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AsiaThe word Asia originated from the Ancient Greek word "?s?a", first attributed to Herodotus (about 440 BC) in reference to Anatolia or, for the purposes of describing the Persian Wars, to the Persian Empire, in contrast to Greece and Egypt. Herodotus comments that he is puzzled as to why three women's names are used to describe one enormous and substantial land mass (Europa, Asia, and Libya, referring to Africa), stating that most Greeks assumed that Asia was named after the wife of Prometheus but that the Lydians say it was named after Asias, son of Cotys who passed the name on to a tribe in Sardis. Even before Herodotus, Homer knew of a Trojan ally named Asios and elsewhere he describes a marsh as as??? (Iliad 2, 461). The Greek language term may be derived from Assuwa, a 14th century BC confederation of states in Western Anatolia. Hittite assu-—"good" is probably an element in that name. Alternatively, the etymology of the term may be from the Akkadian word (w)a?û(m), which means "to go outside" or "to ascend", referring to the direction of the sun at sunrise in the Middle East, and also likely connected with the Phoenician word asa meaning east. This may be contrasted to a similar etymology proposed for Europe, as being from Akkadian erebu(m) "to enter" or "set" (of the sun). However, this etymology is considered doubtful, because it does not explain how the term "Asia" first came to be associated with Anatolia, which is west of the Semitic-speaking areas, unless they refer to the viewpoint of a Phoenician sailor sailing through the straits between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
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1. International Demand Grows for Armored Cars
August 30, 2008
With crime and conflict escalating in many parts of the world – threatening governments, organizations and individuals – the demand for armored transport is growing. Even in places where it seems stable, there are circumstances in which high-profile people are not safe, and armored vehicles must be a part of their daily lives – in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Meeting this growing demand is The Armored Group, providing the highest level of armored protection on the market today.
All over the world, armies, police units, SWAT teams, banks, retailers, am... (read more)
Author: Bob Pazderka
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2. Singapore hotels- well renowned for quality and comfort
August 28, 2008
Singapore, the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, is located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. The world’s busiest port of Singapore enjoys the population of Malay, China, India and many other nations. Advanced transportation system, skyscrapers and modern cultural and sports facilities stand second to none in the world. It has gradually turned out to be one of the most developed and wealthiest nations in Asia. The small island of Singapore has earned a good reputation for following several philosophies such as intolerance towards individualism. The country is well renowned for strict s... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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3. Great restaurants and areas to eat in Bangkok, Thailand
August 25, 2008
When you’re in Thailand you will never be short of great places to eat at cheap and affordable prices. Thai food is found all over the world but like many places, what you get in Thailand will totally blow your mind in terms of quality and what authentic Thai food really tastes like.
Where do you start when you’re in Thailand? Well if you’re in central Bangkok and want an array of choices, head for the new CentralWorld Shopping complex. Southeast Asia’s largest megamall offers over 50 restaurants up for you’re choosing and this isn’t inclusive of their humungous food court that might temp... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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4. Travel China Guide: Fascinating Guangzhou
August 24, 2008
If the thought of going back in time to travel the ancient Silk Road thrills you, here’s a fantastic idea of how to spend your next vacation. Guangzhou might not have as many cultural attractions as Beijing, or not be the hotbed of commerce Shanghai is, but the city has its charming highlights. Located in the middle south of Guangdong Province, near to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou stands at the confluence of the East, West and North Rivers and is a historic river port. The city’s 2,000-year history is highlighted with its giving birth to the ‘sea-route’ Silk Road trail, w... (read more)
Author: Pete Prinyaroje
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5. Lotus
August 22, 2008
Lotus can be seen in many places.In China,lotus has been planted since 3000 years ago.Now in Liaoning and Zhejiang Province,some ancient lotus seed were found.It proves that lotus has a long history.But the lotus in Taiwan Province was brought in from Japan just 100 years ago.Now there is a large scale of lotus in Taiwan,gradually this becomes one of main sceneries there.Also some wild lotus were found in Asia,but in fact most of lotus are planted by people.Those lotus are used for eating and appreciating.
I like its flower best.Lotus has different,clean and average colors.It often has fl... (read more)
Author: Mary Huang
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6. Top Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Types
August 22, 2008
Culturing of pearls has been around for many years and present in Europe, North America and Asia, but it was originated in China during the 13th century. The practice has been carried over to Japan where the famous Mikimoto jewelers promoted cultured pearls as a great jewelry item. Fresh water pearls are a result of this intense promotion making it highly prized in most countries. Thanks to pearl culture technology, it has become more affordable to produce these types of pearls.
The difference between cultivating seawater pearls and fresh water pearls is that instead of a bead nucleus, a ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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7. IWTO to speak at ‘Eco-textiles certification' Seminar
August 22, 2008
During the exhibition “Interstoff Asia” from October 8th-10th, a seminar block about “Eco-textiles certification” will be held.
International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Bluesign Technology, Control Union and TM Organics will speak about certification programmes and standards for organic wool and other eco-textiles at the show.
About event: Interstoff Asia Essential The Home of Cutting-Edge Textiles 8 – 10 October 2008, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
More than 200 exhibitors will participate in this Autumn fair including: Join... (read more)
Author: gholea A
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8. Polo Ralph Lauren to launch shopping by cell phone
August 22, 2008
Polo Ralph Lauren to launch shopping by cell phone From:http://www.1topsupplier.com/buy-cellphone/ Key words: mobile phone, company,camera Is the tech-savvy fashionista ready to shop by mobile phone? Polo Ralph Lauren Corp hopes so. Polo is the first luxury retailer to launch a mobile commerce site, hoping to stay ahead of a trend that is making its way from Asia to the United States, said David Lauren, senior vice president of advertising and son of designer and Chief Executive Ralph Lauren. Using phones to buy items such as train tickets or products in vending machines is commonplace in... (read more)
Author: too too1
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9. Gas Scooters: Why You Want To Get One
August 21, 2008
Gas Scooters are starting to show up more and more on our city streets. A favorite of Europe and Asia for many years, there is trend beginning where gas scooters are starting to fly off the shelves in America. When you consider their advantages, it is easy to see why:
1. Scooters get into less accidents. The percentages and statistics show that scooter drivers get into less accidents than cars and motorcyclists. This is due in part because of the design of scooters. Since they are smaller vehicles, it is easy for them to maneuver and avoid accidents. In addition, most scooters are ... (read more)
Author: Frank Miller
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10. UK Travellers Warned About Fake Malaria Drugs
August 21, 2008
UK travellers are being urged to arrange their antimalarial medication before they leave the country following alarming increases in either fake or poor quality malaria medicines in Southeast Asia and Africa. Already a major concern in Southeast Asia, where up to 53% of some antimalarial medicines contain no active ingredient(1), poor quality treatments are also becoming a problem for Africa’s nations. In Kenya, for example, 38% of antimalarial drugs were found to be substandard and 16% were fake.(2) There has been a nearly 200% increase in travel to malarious destinations over the p... (read more)
Author: Adstorm Adstorm
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11. Creative Web Design or SEO- for Success!
August 21, 2008
In the success story of a website, both design and search engine optimization (SEO) play an important role as their work is vital for a successful online presence. While SEO helps in driving traffic to your site, the designing part helps in grabbing the attention of the users. Even though both are essential for the success of a website, yet they employ very different techniques and ideas. Designing Part Any experienced web designing company, whether based in the UK, the USA or Asia, would keep one objective in common while designing a web site – and that is what is the purpos... (read more)
Author: James Elliott
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12. The Institution of Chemical Engineers announced plans to establish a greater pre
August 21, 2008
Professor Richard Darton, IChemE President, outlined the Institution's Chinese strategy in his speech at the Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineers meeting: "Chemical Engineering is a global profession and IChemE must play a leadership role in supporting chemical engineers wherever they are. The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced plans to establish a greater presence in China, following the appointment of Dr Yan Tsaur as the country's first IChemE Operations Director. "IChemE is well placed to support the Chinese chemical engineering community in three are... (read more)
Author: wp stjerne
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13. Edible Arrangements Saudi Arabia
August 20, 2008
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is located in Southwest Asia on a wide area of the Arabian Peninsula. Its western limit is defined by the Red Sea; its northern limit is defined by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Iraq and the country of Kuwait; its eastern limit is defined by the Arabian Gulf, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman; whereas its southern limit is defined by the Republic of Yemen.
Saudi Arabia is not only the homeland of the Arab peoples—it is thought that the first Arabs originated on the Arabian Peninsula—but also the homeland ... (read more)
Author: Sandla sandi
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14. SAP based BPO solutions
August 20, 2008
Sap’s entrance in the Business process outsourcing market has created a revolution in the outsourcing industry. SAP is useful to many BPO companies like ACS, EDS and IBM. SAP has a large market share in human resources, procurement, finance and accounting outsourcing. SAP provides service to business process outsourcing (BPO) and human resource outsourcing (HRO).because of which the clients can benefit a lot as there costs can reduce, reduced risk and the quality of work is improved. The SAP Net Weaver software can help the BPO as their work can be done quickly. The SAP powered by BPO solutio... (read more)
Author: Jacob Christopher
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15. Cholera Information and Treatment
August 20, 2008
Cholera is an illness result by a germ attack the bowels. The disease is commonly spread by polluted water supplies. The primary symptom is watery diarrhoea which leads to fluid depletion and death from dehydration. Cholera is very ordinary in asia and africa, where epidemics happen at normal intervals. Cholera is an acute, diarrheal disease and result by infection of the intestine with the bacterium vibrio cholera. The infection is often large or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe. Signs and symptoms of cholera involve tachycardia, loss of skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, low ... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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16. Sales by Region
August 20, 2008
Sales increased 19 percent to 10.8 billion kroner in northern and western Europe and more than doubled to 5.89 billion kroner in the eastern part of the region. In Asia, revenue rose 14 percent to 828 million kroner. By volume, beer sales gained 12 percent to 37.6 million hectoliters in total. Operating profit rose 29 percent to 1.57 billion kroner in northern and western Europe and increased 99 percent to 1.39 billion kroner in eastern Europe. Asian earnings gained 25 percent to 117 million kroner. Profit was also helped by gains from the sale of real estate, Carlsberg's statement showed.... (read more)
Author: meng meng
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17. Buerger's Disease Information and Treatment
August 19, 2008
Buerger's disease also called as thromboangiitis obliterans. Buerger's disease is an acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. Buerger's disease ultimately damages or destroys tissues and may result to infection and gangrene. It is strongly related with use of tobacco products, primarily from smoking, but also from smokeless tobacco. Heavy cigarette smokers are most likely to develop buerger's disease. Buerger’s disease is most generally found in the Orient, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East, but seems to be infrequent among african–ameri... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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18. How To Get Discount Animal Kingdom Tickets And Arabian Nights Tickets
August 20, 2008
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the place where you can come to the close encounter with animals. Tree of Life is at center of this themed park. You can have a family vacation full of fun in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Buy Animal Kingdom Tickets the Kingdom of animals.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is made up of seven themed areas. They are Oasis, Discovery Island, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A.
The above mentioned themed areas can be discussed briefly. Oasis lies in the entrance of Animal Kingdom. There are different paths which lead to Discovery Island ... (read more)
Author: Ricky Martin
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19. A Question Of Media Objectivity in Election 2008
August 18, 2008
The campaign of Republican John McCain has just released two web videos which highlight what the campaign feels is a national media bias in favor of Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential election. It is asking people to vote for their favorite video.
This McCain campaign video release contest comes at the end of a week in which hundreds of members of the national media followed Barack Obama throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe on his fact finding mission. However, the same press coverage was not to be found when McCain took a similar trip a few months ago or when ... (read more)
Author: James Smith
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20. Warhammer Online Age of Reckoning: Will it be the King of the Mountain?
August 20, 2008
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning or WAR is coming up soon, slated for a simultaneous release for North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand on September 18 2008 the game revolves around conflict that the Warhammer Fantasy setting is known for, the game seems to be geared toward ongoing, and constant war. The real question however is will WAR take home the gold or will it be a game better left on the shelf?
Will WAR be hold the gold crown and beat out the other fantasy based massively multiplayer online role playing games, including the one that is currently on the top right ... (read more)
Author: Tila Miles
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21. Louis Vuitton Wholesale Profits Increase By 7% in Asia
August 20, 2008
Louis Vuitton has reported strong growth in the Asian market. The strong sales for wholesale Louis Vuitton purse and handbags come at an opportune time as American and European markets continue to slump.
Louis Vuitton is fast becoming the largest worldwide company for designer handbags as profits continue to increase in the lucrative and ever-growing Asian market. Sales for wholesale Louis Vuitton purse and handbags have increased by 7% over the past year, surpassing growth estimates by nearly 35 million euros. Total revenue for the company is rising between 20 and 30 percent in Asia, ma... (read more)
Author: Natan Miku
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22. Scuba diving in the Perhentian Islands - A rare piece of paradise in Malaysia.
August 20, 2008
The crystal clear waters and brilliant white sandy beaches of the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia have for many years captured the hearts and imaginations of the backpackers and travellers who passed through. Recent years however have seen a different type of traveller coming to the Perhentian Islands, as their reputation as a premier diving destination has slowly increased amongst the scuba diving community.
In fact it would be fair to say that a large amount of the success of the Perhentian Islands as a scuba diving location should be attributed to the neighbouring Thailand, and the div... (read more)
Author: Mark Burns
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23. Scuba diving in the Perhentian Islands - A rare piece of paradise in Malaysia.
August 20, 2008
The crystal clear waters and brilliant white sandy beaches of the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia have for many years captured the hearts and imaginations of the backpackers and travellers who passed through. Recent years however have seen a different type of traveller coming to the Perhentian Islands, as their reputation as a premier diving destination has slowly increased amongst the scuba diving community.
In fact it would be fair to say that a large amount of the success of the Perhentian Islands as a scuba diving location should be attributed to the neighbouring Thailand, and the div... (read more)
Author: Mark Burns
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24. Scuba diving in the Perhentian Islands - A rare piece of paradise in Malaysia.
August 20, 2008
The crystal clear waters and brilliant white sandy beaches of the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia have for many years captured the hearts and imaginations of the backpackers and travellers who passed through. Recent years however have seen a different type of traveller coming to the Perhentian Islands, as their reputation as a premier diving destination has slowly increased amongst the scuba diving community.
In fact it would be fair to say that a large amount of the success of the Perhentian Islands as a scuba diving location should be attributed to the neighbouring Thailand, and the div... (read more)
Author: Mark Burns
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25. Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi - the Natural Wonders of Bunaken and The Lembeh Strait.
August 20, 2008
Full of natural wonders, and offering an almost unparalleled levels of marine biodiversity, North Sulawesi has become one of the worlds premier destinations for ecotourism and adventure travel in recent years. Today, large numbers of scuba divers travel to this distant part of Indonesia, to sample some of the finest dive sites to be found anywhere throughout South East Asia.
The diving in North Sulwesi is focused in two main areas, the Bunaken National Marine Park and the famous muck diving capital of Lembeh Strait. There are other destinations where good diving is on offer in North Sulw... (read more)
Author: Mark Burns
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