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The Honey Locust Tree of Louisiana

Robert Nickel — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:50:49 +0000

The Honey Locust tree is a deciduous tree found in the southeast of the United States. It likes moist ground, thus is often growing along riversides or in valleys. Despite its average size, and in comparison to most trees, the Honey Locust does not live long and is fairly delicate.

The Honey Locust Tree of Louisiana

Using Visualization for Life

Robert Nickel — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:44:38 +0000

Visualization is a healing and empowering technique consisting of the formation of a positive or helpful mental image that leads to the desired outcome, and replaying it in one's mind. The method is used as a complimentary or alternative medicine for the physically or mentally ill who may suffer from such ailments as cancer, trauma, and depression. Athletes also utilize visualization to help achieve success during a competition.

Using Visualization for Life

Little Known Secrets of Las Vegas

Robert Nickel — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:32:24 +0000

According to the latest television commercials by Las Vegas tourism authorities, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Surely they are referring to the adventures of small-town business people and girls-weekend attendees who do things far outside of their comfort zone. Let us turn the statement around and consider the happenings in Vegas that work in favour of the traveler. What little known tidbits of information are floating around just waiting to be grabbed by those seeking a bit of an extra lift while in Vegas? Well, we have a few of them here! Take note.

Little Known Secrets of Las Vegas

Dominican Republic: Museum of the Royal Houses

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:40:55 +0000

Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is located on southern coast of the nation as it overlooks the Caribbean Sea. In terms of population, Santo Domingo is the largest city in the Caribbean region, with approximately 3.5 million people residing there. The location of the city has always been an ideal place of settlement, as it is on the sheltered side of the island, in a bay area deep enough for large ships to anchor and with enough land to house a lot of people. Therefore the history of Santo Domingo is as long as the country itself.

Dominican Republic: Museum of the Royal Houses

Part 2 – A Brief History of Florida

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:30:01 +0000

In part one of this series we looked at the early years of what is now Florida. The region was a harsh and barren land when Europeans first set foot on the peninsula, but soon there were settlers all up and down the coast. Conflict between the colonizers and the Native population resulted in three Seminole Wars, taking many lives on both sides. The American Civil War had its center point in Florida as well, as it was a major trade route between Confederate and Union forces.

Part 2 – A Brief History of Florida

Part 2 – Odd Attractions in Florida

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:28:09 +0000

Florida is a wonderfully diverse state. The subtropical climate means warmth and sun, but it also means hurricanes and alligators. The world's third largest coral reef is in Floridian waters, as are the elusive Manatees, Mahi Mahi and hundreds of other endemic species. The people of Florida are just as varied, in culture and ideals. The region is home to some of the country's oddest attractions, a few of which we covered in the part one of this series. Now let's continue.

Part 2 – Odd Attractions in Florida

Part 4 – A Brief History of Florida

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:10:13 +0000

In parts one through three we learned that Florida wasn't always a retirement destination or military outpost. The citrus groves of today were once home to Seminole Indians and Spanish settlers. Florida's interstate highways were once trade routes for Confederate and Union forces, thus making the region a hub of conflict during the American Civil War.

Part 4 – A Brief History of Florida

Costa Rica Safety Tips

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:43:04 +0000

The Republic of Costa Rica is a little country right in the middle of Central America, sandwiched between Nicaragua and Panama. In the 19,653 square miles of Costa Rica, there are approximately 4.6 million people. The official language is Spanish, but there are a few variations and dialects. Costa Rica has a respected reputation for human development, as shown through its ability to reach higher levels than many countries with the same average household income. Protection of the environment is very important to Costa Ricans. In fact, through rigid governmental policies, the country has achieved the rank of third in the world according to the 2010 Environmental Performance Index.

Costa Rica Safety Tips

Part 6 – The United Mexican States

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:40:54 +0000

In this next article in the series we will discover the origin of the Tabasco pepper, the home of a famous big band song and the previous home of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Without looking below, can you guess which states we are speaking of? Even the most learned may not guess correctly, so lets continue.

Part 6 – The United Mexican States

Part 2 – The Caste War of Yucatan

Robert Nickel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:37:51 +0000

In part one we discussed the history of the Yucatan Peninsula, the impact of the Spanish settlements there and the caste system imposed on the Native population. Now we will examine the events leading up to the war and how it changed the landscape of Yucatan, and even the United Mexican States.

Part 2 – The Caste War of Yucatan