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Appreciating Teachers
With many Teacher Appreciation Day/Week events coming up in the next few months, this article gives a little of the history of Teacher Appreciation Day, and some links to those who deserve appreciation for their work with children.
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Medieval Carcassonne and Bastide-Saint Louis
Include medieval Carcassonne in your new year's travel plan
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Trogir, Unesco Heritage in Croatia
An ideal day trip from the major Dalmatian Coast city of Split, Croatia's Trogir is a village of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture settled onto a tiny island.
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Victoria Falls - UNESCO World Heritage Site
One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas in Zambia provide the nature lover with amazing natural sights and plenty to do.
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Cartagena de Indias
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
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Italy's Cinque Terre National Park
The Italian Riviera, stretching from the northern port of Genova to the naval base of La Spezia to its south, has always been a popular tourist destination.
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Architectural Heritage in the Middle East
Architectural heritage and preservation, although practiced for some time in most of the world, is a relatively new concept in the Middle East.This article discusses attempts by some countries and organizations in the Middle East to change that.
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Hammerhead Heaven
Some of the loneliest dots on the ocean could play a pivotal role in our future.
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The Turkish Earthquake
Turkey and its earthquakes.
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Wrestling With Oblivion: Endangered Languages
Language preservationists battle global linguistic decay.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part II
Part 2 of the article on the new library in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Feria del Libro de Bogota
As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part I
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt...
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Cologne - Carnivals & Cathedrals
Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.
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Cordoba Argentina - Rich in History & Atmosphere
Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.
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Croatia's Plitvice Lakes
For me, Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most beautiful place in the world. You must enjoy the lakes, waterfalls and forest of this UNESCO Heritage site.
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Lithuania's Curonian Spit
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
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Meknes: Morocco's Forgotten Jewel
Travelers to Morocco take heed: While the tour books may skip over Morocco's least known imperial capital, Meknes is worth the trip.
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Top Cultural Attractions in France
Cultural attractions abound in France but top of the list are the French capital, Mont St Michel and its abbey and the restored medieval fortress of Carcassonne.
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He Who Tries The Hardest Achieves The Least
There are times when one tries too hard. Relax and give your intuition or former learning a chance to contribute.
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Pacific Islands Update
There's lots happening around the Pacific on big islands and small, even on atolls.
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Traditional Folklore
Discover the charm and beauty of unique folklore and its architecture.
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The Boyana Church Museum
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
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Ramesses II's "Little" Temple
When Ramesses II failed to establish himself as a great military leader with a victory over the Hittites, he turned to building and eventually created two breathtaking temples at Abu Simbel.
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Exploring the Oberammergau Region
Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle, Füssen, Linderhof Palace, the Wieskirche, and Kloster Ettal Monastery are easy fun day trips by car or bus from Oberammergau in Bavaria.
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Explore Africa's Cameroon
Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.
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Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world and are one of the most spectacular sights on the continent.
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Italy Trivia: Sicily Travel Facts
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.
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Jesuit Missions Cordoba Argentina
Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land.
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Normandy Travel Facts & Trivia
Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha.
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Skiing Quebec's Le Massif Resort
A review of Quebec's Le Massif Ski Resort featuring the annual Great Horned Owl Event where local delicacies are served slope side.
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Travel to Oberammergau in Germany
Traveling to Oberammergau, famous in Germany and Bavaria for its Passion Play, Lüftlmalerei (tromp l'oeil painted façades) and woodcarving, is fast by car, train or bus.
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The Real March Madness
March has been a wild ride in the International System. This is an account of 7 such instances.
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Camping the Bruce Peninsula
Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
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Exploring Georgian Bay's west shore
A photo tour of some of Southwestern Ontario's most breathtaking scenery, and a description of some of the adventures you will find along Georgian Bay's southwestern shore.
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Belgian Museum of Printing History
Discover there is nothing modern about the Garamond font on your PC. Visit the Museum Plantin-Moretus/ Prentenkabinet, Antwerpen - UNESCO World Heritage, in Belgium.
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Top Castles in Germany (Palatinate)
The Palatinate Forest with its bizarre rock formations is a hiker's paradise and has countless medieval castles. Altdahn and Berwartstein are among the most impressive.
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What to do in Casco Viejo
Discover Panama City's most attractive and fascinating neighborhood; spend the day visiting the city's most interesting museums, churches, and restaurants.
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Eisleben--Where Luther Entered and Exited This World
A brief look at the mining town where Luther was born and where he died. In total, he spent only a few months of his life in this town--yet it was where Luther was born to temporal life, born in new life through baptism, and borne to eternal life.
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India's Outcasts
Who are the millions of social and cultural outcasts in the world's biggest democracy? A look at the reality of Untouchables.
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The Majestic Beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
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Vikings in North America: 1000 years
This week, after searching many hours for an article topic I have found one: the first Europeans to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Help Write a Bestseller— In an Endangered Language!
"When a native language dies out, we've lost forever our chance to learn cultural truths," says Bruce Batchelor, CEO of Trafford Publishing. On September 1, 2005, Trafford anounced a gift of $1.6 million to save endangered languages.
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International Environmental Information Resources
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NRDC and EDF
NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects.
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The Baradla Cave (Aggtelek-Jósvafö)
The Baradla is the largest cave in Hungary. It is on the territory of the National Park of Aggtelek. There are several dripstone caves in the surrounding of Aggtelek. One of them is the world-famous Baradla dripstone cave.
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Trams in Budapest
Budapest has a large tram network. The traditional yellow vehicles are part of the life in the city. If you visit our capital you have to try them.
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What About the Workers? Part One: Pioneers
The workers' Esperanto movement, 1905-1914
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World Conservation Monitoring Centre<BR>Site Review
World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Endagered Trees, Endangered Species, Coral Reefs, Mangrove, CITES
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Animals, Youth, Violence, and The Media
Youth Violence towards people, animals, and especially children and adolecents in the schools has increased dramatically in the past few years. Research indicates that there is a significant link between violent video games and television. Though there are probably other contributing factors, many studies do support a link between violent behavior and exposure to violence in the media.
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