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Antietam National Battlefield - Maryland

Antietam National Battlefield comprises 3,255 acres of forested and agricultural lands in north central Maryland and is the site of culmination of the first Confederate invasion of the Union on September 17, 1862. The landscape found on the fields of Antietam provides visitors with a view back into time, to see the land as it appeared, when two great armies fought here 142 years ago. Across th. . .

Marital Bliss - Honeymoon Cruise

Marital Bliss - Honeymoon Cruise Honeymoon Cruise – A Cruise to Paradise by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com A Honeymoon Cruise as the name suggests offers a gateway to paradise for honeymooners away from the pressures of daily life and enjoy the bliss of togetherness. This provides an opportunity for you to start your married life in a state of togetherness by exploring the unknown. . .

A Rich Experience aboard the Princess Cruise

A Rich Experience aboard the Princess Cruise Princess Cruise- A Unique Sailing Experience by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com A Princess Cruise has a lot to offer in terms of history and culture across the globe in seven continents. It has 70 different itineraries as you visit more than two hundreds of the world’s most exhilarating ports of call. Princess Cruise is a leader in desti. . .

Finding Sales Leads and Contacts goes Hi-Tech

Where sales people used to spend lots of time prospecting for leads and cold calling, now they can simply log on to the Internet and buy, sell or even trade leads and contacts at a new website. Run a quick search on Google and you will find over 400, 000 listings under the term "sales prospecting". Most of the listings involve list brokers, marketing companies who supply leads and lists or actu. . .

A Hiking Guide to Easter Island

A Hiking Guide to Easter Island by David Stanley Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I'll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you'll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano. The legends of Easter Island have been recounted many tim. . .

Writer School?

WRITER SCHOOL? Copyright 2004, Michael LaRocca Here's something from my mailbag. "Dear Michael, do you need to do good in school if you want to be a writer? I stink at school and all my friends laugh at me when I tell them I want to write, but I'm serious." Followed by a sentence or two of "I need your words to encourage me" or some such nonsense. Fortunately, a writing sample is rarely attache. . .

PARENT’S TIME-OUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

So you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one only the kids can enjoy. Well, think again! Here are a few tips for making your vacation to Mickey Mouse Land a memorable one for the whole family. *Start off by hiring a babysitter for an evening or two alone. If you’re a registered guest of a Disney resort, drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 per hour, per ch. . .

Disney’s 10 Most Magical Experiences

An Epcot Illuminations Cruise — Each evening boatloads of visitors depart from the docks of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht Club headed for Epcot. Their destination is a prime position under the bridge between the United Kingdom and France for a view of the Illuminations fireworks spectacular. Cruises are offered nightly with your choice of either a pontoon boat seating 10 or a beauti. . .

Christmas Two

Christmas is just around the corner and once again I am stuck on a ship in the middle of the ocean. I bite my nails daily; ever closer to the veins that keep the fingertips alive and ever closer to chewing off the whole nail in frustration. To be stuck on a ship and to know that x-mass will be part of the voyage is an acceptable part of the job and something that all at sea accept begrudgingly. . .

How Not To Get Published

HOW NOT TO GET PUBLISHED Copyright 2001 Michael LaRocca If someone had told me in 2000 that I'd publish four books in 2001, I'd have called him an eejit. The last time I'd been published was 1989, and that doesn't count because I paid someone to do it. I'd long since given up on getting published again. In fact, I doubted I'd ever write again. By now you may wonder how I made it from Point A t. . .

Apostrophe Usage Made Simple

APOSTROPHE USAGE MADE SIMPLE Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca According to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southerner says "Y'all watch this," get out of the way because those are probably the last words he will ever say. Well, I'm a Southerner. I used to live in the southeastern United States, but I moved to the southeast of China. And, I'm about to say the magic words: Y'all watch this. . .

Mystery of the Mummy

Ancient Egyptian mummies have long sparked our imaginations, starring in countless horror films and novels. But what are they? How were they made? Why were they made? That's the mystery of the mummy. The Egyptian mummification process is basically a means of preserving a dead body. Without preservation, a body will decompose, leaving only the bones. The Egyptian mummification process therefore . . .

Get Rich Writing Fiction

GET RICH WRITING FICTION Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca Some of us write simply because we can't not write. Ideas grab us, move us, and demand to be written. We strive to make it as real as we possibly can, to improve at our craft every day, hopefully to make it into the realm of literature as well as entertainment. We want to craft an entire world where the places and people are so real that. . .

The Big White Golfball

I remember well the first ship that I joined that had a Satellite Phone on it. I joined as Chief Engineer on this tiny little Research Vessel on a tiny little river in Papua New Guinea and I never saw the ship when I arrived at the wharf, all I could see was this massive white Golf Ball perched high on the top deck. Looked as if it was pushing what little there was of the ship down into the wat. . .

4 simple steps to avoid jet lag

First of all please notice that some explanations in my article are from a “viewpoint” of European Times. You’ll know what I mean when you read my article. AND I am German and have some misspelled words, grammar and phrases. I’m still developing my skills, but just don’t look at this, look at the content itself, and you’ll be happy. ;-) So go ahead now, I just want you to recognize it. ;-) 1. . . .

Carnival Cruise - a perfect holiday - Rock and Rolling with Carnival Cruise

Carnival Cruise - a perfect holiday Rock and Rolling with Carnival Cruise by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com If you want to have fun for one low price, all you need is a Carnival cruise. A Carnival cruise is a perfect way to pamper yourself. You don’t have to worry about paying extra for meals, entertainment and a range of activities. You just unpack once on the cruise ship. You a. . .

Moving to Spain - see how much better off you are going to be.

For many people moving to Spain as a retirement plan, a change of life plan or for work reasons one of the key questions is just how far will their money go? Generally if you are moving from the North of Europe you will see a considerable difference in the prices in goods. If you are coming from Oslo then you are in for a very pleasant surprise! Prices in Madrid and Barcelona are about half t. . .

Egypt : Land Before Time

In recent years, the number of people touring Egypt has slowly dwindled. This is most likely due to the violence in the Middle Eastern region and the few bombings and kidnappings that have occured in recent years. However, these cases are pretty much isolated, and the thousands of people who visit Egypt every year thoroughly enjoy their experience there. Egypt is famous for a lot of things, fro. . .

Boat Timeshares - A Unique Vacationing Experience

If you’ve dreamed of sailing the seven seas, but don’t necessarily have the bank account to buy a luxury vessel, don’t despair. There are ways to make that dream happen without breaking your bank. Boat timeshares offer a unique vacationing experience for almost any budget. By getting involved in a timeshare, you have the right to use that luxury vessel to make your dreams come true, but you a. . .

Avoid information overload when searching for airline tickets

No more information overload on travel! The importance of avoiding information overload when searching for the cheapest airline tickets online cannot be stressed enough theses days. This article will explain how you should take your time and do your research to be able to cherry pick your way through. What we Internet surfers don't seem to understand is that there are millions of travel sites o. . .

Family Cruise: Family Get-Together for Fun

Family Cruise: Family Get-Together for Fun Family Cruise: Happy Times you will not forget by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com A family cruise is a perfect getaway with loads of fun and excitement for everybody. Whenever you have kids bored with the usual stuff amusement parks, theater and all and your spouse needs a change, plan a cruise. You will get addicted to it. Family cruise i. . .

World Cruise - a relaxing experience - The Comprehensive World Cruise

Have you ever thought what it would be like to just relax quietly under the sun and at sea-no hustling or bustling, far away from the madding crowds in a casual attire and in clean air and just a small group of likeminded people as company? You are on a World Cruise- around the world, Australia and New Zealand, the Orient, South America, South Pacific, Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean. The sh. . .

Caribbean Cruise: An Enchanting Experience

A Caribbean cruise is the world’s most popular cruise. The Caribbean islands are a dream destination and the journey is equally out of the world. The island chains with a delightful combination of modernity and natural resources are a heady mix. If you are a nature lover used to the modern way of life the Caribbean islands and the Caribbean cruise are perfect getaways for you. A Caribbean crui. . .

Discover the Real New Zealand

One of the major attractions of visiting New Zealand is the possibility of losing yourself in its rugged and wild countryside. The desire to be alone and at one with nature frequently leads New Zealand tourists to buy travel guides in hopes of finding advice on ‘getting off the beaten track’. To get off the beaten track, however, you need to throw away your travel guide… and discover the real N. . .

A Lifetime Cruise – Hawaiian Cruise - An Exotic Hawaiian Cruise Trip

A Lifetime Cruise – Hawaiian Cruise An Exotic Hawaiian Cruise Trip by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com Hawaiian Cruises are everyone’s dream cruise to the Hawaiian Islands on an exquisite ocean liner. Being pampered from dawn to dusk with exemplary cuisine, entertainment and fun for all that too for a moderate sum on a Hawaiian Cruise is definitely something out of the world. An inc. . .

Asia Cruises: A Journey in the Exotic World

Asia Cruises: A Journey in the Exotic World Asia Cruises: Lasting Impressions of Culture and Tradition by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com An Asia cruise is a voyage of discovery, an experience of cultural extravaganza of Asian civilizations. Asia is biggest continent with the lengthiest coastline and the highest mountains of the world, the Himalayas. To explore the true majesty of. . .