Archive for the Enviroment Category
The city of Al Hajjara in Republic of Yemen* Haraz Mountains looks ancient yet modern at the same time: the taller of the brown, flat-roofed houses so precariously balanced on top of the mountain resemble early skyscrapers. Many are decorated with el.. Read More
Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, Travel, World | 01.19.10 | No Comments
Scientists have warned that the world's commitments so far fall short of what is needed to keep global temperature increases below 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) above pre-industrial levels and head off the worst of global warming. They say global warmi.. Read More
Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, World | 12.18.09 | No Comments
The Ancient Egyptians kept many animals as household pets, including cats, dogs, monkeys, gazelles, and birds.
Pets were not only present as paintings or models. The mummified bodies of pets have also been found in tombs. A certain Hapymen, buried.. Read More
Animals, Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, Science, World | 12.8.09 | No Comments
The gruelling 150-mile (240km) Sand Marathon (Marathon des Sables) takes place near Ouarzazate in Morocco. Around 700 dedicated competitors from around the world take on the course over 11 long days.
Certainly not for the faint-hearted, th.. Read More
Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, Travel, World | 10.24.09 | 2 Comments
A Wish Tree is an individual tree, usually distinguished by species, position or appearance, which is used as an object of wishes and offerings.
Such trees are identified as possessing a special religious or spiritual value.
By tradition, believers.. Read More
Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography, World | 10.13.09 | 4 Comments
One of the most amazing things about diamonds is that there are no two alike. Diamonds are mined in Brazil, India, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and Russia, and they are all extraordinarily beautiful. This stone is the hardest known substance and .. Read More
Enviroment, Photography, Tech, World | 10.12.09 | No Comments
The stunning photos show two bottlenoseĀ dolphins chasing down a tasty fish dinner. And after hunting out the salmon dish they celebrated by throwing it about between them before wolfing it down.
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Animals, Enviroment, Interesting&Notable, Photography | 10.12.09 | No Comments
Our country reels from energy-related problems. The price of gasoline continues to rise. More threats come from the unpredictable economic and political conditions in the Middle East, Iraq, Iran and other countries. If anything, these problems ha.. Read More
Enviroment, Interesting&Notable | 10.8.09 | No Comments
Today, our world is going through a big economy crisis. A lot of investors in real estate go into bankruptcy, and only few of the big companies still stand. It affects the confidence of investors seriously, many investors choose to deposit their mone.. Read More
Enviroment | 10.7.09 | No Comments
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