10 Facts about the Day of the Dead

There are different ways and months when people pay respect to their loved ones, close relatives, and even friends who have already departed this mortal life. Aside from their birth and death dates, there is an appointed day across the globe when we remember them and memories shared, where most of them have been good experiences. This is not a time to mourn but a time to celebrate when  they were once with us. Hence, there are important facts that we ought to know for us to value not just their connections with us, but also how valuable the day is. It is also known as All Souls Day and it is not just a celebration for the Mexicans, but also for the Canadians and those who are living in the United States.




10. It is on November 02

Although this is mostly associated with the Mexican celebration where this event originated, nonetheless, this is really set in November 02 since there is a separate celebration being done in November 01 and 02.


9. A Celebration of Life


When people think of this day, they are thinking of sorrow, pain, grief, and suffering because someone who was close to their hearts left them. This is not the time to recall the feeling of loss but it is a time to live a new life. It is a time to move on but it does not mean that we will forget them. In fact, we could etch their memory in our hearts, especially the happy moments that we have had with them.


8. Constructions of Altar Decorated with Marigold
 
In Mexico, they do celebrate two consecutive days for their loved ones who already passed away in this mortal life where they create an altar with full decorations of marigold. Aside from that, they are filling the pathway towards the altar with marigold, significantly impressing that they will be guided to the altar.


7. November 01 Honors Deceased Children and Infants


This is the day where people usually visit cemeteries, create altars for the death of loved ones, and even make preparations prior to November 01 and 02. Nonetheless, November 01 is the time that people from Mexico give tribute to children because they represent innocence and purity. They are the young ones and infants who died at a tender age.


6. November 02 Honors Deceased Adult
 
This is the day for all the deceased adults where they are being remembered after their long years of stay here on earth.


5. Special Loaves of Bread is Baked

A special loaf of bread is being prepared and baked, known as Hojaldra, which is distinct for its kind of sweetness. It has a different shape compared to a regular type of pastry that can be bought in common days. It has four sections that represent cardinal directions that symbolizes to the direction of the soul.


4. Incense Is Use


Aside from marigold which is used when decorating the altar for that person who has died already, incense is one of the primary elements during altar preparation. It is part of the customs and traditions since they believe it shuns away negative energy, or better known as bad spirits, to lead them to the place where they have to go.


3. Food is Offer to their Graves


Along with flowers and bread, other leftover food is being offered. The Chinese has a different way of doing it, but not during the Day of the Dead where they serve the best of food and other offerings to their departed loved ones. Most of the offerings are hot chocolates, mole, tamales, and other foods available on your end. People in Mexico believe that their spirits consume the scents of these foods.


2. It is not Halloween
 
In some Asian countries and even in the United States, they thought of it as a Halloween Party wherein they would have to wear something scary to represent this day. In most cases, it falls on November 02 since November 01 is really the day to contemplate and make a peaceful commemoration of the deaths of their relatives, family, or associates. Nonetheless, it is not really a Halloween for the Mexicans, but a deep reflection to the souls of the loved ones who are dead.


1. Celebration Varies From October 31, November 01 and November 02


Where we are and whatever culture, traditions, and customs we are brought up by our parents and ancestors, the spirit of this day brings us to remember their worth and significance. It could have been a celebration for other countries in October 31, while others observe it in November 01 and November 02. Nonetheless, let us remember how these people feel whenever they see us doing something for them to reciprocate the love that we have for them that despite they are not presently with us, they are remembered and will never be forgotten by heart and mind because they are part of us.

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Top 10 Facts about Eid al-Adha 2012

October 26, 2012 is an important day to all Muslim followers since it marks an important feast for them which is the Eid al-Adha 2012. The celebration will actually begins when sunset of Thursday of October 25 wave off. It’s true that this event falls on different dates yearly since they follow the movements of the Gregorian calendar and of course the lunar or Islamic calendar. Moreover, the celebration of it also varies from one country to another, so there is no set date for a simultaneous celebration. In fact, next year, this feast will fall on October 15, 2012, but then again, the actual commemoration happens on the sunset of Monday of October 14. It is also known as Greater Eid or Feast of the Sacrifice. This is also one of the two important festivities that Muslims solemnize because it’s very close to their traditions, and customs. Everyone is aware that there are different religious practices that Muslim observes, and they treat all of them divine, and sacred to them. In fact, it’s one of the ceremonies that they regard so much because of the united efforts that they are giving in different parts of the world in order to pave the way to this once a year event. In order to comprehend and understand this day, here are the top 10 facts about Eid al-Adha 2012.

10. Travel to Mecca

All Muslims around the world are making an effort to visit Mecca, and join millions of their brothers and sisters to commemorate the Sacrifice of Festival or Abraham willingness and faith to offer his very own son to God. Hence, an annual pilgrimage is being held and followed which is held in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Everyone makes an effort if their time and financial resources permit to participate and give respect to this very sacred festive. Different Muslims in different countries across the globe are travelling not just to see the Mecca, but to be united in this yearly celebration. This is the culminating part of their Jewish traditions that everyone religiously observes and keeps.

9. Meat Sacrifice

Since it’s all about the sacrifice made by Abraham, Muslim people in different parts of the world also offer an animal sacrifice which literally done by people under the Mosaic Law. Canonically, sheep is the closest thing that they can give since it’s an example in most of the scriptural account which was set early on. Nonetheless, today, there are different animals that they can sacrifice like lamb and goat in order to reciprocate the sacrifice for Ibrahim. The meat of these animals will be shared together by members of the family, within the community, and even those tourists who are curious about this tradition are welcome to join the feast by eating this meat of sacrifice. This is the same reason why lambs and other similar animals that can be offered that day are sold in hefty amount, and it’s really in demand in the market since it’s a universal celebration to all Muslims. It also signifies the kind of sacrifice that the people are willing to give which is reciprocated best on the kind of animals that they are willing to offer even its costly or expensive. This is one of the tests for them since it’s a measurement on how they are willing to sacrifice something to their god.

8. Recitation of Tusmiya

It’s part of the tradition before sacrificing specific animal which is required by their law that they recite tusmiya in order to keep it in good health and meeting specific age. Part of this ritual when recitation is done, that the Islamic Standards are met especially the meat that will be offered as part of the highlight of the offering which must be considered or qualified as halal. There are specific incisions and cut that must be followed, and not just do it your way, and these parts are neck, jugular veins, and lastly the carotid arteries.

7. 2 to 4 days Celebration

Generally speaking the celebration of Eid al-Adha takes between 2 to 4 days, and it also varies based on locations in the world. It is true that there are series of events, and activities that being done including rituals and ceremonies since day 1, since this is one event that unite the Islam believers in whichever countries they reside. Nonetheless, the standard days that it’s being observed is two days which represents the new moon is born which signifies day one of celebration and the young crescent only if visible.

6. Eid al-Adha Begins on the 12^th month

Under the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha is being commemorated every 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th day which falls automatically on the 12^th month under the Islamic month known as Dhu al-Hijjah which is actually part of the Islamic or Lunar Calendar. It will only be observed after the pilgrimage in Mecca has been done by Muslims all over the world. Hence, there are different rituals that they also observe until they arrive at the last sunset of Dhu al-Hijjah on the 12^th day. Dhu al-Hijjah is actually the 12^th month under the Islamic Calendar which also means it’s the end of the year, which is also the same month where pilgrimage takes place. This month also means Possessor of the Pilgrimage where people are invited to prepare to really pay a visit to Mecca, and be part of the worldwide celebration.

5. Practices According to Sunnah

All the activities and rituals being done by Muslims across the globe are all based on what Sunnah has set which they believed are rules given by their beloved Prophet Muhammad. Some of the things that they do at the start of the first day of the celebration is for them to wake-up early in the morning and the closing of the dawn offer a prayer called  Salat ul-Fajr. Prior to their attendance to special congregations where Salaat al-Eid prayer will be done, they have to do the basic hygiene and they have to put on perfume to their body. Included on this are their charitable works, recitation of takbir and other things which are in harmony on what can be read on Sunnah. 

4. Thanksgiving Day

It might be a day of sacrifice, but it’s also a joyous day for all Muslims because they can be with their families, and others of their faith within the community. In fact, it is indeed a Thanksgiving Day version for them where they make a spiritual reflection on the first day prior on the second day or the day of celebration itself. It’s a very special day where they can express their gratitude on blessings that come to their life, strength that they receive, and good health. It’s spiritual reaffirm as well through fasting and numbers of personal and congregational prayers. This day is also called as feasting day where they prepare food especially sweet delicacies, give gifts to each other, decorating homes, wearing of new clothes, and gathering as families and friends at home where they can share the food that they have prepared. It’s indeed a very special holiday for them, just like Christmas and New Year in Roman Catholicism.

3. Countries that Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2012

Just like any other religions in the world, there are also other members in some countries who also preserve, observes, and keeps the celebration of Eid al-Adha. Just for the information of everyone, it is an Islamic holiday that tells that Ramadan or fasting month has ended. Nonetheless, there are different countries that celebrate this day in different ways, but also observe the traditional rules and customs across the globe that Islam has set. In the continent of Africa, it’s being observed mainly in Egypt, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, and Tunisia. Hence, in the continent of Asia, it’s widely observed in Afghanistan, Burma/Myanmar, China, The Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South-East Asia, and Turkey. Other countries that also observe Eid al-Adha are Australia, Canada, Fiji, Mauritius, United Kingdom, and United States of America. Each country has set days where they observe it, wherein the one of the longest celebrations are done in Tunisia that runs up to 4 days.

2. Regional Customs

It is also known as moon sightings which actually differ on the locations of the Islamic members. In fact, it could only be included in their celebration only after a declaration has been made by the moon-sighting committee that they have indeed seen a new moon. This committee is found residing in Saudi Arabia and they are part of the Saudi Judicial Council. In fact, one of a great instance that moon was not sighted happened on November 2008. Nonetheless, there is also limitation which also depends on the country or location. It does not mean that if the moon is not seen in Saudi Arabia that this regional custom will not be observed. If its sightable in Australia, then it could be done.

1. Another Names of Eid al-Adha

It is also known in other names like Eid al-Kabir or Eid al-Qurban, in India, it’s called as Id-ul-Zuha      or Bakri-ld. It has different translation as well in different languages since Eid al-Adha is actually an Arabic word while in Tajik Persian it’s translated as Idi Qurbon, in Kazakh Qurban ayt, in Uyghur Qurban Heyit and Id ul-Kabir as another term in Saudi Arabia. In French Beig Eid, in Tamil Peru Nal, in Pashto Loy Akhtar and of course the most popular term of it is the Festival of Sacrifice which is being used by all Muslims all over the world.

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Top 10 Highlights of the Final Debate 2012

Everyone’s eyes were glued on the final clashed of words, proposals, and answers that would serve as tickets for millions of voters and spectators who have watched today’s final debate 2012. Mitt Romney has elucidated his points since the first debate and so with the current President of the United States Barrack Obama who is trying to retain the presidency, and there were divisions thereafter. Poll results have shown who have sided to the two Presidential candidates from the first down to the last faced-off that they have had today. For the last stroke, let’s check the top 10 highlights of the final debate 2012 before the people make a final decision as to who would they put in power not just to lead the greatest and powerful country, the America. Would the three debates enough for the voters to evaluate the kind of empowerment and change that they are proposing and presenting not just to the United States, but throughout the world? Of course both sides have expressed their intention and plans to all citizens of America. Both laid out their targets, and specific platforms where they could addressed the growing needs and concerns of the people as to employment, tax, and everything which are current and at hand. If you have not yet watched the final deliberation earlier, you could read these highlights, and make a final resolve.

10. We Can Be a Partner with China – Romney

One of the points that Governor Romney explained that he still recognizes the power that China can bring to the United States especially when it comes in lifting the nation’s condition in the midst of financial woes. Nonetheless as he stated in the first debate that borrowing money from China would not help at all. It is true that he acknowledges the economic stability of China wherein he compared it with Latin’s America’s eminence when it comes to financial progress. He pointed out common grounds where United States and China can meet together instead of being an adversary when national security became the next discussion of the last debate.

9. This Has Been the Biggest Whopper that’s been Told – Obama  

When Mr. Schiffer brought up the next issue about the rumored talks that Iran and United States with regards to nuclear Program of Iran, both had shared their piece, but President Obama boldly declared that what Governor Romney has stated against him were not true. Hence, he even said that there was nothing that the Governor has explained was true, and he even said they were all fabricated stories and lies made by him. He even expressed his disappointments that how could Mitt Romney feel so sorry if those are all part of his political agenda. This is where President Obama became so critical and aggressive as the course of debate goes through.

8. Iran Will Not Get a Nuclear Weapon – Obama

This is actually in connection on what he has denied when Governor Romney president figures of 10,000 centrifuges spinning uranium which the Governor feared would be used to threat not just America, but the entire world. Nonetheless, Mr. President denied it, and he just want to assure the citizens of the United States that he is not going to support the Nuclear Weapon of Iran. He even stressed the point from the very first time that he assumed the Presidency post that is in total opposition and he explained that Iran is indeed a risk to the overall security of the country which he has firmly focused on a couple of times. The President stood on his belief that he will not allow as long as he still heads and leads America. He even stated that Iran is one of the sources of terrorism acts in the world.

7. America Must Be Strong – Romney

Governor Romney answered the question presented by Mr. Schiffer when it comes to the role that America has in the world. He made a positive impact when he stated must take the lead and in order to do that it should possess strength in order to uphold the principles, and defend the freedom of the world. He further made an affirmation  about basic human rights that must be observed in order to achieve one goal of humanity which is peace. Hence, one of the things that he suggested in order to make America really a strong country that the world can depend upon is to stabilize the economic conditions of it. He then draws back the issues on growth of unemployment rate, the military, and terrorism.

6. You Made a Major Speech – Obama

This is in response in the issue of terrorism and a need of change in the Middle East. It was one of the points or loopholes that Governor Romney reiterated especially with what happened in Libya wherein four American died and one of them was the Ambassador of the United States. The Governor took the first part wherein he explained his plans and what could have been done if he were in that situation and made some critical comments against the President. Nonetheless, Obama and Romney had an exchange remarks especially when the latter said about the 5,000 troops that should have stayed on, although the President insisted that there are troops staying in Iraq, which Romney opposed until he uttered with disappointments, “You made a major speech.” 

5. Go after the Bad Guys – Romney

This line may actually sound that Governor Romney is playing simple superhero. However, these words of his were not means to an end. His vision was something different, something that the world is looking forward for. He shared that in order to bring balance and peace to both the Christian and the Muslim world; he proposed to exterminate the ones who are responsible for the terrorists’ movements. These are not the individuals who wield weapons of war in the field, but the ones who are not seen in the limelight; the actual leaders and minds behind the catastrophe and the chaos.

4. Keep the American People Safe – Obama

President Obama could not stress safety for the American people even more. He knew that one of his main tasks as US President is to make sure that every American on the planet is safe and secure. He raised his achievements to the crowd by mentioning the ending of war in Iraq and reestablishing ties with Afghanistan after the exchange of gunshots and principles. The incumbent president also stated of the stand with what happened in Libya mentioning that he has done his part in making sure that everything is under control – without resorting to impulsive violence and other untoward incidents that may start another war.

3. We Can’t Kill Our Way Out of This Mess – Romney

There are some problems that cannot be simply solved by cutting out or exterminating the dilemma. After all, the decaying of the leaves is not just ended by hacking the branches, without knowing that the problem lies hidden from the untrained eye, even by the roots. This is what Romney is trying to stress to President Obama. Killing is not the solution to everything. Peace cannot be obtained by shedding blood and taking into casualty, innocent lives that are caught between the crossfire. Extremism can end, according to him, by establishing ties and taking out in the picture, the very reason why wars exist in the first place – the idealism of evil minds.

2. America Remains as the One Indispensable Nation – Obama

No matter how it can be looked at, America is that one nation in the world that is as indispensable as other nations would hope it could be. Because of this, the country, along with its ruler, has the responsibility to make sure that it stands strong and firm despite of the many winds of change that make shake its course as the greatest superpower in the world. Whether it is affected by the financial, industrial, economical, or social issues known across the globe, its strength is relied upon by the other countries. This is why he focused on winning back against the recession by helping the automobile industry rise again from the ashes. He also stated the US will once again be known for innovation and developments that will cause the country to be globally competitive again.

1. You’ve been Wrong – Obama       

Looks like it was President Obama who had drawn the first blood of Governor Romney, when he mentioned that the Republican candidate was wrong on many counts. This was particularly blurted out at the time when Obama was specifying that most of Romney’s opinions when it comes to foreign policy had been wrong. When it comes to sending troops to Iraq when the war was over, concerns with weapons of mass destruction in the said nation, and even pushing through the nuclear treaties with Russia, Mitt Romney had been wrong on all accounts were his ideas do not complement with the concern of safety and security of the people of the United States of America.

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Top 10 Most Malnourished Nations in the World

Month of October celebrates the World Food Day where it promotes an awareness to fight hunger and malnutrition. It is true that food is the primary need among the three human basic needs, but there are countries that have higher rate of malnourished people. This is a great indication that poverty is also a recurrent problem that has not been solved in those nations. Poverty and Malnourishment are always integrated or linked to each other because everyone could be fed well if there is a stable income or job that will sustain every household in the community. However, this immediate need is not address despite of the combined efforts of other humanitarian organization and association in the world since there distance limits them to reach those people to give provisions and assistance for them to be nourished and fed in a regular serving of meal in a day. Some of them would just eat if there are supplies that have been delivered from other countries. The ironic part of it, it would take months for them to really have a well-served meal, and at times water and crackers will do to sustain their needs. The increasing numbers of deaths have been reported in a yearly basis in countries where there are higher population of food starvation, and majority of them without even tasting the real meaning of delicious food, and even feasting in a bounty meal. Let us open our eyes to know these top 10 most malnourished nations in the world.  This will serve as an eye opener to appreciate what we have on our table, take advantage of the every blessing that we receive that we could still eat three times a day, and find ways to help those people as well to alleviate their sufferings.

10. Angola

The major problem that caused malnourishment among the citizens in Angola especially to young kids is the post-civil war that they have experienced that resulted to malnourishment of kids, and made them susceptible to various diseases. In fact, the leading cause of mortality in Angola is not because of the after effect of the war, but because of the lack of provision that led to the primary disease that stroke the kids which is the acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Moreover, the growing need of the country has blown out of proportion and it has reached more than $12.7 million in order to sustain the food that people need. In fact, the case of malnutrition in this country is categorically identified as severe, which is the reason why there is collaboration among the health workers of WHO and UNICEF to fight this problem through treatments, and food support.

9. Cambodia

This is one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia despite that it was known as a great empire in the history, but it fell from that state and has been experiencing serious hunger and malnourishment. In fact, based on the report, there are about 340 rural families that are being assisted through livelihood programs in order to decrease the growing number of child-related health problems and sicknesses because of imbalanced in nutrition, and underweight concerns. In fact, there is about 40% of malnutrition in the whole country, and majority of the people who are suffering greatly are children under 5 years old.

8. Burundi      

The common denominators of countries that are included on this list are the number of children who are greatly affected of the undernourishment because of lack of nutrition since there are insufficient supplies of food. The description given by UNICEF is that the people in Burundi are chronically malnourished. The level of prevalence affects children under 5 years old, and they are about almost a million, which is 58% according to the report issued by UNICEF. Moreover, the leading cause of it is the poverty state of the country which is attributed because of the bad weather conditions that affects quality harvest. Despite of the united efforts of different agencies in the country by doing feeding program through the Central Emergency Response Fund, this is not enough because they need to address the root cause of the problem before they could fully eradicate number of demise among the poor children who are not properly well-fed.

7. Burkina Faso

UNICEF has described the condition of people in Burkina Faso when it comes to the level of their body nourishment as severe acute malnutrition which is recently issued this year. This is very alarming since it continuously growing because of the recurrent problem in the country which is the hunger gap because there are only two annual harvests. Some of the results of great malnourishment are respiratory infections, slowdown of physical growth and mental development, and they become vulnerable to be infected of malaria, diarrhea, and other diseases.    Nonetheless, there are treatments that being served since 2007 especially to children below 5 years old through local health centres that were built near the homes of the affected people who have nutritional problems.

6. Rwanda

More than 50% of kids in this country are chronically malnourished especially to group of people who are considered poorest among the poor. Despite of great news that happened in Rwanda’s economy, it does not entail that it will also decrease the hunger and malnourishment which have been happening in the country for years. In fact, it has still ranked among all the countries that has low-income and experiencing food deficit. Moreover, the population is also increasing that also creates imbalance to support the needs of the children. Other factors that have been identified which are the root cause of poor income are soil erosion, less agricultural productivity, deforestation, and landscape. There is a strong coherence and relation to those factors because the ability to purchase food that people could bring to their table has decreased because of poor income. Nonetheless, the government has been implementing their national school meal programme which serves the poorest among the poor.

5. Mozambique       

Poverty is the major cause of malnourishment found in the people in Mozambique. It is true that for more than two decades there is a far reaching improvement that happened, and the economy has been stabilized, but population is also growing especially the people who are living in impoverish state in rural areas which is about 70% from their total population of 22.4 million.         The ironic fact about it is that majority of that 70% are women and the source of income is very meager which comes from the agricultural production where most of the rural women work. Hence, the income that each woman earns is very low, and it’s not even sufficient to sustain them in a week. 44% is the chronic malnutrition that being experienced by kids and some areas are flood-prone which also contributes to the increasing ratio of food starvation.

     
4. Afghanistan

The recent reports that can be heard in most of the international channels, and other online portals have shown that one third of the children in Afghanistan population especially in the Southern part have been suffering from acute malnutrition. In fact, despite of the succor from the foreign countries in order to aid people from the famine that they are experiencing, the problem is not really solved permanently, but it still recurrent. It is true that the remedy being served is only temporary, and it does not hewn down the root cause. The most affected area according to reports is found in Helmand and Kandahar. In fact, it could almost be compared or associated in the case of Africa. It is indicated that 29.5% are diagnosed of acute malnutrition, and 30% of them suffered from it because of famine. It has been observed that there are sufficient food supplies in Southern Afghanistan, but illiteracy of people brought health problems to households and poor implementation of breast feeding.

3. Sierra Leone

According to latest report that majority of kids in this country who are under 5 are weighing two lbs which is really a clear indication that there is a serious malnutrition problem. In fact, there are over 300,000 children who are critically malnourished, which is the main reason why there is high percentage of infant illnesses and mortality rate in the country because of malnutrition. Some of the causes are food shortages because of low number of harvest, and the needy areas are high. Nonetheless, one of the plans that they are seeing is to fix damage roads for people to sell the products that they have produced in order to alleviate poverty.

2. Ethiopia

Ethiopia may be a non-oil dependent in Africa, and based on the figures they have a stable economy, but there are external and uncontrollable factors that contribute to poverty ratio of the country. High population, series of droughts, high-tax, soil degradation, and poor infrastructure are hedging up the real growth of Ethiopia, and it results to malnutrition because of the poor purchasing power in order to get sufficient food supply for all households. Infant mortality rates are high which is about 10%, and people could only live up to 42 years old.

1. Nigeria 

Africa still holds the highest number of malnutrition, and its concentrated now in Nigeria, and followed by Ethiopia. It is true that there is a family nutritional programme that that they have established in 2008, and it’s still ongoing, but 1/6 of the population of the country is suffering from chronic hunger wherein there are 3.8 million of children that die yearly. In fact, very alarming too that according to calculations that if this will continue in the next 15 years 450 million of people would suffer, and meet their demise.

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Top 10 Biggest Airports in the World

Transportation has improved over time, and it’s a big help in improving and accelerating the work that people have to accomplish on a regular basis. It speeds up the process, saves more time, and it aids people in fulfilling other things beyond the time frame set. We don’t need to walk by foot in order to reach the place that we want to go. We don’t need to wait for days in order to reach short-distance travel which were typically reached in days and even weeks anciently. Life becomes easier these days especially that there were people who contributed a lot to the kind of progress and development that the world undergoes each day. There are geniuses who are willing to contribute, and with the evolution of the latest gizmos in our day, we could be assured that it will help further the work, the industry, the market place, and all other facets that the world sees. From animals which were utilized to travel from place to place early in the history, the discovery of wheels, vessels that carried people through water, and aviation that makes travel more faster from one country to another country, and even to the end tail of the world. It’s also a simple experiment made by the Wright brothers when they invented the very first airplane in the world on December 17, 1903, and by1925 the very first airfield was made which an old racetrack that was was developed in order to have a place where airplanes can land, and take off. We are now living in the 20^th century which is really way better than the time that the first airplane was made, and first airfield was created. We could see how technology and mankind ingenuity played their roles in developing more advanced, unique, and avant-garde aviations that could fly and see the world. Moreover, along with it, there here are also top 10 biggest airports in the world that contained not just basic designs, but other facilities for convenience of their passengers.

10. Hong Kong International Airport

It is also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport which is also the main airport found in Hongkong, and it’s situated at Chek Lap Kok Island, where its name was derived. Its operation began in 1998 that caters more than 40 destinations in Mainland China. It implements a 24-hour operation, and it’s designed by Lord Norman Foster who is a renowned architect from Great Britain. Its total area is 1,255 hectares, workforce is around 65,000, it operates 62 flights per hour which is the flight handling capacity of Hong Kong International Airport, cargo throughput is about 4.1 million tonnes, and 50.9 million as its passenger throughput. This airline is connected to bridges, railways, and striking highways. It could be reached in just 30 minutes if you would ride the MTR Airport Express train. You could find impressive terminals that have splendid and luxurious facilities for entertainment, leisure, and dining. Moreover, it is the world’s recognized outstanding airport in the world.

9. Frankfurt Airport

This is one of the busiest airports in Germany, and its named was based from its location which is built in Frankfurt, Germany. This is the best hub for Aerologic, Air Cargo Germany, Condor Flugdienst, Jet Executive, Lufthansa, and XL Airways Germany. This is being managed and operated by Fraport for public transport and its elevation is 364 feet/111m. There were series of expansion done in this airport, wherein additional transports, terminal sections, and other facilities in order to best serve the passengers of the airport. In fact, they have actually predicted that there would be a growing number of travelers in 2020 that might rise up to 20 million, and this is the reason why another terminal was opened this week, October 10 2012 to cater additional 6 million patrons. There would be another terminal that would be opened by 2013.

8. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Stay connected to this public airport which is under the operation of DFW Airport Board, which is located in cities of Forth Worth and Dallas. Its land area is 18,076 or equivalent to 7,315 ha. This is also the largest airport found in Texas, and one of the busiest gateways in America. This is the best hub of UPS Airlines and American Airlines. Its elevation is about 607 ft/185 m. Some of the perks of the airport are the USO, sky train, and have nearby facilities for convenience of the passengers, but make sure that you ask questions if you arrive here since it’s literally big. It has Terminal A, B, C, International Terminal D, and Terminal E.

7. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Aeroport de Paris owns this airline and it’s primarily serves passengers of Paris. It’s one of the busiest airlines in Europe which can be reached within 23 kilometers travel to the northeast part of the country. It could also be reached through limousines, RATP buses, and taxis since it provides easy routes for their passengers in order to arrive in the area quickly. You could find 3 terminals of the airport where you could enjoy free shuttle buses. There are also widest selections of facilities intended for both domestic and international flights like restaurants, services, and even bars. This is also the largest airport in France, and its name was derived from the leader and founder of the French Republic named Charles de Gaulle. Its land area is about 12.50 sq mi or 32.38 km. It has terminals 1, 2, collapse of terminal 2e, east terminal 2e, and 2f and 3.

6. Los Angeles International Airport

It serves millions of passengers who go and pass this airport, and it’s the largest airline situated in California. Its own by the city of Los Angeles and its operation is being handled by the Los Angeles World Airports which actually serves the Greater Los Angeles, and Metropolitan area. Of course, this is located in Los Angeles, California while it’s focus on cities like Allegiant Air, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin America, Southwest America, and Volaris. This is the best hub for American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Great Lakes Airlines, and United Airlines. Its land area is 640 acres or equivalent to 1.00 sq mi, 260 ha. Some of the facilities that you can find in this airport are aircraft spotting, space shuttle endeavor, the theme building, and its terminals 1 to 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

5. Tokyo International Airport

It is an airport is located in Ota, Tokyo that has two primary airports and it’s also called as       Haneda Airport. Its operation is under the Tokyo Aviation Bureau, Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., Infrastructure and Transport and Ministry of Land. This is the perfect hub for Air Do, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and Skynet Asia Airways. It began operating in 1931, but domestic operations started in 1951, and there were series of terminals added in order to cater to the growing passengers and needs of their patrons. An expansion is being undertaken since the 2011 announcement wherein an inclusion of a new 8-gate, parking spots, and other new facilities that expected to be seen after its completion in 2014. It has terminals 1 and 2 and International Terminal and it could carry 62.3 passengers.

4. O’Hare International Airport

It became the busiest airport in the world in late 1990s because of the number of passengers that they had that time. In fact, it was voted as the Best Airport in North America and it’s under the operation of the Chicago Airport System. It serves the United States, Chicago, and Illinois. This is the best hub for American Airlines, Air Choice One, and United Airlines. The name of this airport was derived from the World War II flying ace, Edward O’Hare. It carries 66.6 million of passengers, and commercial flights began in 1955 and it has 5 terminals, terminal 1 to 4, and International Terminal.

3. London Heathrow Airport

BAA Limited owns the London Heathrow Airport which is under the operation of the Hearthrow Airport Limited and it’s the perfect hub for British Airways. It’s located at Hillingdon, London in the United Kingdom. It has carried 69,433, 230 passengers, and it’s indeed the busiest airport you can find in the United Kingdom. Its site is 12.14 square kilometers, while its land is 12 nmi which is equivalent to 22 km, 14mi. It was just a small airfield when it began in 1929, and its name was derived from Heart Row or Heartrow which was a local hamlet during that time that had orchards, and market gardens. Today, this small airline serves about 90 airlines and could fly up to 170 destinations in the world. It has 6 terminals including cargo terminal.

2. Beijing Capital International Airport

By 2017, Beijing Capital International Airport will be known as Beijing Daxing International Airport after its announcement that it will be transformed into a new Mega Airport which is expected to be opened by 2017 wherein it would have a new hub of about 21 square miles, eight runways, ground transportation hub, and expected to service around 130 million passengers which would surpass its current capacity of 75 million passenger per year. Its operator is the Civil Aviation Administration of China that serves Beijing. Hence, it’s specifically located in Chaoyang District which is the hub for Air China, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. It has been operating since March 02, 1958  wherein it started as a small terminal building, and not it has 3 big terminals, system, security, and luggage, airbus A380, Inter-terminal transportation, and ground transportation like car, bus, rail, and taxi.

1. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International

This is not just the largest or the biggest airport in the world, but it offers competitive gateway, most advanced facilities, and maintains higher level of customer service. Its operation is under the Department of Aviation and it’s located at Hapeville Fulton & Clayton counties, and in Atlanta and College Park. Since, it’s the biggest, it’s expected that it’s also the busiest airlines in the world, and it holds that title since 1998 by accommodating a yearly 92.4 million of passengers with 923,991 flights      and 252,000 daily passengers. It serves Asia, Africa, Central America, Europe, North, and South America. It started on abandoned auto racetrack that has 287 acres or 116 ha. Series of development and expansions were made since 1967 carrying different themes and until it has achieved the modernization plan where you could find the plane train, MARTA Station, seven concourses of terminals, domestic terminal, and International Terminal.

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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Mitt Romney

The much awaited face-off of Governor Mitt Romney, and the current President of the United States, Barrack Obama was truly informative, and incandescent because of the statement of facts on certain issues which the citizens of America feel are pressing, and needs immediate attention whosoever will be elected as the new President of the country. After the debate, the poll was released showing that the upcoming President won over Pres. Obama by 67% against the chief of state who just got 25% votes. It was the first time that they had an intellectual argument discussing their plans, and stands which are known to be resolution to address the problems that citizens in America have been experiencing, and whining against the governance of the current administration. Indeed, Governor Romney won the hearts of the people who have watched and heard him on TV that made a strong presumption that he might be the next boss of the United States. Hence, there are also negative inclinations and standing about him from others who still believe and uphold the legitimacy and authority that Pres. Obama has in helping America in this impoverished situation. Nonetheless, there are top 10 interesting facts about Mitt Romney that one should know, and it’s not just about his expertise in business sphere, but his remarkable background to make a huge difference in America, and to other countries that look up and rely to them.

10. He is the 9^th LDS President who runs in Presidency

 

To those who are not aware since Mitt Romney declines and refuses to discuss his affiliation to LDS church since he believes that his running is not really influenced by his membership on his faith. Nonetheless, for quick information he is not just the first LDS member who did run for Presidency, even the pioneer leader of Mormonism, their late Prophet Joseph Smith also run for Presidency who served as a Mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois. Job Huntsman and Morris K. Udall had also sought the Presidency position, and some others. Some of them had served political position, but never won to lead the country.

9. The Political Root of Mitt Romney

 

His desire to serve in a political way did not root up to him in an instant, it’s all because of the influence that his father, George W. Romney shown to him. His father was born and raised in Mexico although his grandparents were American citizens. His father served as a three-year-term Governor in Michigan who was also the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as one of the cabinet members of President Richard Nixon. His father was also a front-runner for GOP Presidential nomination in 1968. The only difference that Mitt Romney has to his father is he was able to earn a degree and flourished greatly in his education compared to his father who never had the privilege to finish a course.

8.  His Love Story with His Wife

 

Their love blossomed, and it was not a whirlwind courtship either. It all began when Mitt and Anne were in elementary school. Their first encounter happened while Anne was riding a horse and during that time Mitt was a member of a Cub Scout, when he threw stones at Anne.   She was actually raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He was in his 4^th grade then while his wife was in 2^ndgrade. He said in one of the interviews, he did not feel any interesting feeling towards her wife then, but when his wife turned to 16, it did catch his attention. In fact, the funny part was they became sweethearts when he was 18 and Anne was 16. He even proposed a marriage because he cannot let go of the feeling of living away from him. Nonetheless, he served first a fulltime mission, and he came back, he made a proposal again when he was 22 years old and Anne was 19, and the first marriage ceremony was held first at Anne’s home, and the next morning, they flew to Salt Lake City to be sealed for time and eternity on March 21, 1969. They have 5 kids, and all of them have served an LDS full-time mission.

7. His Dedication to His Church Responsibilities

 

His commitment in fulfilling church responsibilities was tested when he left his home and family to serve a full-time missionary service in 1967 in France. He was called in various positions like Zone Leader, and later on as a Personal Assistant of the Mission President then, Duane Anderson. In fact, he could never forget an experience while serving as a missionary that killed the wife of his Mission President in a car accident, and placed him in coma as well. Nonetheless, as attested by one of his companion in Paris, he moved forward, and continued fulfilling his duties despite of that tragedy. Hence, he has exemplified leadership skills when he became the bishop of the ward at Belmont, Massachusetts, a counselor in the Stake Presidency in Boston, and President of the Boston Stake, and other positions which he has magnified greatly.

6. First Political Attempt

 

Before he made a decision to run for a public office for a Senatorial race against Ted Kenny of Massachusetts, he had qualms at first if he would really follow the footsteps of his father, but when his father lost in the Presidential election, he took it so seriously. Nonetheless, his first attempt was not successful because he lost the position when he only had 41% of votes against Ted Kenny who garnered 58% votes. Nonetheless, it did not waive his belief that he would also serve the citizens in America especially his local town.

5. The Soon to be Wealthiest President of America in the History

 

Based on the report issued by Forbes.com and the analysis that it gave, Mitt Romney has 184 listed assets and has an estimation of $230 million although there are no specific details to narrow down the sources of his assets where his political critics are battling and throwing against him. In fact, in other reports, the approximation is about $190 million to $250 million. If you would compare him to President Obama, he could be poor for Obama’s assets could only reach $8 million. In fact, if he would win for the Presidency position, he would be the wealthiest president ever hold the President’s position in American’s history. His investments and successful management of his business are the major assessment and basis of his wealth.

4. The Biological Roots of Mitt

 

His ancestral roots could be traced back to one of the early pioneers of the LDS church since he is the great-great- great-grandson of Parley P. Pratt. He is also the cousin of Marion G. Romney who served as an Apostle of LDS faith. Moreover, his roots are also associated with the former Mayor of London during the 17^th century. Nonetheless, his family’s conversion to Mormon Church happened when his great-great-grandparents, Miles and Elizabeth Romney listened to preaching in the market. Moreover, his roots are also associated with the Smith’s family, Huntsman, Matheson, and Eyring, but his whole family originated in Mexico.

3. The History of His Name

 

His whole name is Willard Mitt Romney, wherein Mitt is actually his middle name. His name Willard was derived from his father’s friend, who happened to be a hotel magnate and owner of Marriot Hotel. His name is J. Willard Marriot. On the other hand the middle name mitt came from his father’s cousin Milton Romney. Nonetheless, he is popularly called as Mitt instead of Willard.

2.  He worked as a Security Guard

 

Who would have thought that this wealthy to-become president of the United States did experience working as a security guard before he rose and accumulate wealth at his age. Yes, he was a security guard at a plant of Chrysler. Yes, it was one of the experiences that he would never forget when he was still in high school, and he spent a worthwhile summer building his character as a sentinel of the factory.

1. He is a Silent Samaritan

 

He is not the type of person or any politicians who would get the media’s attention in order to show his charitable acts. It is not his style, and it will never be. In fact, most of the people whom he became acquainted with have attested how kindhearted he is despite of his wealthy position. It does not matter if individuals are his co-members in LDS faith or not, but he has exemplified great compassion and charity to those people who needed help. In fact, even when he was still serving a mission in France, he did help two ladies who were harassed by rugby boys that almost put his life in jeopardy. He never mentioned the names of the people whom he has extended his succor, and in fact, he does not want to talk those significant moments where he was touched personally, and felt the gratitude of making a difference in the lives of others.

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