Archive for February, 2009

Holodomor: Great Famine of Former Soviet Union

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
There are many events, however tragic that arise from empires created by man. The former Soviet Union is not excluded. Even before World War II, the Soviet empire covered a very large area, probably the largest that man had ever witnessed in the modern age. That immense size did not come with its problems.

One problem that arose between the years 1932-1933 was famine which affected most major grain-producing agricultural areas of the Soviet Union, including Northern Caucasus, Volga Region, South Urals, West Siberia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. The catastrophe was named Holodomor; meaning mass hunger. An estimated 6-8 million ‘peasants’ died because of the famine.

Some scholars & politicians have different views of holodomor. Were the Soviet rulers trying to starve the population to death in order to sustain the more preferred population? Or was the economic system of the former Soviet Union so incompetent that they could not properly manage the agricultural produce from their vast land? Could the mass hunger have been avoided? Must the population suffer so much for the sake of maintaining a country’s pride? Many questions like the above till today have remained unanswered.

Whichever the reason, the Holodomor is a dark history for the former Soviet Union. There is an obvious pattern one can see in nations where famine is happening. Parts of Africa, North Korea, & etc all; apart from having a bad economy system or none at all, have tyrants at the helm, using the excuse of protecting the country’s sovereignty to turn a blind eye towards the preservation of human life.

Do Weather Check before Voyage to Mexico

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
In the midst of planning a romantic cruise, wedding, or family vacation to Mexico, you will want to make sure that your trip isn’t overshadowed by torrential rains, storms, or even a hurricane. To plan your Mexican voyage, you should check & follow the local news for both current events and the weather. Planning your trip; according to the weather will ensure that you will have a wonderful vacation that include sun filled days. Below is an overview of some of the average temperatures and weather for the top Mexico vacation destinations.

The average climate for Acapulco is between 80-82’ Fahrenheit. The highs run from 87-90 degrees and the lows are between 70-75’. The hottest months are from May to September, with the coolest months being from December to April. Rainfall can range from very little to a large amount. From December to May there is very little rainfall. However, from May to September, rainfall can reach oven 10 inches. The month of the heaviest rainfall is September; this is also the time of year when the hurricane risk is high. By not wanting to experience heavy rainfalls, you are urged to vacation during the months December to May. These months will ensure that your vacation will be a relatively dry one.

Cancun is a beautiful island to visit and its average temperature ranges from the mid 70’s to the mid 80’s. A bit cooler than Acapulco, Cancun’s coldest months are between December and May and the temperatures run from 74’-82’. The warmer temperatures occur from May to November and temperatures rise from the low 80’s up to roughly 90 degrees. Rainfall is more abundant year round, but is not as much rain as seen in Acapulco. From December to May, rainfall averages between 1 ½ inches to 4 ½ inches. The summer months may see as much as 9 inches of rainfall. Cancun will experience less dry months than Acapulco, but you won’t experience as many torrential rainstorms either.

Cozumel has a very steady climate with lows ranging in the high 60’s and the highs ranging between 82-87 degrees. The warmest month of the year is August and coldest is in Decemeber. From December until March, you may experience cool weather in Cozumel.

Many say that Los Cabos feels like the desert with dry heat. Humidity is rare and so are torrential rainstorms and downpours. However, the ocean will deliver a cool and refreshing breeze. The warmest month of the year is July, when temperatures can reach 100’. The coolest months are from January to May where the temperatures average between 51-66’. The average lows during the hot summer months are between 73-75’.

Mazatlan is known for being one of the largest beaches that Mexico has to offer. The weather is typically warm and beautiful, however during the summer months it can become very hot and humid. The warmest month is August, where temperatures can reach a high of 90’. The coolest temperatures are between the months of December to May, and the averages temperature is round 60’.

Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains. This tropical climate is host to a heavy rain season from June to October. The high temperatures during these months range from the high 80’s – mid 90’s. The temperature is very steady year round; however, Puerto Vallarta is known for its large amount of nighttime rains.

While it may be difficult to keep track of the varying weather conditions in Mexico, it is advised that you do it. Unfortunately, many vacationers believe that Mexico is warm and sunny all year long. This is simply not true. By knowing what the weather will be like, you can easily plan and prepare for you voyage to Mexico. Happy Voyage!

Health & Beauty Products Especially for Pregnant Women

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Beaute de Maman offers health & beauty products especially made for the pregnant woman. Typical health & beauty products, in general, are not purposefully made with the woman being pregnant in mind. Beaute de Maman products cater to pregnant women. Naturally, mothers-to-be want assurance that the health & beauty products they use are safe for both them & their fetus. The Beaute de Maman products are developed by a practicing board certified obstetrician; Dr. Michele Brown. Among the distinct features of Beaute de Maman products are that they contain only natural and herbal ingredients & no parabens. According to Wikipedia, Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Again, Beaute de Maman products utilize only natural and herbal ingredients. One example is the Beaute de Maman nipple gel which is castor oil based. It contains no lanolin (animal based product that is pure cholesterol, dark, greasy, & has odor) which are found in many other nipple gels in today’s market. Other Beaute de Maman products are stretch mark cream, nipple gel, face & body cream, & facial scrub. Get free shipping with $25 worth of products for domestic orders so order now. The Beaute de Maman products are for every pregnant woman. Even Hollywood mum-to-be stars like Penelope Ann Miller & wives of movie celebrities like Jane Hajduk (married to Tim Allen) use Beaute de Maman products. Many more celebrities can be cited using & referencing Beaute de Maman products.

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