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Foreign government offices
For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is available only through their websites. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at...Tags: Culture, Lithuania, France, Government, Guinea
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A history of genocide, as intriguingly told by imperfect actors
Oral histories are only as good as their sources. So the amateur actors researching the systematic extermination of the Herero tribe of Namibia by German colonial occupiers in and around 1907 have a crippling problem. These well-meaning thespians,...
Tags: Victory Gardens Theatre, Hate Crimes, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Genocide
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Namibia: Desert, ghost town and the Skeleton Coast
Special to the Los Angeles TimesReporting from Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia Griddle-hot deserts, time-forsaken ghost towns, prismatic canyons and endless ribbons of lonely highway: There's nothing quite like a road trip across the Southwest to get the gasoline pumping in an...Tags: Nevada, International Travel, Trips and Vacations, Transportation, IMAX
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Facets of Africa, now on Chicago stages
The Midwest is often accused of parochialism — and Chicago theater assumed to be preoccupied with dysfunctional American families. But there has been the distinct flavor of Africa in the air these last few weeks. Chicago theaters have offered a...
Tags: Kirk Douglas, Goodman Theatre, Broadway Theater, Africa, Music Theater
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Africa offers big-game hunters exotic options
If fiftysomething basketball players can spend thousands of dollars on fantasy camps with the likes of Coach K and MJ, if golfers make similar pilgrimages to the sport's birthplace in Scotland, why shouldn't hunters do the same at exotic venues in Africa?...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Hunting, Interior Policy, Africa, New York City
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Travel info on world cruises
Here is some information from Cruise Lines International Assn. members that offer world or "grand cruises." A few lines based in other countries also offer similar voyages. Most 2012 world cruises started in January, but there may be availability on...Tags: Bodies of Water, Panama, Crystal Cruises, Egypt, Australia
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First day of school a big hit, though a bit late
What a difference a week can make. From an earthquake to a hurricane to an extra two days of summer vacation, school is finally in session! A First-Day Celebration at Cedarmere Elementary happened on the third day, but parents and teachers alike were just...Tags: Education, Dyslexia, PTA, Colleges and Universities
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Visiting Namibia
THE BEST WAY TO WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA From LAX, Lufthansa and British Airways offer connecting service (change of plane) on Air Namibia; Delta, Virgin America and American offer connecting service on South African Airways. Restricted round-trip fares begin...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, British Airways Plc, Virgin Group, Ltd., Los Angeles International Airport, Human Interest
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World's Cheetah Population In Danger
PIX11.comBusch Gardens Tampa was New York with a very special animal ambassador – a 13-week old cheetah cub named Kasi – and animal educator Christine Charlick, to discuss the threatened cheetah population, steps that are being taken to halt the decline of the...Tags: Busch Gardens Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks, Ecotourism, Busch Gardens Tampa, Pet Shops, Services, and Supplies
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Traveling abroad? For information, check with the country's tourist office
For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is through their website only. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at (212) 963-...Tags: Lithuania, Peru, Maldives, Career and Workplace, Ghana
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Win the FOX Rocks Lunchbox!
Sign up to win the Fox Rocks Lunchbox! K-Mack announces a new winner every Monday and Thursday at 10am drawn from all entries. We visit the winner at work and deliver the coveted FOX ROCKS LUNCH BOX, filled with great prizes every Tuesday and Friday...Tags: Mozambique, Lithuania, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Yemen
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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt donate $2 million to African wildlife sanctuary
Ministry of GossipAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated $2 million to an African wildlife sanctuary after a Christmas stay there with the kids. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated the money through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation in the name of daughter Shiloh, born in Namibia.....
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