Dedicated to his late wife, Shah Jahan’s Taj Mahal is beautiful not only for its mesmerising marble facade. Their love story is one of bittersweet tragedy: Mumtaz Mahal ('the Jewel of the Palace') died while giving birth to their 14th child, so the emperor vowed never to marry again and promised he would build her the finest mausoleum ever seen.
Designed by famous Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Bilbao is an artwork in its own right. The sculpture-like structure boasts titanium-clad curves designed to catch the light in different ways as the day progresses, and has been continually hailed as one of the greatest buildings of our time.
Often dubbed 'the world's only seven-star hotel' (erroneously, as official rankings stop at five), the Burj Al Arab is one of Dubai’s most iconic structures, and goes a long way to earning its nickname. Resembling a billowing ship's sail, it stands proudly just off the Dubai shoreline and is best seen from Jumeirah Beach at sunset, when the skies turn all shades of pink and orange.
Beauty is, famously, in the eye of the beholder, but few would deny that these stunning architectural marvels rank among the world's most attractive structures. From opulent palaces and soaring modern skyscrapers to fairy-tale castles, it's no surprise that these spectacular buildings draw thousands of tourists every year.
One of the world’s most precariously placed monasteries, Paro Taktsang (better known as the Tiger’s Nest) perches tentatively on a cliffside in the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. The elegant structure is built around a cave in the cliff face that is said to have been used by Guru Padmasambhava for meditation in the 8th century. Legend has it that he flew to the cave on the back of a female tiger.
Still under construction – it's finally slated for completion in 2026 – Gaudi’s most celebrated work nevertheless draws millions of visitors to experience its grandeur every year. The elaborate building’s most impressive part is its dramatic Nativity facade, which was created under the personal supervision of Gaudi himself and boasts thousands of intricate carvings related to the birth of Christ.
Office of Coast Survey products and services have an inherently international dimension. Beginning with an Act signed in 1807 by President Thomas Jefferson, Coast Survey became the nation's chartmaker in 1832. More than 200 years later, the U.S. depends upon maritime trade and economic activity associated with the use of coastal waters and resources. This trade supports the 1.3 billion metric tons of cargo valued at $1.8 trillion coming in and out of U.S. ports every year. The Coast Survey International Program and Plan builds upon Coast Survey's core strengths, capacities, and directions as a global leader in hydrography.
Reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, like this reef in Australia, have greater coral species diversity than their counterparts in the Atlantic/Caribbean. Photo credit: Dave Burdick
Conserving the nation's coral reefs cannot be accomplished by domestic efforts alone. Our coral reefs are ecologically connected to those abroad. Additionally, the most significant threats they face—climate change and ocean acidification—are global in nature.
Effectively conserving coral reefs and the services they provide depends upon sound ecosystem-based management practices and good governance—from local communities to multinational regions. Together with our partners, we work in more than 40 countries and multilateral regions globally, with particular focus in the Coral Triangle, Micronesia, the South Pacific, and the wider Caribbean
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other members of the Biden Cabinet are fond of proclaiming the “rules-based international order” (RBIO) or “rules-based order” every chance they get: in press conferences, on interviews, in articles, at international fora, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Along with the terms “human rights” and “democracy,” the RBIO is routinely used to claim a moral high ground against countries that they accuse of not following this RBIO, and wielded as a cudgel to attack, criticize, accuse, and delegitimate countries in their crosshairs as rogue outliers to an international order.
One of the best things about the colder weather is that tulips are in season! Tulip delight is a statement in style; filled to the brim with Dutch Tulips it is a refreshingly different arrangement, accompanied by textural accent foliage and trimmed with jute ribbon around an elegant oval shaped clear glass vase.
Many people eagerly wait for summers only to hop onto the mango stocks. India is the place for finding hundreds of mango varieties. These summer fruits are delicious, aromatic, attractive, filling as well as abundant in their nutritional composition. For all its amazing benefits, mangoes are called the super fruits. Our country is known for having exclusive mango types which have great demand in the international market. Alphonso (Hapus), Dasheri, Kesar, Chaunsa, Langda and a few other types are most popular for their extra sweetness and taste. If the true mango lover in you wants to get the organic mango stock, then buy mangoes online by ordering them on AamWalla.com. The site not only offers fresh quality mangoes but also has reasonable price tags for purchase. Here’s everything you need to know about Indian mango types and regions (states) where it’s popularly found.
Flowers have always been associated with positive emotions. Whether it’s to congratulate someone on their achievements, commemorate a special occasion or even express your feelings, flower gifting is a compassionate gesture that has been practised for thousands of years. But other than the action, some flower elements play a significant role in improving your mood. People often rely on the psychological effects of flowers to treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or even PTSD. Keep reading to learn the benefits of flowers in improving your mental health.
35th Street Consulting, LLC partners with the Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust and the Health Care Council of the Lehigh Valley to create the Health Profile for the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment for the Lehigh Valley. The engagement include project management, research, analysis and content creation for the report. (Note: Report PDF is a 10 MB download)
The book shows you a safe, natural and enjoyable means to overcome it. Most of the ingredients mentioned in the book are the kind available in home gardens or off the kitchen shelf. The book also includes hints for different stages in life. A separate section deals with varied problems in - a woman's life through adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and general ailments. Once you have read this book from cover to cover, you need not rush to the doctor every now and then, but will be able to take care of your own and your family's health yourself. #v&spublishers Contents: Preface Acknowledgement 1. General Hints a) Tips for Healthy Living b) Treating Headache and Hair Related Problems) Keeping your Face Beautiful c) Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Problems d) Chest Problems: Causes, Treatment and Prevention e) Heart Problems Signs f) Cures for Common Stomach Problems g) Liver Problems h) Urinary Ailments i) Preventing Diabetes j) Remedies for Arthritis k) Treating Skin Problems l) Looking Youthful: The Secret m) Obesity: Curse n) Adolescence: End of the Age of Nocence o) Life after 60 p) Food Habits 2. Hints for Women a) Handling Pregnancy b) Handling Post Delivery Situations c) Infant Care d) Gynecological Problems: A Discussion e) Let's Look and Feel Beautiful
Check up on trees, look after them and create your own tree collection. Using the Tree Check smart application, you can help to cool down our cities. At the same time, you can learn something and have fun whilst you’re at it.
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