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Norfolk (Virginia) , independent city in southeastern Virginia, located at the mouth of the James, Elizabeth, and Nansemond rivers. Situated on the natural waterway called Hampton Roads, the city is near the outlet of Chesapeake Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Mile Zero of the Atlantic portion of the scenic Intracoastal Waterway is located on Norfolk’s harbor. The city is linked to the Delmarva Peninsula by the 28-km (17-mi) long Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which opened in 1964. With the cities of Hampton, Newport News, and Portsmouth, to which it is linked by bridge, tunnel, and ferry services, Norfolk forms the Port of Hampton Roads, one of the principal commercial ports in the United States. Norfolk is a major seaport and an important military center, having one of the world’s largest concentrations of naval installations. An Armed Forces Staff College and the Atlantic headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are also located in the city. The Norf...

Pitcairn Island , island in the central South Pacific Ocean, about midway between Australia and South America. It covers an area of 5 sq km (2 sq mi) and is the main island of a group of islands forming a dependency of the United Kingdom. This group also includes the uninhabited Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno islands and has a total area of 36 sq km (14 sq mi). Pitcairn Island is of volcanic origin and is characterized by steep basaltic cliffs that rise abruptly from the sea. The island has fertile soil but no streams. Oranges and bananas and other crops are grown in the subtropical climate. Adamstown, the only village on the island, is on the northern coast, near Bounty Bay. Archaeological evidence indicates that Polynesians may have lived on Pitcairn Island between the 12th century and the 15th century. The island was rediscovered in 1767 by British naval officer, Philip Carteret, and named for the sailor who first sighted it. The island was uninhabited in 1790, when ...

1. Pitcairn You know that island life you dream of at your desk? Well, there’s hope in living a coconut rum filled life indeed. The population is diminishing, with only 50 residents left. The British island colony is giving away land now, all you have to do is ask. 2. Colombia Beautiful South America. Colombia, much like South Africa, gives housing to the lower echelon of the population. The country is still relatively poor, but in recent years has gained traction as a tourist destination and growing economic force. 3. South Africa Unlike Italy or America, South Africa gives away homes to its poorer citizens. South Africa has led the way in this endeavor, and will gives homes and proper housing to those citizens that qualify as underprivileged. 4. United States of America Think the Midwest. America truly can be the land of opportunities in cities such as Gary, Indiana, or Detroit. Homes are given to qualifying individuals given they can prove a proper sense of employm...

© Other Will Poulter as Colin Ritman in Black Mirror. Pic: Netflix Actor Will Poulter has quit Twitter over the response to his role in Black Mirror film Bandersnatch. The British star appeared as Colin Ritman in the Netflix drama, which allows viewers to make interactive selections impacting the path of the storyline. Some social media users are said to have called Poulter "ugly" after he featured in the show with dyed blonde hair and glasses. The 25-year-old actor wrote on Twitter on Wednesday: "In light of my recent experiences I am choosing to take a step back, of sorts, from Twitter. He added: "There are positives to enjoy and inevitable negatives that are best to be avoided. "It's a balance I have struggled with for a while now and in the interest of my mental health I feel the time has come to change my relationship with social media." Poulter has left Twitter less than a week after the episode became available on Netflix on 28 Dece...

© Provided by Desimartini Unseen Pics From Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas’ Dream Wedding Are Up! She came, she got married and she conquered. We are talking of Priyanka Chopra’s wedding to American singer Nick Jonas, which took place a little over a month back. Now, at the completion of one month since the two got married on December 1 and 2, Ralph Lauren has shared unseen pictures of Priyanka and Nick and also spoken about the process of making those exquisite clothes for the celebrity couple. On December 1, while posting one set of pictures of Priyanka, he wrote: In an exclusive new article, #RLMag looks back on the story of timeless romance and style that culminated one month ago today at the wedding of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas-both wearing custom looks designed by Ralph Lauren. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/asia/asia-life-arts/unseen-pics-from-priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas’-dream-wedding-are-up/ar-BBRMEwy?li=BBJDXDP

A Chelsea supporter has been banned from attending games for three years after being found guilty of homophobic chants during the club's Premier League game against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium last month. George Bradley pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday to the offence of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress. The 20-year-old was also fined 965 pounds . "We'd like to thank Sussex Police for their assistance in dealing with this unsavoury incident and we are very pleased with the outcome," a Brighton spokesperson said in a statement. "It underlines both their and our commitment to a zero tolerance policy on any form of abuse from those attending matches at the Amex."

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