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- A list of the Galapagos Islands and their features - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsHere you will find a list of the main Galapagos Islands and some general information on the size and types of species found on each. 1.Baltra (South Seymour) Island – Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island near the center of the Galápagos. Baltra Airport is one of two ...
Views: 6540(1 vote) - The Society of the Order of Good Cheer – Port Royal - Nova Scotia - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Avril BettsSamuel de Champlain founded the Order of Good Cheer in the winter of 1606-07 to provide good food and good times for the colonists to keep up their health and morale during the long winter. The Order was a dining society and members took turns to provide fish or game for a banquet and in ...
Views: 4048(1 vote) - The Aftermath of the Halifax Explosion & Vincent Coleman Railway Dispatcher - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Avril BettsThe explosion on December 6 1917 at 7.30am between the French ship Mont-Blanc and the Norwegian vessel Imo left the north end of the city of Halifax in ruins and chaos. An official enquiry was opened a few days later. The captain and pilot of the Mont-Blanc and the naval commanding officer were ...
Views: 3911(1 vote) - Akhenaten & the God Aten - Egypt - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsAmenhotep IV took on the name of Akhenaten (meaning servant of the Aten) early in his reign and started a revolutionary period in Egypt history. He moved the seat of government to a new capital in Akhetaten (now known as Amana) – this period was called The Amarna Interlude and it was short ...
Views: 3226(1 vote) - The famous Bluenose and the Bluenose 2 - History under sail - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsIn the early 1900s two factors brought about the creation of the International Fisherman’s Trophy. Years of rivalry between Canadian and US fishing schooners and the opinions the schooner men had about the America’s Cup. The yachts that participated in the race for the America’s Cup were ...
Views: 2901(1 vote) - Samuel de Champlain – French Explorer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Avril BettsIn 1598 Samuel de Champlain made the first of an estimated 29 sailings across the Atlantic Ocean on a voyage to the West Indies. In 1603 he traveled as a royal geographer on a fur trading mission to the St. Lawrence River. He sailed to Tadoussac, at the mouth of the Saguenay River, a long time ...
Views: 2720 - A History of King Tutankhamun - Youngest Pharoah of Egypt - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Avril BettsTutankhamun was a little known King of the 18th dynasty before his tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings (KV 62) in November 1922. His exact place in the in the sequence of the "Amarna kings" was uncertain however it is known now that he was the son of Akhenaten by one of his secondary ...
Views: 2693 - Khufu - Cheops Builder of the Great Pyramid - Egypt - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsAncient authors agreed that the third king of the 4th Dynasty was "Suphis, the builder of the Great Pyramid, otherwise known as Cheops (Greek) or Khufu (Egyptian). Khufu composed the Sacred Books, which the Egyptians hold in high esteem. Only a tiny statue 3 inches high of Khufu seated on a ...
Views: 2642 - Celtic Colors Festival - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsThis Celtic Colors Festival is a marathon of 250 events and 45 concerts, 9 days long around 33 communities throughout Cape Breton Island, This is wonderful festival promoting the Celtic roots of the Island and showcasing the wonderful music that is well known around the world. On the east ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - A History of the Rio Carnival - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Avril BettsThe word Carnival is derived from the Italian word ‘Carnevale’ and Medieval Latin ‘Carne levamen’ meaning ‘put away flesh’ as during Lent when flesh eating was considered taboo. Initially the church was against the reveling and tried to stop participation. Believers ignored the church and ...
Views: 2448 - Queen Hatshepsut Temple - Luxor - Egypt - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsThe Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir El-Bahri is located on the West Bank of Luxor framed by steep cliffs and cut into the side of the mountain. This magnificent Temple was the inspiration of the Queen who would be King – Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I. To know the history of ...
Views: 2377 - Alexander Keith's Brewery – Nova Scoti, Canada, Beer - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsAlexander Keith's Brewery – Nova Scotia Beer It would be hard to find a Nova Scotian who doesn't know the name Alexander Keith. Alexander Keith founded a Canadian Brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1820 making it one of the oldest commercial breweries in North America. He emigrated from ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - Developing a Cover Identity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Avril BettsIn the movies after the spies load up on gadgets and get behind enemy lines they take on a cover identity. We can use cover identities as well, whether to blend in with locals, negotiate for the boss, or for any other reason you want to pretend to be someone else. In the movies they don't do ...
Views: 2307 - Helping to Understand Body Language re Lying, Dating and Job Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Avril BettsBODY LANGUAGE Your body language says a lot about you and has a major impact on how others see you. As such you can learn a lot from the body language of others. Body language accounts for up to 55% of how we communicate. Body language along with verbal cues can indicate a number of ...
Views: 2251 - An exercise in how to set your Goals - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril BettsSETTING GOALS & TAKING ACTION: All successful people write down their goals. Goals are like a road map or business plan for your life that you constantly change and update as your life progresses. Once you achieve one goal you set the next, and you will be amazed when you look back just how ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Alexander Graham Bell Museum - Baddeck - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsAlexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was the inventor of the telephone and was also known for his education of the deaf. Bell first visited Cape Breton in 1885 and set up a vacation home, known at Beinn Bhreagh, the following year. He spent a good part of each year there with his wife Mabel Hubbard ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - The Halifax Citadel - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsIn the British Empire, from its founding in 1749 until the 19th century, Halifax was one of 4 principal overseas naval stations. In order to defend the port the British built a series of fortifications in and around the port, a system known as the Halifax Defence complex. The current Citadel ...
Views: 1984 - Steps in the Sales Process - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Avril BettsSteps in the Sales Process 1. Know Your Product The first thing in any sales process is to know your product or service, and even better if you are an expert or authority on it. Knowing your product or service and being able to explain both the benefits and features exudes confidence and ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - The Egypt Obelisk - Central Park - NYC - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsDEFINITION An obelisk "from the Greek word means nail, pointed pillar" is a tall, narrow, four-sided, tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top, said to resemble a 'petrified ray' of the sun-disk. A pair of obelisks usually stood in front of a pylon which is the facade at ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Email Marketing Strategies – 4 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2013 from Avril BettsOver the years email marketing has evolved based on the wants, needs and actions of the audience. Companies were abusing their client base and spamming them with an overload of emails, and still today there is a huge amount of spam. As a result various spam filters and controls have been ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - King Tutankhamun's Tomb - Valley of the Kings - Egypt - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Avril BettsKing Tutankhamun (King Tut) was the young Pharaoh who succeeded his father Akhenaten towards the end of the 18th Dynasty. During his short 9 year rule he restored Thebes (Luxor) as the Capital of Egypt and started the return of worship of Amon. Little was known of the King other that he came to ...
Views: 1919 - A Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Avril BettsA Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY And SAFEGUARD You From Premature Death. Would you believe it if we told you that ONE substance contains the entire spectrum of nutrients for the human nutritional profile and that this same substance is the #1 ...
Views: 1855 - Kejimkujik National Park - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsKejimkujik National Park was established in 1967 and covers 381 sq kms in the western interior of Nova Scotia. The park is an inland wilderness with forest streams, lakes and islands. The wildlife and flora are abundant due to the high rainfall in the area, often flooding the streams and lakes ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Family Travel - Creating Memories - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Avril BettsFamily Travel is growing and flourishing as more and more parents with limited time want to spend quality time with their children. In addition there are more and more grandparents traveling on trips with their grandchildren. Family travel can be defined as any combination of family members of ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - The Aftermath of the Egypt Revolution and Tourism - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Avril BettsWhat is happening in Egypt is both sad and exciting. I have been going to Egypt for over 13 years and as a travel agent have sent thousands of people there during that period. After 911 the industry recovered in a couple of months, but now since the January uprising the Tourism industry has ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Starting a Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril BettsWorking from your own home can be very beneficial. There is less overhead and it is a much cheaper alternative to running an offsite business. Not only can you save on transportation, rent and utilities, but you can claim a portion of your rent or mortgage, phone and utilities as a tax write-off ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Nile Cruising Information - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsWhen cruising, packing for your cruise becomes an integral part of your travel. The length of cruise, the destination and the category/style of cruise ship will all determine what you need to pack. Nile Cruises are River Cruises as opposed to the large sea going cruises. Most Nile Cruises are ...
Views: 1792 - The 1917 Halifax Explosion – The Event - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Avril Betts1917 was a busy time for the Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia. World War 1 brought prosperity to the city and the harbour was crowded with convoys of ships loaded with war supplies, food, ammunitions and troops. The convoys were preparing for the trip to Europe to be escorted by heavily-armed ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Fort Anne National Historic Site - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsMany French settlers suffered great losses as a result of the closing of the Port Royal Habitation in Annapolis Royal. In spite of this some of the settlers remained in the area for many years to come. One of those settlers, Charles de Saint-Etienne de La Tour started a trading base at Cape ...
Views: 1768 - Port Royal Habitation - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Avril BettsThe Port Royal settlement as it was named was built in the summer of 1605 by French settlers. The settlement was built on a beautiful river basin near the town known today as Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. This was an ideal spot as the soil was fertile and there was plenty of fish and game in the ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - The Disadvantages of working from home: - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• Motivation and self-discipline – The key things you will need to work from home are self-discipline and the motivation to keep working amid family interruptions. You will need to set aside specific time to work your business. If you are easily distracted and not able to concentrate then ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - The Venice Carnival - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Avril BettsThe Venice Carnival is held annually in February starting two Saturdays before and finishing one day before Ash Wednesday . The Carnival is known as Mardi Gras. For more information on the actual dates and events during the Carnival check out the Municipality of Venice website and the ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Canada - A Unique Travel Destination - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsCanada has much to offer to everyone whatever taste or age group. There are many activities for outdoor and adventure lovers, along with beautiful scenery and a wealth of cultural history. Activities such as skiing and snowboarding, dog sledding, water rafting. From the big waves of the Pacific ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Easter Island - Tourist Information - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Avril BettsEaster Island also known as "Rapa Nui" or "Isla de Pascua" is a mysterious open air museum with massive stone statutes (Moai) dotting the coastline around the island. Officially the Island is a territory of Chile and one of the worlds most isolated places, situated on a triangle of volcanic rock ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Egypt Tourism - Hope after the Revolution - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsThe demonstrations in Egypt have emptied the hotels and cruise ships, but the tourists are returning and most Egyptians hope the recovery will be quick. A large number of the population works in the tourism industry. There is hope that in the long run the revolution and its outcome will boost ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Tips on preparing to Travel with Kids - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsThese notes are intended to help you prepare for taking a trip with children so both you and the children enjoy and get the most out of your trip. Travel with children can be frustrating and stressful, especially if they are bored, cranky or throwing a temper tantrum. With planning and ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - How to use Credit and Credit Cards - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril BettsUSE OF CREDIT: Using credit can assist you is getting and building wealth in your life when used wisely. Credit cards can give you the chance to seize opportunities when they come your way. These days all Hotels and Car Rental companies along with many other businesses require you to have a ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Fortress of Louisbourg - Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsThe French arrived in Louisbourg in northern Cape Breton in 1713 after losing Acadia and Newfoundland to the British under the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, which ended the Spanish Succession war. France was only able to retain the islands of Cape Breton Island (then known as Isle Royale) ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Destination Alberta - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsAlberta is a land of natural beauty and has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise with the majestic Rocky mountains formed 70 million years ago, spectacular lakes and phenomenal scenery are well known as tourist destinations year round. Alberta is a Province known ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Destination Nova Scotia - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsNova Scotia is a beautiful Province. The scenery is outstanding with trees, lakes and the ocean around every corner. The Province is rich in history and culture with an outstanding assortment of Music. The Province has 11 scenic Trails all around the Province. Most people are not aware how ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Amusements ideas for travelling with Kids - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsTraveling with kids can be a stressful experience if you aren't prepared, so here are some ideas and tips for keeping them occupied and reminders on things to do for preparing to travel. Preparing for Travel: 1.Before you leave if traveling by car it is wise to give your car a once over with ...
Views: 1679 - Earn a Million Dollars the Smart Way - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Avril BettsIdeas on how to make a million dollars the smart way. 1. Branding: You not only do you need to Brand your Company but you need to Brand yourself personally. People like to buy from people they know and like. The more credibility you have as an individual the more likely people are to invest ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - The basics you require to start a Home-based Business - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• First and foremost you need to set aside a suitable space. Somewhere you can set up everything you need that is away from your family so you can comfortably work without disturbing them and without them disturbing you. This could be a spare room, part of your basement, or even the corner of a ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Hurghada on the Red Sea - Egypt - Visitors Info. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsWhen I first visited Hurghada in the late 90’s it was a small town, not really large enough to be called a city. Now it’s a bustling city and a hotspot on the Red Sea. Its coastal location and year round warm weather has made it an ideal place for holiday goers looking for a resort vacation, ...
Views: 1632 - Destination Newfoundland & Labrador - Canada - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsNewfoundland and Labrador is Canada's 10th province and consists of Newfoundland Island (new fin-LAND in Newfoundland English) and the mainland Labrador on the Atlantic Coast. The Capital is St John’s. This a huge Province and its wonders go back thousands of years. Take an opportunity to ...
Views: 1615 - The Benefits of working from home: - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• Tax write-off - A portion of your mortgage/rent payments, and utilities, phone, gas, equipment, fixtures, supplies and other capital expenditures might be tax-deductible. • Savings – You will save additional cash by not having to purchase restaurant lunches or buying coffee. • Time Saver ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - A History of the Calgary Stampede - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Avril BettsIn 1884 Calgary became home to 500 people and was incorporated as a town. They formed the Calgary and District Agricultural Society who produced the first fair in 1886. The Society purchased 94 acres on the Elbow River and developed the site with a race track, cattle sheds and an ...
Views: 1600 - Tips on Hiring Personnel - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Avril BettsIf you are the owner of a Business it's more than likely that at some point in time you have had or will have to hire staff. You yourself likely have your own talents but may need someone to balance them or just to assist you with necessary jobs or to enhance and grow your business. Hiring staff ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Pompeii - A Tourist Perspective - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Avril BettsPompeii is an ancient city located at the bottom of Mount Versuvius near the city of Naples in Italy. It became an active and prosperous port and town around 80 BC. The city was first occupied by Etruscans in 8th century BC followed by the Saminites and then Romans who took control around 200 ...
Views: 1576 - Additional costs of Cruising - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Avril BettsIf you are planning a Cruise these tips will help you make the most of your trip and prepare for additional costs. Seasoned Cruisers will be aware of the additional expenditures, but those new to Cruising who have not budgeted in advance might find it a shock to their pocket books. Options ...
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