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Five simple rules for happiness

Dubai

Dubai in 1990 The same street in 2003 2008 Dubai is said to currently have  15-25% of  all the world's  cranes . The Dubai Waterfront. When completed it will become the  largest waterfront development in the world . All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island that looks like a palm tree. The Palm Islands in Dubai . New Dutch dredging technology was used to create these massive man made islands. They are the largest artificial islands in the world and can be seen from space. Three of these Palms will be made with the last one being the largest of them all. Upon completion, the resort will have 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, movie theaters, and many other facilities. It is expected to support a population of approximately 500,000 people. It is advertised as being visible from the moon. The World Islands . 300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. Each island will have an estimated cos

Signs and symptoms of stroke

Each year , more than 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke.   Important signs and symptoms of stroke include: Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg – especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

Album Review: Bad Company - Fame and Fortune

Album Review Band: Bad Company Album: Fame and Fortune Year: 1986 The new singer of Bad Company, Brian Howe, is a dead ringer for Lou Gramm of Foreigner. It would be hard to believe that Mick Ralphs (Guitar) and Simon Kirke were not intentionally trying to mimic Foreigner on this. The album was produced by Foreigner producer Keith Olsen and Foreigner's Mick Jones was the executive producer. So, instead of comparing this album to previous Bad Company albums, try comparing it to Foreigner’s “Agent Provocateur” or “Inside Information”. This album stacks up quite well with those.  Side note: when Gramm left Foreigner, Howe would have been a much better replacement than Kelly Hansen. Four three star songs is pretty solid. If you like mid-80s AOR rock, this album is for you. Here is the list: 1.               Burning Up ★★★ –   Best song on this album and the one that sounds the most like the original band. 2.               This Love ★★ – Not too shabby.