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opec

Wed, 02 May 2007 03:10:00 +0300

DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - OPEC ministers will keep oil production at current levels; decision comes despite calls to pump more supplies into market that is becoming increasingly tight; holding output steady could send oil prices higher this spring as demand for gasoline picks up; OPEC's secretary general Abdalla Salem el-Badri says market is stable and healthy; Iraq Oil Min Hussain al-Shahristani tells reporters that Iraq will offer first round of bidding for oil projects in second half of year once oil law, drawn up by Council of Ministers, receives Parliament's approval; oil futures close at $57.55, down 0.6 percent, in New York trading; International Energy Agency says demand is expected to increase by 1.5 million barrels to 86 million barrels per day, 1.8 percent increase from 2006; OPEC, in its final statement, says global economic growth will remain 'relatively firm' this year, although at lower level than last year, and notes that higher interest rates have cooled global economy

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Very small partners for safety

Wed, 02 May 2007 03:06:00 +0300

Very small partners for safety

Nanotechnology is a combination of scientific and engineering advances that allow the design, fabrication and manufacture of products at the molecular level. As this field becomes increasingly more cost-efficient a variety of law enforcement uses will be available. For instance, developments in nanotechnology will change the threat protection level of vehicle ballistic panels and even your personal body armor

Nanotechnology can create material that has the weight of plastic but is more than sixty times stronger than steel. Furthermore, material produced at the molecular level can be given a number of "smart" features. It will be possible to design the outer body of your police vehicle to not only weigh less and provide more protection, but it will be somewhat "smart."

As an example, if a bullet was fired at your police vehicle the nanotechnology would "sense" the impact and be able to react quickly enough to re-arrange itself to maximizes protection and the deflection and energy absorption factors. These developments will also find their way into your soft-body armor. In the future, the way your current body armor distributes the energy from a bullet will be considered "dumb" when compared with the ability of armor produced through nano-manufacturing.

Further over the horizon is duty uniforms with protection of today's ceramic plates.

Heads Up!

Most of the technological advancements in the future will be difficult for the patrol officer to manage with a new way of receiving information. The military solved some of the human problem of receiving, processing and managing information by providing pilots with "Heads Up Display" (HUD) technology.

There are a number of police vehicles with rudimentary forms HUD technology being tested. Essentially, a limited amount of information about your vehicle (particularly speed) and some information fr.. ( devamı )

jet engine

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:34:00 +0300

How a Jet Engine Works

This is a picture of how the air flows through a jet engine.

Jet engines move the airplane forward with a great force that is produced by a tremendous thrust and causes the plane to fly very fast.

All jet engines, which are also called gas turbines , work on the same principle. The engine sucks air in at the front with a fan. A compressor raises the pressure of the air. The compressor is made up of fans with many blades and attached to a shaft. The blades compress the air. The compressed air is then sprayed with fuel and an electric spark lights the mixture. The burning gases expand and blast out through the nozzle, at the back of the engine. As the jets of gas shoot backward, the engine and the aircraft are thrust forward.

The image above shows how the air flows through the engine. The air goes through the core of the engine as well as around the core. This causes some of the air to be very hot and some to be cooler. The cooler air then mixes with the hot air at the engine exit area.

A jet engine operates on the application of Sir Isaac Newton's 3. law of physics: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is called thrust. This law is demonstrated in simple terms by releasing an inflated balloon and watching the escaping air propel the balloon in the opposite direction. In the basic turbojet engine, air enters the front intake and is compressed, then forced int.. ( devamı )

Fernando Alonso

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:27:00 +0300

Fernando Alonso admitted he was disappointed at not achieving his main aspiration of finishing on the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Alonso finished in fifth as he lost his outright lead in the championship which he now shares with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen.

"After this race I'm left with a bit of a bitter taste for not having been able to climb onto the podium which was the main target," Alonso told Spanish television after the race in Sakhir.

The McLaren Mercedes driver finished 14 seconds behind eventual winner Felipe Massa. Alonso was also the victim of a classy overtaking move by Nick Heidfeld and admitted he had problems with car during the race.

"I couldn't do more than what I did, and in the end it's four points and we finished the race and as I said I tried to do the best I could," he added. "I wasn't very comfortable with the car, and in the end I did the best I could."

The good news for Alonso is that he is still head of the championship tied on 22 points with Raikkonen and Hamilton.

"After these first three races I didn't think I would be sharing the lead in the championship with the Ferraris when we thought they were on another planet," added Alonso. "So we'll arrive in Barcelona in good conditions and leading the championship."

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YACHT

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:53:00 +0300

Turkish Gulets are gracious and elegant motor sailors built from pine in traditional fashion and designed as pointed fore and round aft, specifically for charter holidays. A holiday on a gulet is for those wishing to relax completely and be pampered by the Turkish crew of up to four which always includes a good cook. All Gulets have loads of sunbathing space and are ideal for larger groups of six to twelve people. Water sport enthusiasts are catered for with sailboards, masks and snorkels and fishing gear. Gulets range from 12 to 35 metres and some carry optional water-ski boats and jet-skis. Most of our yachts are built in Bodrum, Marmaris or the Western Black Sea region.

If you wish to spend your holidays without even having to decide what is going to be on the menu, let our management and our cook do it for you with a small additional charge. However, if you like, this can be left entirely up to you.

Your Turkish crew may not have a thorough knowledge of English, so you might be advised to take a small traveller's dictionary along with you for the cruise. Besides being understood more easily, it is also a great way of picking up a few words of Turkish.

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kemer

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:29:02 +0300

Kemer

This important tourism region is located in the southwest of Turkey, 42 km south of Antalya. This region has grown very fast in this field, especially within the last 15 years and has added new 5 star hotels and vacation villages into its structure.
Besides the great holiday villages around the district, many big and little hotels are in a position to answer all kinds of accommodation requirements.
During the trip from Antalya to Kemer, which takes 40 minutes, pine trees will accompany you. At one side where is the Taurus Mountains will be on the other side and many impressive panoramas worthwhile to see, will fascinate you. Then you will arrive at the center of Kemer.. Kemer, at the feet of the western Taurus Mountain, extending down the 52 km long coast, seems to mix up with the blue of the Mediterranean and the green of the Taurus pine trees. Many bays and small natural harbors are present in its indented coast - line.

Kemer also offers many opportunties to those who intent to stay away from crowded places. You can participate to boat tours in the turquoise colored coasts of the Mediterranean sea or you can experience different excitements in the tracks of the Taurus mountains by joining one of the jeep safaris.

A modern marina with a capacity of 320 yachts makes Kemer also an important yachting tourism center. The marina and the 52 km long coastline has fulfilled the criteria set by the European Foundation for Environmental Education (FEEK) and obtained the right for the Blue Flag. The spaciousness of The sea and the pine tree covered high mountains will give you a comfortable peacefull feeling in the hot summer days of the Mediterranean climate. The average air temperatures in Kemer are 10°C i.. ( devamı )

Antalya

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:12:00 +0300

Antalya

The Antalya Region, offering all the mysticism of past in our day, is now called the "Turkish Riviera" due to its archaeological and natural beauties. Antalya is the place where sea, sun, history and nature constitute a perfect harmony and which also includes the most beautiful and clearest coast along the Medditerranean. The city still preserves its importance as a centre throughout history in the south coast of the country, in addition to its wonderful natural beauties. The mythological city which housed the Gods and Goddesses now exhibits all its secrets and marvels to mankind.

Antalya is located in the west of the Medditerranean region. In ancient times it covered all Pamphylia which means "the land of all tribes". The land really deserves the name since it has witnessed many successive civilizations throughout history. In 1st century BC the Pergamum king Attalus ordered his men to find the most beautiful piece of land on earth; he wanted them to find "heaven on earth". After a long search all over the world, they discovered this land and said "This must be 'Heaven' " and King Attalus founded the city giving it the name "Attaleia". From then on many nations kept their eyes on the city. When the Romans took over the Pergamene Kingdom, Attaleia became an outstanding Roman city which the great Roman Emperor Hadrian visited in 130 AD; an arch was built in his honour which is now worth seeing. Then came the Byzantines, after which the Seljuk Turks took over the city in 1207 and gave it a different name, Adalya, and built the Yivli Minaret. The Ottomans followed the Seljuks and finally within the Turkish Republic it became a Turkish city and an important port. Antalya has been growing rapidly since 1960 and its population is 1,146,109 acccording to the 1990 census.

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Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:43:00 +0300

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Michael Schumacher

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:38:00 +0300

Michael Schumacher, winner of back-to-back Formula One world driving championships in 1994 and 1995, and then again in 2000 and 2001, was the youngest two-time champion in F1 history. Schumacher burst onto the F1 scene at Spa-Francorchamps in 1991, where he qualified 7th for the Belgium GP in his first start for Jordan Grand Prix. He moved on just one race later to Team Benetton, where his career exploded, making him the winningest current driver and without a serious rival — despite the 1998-99 resurgence of McLaren led by now-retired Mika Hakkinen — since the death of Aryton Senna in May 1994.

In a metaphor for the astronomical popularity — and cash — generated by the Formula One series, Schumacher joined Ferrari for the 1996 season and signed the largest single season contract in racing, or perhaps sports, worldwide: $27 million per year. (Schumacher now lives, naturally, in tax-free Monaco.) Yet, the move paid off for the prancing horse team, with Schumacher claiming four poles and three wins, including the Italian GP at Monza, giving Ferrari its best season in years.

In 1997, "Schumi" came within one race of taking his third F1 crown, but in a much-debated move shunted into eventual world champion Villeneuve in the final GP while attempting a daring (and later deemed unlawful) overtaking maneuver at Jerez. He kept his season points, but was stripped of his 2nd place in the Wo.. ( devamı )

My dear country is Turkey

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:42:00 +0300

HOLIDAY IN TURKEY

Would you like to spend a holiday surrounded by vast, endless beaches in a gentle sun-drenched climate amidst bewitching natural beauty? Are you interested in historical treasures and ancient civilizations? Would you like to learn about an unique culture? And along with this, are comfort and reasonable prices important to you? If so, Turkey is the ideal vacation paradise for you. In Turkey, you will experience an incredible diversity of nature, culture, history, beliefs and ideas.

ABOUT TURKEY

Turkey, located at the juncture of Europe and Asia, is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes. In fact, by traveling to various cities in Turkey, a visitor can experience any one of the four seasons at the same time. During the months of April to October, a visitor can travel to the Mediterranean Sea coast for sun-bathing and swimming, visit the East coast of Turkey for skiing, or choose the Black Sea coast to experience the more mild weather of the fall and spring seasons.

CITIES & ACTIVITIES

The largest cities in Turkey - Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa - are major urban centers and the focus for social and business life. The commercial cities of Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa have become the industrial, business an.. ( devamı )

Sheraton Park Tower Hotel

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:42:00 +0300

The Sheraton Park Tower is situated on Knightsbridge, home of the renowned Harrod's and Harvey Nichols stores and the boutiques of Sloane Street. It is opposite the green acres of Hyde Park and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace,the Royal Albert Hall and the London Eye. A short tube ride from nearby Knightsbridge station will take you to Piccadilly Circus and the glittering West End and theatreland, or to the shopaholics paradise of Oxford Street and nearby Covent Garden.

Since its recent £10 million refurbishment the Sheraton Park Tower now offers corporate guests a business centre containing 4 meeting rooms for up to 120 delegates complete with fax, copier, printer and DVD stereo output. The Trianum room with its Italian garden terrace is ideal for delegates to enjoy meetings especially in the summer months. Event facilitators are on hand to assist you in every aspect of your ********.

The Sheraton Park Tower offers 24 hour room service a standard, and additionally a selection of rooms come complete with your own personal butler. Rooms for disabled guests are also available.

Knightsbridge is one of London's most cosmopolitan areas and there is no shortage of cafes, bars and restaurants of every style in the immediate vicinity, but the Sheraton Park Tower offers guests every opportunity to relax on site. After building up an appetite in the 24 hour fitness centre using the modern cardio-vascular equipment, you can enjoy a drink in the Piano bar which has a magnificent selection of cigars from around the world, or take afternoon tea in the Knightsbridge lounge where there is also live entertainment in stunning suroundings lit by an 18 foot chandelier. Restaurant One O One is the Sheraton Park Tower's award winning seafood restaurant where yo.. ( devamı )

DUBAİ

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:22:00 +0300

Surrounded by 38 acres of landscaped gardens, Le Meridien Dubai complements the city’s luxury, combining contemporary luxury with Dubai’s European flair. Situated minutes from the city’s renown shopping and commercial districts, the hotel offers 383 luxurious suites and guest rooms. Indulge in the tailored experiences of Natural Elements Spa, the naturally-lit fitness studio, tennis courts and three temperature-controlled swimming pools. Or relax at any of the hotel's 15 restaurants and bars.

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