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Develop or Die 2 of 6 – Asia’s Growing Tigers – BBC Environmental Documentary, recorded 07.02.2010 Sustainable Development has become the mantra of the 21st Century. No other concept has had a profound impact on institutional decision-making; forcing governments to change policies and companies to re-think how they do business. First commissioned for the BBC this series is made up of two episodes filmed on location in India, China, Vietnam and Malaysia and the third programme an Outside Broadcast debate from Mumbai (Bombay). Episode 2 — Asia’s growing tigers In Vietnam we look at the country’s burgeoning tourism industry, already coming under pressure not to develop unsustainably like its neighbour Thailand. We look at agriculture and in particular the multi-billion dollar palm oil business in Malaysia. The crop creates global controversy. Conservation versus economic development, using it for food or for fuel, pitting the livelihoods of indigenous people against the demands of consumers in the West, the crop finds itself at the nexus of all these conflicts and challenges. For more information, see www.fbcmedia.com . This series looks at the challenges now facing Asia; how to develop their economies whilst at the same time handling the growing pressure – mainly from the developed world – to protect the environment, combat pollution and deal with climate change. A polished voice reminds passengers over the tannoy that central Kuala Lumpur is just 28 minutes away …
Located on 14th fairway of Oro Valley CC, 2BDRM, 2BA, 1880sf, featured in October issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. Enter this private retreat professionally designed w/traditional Santa Fe decor & colors, one-of-a-kinds found in every room. Artful interior furnishings, expansive open floorplan, tongue & groove 12′ wood ceiling, bold blue french doors, celestory windows further enhance Pusch Ridge & golf course views. The Spanish ambiance is evident throughout with a massive corner wood burning fireplace accented with cast concrete mantle & hearth & matching concrete breakfast bar with talavera tile archway, accent lighting, great room concept adjoins spacious gourmet kitchen with designer upgrades. Spacious 2 car garage w/extra locking owner’s closet, furniture included. • Fully furnished home designed by licensed Interior Designer and featured in October 2011 issue of Tucson Lifestyle Home and Garden magazine • New Atrium addition with brick flooring, tongue and groove ceiling, skylights and clerestory windows, accent lighting and with patio access • New bathroom remodels finishes and fixtures (1 full bath and 2 three-quarter baths) including enlarged frameless glass shower enclosure in master, concealed custom radius shower curtain rail, custom designed and carved mirror beneath arched lighting soffit over surfaced-mounted vessel on vanity in third bath and extensive custom tile work in all three rooms • Tile finishes throughout including decorative Talavera tile …
