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The Belo Monte Dam of Brazil

The Belo Monte dam of Brazil is a social and ecological disaster waiting to happen. The dam is not yet built, but it possibly will be - the great lessons already learned in Brazil about hydro electric power is that though that energy is "clean" energy - there are still very negative environmental damages done from flooding forests, and the ensuing greenhouse gasses from the rotting vegetation beneath the water. The Native Tribes of Brazil are not valued at all by the government of Brazil.

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Charles Owen Brown Biography of Tucson Arizona's Saloon Keeper of Congress Hall

Charles Owen Brown was the owner of the Congress Hall Saloon in early Territorial Tucson, Arizona. At look at his life tells a lot about life in Tucson in the late 1800s and early 1900s because saloons were the gathering places for social and political events. Sadly things didn't work out so well for Charles who died without any property, but he can be credited with his part in Tucson's development.

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Spain: Beaches and shopping in Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol

The words Malaga and tourism usually take you down to its coast, to the Costa del Sol; But Malaga, the city, would also like to vindicate their roll and attraction. Continue reading to know more about the southern of Spain.

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Monaco and Malta

What do Monaco and Malta have in common? They both start with an "M." Seriously though, they have very little in common except that I visited both of them during a vacation a few years ago. Both places have long held a certain fascination for me...

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The Del Monte Pineapple Plantation in Bukidnon, Philippines

The Del Monte Pineapple Plantation is one of the largest pineapple plantations in the world and the biggest in the Far East. It is owned by Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI) which is based in Cagayan de Oro City, the main urban center of Northern...

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Classics for Kids: The Wonderful World of Classics Illustrated

Classics illustrated introduced millions of children to the world of celebrated works of literature in an accessible and memorable format : In a comic book form. At the time when comics usually meant superheroes and masked vigilantes, it was a daring move to publish the classics of world literature.

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Visit Mont Blanc, France

Mont Blanc, France, is a stunning mountain easily visited by cable car in the heart of the French Alps. Learn more about Mont Blanc, photos and facts.

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Southern Italy: Puglia (Part I)

Puglia is one of Southern Italy's most culturally unique regions. Puglia's history, as well as its landscape, is incredibly diverse, which created a culture of tolerance and amazing hospitality. Yet it is rarely visited by non-Italian travelers, remaining a land of mystery to most tourists If you, like me, prefer the road less traveled, come visit Puglia.

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Incredible Events In The History Of Nova Scotia: The Halifax Explosion -- A Story Of Shattered Lives

Read about the largest man made explosion in the world. The Halifax explosion of Nova Scotia in 1917 was a terrible tragedy but remarkably, it ended up being one of the biggest turning points for eye injuries the world has yet known.

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Etape du Tour - How to ride a stage of the Tour de France

The Etape du Tour, or 'Etape' is an organised bike ride which takes place every year over the route of a mountain stage of the Tour de France. It is normally held several days before the professionals tackle...

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