Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain. After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago,…
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The Marius Reforms
The next major change in the army took place at the end of the 2nd century B.C. when Gaius Marius was elected Consul, placing him in command of the Roman army. Ceaseless attacks from the Germanic tribes forced large armies to be raised to defend Rome. However, just with Cannibal in the beginning, the legions suffered defeat after defeat, and…
Afghanistan Nato S Classic Self Defeating Exercise
If you think that you are aware of what’s going on in Afghanistan today, think again. The very people What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary 0 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin × Share this post! Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin Pinterest Messenger Reddit Telegram…
Private Money Land Loans
We seem to have touched a nerve with our raw land loan product. It is very popular with our client base, and it is easy to understand why. First of all, the banks pretty much stay away from raw land. There is no way to process raw land loans with an assembly line approach to lending. The only way to…
A Short History Of The Mortgage
Most people know what a mortgage is, due to the fact that many people have one. But, do you know how the mortgage itself came about? Here is some basic history on the mortgage and where it came from: In the beginning, a mortgage was just a conveyance of land for a fee. The buyer paid the seller a set…
The Essence Of Marrakech Morocco
Only a few hours from Europe is a place where you will marvel at the sights and sounds of a distant land. Boasting a rich history, exotic adventures, open-air bazaars, and an incredible mix of cultures, Marrakech will inevitably seduce each of your senses in a very poignant way. Along with the spectacular scenery, discerning travelers will be instantly lured…
Why People Are Buying Land For Sale In Arkansas
There are few feelings as rewarding as owning your own piece of land. The American spirit is essentially one of transience; our forbears were always restlessly and relentlessly pushing onward to the next frontier. But after the explorers came the waves of settlers, who found solace in being able to stake their claims and call the land their own. Their…
Buying Land For Sale Is A Worthy Investment
The richest men in the world including Donald Trump and Howard Hughes have made billions investing in land for sale. Actually most investors have made fortune in land for sale. So if this idea has never crossed your mind then it is time to get a closer look at land for sale as an investment because it can produce great…
In Pursuit Of Miller S Landscape
I have always been a great admirer of the artist John Miller. His simplistic coastal landscapes are a wonderful escape from the rigours of city life in Birmingham. But what of the subjects of his work? Were they just figments of his imagination or did these places actually exist? Since buying my first print ‘Estuary’, his worlds have always seemed…
Digging For Gold
When I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved. He would then share them…