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Egypt not happy to halt trade relations with Syria
Despite the recent Arab League's announcement to impose tough economic sanctions against the Syrian regime, it seems that some of the countries who supported the move do not intend to actually implement it. Egypt's Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr. Mahmoud Issa, has stated that his country is not going to fully halt commercial ties with Syria. The Egyptian minister explained that blocking the bilateral trade between the two countries will only cause additional suffering to the Syrian people.
According to official figures, Egypt exports goods worth some US$2 billion per year to Syria. Imports from Syria amount to about US$700 million annually.
Generally speaking, the business sectors in the various Arab states do not support the sanction against Syria, especially regarding trade activities. The existence of many Arab small and medium enterprises in and outside Syria is depended on trade with Syria. Thus, halting all trade relations with Syria will lead them to major losses or even bankruptcy.
Syrian exports to Arab countries in the last few years were estimated at US$5 to US$7 billion a year; about third of this amount goes to the Iraqi market. A total of 17% of Syrian exports are destined to neighboring Lebanon, which abstained the vote in the Arab League. Further important markets for Syrian exports are Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
In addition, doubts are being raised regarding Turkey's ability to stop its trade with Syria. Turkey announced that it would expand sanctions on Syria contemporarily with other Arab countries. Syrian exports to Turkey last year were put at US$2.5 billion. Cessation of trade with Turkey will damage badly the Syrian exports. (Source: www.yallafinance.com)
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- Tunisian, Moroccan Chambers of Commerce meet to discuss economic partnership
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- Tensions increase between Egypt, Italy over renewable energy projects
- Syria, Egypt discuss economic relations
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt: Improvement of ties with Syria depends on Lebanon
- Lebanon asking Iraq and Egypt to slash transit fees as Syrian conflict continues to hurt trade
- Egypt and Jordan trade relations hindered by insufficient shipping lines
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July Block: Spiky Leaves
Our year of 6 inch (finished size) blocks continues with blocks made using another improv technique–Spiky Leaves.
I made this one.
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Improv Fun Continues in July …
The maximum number of blocks you can make and enter for chances in the drawing this month is the usual NINE blocks. If you make multiple blocks … you can use the same fabrics in multiple blocks as long as each 2-fabric combination of Leaf + background is unique.
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You knew it was only a matter of time when the 99 percent was joined by the 69ers.
We already had the Occupy porn titles at-the-ready: Occupy This. Occupy That Ass. And of course, the sure-to-be viral Deposit Transfer Day.
But seriously (well, not really), L.A. porn production house Pink Visual today announced "it has joined the Occupy movement." The smut-maker expressed ...
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While the video advertises a fake sale of fake, Occupy-themed videos, this is a real shot at drumming up press on the, er, backs of occupiers.
The Pink Visual campaign even comes complete with a five-point economic plan, with suggestions that include, " ... subsidize vibrator purchases by women who live in households with less than $70,000 per year in total income."
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The video is our way of showing support for the Occupy movement and to say we've had enough with the status quo, too,It's high time that the powers-that-be heard the voice of the people, a righteous chorus of which the voice of Pink Visual is now a part.
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favourite movies
So here is a list of my favourite movies.
I have a pretty mainstream taste i movies i think. I am trying to broaden my viewing, have discovered lately that there are some good Asian movies, and especially Korean movies.
I have a soft spot for science fiction, fantasy, kung fu and animation/anime, but watches all genres.
I do not have a definitive first choice or a top ten for that matter, but would probably go with my nr. 1 or 2 most of the time when asked.
So the list is not in any specific order.
Please feel free to comment on my list, and give me recommendations one films you think I might like.
I have a pretty mainstream taste i movies i think. I am trying to broaden my viewing, have discovered lately that there are some good Asian movies, and especially Korean movies.
I have a soft spot for science fiction, fantasy, kung fu and animation/anime, but watches all genres.
I do not have a definitive first choice or a top ten for that matter, but would probably go with my nr. 1 or 2 most of the time when asked.
So the list is not in any specific order.
Please feel free to comment on my list, and give me recommendations one films you think I might like.
Log in to copy items to your own lists.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. (121 mins.)
Director: George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
" Representing the first trilogy
So these are the films that made me interested i movies and sf. " - Bojarne
So these are the films that made me interested i movies and sf. " - Bojarne
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
A meek Hobbit and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord Sauron. (178 mins.)
Director: Peter Jackson
Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
" Also representing the trilogy.
Fotr is probably the movie I`ve sees the most times of all, and my favourite of the three. " - Bojarne
Fotr is probably the movie I`ve sees the most times of all, and my favourite of the three. " - Bojarne
Alien (1979)
After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as distress call, their landing on the source planet finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform. Continuing their journey back to Earth with the attacked crew having recovered and the critter deceased, they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun. (117 mins.)
Director: Ridley Scott
" One of the best no matter genera, and the best sf/horror. Just like everything about it. " - Bojarne
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically skilled, adolescent nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life. (120 mins.)
Director: Ang Lee
Stars: Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chen Chang
" The first of the renewal of the kung fu genera, and my favourite, awesome choreography, great story and beautiful filming. " - Bojarne
Blade Runner (1982)
A blade runner must pursue and try to terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. (117 mins.)
Director: Ridley Scott
" A movie that mixes sf and noir, what more could one ask for.
It also has one of the best atmosphere in a movie, a great Harrison Ford and is based on my favourite sf book.
The remastered dirctors cut blu-ray is the version to go for. " - Bojarne
It also has one of the best atmosphere in a movie, a great Harrison Ford and is based on my favourite sf book.
The remastered dirctors cut blu-ray is the version to go for. " - Bojarne
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. (143 mins.)
Director: Gore Verbinski
Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
" It might be the movie i`ve seen the second most, and just love it.
I don`t mind the rest of the series either, though they don`t match the first. " - Bojarne
I don`t mind the rest of the series either, though they don`t match the first. " - Bojarne
Léon: The Professional (1994)
Mathilda, a 12-year-old girl, is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade. (110 mins.)
Stars: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello
" A very good story, good characters, and very good acting.
One of my very favourite movies. " - Bojarne
One of my very favourite movies. " - Bojarne
The Matrix (1999)
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. (136 mins.)
Director: The Wachowski Brothers, The Wachowski Brothers
" Definitely not representing the trilogy.
But the first blow my mind at first viewing, and was the epitome of cool. And is still a movie I see from time to time and still think it`s good. " - Bojarne
But the first blow my mind at first viewing, and was the epitome of cool. And is still a movie I see from time to time and still think it`s good. " - Bojarne
2046 (2004)
The women who enter a science fiction author's life, over the course of a few years, after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love. (129 mins.)
Director: Kar Wai Wong
Stars: Tony Chiu Wai Leung, Ziyi Zhang, Faye Wong, Li Gong
" My favourite movie from one of my favourite directors; have by my account only made one mediocre movie and the rest are great.
Also stared by my favourite male actor.
ps. they are now making a take on the ip man story, can`t wait. " - Bojarne
Also stared by my favourite male actor.
ps. they are now making a take on the ip man story, can`t wait. " - Bojarne
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious "Axe Gang" while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf. (99 mins.)
Director: Stephen Chow
Stars: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Qiu Yuen, Shengyi Huang
" From the comic genius of Stephen Chow. And as no surprise the movie of his that features kung fu is my favourite. But he has alot of great movies, do`s not hurt to say again he`s a genius. " - Bojarne
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. (169 mins.)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
" What all war movies should aspire to. " - Bojarne
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. (115 mins.)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies
" Representing the trilogy.
Though the middle one is below par.
Indiana Jones might be my favourite movie character. (wasn`t Harrison Ford Awesome back in the day) " - Bojarne
Though the middle one is below par.
Indiana Jones might be my favourite movie character. (wasn`t Harrison Ford Awesome back in the day) " - Bojarne
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
A botched card game in London triggers four friends, thugs, weed-growers, hard gangsters, loan sharks and debt collectors to collide with each other in a series of unexpected events, all for the sake of weed, cash and two antique shotguns. (107 mins.)
Stars: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham
Batman Begins (2005)
After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from the corruption that Scarecrow and the League of Shadows have cast upon it. (140 mins.)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Sin City (2005)
A film that explores the dark and miserable town, Basin City, and tells the story of three different people, all caught up in violent corruption. (124 mins.)
Director: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba
Spirited Away (2001)
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. (125 mins.)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Stars: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi
The Big Sleep (1946)
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love. (114 mins.)
Director: Howard Hawks
Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002)
In Ming Dynasty China, two pairs of siblings are destined for each other. But fate throws countless obstacles in the path of their happiness... (97 mins.)
Director: Jeffrey Lau
Stars: Tony Chiu Wai Leung, Faye Wong, Wei Zhao, Chen Chang
Amélie (2001)
Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love. (122 mins.)
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Stars: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept. (76 mins.)
Director: Henry Selick
Oldboy (2003)
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. (120 mins.)
Director: Chan-wook Park
Stars: Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Hye-jeong Kang, Dae-han Ji
Almost Famous (2000)
A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies it on their concert tour. (122 mins.)
Director: Cameron Crowe
Casino Royale (2006)
Armed with a licence to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007 and must defeat a weapons dealer in a high stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, but things are not what they seem. (144 mins.)
Director: Martin Campbell
Stars: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
The Bride wakens from a four-year coma. The child she carried in her womb is gone. Now she must wreak vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her - a team she was once part of. (111 mins.)
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Stars: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Serenity (2005)
The crew of the ship Serenity try to evade an assassin sent to recapture one of their numbers who is telepathic. (119 mins.)
Director: Joss Whedon
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk
Lost in Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo. (101 mins.)
Director: Sofia Coppola
L.A. Confidential (1997)
As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. (138 mins.)
Director: Curtis Hanson
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. (132 mins.)
Director: Clint Eastwood
Stars: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel
Donnie Darko (2001)
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. (113 mins.)
Director: Richard Kelly
Stardust (2007)
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. (127 mins.)
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Stars: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller, Ian McKellen
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles. (91 mins.)
Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
A murder mystery brings together a private eye, a struggling actress, and a thief masquerading as an actor. (103 mins.)
Director: Shane Black
The Descent (2005)
A caving expedition goes horribly wrong, as the explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators. (99 mins.)
Director: Neil Marshall
Brick (2005)
A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. (110 mins.)
Director: Rian Johnson
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son. (119 mins.)
Director: Wes Anderson
Stars: Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston, Cate Blanchett
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. (100 mins.)
Director: John Huston
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
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The rise and fall of plant empires
Version of Record online: 20 DEC 2001
DOI: 10.1046/j.1420-9101.2001.00357.x
Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Volume 14, Issue 6, page 992, November 2001
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How to Cite
Van Dijk, H. (2001), The rise and fall of plant empires. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 14: 992. doi: 10.1046/j.1420-9101.2001.00357.x
Publication History
- Issue online: 20 DEC 2001
- Version of Record online: 20 DEC 2001
The Origin, Expansion and Demize of Plant Species. By Donald A. Levin. Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 0-19-512729-3, 230 pp.
People who lived in Rome in the first century AD were generally not aware that the empire they lived in was but temporary. For the same reason species always have given us the impression of being stable entities. However, we now know that they, too, come and go. Speciation has been a frequent subject in scientific literature and recently there are an increasing number of books dealing with their extinction (or on how to avoid extinction: conservation biology). The originality of the present book is that it deals with all aspects of the species life cycle: not only how they arise, but also how they expand, disintegrate and finally become extinct, sometimes splitting off daughter species which in their turn may go through the above cycle.
Of course, a species definition has to be adopted, inparticular for distinguishing between daughter and parental species. The author uses the 'ecogenetic' species concept, with two criteria for species being different: there has to be both ecological and genetic isolation. The ecological and the genetic transition are discussed in two chapters, respectively. It may look as if the author is presenting two different processes but this is a misunderstanding. In both chapters the ecological transition is primary, but results in genetic differences being brought about by differential selection. One chapter deals with the changes at the phenotypic level, closely connected with the environment, and in the other chapter the underlying genetic aspects are discussed. The first step in differentiation can also be genetic, e.g. through chromosomal changes or the formation of polyploids. But also in such cases an ecological transition is necessary, according to the ecogenetic species concept, which takes us back to the former process.
In the next chapter the geographical scale of speciation is analysed. In the classical textbook model a species area is split in two by barriers of whatever kind, followed by differential evolution of the two parts (the basic model of allopatric speciation). Levin argues and illustrates with examples that the birth of a new species is rather a local phenomenon, and that the scenario mentioned is unrealistic. Crucial is that species distribution areas are usually discontinuous and that especially the geographically or ecologically marginal populations are susceptible to evolutionary change. However, populations normally are too short-lived to be the unit of speciation. Instead, the metapopulation seems to be the ideal compromise.
New species either become extinct immediately or expand. Usually there is a lag phase prior to a period of exponential growth. It is not explained why, but there may be selection for greater dispersal ability: later in the chapter a decrease of this ability is reported, which makes this a logical conclusion. Long-distance seed dispersal plays a dominant role in the expansion enabling the rapid spreads that are sometimes recorded, especially after the last ice age. The author emphasizes that in this phase the dispersal to similar habitats elsewhere is the main mechanism and that genetic differentiation is of minor importance: moving in 'geospace' is far easier than moving in 'ecospace'. The latter, implicating ecological differentiation, may even be counteracted if there is massive gene flow coming from the main area. In the long term, however, genetic differentiation will gain effect. We then almost come to the end of the species life cycle and meet again the speciation events, but now from the parental species' point of view. Here ecological, geographical and chromosomal races are discussed, together with an extensive analysis of hybrid zones. The cycle finishes with reproductive isolation and character displacement.
It is not quite clear what happens to the main (central) parts of the parental species, which are relatively insensitive to evolutionary change. The chapter in question deals with the decline and demise of species, but this is when they certainly have already reached a vulnerable position. Has their habitat changed, are they incapable to adapt to this change, or are they surpassed by one of their daughter species or other competitors? This book clearly does not provide an answer to all the questions that arise, and certainly not to the more theoretical or philosophical queries. Its strength lies in its rich source of examples from practice, illustrating what actually is known. Therefore, this book is to be considered as a very useful contribution to both research and education.


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Disney World Villa Orlando 10 bedsUnited StatesFloridaDavenport
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The Space
Welcome to this luxurious villa just a short drive from Disney World Orlando. The villa, which is part of a gated community called Regal Palms, holds 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 10 people at the same time.
Our guests will have full access to a great variation of amenities within the resort, such as a huge pool area with waterslide and lazy river, jacuzzi, beachvolleyball, excercise room, spa, sportsbar, games room etc.
Orlando is famous for its many attractions. Besides Disney World you'll find Kennedy Space Center and Sea World within driving distance from the villa.
For the golfer this villa is perfectly situated. Take a short walk and within 5 minutes you will find Highland Reserve Golf Course, one of many excellent courses close to Regal Palms.
Air Condition
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Shuttle within the resort
Barbecue area
Exercise room
Hair dryer
Club House
Conference Center
Parking space
Pool with Lazy river & Waterslide
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Games room
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Patio furniture
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.
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The person signing the confirmation is responsible for the reservation and must be at least 21 years old.
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We are two brothers in the mid-twenties living in Sweden. We bought this house in October 2011 and during periods when we don't use the house for ourselves we rent it out to both private persons and companies.
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At This Simple Home
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tablecloth Storage
6 comments:
- Carrie said...
I try to avoid using tablecloths because I HATE ironing. But this is a clever idea! Wouldn't have thought of that myself!
- Thu Jan 12, 11:18:00 AM
- Rachel said...
That's very smart! :D Great idea!
- Thu Jan 12, 01:00:00 PM
- Bluerose said...
Our table is an old one that used to belong to my grandmother, so we have to use tablecloths at least until we re-finish the top. We've been hanging them up to save room, but we've been folding them the wrong way!! That's a great idea! I think ironing is my least favorite chore ever! :P
- Thu Jan 12, 04:32:00 PM
- Ticia said...
I love tablecloths. I keep a protective cover on my tables, so I use them all the time because otherwise it's ugly.
I need to do this because then I don't have to do the whole unpile stuff to get to it thing.
- Thu Jan 12, 05:52:00 PM
- Stephanie's Mommy Brain said...
Great idea! I hate ironing as well and avoid it at all costs. Poor hubby has to iron his own clothes because I won't do it.
- Thu Jan 12, 11:55:00 PM
- Dorie said...
This is a fabulous idea - one I should be using! Our table cloths are stored in drawers - and oh, it is awful how wrinkled they get. Now, I'm thinking about where I could hang them instead. Hmmm...
- Fri Jan 13, 07:37:00 AM
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Twenty One Pilots Tour/Video
I regret not seeing them the last time they were in Cincinnati. I have a feeling the next time they come here they'll be booked for a larger venue and the chances of getting close to the stage will be lower
Digging: Blink-182 - California
their live show is absolutely ridiculous, 10/10
their live show is absolutely ridiculous, 10/10 [2]
Their last show in Cinci was one of their best I've seen, and it was my 13th time seeing them.
Absolutely ridiculous in a good way or a bad way?
The very best way
NICE. Hope to see them whenever they come to Denver.
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To prepare for the big night, Romney has spent months making meticulous notes about his experiences campaigning. He's read numerous previous convention speeches and talked to a number of close friends and confidants about how to approach his address. He and his wife, Ann, spent part of last weekend rehearsing their speeches in an auditorium at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., near the family's lakeside summer home.
When the big moment comes, he'll be standing in the Tampa Bay Times Forum on a stage that organizers rebuilt overnight. They replaced what had been a standard stage at the front of the hall with a section that pushes the podium toward the center of the floor, so Romney will physically stand among the crowd as he speaks.
"It brings him a little bit closer," campaign manager Matt Rhoades said of the new arrangement.
Before Romney speaks, a parade of people from his past will take to the podium to walk through different phases of his life: his time running the private equity firm Bain Capital, his years running the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and his experiences as governor of Massachusetts. Referred to inside the campaign as "character witnesses," the speeches are designed to showcase the man who friends say inspires fierce loyalty. Much of the list was drawn up by Romney's son Tagg, who found acquaintances from their Mormon church in Massachusetts to talk about how his father helped them get by.
Among those set to address the crowd are Bob White, a longtime friend and colleague from Bain Capital, and Tom Stemberg, the founder of Staples, the office supply store; Olympic speed skater Derek Parra and hockey player Mike Eruzione; and former Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, who is still a closer adviser.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Eastern time, organizers will run a film showcasing Romney's life. A handful of young video staffers have spent weeks working 16-hour days inside a suite at the Marriott hotel where Romney is now staying, editing the piece through the wee hours of the morning.
Then, it will be Romney's turn. When the speech is over, he'll walk back up the stage to where his entire family — wife, five sons and their wives, and 15 of his 18 grandchildren — will be waiting. Thousands of balloons nestled in netting high above the convention floor will drop, carefully positioned so that none fall on the family.
It will create the image his campaign is looking for. At that Marriott hotel the morning of the speech, Rhoades saw a copy of Thursday's Tampa Bay Times, where, on the front page, running mate Paul Ryan and his family are pictured waving after his Wednesday night address, the vice presidential nominee's arm wrapped around the waist of his wife, Janna.
Rhoades pointed at the photo.
"We need that," he said.
Associated Press writer Julie Mazziotta contributed to this report.
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Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rllx29/group_iv_and_v) has announced the addition of the "Group IV & V Lubricants (PAO, PAG AND ESTERS) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends And Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.
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This market research study analyzes the global market for Group IV & V lubricants, which are also referred to as synthetic lubricants. The market for these lubricants has been estimated from the demand point of view, while segmentation has been carried out on various levels including products (PAO, PAG, and esters), applications, as well as on geographical basis to provide a holistic picture of the market.
Various Group IV & V lubricant products analyzed in this study include polyalphaolefins (PAO), polyalkylene glycol (PAG) and esters. Applications estimated and forecasted in this study include engine oils, heat transfer fluids (HTF), transmission fluids and metalworking fluids. Regional data has been provided for key regions of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW).
This report also includes Porters five forces model and value chain analysis of the market. Some of the key players that deal in Group IV & V lubricants include British Petroleum, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Fuchs and Total. The report provides an overview of the above mentioned companies followed by their financial revenue, business strategies and recent developments.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synthetic Vs. Mineral Oils
3.3 Value Chain Analysis
3.4 Market Drivers
3.5 Market Restraints
3.6 Market Opportunities
3.7 Pricing Trends
3.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.10 Competitive Landscape
4 Global Group Iv & V Lubricants Market, By Product Type
5 Global Group Iv & V Lubricants Market, By Application
5.1 Global Group Iv & V Lubricants Market : Application Overview
5.2 Global Group Iv & V Lubricants Demand, By Product Type, 2010 2018 (Kilo Tons) (Usd Million)
6 Global Group Iv & V Lubricants Market, By Geography
6.1 Global Group Iv & V (Synthetic) Lubricants Market: Geographical Overview
6.2 Europe
6.3 North America
6.4 Asia-Pacific
6.5 Row
7 Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned:
- British Petroleum Plc
- Chevron
- Conocophillips Company
- Exxon Mobil Corporation (Xom)
- Fuchs Lubricants Co
- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
- Miller Oils Ltd
- Panolin International Inc.
- Petrobras
- Petronas Lubricants International
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- Sinopec Corporation
- Statoil Lubricants
- Total S.A.
- Valvoline International Inc.
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Syria arms imports surge thanks to Russia: Report
Stockholm: Syria imported nearly six times more weapons in 2007-2011 than in the previous five-year period, with Russia accounting for 72 percent of the arms supplies to President Bashar Assad`s regime, an international research institute said on Monday.
The report on global arms transfers by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute highlighted how Moscow continues to provide Syria with weapons even as the US, the European Union and others impose arms embargoes due to the regime`s violent crackdown on protesters.
It did not specify the volume of weapons exports after the start of the uprising in 2011.
Major Russian arms deliveries to Syria in 2007-2011 included air defence systems and anti-ship missiles, which have no direct use in the current unrest in the Arab state. But they have upgraded the regime`s capability to defend against outside intervention, SIPRI researcher Pieter Wezeman said.
"They increase the risks involved in and therefore the threshold for foreign military intervention like the NATO operation against the Gaddafi regime" in Libya, Wezeman said.
Syria has outstanding orders for 25 Russian MIG-29 combat aircraft, and in late 2011 Russia signed a USD 550 million deal for 36 Yak-130 light combat aircraft, he said, adding that questions remain about the timing of the deliveries and Syria`s ability to pay for them.
"However, when delivered the combat aircraft would augment the Syrian military`s capabilities to attack rebel positions if the conflict develops in a similar way as the conflict in e.g. Libya developed," Wezeman said in an e-mail to a news agency.
The UN estimates that Assad`s crackdown on the uprising against his regime that began a year ago has killed more than 8,000 people so far.
Syria`s weapons imports rose 580 percent from the 2002-2006 period, lifting the country from No 68 to 33 in the rankings of the world`s arms importers, SIPRI said. Nineteen percent of Syria`s arms imports came from Belarus and 9 percent from Iran, the report said.
Globally, the report showed conventional weapons transfers jumped 24 percent in 2007-2011, with the US remaining the No 1 weapons exporter, followed by Russia, Germany, France and Britain.
India, South Korea, Pakistan, China and Singapore were the five largest recipients of arms.
The Arab Spring had only a limited effect on global arms sales in 2011, even though it "provoked public and parliamentary debate in a number of supplier states", SIPRI said. It noted that Saudi Arabia`s order last year of 154 F-15 combat aircraft from the US was the largest arms deal in two decades.
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Hotels in Tathra, New South Wales
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- Most bookedTathra Beachside
4 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"The beach house is marketed as ultra luxurious. It ended up being spotlessly clean and new but we found it to be of average comfort and finishings. Tathra Beachside feels secure with boomgates at the entrance allowing access to authorised cars only. Tathra itself is a great base to explore the to..."
A Traveller, Mar 2016, AU
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"The cabin was great had all we needed the staff were great we stayed in off season still had so much to do on the grounds for the kids. We will definitely be going back. Tathra is a beautiful small coastal town have found a hidden gem and look forward to many more family holidays there. "
A Traveller, Jul 2016, AU
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"It was a quiet visit at the end of our holiday. We only had the motel style room and it was just big enough for the two of us, the layout was quite good. The pool and spa and general grounds are lovely, and made a perfect pit stop. The beach and town are very pretty and walking around to the whar..."
A Traveller, Feb 2016, AU
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"The apartments are in a quiet location not too far form the beach and cafes. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. The bed was quite comfortable and room size good. Shower over bath was a bit difficult for hubby as he has a very bad knee but he managed. The room could do with a l..."
A Traveller, Feb 2016, AU
Hotels within 10 miles of Tathra
3 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"One of the best places I have stayed in, it is a credit to owners and staff well done."
A Traveller, Jan 2016, AU
3 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Great welcome by the staff. Great value for money. Would definitely stay again."
A Traveller, Apr 2016, AU
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"Great location, well within walking distance of the main street and shopping mall. Good facilities and swimming pool. Lovely staff who have loads of local knowledge. Very enjoyable stay."
A Traveller, Jan 2016, AU
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"Rooms dated but clean and functional. Walking distance to shops and low traffic noise as it sits off the road. Staff friendly and helpful."
A Traveller, Jun 2016, AU
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"Stayed for two days in this traditional format Aussie motel (i.e. parked outside room). It was close to Bega town centre an about 20 mins from coast. Comfortable room which was very well maintained."
A Traveller, Jan 2016, GB
Hotels within 15 miles of Tathra
6 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Neat & tidy cabin. Hosts welcoming & helpful. Great spot for relaxing. Loved hearing the waves crashing as I went to sleep each night"
A Traveller, Jul 2016, AU
Best hotels in Tathra
If you are looking for Tathra hotels in a particular area, you can use the search feature at the top of the page to search by neighborhood, landmark, address or zip code, or you can search by using the built-in map feature. You can also browse hotels in Tathra by type, amenities, and star-rating so that you can find the best hotel. Currently, top rated hotels in Tathra are:
- Tathra Beachside
- Kianinny
- Tathra Beach House Apartments
- Sapphire Court Holiday Units
- Woodbine Park Eco Cabins
The location of your Tathra hotel is important. If you are traveling to Tathra, &StateorCountry for business, you may want to consider getting a hotel close to the airport or near your meeting venue. By doing so, you can really cut down on transportation costs and time. You may also want to book a hotel that offers free wifi just in case you need to get some work done.
If you are traveling for vacation, figure out which attractions or landmarks you want to see and book a hotel that is within close proximity. Although hotels near attractions might cost a little more, you may find that spending those extra few dollars is worth the convenience. You can even find hotels that align with your interests. For example, if you are looking for a relaxing vacation, a spa hotel may be the perfect choice for you.
You'll also want to determine which type of accommodations will suit your needs before booking a hotel in Tathra. If you're traveling with the kiddos, a family friendly hotel will offer larger rooms and more sleeping arrangements. For those traveling for an extended period of time, booking a hotel suite with a kitchenette is a smart move and will feel a little more like home. If you are budget conscience and just need a place to rest your head, a hostel or motel may be all you need.
If you are looking to score the best discounts and deals, use the filter to sort by price from low to high. You can book a hotel in Tathra for as low as $71 per night. If you are looking to cut down on expenses, look for hotels that include free breakfast and parking. Some hotels even offer free shuttle service to and from nearby places. You can also sort by star rating, proximity, and guest rating.
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