Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a US federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. Service Members who died while in the military service.  First enacted by an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War . It was extended after World War I  to honor Americans who have died in all wars. Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season, and Labor Day its end. Begun as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War, by the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as ordinary people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. It also became a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family get-togethers, fireworks, trips to the beach, and national media events such as the Indy 500 auto race, held since 1911 on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

G8

Presidents and prime ministers of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States had met in the French resort of Deauville.
They took a tough line with the regimes resisting pro-democratic revolts, warning Libya and Syria to halt the violent repression of their own peoples.
The G8 world powers threw their weight behind the Arab Spring on Friday, intensifying the pressure on Libyan strongman Moamer Kadhafi and pledging billions for fledgling democracies.
The West's drive to oust Kadhafi was boosted on both the military front, with France and Britain vowing a "new phase" of operations, and on the diplomatic, with Russia joining calls for him to step down and head into exile.

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Welcome to NM Engineering!

Our sole goal is to improve the driver's motoring experience without changing the essence of what makes MINI a MINI. Every NM Engineering part is designed and engineered in California with manufacturing done between, California, Germany, UK and Japan.
On top of manufacturing NM Eng. parts, we are also Master Warehouse Distributor for many other reputable companies such Koni, Bilstein, Stoptech, Wilwood, K&N Filters, and Hawk Brakes. So please browse our site and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Wholesale dealers are definitely welcome!

~ NM Engineering Team ~

IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

Carlsson - "neu"

Die ästhetische Optik lässt es Sie kaum ahnen. Doch Carlsson Räder stammen direkt aus dem Motorsport.
Bei der Entwicklung geht es um messbare Vorteile auf der Rennstrecke: um eine Steigerung der Fahrleistungen, Verbesserung des Handlings, mehr Sicherheit und mehr Komfort für den Fahrer. Konstruktiv entscheidend ist dabei das Gewicht des Rads. Das leichtere Rad verbraucht weniger Motorkraft, zeigt weniger Neigung zum Springen und bleibt sicherer am Boden und in der Spur. Es liefert permanenteren Grip und besseren Vortrieb, ermöglicht höhere Kurvengeschwindigkeiten und kürzere Bremswege.
Eigenschaften, die Ihnen auch jenseits der Nordschleife einen deutlichen Vorsprung sichern.
Leichtbau muss jedoch im idealen Verhältnis zur Festigkeit stehen, speziell bei Fahrzeugen der obersten Leistungsklasse.
Um den optimalen Quotienten zu erreichen, konstruiert Carlsson nach dem technisch aufwändigsten und modernsten Prinzip,
welches es zur Zeit gibt - in der Tuning-Branche sonst unüblich. Das Rad wird nicht "abgespeckt", sondern ein leichtes Rad wird
schrittweise so lange verstärkt, bis es der Höchstbelastung standhält. Es bekommt "Muskeln" an den wichtigen Stellen.

1/11 Ultra Light/FORGED for C216

FA: 9x21 with 265/30
HA: 10.5x21 with 295/30

WHO

 

 

 

 

FAQs: Japan nuclear concerns 

Current risk

What is the current risk of radiation-related health problems in Japan for those residing near the reactor in comparison to those in other parts of Japan?

• Radiation-related health consequences will depend on exposure, which is dependant on several things, including: the amount and type of radiation released from the reactor; weather conditions, such as wind and rain; a person’s proximity to the plant; and the amount of time spent in irradiated areas.
• The Government of Japan’s recent actions in response to events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are in line with the existing recommendations for radiation exposure. The Government has evacuated individuals who were living within a 20-kilometre radius around the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Those living between 20 km and 30 km from the plant are being asked to evacuate voluntarily. In general, people living farther away are at lower risk than those who live nearby.
• Now, in light of new information on levels of environmental radioactivity in the 20-30 km zone and some surrounding areas beyond the 30km zone, the Government of Japan is preparing new planned evacuation zones from which residents will be evacuated within the coming month.
• In addition, an emergency evacuation preparedness zone has also been identified in which residents are being asked to prepare their affairs in case they are asked to evacuate. These zones also follow administrative boundaries and extend beyond the 30 km radius.

P ZERO

P ZERO

A reference point for the Ultra High Performance segment, it is characterised by an asymmetric tread pattern. Ideal for all top of the range sports and high-powered cars, it can also be considered for powerful mid-range vehicles.  A milestone in the development of the Pirelli range, P Zero™ has been chosen as original equipment for the most performance orientated and powerful models on the market. Its asymmetric tread pattern improves braking performance and enhances handling and control. Excellent in wet conditions with improved safety in potential aquaplaning situations.  Its new nano-composite compound ensures maximum grip and stability. The structural integrity of the tyre improves steering response, which is essential in sports driving, and also ensures uniform tread wear.  The special “S-shaped” grooves in the tread area deliver lower cabin noise levels, enhancing driver comfort.

HCB

http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html 精製水：Water エタノール：Alcohol ニンジン抽出液：Panax Ginseng Root Extract ポリリン酸ナトリウム：Exclusive Polyphosphate アルギン酸プロピレングリコール：  Propylene Glycol Alginate センブリエキス：  Swertia Japonica Extract グリチルリチン酸ジカリウム：  Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate エチルパラベン （パラオキシ安息香酸エチル）：Ethylparaben ｌ－メントール（エル‐メントール）：Menthol 米国化粧品表示名称 『US　Patent＃ 6.333.193.B1』 特許第3658758号

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WTO

What is the WTO?

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.

Who we are

There are a number of ways of looking at the World Trade Organization. It is an organization for trade opening. It is a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements. It is a place for them to settle trade disputes. It operates a system of trade rules. Essentially, the WTO is a place where member governments try to sort out the trade problems they face with each other.

What we do

The WTO is run by its member governments. All major decisions are made by the membership as a whole, either by ministers (who usually meet at least once every two years) or by their ambassadors or delegates (who meet regularly in Geneva).

What we stand for

The WTO agreements are lengthy and complex because they are legal texts covering a wide range of activities. But a number of simple, fundamental principles run throughout all of these documents. These principles are the foundation of the multilateral trading system.