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The International wax sculptureAt Ubon Ratchathani Province1 - 31 July 2008Week 1 : 1 - 6 July 2008 "Visit the Artisan Community"Activities- Opening the 3rd International Wax Sculpture- Visit to candle crafting communities and learn the insights into an ancient artistictradition and local culture.- Gathering of art students from all art institute in Thailand.- Activity "I-san Tourism Year"- Start

Wat Phra Kaeo is a large royal temple in town centre near a site believed to have been a palace. The temple itself was used on important city events and had no monks in residence. Major features include the principal Chedi with lion-adorned base and a round Chedi with elephant-adorned base. There are also other Chedis of different bases and remains of several chapels. Its boundary is marked off

SAN'A, Yemen: Local officials in a northern Yemeni town say an explosion at the main post office building killed at least five people. The blast took place in the northern town of Saada and also wounded an undetermined number of others. A Shiite rebellion erupted in the province in 2004, killing thousands. The officials spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because an Interior Ministry statem

Around the world on a pair of wheelsThe Province, Canada - Jul 4, 2008Despite a total of seven years travelling the world on a Triumph Tiger 500 and modified BMW RAT GS, Simon still considers himself more a writer than a rider ...

When you are in the mountain province you will have the unobstructed and serene view of mountains upon mountains, smell the fresh air sweetly scented by the pine trees; take a dip in the ice cold water in one of the lagoons, be captivated by the colorfully woven native costumes and see one of the [...]

The International Crisis Group(ICG) warned the Indonesian government of the potential for religious conflict in its eastern province of Papua. A majority of people are Christian which makes it among the few areas where Muslims are in the minority. The ICG report notes “Papua has seen periodic clashes between pro-independence and supporters of government forces, [...]

Ardabil (also spelled Ardebil) Province is located in the north west corner of Iran, bordering Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea. The city of Ardabil is the capital of the province.Being cooler than the rest of the country, Ardabil attracts many tourists especially in the hot summer months.There are flights from Tehran and Tabriz to Ardabil Airport, 11km from downtown Ardabil. There are buses from Ar

Al voto tra ieri e oggi oltre quattro milioni di siciliani per rinnovareotto consigli provinciali e 147 comuni. Affluenza in calo del 10 per cento Amministrative in Sicilia "Cappotto" Pdl in 8 province su 8 Il centrosinistra perde anche gli ultimi baluardi di Enna e Caltanisset

Mentre leggevo qualche notizia qua e là sul web, mi sono imbattuto su una considerazione sulle nostre province: servono? E a cosa servono?Il rush finale della lunga maratona elettorale siciliana, che domani condurrà al rinnovo di otto Province su nove, rilancia il dibattito sull´utilità di enti di cui da più parti si chiede la soppressione, in nome del contenimento dei costi della politica. O

Prime anticipazioni in vista del consiglio dei ministri di mercoledìNucleare: il governo individuerà criteri dei siti. No ai redditi on-line Manovra, scure sulle Province Sconto automatico sulla benzina Secondo indiscrezioni circa 2,5 miliardi arriveranno da banche, assicuraz

Cotabato chessers in the leadCavite vs Tandag (Photo from Alvin A. Anonuevo)GM Villamayor vs NM Barbosa (Photo from Alvin A. Anonuevo)NM Rolando Nolte (Photo from Alvin A. Anonuevo)Standings after four rounds: 11 points -- South Cotabato 10.5 -- Palawan, Bacolod 10 -- Rizal, Tagaytay 9.5 -- Oriental Mindoro, Davao-Chadric, Surigao del Sur-A, Misamis Oriental Capitol 9 -- Kalinga, Ca

1st Vicente L. Pimentel Sr. Memorial Inter-Province Chess Team Championship Team compositionfrom Alvin A. Anonuevo Tournament Director : IA Willie Abalos, Rey Sindo Chief or supervising arbiter : NA Domingo Oga Town : Tandag Date : 2008/06/12 To 2008/06/19 1 BACOLOD CITY-NEGROS TEAM Rtg-Ø:2228 Bo. Name NRtg1 NOURI, Hamed 22772 MONTOYA, Edsel 21663 MONTOYO, Ted Ian 21434 PANES, Francis Gle

Foreign donors said official development assistance (ODA) has been used for right purposes in Sapa district following their field-trips to ODA-funded projects in northern Lao Cai province. The field-trips were part of the mid-term Consultative Group (CG) meeting which will open on June 6. The foreign donors visited a 515,000-USD water system in Ta Phin commune, which was funded by the French

The northern province of Phu Tho will plant an additional 100 ha of grapefruits by the end of the year, bringing its total area of grapefruit yards to 1,000 ha. The grapefruit-growing initiative is part of an ongoing project to establish grapefruit yards in 18 communes of Doan Hung district. Launched in 2003, the project has had a 90-95% success rate in grapefruit survival. The project’s

Physical BackgroundQUEBEC is the largest province in Canada, and is surpassed' only by Ontario in population and economic development. Its shores were discovered more than four centuries ago and have been settled for nearly 350 years. The St. Lawrence is still the main gateway to a large section of North America. Position and ExtentQuebec extends from the international boundary at the 45th paralle

Provincial government links ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:07, 31 May 2008 Line 103: Line 103: * [ Official website of Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari Governorship] * [ Official website of Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari Governorship] * [ Provincial Bureau for Budget, Planning, and Management (سازمان مديريت و برنا

The Mekong Delta fruit festival opened in My Khanh village, Phong Dien district, Can Tho province on May 28. It is part of activities to welcome the 2008 Mekong-Can Tho National Tourism Year held from May 28 to June 2. The festival will display and sell select varieties of fruit, ornamental plants, and handicraft products. It attracts more than 200 renowned orchards from southern Tay Ninh

Ben Tre Province is gaining an abundant winter-spring rice crop, having harvested about 118,300 tons of unhusked so far. Farmers in the Mekong Delta province have harvested the commodity from almost 21,000 hectares. The average revenue from each hectare is VND27.5 million, and the farmers’ profit per hectare averages VND16.5 million (more than US$1,000). The results are considered great succes

La Giunta regionale ha approvato, su proposta dell’assessore alle Reti, Servizi di Pubblica Utilità e Sviluppo Sostenibile, Massimo Buscemi, un “Piano energia” con le Province di Como, Lecco e Varese. “Questo Piano d’azione, ha spiegato l’assessore Buscemi, individua le linee di intervento atte a garantire il raggiungimento degli obiettivi strategici della pro

Sistan and Baluchestan is the largest of Iran's thirty provinces by area. Sistan is the area to the north and Baluchestan lies to the south bordering Pakistan.The province as a whole has a population of over 4 million people and is one of the driest and poorest areas of the country. Zahedan, with over half a million inhabitants, is the provincial capital and it is possible to pick up visas here fo

My husband and I lost our house in Ontario so had to move. We now live in Quebec and feel we have no other choice but to file bankruptcy. Do we file with a trustee in Quebec because we live here or do we file in Ontario because that is where our debt is? Posted from: [...]

Ground was broken to mark the beginning of construction of a 407.28ha industrial park in Thuan Bac district, central Ninh Thuan province, on May 19. To be completed in 2012, the 528-billion-VND Du Long Industrial Park is expected to boost investment in the province’s industrial sector. As many as 40 investors have registered to invest in the park which is being built by Huachen Long

The Prime Minister has agreed to increase the total area for the Quan Ngang Industrial Park in central Quang Tri province by 65 hectares. Under PM’s decision, the total area for the IP will be expanded to 205 hectares from the current 140 hectares. The Quan Ngang IP’s detailed planning was approved in April 2004 by Quang Tri provincial People’s Committee. It is also in the PM’s list of 1

Sostenere l’utilizzo di fonti rinnovabili di energia nei settori dell’industria, dell’artigianato, del terziario e dell’agricoltura in tutte le Province del Lazio. Con questo obiettivo, la Giunta Regionale, su proposta dell’assessore regionale all’Ambiente e alla Cooperazione tra i Popoli Filiberto Zaratti, ha approvato con delibera, durante la sua ultima seduta, delle Linee Guida che

Reuters - The earthquake that hit China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday killed 7,651 people in that province alone, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday, citing the provincial government.

By Yang Xiaojing in Mainland China I am the wife of Cao Dong, a Falun Gong practitioner from Beijing. On May 21st, 2006, Cao Dong met with Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and told him about the brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Two hours after the meeting, Cao Dong was arrested [...]

SURATTHANI : General Information The largest province of the South located 685 kilometers from Bangkok is Surat Thani the province with a name that literally means "City of the Good People". A former capital of the Srivijaya Empire, the province covers an area of approximately 12,891 square kilometers. Surat Thani Province borders the Gulf of Thailand to the north and east, Chumphon Province to the north, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Provinces to the south, Phang-Nga and Ranong Provinces to the west and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to the east.

CHUMPHON : General Information Chumphon is a sea coast city parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumphons seashore, there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.

This place never ceases to amaze with its incredible beauty.Below are some photographs taken at the heads and in the Garden of Eden.A shot from the heads coffee shop where I used to begin my days. A great angle of the Knysna lagoon flowing into the ocean at low tide. It always inspired me to suspend my work plans and go for a walk on the beach, or through the forest, or over the mountains. Click here If you are interested in visiting this jewel of a location.Here we have some houses at the Heads that are the envy of most South Africans. One can only imagine having the views these folks enjoyAn eroded piece of glass, backdropped nicely against one of the rocks at the Knysna Heads.Looking North up against the rocks and mountains.Anyone up for a picnic in the Garden of Eden, a most spectacula

CHACHOENGSAO : General Information Chachoengsao or Paet Rio is located on the east of Bangkok. Its fertility is due to Bang Pakong River. It is an important venue for agricultural products in the Central Region, with mango as the most popular fruit of the province. Moreover, it is the location of the sacred Phra Phutthasothon Buddha image.

ANG THONG : General Information Ang Thong, a province, which is luxurious of native handicraft like, molded court dolls, firebrick, and wickerwork. It is also the origination of Li Ke, the native folk song, hometown of Nai Dok and Nai Thongkaeo, the two heroes during Bang Rachan Battle. Ang Thong is also abundant with more than 200 clean, magnificent, and interesting temples, most appropriate for Thai chronological study.

Chon Buri The Nearest Seaside Retreat Chonburi, Bangkoks nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local colors, traditions, delicacies and fresh seafood. This is a popular resort among Bangkokians who seek the nearest escape from hectic weekly schedules as Chon Buri has something for everyone. In addition, Chon Buri is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.

SUKHOTHAI : General Information Found in the 13th century, Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers.

Gansu, a western province featuring a land area of 455,000 km², faces an acute shortage of water resources, sparse vegetation, and serious water and soil loss. Given these circumstances, hydropower options are limited to the large-scale plants built on the vast Yangtze River (also known as the Yellow River). For small, remote communities gaining access to the electricity generated by these large-scale plants is problematic because of a lack of infrastructure and low income levels. Therefore, the World Bank's Renewable Energy Development Project has focused on the area in the development of household solar systems.A home solar system can be defined as a small, self-sustaining photovoltaic system that consists of one or more solar modules, a battery and several 12-volt direct current (dc) a

PHITSANULOK : General Information Covering some 105,815 square kilometers, Phitsanulok is 377 kilometers north of Bangkok. It borders Uttaradit Province on the North, Phichit Province on the South, Loei and Phetchabun Provinces on the East, and Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai Provinces on the West.

PHICHIT : General Information Situated in the Lower North some 345 kilometres from Bangkok, Pichit is accessible by both road and rail. Nurtured by two rivers, the Yom and the Nan running parallel to one another north to south, the land is agriculturally fertile. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a thousand years ago, Phichit has played in a major role in the history of both Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.

Urne chiuse, l'affluenza di questo ballottaggio è stata bassa... adesso avvio allo scrutinio delle schede. Per informazioni su exit-poll e risultati delle Elezioni Amministrative 2008, leggi di seguito. Provinciali (per il Presidente, Assessori e consiglieri): Roma,Varese, Udine,Asti,Massa Carrara,Foggia,Benevento,Catanzaro,Vibo Valentia www.repubblica.it/speciale Comunali (Per il Sindaco e

PHETCHABUN : General Information 346 kilometres from Bangkok, Phetchabun borders on three regions, the North, the Central and the Northeast. The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors.

PHAYAO : General Information Virtually enveloped by mountains and valleys, Phayao is a peaceful province. Though with only modest facilities and conveniences, it is an enchanting community with delightful natural beauty and fascinating religious sites.

Tan Thanh Cultural Festival has been a highly celebrated event by people in the northern border Lang Son province for many years. Pilgrims rush to Lang Son in April to enjoy lyrical melodies of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups, to take part in folk games and eat a local specialty dish sheetmelling roast pig. This year’s festival will be held on April 26 and 27 under the banner “Tan Thanh border

The architectural complex of Nha Lon (Big House) on Long Son Island (Vung Tau Town) is one of the places of interest in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.On the right-hand side of National Highway 51, the section from Ba Ria to Vung Tau, is a mountain range and also an island.This is Long Son Commune, which belongs to Vung Tau Town of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge.A unique architectural feature of the Big House,built between 1910 and 1929Apart from its pristine scenery, the island is well-known for Nha Lon, an architectural complex certified as a historical and cultural relic in 1991 by the Ministry of Culture and Information.Nha Lon is made of wood with red roof tiles.It was built between 1910 and 1929 by Le Van Huu, an emigrant from the Mekong Delta

Talking about the islands tour in Rayong Sea, the name “Koh Samet” will be firstly mentioned as the most outstanding destination. The picture of Koh Samet is also used as the symbol of Rayong Province which insists the significance of this island. When Koh Samet was firstly known, we often heard about the outstanding white sugar-like sand of Koh Samet’s beaches. If you don’t have time to go to the Southern Sea of Thailand, Samet Island will be your first choice because it take only 2-3 hour from Bangkok by driving.Koh Samet has an Oblong shape. Almost all of the beaches are located at the east of the island while Prao Bay is the only one beach at the west. As a result, all accommodations are also located at the east of the island.Outstanding Beaches on Samet IslandSai Kaew BeachFr

The last Thailand’s Eastern Province being the owner of several islands and the long coastline stretching towards the borderline of Khlong Yai District adjoin Koh Kong of Cambodia. At the present time, Trat is so-called the sea touring town of very fantastic islands known as “Andaman of the Eastern Sea”. Despite being the only small province at the border comprising 6 districts and 2 subdistricts, Trat outstanding sea and nature enhance the province of high business growth. Trat has some unknown attractions or still not popular among tourist being the stock nature which is ready to be opened as the new tourist attractions in the future.To visit Trat only once is not enough due to various attractions waiting to be discovered and will take much time to visit all. Having the prime locat

I knew Iloilo had a lot of Festivals..but i didnt think they had that many… they can actually fill up a travel photographer’s calendar for the whole year! Leo Solinap gave us a list of the Festivals in the Province of Iloilo and here it is! JANUARY - Binanog (Lambunao Town) - Fireworks Display (Arevalo, Iloilo City) - Pasungay (San [...]

Partiranno a breve i lavori di completamento degli edifici di edilizia residenziale pubblica (Erp) nei Comuni di Poli e Zagarolo, in provincia di Roma di Maenza e Minturno, in provincia di Latina. È quanto stabilisce una delibera approvata durante la sua ultima seduta, dalla Giunta Regionale del Lazio, su proposta dell’assessore ai Lavori Pubblici e Politiche [...]

The northern province of Ha Tinh has encouraged property developers to invest in a local economic area at a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City Saturday. At the meeting with investors, the provincial People’s Committee said that the coastal Vung Ang Economic Area’s Vung Ang – Son Duong deepwater seaport could receive 150,000-ton ships. Officials emphasized that both Laos and Thailand are easily

[ photo credit : dhammathai.org ]Wat Phra Mahathat is the most important temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat. This is originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thamarat, situated in the heart of the city. It is believed to be constructed during Sivichaya period in compliance with the idea of Mahayana Buddhism School. An extensive complex is centred on the 77-metre pagoda houses Buddha relics brought from Sri Lanka some 1,700 years ago. The pagoda, 55.78 meters high, has a distinctive Sri Lankan style. The top is entirely covered by pure gold. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe Phra Si Tham

Si Khoraphum khmer sanctuary located at Tambon Ra Ngaeng, Amphoe Sikhoraphum, 34 kilometers from the provincial town along the Surin Sikhoraphum route with a left turn of 800 meters at Amphoe Prasat.The Prasat Sikhoraphum is composed of 5 prang (pagoda), with the principal structure measuring 32 meters high. Beautiful designs are engraved onto the columns. It is believed that the site had been renovated once during the Ayutthaya Period.This site was built around the 17th Buddhist century.Prasart Sikhoraphum is opened every day from 07.30 A.M. - 06.00 P.M. Admission fee is 30 Baht.tags : Prasat Sikhoraphum /ancient ruins/khmer sanctuary /Thai

Andalucia is full of beautiful whitewashed villages, and one of these is located right in the heart of the stunning Sierra de las Nieves mountain range. Yunquera is located just 36 km from popular destination Ronda and 63km from the city of Malaga. The village is an idea base for exploring the stunning mountain range [...]

[ photo credit to wadthai.info ]Wat Chalong is Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple and is the biggest and most ornate of Phuket’s 29 Buddhist monasteries.This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham,who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, whowere abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of theofferings by Phuket people generally. Wat Chalong, was built in 1837.The architecture is typical of Wats found throughout Thailand.A recent addition to the temple is a 61.4-meter high chedi containing the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of the Lor

The Sai Gon Telecommunication Technology Joint Stock Company (SaigonTel) on March 13 began the construction of Dai Dong-Hoan Son Industrial Park, an extended area of Kinh Bac Information Technology Park in Tien Du and Tu Son districts, Bac Ninh province. The 300ha park will be built at the cost of more than VND 1,400... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The administration of southern Dong Nai province has approved a project to build the Dau Giay industrial park, making it the 26 th of its kind so far in the province. The freshly-approved 330 ha project has brought the total areas marked off for industrial parks in the province to over 7,000 ha. The existing 25 parks have managed to lease out over 63 percent of their territory to investors,

The Buddha image of Wat Si Chum ( Phra Achana )[ photo credit to : traveleradvisor ]Wat Si ChumThis lies about 1,500 meters north of Wat Mahathat and was originally surrounded by a moat. A square mondop is the main sanctuary and contains a monumental stucco-over-brick Buddha image in the attitude Subduing Mara, called "Phra Achana". This Buddha measures 11.30 meters from knee to knee.The mondop is 32 meters square and 15 meters high, and the walls are 3 meters thick. There is a passageway in the left inner wall itself which leads to the above crossbeam. On the ceiling of the passageway are more than fifty engraved slate slabs illustrating Jataka scenes.At Wat Si Chum there is a mondop that houses a large stucco image of the Buddha in the Marnvichai position, as described in the first sto

Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn, writing in the Bangkok Post argues reports of torture and ill treatment of people in the southern Muslim province on the south are on the increase. He beleived the Thailand government must become more pro-active in addressing long festering problems related to lack of equal rights for Muslims in his nation. “Crimes [...]

The Japanese Omron Healthcare Manufacturing Viet Nam Company officially put into operation its US$2.5 million factory that manufactures blood pressure monitors in southern Binh Duong Province. Located in the Viet Nam-Singapore Industrial Park II, the plant can currently produce up to 5,000 monitors annually. That figure is expected to double within a year. The products will be exported to

Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is the hub of Northern Thailand. With a population of over 170,000, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North".Founded in 1296 AD, the culturally rich city of Chiang Mai is the longest continuously inhabited settlement from the ancient days of Siam. Located amidst the rolling foot hills of the Himalayan Mountains 700 km north of Bangkok, it could only be reached by an arduous river journey or an elephant back trip until the 1920s, isolation which has helped keep Chia

Famous for its abundance of tropical fruits and as a centre of gems, the eastern province of Chanthaburi is also blessed with rich, verdant forests with scenic waterfalls. The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which has been the home of ancient communities. Quiet fishing villages and peaceful beaches are not far from town.Chanthaburi was occupied by the French during the early part of the 20th century. Their influence can be seen in the architecture of many buildings including the largest Catholic cathedral in Thailand, catering to a sizeable Christian population.About 245 kilometres from Bangkok and covering an area of 6,338 square kilometers, Chanthaburi as administratively divided into the following districts:- Mueang Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Khlung, Laem Sing, Pong Nam Ron, Makham

[photo credit to thai-tour ]This temple is located in Mu 2, Tambon Krasom. Take Highway No. 4, (Phang-nga - Ban Khok Kloi route) for 7 kilometres and upon reaching the kilometre 31 marker at Amphoe Takua Thung, there is an asphalt road going to the right to the temple, one kilometre away. The locals call this temple Wat Tham. This is an interesting temple of all in Phang-nga since it is of historical and archaeological importance. Within the boundary of the temple is a mountain with numerous caves. Tham Yai is located at the lowest level and, inside, the total length of the cave walls is decorated ceramic tiles, bowls as well as terra cotta ware and Benjarong ware. It is also used as a temple and houses various manners of Buddha images, one of which is a splendid reclining Buddha image. Yo

[photo credit to takcity ]This temple is located at Mu 1, Tambon Ta Sai Luat, on the way to the Rim Moei border market, just 500 meters from the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge. The temple was originally known as Wat Thai Yai as the construction of the temple was greatly influenced by Burmese culture and Mahayana Buddhism. Enshrined within the temple are a reclining Buddha image and a marble Buddha image. In addition, on the second floor of the main Viharn, a collection of Burmese musical instruments, including tuned drums and gongs are on display.source: tourismthailandRelated tags : Wat Thai Watthanaram/thai temple/reclining Buddha/Wat Thai

The Earth Times - 27 Feb 2008 Original URL   Jakarta - The transformation of tropical forests and peat swamps into plantations in Indonesia's Riau province is generating more carbon emissions each year than the Netherlands and almost half of Australia's, the World Wildlife Fund revealed Wednesday. The WWF study revealed that in Sumatra's Riau province nearly 10.5 million acres of tropical forests and peat swamp have been cleared in the last 25 years. "Forest loss and degradation and peat decomposition and fires are behind average annual carbon emissions equivalent to 122 per cent of the Netherlands total annual emissions, 58 per cent of Australia's annual emissions, 39 per cent of annual UK emissions and 26 per cent of annual German emissions," said the WWF in a statement made

Many Cochabambine ignore that there exists a province with the name of the Liberator. The formerly know as Quirquiawi, conquered by the quechuas ninety five years ago is named after the Liberator Simón Bolívar. In the fairs and markets of this province they still use exchange. The traditions tells us that the winner of Boyacá, Carabobo y Junín passed with his troops several times through these lands. And this motivated the inhabitants o fthe Quirquiawi etnic group to make a homenage naming their land “Bolívar”, after the Liberator. Bolívar is found where the provinces of Potosí, Oruro and Cochabamba meet, at some 3.500 to 4.200 meters over sea level, with a population of 12 thousand. The 31st of January of 1985, by a State Law, it became the fifteenth provincia of the departam

Sa Pa District is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350km's north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. The Hoang Lien Son range of mountains dominates the district, which is at the eastern extremity of the Himalayas. This range includes Vietnams' highest mountain, Fan si pan, at a height of 3142m above sea level. The town of Sa Pa lies at about 1600 meters of altitude. The climate is moderate and rainy in summer (May—August), and foggy and cold with occasional snowfalls in winter. Sa Pa is a quiet mountain town and home to a great diversity of ethnic minority peoples. The total population of 36,000 consists mostly of minority groups. Excluding Kinh people (15%) there are mainly 5 ethnic groups in Sapa: Hmong 52%, Dao 25%, Tay 5%, Giay 2% and a small number of Xa Pho. Approximately 7,000 live in Sapa, the other 36,000 being scattered in small communes throughout the district. Most of the ethnic minority people work their land on sloping terraces since th

On November 28th, 2007, the Chinese Communist Party- controlled court in Lingyuan City, Liaoning Province, secretly held hearings for nine Falun Dafa practitioners. During the four months these practitioners were detained, Lingyuan City Public Security, the Procuratorate, the court, and the judiciary system secretly colluded with each other and knowingly violated the law. The nine were [...]

Surin is a big province on Mun River Basin in Lower Northeast of Thailand. It is well known, locally and international, for its elephant. The gigantic animal of Surin impresses everyone with loveliness, cleverness and creates unique character of the province. Surin people have long relationship with elephant which becomes icon of the province now. Plenty of Khmer Ruins, beautiful silk and famous jasmine rice make Surin a very interesting destination. In historical aspect, Surin’s story can be dated back thousands of year B.C. when Suai or Kuai ethnic group migrated along Mekong River to settle around Dongrek Range. Kuai ethnic people, found in Thailand and Laos, is talent in catching and training elephant.  Some 2,000 years ago,during Khmer Era, Surin town was established. After the fall of Khmer Empire, the town was neglected until 1763, when Luang Surin Pakdi (Chiang Pum) headman of Mueang Thi Village, led his people to settle at Ban Khu Prathai, in present Surin City. He

A great great event of nearly end of the year 2007 "The 2nd Cambodia Import-Export and One Province One Product Exhibition 2007" is organized by the Ministry of Commerce where held at the Mondial Center from 15-16 December 2007 (for Businesses) and from 17-18 December 2007 (for Publics will be accompanied by the Concert).This is the second exhibition organize by the Ministry of Commerce following the last year exhibition on One Province One Product. On the poster is the information written in khmer script with some keywords in english language where I got it on the street on my way to work provided by people who help to organize this event.In the information paper encourage everyone to see the exhibition starting from 15-18 December 2007 at the mondial center in phnom penh city.It's very interesting to visit this event last year, there i saw many different types of product shown at that time. And i guess, there will be more products to entertain at this time. I don't you whether you

A Surrey man may lose a finger — or even a hand — after being bitten by a poisonous pet cobra for which B.C. hospitals do not carry an anti-venom. Jason Hansen, 36, was bitten Thursday night by a pet cobra at his home in Surrey.Read full story

A Surrey man may lose a finger — or even a hand — after being bitten by a poisonous pet cobra for which B.C. hospitals do not carry an anti-venom. Jason Hansen, 36, was bitten Thursday night by a pet cobra at his home in Surrey.Read full story

Langmusi, Gansu province, China by Tom CarterMurmuring an unbroken stream of prayers, and focused intently on a scarlet and silver monastery bathed in morning light and incense smoke, four Tibetan women fell to their hands and knees in succession. They laid face down before standing up to clasp their hands in prayer for their three hundredth prostrate atop the snow-dusted hilltop on the Sichuan side of Langmusi.But the solemn chants of these devout Buddhists soon dissolved into the self-conscious giggles of young girls upon sensing the presence of a foreigner. Using the moment as an entertaining respite from their prayers, they beckoned to see the pictures I had just taken of them, the site of themselves on my digital camera bringing even louder laughter.Located at an altitude of some 3,00

It’s been just over a month since we spoke about the ingenuity of live construction web cams at condo developments (see 1330 Boylston Mixed-Use Rental Development), or perhaps, their lack in the Boston market. One of the first mainstream developments to implement a live construction cams was Battery Wharf, when over a year ago, they implemented a mechanism where Buyers that had put a unit under reservation could keep tabs on how things where progressing at the job site. Not only do Buyers who hold reservations at a new development want to see progress of their purchase, but potential Buyers and even those in the community tell us that a live construction cam overlooking the construction site is an innovative way to communicate with the Boston real estate market. The development team at 45 Province must have heard the noise on the street, because they have installed a live construction cam recently (thank you to John Keith for bringing this to our attention). So who is doing it?

The Italian province of Calabria could be a good option for prospective rental investors, an expert has advised.Real estate specialist Marco Rossi told the Daily Record said the region, commonly referred to as the Italian Riviera, was attracting an unprecedented level of interest from foreign buyers.He flagged up the town of Pizzo as a possible market for overseas buyers, as it offered a variety of leisure and historical attractions and was in easy reach of an international airport.

date 26 - 27 Oct 2007 (annual)Province: Nong KhaiEvery year the Mekong River in the Nong Khai region of northern Thailand is home to a strange, beautiful and baffling phenomenon; the Naga Fireballs. On the first full moon night of October, which coincides with the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat, hundreds of red, pink and orange fireballs rise out of the river, only to disappear into thin air without a trace.These occurrences are now the centrepiece of a two-day celebration that incorporates many elements or other traditional Thai festivals: light and sound shows, an illuminated boat contest, the King's Cup long-tailed boat race and food offerings. While these all serve to add colour and spectacle to the event, they can't detract from the real star of the show and the spiritual impact the fireballs have.The unexplained nature of the event and its coincidence with such a religious day has led local residents to believe the fire comes from the mythical Naga (a serpent), produced as a

This old temple was built in Ayuthaya period. It was very decayed and rotten. Then one day Pra Rajpromyanthera (Luang Po Rusi Lingdum) came to this temple. He developed it to be the most famous and exquisite temple in Uthaithani province. There are Viharn Kaew (Glass Building) , Prasart Thong-kam (Golden Castle) , both of them are very exquisite and elaborate architecture. You can feed thousands of fish here.source:http://www.uthaithani.go.thRelated Tags:Wat Chantharam/temple/thai temple/Wat Tha Sung/Wat Thai/Thailand

In the map I posted previously number 10 corresponds to the Chapare Province. This province has a tropical climate which is very much like the one we find on the east of Bolivia in the amazon basin. However, the Andean mountains are still present and thus we have a subtropical ecosystem with a large variety of animals and plants.Villa TunariThis is the touristic center of the Chapare, where we find the biggest town of the tropic. It is located at the feet of the mountain chain of the Andes, in an island-type place between the rivers San Mateo and Espíritu Santo; at 160 Kms from the city of Cochabamba and with a yearly average temperature of 30°C. At Villa Tunari we can find modern and comfortable hotels, roads and communications posts. It offersa variety of attractions and touristic activities: swimming in natural crystaline water pits, hikes through paths where you can appreciate the local flora and fauna, canoe trekking, river fishing and visits to different natural attractions lik

Mural Paintings at Wat Ubosatharam[ Photo : www.uthaithani.go.th ]This monastery is situated on Ko Thepho opposite to Uthai Thani Province Market, commonly called by the residents as "Wat Bot". The early Rattanakosin period mural paintings on the walls of the main shrine hall are regarded as very beautiful. Paintings of divine being are on the upper part while scenes from the life of the Lord Buddha decorate the lower part of the wall.Related Tags: Thai Murals Painting/Wat Uposatharam/ Uthai Thani/Thai painting/Mural Painting

This is a good report on what is really going on in the Anbar Province of Iraq. It looks like the good guys are winning but you couldn't tell that from what the mainstream media is reporting every day. ~RJH  Michael J. Tottens Middle East Journal article link Anbar Awakens Part II: Hell is OverThis is the second in a two-part series. Read Part One, The Battle of Ramadi, here.RAMADI, IRAQ – In early 2007 Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s Anbar Province, was one of the most violent war-torn cities on Earth. By late spring it was the safest major city in Iraq outside Kurdistan. Abu Musab Al Zarqawi’s Al Qaeda in Iraq had seized control with the tacit blessing of many local civilians and leaders because they promised to fight the Americans. But Al Qaeda’s rule of Ramadi was vicious and cruel. They turned out not to be liberators at all, but the Taliban of Mesopotamia. Al Qaeda met resistance, after a time, from the Iraqis and responded with a horrific murder and intimidation campaign a

Thailand comprises 76 provinces and it's divided to 6 parts; North, South, Central, East, West and North East. Bangkok is our capital located in Central part.At the North comprises 9 provinces;1. Chiang Rai2. Chiang Mai3. Nan4. Payao5. Prae6. Mae Hong Son7. Lampang8. Lampoon9. UtraladitAt the South comprises 14 provinces;1. Krabi2. Chumporn3. Trang4. Nakorn Sri Thamarat5. Narathivas6. Pattani7. Pang-nga8. Pattalung9. Phuket10. Yala11. Ranong12. Songkla13. Satun14. SuratthaniAt the Central comprises 22 provinces;1. Bangkok2. Kampangpetch3. Chainat4. Nakhonpathom5. Nakhonnayok6. Nakhonsawan7. Nonthaburi8. Pathumthani9. Ayutthaya10. Pichit11. Pitsanulok12. Petchaboon13. Lopburi14. Samutprakan15. Samutsongkram16. Samutsakorn17. Saraburi18. Singburi19. Sukhothai20. Suphanburi21. Aung Thong22. U

Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit is on Highway 2049 about 2 kilometers from Amphoe Phana centre. It is an old temple. Phra Lao Thep Nimit, an ancient Buddha image, is houses in the beautiful ordination hall is about 200 years old. The Ubosot (convocation hall) is of the Lanna architectural style .The principal sacred Buddha image, in the attitude of Subduing Mara is lacquered and gilded.source:Tourism Authority of Thailandphoto:thai-tourRelated Tags: Buddha Image/temple/thai temple/wat/Wat Thai

Fantastic news! After languishing as a ‘have-not’ province for its entire history, at the stroke of a pen, the Rock crossed to the other side of the ledger. According to a Memorial University economist on CBC, Newfoundland and Labrador will no longer get federal equalization payments starting next year and its expected to be well into the black until at least 2025. Oh, what oil can do for an economy. The Hebron oil field, located 340 kilometers (210 miles) southeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and discovered in 1981, holds an estimated 700 million barrels of reserves. Talks between Chevron and the government to develop it had broken off last year, but resumed last month on the eve of a provincial election. Newfoundland has agreed to purchase a 4.9 percent stake in the project for 110 million Canadian dollars (104 million US) and expects a return of 16 billion dollars (15 billion US) over 25 years, Williams said. The federal government, meanwhile, would bank se

Prasat Nang Ram is located 79 kilometers far from town on the route No. 2 It can be reached by driving 62 kilometers to the crossroads of Ban Wat, then turing right along the highway No. 207 for 22 kms. To Ban Nang Ram and finally turining left with travelling further for 4 kilometers. Prasat Nang Ram was built in Khmer style during the 12th century to be a nursing place. The sanctuary consists of the main stupa an vihara surrounded by laterite walls. Outside the wall, there is a pond lined with stepped laterite. Far away 80 meters, surrounded by leterite walls and the U-shaped pond are other three stupas assumed to be the residence of medical men.Related Tags: Prasat Nang Ram/Nakorn Ratchasima/Prasat/ancient ruins

This piece is from The Fourth Rail which is a pre eminent site for getting the hard and gritty truth about what is going on in Iraq. This is the true stories that the mainstream media refuses to report. The Fourth Rail is a daily read for me and should be for you as well. ~RJH The Fourth Rail story link On patrol in northern Babil province By Wesley Morgan, who is currently embedded in Iraq. Wes writes for The Daily Princetonian AND was invited to embed in Iraq by Gen. David Petraeus. His assignment in Iraq is sponsored and financed by Public Multimedia Inc.Saturday morning I got an unexpected grand tour of the US Army’s infrastructure in the greater Baghdad area when my helicopter flight out of Camp Victory, which I thought was going straight to FOB Kalsu, instead stopped at four other landing zones on the way. After waking up and catching a ride to the main 3rd Infantry Division landing zone on Camp Victory, I armored up, strapped into the Black Hawk (I’m handy now with the four-po

Nakhon Si Thammarat is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and the Nakhon Si Thammarat district. It is about 610 km (380 miles) south of Bangkok, on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. The city was the administrative center of southern Thailand during most of its history. Originally a coastal city, silting moved the coastline away from the city. The city has a much larger north to south extension then west to east, which dates back to its original location on a flood-save dune. The modern city centre around the train station is located north of Old Town.It is one of the most ancient cities of Thailand, and contains many buildings and ruins of historical significance. With the fall of the Siamese capital of Ayuthaya in 1767 it became independent, but returned to its allegiance on the founding of Bangkok. In the 17th century British, Portuguese and Dutch merchants set up factories here and carried on an extensive trade.As of 2005, the city has a p

Lampang is situated on the right back of Mae Nam Wang and lies 559 kilometers north of Bangkok at the junction of highways of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, with an area of 12,543 sq.kms. It is administratively divided into 13 Amphoes : Muang, Chae Hom, Hang Chat, Ko Kha , Mae Mo, Mae Phrik, Mae Tha, Ngao, Soem Ngam, Sop Prap, Thoen, Wantg Nua and Muang Pan. Lampang lays claim to two unique features: it is the sole Thai town still using colourful horse drawn carriages as a means of everyday urban transport and it claims to have the world's only training school for baby elephants. Both attractions account for the bulk of Lampang's Thai and foreign visitors. Wat Phrathat Lampang LunagLies some 20 kilometers south of Lampang and is one of the North's finest temples. The chedi towers above surrounding trees. To the left of the chedi is a viharn with a carved wood facade and double - level roofs. Hamonious proportions and exquisite interior decoration make Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang one of t

Trang at a glanceLocated approximately 828 kilometers from Bangkok, Trang Province covers an area of 4,941 square kilometers. The province borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to the north, Satun Province and the Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea) to the south, Phatthalung Province to the east and the Indian Ocean and Krabi Province to the west. Trang is considered a magnificent coastal province as it long, beautiful coastline stretches 199 kilometers along the Indian Ocean. In addition, the province has two major rivers flowing through it, the Trang River, which originates in the Khao Luang Mountain Range and Maenam Palian from the Banthat Mountain Range.Despite the fact that Trang City plays a key role in facilitating trade and communications to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand's southern commercial hub, Trang is a province less traveled to by tourists. It was only recently that Trang has been poised to establish itself on the international travel map.Trang has geographical advantages simil

Chon Buri The Nearest Seaside Retreat Chonburi, Bangkoks nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local colors, traditions, delicacies and fresh seafood. This is a popular resort among Bangkokians who seek the nearest escape from hectic weekly schedules as Chon Buri has something for everyone. In addition, Chon Buri is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.PattayaPattaya A Travelers ParadisePattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 170 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960's, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation center. A fascinating escape where tourists, holiday makers and vacationers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unw

Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres, and it is home to approximatlely ten million people or more than 10% of the country's population.Over the last few decades, Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. This great city has had astounding success in combining the ancient and modern world.For tourists, Bangkok has a feast

The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon S

Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South's wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island and province.Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of the southern part of Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean, the province covers an area of approximately 543 square kilometers (excluding small islets). It is estimated that Phuket Province covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometers if its 39 other small islands are included. The islands total length, from north to south, is estimated at 48.7 kilometers and approximately 21.3 kilometers wide.Phuket borders on Phang-nga Province to the north. The other 3 sides are encircled by the Andaman Sea the place where many

A quiet and tranquil province, Nan nestles in a verdant valley in northern Thailand. About 668 kilometres from Bangkok, it covers an area of 11,472 square kilometres and is made up of the following districts: Mueang, Wiang Sa, Na Noi, Pua, Chiang Klang, Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Mun, Santi Suk, Bo Kluea, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Song Khwae, and Phu Phiang. The people of Nan descend from the Lan Changs (Laotians). Their forebears moved to settle around present-day Pua district which is rich in rock salt deposits, about 700 years ago at the time when Sukhothai was becoming the kingdom of the Thais. They subsequently moved south to the fertile Nan River basin which is much more extensive. Nan's history is deeply involved with its neighbours, in particular Sukhothai which played an important role in both political and religious terms before Nan became a part of Lanna, Burma and Thailand in that order. Today Nan is still the home of numerous Thai Lue and other hilltr