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Adventure travel: Close encounters in the South China Sea *
Says Doug Alexander: "In a land where iguanas are a lucky symbol, I consider the giant lizard blocking my path outside my Malaysian beachfront hut as a promising sign for my dive in the South China Sea."
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Bali: Resurrecting paradise *
On the eve of the Bali bombing's first anniversary, JOHN WEICH examines the security and marketing measures being taken to lure visitors back to this idyllic island.
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Bird flu in Asian chickens since April, WHO says *
The bird flu sweeping across Asia has been in chickens in the region since at least April, tests conducted by the World Health Organization revealed, giving reassurance the virus has not been very successful at jumping to humans so far.
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Bird flu strain crosses to pigs *
A Chinese laboratory said Friday that a deadly strain of bird flu has been found in pigs, expanding the number of species that can be infected with the disease.
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Carcosa Seri Negara *****
Author: Review by Anne Garber
Carcosa Seri Negara
Taman Tasik Perdama
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
(P)03-2821888
(F)03-2827888
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China reports bird flu in three more provinces *
China said yesterday the bird flu virus that has killed 10 people in Asia had struck in three provinces, and further cases were suspected, including one in Shanghai.
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Malaysia on bird-flu alert *
Malaysia went on a nationwide alert against bird flu Thursday after officials confirmed that a deadly strain of the disease, blamed for the deaths of 27 people in Asia, had been found in a tiny northern village.
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Six countries hit by bird flu *
Deadly disease spreads in Asia, emerges as threat to health, markets.
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Tasty and Fiery with Spicy Steve *
Bring an appetite and a spirit of adventure to 2005 EAT!Vancouver Show (www.eat-vancouver.com) at B.C. Place Stadium from April 22 to 24, 2005, and indulge in mouth-watering, fiery Malaysian dishes scrumptiously whipped up by Steve Sorko.
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Transfer of bird flu between humans suspected *
An unnamed 31-year-old man in northern Vietnam has emerged as "patient zero" in the first suspected human-to-human transmission of the deadly bird-flu virus that is sweeping through Asia.
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* Spice Your Buds – Malaysian Style *
Come, Experience Malaysia -- Truly Asia through your Tastebuds with Spicy Steve at the Malaysian Booth at the 2005 EAT!Vancouver show from April 22 to 24 at B.C. Place Stadium. (Vancouver, BC)
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Bird flu death toll hits 15 *
Asia's human death toll from bird flu rose to 15 on Wednesday while China addressed its broadening zone of infected poultry with a new bird flu headquarters and Singaporeans turned in pet chickens for slaughter.
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Bird-flu blueprint sees up to 58,000 deaths *
Health Canada's preparedness document says pandemic would hit children, elderly.
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Indonesia seventh country to confirm bird flu *
Indonesia became the seventh country in Asia to confirm an outbreak of deadly bird flu, as the World Health Organization warned Sunday the virus could be resistant to basic human influenza drugs.
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Set your palate for Malaysia -- and cook with Celebrity Chef Wan *
Looking for a taste of authentic Malaysian cuisine? Bring an appetite and a spirit of adventure to EAT! Vancouver (www.eat-vancouver.com) at B.C. Place Stadium from May 26 to 28, 2006, and indulge in mouth-watering, fiery dishes scrumptiously whipped up by world-famous Chef Wan.
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Shopping the World: Stuff you just can't buy at home *
Another detailed consumer product review from your friends at evalu8.org...
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Singapore to blacklist unethical retailers *
The Singapore Tourism Board is threatening to blacklist retail outlets that overcharge or sell fake goods to tourists.
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