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Astana Economic Forum 2012
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May 22-24, 2012 / Astana - Kazakhstan
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In May 22nd - 24th, 2012, in Astana will be held the 5th Astana Economic Forum (AEF), dedicated to the challenges and prospects of world economic development in terms of global transformation.
The main organizer of the 5th Astana Economic Forum is the Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The agenda of the V. Forum is a reflection of the modern world, covering the most relevant issues of reforming the world monetary system, integration processes development, socio-economic policy of states, tourism development, alternative energy, implementation of innovation and attraction of investment.
One of the exclusive events of the Forum will be “The Dialogue of Leaders: New financial and economic policy”, where in interactive debates the most prominent figures from economy, business, politics and media will discuss the issues of global development.
Among the important events there are also a permanent Conference of Finance Ministers of the CIS countries, as well as the Conference “Existential Crisis of the international financial architecture”, which will focus on countering the regional recessions, as well as development of new mechanisms of financial and economic stability.
In total, the agenda of the Forum consists of 40 sessions of different formats with the participation of more than 6,500 delegates from 85 countries. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of the Republic of Ecuador, the Prime Minister of Qatar, the Prime Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain, 6 former heads of state, 6 former prime ministers, 25 current and former ministers and 40 heads of transnational corporations and businesses, 12 Nobel prize winners and prominent thinkers will participate in open discussions of the Forum. The complete list of speakers and moderators are available at www.aef.kz/en/speakers.
The Open Letter to the G-20 countries with the recommendations for improvement and development of world economy will become the main result of the Forum, and will be sent to the Organizing Committees of G-8 and G-20, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, UN, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Participation in the development of recommendations for the G-20 countries is available to everyone on the web-site of the communicative platform “G-Global” of the Astana Economic Forum www.g-global.aef.kz, created on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to increase the number of participants to find anti-crisis solutions for the world.Further Information at www.aef.kz.
World Record Attempt Apnea-Diving: "Extreme 800" by Herbert Nitsch
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June 6, 2012 / Island of Santorini - Greece
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Herbert Nitsch will dive to 800 feet/244 meter on June 6.
Herbert Nitsch will penetrate depths which have never previously been reached with one breath in an Apnea dive. Nearby the wonderful Greek Island of Santorini, he will dive to a depth of 244 meters (800 feet).
The 31 time free-diving world record holder is currently underway with intensive preparations for this latest world record in the discipline “No Limit”. A new, even faster and safer specifically designed sled is being constructed together with Herbert Nitsch’s technical team. This will bring the Deepest Man in the World establishing a time of approximately 4.30 minutes to a depth of 244 meters and then back to the surface again. The sled is currently being tested, focusing particularly on the demands for the ballast and the inflatable flotation systems.
To retest his top form, he has once again chosen the Aegean Sea, that is to say the Greek Island of Santorini. This is a breathtaking backdrop for the unique feat of venturing to break his own record. This dive and new world record will be a further stage in his ultimate aim: the magic depth of 1000 feet (305 meters).
On the 4th of June, Herbert Nitsch is planning to break his 2007 No Limit Record of 214m (700 feet) by several meters and on the 6th of June 2012, he will dive to 244m (800 feet).
Further Information at www.herbertnitsch.com.