Hurricane that killed 18 Americans, has reached Canada

Victims of hurricane "Irene", which struck last weekend on the east coast of the United States, have become at least 18 people. Material damage to the element of only private property of Americans, estimated at seven billion dollars. Over four million houses were de-energized.

NatiоnalHurricаne Сеnterprеdictingthе U.S. liftеd аstоrm wаrning fоr thееаstсоаst.Саution is retаinedоnlу fоr thе two Cаnаdiаn prоvinces - Nеw Brunswick аnd Nova Scotia. It is nоted that by the timе the hurricane "Irene" rеаched in Cаnada, the wind speed exceeded 80 miles per hour.

Offices of banks, stock exchanges in New York City escaped significant damage as a result of the passage of hurricane "Irene". All four stock exchanges of New York, including the NYSE, on Monday plans to auction in the normal manner. New York Mercantile Exchange will operate as usual. Plans to open offices were in the evacuation zone, as Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, other major banks and companies.

Cypress Point, USA

In the very south of the peninsula of Monterey in California is an exclusive golf club Cypress Point.

Location of the opened in 1928 field that is located at the foot of Santa Lucia, near his "older brother", the fields Pebble Beach - as a fairy tale: the mighty cypress are among the fairways and greens, and just outside the field of noising and foaming Pacific Ocean, constantly attacker the coastal cliffs. Architect Mackenzie has resisted the temptation to place the holes there, offering the most spectacular views. Instead, he made a spectacular landscape element in its field. McKenzie turned his attention primarily on the greens. Since the length of the field in a small (5.95 miles), he gave his numerous turns and bends with special slopes, taking away in the direction of the ball (breaks). So what is the first such site to deal with the real hill.

Today, Cypress Point is one of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the world. Its only 250 members come from all U.S. states and from abroad. But this field does not become less attractive to golfers from all over the world.

Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Australia

In 1891 the Scottish settlers founded in Australia the golf club Royal Melbourne Club. Not surprisingly, it feels strong influence of Scottish club Royal & Ancient Club of St. Andrews.

Dune landscape of this field is much like a typical Scottish Links Course. So named the very first golf course, which were located on poor, unsuitable for either agriculture or for pasture, interspersed by dunes landscape, linked the coast and farmland. Initially, the field of club Royal Melbourne consisted of two fields of 18 holes on each: the West, designed by Alistair Mackenzie, and the East, which has equipped the Alex Russell. In the 1950s, the two fields combined, and in 1959 the total field was inaugurated on the occasion of this World Cup. The world community was delighted. Green fields of this wild, wrinkled and studded with obstacles bunkers require the player to all forces. Experts do not tire of praising short-cropped grass of the field. A remarkable feature of Royal Melbourne is thoroughness with which were dug bunkers. There's nothing like a sterile meticulousness with which the bins are equipped with modern golf courses. Bunkers at Royal Melbourne are wild, unpredictable and incredibly greedy.

St. Andrews (Old Course), Scotland

It’s just the most famous golf course. This perfect golf course was created by nature and is considered the cradle of the game, every fan of a golf should make the pilgrimage here .

If you believe the legend, on the grassy sites, among the dunes and sand barriers people play golf for over 500 years. All the stars of golf, with the exception of Ben Hogan, passed through a small stone bridge that leads across the creek Swilcan to the 18th green. And they beheld the clubhouse Royal & Ancient, whose white stone facade has been restored several years ago, stands in front of the first and last holes. In general, a feeling that here, in the Old Course, time stands still. The design of the field created by Mother Nature herself: here are a few hilly fairways with few elevations, and if a player wants to gain a good score, he will bypass the numerous sand traps (bunkers), specially made on the field in order to complicate the task of golfer: after all, to hit the ball of them is very difficult. Most of the bunkers hidden from the eyes of the player, so, you have pretty sweat, to finally get the ball into the hole.

Indiana Tech (Indiana)

Indiana Tech, a private college, located in Fort Wayne, Ind., was founded in 1930. In college learn more than 3,000 students in various programs, among which the most powerful - business administration, humanities and natural sciences, management in the field of leisure services, technical management, criminal justice, graphic communication.

General Indiana Tech Contact Information

Address:

1600 East Washington Blvd.,

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

Ripon College (Wisconsin)

Ripon College is located in Ripon, Wisconsin, and occupies a complex of historic buildings on 250 acres of land. This is a small college where students and teachers are in close and friendly relations. Among 162 colleges with a number of students less than 10 thousand Ripon College ranks fourth in the number of produced doctors (PhD). Among the graduates - known Hollywood stars Spencer Tracy and Harrison Ford.

Specialties: liberal arts and sciences, business, languages, art, education, etc.

General Ripon College Contact Information

Address:

300 Seward Street,

Ripon, WI 54971-0248

James Madison University (Virginia)

James Madison University - State University, founded in 1908, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Now it has about 18 thousand students. Foreign students have the opportunity to enroll in this program through the University Foundation Diploma Programe. You can begin training in May, August and January.

The University enjoys a prestigious place in various rankings (TIER 1 US News & World Report, 28th place among public universities included in the top 50 universities in the country, etc.)

Training time will depend on the level of English: the level of IELTS 5.5 - Training takes two semesters at a level of 4.5 - 3 semesters, and if the level is even lower, the students are offered a course of EAP (1 semester). In addition, the average score school-leaving certificate shall not be less than 4 on a five-point scale.

Training consists of academic classes in English, study American history and objects of the university academic plan that will allow the program to go after the 2nd year of university.

Faculties of the University:

Business, Marketing, Hotel Management, Computer Technology, Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Art, Journalism, Music, Psychology.

University Programs:

Foundation

Pre-Masters

MBA

General JMU Contact Information

Address:

800 S. Main Street

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

Virginia International University (Virginia)

Virginia International University - accredited private higher education institution carries out training of graduates in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Management Information Systems and Resources. The university offers short-term programs in computer technology (IT Specialist Diploma Program, Oracle Diploma and Certificate Programs), Business (International Business, Small Business Management), and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Currently, the International University of Virginia trained students from more than 55 countries. And the teaching staff of the University isn't less diverse.

In addition to access to quality education and unique networking opportunities with students from around the world, the benefits of training at the International University of Virginia also include:

·        scholarship programs,

·        choice of online classes,

·        individual approach,

·        regular trainings and seminars on a variety of topics (undergraduate and postgraduate training, to overcome the culture shock, resume writing, successful job search, improving communication skills, leadership development and professional)

·        prices,

·        convenient schedule of tuition,

·        Geographical proximity to the nation's capital.

Training Programs:

v     Master of Business Administration (MBA)

v     Management of information systems and resources (MMIS)

v     Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

v     Bachelor of Computer Technology (BS in Computer Science)

v     Courses in Business Administration and Computer Technology (1 year)

v     Programs English as a Second Language (ESL)

General VIU Contact Information

Address:

11200 Waples Mill Rd, Suite 360,

Fairfax VA 22030

St. Norbert College (Wisconsin)

St. Norbert College was founded in 1898. The college is located in the historic district Pere, Wisconsin just minutes from the city of Green Bay (Green Bay) on 90 acres just stunning beauty of land.

In 2004, St. Norbert College was among the best colleges in America. 95% of its graduates find a prestigious job almost immediately after its completion (simply amazing result of learning).

The abundance of programs for foreign students is attracted entrants from all over the world.

General St. Norbert College Contact Information

Address:

100 Grant Street

De Pere, WI 54115-2099

Shoreline Community College (Washington)

Shoreline Community College is located in north Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1964, the college offers a variety of programs to obtain a certificate or degree. In college learn about 12,000 full-time students and part-time offices. Teachers and school staff help students make a choice between university transferable programs and more than 50 vocational-technical programs. In addition, the college offers the course "English as a Second Language" program and the end of the last classes of the American School «High School Completion».

The transfer program in the University: received in college degree (2 years) is equal to the first two courses of the university. In order to obtain a bachelor's degree after transfer to the university, the student will need only 2 years. The most popular programs of college - business, computer technology, engineering.

The program «High School Completion»: in Shoreline Community College students can earn high school diploma, and transfer to a university. The subjects that they will learn at the same time meet the requirements for obtaining a diploma of a school and a college. For most students this dual course does not require additional training time.

It's not required to take TOEFL for college. The student is tested for English proficiency and the test results determined in class "English as a foreign language" program. After reaching a certain level, the student can combine English classes with classes in core subjects.

Accommodation - family or student apartments.

General Shoreline Community College Contact Information

Address:

16101 Greenwood Avenue North

Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

City University of Seattle (Washington), Pacific Lutheran University (Washington), University of North Alabama (UNA) (Alabama)

City University of Seattle (Washington)

The university was founded in 1973, located in Seattle; about 25 minutes drive from the city center. Precisely in this region of Bellevue located main research centers of Microsoft. City University of Seattle is located in a park area in a building with modern infrastructure. University teachers of the highest level professionals who have academic degrees but also practical experience. If you do not approach the level of English, you can take a preparatory language course before starting your studies. By enrolling in the MBA does not require GMAT or GRE. The University does not offer a wide range of specialties, but in a small subset includes only those that are in demand.

University Programs:

Bachelors

MBA

Master (art of leadership, computer systems, information security, management)

Language courses

General CityU Contact Information

Address:

11900 N.E. First Street
Bellevue, WA 98005

Pacific Lutheran University (Washington)

Pacific Lutheran University - the only university of northwestern United States, which each year is among 15 leaders ranking US & World Report «Best Colleges." Located near Seattle, near Tacoma, in the picturesque countryside, including forests, mountains and water.

There is a concert hall, conference room, fitness center, two gyms, a golf course, a student club, swimming pool, an observatory, a nature reserve of the desert (6 acres) on campus.

The Library provides online access to books and articles from libraries of different colleges. Classrooms are equipped with computer network.

Specialties: humanities, natural sciences, business, art, music, nursing.

General PLU Contact Information

Address:

12180 Park Avenue S. Tacoma, WA 98447

University of North Alabama (UNA) (Alabama)

University of North Alabama (UNA) for decades has attracted students from all over the world because it is UNA...

Safe: According to the FBI, this university is located in one of U.S. cities with the lowest crime rates.

Available: UNA registered in "US News and World Report America's Best Colleges" as a university that provides quality higher education at affordable prices.

Solid: Founded in 1830, UNA is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States.

Accredited: Concentrated in four university colleges, training programs are fully accredited by UNA in more than 100 different majors to graduation of bachelors and masters levels.

Friendly: UNA classrooms consist of a small number of students. In classes taught only by regular teachers: teaching by assistants or graduate students are not allowed.

Progressive: UNA enables students of the preparatory department of the Program in English "English Language Learning Program (CELL / ESL) - English as a Second Language" to study in the university simultaneously with CELL / ESL programs.

General UNA Contact Information

Address:

One Harrison Plaza

Florence, AL 35632

Price 61-meter yacht Phoenix lowered.

The cost of a 61-meter motor yacht Phoenix reduced by 10 million euros.

As expected, the day after the auction, in which a 67-meter yacht Apoise was sold for 34 million Euros, the owner of the yacht Phoenix, Mr. Kulchek decided to reduce the price immediately on 10 million euros.

Now the new price of the yacht is 55 million Euros.

Train of thought of Phoenix yacht owner is ​​simple and clear:

1) The Phoenix yacht was built by at Lurssen shipyard in 2004, the yacht Apoise in 2006 (difference in 2 years is important)

2) Phoenix yacht a length of 61 m, yacht Apoise 66,44 m (Phoenix is "shorter" to 5.5 meters)

3) Phoenix yacht has the interior volume of 1.444 GT (gross tons), the yacht Apoise 1.800 GT.

The owner simply compared the two yachts, and realized that his boat by no means can cost twice as much the best Apoise yacht.

"The best" - it is wrong to say everyone has different tastes, but what Apois much larger and newer, that's for sure.

It should be noted that in May 2008, when the boat is just beginning to sell, they asked for it for 76.9 million euros. 28% down. And it is no limit!

It should be noted that comparing the prices of the yacht must not in length, but in the gross registered tonnage (GRT). It takes into account not only the length of the boat, but the width and height of decks.

Register ton (GT) is 100 cubic feet and is 2.83 cubic meters.

For example, the only way to objectively compare the price of the 60-meter yacht of Feadship shipyards, usually with a GRT of about 1.000 GT, and the yacht of Lurssen shipyards, having the same 60-meter length, but the breadth and as a consequence, much larger amounts of interior (more 1.200 GT).

After all, one meter wide felt immediately, and multiply it by the length and then the number of decks!

Phoenix

Year       2004

Lurssen Shipyard

Architect      Espen Oeino / Andrew Winch

 

Speed ​​Max / Cruising, knots          17/15

Engines 2 x 2.370 hp MTU 12V 4000

Maximum range 7,700 nautical miles at 13 knots

 

Owner      (Poland)

Length, m         60.97

Width, m       12.34

Draught, m         ​​3.75

12 Passengers

Team       16

Fuel / Water, L          185.000 / 32.100

The new yacht oceAnco - 86-meter Sunrays

Shipyard oceAnco gave to owner the 87-meter motor yacht Sunrays (project Y705).

The seventh yacht of super-successful series of boat lengths of 70-90 meters confirms that brave men do not lose! There were many disputes and doubts - how a respectable boat will look in a jaunty blue color? How you? Be honest! Not bad?

Three years ago, there were other controversies: who would order oceAnco yachts worth more than EUR 100 million? As you can see, it goes every spring the shipyard pushes next masterpiece in the Mediterranean Sea. All yachts are different from each other, using only proven hull.

Even the maestro Steven Spielberg has stood in line for this yacht.

Some facts about the yacht Sunrays:

 

Length, m   85.47

Year   2010

Shipyard   oceAnco

Exterior design Bjorn Johannson Design

Interior Design     Terence Disdale

Designers   Azure Naval Architects

Speed, ​​max / cruise, knots   18/17

Engines   2 x 4.680 hp MTU 16V 595 TE70

Width, m   14.20

Draught, m   3.95

Passengers   16

Fuel / Water, l   290.000 / 50.000