Chiari Malformation. Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. When the indented bony space at the lower rear of the skull is smaller than normal, the cerebellum and brainstem can be pushed downward.
Slum Tours: Ecotourism or Exploitation? In Kenya's capital, one of the most lucrative -- and controversial -- effects of ecotourism has been the proliferation of tours through Kibera slum, home to more than 1 million people, almost a third of Nairobi's population.
cultural assets e.g. archeological ruins, historic sites, traditional crafts production (World Bank, 2000 cited in UNEP, 2001). The aims of community based ecotourism largely depend on the issues, problems and needs of the community. In general it serves as a tool for conservation and, at the same time, a tool for improving the quality of life.