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If events had gone differently in the mid-nineteenth century southwestern desert, cowboys would ride off into the sunset on camels, not horses.

We watch movies where we see camels moving across a desert landscape but how much do you really know about these intriguing animals.

A very creative solution to a problem of resupplying isolated military forts in the desert, this idea was perhaps, in modern terms, doomed by the giggle factor.

So it was finals week and I forgot to place my cigarette order in time to not run out. Plus, of course, I smoked twice as much creating those endless final papers. Consequently, I found myself visiting the corner store where the cost is twice as much as well.

Buses aren't the only way to travel in Jordan, but be careful what you ask for!

Could the camel be the stopgap measure to ending hunger in Third World countries? Since the milk from one camel can feed 40 children in a day, this under-used natural resource needs to be tapped.

Garden of the Gods is a state park with breathtaking views, endless trails with something for everyone in the family.

"And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming."

Henry's Ark is a private zoo located in Prospect, Kentucky, and is home to everything from camels to llamas to donkeys to water buffalo. Admission to Henry's Ark is free.

Giant camels roamed the Syrian desert about 100,000 years ago. Now the bones of one have been discovered about 150 miles from Damascus!

New CU coach will recruit "heavily" in eastern North Carolina.

At Sharkarosa Exotic Wildlife Refuge you can see zebras, camels, buffalo, cattle, deer, and other unique animals.

CU won't be offering scholarships, but hopes to offer fans and alumni plenty of gridiron victories beginning in 2008.

Family owned and operated since 1965, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park has fascinated thousands of people each year with all the wonderful exotic animals and their wildlife safari.

Experience the taste of savory Indian spices that increase the flavor of food. The aroma and flavor of spices make them an inseparable part of culinary art.

narrative of a smoker

Society was set-up to cause mere disappointment and failure at the start of 1937, when the first animated Disney film was released. Currently, since the first release, Disney has created 45 full-length movies, all lingering with the idea of "Happily Ever After."

My life as an American growing up in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia through the Gulf War and more.

During the first week of 2007, nearly 100 deaths were reported from Kenya due to Rift Valley Fever and at least 183 more people were infected. Are you at risk for contracting one of the more frightening scourges afflicting the world today?

A rant on the ranting, exploring the hypocrisy of hippies and corporations.

A short essay on, appropriately enough, the virtues of smoking cigarettes.

I love Zoos. I've been to a number of different zoos in the US and was looking forward to seeing the Miami Metro Zoo last summer. Being a major US city, I was expecting an outstanding showing. I didn't get it here.

An overview of the city of Timbuktu and its rale in long distance trade.

Beautiful scenery, mountain climbing, and just a beautiful place to go for the day.

Israel had a beginning. The middle of that story has been running for four thousand years. How will it end?

The Belgium tourists who don't venture beyond Brussels and Brugges are missing the top European space museum, snow domes, a Russian submarine, and a cave with 900 bats.

If you tire of the usual kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies while in Australia, hit the Werribee Open Range Zoo for a taste of Africa.

This Christmas, you don't need to go to New York City to see the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Instead, the Rockettes are coming to you, along with dazzling song-and-dance numbers and more. You'll feel like you're on Fifth Avenue!

Tired of all the Anna Nicole Smith "news coverage?" Ready to grab a shovel, head south, and bury the woman yourself? Then read on, because this one is for you!

All Islamic countries eventually turn to 100% Muslim as Turkey eventually will. So much for tolerance.

Each year, many people turn to church during the holiday season. Here are several churches that provide excellent Christmas sermons and services.

Nothing wrong with the Grinch and the Peanuts gang, but consider these possibilities for an alternative bit of Christmas entertainment.

As in the case with Michael Richards, bad customer service can be addressed. All you need is a cell phone with a camera and access to the internet!

Despite gaining a decisive victory in November, and an abundance of evidence, incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says that impeachment is "off the table". However, with investigations looming, Pelosi may soon be singing a different tune.

Are we too commercial with Christmas?

MMORPG players, looking for a new game? Did you like Ultima Online, Dark Age of Camelot, Everquest? If so, Vanguard, a combination of all the best and then taken to the next generation of gaming, is going to be your game!

Few would argue that real knowledge of war is a powerful tool for peace. Because legions have died, we owe it to them and to ourselves to understand who they were, what they fought for and what, if anything, has been gained.

How to survive this time of year when surrounded by those obsessed with it.

Colorado Springs, at the foot of the Great Rocky Mountains, is a wonderful destination with spectacular views, and world famous rejuenating spas.

This article is meant to pay homage to some of the best 16 bit video games that would influence future generations of gaming systems.

The Franciscan Order continues its centuries old tradition of hospitality and protection to the Christian pilgrim in Palestine, providing a meeting point, a place of refuge and guide for modern travelers in the Holy Land.

Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs has some awesome natural rock formations.

I have always enjoyed going to zoos. Here are my top ten zoo animal videos from YouTube.

From covers and parodies to tributes and unique dance routines, these "My Humps" viral videos run the gamut. This countdown will change the way you think of the Black Eyed Peas, and introduce you to what may be the single greatest viral video ever made.

North Dakota is not generally thought of as a tourist mecca, but there are many things to do and places to eat in and around Bismarck, the capitol city.

This is an overview of some of the best free activities and some paying events that the city has to offer for the summer of 2007

Contains insight on how God uses tough love to strengthen or repair relationships between He and his children.

As in the rich and fabulous stories from the "Thousand Nights and One Night", Arab legend, folklore and parables included stories and tales of animals in their environment.

Instead of reparations from the US government, this paper discusses an alternative that can get ex-US slaves their sought after money.

Most everyone in the U.S. is familiar with Anheuser-Busch, Inc., a major maker of various beers. Those of us in St. Louis are also familiar with the family that founded that company as they have their roots planted firmly in this great city.

Horses were present on the North American continent until somewhere between 8,000 and 11,000 years ago. No one knows for sure where they went.

Discussion of allegorical consciousness, religious allegory, and Rowlandson's captivity narrative.

My advice for the best & worst restaurants in the area!

What will our lives be like in 50 years? With advances in technology and the demise of honesty and ethics in politics, business and society, how do you think the World will be?

If you're looking for a unique vacation this year, why not try a safari? They aren't as expensive as one might imagine and you are bound to see and do things you wouldn't find elsewhere.

You've all heard the theories about this. A meteorite crashed in Central America and all the dinosaurs died because of a "nuclear winter". That's a crock of antedeluvian fecal residue.

Insight on Hourani's book A History of the Arab Peoples

Kosher food labeling is a complicated alphabet soup of various trademarks, designations and certifications. Here is a guide to help navigate.

No purchase necessary to win? Yeah, right!

Just one example of how local clubs help out local communities by bringing in big attractions!

Don't mess with my cotton tails.

Throughout Genesis, Isaac is predominantly passive and devoid of initiative. His life is shaped by others' decisions to which he is not a party. Isaac tragically leads his entire life mired in the delusion that good things can come to him without any agency on his part.

An 88 year old farmer from some village in India had fathered a son , attributing his virility to regular intake of camel's milk.

The lessons in life from which we learn the most are usually not the most pleasant ones...

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Oya Café is a venue for playing board games. The expert staff will help visitors choose a game from its collection of over 250 games from around the world.

Dealing with your crew at Ground Zero

Could it be that we Americans are losing our humanity to the doctrine of war at all costs? How do we so easily write off the consequences of war? Can we regain our humanity?

Moab Utah, an amazing outdoor adventure vacation location with great places to stay. Simplify Moab travel planning by reading about the different accommodations options. With reasonable prices & lots of great adventures, now's the time to go to Moab.

President David Palmer plays the role of a strong, brave, family man, with strong morals and convictions willing to do whatever it takes to succeed

Our second day in Berlin! I'll help you narrow it down - our trip to the Berlin Zoo wasn't meant for either me or my wife (although we both enjoyed it). But that's o-k, because I'd heard that the Berlin Zoo was the largest in the world.

All humans and animals can benefit greatly from acupuncture-medically and physically. Learn how acupuncture can relieve pain, sickness, and other common problems that horses have.

"This will be the manner of the Kings... he will take your daughters for perfumers..." (I Sam 8:13-14)

Finding a good Middle Eastern restaurant in Denver is not very hard to do considering the fact that most of the city's best foods derives from them.

Camel Turkish Royal bills itself as rich and mellow and that is a fitting description. Camel cigarettes are known for their rich, full flavors and the Camel Turkish Royal is king.

Though in modern times the Christmas stocking is often used as a holder of small gifts for children and loved ones, there are many legends associated with the actual history of the Christmas stocking.

A smoker acquaintance posed a question to me in no uncertain terms: "Would you date someone who smokes?" Naturally curious about the thoughts of others, I decided to ask an unscientific sampling of nonsmokers the same question that was posed to me.

Charles Lindbergh said he had never seen "a more spectacular and magnificent place." He was talking about the Garden of the Gods, a park in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a garden, not of flowers, but of huge red sandstone rocks.

It is the equivalent of an abstract painting where the artist's idea is for the viewer, or this time the listener, to make up their own definitions about what they had just experienced.

Deliver the goods and say goodbye to poverty, thanks to organizations like this.

This is an awesome family show with so much to see and audience participation PLUS a great meal!! Don't miss out on this one!!

A guide to visiting the former weekend retreat of Oklahoma oilman and Phillips 66 found Frank Phillips. Woolaroc is now a museum and much more.

What happens when a bodyguard overlooks his client's biggest threat?

Northern Virginian parents of infants and toddlers can find a plethora of activities for their children and themselves. Are you looking for parks, kid-friendly restaurants, or classes and gyms for your tiny tot? Then this is the guide for you.

Tips for buying a camel, what kind you should buy, how old or young, questions to ask the owner, transporting your camel, how to prepare the shelter, delicious camel's milk, beware the camel spider!

The biblical references to essential oils are explored in this article.

Northeast Indiana has numerous parks where people from all walks of life can have fun and explore. From animal parks to historical parks, there is something for everyone in northeast Indiana.

One probably wouldn't expect to find a unique collection of over 750 exotic animals from six continents on the outskirts of Mooresville, N.C., otherwise known as "Race City USA."

Magic does not come easy in modern day Morocco. It requires endless patience, humor and an eye for recognizing the spectacular before someone points it out to you. A few tips to achieve your own adventure will prove priceless.

Previously published in NOW Magazine, a first-person account of traveling in Morocco.

Over the river and through a concrete jungle stands a castle in the city of Ybor. Well, actually it's a night club called "The Castle".

From turkey legs to fried Twinkies, the North Carolina State Fair has an abundance of fair food that tempts even the most strict eaters. Choosing which to indulge in can be a daunting task; especially when our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.