"Black Friday" has just passed, marking the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Web sales are already at a record high this year and the fourth quarter of 2004 is projected to bring in $22 billion in online sales alone - a whole third of the sales for the entire year. (Source: eMarketer.com)And since Friday, your in-box has been overflowing with all those new orders... right?Or maybe not.If you're like many small retailers, you've waited until the last minute to start thinking about your online holiday sales. You've been too busy, too short-staffed, too distracted, or perhaps even too confused to take the necessary steps to get your Web site ship-shape for the holidays.Don't...

Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading is a Thing...

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Do you spend lots of time planning routes and checking maps on the road. You don't have any more with a Magellan RoadMate.I work in the film industry, scouting locations for possible shooting. These can be in built-up urban areas and remote locations all over California.I often had problems finding my way, even with detailed instructions. I spent as much time parked and reading maps than I did driving.Then I bought a RoadMate and within hours I felt I would never get lost again. The RoadMate works right out the box, no complicated set-up and no downloading information - perfect for a technophobe like me!Now I don't waste time scribbling instructions. I switch the unit on when I get into the car and...

Crazy for Promotional Coffee MugsIf you're looking for a way to get your logo seen and your business in the public eye, consider investing in promotional coffee mugs. Presented as gifts to clients, or as part of a marketing blitz, promotional coffee mugs can help you in spreading the word about your enterprise. More noticeable than pens, and more universal than golf balls, coffee mugs can be used by anyone, anywhere. While coffee drinkers will appreciate the addition of a new mug to their collection, non-coffee drinkers can use it for tea, hot chocolate or soup. Promotional coffee mugs offer an inexpensive, yet highly effective means of advertising your business...

On the Nature of Evil

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In psychological terms, evil is an aberration of the ego. An evil ego has a strong desire to dominate other egos. An evil person knows that terror is the most effective way to dominate other people because terror induces incapacitating fear. People who are stricken with fear cannot take effective action to defend themselves and while they are in that state, an evil person can do anything they want to do to them. This aberration of the ego can be termed "sick" because the perverted ego will inflict pain and suffering in order to experience the joy and thrill of being in total control. A healthy ego will not do that. A healthy ego is self-sufficient, peaceful, joyful in its natural state, and it has a...

On the Nature of Evil

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In psychological terms, evil is an aberration of the ego. An evil ego has a strong desire to dominate other egos. An evil person knows that terror is the most effective way to dominate other people because terror induces incapacitating fear. People who are stricken with fear cannot take effective action to defend themselves and while they are in that state, an evil person can do anything they want to do to them. This aberration of the ego can be termed "sick" because the perverted ego will inflict pain and suffering in order to experience the joy and thrill of being in total control. A healthy ego will not do that. A healthy ego is self-sufficient, peaceful, joyful in its natural state, and it has a...

South America Tours

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No doubt, South America is one of the hottest tourist spots. South America continually compels people to come and visit. Many say it's a combination of its incredible climate as well as the profoundness of its history and local cultures. Indeed, South America has more than enough attractions to make tourists return again and again: ancient pyramids, crystal clear blue oceans, white sand, Gothic cathedrals, bustling cities, and active nightlife.Don't know where to start? Here are the top-notch spots in South America you cannot afford not to see. Each of them offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The Galapagos Islands is a home to magnificent creatures like the sea iguana and the stunning tortoise...

Standing on the northern side of the Sonoran Desert, in the aptly named 'Valley of the Sun' Phoenix is one of the most popular cities in Arizona. Known for its extremely sunny weather and related winter tourist trade, Phoenix has much to offer visitors, with strip malls surrounding the downtown district. Now amongst America's largest cities, Phoenix is a true metropolis, with many striking high-rise buildings in the city center, together with exceptional golf courses and impressive resort areas nearby.Many of the attractions in Phoenix are situated in the downtown district, the heart of the city, where you will find notable restaurants, sporting venues and shops. Other popular...

African Safari Is Affordable For You

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An African Safari is the vacation of a lifetime. Make sure you choose your tour company wisely as there is a lot of difference between tour operators. Looking for great value? Ask a travel agent to keep an eye out for African Safari special offers to find exclusive tours at unbeatable prices. Or if you have some extra time, surf the internet for a few weeks before booking so that you get a good idea of the tours being offered. Safaris, aside from the airfare, are not much more expensive than other guided tours unless you take the luxury option, and it's bound to be an unforgettable vacation. Safaris to the Kruger Park, which is roughly the size of a small country, are always popular. This area of...

When tourists decide upon a Caribbean vacation, it is advisable to acquire details and information about this assembly of multiple islands. This is essential as each of the islands have a unique characteristic. There are numerous websites and magazines that discuss travel plans and guidelines regarding Caribbean island attractions. Guides provide an outline and potential travelers may choose from numerous Caribbean travel guides. They may offer wide-ranging information or could be committed to a certain aspect of traveling. Guides discuss tourism in the Caribbean and accommodation options. Such guides offer information regarding city intersections, markets, street maps and travel options between...

AIDS 101 - Billy's Story - A Surfer Living With...

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How am I gonna live my life if I'm positive? Is it gonna be a negative? Like many others his age, Billy grew up with little knowledge about AIDS. For years the media kept pointing to particular groups - mainly homosexuals and drug addicts- as the only people affected by the disease. But as more and more is learned, AIDS cases in heterosexual teens and young adults have jumped to great proportions."Had I known what I know now about the disease, say, five or ten years ago, all my choices about relationships and sex would have changed. Back then, and even today, it's a male thing to sleep with as many girls as possible - kind of like bragging rights. To look back on it now - trying to be cool will...

I was chatting with my friend Brian over breakfast recently; we hadn't caught up for such a long time. Brian is an international pilot and spends quite a good deal of his time overseas. "Where have you been for the last month?" I enquired."Africa mate, Africa," he replied.I was surprised by this..."I thought you just flew to Europe and the U.K.""No. I wasn't working. I was on safari mate," he said.I was surprised.."Safari! I know you're adventurous but I didn't think you were that game.I've been thinking of doing a trip like that. How was it?""Brilliant mate, absolutely brilliant. If you've been thinking of doing an African Safari trip don't think too long about it. It was simply stunning," Brian...

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Medical tourism is the provision of competitively priced private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry.Patients can travel to India for surgery and other forms of healthcare and pay less than patients who stay in their own country.Other highly attractive benefits include: The opportunity for patients to avoid long waiting lists and with the savings they make, get a holiday included in the package.Medical tourists are an expanding group and one of the leaders in the field is India.The Growth of Medical Tourism in IndiaIndia's healthcare industry is already growing at 30 per cent annually. The area has shown such growth potential that Indian finance minister Jaswant Singh, called...

The History of Valentine's Day

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Love has many different meanings in every single language but there is a universal traditional day when people express their inner feelings for each other, either love or friendship. Valentine's Day was coined as the exchange day for those with these naturally feelings for others, throughout all cultures.The origins of Valentine's day are traced back to the Medieval era associated with the Catholic Church feast day, but love and fertility nexus with this particular date falling on February 14 comes from the ancient times of Greece, when the Athens calendar included a period between mid January and mid February called the Gamelion, a month dedicated to the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera, hence...

Welcome to South Africa.The Eastern Cape South Africa. Where else can you surf the worlds biggest waves, ski down the only snow slopes in Africa, go on a `big seven safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere? The Eastern Cape, of course!The second largest of South Africa's nine provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape landscape ranges from the dry desolate Great Karoo to the steamy forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley. The area also embraces the fertile Langkloof, renowned for its rich apple harvests, and is cradled by the mountainous southern Drakensberg...

Budget Safaris: Is This the Better Option?

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Tanzania is fast becoming, if not already, the most sought after destination for an African Safari. This reputation and desire for this special place is not unfounded. However is the budget option the better option, as Tanzania is fast becoming an expensive destination. Expensive that is if you want to go to Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro. Budget safaris has become, for many, the only option.Why is Tanzania so expensive? Is this a matter of cashing in on a new found popularity? The short answer to this question is no, it is not; the reason is the sheer volume of tourists. Tanzania wants to keep numbers to sustainable levels. The sheer numbers wanting to tour the popular parks...

Extended Stay Hotels Guide- Get All About...

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ESH, an Extended stay hotel is an advanced feature that is generally not available at standard hotels. It is a type of accommodation that offers home-like facilities. These hotels offer great laundry facilities and some discounts for extended stays. Extended stay hotels have guestrooms with kitchens included sink, refrigerator, microwave oven and a stovetop. Sometimes they offer dishwashers and conventional ovens. Extended stay hotels offer hotel stay for more than seven days.Extended stay hotels satisfy the needs of temporary housing. Generally these are better options for business travelers. Extended stay hotels are also known as budget hotels because they offer all facilities at reasonable prices...

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I was chatting with my friend Brian over breakfast recently; we hadn't caught up for such a long time. Brian is an international pilot and spends quite a good deal of his time overseas. "Where have you been for the last month?" I enquired."Africa mate, Africa," he replied.I was surprised by this..."I thought you just flew to Europe and the U.K.""No. I wasn't working. I was on safari mate," he said.I was surprised.."Safari! I know you're adventurous but I didn't think you were that game.I've been thinking of doing a trip like that. How was it?""Brilliant mate, absolutely brilliant. If you've been thinking of doing an African Safari trip don't think too long about it. It was simply stunning," Brian...

United States Population Sustainable?

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Currently there are over 300 million people in the United States and growing. Each year 3 million illegal aliens join us and that increase is before accounting for the birth rate against our death rates. In fact we are growing in population faster than ever before. One has to ask when will we run out of room? Will 500,000,000 people in the United States of America actually sustainable? Well the answer is it could be. For instance there is 1 Billion people in India and 1.3 Billion in China. We know China is having issues and India could be under dire consequences of lack of water, whereas the problems currently are only borderline dangerous and could lead to drastic measures in the future?Will Bird...

Hunger and Poverty in America: The Myth Of...

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In respect to hunger & poverty in America, the U.S. people believe in a myth. The real myth is NOT that hunger and poverty don't exist within America. Albeit, the prevalence of poverty hunger in America is largely downplayed and ignored by the collective American opinion. Regardless, no one can deny the staggering statistics. In the United States, 38.2 million people - including 14 million children - live in households that experience hunger or the risk of hunger. 3.9 percent of U.S. households experience hunger. 8.0 percent of U.S. households are at risk of hunger. Though often ignored, the facts are blatant.The real myth in America is the myth of meritocracy - the myth that the poor are just lazy...

Whenever one of my friends returns from some time away, I ask: "Was it a vacation - or was it just a trip?"When traveling with kids, true vacations are pretty hard to come by. With the packing, the car seats, the change in sleeping schedules, and all the inevitable whining that comes along, it would be way easier to stay home (especially when traveling by car.)And yet traveling is important. When we travel, we open to a world that was previously unknown to us. We touch other cultures and other ways of life; we broaden our own perspectives and understand, finally, that our small problems are just that.When we travel with kids, we open their eyes to all of this and more. Even when we take a simple...

African Safari Photography Best Five Destinations

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Good wildlife safari photography is not only about composition and camera equipment because you first need to find your subjects before you can even lift your camera. This best five African wildlife destinations list helps you do that.Once you have been going on wildlife photography safaris in Africa for a number of years you begin to realise and recognise that certain areas are better than others for generating good animal picture opportunities on a consistent basis.The ranking is based on over twenty years of my safari photography experience, forums, countless trip reports and travel journals, travel magazines and prevailing wisdom in the Africa travel industry.1. Serengeti NP - TanzaniaOne of the...

No place in the world compares with Serengeti - and its neighboring wildlife havens - for the sheer exhilaration of its wildlife experience. It is so spectacular that it deserves more time to explore and absorb its full-blown beauty.This is the kingdom of predators, while the huge herds of the Migration thunder across the plains in countless numbers.A unique way to see the Serengeti is by hot air balloon. Leaving your lodge in the central Serengeti at 5 am, this is the one time to drive in the Serengeti in the pre-dawn. Night drives are not allowed inside Tanzanian National Parks. Take off is at dawn, ascending as the sun rises and floating silently in whichever direction the winds of the morning...

The Kruger National Park

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South Africa has dedicated more than three million hectares of its total land mass to the conservation of its natural heritage. You will see a great variety of habitats and wildlife when you visit these amazing sites.The Kruger National Park covers around 2 million hectares and is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size and shape as either Israel or Wales! It covers 20 000 square kilometres and it stretches 350 km from north to south and 60 km from east to west. To the north of the Park is Zimbabwe and to the east is Mozambique. The Kruger National Park will be extended into the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park by taking some fences down between the Gonarezhou National...

Use Maps, Phamplets, Tickets, and More in Your...

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A picture might say a 1,000 words, but those words are pretty important on their own! What I am trying to say is, pictures are not the only things that hold a memory or tell the story.On your vacation trips - look out for things that will make you remember WHERE you were and WHY!!! In my Vacation Album scrapbook I used "road" sticker strips. Looks just like a road and I put a little stretch on each page. This continues on each page and just offers "continuation" from page to page in your album.I used the map of the area I went. This is especially good for places like National Parks or a specific location. I did a scrapbook layout from California to Texas - and used the map highlighting the trip on...

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Jamaica is blessed with all the qualities of a world-class golf destination. In addition to excellent year-round weather, the topography, lush vegetation and scenic beauty of our tropical island also encourages creative golf course designs by imaginative golf course architects. Jamaica is also famous for its caddies: lively, entertaining, experienced, dedicated - with an uncanny ability to track down wayward shots and to read the breaks on even the trickiest greens. We invite you to play our courses for yourself for an unforgettable golfing experience:Montego Bay is the island's golf capital boasting five championship golf courses, premium hotel accommodations, an international airport served by...

There has been a lot of buzz about bird flu or the avian influenza and how it could become a global pandemic. What would a pandemic really mean? The federal government just launched a 7 billion dollar program to help the prevention and out break of a bird flu pandemic. There have only been 83 deaths from avian flu worldwide since 2003. Health experts have not yet seen evidence of human to human transmission. So what does it mean? And why is everyone so worried about a pandemic?This new strain of flu virus would be more resistant than other normal flu strains and if it turns into a form that passes easily from person to person, we would have little immunity to it. Millions could become ill and...

Mozambique - Where the Sunny Skies are Aqua Blue

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Located on the south-eastern coast of the continent, Mozambique is considered one of Africa's coastal jewels. It is renowned for its crystal blue waters, fantastic coral reef and its amazing diversity of marine life.This former Portuguese colony, a unique melting pot of diverse cultures, is a major attraction for travellers seeking an African adventure experience.Devastated by a bloody civil war that raged for about 17 years, since the end of the war in 1992, Mozambique has been actively rebuilding itself. This has begun to open up a host of travel opportunities for visitors eager to get a taste of this tropical African paradise.Great NeighbourhoodMozambique, bordered by Tanzania, South Africa...

Cheap Ticket Steals for Travel Opportunists

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Travel gurus would always remind us that backpacking around the world or going abroad for a student workshop do not require heavy budget. Unless you fancy souvenirs and expensive restaurants, it's much easier to subsist on a controlled budget. Actually, one of the top reasons for the cheapest packages or the friendliest agents offering the best travel rates we still grope for our credit cards is the fact that we are not grabbing opportunities, and it's almost a cliche. For example, if I am going to book a flight to Nevada, I'd probably take a direct flight so less waste of time. So I check out for instance and find discount airfare rates. However, unless I make further research, I won't realize...

The German colonial empire penetrated Africa as well. Namibia in the southern coast of Africa was a well known one. A German trader Adolf Luderitz bought some area from a local chief in 1883 what would become the southern coast of Namibia and founded the city of Luderitz. After the German government annexed the territory with it and named it South-West Africa. Thereafter a number of Germans migrated as soldiers, traders, diamond miners and colonial officials. During World War I Germany lost South West Africa and it became a South African mandate. German-Namibians who descended from the ethnic German colonists are today an influencial community in business, farming and tourism and Government sectors...

Newsletter from East Africa July 2006

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Ol Seki Mara Camp, Masai MaraOl Seki Mara Camp, was opened in July 2005 by Sue Allan and her son and daughter in law, Jan and Erin. Sue has run luxury mobile safaris for 35 years throughout Kenya and East Africa and has used her extensive experience to create this exclusive seasonal camp.Set on a wonderful rocky promontory, overlooking the sweeping Isupukiai River, the luxury seasonal Ol Seki Mara Camp enjoys panoramic views in a gorgeous wilderness area teeming with game. Eastern Koiyaki, north of the Mara, provides a rare opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewing, in a pristine setting. The simple modern architecture creates an exciting living space in the six spacious tents, each with a double and a...

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It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the lute, was created by the Greek god, Apollo. In India, it is believed that the sitar, another stringed instrument from which the guitar is descended, is sacred to the goddess Saraswati. And one of the most popular tales about the guitar is the story of how it was pressed into service to play a hymn of praise to Jesus Christ at a Christmas Eve mass when the organ of the church broke.It's no wonder that the guitar has a history of association with the divine. The range and styles of music that can be played on the classic stringed instrument is incredible.From the intricate fire and beauty of classical Spanish and flamenco guitar to the down-home...

A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of cruise available. There are more than 120 seaports around the Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips. A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean cruise. You can visit no less than 17 different countries, including such nations as Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. Each nation has its own unique attractions, all of which you can sample as your cruise ship gracefully sails around the calm blue Mediterranean Sea. More than 50 companies offer cruises along varied routes in the Mediterranean. Some companies specialize in providing Western...

Travel and Tourism Online

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Travel and Tourism degrees are available through an online college or university distance learning course. A Travel and Tourism degree qualifies future travel agents for an exciting career planning trips, escorting clients to exotic locales, and enjoying industry discounts on airfare and services.Online Travel and Tourism Schools teach students to assess a client's travel goals: Will it be a business trip or pleasure? What are the client's interests? How much is the client willing to spend? Online Travel and Tourism Schools show students how to select a destination, make reservations for hotels and car rentals, purchase airline tickets, and arrange tours and recreational activities.A high school...

For almost 20 years, Thailand has been the focus of an intensive effort to stop the spread of HIV/Aids among the population of approximately 65 million.A survey in 1988 found that 44% of sex workers in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand were already infected with HIV. But it was not until 1991 that the government got serious in its efforts to curb the spread of the infection.Eventually greatly increased budgets led to a massive public information campaign on the dangers of AIDS. The government also introduced a "100 percent condom program" in which condoms were distributed free to brothels and massage parlours, and sex workers were required to use them. Brothels that did not comply were closed.As a...

African Travel Tips When Visiting Kenya

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Kenya is the land that has given birth to the most popular African activity for tourists, namely the safari, and its easy to see why. Blessed with tremendous topographical diversity stretching over four climatic zones and featuring coral reefs, desert landscapes, volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, Kenya has it all in one.Inhabiting these diverse landscapes and wilderness areas are Kenya's world-famous wildlife, which can be viewed from horseback, 4x4 vehicle, verandah or on foot. There are over 1000 species of birds and huge colonies of colourful butterflies. Also attractive is the rich history, which dates back to the Stone Age, and the various cultures expressed through the sought-after arts and...

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Whenever one of my friends returns from some time away, I ask: "Was it a vacation - or was it just a trip?"When traveling with kids, true vacations are pretty hard to come by. With the packing, the car seats, the change in sleeping schedules, and all the inevitable whining that comes along, it would be way easier to stay home (especially when traveling by car.)And yet traveling is important. When we travel, we open to a world that was previously unknown to us. We touch other cultures and other ways of life; we broaden our own perspectives and understand, finally, that our small problems are just that.When we travel with kids, we open their eyes to all of this and more. Even when we take a simple...

Now you may ask, "Where is the link?" How could chimpanzees and mastermind groups possibly be linked to each other? And how are they supposed to influence you? Before I attempt to answer the question though, allow me to share with you a little background on the behavioural nature of chimpanzees. In a study conducted at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda, chimpanzees were required to pull two ends of a rope which dragged a tray of food towards them. Both ends of the rope had to be pulled at the same time or the rope would simply be pulled out. It was observed that the chimpanzees only allowed a partner into the room (by opening their door) when the ends of the rope were too far apart...

Wild Life Prints

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The process of capturing a perfect picture of any wild life scene requires knowledge and patience. It may take a photographer up to 10 days to get a regular shot of a rare animal in a natural setting. Wild life pictures are difficult to capture, and successful ones are the result of luck, expertise, patience, and courage. Wild life photographers usually make good use of the background by centralizing the focus of the frame on the subject.Exotic animals are captured on camera, and once the prints are developed, the immense beauty of nature is reveled. Theses prints may be used for a variety of reasons. They sometimes are used by non-governmental organizations to promote their stand against poaching...

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The largest game park in Uganda,the Murchison Falls National Park, offers safari to Uganda experience that is better lived than narrated. It is untamed nature at its best.There is plenty to do at Murchison. Game viewing usually takes place early in the morning. Birding can go on for the whole day. There is a boat ride to the bottom of the falls or theBuligi circuit, a peninsula between the Victoria and Albert Niles, between the Victoria and Albert Niles which has the highest concentration of wildlife and beautiful vegetation and a variety of bird species, on which one will see the otherwise rare shoe bill stork. There are forest walks where one gets to see chimpanzees. Bush camping is the...

Article Title: What You Should Know About West Nile Virus Author Name: Becky Sisk, Ph.D. Contact Email Address: Category: Health & Fitness Word Count: 677 You have permission to publish this article electronically, aslong as the resource box at the end is included. Please contactme if you use this article at **************************************************************** What You Should Know About West Nile Virus (c) 2002 By Becky Sisk, Ph.D. The West Nile virus (WNV) was first documented in Uganda in 1937. The first case in the United States was reported in New York Cityin 1999. Additional human cases are identified and deaths arereported daily. Here's what you need to know. WHO CONTRACTS WNV...

I've been practising wildlife photography on safari for over twenty years now in places like the Kruger National Park, Chobe, Okavango Delta, and Hwange game reserves and these four tips have been indispensable in making sure that I get some decent wildlife photographs.1. The Right EquipmentI believe that you can't beat the quality of film but that digital offers wildlife photography practitioners more options at a better cost so for the purposes of a safari trip a digital camera is your best bet.It should have some of the following characteristics to qualify as a good safari camera.There should be little or no lag between the time you depress the shutter release button and the photo is taken. Some...

Although most widely known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas and for its travel and tourism appeal, Glen Rose, Texas is quickly gaining a reputation as a highly sought after city to live in...

I Just Want To Go On An African Safari!

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It's amazing how a person's adventurous spirit gets a wake up call by simply watching a Tarzan re-run."Hey," I thought. "I'm due for a holiday. I've always wanted to visit Africa. What about an African Safari?" What about it indeed!So I rang my local travel centre and posed the question..."What do you have in the way of African Safaris?" The chirpy voice on the other end of the line immediately responded.."Sir, you've certainly come to the right place. What type of safari are you interested in?"Pausing for a moment just a little confused by her question I replied. "Err.. an African Safari. Is there a choice?""Oh Yes," the response came back. "Do you want to rough it or do you want to stay in five...

Nigerian Scam Warning

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Scam Warning-Important According to this is one of the top worst scams on the Net. Admittedly this column isnot about disabilities. However I think it is important and relevant sinceit is about a problem that seems to prey on people with disABILITIES Yours truly doesn't meanto imply that disabled people are the only victims of scam artists. Thetruth is that this population is especially targeted. The reasons I believe areseveral. First many disabled people are on fixed incomes so the appealof getting rich quick may have some appeal. Second scammers assume thatjust because someone has a disability that they are an easy touch for them. Not assuming anything aboutgullibility. Please take this as a...

African Safari Photography Best Five Destinations

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Good wildlife safari photography is not only about composition and camera equipment because you first need to find your subjects before you can even lift your camera. This best five African wildlife destinations list helps you do that.Once you have been going on wildlife photography safaris in Africa for a number of years you begin to realise and recognise that certain areas are better than others for generating good animal picture opportunities on a consistent basis.The ranking is based on over twenty years of my safari photography experience, forums, countless trip reports and travel journals, travel magazines and prevailing wisdom in the Africa travel industry.1. Serengeti NP - TanzaniaOne of the...

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If you're from the West and your thinking of travelling to Africa for the first time or for a holiday, or to meet someone you've met from a dating website, then congratulations! If you've been before you can probably ignore all this, but if it's your first time, then it might be of use to you.Firstly, you're a lucky person. Not many people can afford to travel to Africa, it's a long-haul flight in most cases and a lot of Africans would like to be going the other way! Now, do you have family there? Are you meeting someone for the first time? Are you going on a package tour? If you've got family or you're going on a package tour, most things like where you'll stay and your safety will be taken care of...

History of Previous European Currency Unions

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The Euro feels like a novelty - but it is not. It was preceded by quite a few Monetary Unions in Europe and outside it.To start with, countries such as the USA and the USSR are (or were in the latter's case) monetary unions. A single currency was or is used over enormous land masses incorporating previously distinct political, social and economic entities. The American constitution, for instance, did not provide for the existence of a central bank. Founding fathers, the likes of Madison and Jefferson, objected to its existence. A central monetary institution was established only in 1791 (modelled after the Bank of England). But Madison (as President) let its concession expire in 1811. It was revived...

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Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and Bookpleasures.com, is pleased to have as a guest well known author, travel writer and expert on the South Pacific, David Stanley. David is the author of Moon Handbooks South Pacific.Good day David and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored pertaining to the South Pacific.David:I've earned a living from travel guidebooks since 1979, when Moon Publications of Rutland published the 1st edition of SOUTH PACIFIC HANDBOOK.In November 2004, Avalon Travel Publishing of Emeryville, California, brought out the 8th edition of Moon Handbooks South Pacific...

A New Travel

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.com, .net, .org, .biz, .edu, .info, .int, .gov, .mobi, .aero. For many unsuspecting internet surfers, these dot whatever mean no greater than being an extension name of the websites they are visiting. They do not realize that these three letters coming after a period or dot serve a great function in the webbed world of internet.Top-level domain or the last part of an Internet domain name serves as virtual, invisible fences in the immeasurable vast space of internet. They denote classification and stratification. Top-level domains tells us the kind of website we are about to visit. .com is for commercial websites open for everybody to visit and register on, .biz is for businesses, .edu is for...

Although most widely known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas and for its travel and tourism appeal, Glen Rose, Texas is quickly gaining a reputation as a highly sought after city to live in...

Good wildlife safari photography is not only about composition and camera equipment because you first need to find your subjects before you can even lift your camera. This best five African wildlife destinations list helps you do that.Once you have been going on wildlife photography safaris in Africa for a number of years you begin to realise and recognise that certain areas are better than others for generating good animal picture opportunities on a consistent basis.The ranking is based on over twenty years of my safari photography experience, forums, countless trip reports and travel journals, travel magazines and prevailing wisdom in the Africa travel industry.1. Serengeti NP - TanzaniaOne of the...