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Vietnam Airlines says to maintain fares at Tet
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said Wednesday it will not raise ticket prices for any domestic flights during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
The pledge was announced by the carrier’s general director, Pham Ngoc Minh, after the government announced a lift on fare caps.
The decision, issued last week, allows... (read more)
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Dr William Boothe Lasik Eye Surgery
Dr Boothe Refractive Error - Too much or too little bending of the light rays entering the eye, so that they focus not on the retina, which would give clear vision, but either in front of it (myopia) or behind it (hyperopia). When the cornea is slightly oval-shaped, rather than perfectly round, it has two curvatures, a steeper one and a... (read more)
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Tips for Tutoring Adult Students
Methods and Materials for Conversation and Writing Tutors
Eric H. Roth writes...
How do you effectively teach English to a struggling private student? What will you actually do for 60-120 minutes together? How will you make the lessons meaningful enough that your client feels satisfied and wants to retain you for future lessons?
First,... (read more)
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youth & development
it is always refreshing when you meet work mates who share the same passion with u. i recently had a talk with a fellow youth who is based in Zambia and is trying his best to contribute however little to the development of his community. he is one of a couple of youths with no money or experience to implement any expensive project. what they do... (read more)
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The Grief of Death
This morning I woke up to some grief
I heard a death shrill over the air
So suddenly did it pierced the skies
That the calm air was thrown into turmoil
The skies shuddered and birds scared
Hairs stood up all over my terrified body
God gives and he takes
He creates and calls the stakes
We come on loan
And sometimes no matter how much... (read more)
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Global health funding - does not reflect the health needs
Global health funding at the World Health Organisation (WHO) is skewed
towards infectious diseases and does not reflect the actual health
needs of recipient countries, say researchers in The Lancet this month (1
November).
The United Kingdom-based team compared the allocations for infectious
diseases, chronic non-communicable diseases... (read more)
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Changes and updates
New dates: from march 17 to march 19, 2009.
Event location: Expo Forum.
Fees (for the three days):
General.-
Until December 31, 2008 --> $75.00 Dlls
January-February 2009 --> $125.00 Dlls
From March 1, 2009 --> $175.00 Dlls
Students.-
Until December 31, 2008 --> $30.00 Dlls
January-February 2009 --> $50.00 Dlls
From March 1,... (read more)
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Pot Calling th Kettle black
Following the aftermath of prop 8 being passed it has been reported that the reason for its success was due to blacks voting. To me that eerily sounds like Jim Crow thinking. In the land of the free and a place where all minorities have struggled four equal rights, why would one group of minorities allow finger pointing at another. I understand... (read more)
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Extension 1.3: Journal
Through this activity, I have learned more about the types factors surrounding HIV/AIDS and how they are affecting different types of people around the world. I was also able to view some messages of hope through photographs: how simple trees or groups of people talking together could symbolize the spreading of HIV/AIDS education and those... (read more)
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Grants to fund Music and Education-Related Service Projects
Need some extra cash to jump start your community project? Check out these amazing NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITIES!
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Doing something noteworthy with music in your community?
FOCUS: Using MUSIC to make a difference
AMOUNT: 20 $500 grants, 5 $3000 grants + a paid trip to the GRAMMY® Awards
DEADLINE: December... (read more)
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Take the worldwide survey of “climate solution providers”
This unique initiative is supported by the World Bank, the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the International Development Research Centre, and has the active involvement of a wide range of other organizations (please see logos below).
In return for about twenty minutes of your time to complete the survey, we will be pleased to send you a... (read more)
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4U
TEQUILA AND SALT
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. > You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. > >
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you... (read more)
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Care2
www.care2.com
a website which has hosted an e-mail account for me for over a year & a half now, for free, & I find it to be working well for me, what makes it better is that the site works as a community, &, such as TIG, a community of people willing to take steps as activists: a community which signs each others' petitions, & generally... (read more)
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The Politics of Irony
How unfortunate and regrettable a situation the US and by extension many developed and developing nations have found themselves in regarding the current economic crisis. Perhaps the most distasteful taboo in this whole situation is the fact that the creators and most reputable supporters of free trade and business and trade liberalization has... (read more)
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Lasik Eye Repair Surgery
Most LASIK patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision immediately after the procedure. Vision may still fluctuate day to day. Some patients might need 3-6 Months After LASIK for their vision to stabilize after a surgery at Dr David Kleiman . When evaluating your vision after LASIK at , it's important to be patient. Although you... (read more)
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$23 million art in the UN building???
The undated photo released by Onuart on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008 shows Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo working in the "Hall XX" at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva. Barcelo finished the painting of the dome of "Hall XX" of work that will house the UN's Human Rights Council, after 13 months.
A $23 million ceiling painting... (read more)
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PEOPLE SEARCH ALBUQUERQUE OMAHA OBITUARIES PEOPLE SEARCH ALBUQUERQUE also allows you to reunite with your long lost family and friends as we are a reliable online resource found essentially helpful by those who wish to obtain vital records pertinent to their neighborhood, property, or those wishing to reconnect with individuals... (read more)
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PRISONERS ARE HUMANS TOO
I was very disturbed by the recent images of inhumane treatment of prisoners in Kamiti Prison. They were striped naked and gravely beaten by the prison wardens sustaining serious injuries. There is no mistake that warrants senseless beating and denial of privacy. That is grave violation of human right and should be condemned in the strongest way... (read more)
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"Cure" for AIDS Stumbled Upon?
By Todd Heywood , RH Reality Check :
Doctors in Berlin, Germany, are reporting that a 42-year-old American living in that city may have eliminated the virus from his body after a bone marrow transplant.
According to the Wall Street Journal report, the man was suffering from leukemia and AIDS, and while he continues to receive... (read more)
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I'm disturbed! And, you might want to know why?
I'm disturbed! And, you might want to know why?
It's simply because of the present state of education in my country. Although, the value of education is still intact, and the teachers are doing their best, but it’s quite unfortunate that young people are becoming less interested in learning! In some States, these students receive the... (read more)
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