Colombia's proximity to the equator influences its climates.

Then he drew near and drew closer

Then the Spectacle became closer , and came down in full view .

then drew near and suspended hung ,

Thereafter he drew nigh , then he let himself down .

Then he Jibrael ( Gabriel ) approached and came closer ,

Then he came near , and hovered around .

Then he drew near and hung above suspended ,

Then he drew nigh and came down

Then he drew nearer and nearer

then he drew near , and became close

Then he approached and descended

He ( Gabriel ) then came nearer and nearer .

Then he drew near , then he bowed

then came down close

Then he approached and came closer ,

I came this close to changing species at that moment.

However, proximity has also meant US meddling.

The standard explanation refers to the complexity of R D activities and the need for geographical proximity.

Perhaps this proximity was at the root of the IMF s failure to interpret the evidence right under its nose.

As the perception of non partisanship in public administration has diminished, proximity to those in power has become another source of tension.

The population has also been influenced by American culture because of a shared language, proximity and migration between the two countries.

Proximity to the European Union (EU) serves as an additional incentive to public administration reform in a number of the CIS member States.

Even so, these countries geographic proximity to Europe enhances the benefits from trade and financial integration.

And it's an amazing thing to think that this close to Miami, two hours from Miami, there is an entire civilization of people praying every day for your well being.

As I m writing this post, details of an Israeli Air Force missile attack near the entrance of a United Nations school in Rafah are emerging.

This anomaly in Chinese warfare is explained by the geographical proximity and close cultural links of the southern Han to Southeast Asia.

In 1931, my grandmother bottom left for you guys over here graduated from the eighth grade.

The Ethiopian Highlands cover most of the country and have a climate which is generally considerably cooler than other regions at similar proximity to the Equator.

Second, the question of foreign, and especially Russian, depositors along with proximity to Syria has turned the rescue of the Cypriot banking sector into an international relations problem.

Tellingly, Myanmar s pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken of her country in terms of the vicinity of China, the geographical distance of the US, and the cultural linkages with India.

Now, the Syrians on the Gaza aid flotilla have returned home to a hero s welcome. Maysaloon takes the time to comment on the hazards that activists are facing, and reminds them that their Internet firewalls do not stop live bullets.

The transportation infrastructure network that has been developed and the territorial proximity of Afghanistan make it possible to minimize the costs and time required to deliver necessary goods to that country.

But geographic proximity to many of the affected countries, together with our well developed communications and logistics links, as well as our status as a medical hub in the region, made it possible for us to respond speedily to the plight of many of the affected countries.

Haiti recalls a famous lament once heard about another US neighbor, Mexico So far from God and so close to the United States.

For example, Germany has a high UAI (65) and Belgium even more (94) compared to Sweden (29) or Denmark (23) despite their geographic proximity.

The scope of these responsibilities covers beneficiaries residing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, taking here also, as targeted by the Board, full advantage of proximity (same time zone), language commonality and regional knowledge.

It is considered discriminatory if the employer, either for economic reasons or reasons related to production, fires or sends on a mandatory holiday all those who in the recent past have been on a child care leave or have taken a holiday due to family reasons.

Other communities may seem to be defined primarily according to territory, as in the case of neighborhoods, but even in such cases, proximity or shared territory cannot by itself constitute a community the relational dimension is also essential.

So it creates a situation like this, where you have artists who can operate within an art space that also has an amazing view on the 22nd floor, but it also has proximity that the curator can either open or close.

Those they invoke themselves seek the way to their Lord , ( striving ) which one of them shall be nearest ( to Him ) and hope for His grace , and dread His punishment . Indeed , the punishment of your Lord is to be feared !

The devoted bondmen whom these disbelievers worship , themselves seek the means of proximity from their Lord , that who among them is the closest ( to his Lord ) , and hope for His mercy and fear His punishment indeed the punishment of your Lord is to be feared .

Those they call upon are themselves seeking the means to come to their Lord , which of them shall be nearer they hope for His mercy , and fear His chastisement . Surely thy Lord 's chastisement is a thing to beware of .

Those whom they call upon themselves seek access to their Lord , striving which of them shall be the nearest and they hope for His mercy and fear His torment verily the torment of thy Lord is ever to be guarded against .

Those whom they call upon like ' Iesa ( Jesus ) son of Maryam ( Mary ) , ' Uzair ( Ezra ) , angel , etc . desire ( for themselves ) means of access to their Lord ( Allah ) , as to which of them should be the nearest and they ' Iesa ( Jesus ) , ' Uzair ( Ezra ) , angels , etc . hope for His Mercy and fear His Torment . Verily , the Torment of your Lord is something to be afraid of !