Ask Me: Historic church was moved
Question: What is the history of the church building at Los Angeles and E streets?
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Best Vodkas Not From Russia Unveiled in January’s Issue of Exec Digital
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – January 21, 2011) – Some people say that the Russians do it best, but there are several vodka makers who boast impressive tasting vodkas that don’t originate from “Mother Russia.”
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Best Vodkas Not From Russia Unveiled in January’s Issue of Exec Digital
The Top Late Night Kings, the Best Vodkas and Los Angeles Profiled in Exec Digital’s First Issue of 2011
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – January 21, 2011) – While Russia is known for its vodka, many of the world’s most popular brands do not call Russia home. Whether at a nightclub or at the latest lounge, modern vodka favorites like Vox, Ketel One, Belvedere and Grey Goose have quickly become essentials
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The Top Late Night Kings, the Best Vodkas and Los Angeles Profiled in Exec Digital’s First Issue of 2011
UN Body To Meet As SKorea Plans Drills Near Border
UN Body To Meet As SKorea Plans Drills Near Border — Sun Dec 19 01:06:45 UTC 2010 South Korea’s military waited for better weather to hold live-fire drills that the North warned would cause it to retaliate, but the high tensions prompted the U.N. Security Council to schedule an emergency meeting at Russia’s request. about: North Korea Russia South Korea United Nations Security Council
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XCom Global Adds Five New Countries to Broadband Unlimited aXcess Plan
California News from PR.com — Tue Jun 22 12:00:00 UTC 2010 San Diego, CA, June 22, 2010 –(PR.com)– XCom Global, Inc., a leading provider of low cost wireless data rental services for international travelers, announced today the addition of Belgium, Netherlands, Russia*, Spain and Switzerland to its growing l… about: broadband Broadband Unlimited Business Business Finance CEO high-speed wireless data rental service http://wwwxcomglobalcom/internationalcoverage http://wwwxcomglobalcom/plans/unlimitedaxcesshtml Internet-enabled devices low cost wireless data rental services San Diego Seiji Nishimura Wireless XCom Global XCom Global Inc XCom Global’s Unlimited at: Five
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SAIC gets tsunami buoy contract order from Russia
Signonsandiego.com — Tue May 25 07:02:00 UTC 2010 The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed at least 230,000 people continues to affect how people think of potential earthquakes, leading officials in Russia to order a deep-sea tsunami buoy that will be built at a Science Applications International Cor…
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The Myths and Realities of Modern Day Russia
Say the word ‘Russia,’ and you’re bound to conjure a string of stereotypical images: A bearskin hat, onion domes, the Hammer & Sickle emblem, bread lines, bare grocery store shelves…and a drunk holding a bottle of vodka. You might even view the Russian people themselves as you do the weather there: Cold, gray, and gloomy. Like many cultural stereotypes, these Russian ones – however exaggerated they might be – have at least some basis in reality. But they certainly don’t tell the whole story. Russia, after all, is the largest country in the world. An 800 page book could scarcely begin to detail all the regional varieties of life in Russia, much less an 800 word article. So let’s examine the most prevalent of these myths, and present the realities of life in Russia.
Myth: Russia is a country full of drunks.
Reality: Accurate, worldwide statistics on alcohol consumption and alcoholism are hard to come by. Yes, a large percentage of the population drinks vodka, but the streets aren’t filled with inebriated men clinging to bottles of ‘Russki Standart.’ Instead, when you travel to Russia, you encounter hardworking, goal-oriented individuals who are as apt as you are to unwind after a long day at the office with a beer or cocktail.
Myth: Russia is a land of scarcity and shortages.
Reality: It certainly was that way, but times have long since changed. Pop in to the G.U.M. mall in Moscow, or one of the shops on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, or visit any of the upscale malls in any decent-sized Russian city and you’ll find all the Gucci, Armani and Prada you could ever want. In fact, be prepared for too much choice, especially if you travel to Moscow. That city, due to its oil-based economy, is one of the wealthiest and most expensive cities in the world…there’s no shortage of anything there!
Myth: Russia is a run-down, third world country.
Reality: While Russia is definitely NOT a third world country, its infrastructure admittedly leaves much to be desired. Roads between cities, for example, are often little more than potholes strung together with patches of pavement. And buildings, while structurally sound, look like immense, worn concrete blocks. Thanks to nearly a century of Soviet rule, the architecture emphasizes only function, never form. Toss in roving packs of stray dogs, too much litter and not enough trash cans, and the result is that Russia unfortunately has less visual appeal than its European counterparts.
Myth: Russia is a cold, gloomy place…
Reality: Like any northern country, Russia definitely endures long, cold winters. But let’s not forget that winter is merely one season out of four. The other seasons can bring glorious weather. And due to its immense size, Russia spans numerous climatic zones, so to label the country’s climate in a few words is impossible. Think of all the different climates that exist in the U.S. — Seattle, Phoenix, San Diego, Miami, Minnesota, etc – and then bear in mind that Russia has twice the landmass that the U.S. does! [A footnote: Since most people include all the countries of the former Soviet Union, countries like Ukraine and Moldova, in their mental image of Russia, then it must be pointed out that the weather in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula is pleasant year-round, especially in the Meditteranean-esque southern cities like Yalta and Sevastopol.]
Myth: …and Russia has cold, gloomy people.
Reality: That’s just wrong. It is true that Russian people smile less than Americans do in public, but that’s a deep rooted cultural norm in Slavic countries, and doesn’t reflect on any individual Russian’s outlook or disposition. Russian people are in fact fun loving, friendly and generous. In your dealings with Russian people, be prepared that they will display sincere concern for your comfort and well being, express intense interest in you as a person (and as a Westerner), and offer lasting friendship. And while the older generation might still dress in bleak, fashionless, Soviet-style garb, the younger generation – especially young women – dress in chic, sexy, modern outfits which catch the eye and turn the head.
So let’s try the experiment again: Say the word ‘Russia,’ but this time envision a land of mountains and lakes and seashores. Try to see well-dressed businessmen having a power lunch in a sidewalk café, and women in short skirts and high heels strolling through malls. It’s a bright, sunny day; a group of people are standing in a park, drinking beer and laughing. It’s warm… …it’s friendly… …it’s Russia.
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Phenomix Grants Chiesi Farmaceutici European Rights to Dutogliptin for Diabetes
SAN DIEGO & PARMA, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phenomix Corporation and Chiesi Farmaceutici today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to develop and commercialize dutogliptin (PHX1149) in Europe and additional territories including Brazil, Russia and all other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”), Turkey and Northern Africa. Dutogliptin is Phenomix’ proprietary orally administered, small molecule dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
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Alleged international hacking ring caught in $9 million fraud
Sergei Tsurikov, 25, of Tallinn, Estonia; Viktor Pleshchuk, 28, of St. Petersburg, Russia; Oleg Covelin, 28, of Chisinau, Moldova; and a person known only as “Hacker 3;” have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta, Ga., on charges of hacking into a computer network operated by the Atlanta-based credit card processing company RBS WorldPay, ..
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