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Meeting News from New York
We are sorry to say that for the time being, New York meetings are suspended as Laurie really needs a helper. If you have some time to spare and are…
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Meeting News from Ontario
For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings are held on the third Friday of January, March,…
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Meeting News from Texas
Due to bereavement in Christina's family, we regret to say that Texas meetings have stopped pending further notice. If you have time to spare and would like to take over…
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The Spice Islands by Jon Hornbuckle
The killing is over on Ambon, the hub of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, in Indonesia. There is an invisible line drawn between the Christian and Muslim sectors in the…
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Flag Quiz
Which countries are represented by these flags? For the answers, see at the end of the eNews.
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Which Anti-Malarial by Paul at Travelpharm
There are several different types of antimalarial medication, the choice of which depends on such factors as area to be visited, length of stay, your own medical history, medication you…
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A Forest Flight or Fight by Tony Annis
The day not long born – Bloody hot already, the sun reflecting off the tarmac and I could already feel the weight of the heat on my back and head,…
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Interesting Facts
1. The USA has more personal computers than the next 7 countries combined. 2. Americans and Icelanders go to the pictures on average 5 times a year, while Japanese go…
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If Westernisation suits sir… stay there! If you’re open minded try the smiley coast by Michelle
Michelle writes: I felt compelled to write about my second visit to The Gambia, it was all so different and held so many new experiences for me than from my…
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Steve Cheetham Visits Northern Chile
This is the first in a series of trip reports sent to the Beetle by Globetrotter Steve who is travelling around South America and Easter Island, the lucky chap! So,…