Articles written by Karen Lotter
All 211 articles written by Karen Lotter
World Cup Anthem from K'naan: Wavin’ Flag is the song for 2010 South Africa
Category: International Soccer
Wavin Flag by Somalian born K'naan is the rousing Soccer Anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. more...
Category: South Africa Travel
Berg, Bush, Beach, and Battlefields is how many tourism brochures describe the popular tourist attractions of KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast of South Africa. more...
Adam Shankman Joins SYTYCD Judges' Panel: So You Think You Can Dance Slightly New Look Season Six
Category: Reality TV (general)
Choreographer and director, Adam Shankman will join Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as a permanent member of the judges' panel of SYTYCD Season Six. more...
Ten Quick World Cup Facts: 2010 Preparations in South Africa
Category: International Soccer
These ten quick World Cup facts can only cast a glimpse on the greatest sporting spectacle in the world - which takes the form of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. more...
How to Save a Wet Mobile Phone: Dry out the Cell Phone, and Battery and Get It To Work Again
Category: Cell Phones
The smaller cell phones become, the easier they are to drop, into ... anything. There are many safe ways to dry out a wet mobile phone and battery. more...
Vuvuzela – The Sound of African Soccer: A Plastic Stadium Horn for the 2010 Soccer World Cup
Category: International Soccer
There is no doubt that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is going to make the vuvuzela known worldwide. It is an essential part of every South African soccer fan's kit. more...
Category: Criminalistics
Financial security is usually at the root of the needs of women who commit violent crimes, even those they call the Black Widows. more...
2010 Soccer World Cup – South Africa Gears Up: Stadiums, Vuvuzelas and Sustainable Tourism
Category: International Soccer
Preparations for the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa are running according to schedule. Most of the stadiums are almost completed and excitement is building. more...
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Illegal drug labs often leave lasting environmental damage; clandestine meth labs provide no easy answers for the forensic teams who asses and evaluate them for cleanup. more...
Danie Krugel – Finding Missing Persons: Secret Emerging Technology Based on Quantum Physics
Category: Criminalistics
Danie Krugel an ex- cop from South Africa claims to be able to find missing persons across the globe with a single sample of DNA using a form of quantum physics. more...
Catching Criminals with Bugs: Forensic Entomology - How it Works
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Creepy crawly bugs are put to good use by forensic entomologists, who use flies and beetles to help law enforcement officials catch criminals. more...
What is a Forensic Entomologist?: Insect Knowledge in the Investigation of Crimes and Legal Issues
Category: Biological Evidence
Forensic entomology is the use of insect knowledge in legal issues. Forensic entomologists are now coming into their own. more...
What is Geographic Profiling?: Criminal Investigation Information Management System
Category: Criminalistics
Geographic profiling is a criminal investigation tool that analyzes and evaluates geographical information to assist investigators in apprehending criminals. more...
Things You Should Know About DNA Profiling: Different Types of Forensic DNA Fingerprinting
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
DNA Profiling or Fingerprinting is one of the most useful and accurate of all forensic science tools especially as DNA analysis techniques are constantly evolving. more...
Crime Scene Reconstruction – Crime 360: Combining Physical Evidence with Computer Animation
Category: Crime Scene Processing
The latest way of producing crime scene reconstructions combines physical evidence with computer animation, like the TV show, Crime 360. more...
Online Directories of Expert Witnesses: Professional Expert Opinions or Hired Guns
Category: Criminalistics
Expert witnesses can have the power to greatly influence the outcome of a court case. It is important that a professional witness has the right qualifications and skills. more...
Category: Forensic Science (general)
In the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the unanswered questions continue to interest true crime enthusiasts 12 years on. In spite of DNA evidence, this case is still unsolved more...
What is Touch DNA?: New Forensics that Cleared JonBenet Ramsey’s Family
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
The forensic technology that cleared JonBenet Ramsey's family of her murder is referred to as Touch DNA. It reads the DNA in skin cells that are left at a crime scene. more...
How to Save the Rainforest: Tropical Rain Forest Preservation for Volunteers
Category: International Volunteering
Volunteers who want to save the rainforest can do it in many ways; they can work at one of the wide range of programs in the Amazon River Basin or Galapagos Islands. more...
Commercial Vacuum Cleaners: Made for the Workplace, These Cleaners Are Great in the Home
Category: Home Management (general)
Many bands of commercial vacuum cleaners can be used very effectively in the home, especially if the user of the floor machine rates performance over good looks. more...
Timeout -Taking a Gap Year: Volunteer Work and Travel for Grownups and Youth
Category: Volunteer & Eco Adventures (general)
Many people talk about taking a gap year, but what is this "timeout" besides a volunteer travel and work experience for young people and grownups? more...
Profile: Mia Michaels: Modern Dance Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer
Category: Contemporary Dance (general)
As timeless as her choreography is, so elusive is Mia Michaels about her biographical details. Maybe she believes the dance should do the talking. more...
Christmas Eco Vacations in Costa Rica: Enjoy a Green Holiday in Central America for the Whole Family
Category: Environmentally Responsible Travel
Enjoy a Christmas Eco Vacation in Costa Rica. Get away from winter into the sunshine and embark on a wonderful eco adventure in Central America. more...
Benchmarking Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel: Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Organizations
Category: Volunteer & Eco Adventures (general)
As Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel are becoming more popular, the question is often asked, what kind of benchmarking is there? more...
Host Country – Ethical Travel: Volunteer Travel and the Tour d’Afrique
Category: International Volunteering
The Tour d'Afrique bicycle race from Cairo to Cape Town is an extreme example of volunteer travel. We speak to Nate Cavalieri of Lonely Planet about voluntourism. more...
Forensic Anthropologist: Profile: Susan Black, Bone Detective
Category: Forensic Science (general)
War crimes, mass disasters and tsunamis - forensic anthropologists like Sue Black are part of the team of crime scene investors responsible for identifying the deceased. more...
Forensic Fiber Analysis: Critical Element in Crime Scene Investigation
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
Fibers are an important part of trace evidence used to track suspects. Forensic fiber analysis is a critical element in crime scene investigation. more...
Crime Scene Cleanup: Biohazardous Waste and Blood-borne Pathogens - Decontamination
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Crime Scene Cleanup begins when the authorities end an investigation. Biohazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens need to be removed, and the scene restored. more...
Computer Forensic Cases: Data Recovery and Expert Witness Testimony
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Computer forensics or digital forensics cases range from mundane to the bizarre. Most include data recovery and expert witness testimony. more...
Best Roller Coaster Rides: Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park, Los Angeles, California
Category: Family Travel (general)
Six Flags Magic Mountain is one of Southern California's best-known theme parks, with a vast selection of roller coasters and rides. more...
Rock Star Website Review: Madonna.com: As Inviting as a Candy Shop. Spend more time than 4 Minutes.
Category: Rock Music (general)
Whether Candy Shop or 4 Minutes is your favorite, Madonna.com has been transformed into a Sticky & Sweet theme park with the bold look and feel of her Hard Candy Album. more...
Forensic Science for Beginners: Explore Forensics and Learn About Criminal Profiling
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic Science has become a popular topic of conversation, especially forensic psychology and the art or science of criminal profiling. more...
Elvis Week. Remembering Elvis Presley: 16 August 1977, Graceland, Memphis Tennessee
Category: Rock Music (general)
Elvis Presley succumbed to a drug-induced heart attack at the age of 42 at his home Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee on 16 August 1977. more...
DNA of Criminals - Help to Wrongly Convicted: Kinship Analysis - Should Close Relatives Be Profiled?
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
Should close relatives of criminals be DNA profiled or is it a violation of civil liberties?
Will kinship analysis aid the criminal justice system or abuse human rights?
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Category: Criminalistics
Controversial Dr Cyril H Wecht has been one of America's most high profile forensic pathologists since he testified in the JFK shooting. Today he is still in the news. more...
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic psychology applies the field of criminal investigation to psychology and the legal system. Forensic psychologists examine criminal minds. more...
Email Etiquette - Do's and Dont's: Professional Electronic Business Communications
Category: E-Mail
All email users need to know the do's and do not's of email etiquette in order to enjoy a more streamlined and efficient workplace and better personal communications. more...
Disputed Bite Mark Evidence: Sometimes Forensic Science Leads to Wrongful Convictions
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Ray Krone and Ricky Amolsch are two men who were wrongfully convicted of terrible crimes involving human bite mark evidence. Both were later released. more...
The Capture of Ted Bundy: Expert Forensic Testimony Wins the Most Famous Bite Marks Case
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Ted Bundy confessed to taking 30 lives after a decade of denials. He wasn't caught until he left an odd bite mark on the buttock of Lisa Levy. more...
Just for Kids: Grand Illusions Toy Shop: Unique Online Store for Learning Toys and Optical Illusions
Category: Kids' Toys
Grand Illusions is a unique online store for unusual childrens' toys and gifts that specializes in optical illusions and learning toys,it is a special place just for kids more...
Dr Martin Luther King Jnr: 40th Anniversary of his Assassination in Memphis, Tennessee
Category: American History (general)
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. more...
Locard's Exchange Principle: Collecting and Preserving Trace Evidence at a Crime Scene
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Locard's Exchange Principle states that with contact between two items, there will always be an exchange. This is the basis of trace evidence collection at a crime scene. more...
Urban Legend - A Definition: Amazing Believe it or Not Stories in Forensic Science
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic Science is teeming with urban legends or "believe it or not" stories that do the rounds on the internet and spread like wildfire on the electronic grapevine. more...
Forensic Science T-shirts: Great Gift Ideas - Caps, Sweaters, Games, Dog Shirts with Slogans
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic Science is popular. It has become a topic with which the layperson wants to identify. T-shirts, caps, games and other merchandise are great gift ideas. more...
St Valentine's Day Massacre: First Crime Laboratory in America is Established
Category: Forensic Science (general)
The St Valentine's Day Massacre on 14 February 1929 led to the establishment of the first crime detection laboratory in the United States of America. more...
Toolmarks at a Crime Scene: Forensic Criminal Investigations can Link Toolmarks to Tools
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Toolmarks examination is an important discipline of forensic science. When tools are used at a crime scene they can be linked to the unique toolmarks. more...
What is Mitochondrial DNA?: Inherited From the Mother, mtDNA is Perfect for Cold Cases
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
DNA-based technologies have enormous forensic implications in the fight against crime. Mitochondrial DNA MtDNA is perfect for older, smaller or degraded samples. more...
Living with Bipolar Disorder: Self- Management, Therapy and Medication for Manic Depression
Category: Bipolar Disorder
There are three basic parts of bipolar disorder or manic depression treatment. They are medication, therapy and learning to take care of yourself. more...
What is Bipolar Disorder?: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Category: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as Manic Depressive Illness cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication, psychotherapy and patient compliance. more...
Mustard Seeds, known as Rai -: Spices to Add a Pungent Taste in Indian Cooking
Category: Spices
There are a few essential fresh and dried spices needed for great Indian cooking and Mustard Seeds appear in many Indian recipes. more...
Setback for LCN DNA: Omagh Bombing Trial Outcome - LCN DNA is not Reliable as Evidence
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
When Sean Hoey was freed in Belfast, Northern Ireland after being accused of 29 counts of murder for the Omagh Bombing, the troubles for LCN DNA were just beginning. more...
Careers: Forensic Nursing: Combining Health Care with the Legal Profession
Category: Forensic Science (general)
The new and evolving specialty of forensic nursing is growing across the world and offers opportunities for people with interests in both medicine and law. more...
Criminal Investigation - Forensic Sculptor: Intuitive Forensic Facial Reconstruction by Frank Bender
Category: Forensic Science (general)
In criminal investigation, facial reconstruction or forensic sculpture is as much art as science. Frank Bender from Philadelphia is one of the world's best. more...
Investigating The CSI Effect: Is Society Placing too High Expectations on Forensic Science ?
Category: Forensic Science (general)
The CSI Effect has altered the way the criminal justice system operates. The CBS CSI Trilogy, in particular, has changed public opinion of forensic science forever. more...
Enjoy the Best Holidays in Egypt: Cairo, Sphinx, Luxor, Giza, Nile, Sahara Desert , Red Sea Resorts
Category: Egypt Travel
There is something very special about Egypt. Head straight for Cairo and see the Pyramids at Luxor and the Sphinx; cruise the Nile and enjoy the Red Sea beach resorts. more...
Best Vacations in Morocco: Casablanca or Marrakesh; Sahara Desert or High Atlas Mountains
Category: Morocco Travel
Morocco is an exotic, all-year round destination where visitors can enjoy one of the best vacations of their lives. Why not kick off in Casablanca or Marrakesh? more...
Personal Security Products: Taser Parties Featuring the Non-lethal C2 are Very Popular
Category: Crime
Air Tasers, C2's, concealed weapon handbags, these are a new generation of personal security devices and products on the market, especially for women. more...
Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains: Three Orient Expresses, a Blue Train and the Royal Canadian Pacific
Category: Luxury Travel (general)
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations. more...
Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan: PPP Leader Returns to Reclaim Power from General Musharaff
Category: Political Leaders in the News
Benazir Buttho is back home and the people of Pakistan are waiting for a General Election to put their favorite daughter back into power. more...
Meerkats in the Kalahari Desert: Animal Planet Channel's Meerkat Manor Grows in Popularity
Category: Science & Nature Documentaries
Affection for these small masked mammals grows as the gang recovers from the death of Flower of Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. more...
46664 World AIDS Day Concert: Stars Line up in Johannesburg for Nelson Mandela
Category: S Europe Travel (general)
Annie Lennox and Peter Gabriel top the bill at former South African President Nelson Mandela's 46664 World AIDS Day Concert on 1 December 2007 in Johannesburg. more...
Nelson Mandela of South Africa: Madiba Magic Makes the World a Little Bit Better
Category: South Africa
The phrase Madiba Magic was coined at the 1995 Rugby World Cup when then President Nelson Mandela showed up in the captain's number 6 jersey. more...
North Africa - Cities in Algeria: 5 Major Cities: Algiers, Oran, Bijaya, Constantine, Setif
Category: Algeria Travel
Algeria may not always be the safest place but with a local guide, travelers can experience the magic of the desert and the wonder of interesting North African cities. more...
Medical Tourism to South Africa: Affordable Cosmetic Surgery Makes Scalpel Safaris Popular
Category: South Africa Travel
Plastic surgery abroad is a fast growing trend. Medical tourists to South Africa go home with more than a glowing tan after a scalpel safari. more...
Tripoli, Libya - Old and New: Medina, Antiquities, Shops and Beaches – a Great Holiday City
Category: Libya Travel
Libya is a destination for the connoisseur. The antiquities are awesome and because of its isolation, not many people have visited this fascinating North African country. more...
African Renaissance: The Renewal and Rebirth of a Continent
Category: North African Affairs (general)
Although President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa first labeled it an African Renaissance, the dawn of the rebirth of the African continent began a long time ago. more...
Cannabis Tourism to South Africa: Durban Poison (DP) is the Marijuana of the Visitors' Choice
Category: South Africa Travel
Although marijuana is illegal in South Africa, it is widely produced, used and exported. DP is known by connoisseurs as very high quality merchandise. more...
Destination Weddings in Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius and other African Wedding Destinations
Category: Luxury Travel (general)
Exotic and romantic. A dream wedding destination awaits the happy couple in Africa. Barefoot on a beach or at sunset in the desert - Africa's legendary hospitality calls. more...
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Africa: Luxury Private Game Reserve in South Africa Promotes Conservation
Category: South Africa Travel
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa is owned by the well-known Oppenheimer family and gives a new meaning the phrase - luxury private game reserve. more...
Category: Luxury Travel (general)
Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Egypt, Morocco - these travel companies offer a variety of African vacation packages - from couples to groups, right across the price range more...
Mauritius - Indian Ocean Island: Budget Holidays in a Tropical Island Paradise for the Whole Family
Category: Mauritius Travel
Mauritius has all the luxuries of Maui or Martinique but is easier on the pocket, especially for families who want to enjoy a vacation in a tropical island paradise. more...
Bustling and Busy - Lagos, Nigeria: Badagry - the Slave Port, Beaches, Nightlife -City of Millions
Category: Nigeria Travel
Lagos, Nigeria, is one of Africa's, fastest growing cities. Once the port of Badagry was important on the slave route in West Africa. Today Lagos is a modern city. more...
Derry / Londonderry: Northern Ireland's Compact Walled City on the River Foyle
Category: Northern Ireland Travel
Derry / Londonderry is known as much for being a walled city as for the violence during the Troubles and for Bloody Sunday in the Bogside. Today Derry is different. more...
Top 10 African Destinations: Vacations, Safaris, Beach Holidays, Eco-tours and Adventure
Category: Safaris/Jungle Travel
Africa has it all as a vacation destination. Safaris, adventure, culture, shopping, eco-tours, beach holidays, history or just to get away to a different culture. more...
Kruger National Park South Africa: Big Five South African Safari Holidays for the Whole Family
Category: South Africa Travel
Self-drive or tour group; luxury lodges or bush camps - the Kruger National Park Area will give you a great African Safari and bush experience for the whole family. more...
Durban International Film Festival: Award Winning Films and Documentaries: 300 Screenings, 22 Venues
Category: South Africa Travel
The 28th Durban International Film Festival is one of Africa's longest running and most respected festivals. It runs from 20 June to 1 July. more...
South Africa Tourism: Big Five, Wild Coast, Cape Town, Durban, Garden Route
Category: South Africa Travel
In South Africa visitors can experience the magic of Africa without having to sacrifice any luxuries and conveniences. As the young people say - South Africa Rocks! more...
Waterford, County Waterford: Home of Waterford Crystal, Ireland - 600 years of Heritage
Category: Ireland Travel
Waterford in Ireland is a small port city dating back to Viking times. It is also home to Waterford Crystal one of Ireland's most famous and dazzling exports. more...
Bonding for Mothers and Daughters: Tours, Get-Aways, Vacations and Cruises to Heal and Grow
Category: Family Travel (general)
Holidays for mothers and daughters are becoming popular. Teenagers, grannies and moms- all benefit from getting away together to heal rifts and forge bonds. more...
Nobel Peace Prize Race Heats Up: Al Gore and Shiela Watt-Cloutier take the Lead with Green Issues
Category: Peace Making
Nominees are waiting for 12 October 2007 when this years Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced. Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore and Sheila Watt-Cloutier are in the running. more...
South Africa's Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata, The Click Song - Mamma Africa is Still Going Strong
Category: World Music (general)
Miriam Makeba, Mamma Africa, lived in enforced exile for 31 years. Since her return to South Africa in 1990 she has become known as an unstoppable great- grandmother. more...
Larry King- 50 Years on the Air: CNN Celebrates with Longest Running Talk Show Host
Category: Prime Time TV (general)
Talk show host Larry King, with his trademark suspenders, celebrates 50 years in broadcasting. His CNN show "Larry King Live" is shown in over 200 countries worldwide. more...
Budget African Safari's: Enjoy Affordable Vacations in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
Category: Safaris/Jungle Travel
Affordable African Vacations are for everyone, but travelers should to be in realive good health and shape to enjoy a Budget African Safari. more...
Category: South Africa Travel
Scuba enthusiasts can dive with sharks at Kwazulu-Natal's famous dive sites and see a whole lot of other amazing fish and coral in the warm water of the Indian Ocean. more...
Write Better Short Stories: Character, Point of View, Theme, Focus and Plenty of Practice
Category: Writing Short Stories
You need equal parts of skill and craft plus plenty of practice to turn rather ordinary attempts in to decidedly Better Short Stories. more...
Durban - Smartest City in Africa: Fiber-Optic Network Being Used to Connect Citzens
Category: South Africa
The Smart City Conference and Exhibition in Durban, South Africa has kicked affordable broadband provision into top gear making Durban the Smartest City in Africa. more...
Character Development in Fiction: Profile your Characters; Let them Drive the Story
Category: Character Development
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development. more...
Marrakesh, Morocco: Djemaa el Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Menara Gardens, Souks and Hammams
Category: Morocco Travel
Marrakesh is a city known for its Djema el Fna square, its Hammams and its eclectic souks. Lose yourself in the seductive magic of this African/Arabic city. more...
Festival of the Chariots: Lord Krishna Devotees and Friends Celebrate Rathayatra
Category: S Europe Travel (general)
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa more...
Cliffs of Moher and the Burren: Ireland’s County Clare and Shannon Offer the Lough Dergh and More
Category: Ireland Travel
This spectacular part of County Clare and the Shannon Area are home to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and the Shannon River Delta with the mystical Lough Dergh. more...
Golfing Vacations in Ireland: K Club, Druid's Glen, Baltray, Ballybunion, Tralee, Doonbeg, Lahinch
Category: Ireland Travel
Ireland is the perfect destination for golfing vacations, trips and packages - a paradise for the golfer - from beginner to professional at all price ranges, more...
Northern Ireland Peace Deal: Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams meet face to face in Belfast
Category: International Affairs (general)
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May. more...
Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe: Exit Strategy – Will the 83 Year Old President Retire?
Category: North African Affairs (general)
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is regarded as a former liberation hero in Africa, but now even some of his supporters say he must go - but when and how? more...
Category: Egypt Travel
Explore the magical depths of the Red Sea when you learn to dive in Egypt with qualified PADI instructors. Go on a Camel Safari. See Belly Dancers and shop in the markets more...
Cairo, Egypt’s Vibrant Capital: Pyramids, Sphinx and the Nile - the Beginning of your Cairo Journey
Category: Egypt Travel
Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers. more...
Category: Ghana Travel
Ghana in West Africa has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Stop off in the capital Accra and join the party on your way to safari, eco tours or the slave routes. more...
Who Owns Whom in South Africa: Saki Macozoma, Cyril Ramaphosa and Marcel Golding Join Rich List
Category: South Africa
The 2007 edition of this annual handbook for business has been released and shows that more black businessmen are getting richer. more...
African Beach Vacations: Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya and Morocco - Superb Vacation Spots
Category: Luxury Travel (general)
African Beach Vacations were always a popular add-on before or after safaris or desert expeditions. Now they have become full-on travel destinations. more...
Botswana:Okavango Delta: African Safari’s on Foot, Horseback, Elephant or Delta-style
Category: Botswana Travel
Botswana's Okavango Delta offers exotic and unique African Safari experiences. Enjoy Elephant Safaris or Horseback safaris or relax in the Delta in a private camp. more...
Nairobi, Kenya's Modern Capital: Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas - More Than a Safari Stopover.
Category: Kenya Travel
Nairobi, Kenya is much more than just a stop-off on your way to or from Wildlife Safaris, it is a modern, bustling African city with plenty to offer the traveler. more...
Cape Town - South Africa: Table Mountain, Robben Island, Winelands and Great Beaches
Category: South Africa Travel
A holiday in Cape Town, South Africa, has something to suit every taste, every pocket and every member of the family. more...
FESPACO - Africa’s Film Festival: Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso Comes to Life for Film Fest
Category: Burkina Faso Travel
The film making and watching community gathers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for FESPACO, the 20th Pan African Film & Television festival from February 24 - March 3, 2007. more...
SA Team Confident of a Win: Caribbean Gears up for ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
Category: Cricket (general)
Ranked top in ODI's for the first time and going into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 as a favourite, South Africa's Proteas are feeling confident. more...
Category: Morocco Travel
You must remember this. It took more than 50 years for a real Rick's Café to open in Casablanca, Morocco's bustling port city. more...
Soweto, South Africa: Former Home of Mandela and Tutu- now a Vibrant Township Experience
Category: South Africa Travel
2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them. more...
Enjoy Your African Safari's: Kenya Safari, South- African Safari - Prepare Before You Go
Category: South Africa Travel
Tanzania Safari, Kenya Safari, South Africa Safari, Botswana Safari, Malawi Safari- no matter where you go in Africa you need to be prepared. more...
Philip Gray - Award-Winning Irish Artist: Internationally Acclaimed Fine Art and Original Paintings
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Internationally acclaimed Irish artist Philip Gray who is known for powerful landscapes and seascapes, also describes himself as an extreme artist. more...
2010 World Cup Fan Parks: Destined for London, Tokyo and Accra Says 2010 LOC's Jordaan
Category: International Soccer
London's Hyde Park is looking set to be the site for a huge World Cup fan park five months before FIFA decide on England's bid to host the tournament in 2018. more...
BlackBerry Accessories and Apps: Online Shopping and Downloads for CrackBerry Users
Category: PDAs
The Mobile phone industry changed in 2002 with the introduction of the BlackBerry smartphone - now available with many accessories and applications in stores worldwide. more...
2009 Nobel Peace Prize – 205 Names Submitted: Nobel Prize Announcements in October
Category: Peacekeeping
Every year around October there is much speculation about Nobel Prize winners, especially who the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize will be. more...
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa: Facts About the World’s Greatest Soccer Tournament
Category: International Soccer
This year the 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place in South Africa, fulfilling a dream of millions to host this soccer tournament on African soil. more...
Modus Operandi of Black Widows: These Most Dangerous Women are More Successful than Male Predators
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Do Black Widows have a modus operandi (MO), or do they just knock off their husbands and relatives at random? more...
Forensic Toxicology – Postmortem Drug Analysis: Michael Jackson Tox Results May Be Inconclusive
Category: Forensic Science (general)
After the sudden death of King of Pop, Michael Jackson, everyone is waiting on the results of the forensic toxicology tests, which may be inconclusive. more...
Clandestine Drug Labs and Removing Toxic Waste: Contamination Detection and Meth Lab Clean Up
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Removing toxic waste and the remediation of the site after an illegal drug lab bust is a complicated and costly exercise, from contamination detection to encapsulation. more...
Free eBooks – Inside the Criminal Mind: Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling Series
Category: Criminalistics
The first two titles in the "Inside the Criminal Mind: A Forensic Psychology eBook Collection Special" have been released on the All About Forensic Psychology Website. more...
Battlefield Forensics: Global War on Terrorism – Evidence Collection
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Military operations in the global war on terrorism have made new demands from the forensic science disciples. This discipline is called battlefield forensics. more...
Criminal Forensics Milestones: History of Forensic Science - Fingerprint Evidence, DNA, Ballistics
Category: Forensic Science (general)
The first fingerprint evidence ever; when was DNA evidence first used in the USA? These are part of the interesting timeline of the History of Forensic Science. more...
How Does Geographic Profiling Work?: Mental Maps, 3D Images – Predicting Criminal Behavior
Category: Criminalistics
Geographic profiling is a good tool to help predict criminal behavior, especially the establishment of the location where the offender may live or work. more...
Evidence Collection at a Crime Scene: Fingerprints, Ballistics, Hair and Fibers, Impression Evidence
Category: Crime Scene Processing
A crime scene needs to be kept clean, so that all evidence, like fingerprints, ballistics and fibers collected can be submitted in court successfully. more...
Adele Gets Four Nominations: 51st Grammy 2009 Awards on CBS
Category: Music Charts/Awards
Young UK singer Adele Adkins, who describes her music as "heartbroken soul" has received four nominations for the 2009 Grammy Awards including Song and Album of the Year. more...
Forensic or Scientific Handwriting Analysis: Forgery Experts Examine Questioned Documents
Category: Crime Scene Processing
A handwriting analyst with forensic training can determine, by comparing a document with samples of the same handwriting, if it is real or a forgery. more...
Forensic Evidence in the Ramsey Case: Investigating the Unsolved Case of JonBenet Ramsey
Category: Forensic Science (general)
There seemed to be a surplus of forensic evidence in the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey Case. Sadly, the entire criminal justice system botched the investigation. more...
Martin Luther King Jr Day 2009: Day Before Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama
Category: American Affairs (general)
This year Martin Luther King Jr Day will be celebrated on 19 January - the day before the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. more...
Adam Walsh - Case Closed: No DNA Evidence, but Prime Suspect Ottis Toole is Named
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
Florida Police have named prime suspect, Ottis Toole as the murderer of six-year-old Adam Walsh, son of America's Most Wanted host, John Walsh, 27 years ago. more...
Winter EcoTours in Ontario Canada: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Trekking at Wye Marsh
Category: Volunteer & Eco Adventures (general)
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario Canada is just perfect for Winter Eco Tours with snow shoe treks and cross country skiing for the whole family. more...
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Google Flu Trends relies on clicks to predict statewide influenza levels. This Public Health Initiative can help you stay healthy by giving you necessary information. more...
Red Flanders Poppies in Queensland: Red November in Glen Aplin in Australia's Granite Belt
Category: Australia Travel
A field of Red Flanders Poppies that blooms on Remembrance Day on Fay Helwig's Granite Belt Farm in Queensland, is part of the Glen Aplin region's Red November Festival. more...
Volunteer Tourism in Colorado: Build Trails and Protect the Eco-system in the Rocky Mountains
Category: Volunteer & Eco Adventures (general)
There are many opportunities for volunteer tourism in Colorado, especially for those who want to build trails and protect the eco-system in the Rocky Mountains. more...
Five Top Ecotourism Websites: Where Greenies and Eco Travelers Hang Out
Category: Volunteer & Eco Adventures (general)
Greenies, volunteer tourists and responsible travelers should bookmark or favorite these five top eco tourism websites. more...
Global Village Program: Volunteer Tourism from Habitat for Humanity International
Category: International Volunteering
Sweat Equity is the currency used at Habitat for Humanity's Global Village Program, where volunteer tourists help new homeowners build their own homes . more...
Forensic Science in Popular Culture: Fanfiction Sites – CSI and CSI NY and CSI Miami
Category: Forensic Science (general)
The CSI Effect continues to open up the world of forensic science to the public and make it part of popular culture. The CSI fanfiction sites are always interesting. more...
Trace Evidence Analyst: Crime Scene Processing and Analyzing
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Good trace evidence analysis is essential to the processing of a crime scene. Trace evidence analysts also investigate arson and road accidents. more...
Forensic Impression Evidence: Matching Tire Tracks at a Crime Scene
Category: Trace Evidence
Tire tracks at a crime scene can be as distinctive and individual as fingerprint evidence. This can be used in court and presented as evidence. more...
Roller Coasters in Las Vegas: Thrill Rides at Hotels and Casinos on The Strip
Category: Family Travel (general)
Some of the best thrill rides and roller coasters in the world are in the Las Vegas area. In fact, almost all of these rides are at local hotels and casinos. more...
Best Selling Albums of All Times: The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 is Number One
Category: Rock Music (general)
It is not surprising that most of the top ten best selling albums of all time are rock albums that were made in the 60s and 70s, before the Internet and music downloads. more...
Five Best Rock Guitarists Ever: The Legends of Rock Play the Best Electric Guitar Music
Category: Rock Music (general)
Electric guitar music arouses high frequency passion, which is why it is a good idea to strap on a flack jacket when you point out the five best rock guitarists ever. more...
Choose The 100 Greatest Rock Songs: Songs from the Sixties and Seventies, Golden Era of Rock
Category: Rock Music (general)
When making a list of 100 greatest rock songs the majority will probably be rock music from the sixties and the seventies. more...
Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee: One of the Most Visited Homes in the USA
Category: Tennessee Travel
Elvis Presley's home, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee is one the the most visited homes in the USA, second only to the White House. more...
Play Online Video Games: Gaming for Non-Gamers - First Rent Then Buy Once You're Hooked
Category: Video & Online Games (general)
Non-gamers can play video games online to pass the time, but when they get hooked - which they will - they can rent or buy their favorite games, online as well. more...
Destination Weddings in India: Goa, Kerala, Rajastan - Choose a Honeymoon Vacation Package Too
Category: India Travel
Getting married or renewing vows? Make it unforgettable with an exotic Indian destination wedding. Imagine the pristine beach in Goa or a fort or castle in Rajastan. more...
2008 Nobel Peace Prize: 197 Nominees Including Bob Geldof , Vladimir Putin and Esperanto
Category: Peace Making
This year there are 197 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. Interesting nominations are Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Father John Dear. more...
What is Forensic Psychiatry?: Expert Witnesses, Insanity Defense, Criminal Responsibility
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility. more...
What is Forensic Ballistics?: Firearms Identification is a Branch of Toolmark Identification
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Firearms Identification is a forensic science often referred to as ballistics. Forensic ballistics identifies firearm usage in crimes. more...
One Hundred Years of Converse: Best Selling Sneakers – Chuck Taylor All Stars, AKA Chucks
Category: Shoes & Accessories (general)
This year Converse celebrates 100 years of manufacturing best selling sneakers - half the history is about basketball; the other about really cool urban footwear. more...
Taking a Look at Human Bite Marks: Forensic Bite Mark Analysis – How Reliable is the Evidence?
Category: Crime Scene Processing
How reliable is forensic bite mark analysis? Everyone knows that a bite mark on Lisa Levy ended Ted Bundy's crime spree, but many convictions are now getting overturned. more...
Profile: Dr Henry C Lee: Forensic Scientist and Chief Criminalist
Category: Criminalistics
Dr. Henry C Lee is one of the most popular instructors in crime scenes, forensic evidence and criminal investigation in the law enforcement field. more...
Formula One 2008 Season Calendar: Two New Street Races - a Night Race Too in Singapore
Category: Formula 1
As the 2008 Formula One Season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne it is time to look at the Calendar - with 18 rounds this year. more...
Forensic Anthropology: Body Farms - Studying Decomposition; Human Body Donation Program
Category: Crime Scene Processing
New advances in forensic science have focused on crime scenes and what clues can be found at the scene. The body farms study the science of decomposition. more...
What is Computer Forensics?: Experts and Investigators talk about Evidence Collection
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Computer Forensics plays an important role in today's electronic world. The real test of its value lies in the integrity of the evidence collection. more...
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Polygraphs or lie detectors are most often associated with criminal investigations, but they are also used in the private sector under strict guidelines. more...
The Vidocq Society of Philadelphia: Volunteers who Investigate and Solve Cold Cases
Category: Criminalistics
The Vidocq Society members, all volunteers from the ranks of law enforcement and forensic science volunteer their time and resources to solve cold cases. more...
CODIS – a System of Pointers: Fighting Crime Using the US Database of DNA Profiles
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons. more...
Dr Kay Scarpetta - Thriller Character: Patricia Cornwell's Fictional Chief Medical Examiner
Category: Forensic Fiction
Dr Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's fictional Chief Medical Examiner is a thriller character has made forensic science popular and sold millions of books. more...
Spotlight on Fire or Arson Investigations: Investigators Need to Know More Than Just Fire Science
Category: Forensic Science (general)
After firefighters extinguish a blaze, a fire investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire and if was accidental or purposely set. more...
Zesty Ginger, Fresh and Dried: Cornerstone of Indian Cuisine with Diverse Healing Properties
Category: Spices
Ginger is often used as a staple in Indian recipes and is enjoyed as much for its hot aromatic taste as for the anti-inflammatory healing properties of the ginger root. more...
The Lighter Side of Forensics: Men of Mortuaries Calendar, Flickr DNA and Original DNA Art
Category: Forensic Science (general)
Forensic Science isn't just about blood and fingerprints and DNA, it is also about real people and sometimes one needs to look at the lighter side. more...
What is Low Copy Number DNA?: With LCN DNA, Profiles Can Be Obtained from Very Small Samples
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
Maybe LCN DNA is the next frontier. It has proven helpful in cold cases but because of the small samples there are big risks of contamination and accuracy. more...
Category: Crime Scene Processing
Luminol glows in the dark. This chemiluminescent compound is an essential part of crime scene investigation as it detects blood, even invisible blood. more...
Forensic DNA Fingerprinting: Profiling and Crime Scene Evidence
Category: DNA & Trace Analysis
DNA plays an important role in modern forensic science. Today, DNA fingerprinting has become one of the primary methods of identifying people and solving crimes. more...
The Oprahbama Phenomenon: Oprah Winfrey Endorses Barack Obama for the 2008 Election
Category: US Elections
Will the Oprahbama Phenomenon become one of the features of the 2008 election or is it just another celebrity flare-up? Watch out for Oprah on the campaign trail. more...
FIFA 2010 World Cup Slogan: Official Slogan and Poster Revealed in Durban, South Africa
Category: Soccer (general)
The official slogan and poster were revealed at the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup Preliminary Draw in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007. more...
Presidential Trivia - Old and New: Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and the 2008 Candidates
Category: US President
Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House. more...
Free Screensavers for All Seasons: Nature, Celebrities, Seasonal, Animated and Christmas Are Popular
Category: Freeware/Shareware
Screensavers are as much part of our lives. Downloadable free Screen savers for all seasons are available to satisfy every taste. Download Christmas Screensavers now. more...
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton: Democratic Party's New York Senator Heads for the White House
Category: Political Leaders in the News
There is something about the Democratic Party's New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton that just makes her look like a sure winner in the 2008 Presidential Race. more...
Travel to Madagascar Island: Antananativo, Coral Beaches, Lagoons, Lemurs and Eco Tours
Category: Madagascar Travel
Madagascar island is the home of eco tourism. 80 percent of its plants are endemic and people come from across the world to see the large variety of lemurs. more...
Celebrate in Morocco and Egypt: Christmas and New Year Vacation Travel
Category: Morocco Travel
Get away from the crowds and the cold into the warm exotic climate of North Africa. Embrace Morocco and Egypt as perfect Xmas and New Year destinations. more...
Tropical Island Christmas Vacations: Holidays in the Sun for the Whole Family
Category: Luxury Island Retreats
Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar are Indian Ocean Islands perfectly geared for family Christmas Vacations.Enjoy summer beach holiday fun under the tropical sun. more...
Algiers, Capital City of Algeria: North African Tourism Slowly Returns to Algeria
Category: Algeria Travel
Algiers is a modern North African city in a country emerging from a troubled past. Here, the old and the new stand side by side to welcome the traveler. more...
419 Scams Go International: Advance Fee Fraud Nets Millions Every Year
Category: Crime
In spite of the publicity and warnings about 419 advance fee scams, estimates are that $100 million is scammed every year from Americans alone. more...
Traveling in Libya, North Africa: Berber Villages, Leptis Magna, Benghazi, Jebel Akhdar and Ghadames
Category: Libya Travel
There is plenty to do and see in Libya especially for travelers who like antiquities, ruins and deserts, beaches, and all the magic of the ages that surrounds them. more...
2010 World Cup Preliminary Draw: Durban Gears Up for World Media as 2010 Fever Begins
Category: Soccer (general)
The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup preliminary draw will take place on 25 November in Durban, South Africa under the eyes of over 300 members of the world media. more...
Southern African Honeymoons: Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Exotic Locations
Category: South Africa Travel
Planning a honeymoon destination is part of the fun of getting married. Why not combine it with an exotic ceremony while on safari or a union on a sandy beach in Africa? more...
Category: South Africa Travel
Destination weddings in Southen Africa are not only very romantic, they are also affordable. These weddings often include a beach, island or safari honeymoon. more...
Ethiopia - Africa's Oldest Nation: Home of our Earliest Ancestors with Capital Addis Ababa
Category: Ethiopia Travel
Vibrant and diverse Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest nation, where ancient historical traditions have been preserved in remarkable ways. more...
Luxury Virgin Tours in Africa: Virgin Vacations in Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Zambia
Category: Luxury Travel (general)
Virgin Vacations has a great selection of African vacation packages with an inclusive return flight on the Virgin Atlantic Airways Carriers to London and further. more...
Action and Fun at Victoria Falls: Adventure Sports on the Zambezi in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Category: Zimbabwe Travel
Dramatically beautiful, the 5600 ft wide Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River straddles the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. This spot is an adventure sports paradise. more...
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Nyumba ya Saana, Kaole Ruins, Mwenge Art Market, Kariakoo and more
Category: Tanzania Travel
Dar es Salaam, known as Dar, is a vibrant center of tourism and industry in East Africa, where visitors can enjoy the markets, beaches, arts and crafts and cuisine. more...
Tropical Mauritius Beach Vacations: Baie du Tamarin, Flic-en-Flac, Cap Malheureux, Blue Bay and More
Category: Mauritius Travel
A beach vacation in Mauritius will take you to a true island paradise. First thing to consider when planning where to go are the many white, sandy beaches - which one? more...
Category: Kenya Travel
Kenya is famous for its spectacular game viewing; many operators offer varied ways of experiencing a Kenya Safari in a variety of game parks. more...
Morocco Family Holidays: Marakesh, Agadir, Essaouira, Berber Villages,Camel Rides and Souks
Category: Morocco Travel
Morocco is a safe, accessible and exciting holiday playground for families. Pirate coves, camel rides, unspoiled beaches - an affordable playground for kids of all ages. more...
CNBC Africa – Open for Business: Broadcasting Live from Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi
Category: North African Affairs (general)
CNBC Africa is a rolling 24 hour news channel that is dedicated to coverage of news and business on the continent. It began broadcasting on June 1. more...
Uganda - Pearl of Africa: Action Adventures, Mountain Gorillas, Ssese Archipelago and Safari’s
Category: Uganda Travel
Uganda, now peaceful - with a low crime rate, has rebuilt itself into a great tourist destination especially for action adventure seekers and for primate enthusiasts. more...
Wild Coast, South Africa: Adventure and Eco Tourism. Traditional Home of Nelson Mandela
Category: South Africa Travel
The old Transkei on the East Coast of South Africa is the traditional home of Nelson Mandela. The Wild Coast is a perfect destination for adventure and eco tourism. more...
Kingdom of Swaziland: Reed Dance, Festival of the First Fruits, Wildlife & Adventure Sport
Category: Swaziland Travel
Swaziland is ruled by King Mswati lll, one of the last remaining ruling monarchs in Africa. This peaceful country has much to offer travelers especially the adventurous. more...
Chelsea Flower Show – London: Beaded Aloes and Animals Bring South African Exhibits to Life
Category: England Travel
Two South African exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show feature spectacular beaded objects. The aloe plants are produced by the Umcebo Trust Crafters from Durban. more...
Mozambique – Holiday Paradise: Beach Holidays - Game Fishing, Scuba, Snorkeling and Just Relaxing
Category: Mozambique Travel
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise. more...
Gorilla Safari's in Africa: Eco Vacations to Experience the Great Apes
Category: Safaris/Jungle Travel
Gorillas, chimps and other primates live in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Enjoy a luxury safari, an eco vacation to be awed by the mountain gorillas. more...
Gabon, West-Africa: Rainforests, National Parks, Gorillas and great Eco-Tourism
Category: Gabon Travel
Because of its oil interests, Gabon's cities are expensive for tourists, but the pristine national parks and the
rainforests are unique in this green lung of Africa.
more...
Cage Diving with Sharks: Close Encounters with the Great White in Cape Town
Category: South Africa Travel
Book early for a Cage Diving experience with Great White Sharks in Cape Town. View from the boat: "the banks of awesome razor edged teeth are but centimeters away." more...
The Natal Sharks Board: Shark Workers in Durban Keep South Africa’s East Coast Safe
Category: South Africa Travel
The Natal Sharks Board, based in Durban, protects people and sharks along 320 km of coastline on South Africa's East Coast, making it a paradise for bathers and surfers. more...
African Business - Good Prospects: China and India Expand their Interests in Africa
Category: North African Affairs (general)
While China and India expand their interests in Africa a World Bank study shows good prospects for African business as economies grow. more...
Morocco: Sahara Package Tours: Camel Rides, 4x4's, Berber Villages & Nights Under the Desert Stars
Category: Morocco Travel
Choose your Sahara Package Tour to Morocco to suit your pocket. Experience nights in the world's largest desert; visit Berber villages and enjoy camel rides. more...
Cycling Holidays in Ireland: Ring of Kerry, Dingle Penninsula, Glens of Antrim, Aran Islands
Category: Ireland Travel
Rent a bike in Ireland for a guided or self-guided holiday of a lifetime. Choose the area you like and one of many tour or bike rental companies to suit your pocket. more...
Travel: Hammams in Morocco: Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakesh, Rabat – Visit all the Bath Houses
Category: Morocco Travel
A visit to a hammam or bath house is one of of the genuine cultural experiences for those who travel to Morocco - as real as the souks and the medinas. more...
Category: Ireland Travel
Taste the true Irish culture, language and traditions. Head for the Dingle Peninsula - in a Gaeltacht - perfect for hiking, cycling, exploring and warm Irish hospitality more...
Mombassa on the East Coast of Kenya: Diani, Watamu, Malinidi and Other All-Year Beach Resorts
Category: Kenya Travel
The all-year beaches on the East African Coast in Kenya are perfect for scuba, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and just relaxing. Combine a beach vacation with your safari. more...
Dublin, Ireland - The Craic is On: Temple Bar, Guinness Brewery, St. Stephen's Green, Tattoos
Category: Ireland Travel
Temple Bar, Guinness Brewery, St. Stephen's Green, Tattoos - Dublin, Ireland is a city of entertainment, where the old and the new live comfortably side by side. more...
Explore Africa's Cameroon: Climb Mt Cameroon, an Active Volcano - West Africa’s highest peak
Category: Cameroon Travel
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. more...
Red Sea Scuba Diving Vacations: Egypt: Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Dahab, Taba and other Resorts
Category: Egypt Travel
The Red Sea Rivera has magnificent resorts and varied accommodation to suit every pocket for scuba diving, snorkeling and for sun lovers all year round. more...
Galway - Ireland, City of Tribes: Explore Western Ireland - Connermara, Aran and Vibrant Galway City
Category: Ireland Travel
Galway has a vibrant Irish arts and culture scene and it is perfectly situated to explore the West Coast of Ireland, like the Aran Islands and Connermara. more...
Tanzania: Two Top Safari Destinations: Serengeti and Ngorongoro - African Vacations
Category: Tanzania Travel
Tanzania is Africa's top safari vacation destination with the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area heading the list. more...
Belfast, Northern Ireland: Wall Murals, the Titanic Dockyard, Black Taxi Tours
Category: Northern Ireland Travel
Belfast , Northern Ireland, is a safe and friendly city geared for tourists with a range of walking tours, black taxi tours and bus tours to suit every pocket. more...
Gorée Island - Senegal: West African Slave Trade Hub - a Daytrip from Dakar or Stay the Nite
Category: Senegal Travel
Gorée Island of the coast of Dakar, Senegal in West Africa has become a place of pilgrimage for the descendants of African slaves. more...
Successful Anti Corruption Forum: Africa Forum on Fighting Corruption prepares for Global Forum
Category: North African Affairs (general)
A common African position has been established for the Global Forum V on fighting corruption which will take place in April in South Africa. more...
African Footballer of the Year: Chelsea Sharp Shooter Drogba Wins the Title for the Ivory Coast
Category: International Soccer
Four days after Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast scored twice for Chelsea against Arsenal he heard that he was the CAF African Footballer of the Year 2006. more...
93.6 Ram FM Peace Radio: Israel and Palestine Linked as Radio Station Gets Them Talking
Category: Middle Eastern Affairs (general)
93.6 Ram FM takes to the air in the Middle East - in Ramallah and Jerusalem - in English, thanks to South African backing. more...
South Africa’s 2007 Budget: A Decade of Sound Growth Pays off for SA Government
Category: South Africa
When South African Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel presented the 2007 Budget on 22 February to Parliament he had some surprises in store. more...
Category: Tanzania Travel
Zanzibar is an great getaway for anyone who needs an island vacation package. The facilities are great and the people are friendly and the beach resorts are awesome. more...
Category: South Africa Travel
Durban is a cosmopolitan city, custom made for tourism, conferences and sport with perfect tropical vacation weather. more...
A1 GP Comes to Durban: Street Circuit for African leg of World Cup of Motor Sport
Category: Auto Racing (general)
The beachfront in Durban is being transformed into a race track for the South African leg of the A1GP World Cup of Motor Sport from 23 to 25 February. more...
Snorkel and Scuba in Lake Malawi: Unique Tropical Fish and a Budget African Vacation
Category: Malawi Travel
Enjoy a budget African vacation at Lake Malawi. Snorkel and Scuba and see rare Cichlids in their natural habitat. Go on safari in one of the game parks. more...
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