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WASHINGTON - President Obama scrapped a controversial George W. Bush plan to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe in favor of land and sea-based interceptors to counter Iranian rocket attacks.
"We have made specific and proven advances in our missile defense technology, particularly with regard to land- and sea-based interceptors and the sensors that support them," Obama said Thursday.
"To put it simply, our new missile defense architecture in Europe will provide stronger, smarter, and swifter defenses of American forces and America's allies."
Obama said the new program, which will utilize some existing land-based interceptors, is more versatile and less costly than Bush's idea to build a permanent defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
That plan sent shock waves through Moscow, which perceived it as a Cold War throwback threat to Russia.
Republicans quickly pounced, accusing Obama of weakening U.S. security and putting European and Mideast allies at risk.
"The Administration's misguided action will cause our eastern European allies to question our commitment to their people and security, while heightening concerns in Israel," said House GOP whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.).
"The European deployment is the only system that can protect both the U.S. and Europe against the common threat of an Iran armed with nuclear weapons and the capability to deliver them," he added.
Obama said Secretary of Defense Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff unanimously backed the new missile defense plan over Bush's scheme.
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer also endorsed Obama's plan. "It is no secret that this missile defense shield has been a thorn in Russia's side," Schumer said in a statement.
"President Obama is clearly demonstrating his willingness to reset relations between our two countries, and the Russians should return the gesture.
It is time for Russia to join our push to impose stricter sanctions on Iran in order to halt its nuclear weapons program," he added.
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Apparently there is a remake of 1984’s “Romancing the Stone” in the works. My question is, why? Are there no original screenplays or books left to adapt? I guess the assumption is if the formula worked before, it will work again. Remake it and they will come. With a skillful mixture of romance, adventure and comedy, “Romancing the Stone” has something for everybody. Kathleen Turner, one of the hottest actresses of the 80s, plays Joan Wilder, a timid romance novelist whose bodice ripper-style books may reflect her fantasies but not her life. Except for a fantasy man named “Jesse” who pops up in her books, the only male in her life is her cat. Her placid life changes when she gets a mysterious map mailed from her recently murdered brother-in-law Eduardo in Columbia, This map is very much wanted by two criminal factions – one a corrupt government official and the other, two bumbling crooks. (Danny DeVito plays Ralph, one of the crooks and he is a hoot!) When her sister is kidnapped, Joan must travel to Columbia for an exchange – the map for Elaine’s life. Dressed in her best suit and high heels, carrying a suitcase and a down coat (it’s winter in New York), and armed with a Spanish-English dictionary, Joan arrives in Columbia. The situation quickly goes awry when she’s directed to the wrong bus by a suave stranger who doesn’t have her best interests at heart. The rickety bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Joan’s in danger but like the heroine in her novels, she’s saved by a mystery man named Jack T. Colton (the “T” stands for trouble, he smirkingly tells her later), played by Michael Douglas. The problem is, Jack doesn’t act like one of her romance novel heroes. He’s crude, rude and doesn’t care a whit about her problems, until she offers him money to take her to the rendezvous point with the kidnappers – Cartegena. Jack realizes that the map which everyone wants is really a treasure map. He proposes to Joan that they find this treasure and trade it for her sister. There are thrills a-plenty as the bad guys pursue the couple across the country in pursuit of la Corazon – the Heart. Joan begins to see elements of her fictional “Jesse” in her reluctant rescuer. She begins to fall for her and he seems to fall for her. But she’s not sure which “heart” he’s really after.“Romancing the Stone” is a fun ride and there are plenty of those, from a slippery mudslide to a more standard truck chase. The minor characters are colourful and include a drug-dealing Bronco-driving Joan Wilder fan eager to help, Joan’s cynical agent, and a kidnapper with a alligator fetish. Turner and Douglas mesh completely with each other and their characters. It’s hard to imagine anyone else filling their shoes in a remake. The screenplay was pitched to Michael Douglas by a writer making ends meet as a waitress. Sadly it was Diane Thomas’s one and only success. She died in a car wreck not long after the movie was made. “Romancing the Stone” is rated PG. A sequel, “The Jewel of the Nile”, followed in 1985, reuniting Turner, Douglas and DeVito.
Sitting in the bay of La Concha on the Bay de Biscay on the north coast of Spain San Sebastian is sure to delight. It’s a old city that has welcomed the new era with grace and style.With 3km of unspoilt beaches and charming heritage monuments it’s no wonder that it charmed the European aristocracy in their day, almost French in its feel it is only 20km from the French border.This is the heart of the Basque country, rugged yet charming, but there’s another reason for visiting this coastal city – its cuisine. San Sebastion is a gastronome’s delight. The city boasts three Michelin Restaurants and not just that they are all three-star establishments, the highest award given and it’s the city with the most Michelin restaurants in the world.If you can only chose one I’m told it should be Restaurant Arzak.Restaurant Arzak – Features the local Donostiaarra cuisine, a family run luxurious restaurant from Juan Mari Arzak and his daughter, Elena. Arzak was considered to be the finest chef in Spain and is a great champion for Basque cuisine both modern and traditional.After a pricey but worth every euro meal, you can save the centimes in some excellent tapas (or pintxoz as they are called here) bars. Locally caught fare are on offer from brocheta de gambas (fried prawns with a special vinaigrette) or bola de carne (meatballs with red pepper).If you’ve sampled some of the wonderful seafood available then a walk around the excellent Palacio de Mar Aquarium is well worth a visit, its not particularly cheap to enter but they say it’s the equivalent of a 3* aquarium.Culture and history mix as the city turns into a stage for several festivals with a Jazz one in July and a Film fair in September.From the small fishing village it once was San Sebastian has become a proud and prosperous grand-father looking over his young. Head to the heart of the city where it beats with bars and and restaurants in its narrow streets.A seaside city that has plenty of charm – although you might have to look through your first impressions and head to its heart.
Most of us travel a lot nowadays, either for business purposes or for pleasure. There are companies which are aware of the risks of traveling and thus they offer their employees business travel insurance. This travel insurance covers a number of unpleasant events such as illness, loss of goods or legal disputes. The fact is that the events that can harm us on holidays can also happen on business trips, so a sufficient cover when being away on business is just as important as when being away on holiday. The great thing about Business Travel Insurance is that many companies pay for their employees travel insurance costs. Furthermore, business insurance providers can offer bulk deals to business owners who want to cover their employees in a better value deal. Because of the fact that businesses are affected by several health and safety laws, companies have started to take out travel insurance policies which cover events such as team-building trips, training courses and even product launches. Business Travel Insurance covers a wide range of events that could happen under these circumstances.In case you are self-employed or simply not covered by your employer, you can purchase a Business Travel Insurance individually. This will enable you to conduct business without worrying about any unfortunate incidents. However, those of you who do not travel on a frequent basis are advised to buy their insurance trip by trip, since this will be cheaper. Frequent travelers can buy their insurance for annual time periods or other set periods. Due to the increasing number of Business Travel Insurance providers, it is much easier to find a great deal and to take advantage of it to the fullest. Holiday Insurance is meant to protect you against cancellation and any possible interruptions to your holiday. Furthermore, this insurance will reimburse you for medical expenses, loss or damage to property or baggage and travel delays. Holiday Insurance is a must nowadays, especially because the consequences for not purchasing one can turn out to be quite costly. Furthermore, your policy will have a 24 hour assistance number in case you need any help. Those of you who are interested in such a type of insurance should know that the main types are delays, cancellation and curtailment, medical, health and life and personal effects. The first type of Holiday Insurance refers to the fact that holidaymakers will be reimbursed in case they paid for a holiday and they are unable to take it as a result of an incident. The second type of insurance covers holidaymakers for medical and emergency treatment costs. These policies are reimbursed after the holders have paid locally for the treatment, usually seven to ten days after the claims are submitted. The last type of Holiday Insurance reimburses policy holders for stolen or damaged luggage during the trip and also for other costs incurred for luggage that was delayed. Holidays are a lot of fun and those who go on a holiday want to enjoy their vacation to the fullest. However, this is possible only when there is no tension from any part. Usually, the main thing that can trouble holidaymakers in such situations is safety and threats can exist due to several reasons. As you can see, there are many reasons why you should make both a business and Holiday Insurance.
So, you want to propose marriage to your sweetheart but you don't want to do the same old tired, "down on one knee at the restaurant" routine. Well, fear not. In this article, I'm going to share 3 killer marriage proposal ideas that will have your sweetheart remembering this day for the rest of her life. If anything, she may remember it even more than her wedding day. Keep reading to find out what they are.This is probably one of my favorites. It's a little off the wall, but it's truly one that is unforgettable. It WILL take some planning however. Essentially, what you're going to do is arrange one of those mystery weekends. You know, where everybody acts out a part in a play to find out who the "killer" is. Except in this play, you arrange to have your proposal to your bride to be come at the end of the skit. Make sure there is dramatic music played by a string orchestra to go alone. Yeah, it's right out of a movie. She'll love it.Another great marriage proposal idea is to take her someplace where she's never been before but has always wanted to go. Make it a surprise for as long as you can hold out. Then, when you get there, on the very last night, just before you're ready to go home, you present her with a "souvenir" from their trip. When she opens it up, inside she'll find, along with whatever other items you have in there, her engagement ring. She'll eat it up and she'll never see it coming.Finally, tell her that you want to play Deal Or No Deal. She'll look at you like you're kind of whacked at first but eventually she'll say sure. What you do is tell her that she has to let YOU pick the box. Now, inside the box that you pick is going to be her engagement ring, except she doesn't know that. And you have to do everything you can to try to get her to give up the box. The more you push, the more she'll want to keep it until finally she opens it and finds her engagement ring. That's when you take it out, put it on her finger, and say, "Will you marry me?"Give one of these a shot. Or, check out the link in my signature for more great wedding proposal ideas.
