Early life[edit] Jose Rizal was born to the wealthy Mercado-Rizal family in Calamba‚ Laguna of the Philippines. The Mercado-Rizals were considered one of the most prestigious Filipino families during their time. Jose Rizal came from the 13-member family consisting of his parents‚ Francisco Mercado II and Teodora Alonso Realonda‚ and nine sisters and one brother. His parents were leaseholders of a hacienda and an accompanying rice farm by the Dominicans.[11][12] From an early age‚ Jose Rizal Mercado
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INTRODUCTION (OVERWIEW) Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo‚ Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak‚ Brunei‚ and Indonesian Kalimantan. Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity‚ unique cultures‚ fun adventure‚ beautiful beaches‚ and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. We have it all‚ from the world’s largest flower - the Rafflesia‚ one of the highest mountains
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Failure of Community Forest Based Management in Vietnam Introduction Prior the early 1990s‚ top down model of forest management with dominant control of government over the forest had been applied in developing countries (Tole 2010‚ p.1312). As the paradigm resulted in negative economic and environmental outcomes‚ it has replaced by decentralisation with different levels including community based forest management (CBFM). In theory‚ CBFM can strengthen democratisation of forest management by empowering
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REVIEW ARTICLE TRADITIONAL DYE PLANTS OF MANIPUR Sanjeev Rana Knitwear Department‚ National Institute of Fashion Technology Abstract Manipur is one of the richest states in plant biodiversity in the North Eastern states of India. Different ethnic groups‚ residing in Manipur before the introduction of the chemical dyes into the state‚ used the dyes extracted from the plants. Women in Manipur practice dyeing using varieties of plant leaves‚ flowers and tree barks. The natural dyes were
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DETAILS OF SUBMISSION OF THE FULL PAPER TITLE OF THE PAPER : SARPAKAVU PROTECTION ACT [CONSERVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS] AUTHORS : MS RESHMA R MR VISWESH VISWANATH DESIGNATION : STUDENT DEPARTMENT : MBA INSTITUTE : SAINTGITS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PATHAMUTTOM.P.O KOTTAYAM 686532 TELEPHONE :09544433228‚ 09567292623 EMAIL ID : reshmapillai.r@gmail.com
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UNAWATUNA BEACH RESORT IN SRI LANKA I. SUMMARY Unawatuna Beach is lovely and picturesque‚ semi-circular stretch of golden sands boarder with coconut palm trees located 4km’s southward around the coast of Galle where is paradise for all who desire to listen to the silence of the sea and dive deep into the blue waters of the ocean. There is a reef protecting the beach‚ which makes it perfectly safe for bathing and this beach is voted as one of the "top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world"
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Bungisngis is a one-eyed giant that is found in Philippine folklore. This giant lives in Meluz‚Orion‚Bataan. Bungisngis is described as a one eyed giant who is always laughing.[1] The literal meaning of the name Bungingis is derived from the Tagalog word ngisi which means "to giggle".[2] The Bungisngis has a humanoid shape. It has large teeth which are always showing‚ and its upper lip covers its face when it is thrown back. Two long tusks project from the side of its mouth. The giant only has one
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Carbon-14 Dating: an Invaluable Yardstick in the Chronology of Humans Archeologists use many methods to analyze data from the past. One scientific tool they use is to analyze the radioactive decay of chemical elements found in plant and animal remains‚ pottery‚ and even in rocks. Radiocarbon dating‚ also known as carbon-14 dating‚ has been one of the most important radioisotope dating methods used. This scientific tool‚ which was first developed by Willard F. Libby in the late 1940s‚ has significantly
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SILK Silk is undisputedly the most beautiful of all natural fibers‚ with its unearthly sheen. It is also uncommonly strong‚ even at its finest‚ when it is almost invisible. It is unlike any other fiber used to make fabrics‚ for it is neither grown in a field or on an animal. It is not manufactured in a factory. A humble caterpillar about the size of a woman’s smallest finger produces the silk fiber‚ spinning it out of its mouth‚ using tiny fore-legs to place the silk where it should go. It is
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CHAPTER I (The Theoretical and the Problem) Introduction In the plant kingdom flowers are what we think the world represents. Flowers are given to people as well as most likely they are roses‚ tulips and any other beautiful flowers we can think of. In the Philippines there is a flower that’s not so attractive but it makes up for the uses and the pleasing aroma it radiates. It is the sampaguita flower of the Philippines; it is also the national flower of the Philippines. Sampaguita is very
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