Tortoiseshell

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Tortoishells are favorite materials in the making of various ornaments such furnitures, decoration boxes, combs and other personal items. Its decorative use dates back to antiquity during the time of ancient Egyptians. Due to its popularity and marketability, tortoiseshell ornaments have become collector items.

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The big easy

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New Orleans, LA, is a city visitors frequently return to because of its unusual and exotic ambience resulting from the mixture of Creole, Cajun and jazz in its culture and the people's love of life. A short history, notable places to visit and recommended lodging and dining establishments are included.

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Oregon odyssey

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A drive through the highways of Oregon is a journey through the 19th-century past. The state capital, Salem, has many historical landmarks. Amid museums, covered bridges and hills and rivers in the towns of Albany, Eugene and Jacksonville are houses that date back from the early 1800s.

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