:39 PM
We're really minimalist.
Put it on a piece of foil, pour over lime juice and add cracked pepper. Fold foil into a loose parcel, seal it at the top by folding the foil together and cook at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes. #3Posted 10 February 2013 - 02:40 PM
I usually put them of a piece of foil, squeeze lemon juice over, fold the foil to make a parcel and bake in the over at 180 for 10-15 minute.
#4Posted 10 February 2013 - 02:41 PM
I prefer to oven bake.
My husband prefers them grilled. I think it all comes down to personal preference. When I oven bake I usually either use a lemon juice based recipe or a brown sugar - soy recipe. When grilling I quite often used a curry paste. #5Posted 10 February 2013 - 02:42 PM
My preference is seared on a BBQ or hot plate. But as long as you don't over cook it, salmon can be very nicely cooked in the oven, on the BBQ, in a pan or steamed.
Lately, I've used this recipe to steam salmon: http://www.food.com/recipe/steamed-salmon-...now-peas-185729 #6Posted 10 February 2013 - 03:04 PM
Edited by knowsnotmuch, 01 March 2013 - 04:16 PM. #7Posted 10 February 2013 - 03:21 PM
Thanks everyone, I will try them in a parcel
in the oven! #8Posted 10 February 2013 - 03:26 PM
I pan fry them with the lid on so they end up like baked fish with a crispy skin. Gotta be very careful not to overdo them this way though, they go from perfect to dry in a matter of a minute or so!
#9Posted 11 February 2013 - 02:16 AM
I pan fry them for a couple of minutes on each side - so the inside is still quite underdone. Tonight I pressed sesame seeds into them first, then served them with soba noodles, snow peas and wasabi mayo.
#11Posted 11 February 2013 - 07:30 AM
pan fry, with a bit of ginger
#12Posted 11 February 2013 - 07:48 AM QUOTE (WingBob @ 10/02/2013, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I usually put them of a piece of foil, squeeze lemon juice over, fold the foil to make a parcel and bake in the over at 180 for 10-15 minute. This. Sometimes we mix honey, soy and ginger together and pour that into the parcel. Or another one is dill and lemon and a splash of olive oil. Both are delicious but even better if you marinate them for an hour or two first. Otherwise we just grill them. I find the parcel in the oven method better as otherwise the kitchen smells of salmon for a few days aftewards! Edited by glasnost, 11 February 2013 - 07:48 AM. #13Posted 11 February 2013 - 07:58 AM
I sprinkle moroccan seasoning on top, stick it in the oven (roughly 180) for about 20 minutes or until it's cooked. Delicious. Even better with apricot and almond couscous and a spoonful of greek yoghurt.
#14Posted 11 February 2013 - 08:07 AM QUOTE (WingBob @ 10/02/2013, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I usually put them of a piece of foil, squeeze lemon juice over, fold the foil to make a parcel and bake in the over at 180 for 10-15 minute. That's how I cook it as well. #15Posted 11 February 2013 - 11:45 AM
Marinate them in Oyster Sauce and put on a sheet of foil on a BBQ plate for circa 7 mins.
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A federal judge has denied the state's request for a jury trial in a challenge to Minnesota's sex offender treatment program. Instead, U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank ruled Tuesday that he'll decide the first phase of the case, which will determine whether the state's law on civil commitments of sex offenders is constitutional. The bench trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 9.
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Officials with the Department of Human Services disagree with experts who say a man in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program should be immediately released, arguing in court documents Wednesday that he is still a danger to the public and still in need of treatment.
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Five Reasons to Celebrate
The year 2010 has been one of many challenges for people throughout the world. In Afghanistan, insecurity, violence, and poverty continue to threaten communities. But the people of Afghanistan are strong and hopeful, and they are working hard to overcome these challenges. At the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), we see it every day. You can help Afghans, particularly women and children, to create a better future for themselves and their families with a contribution to AIL through Global Giving.
Looking back upon the year, what we focus on are our reasons to celebrate.
In fact, you make all of the other reasons to celebrate possible. Here is the rest of AIL's top five reasons to celebrate in 2010:
Your renewed support will help AIL and the Afghan people start 2011 with renewed hope. If you have not yet renewed your support for AIL, please donate today and tell a friend. Thank you and best wishes.
Grateful and Undaunted
At this time of year, we are reminded of our many blessings and how the people in our lives enrich us and bring joy to every day. All of us at the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) are especially grateful to you, for your generous support of our efforts to help the people of Afghanistan overcome many challenges: women are emerging from the darkness of illiteracy to a bright and hopeful future; rural Afghan villages are being empowered to provide education and health care for their children – boys and girls; young men and boys who were part of the violence are finding a reason to believe in peace. All of this and much more is possible because of your contribution. Thank you!
As you celebrate this Holiday Season and anticipate the approach of the New Year, we hope that you will think of us again and make another donation to help ensure AIL is able to continue our work. You have most likely heard that Afghanistan continues to suffer terrible insecurity and poverty. But AIL is undaunted by the headlines because we know that the people of Afghanistan are working hard every day to improve their lives and the future of their country. Together with the people of Afghanistan, we are confident because we know that people like you believe in us and stand by us.
When you make your donation, check out the Tribute Card and Gift Card options – and please tell a friend about AIL and encourage them to make a donation too.
No matter what our circumstances today, when we believe in each other and work together, we can be assured that tomorrow will be better. Seasons Greetings and thank you again.
Sakena Yacoobi
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TweetFor over 13 years, the Afghan Institute of Learning has offered computer classes to those who do not know how to use computers. Following is the story of one student:
"My name is Besmellah. I am 20 years old. I want to thank AIL Office and all its staff members. Whatever we learn is due to AIL and my teacher's hard work. I learn computer in this center and before getting admission to the computer class, it was very difficult for me to work on computer and thought I would never be able to learn computer. However, now I can solve even difficult tasks on the computer because it is said, "Life is struggle and when we stop struggling, we have to get ready for death." Yes we have to struggle, but besides this we need a guide and a teacher. I found my guide which is the AIL Office which helps many learning centers to work for the people who suffered a lot of pain and difficulties for years. I wish AIL success of the whole world."
TweetThe Afghan Institute of Learning offers computer and IT classes in several of their educational learning centers, in their sponsored private high schools and in the Gawhar Shad University. 206 students completed either a university or in-depth IT training course in the first 6 months of 2010. A participant of an IT workshop offered this year shared his reason for attending: "I am a government employee of MOWA. I attended this workshop because I did not know how to use the computer. When I heard that AIL is going to give an IT workshop for MOWA staff, I requested my boss to add my name in the list of attendees. Fortunately, she did and now I've learned how to use the computer. I am able to type a letter and make a table in the Excel program which can help me in my office work."
TweetWe'd like to share some great news with you that will give you a better understanding of our project and the work we do in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Through the generosity of the Skoll Foundation, a timely video was produced about life in Afghanistan and the work AIL is doing to make a difference. The film producer and crew did a beautiful job capturing the essence of the best of the Afghan people, and the struggles they work with to achieve a better life. This film is now on YouTube, and it will be the best seven minutes you spend today. Moderated by Sakena Yacoobi, AIL's executive director, this video offers a true taste of Afghanistan. Here's the link to view it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7t1Xu_MwHg We are also adding this as a permanent link to this project for future viewing. Your donation makes a precious impact on the lives of Afghan men, women and children. We thank you for your past support, and encourage you to forward this message to those who can help to continue this important work.
A reminder: June 16 is a special Global Giving Matching Day! - GlobalGiving will be matching all donations up to $1,000 per donor per project for this project at a 50% match. If you could like to donate again to our project, your donation will go further on June 16th. Thank you for your support….
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A coalition led by Iraq's Shiite prime minister emerged Monday as the biggest winner in the country's first parliamentary elections since the U.S. military withdrawal in 2011, electoral officials said, as the embattled premier is seeking a third term in office despite political turmoil and rising violence.
Kerry Raps Israel in Failing Mideast Talks
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ABSTRACT: The extensive involvement of the HER kinases in epithelial cancer suggests that kinase inhibitors targeting this receptor family have the potential for broad spectrum antitumor activity. BMS-690514 potently inhibits all three HER kinases, and the VEGF receptor kinases. This report summarizes data from biochemical and cellular pharmacology studies, as well as antitumor activity of BMS-690514. The potency and selectivity of BMS-690514 was evaluated by using an extensive array of enzymatic and binding assays, as well as cellular assays that measure proliferation and receptor signaling. Antitumor activity was evaluated by using multiple xenograft models that depend on HER kinase signaling. The antiangiogenic properties of BMS-690514 were assessed in a matrigel plug assay, and effect on tumor blood flow was measured by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. BMS-690514 is a potent and selective inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), HER2, and HER4, as well as the VEGF receptor kinases. It inhibits proliferation of tumor cells with potency that correlates with inhibition of receptor signaling, and induces apoptosis in lung tumor cells that have an activating mutation in EGFR. Antitumor activity was observed with BMS-690514 at multiple doses that are well tolerated in mice. There was evidence of suppression of tumor angiogenesis and endothelial function by BMS-690514, which may contribute to its efficacy. By combining inhibition of two receptor kinase families, BMS-690524 is a novel targeted agent that disrupts signaling in the tumor and its vasculature.Clinical Cancer Research 06/2011; 17(12):4031-41. · 8.19 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Tumor angiogenesis is a complex and tightly regulated network mediated by various proangiogenic factors. The fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family of growth factors, and associated tyrosine kinase receptors have a major influence in tumor growth and dissemination and may work synergistically to promote angiogenesis. Brivanib alaninate is the orally active prodrug of brivanib, a selective dual inhibitor of FGF and VEGF signaling. Here, we show that brivanib demonstrates antitumor activity in a broad range of xenograft models over multiple dose levels and that brivanib alaninate shows dose-dependent efficacy equivalent to brivanib in L2987 human tumor xenografts. Brivanib alaninate (107 mg/kg) reduced tumor cell proliferation as determined by a 76% reduction in Ki-67 staining and reduced tumor vascular density as determined by a 76% reduction in anti-CD34 endothelial cell staining. Furthermore, Matrigel plug assays in athymic mice showed that brivanib alaninate inhibited angiogenesis driven by VEGF or basic FGF alone, or combined. Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, used to assess the effects of brivanib alaninate on tumor microcirculation, showed a marked decrease in gadopentetate dimeglumine contrast agent uptake at 107 mg/kg dose, with a reduction in area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to 60 minutes at 24 and 48 hours of 54% and 64%, respectively. These results show that brivanib alaninate is an effective antitumor agent in preclinical models across a range of doses, and that efficacy is accompanied by changes in cellular and vascular activities.Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 02/2010; 9(2):369-78. · 5.60 Impact Factor
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Dead Wood & Migrating Salmon: Restoring a Southeast Alaska Stream
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A neat and tidy stream may look bucolic, even scenic. But for salmon it's a dead end. On Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, land managers once removed dead wood from streams to "clean" them. That action was based on assumption, not science. Salmon need dead wood. They need diversity. Now a restoration effort is putting the logs back into the stream, creating "fish condos" for salmon.
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Tim Wright To Wear No. 81 With Patriots
New Patriots tight end Tim Wright is bringing the No. 81 back to New England.
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With Dan Roche filling in for Rich on Tuesday morning, the world caught a glimpse of just how deep Rochie's love for baseball runs.
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Albert Breer and Adam Jones discuss the Ryan Mallett dilemma.
Roche: Patriots Wrap Up Public Portion of Training Camp
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Roche: Patriots Not As Sharp As Last Week
The Patriots and Eagles held their first of two scheduled joint practices at the Gillette Stadium fields before a crowd of over 25,000 fans.
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The joint practices between the Patriots and Redskins are in the books, and now both teams can focus on their preseason opener Thursday night.
Roche: Competitiveness On All Fronts At Patriots-Redskins Joint Practices
Dan Roche provides his observations from Day 2 of Patriots-Redskins joint practices.
Roche: Tom Brady Shines In Joint Practice With Redskins
Dan Roche checks in with a few observations from the first joint practice between the Patriots and Redskins.
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New report by the Jubilee Debt Campaign says payments will increase by an average of a third by 2014, writes Heather Stewart
Parts of the pig that most of us refuse to eat are to form the main dish in a £50m pork export deal with China
Falling exports to EU have dampened the UK figures but chancellor would still be unwise to blame eurozone crisis
UK exports to countries outside the European Union grow – but economists warn net trade still likely to dent GDP growth
The photographer's new film, about global maritime trade, has been hailed by Occupy activists. Its maker has spent a life challenging new forms of capitalism. Sukhdev Sandhu meets him
Europe's debt crisis and the sluggish pace of global growth will see trade flows ease for a second successive year in 2012
According to the BCC survey of 8,000 companies, more than one in five businesses lack the knowledge needed to tap export markets
David Cameron will meet Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, elected president of Indonesia in 2004 in the first direct elections after the fall of Suharto in 1998
Indonesia's hardline former finance minister helped put her heavily indebted country back on the road to recovery. Now at the World Bank, her new target is inequality
Imports fell in January at the fastest annual pace since the lowpoint of the global financial crisis in 2009
China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since 2008 crisis – a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy
2.9% fall in German industrial production in December suggests that the Baltic Dry might have collapsed due to increased supply of shipping and weak demand, writes Larry Elliott
China riots over new iPhones and snaps up Rolls-Royces. On his first visit to the country, Jeremy Paxman is shocked by the flaunting of wealth
Business Birmingham, the body charged with boosting foreign investment to the city, is aiming to create 12,000 jobs by 2014
White House suggests it may retaliate after Chinese impose series of tariffs on SUVs and other large cars from US
Analysts question wisdom of London super-port built by Middle Eastern oil magnates when many shipping firms face collapse
Phillip Inman: The neat circle of westerners borrowing to buy Chinese goods has dislocated, and Beijing's in no mood for a new Marshall plan
Opposition politician Kim Sun-dong sets off canister in attempt to stop ruling party ratifying bill on free trade deal with US
CBI report finds exports have made no contribution to UK growth despite sterling devaluation, while oil industry attacks rig orders going to foreign shipyards
Surge in imports deals blow to government hopes for export-led recovery
The investor state dispute mechanism, increasingly being deployed against developing countries, could be used against Greece if it defaults on its debts
Biggest threat to the global economy is the dearth of growth and jobs rather than the size of government budget deficits
Britain's exporters shrugged off the global downturn to push sales of goods to a record high in August
Millions of Brazilians whose wages barely covered essentials ten years ago, are queuing to buy flat screen TVs and smart phones
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- Distance from hotel: 37.28 MI/ 60 KM North l
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I visited the Hilton for a business meeting in October.
For 43 consecutive years it stands as a symbol of exclusivity and a luxurious landmark. It won the award of Best City Hotel in Cyprus for the second consecutive year, voted by readers of the Conde Nast Traveller Awards 2010 under the category of 'city hotels/ Cyprus, and was chosen for its high level of services and irreproachable hospitality. It also secured the first place as the most popular in the same category. It is the hotel that spoils and pampers its guests. This happened to me on this trip.
I felt like home and I am not exaggerating. Starting with the staff who are surely professionals and multilingual they know well how to make their guests feel like home.
Personally, I postponed until the coming trip to Cyprus, 3 dinner invitations I had in the city those days and chose to remain in the premises.
I had a spacious room (#555) on the Executive floor. Here rooms are much bigger than the Hilton guest rooms and I felt so relaxed and comfortable not only from the amenities found here but the soft colours, décor, and its minimalistic style and touch of luxury. There was nothing exaggerating and all amenities functional and useful.
The bed was huge and lovely just as I expected it to be with huge fluffy pillows. There was a mini bar and just above a separate open space with shelves for glasses, wine, and some delicacies on offer. I found the corner desk with the laptop very functional although I had my own and I spent much time out there working while at the premises.
There was a flat TV with ample of local and international channels to choose from, and one of the two armchairs was next to the side table with an impressive lampshade and coffee facilities. This spot had become my favourite corner for my afternoon coffee when I wanted to watch the news. The emphasis in the whole premises is on elegance and comfort.
The huge mirror in the bathroom made the room seem bigger but it was spacious all right. Toiletries (Crabtree & Evelyn) collection, and when I asked for one or two more I was brought a handful.
The Hilton knows well how to pamper their guests with some VIP courtesies upon arrival. I had a surprise indulgence with fruit and a bottle of some red wine at first. Minutes later I had a plate with Cypriot delicacies in syrup and later some white roses were brought from the cleaning lady for the bathroom creating in minutes a pleasant ambience in this room! Later on, in the afternoon there was another knock on the door, this time I was brought some snacks. (Make sure to put the safety chain behind the door because some male waiters just knock and enter even before you answer).
Guests with rooms on the Executive floor have access to the Executive Lounge on the 6th floor. A beautifully decorated room with fitted carpet comfortable sofas and armchairs creating different private corners, soft pleasing to the ears music, and open for the executive guests free for dining, drinks and nibbles.
The most demanding guest will be pleased with the more than adequate American breakfast offered here. A variety of cereals, dry fruit, omelettes, sausages, mushrooms, pan cakes, ham and bacon, grilled Cypriot cheese (halloumi) yoghurt, rice pudding, different kinds of bread, croissants, biscuits and cakes. Everything is of excellent quality and taste and always under the supervision of professional staff like Gregory's and many more.
Dinner at the stunning (seasonal) Pergola Grill and Bar Restaurant, -the latest addition to the Hilton by the pool the last night of functioning was a challenge. The Executive chef Adreas Georgiou with the rest of chefs and cooks seem to work miracles in the kitchen. The presentation of every dish brought was like a piece of art. The exceptional culinary standards, the taste and ambience set the scene for stylish dining in soft pleasing to the ears music. Andreas Yiallourides is another asset for the Hilton.
Another favourite spot was the Spa where I tried to combine business with pleasure. The Thai massage I had was so comforting and relaxing, but the Jacuzzi, the Steam bath and Sauna were just as good. I was amazed to see so many locals who are members and come here to exercise and spoil themselves. I consider it one of the most luxurious health clubs in Nicosia.
Internet is not free here, but it has become a standard benefit (free of charge) for HHonors Gold and Diamond members only. It is a hotel geared predominantly to the business clientele making it an ideal meeting point, with just a 20 minutes' walk from Nicosia's highest points.
So, with all the above it is not surprising that the Hilton in Cyprus consistently ranks as the international business community's first choice. I highly recommend it and I truly can't wait to return shortly.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Hilton Cyprus is the only 5 star hotel in Nicosia and counts over 45 years of experience. Location: Just 45km/30 minutes from Larnaca International Airport and only 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre, shopping and entertainment areas; conveniently located next to the business district. Accommodation & Room Types: There are 294 rooms available out of which 19 are suites and 76 Executive rooms. Hilton Guest Rooms: All Hilton guest rooms are non – smoking and feature a working desk, direct-dial telephone line, Internet and wireless connection, TV and Pay-TV, hairdryer, mini bar, electronic lock system, individually controlled air-conditioning, smoke detectors, sprinklers, private balcony,safe deposit boxes, bathrobe and slippers, magnifying mirror and tea & coffee making facilities. Executive Rooms: All Executive rooms, which are 20% larger than the Hilton guest rooms, are fully equipped and decorated to the highest standard, enabling you to unwind in comfort after a hard day, or to continue working effectively from your room. Guests staying in the Executive Wing can enjoy complimentary access to the Executive Lounge. The Executive Lounge allows you to lounge in an elegant environment where breakfast, hot drinks and cold refreshments, cocktails and canapés are served free of charge throughout the day. International newspapers and magazines and a comfortable satellite TV corner make the Lounge a real "home away from home".Accessible rooms are also available. Services & Features: Guest facilities and services also include a Business Centre, shopping gallery with a hairdresser & barbershop, bookshop, bank, taxi and car rental services and free car park facilities. Free WiFi is available in all public spaces of the hotel.The hotel also offers various meeting rooms and facilities that can accommodate either a small meeting or a conference for up to 720 delegates. The Hiltonia Health Club features a fitness centre with outdoor and indoor swimming pool, 4 tennis courts, a squash court, and Spa area with steam bath, Jacuzzi, Sauna and beauty centre, which allows you to pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatments. Dining & Entertainment: The Fontana restaurant is available for all-day dining. Enjoy our Hilton Breakfast, in the morning, and for lunch or dinner choose from a wide variety of traditional or international buffet or the a la carte menu. If you are seeking a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, the Paddock Bar invites you, after a hard day's work, to enjoy cocktails and drinks by ordering your favourites. The Lobby Lounge of the hotel allows you to lounge in a relaxing atmosphere and invites you to enjoy aromatic coffees and delicious dessert or even a light snack including Hilton Classic meals. Traditional afternoon tea is served daily on weekdays. Enjoy refreshing cocktails and tempting snacks at the seasonal Pergola Grill & Bar, situated next to the outdoor swimming pool. At night time Pergola transforms into a magnificent restaurant offering a tempting a la carte menu with a wide selection of grilled dishes, delicious steaks and the finest wines and spirits! ... more less
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Hotel Costazzurra - Rimini
Viale Toscanelli, 158 - Rimini
1-877-662-6988Hotel Costazzurra is a beachfront hotel in Rimini.
This 3-star Viserba, Riminihotel offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and an elevator (lift). There is also a poolside bar and a bar/lounge so guests can sip a refreshing drink by the pool or indoors.
Staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, express check-in and express check-out. The TV in the lobby area can keep you occupied while you're waiting.
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Breakfast at Hotel Costazzurra
A free buffet breakfast is served each morning.
Facilities at Hotel Costazzurra
- Bar
- Pool bar
- Restaurant/Dining
- Luggage room
- City tour
- Free parking
- Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station
- Shuttle service
- Lift/elevator
- Pets accepted
- Internet/Email services
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor swimming pool
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- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Check-in: between 2 PM and midnight.
Check-out: before noon.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
City tax and/or any other fees charged by the hotel
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: EUR 5
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.5 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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Book your beach accommodation at Hotel Costazzurra, offering 30 guest rooms with furnished balconies and climate control. Guests can kick back at the end of a busy day and enjoy 22-inch LCD televisions with digital channels. Business travelers visiting the Rimini area will have access to free wireless high-speed Internet access as well as desks and safes. Private bathrooms are outfitted with showers, bidets and hair dryers.
Accommodation Services
- Extra beds
- Hairdryer in each room
- Safe
- Desk
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Wireless Internet access
- Terrace/Balcony
- LCD flat screen TV
Distances from Hotel Costazzurra
Arenas Water Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 miRimini Fiera Expo Center - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Rimini Marina - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Parco XXV Aprile - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Rimini Ferris Wheel - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Church of San Giuliano Martire - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
River Green Golf - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Italy in Miniature - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Rimini Dolphinarium - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Tiberius Bridge - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Rimini City Museum - 3 km / 1.8 mi
The Surgeon's House - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Palazzo dell'Arengo e del Podesta - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Teatro Amintore Galli - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Fontana della Pigna - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Costazzurra is Rimini (RMI-Federico Fellini Intl.) - 9 km / 5.6 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Transportation services Hotel Costazzurra
- Free parking
- Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station
- Shuttle service
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On Oct. 22, Amazon Web Services went down in its Northern Virginia market, causing website outages for scores of companies, including Reddit, Pinterest and Airnb.
It was the third time in 12 months that AWS experienced a disruption of services and was the latest in a series of outages throughout the year by several major cloud service providers, including Microsoft Windows Azure and Google.
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Some U.S. companies grumble about burdensome corporate taxes. Others do more than grumble: They reincorporate overseas to cut their tax bills. But now the Internal Revenue Service is fighting back.
In recent months, Rowan RDC 4.1420118343195265% Rowan Cos. PLC U.S.: NYSE USD21.12 0.84 4.1420118343195265% /Date(1422655417394-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2815440 AFTER HOURS USD21.12 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 19673 P/E Ratio 10.057142857142857 Market Cap 2630263815.45479 Dividend Yield 1.893939393939394% Rev. per Employee 474858 More quote details and news » (ticker: RDC), Aon AON -1.2393068655406887% Aon PLC U.S.: NYSE USD90.05 -1.13 -1.2393068655406887% /Date(1422655406424-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2066051 AFTER HOURS USD90.05 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 94492 P/E Ratio 20.89327146171694 Market Cap 25676587126.5777 Dividend Yield 1.110494169905608% Rev. per Employee 180894 More quote details and news » (AON), Eaton ETN -1.7136625642623462% Eaton Corp. PLC U.S.: NYSE USD63.09 -1.1 -1.7136625642623462% /Date(1422655263826-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3804427 AFTER HOURS USD63.09 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 112453 P/E Ratio 17.721910112359552 Market Cap 29942514457.489 Dividend Yield 2.409256617530512% Rev. per Employee 220725 More quote details and news » (ETN), Pentair PNR -0.8978675645342312% Pentair PLC U.S.: NYSE USD61.81 -0.56 -0.8978675645342312% /Date(1422655684342-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2309282 AFTER HOURS USD61.81 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 30542 P/E Ratio 18.957215151050452 Market Cap 11545737788.8712 Dividend Yield 2.070862320012943% Rev. per Employee 255633 More quote details and news » (PNR), and the international coffee business of Sara Lee (SLE) have left the U.S. or announced plans to do so. Already, much of the offshore-drilling industry, including Transocean RIG 3.492063492063492% Transocean Ltd. U.S.: NYSE USD16.3 0.55 3.492063492063492% /Date(1422655608082-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12299854 AFTER HOURS USD16.26 -0.04 -0.24539877300613497% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 78633 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 5904544395.26214 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 613841 More quote details and news » (RIG), Noble NE 1.7565872020075282% Noble Corp. PLC U.S.: NYSE USD16.22 0.28 1.7565872020075282% /Date(1422655506958-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8846791 AFTER HOURS USD16.22 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 103441 P/E Ratio 5.283387622149837 Market Cap 4086969334.12636 Dividend Yield 9.247842170160295% Rev. per Employee 747896 More quote details and news » (NE) and Rowan, is domiciled overseas. Fifteen Standard & Poor's 500 members are incorporated outside the States.
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But the IRS cracked down on reincorporation late Thursday, issuing rules that will make it harder. "The new guidelines are intended to inhibit this activity. The IRS has set tough, but not impossible standards for companies to meet," says New York tax expert Robert Willens.
The latest reincorporations have come amid debate about reducing the U.S. corporate tax rate of 35%—among the world's highest—and letting companies repatriate hundreds of billions of dollars held abroad, without an onerous tax bite. President Obama has proposed trimming the rate to 28%, while eliminating many loopholes.
How big are the tax savings from reincorporating? They're material, but not enormous. Aon, the insurance broker, has said it expects to shave its overall tax rate by five percentage points, relative to its 2011 global rate of 29%, while Eaton expects to save $160 million annually after it acquires Ireland's Cooper Industries (CBE) and adopts Cooper's corporate domicile in a deal due to close in this year's second half. That's equal to about half the combined 2011 tax bill of Eaton and Cooper.
Some critics view reincorporators as unpatriotic at a time when the nation is facing a huge budget problem. Some shareholders—those subjected to capital-gains taxes by the change—probably aren't happy, either. Under certain conditions, the deals are treated as taxable cash acquisitions. The Eaton, Rowan, Aon, and Sara Lee transactions fall into this category, even though they merely involve swapping shares of the overseas company for U.S. shares. Congress imposed this tax penalty to deter companies from moving their corporate domiciles.
Capital-gains taxes are levied when the shareholders of what was the U.S.-based company own at least 50% of the new foreign-domiciled company.
In Aon's case, the figure is effectively 100%. So, its holders will owe taxes on any capital gains, based on their cost basis relative to the $49 share price on April 2, the date of the reincorporation.
In contrast, Pentair holders won't owe taxes because they will own less than half of the new company formed by the merger with Tyco International's TYC -2.157755933828818% Tyco International PLC U.S.: NYSE USD40.81 -0.9 -2.157755933828818% /Date(1422655225199-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5667697 AFTER HOURS USD40.81 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 68352 P/E Ratio 10.2025 Market Cap 17136568925.0487 Dividend Yield 1.76427346238667% Rev. per Employee 181263 More quote details and news » (TYC) Swiss-based flow-control business. And Valeant Pharmaceuticals International VRX -0.9535013311869234% Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD159.97 -1.54 -0.9535013311869234% /Date(1422655307508-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1404282 AFTER HOURS USD159.91 -0.06 -0.037507032568606616% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5531 P/E Ratio 98.87508498671117 Market Cap 68198683638.5992 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 506409 More quote details and news » (VRX) ensured that its investors wouldn't owe taxes on its 2010 linkup with Canada's Biovail. It paid a large one-time cash dividend just prior to the merger to bring their share of the combined firm below 50%.
The potential loss of tax revenue from such deals apparently led to the IRS's decision to make reincorporating tougher. Under the agency's old rules, companies had to have "substantial business activities" in the new host country. The IRS didn't specify what "substantial" meant, and no legal cases clarified the standard. However, the rule was generally interpreted as meaning that a company had sizable operations in the new country. Companies didn't have to move their corporate headquarters. Rowan kept its home base in Houston when it moved its domicile to the U.K.
The new test stipulates that companies must have 25% of employees, profits, and assets in the country of reincorporation. While most big U.S. companies have significant international exposure, few likely meet the 25% test. Aon would fail this test, Willens says, because it made about 15% of its revenue in the U.K. in 2010. The IRS appears willing to grandfather companies that already have made the move abroad. Willens says the IRS can—but probably won't—challenge prior reincorporations and seek to subject companies to U.S. taxes.
There is one major exception to the "substantial business activities" provision. If a reincorporation occurs through a merger with a foreign company, the merged companies needn't meet the requirement, Willens says, if U.S. holders own less than 80% of the combined company. That's the case with Eaton, the diversified industrial outfit, whose holders will own 73% of the merged Eaton/Cooper. Similarly, after Jazz Pharmaceuticals JAZZ -1.586563607834021% Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC U.S.: Nasdaq USD169.34 -2.73 -1.586563607834021% /Date(1422655200160-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 493351 AFTER HOURS USD169.34 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 41562 P/E Ratio 313.5925925925926 Market Cap 10243715156.6608 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 1333960 More quote details and news » (JAZZ) linked up with private, Ireland-based Azure Pharma in January, Jazz holders owned just under 80% of the combined company.
S&P has let some reincorporated companies stay in its domestic indexes; it kept Rowan and Aon in the S&P 500. "We allow some flexibility," says David Blitzer, head of S&P's index committee. (This is important because index funds that track the S&P must sell stocks tossed out of the index, hurting the shares' prices.) Key factors arguing for continued inclusion are that a company's principal share listing is on the NYSE or Nasdaq and that its SEC financial filings, such as annual 10-Ks, are reported in dollars.
Says Blitzer: "We will list a company that we believe, and everyone else in the investment community believes, is a U.S. company, even though it's incorporated outside the U.S."
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