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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies and is succeeded by his half-brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after a coup d'état in Yemen by Shia insurgents.

Yellow- Houthis Red- Hadi Purple- Al-Qaeda and Ansar al-Sharia White- Deserted

British spacecraft Beagle 2 is located intact on the surface of Mars after having been declared lost in 2004.

Ongoing: Ebola outbreak – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Deaths Hitoshi Saito, Japanese judoka Leon Brittan, British politician King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

Film Sundance Film Festival-January 22 to February 1 Ex Machina Mortdecai Strange Magic The Boy Next Door

Home Video Lucy, Annabelle, The Boxtrolls, The Drop, The Zero Theorem,

White Bird in a BlizzardMusic

Idina Menzel will perform the National Anthem and Katy Perry will perform halftime show at Super Bowl XLIX on February.

Belle and Sebastian- Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance Björk- Vulnicura The Decemberists- What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful

World Enter Shikari- The Mindsweep Fall Out Boy- American Beauty/American Psycho Lupe Fiasco- Tetsuo & Youth Ne-Yo-Non-Fiction Viet Cong- Viet Cong Marta Sánchez-21 dias Pond- Man, It Feels Like Space Again The Hot 100- Uptown Funk!- Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno

Mars Billboard 200- Title- Meghan Trainor Artist 100-Meghan Trainor Pop- Blank Space- Taylor Swift Country- Something In The Water- Carrie Underwood Rock- Take Me To Church- Hozier Dance/Electronic- Waves- Mr. Probz Latin- Bailando- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno

& Gente de Zona Christian/Gospel- Something In The Water- Carrie Underwood Japan- Uchoten- B'z UK- Uptown Funk!- Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars Canada- Uptown Funk!- Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars Germany- Outside- Calvin Harris Featuring Ellie Goulding France- Uptown Funk!- Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars YouTube-Sugar- Maroon 5

Words of the Week Interosculate- to form a connecting link. Fritter- to squander or disperse piecemeal; waste little by

little. Cogitation- concerted thought or reflection. Sororal- of, relating to, or characteristic of a sister or sisters. Rallentando- slackening; becoming slower. Gleed- a glowing coal. Niveous- resembling snow. Remunerative- profitable. Incunabula- the earliest stages or first traces of anything.

TV Boomerang is relaunched as part of a global rebranding

effort and will air original programming for the first time; the relaunched channel will still have archived programs but with an increased emphasis on the archive's most popular brands and an explicitly family-friendly approach, in the hopes that Boomerang can become a “second flagship” on par with the main Cartoon Network channel.

Justice Network makes its debut. The digital subchannel, launching primarily on Gannett Broadcasting-owned stations, focuses on true crime and criminal justice programming.

Debuting Programs- The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Best New Restaurant, Backstrom, and This Is Not Happening

tv miniseries- Love By The Book Programs ending- A to Z, Bad Judge

Video Gaming PAX South 2015 held in Henry B. Gonzalez Convention

Center Resident Evil HD Remaster Saints Row: Gat out of Hell Saints Row IV Citizens of Earth Punch-Out!! The Lego Movie Videogame

The Witcher Battle Arena Grey Goo

Elections Zambian presidential election, 2015

Aviation Israeli helicopters fire missiles at two ground vehicles in

Quneitra Governorate in southern Syria, killing as many as ten people, including at least six Hezbollah members.

According to pro-Russian separatists, dozens of people die in Ukrainian airstrikes on Horlivka, Ukraine.

Two air-to-ground missiles suspected of having been fired by an American unmanned aerial vehicle strike a compound in the Shahi Khel area of the Shawal Valley in North Waziristan, Pakistan, killing at least four Islamic militants. It is the fourth such strike of 2015.

Jet fuel prices have been cut in nearly in half in the previous 12 months, but this has not prompted airlines to reduce their fares. Long-term contracts for fuel mean that airlines do not expect to enjoy the cheaper fuel prices until the summer of 2015.

Authorities in Aden, Yemen, close Aden International Airport to protest attacks by Houthis militia forces on the President of Yemen and other officials of the Government of Yemen.

Science NASA presents an animated view of the Dwarf planet Ceres

by the approaching Dawn spacecraft. By observing the gravitational effects on extreme trans-

Neptunian objects (ETNOs), astronomers have theorised that a pair of Earth-sized objects may be hidden at the edge of the Solar System.

Long-term carbon sequestration as a way of mitigating climate change may be harder to achieve than previously thought, due to difficulties in converting the gas to a solid state, MIT reports.

By recreating the conditions on Earth during the Chicxulub impact, researchers have concluded that the heat pulse nearer the crater was too short-lived (less than a minute) to ignite significant amounts of plant matter. By contrast, regions much further away would have experienced less intense, but longer-lived heat levels (up to seven minutes), long enough to ignite plant matter. This challenges previous theories about global firestorms in the aftermath of the event.

Scientists have slowed the speed of light by using a special mask to change the shape of photons.

Sports 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III 2015 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship – Division I

Qualification 2015 Australian Open 2015 IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World

Championships 2015 European Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2015 Winter Universiade

International Iuri Vazagashvili, a campaigner for an investigation of the

death of his 22-year-old son in a controversial police operation in Tbilisi in 2006, dies in an explosion while visiting his son's grave. Police launches an investigation on suspicion of premeditated murder.

Alexander Tchikaidze, Georgia's Interior Minister, resigns, citing accusations of his being involved in "protecting" the police officers participating in an operation, in 2006, which killed two young men, including Zurab Vazagashvili, whose father died in an explosion on 20 January 2015.

It was reported that Israeli helicopters attacked a Hezbollah's convoy in the Syrian part of Golan Heights, killing six prominent members of Hezbollah and six IRGC commanders, including a General.

A Palestinian man from the West Bank, Hamza Muhammad Hassan Matrouk, illegally crosses into Israel for the express purpose to stab people attacking over a dozen Israelis on a bus in central Tel Aviv. Security forces captured the assailant as he continued to indiscriminately stab people in the street.

Sixty-nine-year-old Wan Hashim Wan Mahmood created another history by cycling across five countries to complete his tour of Southeast Asia.

Several parts of Sarawak were hit by flash floods. A police officer, ASP Mohamad Hasnal Jamil, who was

involved in the bloody incident in Kampung Air Siminul, Semporna, Sabah, during the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff on March 2, 2013 which saw 10 enemies shot dead, and 14 more caught, while six security personnel lost their lives was awarded the Bintang Keberanian Kedah (BKK) medal for bravery from the Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.

Former police commando Sirul Azhar Omar has been detained by Australian immigration officials in Brisbane, Queensland over his conviction for the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.

Pope Francis was in the country for a 5-day papal visit. The pope also visited the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Leyte which were affected by the said typhoon last November 2013.

The Supreme Court en banc dismissed several petitions regarding the disqualification of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada; 11 justices voted against the disqualification, while 3 voted for it.

A explosion occurred near the bus terminal in Barangay Guiwan, Zamboanga City; 2 persons were killed and 53 were injured. The incident happened after several members of the Abu Sayyaf Group had escaped from the city jail

The Constitutional Court rules that a bulk SMS sent out by the Opposition Democratic Alliance before the 2014 general election alleging that President Jacob Zuma "stole" R246

million of taxpayers' money to fund controversial upgrades to his personal Nkandla homestead, was fair comment. The ruling was regarded by the Democratic Alliance to be a "victory for political freedom" in the country.

Sir John Chilcot says that his report into the Iraq war will be published after the general election. A draft version has been completed, but time is needed for those criticised by the findings of the inquiry to respond.

New proposals are published by the UK's major broadcasters to include the leaders of more political parties in the forthcoming televised debates. The BBC and ITV will now host seven-way debates between the leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats, UK Independence Party, the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru. Meanwhile, Channel 4 and Sky will host head-to-head debates between David Cameron and Ed Miliband.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron and HRH Prince Charles fly to Saudi Arabia to pay respects to the Late king Abdullah who passed away

The President of the United States Barack Obama delivers a State of the Union Address to the United States Congress.

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Travel Destination of the Week- Moscow, Russia

Understand Moscow is the financial and political centre of Russia

and the former Soviet Union with a population of around 13 million and it's area officially expanded to around 2,500km² in 2012. One-tenth of all Russian citizens live in the metropolitan area. Moscow time is 3h ahead of GMT.

Much of Moscow's geography is defined by the numerous 'Ring Roads' that circle the city at various distances from the centre, roughly following the outline of the walls that used to surround Moscow. With Red Square and the Kremlin forming the very centre, the innermost ring road is the Boulevard Ring (Bulvarnoye Koltso), built in the 1820s where the 16th century walls used to be. It runs from the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in south-west central Moscow, to the mouth of the Yauza in south-east central Moscow.

Weather Moscow is one of the northernmost and coldest

metropolis on Earth.Get In

If you need a visa to go to Russia, Moscow is no exception; there's no specific Moscow visa - once you have a valid Russian visa, you can go to Moscow as well as any other place in Russia.

Moscow has three main airports: Sheremetyevo International Airport Domodedovo International Airport Vnukovo International Airport Moscow is the principal railway hub of Russia, from here

you can reach almost all corners of this vast country and far into Europe or Asia. A side-effect of this is that

it's often easier for a someone going cross-country to change trains in Moscow, even if it's a little out of the way, as the choice of direct trains is limited compared to the ones going to the capital. This means, unfortunately, that main train stations are always crowded with transients, and are generally about the most unsafe places in the city.

The direct way to drive from Germany, Poland, or Belarus is along the E30 road. However EU or American citizens have to get Belarussian visas to pass through Belarus, so it could be more convenient to go via Latvia (the nearest border crossing between EU and Russia on this direction) using the E22 which starts in Riga.

Moscow used to be served by regular passenger ships. A system of navigable channels and locks connects the Moskva River with Volga River, which in turn, through the Volga-Baltic channel, provides a way to the Baltic Sea (using the Onega, Ladoga and Neva rivers) and further from Ladoga Lake through the White Sea channel to the White Sea; to the south through the Volga-Don channel to the Don river and the Azov and Black Sea; while Volga itself flows into the Caspian Sea. In the Soviet times this allowed the official propaganda to refer to Moscow as "a port on the five seas". There is no scheduled passenger traffic anymore on any of these routes.

Central Moscow is best to be explored on foot, but as the distances are huge, it's easiest to use the famous Metro system . It is comprehensive, boasts some great architecture, and is relatively cheap.

In Russia and Moscow, the difference between hailing a cab and simply hitch-hiking is blurry. It is an old Russian tradition for drivers to offer rides to strangers, for a fee. For many Russians, it is like a second job {such drivers are usually called "бомбилы" (bombers)}. Generally, wherever you are, at any time of day or night, you can

get a 'cab' in a matter of minutes or seconds by holding out your hand. Hold your hand out low by your hip, not up high as they hail cabs in American films.

If you do use a car to arrive in Moscow, it can be very time consuming and stressful to get around. The street system was never designed to accommodate even a fraction of the exploding population of vehicles; the traffic jams on the Sadovoye Ring often do not clear between the morning and the evening rush hours. Most roadways are in a constant state of disastrous disrepair. You will have to compete for every inch of space on the road (quite literally; the proper distance between the vehicles for a Muscovite is close to zero) with seasoned drivers in dented "Ladas" who know the tangle of the streets inside out and will not think twice before cutting you off at the first opportunity.

Red Square - The heart of Moscow and the first destination for most visitors to the city. Surrounded by St. Basil's Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum and one of the Kremlin's long brick walls. The cobbles that make up the square are black and not red; the name comes from another gloss of the Russian word "krasniy", meaning "beautiful". Metro: Ohotnii Ryad, Teatralnaya or Ploshad Revolutsii.

Lenin Mausoleum (Reopened in May 2013) - in the centre of the Red Square. Walk past the embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin (who actually did not want any monuments to be built for him) and join the debate: is it really him? You must leave all cameras, phones and bags in the luggage office. Free admission. Open 10AM-1PM closed Mondays and Fridays.

St Basil Cathedral - in the south part of Red Square. Built in 1555-61. Inside is a museum, although it looks best from the outside, but if you have the time, take a peek inside.Inside the Kremlin

The Kremlin – This gigantic site can not be missed. The Diamond collection in the Armoury is worth a visit on its own. There are several stunning churches that warrant a visit. Choose one or two to go inside, then enjoy the rest from the gardens. If you get a chance, the ballet in the Conference Centre has some very cheap matinee performances (and you can change seats in the interval). Tickets are 700 rubles to visit the armory and 350 rubles to visit everything else. For the guided tours arrive early as tickets go on sale 30 minutes (10AM tour) or 1 hour (12, 14:30, and 16:30 tours) before. You may also enter anytime during opening hours without a tour and there are detailed free of charge English language leaflets in each of the churches. There are also rotating exhibitions which cost 200 rubles entry. The ticket office is closed Thursdays. Large bags must be left at a luggage office (60 rubles). Amateur photography and videotaping inside the churches is prohibited. Metro: for tourist entrances - Biblioteka im. V.I.Lenina, Alexandrovskii Sad, Arbatskaya (Dark Blue line, east exit) or a short walk from Borovitskaya. For rest of the walls additional stations: Ohotnii Ryad, Teatralnaya and Ploschad Revolutsii near norther tip of the Kremlin, following walk through Alexandrovskii Garden or through Red Square.

Old Arbat Street – Walk down this kitschy street and don't forget to look at the small by-streets around the Arbat. They allow you to feel the "old Moscow spirit". Arbat is full of souvenir vendors, tourist cafes, lousy restaurants, artists, etc. The prices of the souvenirs vary from reasonable to ripoff. Many of the vendors offer a very high higher price, but can be talked down if you speak Russian. The stores tend to offer the same merchandise but with fixed high prices. Metro: Smolenskaya (both blue lines), Arbatskaya (both blue lines, from Dark Blue line take west exit).

Bolshoi Theatre – Sit in front of the famed theater near the fountain, or catch a show inside if you can. Tickets start at around 1000 rubles. Metro: Ohotnii Ryad, Teatralnaya or Ploshad Revolutsii.

Tretyakov Gallery – One of the world's greatest museums, this is probably the one to choose if you only want to visit one museum in Moscow. In contrast to the worldwide collection of the Pushkin Museum, the Tretyakov is mostly a collection of Russian art. It has the best collection of Russian icons and many of the most famous pieces of modern Russian artists like Ilya Repin. Metro: Tretyakovskaya or Novokuznetskaya.

(NB: There are actually two Tretyakov museums now, the classic one and the 20th Century one. The classic one is where it has always been, the 20th Century one is in the Artist's House Cultural Center across from Gorky Park. They charge separate entry fees.)

Pushkin Museum is dedicated to Western art and has one of the world's most significant Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections, along with some Old Masters. The Impressionists and Post-Impressionists were rather unfortunately relocated to an annex in 2007 across the street from the main building. Metro: Kropotkinskaya.

Novodevichy Convent – Both a convent and a fortress, Novodevichy was built in the early 1500s and has remained nearly intact since the 17th century, making it one of the best preserved historical complexes in Moscow. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is one of Russia's most famous cemeteries. Famous people buried there include Anton Chekhov, Nickolai Gogol, Konstantine Stanislavski, Nikita Khrushchev, Raisa Gorbachev (the former President's wife), and Boris Yeltsin. Metro: Sportivnaya. Open from 9am until 5pm. If you want to locate the graves of famous people, you can try and buy a map (only in Russian) from the booth

close to the entrance of the cemetery. However, the lady at the booth is rude to the tourists who don't speak Russian.

Church of the Ascension (Церковь Вознесения Господня). Built to commemorate the birth of Ivan the Terrible, Kolomenskoye's Church of the Ascension upended the Byzantine style with its wooden conical tower, and proved to be a milestone in the history of Russian ecclesiastical architecture. Since 1994, it has enjoyed a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Metro: Kolomenskaya or Kashirskaya, then walk through Kolomenskoye park. edit

The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA) – The heart of the collection is presented by paintings of Soviet and Russian masters of ХХ-XXI centuries Sergey Gerasimov, Arkady Plastov, Alexander Deineka, Yuri Pimenov, Gely Korzhev, Victor Popkov, Nikolay Andropov, brothers Alexey and Sergey Tkachev, Victor Ivanov. The paintings exposed at IRRA offer a unique opportunity to get acquainted with important stages of the history of Soviet society. Now IRRA’s collection is considered to be one of the best in the world.

IRRA is located in one of ancient buildings of Moscow

cotton print factory in Zamoskvorechye opposite to the Moscow New-Spassky monastery. After re-planning and restoration of outer walls of the factory building constructed at the end of the XIX century, museum premises have been equipped with the most up-to-date engineering and professional museum storage equipment. Now the equipment of the building meets the advanced standards specified for the largest museums of the world. Since December, 2011 the exposition of IRRA is available for the visitors from Russia and abroad, who are interested in cultural tradition of national Realist school. Address:

Derbenevskaya street 7, building. 31 (metro stations Paveletskaya, Proletarskaya).

Ostankino Tower, – 540 meters tall, with an observation deck 340 meters above ground.

Most tourists will find that going out to eat in Moscow is quite expensive. It does not have to be that way, it's just that the options most visible for the foreigner generally are.

There are a number of American franchise restaurants, such as McDonald's and TGI Friday's; it's a familiar, if boring meal at a reasonable price.

A huge and quickly growing range of restaurants, with a matching range of prices, has developed in Moscow. The average cost per person for a middle to top class restaurant will be USD30-200 (more if one goes for vintage wines). A quick 'canteen' style meal in a 'Stolovaya' can cost about USD3 and is generally underground, near famous monuments and subway stations. These large food courts sometimes also contain a small mall. They will usually include toilets but be prepared to pay around USD1 to use them. Lately a lot of new "middle-class" restaurants have opened, filled with families on weekends. The omnipresent McDonald's have outlets near many metro stations.

Moscow historically enjoyed a low crime rate (though this is not entirely the case). However, Moscow is a booming metropolis, so common sense should be used. Avoid dark alleys - like you would anywhere else. Check the advice from your Foreign Office for entry requirements, health, safety, local laws and customs.

Do keep in mind, that while traveling in Moscow, as in the rest of Russia, you must always have your passport with you. If you look non-white, your papers may get checked more often than usual.

Usually, the police will demand to see your papers to check if you have been registered within seven business days (used to be three business days up to March 25th, 2011) of your arrival into Moscow. Always remember that if you stay in a hotel then you are automatically registered and will be handed a confirmation paper at a time of check-in, so no worry in this case. Most policemen do not speak a word of English, but they will let you know if your papers are not in order and you must go with them to the police precinct. In any case, if you are a decent looking person (regardless of race and nationality) odds to be asked to show documents are minuscule, and the police are usually looking for migrants from Central Asia.

Also note that in winter months, streets in Moscow can get very slippery. Take a pair of grippy shoes or, even better, boots (to prevent twisted ankles) and a waterproof raincoat. Take care as ice patches are often hard to spot, even when they appear to have been.

Downtown Moscow is very brightly lit, and a lot of the wide roads have underground pedestrian walkways. Those are well lit too - so you shouldn't worry about going down inside them cleared or melted. Wearing non-grippy shoes could result in injury. But of course, like anywhere else, do use common sense, and keep an eye out for pickpockets. Use the pedestrian crossings to cross the street, as traffic can get pretty crazy often times. Furthermore, racism is prevalent in Moscow and other major cities.

Ask LovieeQ- Loviee are you a model?A- Oh yes, I am a puppy fashionista.Q- Loviee why does my Dad hate me?

A- No one can hate. It is just impossible. Your father must be confused about life and needs to go to a mental institution.

Dog Breed of the Week-Brazilian Terrier commonly called Fox Paulistinha, is a breed of dog

developed in Brazil. It is one of several terriers probably descended from the combining of the Fox Terrier with other small breeds.

Weight Up to 10 kg (22 lb) Height Male 35–40 cm (14–16 in) Female 33–38 cm (13–15 in) Coat Short, smooth and fine. Color White with black, brown or blue markings The Brazilian Terrier is one of the two native breeds

of Brazil. Jack Russell Terriers were brought to Brazil from Europe in the 1800s and served as the nearest ancestor of the Brazilian Terrier. Breeds such as Miniature Pinschers and large Chihuahuas were also crossed with J.R. Terriers to develop this dog. It is said that this kind of breed is rarely found outside Brazil.

Small apartments or spaces are not good for this type of dog, because they are very active, an average size yard is highly recommended. It also needs both, physical and mental activities to be happy, a common tendency is becoming destructive and restless if kept indoor, long daily walks is the best option.

Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County,

West Virginia, United States. It was formerly Harper's Ferry with an apostrophe and that form continues to appear in some references. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West

Virginia meet. It is the easternmost town in West Virginia. The original, lower section of the town is located on a low-lying flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground. Historically, Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859 and its role in the American Civil War. The population was 286 at the 2010 census.

The lower part of Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Most of the remainder, which includes the more highly populated area, is included in the separate Harpers Ferry Historic District. Two other National Register of Historic Places properties adjoin the town: the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) headquarters is located in Harpers Ferry and the town is one of only a few through which the Appalachian Trail passes directly. Harpers Ferry is also an outdoor recreation destination. Popular activities include white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, tubing, canoeing, hiking, zip lining, and rock climbing.

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River & Trail Outfitters  Canoes, kayaks, and rafting equipment for rent and sale. Guided trips.

Outfitters General Store & Bike Shop Great hiking and outdoors equipment & gear, Harper's Ferry memorabilia and gifts, snacks, knives, excellent customer service, and great atmosphere.

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The Anvil Washington Street. 1 304 535-2582  Rustic casual dining and cocktails. Open Wed-Sun 11AM-9PM.

The Country Cafe, 1715 W. Washington St., ☎ 304-535-2327,  7AM-3PM Tue-Sun/Closed Mon. Casual cafe serving breakfast and lunch since 1989.  edit

Scoops Ice Cream Cafe Potomac Street

Cannonball Deli, 148 High Street. A hole in the wall with delicious and varied choices, including gyros, subs, hamburgers, and pasta. Popular with National Park Rangers on lunch breaks.

Catholic Schools Irish immigration provides the main contribution to

the increase in Catholic communities across the globe. The Irish immigration established the revival of Catholicism through movement to countries across Europe, United Kingdom and Australia. Historically, the establishment of Catholic schools in Europe encountered various struggles following the creation of the Church of England in the Elizabethan Religious settlements of 1558-63. Anti-Catholicism in this period encouraged Catholics to create modern Catholic education systems to preserve their traditions. The Relief Acts of 1782 and the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 later increased the possibility to openly practice Catholicism in England and to create charitable institutions by the Church. This led to the development of numerous native religious congregations which established schools, hospitals, orphanages, reformatories, and workhouses.

Traditionally, Catholic schools originated as single sex schools. Catholic schools were previously required to depend on school fees and endowments. Endowments dropped off sharply causing fees to rise. This prevented some students from enrolling due to their inability to pay.

India-13,004 Malaysia-68 Pakistan- 534 Us- 7,000 Australia- 9,529

January January (in Latin, Ianuarius) is named after Janus, the

God of beginnings and transitions; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) since January is the door to the year.

January's birthstone is the garnet which represents constancy.

Its birth flower is the cottage pink Dianthus caryophyllus or galanthus.

The Chinese floral emblem of January is the Prunus mume.[citation needed]

The Japanese floral emblem of January is the camellia (Camellia sinensis).[citation needed]

In Finnish, the month of tammikuu means the heart of the winter and because the name literally means Oak moon, it can be inferred that the oak tree is the

heart of grand forest with many valuable trees as opposed to the typical Arctic forests which are

typically pine and spruce. The photograph of a large tree covered with ice against a blue sky is a familiar

scene during Finland's winter. The zodiac signs for the month of January are

Capricorn (until January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 onwards)

Interesting Facts Russia didn’t consider beer alcohol until 2011. It was

previously classified as a soft drink. Two third of people on Earth have never seen snow

A hummingbird weighs less than a penny There are more vacant houses than homeless people

in the US When St. Louis held the Olympics some of the events

included greased pole climbing, rock throwing and mud fighting.

The Woolly Mammoth was around when the pyramids were built.

The average American drinks about 600 sodas a year.

If you try to surpass a sneeze you can rupture a blood vessel in your neck and die.

The average person walks around the world three times.

A jellyfish is 95% water. You are 1% shorter in the evening than you are in

the morning. It would take 1000 years to watch all videos on

YouTube.