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Well Paid Jobs Among 100,000+ Job Openings in South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa The HubPages writer Prince Maak asked a question concerning the availability of well paid jobs in Africa. While I do not have data for the entire continent, I can supply some information about types of job listings open...

4 comments    engineering jobs
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Nelson, Nevada - A Ghost Town, And The Techatticup Mine

Just a short drive from the glitter and hustle and bustle of Las Vegas is an old ghost town and abandoned mine with a rich history. Ghost stories abound from this place, that has a history of turmoil and violence that happened back in the days of the "Wild West."

2 comments    ghost town lawlessness
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Top 10 High Demand High-Paying Jobs in Australia

During the summer of 2010, news from the respected business economy publication BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK (reference link) was that Canada and Australia seemed little touched by the Recession of 2008-2010 that...

115 comments    business travel chinese trade
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Rules for Where and What to Look for Gold if You are a Newbie; Gold Prospecting in the Best Places Using Gold Panning

This hub will convey information that I, an amateur prospector, have learned about the location of placer gold. Believe it or not, it took me quite some time to figure out how to increase my odds of finding placer gold. Due to the fact that...

6 comments    gold mining prospecting
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How and Where to Find Gold

Times are tough. But the Gold price has reached record levels. There's Gold in them there hills (and streams) but how to you find it? The first question is where to look to find Gold. The answer is research - lots and lots of research and knowing what you are looking for. After that is hard work and luck. This articles describes how and where to find gold.

4 comments    gold prospecting gold rush
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The Backbone of the Mines

I have often wondered, How hard it was then. When my grandmother’s father lived there, In the heart of Isaban. Digging the coal, Out of the ground. All the men worked there, At the mine across town. The Company Store used them up,...

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Top Ten Summer Vacations For The Family

This year many families will want to save money and still have a great vacation. Whether its relaxing on the beach or riding a roller coaster, I am sure these custom vacations will give you memorable times for the whole family. This article is...

5 comments    advice family children
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How Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok Ended Up Dead Together in Deadwood

Without a doubt, Deadwood South Dakota is one of the old west's most popular tourist destinations. In fact, the entire city of Deadwood is on the National Register of Historic Places. The city was much restored during the late 1980's and is now a...

0 comments    gold mining south dakota
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Mining the Future: The Case Against Coal-Powered Electricity

People who live by the mountains may one day find that they are no longer there. Others who like to hike or otherwise enjoy the Great Outdoors may find that they're not so Great anymore. If current levels of coal extraction continue as they are in...

4 comments    alternative power coal mining
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Arizona Gems: Superstition Mountain, Gonzales Pass, Picket Post Mountain, Superior, and Apache Leap

I would like to provide you with a tour of one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona. The scenery changes significantly along a 30 mile route, ending up at a small Arizona copper town, Superior, and a huge rock cliff, approximately 500 ft in...

11 comments    arizona superior wildflowers
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