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Petra
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Petra an ancient city of SW Asia, in present-day Jordan. The city, which lies in a hollow surrounded by cliffs, is accessible only through narrow gorges. Its extensive ruins include temples and tombs hewn from the red sandstone cliffs. It was the capital of the country of the Nabataeans from 312 bc until 63 bc, when they became subject to Rome.
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Petra Diamonds Signs Luangue Joint Venture Agreement
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net; 8/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Petra Diamonds Limited (ASX: PDL) announces...Angola. Highlights - On 28 February 2007 Petra acquired the entire issued share capital...separate joint venture agreement between Petra and BHP Billiton) in the diamond belt of...
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Petra Diamonds US$20 Million Interest Free Convertible Bond Issue
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net; 9/20/2006; ; 700+ words
; Petra Diamonds Limited (ASX: PDL)("Petra" or "the Company" or "the Group"), the AIM-quoted and...as well as the grant of accompanying warrants over 2 million Petra shares ("the Warrant"), both convertible or exercisable...
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Petra Diamonds Announce Koffiefontein Acquisition Completed
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net; 7/18/2007; ; 700+ words
; Petra Diamonds Limited ('Petra' or 'the Group') (ASX: PDL) announces the completion of the...Highlights - Acquisition of Koffiefontein from De Beers completed - Petra can now commence sales of Koffiefontein diamonds - 16,700 carats...
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'PETRA: LOST CITY OF STONE' DREW MORE THAN 62K VISITORS.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 2/2/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Cincinnati Art Museum's exhibition "Petra: Lost City of Stone," drew 62,203...from the ancient city and nearby sites. Petra is located about 170 miles southwest of...the 2000-2001 season, barely edged "Petra" out of fifth place with its draw of 62...
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Petra Solar, A Disruptor in Solar Value Chain, Raises Its First Round.
Business Wire; 5/23/2007; 700+ words
; ...Lead the Round GREEN BROOK, N.J. -- Petra Solar (www.petrasolar.com), a developer...development and global market expansion. Petra Solar focuses on increasing efficiencies...The company has a strong IP position. Petra's founding team boasts significant experience...
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Petra Diamonds Limited Announces Update On Koffiefontein Mine
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net; 6/29/2007; ; 700+ words
; Petra Diamonds Limited (ASX: PDL) announces...completed shortly. As previously announced, Petra has already been granted a mining licence...the South African Competition Commission. Petra has, with permission from the South African...
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Petra: goodbye, au revoir, hasta siempre! Many of those who have worked at ICM with Petra ten Hoope-Bender, during her five years as Secretary General, have sent messages of farewell and good wishes.(International Confederation of Midwives)
Magazine article from: International Midwifery; 11/1/2003; 700+ words
; Petra came to ICM five years ago with a mandate...of self to ICM. One important legacy that Petra leaves ICM is what it means to give voice...women where those voices are rarely heard. Petra is a force to be reckoned with: a knowledgeable...
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Petra Diamonds Limited identifies new magnetic anomaly at Alto Cuilo in Angola
News Wire article from: abnnewswire.net; 10/27/2005; ; 700+ words
; Petra Diamonds Limited (ASX: PDL)('Petra' or 'the Company'), the AIM-quoted and ASX-listed diamond...gem quality recovered in previous samples. Adonis Pouroulis, Petra's Chairman, commented, 'We are delighted to have discovered...
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Petra to spin off unit in RM112m IPO
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 7/7/2006; 406 words
; New Straits Times 07-07-2006 Petra to spin off unit in RM112m IPO Edition: Main/Lifestyle Type: Company PETRA Perdana Bhd, an integrated oil and gas...firm, is spinning off its subsidiary Petra Energy Sdn Bhd in a RM112 million initial...
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Petra field guide launched.
Newspaper article from: Jordan Times (Amman, Jordan); 12/8/2006; 700+ words
; ...guidebook to highlight the rich biodiversity of Petra was launched this week by the Petra National Trust (PNT). The nongovernmental organisation...of the Field Guide to the Plants and Animals of Petra will showcase not only Petra's archaeological...
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Petra
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Petra Christian rock band For the Record …...Greek word for “ rock, ” Petra, one of the strongest voices in popular...rock to lyrical ballads and lush harmonies. Petra was founded by Bob Hartman in 1972 while...
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Haden, Petra
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Petra Haden Singer, songwriter, violinist After toiling throughout...the Rentals, as well as a session player and collaborator, Petra Haden hit pay dirt with the release of Petra Haden Sings: The Who Sell Out in 2005. An a cappella remake...
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Petra Kelly
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Petra Kelly Petra Kelly (1947-1992), West German pacifist and politician, had the...and best known protagonists of the European peace and ecology movement. Petra Karin Lehmann was born on November 29, 1947, in G ü nzburg...
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Kronberger, Petra
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
Petra Kronberger 1969- Austrian downhill skier P etra Kronberger dominated women's alpine skiing for a few brief years between 1988...
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Kelly, Petra (Karin)
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History
Kelly, Petra (Karin) (1947–92) German political leader. Formerly a member of the German Social Democratic Party, she became...
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