tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73232914476280374072024-03-05T13:15:29.610+08:00Just On TopTop 10 lists, best of the bests, amazing things, stories, and phenomena, and more. Interesting posts that will relieve your boredom! Warning: This blog is addictive!rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-36274588693474513142013-11-18T18:01:00.000+08:002013-11-24T22:51:51.237+08:00Top 5 Bali Beachfront Villas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bali is an island province located in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world. Unlike larger islands of Indonesia, Bali is home to most of Indonesia's Hindu minority. This island is popular to its beautiful and magnificent tropical beaches that attract millions of domestic and international tourists every year. In 2012 alone, Bali accommodated more than 2.88 million foreign tourists and this figure keeps growing. This huge influx of tourists benefited the real estate industry as evident on the construction of multimillion dollar hotels and villas throughout the island, mostly in coastal locations such as Seminyak, Canggu, Candidasa, Sanur, Ketewel, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, The Bukit and Seseh-Tanah Lot . Because of its attractive surroundings (both mountain and coastal areas), Travel and Leisure magazine awarded the island with the <b>Best Island award</b> in 2010. Moreover, BBC Travel awarded Bali as one of the world's best islands, second only to Greece. The Australians, Chinese, and the Japanese people top the list of foreign tourists visiting Bali. There is also a considerable number of expatriates living in the island (30,000 foreigners as of 2010), some has married natives.</div>
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If you are visiting Bali for the first time, accommodation would not be a big problem because there are lots of hotels and villas in the island that you could rent. You could reserve your accommodation online or via phone even before your scheduled flight to Bali. <b><u>Beachfrontbalivillas.com</u></b> is a user-friendly website in which you can book <a href="http://www.beachfrontvillasbali.com/" target="_blank">private beachfront villas in Bali</a> at varying rates depending on your budget. The website lists a lot of villas which may overwhelm you; that is why we selected some of the best villas that we strongly recommend for you.</div>
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<a href="http://www.beachfrontvillasbali.com/beach-front-villas-bali.php?villaID=AtasOmbak" target="_blank"><b>Villa Atas Ombak, Seminyak, Bali Indonesia</b></a></div>
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The villa's name means "Villa on Top of the Waves" which somewhat describes the location of the villa. This 5-bedroom villa has a sleeping capacity of 10 people. Staff includes Babysitter, Chef/Cook (All meals), Housekeeping (Full time), Manager, Masseuse/Spa Therapist, Security, Service Staff and Shopper. It is a perfect place for weddings or large gatherings, with ample play areas for a classroom-worth of kids, and many chill-out spots for the adults. The coastline view is astounding, with at least 120 degrees of the 180-degree view being taken up by the ocean.<br />
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<a href="http://www.beachfrontvillasbali.com/beach-front-villas-bali.php?villaID=SungaiTinggi" target="_blank"><b>Villa Sungai Tinggi, Canggu, Bali Indonesia</b></a></div>
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The name of the villa means "High River" which describes its current location: in the arm of a small lagoon, at the point where the river meets the sea. Villa Sungai Tinggi is characterised by coralline-limestone walls, thatched roofs, and an open-sided living pavilion fashioned after a traditional Balinese <i>wantilan</i>, or village meeting hall. This villa is perfect for family holidays and or vacationing groups. This 6-bedroom villa has a sleeping capacity of 14 people, served by a staff composed of Babysitter, Chef/Cook (All meals), Driver (8 hours), Housekeeping (Full time), Manager, Masseuse/Spa Therapist, Security and Shopper. It is located beside the popular Pererenan surf beach, a long way north of the downtown Seminyak beach scene, so it’s very private, very secluded, very calm and very much all yours. The central feature of the villa is the astounding infinity-edge swimming pool with shallow shelves at one end, bordered by a timber deck with chairs and sun loungers.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.beachfrontvillasbali.com/beach-front-villas-bali.php?villaID=Semarapura" target="_blank">Villa Semarapura, </a><a href="http://www.beachfrontvillasbali.com/beach-front-villas-bali.php?villaID=Semarapura" target="_blank">Seseh, Bali Indonesia</a></b></div>
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This 5-bedroom villa is a great villa not only for an extended family or a group of friends, but also as an ideal place for special celebrations; its popularity as a venue arises from it being beautifully photogenic, very private and refreshingly calm. Its 5 expansive bedrooms that are scattered throughout the tropical garden has a sleeping capacity of 12 people. The villa is fully staffed, composed of a Babysitter, Chef/Cook (All meals), Driver (8 hours), Housekeeping (Full time), Manager, Masseuse/Spa Therapist, Security, Service Staff and Shopper. Key amenities include Air-con, Car, Internet (WiFi), Swimming Pool (Private), Tennis Court and TV (Satellite/Cable). Other amenities include Baby Cot, Board Games/Toys, Book Selection, Car Parking, CD Library, CD Player/Stereo System, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Machine, DVD Library, DVD Player, Equipped Kitchen, Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress, Hairdryers, IDD, iPod Dock/Speakers, Jacuzzi, Laundry Service, Swimming Pool Toys and Wine Fridge.<br />
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This villa is a trio of modern, similarly-styled, three-bedroomed houses is surrounded by rotating fields of maize and rice, just 100 meters from the black sands of Padang Galak beach. Sanur Residence has 9 villas with a sleeping capacity of 21 people, perfect for big family and group events including nuptials. The three houses are modern and minimalist in design with a hint of traditional materials. The staff includes Babysitter, Chef/Cook (All meals), Garden/Pool Staff, Housekeeping (Full time), Manager, Masseuse/Spa Therapist, Security, Service Staff and a Shopper. Key amenities include Air-con, Car, Internet (WiFi), Swimming Pool (Private), TV (Satellite/Cable) and Washing Machine.<br />
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Nusa Lembongan, a small tropical island just half an hour’s boat ride from Sanur, is the location of this beautiful beachfront villa. The place can be considered as a paradise, with white sand beach facing the 5-bedroom villa with a sleeping capacity of 10 people. One guest described his experience as: "<i>Felt like we were part of the rich and famous world, unbelievable..</i>" </div>
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Many tourists who want to explore Asian tropical beaches are going to Phuket, Thailand and Asia's premier tropical destination with more than 4 million visitors a year. Phuket is famous with its beautiful white sand beaches, delicious cuisine, spectacular lifestyle, vibrant towns and interesting culture and traditions. There are lots of enjoyable activities that you can do in Phuket like playing golf, sailing, diving, snorkeling, shopping, bar hopping and food tripping. For accommodation, you should try one of <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/" target="_blank">Phuket's private villas</a> with private pool, staff, facilities and amenities. You could find them online by just searching them in Google or Bing search engines. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/index.php" target="_blank">PhuketVillas.com</a>, a website that features Phuket villas, reviewed and rated some of the best private villas in Phuket that you should consider looking at when your planning to stay in Phuket for vacation.</div>
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With its acclaimed design and spectacular west-facing perch above the Andaman Sea, Villa Amanzi offers a postcard-perfect tropical escape with a modern twist. Set in a private estate that's a world away from Phuket's busy tourist districts, this lavish 6-bedroom, fully-staffed villa is a heaven-sent haven for families and groups. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=Amanzi" target="_blank">Book This Villa Now!</a></div>
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With clear views over the ocean and Kamala Bay, the vivid 3-bedroom Villa Chi blends modern style with a gorgeous tropical seafront setting. Guests will relish Chi's spectacular sunset views, 16m waterfall pool and entertainment facilities, and enjoy complimentary access to the superb amenities at the Cape Sienna luxury resort. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=Chi" target="_blank">Book This Villa Now!</a></div>
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Set in an exclusive enclosed development perched on the cliffs between Patong and Kamala, this delightful, fully-serviced 4-bedroom villa with its dramatically positioned infinity pool effortlessly blends luxury and style, delivering an ideal location for a private coastal escape, minutes away from some of Phuket's best nightlife and shopping. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=Lomchoy" target="_blank">Book This Villa Today!</a></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=BeyondBangtao" target="_blank">VILLA BEYOND BANGTAO</a></b></div>
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Spectacular sea views and an exclusive hillside location just minutes from Surin and Bang Tao beaches make the 6-bedroom Villa Beyond Bangtao an enticing, exciting retreat for families and groups. Celebrate Phuket's tropical days and nights in style with the private pool, chef service, Sonos entertainment system and rooftop terrace. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=BeyondBangtao" target="_blank">Book This Villa Now!</a></div>
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This modern five bedroom villa with amazing sea views from atop a jungle-clad hill in Surin is truly a place for celebrating life with family and friends. Offering a stunning cinema room, top-notch technology throughout, seven friendly staff and an infinity pool, Villa Zamani offers a full spectrum of tropical delights. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=Zamani" target="_blank">Book this Villa Now!</a></div>
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With world-class architectural design and a amazing sea-view perch, the fully staffed, four bedroom Villa Padma presents an exquisite escape into the lush Cape Yamu region on Phuket's eastern coast. Groups and families will enjoy refreshing dips in the 25m pool and entertaining in grand style, plus easy access to yachting and golfing. Experience luxury at Villa Padma. <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/villa-padma.aspx" target="_blank">Book This Villa Now!</a></div>
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Part of L'Orchidée Residences estate, the delightful 4 (+1) bedroomed Villa Aranda commands spectacular views overlooking the vibrant Patong Bay, Phuket's popular tourist center, on the island's famous west coast.</div>
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Villa I is an elegant, seven bedroom tropical villa perfect for extended families as well as groups. Located on the picturesque Kamala headland, its sweeping sea views offers the perfect backdrop for a splashy event. A carefree island escape is assured with the villa's 25 meter pool, amazing entertainment facilities and skilled Thai chef. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=villai" target="_blank">Book this villa now!</a></div>
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<b>VILLA LIBERTY</b></div>
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With mesmerizing views across the rugged coastline of Kamala from its imposing hillside perch, the fully staffed, six-bedroom Villa Liberty presents groups an extravagant tropical vacation. Liberty has extensive entertainment facilities, talented chef, infinity pool, two lifts and spectacular ocean-view massage room make it both a perfect party place and tranquil refuge. <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/villa-liberty.aspx" target="_blank">Book This Villa Now!</a></div>
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The ultimate in cool luxury, Paresa Grand Villa serves up a heavenly hillside retreat with three (yes, three!) private swimming pools and four elegant, modern bedrooms, all with spectacular views across the vibrant Andaman Sea. A tranquil, restorative holiday is assured for groups or families seeking a total tropical escapade. <a href="http://www.phuketvillas.com/phuket-villas.php?villaID=Paresa5" target="_blank">Book This Villa Today!</a></div>
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Every year the Insurance Commission, the government agency that regulates insurance companies in the Philippines, releases relevant reports about the life insurance industry in the Philippines. One of these reports is the ranking of life insurance companies in the Philippines based on different criteria such as premium income, assets, net worth, net income and paid up capital. Out of these criteria, the ranking based on premium income is one of the most popular because it determines which company is leading in terms of insurance sales/revenues. As of December 31, 2011, the leading life insurance company based on premium income is Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) with 13.8 billion pesos in premium income. After many years of just being number 2, Sun Life was able to defeat Philam Life by 300 million pesos in premium income. The two is competing to be at the top but let us see by next year of which company will be number 1. </div>
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<b>The Significance of Ranking</b><br />
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Well, this ranking may help Filipinos decide on which company they will get their life insurance. With 34 life insurance companies in the Philippines, it is quite difficult and even confusing to decide which life insurance company to choose. At least with this kind of ranking, Filipinos have some kind of criteria that will help them decide. For example, they may associate the ranking with company stability or market leadership. Filipinos are tired of companies closing down, that is why they want to make sure that they are partnering their future and security with stable companies.<br />
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One of the reasons why Filipinos don't like the idea of life insurance is because they are afraid that the life insurance company will close down just like what happened with few pre-need companies. The Insurance Commission (IC) strictly regulates life insurance companies to protect the public. The agency makes it sure that every life insurance company has enough reserve to pay their obligations to the policyholders. Because the IC is doing a great job, no life insurance company in the Philippines has ever closed down except for mergers and buyouts which are by the way not harmful to policyholders.<br />
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<b>What Matters</b></div>
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Even if your life insurance policy is issued by the last company in the list, it doesn't matter. What matters is the ability of your life insurance company to meet its obligations to you as the policyholder and to your beneficiaries in due time.<br />
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<b>The Sad Note</b><br />
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The truth is there are still many Filipinos that don't have life insurance especially breadwinners or people with dependents. According to the IC, there are only 3.3 million policies that are in-force in 2010. This does not mean that there are 3.3 million Filipinos with life insurance policies because there are some people who have multiple policies. For example, my wife and I have a total of 4 life insurance policies (plus personal accident insurance from non-life companies) but we think we are not yet adequately covered. There is still a huge market for life insurance products in the Philippines but unless more and more Filipinos are being adequately educated on the importance of life insurance, there would be no significant improvement in the number of Filipino lives insured each year.<br />
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<b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><br />
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<b>Raymund F. Camat</b> is a licensed Financial Advisor of Sun Life Financial. For your life insurance and financial planning needs, contact him at <b>09179698062</b> or email him at <b>raymund.f.camat@sunlife.com.ph</b>. You may also visit his website at <a href="http://www.moneytalkph.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moneytalkph.com</a>. Follow him at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MoneyTalkPH" target="_blank">http://www.FaceBook.com/MoneyTalkPH</a>.</div>
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rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0Philippines12.879721 121.7740174.98013 111.666595 20.779312 131.881439tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-12812941161304430872012-09-17T14:35:00.000+08:002012-09-17T14:45:42.238+08:00Introducing LastMinuteBaliVillas.com, The Top Travel Website on Getting Booking Discount in Bali Indonesia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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loves vacation and dreams of having the perfect one with no further
disruptions, impediments and delays such as picking the right villa and then
ending up later disappointed to get the news from your inquiry that the villa
is no longer available. These often happen on vacation spots like Bali, where
villas are very popular and highly in demand. Good thing though, a site was
created to solve problems like this, the <a href="http://www.lastminutebalivillas.com/">LastMinuteBaliVillas.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Minute Bali Villas is a website that helps you and everyone book their dream
Bali holiday villa easily and hassle-free. The island of Bali is considered to
be one of the popular tourist destinations in the world. Known for its
world-class diving and surfing spots, as well as for its rich and colorful
culture, Bali is famed as the <i>“island of
gods”.</i> Offering both picturesque landscapes, archaeological attractions and
varied sport and water activities, millions of travelers and visitors come to
this island to enjoy and experience these things every year. That’s why the
island offers a great selection of accommodations from small losmens to the
most famous one, the private villas complete with their staffs and top-class
service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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since Bali villas are very popular for travelers and foreigners especially
during holiday seasons, most people are faced with the problem of finding an
available villa to rent and that’s what the Last Minute Bali Villas wants to work
out. It shows and offers up-to-date lists of only the last-minute Bali villas
that are available as you search. And once you chose the perfect villa you want
for, they will quickly respond with a booking confirmation with no holdups or
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our partner site, The Villa Guide. There you can find dozens of Bali’s private
villas in which many display monthly availability calendars for searcher’s
convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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why if you’re looking for the right middleman to take care of your villa
accommodations in Bali that will save you both from the troubles and hassles of
booking during the last minute then, without any doubt, the <a href="http://www.lastminutebalivillas.com/about-us.aspx" target="_blank">LastMinuteBaliVillas.com</a> is the perfect choice for you. Because when a villa is available, there
should be no other reasons to delay your booking and your dream holiday from
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rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0Bali, Indonesia-8.4095178 115.188916-9.414796299999999 113.9254885 -7.4042392999999995 116.45234350000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-1474634627018025132012-09-13T19:30:00.001+08:002012-09-13T19:30:14.810+08:00Top Things to Do in Canggu, Bali Indonesia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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also known as the “island of Gods” had always captivated its village by its
famous beaches and one of these is Canggu, a beach area lying in South Bali,
south of Tanah Lot and north of Seminyak. Canggu is a large coastal area that
stretches about eight kilometers and is known as home of villages Cemagi,
Tiyingtukul, Nelayan, Seseh and famous beach spots Berawa, Pererenan and Echo
Beach. Though still considered as a sleepy coastal locale, Canggu is a fast
developing village gaining its popularity from the tourists for its surfing
spots and luxurious private villas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once
seen as a grassy field, <a href="http://www.canggu.com/" target="_blank">Canggu is slowly changing as the best and most elegantprivate villas</a> emerge along its rice fields all the way down to the beach.
These luxurious private villas are known to be the most prevalent form of
travel accommodation in Canggu, considered that the beach offers a never-ending
line of villas for tourists to choose from. Including to these lists are the
<a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/villa-avalon.aspx" target="_blank">Villa Avalon</a>, a villa known for its grand contemporary architecture, the <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/rumah-baraka.aspx" target="_blank">Rumah Baraka</a>, a sun-filled sanctuary and the <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/the-beach-club-villa.aspx" target="_blank">Beach Club Villa</a> with its open-plan
layout and no-fuss design aesthetics. Designed to be architecturally unique
from each other, Canggu villas can give you a personal hideaway experience for
your perfect holiday vacation, complete with a group of helpful staffs to
attend to your every needs and demands. These villas are no doubt
a-once-in-a-lifetime treat one can give to himself, especially to those who
wants to feel pampered and relax under a luxurious atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Near
these private villas, thousand of leisure and lifestyle amenities awaits for
you to explore as surfing. The beaches in Canggu have dark grey or black sand
with reef swells that are larger than those you will find in Kuta, which are
definitely not good for swimming but offer some of the renowned and most
challenging surfing spots in Bali and in the world noted by professional
surfers. And while surfing, don’t you miss checking out the sunset from the
perch on a surfboard probably in the black beaches of Berawa and Pererenan.
While in the morning, you can observe the daily rhythms of the traditional
Balinese village life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Canggu Club, Bali’s first and only country club which offers world-class
sporting facilities and serves as family-friendly <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">haven where members can come to relax,
play sports, work out, and relax under the sun. It has a number </span>social
and leisure amenities such as a state-of-the-art gym, regular aerobics, tennis
courts, air-conditioned squash courts and a 25m lap pool. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">While for those who wants to pamper
their selves to the fullest, Canggu is also never short of spas and the most
popular of them all is the Casa Day Spa and Delivery. It is a high-street spa
that offers a number of delightful spa treatments and massages to suite those
aching and tired muscles. It is located <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">in the main road Raya Canggu on the way to Echo Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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also the best spot to visit in Bali if you want to stay close to Seminyak and
Tanah Lot’s shopping centers, nightlife and temples, letting you experience the
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rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-54089122078095058822012-07-22T22:38:00.000+08:002012-07-22T22:49:39.037+08:00Top Things to Do in Phuket, Thailand<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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island in Thailand, Phuket is a mountainous province located lying in Andaman
Sea, suspended from the southern tip of Phang Nga Province by a pair of short
but substantial road bridges. Set in a backdrop of tropical paradise, blessed
by nature with a number of enchanting coves and bays, palm-fringed white
beaches and luminous island-spotted seas, the island of Phuket welcomes around
a 5 million tourists to its scenic beaches and picturesque mountain ranges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Phuket comprises
approximately 590 square kilometers of Thailand, including thirty nine islands.
By the 17<sup>th</sup> century, the island was seen by the Dutch and English
explorers as a source of tin that drew thousands of Chinese miners to the island.
Today, their cultural influence can still be seen in the island’s many shops,
restaurants and temples. Phuket has a long rainy season that’s why most travel
guides suggest visiting the island between December and April, when the dry
weather allows visitors to enjoy outdoor activities like snorkeling, boating
and hiking. Phuket also offers its visitors a lot of options for its visitors
from popular hotels, resorts and rental villas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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most popular island destination, Phuket offers a lot of accommodations. For
popular hotels and resorts in popular locations, visitors should be reminded to
book at least a couple of months in advance during high season like November
and May to avoid any hassle. On the other hand, for visitors who prefer to
spend their vacation away from the crowd of guests into a serene hideaway
perfect for privacy, then renting private villas would be the best choice. Staying
in one of <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/phuket-villas/" target="_blank">Phuket’s private villas</a> is simply like having to stay in your own
vacation house while being served by a group of staffs who are always ready to
attend to your every request and demand, giving you that sense of royalty. Checking
in one of<a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank"> Phuket villas </a>gives you a personal hideaway experience with an air of
extravagance, to make you feel pampered and relaxed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After you have chosen a
place or villa to stay in, you can start travelling the island of Phuket and
exploring a thousand of outdoor activities you can enjoy in the island
including swimming, snorkeling, diving, yachting, jet-skiing and parasailing.
Kite surfing is becoming a popular activity as well. Popular kite surfing
locations include Nai Yang in the summer season and Chalong Bay in the winter
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enjoyed in sheltered bays that can be found all around Phuket like at Patong,
Karon and Kata beaches. Most popular snorkeling spots include Ko Hae, Ko Racha
Yai, Ko Khai and Ko Phi Phi where fins, snorkels and mask can be rented on a
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">With snorkeling also
comes diving and Phuket is known to be the center of diving in Thailand. Most
dive sites are off nearby islands, there are dozens of dive shops and boats to
cater your needs mostly can be found near Chalong Bay. The most well-known dive
site in the Phuket area is Racha Yai known for its rocky reefs and its plenitude
of solid coral reefs. It is also the home to Ter Bay where there is an exciting
wreck in the depths of 25 to 35 meters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shouldn’t miss when visiting Phuket is sailing and yachting. The island of
Phuket has sailing yachts of virtually every size and for all budgets on offer
to explore the surrounding beautiful islands on a yacht charter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Offering an impressive
portfolio of leisure and lifestyle amenities, Phuket is no doubt
internationally recognized as one of Asia’s premier tropical island
destinations perfect for those who want to spend their holiday vacation in an
exquisite tropical climate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0Australia-25.274398 133.775136-53.751371500000005 93.3454485 3.2025754999999982 174.2048235tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-35699796714017390142012-07-22T22:04:00.001+08:002012-07-22T22:17:58.644+08:00Top Things to Do in Bali, Indonesia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, lies the famed “Island
of the Gods”, Bali. Known as the largest tourist destination in the Indonesia,
Bali is renowned for its panoramic landscape views of hills and mountains,
rugged coastlines and dreamy sandy beaches, verdant rice terraces and volcanic
hillsides sets an astonishing backdrop to the island’s colorful and deeply
spiritual culture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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artistic way of life, Bali is a peaceful contrast to some of the more frantic
destinations in Asia. With world-class beaches, historical and archaeological
attractions and an enormous range of accommodations, the island consistently
wins travel awards and is considered a tourist haven for decades, welcoming
thousands of visitors each year to its relaxing lifestyle, spectacular scenery
and exquisite tropical climate perfect for holiday vacations. Bali always has
something to offer to its very broad market of visitors from young back-packers
right through the super rich.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Let’s start from the island’s range of
accommodation, being one of the world’s most popular island destinations; Bali
has, without any doubt, the best range of accommodations in Indonesia ranging
from <i>losmens</i> also known as home-stay
accommodations to<a href="http://thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank"> <i>private villas</i></a>.
Bali has become famous for its large collection of <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/bali-villas/" target="_blank">private villas for rent</a>,
complete with staff and top-class levels of service to meet every visitor’s
demands and needs. And if you want to get the most out of your Bali trip then I
definitely would recommend checking in a villa, these private villas are the
perfect place to stay in if you want to feel pamper and relax. They give you
that feeling of having your own personal hideaway, enjoying the whole place
alone with your family or friends. Moreover, these private villas are built at
the heart of nature and characterized by their own form of art décor and
endearing outdoor decoration as well as a private pool to add to its luxurious
air. Private villas are found mostly in the greater <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa-rental-seminyak/" target="_blank">Seminyak area</a>, Jimbaran and
Uluwatu in the south, and <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa-rental-ketewel/" target="_blank">Sanur</a>, <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa-rental-ubud/" target="_blank">Ubud</a> and Lovina in the north.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you can start exploring the island and the thousand of leisure and lifestyle
amenities the Island of the Gods has to offer. Aside from the shopping complexes,
nightclub and bars, and beach, visiting the Bali temples is something you
shouldn’t miss. Start by visiting the best largest and most prominent Hindu
temples known as the <i>Nine Directional
Temples</i> located at the strategic points across Bali and are said to protect
the island from evil spirits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">While for those who want to pamper their selves,
there are several hot springs to be discovered in Bali. One of them is <i>Air Banjar</i> located on the north coast of
the island near Lovina, where stone mouth carvings allow hot water to flow
between the pools, which are set in lush gardens. The island of Bali is also
known to be a haven for spa lovers. Try the world-famous <i>Balinese lulur body scrub</i> with herbs and spices, usually done with
oil and involves long, Swedish-style strokes. You can also try <i>yoga</i> while you’re in the island. Bali is
host to some of the finest yoga centers mostly found in Ubud and Seminyak,
offering amazing yoga classes to suit all levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also known as a popular destination for divers. Examples of popular diving
spots are the wreck of the USAT Liberty at Tulamben, Padang Bai, Menjangan Island
in the northwest and Nusa Penida in the south. Enjoy surfing in the southern
coast of Nusa Lembongan, Canggu, the Bukit Peninsula for the expert surfers and
Kuta and Legian for those who want to learn surfing. There are also a number of
white-water rafting operators in the Ubud area and sport-fishing in Benoa
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island of Bali has to offer, from its wonderful seascapes for water activities,
a large number of cultural and archaeological attractions, wonderful spas and
luxurious private villas, Bali no doubt stakes a serious claim on being a
heavenly paradise on earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Samui, more popularly known for tourists as Samui, is an island in the Gulf of
Thailand, geographically located about some 700 km south of Bangkok and 80 km
from the eastern coastline of Thailand. Considered as one of the hottest and
popular spot in Thailand, Koh Samui is known for its countless palm-fringed
beaches and bays that charm numerous visitors all over the globe especially
during summer. Also famous for its recreation, relaxation and fine food, water
sports, indulgent spas and health retreats, the island of Koh Samui is an
eclectic blend of nature and sophistication that attracts visitors and tourists
every year to indulge in its tropical delights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there’s more to Koh Samui that being an enchanting holiday destination, this
island can offer you the most extravagant holiday vacation with <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank">all the luxury villas</a> you can find there. These villas give you that personal hideaway you can
enjoy alone with your family or friends, assisted by a group of excellent
staffs to cater your every needs and demands. And if you’re looking for a
luxury villa in Samui for your next vacation then this article is the perfect
guide to help you pick one, here is a roundup list of the top ten luxury villas
you can find in the island of Koh Samui:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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maximum space, privacy and entertainment to provide its visitors the total
getaway experience. The Ban Suriya Villa offers six luxurious bedrooms<b>, </b>20m blue-tiled swimming pool, games
annex and a playful tree house by the sea. The villa’s expressive style meets
comfort, overlooking the secluded Lipa Noi Beach.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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flexibility. With its 6 beautifully-decorated bedrooms, stunning beachside
location, great facilities especially for kids and an excellent group of
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Noi Beach on Koh Samui’s deserted west coast.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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boasts its exquisitely furnished, colonial-style suites, expansive living and
dining spaces - perfect to cater large groups and events. The YL Residence
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wooden interiors and an inspiring hilltop setting, making it as one of Koh
Samui’s most beautiful and appealing properties. A true one of a kind villa,
the Tassan Pra boasts of its free-form swimming pool, luxurious amenities and
gentle efficient hospitality in a tranquil location close to the island’s main
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coastal splendor to its visitors. The Baan Jakawan is a hillside property with
an impressive suite of facilities and services that comes together with
stunning ocean views, split-level infinity pool and sundeck, private cliff-side
bedroom pavilions and poolside sunset bar.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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designed with five levels of stylish opulence, The Cove is the ideal villa for
your family offering an accommodation dedication with children’s pavilion. This
villa boast out of its wonderful facilities including an outdoor cinema,
beautiful lawn running down to the beach, 22m infinity pool and a group of
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spaces, elegant interious, superb facilities and an elevated infinity pool over
viewing the sea. The Baan Hinta is an idyllic holiday destination that blends
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bliss with a choice of in and outdoor pleasures. The Baan Puri boasts its
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one of the most homely villas in Koh Samui, perfect for those who are looking
for a place to stay in with their family. Complete with a tennis court,
children’s playground, 15m pool with all the toys and pristine white beach, the
Waimarie is a great tropical place to spend the holiday with your </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">love ones</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">.</span></span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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pool. The Upni Duniya offers a profusion of artifacts, beautifully lit at
night, your very own exclusive five-star resort and a group of gentle,
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located in the southern area of Thailand, Phuket rests in the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_Sea" target="_blank"> Andaman Sea</a>. Made
up of 39 smaller islands and islets, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phuket_Province" target="_blank">Phuket</a> is connected to mainland Thailand
by two bridges. Acclaimed as one of Asia’s premier tropical island destination,
Phuket offers its visitors to an exceptional getaway experience with its
exquisite beaches, enchanting coves and bays, sumptuous classic cuisines, and
an impressive portfolio of leisure and lifestyle amenities such as wonderful
seascapes for sailing, diving and snorkeling, high-end shopping complexes,
relaxing spas, voguish boutiques, vibrant bars and lively nightclubs. But if
you really want to experience all of this together with an extra touch of
luxury, <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/phuket-villas/" target="_blank">Phuket has a thousand of beautiful villas</a> for you to choose from. These
villas allows you enjoy the whole place alone with your family and friends,
giving you an atmosphere of having your own personal hideaway with a tinge of
extravagance and the feeling of royalty as a group of staffs are there to
attend to your every needs and demands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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if you happen to be planning to visit Phuket and is interested in finding a
villa then you might want to take some time reading this article about the ten
best luxury villas there is in Phuket, Thailand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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high life, both literally and in spirit. Offering a spectacular view of the sea
and minutes away from the Surin and Bang Tao beaches, it’s the perfect enticing
retreat place for families and group. With its unique rounded shape and clean
lines located at an exclusive hillside, the Villa Beyond Bangtao gives you the
feeling like you’re gliding through the sky in a luxury cruise liner.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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this luxury villa offers a private swimming pool, expansive terrace and
gardens, just steps away from the sands. The Moon Cove – Hai Leng is a
post-card perfect tropical panorama, ideal for families and small groups
seeking fun under the sun.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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where luxury villas pour down the hillsides everywhere, the Villa Yin stands
out. Staying at this villa will offer you a dream-like journey of pleasure,
taking you from the jungle to the sea to word-class art show and back again in
a few quick steps. The villa is a total escape for adults seeking refinement
and pleasure, surrounded with a range of expensive art collection and eyes
attracting in your eye, the villa itself is a visual spectacle.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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offers four gorgeous bedrooms, a large-curved edge infinity pool, a spacious
pool terrace with sala, a large lofty living/dining area and an excellent
sea-view location on the wooded headland between Kata’s two stunning beaches.
Handled by an excellent group of staffs, this stylish villa is hard to beat.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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lush enclave a few minutes away from the soft sands of Nai Harn beach. Offering
a fabulous pool terrace, three-living rooms and modern facilities, the villa
Maria is simply a magnificent place to stay for families or groups seeking
tropical party and total enjoyment.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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villa located on the secluded white sands of Natai Beach in Phang Nga. With six
luxurious bedrooms, impeccably landscaped grounds to frolic on and eight meters
of beach frontage, the Villa Ananda is a unique, luxurious, private and
peaceful place where you and your group can enjoy your beach holidays at its
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couples and groups to retreat. With a large private swimming pool and panoramic
views across Patong Bay, the Villa Miltonia K12 is both a tropical retreat and
perfect place to access many of the island delights. This villa also offer a
splendid sunset views from the pool, a close at hand nightlife action and
professional service with a smile.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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looking to stay close to Patong. Offering elegant five bedrooms, this villa
boasts of its stunning views over the beach resort of Patong. With an infinity
swimming pool and an entertainment room with massive TV, the Baan Paradise
Villa is a private retreat that will make you enjoy the most out of your Patong
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luxurious hideaway with an exclusive hilltop location over Surin Bay and heaps
of entertainment, both indoors and out. The Villa Chan Grajang offers you an
ultra-extravagant hilltop perch, golf and games galore, perfect party galore,
perfect party pad and distinctive décor.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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setting and opulence, surely making groups and couples relish with its dazzling
design and sunset views on Natai Beach. The Villa Viva offers a palatial,
private beachfront location, flat-design features, oversized bedroom suites,
two big pools for laps and lounging and a master suite with a spa and gym.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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its <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank">portfolio of luxurious villas</a>, Phuket is the perfect tropical island to
feel relax and pampered together with a luxurious feeling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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located in north Legian of South Bali, Seminyak is a popular tourist
destination known for its luxury accommodations and au courant high-end
restaurants and bars. It is also acclaimed as Bali’s chic capital of superb
spas and boutique shopping. A backdrop setting of chic cocktail bars, exciting
nightclubs, vogue boutiques and luxurious spas to lure bohemians and jetsetters
that are looking for a place to fill their frenetic energy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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being a tourist-oriented urban area, Seminyak is also known for its luxury
villas. These<a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank"> private villas</a> are architectured and designed by diverse form of
art décor and endearing internal decoration, as well as a private pool to add
up to their luxurious settings. These villas’ essence is to provide you your
own personal getaway, a perfect place to enjoy alone with your family or
friends and feel pampered and relaxed. If you’re interested in knowing more
about these Seminyak villas then you stumbled upon the right article, here
we’re going to name the ten best luxury villas you can find in Seminyak.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/villa-azaya.aspx" target="_blank">Villa Azaya</a> – </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This
villa is located 50 meters from the beach in Bali’s most fashionable
neighborhood, Petitenget. The Villa Azaya is an ideal choice for those who wish
to be close to the frenetic action, while the large garden is perfect for
staging events. One of its highlight is that Azaya’s garden gives you an access
to the beach down a sandy pathway. Not many villas in Bali comes this close to
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a true Bali classic villa, located three
kilometers from Seminyak, resting within the 6000 square meters of magnificent,
absolute beachfront gardens which makes it the perfect spot to say “I do” on
your wedding day. Offering an awe-inspiring ocean and sunset views, five
bedrooms and a highly-professional team of staff makes this villa a picture of
holiday bliss.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a four-bedroomed villa built with a versatile architecture, great furnishings,
privacy, tranquility and a family-friendly swimming pool. Located in hip and
happening central of Seminyak, this contemporary villa rests in a tropical
garden shaded by swaying coconut palms.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a relaxed and stylish family-friend villa, contemporary styled, which is just a
few yards away from Batubelig beach and a short drive from buzzing Seminyak.
Stylish yet comfortable, this villa has bright-breezy rooms open onto a pool
and Jacuzzi within a lush walled garden. The Villa Joss is the perfect family
holiday treat.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a villa that offers a Mediterranean-style of living which oozes with charm.
This villa located in the central Seminyak is close to beaches, restaurants and
shops. High walls were created to set it as a private oasis with free-form
pools, discrete service and beautiful décor making this individually styled
villa superb.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a big, bold and sublime villa sophisticatedly designed to be in the middle of
Seminyak—close to the action yet removed from the madness. This four bed-roomed,
high-tech property offers an impeccable service, a swimming pool, gym, gourmet
kitchen and funky artwork wrapped in playful architecture with a monochromatic
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a fabulously designed villa, a few meters away from Seminyak’s famous beach,
bars and shops. Lashings of style, excellent staffs and lavish contemporary
open living space make Laksamana Estate special. This villa will guarantee you
the most memorable vacation you ever experienced.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a stunning villa situated beside the Batubelig Beach which offers both a
private and secure setting. Boasting five bedrooms, this contemporary villa is
beautifully furnished and comes with a 12 meter swimming pool set in landscaped
walled gardens, an open living room with dining area and gourmet kitchen.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a contemporary, comfortable and convenient villa with four modern-bedrooms
which are fully furnished. Located in the secure confines of the Hotel Vila
Lumbung grounds, it’s only a short ride away from Seminyak’s nightlife, shops,
restaurants and Petitenget Beach.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a funky-designed villa positioned at the apex of Seminyak’s Golden Triangle,
complete with pool, sound-proof games room, steam room and numerous chill-out
spots that lie in Oberoi and just a few footsteps away from the Petitenget
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to spend your holiday vacation at. These villas offer you the chance to feel
like royalty while being surrounded by the sophisticated urban ambiance of
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being called as <i>“the island of gods”</i> is
known for being an exceptional place of beauty seen from its picturesque vistas
of hills and mountains, stunning rice terraces and enthralling sandy beaches.
With a colorful backdrop and unique, deeply spiritual culture, Bali stakes a
serious claim as being a heavenly paradise on Earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Located at the
westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between the Java to the west and
Lombok to the east, Bali is an Indonesian island surrounded by a vast green
sapphire ocean and coral reefs making it as a popular summer destination for
tourists. Aside from that, Bali also offers you a wide variety of<a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/" target="_blank"> private villas</a> where you can enjoy your vacation with luxury combined with the island’s
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you’re up for a vacation to Bali and is thinking of renting a private villa
then you might want to consider reading this article about “10 of the Best Luxury
Villas in Bali”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– is a private and serene oasis located in Central Bali, less than 300 meters
north of Ubud’s Royal Palace. This villa is only minutes away from sensational
shopping, superb spas, classic cultural performances and luxuriant rice fields.
Villa San showcased an impressive array of artworks and handicrafts, a 25m lap
pool and set within lush gardens which incorporate elegant sculptures and a
tranquil meditation terrace.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/the-chalina-estate.aspx" target="_blank">Chalina Estate</a> – </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">With its classic architecture, Chalina Estate
captures the true essence of Bali and the island’s beautiful surroundings. The
villa’s serene riverside setting makes it as an ideal choice for weddings and
special retreats. Fully staffed with six large bedrooms, a deluxe 30 meters
swimming pool and lavish living areas, this exquisite villa displays exude and
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terraced hillside of southwest Bali. The Arsana Estate is the perfect setting
for those looking for a close-to-nature playground to relax away from the
hustle and bustle of Bali’s more crowded tourist centers. Considered as one of
the most beautiful villas in Bali, blends its exceptional location with its
outstanding facilities.</span></div>
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villa located at the edge of the quiet village of Umalas in southwest Bali.
This villa blends colonial elegance with tropical ambiance while providing the
modern comforts required for a memorable, relaxing stay. Designed as a
traditional Balinese family compound home, Villa Surya Damai’s large,
open-sided living room and charming thatched bedroom pavilions set within an
enchanting walled-garden.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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in a place named The Bukit. The Istana is a five suite estate which overlooks
at the white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral. A ten
minute walk away from the Uluwatu beach, popular for divers and five-minute
drive away from Uluwatu temple, one of the most revered temple’s on the island.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a href="http://www.thevillaguide.com/villa/villa-asmara.aspx" target="_blank">Villa Asmara</a> </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">– is an enchanting rural sanctuary that overlooks
the rice field and rugged shores of the village of Cemagi. Named after the
ancient Sanskrit word for love, it’s hard not to fall in love with Villa
Asmara. With its classic Balinese architecture, guests will enjoy a beautiful
and luxurious place within a serene and peaceful environment.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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the Villa Atas Ombak is directly located on the beach only a few kilometers
north of Legian. The villa encompasses an acre and a half of garden area, with
over 100 meters of beach frontage. The Villa Atas Ombak gives you the feeling
of total privacy but is still close enough to easily reach Bali’s favorite
shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rural scenes, breathtaking views spanning the Indian Ocean and the southernmost
tip of the island all the way up the west. The Villa Indah Manis offers a blend
of air-conditioned comfort and tropical open-air living with a series of
pavilions, 16-meters lap pool, ornamental ponds and water features.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bali, which offers a glorious panoramic vista which follows the coastline to
the east and west, overlooking the shimmering sea formed into a gorgeous blue
lagoon with a backdrop of the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and
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terraced garden, set against the stunning backdrop of the Balinese coastline,
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Bali vacation. These private villas give you the feeling of having your own
personal hideaway, allowing you to enjoy the whole place alone with your family
or friends. It’s like staying at your own vacation house with the plus of
having served by well-trained staffs ready to attend to your every need and
demand. These villas’ essence is truly to bring you the feeling of extravagance
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<br /></div>rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-88627889304100705372012-06-10T22:34:00.000+08:002012-06-10T22:56:09.179+08:005 Famous Filipino Chemists and Their Significant Contributions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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contributions and achievements throughout the world in all sort of fields, be
it in sports, arts, theater, architecture and science. These fellowmen had brought
pride and dignity to our country. And in this article, we’re going to name some
of the famous Filipino scientist in the field of chemistry, their contributions
and research that made an impact to the world of science.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Alfredo
Santos – </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">is a National Scientist born on August 15, 1900, who
devoted his life and career on the study of chemistry of natural harvest and
the properties of Philippine medicinal plants. He has finished a lot of work in
the isolation and elucidation of the phaeantharine and other alkaloids from
Philippine medical plants. Due to his researches, he received outstanding
awards including President Magsaysay’s Distinguished Service Star in 1954 and
Outstanding Pharmacist Researcher of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Association
in the year 1953. He finished his BS degree on Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the
University of the Philippines and his doctorate degree in Pharmacy in the
University of Santo Tomas in the year 1925.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<b>Juliano </b>– is a famous Filipino
scientist born on October 16, 1932, who became famous for his researches in
nuclear chemistry and physics. A chemist by profession, he was in charge of
grain quality research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) from
the year 1961 to 1993. He was also one of the receivers of the The Outstanding
Young Men (TOYM) award in the year 1959 for his involvement in Nuclear Science
and became an affiliate of the American Nuclear Society, American Physical
Society and American Chemical Society. He completed his B.S.A., major in Agriculture
Chemistry and Mathematics, in the University of the Philippines, his M.S. major
in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering in the Louisiana State University
and his Ph.D. in Nuclear Chemistry and Physics in the University of California
in the year 1957.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<b>Banzon </b>– is a Filipino chemist born
in Balanga, Bataan on March 25, 1908, who researched methods of producing
alternative fuels from coconut and sugarcanes. He experimented with the
production of ethyl esters fuels from coconut and sugarcanes, and invented a
means of extracting residual coconut oil by a chemical process. He finished his
B.S. in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines in the year 1930 and
his Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from Iowa State University in the year 1940.
He became a National Scientist in the year 1986 and received notable awards
such as the Distinguished Service Award from the Integrated Chemist of the
Philippines Inc. in the year 1980 and Chemist of the Year Award from the
Professional Regulation Commission in the year 1978.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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Kapauan </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">– is a Filipino chemist and researcher born on July
4, 1931. He was one of the scientist who initiated investigations in the 1970s
on heavy metal analysis in our environment and among one of those who first
look into the problem of mercury in the environment, and designed the
appropriate equipment for mercury analysis in water, fish and soil. He also
linked with international groups and taught one of the first environmental
chemistry courses in the country. He graduated magna cum laude from the
University of the Philippines in the year 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry and obtained his doctorate degree from the University of Southern
California. He was also one of the founders of the Philippine Institute of Pure
and Applied Chemistry.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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del Rosario </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">– was a leading chemist during the
Spanish period and was called as the “Father of Laboratory Science” in the
Philippines. As a chemist, Del Rosario partly built the commercial names of the
manufacturers of the Ayala distillery where he was successful in producing
alcohol from nipa tuba (wine) that was absolutely free of characteristic odor.
They exhibited the alcohol at the World’s Fair in Paris in 1881 and won first
prize. He also worked as a chemist in the La Rosario distillery and was
appointed as a pharmacist member of the Sanitary Commission in the 8<sup>th</sup>
district of Manila in the year 1882. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
Ateneo Municipal de Manila and then enrolled in the University of Santo Tomas
and took a course in pharmacy.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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major field like arts, literature, technology and science especially in the
field of biology. These Filipino biologists are famous for their notable
discoveries, research and contributions that changed and made an impact to this
field of natural science. Here are some of the most famous Filipino biologists,
their scientific contributions and their achievements:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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K. Raymundo</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <b>–
</b>is the first Filipina Molecular Microbiologist to pioneer the application
of biotechnology in the Philippines. Dr. Raymundo found a way to discriminate
local prevalent pathogen strains like <i>Ralstonia
solanacearum</i> and <i>Xanthomonas oryzae</i>
to allow selection of the appropriate variety resistant to this strain for
planting. Dr. Raymundo completed her
bachelor’s degree (cum laude) at the University of the Philippines, College of
Agriculture, major in Soil Microbiolog and received her Masteral at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both in the United States. Dr.
Raymundo received a number of awards in recognition of her work in
microbiology, microbial genetics and biotechnology like the National Research
Council of the Philippines Distinguished Award in Biology, Crop Science of the
Philippine Achievement Award in Research and Outstanding Microbiologist Award
given by the Philippine Society for Microbiology.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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M. Zamora</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> – is known for his works on plant
anatomy-morphology, pteridophyte biology, and the preservation of environment
and natural resources policy study. His work on the xylem elements on vascular
plants is the basis for the formulation of the two-phase wall deposition
concept which was now accepted universally. Dr. Zamora finished his study in
B.S. Agriculuture and M.S. Agronomy at the University of the Philippines, Los
Baños, and his Ph.D. (Holiculture) at Rutgers State University in the year 1966.
His studies on the taxonomy of Philippine ferns led to the discovery for more
discoveries for more species of the group. With his achievements, he was a NSF
Research grantee and a UP Professional Chair Holder.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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O. Juliano</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> – is a National Scientist who focused on the
properties of starch and protein in relation to rice grain quality. He is one
of the 1964 TOYM Awardees for Science. He was in charge of grain quality
research at the International Rice Research Institute from 1961-1993 and
contributed much to the basic knowledge in differences between varieties of
grain quality of rice. He showed that any lose content of starch is the key
determinant of eating quality of milled rice in Asia and extremely negatively
connected with stickiness of cooked rice.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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D. Gomez</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> – is a world-renowed marine biologist and professor
<i>emeritus</i> of the University of the
Philippines (UP), Marine Science Institute (MSI) in Diliman, Quezon City. He
was acknowledged because of his exceptional research triumphs on marine
ecosystems that serve as foundation for the supervision and protection programs
for the country’s ocean and marine resources. He was born on November 7, 1983.
His study on coral reefs led to his work on the true giant clam (Tridacna
gigas) and is credited for saving his shelled mollusk from extinction. He also holds
a Ph.D. in marine biology granted by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
University of California at San Diego.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Mae T. Mendoza</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> – is an academician in the Forefront of
Plant Biotechnology. It there is a plant expert in the Philippines who can
answer questions on plant biotechnology, genetically modified organisms (GMOs),
and nutritional acceptability of plan foods. She was born on August 7, 1947 and
obtained her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (cum laude) from Mapua Institute of
Technology in 1967, her master’s degree and doctorate degree in Biochemistry
from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States in 1975. She
has received a number of awards and recognition because of her works including
Recognition Award from the Institute of Plant Breeding, the CSSP’s (Crop
Science Society of the Philippines) Achievement Award for Research and 1989
Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippines, Los Baños. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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</div>rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-28559138847989233122011-12-05T12:48:00.005+08:002011-12-05T21:02:43.418+08:00Top 10 Most Popular Horse Breeds In The World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world based on the number of supporting breeder and breed association websites (Support Index). The ranking is based on the study conducted by horsetradition.com in 2007 which created a ranking of horse breeds based mainly on their online popularity. To learn more about the study visit <a href="http://horsetradition.com/">horsetradition.com</a>. Horse lovers, here are the top 10 equine breeds worldwide:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. ARABIAN HORSE</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><hr style="text-align: justify;" /></div>rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7323291447628037407.post-87676437772080677472011-12-03T17:07:00.002+08:002011-12-05T22:24:20.573+08:00Top 10 Luxury Cars in the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">More than being modes of transport and keeping us from travelling kilometers with our bare feet, cars have evolve into something more than serving its purpose. Some cars have been created to be feasted by our eyes, to make our head turn and to make our jaw drop. Truly, cars have not just become necessities in a world of modernization; it has become luxuries in the realms of innovation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A luxury car is a highly styled, luxury vehicle with an emphasis on image over practicality. Accenting the comfort and satisfaction of its owner and driver above all else, the personal luxury car sometimes sacrifices passenger capacity, cargo room, and fuel economy in favor of style and perceived cachet, as well as offering a high level of features and trim.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSpLUyjIuVP0pXX4bRRcoZ9EL8oZXEanEkdmdX-lvERvn8D3Hu5IZ5-TKGy6hUVRrA2G9crj9T6i6RNKEW-4DEMJbtvUA0pdKo3FqvFCfPwTzftKS_kExgj8uIalCdAwSdF6kq3alN3g/s1600/Leblanc+Mirabeau.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSpLUyjIuVP0pXX4bRRcoZ9EL8oZXEanEkdmdX-lvERvn8D3Hu5IZ5-TKGy6hUVRrA2G9crj9T6i6RNKEW-4DEMJbtvUA0pdKo3FqvFCfPwTzftKS_kExgj8uIalCdAwSdF6kq3alN3g/s320/Leblanc+Mirabeau.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From Swiss car manufacturing company LeBlanc is a car that can speed up to over 230 miles per hour, the Leblanc Mirabeau. Priced at almost $800,000, the Leblanc Mirabeau is a high-performance car with a good racetrack performance with a 700 horsepower engine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">An endangered species is an organism that is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has calculated the percentage of endangered species as 40 percent of all organisms based on the sample of species that have been evaluated through 2006.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last century was the witness as to how fast the endangerment of animals has become. What is alarming is that the current extinction rates are 1000 times higher than natural extinction rates. The culprit of the unprecedented rates? No other than human demand. Habitat loss and fragmentation, natural and wildlife trade (e.g. poaching, fur and bush meat trade) and trades for biomedical research have been the direct reasons as to why many of the animal species are in the brink of extinction. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name:</b> <i>Panthera pardus orientalis</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> Eastern Russia</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population:</b> Less than 40 </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name: </b><i>Panthera tigris altaica</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location: </b>Russian Far East, possibly small border areas of China and North Korea.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population: </b>450</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name: </b><i>Gorilla beringei beringei</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location: </b>Central Africa</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population:</b> 700</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name:</b> <i>Diceros bicornis</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> Southwest Africa</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population:</b> 4,000</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name:</b> <i>Pan paniscus</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> Central Africa</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population:</b> 5,000 to 60,000</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scientific name:</b> <i>Pongo abelii</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location: </b>Northern Sumatra</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Population: </b>7,300</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But for some who are blinded by hate and ego, killing in massive proportions gives them the justice, the joy and the overwhelming recognition and affirmation of their strength and power making them “demons” in the process. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This top 10 biggest massacre in the world list exemplifies how the evils of men create a blot in history. A blot that signifies the lives lost a blemish that will ever be remembered in history as a moment of great terror, an instance to remember.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. The Nanking Massacre</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Kinunot</i> is a spicy appetizer which ingredients include shark meat or sting ray meat. Yes, shark meat and sting ray meat. Who would have thought that these scary fish creatures can be so tasty? Bicolanos found a way to turn them into a very delicious food. The shark or the sting ray is cooked with coconut cream and <i>malunggay</i> or moringa leaves. It is a common joke in Bicol that when travelling by sea, you should bring <i>malunggay </i>because the sharks are afraid of it.<i> Kinunot </i>is now commonly prepared using sting ray because catching sharks nowadays is being prohibited. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">There is also a Bicolano recipe for vegetarians: the very popular laing. <i>Laing</i> is made from local “gabi” or taro leaves. The leaves is simmered in coconut cream and then served with <i>siling labuyo</i> or chili pepper. The dish is very common since the Bicolanos plant taro near their houses. The dish is also very affordable and it can be seen in almost any <i>carenderia</i> (restaurant) in the region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Bicol Express is a dish which was named after a passenger train from Manila to Bicol. They named the dish Bicol Express because eating the dish will make you run like a train to look for water to drink. Bicol express is made up of pork cooked in coconut milk and spiced with lots and lots of red hot chili. Anyone who would eat the Bicol express should always ready himself with tissue or towels because anyone eating this dish will surely sweat and cry in tears because of the hot and spicy flavor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Labong</i> refers to a bamboo shoot which can be bought in any Philippine market mostly during the rainy season. It is also the main ingredient of <i>Guinataang Labong</i> which is a popular dish from the Bicol region. The bamboo shoots are cooked in coconut milk with shrimp paste or sardines. Fresh shrimps can also be added to this dish. What made this a Bicol dish is the addition of hot, fiery chili pepper, a distinct ingredient in any Bicolano recipe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Genocide: a crime of unprecedented proportions, a sin not worthy of any mercy. It is the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious or national group. From the past to the present, from Rwanda to China, this herculean crime has been experienced by innocent people; children who has been stripped of their future; men and women who have been degraded to mere objects of ridicule; and of the old whose dignity of life have been taken away from them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Known for its hardness, diamonds have also emerged as the symbol of love, romance and marriage through the years. These gemstones have become God’s gift to mankind; they are nature’s hidden treasures. But having a diamond in one’s ring or accessories isn’t a walk in the park. It means spending a fortune. Diamonds might be forever, so as they say, but it is a luxury only few can afford. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This list is a compilation of the most expensive diamonds in the world today. With their lofty price tag and their unparalleled brilliance, these diamonds have become a reminder that the Earth is still the home of hidden wealth and natural bounty needed to be discovered.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6sLZjSZe3ek38OvNheeXliOD9t1uJNADxWU0bfddo9VoGJbBYF00rdWrh-UT2aa9_st02R0LAXyqmcwjae8HI9qsqSE2TWHIAseqVp7m8SRsPf5PNvCNn9GPDsMyl2xewkpJiaUF-SQ/s1600/Ardabil_earthquake.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6sLZjSZe3ek38OvNheeXliOD9t1uJNADxWU0bfddo9VoGJbBYF00rdWrh-UT2aa9_st02R0LAXyqmcwjae8HI9qsqSE2TWHIAseqVp7m8SRsPf5PNvCNn9GPDsMyl2xewkpJiaUF-SQ/s1600/Ardabil_earthquake.gif" /></a></div>Separated by only 37 years, the Damghan and Ardabil earthquakes claimed the lives of about half a million people in Iran. The Damghan quake was the most devastating earthquake in Iran’s history with 200,000 casualties. The destruction was doubled when another earthquake hit Ardabil, Iran which had a death toll of 150,000. Iran is a country susceptible to earthquakes because the country is situated along fault lines. The country was hit by other less fatal quakes in 1997 and in 2004.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>8. Kanto Earthquake, Japan (1923)</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6ZaV5OjNAzLagTFw7-MXnRCUbCtWJgZTYjbl4rZmuLAHYVfdooyYNtQxArffSUVUp3M6XoFTmZXmo2y0JurOBh87vFqHYj4Ekcm7ydUECn-yy7b2anaaVFralqhRPTO1JopDqJgtAoQ/s1600/Kanto+quake.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6ZaV5OjNAzLagTFw7-MXnRCUbCtWJgZTYjbl4rZmuLAHYVfdooyYNtQxArffSUVUp3M6XoFTmZXmo2y0JurOBh87vFqHYj4Ekcm7ydUECn-yy7b2anaaVFralqhRPTO1JopDqJgtAoQ/s1600/Kanto+quake.png" /></a></div>On a quiet afternoon of September 1, 1923, the Tokyo-Yokohama area was hit by a massive earthquake. About 143,000 people died and left half of Tokyo’s population homeless. The deaths were attributed to the Magnitude 7.9 earthquake which was accompanied by firestorms. The firestorms burned about 381,000 houses of the total 694,000 houses that were partially or completely destroyed during the earthquake. The Kanto disaster was a combination of an earthquake, firestorms and typhoons that devastated Tokyo and surrounding areas. The disaster is also called the Great Tokyo Earthquake or the Great Tokyo Fire.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>10. Sichuan Earthquake, Sichuan Province, China (2008)</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Honorable mention: Other deadly earthquakes that did not make to the top 10 include the 2005 Kashmir, Pakistan earthquake which killed 79,000 and made millions of people homeless, the 1908 Messina, Italy earthquake with more than 80,000 people killed and dozens of towns destroyed, and the 1970 Chimbote, Peru earthquake which took 70,000 people’s lives and left 800,000 people homeless.</div><hr style="text-align: justify;" /></div>rfcamathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085578560980493435noreply@blogger.com0