In Dubai the sun never sets

Dubai  is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula; it is part of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.

In Dubai, everything is bigger, more beautiful. Through artificial islands , spectacular hotels and leisure complexes and shopping , Dubai tips with great determination to convert the world center of commerce and luxury tourism. A goal that brought a building boom never been before in the world.

The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island completely created by man from the original form of palm occupying measure 5 km in width and height. For its construction there were used 7 million cubic meters of rock and 94 million cubic meters of sand.

The island connected to the mainland by a bridge 300 meters and an underwater tunnel is the holiday island par excellence. Then it presents 500 apartments, 2,000 villas, 25 hotels and 200 shops of luxury. Among the highlights of the island are the mammoth Atlantis Hotel and the Trump International Hotel and Tower financed by Donald Trump.

However there were found through a substantial debt. For these reasons it isn’t never been called into question the 'solvency' of Dubai World, which therefore has not encountered any particular difficulty to borrow money (now has a debt of about $ 59 billion, of which 30 would be sourced from the major banking groups Europeans). However, when the crisis is going to touch some key markets for the Arab company, this mechanism has not been sustainable. Just think of the decline of tourism and international trade and the fall in property prices that has not spared even the so-called 'New York of the Gulf'. 

Like Las Vegas in Nevada, has developed in the desert, only that the first is the stronghold of the economy and the gaming of the East, while the second is the outpost of the West. Las Vegas, although is doubtless is a city forbidden to people under 18 years, an unprejudiced city because of its locals and casinos it’s the ideal destination for everyone for its streets illuminated by many neon and billboards that give a touch of charming that also attracts the kids. Las Vegas isn’t only this, it’s more and more, it’s a giant money-maker, one of the pearls of America for its hotels and the tourism following that bring hundreds of billions of dollars every year if not many more. 
Well, we can say that Dubai is the Oriental Las Vegas, built in desert, a tourist destination not to be missed and a real money-maker. The only difference is that Dubai, in our opinion, is open to all ages, Dubai can be lived fully in all ages.

 

Will it always be so?

Would you go to Dubai on holiday?  


What do you think of the rapid development in recent times of the Middle Eastern countries? 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai

Workgroup:Li Muli, Portolano,Tinè,Torchiano.

RAPA NUI

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Rapa Nui island has always been subject of tales and legends in the history. Since old ages, Moais, the enormous monuments which surround the island, have been interesting for visitors from all the world. Its particular name is because of the day the settlers discovered it; they called it Easter Island in Easter Day 1722. Population didn't survive the danger of a massive death, being far away from a civilized centre - Easter Island is one of the world's most standing-alone places. Rapa Nui lapsed because of it. They weren't able to find out a way to survive, and the deterioration make them go out.

Sources: http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html

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The wise Confucius

Even Google gives importance to the person of Confucius:(Chinese: 孔子; pinyin: Kǒng zǐ; Wade-Giles: K'ung-tzu, or Chinese: 孔夫子; pinyin: Kǒng Fūzǐ; Wade-Giles: K'ung-fu-tzu), lit. "Master Kong,"(traditionally September 28, 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.) was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese thought and life.

His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism (法家) or Taoism (道家) during the Han Dynasty(206 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism (儒家). It was introduced to Europe by the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci, who was the first to Latinise the name as "Confucius."

His teachings may be found in the Analects of Confucius (論語), a collection of "brief aphoristic fragments", which was compiled many years after his death. Modern historians do not believe that any specific documents can be said to have been written by Confucius,[citation needed] but for nearly 2,000 years he was thought to be the editor or author of all the Five Classics (五經)such as the Classic of Rites (禮記) (editor), and the Spring and Autumn Annals (春秋).

Here are some of his wise quotes:

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

In a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed wealth is something to be ashamed of.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

We take greater pains to persuade others we are happy than in trying to think so ourselves.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

What is your favorite quote?