BEIJING http://www.nfleaglesteamshop.com/authentic-brian-dawkins-eagles-jersey/ , July 12 (Xinhuanet) -- It's been 20 years since the iconic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first published in 1997. J.K.Rowling wrote the first book of the Harry Potter stories as a single mother on benefits in Edinburgh. From then on, the magical journey began and never stopped.
Twenty years later, Harry Potter fans around the world are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their beloved books.
People attend an event to mark Harry Potter 20th anniversary in Uruguay on June 26, 2017. (XinhuaNicolas Celaya)
Ever cried when the last book in the Harry Potter Series,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,was released in 2007? Ever cried when the last movie of the Series made its debut in 2011? "It all ends"? No worries, Harry Potter fans, the magical journey continues in many ways!
Daniel Radcliffe attends "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" premiere in New York on July 11, 2011. (XinhuaZhu Wei)
Emma Watson attends "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" premiere in New York on July 11, 2011.(XinhuaZhu Wei)
THE HAGUE, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Philips will split into two separate independent companies, one for lighting solutions and one combining healthcare and consumer lifestyles, the Dutch electronics giant announced on Tuesday.
Both companies will, according to Philips, remain market leaders and continue to carry the name Philips. The healthcare company had a combined turnover of around 15 billion euros (19.3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2013, while the lighting company had a turnover of 7 billion euros. Philips did not mention a time schedule for the split.
The healthcare company will consist of a merger between the health and consumer division. A Philips statement said the goal is to "capitalize on the convergence of professional health care and consumer end-markets across the health continuum, from healthy living and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, recovery and home care."
The lighting division will focus primarily on innovative lighting solutions and projects as relieving entire neighborhoods and buildings.
"I do appreciate the magnitude of the decision we are taking, but the time is right to take the next strategic step for Philips, as we continue on our transformation," said Frans van Houten, CEO of Philips, in a press release.
"Both companies will be able to make the appropriate investments to boost growth and drive profitability, ultimately generating significantly more value for our customers, employees and shareholders," he added.
Philips suffered from difficult market conditions and moderate growth with the company posting 2013 sales of 23.3 billion euros. The firm employs approximately 113,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
ABUJA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria's U23 soccer team will open its training camp in the United States ahead of the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said on Friday.
The NFF said its decision was at the behest of coach Samson Siasia who opted for Atlanta, venue of Nigeria's historic triumph in the Olympics football event 20 years ago, in order to "psychologically prepare" his boys for victory in Brazil.
Nigeria has named a 35-man provisional squad which includes Chelsea star Mikel Obi ahead of the camping.
The team will also play a number of friendlies while preparing hard for the Olympic football event, the local football federation said, adding the training program would make it easier for the U23 team's handlers to draw a final list of 18 players for the competition. Enditem
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