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North America is the northern continent of the Americas, [3] situated in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost totally in the western hemisphere. It is bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southeast by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the North Pacific Ocean; South America lies to the southeast. North America covers an area of about 24,709,000 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles), about 4.8% of the planet's surface or about 16.5% of its land area. As of July 2008, its population was estimated at nearly 529 million people. It is the third-largest continent in area, following Asia and Africa, and the fourth in population after Asia, Africa, and Europe. North and South America are generally accepted as having been named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci by the German cartographers Martin Waldseemüller and Matthias Ringmann. Vespucci, who explored South America between 1497 and 1502, was the first European to suggest that the Americas were not the East Indies, but a different landmass previously unknown by Europeans. In 1507, Waldseemüller produced a world map, in which he placed the word "America" on the continent of South America, in the middle of what is today Brazil. He explained the rationale for the name in the accompanying book Cosmographiae Introductio, For Waldseemüller, no one should object to the naming of the land after its discoverer. He used the Latinized version of Vespucci's name (Americus Vespucius), but in its feminine form "America", following the examples of "Europa" and "Asia". Later, when other mapmakers added North America, they extended the original name to it as well in 1538, Gerard Mercator used the name America to all of the Western Hemisphere on his world map.[5]
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1. Over The Counter Teeth Whitening-How Does It Compare To The Professionals?
July 03, 2009
Teeth whitening is essentially the process of bleaching your teeth in order to make it whiter and brighter than it previously was. There are many smokers and coffee drinkers in North America, and as a result there is now more of a need for a method of whitening teeth than ever before, that is where over the counter teeth whitening system comes in. If you just so happen to be one of those chronic smokers or coffee drinkers, I am sure that you have noticed your teeth begin to discolor. So previously, there was only one option for reversing the discoloration, and that was by visiting your local d... (read more)
Author: max stedwell
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2. How to Avoid Network Marketing Failure - the Number 1 Solution For Struggling Distributors
July 02, 2009
If you want to know how to avoid becoming a network marketing failure then you're going to have to take a good hard look at how you're running your business right now. Why? Because I'm about to give you a crucial advantage that will set you apart from the majority of other network marketers to help ensure you don't become another network marketing failure, and collapse in your first five years of business.
According to Forbes Magazine, 79 million people in North America plan to start their own business in the next 3 to 5 years - so you're definitely not alone.
However, what ... (read more)
Author: Audra Starkey
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3. Why Detox Teas Are Effective
July 01, 2009
Today tea is just a second class citizen. This couldn't be farther from the truth. In China, they encountered tea over 5000 years ago and have been drinking it and using it to benefit the sick. Not to worry, tea is becoming more and more popular in North America every day and there is an amazing selection available, including detox teas.
There are many, many different varieties. Camellia sinensis is the name of the tea plant and the green leaves are picked and dried for green tea and also afterward fermented for black tea. It's those green leaves that are important as not only can they ... (read more)
Author: Sandra Fierling
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4. Professional Ice Hockey
July 01, 2009
Ice hockey is a fast-paced and physical team sport that originates from Canada. Since the game is played on ice; ice hockey started as a popular sport in Northern cold-weather regions.
Due to modern progress, the sport is now enjoyed year-round on indoor artificial ice rinks. From its origins, ice hockey has become one of the four most popular professional sports in North America. The NHL (National Hockey League) is the highest level of competitive hockey in the United States. A slight majority of the league's players are Canadian. I suppose it is only natural given the birthplace of the... (read more)
Author: Gregory Martell
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5. Halo 3 is the Seventh Highest Rated Game
July 01, 2009
Halo 3 was released on September 25, 2007 in North America including Brazil, Australia, India, New Zealand, and Singapore. Before its official release the game was preordered of 4.2 million copies. After having released the game, it breaks all the records of Halo 1 and Halo 2. It earned about $300 million within one weak of its release. According to a survey, the game is still seventh highest rated game for Xbox 360.
The game was developed by Bungie software and published by Microsoft. Its previous versions were especially for Xbox but the game came with windows for personal computers. Mo... (read more)
Author: Gian Brett
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6. Why You Should Use Bruno Stair Lifts
June 30, 2009
When endeavoring to leverage stair lifts you need to select a producer that you have the ability to buy it from. This is a very crucial decision because it will help you to determine the product's quality that you require, the price that you pay for it, and the features that you have the ability to use. There are numerous companies that you must think about - but we wish to present you useful info pertaining to Bruno.
This is believed to be the leading manufacturer of stair lifts in North America. Bruno Independent Living Aids provides some of the most advanced lifts that have the power t... (read more)
Author: Naomi West
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7. Halloween Can Be a Scary and Dangerous Holiday Season
June 30, 2009
Halloween is considered one of the most fun holidays of the year. The fun has spread from children to adults. The parties, parades, and trick-or-treating excursions are more popular than ever. Although Halloween is not recognized as a national holiday, it is treated as such. Many people, especially in North America, put a substantial amount of time and effort into Halloween preparation with everything from costumes, elaborate home decorating, and of course, party planning. All these efforts however need to be accompanied with common sense behavior for safety purposes. Halloween, unlike other h... (read more)
Author: Chet Val
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8. In a Slow Economy, Where are Investors Stashing Their Money? Tulum, Mexico
June 29, 2009
2009 is promising to be the year of “shifting of capitals” and readjustments of investment portfolios for many people throughout North America. The traditional investments into assets such as stocks, mutual funds and real estate throughout various regions of North America have been going through a decline or stagnate growth period in the past several months. People are being forced to venture or think outside of the box for returns that they experienced at the beginning of this decade. 1) Mexico real estate changes …safer 2) Factors of promise for growth 3) Tulum Land and pr... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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9. Using The Right Homebrew Ingredients Simplifies The Brewing Process
June 29, 2009
Making your own beer at home is one of the most favorite hobbies today in North America, Canada and big parts of Europe. There are millions of people who have discovered the many advantages of home brewing and the fun of the activity. In this article we look at the homebrew ingredients you need to start brewing yourself and you will learn how simple and cheap home brewing can be. With the right homebrew ingredients the process is quite simple and because the complete methodology can be found, described step by step, at online websites and in offline books and manuals it has been made pos... (read more)
Author: Peter Waterman
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10. How do you avoid identity theft?
June 29, 2009
Identity theft is a very serious problem across the planet. It is the fastest growing type of crime in North America and it is affecting thousands of people every day. It is also one of the most preventable types of crimes because so much can be done to keep you from being a victim. You can prevent car jacking by locking your doors, but that is all you can do. With identity theft, there are literally dozens of ways to keep yourself from losing your identity to a thief.
The problem may be that people do not understand how widespread the problem is or how much it has affected economies acr... (read more)
Author: Jennifer Baxt
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11. A guide to ... Stability Control
June 29, 2009
Stability Control has been touted as the most important automotive safety device since the seatbelt. Governments in North America, Europe and Australia have plans to make the technology compulsory on all new vehicles because studies have shown it can reduce the likelihood of single-vehicle crashes and prevent roll-overs. It is designed to prevent cars from an unintended skid in a bend. In most cases the technology works without the driver knowing that he or she has had a brush with danger. In essence, Stability Control protects drivers from minor indiscretions, such as when suddenly finding... (read more)
Author: stain leys
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12. The Basics If You're Fishing for Salmon
June 29, 2009
Are you planning to go fishing for salmon? If you are and you are one of the beginners or first-timers, there are basic things you need to know to get you started and to help you enjoy this enjoyable outdoor activity.
First off, there are several species of salmon that you should know about before you go fishing for salmon trips. There are Atlantic and Pacific salmons. Atlantic species are from the Atlantic Ocean, as the name implies. Also, you can find a wide variety of salmon in the various lakes that are in the eastern North America areas. They are the kind of salmon that don’t immigr... (read more)
Author: Corrie Duana
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13. The Fiat 500 Appears to be Heading to North America
June 29, 2009
With Chrysler pairing up with Fiat soon, it was only a matter of time before talk of Fiat cars and crossovers being sold stateside arose. Finally after talk surrounding the subcompact Fiat 500 begun, it has been confirmed that the popular minicar will be sold in the U.S. at Chrysler dealerships. The Fiat 500 will be the first Fiat to arrive in the U.S. under the new partnership between the two automakers. Although Dodge Service Fort Worth is excited to see the stylish, modern, and fuel efficient car arrive here in the States, it unfortunately will not be available for at least another 18 mo... (read more)
Author: Joe Kent
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14. Vacation Types - What is your Type?
June 25, 2009
In North America it can be termed as a traveling abroad or a pleasure trip away from the house. It can be also described as a day on which schools, colleges are closed.
In English speaking North America a vacation is referred to as a day kept aside by a nation for a celebration. In most of the countries employers are given certain amount of days off for a vacation in Canada the legal vacation time is for two weeks and in most of the European countries this time increases significantly. In United Kingdom vacation is termed as a long summer break taken by the law courts. Easily we can descr... (read more)
Author: Thanate Tan
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15. Erectile Dysfunction? See how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can solve Erectile Dysfunction
June 25, 2009
Stress has been discovered to have far-reaching dehabilitating effects on male sexual performance. As a result of common ignorance, many might resort to drugs like Viagra and Cialis to address the issue. Yet, there is a natural way to address the issue.
Stress had been discovered by the Mayo Clinic of North America, as the leading cause of erectile dysfunction in the world. It had been clinically proven that stress targets the libido by releasing neuro-chemicals which effectively reduce and in some cases destroying the libido completely.
However, there is help in today’s world, and w... (read more)
Author: Instant HotRod
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16. Slave Religion in North America
June 24, 2009
By the year 1810 the slave trade to the United States came to an end and the population of the slaves begun to increase naturally. This made way to the transmission and the preservation of the religious practices that were African American. The slaves in the slave quarters organized their own invisible institution through signal, passwords and messages that were not understood by the white.
It proved very hard for the slave to preserve their religion in North America. Most of the slaves lived under harsh conditions and they were high death rates, which reduced their numbers. The salves we... (read more)
Author: Rachel Hewlett
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17. Free DNA Testing - Native American
June 24, 2009
Free DNA testing is being used to identify the ancestral roots of individuals. Ancestry DNA testing is a scientific method that allows ones ethnicity to be worked out. This is done by comparing different DNA points. In North America many individuals are curious about whether they have Native American roots. That’s why free DNA testing Native American has become so popular.
Let’s face it North American ethnicity is a big melting pot. One could be Indo, European, Asian, African, or Native American to name just a few or one could be a mix of any of these. But in recent years more and more pe... (read more)
Author: kiran jain
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18. Take Charge Of Your Own Breast Health
June 23, 2009
Breast health is very important to adult women and good self-esteem about breasts and all physical features are very important for younger girls. Keeping these two different angles in mind are important for girls and women alike when it comes to good breast health and good self-image and self-esteem. In North America, the incidence of Breast Cancer has increase almost three-fold in 40 years, going from 1 in 20 in the 1960’s to 1 in 8 today. From the age of twenty, women should do monthly breast self-examinations. Breast cancers tend to grow significantly faster in younger women under age ... (read more)
Author: Paul Rodgers
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19. How Strong Medicine Are Healing Teas
June 23, 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 80% of the world's population satisfy their primary health care needs with traditional herbal medicines. These medicinal plant preparations, passed on and proven through generations of healers, are the oldest known form of health care.
Herbal medicines, although not common for primary health care in North America, are growing in acceptance both as preventative and supplemental alternatives. Often these medicinal plant preparations are most effectively delivered as "medicinal teas". With consistently good results dating back hundreds... (read more)
Author: joginder singh
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20. The Tarahumara Indians
June 23, 2009
Mexico’s Copper Canyon is the ancestral home of the private, self–sufficient Tarahumara Indians. They are often described as being the most primitive Indian tribe in North America. They are closely related to the Pima Indians of southern Arizona. In the winter they live in caves, and move into small log cabins in the summer. In the evening if you gaze at the canyon wall you’ll see what looks like stars flickering, which is actually the light from the fires in the caves.
Originally inhabitants of much of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico upon the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, they we... (read more)
Author: Dick Irvine
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21. Top Reasons To Do Honduras Real Estate Investments
June 22, 2009
Honduras epitomizes the beauty of the Seas fulfilling the adventures of life. It is more that you have imagined. Whether you are planning for a tropical retreat on a hill top or in a remote and secluded area, Honduras real estate investment is a worthwhile choice to consider.
Honduras is a democratic republic in Central America which was formerly known as Spanish Honduras to distinguish it from British Honduras (now Belize). Honduras is bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east and south by Nicaragua, on the southwest by El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean, and on the west by G... (read more)
Author: roby john
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22. WellPath North Carolina Offering Insurance Options to Everyone
June 19, 2009
When you making a huge transition in your life like a big move or a job change it is very important to have health insurance, the reason why it is so important is because when you are in the middle of a big transition you don’t want to stop in the middle and have to worry about your safety and well being. One of the most exciting parts of life is being able to do what you want when you want without having to worry. When you have health insurance you are able to do this.
One of the reasons why it is so important to have health insurance when you are moving, whether it is across the state o... (read more)
Author: Jose Anderson
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23. Why Antares Vending Machines Should Be Your Chosen Partner
June 19, 2009
With a little preparation, vending business opportunities can provide an additional source of income for individuals interested in broadening their investments. But choosing the right resource to help someone get in the business can be overpowering at times, to say the least. Planet Antares is a vending machine company that has been such a resource, assisting people in the North America to begin their own vending business since 1986. How did they get where they are today? And what has given Antares vending machines such a good reputation within the vending industry?
Some people make the m... (read more)
Author: Mark Sierra
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24. Madonna's Sunglasses: Reinvention is All in the Details
June 19, 2009
She's been a style icon since the 1980s. Whenever she changes her look, millions of fans follow suit. Whenever she changes her fitness regime, everyone struggles in her wake. Her line of clothes for H&M flew off shelves all over Europe and North America. Apparently, she also records pop tunes now and then-she is Madonna, and nobody ever made hard work look so effortless. Everything about Madonna's life is as carefully choreographed as one of her dance routines, including her fashion choices. While a comprehensive survey of Madonna's fashion history would require a book and maybe a college elec... (read more)
Author: Kate Whitely
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25. Airport reduction - airports around the globe
June 19, 2009
Let us pretend that you are living fairly near to a huge East Coast airport, and you certainly want to depart North America. There are straight scheduled flights from those major airports to main cities of the world. But only few are going to have rates to be matching New York City. The amount of traffic from this particular city is unbelievable, and most of the international airways (even the little national airways or national airways of middle size) go into New York for rival considerations.
It is one more instance of operating short length spacing in order to save a lot of money. Fam... (read more)
Author: Terry Willson
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