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ACQUIRING NAMES IN THE GORILLA LAND. "KWITA IZINA"

ACQUIRING NAMES IN THE GORILLA LAND. "KWITA IZINA" Like in humans, in the gorilla land there is naming of the newly born a ceremony that is done in the land of a thousand hills рЂ“ Rwanda in an occasion locally known as "Kwita Izina". This formal procedure was originally destined for naming the newly born humans however, this has for 3 decades been extended to the Gorilla land. When a gorilla is born , it is given a name by which it"s addressed and this helps the park authority to observe each individual and group in its residence. From the time this ceremony started, it has been a blessing to Rwanda"s gorilla tourism development and conservation. Every function usually has a goal to achieve or a mission to follow or I would call it a theme. This function is intended to raising awareness at the national and international level about the protection of the few left endangered and threatened mountain gorillas and their habitat. During this occasion, a number of important dignitaries are invited to attend. A number of international, regional and indigenous visitors have attended this occasion. Several decades have passed and many organizations have been signing in to join the conservation campaign. They are mainly international conservation organizations, donors and concerned individuals who have made substantial resources available to the gorilla conservation cause and still do so. Given the fact that each year new babies gorillas are born and different celebrations are done , also in the gorilla land there is an exciting ceremony organized at the foot of the Virunga to recognize the newly born gorillas. This function was officially launched in 2005 and was attended by his excellence President Paul Kagame and Mrs. Kagame. Other world VIPS that have partaken in the function are Hollywood star Nathalie Cotman, famous American conservationist Jack Hannah, international media and business people. You better come and witness this exciting function before you run out of energy or before the gentle apes get extinct.

The Importance of Nautical Almanacs and Cruising Guide for Mariners

Since man first invented the floating craft, celestial bodies have been used as reliable navigation guides for mariners and sea-going adventurers. Primitive societies did not have sophisticated equipment and gadgets to guide their way during a long seaТ  voyage. They used celestial bodies as points of reference when they traveled by sea. Fortunately today, there are lots of gadgets and equipment that can be used for sea travel. You can also get a copy of the Nautical Almanac which is a major reference for mariners in identifying celestial bodies. Even if you are just cruising along Belize and the coast of Mexico, you still need charts and the Almanac so you will not get lost at sea. The Nautical Almanac is officially published by the United States Naval Observatory. Only one publisher, the Paradise Cay Publications, is legally mandated to publish the Nautical Almanac. Fortunately, you can get a copy of the 2009 edition of the almanac from Seabreeze Nautical Books and Charts in San Diego. The 2009 Nautical Almanac that you can buy from Seabreeze bookstore contains the exact data and information that you can find from the almanac published by the United States government. So you are assured that you can get accurate, factual, and precise descriptions and locations of different celestial bodies for navigation at sea. If you have this book, you will never lose your way when you travel by sea. The Almanac is the major cornerstone of all celestial navigation. It has a complete listing of all stars and constellations that are used to guide your way while at sea. Aside from the locations of different celestial bodies, the Almanac also provides valuable information, guides, and tools for all offshore navigators and mariners. So you should ensure that you have a copy of the Almanac before you leave any port. You have to know how to read the celestial bodies because your equipment and gadgets such as GPS can fail at anytime. Without your electronic maritime gadgets, you will sail blindly and this can be very dangerous. But if you know how to read the celestial bodies, then you can safely find land and not lose your way at sea. Aside from the 2009 Nautical Almanac, you should also have a copy of the Belize and Mexico cruising guide. This maritime guide comes in book format. You can also purchase this navigation manual for Belize and Mexico cruising from Seabreeze Nautical Books and Charts. Specifically, the Cruising Guide to Belize and MexicoтЂ™s Caribbean has 133 pages of map sketches, aerial photograph of the entire area, and map guide. The Belize Mexico cruising manual also provides valuable information about great offshore and inland tourist sites, dive spots, and historical places. So you will have a complete cruise manual if you get a copy of this book. Being a mariner is not a simple job. You need to grasp the essentials of navigation and become familiar with the celestial bodies for guiding your trip. You need not start from scratch because you can easily get a Nautical Almanac and cruising guides and charts from Seabreeze bookstore.