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Heartlands follows 18 year old Foo Wing Seng through his Junior College years and National Service in the Army, touching on issues such as Singaporean National Identity.

Despite its stench, Rotorua, New Zealand remains popular with travelers wishing to witness the area's colorful geothermal landscape and experience the Maori culture.

2007 state fairs in Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin celebrate the "best of" with entertainment and fun.

The Heartland - Illinois' Salute to Agriculture is the theme of the State Fair in Springfield, August 8 - 17, 2008. See the best of America's Heartland.

"You Gotta Love It" is the theme of the Iowa State Fair held in Des Moines August 7 -17. Listed in "1000 Places to See Before You Die" the festival is classic Americana.

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Before exploring The Sacred Valley and the wonders of Machu Picchu, spend a few days discovering the many attractions of Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Heartland.

While anti-abortion activists are trying to make their point with graphic images of aborted fetuses, communities are upset by what they see as disruption and harassment.

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Accessible public art tells stories from the Volcanic Heartland. Traditional and contemporary artworks reflect the soul of Rotorua's vibrant arts and cultural community.

Lake Rotorua lies nestled in the basin of an extinct volcano. Rotorua's rich Maori heritage and volcanic past can be enjoyed on an easy walk along the lakefront.

Cusco, once the Inca's mountain capital now reigns as Peru's tourist central and starting point for explorations of The Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

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After a house fire or disaster, emotions can cloud judgment. Having a plan and utilizing community service resources help victims recover.

Sunday, May 10, 2009 is Mother's Day. A great gift and ideal way to spend the holiday is with a special Mother's Day getaway.

A knowledge of Southeast Asian history is helpful or even central to success in many areas such as business or tourism, despite its difficulty in acquisition.

The American Red Cross offers first aid and CPR for cats and dogs throughout its regional offices. The classes teach safety and awareness.

With the poorest people in Illinois separated from the rest of the state and secluded in specific areas of inner cities, poverty can only worsen and expand.

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Country Music goes to Las Vegas on May 15th for the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the finalists have been set.

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The 42nd ACM Awards are Tuesday night; there are some close calls and some slam dunk winners.

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A specialist Wine Tour company is offering new Italian itineraries for 2008.

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Wang Hui, the most celebrated artist of late 17th-century China, will be featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York beginning September 9.

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