Archive for 'History'
Watch Out For Flies In The Tropical North Queensland
March 15th, 2010. Published under History. No Comments.
There are, indeed, several marvelous things about Australia and specifically the Tropical North Queensland area. Although it is quite an incredible region to take a stroll through the rainforests, you definitely need to be mindful that you will come across quite a few, and this is even an understatement.
Fall Events in Brisbane
September 3rd, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
When people plan on visiting Australia they tend to migrate towards Queensland and Brisbane, due to the numerous events that are offered free of charge. In October of 2009, they are offering so many events, that it is the perfect time to visit. Some of the offered events include:
The Ancient History of Barry, South Wales: Part Two
March 17th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
In the 1700’s, dishes, saws, knives, flints, a scraper, a prehistoric horn celt with strange markings, a spokeshave and some arrowheads from the Neolithic Period were found. These are now safely housed in the museum in Cardiff, but at the time no one thought to organize an excavation and later a housing estate was built on the site.
The Ancient Roots of Barry, South Wales: Part 1.
March 15th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
The majority of what we have come to know about Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan in which it is to be found, has been gathered from the observation of old properties in the area. However, many of these are in a very bad state and have been for a very long time. There are also legendary tales like the one about Joseph of Arimathea, who traded tin across the channel in Glastonbury and was one of the first missionaries to the country.
San Fransisco Today
March 6th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
There’s no question that San Francisco is a hot destination. With its temperate climate, cosmopolitan cultural influences and many attractions, San Francisco has much to offer visitors from across America and around the world. This is not a city that can be explored in a day or two. There’s just so much to see and do. If you’ve chosen San Francisco as your vacation destination, you’re in for a treat. In order to make the most of the time you have, an intelligent map of San Francisco is an absolute requirement!
Ukraine’s Journey
February 26th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
When discussing a county that has been affiliated with Russian Communism, you wouldn’t expect to hear terms like Supreme Court, President, National Security, and Constitution. But when talking about Europe’s new Ukraine, that is what it’s all about. Since the 18th century, Russia and Ukraine have been in a relationship.
U.S. President
February 24th, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
The 2008 Presidential campaign is now over. For more than two years, we’ve been bombarded with television ads for every politician up for election or re-election. Did you think that after November 4th, it would all be over? I did. However, perhaps more than in any other Presidential election in our history, election news continues, with an unexpected fervor. If you take a quick look online, political forums and election blogs are absolutely bristling with participants, posting on message boards, blogs and anywhere else they can find to put in their two cents. Opinions are strong and debates lively. Everywhere you look, be it on your email client, news sites or banner ads on sites unrelated to politics, you’ll find post-election news and surveys galore. So why does the buzz continue, when the elections are over, done, finished?
How did Nike become so big?
February 23rd, 2009. Published under History. No Comments.
How did a small time importer of Japanese shoes in the early sixties become one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in the world? Its and interesting story as it comes from some very humble beginnings. It all started with a Graduate of business studies called Philip H. Knight who had some big ambitions. Even if he wasnt initially a designer his business know how later proved to be the making of the biggest sportswear company in the world.