Luxe Purse link Keeps yours Designer Fashion Handbag off the ground

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Every woman who’s spent a small fortune on one of those designer handbags knows the dilemma of where to put their pricey pouch when in a restaurant. You don’t want to put it on a filthy floor, and not all chairs make it easy to drape your strap over the back. If this sounds familiar , the crazy kids nearby have got your bag…

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Longevity is to lead a sex less life but tobacco or cigarette addict is the harder to resist

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A 107-year-old Hong Kong villager, who still enjoys an occasional smoke, has attributed his longevity in part to decades of sexual abstinence.

“I don’t know why I have lived this long”,

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The Bee Tree – by Stephen Buchmann and Diana Cohn, illustrated by Paul Mirocha

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cover.jpgPak Teh is a traditional honey hunter who scales the tropical Tualang tree with heights up to70 metres in Pedu Lake in northern Malaysia. His respect for nature and traditional rituals or beliefs of the honey gathering process makes him a hero of an unusual kind. Because Pak Teh and his grandchildren adhere strictly to the cultural practices inherited for generations, the bees keep returning to the Pedu Lake to nest and produce their sweet nectar.

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Going with Iceberg , Eskimo and Polar Bear in Arctic Canada

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Iceberg , a cruise in the Arctic
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A Polar Bear in the Arctic
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What to wear

Wellington boots or something similarly waterproof are essential. It is recommended boots that are 14-16 inches high with a ridged sole as there will be wet landings and a pair of Chameau Chasseurnord boots, with a warm Neoprene lining . You will need waterproof and or woollen gloves; a Gore-Tex or waterproof expedition shell jacket such as the Technicals Hydrotec Men’s Limit jacket ; two lightweight sweaters and maybe a turtleneck; a pair of waterproof trousers; a woollen hat and woollen or polypropylene socks. You will also need a good sunscreen and insect repellent.

 A cruise to the Arctic is one of the few true voyages of discovery left for travellers. But the future of this fragile wilderness is uncertain, so go before it’s too late.

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Unity: a Paradox of Mankind

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Unity can only be achieved when we are willing to let down our guards and see from the other party’s point of view. We must respect others for their differences just as we expect them to respect our cultural practices and norms.

The first step towards respecting others is to understand themselves and ourselves. Insecure peoples who put down others to glorify their own culture have no space in their lives for tolerance and mutual coexistence. pmo3244.jpgThere needs to be a delicate balance between pride in one’s culture and acceptance of other beliefs and lifestyles at the same time. This is easier said than done. When one culture dictates norms that transgress on another’s beliefs, finding a common ground seems impossible and hostility becomes inevitable. When a culture which practices polygamy comes head to head with a monogamous society that is also struggling with AIDS, the differences seem insurmountable.

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Top 10 Korean Drama

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Base on the vote from public, following are the top 10 Korean drama.

1. Dae Jang Geum – With average of 41.6% average rating
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Dae Jang Geum also known as The Great Jang Geum or Jewel In The Palace. This series produced in 2003 by South Korean TV channel MBC.

2. Lovers in Paris – 41.5% average rating
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The show is also known as My Sweetheart in Paris and Romance in Paris. The show won the prize for best television drama in the Baeksang Art Awards 2005

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When parents kill their offspring…

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What do you do when the shepherd kills the sheep? What do you do when the anti-corruption officer is accused of corrupted practice? What do you do when parents murder their offspring? The individual who is entrusted with responsibilities is often the one with the opportunity to abuse them. When these abuses involve public trust or the lives of innocent children, the reaction is one of anger, disbelief and revulsion.

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The delicate bond of parent and child

A child should be inculcated with a sense of integrity of his/her responsibility towards others in life.

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