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Some of our four-month-old babies are no longer diabetic, whereas they were before," he added.
Dr. Ehud Ur, professor of medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and chair of the Canadian Diabetes Association's clinical and scientific committee, cautioned that the research is in its early stages.
Like other experts, he is skeptical about whether type 1 diabetes can be cured, noting that the findings do not apply to those with type 2 diabetes.
On Monday, Sara Danius, permanent secretary of the Nobel Prize Committee for Literature, announced on Swedish Radio that the committee had been unable to reach Bob Dylan directly to tell him that he had won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, so she had given up trying to contact him.
Danius said: "We're in a bit of a holding pattern right now. I've reached out and emailed the person closest to me, who was very responsive with a friendly tone, so I'm hopeful."
Earlier this year, Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff noted that the company started when he couldn't hear his doorbell from his garage.
He made a Wi-Fi hat.
Siminoff said sales have grown since appearing on Shark Tank in 2013, when the investors on the show rejected his pitch for funding.
In late 2017, Siminoff appeared on QVC, a television shopping channel.
Ring is suing the competitor security company, ADT Corporation.
While it appears promising that a vaccine may be able to reduce the mortality rate of Ebola, there are currently no proven treatments for those who are infected.
Initially, ZMapp showed promise as an antiviral, but formal studies showed it was no better at preventing deaths than a placebo.
In the PALM trial, ZMapp was used as a control, meaning the scientists used it as a basis to compare the other three treatments.
USA Gymnastics supports the letter sent by the United States Olympic Committee and believes it is imperative that the Olympic family provide a safe environment for all athletes to compete.
We agree with the USOC's statement that athletes, clubs and the sport would be better served by moving forward with the proposed changes to the governance structure rather than a reversal of the certification.
The U.S. Gymnastics Federation is supporting an independent investigation to determine how Larry Nassar was able to continue his abusive behavior for as long as he did, and to ensure that changes are made to prevent this from happening again.
The mission of the United States Gymnastics Federation (USGF) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is to provide a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for athletes to pursue their dreams.
In the 1960s, Brzezinski worked as an advisor to John F. Kennedy and then to Lyndon B. Johnson.
In the 1976 election, he served as Carter's foreign policy adviser and then as National Security Adviser from 1977 to 1981, succeeding Henry Kissinger.
As a national security advisor, Carter was instrumental in negotiating global affairs such as the 1978 Camp David Accords between the U.S. and Egypt, the normalization of relations between the U.S. and China in the late 1970s; the Iranian Revolution in 1979, which led to the Iran hostage crisis; and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
The film, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, received nominations in all of the major categories.
Gosling and Stone both received nominations for Best Actor and Actress.
Other awards include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The film's two songs - Audition (The Fools Who Dream) and City of Stars - are also nominated for best original song. Lionsgate leads the pack with 26 nominations - more than any other studio.
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement released by the White House that U.S. forces would be pulled out of Syria.
The statement followed a phone call between Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey would also take on the responsibility of detaining captured ISIS fighters, who it says European nations have refused to take back.
Not only does this prove that some dinosaurs were covered in feathers, as this theory has been around for a while, but it also shows details that fossils usually cannot reveal, such as colour and three-dimensional arrangement.
Scientists say the animal had a reddish-brown uppercoat and a light or orange-tinted undercoat.
The discovery may shed light on the evolution of bird feathers.
Because birds do not have a well-developed beak like mammals do, but do have claws and feathers, it is suspected by paleontologists that the teeth are an example of convergent evolution.
The structure of the claw suggests that it was not used for flight, but for temperature regulation or display. The researchers found that although it is a young dinosaur's claw, the sample is from an adult rather than a juvenile.
The researchers suggested that although it is a young dinosaur's tail, the specimen shows adult feathers rather than juvenile feathers.
A car bomb killed two police officers and injured at least 20 others outside a police headquarters in the Turkish city of Gaziantep yesterday morning.
The governor's office said nineteen police officers were among the injured.
A suspected ISIS gunman has been detained in connection with the attack, police said.
They found that the Sun, like the other stars, followed the same rules: the system's other stars were not affected in any way other than gravity and rotation by the Sun.
With light and rotation, a star's Rossby number can be calculated, which depends on the flow of plasma.
The lower the Rossby number, the slower the star spins on its magnetic poles.
Iwasaki often found himself in difficult situations during his travels.
He was robbed, bitten by a stray dog in Tibet, chased by a mad dog in Nepal and arrested in India.
802.11n operates on both 2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz frequencies.
This allows backward compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g, provided that the base station has two radios.
802.11n is much faster than its predecessors, with theoretical speeds of up to 600Mbit/s.
Duvall is married with two grown children, but he did not know Miller.
When asked for comment, Miller said, "Mike was doing a lot of talking in the hearing, so I didn't really get a chance to say much."
Hu said, "We are aiming to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 40 to 45 percent by 2020 compared with the 2005 level."
He did not give details on the size of the cuts, saying only that they would be based on China's economic performance.
Hu urged the developing world to "first avoid the mistakes and then follow the old path."
He added: "Nevertheless, we cannot ask them to take on responsibilities, duties and tasks that are beyond their development, their capacities and their abilities."
The Iraqi scientific team presented its findings at 12 noon Greenwich time.
It will draw attention to the fact that no one can guarantee that any step in Iraq at this point will stop the sectarian war, the growing violence or the ensuing chaos.
The report opens with a frank discussion of disagreements about U.S. policy on the Middle East.
The report is highly critical of virtually every aspect of the current U.S. policy on Iraq, and calls for an immediate change of course.
Among the 78 recommendations, the first one is that a new diplomatic initiative should be launched before the end of the year to ensure the protection of Iraq's borders against any hostile intervention, as well as to restore diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
Argentina's current vice-president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, announced yesterday at a rally in La Plata, a city 50 km (30 miles) south of Buenos Aires, that she would run for the presidency.
Ms. Kirchner announced her plans to run for the presidency at a rally at the Argentine Theater, where she had kicked off her 2005 campaign for the Senate as a candidate for the Buenos Aires provincial slate.
The debate over how to spend the money to repair the damage done by Hurricane Katrina and rebuild has become tangled in disagreements over how to pay for it, an issue that some fiscal conservatives have used to criticize President Bush's new economic policies for New Orleans.
Liberal critics of the rebuilding efforts have focused on the contracts awarded to Washington insiders.
More than four million people went to Rome for the funeral.
So many people turned up that not everyone could fit inside the St. Peter's Square for the funeral.
Throughout Rome, large screens have been set up for the public to watch the ceremony.
Italy's other cities and other parts of the world, especially in Poland, also set up similar screens to follow the event, with many people gathering to watch.
Scholars have criticized the FBI's past policy of focusing resources on easily solved cases, especially car thefts, in order to increase the bureau's success rate.
Congress began funding the adult anti-pornography effort in 2005, and mandated that the FBI hire 10 agents to work the case.
Robin Uthappa was the top scorer of the innings with 70 runs from 41 balls with 11 fours and 2 sixes.
Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid put on a good partnership for the Indians, with a century stand.
However, after conceding the first goal of the match, India managed only 36 shots on target and scored only 7 goals by the end of the match.
U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Singapore on November 16 for the start of a five-day Asian tour.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister, Wong Kan Seng, welcomed him and discussed trade and terrorism with Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.
Following a week of setbacks at the midterm elections, Bush announced his intention to pursue trade expansion in Asia.
After a 25-minute meeting in the prime minister's office on Tuesday, Jack Layton, the NDP leader, and Stephen Harper, the prime minister, agreed that the government's "Clean Air Act" should be reviewed by an all-party committee before the second reading.
Layton was attending a meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss the Conservatives' environmental legislation when he made the comments.
Since the federal government committed to funding the redevelopment of the Mersey Hospital in Devonport, Tasmania, the state government and some federal parliamentarians have been critical of the move, which they see as a pre-election sweetener ahead of the November federal poll.
However, Prime Minister John Howard said the move was only to protect the hospital's accreditation from the Tasmanian government, which would cost an extra A$45 million.
The latest advisory says tide gauges show a tsunami. A tsunami has been confirmed by gauges in Pago Pago and Nuku'alofa.
No material damage or injuries were reported in Tonga, but power was knocked out in parts of the island, which reportedly prevented the Tongan authorities from receiving the tsunami warning from the PTWC.
Hawaii's fourteen coastal or nearby schools were closed Wednesday despite the cancellation of the alert.
U.S. President George W. Bush welcomed the announcement.
Bush spokesman Gordon Johndroe said of North Korea's promise, "This is a significant step toward achieving the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula."
Hurricane Jerry, the tenth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed in the Atlantic Ocean today.
As of now, Jerry is not a threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said.
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 6 inches of rain could overwhelm already-stressed sewer systems.
The Ninth Ward, which was flooded by 20 feet of water during Hurricane Katrina, is now below sea level as the river flows into a nearby levee.
Water will spill over the top of the wall on a 100-foot (30-meter) section.
Commons administrator Adam Cuerden expressed his frustration at the deletion when speaking to Wikinews last month.
''He [Wales] lied to us from the beginning. First he said it was a legal reason, then he said it was a contractual reason, then he said it was a creative reason right up until the show was cancelled.''
The community's outrage led to efforts to draft a code of conduct for the millions of open-license media sites hosting sexual content.
The work done was primarily theoretical but the program was designed to simulate observations of the Crab Nebula done by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
The team sought to prove the existence of the interplay between the dark matter of the galaxy and the dark matter of the Milky Way.
As the Moon pulls on the oceans and makes the tides, so does the Milky Way tug on the Spiral Galaxy.
Scientists have concluded that dark matter interacts in the same way as normal matter.
This theory suggests that most of the dark matter is spread out through the universe in a sort of halo around the galaxies, and is made up of small particles.
Television reports showed smoke billowing from the plant.
Local authorities have warned residents living near the power plant to stay indoors, shut their air conditioners and keep their windows closed.
Japan's nuclear agency says it has detected radioactive iodine-131 and cesium-137 at the plant.
Officials fear that the tanks containing uranium fuel may have ruptured and leaked.
Dr. Tony Moll identified the first case of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.
In an interview, he said the new variant is "pretty scary and worrisome, with a very high mortality rate."
Dr. Moll believes some patients may have gotten it at the hospital, and at least two hospital health care workers have tested positive.
One infected person can infect 10 to 15 of their close contacts within a year.
The incidence of XDR-TB remains low in the general population; in South Africa, for example, there are an estimated 6,000 cases among 330,000 people with TB.
The two satellites, each weighing more than 1,000 pounds and traveling at approximately 17,500 miles per hour, collided about 491 miles above Earth.
Scientists believe the impact was a huge explosion.
Scientists are still working to determine the size of the impact and its effect on Earth.
The U.S. Defense Department's strategic command is tracking the remaining debris.
The analysis of the mural will be published on a public website.
Officials in Ohio say a pediatrician who worked at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania has been charged in the death of his mother, whose body was found in the trunk of his car on Wednesday.
Dr. Malar Balasubramaniyan, 29, was found dead in Blue Ash, a suburb of Cincinnati, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of the city, on the side of the road in a polo shirt and white lab coat, apparently having taken his own life.
The 500-foot black Oldsmobile Intrigue had been reported stolen.
The body of 53-year-old Saroja Balasubramanian was found covered in blood with a pillow over her head.
The body had apparently been there for about a day, police said.
The first cases were reported in late July.
The disease is transmitted by pigs, which pass the virus to mosquitoes that then transmit it to humans.
The outbreak has prompted the Indian government to take measures such as setting up buffalo shelters in the affected areas, distributing 1,000 mosquito nets and spraying insecticides.
The government has also pledged millions of doses of a vaccine against brain fever, to be ready for next year.
Vaccination in the most affected areas was postponed this year due to lack of funds and because of its lower priority compared to other diseases.
In 1956, Slania moved to Sweden, where three years later he was hired by the Swedish postal service as a stamp engraver.
He has designed more than 1,000 stamps for Sweden and 28 other countries.
His work is so highly regarded and detailed that few collectors specialise in just his work.
The 1,000th stamp was David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl's wonderful "The Great Deeds of the Swedish Kings" from 2000, which is in the Guinness Book of Records.
He has also designed banknotes for several other countries, including the new Canadian $5 and $100 banknotes.
Gibson was taken to hospital where he later died.
The 64-year-old lorry driver was unhurt in the accident.
The vehicle itself was taken away from the scene of the accident on the same day, around noon (GMT).
A witness who works in an adjacent garage said he heard "screaming and crying" from the children who had been waiting for their parents to pick them up.
I went back to where it happened.
Other items on Balin's agenda include protecting the world's remaining forests and sharing technologies to help developing nations grow without destroying their forests.
The UN is also hoping to establish a fund to help countries cope with the impact of global warming.
The money can be used to rebuild homes, improve water management and diversify crops.
Fluke wrote that some of her efforts to prevent women from speaking about women's health issues had been unsuccessful.
Thanks to an outpouring of positive comments and encouragement from women and men alike, she came to the conclusion that contraceptives should be treated like any other medication doctors prescribe.
At the end of the fight, the injured were taken to a hospital while the other approximately 40 inmates remained in the yard and refused to return to their cells.
Negotiators have been trying to work out a deal, but the inmates' demands are not clear-cut.
Between 10:00 and 11:00 (local time) prisoners started a fire in the courtyard.
Minutes later, officers wearing riot gear entered the courtyard and used pepper spray to contain the inmates.
Firefighters finally got the blaze under control at 11:35 pm.
After the dam was built in 1963, the seasonal floods that spilled the sediment down the river were stopped.
This sediment also helped to form the sandy beaches and coastlines that we see today.
As a result, two species of shark became extinct and two other species, including the smooth hammerhead, became endangered.
Although the water level only rises a few centimeters after a flood, authorities hope this will be enough to rebuild the eroded sand dunes along the course of the river.
No tsunami warning was triggered and Indonesia's geophysics agency said it did not expect a tsunami since the quake did not have the magnitude of 6.5.
Despite the storm not being a hurricane, residents began evacuating their homes and businesses out of fear.
While Winfrey was emotional in saying goodbye, she made it clear to the audience that she would be back.
This is not a farewell, this is the end of a chapter and the beginning of another."
Final results of the presidential and parliamentary elections in Namibia showed incumbent President Hifikepunye Pohamba was re-elected with an overwhelming majority.
The ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party also retained its majority in parliament.
Coalition and Afghan forces moved in to secure the site and coalition air support was also called in.
The crash happened in a mountainous area and is believed to be the result of a firefight.
Efforts to locate the crash site were hampered by bad weather and rugged terrain.
Mangola, a medical NGO, Medecins Sans Frontieres and the World Health Organization said this is the worst cholera outbreak ever recorded in the country.
Richard Veerman, a spokesperson for Doctors Without Borders, said, "The outbreak in Angola is the worst we've seen so far, and the situation remains very serious in Angola."
The tournament started at 10am in glorious sunshine and the only downpour of the day came in the morning break for the 7s.
South Africa's top-ranked player got off to the ideal start with a comfortable 26-0 win over fifth-ranked Zambia.
While they struggled somewhat against their southern neighbours, South Africa's performance improved as the competition progressed.
Their defence was superb, they limited us to very few chances and they were the better side.
Officials from the city of Amsterdam and the Anne Frank Museum say the tree is infested with beetles and poses a public health risk, as it is at risk of collapsing.
They were due to be executed on Tuesday, but a last-minute reprieve saved them.
All of the Seven Sisters caves are at least 100 metres (328 ft) wide, and up to 250 metres (820 ft) wide.
The apparent day-night temperature differences on the infrared images suggest that they are probably caves.
During the day they are cooler than the surrounding surface, and at night they are warmer.
While not as smooth as the large caves, they are not as irregular as the deep pits on the ground," said Glen Cushing, a scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Astrogeology Science Center and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Traditionally, voting in France has used little technology: voters go into a booth to mark their choice on a paper ballot, which is then put in an envelope to be counted.
After officials check your identification, you will fill out a ballot and cast your vote.
Voting in France is highly regulated.
Voters must be able to see that the ballots they cast are not pre-marked, and that only legitimate and authorized voters are allowed to cast ballots.
Candidates can appoint observers to monitor the entire process. Votes will be counted in the evening, under strict supervision by volunteers.
The ASUS Eee PC, which was previously touted for its cost-effectiveness and functionality, was a hot topic at the 2007 Taipei International ICT Month.
However, the consumer laptop market is radically changing and shifting after ASUS won the 2007 Taiwan Excellence Award from the Republic of China's Yuan.
The show's website describes it as a "traditional radio play, but with a twist!"
Initially, the show was only available on TogiNet Radio, an internet radio station specialising in talk shows.
In late 2015, Toginet created the AstroNet radio channel.
The original cast were amateur voice actors from the East Texas area.
The widespread looting reportedly went on for one night as there were no security forces on the streets of Bishkek.
Bishkek was "falling into anarchy," one observer said, as mobs roamed the streets and looted shops.
Many Bishkek residents blamed the southern protesters for the violence.
South Africa beat the New Zealand All Blacks in the Tri Nations rugby match at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa.
The final score was 21-20, ending the All Blacks' 15-match winning streak.
The Springboks ended a five-match losing streak.
It was the last game for the All Blacks, who won the cup two weeks ago.
The series concludes next week in Johannesburg where the Springboks face Australia.
A moderate earthquake hit western Montana on Monday at 10:08 a.m.
No immediate tsunami threat was reported to the U.S. Geological Survey or the National Tsunami Warning Center.
The epicenter of the quake was about 15 miles (20 km) northeast of Dillon and 40 miles (65 km) south of Butte.
A lethal strain of bird flu, H5N1, has been confirmed in a wild boar found dead in eastern France, near Lyon.
France is the seventh worst-hit country in the European Union, after Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Greece and Italy.
The suspected cases of H5N1 in Croatia and Denmark have not been confirmed yet.
Chambers is suing God "for allowing the death, destruction, and terrorization of millions of his people."
Chambers, an agnostic, says his suit is "not a religious crusade" and that "anyone can sue anyone."
Camille Saint-Saens' French opera tells the story of a musician "whose life is guided by drugs and his love for Japan.""
This involved performers smoking cannabis on stage and encouraging the audience to join in.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Representative Michele Bachmann finished 4th, 5th and 6th respectively.
After the results were announced, Gingrich heaped praise on Santorum but launched a blistering attack on Romney, who had run negative campaign ads against Gingrich in Iowa.
Perry said he would return to Texas to wait for the results of Tuesday's primary election before deciding whether to continue his campaign. He later announced he would stay in the race and campaign in South Carolina's Jan. 21 primary election.
Bachmann, who won the Ames Straw poll in August, decided to bow out after the campaign ended.
The photographer was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where he later died.
He was reportedly in his 20s at the time, and Bieber said in a statement, "While I was not there or involved in the accident in any way, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends who lost a loved one."
The celebrity gossip website TMZ reported that after the photographer stopped his car on the shoulder of the Sepulveda Boulevard overpass and tried to take pictures of the traffic stop, he was twice ordered by a California Highway Patrol officer to move to the other side of the overpass.
The driver of the car that ran over the photographer is unlikely to face criminal charges, police said.
With only eighteen medals awarded per day, many countries did not win any medals.
They include the Netherlands, with ninth-placed Anna Jochemsen in the women's Super-G and Finland's Katja Saarinen in 10th.
Australian Mitchell Gourley finished 11th in the men's standing super-G and Czech Oldrich Jelinek was 16th in the men's sitting super-G.
Arly Velasquez of Mexico was fifteenth in the men's Super-G, while New Zealander Adam Hall was ninth in the men's Super-G.
Maciej Krezel and guide Anna Ogarzynska of Poland finished 13th in the Super-G. South Korean skier Jong Seork Park finished 24th in the men's Super-G.
UN peacekeepers have been accused of spreading the cholera epidemic in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
The suit alleges that the U.N. camp did not properly dispose of its waste, allowing bacteria to enter the Artibonite River, which is one of Haiti's largest.
Before the teams arrived, Haiti had not had a case in the 1800s.
The Haiti Justice and Democracy Initiative cited independent studies showing that the U.N. peacekeeping mission brought cholera to Haiti.
UN disease expert Danielle Lantagne said the outbreak was likely caused by peacekeepers.
Hamilton confirmed the patient was in stable condition at Howard University Hospital.
The patient had travelled to Nigeria where a number of Ebola cases have been reported.
The hospital was following protocols to prevent the spread of the infection, including isolating the patient, to avoid infecting others.
Before joining The Simpsons, Simon had worked on various shows and roles.
He worked in the 1980s on shows such as Taxi, Cheers and The Tracy Ullman Show.
In 1989, Brooks and Groening collaborated to create the Simpsons and he was responsible for hiring the show's original writing staff.
Despite leaving in 1993, he still holds the title of executive producer and receives a ten million dollar salary every year.
Earlier, China's Xinhua news agency reported a hijacked plane.
Subsequent reports indicated that the plane had been diverted back to Afghanistan due to a bomb threat, and eventually landed in Kandahar.
Early reports said the plane was on its way back to Afghanistan after being denied permission to land in Urumqi.
Iran's ageing fleet is ill-suited to both civilian and military operations.
International sanctions prevented them from buying new planes.
Three people died and three others were injured in a helicopter crash early this week.
This month, Iran suffered its worst air disaster in recent years when a plane headed for Armenia crashed, killing all 168 people on board.
In the same month, another airline crashed on a runway in Mashhad, killing seventeen people.
Aerosmith has cancelled the remainder of their tour.
The band was scheduled to begin a U.S. and Canadian tour on Sept. 16.
The tour was cancelled after lead singer Steven Tyler injured his shoulder falling off the stage on August 5.
Murray lost the first set in the tie-break after both players held serve in the first set.
In the second set, Del Potro got an early lead but it was tied 6-6 before the tie-break.
Potro received treatment on the sideline before returning to the game.
The program started at 8:30 p.m. local time (1500 UTC).
Well-known singers performed bhajans (devotional songs) in praise of Shri Shyam.
Sanju Sharma started the evening with his songs, followed by Jai Shankar Choudhary and chhappan bhog bhajant by Raju Khandelwal.
Lakhha Singh then sang the bhajans.
108 dishes of Chhappan Bhog (56 different food items offered to the deity, such as sweets, fruits, nuts, vegetables, etc.) were served to Baba Shyam.
Lakhha Singh also performed the chappan bhog bhajan. He was accompanied by Raju Khandelwal.
On Thursday at the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata unveiled the design for the company's new Nintendo Revolution controller.
Like a television remote control, the controller has two infrared sensors to "see" where the user is in 3D space.
This allows gamers to control the actions and movements of their video game characters by moving the device in the air.
Giancarlo Fisichella lost control of his car at the first corner on the opening lap of the race.
Teammate Fernando Alonso led for much of the race but was out on the first lap after a wheel came loose at a pit stop.
Michael Schumacher retired a few laps from the end of the race, due to damage to his gearbox sustained in a first-lap collision.
''He's got a very nice voice and he sings quite well,'' he said, according to the press release.
Every time we've tried it, I've got quite emotional."
About three minutes after liftoff, a camera on the outside of the rocket showed several of the insulation panels falling away from the fuel tank.
However, it is believed that they did not cause any damage to the shuttle.
Younger N. Wayne Hale, NASA's space shuttle manager, said the foam "came down after" the launch.
Five minutes into the show, the wind picked up, and within a minute it was 70 miles per hour, and then the rain came down in buckets, and it was like needles hitting your skin, and then hail started, and people were screaming and running for cover.
Armand Versace said: "I lost my sister and her partner and I saw two wheelchair users being knocked over and people just went around them and pushed them out of the way."
The NHK report also noted that the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata prefecture was not affected by the quake.
Hokuriku Electric Power Co. did not immediately report on the impact of the quake or the shutdown of the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the Shika nuclear power plant.
About 9,400 homes in the region were without power, and about 100 were without water, officials said.
Some roads were blocked and train services were suspended in the affected areas and Noto airport in Ishikawa prefecture was closed.
One of the bombs exploded in front of the governor's office.
Within two hours, three more bombs were detonated near government buildings.
Some reports put the death toll at eight, with official reports confirming thirty were injured, with the toll expected to rise.
Both cyanide and melamine were found in the urine samples of the pigs that died after consuming the tainted feed.
Researchers at the university believe the two compounds react to form crystals that block the kidneys from doing their job.
The researchers observed crystals in cat urine after adding melamine and cyanuric acid.
These crystals are chemically identical to those found in the urine of the affected pets, and are identified using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.
I don't know if he's aware of it, but most of the stuff that comes into the country is duty-free from Central America.
Nevertheless, eighty percent of our goods were taxed by the Central American countries. I'm sorry about that.
This makes no sense to me; it is certainly not fair.
All I say to people is treat me like you would want to be treated yourself.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that bans the sale or rental of violent video games to minors.
The proposal would require "18" ratings on all video games sold in California, and a fine of up to $1,000 for selling games to minors.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Kier Starmer QC, announced this morning that Huhne and Pryce have also been charged.
Huhne has resigned and will be replaced in the cabinet by Lib Dem MP Ed Davey - who will also take on the business secretary role vacated by Huhne.
Huhne and Pryce are due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 16.
The deceased: 25-year-old Nicholas Alden and 21-year-old driver Zachary Cuddeback.
Edgar Veguilla suffered hand and shoulder injuries, while Kristoffer Schneider underwent reconstructive surgery on his face.
Uka's gun jammed as he tried to shoot the fifth man, and Schneider was left with a broken jaw, a ruptured eardrum, a missing section of skull and a titanium plate in his face.
Schneider testified via video conference call from a U.S. Air Force base in his home state.
Carpanedo also competed in two individual events at the championship on Wednesday.
The first was the sprint, in which he finished first in the preliminaries with a time of "Did Not Finish". Thirty-six of the 116 competitors failed to finish the race.
In another race, the Giant Slalom, she finished tenth in the women's standing, with a total time of 4:41.30, 2:11.60 slower than the first-placed Austrian Claudia Loesch and 1:09.02 slower than the ninth-placed Hungarian Dani Gyöngyi.
Four of the women's sitting skiers did not finish their race and 45 of the 117 skiers in the giant slalom did not finish.
The Madhya Pradesh Police recovered the stolen laptop and mobile phone.
D K Arya, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), said, "We have arrested five persons who molested the Swiss woman and snatched her mobile phone and laptop.""
The accused are Baba Kanjar, Bhutha Kanjar, Rampro Kanjar, Gaza Kanjar and Vishnu Kanjar.
Chandra Shekhar Solanki, the Superintendent of Police, said the accused appeared before the court with covered faces.
Although three people were in the house at the time of the crash, no one was hurt.
The driver, however, suffered serious head injuries.
The road where the crash happened was temporarily closed while emergency services worked to free the man from the wreckage of the red Audi TT.
He was first treated at James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth.
He was later moved to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
Adekoya has since been charged with the murder of his son by the Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
He has been remanded in custody ahead of his trial, but any evidence given by a witness who has been identified could be compromised as their photographs have been widely circulated.
This is normal practice elsewhere in the UK but the Scottish justice system is different and the courts may deem the publication of the photos to be prejudicial.
Prof Pamela Ferguson, of the University of Dundee, said: "Journalists are putting themselves at risk by publishing photographs or likenesses of suspects."
The Crown Prosecution Service said it could not comment on the case as it was an ongoing investigation.
The leaked document reportedly details a claim to the territory that the Palestinians want on the basis of the borders that existed before the 1967 Middle East war.
Other issues reportedly discussed included the future of Jerusalem, which is sacred to both nations, and the issue of the Jordan Valley.
Israel insists on a continuous military presence in the valley ten years after the agreement was signed, while the PLO is willing to accept such a presence for only five years.
The snipers involved in the follow-up experiment were kept under tight supervision as they were being observed and their effectiveness was being evaluated.
The NPWS and the NSW Sporting Shooters Association worked together to recruit qualified volunteers for the NSW Sporting Shooters Association's hunter education program.
Mick O'Flynn, chief executive of the NPWS's Conservation and Heritage Service, said the four selected for the first launches had received comprehensive safety and practical training.
Yesterday, Martelly took the oath before a new, nine-member provisional electoral council (CEP).
This is Martelly's fifth CEP in four years.
Last month, a presidential commission recommended that the incumbent CEP members resign as part of a package of measures to lead the country to new elections.
The commission was set up in response to widespread anti-government protests that began in October.
The sometimes violent protests were in reaction to the postponement of elections that were due to take place in 2011.
Approximately 60 incidents were reported in which the defective iPods overheated, causing six fires and minor burn injuries to four people.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said it had received reports of 27 such incidents.
Last week, METI announced that Apple had reported another 34 cases of overheating, which the company described as "not major."
The ministry's response was that it was "truly regrettable" that Apple had cancelled the launch.
The quake hit the Mariana Islands at 7:19 a.m. local time Saturday (1919 UTC).
The Northern Mariana Islands Office of Emergency Management said no damage was reported in the territory.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said there were no tsunami threats.
A former Philippine police officer abducted a bus carrying Hong Kong tourists in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Rolando Mendoza fired an M16 at the tourists.
Many hostages were saved, but at least six others were killed.
Six hostages, including children and the elderly, were released earlier, just like the Filipino photographer.
Photographers later took the place of an elderly woman who had to go to the toilet, and Mendoza was killed.
Liggins followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor.
She trained as a midwife and began working at the National Women's Hospital in Auckland in 1959.
While working in the hospital, Liggins began studying premature births in her spare time.
The study found evidence that a hormone treatment can speed up the development of the baby's brain.
On Wednesday, government investigators found two black boxes, Xinhua reported.
Other wrestlers also paid tribute to Luna.
Tommy Dreamer said, "Luna was the first queen of the extreme. The first manager. Luna was a two-time Hall of Famer. A very unique individual, just like herself. A strong woman."
Dustin "Goldust" Runnels noted that "Luna was as quirky as I am, maybe even more so... I loved her and I miss her, I hope she's in a better place now."
Eighteen months out from the 2010 federal election, the number of people opposed to Australia becoming a republic has risen by eight per cent since 2008.
In 2010, during the federal election campaign, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Australia should consider becoming a republic at the end of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Thirty-four per cent of voters believe Queen Elizabeth II should be Australia's last monarch.
The poll, which had a margin of error of 2.9 per cent, found 29 per cent of respondents thought Australia should become a republic, while 31 per cent said it should never become one.
The Olympic swimming gold medallist was due to compete in the 100m and 200m freestyle and the 4x100m medley relay at the Commonwealth Games, but pulled out due to concerns over his fitness.
He was unable to get the medication he needed to deal with the pain as it is banned by the games.
Curtis Cooper, a professor of mathematics and computer science at Central Missouri State University, discovered the largest known prime number on January 25.
Many people had been testing the discovery using different hardware and software since the beginning of February, before it was announced on Tuesday.
It's possible that comets were the primary source of water on Earth, along with organic molecules that gave rise to life.
Scientists hope to understand how the planets formed, in particular how the Earth formed, after the asteroids collided with the Earth long ago.
Cuomo, 53, took office in January and signed a law earlier this year legalizing same-sex marriage.
He described the rumours as "political gossip and nonsense."
Some believe he will run for president in 2016.
NextGen is an air traffic control system that the FAA says will allow planes to fly shorter routes, saving millions of gallons of fuel per year and reducing carbon emissions.
It uses satellite technology rather than traditional ground-based radar to provide more accurate location and tracking of aircraft for air traffic controllers and more precise information for the pilots.
There will be no additional travel options and trains will not stop at Wembley, there will be no car parking or park and ride facilities.
Concerns over shipping delays have raised the possibility that the game could be played in front of a closed-door crowd.
A study published in the journal Science on Thursday described the discovery of a new bird species in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
Researchers from Princeton University in the U.S. and Uppsala University in Sweden have reported the appearance of a new species of Darwin's finches, which is a hybrid of the medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) and the large cactus finch (Geospiza conirostris). Although it was thought that this process would take much longer, the new species has arisen within two generations.
Gold can be worked into any shape, even very small sizes.
It can be drawn into thin wires or rolled into sheets. It can be hammered or rolled into sheets.
It can be very thin and can adhere to other metals. It can be so thin that it is sometimes used as a decorative coating for hand-painted calligraphy.
This is known as the chemical pH. A pH indicator can be made from red cabbage.
The color of copper sulfide depends on how acidic or alkaline the substance is.
The pH scale is determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a substance.
Hydrogen ions are positively charged because the hydrogen atom has a positively charged proton and a negatively charged electron.
Mix the two dry ingredients together, then rub the mixture into the wet hands.
The moisture in our hands reacts with the outer layers to form a film that gives a funny feeling and a sort of itch.
In the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, almost every house had a sophisticated drainage system which connected to a public sewer system.
Residue of ancient plumbing has been found in the ruins of Minoan towns at Crete and Santorini in Greece.
Public toilets existed in ancient Egypt, Persia and China. In the Roman world, public toilets were sometimes located in thermal baths, where men and women used the same facilities.
When you call someone who is thousands of miles away, you use a satellite.
The satellite in orbit receives the signal and almost immediately sends it back to Earth.
The telescope was launched into space on a rocket. Scientists use telescopes to study the stars because the atmosphere blocks some of the light and makes it hard to see.
A rocket over 100 feet tall is needed to put a satellite or space telescope into orbit.
The wheel was an incredible invention that changed the world. The most important thing the wheel did was make travel much easier and faster.
It brought us the train, the car, and many other things.
Below them are medium-sized cats, which hunt prey ranging in size from dormice to gazelles and impalas.
In the end, most small cats (including pet cats) kill and eat far more small prey such as insects, rodents, lizards and birds than large prey.
Their success is due to their niche concept, a specialised activity that all cats do, which prevents them from competing with each other.
Lions are the most social of all cats and live in large groups called prides.
A bachelor herd consists of 1-3 related males and a harem of up to 30 females and their young.
Females tend to be more bonded to each other, since they tend to live in large matriarchal and female-dominated families.
Lion prides behave in a very similar way to wolf packs or dog packs, which are animals that behave like wolves (but are not wolves) and are also very efficient killers of their prey.
As a balanced athlete, tigers can climb trees (though not very well), swim, jump very far, and pull up to five times their own body weight.
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a member of the genus Panthera, which includes the lion, leopard and jaguar; it is the only member of the genus capable of roaring.
A tiger's roar is not as loud as a lion's, but more of a screaming yell.
Ocelots eat a wide variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and even fish. They can hunt and catch animals much larger than themselves.
Scientists think that the spotted hyenas follow the smell of the animals (prey) on the ground, sniffing the ground as they walk along.
They are very good at seeing in the dark because they have night vision and are good at moving silently. The puma hunts by stalking and ambushing its prey.
When a small group of organisms is isolated from a larger group to which they belong (such as when a mountain range or river divides a population, or when a population becomes isolated on an island), they often find themselves in a different environment.
The new environment will have different resources and different competitors, so the new population will need to have different characteristics or they will be at a disadvantage compared to how they were before.
The original population has not changed, they still need the same adaptations.
Over time, as the new population adapts to its new environment, it will become less and less like the other population.
Eventually, after thousands or even millions of years, the two populations may become so different that they can no longer be considered the same species.
This is called speciation, the process by which new species are created. Speciation is an inevitable consequence of evolution and a very important part of it.
Plants are able to make their own oxygen from carbon dioxide taken in through their leaves, and release oxygen into the air through the process of photosynthesis so that we can breathe.
Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, and also provide shade.
Our houses are made of plants, our clothes are made of plants, most of the food we eat is made of plants, without plants there would be no animals.
The mosasaurus was the top predator of its time, so it wasn't afraid of anything except another mosasaurus.
Its long snout contains more than seventy sharp teeth, and there is another set of teeth on the roof of its mouth so that nothing escapes its bite.
We don't know for sure, but it may have been poisonous. Its diet consisted of turtles, large fish, other mosasaurs, and possibly cannibalism.
However, it was able to hunt anything that went into the water, even a T. rex.
While much of their food is familiar to us, the Romans had some bizarre or exotic ways of celebrating, including wild boar, peacock, oysters and a dish called mola salsa, which was said to taste like a cross between a strawberry and a kiwi fruit.
Another difference was that while poor people and women ate while sitting on the floor, rich men liked to hold banquets where they ate while sitting next to each other on chairs and talked while eating.
Traditional Roman food would not have included foods that were introduced to Europe in later centuries from the Americas or Asia.
For instance, they didn't have corn, peppers, potatoes, cacao, or turkey, and the ancient Romans never ate pumpkin.
The Babylonians built temples for all their gods, which they believed were homes for the gods.
Humans made sacrifices to their gods and priests, and used rituals and festivals to please their gods.
Every church had an open atrium and an inner sanctuary that was only entered by the priests.
Sometimes they built special pyramid-shaped towers called ziggurats as part of the temple.
The top of the tower was used as a special sanctuary.
The warm climate of the Middle East meant that the house was not as important.
Most of the life of the Hebrews was spent outdoors.
Cooking was done outdoors; shops were just open-fronted counters. Houses were built of wattle and daub.
There were no large forests in the land of Canaan, so timber was a very expensive commodity.
Greenland was largely uninhabited. According to Norse legend, Erik the Red was banished from Iceland for murder and went on to explore and settle Greenland.
However, independent of his discovery, Native American tribes had been living there long before.
Although all of them were "Scandinavian," the Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Icelanders were all quite different in terms of their languages, kings, customs, and histories.
If you've seen the movie National Treasure, you might think there's a treasure map on the back of the Declaration of Independence.
This is, however, not true. Although there is something written on the back of the document, it is not a treasure map.
The back of the Declaration of Independence states "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance
Although the author's identity is uncertain, it is known that the large (29 1/2 by 24 1/2 inch) parchment document was created shortly after.
So it is likely that the tag was simply added as a label.
The Normandy landings and subsequent battles liberated northern France but southern France was still occupied.
These were the "Vichy" French. These were Frenchmen who in 1940 made a deal with the Germans and collaborated with the invaders rather than fighting them.
On August 15, 1940, the Allies invaded southern France, code-named Operation Dragoon.
Within two weeks the Americans and the Free French had liberated southern France and were headed for Germany.
A civilization is an unique culture shared by a large group of people living in a society and working together.
The word civilization derives from the Latin civilis, civis and civitatis, meaning citizen of a city-state.
The city-states were the forerunners of nations. Civilized culture includes the transmission of knowledge over several generations, a lasting cultural legacy, and honorable dissemination.
Smaller cultures often disappear without leaving any significant historical evidence, and thus are not recognized as true civilizations.
During the War of Independence, the 13 states initially created a weak central government - with the Congress as the only body - under the Articles of Confederation.
The Congress had no power to levy taxes, and there was no national executive or judicial branch, so it had to rely on the often-reluctant state governments to enforce the laws it passed.
He did not have the power to overrule tax laws and tariffs imposed by the states.
Amendments to the constitution required a unanimous consent from the states, but the states were so distrustful of the central government that they often failed to send representatives to the conventions.
The Italian national football team is the second most successful in the world, having won the FIFA World Cup in 2006.
Some of the most popular sports include football, basketball, volleyball, water polo, fencing, rugby, cycling, ice hockey, gymnastics, and Formula 1.
Winter sports are the most popular in the northern regions, with Italian athletes competing in international games and the Olympics.
Japan has nearly 7,000 islands (its largest is Honshu) and is the world's seventh largest island!
Because of this, Japan is often referred to geographically as an "archipelago" or "group of islands".
Taiwan's history began in the 15th century when European explorers discovered the island, naming it Ilha Formosa, which means "beautiful island" in Portuguese.
In 1624, the Dutch East India Company established a base at Tainan in the southwest of Taiwan, introduced improved agricultural methods to the indigenous population, and employed Chinese laborers for its rice and sugar plantations.
In 1683, the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) took control of the western and northern coastal areas of Taiwan and formally annexed the island in 1885.
In 1895, after the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–95), the Qing government signed the Shimonoseki Treaty, ceding Taiwan to Japan, who would occupy the island until 1945.
Machu Picchu is divided into three main sections: the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Temple of the Three Windows.
Most of the buildings in the complex have been rebuilt to give visitors a better idea of what they looked like originally.
By 1976, thirty percent of Machu Picchu had been restored, and restoration work continues to this day.
For example, the most common aspect ratio for still photography is 35 mm, which was a standard size for analog film photography.
It is still being made today, but what has changed is that its size has been taken over by the sensor size of a digital camera.
The 35 mm format actually has a slightly confusing aspect ratio of 36 by 24 mm.
Its aspect ratio (after rounding to the nearest whole number) is 3:2.
Many common formats (such as the APS family) match or approximate this aspect ratio.
The often misused and frequently ridiculed thirds rule is a simple guideline that creates dynamic tension while keeping the picture balanced.
He says the most effective way to do this is to divide the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically (see the example).
During this period of European history, the rich and powerful Catholic Church came under attack.
Christianity has bound together the European peoples for over a thousand years, despite linguistic and cultural differences.
His power was all-encompassing, from the king to the peasant.
One of the main Christian teachings is that wealth should be used to relieve the suffering and poverty of others, and that church funds should be used for that purpose.
The central authority of the church has been based in Rome for over a thousand years, and the concentration of power and wealth there has led many to question whether it still represents the teachings of Jesus.
Shortly after the hostilities broke out, Britain declared a naval blockade of Germany.
The strategy was effective in blocking crucial military and civilian supplies, although the blockade was in violation of several international agreements of the previous two centuries.
Britain had also mined the international waters to prevent any ship from entering full ocean areas, endangering also the neutral ships.
As this was a limited response, Germany expected a similar limited response to their submarine campaign.
During the 1920s, the dominant behavior of citizens and nations was pacifism and isolationism.
After experiencing the horrors and atrocities of World War I, nations vowed to never let it happen again.
In 1884, Tesla moved to the United States to accept a job with the Edison Electric Light Company in New York City.
When he arrived in the United States, he had nothing but a suitcase and a copy of his poems and a letter of recommendation from his old boss, Charles Batchelor.
Ancient China had a unique way of showing the different periods of time: every period and every ruling family became a distinctive dynasty in Chinese history.
The period of divided loyalties between the various dynasties was an uncertain time. The Three Kingdoms period is the most well known of these, lasting for 60 years between 190 and 250 AD.
During these times of turmoil, the various claimants to the throne fought each other as well as the foreign invaders.
The Three Kingdoms is one of the bloodiest periods of ancient Chinese history, with more than 10,000 people dying in the battle for Xi'an's highest seat of power.
There are many social and political implications of the metric system, a change from absolutism to republicanism, nationalism and a belief in the people rather than a single ruler.
After the revolution, jobs were open to all men, so the most ambitious and able were able to rise to the top.
This is also true of the military, where rank used to be determined by class, but is now based on ability.
The French Revolution inspired other oppressed peoples of Europe to start their own revolutions.
Muhammad had a deep interest in the affairs of this life and the hereafter. He regularly went to a cave on the mountain called Noor, which became known as Hira, for meditation and reflection.
he himself is the cave that has been carved out by time and gives a vivid picture of the Prophet's spiritual inclinations.
A cave on top of a mountain in a range north of Mecca is completely isolated from the outside world.
At any rate, it is not easy to find it even if you know it exists. Once inside the cave, total isolation awaits.
There is nothing else to see except the pure, beautiful sky and the surrounding mountains. This world is barely visible or audible from within the cave.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World that is still standing.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of several large pyramids built by the ancient Egyptians as tombs for the pharaohs.
The Giza Plateau, or the Giza Necropolis, is the site of the Egyptian Pyramids (of which the Great Pyramid is the largest), several smaller pyramids, a number of tombs, and the Great Sphinx.
The Great Pyramid was built by the Pharaoh Khufu, with smaller pyramids, tombs, and temples for his wives and family.
The "up" sign is V-shaped and the "down" sign is an inverted V with the bottom cut off.
Up means to start at the top of the bow, and down means to start at the bottom (where your hand holds the bow).
In general, downward strokes make a softer sound and upward strokes a louder and more definite one.
Feel free to scribble notes in the margins, but don't forget that printed notation is there for a reason and is usually to be respected.
On October 6, 1789, a mob of market women stormed the palace of Versailles, forcing the royal family - King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, their two young children (11-year-old Marie Therese and four-year-old Louis-Charles), and the king's sister, Madame Elizabeth - to flee to Paris.
They travelled back to Paris in a motorcade surrounded by a ring of rioters who hurled abuse at the king and queen-to-be.
The crowd forced the king and queen to open all the windows of their apartment.
At one point, a member of the crowd knocked the helmet off a member of the Royal Guard, who had been stationed near Versailles.
It was the Filipino people themselves who paid the price for the U.S. imperialist war of aggression to take over the Philippines.
Much of the cost was covered by taxes levied on American colonists, and the bonds were sold to Wall Street banks in the name of the Philippine government.
Of course, the super-profits came from the Filipino people's prolonged exploitation, which formed the very basis of American imperialism.
To understand the Templars, we need to understand the circumstances that led to their creation.
The period is usually referred to as the Middle Ages in European history, which spans the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries (1000–1300 AD).
The Middle Ages were preceded by the Early Middle Ages and followed by the Late Middle Ages, which generally ended around 1500.
Technological determinism, in practice, contains a wide range of ideas, from a belief in the inevitability of the development of technology to a belief that the course of history is determined by scientific laws and their technological manifestations.
Most interpretations of technological determinism assume two general points: (1) that the development of technology is largely independent of cultural or political influences, and (2) that the effects of technology on society are inevitable rather than contingent.
For example, there is a view that cars are inevitable for the development of roads.
However, the country's network of roads is not economically viable with so few cars, so new manufacturing techniques were developed to keep costs down.
Mass car ownership, however, gave rise to the high number of road traffic accidents which spurred the invention of new techniques for treating injured bodies.
Romanticism was greatly influenced by cultural determinism and writers such as Goethe, Fichte, and Schlegel.
In the context of Romanticism, geography shaped the individual, and over time, customs and culture developed in a particular geographic location that were more suitable than arbitrary laws.
As Paris was known as the world's fashion capital in those days, Constantinople was regarded as the fashion capital of feudal Europe.
Its fame as a luxury center began around 400 BCE and lasted until around 1100 CE.
Its decline in the 12th century was largely due to the Crusaders rejecting profitable gifts such as silks and spices in favour of the cheaper markets of Byzantium.
It was during this time that Paris won its title as the world's fashion capital from Constantinople.
The Gothic style was at its peak from the 10th to 11th centuries to the 14th century.
The garment was heavily influenced by Byzantine, Eastern culture.
However, due to the slowness of communication, styles may have been 25–30 years out of date by the time they reached the West.
Towards the end of the Middle Ages, Western Europe began to develop its own style. One of the major developments from the Crusades was the use of buttons to fasten clothes.
Sustainable agriculture is the production of food by farmers who use the land to provide a livelihood for themselves and their families.
Sustainable agriculture is the production of crops and livestock using farming techniques that protect the environment while making a profit.
Throughout history, most farmers practiced subsistence farming, which is farming for the ability to sustain oneself and one's family. This is still the case in many developing countries.
Subcultures bring together like-minded people who feel marginalized by society's norms and help them create a sense of identity.
Subcultures can be distinguished by their members' age, ethnicity, class, location, and/or purpose.
The defining characteristics of a subculture may be linguistic, aesthetic, religious, political, sexual, or any combination thereof.
Members of a subculture often adopt a recognizable style of dress, which may include fashion, behavior, and argot.
One of the most common ways of illustrating the importance of socialization is to draw attention to a few unfortunate examples of children who were not able to socialize with adults because of neglect, bad luck, or deliberate abuse.
Such children are called feral or wild children. Some wild children were abused by humans (often their own parents), and in some cases abandonment of a child was due to the child's severe intellectual or physical disability.
Many of the missing children may have experienced serious trauma or abuse before they left or ran away.
Others were said to have been raised by animals; some were even said to have been raised by a single animal in the wild.
If they are not fully raised by humans, in the wild, under physical constraints, a child will almost completely take on the behavioral traits of the animal that raises it, such as fear or indifference toward humans.
While the project-based approach makes it easier and more fun to learn, the curriculum goes one step further.
Learning scaffolding is not a learning method, but rather a way to provide support for those who are new to a learning experience, such as learning a new piece of software or a new project.
They can be physical or virtual, so the instructor is also a kind of "avatar," but the little person on the Microsoft Office screen is also an avatar.
Virtual tutors have been built into the software to challenge, probe and explain the processes that would have put a learner at risk of failure if they were to attempt the task on their own.
Children are placed in foster care for a variety of reasons, from neglect to abuse to exploitation.
Never should a child be allowed to grow up in an environment where they are not nurtured, cared for, and taught. Yet that is exactly what is happening.
We see foster care as a safe zone for these children.
Our aim for foster carers is to provide a safe home, loving care, stability and a reliable health service.
Children's homes must provide all the things that were missing from their previous home.
The Internet combines the elements of mass communication and interpersonal communication.
The unique characteristics of the Internet as a use and adoption model provide additional opportunities.
For example, "learning" and "socialization" are often cited as important motivations for Internet use (James et al., 1995).
“Personal involvement” and “continuing relationships” were also new motivating factors in Eighmey and McCord’s (1998) study of audiences’ reactions to websites.
The use of video recordings has led to important discoveries in the study of micro-expressions, the briefest of facial movements lasting between one twentieth and one fifth of a second.
Mostly when people say they can tell a lie by looking at your face.
In his essay The President's Speech, Oliver Sacks drew attention to the fact that people with brain damage who cannot understand the speech can still perceive the truth.
He also believes that the ability to interpret human behavior can be found in animals, such as domestic dogs.
Modern research has shown that there are two variations of genetic diversity: hidden and expressed.
Mutations give rise to new genetic variants; natural selection then acts on these variants.
The mixing of segregation and recombination, and the back-and-forth variation of the two rates, from generation to generation.
On the savannah, primates with a digestive system similar to ours struggle to get enough essential amino acids from available plant-based foods.
There are serious consequences if this is not met: growth deficiency, malnutrition and eventually death.
The most easily available plant-based proteins are in leaves and seeds, but these are poorly digested by primates like ourselves unless they are cooked.
On the other hand, animal-based foods (ants, termites, eggs) are not only easy to digest but also provide a large amount of protein, in which all essential amino acids are present.
Considering all of this, it would not be surprising if our ancestors solved the "protein problem" in a similar way to how today's chimpanzees do on the savannah.
Sleep deprivation is the act of deliberately depriving oneself of sleep in an effort to be awake for longer periods of time.
This can easily be done with a relatively quiet alarm clock to wake you without fully rousing you.
If you find yourself resetting your alarm in your dreams, try putting it in the other side of the room so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off.
Another alternative is to drink lots of fluids (especially water and tea, a common diuretic) before bedtime, which will force you to get up to go to the toilet during the night.
The measure of inner peace that a person possesses is in contrast to the tension of the body and mind.
The lower the tension, the more positive the energy. Everyone has the ability to achieve perfect peace and serenity.
Everyone can achieve enlightenment. The only thing that can stop you from achieving your goal is your own tension and negativity.
Tibetan Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha, but it has been extended by the Mahayana path and many yogic techniques from India.
The essence of Tibetan Buddhism is very simple. The path involves Kundalini yoga, meditation and the practice of universal love.
Kundalini yoga awakens the Kundalini energy (the energy of enlightenment) through yoga postures, breath work, mantras, and meditation.
The center of Tibetan meditation is deity yoga. Visualizing various deities clears the energy channels, activates the chakras, and illuminates the mind.
Germany was a common enemy in World War II, which led to cooperation between the Soviet Union and the United States. At the end of the war, differences in the systems, methods, and cultures led to tensions between the countries.
Two years after the war ended, former allies became adversaries and the Cold War began.
Over the next 40 years, proxy wars were fought in Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, Cuba, and many other places.
By September 17, 1939, the Polish defense had already been breached and the only hope was to retreat to the Romanian border and reorganize.
These plans, however, became obsolete almost overnight when more than 800,000 Soviet Red Army soldiers crossed the border and created the Belorussian and Ukrainian fronts after invading the eastern part of Poland, violating the Riga Peace Treaty, the Soviet-Polish Non-Aggression Pact and other bilateral and multilateral agreements.
Using cargo ships is by far the most efficient way to carry many people and large amounts of cargo across oceans.
Traditionally, naval forces have been used to ensure that the country can move people and goods over long distances while denying the enemy the ability to do so.
Perhaps one of the most memorable and recent examples of this is the Second World War Battle of the Atlantic. The Americans tried to send troops and supplies across the Atlantic to help the British.
However, the German Navy tried to stop this traffic by mainly using submarines.
If the Allies had failed, Germany could have invaded Britain as well as the rest of Europe.
Domestication of pigs is believed to have taken place about 10,000 BCE in the Zagros Mountains of Iran.
Ancient cultures and tribes hunted them for their easily accessible milk and for their fur, meat and skins.
Domestic pigs were usually kept in herds that roamed around on hills or other open areas, often under the supervision of a child or young male herder, similar to the more widely known herders of sheep. This style of herding is still practiced.
The first flushing toilet was built in England in the 16th century.
Although the roads consisted only of parallel planks laid on poles, they allowed horses to travel more quickly and to carry heavier loads than the relatively few, muddy roads of the period.
The connecting rods were fitted early on to keep the track in place, but it was later found that a steel bolt would be more effective.
This became a daily practice, but the iron wheels on the carriage were better suited to the track.
Eventually, wooden wheels were replaced by iron wheels. In 1767, the first all-iron wheel was introduced.
The first known mode of transportation was walking, about 2 million years ago this was supplemented by running which became possible with the invention of the opposable thumb about 1 million years ago.
Your ancestors, the Australopithecines, were not yet fully upright.
The evidence for bipedalism in Australopithecus dates to 4.2–3.9 million years ago, though Sahelanthropus may have been bipedal as early as 7 million years ago.
We can start to live in a more sustainable way, join the environmental movement, and even become activists to help reduce future suffering.
This is often like treating the symptoms rather than the cause. However, if we are looking for a permanent solution rather than just a temporary fix, we need to look at the root of the problem and address that.
It is obvious that the world has changed dramatically as a result of the scientific and technological development of the human species, and the problems have become more and more serious as a result of overpopulation and the human species' profligate lifestyle.
After the July 4, 1776, Congress adjourned, the committee of style, consisting of Congress President John Hancock and Secretary Charles Thomson, supervised the engrossing of the document, which was then signed by Hancock and Thomson and sent to printer John Dunlap, who was across the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
Between 150 and 200 copies were produced overnight, known today as the "Dunlap Editions".
The document was first publicly read on July 8, 1776, by John Nixon, a member of the Second Continental Congress, outside the State House in Philadelphia.
One of them was sent to George Washington on July 6, 1776 and was read to his troops on July 9 at New York. The copy that went to London did not arrive until August 10.
The still-surviving 25 pages of the Dunlap Broadside are the earliest known copies of the document. The original was not preserved.
Many paleontologists today believe that a group of dinosaurs called birds are still alive.
Many people don't think of them as dinosaurs because they are covered in feathers and can fly.
Birds are so similar to dinosaurs in many ways.
They have claws and teeth, lay eggs and walk on two legs just like a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
In effect, every computer in use today is a machine for manipulating binary numbers.
A binary number can only have two values: 0 or 1, which are called binary digits or bits in computer parlance.
Internal poisoning may not be apparent immediately. Symptoms such as vomiting are too non-specific to be relied upon for a quick diagnosis.
The most common sign of an internal poisoning is an open bottle of medicine or a poisonous household cleaner.
Check the label for first aid instructions for the specific poison.
The word "bug" is used by entomologists as a formal term for this group of arthropods.
The term comes from the ancient knowledge of fleas on humans, which are highly adapted parasites of humans.
Falcons and ospreys are both nest robbers, meaning they take over other birds' nests, or use man-made structures.
Approximately 400,000 people in the United States have MS, making it the most common disabling neurological disease in young and middle-aged adults.
MS is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord.
Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with MS.
Some couples may decide not to have a baby because they don't think they have the time or money to raise a child.
These couples may decide to create an adoption plan for their baby
In an adoption, the biological parents give up their parental rights so that another couple (or a single person) can become the legal parents of the child.
Science's ultimate goal is to understand how the world works, and this is done by using scientific methods to ask and answer questions about the world.
However, this is not just about that. Experimentation and a test to disprove one or more hypotheses, the formation of questions and observations to be studied also help to shape scientific research.
Scientists and philosophers focused on classical texts, especially the Latin Bible.
Aristotle's views were accepted in all fields of science, including psychology.
With the decline of Greek, the West lost contact with the Greek philosophical and scientific heritage.
Most of the rhythms observed in physiology and human behavior are significantly influenced by endogenous rhythms and their production in the biological clock.
Most living things, including bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, show periodic behaviour that is not simply a response to external rhythms.
A biological clock is a self-sustaining oscillator that keeps time even in the absence of external stimuli.
Hershey and Chase's experiment was one of the major pieces of evidence for the idea that DNA is the genetic material.
Hershey and Chase used bacteriophages or viruses to introduce their own DNA into bacteria.
Two experiments were carried out in which the DNA of the virus was labelled with radioactive phosphorus or the protein of the virus was labelled with radioactive carbon.
The effects of mutations depend on the nature of the mutation, the importance of the gene, and whether the affected cells are germ cells or somatic cells.
Only the mutations in the germ line cells can be passed on to the children, while mutations in the somatic cells can cause cancer or death.
Nature-based tourism attracts visitors who are interested in natural sites and enjoy undisturbed views of landscapes, plants and wildlife.
Activities include hunting, fishing, photography, bird-watching, park ranger patrols and studies of the park's ecosystems.
For example, visiting, photographing and getting to know orangutans in Borneo.
Every morning, people commute from the suburbs into the city to go to work, and they pass the places from which they came this morning on their way to work.
In this dynamic mobile society, everyone is more or less connected and supports the car-based transportation system.
Science suggests that this massive release of carbon dioxide may have been the event that separated the biosphere from the stable state that supported the evolution of humans over the past two million years.
Everyone is a member of society and uses public transportation. Almost everyone has a complaint about it.
In developed countries, you rarely hear complaints about water quality or collapsing bridges.
Why are the supply chains so bad, why do they break down every day? Are the logistics engineers just incompetent? Or is there a fundamental flaw?
Traffic flow is the movement of people and vehicles from one place to another.
Unfortunately, studying traffic flow is difficult because the behavior of the drivers can not be predicted with certainty.
Fortunately, drivers are usually inclined to behave in a predictable manner; thus, traffic flows are reasonably predictable and can be approximated mathematically.
They found a relationship between the three main characteristics of flow: (1) flow, (2) density, and (3) velocity.
These relationships help in the design, construction and operation of road infrastructure.
Insects were the first animals to take to the air, and their ability to fly helped them escape predators and quickly collect food and mates.
Most insects have the advantage of being able to fold their wings along their body.
This gives them many places to hide from predators.
Today, only bats and flying foxes are able to fold their wings.
Thousands of years ago, a man named Aristarchus claimed that the solar system goes around the sun.
Some believed that it was, but many did not; that the Solar System orbits the Sun, including the Earth (and the other stars too).
This seems reasonable, since you don't feel the Earth spinning, do you?
The Amazon is the largest and second longest river in the world, with a discharge more than twice that of the world's second largest river.
The Amazon is also the widest river in the world, at times reaching up to 6 miles (9.7 km) in width.
Twenty percent of the water that flows into the oceans comes from the Amazon.
The main river, the Amazon, is 6,387 km (3,980 mi) long. It has more than a thousand tributaries.
Although the stone pyramids were built after the Old Kingdom ended, they never exceeded the size or sophistication of the Giza pyramids.
The ancient Egyptians of the New Kingdom were amazed by the earlier monuments built by their ancestors, which were over a thousand years old by then.
The Vatican City's population is approximately 800. It is the smallest and most densely populated independent state in the world.
Italian is used by the Vatican for its laws and official communications.
Italian is the everyday language of most Italians, while Latin is mostly used for religious purposes.
The entire population of Vatican City are Roman Catholics.
Humans have known the basic chemical elements such as gold, silver and iron for a very long time, as they all occur in nature in the form of ores, and can be extracted fairly easily using primitive methods.
Aristotle, the philosopher, thought everything was made from a combination of four elements: earth, water, air and fire.
These were the four states of matter (in that order): solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, though he envisioned them as new forms of matter.
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals. Note that there are many elements in the periodic table that are not metals.
Calcium, potassium, and other elements are metals. Of course, there are other metals besides calcium and potassium, such as silver and gold.
Some alloys can contain small amounts of non-metal elements, such as silicon.
Everything is made out of atoms. Atoms are made out of small particles.
Atoms are so incredibly small that it would take a billion of them to fill the period at the end of this sentence.
So the invention of the pencil was a good thing for a lot of people.
Unfortunately, with the development of new writing methods, the pencil has fallen into a lower status and is used less.
Nowadays, people write messages on their computer screens and never get close to each other.
We can only speculate as to what the keyboard will be like if there is any further development.
A fission bomb works by taking advantage of the fact that when many neutrons and protons collide they give off a large amount of energy.
It's as if you're pushing a heavy car up a hill. When the atom splits, some of the energy is released.
Some atoms have unstable nuclei, meaning that they sometimes split into smaller atoms.
The surface of the Moon is covered with rocks and dust. The outer layer of the Moon is called the regolith.
The crust is about 70 km (40 mi) thick on the near side and 100 km (60 mi) thick on the far side.
The continental shelves are thinner under the seas and thicker under the land.
It is possible that there is more basalt on the near side because the crust is thinner. The lava has an easier time making it to the surface.
Content curation focuses on what draws people in and keeps them interested.
These theories suggest that humans have certain needs and desires that are internalized as they become adults.
These theories look at what makes some people more likely to want to do the things they do and what makes some people more likely to want to do the things they do in their environment.
Two popular theories of motivation are Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory.
In general, there are two ways this can go when leaders start leading their former peers: one end of the spectrum is when they try to "still be one of the guys" (or "still be one of the girls")."
This type of leader will find it difficult to make unpopular decisions, to discipline people, to carry out performance reviews, to define roles and to hold people accountable.
On the other side of the spectrum, someone becomes an unrecognisable person who feels they need to change everything the group has created and make it their own.
In the end, the head coach is responsible for the success or failure of the team.
This behavior often creates conflict between leaders and the rest of the group.
Virtual teams are judged by the same standards as regular teams, but there are slight differences.
Virtual team members often act as the direct contact for the physical team.
They often have more flexibility than regular staff, as they can meet in different time zones, which a local leader may not be able to understand.
The presence of a real "invisible team" (Larson & LaFasto, 1989, p. 109) is also a unique characteristic of the virtual team.
The "invisible team" is the leading team, the members of which report to each other. The invisible team sets the pace for the members.
Why would an organisation go through the lengthy process of becoming a learning organisation? One of the aims of putting learning concepts into practice within organisations is innovation.
When all of the functional parts of an organization are able to effectively use all of the resources available, then creativity and innovation can flourish.
As a result, the process of working together to overcome obstacles becomes a new innovative process that serves to meet the needs of the customers.
Before an organization can become innovative, senior management must create a culture of innovation and shared learning.
Angel (2006) explains the continuum as a way for organizations to improve their performance.
Neurobiological evidence provides a physical basis for the study of learning in a theoretical approach. This narrows the scope of the research and makes it more precise.
Scientists have long suspected a link between brain abnormalities and behaviour.
It has long been known that various brain damage, trauma, injuries and tumors can affect behavior and some mental abilities.
The advent of new technologies will allow the observation of brain structures and processes that were never seen before.
It gives us a lot of information and material that we can use to build simulations to understand what's going on in the brain.
Despite its sci-fi connotations, AI is in fact a very important branch of computer science that deals with the behaviour, learning and intelligent adaptation of machines.
Artificial intelligence research is producing ever more sophisticated machines capable of performing increasingly complex tasks.
Things like directing, planning and pacing, understanding the customer's diagnosis and questions, and handwriting, voice and facial expressions.
These have become independent fields of study that focus on solving real-world problems.
Artificial intelligence is now being used in economic, medical, engineering and military fields, as well as in many home computers and video games.
Class trips take up most of a classroom. Teachers often and willingly take students to places that a bus tour can not go.
The technology allows for virtual field trips. Students can visit museums, aquariums or any other artistic creation while sitting in their classroom.
Sharing the experience of a class trip virtually is also a great way to reminisce about the trip and to share experiences with future classes.
For example, students at North Carolina's Bennett School create an annual website about their visit to the state's capital each year, but the website is redesigned every year but the old versions are kept online as a sort of scrapbook.
Blogs can also help students improve their writing. While students may often start a blog with little attention to grammar and spelling, the presence of an audience tends to encourage improvement.
Because readers are often the most critical audience, the blogger must work to hone his or her writing skills in order to avoid criticism.
However, blogging "forces students to become more aware of the world around them." The audience aspect of blogging encourages students to be creative and interesting (Toto, 2004).
Blogging is a tool that inspires collaboration and encourages students to take learning beyond the classroom.
The proper use of blogs "can prepare students to become more analytical and critical thinkers; active interaction with online content can help learners determine their stance on certain issues" and their own viewpoints (Oravec, 2002).
Ottawa, Canada's enchanting bilingual capital city, is home to many art galleries and museums that showcase Canada's past and present.
Further south is Niagara Falls and to the north is the pristine wilderness of Muskoka.
These things, along with many other things, put Ontario at the top of foreigners' minds when they think of Canada.
To the north are vast, sparsely populated areas, and in some cases completely uninhabited wilderness.
A population statistic that may shock some: there are more African-Americans in the United States than there are citizens of Canada.
The East African islands are in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa.
Madagascar is by far the largest, and is in itself an island continent in terms of wildlife.
Most of the smaller islands are independent nations, or French overseas territories with luxury beach resorts.
The Arabs also brought Islam with them when they came, and it became a major force in the Comoros and in Mayotte.
European influence and colonization began in the 15th century with the discovery of the Cape Route by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, from Europe to India.
The region's northern part is bordered by the Sahel, while the west and south are bounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
Women: Women travelling alone are advised to get married, regardless of their actual marital status.
You can also wear a wedding band (but not one that looks very expensive).
Women need to be aware that cultural differences can lead to things that they perceive as insulting and it is not uncommon for them to follow them, grab their arms, etc.
Be resolute in rejecting men, and don't be afraid to stand your ground (cultural differences are one thing, but this is not acceptable yet!)
The modern city of Casablanca was founded by Berber fishermen in the 10th century, and later became a strategic port for the Phoenicians, Romans, and Marinids.
The Portuguese destroyed and then rebuilt it as Casa Branca, which they abandoned in 1755 after a major earthquake.
The Moroccan Sultan, Daru l-Badya, rebuilt the city and the Spanish traders gave it the name Casablanca, which they used as a base for trade.
Casablanca is one of the least interesting places in Morocco to shop.
In and around the old medina there are many shops selling traditional Moroccan items such as tagines, pottery, leather goods, pipes and all manner of souvenirs, but these are all geared towards tourists.
Goma is a tourist town in the easternmost part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near Rwanda.
In 2002, Goma was destroyed by lava from the Nyiragongo volcano, which buried most of the city's streets, especially in the center.
While Goma is relatively safe, visitors should be aware of ongoing fighting in North Kivu province.
The city is the starting point for climbing the Nyiragongo volcano and is also one of the cheapest places in Africa to see mountain gorillas.
Mototaxis (boda-bodas) can be used for in-town transportation. A short ride costs around 500 Congolese francs.
With its relative isolation, Timbuktu has also been used as a metaphor for exotic, far-away places.
Today, Timbuktu is a desolate town, although it is a tourist attraction and has an airport.
In 1990, it was placed on the list of World Heritage in Danger due to the threat of encroaching desert sands.
This was one of the stops on Henry Louis Gates' PBS series "African American World."
The city contrasts sharply with the rest of the country, which is more African than Arab in feeling.
The Kruger National Park is located in the northeast of South Africa and is bordered on the east by Mozambique, on the north by Zimbabwe, and on the south by the Crocodile River.
The park covers 19,500 km2 (7,500 mi2) and is divided into 14 distinct ecological zones, each with its own unique fauna.
This is what draws most people to Southern Africa, and it is the main reason for visiting the national parks of South Africa.
As with all South African national parks, there are entrance and conservation fees to pay.
It can also be useful to buy a "Wild Card" which will allow you to enter most of the selected South African parks or all of the South African national parks.
The name "Hong Kong" is derived from the name of the island from which the city developed, Hong Kong Island.
The skyline of Hong Kong is a marvel of skyscrapers, and the view across the harbour is even more spectacular.
For the best views of Hong Kong, leave the island and head across the bridge to Kowloon.
The urban area of Hong Kong Island is mostly concentrated on land reclaimed from the sea on the north side of the island.
This is where the English-speaking settlers came, so if you want to see evidence of the colonial past, this is a good place to start.
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, covering 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi) in India and Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal.
The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Indian portion is called the Sundarbans National Park.
But the forests are not just mangrove swamps - they are also home to some of the last remaining jungle in the Gangetic Plain.
The Sundarbans is spread over 3,850 km2 (1,500 sq mi), of which about a third is water.
The Sundarbans have been a tiger reserve since 1966 and is estimated to have around 400 tigers and 30,000 spotted deer.
There are regular buses from the inter-district bus station (across the river), but most of them, especially those going east and to Jakar/Bumthang, leave between 06:30 and 07:30.
Since suburban buses are often full, it is advised to buy tickets a few days in advance.
Most of the districts are served by small Japanese coastal buses, which are comfortable and can carry a large number of passengers.
Taxis are a quick and convenient way to get to nearby places such as Paro (150 Nu) and Punakha (200 Nu).
The bridge over the Oyapock River is a cable-stayed bridge. It crosses the Oyapock River to connect the Brazilian city of Oiapoque to the French department of French Guiana's city of Saint-Georges de l'Oyapock.
The two towers are 83 metres high, 378 metres long and have two 3.5-metre wide traffic lanes.
The bridge is 15 metres above the river, and was completed in August 2011, but only opened to traffic in March 2017.
The bridge is expected to be fully operational by September 2017, when the Brazilian customs facilities are completed.
The Guarani were the most prominent indigenous group in the present-day eastern Paraguay, living a semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle while practicing subsistence agriculture.
Other indigenous groups in the Chaco region included the Guaycuru and Payagua, who hunted, gathered, and fished.
16th-century Paraguay was an outgrowth of the meeting of Spanish conquerors and indigenous populations.
The Spanish began a period of conquest that lasted for three centuries.
Since its founding in 1537, Paraguay has managed to preserve much of its indigenous heritage and identity.
Argentina is famous for one of the world's best water polo teams and players.
The year's most prestigious series of tournaments will take place at Las Cañitas polo field in December.
During other parts of the year, lower-level competitions and matches can also be viewed here.
For information on the tournaments and tickets for the polo matches, please visit the website of the Asociación Argentina de Polo.
The official currency of the Falkland Islands is the Falkland pound (FKP), which is pegged to the British pound (GBP) at a rate of 1:1.
Currency exchange is only available at one bank on the islands, located in Stanley, opposite the FIC West building.
British pounds are usually easily accepted anywhere in the islands and surrounding areas, and you can often also pay with a Stanley Bank card or US dollars.
Credit cards may not be accepted on remote islands, though British and US dollars are usually accepted. It is best to check with the operator in advance as to what payment methods they accept.
It is almost impossible to get rid of Falkland Island currency outside the islands, so make sure you get rid of it before leaving the islands.
Since Montevideo is south of the equator, it is summer there when it is winter in the northern hemisphere and vice versa.
Montevideo is in the subtropics, so summer temperatures often reach into the 90s Fahrenheit (over 30 degrees Celsius).
Winter can be deceptively cold: although temperatures rarely drop below freezing, the wind chill and humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer indicates.
There are no distinct wet and dry seasons; rainfall is more or less uniform throughout the year.
While many animals in the park have become accustomed to seeing humans, the wildlife is still wild and should not be fed or harassed.
Bears and wolves must be kept at least 100 meters away and other wild animals at least 25 meters!
As cute and cuddly as they may appear, they are all potential prey for wolves, bears, moose, beavers and just about any other large predator.
Hundreds of visitors are treated every year for injuries sustained by not keeping their distance from the animals; these animals are large, wild, and potentially dangerous, so you must leave them their space.
Also, it is important to know that bears and other wild animals are attracted to smells, so be careful not to cook or bring smelly food to your camp, and keep your camp clean.
The capital of Samoa. The city is located on the island of Upolu and has a population of approximately 40,000.
Apia was founded in 1850 and became the capital of Samoa in 1959.
The harbor was the scene of a famous naval confrontation in 1889, when seven ships from Germany, the United States, and Great Britain refused to leave the harbor.
All of the ships were sunk except for one British destroyer. About 200 Americans and Germans were killed.
During the Mau movement's struggle for independence, the city was the site of a peaceful rally that was attacked and its leader, Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III, killed.
There are many beaches as the city is surrounded by two harbours. The most popular ones are located in three areas.
The beaches of the north coast (in the North Harbour area) are on the Pacific Ocean and stretch from Cape Reinga in the north to Devonport in the south.
Almost all the beaches are safe for swimming and most provide shade from the pohutukawa trees.
The beaches of Tamaki Drive are located near the Waitemata Harbour in the expensive suburbs of Mission Bay and St Heliers, in the central area of Auckland.
These can sometimes be crowded family beaches with lots of shops right on the beach. Swimming is safe.
The main local beer is called "Number One". It is not a lager, but a pleasant and refreshing beer. The other local beer is called "Mantana".
There are many French wines to choose from, but New Zealand and Australian wines travel better.
Tap water is perfectly safe to drink, but if you are concerned, bottled water is easily available.
For Australians, a flat white is an unusual concept. A short black is called an espresso, a cappuccino has heaps of froth (not foam), and tea is not served with milk.
Hot chocolate meets Belgian expectations. Fruit juices are expensive but of high quality.
Many visitors come to the reef year-round, and injuries are rare.
Nevertheless, follow the advice of the authorities, heed warning signs and pay attention to safety notices.
Humpback whales visit the coast and bays from October to April. They are sometimes seen outside these months.
Sharks do exist, but they very rarely attack humans. Most sharks are afraid of humans and will avoid them.
Saltwater crocodiles do not live in the ocean; their primary habitat is river estuaries, from Rockhampton in the north.
The advantage of booking in advance is that it gives you the peace of mind knowing that you have somewhere to stay when you arrive at your destination.
Travel agents often have special deals with certain hotels, though they may also arrange other types of accommodation such as camping.
Travel agents usually offer packages which include breakfast, airport transfers or even combined air-and-hotel packages.
Even if you decide to cancel your reservation, you may still be charged if you cancel within the free cancellation period or if you need other documents (such as a visa) to travel to your destination.
Any changes or requests should first be sent to the travel agent, not the hotel directly.
At some music festivals, the vast majority of attendees camp on site, and for many this is an essential part of the experience.
If you want to get close to the action, you'll need to arrive early to get a camping spot close to the music.
Don't forget that even though the main stage has finished for the night there may be other areas of the festival site which are still going strong until the early hours.
Some festivals have dedicated camping areas for families with small children.
If you cross the northern Baltic Sea in winter, pay attention to the position of your cabin, as sailing close to the ice can be very noisy for those below deck.
St. Petersburg's canals are part of the city tour. Passengers on boats are exempt from visa requirements (check the details).
Casinos typically offer a lot of distractions to keep patrons occupied and encourage them to spend more money. Windows and clocks are usually covered, and entrances are hard to find.
They usually have special dining, drink and entertainment options to keep guests occupied.
In some places, alcoholic drinks are served on the premises. Drinking can impair your judgment, and any good gambler knows how important it is to keep a clear head.
At all altitudes above sea level or on mountain tops, consider the possibility of snow, ice, or sub-zero temperatures.
On icy or snow-covered roads, the coefficient of friction is low and driving on them is different from driving on bare asphalt.
In a blizzard, a lot of snow can fall in a short time, causing a lot of problems.
Visibility can be limited by snowfall or blowing snow, fog, rain, or even the car's own windows.
On the other hand, ice and snow are common in many countries and year-round traffic is seldom disrupted.
African safaris are perhaps the most alluring of tourist attractions and offer an experience unlike any other for visitors.
In popular usage, a safari is an overland journey, generally a big-game hunting expedition in the wilderness of Africa.
Some animals, such as giraffes and elephants, are fairly easy to see with just binoculars.
Lions, leopards and cheetahs are sometimes shy and can best be seen with binoculars.
A trek is an extended hike which may take several hours or several days.
The Paralympics will take place from August 24 to September 5, 2021. Some events will be held at other locations in Japan.
Tokyo will become the first Asian city to have hosted two Olympic Games after it was the host city for the 1964 Games.
If you booked your flight and hotel for 2020 before the postponement was announced, you may find yourself in a bit of a pickle.
The conditions for resignation are different, but since the end of March, most of the coronavirus-based resignation conditions do not apply until July 2020, when the Olympics was scheduled.
Tickets for the event are expected to range from ¥2,500 to ¥130,000, with the average price being around ¥7,000.
Wet clothes can be wrung out to remove excess water. Many hotels provide a wringer and a board to do this on, or you can improvise with a board and a towel in your room.
If you don't have a belt, or don't like wearing one, try using a scarf if you have one.
Beware of overheating the fabric (which can cause shrinkage or in extreme cases burning).
Water can be purified in several ways, some more effective against particular threats.
In some areas boiling the water for one minute is enough, while in other areas longer boiling time is necessary.
The efficiency of filters varies and if concerned, consider buying bottled water from a reputable company.
Travelers may encounter animals they have never seen before.
Pathogens can spoil food, cause irritation or allergic reactions, or in more serious cases give you food poisoning or infect you.
Most of the infectious diseases, or the dangerous animals that can cause injury or death to humans, are not intentionally malicious.
Duty-free shopping is the purchase of certain goods in a duty-free shop.
Visitors from heavily taxed countries can sometimes save a lot, especially on alcoholic drinks and tobacco.
The stretch from Point Marion to Fairmont on the Buffalo-Pittsburgh is the most challenging in terms of road quality, often winding through isolated, rugged terrain.
If you are uncomfortable driving on rural roads, keep your eyes open: steep hills, narrow roads and sharp turns are common.
The published speed limits are noticeably lower than in the preceding and following sections - usually 35-40 mph (56-64 km/h) - and strict compliance is particularly important.
Interestingly, the sense of remoteness is much stronger here than in other parts of the trail, such as the Pennsylvania Wilds.
German baking is very good, especially in Bavaria where it is quite rich and varied, reminiscent of their southern neighbors Austria.
Fruit pies are common: apples are used year-round, cherries and plums in summer.
Many German baked goods also contain nuts, raisins, and other dried fruits. Popular baked goods are often good to have with a cup of strong coffee.
If you want something small but filling, try a Berliner, a Pfannkuchen or a Krapfen, depending on where you are.
Curry is a dish whose common feature is the use of an assortment of herbs and spices that are used to flavour either meat or vegetables.
A curry can be "dry" or "wet" depending on how much liquid it contains.
In northern India and Pakistan, milk is often used while in southern India and other coastal areas of the subcontinent coconut milk is used to make curry.
With 17,000 islands to choose from, Indonesia's food is a melting pot of flavours from the country's many regions.
However, when used without other qualifiers, the term is likely to refer to foods from the central and eastern parts of Java.
Throughout the archipelago, a wide variety of simple spice-laden dishes are available, with flavours ranging from pepper, chilli, sugar (especially coconut), and various aromatic spices.
Two stirrups on either side of the saddle hold the rider's feet in place.
They offer more stability for the rider, but there are safety concerns as the rider's feet can get trapped.
If a horse throws a rider but the rider's foot remains in the stirrup, the horse can drag the rider along at a gallop. There are many safety measures that can be taken to prevent this.
Most competitors now use studded, smooth, narrow leather boots.
Then some fences, especially the hurdles, are fitted with safety rails to prevent the jockey from falling off if he or she loses their balance when jumping.
The Cochamó Valley is a premier rock climbing destination in Chile, often referred to as the "South American Yosemite" due to its various granite cliffs and crevasses.
The tops of the mountains are breath-takingly beautiful. Climbers from all over the world are constantly creating new routes on these seemingly endless walls.
Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports that involve descending snow-covered terrain on skis or a snowboard.
Skiing is a major recreational activity with a large base of enthusiasts, sometimes referred to as "ski bums" or "skiers" who travel to ski resorts for extended periods of time.
The invention of skiing is very ancient; rock carvings of skiers date back to around 5000 BCE.
The origins of skiing as a sport can be traced back to at least the 17th century, with the first recreational ski club being founded in Australia in 1861 by Norwegians.
Backcountry skiing, also known as backcountry skiing, ski touring or ski mountaineering.
It involves, but is not limited to, Alpine skiing and mountaineering, which is climbing while equipped with skis rather than boots.
Interpret the trail as if it were a hiker's trail.
In good conditions, it can go faster than walking - but only very slightly, and only on well-maintained paths.
Europe is a relatively small continent, but it has a lot of independent countries. In normal circumstances, traveling across multiple countries would involve filling out many visa and passport applications.
However, the Schengen area is somewhat comparable to a single country in this regard.
As long as you remain in this zone, you will usually not have to go through further immigration checks when crossing the border.
Similarly, a Schengen visa does not require a separate visa for each Schengen country, saving time, money and paperwork.
There is no universally agreed definition of what constitutes an antique. Some tax authorities have a definition of an antique as being 100 years old or more.
The age of majority varies geographically; in some places it is younger than in Europe, such as in North America.
Handmade items can be defined as antiques even though they are newer than similar mass-produced items.
Moose hunting has been an important source of livelihood - and still is - for the Sami people, and the associated culture is also of great importance to many other non-hunters.
Traditionally, they did not participate in large-scale reindeer herding but relied on fishing, hunting and gathering, with reindeer being used as a means of transport.
Nowadays, many Samis work in modern professions. Tourism is an important source of income in Sápmi, the Sami region.
Although widely used, especially outside of Romani communities, the term "Gypsy" is often considered pejorative, due to its association with negative stereotypes and misconceptions about the Romani people.
If the country you are going to is subject to a travel warning, this could affect your travel insurance or your ability to claim on your travel insurance.
He can also seek advice from other governments, but those governments will only give advice to their own citizens.
As an example, U.S. citizens of Middle Eastern descent may face different treatment from Europeans and Arabs.
Brief overviews of a country's political situation are all that can be reasonably expected of informers.
The views presented are often short, general, and overly simplified, compared to the detailed information available elsewhere.
Extreme weather is defined as any weather that poses a significant hazard to people or their property.
Extreme weather can happen anywhere in the world and there are many different types which are affected by geography, topography and proximity to bodies of water.
Heavy winds, hail, excessive precipitation, and lightning are all manifestations of extreme weather, as are thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes.
Regional and seasonal extremes of weather include blizzards, hail, and dust storms.
Travelers should be aware of the potential for severe weather in the area, which could impact travel plans.
If you are going to visit a war zone, it is a good idea to get some training beforehand.
If you Google "enemy course," you're likely to get the name of a local company.
The course generally covers all of the topics discussed above in much more detail, often with practical exercises.
A course usually lasts 2-5 days and includes role-playing, first aid and sometimes weapons training.
Wilderness survival is a popular theme for books and magazines, but there is little literature on survival in war zones.
Those getting surgery in a foreign country should make sure they have all the necessary documentation to get back into their home country.
The attitude of different governments varies in whether or not they are willing to issue passports without a gender marker (X), or to issue passports with a third gender option.
The willingness of foreign governments to respect such documents varies.
Inspections at airport security checkpoints became much more of a hassle after 9/11.
Transgender people undergoing surgery may fear that their privacy and dignity will be violated by having to pass through a body scanner.
Returning currents are the currents that flow away from the coastline, often into a bay or inlet.
Because of the topography of the seafloor, the returning flow would be squeezed into a funnel, and a fast current would be created in the deep water.
Most drowning deaths are due to exhaustion when trying to swim against the current, which is nearly impossible.
Once out of the current, swimming back to shore is no more difficult than normal.
Try to get to a safe place out of the flow, or if you can't, then wait for rescue.
A reverse culture shock can happen much sooner than a normal culture shock (before the honeymoon is over), last longer, and be more severe.
For those who easily adapted to the new culture, it can be particularly difficult to adjust back to their original culture.
After spending time in another culture, a person may adopt some of the habits of the new culture and leave some of the habits of the home culture.
When you travel abroad for the first time, people are probably going to be patient and understanding of you, and aware that a visitor in a foreign land is going to be out of their depth.
People probably don't think that returning travelers need to be welcomed and understood.
The Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids is one of the most interesting things to do with kids in the area.
We can see the pyramids in the dark and silence even before the show starts.
There are always voices of tourists and sellers here. The story told by the sound and light is just like a fairy tale.
The Sphinx provides the backdrop and is the narrator for this long story.
The scenes are projected onto the pyramids and different pyramids are lit up.
The Southern Shetland Islands, discovered in 1819, are claimed by several nations and are the most populated area with sixteen active bases in 2020.
The archipelago is located 120 km north of the peninsula. The largest island is King George Island with the Villa Las Estrellas base.
These include Livingston Island and Deception Island, where an active volcano has created a dramatic natural harbor.
Ellsworth Land is the land on the mainland of Antarctica, bounded on the north by the Ross Sea and on the south by the Transantarctic Mountains.
The peninsula's mountains taper to a lowland, and then rise again to form the 360-mile (600 km) long Ellsworth Range, which is divided by the Minnesota Glacier.
The northernmost part, or Sentinel Range, is home to the highest point in Antarctica, the 4,892-metre (16,050 ft) Vinson Massif.
In remote locations where there is no cell coverage, a satellite phone may be the only option.
A satellite phone is generally not a replacement for a regular mobile phone, as calls have to be made outdoors with a clear view of the sky.
The service is often used for boating, including recreational boating, as well as for expeditions where data and voice communications are needed.
Your local phone company may have more information on how to sign up for service.
Taking a gap year to travel and learn is becoming increasingly popular.
This is particularly popular among graduates, allowing them to take a year out before starting their studies without having to put their studies on hold for a year.
In many cases, studying abroad one year may actually increase your chances of being accepted into a postgraduate programme back home.
Participation in these educational programs is usually fee-based.
Finland is a great place to go boating. The "Thousand Lakes Country" has thousands of small islands, and the lakes and coastal archipelagos offer plenty of opportunities for boating.
You don't necessarily need a yacht to explore the islands and lakes.
Although the peninsula and the largest lakes are big enough to accommodate yachting, smaller boats or even kayaks offer a different experience.
Boating is a national pastime in Finland, with one in seven or eight people owning a boat.
Norway, Sweden and New Zealand are also in this situation, but in most other countries the ratio is much lower (for example, in the Netherlands it is 1 to 40).
Most Baltic Sea cruises offer a lengthy stay in Russian Saint Petersburg.
This means you can visit the historic town for a couple of days, staying overnight on the boat.
If you only visit by boat, then you do not need a separate visa (since 2009).
Some cruise lines do include a visit to Berlin, Germany on their itineraries. As can be seen on the map above, Berlin is not even close to the ocean and a visit to the city does not require a cruise.
Flying can be a frightening experience for anyone, especially if you have never flown before or have had a traumatic experience in the past.
That's not a shame: it's the same as having personal fears or not liking something - a lot of people are like that.
For some, understanding how airplanes work and what happens during flight can help allay some of the fears that come from not knowing or from being out of one's element.
The courier companies do pay well for fast delivery. Time is an important factor for business documents, goods or urgent spare parts.
For some routes, major airlines have their own planes, but for other routes and for smaller airlines there have been problems.
If you're shipping by air, some routes can take days to be processed and cleared through customs.
We had to check it in as luggage because the airline's rules don't allow a passenger without a ticket to take it on as carry-on. Here's where you come in.
Flying first or business class on a long haul flight is definitely the way to go if you can afford it (or persuade your company to send you).
However, this is not cheap: you can expect to be charged a premium of up to four times the normal rate for a business class ticket, and up to eleven times for a first class ticket!
In general, there's no reason to seek out premium or business class seats on domestic U.S. flights.
Airlines know there is a certain class of passenger who is willing to pay a premium to get a fast and comfortable ride, so they charge a premium fare.
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău. The local language is Romanian, but Russian is also widely spoken.
Moldova is a multi-ethnic republic which has suffered from ethnic tensions.
In 1994, this conflict led to the Transnistria region of eastern Moldova declaring independence as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), with its own government and currency, but it is not recognized by any UN member state.
Despite the failure of political negotiations, economic relations between the two parts of Moldova were restored.
In Moldova, Orthodox Christianity is the main religion.
With approximately 3.7 million inhabitants, İzmir is the third largest city of Turkey after Istanbul and Ankara, the second largest port after Istanbul and a very important transportation hub.
Today, Izmir is a modern, developed and busy commercial center in a large bay surrounded by mountains.
Its wide boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern shopping malls are graced with traditional Turkish tiled roofs, 18th-century bazaars and old mosques and churches, though the city has a more Mediterranean European feel than a traditional Turkish one.
The village of Haldarsvik offers a view of the nearby island of Eysturoy and an unusual octagonal church.
There are some interesting carvings of doves on tombs in the churchyard.
Spend half an hour wandering this quaint little town.
North of Lisbon, easily accessible, lies Sintra, the romantic and impressive town that became known to foreigners thanks to Lord Byron's notes on its splendor.
Bus 403 frequently goes to Sintra, stopping at Cabo da Roca.
Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, one of the world's most famous pilgrimage sites, in the north.
Please keep in mind that you are essentially visiting a mass burial site with an incalculable value to a large portion of the world's population.
Still, there are many men and women who survived their time there, and many more who loved those who were murdered or worked to death, whether Jewish or not.
Please treat the site with the dignity, seriousness and respect it deserves. Please do not joke about the Holocaust or the Nazis.
Don't deface the site by spray painting or carving your initials into the structures.
Barcelona's official languages are Catalan and Spanish. About half the population speaks Catalan, most of whom are also able to speak Spanish, and nearly everyone is able to speak Spanish.
However, most of them are in Catalan, as it is the official language.
Spanish is also widely spoken on mass transportation and in other public facilities.
Normal announcements on the metro are only in Catalan, but unexpected disruptions are announced in Spanish, English, French, Arabic and Japanese.
Parisians are known for their egocentrism, courtliness, and arrogance.
While this is often a crude stereotype, it is still the best way to ensure that you will be comfortable in Paris: act like a well-brought-up person. This will make your life much easier.
The Parisians' coarse behavior will quickly disappear if we follow a few basic rules of etiquette.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is very forested, with beech, spruce and fir trees, and a mixture of Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation.
It has a particularly diverse range of plant communities, due to the varied micro-climate, different soil types and varying altitudes.
The area is home to many different animal and bird species.
It has a rich variety of wildlife including brown bears, wolves, eagles, owls, lynx, wildcats and bats as well as many other more common species.
Visiting the monasteries requires women to have their legs covered and their heads covered as well.
Most monasteries will provide bedding for those who arrive without sleeping bags, but if you bring your own especially a brightly colored one, you will probably be given a smile by the monk or nun on duty.
Accordingly, men should wear trousers that cover their knees.
These can also be rented at the entrance, but they are not washed after every use, so you may not feel comfortable wearing them. One size fits all!
Mallorquin cuisine is similar to other Mediterranean cuisines in that it uses a lot of bread, vegetables and meat (especially pork) and olive oil.
A simple popular meal, especially in summer, is Pa amb Oli: bread rubbed with garlic and herb infused olive oil, topped with tomatoes, onions or anything else.
All nouns except for Sie (you) start with a capital letter even in the middle of a sentence.
This is an important way of distinguishing between different verbs and their objects.
It is said to make reading easier, though writing becomes slightly more complicated, as one has to determine whether a word is being used as a noun or verb.
Italian is relatively easy to pronounce since most words are pronounced exactly as they are written.
The main letters to look out for are c and g, as these can be pronounced in different ways depending on the following vowel.
Also, beware of the different pronunciations of the letters "r" and "rr": caro means "expensive" and carro means "carriage".
Persian is a relatively easy and regular language.
Thus, by reading this grammar guide, we can learn a lot about the Persian language and better understand the expressions.
Anyone who knows a Romance language will have an easier time learning Portuguese.
Nevertheless, those who are able to speak some Spanish will quickly come to the conclusion that Portuguese is fairly similar and therefore does not need to be learned separately.
Modern observatories are much more sophisticated than those of the past, and are often museums or educational centers as well as observatories.
In their heyday, they were not as much of a problem as they are today, so they can be found in or near towns or university campuses, in easily accessible locations compared to their modern counterparts.
Most modern research telescopes are very large instruments at remote sites with good seeing.
The practice of viewing cherry blossoms, known as hanami, has been a part of Japanese culture since the 8th century.
The concept comes from China, where peonies were the most popular flowers.
In Japan, the first cherry blossom viewing parties were held by the emperor and members of the imperial court.
In nature, plants are at their most beautiful, so resist the temptation to remove 'just one'.
If you get caught picking samples in a well-tended garden, you will be chased out without debate.
In general, Singapore is a very safe place to visit and it is easy to get by once you arrive there.
However, since the equator is slightly tilted toward the "hot side" of the planet, both the heat and the strong sunlight (when the sky is clear, which is not always the case) are biased toward the equatorial regions.
There are a few buses that go north to Hebron, the traditional burial site of the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their wives.
Check that the bus you want to take actually goes through Hebron and not just the nearby Jewish settlement of Kiryat Arba.
Inland waterways can be a good theme for a holiday.
For example, a visit to the chateaux of the Loire Valley or a hike along the Rhine, or a boat trip down the Danube or a canoe or kayak trip along the Erie Canal.
They will also designate popular hiking and biking routes.
Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Christianity, celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Many of the traditions associated with the celebration have been adopted by non-Christians in non-Christian countries.
There is a tradition of staying up all night on Easter Eve to watch the sunrise.
Of course, there are Christian theological explanations for this tradition, but it is probably a pre-Christian spring and fertility festival.
Traditional churches often hold an Easter Vigil service on the Saturday night before Easter Sunday, and many parish churches hold an all-night vigil at midnight on Easter Eve to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
All the animals that originally came to the islands came by swimming, flying, or floating.
Because of the lack of land mammals, the giant tortoise became an important herbivore in the Galapagos.
Humans introduced pigs, cows, goats, horses, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs to the Galapagos after first settling there.
If you visit the Arctic or Antarctic in winter, you will experience a polar night, when the sun never rises above the horizon.
This gives a good opportunity to see the Northern Lights as the sky will be almost completely dark all day.
Because the regions are sparsely populated and light pollution is low, star gazing is excellent.
Japanese working culture is more formal and hierarchical than what Westerners are used to.
A suit is a formal business garment; it is addressed as "Mr." or "Ms." by its members.
The importance of workplace harmony cannot be overstated, so it is important to put the emphasis on group efforts rather than individual performance.
Employees must get approval from their supervisors before making any decisions and are expected to follow their supervisors' instructions without question.