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1. OECD Tax Treaties--Ecuador Not Signing October 16, 2009 Recent Tax Information Exchange Agreements * Andorra - Austria, France, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino * Anguilla - Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands,United Kingdom * Antigua and Barbuda - Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, United States * Aruba - British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Spain, St. Kitt and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, United States * Australia - Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey, Netherlands Antilles * Austria - ... (read more) Author: Aurelia Masterson

2. World Crime and Murder Trends October 16, 2009 Murder Rates (per 1 million people) 1st Columbia 618 2nd South Africa 496 3rd Jamaica 324 5th Russia 202 24th United States 43 30th Finland 28 40th France 17 60th Japan 5 Crime Rates (per 1 million people) 1st Dominica 114,000 2nd New Zealand 106,000 3rd Finland 102,000 4th Denmark 93,000 5th Child 88,000 6th United Kingdom 86,000 8th United States 80,000 10th South Africa 77,000 31st Russia 21,000 37th Jamaica 14,000 59th India 1,000 Columbia is the world leader in murder rates, with 618 murders for every million people. It is significantly high than Sou... (read more) Author: Andrew Marshall

3. A Look at Finnish Saunas September 30, 2009 Finland is known for its saunas. A Finnish sauna is a room or small hut with temperature over 80 degrees C. When water is poured over the hot furnace stones, a steam cloud fills the sauna taking the temperatures to an even higher level. Sauna bathing in Finland typically lasts between half an hour and two hours. The sauna is often followed by a shower or swim in a lake. In winter, many of the Finnish rub snow on their skin after their sauna. Some beat their skin with birch twigs soaked in warm water to exfoliate and clean. Using saunas is the most popular leisure activity in Finland. A visi... (read more) Author: William Doyle

4. Lauri Rapala September 28, 2009 The man how come with the idea for Rapala lure is Lauri Rapala, he started making the Rapala lure in 1936. Lauri Rapala was born in 1905 and died in 1974, Lauri Rapala was born in Finland. Lauri Rapala was born in 1905 November 27 and as the story is told, the birth was an accident. He was burn out of wedlock to Maria Eerikintytar. Lauri Rapala was born on an island in lake Paijanne, the largest lake in Central finland and part of the Sysma Parish, in the village of Rapala. Lauri never met his father, but story says his father name was Kalle Sten. Times where hard for them his mother did ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

5. Which citizens is exempting for Vietnam visa? September 24, 2009 Only citizens of certain countries can visit Vietnam without Vietnam entry visa. Those countries include: most citizens of ASEAN countries are no need Vietnam visa for visit Vietnam within 30 days; citizens of Korea, Japan & Scandinavians (Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland passport holders) are no need Vietnam visa for visit Vietnam within 15 days. All other citizens are required to get Vietnam entry visa before departure (Vietnam visa issued prior to departure by Vietnamese consulates or embassies) or a pre-approved Vietnam entry visa (visa is issued on arrival at Vietnam’s International Ai... (read more) Author: Thuy NGUYEN

6. UK Dating Statistics Reveals Positive Results for the Dating Industry September 23, 2009 You would be surprised to know that the present society is witnessing more numbers of divorces than marriages. Here follows the top ten results of divorce percentages by country: 1. Belarus - 68% 2. Russian Federation – 65% 3. Sweden – 64% 4. Latvia – 63% 5. Ukraine – 63% 6. Czech Republic – 61% 7. Belgium – 56% 8. Finland – 56% 9. Lithuania – 55% 10. United Kingdom – 53% The above numbers suggest that people are not maintaining long lasting relationships. Statistics like these and the increased rate of divorce fuels the growing popularity of UK dating web sites; ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

7. The Case Of The Arctic Sea September 18, 2009 The Case Of The Arctic Sea Don’t you find the case of the Arctic Sea, the 4,000-ton cargo ship that was hijacked as it rounded the north-west coast of France, curious? We have a Maltese registered ship, crewed by 15 Russians that sailed from Finland with a cargo of timber worth £1.1 million bound for the Algerian port of Bejaia. It seems to have been hijacked on 24 July by a small group of armed Estonians, Latvians and Russians who, according to the police in Finland, threatened to blow the ship up unless a ransom was paid. Although the ship was tracked continuously by maritime ... (read more) Author: Brian MacDonald

8. Saunas - The Best Way To Get Away Toxins September 18, 2009 Thousands of years ago there were saunas too. The purpose of a sauna is to give relaxation and cleanse the body from unhealthy elements. Modern technology brought about improved and enjoyable saunas. In most famous world hotels saunas are heated by electricity or infrared, but Finnish like it the traditional way. Saunas did not originate from Finland, but have become so much a part of the Finnish culture. It is said that there are 2 million saunas in Finland for a population of 5 million. The first saunas were holes in the ground, with a fire pit in the center and a roof to cover the fire, kee... (read more) Author: William Doyle

9. Sauna And Positive Effects Of Negative Ions September 18, 2009 Physiologically, the presence of negative ions in a sweat bath is as important as the heat. The discovery of negative ions in certain types of saunas a few years ago became headline news in Finland. Until then, the healing power of the sauna was attributed to relaxation and increased circulation. Now, negative ions add startling new possibilities. Since the early 1950s scientists have suspected that ions play an important role in how the body functions and, consequently, in how we feel. Research has shown that an abundance of negative ions in the air we breathe is highly beneficial, while a... (read more) Author: William Doyle

10. Nokia mobile Phones : Phones with outstanding features September 11, 2009 There is a cut-throat competition going on among the mobile manufacturers. The Nokia Mobile Phones are one of the renowned players in this sector. They have come up in a huge way and has mark their presence all across the world. Recently, they have launched Nokia N97 which is highly appreciated by the users. Nowadays, market is flooded with various gadget which are stylish and full of features. The Nokia mobile phones is famous for their durability. This heavyweight from Finland is no more confine to the specific region, it has got the attention worldwide. The company is known for manufa... (read more) Author: Stephen George

11. Nokia N97 Silver : The Queen of all the handsets September 10, 2009 These days, there is a lot of competition in the mobile manufacturing segments. Nokia, a heavyweight from Finland has mark its presence all over the world. Recently, they have launched the Nokia N97 Silver which is highly applauded by the individuals from all over the continent. The Nokia N97 Silver comes in a well proportioned casing which measures 16 mm deep by 55 mm wide by 117 mm tall when in its upright and closed position. The gizmo has a slide out QWERTY keyboard which slides out of the left hand side of the casing therefore the individual can use their handset in a horizontal wid... (read more) Author: Stephen George

12. A New Nokia with its Nokia Booklet 3G September 10, 2009 The Finland-based mobile phone leader Nokia is no longer making phones. It’s making portable computing devices. With more than 25 years of pioneering leadership behind its mobile phone business, Nokia is now poised to take on a much wider market with a richer mix of products leveraging on its excellent heritage in mobile phones with a more sophisticated mobile computing portfolio. It just recently announced its Windows based Nokia Booklet 3G, aiming at the more tech-savvy crowd wanting a richer computing experience than what the current crop of netbooks can offer. Features Above t... (read more) Author: Simon Drew

13. Nokia's Advance to Glory September 09, 2009 Nokia’s foundations, incredible as it may appear, lie in the cable, rubber and paper industries. A Finnish Engineer by the name of Fredrik Idestam established a paper mill alongside the river Nokianvirta, in southern Finland and soon acquired success with the thriving requirement for cardboard paper throughout the industrial revolution. Soon after, Finnish Rubber Works was opened in the same area, assuming Nokia as a brand name for a couple of its rubber products including footwear and tires. It invested cleverly and obtained majority shares in Finnish Cable Works, a business opened in the ear... (read more) Author: Andrew Carter

14. Rwanda Working with Finland on Genocide Trial September 02, 2009 The Rwandan government is offering subdued praise for the Finnish trial of a former Rwandan Baptist pastor suspected of genocide crimes. Rwandan leaders say although they should be handling the case, Finland's decision to prosecute the suspect is a step towards justice. The trial of Francois Bazaramba began Tuesday in Finland. The former pastor is being tried for allegedly organizing the killing of 5,000 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.The suspect arrived in Finland in 2003 seeking asylum, but has been under custody by authorities since 2007. The country has refused to extradite the ... (read more)

15. Nokia Mobiles: Best Devices for sending SMS August 12, 2009 Nokia is a brand synonymous globally with top of the line mobile phones. When someone talks about a mobile phone, the first name that hits his mind is a Nokia. Nokia has built a brand globally which is incomparable to anyone and is miles ahead of its nearest competitors. Be it questions on quality, affordability, technology, or music, Nokia outshines every manufacturer and is a trusted name in the mobile phone industry. Nokia has something for everyone. From Finland to Australia, India to Brazil, Nokia is everywhere. That’s why it is the world’s no. 1 mobile phone manufacturer. Nokia is a pio... (read more) Author: Web Bee

16. General Vietnam Visa information and How to get It August 10, 2009 Apply Vietnam Visa at www.vietnamvisasupport.com, Business, Holiday & Travel visas to Vietnam. Fast & reliable service! – Only citizens of certain countries can visit Vietnam without an Entry Visa (valid for visit within 30 days), specifically as follows: - Not more than 30 days: for citizens of Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Laos. - Not more than 15 days: for citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. - French citizens holding valid diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements when visiting Vietnam and are allowed to stay ... (read more) Author: Thuy NGUYEN

17. Top Romantic Spots To Visit In Saint Petersburg, Russia August 07, 2009 Saint Petersburg, Russia is a glittering, westernized city located on the Gulf of Finland, with the Neva River as its alluvial main street. The city is bursting with history, and is also the inspiration for great writing by authors like Dostoevsky and music by composers like Rimsky-Korsakov. Closer to Helsinki than Moscow, Saint Petersburg is a popular travel destination for those who are beguiled by history, design, and legend. Here are five of the top romantic sites to seek out in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Mariinsky Theatre, known as the Kirov in the Soviet era is a design marvel co... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

18. Sail away on a Baltic cruise July 24, 2009 Travellers wanting to take in the sights and sounds of the Baltic region within a relatively short timeframe might want to consider taking a Baltic cruise. The countries around the Baltic Sea - including Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany and several eastern European nations - have a rich and diverse variety of attractions for holidaymakers to see. Cruise goers with a penchant for history will be in their element in the Baltic region, as the area has been involved in the Crusades, World War I and II, and numerous smaller battles over the years. Those with a bent towards the modern... (read more) Author: Dipika Patel

19. The Survey of Shopping Online July 24, 2009 As a survey of a company in Finland says, here are some goods that are most popular among people. They are wrest watches, shoes, jewelries, T-shirts, trousers and books. Among these, as the experts’ analysis, people who like to buy wrist watches and shoes are the youngest, and then come to the T-shirt, trousers and books. The senior people more like to purchase eyeglasses. As the deeper analysis, young people like to buy shoes and wrist watches online, but they are still in favor of going shopping themselves. Most of the time, they chose shopping online because its lower prices. The second re... (read more) Author: Echo refine

20. All About Harvesters July 21, 2009 The harvester is a type of heavy machinery that is employed in cut to length logging operations for felling, buckling, and cutting up trees. Normally, a harvester is employed alongside a forward that will haul the logs and trees to a roadside landing. Harvesters were developed in Sweden and Finland, and today they do nearly all of the commercial felling in these countries. They work best for less difficult terrain for the clear cutting area of forest. For steep hills or removing individual trees, chain saws are normally preferred. In the nordic countries, small and agile harvesters are u... (read more) Author: Mario Bentley

21. A review of Tunturi rowing machines July 07, 2009 If you are looking for a gym quality rowing machine in the comfort of your own home, you should consider purchasing a Tunturi rowing machine. The company was founded over eighty years ago and is currently headquartered in Turku, Finland. If you visit Finland, you will find that a large majority of bicycles there are made by Tunturi, since they are the largest manufacturer of bicycles in Finland. When looking for a rowing machine to increase your muscle strength, consider the R30 model from Tunturi. This exercise machine uses a manually adjustable magnetic brake that allows users to adjus... (read more) Author: Charles Henderson

22. Nokia Mobiles Became The World Leader in Mobile Phones June 29, 2009 From roots in paper, rubber, and cables, in just over 100 years Nokia has becomes a powerful global telecommunications leader. In the year 1865 Nokia came in existence, when engineer Fredrik Idestam established a wood-pulp mill in southern Finland and started manufacturing paper. In the year 1960 Nokia starts its journey into the world of telecommunications. In the early 1970s, Nokia began developing the digital switch that is still the basis for Nokia's network infrastructure today. In May 1992 Nokia made the strategic decision to focus on telecommunications and company's 2100 series phone wa... (read more) Author: carlodanie jenne

23. Meridiana and Finnair shorten the distances between Italy and Finland June 24, 2009 An important code-share agreement has been signed between the two Companies. Meridiana offers flights from Rome, Malpensa, Venice, Pisa. Olbia, 23 giugno 2009 – With the summer, the connection between Italy and Finland strengthen, thanks the new code-share agreement between the finnish Airlines Company Finnair and Meridiana. Meridiana will increase its destinations offer setting his flights numbers on Finnair connections operated from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa to Helsinki, as on the seasonal flights from Pisa and Venice. It is possible to make a reservation for the flights from 23 j... (read more) Author: roberta franz

24. The rise of the Nokia Corporation June 14, 2009 The Nokia Corporation, based in Finland, are currently the biggest cell phone manufacturer in the world, but like so many other major companies, they started out doing something very different indeed. When Finnish engineer and paper manufacturer Fredrik Idestam hit up his friend Leo Mechelin for some extra investment capital to save his flailing paper mill business in return for a share of future profits, he could have had little idea that they would be starting a company that would go on to be one of the biggest in the world. The new firm, which they decided to call The Nokia Company was... (read more) Author: Neo Nashville

25. Where can I travel in Estonia? June 03, 2009 Although she is the smallest of the Baltic countries, Estonia makes her presence felt in the region with her lovely seaside towns, quaint country villages, verdant forests and marshlands, all of which set the scene for discovering many cultural and natural gems. This is where most tourists are taking a holiday. Estonia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe bordered to the north by Finland across the Gulf of Finland where Estonian is the official language. The best time to travel to Estonia is during April and May when the spring weather is pleasant and welcoming. The summer mont... (read more) Author: Amar Shah

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