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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Namibia Namibia Republic of Namibia (English) Republiek van Namibië (Afrikaans) Republik Namibia (German) Gini (2003) HDI (2007) Currency Time zone Summer (DST) Drives on the Flag Coat of arms 70.7[2] (high) (1st) ▲ 0.650 (medium) (125th) Namibian dollar (NAD) WAT (UTC+1) WAST (UTC+2) left .na 264 Internet TLD Calling code Motto: "Unity, Liberty, Justice" Anthem: "Namibia, Land of the Brave" Capital (and largest city) Official languages Recognised regional languages Demonym Government President Prime minister Windhoek 22°33′S 17°15′E / 22.55°S 17.25°E / -22.55; 17.25 English German, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo Namibian Republic Hifikepunye Pohamba Nahas Angula from South Africa 21 March 1990 825,418 km2 (34th) 318,696 sq mi negligible 2,088,669 2.5/km2 (235th) 6.6/sq mi 2008 estimate $13.450 billion[1] $6,577[1] 2008 estimate $8.456 billion[1] $4,135[1] Independence Date Area Total Water (%) Population 2008 census Density GDP (PPP) Total Per capita GDP (nominal) Total Per capita Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the east, and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990 following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek (German: Windhuk). Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), the Commonwealth of Nations and many other international organisations. It has been given many names: the land of contrasts, the land God made in anger, the ageless land. For many years it was known only as South West Africa, but it adopted the name Namibia, after the Namib Desert. It is the second most sparsely populated country in the world, after Mongolia. It was visited by the British and Dutch missionaries during the late 18th century, but became a German protectorate in 1884. In 1920, the League of Nations mandated the country to South Africa, which imposed their laws and apartheid policy without bounds. In 1966, local uprisings and letters sent by traditional African leaders like Hosea Kutako forced the United Nations to assume direct responsibility over the territory, changing the name to Namibia in 1968 and recognizing South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) as official representative of the Namibian people in 1973. Namibia, however, remained under South African administration during this time. Namibian leaders longed for independence and commenced guerrilla activities, especially in the north. In 1970, SWAPO made alliances with Fidel Castro who sent Cuban troops to join SWAPO-forces in their struggle for independence. These actions forced South Africa to install an interim administration in Namibia in 1985. Following negotiations Namibia obtained full independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990. Namibia's independence came in 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia conjunction with South Africa's withdrawal from Angola and became governed by a democratically elected President, Prime Minister, Cabinet and National Assembly. Namibia is one of Africa's most developed and stable countries, with a stable multiparty parliamentary democracy and an estimated population of 1,820,916. Tourism and mining of precious stones and metals form the backbone of Namibia's economy. The nation has suffered heavily from the effects of HIV and AIDS; One in seven are estimated to be living with AIDS, and the number affected by HIV is feared to be even higher. Namibia Geography History The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by Bushmen, Damara, Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion. The first Europeans to disembark and explore the region were the Portuguese navigators Diogo Cão in 1485 and Bartolomeu Dias in 1486, still the region was not claimed by the Portuguese crown. However, like most of Sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia was not extensively explored by Europeans until the 19th century. Namibia became a German colony and was known as German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika)[3] – apart from Walvis Bay, which was under British control. From 1904 to 1907, the Herero and the Namaqua took up arms against the Germans and in the subsequent Herero and Namaqua genocide, 10,000 Nama (half the population) and 25,000 to 100,000 Herero (three quarters of the population) were killed. South Africa occupied the colony during World War I and administered it as a League of Nations mandate territory. Following the League's supersession by the United Nations in 1946, South Africa refused to surrender its earlier mandate to be replaced by a United Nations Trusteeship agreement, requiring closer international monitoring of the territory's administration. Although the South African government wanted to incorporate 'South-West Africa' into its territory, it never officially did so, although it was administered as the de facto 'fifth province', with the white minority having representation in the whites-only Parliament of South Africa. In 1966, the South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group launched a war of independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration of Namibia, in accordance with a United Nations peace plan for the entire region. Transition for independence started in 1989 but it was only on 21 March 1990 in which the country officially claimed full independence. Walvis Bay was ceded to Namibia in 1994 upon the end of Apartheid in South Africa. A map of Namibia, based on radar images from The Map Library At 825,418 km2 (318,696 sq mi),[4] Namibia is the world's thirty-fourth largest country (after Venezuela). After Mongolia, Namibia is the least densely populated country in the world (2.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (6.5 /sq mi)). The Namibian landscape consists generally of five geographical areas, each with characteristic abiotic conditions and vegetation with some variation within and overlap between them: the Central Plateau, the Namib Desert, the Escarpment, the Bushveld, and the Kalahari Desert. Although the climate is generally extremely dry, there are a few exceptions. The cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean accounts for some of the low precipitation. Fish River Canyon Central Plateau The Central Plateau runs from north to south, bordered by the Skeleton Coast to the northwest, the Namib Desert and its coastal plains to the southwest, the 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Namibia Windhoek skyline Namib Desert The abiotic conditions here are similar to those found along the Escarpment, described below; however the topographic complexity is reduced. Summer temperatures in the area can reach 40°C, and frosts are common in the winter. Namib Desert The Namib Desert is a broad expanse of hyper-arid gravel plains and dunes that stretches along the entire coastline, which varies in width between 100 to many hundreds of kilometres. Areas within the Namib include the Skeleton Coast and the Kaokoveld in the north and the extensive Namib Sand Sea along the central coast.[7] The sands that make up the sand sea are a consequence of erosional processes that take place within the Orange River valley and areas further to the south. As sandladen waters drop their suspended loads into the Atlantic, onshore currents deposit them along the shore. The prevailing south west winds then pick up and redeposit the sand in the form of massive dunes in the widespread sand sea, the largest sand dunes in the world. In areas where the supply of sand is reduced because of the inability of the sand to cross riverbeds, the winds also scour the land to form large gravel plains. In many areas within the Namib Desert, there is little vegetation with the exception of lichens found in the gravel plains, and in dry river beds where plants can access subterranean water. Namib Escarpment The Kalahari Desert Orange River to the south, and the Kalahari Desert to the east. The Central Plateau is home to the highest point in Namibia at Königstein elevation 2,606 meters (8,550 ft).[5] Within the wide, flat Central Plateau is the majority of Namibia's population and economic activity. Windhoek, the nation's capital, is located here, as well as most of the arable land. Although arable land accounts for only 1% of Namibia, nearly half of the population is employed in agriculture.[6] Great Escarpment The Great Escarpment swiftly rises to over 2,000 meters (6,562 ft). Average temperatures and temperature ranges increase as you move further inland from the cold Atlantic waters, while the lingering coastal fogs slowly diminish. Although the area is rocky with poorly developed soils, it is nonetheless significantly more productive than the Namib Desert. As summer winds are forced over the Escarpment, moisture is extracted as precipitation.[8] The water, along with rapidly changing topography, is responsible for the creation of 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia microhabitats which offer a wide range of organisms, many of them endemic. Vegetation along the Escarpment varies in both form and density, with community structure ranging from dense woodlands to more shrubby areas with scattered trees. A number of Acacia species are found here, as well as grasses and other shrubby vegetation. Namibia International Airport and the country's railhead. Other important towns are: • Walvis Bay - sea port, international airport, railhead • Oshakati - main business centre in the North, railhead • Otjiwarongo - main business centre in Central-North, rail junction • Lüderitz - sea port, railhead • Gobabis - farming centre • Keetmanshoop - railhead • Tsumeb - mining See also towns in Namibia. Bushveld The Bushveld is found in north eastern Namibia along the Angolan border and in the Caprivi Strip which is the vestige of a narrow corridor demarcated for the German Empire to access the Zambezi River. The area receives a significantly greater amount of precipitation than the rest of the county, averaging around 400 millimetres (15.7") per year. Temperatures are also cooler and more moderate, with approximate seasonal variations of between 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (90 °F). The area is generally flat and the soils sandy, limiting their ability to retain water.[9] Located adjacent to the Bushveld in northcentral Namibia is one of nature's most spectacular features: the Etosha Pan. For most of the year it is a dry, saline wasteland, but during the wet season, it forms a shallow lake covering more than 6000 square kilometres. The area is ecologically important and vital to the huge numbers of birds and animals from the surrounding savannah that gather in the region as summer drought forces them to the scattered waterholes that ring the pan. Politics Tintenpalast, the centre of government The politics of Namibia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president of Namibia is elected to a fiveyear term and is both the head of state and the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the bicameral Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.[11][12] Kalahari Desert The Kalahari Desert is perhaps Namibia's best known geographical feature. Shared with South Africa and Botswana, it has a variety of localized environments ranging from hyper-arid sandy desert, to areas that seem to defy the common definition of desert. One of these areas, known as the Succulent Karoo, is home to over 5,000 species of plants, nearly half of them endemic; fully one third of the world's succulents are found in the Karoo. The reason behind this high productivity and endemism may be the relatively stable nature of precipitation.[10] The Karoo apparently does not experience drought on a regular basis, so even though the area is technically desert, regular winter rains provide enough moisture to support the region's interesting plant community. Another feature of the Kalahari, indeed many parts of Namibia, are inselbergs, isolated mountains that create microclimates and habitat for organisms not adapted to life in the surrounding desert matrix. Towns The capital and largest city, Windhoek, is in the centre of the country. It is home to the country's Central Administrative Region, Windhoek Hosea Kutako Karas Caprivi Otjozondjupa 4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Omusati Oshana Oshikoto Ohangwena Hardap Kunene Erongo Omaheke Khomas Okavango Namibia Regions and constituencies Namibia is divided into 13 regions and subdivided into 102 constituencies. A group of Herero women, Windhoek, Namibia to the Bantu majority, there are large groups of Khoisan (e.g. Nama and Bushmen), who are descendants of the original inhabitants of Southern Africa. Blacks of other Bantu descent are descendants of refugees from Angola. There are also two smaller groups of people with mixed racial origins, called "Coloureds" and "Basters", who together make up 6.5% (with the Coloureds outnumbering the Basters two to one). As of 2006 there were as many as 40,000 Chinese in Namibia.[14] Whites of Portuguese, Dutch, German, British and French ancestry make up about 7% of the population — which is the second largest proportion and number in Sub-Saharan Africa, after South Africa.[15] Most of Namibian whites and nearly all those of mixed race are Afrikaans speakers and share similar origins, culture, religion and genealogy as the white and coloured populations of neighbouring South Africa. A smaller proportion of whites (around 30,000) trace their family origins directly back to German settlers and maintain German cultural and educational institutions.[16] Nearly all Portuguese settlers came to the country from the former Portuguese colony of Angola.[17] Foreign relations Namibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with lingering affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Libya and Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern African region. A dynamic member of the Southern African Development Community, Namibia is a vocal advocate for greater regional integration. Namibia became the 160th member of the United Nations on 23 April 1990. On its independence it became the fiftieth member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Reporters Without Borders' Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007[13] ranks Namibia as 25th out of 169 countries, as compared with 56th out of 166 in 2003, and 31st out of 139 in 2002. International disputes Namibia is involved in several minor international disputes, including: • Small residual disputes with Botswana along the Caprivi Strip, including the Situngu marshlands and specifically Kasikili or Sedudu Island. • A dormant dispute over where the boundaries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe converge. • Disputes over Angolan rebels and refugees residing in Namibia. Religion Religion in Namibia religion Christian Indigenous Unknown percent 80% 10% 10% Population Demographics Among the sovereign countries with the lowest population density, Namibia lies in second place, after Mongolia. The majority of the Namibian population is Black African — mostly of the Ovambo ethnicity, which forms about half of the population — and concentrated in the north of the country. There are also the Herero and Himba people who speak a similar language. In addition The Christian community makes up at least 80% of the population of Namibia, with at least 50% of these Lutheran. At least 10% of the population hold Indigenous beliefs. The faith of the remaining portion of the population is unknown. [18][19] Missionary work during the 1800s drew many Namibians to Christianity. While most Namibian Christians are Lutheran, there also are Roman Catholic, Methodist, 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anglican, Jewish, African Methodist Episcopal, and Dutch Reformed Christians represented. [20] Namibia infected with HIV. The risk of death from malaria is also raised by approximately 50% with a concurrent HIV infection.[23] Given infection rates this large as well as a looming malaria problem, it may be very difficult for the government to deal with both the medical and economic impacts of this epidemic. Language Economy Although its official language is English, Namibia is a multilingual country as it is illustrated on these examples in English, German, Afrikaans and Oshiwambo. The official language is English. Until 1990, German and Afrikaans were also official languages. When Namibia became independent of South Africa, the new Namibian government wanted to avoid accusations of preferential treatment for either the Afrikaans- or the Germanspeaking groups. Therefore, English became the sole official language of Namibia. Afrikaans, German, and Oshiwambo became recognised regional languages. Half of all Namibians speak Oshiwambo as their first language, whereas the most widely understood language is Afrikaans. Among the younger generation, the most widely understood language is English. Both Afrikaans and English are used primarily as a second language reserved for public sphere communication, but small first language groups exist throughout the country. While the official language is English, most of the white population speaks either German or Afrikaans. Even today, 90 years after the end of the German colonial era, the German language plays a ruling role as a commercial language. Afrikaans is spoken by 60% of the white community, German is spoken by 32%, English is spoken by 7% and Portuguese by 1%.[21]. Portuguese is spoken by blacks and whites from Angola. A Himba teenager, north of Opuwo, Namibia Namibia's economy consists primarily of mining and manufacturing which represent 8% of the gross domestic product (GDP) respectively.[24] Namibia has a 30-40% unemployment rate and recently passed a 2004 labour act to protect people from job discrimination stemming from pregnancy and HIV/AIDS status. Namibia's economy is tied closely to South Africa's due to their shared history.[11][12] The Central Plateau serves as a transportation corridor from the more densely populated north to South Africa, the source of four-fifths of Namibia's imports.[6] Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of nonfuel minerals in Africa and the world's fifth largest producer of uranium. There has been significant investment in uranium mining and Namibia is set to become the largest exporter of uranium by 2015. Rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gemquality diamonds. Namibia also produces large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten. HIV, AIDS and malaria in Namibia The AIDS epidemic is a large problem in Namibia. Though its rate of infection is substantially lower than that of its eastern neighbor, Botswana, approximately 10% (210,000 people out of 2,063,927) of the Namibian population is infected with the HIV/AIDS. In 2001, there were an estimated 210,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, and the estimated death toll in 2003 was 16,000.[22] The malaria problem seems to be compounded by the epidemic. Research has shown in Namibia, that the risk of contracting malaria is 14.5% greater if a person is also Agriculture About half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist on a subsistence way of life. Namibia has one of the highest rates of income inequality in the world, due in part to the fact that there is an urban economy and a more rural cash-less economy. The inequality figures thus take into account people who do not actually rely on the formal economy for 6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia their survival. Agreement has been reached on the privatisation of several more enterprises in coming years, with hopes that this will stimulate much needed foreign investment. However, reinvestment of environmentally derived capital has hobbled Namibian per capita income.[25] One of the fastest growing areas of economic development in Namibia is the growth of wildlife conservancies. These conservancies are particularly important to the rural generally unemployed population. Namibia has failed to prosecute a single case in human trafficking. Military The constitution of Namibia defined the role of the military as "defending the territory and national interests." Namibia formed the National Defence Force (NDF), comprising former enemies in a 23-year bush war: the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) and South West African Territorial Force (SWATF). The British formulated the force integration plan and began training the NDF, which consists of five battalions and a small headquarters element. The United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG)'s Kenyan infantry battalion remained in Namibia for three months after independence to assist in training the NDF and to stabilize the north. According to the Namibian Defence Ministry, enlistments of both men and women will number no more than 7,500. Defence and security account for approximately 3.7% of government spending. Tourism Culture An example of Namibian wildlife, the Plains Zebra, which attract tourism. Namibia generally attracts eco-tourists with the majority visiting to experience the different climates and natural geographical landscapes such as the great eastern desert and plains. There are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. In addition, extreme sports such as sandboarding and 4x4ing have become popular, and many cities have companies that provide tours. The most visited places include the Caprivi Strip, Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast Park, Sesriem, Etosha Pan and the coastal towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. Education Secondary school students Namibia has compulsory free education for 10 years between the ages of 6 and 16 with 7 years of Primary education and 5 years of secondary education. There are four Teacher Training Colleges, three Colleges of Agriculture, a Police Training College, a Polytechnic and a National University[1].[27] In 1998, there were 400,325 Namibian students in primary school, about 80% of those eligible, and 115,237 students in secondary schools, about 34% of those eligible. The pupil-teacher ratio in 1999 was estimated at 32:1, with about 8% of the GDP being spent on education.[28] Most schools in Namibia are state-run, however, there are a few private and semi-private schools that serve the country's education system. These are St. Pauls Child labour Child labour occurs in Namibia, and key stakeholders including government ministries endorsed the Action Programme towards the Elimination of Child Labour in January 2008.[26] It has been reported that Namibia may be a source and destination also for trafficked children, however, the magnitude of the problem is unknown due to insufficient and unreliable reporting. Low public awareness and inadequate training for law enforcement and social service officials lie as being major factors in combatting the problem. There is evidence that small numbers of children are trafficked within the country for domestic activities, including forced agricultural labour, cattle herding and vending. Laws exist against child labour and trafficking, however, the government 7 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia College, Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool and Windhoek Gymnasium. Click here for an incomplete list of schools in Namibia. Dune in Petroglyphs Roter Kamm Namibia. near crater, in the Twyfelfontein. Namib Desert (Landsat image) Namibia Namibian sunset. Communal Wildlife Conservancies See also • Communications in Namibia • German South-West Africa • List of Namibia-related topics • List of Namibians • List of cities in Namibia • List of national parks of Namibia • Music of Namibia • Namibia Football Association • Namibia Breweries Limited • Namibian cricket team • Rugby union in Namibia • Scouts of Namibia • Transport in Namibia • Wildlife of Namibia Quivertree Forest, Bushveld. Namibia is the only country in the world to specifically address conservation and protection of natural resources in its constitution.[29] Article 95 states, "The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting international policies aimed at the following: maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes, and biological diversity of Namibia, and utilization of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future."[29] In 1993, the newly formed government of Namibia received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Project.[30] The Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the financial support from organizations such as USAID, Endangered Wildlife Trust, WWF, and Canadian Ambassador's Fund, together form a Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) support structure. The main goal of this project is promote sustainable natural resource management by giving local communities rights to wildlife management and tourism.[31] References [1] [2] [3] [4] Sport The most popular sport in Namibia is football (soccer). The Namibia national football team qualified for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. Rugby union and cricket are also popular. Namibia were participants in the 1999, 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups. They also played in the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Inline Hockey was first played in 1995 and has also become more and more popular in the last years. The Women's Inline Hockey National Team participated in the 2008 FIRS World Championships. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] Gallery ^ "Namibia". International Monetary Fund. http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2009/01/ weodata/ weorept.aspx?sy=2006&ey=2009&scsm=1&ssd=1&sort=country&ds=.&br=1 Retrieved on 2009-04-22. CIA - The World Factbook - Namibia "German South West Africa". Encyclopædia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9036573/GermanSouth-West-Africa. Retrieved on 2008-04-15. "Rank Order - Area". CIA World Fact Book. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/rankorder/2147rank.html. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. landsat.usgs.gov ^ World Almanac. 2004. Spriggs, A. 2001.(AT1315) Spriggs, A. 2001.(AT1316) Cowling, S. 2001. Spriggs, A. 2001.(AT0709) ^ (United States Central Intelligence Agency, 2007) ^ (United States State Department, 2007) World Press Freedom Index 2007Reporters Without Borders China and Africa: Stronger Economic Ties Mean More Migration, By Malia Politzer, Migration Information Source, August 2008 Namibia: People: Ethnic Groups. World Factbook of CIA Deutschnamibier, economy-point.org Flight from Angola, The Economist , August 16, 1975 the World Factbook the World Factbook Department of State 8 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [21] [22] [23] [24] Namibia (aidsinafrica.net, 2007) (Korenromp, et al. 2005) CIA World Factbook 2008, https://www.cia.gov/ library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ wa.html#Econ [25] (Lange, 2004) [26] Namibia endorses national child labour plan - The Namibian (Nam), 1 Feb 08 — TECL [27] Namibian Educational profile [28] Encyclopedia of Nations Namibia- Education [29] ^ (Stefanova 2005) [30] (Community Based Natural Resource Management, date unknown) [31] (UNEP et al. 2005) General references • AIDSinAfrica.net Web Publication (2007), Retrieved May 20, 2007. From http://www.aidsinafrica.net/ • Christy, S.A. (2007) Namibian Travel Photography • Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Programme Details (n.d.). http://www.met.gov.na/programmes/cbnrm/ cbnrmHome.htm • Cowling, S. 2001. Succulent Karoo (AT 1322) World Wildlife Fund Website: www.worldwildlife.org/ wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at1322_full.html • Korenromp, E.L., Williams, B.G., de Vlas, S.J., Gouws, E., Gilks, C.F., Ghys, P.D., Nahlen, B.L. (2005). Malaria Attributable to the HIV-1 Epidemic, Sub-Saharan Africa. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11, 9, 1410-1419. • Lange, Glenn-marie. Wealth, Natural Capital, and Sustainable Development: Contrasting Examples from Botswana and Namibia. Environmental & Resource Economics; Nov 2004, Vol. 29 Issue 3, pp. 257–83, 27 p. • Fritz, Jean-Claude . La Namibie indépendante. Les coûts d'une décolonisation retardée, Paris, L'Harmattan, 1991. • Spriggs, A. 2001. Namib Desert (AT1315) World Wildlfe Fund Website: www.worldwildlife.org/ wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at1315_full.html • Spriggs, A. 2001. Namibian Savannah Woodlands (AT1316) World Wildlfe Fund Website: www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/ terrestrial/at/at1316_full.html • Spriggs, A. 2001. Namibian Savannah Woodlands (AT0709) World Wildlife Fund Website: www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/ terrestrial/at/at0709_full.html Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia" Namibia • Stefanova K. 2005. Protecting Namibia's Natural Resources. EjournalUSA. • UNEP, UNDP, WRI, and World Bank. 2005. Nature in Local Hands: The Case for Namibia's Conservancies. http://www.wri.org/biodiv/ pubs_content_text.cfm?cid=3842 • World Almanac. 2004. World Almanac Books. New York, NY External links A Welwitschia mirabilis (female) in Namibia. • WhatsonWindhoek.com Events and venues in Windhoek - updated daily. Government • Republic of Namibia Government Portal • Constitution of the Republic of Namibia from orusovo.com • Chief of State and Cabinet Members • Current weather in Namibia General • Namibia entry at The World Factbook • Namibia from UCB Libraries GovPubs • Namibia at the Open Directory Project • Namibian Business Directory • Wikimedia Atlas of Namibia • Map of Namibia • Video of Namibia from The New York Times • Namibia travel guide from Wikitravel • Debie LeBeau's Development work on Namibia Media • Insight Namibia news in English Categories: Namibia, African Union member states, English-speaking countries and territories, German-speaking countries, Republics, Liberal democracies, Members of the Commonwealth of Nations, States and territories established in 1990 9 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Namibia This page was last modified on 15 May 2009, at 21:22 (UTC). All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. (See Copyrights for details.) 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I need an ardupilot mega (2)
By Giedow
October 4, 2012
October 4, 2012
hi lmr
I want to build a quadcopter, but it is pretty expencive.
Does anyone known where to find a cheap (100-150$) ardupilot mega or mega v2 ( preferably with gps) or a alternative?
Thanks a lot!
By merser @ Thu, 2012-10-04 21:48
Have you tried looking on
Have you tried looking on ebay. When I looked it came up with a number of ardupilots cheaper than 100 dollars but I don't know which one you are after.
Not sure if my search results will show for you but look here for starters.


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Sa from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PMEstablished in 1944, the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station transmitted American radio programs abroad. After 50 years of functioning during and post World War II, the station was made home to National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting. Featuring extensive collection of wireless media artifacts, vintage programs and equipments used at the radio station, the museum makes for an interesting visit.
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Archive for the 'Life' Category
The Republican Response
America now ranks poorly on a host of social issues be it…
- The percentage of children growing up in poverty,
- Inequality in wages,
- Percentage of the population locked up in prison,
- School test scores in math and science,
- Number of medical caused bankruptcies.
The Republican response:
- Reduce social safety nets to make sure more children are in poverty,
- Reduce wages or keep them stagnant, (AKA "right to work")
- Lock up more people and execute more people in a wildly inequitable and corrupt justice system padding a for profit prison industry,
- Denounce science and math as unGodly,
- Status quot or worse, pushing more costs of healthcare on to consumers.
So basically their response is let's fix problems by creating more of the same. They'll just say Obama is bad, Muslims are evil and coming to kill you so many fearful minions will fall behind them guns and bibles at the ready.No comments
The GOP Hypocrisy Translator
- "Right to Work" = Right to Fire anyone without consequence.
- "Pro Life" = Pro birth, let the unwanted baby fend for its future.
- "Abstinence" = Unwed conservative daughters who are privy to immaculate conception and young conservative males without sex drive who immaculate them.
- "Freedom of Religion" = Freedom to file a lawsuit when Evangelicals can't force religious upon anyone they want, anywhere they want. Also the freedom to judge and discriminate against anyone who is not a proclaimed Christian.
- "Family Values" = Destroying any family that does not conform to right wing values. These include interracial families, immigrants and gay parents. Note: "family values" can only be emphasized from a main stream media soapbox when a Republican finalizes his or her third divorce.
- "Privatization" = Legalized corporate theft from unsuspecting, misguided consumers and endless, legal, tax loopholes.
- "No Child Left Behind" = Dumb it down… the GOP plan for the future. Hey, don't scoff, it's working …
- "Charter Schools" = Sunday School 5 days a week.
- "Smaller Government" = Profuse spending and bedroom supervision.
- "Trickle Down" = Niagara Up
- "Constituents" = Largest corporate campaign donors and favorite lobbyists.
I'm sure I'm missing a few if anyone cares to add in the comments.No comments
By most social measures the 9/11 attacks are still succeeding.
On 9/11/2001 Islamic extremists set out to strike fear in the minds of Americans through their act of terror. Based on the initial response ("liberating" a country that was not responsible) and ongoing media driven sensationalism the result is becoming pretty clear. Flash forward 2015. So many of you seem very scared and full of hate, bigotry and worse… many now presume these to be admirable qualities deserving of praise, openly flaunting them and demonizing those who don't join you as sympathizers. Sorry but…. they got you. This is the exact response the 9/11 attackers sought to invoke. Meanwhile I'll work, eat and hang out with more than a few Muslims this month without a shred of fear of being bombed or beheaded. They practice religion about as much as I do (zero), have their finances and families in top order. At the same time my ever so flaunting Christian friends and family… plenty of therapists and financial assistance getting passed around as they fight yet more court battles. Pretty sad since you would have all those from the middle east thrown in camps if you had your twisted druthers.No comments
Truckfest in the Lick!
Oh great. Now this. I will ride up Hwy 97, on a bike, going where no man in Lycra has dared before. With luck no shots will be fired.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZtl5bdCzWU&feature=youtu.beNo comments
A Lizard Lick Liberal
In the two mile bastion of turkey shoots, used car lots, tow trucks, side arms, barely hidden bigotry, occasionally open racism I roam Highway 97 in Lycra. Yes, the type yoga pants are made of. Mine has butt pads. Recently learned I'm called a MAMIL. I am not ashamed.
I quietly listen as you denounce wage increases and single payer health care. I listen to your angered anti-tax rants. I loathe your fear of government, immigrants, regulation… Your fear of everything. Such constant fear. I hear you don't like the suppression of your Christian practices while denouncing all other worship, threatening those who dare. Your island was breached long ago. I move among you a dissenter. A free thinker without fear. No feeling of loss or emptiness when shunned by the local community, a non worshiper. One who does not allow any religious teachings to form my opinions. I am not distressed by your local, revered past time; judging others. I pity it.
This is a day of self liberation and political awareness. Inside this red sea of conservative dogma and sweet tea slang resides more than tow trucks, shot guns and rednecks. There is a liberal in the ranks. One who has gay friends yet is not gay. Some married, residing among you locally. True story. I'm the one who prefers to ride a bike instead of driving a pickup. One whose children attend your coveted, local, conservative charter school. Someone who does not think unstable, anti-social, insane people should be armed, despite any amendment or sanctimonious perceived right. Dear Zeus, I drive a Subaru in your zip code! I am certain this is causing some Lizard Lick locals extensive anguish so I will have mercy just one time and not extrapolate on my cycling adventures to Whole Foods and experiences with fine wine.
If all that hasn't created an unhealthy blood flow, caused an extra drip of Skoal or mustard into your beard I will leave you with this: Reagan was wrong on the economy and all Muslim's are not Islamic extremists.
Let's begin. NamasteNo comments
Five things that won't be around when your kids reach your age.
The more things change, the more Americans try to keep them the same. Usually to our detriment. War stories, tales of the good old days… we love us some nostalgia. Even if it's broken we won't fix it unless there's profit involved. Despite this desire by many to keep antiquated product, systems, and procedures in place there are quite a few things we use every day that are going the way of the beeper despite the resistance. We don't need them, they don't make money and our kids won't have them.
#5 – Car Keys
It's getting more and more difficult to buy a new car that comes with keys. Proximity sensor key fobs are here to stay. I made sure to buy a car that has keys in 2013 because it will likely be the last one I will be able to purchase new that does. My kids will be driving in their 20′s laughing with their friends about the car keys dad carried.
#4 – CD's and DVD's
Redbox better take advantage while they still can because streaming is the future. Your kids will watch episode 14 of Gilligan's Island whenever they want to and they will wait less time than it takes a 30 second commercial to run for their programming to begin.
#3 – Land Lines
And for that matter wired internet connections. My oldest son will be happy to look back at my fights with routers, wireless access points and bridges throughout the house and realize his wireless connection is effortless. In less than 10 years AT&T will end the era of copper phone lines from the street. It will all be fiber, VoIP and wireless.
#2 – Newspapers
Yes, they are still sold. The only reason I know this is because someone leaves a free one in my driveway once a week that gets turned to mush as I drive over it more than four times. I've never opened the little plastic bag it comes in. Didn't even read or keep the print edition that contained quotes and excerpts from this blog. What a waste of paper. If you still read a newspaper chances are you are checking your blood pressure regularly and considering a Geritol supplement. It's over. Buy a tablet or eReader, let newsprint die and save some trees.
#1 – Checkbooks
Speaking of useless paper. The UK is scheduled to do away with personal checking for private account holders in 2014. The U.S. will certainly follow in short order. They are nothing more than an expense in processing coupled with risk for the banks. They are nothing short of infuriating for shoppers in a check out line. It's time to give up on the nostalgia and the perceived need for checks in the name of personal organization. Does anyone under 50 actually balance a check book anymore? I think we still have some checkbooks around. I've literally written two checks out of one book in the last six years.
Of course I could go on… local applications on computers, hard drives, dedicated digital cameras, fax machines, dedicated remote controls… Most items in the tech sector including some brand new ones like 3D glasses. However I don't share some technologists sentiments that movie theaters, performance theaters and other live performance venues will be impacted. Much like the Beatles had to perform live over 12,000 times before hitting the Ed Sullivan Show, I think (and hope) the music industry is going to make a swing back to live performance as the main source of revenue, not 99 cent downloads. People are becoming too anti-social and complacent (i.e. boring) thanks to technology and this is not a trend I see future generations outside of the gaming community embracing.1 comment
How do I monitor and protect my kids on the Internet?
I am often asked by friends and co-workers what I do to protect my kids when they are using their computers and the internet. I decided to document, in Lehman's terms, how I've set up my kids systems so in the future I can direct anyone to this post. This is an overview of the steps I have taken to make sure the kids in our house, not limited to our own, ages 4-13 can use any computer we allow them access to without worrying about them straying to the Porn Parkway, or the Exploitation Expressway.
1. Only install Linux. This is the primary component of protection. Not Windows XP, Windows 7 or any other flavor of Microsoft operating system. Why Linux? First because Linux is no where near as susceptible to web based viruses and malware as Windows based PC's. Second, they do not cost as much as Apples. It is true the Mac OSx and iOS can provide as much protection as a Linux based PC, but not likely. Malware is now being targeted at the growing Apple user base, because of the flood of devices, so it won't be long before Apple devices rival Windows for the volume of malicious content approaching them. That said, just days ago I was told by a co-worker that my recommending a Mac for his kids was the "best advice" he got last year. But he had no problem paying $1400 for it. Linux is free and will run on a $200-300 laptop with ease. There is more information about Linux distributions at the bottom of this post.
2. Install a keystroke monitor with remote reporting capability. There's no better way to know what kids are doing on-line than well, knowing exactly what they're doing and saying on-line, per keystroke. I prefer logkeys from Google. Available for download right here on my site. A good keystroke monitor will allow the service to run in "promiscuous mode", that's the term you're looking for, meaning that it runs in the background secretly without any user awareness. It should also be able to email report logs secretly so physical access to the PC is not required to monitor the keyboard activity. Keep in mind one of the big benefits of keystroke logging is that even if the visible contents of a website is not logged, any user ID's and passwords typed in to gain access to a site are captured. Isn't this spying on kids? Ya. Is it better than wondering what they're up to on-line for which you, the parent, may ultimately be liable? Yep.
3. Use browser based parental controls. Did you know that Firefox has several free parental control browser extensions, such as FoxFilter, that are easy to install and configure? Do you know how many free browser based parental controls Internet Explorer has built in? None. Internet Explorer relies on the Windows operating system parental control settings that are much more difficult to configure and have questionable reliability. Again, a Windows PC running IE is the most insecure setup you can hand over to a kid. This is coming from a guy who cleans viruses off of a corporate Vice Presidents laptop routinely. If adults can't control their browsing habits and security how much attention do you think kids are paying? Ya, I know, probably more than the adults. Forget those subscription based filters like Net Nanny for Windows. I would only recommend these paid services for those bound to Windows without any alternative. Save your money, get off Windows, abandon Internet Explorer, protect your kids on-line. Nothing but winning.
There are many variations of Linux available for free, known as "distributions". Not long ago I championed Ubuntu Linux. When Connor was just 4 years old his first laptop ran Ubuntu so he could play Disney and PBS Kids games on-line. More recently I prefer Linux Mint due to it's ease of installation and more friendly graphical interface. Ubuntu recently incorporated a more unique style of user interface (I'll spare the technical details) but it is not as familiar as the "windows icon" style of desktop kids would be more comfortable with and accustomed to. With the exception of the wireless network adapter configuration almost anyone can install a Linux Mint distribution on a Intel or AMD processor based laptop or tower PC. Another great benefit is free software. From games to OpenOffice there is a software solution that will keep kids and teachers happy. As a matter of full disclosure another well known Linux limitation is printer compatibility. It can be a challenge to find driver software that is Linux compatible for many printer models. It is almost unheard of that a Linux print driver will support all of the features of many multifunction printers. This is because the printer manufactures target all their internal software development at Microsoft and Apple. Open source community developers are responsible for most of the free Linux print drivers available today.3 comments
Betting On A Government Shutdown
No, seriously. I made an on-line bet 3 days ago the government would shut down at midnight tonight. The divide is just too broad to cross so perhaps the government should shut down. Just not for the reasons supported by the Tea Party.
We should not bow to ideological, strong arm tactics from either side. If the Republicans want more cuts they can come from sources beholden to them as easily as they can come from Planned Parenthood or Medicare. Say, defense contracts and oil subsidies. If the Democrats are truly interested in compromise they should be prepared to give up funding for a many of their pet programs as well. The dollar amount cut from one sides program should be given up by a program supported by the other side.
The idea that one side alone is going to get to dictate how much the cuts should be and where they should come from is ludicrous. That is where the Tea Party fails: unwillingness to accept any loss for pet projects on their side or engage in compromise. I may vote for a moderate Republican in some upcoming election. Never a Tea Party candidate. They've shown what they're made of just when we thought Washington couldn't smell any worse.No comments
Current Projects
- Installing a NetApp FAS2020 filer with an active-active controller configuration.
- Migrating recently acquired EDI accounts to Trimaco's site ID and qualifier.
- Procuring a new Dell Latitude for more extensive Windows 7 testing.
- Spinning up LUNs on the new SAN to move SQL data on to for testing.
- A Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 10 upgrade.
- Upgrading vSync too…
- Procuring a new PIX firewall to replace our legacy unit (the sh running config is extensive).
- Deploying two laptops to the field (hopefully the last XP units).
- Upgrading Label Matrix / Label View.
- Remodeling our bathrooms at home.
- Kitchen counters maybe?
- Nothing else because I can't handle it in February or March. I'm booked.
Knuckle-Cracking Gets (Ig) Nobel Prize | LiveScience
"This year's winners included Donald Unger, a doctor who received the Medicine Prize for cracking the knuckles of his left hand — but not his right — for sixty years to see if the habit contributes to arthritis (it didn't)."
via Knuckle-Cracking Gets (Ig) Nobel Prize | LiveScience.
I have a new goal in life: To win the (Ig) Nobel prize in chemistry.No comments


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Hotels Be Expanding Always in All Ways: The Latest Hotel Announcements
ˇMira! There is so much hotel news flying around this week, we just don't have enough time to focus on all the new hotels news. So here's a quick rundown to get you up to speed on the latest.
· KONNICHIWA ANDAZ TOKYO: The newest Andaz Hotel, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, is now officially open! Check out the room shot above. Swoon. Hopefully, we'll more from inside the property for you to see next week.
· HILTON HOTELS TAKING OVER MYANMAR: Only a few years after opening its country to tourism, Myanmar has been prepping for some major growth. And now it needs to brace itself for the onslaught of Hilton Hotels. The hotel chain has partnered up with the Eden Group Company to rebrand two of the Group's recently opened properties in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, and on Ngapali beach in Rakhine State. Those hotels will now be known as Hilton Nay Pyi Taw and Hilton Ngapali Beach Resort. Hilton is also planning three more hotels in the next three years, namely: Hilton Bagan and Hilton Inle Lake in 2016 and the Hilton Mandalay which will open in 2017.
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Bulgari Will Bring Fashion To Dubai In 2018
Luxury hotels are a dime a dozen in Dubai — OK, a million a dozen — and it really is only a matter of time before the world's top fashion designers want to be part of the action. Bulgari Hotels and Resorts have just thrown their hat into the ring with the announcement of their fifth luxury hotel, Bulgari Hotel Dubai, to be located on Jumeirah Bay Island. The hotel group has not given an official opening date, but has said it will likely be in 2018.
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You Can Now Get Married on Top of The Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is the world's most luxurious luxury hotel where every hotel room is a two-story suite, every guest has its own butler, and every in-room iPad is plated in gold. And now, weddings at the Jumeirah Group hotel are sky-high. Literally.
The hotel's new Wedding in the Skies experience will allow couples to get married on the helipad of the hotel 212 meters above the Arabian Gulf. The very same helipad where Roger Federer and Andre Agassi played a game of tennis and where Formula One Champion David Coulthard performed donuts in a Red Bull Racing car.
For $55,000, guests will work with not a wedding planner but rather a "Wedding Architect" who will guide them through such pressing wedding day decisions as--should the couple arrive at the hotel by air in an Italian twin engine Augusta 109 or by road in a Rolls Royce Phantom? Which wedding cake from Executive Pastry Chef Johannes Bonin should they choose from? Which spa sessions from the Talise Spa should they indulge in? And perhaps, most importantly, what specially designed wedding scent developed by a leading perfumist should the couple spritz everywhere?
Other perks in the package include, accommodations (of course), private sessions with personal trainers, shopping and styling sessions with personal stylists, dance and etiquette lessons, floral consolations and access to Dubai's best jewelers and top haute couturiers.
Interestingly, there's no mention of photography services so we hope the Wedding Architect can at least recommend someone. And yes, we think you should get BOTH a photographer and a videographer for this big day.
[Photo: Burj Al Arab]
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Everything Will Come Up Pink Roses at The Langham Hotel in Dubai
Langham Hotels are bringing their luxury hotel experience, and their signature color of light pink, to Dubai in 2015.
The announcement was made yesterday that The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai will open on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah with 323 rooms, all with outdoor terraces and sea-front views. Fifty-three of the rooms, designed by Aedas Limited, will be either one or two-bedroom suites and 22 of those will have their own plunge pools. #todiefor
The restaurants, most of them al fresco, will range from Japanese to Arabic and Italian fusion while the Palm Court lounge will be modeled after the original at The Langham Hotel in London (remember, this was the first hotel lounge to serve traditional afternoon tea in 1865.) The hotel will also feature a Langham Club Lounge with complimentary food and beverage throughout the day, along with a dedicated concierge service. To peep on the Langham Club experience, read our story HERE.
There will even be a separate Travellers Lounge where guests can hang out before their room is ready or after check-out but before their flight. Aside from a library, entertainment options and light dining, this lounge will have showers and change rooms.
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Raffles Hotels Tells You Where to Go When and Why
When it comes to knowing what's going on in a city, hotels pretty-much have the inside scoop. Raffles Hotels & Resorts, with its swanky hotels across the globe, has put together a list of where to go, when and why for every month of the year.
Here's what they recommend for the next few months to get you prepped to travel.
Dubai in April – For the Dubai Camel Racing Festival
Forget April in Paris when there's the Dubai Camel Racing Festival (April 6-17, 2014). A major fixture on the Dubai social calendar, this is the Middle East's version of "the season." Over the twelve day festival, thousands of meticulously trained camels compete in rounds to win their owners jaw-dropping cash prizes. Stays at Raffles Dubai from 1314 AED ($358).
Keep going for more What to Do's!
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A Look at The Crazy Cool ME Hotel in Dubai From Zaha Hadid
There ain't nothing like a dame – or a hotel that is designed by Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the most influential architects of our time. It should come as no surprise that the design-focused brand ME, by Melia Hotels has hired Zaha Hadid Architects as the sole design firm -- both interior and exterior -- for their new hotel, ME Dubai, set for a 2016 opening.
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ME Hotels Catch the 'Balearic Beat'
Cancun, Cabo, Madrid ... and, er, Vienna ... ME Hotels sure do love to set up shop in the party places, so we are not surprised to hear where they will be making their next move: the Balearic Islands. Rave on!
ME will be bringing their super-cool vibe, minimalist design, Aura Managers and, we hope, 4AM DJ's to Ibiza in June 2014 and to Mallorca in May. The 200-room Ibiza property will be situated bayside in Santa Eulalia and will have direct access from boat to the hotel. There will be 21 ME+ Suites, which usually means a dedicated host looking after you and a complimentary spa treatment, and the hotel will have two pools, Bali beds, an on-site fitness centre and roof top Skinc spa. Don't expect to sleep because DJs at the rooftop cocktail bar will be playing Ibizan classics deep into the night. Rates start at Ł200 ($320).
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From Mammograms to Mocktails, Hotels Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many hotels are "Thinking Pink", offering packages and programs to support breast cancer research. Hotel geeks, you can do your part to help the cause in the simplest ways from buying a slice of cake, getting a manicure at a hotel spa, to of course booking a stay at one of these special properties. It's a twin-win this month.
Next week we'll let you know hotels supporting this nationally recognized month with one of our favorite things--Specialty Cocktails!
Squeeze n' Sip: The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village near Malibu is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness by inviting guests to be proactive about their health by participating in a $75 digital mammogram screening at their state-of-the-art California Health and Longevity Institute, and also their special Think Pink Pampering Package, which includes a customized 50-minute Tranquility Massage followed by a Pink Lady Mocktini which can be sipped poolside at the spa's Serenity Pool. The package is $130 per person and is available Monday to Friday through October 31, 2013. A portion of the package proceeds will be donated to The Cancer Support Community, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families of those affected by cancer.
Get Pretty Feet and a Sweet Treat: The Surrey in New York City is offering a special Champagne Pedicure in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The 60 minute pedicure is $95 and includes two signature Cornelia cupcakes, a small bouquet of pink roses and dried lavender.
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The Dream Dubai Will Take the 'Tallest Hotel in the World' Title When It Opens Next Year
Dreams do come true...in Dubai, where Vikram Chatwal's Dream Hotels will open in late 2014. But this won't be some regular old hotel on a city block. No, this is Dubai, where everything is done not just bigger and better, but biggest and bestest.
So in following that logic, the Dream Dubai will be housed in the Marina 101, which is on track to be one of the largest super towers in Dubai and which will make the Dream Hotel the tallest hotel tower in the world when it opens. (Sorry, JDubs. You've got competition.)
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Around The World In 8 Cocktails With Raffles Singapore
It's no secret that we love drinking in hotels here at HotelChatter. In fact, hotels might be our favorite "local" bar. So all this week, we'll be pouring out some drinks for you during our first-ever Hotel Cocktail Week. All this week, we'll be posting specialty drinks, booze trends, mixology tips and most importantly, drinks recipes so you can recreate your favorite hotel drink at home. Everyone will be getting tipsy this week! But don't forget to tip your bartenders, in this case, us.
Raffles Singapore, the place where the famed Singapore Sling was created, has launched a cocktail menu designed to take you around the world while you still remain seated and sipping in their Long Bar, god bless 'em.
Resident mixologist, Randolph Velasco, has come up with eight spiritus drinks inspired by a Raffles hotel destination, so come join us as we embark on our virtual journey through time and space. First stop? Seychelles.
The Seychelles conjures images of an island paradise with deep blue skies, sultry breezes and emerald seas. No surprise, then, that the Raffles Seychelles cocktail is an emerald green beauty created by combining Smirnoff Vodka with melon-flavored Midori and tangy Apple Sourz, then topped off with apple juice. Garnished with slices of star fruit and a lemon wedge, this is a sipper meant to be sipped in a rattan chair with one of those tropical ceiling fans swooshing slowly overhead.
Next, we go to Raffles Cambodia –- specifically, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh and Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Using the Kingdom's national fruit, the five finger banana (who knew?), this golden concoction consists of rum, banana and pineapple juice, but it's the finishing touch of zesty kaffir and fresh, green pandan leaves (a herbaceous tropical plant) that gives this drink its aromatic and mysterious character.
The Raffles Philippines takes you to the newly-opened Raffles Makati in the heart of Manila's financial district. A mix of Bacardi rum, juicy mango and pineapple are enhanced by a mere suggestion of basil and the tart, citrus flavor of calamansi, a wee fruit that bears a resemblance to a lime but is about the size of a kumquat. Calamansi is supposed to have some health benefits, so drink up.
Raffles Istanbul anticipates the opening of Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center in late 2013 (no date as of yet) with a cocktail that evokes the complex flavors of Turkish coffee. Rich Kahlua is layered with potent Pisco, fresh lime juice and anise to create a boozy drink not quite appropriate for the morning but it does kinda taste like coffee, so we'll leave it up to you. (Recipe below!)
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Dubai Gets An Oberoi, Panama Takes a Tryp (And More, A Lot More)
There's tons of hotel news flying around this week and we don't have time to give each and every story the love and attention it may deserve, so you will have to settle for some news briefs.
· Oberoi Dubai Is Now Open: We were so busy making popcorn in preparation for the opening of Dubai's first movie-themed resort that we almost forgot about Oberoi Dubai, the 252-room luxury resort that opened last week in downtown Dubai. Guest can expect all the usual Oberoi touches, like in-room check-in, 24-hour butlers, and two Presidential Suites that come with their own 1.5-meter plunge pools. In addition to that, there will be four restaurants—including Nine7One, which sources different cuisines from all seven (7) continents—and a 24-hour spa with Ayurvedic treatments. Rates from $272/night.
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Dubai's Paramount Pictures Hotel Will Be a Movie Lover's Heaven
A few months ago, we told you about the new Paramount Pictures movie-themed hotel coming to Dubai. And now, we have a few more details on that project thanks to a recent interview in Hotelier Middle East.
In it, the CEO of Paramount Hotels & Resorts (keep in mind, this will be the company's first-ever hotel) explains that while Paramount Pictures is one of the biggest movie studios around, and its films are very well-known, people usually aren't able to connect the actual movies to the company (Grease, The Godfather, Titanic, Saving Private Ryan, and Forrest Gump were all Paramount movies, in case you were wondering).
Thus, the hotel will attempt to kill two birds with one stone: create the ultimate movie-lover's hotel experience, and by doing so, educate people on the impressive Paramount Pictures back catalog.
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"In-room entertainment will be home theatre surround systems inside the guestrooms as a minimum because I'm convinced that this will be a top expectation from all our guests.
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Situated in the heart of Liverpool, Best Western Feathers Liverpool Hotel is within walking distance of Everyman Theatre and University of Liverpool. Also nearby are St. George's Hall and Walker Art Gallery.
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Dining options at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. High-speed (wired) Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Additional amenities include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Onsite parking is offered for a surcharge.
The 81 guestrooms at Best Western Feathers Liverpool Hotel include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels and pay movies. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily.
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815 E Street, Alkali Flat, Sacramento, 95814
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The rent at City Park Apartments ranges from $825 for a studio to a $1,500 three bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 4% more expensive than the Alkali Flat average.
City Park Apartments is a seven minute walk from the Blue Meadowview - Watt/I-80 at the Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station (SB) stop.
This apartment is in the Alkali Flat neighborhood in Sacramento. Nearby parks include Zapata Park, Alkali Flat West Historic District and Alkali Flat Central Historic District.
City Park Apartments has a Walk Score of 85 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
A convenient location, minutes from the Capitol, Restaurants, Public Transportation, Public Parks, Freeway Access to I-5, 50, 80 and Capital City. We are one of few who offer 24-hr on-site Maintenance and EASY, METER-FREE PARKING for yourself and your guests. We want YOU...to come live in our quiet and peaceful gated community. Please call for an appointment today.
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horrible.. Horrible. HORRIBLE experience. Management is definitely sheisty. Do not move here out of urgency. They might talk a big game about the demand but they have extremely high turn over. There were moving trucks in the parking lot every weekend and here's why: 1. Their website boasts: "luxury" apts with "spa-like bathrooms" but this is a lie. Only a handful of units were actually renovated. The majority are painted over a million times and have patches on all the walls (and even doors). there are holes and other blemishes on every surface. They will insist that the units have "upgrades" which means new composit-plastic laminate (a.k.a. Formica) but aside from that, the building materials are dated, some even remaining from when the building was originally constructed --and get this: the building was originally section 8 housing. 2. The contract/ lease agreement is 55 pages! what the hell kind of lease is that? There are all kinds of fees-- you pay variable rate amenities. What does that mean? It means they pay the utilities for everybody (save electric) and then spread the bill across all the units. The laundry is extra, the PARKING is extra. You are obliged to get renter's insurance. 3. They rarely show you the actual unit that you will be renting. If they say that the unit is not ready-- that's typically the case-- they do admittedly make continuous improvements-but, if they show you a model, do not assume for one second that your unit will look anything like the model. What kind of residence keeps a model? A place that has extremely high turn over. 4. It is a sucky neighborhood. There are homeless people everywhere. That's what the gates are for. The rents are way too high, as others have mentioned. I suppose they charge so much because of location, and, to keep up appearances--online. This is not a virtual world. People have to live in these units and they suck. Our bathtub was painted over. Who puts paint on the bathtub?! Was somebody murdered in there? That's not an unlikely scenario. Our front door jamb had a crack running from top to bottom as if someone had busted the door down, breaking thru the hinges. The last thing I wish to comment on is the psychology/mental state of the agent Stephanie. I don't know whether she is trying to make the best of an impossible situation or if she is down right deceptive. I'm hoping she's just a victim of a much bigger, badder company (which is Riverstone Group, located in Washington State). She is a paradox. I want to believe that she does right by people but at the same time, there was a real lack of transparency and professionalism when I wanted to submit my notice of departure and particularly when I wanted her to sign off on a final walk-through. She tried to say she was "not qualified" to sign off on my walk-through. What?! You were certainly qualified to do that on the move-IN ! You were qualified to make me sign all of your agreements! I might seemed biased to you at this point. Yes. I would say I am biased against City Park (substitute an 'Sh' for 'C') because I'm caught up in a scuffle right now where I was assessed $4000 for 12 days of rent. This is a long story but I essentially left on the spot when I saw the apartment in it's full glory. Shame on me for signing a lease without seeing the unit. Shame on them for deception and lack of integrity. They kept my unit on the market for 80 days--DURING THE SUMMER which is the peak season. Absolute fraud. They claimed they did everything they could reasonably be expected to do in order to rent behind me. I have no proof of their efforts. I am filing a small claim with the county as I speak. Word of caution. Do NOT sign the lease until you have seen what you are getting.
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