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The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht in 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing European Economic Community. With almost 500&_160;million citizens, the EU combined generates an estimated 30% share of the world's nominal gross domestic product ( US$16.8 trillion in 2007). [3]The EU has developed a single market through a standardised system of laws which apply in all member states, guaranteeing the freedom of movement of people, goods, services and capital.[4] It maintains a common trade policy,[5] agricultural and fisheries policies,[6] and a regional development policy.[7] Fifteen member states have adopted a common currency, the euro. It has developed a role in foreign policy, representing its members in the World Trade Organisation, at G8 summits and at the United Nations. Twenty-one EU countries are members of NATO. It has developed a role in justice and home affairs, including the abolition of passport control between many member states under the Schengen Agreement.[8] The EU operates through a hybrid system of intergovernmentalism and supranationalism. In certain areas it depends upon agreement between the member states. However, it also has supranational bodies, able to make decisions without the agreement of all national governments. Important institutions and bodies of the EU include the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the European Court of Justice and the European Central Bank. EU citizens elect the Parliament every five years. The EU traces its origins to the European Coal and Steel Community formed among six countries in 1951 and the Treaty of Rome in 1957. Since then the EU has grown in size through the accession of new member states and has increased its powers by the addition of new policy areas to its remit.
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1. Protect your HGV with HGV Insurance
September 04, 2008
Huge vehicles weighing more than 4 tons are termed Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) or Large Goods Vehicles (LGV). These vehicles are used for carrying massive goods throughout the world. It is essential for these vehicles to have insurance coverage. Insurance policies formulated specifically to address the various issues related to HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles), are categorized as HGV Insurance.
“HGV” and “HGV Insurance” are terms used in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Since HGV haul, and are therefore responsible for, huge quantities of massive goods, they must have insurance covera... (read more)
Author: Rakesh Gaikwad
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2. Reductil slimming pills for obesity treatment
September 02, 2008
Reductil slimming pills for obesity treatment
Reductil is a prescription medicine for weight loss or obesity treatment. Reductil works by affecting the centres in the brain that are responsible for generating the feeling of fullness. This slimming pill is a breakthrough treatment to lose weight. Learn more about this pill below.
About Reductil slimming pills for rapid weight loss
Reductil is a slimming pill which is manufactured by a well known pharmaceutical company called Abbott Laboratories. Prior to Abbott Laboratories, this drug was manufactured by a company known as Knoll... (read more)
Author: Atul Sharma
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3. A Visitor's Guide to Alicante
August 25, 2008
Alicante, in the Valencia region of Spain, is best known for its Costa Blanca (also known as the White Coast) beaches, lively festivals, and handicrafts. One of the largest beaches—San Juan—was awarded the Blue Flag of the European Union numerous times. For the most part, Alicante’s beaches are within easy access of restaurants, cafes, tourist centers and restrooms. Those who have safety concerns about swimming can head out to Saladares-Urbanova Beach, which has a lifeguard on duty in the summertime. The city even has a nudist beach at El Cabo de las Huertas. Equipment and mooring for boat rid... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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4. Anti-obesity medication Acomplia for weight loss
August 21, 2008
As countries get more and more overweight, need for anti-obesity medicines is rising. Know about one of the clinically proven anti-obesity medicines in the market.
Acomplia (rimonabant) – Anti-obesity medication for safe and effective weight loss
Acomplia is an anti-obesity drug manufactured by Sanofi Aventis. It is used to aid obese and overweight patients with associated risk factors of high diabetes or high cholesterol lose weight. Acomplia is approved for use within the European Union and has been available to patients in the UK since June 2006. This anti-obesity medicine i... (read more)
Author: Katie Lynn
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5. Prospects of Investments in Bulgaria
August 20, 2008
Bulgaria is one of the important countries of European Union. Republic of Bulgaria is surrounded by Romania to the North, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and The Black Sea defining the extent of the country to the east.
The country is blessed with natural diversity increasing its attraction and charm from tourism point of view. Snow-capped peaks and landscapes of Alpine range of mountains, mild and sunny Black Sea coast along with typical continental Danubian Plains are the notable features of geographical diversity. As added attractions, ... (read more)
Author: Liora Bulga
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6. European Commission Fines Escalator and Elevator Industry for Illegal Cartel
August 12, 2008
The European Commission is taking the unprecedented step of seeking private damages from an illegal cartel that it fined a record £992 million for anti-trust violations in the escalator and elevator industry. The Commission as well as European Union facilities have contracts with corporations in the cartel, and the Commission is seeking damages due to the anti-competitive conduct. The amount of damages sought by the Commission has not been definitively stated but it has been reported the final award may be up to 10 million Euro. The cases have been filed in the Tribunal de Commerce in Brussels... (read more)
Author: J Hardy
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7. Anti-obesity medication Acomplia for weight loss
August 10, 2008
Acomplia (rimonabant) – Anti-obesity medication for safe and effective weight loss Acomplia is an anti-obesity drug manufactured by Sanofi Aventis. It is used to aid obese and overweight patients with associated risk factors of high diabetes or high cholesterol lose weight. Acomplia is approved for use within the European Union and has been available to patients in the UK since June 2006. This anti-obesity medicine is yet to be approved by the FDA for the US. About Acomplia If you want to know how Acomplia helps in weight loss, the following explanation will help you out. A... (read more)
Author: onlineclinic. co.uk
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8. Slimming pill acomplia rimonabant for obesity treatment
August 10, 2008
Approval of Rimonabant
One of the effective weight loss drugs is Rimonabant. It is popular by the brand name Acomplia in European countries. Rimonabant works directly in the brain receptors and produce feelings of fullness. It is a powerful appetite suppressant drug.
Rimonabant for weight loss treatment
People in European countries including the UK take Rimonabant for attaining weight loss. Rimonabant diet pills have been approved by the European Union for use in European countries. In the UK, it is available only on private prescription.
Rimonabant diet pills have fewer... (read more)
Author: onlineclinic. co.uk
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9. Second Generation Biofuels Will Attract Significant Investment in Europe says Report
August 06, 2008
London, Report Buyer, 06.08.2008: Quality not quantity will be the most considered factor when biofuels are being considered for production and use, says a new report. There will be a high premium placed on carbon savings and sustainability credentials for biofuels, making second generation biofuels an attractive investment proposition, according to ‘The European Biofuels Challenge - Developments in European Union Policy and Industry Drivers’.
Second generation biofuels have the important characteristic that they are not produced from food crops. They are made from non-food sources, agri... (read more)
Author: Liz Hartney
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10. London, the host to the 2012 Summer Olympics
July 24, 2008
With exciting art galleries, fantastic sports and great sights, London is one of the much popular excursionist destinations in the world. London has a genuinely diverse population and over 300 languages are spoken in the city. According to 2006 figures, it has a population of 75,124,00, which means it's the most populous municipality in the european union and the 2nd most populous in Europe. London has been chosen as the host of the 2012 summer olympics. In 1863, rising traffic congestion on roads in london led to the construction of the world's first underground railway system, the u... (read more)
Author: Haley Softie
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11. Non-Resident Drivers On UK Roads To Lose Immunity
July 24, 2008
UK driving test and driving schools website. A site for learner drivers providing guides on topics such as the driving theory test and the hazard perception test .">Under current UK traffic law a driver who commits an offence under the Highway Code in a car registered in another country of the European Union will evade prosecution except in limited circumstances.
This is due to the difficulty in identifying the driver or of being able to check the address to which the vehicle is registered and arises in offenses identified by electronic monitoring equipment. It is even alleged that som... (read more)
Author: Richard Jenkins
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12. Do Anti Aging Skin Care Products Really Work?
July 17, 2008
Never buy an anti aging skin care product unless you know what ingredients it contains. Anti aging skin care products should be regulated like health supplements and in some countries, they are.
But, in the United States cosmetic companies are allowed to use materials that are strongly suspected of or “known” to cause cancer. The European Union has stricter regulations concerning what can and cannot be included in an anti aging skin care product, but the Bush Administration is against strict regulation of cosmetic companies.
Things may change, but in the meantime, you can be sure... (read more)
Author: Valerie Rosenbaum
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13. Are you an International student hoping to come to the UK?
July 11, 2008
During 2008 and through to 2009 the immigration law within the UK is being completely overhauled and the immigration law is being completely changed as a new points based immigration system is being brought in for non-European Union migrants wishing to come to the UK to work, study, and train.
This new point’s based system will be broken into a new five tier system that will replace the current 80 routes that exist at the moment for entry into the UK. Each of these tiers will have different conditions, entitlements and entry requirements for the individual who is applying. For the sake of... (read more)
Author: carolyn clayton
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14. Reductil (Sibutramine) - slimming and diet pill
July 10, 2008
People can rely on prescription pills, which are specifically designed to treat their obesity problems. Among these prescription slimming pills, Reductil is quite noteworthy, as it works to both manage weight and control obesity. Reductil acts as a slimming pill as well as a diet pill.
Abbott Laboratories manufactures Reductil slimming pills. These diet pills are available in licensed pharmacies in many countries of the world including the European Union. These slimming pills are also available on prescription in the UK.
Medical tests on Reductil and its success rates
Some medic... (read more)
Author: Sarah Brown
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15. Effects of China RoHS on Packaging and Crating
July 07, 2008
Since February of 2003, suppliers of electronic materials have been making significant changes to their products in compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive initiated by the European Union (EU). While the economic implications of following this new standard have adversely affected a number of companies, overall the directive helps reduce pollution and protect both the environment and health of humanity. RoHS regulation restricts the use of six materials in the components of most electronic devises. These materials are: Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Chro... (read more)
Author: Ryan Kuehn
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16. Global Online Marketing Profile: China
July 07, 2008
Market Opportunity The Chinese renminibi, or yuan, is increasingly growing in strength against the weakening US dollar, creating increased demand for US goods. With the world’s largest population of 1.3 billion and the third largest economy (behind the United States and the European Union), China is one of the most lucrative and promising markets in the world with the third-largest purchasing power of $6.991 trillion. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2005, the per capita disposable income in China is about $1525 in urban households and $473 in rural households. Although ... (read more)
Author: Brian Thomas
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17. Sarkozy minds his manners - and other's
July 02, 2008
A video of the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, gently reprimanding a technician for his poor manners just before an interview on public television has become an instant Internet hit.
The recording took place on Monday evening just as Sarkozy was preparing for a live 90-minute interview with journalists on public television to discuss his plans for the next six months as France takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union.
Somehow the footage - of course never meant for broadcast - made it out of the studios of France 3 television and almost inevitably on to the Net, ap... (read more)
Author: Johnny Summerton
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18. Italian Property Market and the Strong Euro
June 28, 2008
Euro is the currency of all the European countries coming within the preview of the European Union; it's a collection of about 15 European nations. The Euro is the official and commercial currency for these nations. The distribution and the circulation of this currency is administered by the European Central bank. This currency was introduced within these countries on December 1 2002 and since then it has replaced its previous currency. Sources report that, this currency has the potential to stand on firm grounds against US dollar and the Pounds sterling, which has led to the increase in pr... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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19. Moving to France
June 26, 2008
It is easy to see why more and more people are choosing to start a new life by moving to France. Many people fall in love with the county once they have visited because of the stunning scenery, architecture and culture. France is often referred to as one of the ‘power houses’ of the European Union.
The largest city and also the capital is Paris. This is probably the most expensive part of France to live in. The city has been raided and pillaged many times in its history but today you wouldn’t think that. It is one of the biggest tourist destinations of the world with so many beautif... (read more)
Author: carolyn clayton
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20. Sarkozy's sexist blunder?
June 27, 2008
Just days before France takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has committed something of a fashion faux pas.
He sent all 577 members of the country's national assembly a rather splendid black leather attaché case containing a pencil, a notepad and.....a light grey tie.
Now quite what the 105 women who sit in the Assembly are expected to do with a tie rather makes the mind boggle - give it to their partners perhaps.
But surely Sarkozy of all people could have ensured that there was a little more thought given as... (read more)
Author: Johnny Summerton
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21. Sarkozy gets tough on EU reform
June 25, 2008
It's just under a fortnight until France takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union and already the rest of Europe is getting a taste of what it can expect.
At a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday, Sarkozy said the Union would not be able to go ahead with any further expansion without ratification of the Lisbon treaty.
And guess what? He's right - but that isn't the immediate issue at hand.
Sarkozy is a somewhat lukewarm supporter of further expansion of the EU - especially if it were to include Turkey - has in his usual way managed to make the... (read more)
Author: Johnny Summerton
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22. Energy Performance Certificate
June 23, 2008
The Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is the efficiency appraisement of a property, or a building. The appraisement is represented graphically on a calibration from A to G, an A stands for the highest achievement, the most efficient property and G is the lowest score and stands for the least efficient performance of a property. This allows side-by-side energy efficiency comparison of buildings the EPC depicts the ecology damage of a property in the form of its Carbon Dioxide emissions.
Energy Performance Certificate, why is it so vital? EPC's are a absolute result of the European Un... (read more)
Author: Promila Saini
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23. Acrylics and Plastics in Point of Sale and Vinyl Letterforms
June 13, 2008
The last fifty years has seen tremendous advancements in the Point of Sale industry and one area which has benefited from this change is the way in which lettering is applied to acrylics and plastics during the branding process of displays and display stands.
In the sixties - and no, it is not true that if you can remember them then you weren't there - I studied graphics and typography, first in Wales but then in Liverpool; arguably the world's cultural capital long before the European Union rubber stamped the matter. In such dynamic surroundings, there was an unmistakable buzz about what... (read more)
Author: George Evans
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24. How to get the best Taxi Insurance service
June 11, 2008
Heavy Goods Vehicles are classified as large vehicles that weigh more than four tons. These massive vehicles are used especially for hauling large goods, livestock, and pallets all over the world. It is extremely necessary for these vehicles to be insured. The Heavy Goods Vehicles Insurance (HGV) is specifically designed to attend to issues relevant to HGV, also referred to as Large Goods Vehicles (LGV).
The Commercial hgv insurance Vehicle is commonly known in the United Kingdom and European Union. In the United States, HGV are actually identified as trucks, trailer trucks or tract... (read more)
Author: David Nicholson
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25. France faces fine over lack of hamster love
June 10, 2008
Weird but true, France is being threatened with a €17 million penalty if it doesn’t clean up its act and come up with a strategy to save the European hamster, one of the continent’s most threatened species.
Last week the European Commission, the executive branch of the 27-member European Union, gave France a two-month deadline or else it would have to cough up the whopping fine for failing to comply with the Habitats Directive (yes we’re in Eurobabbleland here) to prevent the rodent’s extinction.
The Directive requires all member states to designate sites for conservation and to prot... (read more)
Author: Johnny Summerton
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