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− | One particular of the very first details that will strike you when you arrive in Santorini is the spectacle of the island's sheer volcanic cliffs strewn with the local villages' white structures.
| + | Blackberry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) has reported a quarterly loss, due in part to falling revenues on the back of weak smartphone shipments. |
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− | Santorini is perfectly-recognized for remaining residence to a notably substantial volcanic eruption again in the sixteenth century that is credited by some for triggering the collapse of the Minoan civilisation on Crete.
| + | The Canadian company made a net loss for the three months to 3 March of $125m (�78m), compared with a profit of $934m a year earlier. |
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− | The celebration left driving some awesome rock formations to consider in - and when the disaster wiped out numerous of the prehistoric websites and artefacts in the location, some can even now be viewed about Santorini and in its many museums.
| + | Revenues fell to $4.2bn from $5.2bn. |
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− | Just a handful of of the museums record fans might want to see contain the Museum of Prehistoric Santorini and the Archaeological Museum of Santorini.
| + | The firm also suggested it would refocus on the corporate market rather than on individual consumers. |
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− | You can also stop by establishments looking into the historical past of the island's popular wine market, as well as its folklore and maritime prior. In addition, quite a few archaeological web pages with interesting monuments and constructions dating back again hundreds of years can be observed.
| + | It also announced the resignation of former co-chief executive Jim Balsillie. |
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− | Other sights incorporate Santorini's lovely shorelines - fantastic for a lazy session or two of sunbathing - alongside with restaurants serving up both equally neighborhood and international fare.
| + | Chief technology officer David Yacht will also be standing down. |
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− | You can take a boat journey to Palaia Kameni, exactly where you can enjoy warm mud baths in natural springs and web sites such as a church and wineries.
| + | Shares in the company fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading following the trading statement. They have fallen by 80% over the past year. |
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− | Santorini has plenty in the way of outlets and markets if you fancy selecting up some local items as souvenirs, as very well as goods like textbooks and documents.
| + | Shipments of BlackBerry smartphones in the quarter fell to 11.1 million, down 21% from the previous three-month period. |
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− | There is also the solution of visiting the nearby islands of Mykonos, Paros and Naxos on excursions in the course of your Greek villa holiday getaway.
| + | Shipments of the company's PlayBook tablets hit 500,000, largely due to substantial discounting. |
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− | Santorini's great range of accommodation - like some traditional Greek island villas - need to make a break in this aspect of the earth certainly great for those in search of a genuine getaway from usual doing work everyday living.
| + | For the full financial year, the company made a net profit of $1.2bn, down from $3.4bn in the previous year. |
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− | Santorini Islands of Greece are deemed a visitors' paradise as these are the most dreamy getaway destinations from all above of the Entire world. Golden sunshine, one of a kind colored beautiful beaches, refined way of life, villages, restaurants and luxury resorts make it a great area for friends and family vacations.
| + | The results were worse than analysts had expected and RIM shares fell sharply in after-hours trading. |
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− | The villages are glittering with white-blue buildings, the snow clad mountains, the breath taking sunsets, the beautiful landscapes, distinctive villages, museums, churches and ancient scriptures of the Santorini Island are plenty of to build an unforgettable impression on the vacationers and attract them to enjoy their holidays especially couples and households.
| + | RIM has struggled to keep up with rivals in the smartphone market, such as Apple's iPhone and handsets running on Google's Android operating system. |
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− | Contemplating about the huge guests all kinds of lodging are obtainable in Santorini Islands which include flats, luxury resorts, beach resorts, villas and camping web pages at affordable charges. Between all the seashores of Santorini Islands Monolithos seaside is a person of the best vacation resorts in particular for family members and little ones. The village has acquired its name from the massive single rock 'Monolitho' (suggests one particular rock in Greek) on which the church of 'Agios Ioannis' located. It is a a lot less crowded, peaceful seashore with properly arranged lodging like motels, seaside bars, umbrellas, taverns, restaurants and numerous a lot more.
| + | It has also struggled to gain a foothold in the tablet market. |
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− | Monolithos is a attractive black sandy beach nearer to Kamari beach situated on the south eastern shoreline of Santorini. It is about nine km away sort the Capital Fira and nearer to Santorini Airport.
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Revision as of 01:52, 30 March 2012
Blackberry manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) has reported a quarterly loss, due in part to falling revenues on the back of weak smartphone shipments.
The Canadian company made a net loss for the three months to 3 March of $125m (�78m), compared with a profit of $934m a year earlier.
Revenues fell to $4.2bn from $5.2bn.
The firm also suggested it would refocus on the corporate market rather than on individual consumers.
It also announced the resignation of former co-chief executive Jim Balsillie.
Chief technology officer David Yacht will also be standing down.
Shares in the company fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading following the trading statement. They have fallen by 80% over the past year.
Shipments of BlackBerry smartphones in the quarter fell to 11.1 million, down 21% from the previous three-month period.
Shipments of the company's PlayBook tablets hit 500,000, largely due to substantial discounting.
For the full financial year, the company made a net profit of $1.2bn, down from $3.4bn in the previous year.
The results were worse than analysts had expected and RIM shares fell sharply in after-hours trading.
Corporate focus
RIM has struggled to keep up with rivals in the smartphone market, such as Apple's iPhone and handsets running on Google's Android operating system.
It has also struggled to gain a foothold in the tablet market.