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Belo Horizonte (‘beautiful horizon’ in Portuguese) is Brazil’s third largest metropolitan area. However, unlike most South American cities, Belo Horizonte city does not focus primarily on tourism and attracting tourists, which makes it a relatively peaceful and quiet city that is neither overcrowded nor too noisy. Belo Horizonte city benefits from excellent climate, as a result of its elevation and the surrounding mountains.

There are a lot of things to be seen and done in Belo Horizonte city. In spite of its fairly recent history as a metropolis, Belo Horizonte is a leading cultural center, with many universities, museums, libraries and sports centers. If you are interested in culture and architecture, you should know that Belo Horizonte city is home to a great number of significant cultural landmarks. Brazilian contemporary architecture is expressed in various buildings, from churches, cathedrals and museums to soccer stadiums, universities and campus buildings.

As far as entertainment is concerned, tourists to Belo Horizonte city are presented with a wide range of options. The city’s entertainment opportunities are so diverse and varied that they can meet even the most demanding tastes and preferences. Brazil is said to be the country where there is fun for everyone, and Belo Horizonte city is no exception to this rule. For art lovers, there are a lot of theaters, museums, photography, art and sculpture displays to see, most of which are hosted by the Palacio das Artes. The International Theater Festivals organized in Belo Horizonte city every two years is a very popular event that attracts many tourists, both Brazilians and foreigners.

Everyone has heard of the famous Brazilian carnivals, the kind of events that take a distinct form that no other festival in the world has. As you can imagine, Belo Horizonte city has its own carnival, and this is the time when most tourists travel to Brazil. The Belo Horizonte carnival is everything you could expect from a Brazilian carnival, that is enjoyment, parades, costumes, masquerading, samba dances and competitions, and a whole lot more.

The hospitality of the country is proverbial, and this is yet another strong point of Belo Horizonte city. There is a lot more to this city than just carnivals, artistic and cultural productions or sports events. The city’s nightlife is not to be overlooked either. In fact, Belo Horizonte city nightlife is among the most exciting in Brazil. The famous Savassi region is home to the best of the city’s nightlife, as well as to some of the finest restaurants in the city, where you can try both traditional and international cuisine.

In conclusion, Belo Horizonte city is an attractive tourist destination, and for good reason. The city may not be as popular as other metropolitan areas in Brazil or in the world, but it is certainly worth visiting. However, before packing your bags and heading for the beautiful Belo Horizonte, it is advisable that you learn everything about the city that might interest you as a tourist. A good Belo Horizonte guide can be found online, together with testimonials of people who have already visited this South American city. A complete Belo Horizonte guide will provide you with reliable information on hotels, means of transportation, flights, shopping centers, restaurants, bars (there are a lot of them in Belo Horizonte City!), cultural events, sightseeing, and so on. And to your convenience, such a comprehensive Belo Horizonte guide can be found online.

Some fears and concerns have arisen in people’s heads whether WI-FI is safe or not when is used in connection for a human being’s health. Also these thoughts are stirred up by a recent BBC programme Panorama. At the same time some scientists have declared that they could not find any evidence proving that WI-FI causes any harm or damage to health. Well, we can now investigate this tricky topic in order to find out these proven and those unproven arguments.

Some experiments were undertaken to clear up this situation. Experiment with pupils` reading was performed in one of British schools. The BBC programme Panorama maintains that readings were 600 times below the government’s safety limits due to WI-FI radiation. Also the BBC declares that a wireless networks radiation is three times higher than that of a mobile one. From the other side, authorities from scientific society say that the radiation from the laptops is very small. However, better not to encourage children use laptops in their laps when they go online for a long period of time. There is a hot scientific debate with arguments. But, as you know right though thrives on conflict. Now we see that though there is a small radiation from laptops. Then the investigation goes further and Panorama visited one school in Norwich. The experimentation conducted in that school revealed the difference between the WI-FI and mobile radiation. That means that WI-FI signal is three times higher than the beam of mobile radiation.

Let us identify what WI-FI actually means. WI-FI is such a system that uses radio waves of a very low intensity. In comparison with the just common microwave oven that every family has in their houses, the WI-FI radiation intensity is 100,000 times less than that of an oven. Furthermore, if you sit in front of your lap top and receive network by wireless connection for a year then you will have received the same amount of radio waves as that of talking on mobile phone for 20 minutes. So, there is no any evidence what type of radiation has more influence over people’s health and life. But, we understand that the radiation does exist and we are curious to discover the way to calculate it.

This is rather a new area for scientists` investigation. That is why research in this particular direction is still proceeding. Taking into account that radio waves or WI-FI have been part of our lives for more than a century then we should already have found some notes or records with regard to any cases of harm, damage or any other negative effects that WI – FI can provoke. Here are some examples that have been represented to the public. The first person who suggested that low-level radiation has an effect on chromosomes or genetic material was a Professor Olle Johansson from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. However, Professor Will J Stewart from the Royal Academy of Engineering added that science explored that mobile phones` influence over health was negligible and thus assured that people should be calm. Regarding WI-FI, they work on another radio frequencies but the power is very low.

In conclusion, UK Telecom can suggest that opinions are divided into two opposite sides. One side is pro, another is contra. The truth is somewhere in the middle. But, alongside with this delicate issue there are many advantages of using WiMAX connection. This of course is another story and will need to be discussed some other time.

For nearly half a century now UNESCO has been a vital institution for highlighting some of the world’s most vital heritage sights. Over the years it has amassed a substantial number of entrants that read like a veritable who’s who of world travel.

Now in 2010 the list contains 911 vital spots worth preserving, though the sheer vastness of the list has prompted the New York times to question ‘will everywhere be a UNESCO world heritage sight one day?’ .

Yet for the places named on the list the exposure has proven invaluable, prompting in some cases a needed increase in tourism, and in others a raised concern for conservation.

Of the sites included the majority are in Europe, which is home to nearly half of them with 455 sites in total. In recent years there has been a marked increase in Heritage sight being named in other continents and Asia now has 198 in total.

Here is a quick tour of some of our favourite UNESCO world heritage sites:

City of Graz, Austria

Somewhat dwarfed by Vienna as an Austrian city, Graz is a glistening example of modern-traditional Europe. Somehow perfectly balanced with its history and modernity, the town has regions with a distinctly historical look, while others represent the more accomplished side of 21st century architecture. It is a city in which the population have thoroughly embraced modern art as a way of improving the visual city scape.

Though the city is mainly on the list due to its lingering castle which stretches out for three kilometres, built in 1625, it is a sight that has become integral to this small Bavarian city.

From the Grazer Scholberg, one can climb to the highest point of the city, viewing its beautiful panorama of red slate roofs.

Ibiza, biodiversity

While somewhat mislabelled as a ravers paradise Ibiza offers some of the finest natural beauty in Europe. The incredibly well preserved and coastlines offer a great example of interaction between marine and coastal ecosystems. Ibiza is also praised for its preservation of monuments and buildings in its modern metropolis cities.

Similarly the Balearics all seem to offer this vast diversity in beach-scapes. Menorca in particular has some beautiful little alcoves and vistas. This is partially why Menorca villas have remained such a staple in European tourism.

Bikini Attol Nuclear Testing Sight

While not necessarily the proudest moment in world history, Bikini Attol represents a vital landmark in the 20th century that is worth preserving as reference point to modern man.

After the displacement of its residents Bikini Attol became the home for US nuclear tests, which took place in the wake of world war two and on the cusp of the cold war. From 1946 to 1958 67 experiments were held here, including the test of the H-Bomb in 1952. It preserves its battle scars and shows the affects modern warfare may be willing to inflict upon the world. UNESCO describes Bikini Attol as symbolic of the modern nuclear age, while paradoxically representing a peacefulness of the Marshall Islands.