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IP Lab Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
SHARM EL SHEIKH - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) officially launched their partnership on November 16, at the fourth Internet Governance Forum (IGF), whic... (source: AG IP News) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Hindu (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
UNESCO to certify IGNOU course in Journalism Adapted from UNESCO’s model curriculum Symposium on media education held as part of IGNOU’s ongoing silver jubilee celebrationsNEW DELHI: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will jointly certify Indira Gandhi National Open University’s M.A. course in Journalism and Communications.The course was...
Times of India (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
After graduating from LD College of Engineering in computer engineering and working with MNCs, Bipin Agravat, 34, would often spend time with the children of his village Thanagalol in Jetpur taluka of Rajkot, teaching them how to operate computers.
Hindu (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
MALINAKARA (Ernakulam dt.): The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has shown interest in the Muziris heritage project of the State government, according to Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac.UNESCO had ...
Candy Sandwich (Free subscription) | yesterday
Technically, we're still in Aswan for the day, but options included leaving early to visit the temple of Abu Simbel. Quite early. 4 a.m. early. To travel deep in the desert to visit the site of two enormous temples, on the shores of Lake Nasser. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments", the twin temples were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of...
Artdaily (Free subscription) | yesterday
JERUSALEM.- Jerusalem, Masada, Caesarea … are they here to stay? The Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel National Commission for UNESCO (the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) have warned that the heritage sites in Israel are at risk of destruction in the event of natural disasters and being vandalized by man. Out of a desire to prepare for possible emergency...
A Luxury Travel Blog (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Alta Badia, a stunning ski region at the heart of the Italian Dolomites (recently declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site), opens for the winter season today. It is made up of six picturesque alpine villages: Corvara (1550m), Colfosco (1650m), La Villa (1430m), San Cassiano (1540m), Badia (1320m) and La Val (1350m). The season launches with [...]
Malaysia Property News (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
PENANG should make its historic downtown area in George Town a centre of innovation, said a World Bank economist. By housing research institutes and post-graduate institutions in the area, World Bank economic adviser Dr Shahid Yusof yesterday said that the island state can lure foreign students to its shores. "As Penang repositions herself, intellectual hotspots in the downtown area can make Penang...
Gadling (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Filed under: Activism , Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Asia , India It's World Heritage Week from November 19-25 and countries around the globe are celebrating the priceless treasures that UNESCO, which runs the list, is helping to preserve. But one country, India, is wondering why two of its most famous places aren't on the list. India has no shortage of World Heritage Sites, like the Taj...
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
The UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An is known for its centuriesold streets lanterns tailors Chinese temples beaches and the Hoai River which snakes its way through the emerald patchwork of paddy fields before discharging itself into the ocean.But one equally important but often overlooked cultural foundation is starting to gain traction with those in the know. The food from this
PaleoJudaica.com (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
OH OH! IAA: Israel's ancient wonders face ruin By BEN HARTMAN ( Jerusalem Post ) Israel's greatest archeological treasures are in danger of being destroyed by natural disasters and vandalism, and preventative measures must be taken, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) warned on Wednesday. The statement came at the end of a three-day workshop in Acre called "Disaster Risk Reduction to Cultural...
No Holds Barred (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
After I finished Mighty Men Conference some time ago, I strolled through Carlton Gardens with my churchmates. At night, Carlton Gardens has another side of her glory. The possums! They're cute. You can see people feeding and playing with them at night. Royal Exhibition Building, together with its surrounding Carlton Gardens, is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition, that's also the place...
Times of India (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Syed Idid, an urban design and conservation expert in Malaysia, has earned the twin cities of Melaka and Penang the status of world heritage cities by Unesco.
Hodges' Model: Welcome to the Quad (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The world's population really needs the skills (literacy!) to balance arguments and debate issues. Today being World Philosophy Day, 19 November 2009 we can see this need as global events re-frame our words. For decades now some of the world's capitals have become synonymous with fevered political debate, equality, equity, poverty, power.... 'Copenhagen' is the latest example, stressing the need for...
My Monster Novel (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
No time for art or fiction this week but a visit to Warsaw. The old town is a work of art in itself. Completely demolished during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, the inhabitants rebuilt the city following the war in 12 years. It is a Unesco World Heritage site and the only such site which is a "reconstruction." A testament to the outstanding courage of ordinary people in more ways than I have...
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paskcw | 07/10/2009
Sicily - Italy ’s number one tourist destination in 2009 - is becoming more and more popular for those who want to buy a house. British and German buyers, that are also being joined by people coming from eastern Europe, are finding a good opportunity to invest in the island’s properties, the possibility to make their wish come true and change their lives at the same time. A recent article published...
khairulalam | 23/02/2009
Adolescents need protection from AIDS -Mohammad Khairul Alam- -Executive Director- -Rainbow Nari O Shishu Kallyan Foundation- -24/3 M. C. Roy Lane- -Dhaka-1211, Bangladesh- rainbowngo@gmail.com www.newsletter.com.bd Tell: 880-2-8628908 Mobile: 01711344997 The most valuable period of human is adolescent. Adolescent’s stage of adventure and trialing, but they often lacks the knowledge, experience and...
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