With the economy in turmoil, now is a good time to get out and enjoy a cost saving adventure. All you need is a little creativity and a trip to your local zoo. You will undoubtedly learn more about...
Aside from the odd security flaw, Google's Chrome browser (currently in beta) is getting rave reviews. Over forty (40!) times faster than Internet Explorer 7."I like the idea of Google Chrome, a lot. But, then I like...
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The victims in Wednesday's minibus crash in Limpopo, South Africa are confirmed to be relatives of actress Helena Bonham Carter."The accident happened at Thabazimbi in the Limpopo district of the country on Wednesday, the Foreign Office said. Two other family members injured...
" CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — A rare Asian elephant born at a southern Ontario safari park last month is the first third-generation calf born on the continent. The 107-kilogram male was born July 15 to an 11-year-old...
My last animal post was about a pitbull attacking a boy. I would like to redeem myself and post on a positive animal story.This story reminds me of The Lion King when Simba wandered off and Timone and Pumba had to...
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Over thirty crocodiles have been found dead in South Africa's most popular safari destination, and experts in related fields are meeting to find out what's killing them. "Veterinary surgeons, scientists, researchers,...
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"Just like any other parks, they offer other attractions such as tribal dances, fire eating stints and a night show which showcases the animals in the Night Safari. Dining is never a problem as it has food outlets and restaurants to satisfy your growling stomachs. One of...
Mokoro Trails - The Transparent RealityOver the past few years, the Okavango Delta and Maun in particular, has become perceived as an expensive destination with many Overland Companies no longer stopping in Maun due...
Making software updates, and making them available is a good thing. Although Apple's approach is a bit different in this sector. They not only make updates to gain more security and fix / improve features, they even...
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"one of FF 3's key improvements is its better management of PC resources, something that should've been fixed in a previous version.""We do like the lower memory and CPU overheads though -- IE 8 was less resource-intensive than Firefox in our tests, so new computer users or...
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In a land that once thrived on tourists coming to see the wild game of Africa up close and personal, Kenya's tourism industry has felt the brutal effects of war and hatred sweeping the country. The economy always...
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Cisarua, Bogor (ANTARA News) - The rare Humboldt Penguin (Speheniscus Humboldti) can now be seen at Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java.Six pairs of the animal arrived at TSI on February 2,2008...
Whatever your motivation - see the 'big 5', travel the Okavango Delta, bird watching, seeing the heart of Africa, going on safari or just a family trip - Moremi Game Reserve deserves serious consideration. It is one...
What is reminiscent of a Monty Python skit, a pet shop owner is despondent that someone kidnapped up his parrot during a busy rush of customers. Perhaps the Parrot took flight to it's native Norway to bask in the...