Thursday, July 29, 2010
Allrounder by Mephisto Paragon Shoe
These relaxed Allrounder by Mephisto Paragon, stylish casuals from have a cool retro style. Crafted from premium quality oiled leather. Elastic goring for easy on/off. Stitching details. Lightweight polyurethane sole absorbs shock for durable comfort. Soft leather lining. Pull straps at instep and heel. This style tends to run large. For an accurate fit we recommend purchasing a 1/2 size smaller than you typically purchase. For example, if you normally purchase a size 7 1/2, we recommend purchasing a size 7. The diversity of this shoes allows for the representation of fashion's most influential trends, complete with an overall feel of romantic feminism. The unique styling of this shoe is left open to interpretation, so each man has the freedom to accentuate her individual style.
Rocky Boots 9" Portland 8151 Boot
Guaranteed Rocky Boots 9" Portland 8151 waterproof construction. 400 grams of Thinsulate™ Insulation. Full-grain dark brown leather. Removable lace in kiltie brush guard. Lace-to-Toe pattern provides maximum adjustability. Vibram BigHorn outsole provides durability & excellent traction. You can actually see the quality, you can feel the comfort, highly durable light weight & superior craftsmanship. Complete and most largest collection of shoes.Focusing on details that make each shoe spectacular, this collection showcases a wide variety of patterns all with one common goal, to provide a feel good factor for feet everywhere.The diversity of this shoes allows for the representation of fashion's most influential trends, complete with an overall feel of romantic feminism.
Caterpillar Interface Shoe
This soft toe pull up leather Caterpillar Interface oxford is a work horse, comfortable and stylish, yet built for work. It comes with a nylon mesh lining and Ortholite sock liner. The midsole has EVA construction while the outsole sports cement construction and T656 rubber. This shoe comes equipped with slip resistant soles that reduce the risk of slips and falls. Focusing on details that make each shoe spectacular, this collection showcases a wide variety of patterns all with one common goal, to provide a feel good factor for feet everywhere.The diversity of this shoes allows for the representation of fashion's most influential trends, complete with an overall feel of romantic feminism.These shoes are comfortable beyond belief, extremely stable.
Lugz Torx Shoe
This Lugz Torx shoe features the lug sole bottom for a slip resistant outsole. The collar, insole, and tongue are all padded for comfort.You can actually see the quality, you can feel the comfort, highly durable light weight & superior craftsmanship. Complete and most largest collection of shoes.Focusing on details that make each shoe spectacular, this collection showcases a wide variety of patterns all with one common goal, to provide a feel good factor for feet everywhere.The diversity of this shoes allows for the representation of fashion's most influential trends, complete with an overall feel of romantic feminism.Modern construction provides an elegant, unmatchable look that is enhanced by the use of luxurious materials. This shoe has redefined men's footwear.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Azerbaijan to discuss Karabakh conflict with EU
The resolution of the Karabakh conflict will be discussed with the EU in future within political dialogue, that is one of the directions of the discussed association agreement, said Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmud Mammadguliyev.
Azerbaijan would like EU’s stance on the issue to be more active, he noted.
“In May the European Parliament adopted a development strategy for the South Caucasus. The need for the withdrawal of Armenian forces from occupied Azerbaijani territories is clearly indicated there. This encourages us to respect the EU’s position to resolve the conflict,” Trend News quotes Mammadguliyev.
In his turn, the EU representative John Caher told the reporters that “the EU is not involved in this matter. It supports the OSCE Minsk Group’s activity. It unequivocally supports the peaceful settlement of the problem.”
Azerbaijan would like EU’s stance on the issue to be more active, he noted.
“In May the European Parliament adopted a development strategy for the South Caucasus. The need for the withdrawal of Armenian forces from occupied Azerbaijani territories is clearly indicated there. This encourages us to respect the EU’s position to resolve the conflict,” Trend News quotes Mammadguliyev.
In his turn, the EU representative John Caher told the reporters that “the EU is not involved in this matter. It supports the OSCE Minsk Group’s activity. It unequivocally supports the peaceful settlement of the problem.”
Azerbaijan Says BP to Stay in Shah Deniz Gas Field
BP Plc, which seeks to sell $10 billion in assets to pay for oil-spill damages in the U.S., will remain a partner in Azerbaijan’s largest natural-gas field at Shah Deniz, the country’s energy minister said.
“We are not looking at any means of changing BP as our main partner, or even finding other investors,” Natig Aliyev said in an interview in Batumi, Georgia, today. “The consortium is already formed, things are going well, and it is not discussed.”
BP, Europe’s second-biggest oil company, has halted dividend payments to shareholders and is selling assets to pay for damage from a blowout at its Macondo well that resulted in the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The company stopped the flow of oil on July 15, three months after an explosion caused 35,000 to 60,000 barrels of crude to spew daily into the Gulf of Mexico.
BP has already sold $289 million in assets, including U.S. oil storage tanks and pipelines, to Magellan Midstream Partners LP. Abu Dhabi, home to one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, may consider investing in the company, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said last week.
BP is the operator of Shah Deniz, which supplies the South Caucasus Pipeline through Turkey. Its partners in the Caspian Sea field include Statoil ASA and OAO Lukoil.
OAO Gazprom, the world’s biggest producer of natural gas, would consider buying a stake in Shah Deniz if offered, the Moscow-based company’s Chief Executive Officer Alexei Miller said last month. Gas from the second phase of the field’s development would help feed the planned Nabucco pipeline, which would extend from Turkey to Europe and avoid Russian territory.
Gazprom may buy more gas from Shah Deniz, though there are no plans to sell stakes in the Azerbaijani field, Aliyev said.
“BP will stay,” the minister said. “I wouldn’t want BP to leave this project.”
“We are not looking at any means of changing BP as our main partner, or even finding other investors,” Natig Aliyev said in an interview in Batumi, Georgia, today. “The consortium is already formed, things are going well, and it is not discussed.”
BP, Europe’s second-biggest oil company, has halted dividend payments to shareholders and is selling assets to pay for damage from a blowout at its Macondo well that resulted in the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The company stopped the flow of oil on July 15, three months after an explosion caused 35,000 to 60,000 barrels of crude to spew daily into the Gulf of Mexico.
BP has already sold $289 million in assets, including U.S. oil storage tanks and pipelines, to Magellan Midstream Partners LP. Abu Dhabi, home to one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, may consider investing in the company, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said last week.
BP is the operator of Shah Deniz, which supplies the South Caucasus Pipeline through Turkey. Its partners in the Caspian Sea field include Statoil ASA and OAO Lukoil.
OAO Gazprom, the world’s biggest producer of natural gas, would consider buying a stake in Shah Deniz if offered, the Moscow-based company’s Chief Executive Officer Alexei Miller said last month. Gas from the second phase of the field’s development would help feed the planned Nabucco pipeline, which would extend from Turkey to Europe and avoid Russian territory.
Gazprom may buy more gas from Shah Deniz, though there are no plans to sell stakes in the Azerbaijani field, Aliyev said.
“BP will stay,” the minister said. “I wouldn’t want BP to leave this project.”
World's fastest electric car makes Vancouver pit stop
VANCOUVER — The bugs are "disgusting" and the police have been pesky, but overall a team of students from Imperial College London are having the adventure of a lifetime showing off one of the world's fastest electric cars.
The Racing Green Endurance team left Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, on July 4 bound for Argentina on a 26,000-kilometre trip to generate some excitement about electric cars.
The sleek, low-slung vehicle looks better suited to a race track than the bumpy highway between Alaska and British Columbia. There's no top or windshield, leaving only a helmet between the driver and the bugs.
Andy Hadland, the team's public relations director, said he was thankful for the head gear after his first turn behind the wheel.
"After every trip you're wiping off the helmet. It's kind of red, yellow, brown, it's a little disgusting actually."
The team has also been pulled over several times by police officers who were both curious and suspicious.
"What makes you think you can drive a car like this legally in Canada?" Hadland said, dropping his British accent to imitate the officers who have pulled them over.
He said once they satisfy the officers' curiosity and show them the car is insured for the road, they've been allowed to move on.
Other than being surrounded by a herd of bison early one morning and one blown fuse in the vehicle, the trip has been uneventful, Hadland said during a short pit stop in Vancouver on Friday.
Yet, to his surprise, the journey has been tiring.
"I knew it would be hard work, but it's not as much of a holiday as I expected," he said, still smiling.
The 400-horsepower vehicle can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h and will go more than 400 kilometres on one charge, but takes eight hours to recharge from completely empty.
Its two electric motors in the rear of the car are powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries that account for almost half of the total 1,180 kilograms of the fibreglass vehicle.
The goal is to drive 26,000 kilometres, through 14 countries in 84 days with the hope of convincing the public that electric vehicles aren't the highway pariahs they once were.
"Part of what they want do is change this perception of electric cars as being slow kind of grandma's car," said Lorne Burns, of KPMG, the company sponsoring the team's journey. "This is anything but Grandma's car. This thing's fast, it's cool."
Even though Hadland, who isn't overly tall, has to fold himself into the vehicle's tiny interior when it's his turn to drive, he said there are few drawbacks to the vehicle.
It's fun to drive, cheap to run, there are no emissions, and the air is cleaner, he said.
"You've got 100 per cent torque, 100 per cent of the time. That means you've always got full power whenever you want to put your foot down," he said.
The Racing Green Endurance team left Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, on July 4 bound for Argentina on a 26,000-kilometre trip to generate some excitement about electric cars.
The sleek, low-slung vehicle looks better suited to a race track than the bumpy highway between Alaska and British Columbia. There's no top or windshield, leaving only a helmet between the driver and the bugs.
Andy Hadland, the team's public relations director, said he was thankful for the head gear after his first turn behind the wheel.
"After every trip you're wiping off the helmet. It's kind of red, yellow, brown, it's a little disgusting actually."
The team has also been pulled over several times by police officers who were both curious and suspicious.
"What makes you think you can drive a car like this legally in Canada?" Hadland said, dropping his British accent to imitate the officers who have pulled them over.
He said once they satisfy the officers' curiosity and show them the car is insured for the road, they've been allowed to move on.
Other than being surrounded by a herd of bison early one morning and one blown fuse in the vehicle, the trip has been uneventful, Hadland said during a short pit stop in Vancouver on Friday.
Yet, to his surprise, the journey has been tiring.
"I knew it would be hard work, but it's not as much of a holiday as I expected," he said, still smiling.
The 400-horsepower vehicle can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h and will go more than 400 kilometres on one charge, but takes eight hours to recharge from completely empty.
Its two electric motors in the rear of the car are powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries that account for almost half of the total 1,180 kilograms of the fibreglass vehicle.
The goal is to drive 26,000 kilometres, through 14 countries in 84 days with the hope of convincing the public that electric vehicles aren't the highway pariahs they once were.
"Part of what they want do is change this perception of electric cars as being slow kind of grandma's car," said Lorne Burns, of KPMG, the company sponsoring the team's journey. "This is anything but Grandma's car. This thing's fast, it's cool."
Even though Hadland, who isn't overly tall, has to fold himself into the vehicle's tiny interior when it's his turn to drive, he said there are few drawbacks to the vehicle.
It's fun to drive, cheap to run, there are no emissions, and the air is cleaner, he said.
"You've got 100 per cent torque, 100 per cent of the time. That means you've always got full power whenever you want to put your foot down," he said.
Argentina treats embattled Spanish judge as hero
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Fourteen years ago, a group of Argentine women wearing white kerchiefs with the names of their missing children flew to Madrid and entered the chambers of Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon. He says they changed his life.
The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo were seeking justice for those who had disappeared during Argentina's bloody 1976-1983 military dictatorship. Though the crimes happened on the other side of the world nearly two decades earlier, Garzon couldn't turn them away.
"Judges, more than anyone, cannot look away. This is not some other people's problem. It is our problem. It is our responsibility," said Garzon, who now faces potentially career-ending charges of overstepping his authority by trying to investigate crimes against humanity in his own country.
Today, human rights trials are in full swing in Argentina and Chile, and many credit Garzon, who charged dozens of Argentine junta figures with crimes against humanity and issued an arrest warrant for Chilean dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
Garzon, who also has taken on al-Qaida terrorists, came to Buenos Aires to be honored at Friday's commemorations of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center that killed 85 people, and to join human rights leaders in another ceremony Thursday night inside the former Naval Mechanics School, which served as one of the most notorious torture and extermination centers during the dictatorship.
Speaker after speaker thanked Garzon for showing Argentina the way at a time when amnesty laws protected former dictatorship figures from prosecution.
"The wall of impunity began to crumble on the day that Baltasar Garzon ordered the arrest of some 40 oppressors," said Eduardo Duhalde, Argentina's human rights secretary.
Garzon is charged in Spain with abusing his authority by opening an inquiry into the disappearances of more than 114,000 people during Spain's civil war and Gen. Francisco Franco's dictatorship, despite Spain's 1977 amnesty law that shields those responsible from prosecution. He has been suspended from the bench since May, and if convicted will be barred for 20 years, which would effectively end his career.
Garzon called it "a regression" in Spain's commitment to universal justice. "It is sad that Spain, which had earned a place among those who defend human rights, has lost that role in such a senseless way," he said.
Now rights leaders are trying to return the favor — they asked the Argentine courts in March to investigate the case Garzon would have pursued in Spain. As a first step, they filed suit on behalf of family members of three Spaniards and an Argentine killed during Spain's 1936-39 civil war.
"We want to repay the favor that Baltasar Garzon has done for us, by asking on the part of his people and on that of the Spaniards who live here, too, who want to recover their dead and give them a proper burial," said Estela de Carlotto, president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo.
Spaniards should be angered by the fact that Garzon's critics did not balk when he attempted to try crimes against humanity in the Americas, but are now trying to destroy his career because he turned his attention to crimes committed on their own soil, said Horacio Verbitsky, president of the Center for Legal and Social Studies, which was founded to document the crimes of Argentina's dictatorship.
"We here, from the other side of the world, have the obligation to say that what is happening in Spain is shameful, and to express our solidarity with the Spanish people so that they, too, can demolish the walls of impunity," Verbitsky said.
The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo were seeking justice for those who had disappeared during Argentina's bloody 1976-1983 military dictatorship. Though the crimes happened on the other side of the world nearly two decades earlier, Garzon couldn't turn them away.
"Judges, more than anyone, cannot look away. This is not some other people's problem. It is our problem. It is our responsibility," said Garzon, who now faces potentially career-ending charges of overstepping his authority by trying to investigate crimes against humanity in his own country.
Today, human rights trials are in full swing in Argentina and Chile, and many credit Garzon, who charged dozens of Argentine junta figures with crimes against humanity and issued an arrest warrant for Chilean dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
Garzon, who also has taken on al-Qaida terrorists, came to Buenos Aires to be honored at Friday's commemorations of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center that killed 85 people, and to join human rights leaders in another ceremony Thursday night inside the former Naval Mechanics School, which served as one of the most notorious torture and extermination centers during the dictatorship.
Speaker after speaker thanked Garzon for showing Argentina the way at a time when amnesty laws protected former dictatorship figures from prosecution.
"The wall of impunity began to crumble on the day that Baltasar Garzon ordered the arrest of some 40 oppressors," said Eduardo Duhalde, Argentina's human rights secretary.
Garzon is charged in Spain with abusing his authority by opening an inquiry into the disappearances of more than 114,000 people during Spain's civil war and Gen. Francisco Franco's dictatorship, despite Spain's 1977 amnesty law that shields those responsible from prosecution. He has been suspended from the bench since May, and if convicted will be barred for 20 years, which would effectively end his career.
Garzon called it "a regression" in Spain's commitment to universal justice. "It is sad that Spain, which had earned a place among those who defend human rights, has lost that role in such a senseless way," he said.
Now rights leaders are trying to return the favor — they asked the Argentine courts in March to investigate the case Garzon would have pursued in Spain. As a first step, they filed suit on behalf of family members of three Spaniards and an Argentine killed during Spain's 1936-39 civil war.
"We want to repay the favor that Baltasar Garzon has done for us, by asking on the part of his people and on that of the Spaniards who live here, too, who want to recover their dead and give them a proper burial," said Estela de Carlotto, president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo.
Spaniards should be angered by the fact that Garzon's critics did not balk when he attempted to try crimes against humanity in the Americas, but are now trying to destroy his career because he turned his attention to crimes committed on their own soil, said Horacio Verbitsky, president of the Center for Legal and Social Studies, which was founded to document the crimes of Argentina's dictatorship.
"We here, from the other side of the world, have the obligation to say that what is happening in Spain is shameful, and to express our solidarity with the Spanish people so that they, too, can demolish the walls of impunity," Verbitsky said.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
SoftWalk Laguna Shoe
Patent Pending Mogul Construction relieves foot stress with SoftWalk Laguna Shoe every step. Supple All Leather Uppers are utterly soft to the foot. Shock Resistant Soles relieves stress and strain of daily walking. Sure Step Outsole ensures every step will be on firm footing. Constant Air Flow Technology creates a fresh feeling for the foot. Hand Stitched Outsoles quality construction means increased support as well as classic good looks. SoftWalk shoes meld style and comfort though inspired, classic designs and a unique, shock-absorbing footbed that minimizes pain and fatigue often suffered from extended hours of walking or standing. It's a perfect combination of style and comfort for a SoftWalk woman who isn't willing to compromise.
Jessica Simpson Amber Boot
The Jessica Simpson Amber Boot from Jessica Simpson is a chic, modern moccasin inspired boot with eye popping good looks. It is constructed with shearling material for warmth and comfort. If you want coziness and style in one shoe, try Jessica Simpson's Amber boot. Its combination of soft leather, extra-plush faux shearling, and a thick rubber outsole will totally do the trick on both counts. When the weather forecast calls for cold, the fashion forecast calls for Jessica Simpson's warm and chic "Amber" bootie. Wear the top up or cuff it over for a shorter look. Jessica Simpson is a superstar, actress, singer and personality, famous for her fun, sexy style, and now her signature line of footwear brings that same style home to you. From fun western boots to the latest dressy and casual looks, Jessica Simpson shoes are where it's at for fun, flirty and fabulous fashion.
Timberland Nellie Premium 28359 Shoe
There's just no substitute for a sturdy, Guaranteed Waterproof Timberland Nellie Premium 28359 Shoe to keep feet comfortable and dry, rain or shine. Rugged and dependable, this boot holds up to lots of wear and tear, while supporting feet for easy, all-day wear. Premium, Guaranteed Waterproof nubuck leather for comfort and abrasion resistance, Direct-attach waterproof construction, and Direct-attach waterproof construction. Rubber lug outsole for traction and durability, Padded collar for a comfortable fit and Rustproof hardware for long-lasting wear. Timberland Tree logo on the side and tongue. You need the rugged protection and you'll love the girl power style of these tough boots from Timberland. Waterproof nubuck or leather upper in a casual work ankle boot style, with a round plain toe, side and heel overlays, reinforced stitching and Timberland logo accents.
Skechers D Lites Nuzzles Shoe
Lighten up your look with the fun, sporty Skechers D Lites Nuzzles Shoe, Leather upper in a slip on casual backless sneaker with stitching, overlay and metallic edge trim, slip on front elastic panel and mini rhinestone accents. Padded col. Smooth lining, cushioned insole. Super lightweight shock absorbing midsole, flexible traction outsole. Skechers D Lites Nuzzles is the perfect sneaker for colder weather. It features a leather upper with faux fur trim along the opening of the clog. It has a stretchy front to ensure a comfortable fit. It has a thick rubber outsole to prevent slipping. You’ll love the ease and style of the D’Lites-Nuzzles slip-on from Skechers. This sporty clog has a leather upper and a plush, faux fur lining for a soft, luxurious feel.
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