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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

A list of the Galapagos Islands and their features

Here 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 airports. Private planes fly to Baltra, as it is the only airport with facilities for planes ove ight. A small bay accommodates the boats awaiting passengers for the cruises of the Galapagos.

Primary topic: Travel

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The Aftermath of the Halifax Explosion & Vincent Coleman Railway Dispatcher

The 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 charged with manslaughter. These charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence proving gross negligence.

Primary topic: Travel

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Akhenaten & the God Aten - Egypt

Amenhotep 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 Ama a Interlude and it was short lived. He elevated Aten the god of the sun to the only God in the Egyptian religion. This heresy was to bring dow Akhenaten and possibly his son King Tutankamen as the religion of Amun Ra was reinstated after his death and almost immediately during the reign of his son.

Primary topic: Travel

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The famous Bluenose and the Bluenose 2 - History under sail

In the early 1900s two factors brought about the creation of the International Fisherman’s Trophy. Years of rivalry betwee 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 always being towed for repairs or adjustments and then in 1919 the New York Yacht Club canceled a race due to a high wind of 23 knots. The schooner men had had enough and so in 1920 “The Halifax Herald” started a formal racing series. The races would be between genuine, working, sailing schooners.

Primary topic: Travel

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Celtic Colors Festival - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

This 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.r

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Alexander Keith's Brewery – Nova Scoti, Canada, Beer

Alexander Keith's Brewery – Nova Scotia Beerr 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 Scotland in 1817, and in addition to being a prominent businessman, a philanthropist, and one time Mayor of Halifax he served in the Nova Scotia legislature for 30 years.r

Primary topic: Travel

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An exercise in how to set your Goals

SETTING 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 many of your goals you have achieved. Somehow our minds respond to what we write down, and even without thinking about it our sub-conscious mind triggers us to take the actions to achieve the goals.

Primary topic: Travel

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Using the Internet for Flight Options

In this in day and age obtaining inexpensive airline tickets fares has become much easier. With many companies on the internet vying for your business. If searching on the internet the best place to start is to find a web portal that offers searches for many airlines. Some of these portals also offer Hotel and Car rentals options, and some now even offer tour packages as well. Sometimes by combining one or two products you can actually make additional savings.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Alexander Graham Bell Museum - Baddeck - Nova Scotia - Canada

Alexander 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 Bell away from the formality and summer heat of Washington DC. They both played an active role in the village of Baddeck.r

Primary topic: Travel

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The Egypt Obelisk - Central Park - NYC

DEFINITION 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 the front of the temples. Ancient obelisks were mostly monolithic – one solid piece of pink granite mainly from Aswan. Most modern obelisks are made of several stones and can have interior spaces. HOW MANYr

Primary topic: Travel

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Kejimkujik National Park - Nova Scotia - Canada

Kejimkujik National Park was established in 1967 and covers 381 sq kms in the western interior of Nova Scotia. The park is an inland wilde ess 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 in the spring. Glaciers once occupied this area. As they retreated they left behind huge granite boulders, shallow soil, and craters where the lakes have formed today.

Primary topic: Travel

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Family Travel - Creating Memories

Family 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 any age traveling together for any type of travel. This market doesn't have the time for researching everything themselves or they get overwhelmed with the mass of information available to them on the web and they are hungry for the expert help of Travel Agents.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Starting a Home Based Business

Working from your own home can be very beneficial. There is less overhead and it is a much cheaper alte ative 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 along with any capital expenditures on fixtures, equipment and supplies.

Primary topic: Travel

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The 1917 Halifax Explosion – The Event

1917 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 warships.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

The Venice Carnival

The 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 Carnival of Venice website. History of the Venice Carnival

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

The Disadvantages of working from home:

• 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 working from home may not be the way to go for you.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Port Royal Habitation - Nova Scotia - Canada

The 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 surrounding area. For thousands of years the ancestors of the Mi’kmaw native Indians had lived in the region and they welcomed the settlers and taught them how to survive in what was a new climate for the French.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Canada - A Unique Travel Destination

Canada 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 Ocean to the plains of the Western Canadian grasslands, this colossal nation is the ideal destination for thrill seekers and sightseers alike.r

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Tips on preparing to Travel with Kids

These 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 preparation it can create great memories. Use some of these tips to help you make the most of your trip. First, when booking your travel, try to book flights where the times compliment your kids schedules. This will make it easier if they aren't already tired and cranky.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Easter Island - Tourist Information

Easter 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 in the South Pacific over 2,000 miles from the nearest population centers of Tahiti and Chile.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

How to use Credit and Credit Cards

USE 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 credit card to guarantee their services. This can be difficult for someone with bad credit, no credit or youth just starting out.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Fortress of Louisbourg - Nova Scotia - Canada

The 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.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Destination Alberta - Canada

Alberta 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 for its Oil and Cowboys and Alberta Beef is well liked and known around the world. Alberta has 5 national and 67 Provincial Parks where big horn sheep, mountain goats, elk, bears, wolves, bison and even woodland caribou roam at will.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Destination Nova Scotia - Canada

Nova 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.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

The basics you require to start a Home-based Business

• 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 room that is not regularly used during the hours you will be working.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

The Benefits of working from home:

• 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 – You won’t waste time in traffic getting to and from work, which can save you hours a day. This means more productive time and less exposure to pollution, and will also save you a considerable amount of money each month in transportation and possible parking costs.

Primary topic: Travel

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Safety Precautions for Traveling

HOME SECURITY: If you have a home alarm make sure to set it before you leave on your trip. If a neighbour needs to access your home for emergencies or to water plants, feed animals or fish then make sure they have the number for your alarm. Most alarms are programmable so that you can enter an additional security number to add just for this purpose that can be canceled on your return. This way your original alarm number will not be compromised.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Tips for Saving on Flights

Here are some ideas and tips on how to save money on your flights. Are you flexible on your flying dates? If you are this can give you more options on your airline tickets fares. Traveling on weekdays is usually cheaper than flying on weekends. Additionally early morning, late night or red eye flights are usually cheaper than flying during the day.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea - Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh is a resort destination situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, on the Red Sea coast in Egypt. This is a favorite destination of leaders and politicians worldwide and is often used as a meeting place for peace talks.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

IDEAS FOR RAISING BUSINESS CAPITAL

It's true but nobody really cares about your deal ! Startling but true. Have you ever watched the Dragon's Den. If so you then you know that although the the group are interested in whether it's a viable project from a monetary point of view, contestants often blow it with their arrogance and attitude and the panel has no hesitation in telling them so.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

The Aftermath of the Egypt Revolution and Tourism

What 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 died completely with little chance of a fast recovery.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Marketing Strategies for Your Business

Here are some marketing strategies that I have learned from my coaches over over the years, I hope you will find them useful – they work. 1. Who – The first thing to consider as a marketing strategy is to determine exactly who your target clients are going to be – in other words the demographics of your potential clients rn. the age rangern. the professional level,rn. the educational levelrn. the income levelrn. the locationrn. any other aspect that will help you determine who will buy your product

Primary topic: Travel

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Successfully Brand Your Business

Every successful entrepreneur and business has a BRAND, The one thing you must have if you want to be successful is Branding that is consistent with you and your business. Branding separates you from your competition and gives you credibility. It's what makes people want to tell other people about you, and makes them want to invest and buy from you again and again. Without branding businesses cannot survive.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Tips on Hiring Personnel

If 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 can be a daunting task. Resumes are not always what they appear to be - most people will boost or stretch their resumes to fit the job or situation and it can be difficult to know who to hire for the right position.

Primary topic: Travel

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The Society of the Order of Good Cheer – Port Royal - Nova Scotia

Samuel 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 maintaining a joyous atmosphere.The Society only lasted one winter but was a great success. Reports show that every few days supper became a feast, and on a rotating basis everyone at the table was designated as Chief Steward.

Primary topic: Travel

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Steps in the Sales Process

Steps in the Sales Process 1. Know Your Productr 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 credibility.

Primary topic: Travel

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Egypt Tourism - Hope after the Revolution

The 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 business. With its year-round warm beaches and wealth of antiquities from the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic – Islamic ages along with Contemporary art, Egypt has much to offer the tourist. Accounting for over a tenth of the GDP, Egypt earns over $10 billion from tourism annually.

Primary topic: Travel

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Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains - British Columbia - Canada

Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are a wonderful year round destination for everyone. The adventurous, families, folks of all ages and people with disabilities - all will find a wide range of activities, and events – there is something for everyone. A Winter Wonderland: The two Mountains are approx 45 kms North of Vancouver. A genuine winter wonderland, famous worldwide for the Winter Olympics the Mountains attract skiers and visitors from around the world. Whistler offers year round activities and adventures, offering the largest Ski area in North America.

Primary topic: Travel

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Want to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Check these Rules for Success

21 Rules for Success 1. You need to have a single minded purpose and have total clarity and accuracy on what you want. 2. Have unstoppable positivity – positivity is contagious 3. Lifelong Genius – It's important to constantly improve yourself with lifelong learning and education – wealthy people have a love of reading 4. Generosity Factor – be generous and charitable, it will come back to you 5. Have flawless organization – being organized is a huge time saver, and makes for a clear mind

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Email Marketing Strategies – 4 Tips

Over 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 adopted filtering out obvious spam emails, but at the same time placing some good emails into trash boxes. So it is important to check your trash and delete boxes once in a while to ensure no good emails have arrived there before you delete all the spam emails.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Earn a Million Dollars the Smart Way

Ideas 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 in you, buy your product, and tell other people about you. People are skeptical and you need to find a way to disarm them quickly. You and your business should be consistent in what you present to the public in everything you do – it will become your brand.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Samuel de Champlain – French Explorer

In 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 trading center for the Aboriginal peoples living along the St. Lawrence. Champlain's next voyage would take him to Acadia.

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A History of King Tutankhamun - Youngest Pharoah of Egypt

Tutankhamun was a little know 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 "Ama a kings" was uncertain however it is known now that he was the son of Akhenaten by one of his secondary wives probably Kiya, and that he was brought up in Ama a probably in the North Palace. His name was omitted from the kings lists of Abydos and Karnak, the list jumps from Amenhotep III to Horemheb.

Primary topic: Travel

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Khufu - Cheops Builder of the Great Pyramid - Egypt

Ancient 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 throne remains as a record of this king and is currently in the Egyptian Museum

Primary topic: Travel

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A History of the Rio Carnival

The 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 eventually the Carnival became accepted as an outlet to indulge in pleasure for the 4 days of the festival before observing Lent.

Primary topic: Travel

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Queen Hatshepsut Temple - Luxor - Egypt

The 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 the Temple one needs to know something of the Queen who built it.

Primary topic: Travel

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By Avril BettsRecently published1 topic

Developing a Cover Identity

In 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 much to make it their own, but in the real world it is a difficult to maintain and conceal your identity for a long period of time. However, many intelligence operatives do it without choice or complaint. Why would you Want to Assume a Coverr

Primary topic: Travel

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Helping to Understand Body Language re Lying, Dating and Job Interviews

BODY 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.

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The Halifax Citadel - Nova Scotia - Canada

In 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.

Primary topic: Travel

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King Tutankhamun's Tomb - Valley of the Kings - Egypt

King 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 a sudden end.

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