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Volcano blankets European tourism Tourism

Volcano blankets European tourism

The consequences of the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull brought losses to the international tourism market, estimated by experts at nearly two billion euros. According to the World…

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Fundamentals of Effective Marketing – Cross-Marketing Technology

Fundamentals of Effective Marketing – Cross-Marketing

Every day, the number of organizations producing goods increases, therefore the number of potential customers decreases. The effectiveness of old methods of product promotion has noticeably…

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In pursuit of eco-friendliness and low cost Technology

In pursuit of eco-friendliness and low cost

Construction companies building economy-class housing are trying to use new technologies that allow reducing the cost of production and assembly of structures. At the same time, as experts note, such…

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Abroad for Dreamers and Realists Everyday life

Abroad for Dreamers and Realists

Immigrants from CIS countries are increasing every year. However, when moving to the US or Germany for permanent residence, one must remember that each country has its own way of life. And getting…

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Japanese calligraphy: how to 'draw with the heart' Curiosities

Japanese calligraphy: how to 'draw with the heart'

Since ancient times, the Japanese have called hieroglyphic writing a 'drawing of the heart'. As for the concept of 'hieroglyph' itself, it denotes a simplified but deeply meaningful image of a…

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Sherry Tasting and More Culture

Sherry Tasting and More

This month, works by the famous contemporary photographer René Burri are on display in Rotterdam. Spain, however, invites you to take a break from high art and try some sherry. Also, at the beginning…

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Walks through Parisian Necropolises Tourism

Walks through Parisian Necropolises

There is a special kind of eccentrics among tourists who, having arrived somewhere for the first time, make it a must to visit the cemetery. And they can be understood. On the one hand, cemeteries…

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Through Paris Necropolises: Montmartre and Montparnasse Tourism

Through Paris Necropolises: Montmartre and Montparnasse

A frivolous visitor to Paris, who set his heart on the Père Lachaise Cemetery, when going to Montmartre, expects to see something completely extraordinary. Well, of course – the famous artists'…

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Staying Healthy, or the Benefits of Hardening Sport

Staying Healthy, or the Benefits of Hardening

Pour hot water over yourself? Walk in the snow? Sounds scary. If you've never tried hardening, start with compresses made from a wet towel and ice cubes.

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Belgium Casts Off the Burqa Law zone

Belgium Casts Off the Burqa

Belgium has become the first European country to completely ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab. Parliament voted unanimously for this decision. The ban on wearing face-covering veils should free…

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Drawings and Landscapes of May Culture

Drawings and Landscapes of May

In May, art lovers should consider visiting England: a major exhibition 'Italian Renaissance Drawing' is taking place in London, and a new exhibition of 'political' Picasso 'Peace and Freedom' is in…

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Business on the Internet. Is it really that simple? Technology

Business on the Internet. Is it really that simple?

On numerous forums on the Internet, young entrepreneurs are constantly discussing the idea of setting up their own commercial websites. At the same time, as a rule, these entrepreneurs see the most…

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