Friday, February 15, 2013

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Ligety takes massive lead in 1st run of worlds GS
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Defending champion Ted Ligety took a big 1.30-second lead after the opening run of the giant slalom on Friday to put himself in position for a third gold medal at the skiing world championships.


Bahrain term fuel oil talks start; Bapco seeking $3 premium
SINGAPORE, Feb 15 (Reuters) – State-run Bahrain Petroleum Cohas started negotiations for its 2013-2014 term fuel oilexports, asking for a $3 premium above Middle East quotes whilebuyers are indicating their interest at discounts, industrysources said on Friday. The company has offered cargo sizes of 40,000 tonnes, 60,000tonnes or 80,000 tonnes 380-centistoke (cst) fuel oil forloading over April 2013 to March 2014, they said. Bapcotypically exports about one cargo of fuel oil a month. …


The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, BrazilThe Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn


The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, BrazilThe Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012.REUTERS/Gary Hershorn


Travel Postcard: 48 hours in laid-back Salvador, Brazil
Moon rises above buildings in Salvador, BrazilSALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) – Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil, is the country's oldest metropolis, but it has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve center Sao Paulo. The laid-back coastal city, which lies on the All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. The city is also known for having some of the wildest Carnival parties. …


The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, BrazilThe Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn


Ligety takes massive lead in 1st run of GS
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Defending champion Ted Ligety took a big 1.30-second lead in the opening run of the men’s giant slalom on Friday to put himself in position for a third gold medal at the skiing world championships.


Moon rises above buildings in Salvador, Brazil
Moon rises above buildings in Salvador, BrazilThe moon rises above buildings in Salvador, Brazil December 4, 2012. Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil is the country's oldest metropolis, but has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve, Sao Paulo. The laid back coastal city, which lies on t he All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Picture taken December 4, 2012. To match TRAVEL-SALVADOR/ REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (BRAZIL – Tags: CITYSCAPE TRAVEL SOCIETY)


Buildings in the downtown core are seen in Salvador, Brazil
Buildings in the downtown core are seen in Salvador, BrazilBuildings in the downtown core are seen in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil is the country's oldest metropolis, but has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve, Sao Paulo. The laid back coastal city, which lies on the All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Picture taken December 5, 2012. To match TRAVEL-SALVADOR/ REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (BRAZIL – Tags: CITYSCAPE TRAVEL SOCIETY)


A man walks through a favela in Salvador, Brazil
A man walks through a favela in Salvador, BrazilA man walks through a favela in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil is the country's oldest metropolis, but has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve, Sao Paulo. The laid back coastal city, which lies on the All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Picture taken December 5, 2012. To match TRAVEL-SALVADOR/ REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (BRAZIL – Tags: TRAVEL SOCIETY) )


The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, BrazilThe Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil is the country's oldest metropolis, but has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve, Sao Paulo. The laid back coastal city, which lies on the All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Picture taken December 5, 2012. To match TRAVEL-SALVADOR/ REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (BRAZIL – Tags: TRAVEL SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) )


The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, BrazilThe Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil December 5, 2012. Salvador, the third-largest city in Brazil is the country's oldest metropolis, but has a lower profile than party hot spot Rio de Janiero or the commercial nerve, Sao Paulo. The laid back coastal city, which lies on the All Saints Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, is the heart of Bahia, the Brazilian province know for its rich African culture. Salvador is gearing up for an influx of sports fans, since it has been chosen as one of Brazil's 12 host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. Picture taken December 5, 2012. To match TRAVEL-SALVADOR/ REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (BRAZIL – Tags: TRAVEL SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) )


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