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Bank Philippine Islands: 2012 Net Profit PHP16.30 Billion, up 27%

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI.PH) said Thursday that 2012 net profit rose 27% on the back of double-digit growth in its loan portfolio and fee-based income.

BPI, the country's third-largest lender by assets, said in a statement that its unaudited net profit last year rose to 16.3 billion Philippine pesos ($401.5 million) from PHP12.8 billion in 2011 as its net loan portfolio increased 16% to PHP527 billion.

Net interest income rose 6% due to an interest margin contraction, while fee-based income was up 25% due to higher trading gains on securities sold.

BPI said total assets rose 17% to PHP985 billion. Total deposits rose 18% to PHP802 billion while assets under management climbed 11% to PHP743 billion.

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Rainbow Warrior heading to sub-Antarctic Islands

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The Rainbow Warrior is heading to the Auckland Islands which is home to critically endangered sea lions, yellow eyed penguins and Gibsons albatross. The islands and surrounding marine reserve are listed as a World Heritage Area, alongside the Egyptian Pyramids and the Grand Canyon.

Following the departure from Lyttleton yesterday, the Rainbow Warrior is currently sailing through the oil drilling zone off Canterbury that Anadarko plans to drill in by the end of 2013. Here the Rainbow Warrior crew saw juvenile sperm whales feeding on the surface surrounded by royal albatross, giant petrels and a number of other sea birds who call this area home.

"The Government wants to open up vast areas for deep sea oil drilling south of Dunedin, Stewart Island, and into the wild seas towards the Auckland Islands. Many of our incredible and rare native birds, sea lions and whales live here and would be at risk," said Bunny McDiarmid, Executive Director of Greenpeace New Zealand.

The Rainbow Warrior is expected to arrive at the Auckland Islands on Thursday 31 January and depart Sunday 3 February after documenting some of our most marvellous wildlife. On Monday 4 February they will be documenting the wildlife of Snares Island, south of Stewart Island.

In December the Government also gave out new deep sea oil and gas exploration permits:

- Out from Dunedin to Shell, OMV and Mitsui in the Great South Basin

- Out from Wellington/Wairarapa/Marlborough to Anadarko which also puts Kaikoura in the the spill zone

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Islands of Space by John W. Campbell – Chapter 19/23 (read by Mark Nelson) – Video

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Islands of Space by John W. Campbell - Chapter 19/23 (read by Mark Nelson)
LibriVox recording of Islands of Space, by John W. Campbell. Read by Mark Nelson. Creative Commons license: Public Domain Mark 1.0 Image: archive.org Cover picture book cover. Copyright expired in US, Canada, EU. and all countries with author #39;s life +70 yrs laws. Cover design by Annise. This design is in the public domain.

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Pacific Islands unlikely to join Super Rugby expansion

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As Super Rugby expansion looms, the Pacific Islands appear set to be left out in the cold, yet again.

This year, the three Sanzar nations will debate whether to expand the competition in 2016, as part of a new broadcast deal.

The introduction of the United States and Canada into the Pacific Nations Cup, and comments from Sanzar chief executive Greg Peters this week, confirmed those countries were being viewed as possible destinations.

Asia and Argentina are other contenders, but, until now the Pacific Islands haven't been mentioned.

In 2013, pessimism continues to prevail about inducting an island nation or a combined team into Super Rugby.

Money and resources remain major barriers.

Former Samoan captain Mahonri Schwalger would jump at the chance to lead a breakthrough island venture, one that would create pathways for aspiring players and strengthen Pacific rugby.

The performances of Samoa and Tonga at the World Cup and during last year's European tours have only enhanced the argument to assist their success.

"Samoa has been trying to break into the competition for the last 10 years," Schwalger said. "The thing we released is it's all about money. All the islands struggle financially. It comes down to sponsors and money to get our best players.

"That's the only downfall about the islands; they don't have the resources to compete with the big countries.

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Pacific Islands unlikely for Super expansion

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As Super Rugby expansion looms, the Pacific Islands appear set to be left out in the cold, yet again.

This year, the three Sanzar nations will debate whether to expand the competition in 2016, as part of a new broadcast deal.

The introduction of the United States and Canada into the Pacific Nations Cup, and comments from Sanzar chief executive Greg Peters this week, confirmed those countries were being viewed as possible destinations.

Asia and Argentina are other contenders, but, until now the Pacific Islands haven't been mentioned.

In 2013, pessimism continues to prevail about inducting an island nation or a combined team into Super Rugby.

Money and resources remain major barriers.

Former Samoan captain Mahonri Schwalger would jump at the chance to lead a breakthrough island venture, one that would create pathways for aspiring players and strengthen Pacific rugby.

The performances of Samoa and Tonga at the World Cup and during last year's European tours have only enhanced the argument to assist their success.

"Samoa has been trying to break into the competition for the last 10 years," Schwalger said. "The thing we released is it's all about money. All the islands struggle financially. It comes down to sponsors and money to get our best players.

"That's the only downfall about the islands; they don't have the resources to compete with the big countries.

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Pacific Islands unlikely for Super expansion

Pacific Islands unlikely for Super Rugby expansion

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As Super Rugby expansion looms, the Pacific Islands appear set to be left out in the cold, yet again.

This year, the three Sanzar nations will debate whether to expand the competition in 2016, as part of a new broadcast deal.

The introduction of the United States and Canada into the Pacific Nations Cup, and comments from Sanzar chief executive Greg Peters this week, confirmed those countries were being viewed as possible destinations.

Asia and Argentina are other contenders, but, until now the Pacific Islands haven't been mentioned.

In 2013, pessimism continues to prevail about inducting an island nation or a combined team into Super Rugby.

Money and resources remain major barriers.

Former Samoan captain Mahonri Schwalger would jump at the chance to lead a breakthrough island venture, one that would create pathways for aspiring players and strengthen Pacific rugby.

The performances of Samoa and Tonga at the World Cup and during last year's European tours have only enhanced the argument to assist their success.

"Samoa has been trying to break into the competition for the last 10 years," Schwalger said. "The thing we released is it's all about money. All the islands struggle financially. It comes down to sponsors and money to get our best players.

"That's the only downfall about the islands; they don't have the resources to compete with the big countries.

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Pacific Islands unlikely to join cup

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As Super Rugby expansion looms, the Pacific Islands appear set to be left out in the cold, yet again.

This year, the three Sanzar nations will debate whether to expand the competition in 2016, as part of a new broadcast deal.

The introduction of the United States and Canada into the Pacific Nations Cup, and comments from Sanzar chief executive Greg Peters this week, confirmed those countries were being viewed as possible destinations.

Asia and Argentina are other contenders, but, until now the Pacific Islands haven't been mentioned.

In 2013, pessimism continues to prevail about inducting an island nation or a combined team into Super Rugby.

Money and resources remain major barriers.

Former Samoan captain Mahonri Schwalger would jump at the chance to lead a breakthrough island venture, one that would create pathways for aspiring players and strengthen Pacific rugby.

The performances of Samoa and Tonga at the World Cup and during last year's European tours have only enhanced the argument to assist their success.

"Samoa has been trying to break into the competition for the last 10 years," Schwalger said. "The thing we released is it's all about money. All the islands struggle financially. It comes down to sponsors and money to get our best players.

"That's the only downfall about the islands; they don't have the resources to compete with the big countries.

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Minecraft (Xbox 360) – Six Islands Parkour Adventure Map #4 – Video

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