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What are the characteristics of a traditional Filipino family?

Traditionally, Filipino children are taught to obey and to respect their parents and their older siblings. Fathers tend to work outside the home and are usually the breadwinner. Mothers may also work, but often remain at home to raise the children. Mothers and daughters frequently work together in the home and children are assigned chores to help them learn responsibility. Divorce is not lawful in the Philippines unless the couple is Muslim; annulment may, however, be granted.

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What factors into the average cost of helicopter rides?

Renting a private helicopter typically costs more than a thousand dollars. The New York helicopter charter from Midtown Manhattan to Newark Airport, for example, charges $1,750 for a Jet Ranger that is good for four to six people. A Long Ranger plane flying one-way from Manhattan to Martha's Vineyard may cost $6,700 for six people or $4,950 for a four-passenger Jet Ranger. The 2015 charter prices do not include the landing fees and may involve other additional expenses depending on the flight requested.\nHelicopter tours and rides are usually cheaper. A Las Vegas strip helicopter tour, fo..

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What do the stars on the Australian flag mean?

In 1901, entries from a competition in Melbourne yielded the flag's original design, with a Commonwealth Star featuring six points. This flag was first flown in Melbourne on September 3, 1901. Three crosses are on the flag, consisting of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick.

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What was Liverpool like in 1970?

During the economic recession, the docks and manufacturers, which were major employers, went into decline and created unemployment and poverty. The unemployment and poverty resulted in social problems and riots. Adults either had to struggle with jobs that paid very little or live on the dole, welfare money from the government.\nIt was this brutal choice and poverty that inspired the fashion and music boom in Liverpool during the 1970s. Fashion and music were not only an escape from reality, but also a way for young people to express their creativity. Teenagers would dress up with clothing fou..

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What are some physical features of the Middle East?

With much of the region dominated by hot, dry desert plains, the rivers of the Middle East are important sources of water for civilizations. The Nile River served as the lifeblood of the ancient Egyptians, and its regular cycle of flooding and receding led to the development of enormous civil construction projects, such as the pyramids. The Tigris and Euphrates nourished the Mesopotamian civilization and are still important rivers to the people of modern-day Iraq.\nHigh plateaus and mountain ranges are also important features of the region. The rising land of the Levant, on the eastern border ..

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How big is the Mars Curiosity Rover?

The main goal of the Curiosity Rover is to look for signs that Mars supported life in the past. It has a high-resolution camera for taking color pictures of the surface of Mars and two additional cameras to aid in navigation. The rover also has an imaging device designed to take pictures of magnified objects as small as 12.5 microns, which helps scientists determine the geological history of the planet.

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What are some small towns in Nevada?

The population of Baker, not far from Utah's western border, is a mere 385 people. Meanwhile, Panaca, which is located south of Baker, has a population of 985. Dyer, which lies just miles away from the California state line in the southwest portion of the state, has a population of just 259 people.

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Where in the world is Egypt located?

Saudi Arabia is also a neighbor of Egypt, just across the Red Sea. The Sinai Peninsula, which is located in the northeastern part of Egypt, provides a natural bridge to southwest Asia. Egypt is included in the region known as the Middle East. The Nile River runs through Egypt, and most of the country's major population centers are located along it. The latitude and longitude of Egypt's capital city, Cairo, is 30° 06' N and 31° 25' E.

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What are some Emerald river cruises?

Emerald Waterway river cruises range from eight- to 24-day journeys. The eight-day cruises, which are all located in Europe, include Danube Delights and Explorer; Jewels of the Rhine; Legends of Moselle, Rhine and Main; and Netherlands and the Beauty of Belgium. Danube Delights and Danube Explorer both focus on the Danube River with stops in Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; and Passau, Germany.\nThe Legends of Moselle, Rhine and Main is a river cruise that stays exclusively in Germany with stops at Nuremberg, Bamberg, Kolenz, Bernkastel and Trier. The Netherlands and Beauty of Belgium Cruis..

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What is the U.S. custom clearance process?

Certain restrictions apply to travelers who return to the United States from Mexico and a number of other foreign countries. For example, travelers may not import Cuban cigars through Mexico. No illegal drugs are allowed to cross the border into the U.S. Products made from endangered species are also forbidden, including boots made from sea turtle skins. Travelers must declare agricultural items and anything else acquired abroad, and imports of alcohol are limited. Passengers carrying more than $10,000 into the United States must declare the amount using a FinCEN 105 form.\nCustoms agents are ..

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