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In a bid to raise awareness about and discourage underground
trade in human skin, there is currently an exhibition of human skin at
an international business fair in Dar es Salaam.

Police in Tanzania have uncovered a ring that has been
skinning people. A total of six young people are thought to have been
killed and skinned in the Mbeya region of southwestern Tanzania. They
say that the skins are in huge demand outside Tanzania and that they are
transported to Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and the Democratic
Republic of Congo before reaching their final destination in West Africa
where they are used in witchcraft rituals.

The prices of the human skins range from $2,400 to $9,600,
depending on the age of the victim, police say.

From Webmaster Paul, "http://www.travelgate.co.uk/Budget%20Flights%20Directory.htm"> Budget Flight
Directory

Under 30? A member of Globetrotters Club? Interested
in a £1,000 travel award?

Know someone who is? We have £1,000 to award each year
for five years for the best submitted independent travel plan. Interested?

Then see "http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/legacy.html">our legacy page on our Website,
where you can apply with your plans for a totally independent travel trip
and we'll take a look at it. Get those plans in!!

An American diver has been arrested for penetrating the
Yongala, the wreck of a steamship. The Yongala is a popular wreck dive
off Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It sank during a cyclone in 1911,
resulting in the death of all on board. Despite being told twice that
he was not allowed to go inside the wreck, our hapless diver ignored all
warnings, was arrested and fined A$2000. If you dive wrecks, particularly
where there has been a loss of life please be respectful of this, says
the Beetle, and follow local guidelines.

If any Globetrotters member would like to start a branch,
whether it is in Aberdeen or Zanzibar, please see our FAQ or contact Iona
Hill, the Branch Liaison Officer via our Website at "http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/meetings/meet_faq.html">Meeting FAQ

Are you UK based and planning to go on holiday in October
or November, but haven't decided where? Do you fancy letting us plan
it for you? If you want a holiday with a difference then call us on 023
80 712568 or email us at "mailto:iwthol@granadamedia.com">iwthol@granadamedia.com
for an application form. (Please note, you have to pay for the holiday,
but you get a fantastic itinerary and good prices.)

An UK independent television company is looking for friends,
couples and families who are off on an adventurous trip overseas for a
new Channel 4 documentary series.

• Are you currently UK based?
• Are you going away for at least three months and leaving
  later this year?
• Are you travelling as a family, a couple or a group
  of close friends?
• Is this your first big trip abroad - i.e. this is
  not the sort of hing that you do every year?
• Are you spending the majority of your trip somewhere
  other than Europe?

If your answer to all of the above is 'Yes' then we want to hear
from you! If you are interested in finding out more information please
ring Emma on 0207 684 1661 x247 or email emma@ideallondon.com.

Blue Ventures research programmes need volunteers. We
have always depended, and continue to depend, on the dedication and enthusiasm
of our volunteers. Volunteers - from all over the world and from all walks
of life - work with us both above and below the water. Overseas, volunteers
are responsible for carrying out field research, as well as managing the
day-to-day running of field camps. Working as a Blue Ventures volunteer
is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding experience requiring hard work
and commitment. If you are interested, see the Volunteer
Guide (PDF )has particular focus on our current field site in Andavadoaka
or visit our website at "http://www.blueventures.org/volunteering_volunteers.htm">http://www.blueventures.org/volunteering_volunteers.htm

Bath, well known as being a genteel Georgian spa town
has been without its spa since 1978, when it was closed due to an amoebic
bug. But now, as from August 28^th, you can book a day session
for A335 or A317 for 2 hours. The facilities include access to a the Minerva
Spa, a restaurant, terraces overlooking the baths and steam rooms. There
are also various treatments, and exercise classed available at an extra
cost. The five year project has cost A323 million. For more information,
see HREF=
"http://www.thermaebathspa.com/">www.thermaebathspa.com or tel: 01225 331234.

The UK Government is cracking down on air rage by imposing
strict sentences on those found guilty of endangering an aircraft with
disruptive behaviour.

Serious air rage incidents have increased during the
last year with 648 'significant' in-flight incidents reported
last year, a rise of around 16 per cent. 40 per cent of incidents were
related to smoking and 42 per cent to alcohol.

Under the Aviation Offences Act, air rage passengers
will face a five-year jail term if found guilty, three years more than
the previous maximum penalty.