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29th September 2009
Along an island in the North Sea,five miles from the Dutch Coast,stretches a dangerous ledge of rocks that has proved the graveyard of many a vessel sailing that turbulent sea. On this island once lived a group of men who, as each vessel was wrecked, loot... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Visit Russia today and explore the undiscovered wonders! Russia is a transcontinental state located between the Europe and Asia continents with Moscow being its capital city. It is the largest country in the world with a population of over a hundred and f... Read >
Author: kunpeter27128th August 2009
Long ago, car owners would just put straight water into the radiator of their cars. Water worked alright, but there was one problem. Well, actually two. The temperatures at which water froze and boiled were simply to close together. Driving on a hot summe... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson23rd August 2009
Can you imagine saying no to earning more money? How would you like to turn the purchase price of your computer into an investment that begins paying you? This is not a get rich quick scheme or some overnight madness however if you have some time and ar... Read >
Author: Anthony J Harris12th August 2009
Despite the slowing of interest in the Bulgarian real estate market from British clients in the past year, the market has fared better compared with similar near-by markets. Tourism has steadily grown in the country at a rate of around 6.5% per annum, app... Read >
Author: Melissa Chappell10th August 2009
As a child, I felt very embarrassed... because I had a fridge, a family and a nice home. I grew up in Jerusalem during the war and most of my friends came from terrible, really dreadful camps in Siberia.
I always felt guilty that... I was so lucky. You c... Read >
Author: A.Deakin10th August 2009
As a child, I felt very embarrassed... because I had a fridge, a family and a nice home. I grew up in Jerusalem during the war and most of my friends came from terrible, really dreadful camps in Siberia.
I always felt guilty that... I was so lucky. You c... Read >
Author: A.Deakin05th July 2009
If you wanted to solar power your home a decade ago, you would have needed access to substantial amount of cash or finance. Today, solar power for residential homes is much easier, and as more and more people can see the benefits of solar and wind power f... Read >
Author: Kozan Huseyin26th June 2009
Alaska is a place of extremes and richness, where dreams have room to grow big. To figure out Alaska's scale, try to imagine a place with one square mile for every resident. The state claims 17 out of the nation's 20 largest peaks, 6,640 miles of coastlin... Read >
Author: Nisha 22nd June 2009
If I am asked to advise the most beautiful place in Russia, I think Siberia doesn't decline to shoulder a responsibility. This vast land is like a grand painting full of Russian style. Once upon a time, I went to the cold Siberia for work. The city of Irk... Read >
Author: Apple Tree01st June 2009
The oldest healing tradition in the world is shamanism. It is primitive. It is primal. It is a powerful practice. Today it would also be classified by such names as “holistic healing”, or “integrative medicine”. My beloved calls it “Harmonic Inf... Read >
Author: Tonya K. Freeman12th May 2009
Every time I plan another trip to Russia I face a dilemma of sorts – I need to go through my closet to pick the best outfits. Perhaps that is standard operating procedure to nearly all of us, but what does that mean for me and you? Do people in the US ... Read >
Author: Prime Language Services21st April 2009
There’s one guy like this in every office.
His desk is always clean, he can always find what he’s looking for, his computer desktop has folders for all of his files and he always knows what’s on his schedule. And, except for his boss, everyone el... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2009
When it comes to dating friends, the pals of the person you have been dating for sometime now; it is worth it if you can win their heart over. There is basically no reason as to why you should detest meeting them. Think of it as a testament of your endear... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji09th April 2009
There’s one guy like this in every office.
His desk is always clean, he can always find what he’s looking for, his computer desktop has folders for all of his files and he always knows what’s on his schedule. And, except for his boss, everyone el... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st April 2009
Are you looking for a guaranteed way to waste the rest of your life? Here it is: spend your time searching for things where there aren't.
I have also a second formula for squandering your days: spend your time chasing people that are unavailable. The s... Read >
Author: John Vespasian25th March 2009
Our Earth is so huge and one can find here multiple distinct and exotic places. We all from time to time think this way, but after you start traveling pretty soon you understand that the list of places you wish to visit decreases too quickly. Nowadays tra... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson11th March 2009
Have you been thinking about heading overseas and visiting places in Europe you have heard about and always wished to visit? What about a trip to Russia? Russia is abounding with amazing sights and scenes to attract and amaze you and your family. St. Pe... Read >
Author: Robert Bell02nd March 2009
We all know how language coaching used to work. Practise with a friend? Perhaps find a ‘teacher’- maybe a gap year student travelling the world? Or someone with little experience looking for some extra spare time cash. Based on the teacher, not the c... Read >
Author: MarkArnold20th February 2009
Of all the down duvets, though, goose down is the most plush. Unlike duck down duvets, goose down does not have an upsetting odour. In reality, they have nearly no smell at all. At the low end of the range are the down and feather mixed duvets.
Even t... Read >
Author: swishaw02nd February 2009
The Siberian Husky belongs to the so-called Spitz Group of dogs and has variously been known at one time or another under the following names:
• Artic Husky Dog
• Siberian Chukchi
• Chukchi Sled Dog
• Chukchi or Chuchi
The Siberian Husky ... Read >
Author: Kayye Nynne11th November 2008
When you bring home a new puppy, the first decision you have to make is what you will name this newest member of the family. Just as parents look at lists of names for babies, dog owners look through lists of names to find unusual dog names that suit the ... Read >
Author: Ling Tong15th October 2008
Asteroids are relevant left over from the formation of the solar technique. Asteroids are rocky and clanging stuff that orbit the Sun but are too small to be considered planetss They array in dimension from a diameter of about 1000 km, down to the extent ... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward27th August 2008
There is little doubt that you know what a carpet is but do you know all of the different types of carpets that are out on the market? There is quite a bit of history attached to carpets and it may surprise you to find out how long they have been around a... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON14th August 2008
Diamonds that one sees in the jewelry does not come in that form from nature itself. It has to go through a very labourous and tedious process of planning, cutting and polishing before it reaches the ultimate consumers. These places where a diamond takes ... Read >
Author: Jewelry Professional26th July 2008
Live in another country and you’ll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia.
Russian Holidays
I loved living in Russia and the primary reason was people. Rus... Read >
Author: VIKRANT SAINI26th July 2008
Live in another country and you’ll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia.
Russian Holidays
I loved living in Russia and the primary reason was people. Russian... Read >
Author: VIKRANT SAINI23rd June 2008
A diamond has long been acknowledged as the hardest substance on earth. No matter where in the world you live, everyone knows that diamonds are highly valued and treasured in all cultures and countries around the globe. What is not as well known is what d... Read >
Author: Archibald11th June 2008
Type: Discovery
Tour duration: 4 days
Dates: 30/07-02/08/2008
Recommended Group Size: 2 - 20 pax
Mode of Travel: car/minibus, motor ship
Welcome to Siberia to watch the total solar eclipse 01 Aug 2008. The old Russian city of Bar... Read >
Author: a2media28th May 2008
How many products from Siberia are you aware of? Bears? That's one. Something else? Me neither. Yet it seems there is something in Siberia besides bears and snow. Deep from the heart of Russia comes an image editor for small pictures. Meet Sib Icon Editor... Read >
Author: SibCode28th May 2008
How many products from Siberia are you aware of? Bears? Snow? Something else? Me neither. Yet apparently there is something in Siberia besides bears and snow. Deep from the heart of Russia comes an image editor for small pictures. Meet Sib Icon Editor by ... Read >
Author: SibCode13th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Rebecca Hanson
For almost 30 years Rebecca Hanson had deliberately ignored her feelings so that she could endure a painful relationship. Now, she realizes that her feelings were an inner guidance system, given to her as a means of di... Read >
Author: Rebecca Hanson10th March 2008
Very talented Yes have released their latest album titled Close To The Edge and Wow! It's good.
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis16th February 2008
I shall write about the procedure from our own experience. I came from Siberia, a region with a cold climate and is almost at the end of the list on a standard of living. In my city, Barnaul, there is approximately 1 man to 6 women. And it is necessary to... Read >
Author: Oxana Hoeffel11th February 2008
Turkish is spoken by more than 70 million people throughout the world. Turkish speakers reside primarily in Turkey, though very significant populations of speakers now reside in Germany with smaller communities existing in Cyprus, Bulgaria, and other part... Read >
Author: Ultimate Language22nd January 2008
As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to Siberia. It was there that they were trained for hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people. The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic tribe that used the Siberian Huskies to pull sleds with light load... Read >
Author: Andrew Preston14th November 2007
Considering visiting Russia this winter? If so, you are going to need to learn how to stay warm in the legendary Russian winter. Alas, the Russians have come up with a fail proof strategy over the years. Mention the Russian winter, and most people think o... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo30th August 2007
Even a few decades back, this would have probably been unthinkable — offshore eCommerce is the new face of doing business in the 21st century. In simple terms, offshore eCommerce means running a business online from over the miles, the geographical dist... Read >
Author: Wain Roy26th August 2007
In a recent survey, it was discovered that many of the people actively involved in Mortgage deals barely know the basics of this type of loan.
Now, that can be likened to an African taking a trip to Siberia in winter in his or her traditional attire. A... Read >
Author: uneeking29th June 2007
The sucker fish family of the Cypriniformes order, also known as Catostomidae, is a family of freshwater fish with 80 species, native to North America, eastern Siberia and east central China, particularly in rivers but also in any other freshwater environ... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin22nd May 2007
“Reality is an Illusion, albeit a persistent one.” Albert Einstein. Shamans for many thousands of years have pointing in the same direction as Quantum Physics. There is a greater reality outside our limited perception. This article explores the worlds... Read >
Author: Howard G Charing29th March 2007
Panties are panties or so you would think but for the uninitiated it's all a little more complicated than at first it appears. You have panties, briefs, knickers, pants, thongs and shorts just for starters before you even get into all the different styles... Read >
Author: kevinor28th February 2007
If you are going to be traveling to Russia, you probably have been warned about the custom of drinking vodka. There is a lot of hype about it, but here are the facts.
It has only been 15 years or so since Russia became an open country after the fall o... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo15th February 2007
This article explains some interesting information about Asia, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know.
Asia is the largest continent in the world by a considerable margin, and it is rich in... Read >
Author: Yube11th January 2007
Traveling abroad is a great adventure, but it does raise some interesting problems. One of them is money. Specifically, how do you take it or do you even need to?
Money When Traveling Abroad
You have made the decision to head off to some exotic fore... Read >
Author: Burton Jones16th December 2006
If you love traveling, you will soon reach a point where you get tired of the usual travel destinations and tourist traps. Yes, some things need to be seen, but unique destinations will soon top your list of things to see.
Unique Travel Destinations
... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th November 2006
Are you seeking your Russian woman? Impatient to see the pretty girl you've met online? Now you know for sure you are ready to set out in search for your best relationship ever...
To make a long story short, you have decided to go to Russia in winter wh... Read >
Author: Tanya Bilk13th October 2006
Russians make fun of Americans because they smile all the time. Americans flash a smile for strangers with all thirty-two teeth showing.
Russians do not overuse smiling as a way to meet the outside world. Daily life in Russia is difficult. Even small e... Read >
Author: John Kunkle25th July 2006
Fly fishing on rivers and lakes is often portrayed as a communal zen moment in nature. Seek out the Northern Pike, however, and you are in for anything but a peaceful time.
The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike
The Pike is undisputedly a creation of som... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo28th June 2006
These days, it seems like humans are everywhere. Finding an adventure is outright impossible. A visit to Alaska, however, will convince you there is still open space in the world.
Visiting Alaska The Domain of Mother Nature
Make no mistake, the n... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo27th April 2006
It's widely believed that dogs originated over 17,000 years ago; recent DNA testing and closer fossil examination is suggesting that dogs originated as far as 150,000 years ago. However the dating in relation to the Bible seems a little far fetched. We ... Read >
Author: steve Allison01st February 2006
There is so much that we take for granted in the good old USA. Take mortgages for example. I'm on my third home here in the Deep South. My wife and I have had three mortgages for our homes. If your credit is decent and you have something to put down, ... Read >
Author: Kim Vedros28th January 2006
Mention the word "Siberia," and images of gulags, frozen tundra and wastelands may come to mind. While there is some truth to these, my impressions of Siberia included more.
Siberia comprises more than 75 percent of modern Russia. Unless you visit, t... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo19th January 2006
Chances are you heard some form of the saying before. Maybe it was "If your right ear itches, someone is speaking well of you and if your left ear itches, someone is speaking ill of you." Or the more popular, shorter version "If your ears are ringing, som... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily29th November 2005
While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way.
Trans-Siberian Railway
When living in Siberia, the only way to get around is car, ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo10th November 2005
Living for a year in Siberia was bound to results in a few laughs. There was no funnier time than my effort to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The Set Up
As an American male, my idea of cooking was dropping by the local Chinese restaurant on my way home fr... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo30th October 2005
Living in Siberia for a year allowed me to experience things I never would have in San Diego. Getting funky with your bad self on Siberian bus rides was one such thing.
Slip Sliding Away
The only real disadvantage to living in the Siberian city of ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo25th October 2005
Live in another country and you'll start to experience serious cultural differences. This is particularly true as I discovered with Halloween in Siberia.
Russian Holidays
I loved living in Russia and the primary reason was people. Russians love to ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo22nd October 2005
In 1999, I decided to live a year in the city of Chita, Russia. For those not in the know, Chita is a city in Siberia.
History
The City of Chita is a the administrative center of the Chita Oblast, which is similar to a state. It is located smack dab... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo20th September 2005
After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The Horror
As my new Russian friend wa... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo20th September 2005
After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the last stage of the seven-day trip to get there.
Siberia As Seen From A Train
... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
"You must really hate this job." That's what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored and looking for something that would be completely and utterly new. Whether it was sunstroke or a developi... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was going to take to get to the city of Chita in Siberia. The combination of a vodka hangover, three flights, one train ride and a jump over the international date line didn't hel... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3
Technica... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3 [Still]
As I lounged i... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia.
Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk is an amazing city. Museums wit... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th August 2005
In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Day 4!
If you've ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo11th January 2005
Search Engine Innovation For 2004
After being blind-sided by the Google Florida update, many webmasters and SEO's were reeling from the results. The message is clear: you can't rely on just one search engine for all of your traffic. You must use all your... Read >
Author: Daria Goetsch
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