The Chinese Third National Health Services Survey was conducted in 2003 to collect information about health status and quality of life from randomly selected residents. Of the 193,689 respondents to the survey (response rate 77.8%), 139,831 (69,748 male and 70,083 female) respondents who were 18 years of age or older were analyzed.

Temperatures in UK cities are predicted to rise by 3–7°C by the end of the century. Research indicates that a 10% increase in urban tree cover would completely neutralise this impact.

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collection of black and white urban photos by matt weber, featured on hamburger eyes

When I was transferred from Texas to Massachusetts, I was disappointed to abandon my horse and tractor. When I relocated I realized I ought to bring along the cowboy hat that my father got for me a long time ago. I wore that old hat where ever I went, even to high-class get togethers. What I could use was a “formal” cowboy hat.

The Merovingians ~ Bloodline of Christ or temple of Lucifer? During the Dark Ages, the Roman Catholic Church was a political force allied with the monarchies of Europe. In 1099 A.D., Pope Urben II called Western Christianity to go to war to free the Ho...