Africa Laughs

  North Africa and the Middle East has been shaken by what could be described as youthquake this year. What prompted that? Is this going to end? If you accept employment of expatriates in this region?
What prompted that? A combination of factors has sparked protests. About 60% of the population in this region under the age of 30. Most of the graduates were employed because they do not have the qualifications and experience employers need. Many of these young people have not seen a change in government since they were born. The impact of worldwide recession and food prices are exacerbating the situation. Aspiration is not being charged. These factors are not new. History is replete with revolutions driven by the lack of what my history teacher used to call "Yummies in the stomach".
What makes it different now is that young people are connected through technology - the global television, phone, internet and social networks like Facebook and Twitter. The days of state-controlled media well and truly over. Technology has exposed the youth to other cultures, global politics, religion, and concepts such as liberty, democracy, and civil rights. The last one has been organized through the social network where everyone is connected but nothing that stands as a leader. How to put a regime, faced with no leader, the rebellion?
Is this going to end? It's hard to say. Every country is different. It is possible that the protest may be losing energy and in time the status quo is dissolved. But unless the factors driving the changes that addressed the possibility of the protests will continue.
If you accept employment of expatriates in this region? My suggestion is that you do your homework before accepting an offer. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the whole of North Africa and the Middle East in flames. I have talked to many expatriates in the region. Obviously if you consider an offer in Egypt, Libya, or Tunisia you have to be careful and maybe wait or look for alternatives. These countries have seen a mass evacuation of expatriates and the civil war now looks likely in Libya.
In the U.S. Gulf has been a lot of drivers for youthquake neutralized by a joint oil and gas wealth, focusing on education and skills development for the citizens of the countries concerned, to ensure lower levels of unemployment among the youth. In Bahrain the most concerning issues of political representation. In the Gulf of life continues as it did in the past for expatriates. Expatriate life has been totally unaffected by the turmoil in the region and, in my view, unlikely to be affected in the future. Expatriates still receive a job offer and the people do not leave it as a very low staff turnover.

Top 3 Tourist Spots in Jakarta

Bordered to the south by the low Bogor Hills and north to the Sea of ​​Java, in Indonesia's capital Jakarta has always been the focus of the changes the country's political scene. Jakarta is the most populous city in the country and spread over 661 square kilometers in northern Java. It has emerged as an attractive tourist destination as the city increases interesting sights. Lodging and accommodation facilities in the capital is always cheap and reasonable. Jakarta apartments and hotels located in prime locations and is characterized by beautiful facility. In addition, Jakarta apartment is also available to meet all of the range and needs.
Jakarta is just an amazing place to visit throughout the year. The place has a perfect blend of architecture and culture and is often described as a mixture of New Delhi and Bangkok. It has always been a representation of history and culture of Indonesia. Flights to Jakarta is always more ordered as visitors from around the world make a reservation before finding a friendly, attractive city and the best views from the south East Asia.
The city has many attractions and tourists, which will surely enchant you. Capital has some of the best museums of south East Asia. Your trip will remain incomplete if you fail to visit the Puppet Museum, Maritime Museum and National Museum. Sights on the three cities -
National Museum - National Museum is one of the best places to visit if you want to find an ancient heritage, the details of history, evolutionary anthropology or archeology minutes. In simple terms, the National Museum of Jakarta is, ethnological archeology, history and geography museum Indonesia. Museum has preserved the country's history over the last two centuries. It has a collection of 61, 6000 anthropological and prehistoric artifacts. The museum also improve a large collection of Textiles, Bronze, Ceramics, Ethnography, Stone sculpture and numismatics. Visitors can also see more than 1, 00,000 cultural objects, and hence make their trip worthwhile.
Ragunan Zoo - Zoo Ragunan always been a must visit in the list of all travelers. The zoo is spread over a large area of ​​10 Hectors and exhibits over 550 species of tropical plants are beaten with about 3000 animals of the country and around the world. People from all over the world flew to the capital to see an assortment of animals from the zoo. You can see animals like tigers Java, Komodo lizard, wild cattle, bison, and many birds anoa bright colors. The zoo is visited by about three million visitors each year.
Glodok - Glodok is part of the city which is generally designated as Chinatown. This place is marked by the traditional small shops, fantastic restaurants, a few houses and narrow streets. If you are interested to buy cheap electronic products, hardware and new goods vary China, there would be no better place than this.

Remarkable Medan

Medan is a city rife that the group around the Deli and Babura river. A taxi from the Polonia Airport to the city should set you back around Rp50, 000. If you like the day exploring, why not take the road around the city or alternatively, store and retrieve your feet spin in one of the city's unique, three-wheeled motorized rickshaws (pedicabs). Full field with Dutch colonial architecture and a lot of old buildings still in use. Medan City Hall, the central Post Office, Water Tower and Titi Hanging rail bridges all make for a great photo opportunity.
Medan Grand Mosque (Grand Mosque) can be found downtown at the corner of Jl Masjid Raya and Jl SM Raja. Moroccan-style building is an unusual built by Sultan in 1906 and features Italian marble, stained glass and carved ornaments many Chinese. Just around the corner from the mosque you will find the Palace Maimun somewhat dilapidated (Maimoon Palace). The palace was built by Sultand Deli Sultan in 1888 and currently still living there.
JMuseum wise, Museum of North Sumatra on Jl HM Joni houses a large collection of artifacts of Sumatra, including some interesting stone carvings of Nias. More ghosts of colonial architecture field can be found along Jl Ahmad Yani Street from the Red Cross and headed north to Merdeka Square. Merdeka Square itself is a former parade ground surrounded by buildings, a beautiful old art deco. If you are after something a little more contemporary culture then why not pop along to the Gallery on Jl Keladi Tondi andes No. 6 for the repair of modern art.
Far out of town, Green Hill Park in Hill City Sibolangit located one hour's drive from downtown and features many of the carnival rides, entertainment, cafes and restaurants. Visits to the park to make the day a really nice out for children. Or, Mirror Theme Park Beach is located on the beach 40 minutes from the city and a water park featuring slides, pool jet ski, and many others.
If you feel hungry after all that, rest assured that a healthy mix of ethnic Medan Batak, Chinese, Javanese, Minangkabau, and even the people of India will ensure a delicious meal. Tip Top Restaurant on Jl Ahmad Yani 92 at one time a place to eat and dates back to colonial times. Nostalgia cow tongue sandwiches and Dutch bitterballen can be ordered from the menu a very nice typewriter print that seems to have stuck in a time warp. Bollywood Food Centre on Jl Barelang No. 7 serving spicy Indian food and various bakeries Malay Indians are also located nearby.
After dark, new and hip Cava Lounge bar may slinkiest in the city and a great place in which to enjoy a few cocktails. Or, Lounge Fitness and Sports Bar Shoot on Jl Pattimura over Captain features a large screen live sports action plus a swimming pool, liv eMusic and DJs. Tavern on the Lake Toba Hotel is currently slightly over the age of 17 on Jalan Imam Bonjol remains a popular nightclub.

The Wonders Of Staying At A Great Hotel

Birmingham pride in the various places where you can stay for the night. Their range includes budget, business, travel, luxury, bed and breakfasts and apartments accommodation. They managed to meet the requirements of the most demanding leisure and business travelers. Some hotels have a past beyond the visible in the architecture and interior decoration.
Hotels in the city is also placed in a convenient location offers access to all parts of the city and means of transportation or highways, railways and airports. Many of them are concentrated in the downtown. Nowadays the idea of ​​entertainment has come to include shopping and some hotels are strategically located within walking distance of shopping and entertainment areas such as ICC, NIA, Bull Ring, and from the tourist sights and cultural venues such as Symphony Hall.
Let us make an imaginary trip to say a four-star hotel. You will be amazed at, spacious well equipped rooms. They show the style and elegance. There is harmony between the inside and outside the hotels. Birmingham is a city born to the industrial era and most of the buildings which testifies these recent origin through their classic or contemporary style that reflects in their interiors.
All rooms have bathrooms with either shower or bath, with towels and toiletries. Other equipment such as satellite television, direct dial telephone, high speed internet access and air conditioning add to the comfort room. Other details such as hair, dry iron and ironing board, coffee and tea making facilities to work wonders for visitors who would believe that he's home.
Hotels in the city of Birmingham offers conference facilities such as conference rooms and also a restaurant or terrace where you can have dinner for the best flavor with modern European cuisine. The perfect place where you can throw a party for each type of birthdays, for weddings and other celebrations.
The set of hospitality services provided would not be complete without parking facilities and laundry / valet services. Bringing valuables which can be a source of much stress. Put them in a safe deposit box at front desk can free you from any unwanted pressure or risk. Additional relaxation can be found at the center of the spa, sauna and fitness center.
Hotels like the person providing comfort and quality in a well-proportioned. At the end of your stay you will find the 'best value for money' in accordance with their perfect expression.

California Words and Guitar

After years of Hotel California is still a classic. The words and chords is much sought after item by young and old guitar player. Here are the words to Hotel California with the names of chords entered into the row in brackets to avoid complications we often get to try to publish the lyrics and words together in the article. So the actual chord name appears before the word where the chord changes occur. If you are familiar with how the song sounds, it will not be a problem.
Once you've learned the chords and sing and play them at the same time, I advise you to practice until the track is second nature because you really have to try to improvise some or at least write your own solo to go with this song.
Chords you will use are:
B minor (from the sixth string to first string) 2 2 4 4 3 2
B minor seventh 2 2 4 2 3 2
F sharp 2 4 4 3 2 2
A major 0 0 2 2 2 0
E major 0 2 2 1 0 0
G major 3 2 0 0 0 3
D major x 0 0 2 3 2
E minor 0 2 2 0 0 0
Bm and F # Bm7 all barre chords on the second fret. Here are the words and chords:
(Bm) On a dark desert highway
(F #) cool wind in my hair
(A) Warm smell colitas
(E) rises in the air
(G) Ahead in the distance
(D) I saw a shimmering light
(Em) My head feels heavy
and my sight grew dim
(F #) I had to stop for the night
(Bm), where he stood in the doorway
(F #) I heard the mission bell
(A) And I think to myself
This can (E) this could be heaven or hell
(G) Then he lit a candle
(D) and he shows the way
(Em) There are voices in the corridor
(F #) I thought I heard them say
(G) Welcome to Cali Hotel
for (D) nia
(Em) Such a beautiful place
such as the face (Bm7) beautiful
(G) Lots of space in Cali Hotel
for (D) nia
Whenever (Em) year (any time of year)
You can (F #) found here
(Bm) Her mind was Tiffany twisted
(F #) she got the Mercedes bends
(A) He's got a lot of pretty, pretty boys
(E) which he calls a friend
(G) How they dance in the courtyard
(D) sweet summer sweat
(Em) Some dance to remember
(F #) some forgotten dance
(Bm) So I called the captain
(F #) "Please bring me my wine."
(A) "We have not had that spirit here since
(E) 1969 "
(G) And there are voices calling
of (D) away
(Em) Wake you up at night
(F #) just to hear them say
(G) Welcome to Cali Hotel
for (D) nia
(Em) Such a beautiful place
such as the face (Bm7) beautiful
They (G) Livin 'in Cali Hotel
for (D) nia
What is surprising (Em) good (what a nice surprise)
bring you (F #) alibi "
(Bm) Mirrors on the ceiling
(F #) pink champagne on ice
And he said (A) "We are all just prisoners here
(E) of our own device
(G) "And in the master
(D) they gathered for the feast
(Em) They stick with their steel blades, but they
(F #) can not kill the beast
(Bm) The last thing I remember, I
(F #) way out the door
(A) I have to find the back
into place (E) I am before
(G) "Relax" said the night man
"We (D) is programmed to receive"
(Em) "You can look at whenever you like, but
(F #) you can never leave "
There are many versions of Hotel California, including parody, and I suggest you listen to them all. To move and make the Hotel California or another song by yourself, you need to get over it. Get out of your system. Listening to the various versions will help with this as will intense practice. Three very different examples are by The Gipsy Kings, Cat Empire and the acoustic version by Hank Marvin's guitar solo with some very good licking.

Pisang Ambon

Our hotel, Ariadne, located just outside Retymnon in an area called Palatanes. What a wonderful place for if not for the fact that we have arrived at one of the two rainiest week in October. We have planned a bus trip to a monastery nearby which was canceled due to bad weather
But husband and wife own in Crete can still be fun. We played quite a bit of cards, and cognac Greece - Metaxa - Ouzo good and while my wife enjoyed the majority of Ambon Banana with banana juice.
But our beautiful walk. We saw quite a bit of local tavernas and a wonderful joy to our favorite lunch - tuna salad with lots of fresh vegetables. Already on the second day they remembered that both my wife and I are not all that happy with the olives. So they serve tuna salad without olives on five other days. One day we spent in the center Retymnon cause them to lose us.
It is one thing you should know about Greece. They are very loving people, and when you behave politely and show your appreciation for them, they will do anything for you. This is one of the few places where you feel welcome immediately.
A traditional Danish dishes, which taste even better when it's raining cats and dogs, baked apples as a garnish for meat. It feels much better with the Greek apples, and you really owe it to yourself to experience Greek food. Toast them with true love, and you can really feel the atmosphere completely different from other tourist destinations we have visited.
My wife was celebrating her birthday while we were gone, and it's fun to enjoy today under a different arrangement from Scandinavia are usually rather cold weather. On our way back from dinner, we had a funny experience with ice cream. Here, they mostly served in cones or small cups. Down there, they have to box - and we tried all sorts of flavors we can not even get here. A sense of real fruit - not just some artificial flavors...
So, even when the weather is bad, you can have great fun when you take things in a good mood. Many have been disappointed by the weather. We still talk love a holiday so we can ensure you can enjoy your vacation too when you visit the island of Crete. We plan to try again in a few years of their island. We will bring our kids next time, and we will probably visit the island in June or July. But you owe it to yourself to test the island. This is a beautiful person with an amazing view with small mountains all over the place.

Quangzhou China Pearl Fair

One wonders what Pearl Quangzhou Fair as it is today, with advances in technology and with China playing such a major role on the world stage. Back in the 1970's and 1980's, my late wife and I were in the West very few who travel to China and do business with vendors pearls, jewels and art and crafts. In 1988, one hundred and fifty pearls importers were invited by the China National Arts and Crafts and Jewelry Pearl Branch to attend the Fair in the summer of Pearl Quangzhou (Canton) and bid for lots of fresh water pearls and sea water. 1988 is sad for us - we had zero winning bid.
Since 1978, my wife and I enjoy negotiating with Pearl Branch in Shanghai. Days spent sifting through heavy canvas sacks, each filled with hundreds of strands of beautiful freshwater pearls. Our collection has been enhanced with rare baroques and button shaped, flat plain, and an extraordinary bundle of rice in various sizes and colors.
With the new controls over the distribution of pearls are created by Beijing 1988, we are now asked to attend the Fair to get our pearls. The site was the seventh floor of the Liu Hua Hotel in Quangzhou. In the large ballroom, more than fifty tables stacked with a large collection of sample groups and small groups that exist. They are from a variety of pearl farms and branches across China, presented at the fair for the tender offer, or bid, the pearl buyers. Supply system which involved writing a lot on a piece of pink paper, with your company name and your offer, the U.S. dollar, and dropped it near the bid box.
The first day is bidding for loose pearls, by pounds. The second day is for the pearl drilled and hung with offerings by strand - many thousands of strands is not unusual. On the third day, the individual branches are allowed to negotiate directly with the buyer for items that may not have bid on, or where the bid is too low to be accepted by the seller.
Special group of individuals pearl rare and expensive, closely monitored by staff members, a separate. We sort through them, wrapped them in paper cage, and can offer to them, pearls with pearls.
Small handful of American, British and the Aussies are friendly, compare notes and discuss other buyers and business in general. Importer of pearls from nearby Hong Kong is very competitive against each other, keep to themselves and prepare a strategy more especially interesting from the pearl. They never spoke near a lot or show a clear interest, trying to keep secret many of them plan to bid on. The Japanese pearl of central Kobe, Japan, hoping to fill their inventory, up by ecological problems. Unlike their usual clothes black suit and white shirt, they are present in short sleeves and open-necked shirt, knit even, in the summer South China. India-Japan looking for a larger pearls are expensive, Headquarters (blister pearls), while the India-India cliqued and trying to push out the competition. They will usually be many bids as a group and then share a lot when they win. Favorites especially those big mounds of pearls cheapest and kilos of many undrilled, sorted, pearls at low prices. They have a home of cheap labor for sorting, drill and this string a lot.
Everyone stuffed themselves when invited to dinner traditionally brings people out to lunch instead of the old-style buffet supper sat.
Fair Pearl attractive, and our accommodation at the world famous Swan Hotel while out on a peninsula bordering the Pearl River is as good as any we had stayed in. the central atrium with a large waterfall that was bordered with a half-dozen fine restaurants.
We came away empty-handed from a year Fair because of low prices of goods are sad and can not be used, go to bid as low as $ 1.00 a strand. The smooth, pearl strands are more unusual, we gather and perform at our shop, is a way of bid over our heads. One good result, however, is that our existing stock yard-long pieces were priced well below the new rate will appear in the case of jewelry 'later that year. We wonder, though, what will we do for next year's sales.
Ho hum, we thought. We just might have to go back to China and talked turkey for the pearls of our friends in Shanghai. Maybe we'll go north to Dalien, or south to Hainan Island, or perhaps as far away as East Malaysia, or Ambon in the Moluccas of Indonesia. If necessary, we can travel to Broome in Western Australia coast, and spend time on a fifty-mile beach. This 'treasure-hunt' for the pearls may only require a few months touring Asia and South Pacific. Tough duty!

SMA North Sumatra

Berastagi is located in the highlands of North Sumatra province. Sandwiched between Sibayak Mountain (2049 m) and Sinabung (2451 m), has a cool climate, beautiful scenery, and several tourist attractions. With well-developed infrastructure, the city is perfect for holiday weekends or holidays again.
Berastagi always been a favorite place for the citizens of Medan last week from 1.5 hours drive from Medan (North Sumatra Provincial Capital) relative was shot. The city, however, also can be a valuable goal for Jakarta. It only takes a total of 3.5 hours to reach: 2 hours drive Berastagi Medan.
There are extensive forests along the road from Medan and sometimes, you can see a building with a unique Karo (a tribe of Batak) decoration, a sign that you have entered their domain. Women wore a headdress typical of Batak also can be seen from time to time.
Mejuah juah-, welcome to the land of the Karo! On the road between Medan and Berastagi, located Sibolangit Botanical Garden, which houses several types of local vegetation. Next, he went crooked and tilted upward, through Penatapen. If you wish, you can stop here a moment to enjoy the cool air or a clear view of the plains below.
Near Berastagi, there are going to the spirit of crossing the Mount, the starting point for people who want to climb Mount Sibayak. After this intersection, you will see the hotels lined up along the way, get to the top of the hill. You can also see wooded hills on the right side of the road is winding, before finally entering the main road
.Berastagi is a small town with a downtown consisting only of a main street with shops and restaurants on the left and right. For accommodation, it is better to choose a hotel in the hills, like Mount Gundaling where it's quiet and offers a better view.
Panorama of Gundaling Hills is very beautiful in the afternoon. You can see the entire city, the surrounding gardens, and the crater of Mount Sibayak, a volcano that has lain dormant for centuries. To the west is Sinabung (other active volcanoes), while Karo lying plains in the south.
Egg and Bandrek martabak.
Night is the best time to enjoy a variety of dishes of North Sumatra in the Market Surprised, the market is open every night along the main street of Berastagi. Among the interesting dishes and breads martabak grind down, both of which gave birth to the heavy Indian influence. India is not the dominant ethnic group in the province, but they have certainly left their mark on the culinary scene of North Sumatra. Among the few stalls that sell food restaurant Aboy, ie after the owners. Martabak offer eggs, bread rolled, and Indian-style fried rice.
For drinks, you can enjoy a glass of milky tea or try Berastagi s favorite drinks: bandrek. This is similar to the general bandrek in java, a mixture of milk and ginger warms the body, the perfect cure for cold weather typical of the place stands 1,400 meters above sea level. Across Berastagi, bandrek are daily drink and pride of local residents.
This may be a bit confusing why a popular drink in Java, especially West Java, ended wiyh the same popularity in Berastagi. Local tales have that bandrek introduced several decades ago by the Javanese who opened the first shop (similar to a cafe but with a simple setup) serve bandrek. Behind, the drink is virtually unknown in Berastagi, but because according to the cold climate bandrek, its popularity took off at once. Currently, almost all people visiting this city will feel obliged to try to drink. In fact, bandrek has become synonymous with Berastagi.
Fruit Market
Morning is the best time to buy fruit or enjoy the atmosphere of the fruit market in Berastagi main road. You can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables, from the ubiquitous citrus and tomatoes, that special bit to Berastagi, cauliflower, red, and passion fruit. You can even buy flowers in this market.
Many fruits were first grown under the direction of the Dutch colonial government to supply their needs in Medan. Since Karo Plains is surrounded by volcanoes, the land is very fertile and able to produce the best fruit and vegetables. In the past, most of them are exported to Singapore and Malaysia. Now, it is the tourists who come here to enjoy the harvest.
Another activity you can do is visit the traditional village of Linga, 16 kilometers south-west of Medan. You can observe the traditional Karo village go about their lives and see their homes a unique tribe that is almost extinct, or their traditional dress that is almost extinct, or their traditional clothes which are still widely used, especially at certain times.
You can also continue to Sipisopiso Falls, about 1.5 hours from the Linga, and so on to Lake Toba, through Simarjarunjung, Prapat, and Samosir Island.
On the way to the airport in Medan, you may want to visit the famous palace and mosque Maimun, or go to Jalan Majapahit to bika ambon box, delicious local cake sponge with a unique texture, sold by various vendors there.
A key point to remember is that you have to book accommodation in advance for weekend or long weekend, because you'll be competing with tourists from Medan, and even Singapore and Malaysia for lodging.
"Tourist Destination for Nearly Century"
Development of de from Berastagi to the tourist destination is closely related to colonial planning. When the area around Medan is converted to plantations (one of the most successful plantations in the Dutch colony), their need for fruits and vegetables are supplied from the fertile soil of Karo. This connection was increased in 1908 when the Dutch establish a direct road connecting Medan and Karo high plain.
The Netherlands recognized the potential of Berastagi as a vacation spot. So they built bungalows, villas, resorts. Clinics, schools, and even a nine-hole golf course. In fact, many of them fall in love with Berastagi that they choose to spend their retirement here.
Berastagi fame as a tourist destination began to spread in 1920. nearly a century later, the city is still attractive to foreign and local tourists. Berastagi has become even more popular than Kabanjahe, capital of the Karo.