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1. International Marketing Outlook: Brazil July 03, 2008 Market Opportunity Home to half of South America’s population and one of its emerging market economies, Brazil is a nation with many prospects for investment. According to euromonitor.com, the number of Brazilian households with annual disposable income over US$10,000 and US$15,000 continues to grow at over 30%, and from 2002-2006, consumer spending in Brazil increased 9.7% in real terms. The Brazilian economy’s healthy GDP growth rate of 5.4% in 2007 suggests sustained future prosperity and continued growth in consumer spending. The United States is Brazil’s largest trading partner, comp... (read more) Author: Brian Thomas

2. Hard Rock Park: South Carolina's Rockin' New Theme Park July 02, 2008 Hard Rock Park is America's newest theme park and the latest attraction to hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For an area that is defined by its tourism industry, the $400 million project is the single largest tourism investment in the state's history and will presumably target some of the customers who would have frequented the Myrtle Beach Pavilion up until its closure at the end of last year. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia displayed at its locations around the globe. The park's theme is not movies, fairy tales,... (read more) Author: Kelley Falgout

3. Belize Wood carving: Bowls July 02, 2008 Belize, a small country, the only English speaking nation in all of Central and South America, came to be because British sailors (as legend has it) got shipwrecked on her great barrier reef and were forced to venture inland for food and material for repairs. They ventured up the Belize River (as it is now called) where they saw trees towering up to about 100 feet with trunks some six feet in diameter and buttress roots reaching up to about 10 feet forming secure anchors for the great giants called the mahogany tree. Also found in abundance was a smaller, very tough tree that grew in th... (read more) Author: Anthony Benjamin

4. Low Cost Travel to Nicaragua, Central America and the rest of Latin America June 29, 2008 Lured by the attractiveness of its culture, its people, its delectable food, and the low cost travel to Nicaragua, Americans have been traveling to this country in Central America since times immemorial. Back in the mid 1800’s, Tennessean filibuster, adventurer and mercenary William Walker landed in the coasts of Nicaragua looking for soft adventure travels and in a daring act of bravado declared himself its President shortly afterwards. Even after Walker was ousted from his short-lived seat of power, American influence in Nicaragua remained strong, which is precisely what motivated the rise ... (read more) Author: Aman Srivastava

5. Ecuador - What You May Not Know June 24, 2008 Most people are not aware that the Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador. In fact, many people don't seem to even know where Ecuador is. It's a small country in South America, and if you have a map handy you can find it just south of Colombia. Here are a few other things you may not have known about it. The Currency Is The U.S. Dollar You won't have to exchange your money if you travel to Ecuador from the United States. The same bills and coins in your pockets will work just fine. In fact, although the country does produce some of its own coins, the U.S. dollar is the only official... (read more) Author: Steve Gillman

6. Ticket America Has Your Atlanta Falcons Tickets June 22, 2008 Based in Atlanta, Georgia -- the Falcons is a professional football team which goes back to 1966 when he started out playing for the Eastern conference, the very next year (1967) they moved onto the Western Conference and for nearly 31 years (1970 to 2001) there were part of the national football conference West division. From 2002 until today they have played under the NFC South division, just like the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans, the Falcons started out as an expansion team but they have quickly become a very recognized one. Championships and Important Moments: The Fal... (read more) Author: I C

7. Ticket America Has Your New Orleans Saints Tickets June 22, 2008 Based in New Orleans, Louisiana -- the Saints is a professional football team which goes back all the way to 1967 when they start out playing as an expansion team under the Eastern conference until 1969. For about 31 years the Saints were part of the national football conference West division and from 2002 until today they have been part of the NFC South division. The team's home stadium is the Louisiana Superdome, their general manager is Mickey Loomis, the head coach is Sean Payton and the current owners are Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc. Championships and Important Moments: ... (read more) Author: I C

8. Ticket America Has Your Tennessee Titans Tickets June 22, 2008 Based in Nashville, Tennessee -- the Titans is a professional football team which was established in the 1960s under the American football league Eastern division where it played until 1969. The team was previously known as the Houston Oilers but it was an bought and moved to Nashville, this action gave way to the institution of the Houston Texans which joined the NFL as an expansion team. From 1970 to 2001 the team played under the American football conference Central division, and recently (2002 until today) the team has played for the AFC South division. Championships and Important M... (read more) Author: I C

9. Ticket America Has Your Jacksonville Jaguars Tickets June 22, 2008 Based in Jacksonville, Florida -- the Jaguars are a professional football team which goes back to 1995, even though the team is quite knew they had had several accomplishments which are worth mentioning. They started out as members of the American football conference Central division from 1995 to 2001, and from 2002 to the present they have been part of the AFC South division. The Jaguars as well as the Panthers joined the NFL as expansion teams back in 1995. Championships and Important Moments: During the six years that they were part of the AFC Central division they were able to c... (read more) Author: I C

10. Effects of Deer Population Changes in the U.S. June 26, 2008 The white tail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is indigenous to the continental United States, southern Canada, Mexico, Central America, northern portions of South America, and some countries in Europe. In many of these countries, deer pose problems such as eating residential vegetation and causing car deer collisions on roadways. For this reason, deer population is often an issue of concern. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were an estimated half million deer in the United States. By 1930, that number had dropped to approximately 300,000. At a certain point, the species was ... (read more) Author: Ellen Bell

11. Ticket America Has Your Houston Texans Tickets June 20, 2008 Based in Houston, Texas -- the Texans is a professional football team which was founded quite recently (in 2002), they are part of the American people conference South division. Prior to 2002 the Texans were an expansion team which had to become the main Texas-based football team due to the fact that the previous one (the Houston Oilers) moved to Nashville, Tennessee 1997 any 1999 that franchise change its name to the Tennessee Titans. Championships and Important Moments: Because of its short history the Texans have not had the chance to build up a very solid organization which is w... (read more) Author: I C

12. Places to visit in Atlantic City June 25, 2008 On the eastern side of the North American Continent lies the state of New Jersey, at the north of Cape May and southern most part of New Jersey Atlantic City is located. Atlantic City which is commonly known as the America's Playground is famous for its Casino resorts, Boardwalk, Spas, incredible attraction, fine dinning, first class entertainment and numerous numbers of remarkable places to visit and things to do. Atlantic ocean which is located at the Atlantic City in South Jersey attracts the estate developers to make the place into attractive holiday spot all year round. The islands and th... (read more) Author: Harry Lee

13. The Truth Behind Controversial Coconut Oil - By Thomas Lindblom June 23, 2008 The Truth Behind Controversial Coconut Oil – By Thomas Lindblom Despite the fact that we have always considered it high in fat, people who consume coconut oil, such as those who live in the South Pacific, have less incidences of heart disease than others who do not consume coconut oil. Could it be that coconut oil is actually good for you? For thousands of years, the coconut tree has been considered to be the “Tree of Life”. It has been regarded for its medicinal qualities by people in India, Africa and South America. Coconut trees grow in tropical areas around the world and coconut ... (read more) Author: James Parsons

14. Ticket America Has Your Baltimore Ravens Tickets June 14, 2008 Based in Baltimore, Maryland - the Ravens is a professional football team which is scheduled to have some very tough games for the road ahead during their 2008 season. They will be facing the NFC North and South divisions as well as the NFC East division. Based on the NFL 2008-09 scheduling formula, the Ravens will also have to face the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins from the AFC West and East divisions respectively. Championships and Important Moments: As many will know, the most important season for this team was the 2000 season due to the fact that they were able to achi... (read more) Author: I C

15. Who's Tough Enough to Eat a Sea Spider? June 13, 2008 Rather than “Who’s Tough Enough to Eat a Sea Spider?” you need to know what a sea spider is. They have been around for millions of years, but live in an environment not often in contact with humans. Volcanic ash near Herefordshire, UK, reveals spider fossils from 425 million years ago. They've been here a long time. More recently, scientific expeditions to the Antarctic area have discovered some amazing current examples. Just off the Ross Sea Shelf in Southern Antarctica live gigantic specimens of many forms of sea creatures. In addition to giant worms and crustaceans these expeditio... (read more) Author: Yank Elliott

16. Getting to Buenos Aires, Argentina June 11, 2008 The capital of the Argentine Republic, Buenos Aires is an exciting bustling city that serves as a gateway to the rest of Latin America. Millions of people each year contribute to its steadily growing tourism sector, and international accessibility is high. By Air - There are two main airports in Buenos Aires: the Ezeiza International Airport and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The former is located in an area called Gran Buenos Aires, and caters to both international and domestic flights. Visitors from North America, Europe and other parts of South America will fin d it fairly easy to get to ... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

17. Getting to Lima, Peru June 11, 2008 Lima is the capital of exotic Peru. With its rich culture, fascinating history and tantalising cuisine, it is little wonder that Lima sees a steady influx of visitors every year. Getting to Lima is a fairly manageable process, especially in recent years, and visitors coming from North America or adjacent parts of South America will probably find ways to re ach Lima in record time with few if any problems. By Air - Visitors who choose to fly to Lima will arrive at the Jorge Chavez International Airport, which is situated in Callao, one of the more urban and metropolitan areas within Lima i... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

18. A Look At Some Of The Benefits Of Best Buy Gift Card June 11, 2008 Best buy is the largest retailer of consumer electronic in North America and it is also known as the big blue box. It has very many subsidiaries including in Europe, Asia and South America. The headquarters of the company are in Richfield Minnesota. The company has huge plans to operate around 1,800 stores worldwide and 1,400 best buy stores in the United States. In 2000 the company received a lawsuit against them for misrepresenting warranties in an aim to sell more. The company settled with the 2 Florida consumers and never admitted to any fault. The business has been in existence since 1966... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

19. Dedicated to Ayrton Senna June 10, 2008 It all happened for me one day during one of many stays in South America, more specifically while in Santiago, Chile when I woke up early on a Sunday morning in order to take advantage of the early light to get some good shots of my neighborhood. It was this place and time of the day that was ideal for me; who was a photographer way back then in 1992. It was on that Sunday in May after shooting a role of film that I decided to go home and catch the Formula one race on television; the Monaco Grand Prix which I had heard so much about but had never seen. If truth be let out I was not a ... (read more) Author: Gianni Truvianni

20. In Memory of Monica Santa Maria June 10, 2008 An article presented in memory of Monica Santa Maria; a great co-animator of the Peruvian infantile television program “Nube Luz”. Perhaps many are not aware of who Monica Santa Maria was but to those children from South and Central America who saw her perform she was a star who dedicated all her talent and beauty to making children all through out Latin America happy. I remember being in Peru in 1991 on what turned out to be a one and a half year stay in South America that saw me visit countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador but it was during my stay in Lima that I dis... (read more) Author: Gianni Truvianni

21. Why Everyone Needs to Book a Holiday Safari in Africa June 08, 2008 So, you have done the vacation thing – winters in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, summers in Europe, spring holidays spent on the sun warmed beaches of South America – and now you are wondering just what is left in the way of a holiday destination. And anyone tired of more traditional vacations or for anyone seeking thrills and adventure – not to mention excitement and exotic culture – should be a holiday safari in the lush, beautiful wilds of Africa. People automatically think of animals when they hear the word “safari,” and while animals are certainly a large and interesting part o... (read more) Author: simon elliot

22. The Best Vacation In Mexico Are Plenty June 04, 2008 They are countless gorgeous places to visit around the globe but Mexico is one of the great countries for a vacation. In the cosmopolitan city of Mexico City, lies an beguiling city unrivalled in few other cities and they offer the stunning ruins of the Atzecs. Spread over Mexico City is numerous museums that showcase modern and anthropological art. In Mexico the best vacation can be abundant. The feverish pitch of soccer in South and Central America is unparalleled anywhere and is the most widespread sports in Mexico. Baseball is also one of the most supported sport activities very much ... (read more) Author: Jhye Jhyiong

23. Chile Travel Destinations & Tourist Places in Chile June 04, 2008 A country of the contrasts in which nature shows its all beauty, Chile is the country of admiration. There are lots of attractions to visit thanks to its unusual geography. This contrasting geography unite with hugely varied climate and the result is a wonderful travel destination. A country in South America, Chile totally reflects the beauty of nature. The country is very well known for its improbable shape. It has an unusual geography of extreme zones which means geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanoes. Chile is the perfect destination for the ones who are in search of wilderne... (read more) Author: Gokhan Ozbal

24. Treasure Hunting For Jade June 03, 2008 Jade rough Do you have a hankering to find some Jade but you do not want to travel to China or South America for it? Well you are in luck; you can just pick it off the ground from Jade Cove which is located about 65 miles south of Monterrey California. When treasure hunters first discovered Jade at Jade Cove they came from all over to hammer and dynamite the large rocks on the cliffs. Large trucks with winches were used to drag the boulders up the cliffs doing serious damage to the beach and cliff areas. Jade Cove is now protected and it has numerous regulations regarding th... (read more) Author: David Cowley

25. Travel Health - Yellow Fever Vaccine June 02, 2008 Yellow fever is a viral sickness transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Vaccination is safe and successful and is a legal obligation for people travelling through polluted areas. Avoiding mosquito bites is also optional to reduce the risk of infectious yellow fever or other mosquito-borne diseases. Vaccination is a legal obligation: If you are travelling or transitory through areas impure with yellow fever, some countries require you to be vaccinated. A record of your vaccination must be entered and validated in your International Certificate of Vaccination. While a ... (read more) Author: Andy Kaplan

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