Madeira’s Calheta coast: rare sighting of seal

Portugal and Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

The whalewatch boat that operates from Calheta marina “Ribeira Brava” (Lobosonda) “had a nice encounter with the rare monk seal.” The animal has been identified from the photographs and film by the Madeira Natural Park and was filmed and photographed by the boat’s skipper Claudia Gomes. Thanks Claudia for contributing this.

The Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus)

“The Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) is a pinniped belonging to the Phocidae family. At some 450-510 (fewer than 600) remaining individuals it is believed to be the world’s second rarest pinniped (second only to the Saimaa Ringed Seal),[1] and one of the most endangered mammals in the world”

Source: Wikipedia

“Ribeira Brava” (Lobosonda) have a new site with lots of information on Madeira’s marine mammals and their services

www.madeirawhalewatching.com

or call Claudia Gomes on +351 96 8400 980

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Tell the Government to back off HIL Egypt.

On the side of the Secretary of State Clinton Egypt protesters firmly down dressed military force against ally President Hosni Mubarak's demo United States today and for many years.

Do everything in their power to suppress our security forces, said Clinton State Department, Government of Egypt calls.

"Police and said Clinton army Cairo streets on the River Kwai is the use of force in deep is concerned".

"Requested by people protest to immediately engage Egypt Egypt government reform needs", Clinton said.

To unlock has cut the other forms of Internet access and communication as a first step, called Clinton's Government.

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Charlotte Michelle Obama Democratic Party Convention Announces.

Used to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, first lady Michelle Obama White House of Charlotte, North Carolina, to roll back the news today.

United States Charlotte wrote Obama Obama mail presidential campaign organization member "to ensure that listening to my first some very exciting news and excitement" to organize. "North Carolina State 46 Democratic National Convention will be held in 2012. ?

It can be very tough terrain Democratic presidential Obama not yet announced his candidacy 2012, will be in North Carolina, a key swing state,. Obama State 2008, less than 0.5 percentage points in the George Bush four years ago, almost 13 points awarded in the.

So, spoke about the city from the first lady has rules to generate glowingly status and earnings will benefit in a big way.

"City of Charlotte's southern charm, warm hospitality and fun, as one of the fastest-growing South is pursuing, as an idea in their own 'up', mark city," wrote Obama. "Vibrant and diverse opportunity Queen City very innovative hard-working people of great heart and open mind and. Of course, a great BBQ!

"North Carolina Barack and time-anywhere with the Atlantic coast, Great Smoky Mountains from the Research Triangle, spent during during the campaign," and she has written. "When he is our family spent several days in 2009 had vacationed the second presidential debate preparation Asheville enjoyed such Barack.

"Can assist all heroic military families at Fort Bragg was as the first lady of my very first trip outside of Washington and began my efforts to make" she continued.

Float you start giving ideas and meeting people Obama also called event, began organizing attractive members.

One idea is like are paying than some big resolved money donors as normal events.

Despite not offering her show "we will make sure that everyone feels this rule is different than being in the past, and what is going on in the closely Charlotte financial" Obama said. "Will this different rules at different times.

Declaring that his President and running yet, but as the Democratic Party Chairman Tim Kaine, Commander in Chief all settings are cleared, and Vice President Biden.

"President come within 2 years Barack Obama, Vice President Biden's second term-to captures the victory March 2012 will help propel with" said Caine Democratic National Committee's members.

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Chuck Gilly abolition goes against all

Senators try to, today, the health insurance reform law to abolish denial of cost of big New York is, amendment passed.

By easily eliminating so-called 1099s difficult report requirements, medical law aims to measure for small businesses. However, the Fund 22 billion eliminate some of the $ blows holes.

81 Senate amendment is passed to the 17 of unused federal funds by the fills the gap. Home the same tack and many major ongoing projects was hard hit New York.

Among potential targets identified for ongoing daily news research potential federal cuts Empire State hospital projects $ 1.1 billion, $ 184 million high-speed and intercity rail, 130 million dollar cyber security investment $ 206 homeless assistance, $ 160, section 8 assistance, housing, 514 million transportation projects.
Senate small business-were dedicated to the medical practice Act is stifling growth also bureaucracy, 1099, Megger develops our major complaint Messenger pass. But denies another amendment proposed Senator yanking subsidies for oil companies to pay for it and doing the same thing. Schumer and Gillibrand, who voted for both.

You need to close slash taxpayer no critical funds for infrastructure of our oil companies, homes, hospitals, and New York, Gillibrand said.

"Aid to the sick including mass transit, New York life blood to the beat of this particular version of reduction proposal police schools in our state calling is not afford" said Schumer.

Major projects, it really is 44 billion spell lost not only must you cut to verify that must be reduced to $ 22 billion dollars does not.

47 To repeal the health care of the whole law failed to 51.

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Madeira Fireworks 2010 & 2011 Guinness World Record?Lisbon: come in your underwear and get a free outfit!

Portugal & Madeira news from Paul Abbiati:

Madeira Fireworks 2010 & 2011 Guinness World Record?

thanks to Anneke for the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx2RvEvRWtE

Lisbon: come in your underwear and get a free outfit!

Lisbon Desigual Dolce Vita, 28 December, 2010, 9.00 am Centro Comercial
Dolce Vita Tejo.

The first 100 people who arrived at the shop in their underwear were offered a a ‘Desigual’ outfit for free!

Your next chance all readers whether “ever so nice” or not is Madrid, 2nd January 2011

How to get a Desigual outfit for free!

-Get up early, to be among the first 100, and get to the Desigual store (*).

-Get undressed, down to your underwear, and in you go!

-Doors open at 9.00 am

-Look around, try it on, check yourself out and choose a Desigual outfit (one top and one bottom)!

-Go to the checkout and pay nothing! We will take the alarms out of the items you choose.

(*) You must be of legal age. You must provide proof of age (ID card, passport, etc.)

Desigual:

http://wintersales.desigual.com/?lang=en

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