To many travelers, Amelia Island is a newfound paradise. But centuries of people have been drawn to its tranquil shores and exquisite natural beauty. According to local folklore and historical evidence, Timucuan Indians first inhabited Amelia Island as early as 2000 BC. The Timucuan people were known for elaborate body tattoos in yellow, black, blue and red. The island was…
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Is Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture Right For Me
You are contemplating your first purchase of Teak Furniture and you are wondering if you are making the right decision? Well, you are and in this quick article, I will explain why I believe that. If you already use Teak Wood in some of your favorite outdoor furniture, then this article will just be fun information for you to know…
Suicide And Ptsd Post War Torture
Three hundred miles off the Argentina coast in the South Atlantic lay the Falkland Islands, also known to the Argentines as Islas Malvinas. It consists of two main islands, East and West Falklands which lie 300 miles east of the Argentina coast. There are about 200 smaller islands that form a total land area of approximately 4,700 square miles. The…
Looking For Work In Spain
Am I allowed to work in Spain? All EU citizens have the same right to live and work in Spain as a Spaniard and do not require a work permit. I don’t speak Spanish, what are my chances of finding work? This can be a big barrier and will narrow your opportunities. However, non-Spanish speakers will have more success in…
Sail Into The Americas Cup 2007 In Valencia Spain
The America’s Cup competition all started on August 22, 1851 when the British challenged the United States in a sailing event which the British thought they would easily win. The British have always been known for their naval supremacy and for having been more technologically advanced in its time than the rest of the world. But it was at that…
The Uganda Scheme
Theodore Herzl, the visionary who founded Zionism, was an assimilated Jew, who did not consider Palestine the optimal choice for a resurgent Jewish nationalism. When the British offered to him a homeland in East Africa (today’s Uganda), he accepted and proposed it to the Sixth Zionist Congress in Basle in 1903. After bitter recriminations, the Congress decided (295 for, 178…