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- Camino De Santiago De Compostela: A Modern Pilgrimage - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Michael Van KetsThe need to go on pilgrimages has always been a human characteristic. People have long trodden paths to destinations that promised miracles or penance, or to atone for sins. And even in this rational age, people are drawn on spiritual quests to the sacred sites of the world. In the Christian ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Shopping In Australia - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping in Australia is a laid back experience as you'd expect from a country whose unofficial motto is 'no worries'. Except for markets and some smaller shops, prices in Australia are fixed so there's no need to bargain. You'll find most items labeled with a price tag. A 10% Goods and Services ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - Shopping In France - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Michael Van KetsFrance is renowned as a shopping city but you have to choose your times well. Shop hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm. Many small shops close for a two-hour lunch break. Thursday is the best time for late-night shopping. Many stores stay open until 9 or 10pm. Sunday shopping is ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Shopping In Spain - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping in Spain is a more relaxed and more economical affair than in the rest of Europe.Bargaining is widespread here and you've got a good chance of finding some real bargains. Shopping In Barcelona Here's a city that's reinvented itself in the last decade and a vibrant shopping scene ...
Views: 1186(2 votes) - The Great British Shopping Experience - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael Van KetsNapoleon famously remarked that Britain was a nation of shopkeepers and it's still true today. But bear in mind that taxes are high with VAT a whopping 17.5%. Fortunately discount outlets and other types of bargain shopping abound. Other than purchases from bargain outlets, your best buys ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - Shopping In France, A Mystical Experience - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping In France Few people give shopping the same energy, enthusiasm and thought as the French. Whether it's a trip to the market for lunch ingredients or to an elegant boutique for a new evening gown, they give it their all. For you to truly enjoy the French shopping scene have to do the ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Shopping In Germany: Berlin And Munich - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping In Germany Germany has a reputation for craftsmanship and this is reflected in the quality of locally-made goods. Traditional German buys include porcelain, handicrafts, toys, timepieces, beer steins, nutcrackers and cutlery, not to mention Mercedes and BMW cars. Shopping In ...
Views: 3262(1 vote) - Shopping In Italy Is A Wonderful Adventure - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping In Italy Italy's hottest shopping draw is of course fashion. Milan is home of the country's fashion industry, but Rome is the main Italian bazaar where the threads are put on the market. Here you can find the ultra chic garments of celebrated designers numbering in the hundreds. ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Shopping In Spain Is An Adventure - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping In Spain Spain offers all the international brand names you could ever need. But why buy imported goods when Spain has its own specialties? Here are some examples. Spain is a great place to buy leather items, especially shoes. Crafts are famous too. These include ceramic items such ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - The Great Joys Of Shopping In France - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Michael Van KetsShopping In France France is the ultimate shopping destination for the sophisticated consumer. It offers everything from the ultimate in haute couture to perfumes to wines and cheeses. And shopping in France is not the utilitarian experience it can be elsewhere. Rather it's a serious activity ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - 10 Critical Decisions For Successful E-discovery Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from Michael Van KetsThe Information Management Journal/September / October 2007- Todayีs explosion of electronic data, coupled with the December 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) concerning electronically stored information (ESI), requires information and legal professionals to ...
Views: 1146 - A Woman's Perspectives On The Use Of Male Condoms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Michael Van KetsUp until the last two or three decades, condoms have always been predominantly a masculine concern. Protecting the male person from unwanted pregnancies used to be the primary intention of putting on this device. But with the advent of feminism and female empowerment, condom usage is now viewed ...
Views: 868 - Chess Boards - The Ever-evolving Chess Game Component - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Michael Van KetsAccording to an online independent voluntary judiciary committee, there are approximately 43 recognized chess variants, and the number is growing. The increased variety of game play has not only attracted whole new leagues of chess players, but it has also created new chess board designs far ...
Views: 1516 - Colours Of The Soul Colour Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Michael Van KetsColour surrounds us, we live and breath colour often on a subconscious level. How many of us take colour for granted? We often are so busy in our everyday lives to stop and realise the kaleidoscope of colour that surrounds us. Imagine a world without colour; how would this effect our feelings ...
Views: 830 - Four Reasons Why it Isn't Time To Have Sex Yet - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Michael Van KetsI can tell you one thing for certain : in life, timing is everything. Just like everything else, sexual activity is as much about when you do it is as it is how you do it. So, with this in mind, I’ve written up this short checklist as a reminder of some of the reasons why you should hold ...
Views: 1017 - How To Banish Dust Mites...The Secret Enemy You Sleep With Every Night - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael Van KetsDust mites love your mattress because it's the perfect environment for them. It's warm, tends to be moist, and what's more, it's replete with their favorite diet - human skin flakes. The Mayo Clinic estimates that you may be sharing you cozy bed with anywhere from 1 to 10 million of the ...
Views: 1108 - Mattress Cleaning And Sanitizing Dealerships: A Great Business That Helps People - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Michael Van KetsWith so many business opportunities available both online and offline, finding the right one for you can be difficult. If you're interested in a great opportunity that improves the quality of people's lives while creating an excellent income for yourself, you should look into acquiring a ...
Views: 1746 - The Magic Of Blueberries - Sweet, Juicy And Good For Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Michael Van KetsBlueberry muffins, blueberry cream pies, blueberry cheesecake, blueberry pancake, fresh moist blueberries....just reading the words is enough to evoke that summer-sweet, luscious tang and get your mouth watering. Everyone knows blueberries are delicious, but did you know they're good for your ...
Views: 874 - The Unique History Of Chess Pieces - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Michael Van KetsChess pieces are not only the rank-and-file of a chess game, but they are also the heart and soul of the chess game experience. Chess pieces with matching or unique movement qualities completing their intended purpose make for a sharp strategic ballet with nearly limitless possibilities of ...
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