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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions

by Q. AB. on December 25, 2009 · 0 comments

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New year’s Eve is the time to look back at the past and review it, in order to move forward in next year. From reviewing the past we can look into  what changes we need to make and follow on to make those changes.
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As I think following resolutions can make a happy change in your life.

1 – Spend More Time with Your Family and Friends

A recent survey shows that more than 50% Americans promised to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and loved ones this year. Make plans for this year to meet your friends on your favorite place such restaurants and take your family to such places also.

Never give priority to work more than your family and friends.

2 – Keep Yourself Fit

If you are not exercising regularly then make a commitment from new for exercising daily. Regular exercise is having so many benefits and its key to a healthy life. Research studies shown that regular exercise reduces the risks of some cancers, increases longevity, helps to achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure and even improves arthritis.

In simple words exercise keeps you fit and healthy.

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The Panama Canal

by Q. AB. on November 12, 2009 · 1 comment

in Really Interesting, Travel

In the history mankind, construction of the Panama Canal has a great significance that symbolizes the dignity of mankind. International work force under the leadership of American visionaries made this great achievement possible. The old dream of uniting two great oceans finally became a reality.panama canal

History

Charles I of Spain ordered 1st survey of canal route through the Isthmus of Panama in 1534. While its first construction was started three centuries later, the French labored there for almost 20 years from 1880 to 1900 but because of diseases and financial problems they cannot make it through.

A treaty later then was signed between United States and Panama in 1903 to construct an inter-oceanic ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The United States purchased rights and properties from the French Canal Company for $40 million and started construction in the following year. This stupendous project was completed in 10 years with the cost of almost $387 million. The United Stated invested almost $3 billion in the Canal enterprise project since 1903 and from that approximately two third of it had been recovered.

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