Secret of why the Mafia has never shot a soul

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There has traditionally been a code of silence surrounding Mafia activity in Sicily. However, extensive Mafia activity in the 1980s and early 1990s, followed by a police crackdown, have made it much more difficult to deny the existence of the Mafia. Ordinary people now use the word 'Mafia' openly, and the Mafia is in effect no longer a secret organization. However, Sicilians are still very unwilling to acknowledge that they are living among organized crime.

Crime, Public opinion, Mafia, Sicily

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A nation that brings its style to the track

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Italy's rail network has played a key role in uniting the country during the 20th century. Railways are a significant element of Italian mythology, and travelling by rail allows a glimpse of a wide range of geography and cultures. One of the most interesting journeys is on the main line which runs from Milan, through Bologna and Florence to Rome, and then to Naples, Calabria and Sicily.

Italy, Railroads

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Paradise lost, Hawaiian style

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Hawaii's Waikiki Beach has become extremely crowded and is not as attractive as is widely believed. Visitors to Hawaii should consider travelling to the eastern coast instead.

HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Tourist Travel, Description and travel, Tourism, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii

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