Who owns our natural resources? Why the people are so poor and desperate in rich Lake Victoria Basin Lake Victoria (Nyanza as called by local people) is the second biggest Lake in the world and the father to Egyptian riches, 40 years ago it had over 320 old fish species; now it possesses only eight species1 It's basin is potentially the riches region in East Africa and occupied by so poor people, it's environment in such deep criss1 Why? The Lake's resource wealth is further increased by the ...
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If there's one country which could give the fullest life to gambling it has to be the United States of America. They say gambling flourishes there. The industry has crossed the figure table and has reached among the top spots. The multifold growth of gambling is probably because of the fun loving attitude of the people and a decent amount of income to spare. The gambling scene is outlined by the very famous lottery games followed by the most happening card games-Poker and to fulfill the dreams ...
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The answer? According to the state's ministry of tourism, those cute pre-teens in two-pieces are asking for it. oeYou can't blame the locals; they have never seen such women. Foreign tourists must maintain a certain degree of modesty in their clothing. Walking on the beaches half-naked is bound to titillate the senses, New Delhi's Mail Today newspaper quoted Pamela Mascarhenas, Goa's deputy director of tourism, as saying Friday. GlobalPost could not reach Mascarhenas for comment. ...
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A houseboat is a recreational boat that is built in the form of a house. This boat is fitted with all the neccesities and luxuries of a home and can serve as living quarters for a group on holiday. There are several types of houseboats notably Pontoon, cruiser or luxury cruisers. The pontton type is practically a floating house mounted on top of a pontton. They are spacious and ideal for a large group. The cruiser houseboat is a faster type , small and can carry a few persons. They are ideal ...
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Casinos have recently been popular as locations for movies like 'Oceans 11', however slot machines and roulette tables have been identified with them since long. Besides all other things casinos are excellent one-stop locations for a variety of entertainment options. People believe casinos attract famous name entertainment found only in large cities or exclusive shows nowhere else found. Short-term performances hosted by casinos; include pop groups in between their tours or permanent or ...
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Short break specialist superbreak.com is offering all new customers a year's free membership to 'Days Out UK' (http://www.daysoutuk.com/ ) worth £14.95. Days Out UK offers discounts worth up to £1200 at a wide range of top visitor attractions across the country.   The two companies have made the offer very simple for consumers to take up: simply book a short break with http://www.superbreak.com and a unique booking reference is provided. Then, log on to http://www.daysoutuk.com/ and the ...
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Maori Arts and CraftsWeaving and carving were the fundamental aspects of Māori way of life. Most of the Māori legends, literature and Maori stories were weaved or carved or passed down from one generation to the next orally as well. Maori carvers were believed to be the agents through whom the Gods communicated and thus held a very high esteem in the community.  500 year old Maori carvings are among some of the Maori relics existing today that represent ocean Gods and deep sea ...
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Laden with contrasts, this pioneer in global healthcare has and continues to help millions of patients from every nook and cranny of the world. Affordable and best quality medical treatments coupled with a warm hospitality and an excellent five-star-like stay, the private medical centers in India have certainly come of age. Major propellants for this turnabout include a growing economy, technological advancements, improved standards of health and hygiene, and consistent ...
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Imagine my surprise when I read an article in the April 2005 edition of Reader's Digest informing me that membership in Future Farmers of America (FFA) has hit a 22-year record high. Since 1994, the number of farmers' markets around the country also has more than doubled, the article said. I find these two bits of information especially interesting because small family farms have been disappearing from the countryside at an alarming rate over the past 30 years. According to statistics from the ...
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