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Fort Jesus, Mombasa Old Town, Rift Valley lakes and Mijikenda Kayas are among the sites that could be added to the World Heritage Sites map, an official has said. Dr George Abungu, who was recently elected as a member of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, said the main challenge facing heritage sites was lack of funding to develop infrastructure. And local communities were also not aware of the value of the sites and needed to be educate about them, he added. The official also said that heritage sites faced with the threat of being de-listed will be given a new lease of life. Happily, Lamu, the only cultural site in Kenya to be listed was not yet on the danger list but needed urgent attention to address the collapsing drainage system and unregulated buildings. Other Kenyan sites on the prestigious map include Mt Kenya and Sibiloi in Turkana, which were classified as natural sites. "Lamu does not have a working management plan. One of the steps we are going to take is to ensure ...

Interactive agency Naked Penguin Boy has created its third project for Dreamworks with an online promotion supporting the DVD release of the box-office hit 'Madagascar'. The agency has produced a microsite, five online games, downloads and materials for marketing departments worldwide to support the November release of the DVD. The English version of the microsite is due to launch in mid-November. This is the third marketing project that Naked Penguin Boy has completed for Dreamworks, having previously developed campaigns for 'Shrek 2' and 'Shark Tale'. Features on the microsite include mobile telephone wallpaper of the film's characters, including Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe. Users can also download "desktop buddies" such as the psychotic Madagascar penguins, Skipper, Riko, Kowalksi and Private. Fans of the film can also get hold of screensavers and an email signature that can be downloaded for use in...

Banc of America Securities Chief Financial Analyst Michael L. Savner increased earnings estimates for DreamWorks Animation SKG (nyse: DWA - news - people ) following Madagascar's better-than-expected international performance. "We continue to believe that the success of Madagascar at the international box office and the commercial success of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film slate will drive greater visibility in the stock going forward," said Savner. Madagascar has grossed over $315 million at the international box office. Savner doesn't expect DreamWorks' recent release, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, to generate much revenue in the fourth quarter, but he expects the company to sell 15.6 million units of the Madagascar home video. Savner increased his third-quarter 2005 earnings estimate for DreamWorks to 2 cents per share on revenue of $66.7 million, from a loss of 13 cents per share on revenue of $19.5 million. He maintained a “buy” rat...

Madagascar is arriving on DVD and you can expect heavy sales on this hysterical adventure of four zoo animal friends and a crew of wacked out penguins. Look for it to hit shelves this coming November 15th. Technical Features Available in both 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen & Full Screen English and French in Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Spanish in Dolby Digital 2.0 English, French and Spanish subtitles Bonus Features Penguin commentary as they give you their unique take on the film Untamed games and activities (including Foosa Whack and Learn to Draw) Behind the Crates featurette Tech of Madagascar featurette Mad Mishaps featurette 'Crack the Code' game for a special prize and more To view the cover artwork click here .