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Solitude and remoteness is a blessing in this thickly populated world, but at the same time it becomes curse, to be isolated, if there is no means of communication available, especially in demanding conditions.
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AP, Bern
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AP, Bamako
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AP, Washington
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AP, Beijing
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AP, Haining
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AP, Algiers
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made popular Jul 21 2008
AP, Algiers
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