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The Western Hemisphere, also Western hemisphere[1] or western hemisphere, [2] is a geographical term for the half of the Earth that lies west of the Prime Meridian (which crosses Greenwich in London, England, United Kingdom), the other half being the eastern hemisphere. [3] It is also used to specifically refer to the Americas (or the New World) and adjacent waters, while excluding other territories that lie geographically in the hemisphere (parts of Africa, Europe, Antarctica, and Asia); thus, it is sometimes referred to as the American hemisphere. [4]Any definition of eastern and western hemispheres, however, requires the selection of an arbitrary meridian and a corresponding meridian on the other side of the Earth. The Prime Meridian at 0° longitude is typically used, which runs through Greenwich; this is used to define the International Date Line (or End Meridian) on the other side of the Earth at 180° longitude. In its proper geographic sense, the western hemisphere includes not only the Americas, but the western portions of Europe and Africa, the easternmost tip of Russia, numerous territories in Oceania, and a portion of Antarctica while excluding some of the Aleutian Islands to the southwest of the Alaskan mainland. Sometimes, the meridians of 20°&_160;W and the diametrically opposed 160°&_160;E are used,[4][5] which excludes the European and African mainlands but also excludes a small portion of northeast Greenland and includes more of eastern Russia and Oceania (e.g., New Zealand). The two major regions of Antarctica are named after their positions mainly within a single hemisphere; West Antarctica is named for the Western Hemisphere. Below is a list of the countries which are in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres on the Prime Meridian, in order from north to south
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1. The Top Health Benefits of Resveratrol
March 01, 2010
The people of the Far East have known about the health benefits of resveratrol for several decades now. However, it is only in the last few years that the western hemisphere has been studying the many resveratrol health benefits that the other side of the world has been enjoying for decades.
The bulk of resveratrol for the purpose of producing supplements comes from the Japanese knotweed plant but it can also be found in the roots of white hellebore, from where it was discovered in the 1940s, peanuts, cocoa beans, bilberries and blueberries. It came to the attention of the western world b... (read more)
Author: Morten Loaring
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2. Discover The Many Styles Of Beginner Yoga
March 01, 2010
Combined with elements of meditation and relaxation that help to create better blood circulation throughout the body, yoga becomes a very important form of exercise. Of course, this art of stretching and muscle strengthening has been around for many decades in the East; however, it is now catching on in the Western Hemisphere. And, as soon as the West gets its hands on anything changes are sure to be made. So now a variety of new styles of beginner yoga has been made and many people are taking part of it, in addition to the traditional styles of beginner yoga. So take this as an opportun... (read more)
Author: Wendy Meyer
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3. Is There A Secret Way to Get Rid of Wrinkles?
February 20, 2010
I am sure many people are convinced there is a secret way to get rid of wrinkles known only to a lucky few.
In one way, they are correct although strictly speaking it is not a secret. Despite the fact, it is widely available few people know about it.
In the western hemisphere, we seem to rely too much on synthetic substances, but It just takes a little research to find products containing effective natural substances that are freely accessible but are nearly unknown.
Take, for instance, Phytessence Wakame, which is a sea kelp On the other side of the world in Japan this kel... (read more)
Author: Kathleen Walsh
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4. Do Infants Need Passports?
February 09, 2010
Parents traveling overseas with new babies need to know that even infants must have the correct documents to travel. In most cases, even a newborn child will need a passport to leave the country. In some countries, infants and children can travel on their parents' passports. However, this is not the case in the US. To leave the country, your infant will need his or her own passport unless your are traveling by land or sea to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean. These countries are covered by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which allows children under the age of 16 to substitute ... (read more)
Author: Alison Kroulek
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5. Haiti Earthquake Crisis - Why We Must Help Haiti.
January 25, 2010
If there was ever a time for all to give Haiti help and aid no matter how little or much, this would be the time. We all have the collective responsibility to assist Haiti in any shape or form that we can at this time of their great distress occasioned by earthquake.
Haiti, the poorest country in Western Hemisphere has been devastated and shattered by an earthquake of the highest magnitude of 7.0, the largest and the most destructive quake ever recorded in the area. This has caused an unbearable hardship to the already impoverished citizens of that country. Haiti at this time needs the h... (read more)
Author: Willy Oghinan
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6. Why Green Tea Is So Good For Us
January 25, 2010
The benefits of geen tea are amazing. Besides its natural assistance with your overall well being it also aides weight maintenace and even the prevention of future ailments. Natural health has long been a part of eastern cultures for a very long time. Popularity is now growing enormously in the western hemisphere especially in the UK and with it comes many foods that are not commonly thought of as healthy. Green tea is a natural drink and provides the most health benefits of all teas due to it being fermented for an unusually short amount of time. Shorter fermentation allows the leaves to reta... (read more)
Author: Grant Weston
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7. Western Study vs Biblical Meditation
January 20, 2010
Study (Greek/Western): “Application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge” (Webster) When we look at the human brain we see that we have two hemispheres, a right hemisphere, which includes artistic creativity, music, and intuition, and a left hemisphere, which includes reason, speech, and writing skills. When we study we use the “reason” part of our brain, one part of one hemisphere of our brain. Most schools focus on study as the way to learn, but is that the best way to learn? It is the way God intended us to learn? Study (My use of one part of one hemispher... (read more)
Author: Mark Virkler
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8. Business Internet Marketing Opportunity
January 14, 2010
Business development on the internet that is increasingly widespread. In parts of the world wherever we can open a laptop or other device that is good to chat, check email or talk with other people located in remote areas and we still see each other. Because of the rapid progress of business internet marketing opportunity is becoming more open.
Many people who have a small business offline, and they moved to the internet to market their business. This can help to promote a business that is not limited by time and place. They can sell anything from the eastern hemisphere into the western h... (read more)
Author: Coman Goodson
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9. Now Taking Applications: A USA Passport Card!
January 11, 2010
The pasport card takes the place of the PASS card, previously known as the People-Access-Security-Service Card. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, in search of more suitable forms of identification, called for a change in requirements. Applications were first offered in February, 2008.
The first pasport cards became available for issue in July, 2008. The United States Department of State has not given an updated number of cards issued as of May, 2009. The US State Department estimates, however, that more than 1,000,000 cards have been issued.
Since the Civil Aviation Organization ... (read more)
Author: Ben Pate
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10. USA Passport Card - It Is Not A Pain
December 29, 2009
When you travel to foreign destinations that require a US passport, then you must always have your US passport with you. In most instances, you'll have to bring your US passport book. However, if you are just traveling to territories that are part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), then you can simply bring your new passport card instead of the book. These territories are Canada, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Mexico. Read this article in full and we'll show you how to get a passport card so you can visit these destinations.
Before anything else let's discuss what a passport c... (read more)
Author: Ben Pate
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11. Know How Diet Nutrition Supplements Can Help You Lose Weight
December 10, 2009
Weight gain is a major issue in the world; especially in the western hemisphere. The expansion of the sedentary lifestyle of individuals is thanks primarily to the success of the internet. This success has left many individuals overweight and with very serious health risks. Diabetes is at an all time high and individuals are shortening their lifespan in favor of fast foods and lazy activities.
This sudden onset of weight gain has attracted the attention of many individuals who have experienced this health risk and desire to change. The creations of weight based television shows, online... (read more)
Author: Anthony Antolics
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12. United States Passport Questions when going To Canada Answered Here
December 07, 2009
Want to visit Canada? Since you're reading this, chances are that you do. Also, you'd likely want to know whether you need a us passport to visit Canada. If you don't have a passport yet, but are planning to visit Canada soon, you will appreciate this article. We'll walk through your travel requirements when visiting Canada.
Canada is a part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. Because of that, you can enter Canada by presenting any of the following travel documents: your US passport card, your US passport book, or your NEXUS card. With the exception of the NEXUS card, you may us... (read more)
Author: Ben Pate
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13. Fly through space at the Adler Museum
December 01, 2009
The Adler Planetarium and Astronomical museum was the first planetarium that was built in the United States and the western hemisphere and is today the oldest planetarium in existence. The institute was founded and financed by the American philanthropist Max Adler and is located at Chicago’s Museum Campus overlooking Lake Michigan. The Adler planetarium’s claim to fame is that it is the only museum in the world with two full sized planetariums.
A new attraction at the Adler Museum is the Solar Car that has been on display since March 15 2008. It provides a glimpse of what road travel m... (read more)
Author: James Cook
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14. South Africa Tourist Information
November 19, 2009
Climate: As the country lies in the southern hemisphere, the seasons in South Africa are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. December and January are the main summer holiday months, and people flock to the beaches in droves. In May and June, Autumn brings warm days and cool nights. The climate is at its best at this time in most parts of the country. Autumn and Spring are the best seasons for hiking. From the beginning of July to the end of September, you can expect cold conditions in most of the country, and rain in the Western Cape. Snow sometimes falls on the Nat... (read more)
Author: Chuck Roast
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15. Reasons Why Your Should Get A Work From Home Job
October 26, 2009
The unemployment rate have spiked by a mile in a span of a few months since the global financial crisis hit the Western Hemisphere like a hurricane with a mission. In this light, people have come to realize that the only way they are going to keep their heads above water is to get a job, any job at all, that will allow them to earn money even while staying at home.
Here are some of the reasons why you should get yourself a home based job today: • Getting a work at home job is just about the wisest thing you can do. It is not at all that hard either because there are thousands of poss... (read more)
Author: David Dotson
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16. Tips on Chinese Symbol Tattoos
October 16, 2009
Chinese symbol tattoos are very popular today because they are really beautiful. And because most of us in the Western Hemisphere cannot read Chinese symbol, Chinese symbol tattoos become an "exotic" form of expression.
So how to get perfect Chinese symbol tattoos you truly deserve?
Unlike most other tattoos which you can pick up and get inked from tattoo parlors, Chinese symbol tattoos need to be carefully prepared before tattooing.
First, you need to use custom Chinese symbol translation service to translate whatever you want to express. And resist the urge to pull over the Ch... (read more)
Author: Robin Huber
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17. Effective Internet Marketing For Colleges
October 08, 2009
With the expansion of the World Wide Web or the internet as it is commonly known the world over has come closer than it was about three decades ago. In most of the advanced countries especially in the western hemisphere, the influence of the internet has increased three folds; because mostly every thing is done through the help of the internet and the search engines. Taking a cue of the popularity of the internet, many industries, institutions, company’s, banks, financial organizations etc have started to take the services of the internet in order to expand their products, services and popula... (read more)
Author: mad scan
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18. Are You Ready To Fight Diabetes... And Win?
October 08, 2009
Most people don’t realize that for every hopeless disease, there’s a place somewhere on this globe where that disease doesn’t even occur. Don’t take my word for it. See for yourself. For example, breast cancer rates are sky-high here in the Western hemisphere, but virtually non-existent in Africa. As for diabetes, over 20.8 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes, or roughly 7% of the population. On the other side of the world, in India, where there over a billion people… How is this possible? At one time, gene researchers thought it was based on family DNA. But they got i... (read more)
Author: sarah john
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19. US, Cuba Hold High-Ranking Discussions
September 30, 2009
The U.S. State Department says one of its senior diplomats recently held talks with a high-ranking Cuban official.Officials say Bisa Williams, the acting deputy assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs, met with Deputy Foreign Minister Dagaberto Rodriguez several days ago in Havana. Williams was in Cuba for talks on resuming direct mail service, which have been suspended since 1963.Williams also visited an area in the Western province of Pinar del Rio affected by recent hurricanes, and toured an agricultural facility. The French Press Agency also says she met with Cuban di... (read more)
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20. Things You Really Sould Know Before Visiting Costa Rica...
September 25, 2009
Possibly the best tourist destination in the Western Hemisphere Costa Rica does not get the respect that it deserves. Probably because this destination does not have the big money casinos and resorts. It appeals more to lovers of natural beauty. If you love to spend time outdoors, or are the adventurous type, and not a member of the resort hotel, golfing,shopping crowd, then Costa Rica will be the discovery of a lifetime for you.
Costa Rica is Rich in Natural Beauty Where else can you find isolated beaches, forests teeming with howler monkeys, birds, and beautiful butterflies, some as la... (read more)
Author: Baljeet Meel
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21. Whereas ocean cruises offer great views of the sea, Danube river cruises offer a completely differ
September 24, 2009
To be able to enjoy some of the world renowned cities and landmarks in the western hemisphere, it is advisable to look at Western Europe cruises as a vacation option. Not only will you be able to explore destinations such as London, Brussels, Monte Carlo, Cairo, Barcelona and Paris, you will be accommodated in the upmost luxury and comfort available.
The accommodation is first rate and there are numerous great facilities on board for you to enjoy. The larger cruise ships have spas, steam rooms, hair salons, casinos, cinemas and gymnasiums. There are also many activities aimed at children... (read more)
Author: Klik Sail
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22. US, Cuba Begin Talks on Direct Mail Link
September 17, 2009
The United States and Cuba have begun talks on resuming direct mail service, which has been suspended since 1963.U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Bisa Williams is leading the delegation to the negotiations in Havana. She is the highest-level representative of the Obama administration to travel to Cuba. Representatives of the U.S. Postal Service also are taking part in the talks, which were agreed to in May.State Department spokesman Ian Kelly described the talks Thursday as "exploratory." He said they are part of the administration's efforts to improve communicati... (read more)
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23. UN Envoy Clinton Says Haiti At Turning Point
September 09, 2009
Former US President Bill Clinton (file photo)Former U.S. President Bill Clinton says that the Caribbean nation of Haiti is well positioned to pull itself out of the grinding poverty that has ranked it as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere and create a bright future for its citizens. Mr. Clinton made the remarks Wednesday during his first appearance before the U.N. Security Council in his new capacity as the U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti. Mr. Clinton said Haiti was once a thriving country and could be again."I am convinced that Haiti has a remarkable opportunity to escape the cha... (read more)
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