Belfast is now only 2 years away from the city’s most famous centenary- the 100th year since the launch of the White Star Liner, The Titanic. 10,000 people were employed in Harland and Wolff, the biggest shipyard in the world at the time, and the White Star Line went on to build two sister ships to the Titanic- the Britannia and the Olympic.

Everyone knows the tragic story of loss felt beyond doubt, both in Belfast, where it was built, and in Southampton, where it was launched in 1912. Almost every street in Belfast suffered a loss. The youngest and last remaining survivor, Milvina Dean, who was a baby on board the Titanic, died in May 2009.

Developments in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter have not progressed recently as had been hoped, because of the economic recession. However, we have already enjoyed 8 years of entertainment from the Odyssey Complex, which incorporates an ice rink, auditorium, and 12 cinema screens, as well as restaurants, bars and clubs. The area has also been known to host funfairs and was recently the host for the Tall Ships Festival and Continental Market.

Plans are now moving again, with apartments underway and the funding now in place for a Visitor Centre and Hotel. Developers hope this will prepare for the visitors which will flock to the birthplace of the Titanic.

The plan is to build a new community in place of the working shipyard, which has shrunk to a workforce of less than 1,000. This attraction is a unique and compelling reason for tourists to make Northern Ireland their chosen destination. The site is expected to attract around 400,000 visitors, which will be of economic benefit to the region.

?97 million signature building will include:

? A five storey landmark building, a tourism, leisure and cultural facility, and an exhibition gallery which will tell the story of RMS Titanic, and also Northern Ireland’s ship building and maritime history.

? It will also house banqueting, retail and restaurant facilities, conference suites, a community resource and a unique ‘flying theatre’. Completion is expected to be early 2012.

? Also, The Titanic Quarter Visitor Centre is to tell the complete story of the world famous RSM Titanic.

The Thompson Dock already hosts visitors, showing them the vast size of the liner, and the adjacent pump house gives a welcome stop for a snack or coffee, while giving information of the life and time of the shipyard. The Nomadic is a relic of these times, and has recently been brought back to Belfast and is currently being restored in preparation for the centenary in 2012. The Nomadic is the only remaining reminder of the times, and its role was to ferry people from ship to shore. It is fitted out in the same style as the state rooms on the titanic, and was used by 1st class passengers to transfer from the dock.

The Titanic Quarter will be a great way to celebrate a century of maritime history and enhance the Northern Ireland tourist experience. Many thousands of cruise passengers already visit Belfast every year. Titanic Quarter is a close distance from the docks, and this new tourist attraction will bring these passengers ashore, enhancing Belfast’s economy.

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Pictures by Tim Walker
Galleria Carla Sozzani, Milano, Italy
January 23 - March 7 2010

Tim Walker is one of the most renowned fashion photographers. It will happen to everybody to stumble in his elegant surreal photographs, in which dreams mingle with reality, without using artificial photo manipulation.
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Tim Walker è uno dei più noti fotografi di moda. Sarà capitato a tutte di imbattersi nelle sue eleganti fotografie surreali, in cui il sogno e la realtà si mischiano, senza l’utilizzo artificioso del ritocco fotografico.

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So, you love cars and you wish you could have all the cars in the world. Would you like to purchase the most expensive car in the world? It might sounds crazy but would you actually buy a car that is worth a billion? Check out Bugatti Veyron that comes with a price tag of $1,700,000. This is indeed a crazy number for a car but Bugatti Veyron is unlike any other car. There are lots of new models coming in the market each day and people want to go in for a new car. For rich changing the car often is a status symbol and why not if you have that kind of money.

The only problem here is whether you can afford to buy this car, even on a loan. It is unsure how much it would cost every month but it is sure that you will not be late to make payment because this baby can go up to 253mp/h or 407 km/h. Is this insane or what as this is really top speed. I don’t think there is any other car can reach such a speed. It has 16 cylinders, making it super special. As the price goes up so do the feature so if you go in for an expensive car you will get some of the most amazing things, which must have even not thought about.

However, if you think that this is too pricey, maybe you can get something else at the price of $1,000,000. Check out the Ferrari Enzo. It has 12 cylinders and a top speed of 186mp/h or 301km/h. This is another example of insane cars that can go so fast; again you will never be late to any destination you want to go. For example, there will be no more late payments at the bank. Along with the speed you should take proper care to drive safely, which is also very important for all.

Of course, there is no way we can forget the Pagani Zonda. At the price of $741,000 this is perhaps the cheapest among the three most expensive cars in the world. As such, you should consider getting one of these when you are a billionaire, which is if you ever become one. However, be sure to pay in cash because the interest might hurt you.

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I thought I’d give you a little tour around my garden. This is digitalis, also known as "foxglove", a biennial, blooming in my garden. Behind the digitalis is a bluish-purple clematis climbing a California fan palm. 

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These days, tax rates are so high in some countries that individuals and firms are finding it difficult to make profits after paying the taxes. Since they do not want to break the laws by concealing their transactions, they are trying to reduce costs of operations by registering their companies in offshore locations.

The advantage of getting a company registered in some countries is that those governments do not impose steep taxes on companies that are registered with them if they do not conduct business with local firms. In some cases they just charge a flat rate. This reduces the costs of operation, and enables firms to pass on the savings to customers to stay ahead of competition. People starting new businesses use the advantage of registering their company in a country which offers better tax structures to compete with established competitors.

Lately governments of countries where companies are bound to operate because of greater business opportunities are making it offshore company formation difficult because they have become hungrier for revenue after the global meltdown. They are formulating new laws to keep firms or individuals from getting companies registered in places where the tax rates are lower. To ensure that you do not get into trouble while setting up such a firm, you should get in touch with a firm that specializes in offshore company formation.

Apart from the savings because of the different tax structures, the advantage of offshore company formation is that some governments are less nosey and mind their own business and do not force companies to comply with too many reporting regulations. These regulations often prevent firms from paying enough attention to their businesses. This also enables firms to save the money that they would have to pay to professionals who would prepare the statutory reports. Some jurisdictions are preferred because of less bureaucratic red tape. For example, business is easier in a place like Panama because a company can be registered by bearer shares.

As the world has become a smaller place because of the rapid advances in the field of information technology, it has become easier to work in multiple international locations. Most firms that are doing well are making good use of the advantages of transferring operations to places where labor is cheap or markets are growing, thus there is no reason to need to hesitate before opting for offshore company formation if it enhances profits.

To ensure that you do not take any step that may lead to legal problems contact an offshore company formation agency.

On December 7th, 2009 at 1:30pm GMT Starbucks invited musicians from all over the world to sing together at the same time to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. In that one breathtaking moment, musicians from 156 countries played “All You Need is Love” together. Watch now, as musicians from all around the world come together and share a song.

Join in by lending your own voice to http://StarbucksLoveProject.com Watch streaming video from countries around the world and then join in by singing All You Need is Love yourself. For each video submitted, Starbucks will make a contribution to the Global Fund to help fight against AIDS in Africa. You can also help increase the Starbucks contribution to the Global Fund by submitting a drawing to the Love Gallery.

The global sing-along is part of our continuing efforts to help fight AIDS in Africa. In just one year in partnership with (RED)™, Starbucks has generated money equivalent to more than 7 million days of medicine to help those living with HIV in Africa.

All industries seem to be affected by the economy in 2009. With as much negative press about the economy in the news it has been somewhat surprising to find newspaper layoffs were as much the news as it reported. This made me reflect on two things about newspapers.

One is whether it was the economy that caused the layoffs across the country in the industry or was it technology? The other was the movie “The Paper” starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close and Robert Duvall. From this movie I was made aware of the sheer number of men and women it takes to produce a paper on a daily basis and the amount of work that actually goes into the production.

In this digital age the need to have news almost as fast as it occurs proved that newspapers may be old by the time it reaches your front door. We turn to our digital devices not only to keep up with the latest information but to become a part of it using social media. This information revolution is what’s causing the layoffs in the newspaper industry.

Although there are many departments necessary to run a successful paper, I find the copywriters most interesting and closely related to my business. Copywriters are the one ones that sell you through the written word. They make you want to read more about a story, to turn the page. It is this skill that is also necessary for success when marketing a business online.

As more newspaper layoffs occurs those with copywriting skills should consider coming online to market for online publications or to start your own business. This will enable you to use skills you currently have and take them into a new medium. Instead of encouraging your readers to turn the page of the paper the idea online would be to get potential customers to click on your links for further information. It’s all tied to effective copy. The art of copywriting is so critical online it can mean the difference between success and failure.

As you ponder your next career move consider the talents you possess and use the tried and true skill of copywriting to market any business successfully online.

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