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Egypt (pronounced /'i?d??pt/&_160;( listen); Arabic ???? Mi?r, pronounced&_160;[mis??]&_160; ( listen); Egyptian Arabic Ma?r ['m?s??]; Coptic ????, kimi; Egyptian Kemet), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Western Asia. Covering an area of about 1,010,000&_160;square kilometers (390,000&_160;sq&_160;mi), Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and Western Asia. The great majority of its estimated 77.4 million[1] live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40,000&_160;square kilometers (15,000&_160;sq&_160;mi), where the only arable agricultural land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely-populated centres of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx. The southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artifacts, such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt is widely regarded as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East. Egypt possesses one of the most developed economies in the Middle East, with sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and service at almost equal rates in national production.[citation needed] Consequently, the Egyptian economy is rapidly developing, due in part to legislation aimed at luring investments, coupled with both internal and political stability, along with recent trade and market liberalization.
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1. Information on a Green Gemstone: Emerald Pendants
November 20, 2009
Emerald has been one of oldest stones being practiced in jewelry as well as devices of combat. It is believed that it was found and started to be exploited in Egypt first.
Even before the reign of Queen Cleopatra, the mines were being sourced for this fine, vivifying gemstone to be supplied to other countries. Even Cleopatra, smitten with charm of this stone, presented her dignitaries with emeralds.
Many other cultures placed emerald in a significant position throughout their cultures. Age of kings and queens has also been evident of emerald being the most sought after one. Ptolemy, ... (read more)
Author: Rajesh Kumar
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2. Doors: Their History And Function
November 19, 2009
If you are interested in doors, then you are going to enjoy this article as we are going to tell you about the history behind them. Doors of ancient Egypt, where the weather is hot and dry, were pieces of hinged wood. Due to the lack of warping present, there wasn't a need for framing of doors. Historical paintings are recordings of the existence of these types of doors.
In India, there were doors of stone found. These doors were immensely heavy; swinging open and shut. The method, similar to saloon doors, was the pivot and socket type. The doors had pivots on either end, while each pivot... (read more)
Author: Annie Deakin
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3. Scientists Discover Heart Disease in Ancient Egyptian Mummies
November 18, 2009
An international team of scientists has discovered heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies, dispelling the view that cardiovascular disease is an illness of modern humans. Researchers used computer X-ray tomography, or CAT scans, to see whether they could detect evidence of heart disease in 22 mummies located at the Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, Egypt.A mummy being inserted into a scannerCAT scans are commonly used to monitor cardiovascular disease patients.The mummies were between 2,000 and 35-hundred years old, according to Randall Thompson, a cardiologist with the Mid-America Hear... (read more)
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4. Female Hair Loss Products - Effective Products/Treatment for Female Hair Loss
November 19, 2009
There are two important factors that you need to know about herbal treatment for female hair loss. First, many herbal remedies have been practiced in ancient times. This was specifically prevalent in ancient Egypt wherein medicine men used various natural treatments for illnesses. Through the centuries, there were recorded facts of different kinds of natural herbs that were used for treating people with hair loss problems. Second, homeopathic physicians are evidently becoming popular today because of the overwhelming costs for modern medicine. Due to tough times, people are seeking alt... (read more)
Author: Deepak Khullar
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5. Dendera Casino | Rival Interactive iSlots
November 19, 2009
Dendera Casino is a newly launched online casino that brings players an all-encompassing gaming experience through great software, an emphasis on customer satisfaction and a simple to navigate site and games lobby. The casino works off Rival Gaming, the industry leading software group and comes with a cool ancient Egypt theme to add an extra element of fun to the gaming experience. This is a global facing site that offers its services to all players, including those from the United States.
Software and Games The Rival Gaming software package provides the games at this casino. While the c... (read more)
Author: Blackjack Strategy Card Team
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6. Benifits of Aloe Vera Juice
November 19, 2009
IntroductionThis detail sheet provides basic in turn regarding aloe vera-common names, uses, promise piece possessions, and property instead of more in turn. Aloe vera's employment can be traced back 6,000 years to premature Egypt, everyplace the stand was depicted on pit carvings. Known as the "plant of immortality," Aloe was presented as a committal gift to late pharaohs.Common Names-Aloe vera, aloe , burn stand, lily of the desert, elephant's gallLatin Names-Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensisWhat It Is Used ForTraditionally, aloe was used topically to heal wounds and instead of various skin cond... (read more)
Author: Aloe Cure
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7. Travelling to Egypt?
November 19, 2009
Egypt is no stranger to foreign visitors so travelling there has become a relatively trouble-free affair, provided you go armed with some basic facts. Below we enlighten you on some of the most frequently asked questions by travellers to Egypt today:
What’s the flight time from the UK? Approximately 5 hours direct
Do I need a visa to enter Egypt? Yes, but this is easily obtained upon arrival. Simply buy a visa stamp (approx. $15) from the booth just before immigration, stick it into your passport and follow on to passport control.
When should my passport expiry date be? ... (read more)
Author: Tina Andlaw
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8. Egypt Begins Registration of 1st Arabic Language Internet Domains
November 16, 2009
Egypt says it has begun registration for the first Arabic language
Internet domain. The move is part of efforts to let users of non-Latin
script have better access to the Web. The new domain name will be "dot.msr"
(pronounced either misr or masr), Arabic for Egypt, and promises to
open up the Web to millions of Arabic-only readers.Egypt's
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Tarek Kamel
announced the move at the fourth Internet Governance Forum, under way
in the Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheikh.The U.N.-backed forum
is building on a decision by the body responsible for domains... (read more)
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9. Importance and Types of Body Piercing Jewelry
November 16, 2009
Body piercing is the piercing of the body part for wearing any brand of wholesale jewelry. It is a very hurting work but even then large number of of the public make use of to do it to follow fashion or some class of norm. Body piercing differs on the bases of customs, society and the public. In many religious convictions and even in the Bible it is talked about that traveling citizen used to have body piercing. In Egypt only the imperial families were mixed up in this action. In some location of the world wholesale jewelry is worn for specific reasons for example Romans used to wear it to sho... (read more)
Author: anna yu
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10. US Secretary of State Praises China Relationship
November 15, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Cairo, Egypt, 04 Nov 2009U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says America's relationship with China is positive and cooperative, and can be made even more productive. Clinton spoke as President Barack Obama began his first official trip to China.President Obama's trip comes at a time when China holds massive amounts of U.S. national debt and Washington and Beijing are attempting to work together on thorny issues ranging from climate change to nuclear proliferation.Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press" program, Secretary of State Clinton said the... (read more)
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11. Clinton: Karzai Must Do More to Fight Corruption in Return for Aid
November 15, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (File)U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai must do more to crack down on corruption if he wants continued civilian aid from Washington.In an interview with U.S. network ABC broadcast Sunday, Clinton said the Obama administration wants the Afghan government to establish a major crimes tribunal and an anti-corruption commission.She says Washington also wants "certification" that any U.S. civilian aid sent to Afghanistan is handled by government ministries that can be held accountable. She says there should be "no ... (read more)
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12. The Art of Faux
November 16, 2009
Trompe l oeil - A self-taught muralist/decorative artist, Leigh Watson founded Watson Design. Contact Leigh for your next mural!">Faux finishing may seem like a recent artistic development, but it has been used as decorative arts as far back as Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Faux became increasingly popular in Classic times through the forms of faux marble, faux wood, and Trompe l’oeil murals. Artists would apprentice for 10 years with a master faux painter before working on their own. Throughout recent history, faux finishing has been mainly used in commercial and public spaces. But in the l... (read more)
Author: Charles Myers
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13. An Overview on the Egyptian banking industry
November 13, 2009
Bharatbook.com included a new report on "Egypt Banking Sector Analysis" which provides the factors affecting the growth of Egyptian banking industry. Egypt Banking Sector Analysis
The Egyptian banking industry( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Egypt-Banking-Sector-Analysis.html ) supported by the buoyant economic growth, increasing demand of consumer loans and improving consumer confidence, has shown a strong growth in the recent past. The government is also working hard to make the industry globally competitive. As a result of government’s privatization program and ra... (read more)
Author: Bharat Book Bureau
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14. Clinton Says Burmese Elections Not Legitimate Without National Dialogue
November 13, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (file photo) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday elections planned in Burma next year will not be seen as legitimate unless the military government engages in dialogue with the country's opposition and ethnic minorities. Clinton spoke with VOA in Manila in advance of joining President Obama in Singapore for multi-lateral meetings that could include U.S. interaction with Burmese leaders. U.S. Secretary of State Clinton says there is no expectation that any U.S.-Burma encounter early next week in Singapore will produce a breakthrough l... (read more)
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15. Getting Rid Of Waxing And Unwanted Hair
November 13, 2009
Are you using waxing as a hair removal technique? If not, then you should consider it. The process of waxing is very old and one that has been used in one way or another for thousands of years (dating back to ancient Egypt even) and can work very well for you today. What is it? It is the removal of hair from the root through a process of applying a wax and then quickly removing it. And, yes, waxing does hurt a bit but it is only temporary and can give you hair free results for up to six to eight weeks. All in all, it can be well worth it.
Where To Wax?
Waxing can safely be done... (read more)
Author: Mel Carver
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16. Emerald Gem Stone
November 12, 2009
The earliest known emerald gem stone was mined in Egypt. It is understood the emerald gem stone was among the most highly prized stones of the Egyptians. It was found in numerous tombs of the traditional Egyptian kings, often an emerald gem stone necklace was placed round the king's neck. It was believed to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. When Israel left Egypt they carried much of the treasure of Egypt with them. So it was very likely that an emerald gem stone was one of the stones in the breastplate. Whether kings and rulers of the past or current day celebrities,' emerald gem s... (read more)
Author: Monte Noblel
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17. The Popularity of Piercing
November 12, 2009
Traditionally, jewelry was worn in the ancient times to express the bearer's power and social standing. It traditionally was a symbol of exclusivity and no common person could wear them. For instance, in ancient Egypt, only religious figures and political leaders were allowed to wear jewelry. During this time, jewelry were more than special symbols of wealth and power. They were used also as talismans and important pieces for rituals.
Perhaps as a way of rebelling against this age-old tradition of the symbol of jewelry, certain alternative groups in society have decided to make a statemen... (read more)
Author: Carroll Willis
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18. The Advantages of Making Your Own Perfume
November 12, 2009
Perfume has been part and parcel of human civilization dating as far back as ancient Egypt. Perfume has the ability to add romance and a surreal feel to everyday situations. Just spritz or apply a few drops of this fragrant mixture of essential oils and solvents to special points in the body and you're sure to create a wonderful scent throughout the day to keep heads turning towards you to accommodate the olfactory sensation.
While perfume can be very expensive, understand that you can make your own perfumes. Sure, large brands and the perfume manufacturing industry utilize a complicated ... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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19. An Overview of Perfumes
November 12, 2009
If you are interested in making your own perfume for personal use or for a small business, it is first important to understand the difference in terminology. For instance, perfume and perfume oils are two different things. Our modern, store bought perfumes traces its beginnings to perfume oils.
Back in the olden times, perhaps as far back as ancient Egypt, perfume oils per given as special gifts to royalty. Now, with our mass market mentality and lifestyle, perfume oils have degraded down to what we know as perfume which we can buy at perfume counters in our favorite shops and department... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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20. Sharm el Sheikh - This year's most popular destination for winter sun
November 12, 2009
As times change in the financial world so does consumer behaviour and holidays are no different. After all the chance to get away for two weeks in the summer is great for us all and many are still able to afford to have some winter sun this year too.
Egypt has proved to be the most popular choice for winter sun this year with Sharm el Sheikh being the preferred location to visit Egypt for that all year sunshine and warm temperatures over our winter period. Whether this will continue to be the favourite I’m not sure but it is certainly bringing in the bookings thick and fast. The reason be... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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21. Why Egypt Holidays are so popular this winter
November 12, 2009
You may have read that during the October break Egypt holidays were the preferred choice for the bargain break. Specifically Sharm el Sheikh was the most popular destination replacing Majorca as the most popular destination.
British tourists have made the switch away from traditional locations such as holiday resorts in Spain like the Costa Blanca because of the weakness of the pound against the euro. Families are looking for a bargain holiday so while the euro zone increases in price the Red Sea can offer families and couples value for money. The popularity of Egypt holidays can be put d... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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22. Sudanese Leader Will Not Attend Islamic Meeting in Turkey
November 09, 2009
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has canceled a planned visit to Turkey to attend a summit of the Islamic conference in Istanbul. Turkey has faced mounting criticism from the international community for its invitation to the Sudanese leader, who has been indicted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in Egypt, 08 Nov 2009Since Turkey announced that Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir would be attending the summit of Islamic Conference in Istanbul, controversy has grown. The invitation was in defiance of a warrant... (read more)
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23. The Benefits of Magnetic Therapy
November 12, 2009
Magnetic wrap therapy is an alternative form of medicine that has been practiced for some time. It started over 4,000 years ago in Egypt and was used by the pharaohs. Evidence is also available that magnetic wrap therapy was used in China, India, Greece and Israel. It involves the use of static magnetic fields. It works by targeting the ailing body part to magnetic static fields produced by the magnets, which have beneficial health effects. The benefits of magnetic wrap therapy include wound healing, increased energy, and pain relief. The idea is this is done by increasing blood flow to the ar... (read more)
Author: Health Connection
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24. China's Premier Visits Cairo Ahead of China-Africa Summit
November 07, 2009
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, left, meets with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, at the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, 07 Nov 2009China's Premier Wen Jiabao is in Cairo, where he held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in preparation for the China-Africa summit that begins Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh.The leaders of 49 African countries are gathering in the Egyptian Red Sea resort for a two-day meeting to discuss economic and political cooperation with China. At their talks, Mr. Wen and Mr. Mubarak discussed ways to improve bilateral relations.The Chinese leader also delivere... (read more)
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25. The Lord Loves Us by Rodney Howard Browne
November 06, 2009
Isn't God gracious? We have got a Lord who knows our hearts, knows our thoughts, and knows our fears. When Moses had left Egypt forty years before there were those who sought his life. He was potentially featured at the apex of the Egyptian version of The 10 Most Wanted list.he used to be a family man now, headin' west with the better half and kids, and that potential danger must've been weighing on his mind. But when he finally made the choice to embrace God's will, he concerned to make the journey notwithstanding those concerns. He revealed to the Lord, in reality'Lord, I'm going to tr... (read more)
Author: Damian Mcmillan
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