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Monday, February 24, 2014

Mainau- a Dream Island

Sunflower at Mainau. Source: my own picture

A few years ago, during a journey I made in several European countries, I had the chance to visit an extraordinary island. Its name is Mainau and it is located in Lake Constance, near the city of Konstanz, close to the border between Germany and Switzerland. In an area where there are many attractions for tourists, Mainau stands out because it’s truly a place like no other.
As soon as I entered the island I understood why it’s so appreciated by tourists and locals who go there to enjoy its beauty. This patch of land was turned into a piece of paradise by its owners, the Bernadotte family. It is undoubtedly a fantastic site for those who love flowers. I was amazed to find out that there about 500 rose varieties, not to mention other species of flowers, in the parks and gardens which surround its main building, the Castle of the Teutonic Order.
The castle, which lies in the heart of the island, doesn’t look very impressive. It doesn’t have a complicated architectural design, but I think its beauty lies in its simplicity. I only saw it from outside, but I went inside the church which is situated next to the castle. That short visit gave me a few moments of meditation before continuing my exploration of the island.
Words are sometimes poor to describe the beauty of the gardens around the castle. Thousands of flowers in all sorts of original arrangements can be admired there in a unique display of beauty. The parks also include all kinds of trees, including giant Sequoias, the tallest trees I’ve seen in my life. I was stunned when I looked up at the tree tops and realized how huge they were.
Mainau also allows children to have an unforgettable experience by having fun at Disney Village and Water World, two exciting playgrounds. There are places in which many adults won’t resist the temptation of going back to their childhood days and exploring them for a while. Art lovers can admire the splendid statues which can be found all over the island, so there are wonderful things to do for everyone at Mainau.
For all these reasons I consider that Mainau is an objective which can’t be missed by any traveler who goes to Lake Constance. It looks like a dream island, but it’s real and I hope to see it again one day.

Article originally published at FullofKnowledge on July 2, 2013.

You can see more stunning pictures I've taken at Mainau on my blog:
http://sebaonciu.blogspot.ro/2013/07/mainau-enchanting-island.html#.Uwuhp87iMSV

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For all these reasons I consider that Mainau is an objective which can’t be missed by any traveler who goes to Lake Constance. It looks like a dream island, but it’s real and I hope to see it again one day.
You can see a few more pictures taken at Mainau on my blog:
http://sebaonciu.blogspot.ro/2013/07/mainau-enchanting-island.html#.UdKAgKx5ahg

Read more at http://fullofknowledge.com/2013/07/mainau-a-dream-island/#rdY8pkxBPoAhuodH.99

As soon as I entered the island I understood why it’s so appreciated by tourists and locals who go there to enjoy its beauty. This patch of land was turned into a piece of paradise by its owners, the Bernadotte family. It is undoubtedly a fantastic sight for those who love flowers. I was amazed to find out that there about 500 rose varieties, not to mention other species of flowers, in the parks and gardens which surround its main building, the Castle of the Teutonic Order
Read more at http://fullofknowledge.com/2013/07/mainau-a-dream-island/#rdY8pkxBPoAhuodH.99

A few years ago, during a journey I made into several European countries, I had the chance to visit an extraordinary island. Its name is Mainau and it is located in Lake Constance, near the city of Konstanz, close to the border between Germany and Switzerland. In an area where there are many attractions for tourists, Mainau stands out because it’s truly a place like no other.
Read more at http://fullofknowledge.com/2013/07/mainau-a-dream-island/#rdY8pkxBPoAhuodH.99

The Merchant's House Museum in New York City is Haunted

When I went to New York city a couple of years ago, I went to visit the Merchant's House Museum. Have you been there?

Photo credit: Denise Larkin - An upstairs bedroom.

The Merchant's House Museum was built in 1832 in Manhattan.

Photo credit: Free to use and share from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WTM_tony_0079.jpg

The Preferred Writers Secret to Earn Money Online

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

History of the Slave Ship:The Zong

The slave ships are a part of history. They were special ships that were used to cart Negro slaves from the West Coast of Africa to the United States. The route across the Atlantic Ocean normally took between 6 to 8 weeks and the slaves chanied and mancled below deck suffered a high attrition rate and about 10% died. The dead slaves were thrown over board and were the feed of the sharks that followed the slave ships in packs. One of the most notorious ships was the Zong. This ship was constructed in England and was to be used especially for carrying slaves across the Atlantic. The Zong was an all wood structure and had special enlosures below deck to house the slaves. A replica of the Zong is still available and moored in the Thames at London. It is now a museum ship and the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery was celebrated aboard this ship recently. The Zong is famous for its voyage across the Atlantic under command of captain Luke Collingwood. This was the first voyage of Captain Collingwood as the captain of a slave ship. this voyage took place in 1781. Collingwood sailed from Dakar with more than 400 slaves in its holds. But the ship because variety of problems was after 6 weeks only in the mid Atlantic and still far from Jamaica , where it was headed. Collingwood consulted his crew and despite opposition, it was decided that 120 slaves who were sick and infirm would be cast into the ocean. This was a cold blooded decision and the slaves were manacled together and cast into the ocean. As a show of solderity 10 more slaves jumped into the waters to the chagrin of the Captain. Having lightened his hold, the ship reached Jaimaca a little before Christmas in 1781. The Ships owners filed a compensation claim for the 130 slaves thrown over board. The case was heard in London and the insurance company refused to pay the claim amount. The reason was that the Captain had falsely claimed that the reason for throwing the slaves over board was shortage of fresh water. In Jamaica when the ship docked, it had over 400 liters of water. None of the crew were tried for murder for the deaths of 130 Negroes. On the contrary the Attorney General of England in a statement said that the slaves were just merchandise and good men could not be punished if merchandise was thrown over board. Those were terrible times and now 200 years later the Zong can be seen in London on the river Thames. Read more: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/667866_remembering-the-slave-ship-the-zong#ixzz2uDq59NT7 12320

Easy Tips to Quit Smoking

Smoking is one of the most unhealthy habit and every year millions of people die around the world due to lung cancer and other health issues mostly caused due to this. Many people try to quit smoking, but very few succeed in doing it because they don't take the right approach and lack the right attitude. It is not very difficult to quit smoking if you are determined to do so and have the support of your friends and family, which can always be helpful in your journey to quit smoking.

Smoking contrary to common belief can never help you to relax when faced with stress. You should spend some time with your loved ones or do things you love doing which are some great ways to relax your mind and body. You should also take appropriate rest everyday which will make your body better equipped to handle stress and you don't use smoking as a way to beat stress.

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See this full article at:

http://fullofknowledge.com/2014/01/effective-tips-to-curb-your-urge-to-smoke/

An Unusual View of Tarot Cards

Most of my more in depth writing can be found at fullofknowledge.com, or as we lovingly call it, FoK.
I write about a wide variety of things there, and many are in the form of serial articles, so I thought it might be nice to share links to the whole series here.

This particular series is not yet complete, but if you like it, you can always bug me to hurry up and complete it in the comments. A little motivation in the right direction can go a long way. There are a dozen articles there already, each of which is packed with information, so it should be an intriguing start at least.

The subject of this series might be a bit odd to some. It is about Tarot Cards, but if you read, you will find that I view them in a very different light than most people do. You see, to me the Tarot has little to do with foretelling the future. To find out what I think it is all about, follow the link...

http://fullofknowledge.com/tag/tarot-cards/

You may want to start at the bottom of the page and work your way up, as they are in reverse order, and it is best to start with the back ground on such subjects. Also included are images from a deck I designed and created myself. Enjoy!

DynamicOxygen I use on my blogs for site revenue (Discussion type of topic)

I have used DynamicOxygen on my websites for a few years and I must say they are clean ads that run and you can adjust it to your liking.

Your website has to go through an approval process. Join here

Once you are approved you then can log in and get your ad codes to place on your blog or website.

and this is a plus for everyone that joins with you.
If you send us a referral, you will be paid 5% of that referral's commissions for life!

PAYMENTS

DO will pay Publisher commissions for valid clicks and /or valid impressions generated from the use of DO Technology on Publisher Media. All payments will be in U.S. Dollars and shall be made to Publishers approximately 45 days after the calendar month in which they were earned. DO will pay Publisher upon reaching a level of fifty ($50.00) dollars for all commissions earned under this Agreement less mailing fees for Publishers abroad (Outside the United States) and less any deductions for Invalid Activity. Commissions earned during any calendar month that are less than fifty ($50.00) dollars, at DO's sole discretion, shall be carried over to the next billing period. In the event DO has not received payment for a portion of such bid amount earned, DO may delay paying commission due to Publisher on such portion until 30 days after DO collects such portion. Publisher is responsible for maintaining all payment and contact information current in Publisher Center.

You will see they are very strict when it comes to payments and they review and make sure everything is up to par before paying out, they have been in business since 2007 and I have been with them since 2011, I have to be honest my blog was not up to par and I am working on it to get more views, I was paid in 2013 for my 3rd party publishing, I stopped working that blog while I was injured and learning to walk again.

But I am almost back to the old me again and now I am fast at work again writing and blogging. If you have a really active website/blog this will do very well for you.
I do enjoy it along with using other means for site revenue

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Add Your Own Ads To Your Posts.

As you may have noticed, we are all about helping our members earn. Some of you have already utilized the networking/sharing benefits of PWG. Others haven't shared, interacted, or labeled their posts for ideal placement in the search engines. I've left earning tips and coaching advise in their comments without much success. As a result these few have not fared very well. But I am determined to help!

All PWG members who have an Adsense approved account may place their own 728 x 90 Banner Ad under their posts. We are owned by Google here so even if you are on a hosted account you should still be able to run your ads here without any restrictions. An example has been added to show you how this should look on your post.

How To:
After you have completed your post and added your labels, click on the "HTML" button in your editor and paste your own ad code below the html tag </script>.
Use the "Preview" to ensure your post and banner placement is to your liking.
You may go back and include your banner to any previously posted article.

Guidelines:
Same as any other site that allows this, you will be responsible for your own ads.
Only (1) 728x90 Ad may be placed under your post. Do not run a trail of ads down the page!
Only Adsense approved ads are permitted at this time. If you are using another network such as Contera, Chikita, etc. Contact me for approval.
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How To Cope With Information Overload When Working From Home To Make Money Online

Making money online is a dream that many people have but very few are able to achieve it. If you have ever tried to make money online you might have suffered from information overload. When I first started working from home to make money online I accumulated too much information related to the various skills that I was looking to develop. I signed up for every possible free or paid report and Ebook. I read numerous blog posts in my niche and spend hours watching webinars almost on a daily basis. I had soon too much information which was way more than I could handle.

Information overload is a common problem faced by a lot of people who work to make money online. I faced it too and one of the primary reason for it was because I was trying to learn too many skills at the same time. I was trying to learn how to build a website, how to do social media, how to find right keywords and how to build a list. The easiest way to tackle information overload is to identify one skill you want to learn and focus completely on it. You should move to something new only after you completely master the skill you are learning. It is important to take a systematic approach so that you don't gather too much information and get confused about what to learn first and what later. Making money online is not difficult if you stay focused and have the patience and perseverance to succeed. You should avoid information overload as this can be the biggest obstacle in making money online.