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    Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
    1:59 pm
    Schengen Visa - What You Need to Apply
    Travel in Europe has never been easier. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias Thanks to the Schengen Agreement (pronounced SHEN-ghen), a single visa will allow you to access the 25 members of the Schengen Area -- Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia (and includes by default, the micro states of Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City). Not everyone needs a Schengen visa to travel in Europe (see this map of exempted countries to find out if you are required to have one). epaggelmatikos odigos euboias If you do need a Schengen visa, you will need to apply at the embassy or consulate of the country where you will spend the majority of your time) or the point of entry for your visit. Here is a list of Schengen visa requirements you will need when applying: * Two completed and signed application forms with passport sized photographs (separate applications, photos, and birth certificates are required for children) * Valid passport and one copy (validity must extend until at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey) * Copy of itinerary with confirmed reservation (airline ticket must be presented prior to issuance of visa) and if applicable, a letter from your company giving details about your business trip * Proof of sufficient financial means of support (e. g. bank statements, proof of income or an invitation letter and sponsorship declaration from your relatives or friends in a Schengen country) * Proof of health insurance cover for your stay in the Schengen area to be presented prior to issuance of visa * Visa fees (please contact the Embassy or Consulate where the application is to be lodged)Minors traveling by themselves will need to contact the respective Embassy or Consulate for further requirements. Be sure to note that you need proof of compliant travel medical insurance. Schengen visa insurance requirements for several countries include (a) the insurance company must have a representative office in Europe, (b) medical evacuation/repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500, and (c) insurance must be valid for the duration of your stay in the Schengen states. There are several insurance companies that offer the medical coverage you need euboia. Most of them, do not require a medical exam, and when you purchase it online, the coverage is applied instantly. Their website also covers the Schengen visa insurance requirements in greater detail to make your application as smooth as possible. Always remember to leave plenty of time when applying for a Schengen visa, as it may take more than six weeks to process your request and return your visa. As a rule of thumb, you should apply more than two months prior to your visit, and it may be wise to schedule an appointment with the necessary consulate in advance.



    Current Mood: sick
    1:17 am
    Travel to Italy - Rome and Venice
    Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. RomePerhaps you've heard of it It goes without saying that Rome has a rather prominent past. Lets see, in Rome you will find. . . [deep breath]. . . the Vatican, Coliseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Church of Saint Agnese, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and a guy name Allassandro. Just making sure you're paying attention. Indeed, Rome is filthy with historically significant attractions. It seems you can't turn around without bumping into something an Emperor built, captured or destroyed. For those willing to risk potential wrath, there are also the new Divinci Code tours, which take you to the locations found in the book. In all serious, Rome is a city you should visit at least once in your life. No article could ever do it justice, so I'll just stop here. VeniceI fondly refer to Venice as the floating city even though it is apparently sinking epaggelmatikos odigos evias. If you've seen Venice is movies or televisions shows, the depictions are accurate. euboia Piazza San Marco looks exactly the same, birds and all. The Grande Canal is, well, a grand canal with incredible houses lining it and boats putting up down this water way. Built on mudflats in a lagoon, the city doesn't really have much room to grow. It just seems paralyzed in time. Once you've conquered the tourist attractions, it will be time to get serious about Venice. The best way to do this is stand in front of your hotel or hostel, determine which direction the tourist attractions lie and start walking in the opposite direction. While you may feel like you're driving the wrong way on a freeway for a few minutes, you'll eventually start getting into real Venice. epaggelmatikos odigos evias An entirely different side of Venice will appear and you'll love it. You'll find little cafes with locals happy to talk to you [and non-tourist prices]. In fact, the Venetians will tend to hold you in high regard since you're a tourist who is bypassing the tourist areas. This, of course, will logically lead to a whirl of introductions to this nephew, that son of a brother and so on. Next thing you know, you'll be complaining about Italian politicians and how things used to be better in the past. While Rome and Venice are excellent travel destinations, you can't really go wrong in Italy. For the adventurous, set your itinerary with the old map on a wall and dart technique.



    Current Mood: irritated
    Saturday, May 5th, 2012
    3:19 pm
    Popular Rituals How to Make a Happy New Years Eve Celebration Interesting and Exciting
    The beginning of the New Year is the best time to say good-bye to unproductive goals. Time to re-examine and renew the short-lived resolutions and promises we made. It is the best time to start over especially in the areas of family relationship, work, money matters and self-improvement goals. In a few days the year 2010 commences. In many countries and in some culture, customs and traditions abound. The celebration of the New Year's eve with the observance of the myriad of rituals has been in existence for centuries. If you are a non-believer, why not try customizing it You have nothing to loose and a lot to gain if they turn out to be true. Millions of people around the world meticulously observe New Year's eve popular rituals. Rituals enhance the spirit of the celebration, adding flavor to the excitement in making your New Year's resolutions. I am hoping that the future will be brighter and the New Year's rituals bring good luck, prosperity, and family member's health and happiness. The following are some of the interesting rituals epaggelmatikos odigos euboias. GOOD LUCK and PROSPERITY In the Philippines, they fill the dining table with varieties of food, collecting and eating 8 different kinds of round-shaped fruit, wearing red and polka dotted dress are some of the rituals. Filling the pockets with coins and at midnight, they throw coins to the children for good luck is another. In the United States, in southern tradition, they eat black eye peas to bring good luck as one of the rituals. In China, they paint the door red to bring good omen and they wear red clothes to increase good luck. They give the children money in special red envelopes to bring good luck for the coming year. They decorate the house with lucky plants such as the kumquat tree and peach blossoms. They place statues or pictures of cranes, fish, dragons and elephants in some area of the house to bring good luck and prosperity. In Greece, they bake the Saint Basil cake with silver or gold coin inside for good luck in the coming year. They also exchange gifts on New Year's Day not at Christmas. In Spain, they eat 12 grapes at the strike of midnight, one at each strike of the clock to mean good luck for each month of the New Year. In Finland, they cast molten tin and interpret the shape. Ring or heart shape means there is a wedding, a ship means travel, and a pig means there will be plenty of food. In Scotland, the first person who enters and crosses the threshold of a home should bring a gift for good luck. In Japan, they eat soba noodles and eat long noodles in one bite for long and prosperous life. In Holland, they wear circular jewelries, hoop earrings, bracelets and rings to bring good fortune. In Germany, they celebrate the feast day of Saint Sylvester. On the 31 st day of December a tradition called "Silvester" involves the melting of the lead on the stove top and poured into a cookie sheet. A round shape means good luck will roll your way and the flower shape means new friends. DRIVE AWAY BAD LUCK AND MISFORTUNE Creating loud noise, clanging pots and pans. Firecrackers are excellent noise-maker but you have to take extra safety precautions. In Denmark, they stand and jump off a chair at midnight to banish bad spirits. In some Latin countries, they throw a bucket of water out the window to signify bad things or bad spirits leaving the house. In Panama, they burn effigies of well-known people in bonfires to signify the old year. Burning them, drives away the evil spirits. In Spain, they make sure you do not start eating the grapes before the midnight bells, if you do it will bring you bad luck. In Italy, they throw away unwanted possessions from their windows literally means "out with the old". Be careful that nothing heavy is falling when you are walking directly under the windows. If you find something nice and once it lands in the pavement, you are on to a fun-filled free shopping. PURIFICATION, FIREWORKS and NOISE In Holland, they welcome the New Year by cleaning their houses. Juniper branches are carried around and burned to remove germs and diseases. Juniper and water are collected after sunset. The Dutch make bonfires out of the Christmas trees in the streets and set off fireworks to light up the sky. In China, they thoroughly clean their homes to release traces of bad luck from the past. They take cleansing baths that has purifying herbs such as crushed lime leaves are added to their bath water. In the Philippines, they thoroughly clean their houses and yards. In Bali, all statues of the Deity are taken to the water for purification. People walk to the river offering prayers and making as much noise as possible to appease the gods. The following day, the entire island is in silence, praying and meditating. I am hoping that the Year 2010 will bring you joy, peace, abundance and good health. Be safe and be well. By Nenita Wells 29DEC2009 After reading and commenting on my article, please visit: http://www. searchwarp. com/Register. asp The Searchwarp Community needs a writer like you and remember to mention my name if asked who referred you to Searchwarp. Thank you. If you like inspirational and motivational poems please visit: www. raindropsfromheaven. com.



    Current Mood: refreshed
    Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
    9:22 am
    Driving From the UK to Sivota, Greece By way of France and Italy
    All of these pass can be identified at most Eurail distributors. Italy's Large Speed Trains Two of Italy's trains, Frecciarossa and Frecciargento, will surely impress travelers with their superior catering companies and significant speed services featuring a number of day-to-day departures and connections to popular town centers. Frecciarossa trains connect Turin to Salerno by means of Milan, Bologna, Rome and Naples with speeds up to 360 km/h. In truth this train boasts 72 day-to-day connections from Milan to Rome, some non-cease, delivering passengers in a lot less than 3 hrs. Other common routes, also with various regular connections, include things like Milan to Naples, Turin to Rome, Bologna to Florence and Rome to Naples epaggelmatikos odigos evias. Frecciargento trains connect Rome to Venice, Verona, Bari and beyond with speeds up to 250 km/h. With 26 everyday departures, considering a trip from Rome to Venice is a breeze and the trip only normally takes three hours and thirty minutes. Other well-known superior speed routes on Frecciargento trains incorporate Rome to Verona in three hours and Rome to Bari in 4 hours. Global Trains Worldwide trains facilitate connections from common Italian metropolitan areas to neighboring nations, which includes Milan to Barcelona, Great, Paris, Amsterdam, Zabundant, Munich, Frankfurt and Vienna Rome to Paris, Munich and Vienna and Venice to Paris, Zloaded, Munich, Vienna, Prague, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, Budapest and Bucharest. Italy Rail Pass Rewards Several Italy rail passes offer you pass holder positive aspects like discounted ferry crossings and a lot more. For case in point, a Eurail Pass legitimate in Italy and Greece or an InterRail Global Pass provides no cost passage on Superfast Ferries on decide on routes, and a Eurail or InterRail Pass legitimate in Italy or Greece presents a thirty% low cost on these same routes. As Superfast Ferries offer you wonderful worth for crossing the Adriatic Sea to Greece, it is also a terrific compliment to any Italian point to stage rail ticket. You may perhaps really feel that the title of this document is a small misleading thinking of that the UK is an island but this is a trip I make every last 12 months and am consistently asked the two how it is really accomplished and what it's like in comparison with flying hence I although I'd share my annual practical experience. Setting off from Ipswich, Suffolk it really is a 2 hour drive down to the port town of Dover, immediately after checking off the verify list of additional elements you need to make a drive across diverse countries your first judgement is irrespective of whether to get the Eurotunnel or a ferry. This will need to be booked in advance to get a superior offer as very well as a ferry from the Italian port of Ancona, each ports have a collection of diverse operators so have a scout approximately to get the most effective offer. We commonly take a Seafrance early early morning ferry as these are the most affordable although do have limited services and then Anek on the Italy to Greece route with a double bed cabin for the sleep over. Your checklist is significant, you'll require to develop your present car or truck insurance coverage to cover France, Italy and Greece as perfectly as retailer a auto basic safety pack like a red basic safety triangle in your auto.



    Current Mood: giggly
    Monday, March 5th, 2012
    9:14 pm
    Holidays In Italy - Recommended Route
    Winter approaches but Italy has always had a summer atmosphere, something similar to Greece and Spain. That's what the cultures in the Mediterranean area offer, defined basically in two words: sun beach. On the other hand, as you might agree with me, possibly this is not the best season to think about sun and beach in Europe. In this case, I highly recommend Italy between their Mediterranean competitors, as I think its offer of culture with its ever-lasting cities is almost impossible to beat. To begin with, an advice: Italians were never told how to drive. Somebody gave them a car as a birthday present and they have fun driving it. I hope daddy pays the repair shop fees. Seriously, if your plan is to take a ride on a rental car in the proximity of any big city, I would strongly discourage you from going ahead, unless you want to make use of your car insurance payment. When you take the car away from them, they can be extremely nice people, open mind, and always ready to meet new people and have fun. Girls should be aware that nobody can flirt better than an Italian, so take care if you left your boyfriend/husband back at home, as they will really don't care. They love to share! And talking about the things they share, what about some of the most important buildings that have made this country famous for Of course if you travel from Europe maybe you will begin at another place, but if you come from the outside, I would start the route in Rome. Rome is such a chaos of city that everybody asks themselves how those old buildings are still standing up. And that is true, highly trained hands and minds built those ancient structures that look to the sky, to eternity. Vatican City is a must see and the thousand of churches you will find when walking on the narrow streets of the old town will impress you, specially because you will find them all different from each other, being an entity by themselves, no pure repetitive work. When lunch time arrives, tourist targeted actors will appear on the scene, promoting there terribly good slices of pizza in restaurants where you will be charged for using the fork, for the water they need to use to clean the dishes and possibly a thousand details more that will make your bill look astronomic. Keep away from those guys or you will spend all your budget with them. And remember that pizza in Italy is good everywhere, if Mr. Scaramucci does not cook it for you, Mr. Caballo will do. Simply, they do it good, it's their life, so don't try to eat the best pizza in the world. Finishing your stay in Rome, I would emphasize in visiting Florence, specially to look at the cathedral and, if you can and your knees allow you, go upstairs to the very top of the building. The sights are really promising. Another visit you can't avoid is to the famous town of Pisa. And famous not because of it's size, but for the tower that receives this name, that one day or another will finally smash a tourist when falling down. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias The degrees of inclination are going higher, so take the opportunity to visit it now that it is still there standing. Possibly Italians have the situation controlled but. . epaggelmatikos odigos evias . oh, you really never know, they are Italians. After this visit to the falling tower, I think you simply can't avoid visiting Venice. Romantic destination together with Paris, Venice can be very tough to live in during the year, but I must admit it has a very strong appeal to tourists to get a "gondola" and surf the the "canale" at night-time. Hotels in the city can be very expensive, so my recommendation is to book one in Mestre, just at the outskirts of Venice, where you only need to take a 3 minutes ride to the city of water. Finally, if time allows you, and also as it has a good intercontinental airport, finishing your trip in Milan to see the Cathedral could be a nice final strike to this Italian trip. Sincerely, I hope you enjoy this trip as much as I have enjoyed my trips to Italy. Just remember to take care with Italians. They are not dangerous, but persuasive and good at drama.



    Current Mood: sore
    Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
    7:56 pm
    Conspiracies
    Proving the conspiracy. http://abcnews. go. com/Health/MindMoodNews/Storyid=6443988&page=1 I was just thinking about the ABC. com article that came out recently asking what is behind the Internet Conspiracy Empires I think it's a good question, and so I thought I would take you back through some of the conspiracies that we have looked at over the last couple of years. They will not all be conspiracies, but they will help to show why I have drawn my conclusion about our current conspiracy, and what is behind Gang Stalking. The Snitching System. http://www. thejusticeproject. org/wp-content/uploads/snitchsystembooklet1. pdf [quote]"The history of the snitch is long and inglorious, dating to the common law. In old England, snitches were ubiquitous. Their motives, then as now, were unholy. In the 18th Century, Parliament prescribed monetary rewardsblood moneyfor snitches, who were turned back onto the streets where they were, in the words of one contemporary commentator,"the contempt and terror of society. " "The system produced a cycle of betrayal in which each snitch knew he might find himself soon in the dock confronted by another snitch. " "If all cases ended so poetically, perhaps informant dependent prosecutions would be more humorous than objectionable. In real life, however, O. Henry endings are rare. " "The snitch system probably arrived in the New World with the Pilgrims. The first documented wrongful conviction case in the United States involved a snitch. The case arose in Manchester, Vermont, in 1819. Brothers Jesse and Stephen Boorn were suspected of killing their brother-in-law, Russell Colvin. Jesse was put into a cell with a forger, Silas Merrill, who would testify that Jesse confessed. Merrill was rewarded with freedom. The Boorn brothers were convicted and sentenced to death but saved from the gallows when Colvin turned up alive in New Jersey. "[/quote] With the advent of modern day society can we assume that the Snitching System became obsolete, or would it be better to rightfully conclude that it was and still is an integral part of society and as relevant today as it was yesterday It is also just as much a concern for this time period as it has been in others The Secret Persuaders During WWII before America agreed to join the war, the United Kingdom set up a secret agency inside of America, designed to convince the entire nation it was a good idea to join the war. This was back in 1940 and this agency had almost 3000 operatives. They sent out false media stories, via newspapers and other mediums they had set up within America. To the individuals that were anti-war they had a game that they played called VIK. http://www. guardian. co. uk/uk/2006/aug/19/military. secondworldwar [quote]BSC invented a game called "Vik", described as "a fascinating new pastime for lovers of democracy". Printed booklets described up to 500 ways of harassing and annoying Nazi sympathisers. Players of Vik were encouraged to ring up their targets at all hours of the night and hang up. Dead rats could be put in water tanks, air could be let out of the subject's car tyres, anonymous deliveries could be made to his house and so on. In the summer of 1941, BSC sent a sham Hungarian astrologer to the US called Louis de Wohl. At a press conference De Wohl said he had been studying Hitler's astrological chart and could see nothing but disaster ahead for the German dictator. De Wohl became a minor celebrity and went on tour through the US, issuing similar dire prognostications about Hitler and his allies. De Wohl's wholly bogus predictions were widely published. [/quote] I have never been able to locate the booklet with the 500 ways of harassing those that were anti-war, but I am sure some of those methods survived to this time period. Here are some more amazing details about this agency that was set up by a foreign body on U. S. soil for the sole purpose of manipulating the population intogoing to war. This would have continued, but conveniently ended when the Japanese hit pearl harbour, what a unique coincidence. [quote]BSC was set up by a Canadian entrepreneur called William Stephenson, working on behalf of the British Secret Intelligence Services (SIS). An office was opened in the Rockefeller Centre in Manhattan with the discreet compliance of Roosevelt and J Edgar Hoover of the FBI. But nobody on the American side of the fence knew what BSC's full agenda was nor, indeed, what would be the massive scale of its operations. What eventually occurred as 1940 became 1941 was that BSC became a huge secret agency of nationwide news manipulation and black propaganda. Pro-British and anti-German stories were planted in American newspapers and broadcast on American radio stations, and simultaneously a campaign of harassment and denigration was set in motion against those organisations perceived to be pro-Nazi or virulently isolationist (such as the notoriously anti-British America First Committee - it had more than a million paid-up members). Stephenson called his methods "political warfare", but the remarkable fact about BSC was that no one had ever tried to achieve such a level of "spin", as we would call it today, on such a vast and pervasive scale in another country. The aim was to change the minds of an entire population: to make the people of America think that joining the war in Europe was a "good thing" and thereby free Roosevelt to act without fear of censure from Congress or at the polls in an election. BSC's media reach was extensive: it included such eminent American columnists as Walter Winchell and Drew Pearson, and influenced coverage in newspapers such as the Herald Tribune, the New York Post and the Baltimore Sun. BSC effectively ran its own radio station, WRUL, and a press agency, the Overseas News Agency (ONA), feeding stories to the media as they required from foreign datelines to disguise their provenance. WRUL would broadcast a story from ONA and it thus became a US "source" suitable for further dissemination, even though it had arrived there via BSC agents. It would then be legitimately picked up by other radio stations and newspapers, and relayed to listeners and readers as fact. The story would spread exponentially and nobody suspected this was all emanating from three floors of the Rockefeller Centre. BSC took enormous pains to ensure its propaganda was circulated and consumed as bona fide news reporting. To this degree its operations were 100% successful: they were never rumbled. [/quote] That is an amazing conspiracy that very few knew anything about. Are branches of this program still operational in some capacity on foreign soil today It's hard to say. Operation Gladio An actual operation that hired agents and had them in keeping in such a time as when they were needed. This is another jewel that came to light while doing research into Gang Stalking. http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Operation_Gladio [quote]Emblem of NATO's "stay-behind" paramilitary organizations. After World War II, the UK and the US decided to create "stay-behind" paramilitary organizations, with the official aim of countering a possible Soviet invasion through sabotage and guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines. Arms caches were hidden, escape routes prepared, and loyal members recruited: i. e. mainly hardline anticommunists, including many ex-Nazis or former fascists, whether in Italy or in other European countries. In Germany, for example, Gladio had as a central focus the Gehlen Org also involved in ODESSA "ratlines" named after Reinhard Gehlen who would become West Germany's first head of intelligence, while the predominantly Italian P2 masonic lodge was composed of many members of the neofascist Italian Social Movement (MSI), including Licio Gelli. Its clandestine "cells" were to stay behind (hence the name) in enemy controlled territory and to act as resistance movements, conducting sabotage, guerrilla warfare and assassinations. However, Italian Gladio was more far reaching. "A briefing minute of June 1, 1959, reveals Gladio was built around 'internal subversion'. It was to play 'a determining role not only on the general policy level of warfare, but also in the politics of emergency'. In the 1970s, with communist electoral support growing and other leftists looking menacing, the establishment turned to the 'Strategy of Tension' with Gladio eager to be involved. "[ [/quote] A secret paramilitary army that exists in many European countries and has since the end of WWII, set up by the U. S. and the U. K. Kept secret all the way up to 1990 when the Italian wing was exposed, and then the other branches were exposed as well. This secret army might have remained secret to this day, except for the extreme involvement of the Italian wing in local policy. [quote]"Coordinated by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the secret armies were run by the European military secret services in close cooperation with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the British foreign secret service Secret Intelligence Service (SIS, also MI6). Trained together with US Green Berets and British Special Air Service (SAS), these clandestine NATO soldiers, armed with underground arms-caches, prepared against a potential Soviet invasion and occupation of Western Europe, as well as the coming to power of communist parties. The clandestine international network covered the European NATO membership, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, as well as the neutral European countries of Austria, Finland, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland. 'The existence of these clandestine NATO armies remained a closely guarded secret throughout the Cold War until 1990, when the first branch of the international network was discovered in Italy. It was code-named Gladio, the Latin word for a short double-edged sword [gladius]. While the press said the NATO secret armies were 'the best-kept, and most damaging, political-military secret since World War II', the Italian government, amidst sharp public criticism, promised to close down the secret army. Italy insisted identical clandestine armies had also existed in all other countries of Western Europe. This allegation proved correct and subsequent research found that in Belgium, the secret NATO army was code-named SDRA8, in Denmark Absalon, in Germany TD BJD, in Greece LOK, in Luxemburg Stay-Behind, in the Netherlands I&O, in Norway ROC, in Portugal Aginter, in Switzerland P26, in Turkey Counter-Guerrilla, In Sweden AGAG (Aktions Gruppen Arla Gryning, and in Austria OWSGV. However, the code names of the secret armies in France, Finland and Spain remain unknown. [/quote] The promised that they would close down these secret armies. We however know that with other similar programs they are never shut down, they are just repackaged and start up again. That is one heck of a conspiracy. Secret armies in many European countries set up by the U. S. and the U. K. Red Squads Not so much a conspiracy, but a little known wing of the police that exists in many countries around the world. Set up for the sole purpose of destroying dissidence. During Cointelpro and the Canadian VIP program they worked closely with the government to neutralize dissidence. http://www. amazon. com/Protectors-Privilege-Squads-Repression-America/dp/0520080351/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229548302&sr=1-1 [quote] The cops love these free-wheeling, elite units. They were ostensibly created to combat terrorism, but have been used mostly to infiltrate and suppress liberal and radical political organizations and civil rights groups. They lift their members out of the routine of police work into something of a James Bond life. As Frank Donner points out in this excellently researched, thoughtful and well-detailed study of police spying, their excesses have been many. But Donner, who directed the American Civil Liberties Project on Political Surveillance, concludes with the chilling thought that the Red squads will be around long after there are any Reds. [/quote] These groups go back over a hundred years, as each new wave of immigrant population introduced themselves Red Squads were there, using informants to infiltrate, get information and help to disrupt these groups, movements, and unions. With other infiltration programs the idea is to try to get the corportion of members of the infiltrated groups, by asking some of them to become informants. Once you are an informant for the system, you are always considered an informant for the system. [quote]Worse yet, the information, and misinformation, gathered by these sleuths is fed into the growing number of intelligence networks maintained by federal, state and local law-enforcement organizations. In the computer age, if you attend a left-wing meeting in Echo Park, your name is likely to be spread as far as New York. As Donner points out, the squads are not a recent invention. One of his most important contributions is tracing the history of the Red squads, showing how deeply rooted they are in American political, social and economic life. That set the pattern for the Red squads, a pattern that continues today. Whatever the city, said Donner, the goal and tactics are much the same: "police behavior motivated or influenced in whole or in part by hostility to protest, dissent and related activities perceived as a threat to the status quo. " [/quote] Elite branches of the police designed to squash dissident and protect against perceived threats to the status quo. http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Red_squad [quote]In New York, former City Police Commissioner Patrick Murphy traced their origin there to an "Italian Squad" formed in 1904 to monitor a group of Italian immigrants under suspicion[1]. However, it is their association with fighting communism which provides the basis for the name "Red Squad. " They became more commonplace in the 1930s, often conceived of as a countermeasure to Communist organizers who were charged with executing a policy of dual unionism - namely, building a revolutionary movement in parallel with membership in above-ground labor organizations. Similar units were established in Canada in this period, although only the Toronto police used the name. In the late 1960s, as the protests against Vietnam and the general domestic upheaval intensified, the Red Squads augmented their focus, to include dissidents largely outside the labor movement, including therein not just war resisters, but protest movements of all political stripes, including Neonazis, Native American movements, the women's movement, environmentalists, the civil rights movement, and others. The methods employed ranged from simple surveillance to isolated incidents of assassination. Anti-activist police operations were expanded under the Johnson and Nixon administrations, particularly in concert with, and within the cadre of the FBI's COINTELPRO surveillance program, but also including domestic spying by the CIA. [/quote] This very rarely discussed unit of the police apparently were in and still are in existence in many cities, some going by different names, but the same concept applies, squash dissidence. Alexandra Natapoff http://www. aclu. org/images/asset_upload_file744_30623. pdf [quote] The use of criminal informants in the U. S. justice system has become a flourishing socio-legal institution. Every year, tens of thousands of criminal suspects, many of them drug offenders concentrated in inner-city neighborhoods, informally negotiate away liability in exchange for promised cooperation, while law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels rely on ever greater numbers of criminal actors in making basic decisions about investigations and prosecutions. While this marriage of convenience is fraught with peril, it is nearly devoid of judicial or public scrutiny as to the propriety, fairness, or utility of the deals being struck. At the same time, it is a quintessential expression of some of the most contentious characteristics of the modern criminal system: law enforcement discretion, secrecy, and the increasing informality of the adjudication process. The informant institution is also an under-appreciated social force in low-income, high-crime, urban communities in which a high percentage of residents - as many as fifty percent of African American males in some cities - are in contact with the criminal justice system and therefore potentially under pressure to snitch. By relying heavily on snitching, particularly in drug-related cases, law enforcement officials create large numbers of informants who remain at large in the community, engaging in criminal activities while under pressure to provide information about others. These snitches are a communal liability: they increase crime and threaten social organization, interpersonal relationships, and socio-legal norms in their home communities, even as they are tolerated or under-punished by law enforcement because they are useful. evia The Article also hypothesizes the harms imposed by the informant institution on socially disadvantaged, high-crime communities in which snitching is common. These harms may include increased crime, the erosion of trust in interpersonal, familial and community relationships and other psychological damage created by pervasive informing, the communal loss of faith in the state, and the undermining of law-abiding norms flowing from law enforcement's rewarding of and complicity in snitch wrongdoing. [/quote] Many people see this article and assume it's an inner city problem, but it's not. This is a societal problem. These informant programs are not just going after African American males, they are going after the females, and they are going after other communities. They started in these communities, and these communities currently have higher ratios of Informants, but then it branches out. Imagine a society where over 50% of your community is a potential snitch Imagine what that does to the heart and soul of a society Some people don't have to imagine because they have already been through something very similar. [quote] http://www. november. org/razorwire/2005-02/art/RazorWire-V8N3a. pdf "As summer travel ebbed, I dove into the study of the informant system, as pertains to those whom the police arrest, then pressure to go back into their places of home and work and set others up for arrest. " How many informants do we have in communities We can't measure it because of this secret system, but experts have some guesses. "Because researchers know what is behind the search warrants granted, they know that almost 98% of the time the police don't have any goods on anyone, just a confidential informant. A lot of informing is going on, and it's escalating. " "So they squeeze these people into rolling on their mother. Our family involved my brother's girlfriend; it was her brother who turned her in, and so we went through this ourselves. And it is hard to try to explain to people this part people do 20, 30 years and they get through it. Somehow, I don't know how. I've never been to prison, but they get through it, and what dogs them all of the time is this how could my sister do that to me How could my friend do this to me That stays with them. That psychological damage never goes away. And it spreads to everyone in the family, just like anything traumatic does, and you get a bunch of sick people. " When I grew up, the Russians were doing it a lot, the informant system throughout all the communities. A person could be hauled off and interrogated and taken off to the ice fields. It terrified me, those Russian people. We studied these communities in Russia after that period because there was a lot of mental illness. Our country went over there to help them with all their crazy people. And do you know what our country found out Our scientists and doctors went over there and came back and said, "It was all those informants. It made them crazy to live among people, and nobody knew who was going to rip them off, or who needed to get in good,' or some favor. And so turn someone in, and that person gets hauled off to Siberia. It made people crazy. Well, that's what is happening in our communities now. " [/quote] The new face of snitching might surprise you. As mentioned they started in ethnic communities, but they have branched out so much further then this. http://www. mapinc. org/images/Hoffman. jpg Meet Rachel Hoffman she was a 23-year-old Florida State psychology graduate, she is also the face of snitching. Rachel earlier this year agreed to become an Informant to lower her sentence for a drug conviction. She was killed while making a drug purchase for the police to help reduce her drug sentence. Informants come from a variety of social and economical backgrounds and once caught up in the system, many will do anything to escape prison sentences normally offered for much more severe crimes. http://november. org/stayinfo/breaking08/FinalNight. html [quote]Immediately after Tallahassee police raided her apartment April 17, Hoffman went to her boyfriend's house and told him about the deal she'd cut. Over the next three weeks, she would tell him and Liza all about her work as a confidential informant. "They wanted her to turn in her friends, and she wouldn't do that," said Liza, a 24-year-old FSU graduate student. "She said she wanted to get some grimy people off the street. She wanted to get bad guys. " At first she agreed to give up a guy she knew who dealt drugs and sometimes bought pot from her, her friends said. But after one controlled call from the police station, she confessed to him she was working for the police and asked him to help her find someone else to turn in. [/quote] She was killed during a sting that went wrong. She was an inexperienced 23 year old, who didn't want to go to jail, didn't want her parents to find out, and thought this would be a cool way to work off her sentence. She paid the ultimate price for it. This story is not that uncommon in today's modern society, but many of us, like myself, were previously unaware of the extent to which citizen informants are being used in society. She should no more have been turned into an Informant than many of these young urban men and woman, who also don't want to spend years in jail, vs living outside for minor drug possessions, these people exchange their freedoms for a type of slavery and servitude to the system that is unimaginable. These situations are becoming too common, and they are contributing to the detriment and moral fiber of our societies. Fusion Centers and TLO The informant system is not just using paid informants. They are also using an army of volunteer Informants. The Citizen Informants who are parts of various community programs, or who were inducted via their place of employment. http://www. aclu. org/pdfs/privacy/fusion_update_20080729. pdf The ACLU has released a report on Fusion Centers. 800,000 operatives will be dispersed throughout every American city and town. Set to report on even the most common everyday behaviors which will go into state, local and regional, linked data bases. This number of 800,000 is outside of other Informant programs that are already in place within America. Informants working via Citizen Corps, and other sub programs. There are informant programs for local businesses, informant programs for truckers, boats, and so many others. http://blog. t1production. com/utility-workers-hired-as-stasi-informants-in-colorado-california-arizona T. I. P. S. officially died, but lived on in many other forms. Spying101 The Canadian Government spying on it's own citizens Canada that friendly and peaceful nation The very one. http://www. spying101. com/ http://www. gangstalkingunited. com/forum/books/spying-101/ [quote]If you attended a Canadian university in the past eighty years, it's possible that, unbeknownst to you, Canadian security agents were surveying you, your fellow students, and your professors for 'subversive' tendencies and behaviour. Since the end of the First World War, members of the RCMP have infiltrated the campuses of Canada's universities and colleges to spy, meet informants, gather information, and on occasion, to attend classes. [/quote] [quote]RCMP spies kept secret files on hundreds of Canadian Politicians and bureaucrats at all three levels of government as part of a project known as the "VIP program,"[/quote] [quote]The book, a thorough examination of RCMP surveillance of the academic world, also discusses the Mounties' efforts to keep tabs on other elements of society, including government, the media and women's groups. The RCMP created security files on 800,000 Canadians, and it has long been known the force took an active interest in politicians and public servantswith links to Communist organizations or other pursuits deemed subversive. [/quote] Talk about conspiracy. The Canadian government for over 80 years spied on it's citizens and opened files on many of it's citizens just because they attended a university or college If the Canadian government was willing to do this, what about other nations This program after 80 years of operation within Canadian Universities and Colleges, when exposed supposedly formally ended. That is the official story that the public is suppose to believe. These spying programs were not content to just watch the universities, the research shows that they branched out into the community, because after graduating, these people might still have subversive ideas. Within the last 10 years since the program supposedly ended, it's hard to imagine how many new files might have been opened on unsuspecting students. Stasis- What happened to these people who were former spies for the East German state http://www. spiegel. de/international/germany/0,1518,540771,00. html [quote]More East Germans were spying on their neighbors, colleagues, family and friends when the Berlin Wall fell than had previously been thought. According to a report published Monday, 189,000 people were informers for the Stasi -- the former Communist secret police -- when East Germany collapsed in 1989 -- 15,000 more than previous studies had suggested. [/quote] The C. I. A. were handed the list of these names after the Berlin Wall fell. How many went to other countries and were asked to continue with their domestic spying is unclear. The above scenarios are just a few of the conspiracies, intrigues, and surprising information I have come across when researching Gang Stalking. what I am seeing is a continual and consistent pattern of something that is systemic, with many absorption points. This means that citizens are being incorporated into these programs through many different venues, some via their families. Other through educational institutions, others via their places of employment, other through religious institutions, etc. I am also seeing a link to some people that are being mobbed and bullied out of this system. I am also seeing the same patterns of collusion that has been reported elsewhere, by others. http://www. bullyonline. org/action/obstruct. htm http://www. targetedindividuals. com/System. html That's part of the conspiracy that I am seeing, and this conspiracy has been ongoing within society for some time now. Many communities have been affected by this and some are very aware of the level of snitching and informing that is ongoing in society, paid and unpaid. Others have had very limited or no exposure to these concepts, and therefore are not aware of what is ongoing in society.



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    Holidays to Greece for Newly-weds
    A lot of newly-weds planholidays to Greece and it's easy to see why. It is one of the most picturesque places in Europe, and its position on the coast of the Mediterranean means that is has sublime coastlines which are perfect for exploring with a on foot or with a snorkel. Watersports are also very popular too, especially for windsurfing, as it gets a decent warm breeze on most days. Honeymoon packages here can be very luxurious, but if you're working with a budget do not fret inGreece cheap holidays are fairly easy to come by. Santorini encapsulates the romance of the Greek islands. This volcanic island, with its links to the fabled Atlantis, is both mysterious and irresistible. It has pretty blue-domed churches (over 250 of them, in fact), whitewashed houses, friendly locals and sunsets to die for. Rhodes has to be the island with the most honeymoon resorts and some of the best and cleanest beaches in Greece. Try the beach at Kallithea with its hot medicinal springs and wild, rocky crags. Afandou beach is the place to relax with your lover with its long, sandy beach and numerous tourist facilities. If lazing on a beach isn't your thing, there are lots to see and explore together. As well as the Aquarium and Water Park, visit the Acropolis at Lindos. Fascinating. epaggelmatikos odigos evias And be sure to take your spouse to the romantic Valley of Butterflies, with its cool running streams and groves of trees. AGreece holiday must include a trip to Crete, especially for honeymooners. Renowned for its rocky coves, sandy beaches, enchanting villages and harbour, it is the location of the famous ruins at Knossos. There is a lively nightlife with many bars and eating houses. The romantic island of Corfu has long been a favourite of newly-weds. It has a lot of the features of many of the Greek islands but is famous for lush vegetation, calm, warm waters, quiet coves and bays. There is plenty to keep you both occupied. The Paleokastritsa monastery has a museum housing a collection of rare Byzantine icons. The Sea Shell Museum is popular and has the rare Cypressa Fultoni Shell as well as other strange artifacts. Spinanada Square is a lovely place to take your partner. There are several archaeological sites as well as lots of charming bars, cafes and restaurants to refresh yourselves. Mykonos is an idyllic place to visit, and it would be ideal to spend a couple of nights here. evia It combines a vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, typical Greek villages and luxury hotels, many of which do honeymoon packages. It is famous for its whitewashed windmills, from which one can overlook Little Venice, the picturesque part of the island. Look out for Petros the Pelican, a celebrity of the island who likes nothing better than to pose for photographs in exchange for a tasty tit bit. Mykonos also boasts numerous cafes, bars and jewellery shops - a memento of your honeymoon perhaps There are also museums of folklore, archeology and the maritime life of the island.



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    Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
    7:01 pm
    The Inverted V-sign Around the World - Learn the Meaning of Hand Gestures
    The inverted v-sign is a version of one of the most popular hand gestures: the v-sign. epaggelmatikos odigos evias It is done by raising and parting the first and second fingers are, while clenching the remaining fingers and keeping the palm facing the speaker. The palm can face inwards or outwards which can alter the meaning. A popular theory regarding the inverted V-sign goes back all the time to when England and France were at war. The English longbowmen were very feared and considered to be the best archers. When English archers were captured the French cut off the index and middle finger of the hand in order to render them useless as archers should future battles occur. As a crude form of psychological warfare the English Longbowmen showed these two fingers to the French before battle in order to show that they were able to kick their ass on the battlefield. Let's have a look at different countries and what the inverted v-sign means in different countries:Australia - grave insultCanada - grave insult (rarely used)China - Not used. France - Two. Germany - Generally means peace (rarely used). In Freiburg and Black Forest region the V-sign with the palm facing the speaker is an insult and considered very vulgar to use. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias Greece - Two. Ireland - grave insultItaly - Not used. Japan - Common sign used that is intended to portray an acceptable level of cuteness when posing for photographs. New Zealand - Another rude sign for the fingers (middle finger). Commonly seen used by drivers out the side window when someone has forgotten to indicate, and accompanied by the horn and some unmentionable words. Russia - Many people would understand this as ''victory'' (because of western films etc), but they don't use this sign. Spain - Victory, achievement. Sweden - Not used. Turkey - Not used. United Kingdom - grave insultUSA - Peace. Palm-facing-inward is more ''hip-hop''. Please note that meaning of gestures varies among various parts of countries and also among cultural groups and between generations. Happy travels!



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    7:01 pm
    Australia Get Unique and Different Traveling Experience
    Australia is an amazing country that has some of the worlds most important and popular tourist destinations. Australia has so many outstanding places to visit during a vacation that it is difficult to choose among them. We know that your vacation time is both brief and valuable. Our recommendations for the best places to visit will help you find the right place for your vacation in Australia. http://www. right-travel. com There is a lot to like about Australia: however, tourists visit the country to see thewonders of the natural landscape. Our list of Places to Visit Australia is as follow: although we recommend visiting the country's leading cities, as rest stops between the real adventures. http://www. right-travel. com/country. epaggelmatikos odigos evias phpid=28c=Australia Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is Australia's number one attraction. Over 1,400 miles in length, the Great Barrier Reef is billed as the world's largest natural feature. Consisting of thousands of individual reefs and over 600 islands, the Great Barrier Reef is best enjoyed if you dive or scuba. Red Centre The Red Center, located in the Northern Territory, is both the physical and spiritual center of Australia. This is the site of the world famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), a reddish rock that is the world's largest monolith ( a single, massive rock) . Positioned in stark contrast to its flat surroundings, Uluru is best viewed at sunrise and sunset when its color seems to change inmysterious and magical ways. Perth There are a number of interesting towns on the east and north coasts of Australia. If you want to explore Western Australia, Perth is a great place to start: it offers great weather, fine beaches, and Swan Lager. A tour to Australia is so unique that it is different from traveling in any other country in the world. Your Australian vacation will certainly prove to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. The Australia vacation packages allow you to make a lovely tour of the important tourist spots, ensuring you the best travel experience. http://www. right-travel. com/country. phpid=28c=Australia Right travel will help you find detailed information regarding Australia vacations - on Sydney Australia, accommodation in Australian and Australian travel packages. Australia is a fantastic destination for skiers, with ski fields in Victoria and New South Wales. .



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    3:20 am
    Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations
    Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation. - Author Unknown A honeymoon is one of the most important phase in a couple's life. After marriage, if you really want to know what's the best part about getting married, you have to go to a honeymoon. There's just something magical about that time, it's just like movies; the cool breeze, flowers, romance in the air and amazing weather. I think that's one period in a couple's lifetime where they only see each other and no one else. It's a special event for every couple. A honeymoon can be called as an extended dating period. Well this romantic atmosphere is diminishing slowly because of global warming and there are only few vacation spots left in this world which truly can be called the most romantic honeymoon destinations. You can categorize the top honeymoon destinations on the basis of advantages and attractions that they have to offer. Being on your honeymoon doesn't mean that you don't have to leave the room. You would also like to know each others interests and preferences, so it's very necessary to pick the best honeymoon destinations which have a lot to offer and also doesn't cost much. So let's have a look at those places which can rightly be called as one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in the World It's a cherished moment in every couple's life and if you really want to make sure you have a good impact on your bride, it's important to choose the best honeymoon destinations in the world. So here are the options which offer you luxury and cheap packages for your honeymoon. India Many people have a negative impression about the Indian sub continent, but this is one of the best places for couples to travel. It's the only place in the entire world which can offer you a wide range of activities and special moments which you will remember for a lifetime. The country is filled with exotic beaches, parks and gardens. You can also visit the various hill stations which redefine the term "Heaven on Earth". Don't forget Katty Perry and Russel Brand got married in India and had a great honeymoon also. The best places to visit are Goa, Kerala, Shimla, Manali, Agra, Udaipur. Mauritius This place is my personal favorite and is a little slice of heaven in the Indian Ocean. It's one of the top 10 honeymoon destinations in the world. It's a magical place with secluded beaches and deep blue lagoons. The beauty of this island lies in its long and stunning coastline, its beautiful mountains and great weather. Aruba Aruba is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean. If you are one of those people who doesn't like crowd, this is the place to be with your loved one. It's ranked as one of the most preferred secluded honeymoon destinations in the world and is still very popular among couples. You have to travel to Aruba to know what I am talking about. Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in the US The US has always been known as one of the best destinations to travel. There's just something about the most powerful economy of the world that draws people from all over. It's a country which is home to people coming from different race and culture. So why not pick the top 10 best honeymoon destinations in the USA. Florida Hawaii California New York City Alaska Nevada New Mexico Rhode Island Washington West Virginia Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Europe People always say that a European honeymoon is something that every couple should try. The European continent is filled with exotic locations, historical monuments, great parks and many romantic spots where you can have a gala time with your partner. Have a look at top 10 European destinations epaggelmatikos odigos euboias. Austria Italy France Germany Scotland Greece Bora Bora (French Polynesia) British Virgin Islands Czech Republic Spain I hope you've picked your favorite from the most romantic honeymoon destinations mentioned above. Make sure you make this choice as a couple and not on your own, as it helps in many ways. If you want to avail heavy discounts on various honeymoon vacation packages, it's recommended that you make an advanced reservation for all your plans.



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    Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
    11:39 pm
    Celebrating Greece Holidays
    Greece is unlike any other Country in the world. The culture and history that exists in the land is hard to beat. Anyone who travels to this ancient land is sure to get a first class history lesson about the famous ancient civilizations that once covered the land. Millions of people come to the country each year just to experience the culture and history that exists. Greece is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The country itself is relatively small but the tourism market present there is huge. The great thing about Greece is that people can have a fun vacation their year round. During the summer months they can pass the time on the beaches and during the winter months they can take advantage of some of the great winter resort lands. For those who want an in depth history lessons there are museums and archaeological sites throughout the country. Many people have heard about the ancient civilizations that helped to shape Greece but most people do not know that the country has a lot more to offer. No one can deny that the history and artifacts that still exist cannot be replaced but this blossoming country has lots of other things to offer guests. As mentioned before many people enjoy taking advantage of the beaches. There are lots of water sports to enjoy such as diving, sailing, kite surfing and wind surfing euboia. Many people come simply to take advantage of the great weather and beautiful blue crystal clear waters. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there are several walking trails and mountains that people love to hike and climb. Guided tours are available in some areas. During the winter months skiing is a big pastime for many tourists. They have beautiful snowcapped mountains for tourists to utilize. There are also several popular ski resorts for tourists to enjoy. Though Greek has visitors year round many people come during the holiday season to enjoy the activities and to see the live culture up close and personal. March 25th is the day that they celebrate their Independence Day. There are processionals and other celebrations throughout Greece. Many tourists love to come to the country and take part in the celebration of heritage. Generally tourists who plan to attend make their plans way in advance to make sure that they have a place to stay. One of the biggest holidays tends to be Easter and Good Friday. This religious celebration is very important in the Greek culture. There are church ceremonies, processionals and even fireworks to mark the occasion. Carnival season is another busy tourism season. It is not an actual holiday but there are several big celebrations throughout the country as people have fun. Parades, costumes and other traditions are just a few things tourist can look forward to. Cities such as Athens and Troy are extremely popular lodging destinations but there are countless other areas where tourists can find great places to stay. When traveling during the holiday seasons or the carnival seasons make plans early.



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    11:39 pm
    Cheap Europe Tour Package Pay Less and Enjoy Lots
    You can now fulfill your dreams to get your feet on an exciting tour of the Europe. Visiting Europe and having fun all the way is now quite possible as certain very affordable and cheap tour packages are made available for you. You can easily avail such cheap Europe tour package by visiting the tour agencies and also by being online. So, its now time for you to pack your bags and get ready for an unbelievable and unforgettable tour of this beautiful continent, Europe. For searching the best and budget-friendly travel package and guides it will be better for you to be online. The Internet is full of information and helps and therefore, you will not have to be deprived of what you want to know epaggelmatikos odigos evias. The facilities and all the places to be visited in the Europe will be mentioned properly in such tour packages. So, based on your demand and choice of the places you can pick up any package. The days to be spent in the whole tour, the accommodation facilities and also the places to be visited play a key role in deciding the total cost. So, by making a balanced contrast of all those things you should go for one. Europe is the second largest continent in this world and therefore, there must be several worth-watching places in it. France, Italy, Rome, England are certain countries that are must-sees and therefore, you should keep everything in mind while getting a particular package. Such tours prove to be not only budget-friendly but are good for you in another sense too. You will not be misled or deceived by anyone while on the tour and thus will be able to complete a safe and happy journey. Apart from having funs, there are risks too when you go to an unknown place for the first time. evia So, it is better to be prepared and have a tension-free tour with the help of the cheap Europe tour package.



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    Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
    5:48 am
    Greece Tour & Travel Packages
    Greece is a country which has many spectacular landscapes and beautiful beaches in the world. The country has many stone-built villages and it is rich in culture and traditions. Greece is the birthplace of philosophy, democracy, arts and drama and the Olympic Games. These are some of the Greek Tour Packages designed keeping in mind the budget and taste of the travelers. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias ITALY GREECE Itinerary Day 1 arrival in Rome, Italy Check into a hotel rest and later explore the ancient capital of Italy. Day 2 Rome Visit the St. Peters Square and also the mighty Colosseum. Day 3 Rome-Pissa-Florence Area This place is known for its natural beauty as here one can see rows of cypress trees, olive groves, terraced vineyards and villages through beautiful Tuscany. You must take a break in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles. Day 4, Florence This is the city of the Medicis where traffic is banned in part of the historic center. The city has much to offer as here one can see Piazza Santa Croce; the Palazzo Vecchio, the Piazza Signoria; the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Piazza del Duomo. Day 5 Florence Area, Venice Area Now you can move to enchanting Verona and see the renowned balcony of Romeo and Juliet. Day 6, Venice Venice is another great attraction and is the marvelous film set as there are criss-crossing canals, gondolas arched bridges, and water buses and little quiet piazzas. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias One must not miss the optional gondola trip over here. Day 7 Venice Area-Ancona Embarkation Next day you can move to the Po Delta to medieval Ravenna. Reach Ancona which is situated on the shores of the Adriatic. Day 8 Patras- Greece- Olympia Here you can get an opportunity to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Later on you can drive into the Peloponnese. Day 9 Olympia- Tolon You can now move to ancient Olympia where you can find the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and enjoy the scenery of the Peloponnese. Day 10 There are impressive ruins of Mycenae in Tolon where you can get something exclusive to explore. Day 11 Athens You can go for sightseeing tour of Athens which features the highlights of the ancient capital. This is also the home to the Temple of Arch of Hadrian and Olympian Zeus and. Here you can explore the shops and museums evia. Day 12 You can now take the return flight for your respective destination.



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    5:46 am
    Helpful Tips For Your First Cruise
    If you are looking to take a relaxing vacation with your family, loved one or simply by yourself for some peace and quiet, a cruise is definitely one of your top options. If this is going to be your first cruise, there are a number of issues that you need to define to help you with your planning. Firstly, who is it that is going on this cruise with you Whether it is your husband, your kids, or you are planning on spending some quality you time, everyone is welcome on most cruises. However it is easy to find a cruise that is mainly adult, or some that are more focused on providing entertainment for kids, from toddlers to teenagers. Financially, you need to decide how much money you want to spend, and figure out a realistic budget for yourself. Usually, approximately 100 US dollars a day is sufficient, not including the cost of getting to the cruise ship itself. Make sure you find out exactly what is included in your fare; some extras that used to be thrown in are now an additional charge euboia. There are a couple different ways to save, like taking advantage of the early bird fares and booking in advance. Also, while its risky, for those of you with flexible schedules, booking last minute can save you a bunch as well. So, whats the most affordable way to get to your cruise ship The most likely, and popular, ways are driving or flying. A cruise can be a great finish to a road trip, where you can stop off whenever you please and explore several destinations on the way to your fabulous vacation to be. Some cruise lines can give you a flight and cruise package, which is easier, and less stressful way to plan your trip, plus it usually includes the pricey transfers from the airport to your cruise ship. In addition, most cruise lines usually take care of your luggage, which means they can transfer it directly to your cabina huge bonus for people that hate lugging around heavy bagswhich, lets face it, is the vast majority of us. The next big decision for you is to decide when it is that you want to travel. Obviously you will want to go somewhere where the chance of hurricanes is limited in the fall; however, keep in mind cruise ships will alter their destinations accordingly. Timing wise, if you are planning on only spending a week on vacation, you are limited to the sunny areas, such as Mexico, most of the Caribbean, or the Bahamas. Other possibilities, depending on your starting destination, are Hawaii, Alaska or even Europe. If you are travelling without family and have a flexible schedule, the fall and spring and usually the cheapest times, because kids are away in school, and the weather is generally a bit chancier. In the more tropical areas, the temperature does not change too much, but what does change is the amount of precipitation. A bit of warm rain wont hurt you, but it can be a bit of a pain. epaggelmatikos odigos evias Keep in mind that most places have their rainy season in the winter, and the dry season is the summer. When choosing where to cruise to, a good starting point is figuring out what sort of activities you want to do, because each destination comes with a distinct ambience. There are always many water sports available on the ships, such as snorkelling and pool activities and more energetic things such as scuba diving. Port calls often take you to the tourist sites, such as museums and ruins. If you decide to venture off on your own, be careful of friends that will willingly show you the so called good stores to shop in, because they are working off of commission with those stores. Usually a polite no thank you is good enough. The cruise line will give you a list of activities for the port stops that are offered. Keep in mind that there are limited availability of some of the tours, so book in advance if its something you really want to do. If you are nervous about your first cruise vacation, an excellent thing to is make sure you get a cabin you are going to be comfortable in for your cruise, because it is going to be your home for the duration of your vacation. Keeping in mind that they do vary in prices, most people select the cheapest room available so they have more spending money. Sometimes there are deals for upgrading to a better cabin if you book early enough. Make sure you know the ships plans because sometimes if you are only doing a one-way trip, the sightseeing may only be on one side of the ship, so you will see nothing from your room. If small spaces bother you, a cabin with a balcony may be good for youalthough its pricier, you get the luxury of stepping outside and enjoying the view. epaggelmatikos odigos evias The last question most people have is food related. The apprehension some people feel about cruising with set dinner times is quite often unnecessary. You get to pick your dinnertime yourself, either an early seating, which is usually around 6, the late seating, around 8pm, and an open option, where you are given a timeframe of a few hours. There are benefits to all of them. If you choose the late seating, there is always the possibility of missing certain shows or entertainment. The early seating means that any excursions you do need to be planned to allow you enough time to get back and ready for dinner. The open seating may be the best option for familieswe all know how unpredictable life can be with kids!



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    Why use a Travel Agent to plan your Destination Wedding
    Why use a Travel Agent to plan your Destination Wedding In these times of amazing technology, many people plan their own trips rather than use a travel agent. I think it's partially because they think they're getting a better deal that way (which is not the case). But ask yourself this: "Why would it be any different when planning your destination wedding" Obviously, being a travel agent myself, I am slightly biased. . . but let me explain why I think working with a travel agent is the smart choice! Sort of like a mortgage broker epaggelmatikos odigos evias. . . Travel agents are sort of like mortgage brokers - they can take your 'list of wants' and go to the many tour operators to find the best price, terms and conditions, special perks - and then come back to you with the results. This process can take days and use up lots of your time, so why not let someone else do the leg-work for you Plus, a destination wedding travel agent has gone through the process many times, so we know the questions to ask! . . . but not at all like a mortgage broker Unlike a mortgage, once you choose your resort and price, a good travel agent will track your trip on a daily basis to find the best price reduction. Many tour operators will allow a wedding group to reduce the price of your package once if a promotion comes up. However, there are usually many loopholes to this, and a travel agent can explain it in simple terms and safe guard your best interests. As a side note, some travel agents are loathe to offer this service so make sure you ask if they'll do this for you. Also, if you work with a tour operator directly (cutting out the travel agent) they definitely do NOT inform you of lower prices, so it would be your responsibility to check for a price drop. Communication is key " What is the safest room on the resort for my family " Can I get a motorized scooter at the airport because of my bad leg " When is the balance of my trip due again Between choosing your dress, setting up the wedding website and working with the wedding coordinator at your resort, you probably don't have much time left to answer these questions from all 40 of your closest friends and family. Let your travel agent work with your group to arrange special requests, answer questions and send reminders out. It'll take a lot off your plate. Adrienne Turcotte works at AffordableCruisesTours. com as the Destination Wedding Specialist. If you have any questions about this article, or your destination wedding, feel free to contact her at 1-866-959-2111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting1-866-959-2111end_of_the_skype_highlighting x100 or Adrienne@AffordableCruisesTours. com. By Michael Drewell begin_of_the_skype_highlightingend_of_the_skype_highlighting.



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    Monday, January 23rd, 2012
    4:24 pm
    CHINA TOUR Really amazing!!
    China is just a great an amazing country with a beautiful mountain range. China's culture is very old and complex. China is a country which has very beautiful towns with rich tourism resources including impressive landscape, graceful rivers, springs, waterfalls, magnificent ancient architectures, peculiar animals and plants, and numerous historical structures and sites euboia. China has rich natural resources. Besides famous landscapes such as Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, and the Huanglong Scenery Zone, there are very attractive scenic sites in China which attracts visitors towards it. Chinese towns all have long histories. Certain small towns, which have existed for hundreds of years, are especially full of charm. One of these is Lijiang in Yunan Province. The history and culture of some small towns, along with the combination of past and present culture has attracted visitors from home and abroad euboia. Thus, Zhouzhuang, Phoenix Town, Yangshuo, Wuzhen, Nanxun and Dali have become key destinations for travelers. Beijing is capital of China the political and cultural center of the country. It is located in the northern part of Northeast Plain. Beijing has a continental monsoon climate. Its winter and summer are long while spring and autumn are short and dry. China is a very big country it has numerous nationalities. Developments are different in each city. The most famous temple in China is Shaolin Temple; it is not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts or Wushu Chan. Bamboo is one of the four favorite plants along with Chinese plum, orchid and chrysanthemum, the so-called Four Men of Honor by the Chinese. There are many historical places in china. One of them is Lingyan Hill. The great wall of china is very beautiful which is the grandest wall in history of the world, the Great Wall winds for 6700 kilometers (4163 miles) across deserts, grasslands, mountains, and plateaus maintaining a height of 15-20 feet, and a width of up to 25 feet. So, china is a country which offers very impressive holiday by covering all the beautiful towns and mountains. Waterfall is very impressive in whole Tour; visitors may enjoy the scene most in evening epaggelmatikos odigos evias.



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    3:21 am
    Ideas For Traveling In Europe
    Traveling in Europe is something written upon millions of "to do" lists throughout the world. People from the mountains of Peru to the beaches of the United States and even from small towns nestled within Europe itself, dream of exploring the region. It's a continent rich with history, romance, religion, spirituality and mysteries that opens the eyes of travelers who are fortunate enough to take in the sights. Getting from one location to another is easier in this cluster of countries than in most other areas outside the continent. There are airports, car rental agencies and even bike rental shops but the most convenient way to travel is on the Eurail. The Eurail is a train system which connects one country to another and one city to the next. In the past it was such a pain to go from country to country and have to exchange your currency every time you crossed a border, now most of the countries have adopted the Euro as their standard note. A handful of countries have held out for reasons of their own some of those countries are; the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark. Often times ATM's within these areas sill allow you to withdraw Euros in addition to their particular currency. There is such a vast concentration of historical, spiritual and architectural interest within the area that each person can find something which satisfies their sight seeing dreams. The Sistine Chapel is a remarkable place for anyone to visit especially for those interested in religious history or art. The Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are all amazing sights as are the red top roofs of Dubrovnik, Croatia. In addition to all of the wonderful architectural structures in the area, there are many natural wonders to see and explore. The Alps come to life with colors throughout the day as they stretch into the sky and touch the heavens. The heather covered hills of Scotland dance in the wind and send sweet aromas your way. The pristine white beaches of Greece pop against the turquoise waters and make for a relaxing spot to bask in the sun. Every vacation comes to life once you immerse yourself into the culture of each location you are visiting. With so many different ways of life and delicacies, you can sample different foods from different regions every day. From cheeses to pastas, sausages and spicy treats to the sweet aromatic deserts of culinary geniuses, your palate is sure to be satisfied. Along with delicious food, wine, beer and spirits have been enjoyed throughout the area for centuries and perfected over time. Wine tasting in Italy is a wonderful way to see the countryside and experience the culture. Beer tasting in Belgium will have you singing with the locals and the Absinthe in Amsterdam may just make your night epaggelmatikos odigos evias. Traveling in Europe is such an exciting and now easy thing to do with the Eurail connecting everything and Euro unifying purchases. Even with the ease of modern convenience, you still may want to concentrate your trip to one region or only hit the main attractions. No matter what you choose, your trip is sure to awaken the senses and stimulate your mind. .



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    Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
    3:14 pm
    The Solar Future India 2011 to chart roadmap for Indias emergence as a Solar
    The Solar Future: India 2011 to chart roadmap for India's emergence as a Solar Superpower Latest updates on National Solar Mission, focus on 3 states leading the solar movement, discussions on how to ensure solar/PV takes off big in India & more at this one of a kind international two day conference New Delhi, January 13, 2011: The Solar Future: India 2011, the debut two-day international solar/PV conference organized by SOLARPLAZA, a leading international knowledge platform and event organizers in Solar in association with Solar Energy Society of India (SESI), is focusing on charting a clear path for India to become a Solar Superpower. Elevating the event from another industry get together to being one that will bring in a unique mixture of international experts, key policy decision makers at the state and central governments and the who's who of Indian solar industry to discuss and input on this vision. To be held over the 24th and 25th of January at The Grand, New Delhi, the conference is the first of the major initiatives planned by SOLARPLAZA for the Indian market. According to Edwin Koot, CEO, SOLARPLAZA and Chairman, The Solar Future India 2011, India's expertise in R & D, Engineering and Project Management will bring the raw material and technology costs down significantly over the next few years. These, aided by robust support from the Indian Government through the National Solar Mission and further push by state governments through their own add-on policies and initiatives, make India an attractive destination and is likely to bring in new investments in the space. We felt the -The Solar Future: India 2011' will focus on charting a path to India becoming a solar superpower like Germany, Spain and Japan. The country is currently meeting the bulk of its peak power requirements through diesel-based power and can be replaced with solar power soon, with sun's energy being most predictable and available in abundance here. Top speakers at the event include; Debashish Majumdar -- the Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Mario Zen Vice President of LDK Solar, the world's largest vertically integrated manufacturer and Jigar Shah, visionary solar expert and founder of SunEdison and now CEO of the Carbon War Room'. Other experts scheduled to speak at the event include S. K. Shakula, the Head Solar and Director of the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), AES Solar Energy Managing Director Srinivas Nagabhirava, KfW Bank Project Manager Ramana Reddy, M. M. Vijayvargiya the Technical Director of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC), V. epaggelmatikos odigos euboias H. Buch Director of the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), Orb Energy CEO Damian Miller, Photon Energy CEO Gautham Nalamada and Pashupathy Gopalan, the Head of Indian Operations for SunEdison and MEMC among others. Plenary sessions will be held focusing on - PV Project Development in India, The Potential for Non-Ground Based PV Application, PV power plant development in India, Can India become a solar industry leader What is needed to make financing of power plants easier and The Solar Future of India - new Solar Superpower etc. Some of the key topics being presented across the two days include among others: *The international expert: How to build a successful solar PV company *The supply chain expert: How Much Cheaper Will Solar PV Modules Become in the Coming Years *The Indian Government: The Status and Latest Information about the National Solar Mission *Gujarat: Why it will be the new solar super State of India *Rajasthan: Why the sunny State is becoming a booming market *West Bengal: Incentives, experiences and market opportunities in West Bengal *The residential developer: Challenges and opportunities in the Indian Off-grid solar PV market *The contractor: The Future of Off-grid Solar Power *The power plant expert: Opportunities and legal aspects of large scale PV Project Development in India *The Solar Service Provider: How solar power plants can be privately financed in India *The turnkey factory supplier: What does it take and offer building a Thin-Film Module Factory *The turnkey factory provider: From Silicon to Modules: What Does it Take to Start Your Own Vertically Integrated PV Factory *The Indian Energy utility: What are the Experiences with PPA Contracts *The Developer: Financing of large scale solar energy projects *The Indian Banker: Financing Experiences of a PV Power Plant in India *The Financial Enabler: How Can the World Bank support Very Large PV Power Project Developments *The visionary architect: How to build a -City of the Sun' in India About The Solar Future: The Solar Future is an international conference organized by Solarplaza. com, that offers a great platform for high-level networking among the stakeholders of the solar/PV industry that is poised to create over US$50 billion dollars in annual revenues by 2012. In the last 5 years, the event which is the flagship conference of SOLARPLAZA has been held in UK, Germany, Netherlands and France. The Solar Future PV conferences worldwide have been most successful with their large scale presentation, besides delivering significantly high value for the local solar/PV industry. For more information on the conference, please visit, www. thesolarfuture. in. Solar Plaza is offering special rates for Indian companies to participate in the Conference. To learn more on this offer, you may email to india@solarplaza. com About SOLARPLAZA: SOLARPLAZA International is a Netherlands-based firm founded by Edwin Koot, a senior PV expert with over 16 years of experience working in the solar/PV industry. The organization's mission is to work towards empowering the solar future across the globe. Solarplaza has been a leader with global level events and trade missions since 2004. Solarplaza. euboia com is the independent global platform for knowledge, trade and events for the solar/PV industry. The services of SOLARPLAZA include organizing of international solar PV trade missions, solar PV expert conferences, providing a trade platform, connecting manufacturers and investors with solar PV developers besides offering strategic consultancy. SOLARPLAZA has organized more than 20 International PV Trade Missions and Solar PV Conferences in China, Spain, Italy, Greece, California, Taiwan and India, since its inception. For more information, please visit, www. solarplaza. com For editorial queries only, contact Rajani of PRHUB @ 9731453545; rajani@prhub. com, media@prhub. com About the Submitter Client.



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    Where To Go For A Honeymoon In Europe
    Europe has always been a major attraction for honeymooners. There's something unique about this continent that never ceases to fascinate couples who've just exchanged their "I do's. " Not surprising at all because Europe has many countries and cities that have retained their exquisite charm through the years. So which places are the most ideal for those on a honeymoon While there are plenty to choose from, below are some of the exotic destinations you might want to visit soon or in the near future after you've tied the knot or even if you're already in your second, third or fourth honeymoon. evia It doesn't matter what kind of honeymooners you are as long as you're in love and want to spend a romantic and unforgettable holiday with your beloved partner. Italy - This country is a top choice for those wanting to have a honeymoon that's totally romantic and classy. The tourist spots there are numerous depending on your preference. The nature lovers can explore the Northern Alps, lake country as well as the Almafi Coast while those who wish to visit the historical sites can tour Rome and Milan. Greece - The Greek islands provide a breathtaking atmosphere for couples euboia. The old towns can give you a truly relaxing holiday far from the hustle and bustle of city life. This country is a must if you're both eager to see the ruins of the early Greek civilization and learn more about the country's culture and people. Great places to visit include Mykonos, Santorini, Athens, Delos and Delphi. Just spending time in these places gives you the opportunity to experience what it was like to be in the shoes of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses euboia. France - Many couples have always dreamed of visiting this country and particularly its well known romantic city of Paris. The charm of Paris and the French people are an attraction to people in love. Whether getting married or going on a honeymoon is what they want, this city of wonderful sights and lights remains to be a top destination. For many, being in this country is a dream turned into reality and an experience they will never throughout their lifetime. But apart from Paris, other areas worth your time are Marseille and Lyon. Spain - This country is also a must in your honeymoon itinerary. Rich in culture and tradition, Spain is where you will get to learn about how the past can mix with the modern. Regardless of whether you just want to enjoy a pleasant stay in the country or have a lot of fun with your partner, there is so much to experience in this European country. Some areas you can visit are Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Seville. Denmark - This is the country of the world's happiest people so why not pay a visit. Who knows, you may just find the secret to staying happy from the Danes themselves. There are several parts of Denmark worth exploring while enjoying your honeymoon such as the beautiful castles that still stand there. Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus are just some of them. Spring and summer are the best times to visit Europe. But if you want to visit when there are not much people around, then the fall season is ideal.



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    Saturday, January 21st, 2012
    1:33 pm
    Car Hire UK is Easy and Cheap to Hire
    Hire rental cars United Kingdom is the country which attracts people from all corners of the world because this country is economically developed and has lots of beautiful locations. Few of its cities are famous in world and are known for best locations. United Kingdom is an ancient country and its culture and tradition has travel in other parts of the world epaggelmatikos odigos euboias. This country is known for making civilized other countries. This is best country to come for enjoying holidays or visiting it for fun. For exploring and making fun it is better to hire a rental car so that one can discover most of the beautiful locations and have fun on tour. Can visit lot of places London is the famous place which attracts tourist in majority and people spend their time in beautiful locations and best food restaurants. Rental car service Europe makes tourist to be comfortable at most of the moments. After hiring car from Car Hire UK it becomes easier for the traveler to discover most of the locations and can have fun at different places. All kind of fun is there in United Kingdom. One can have full fun if he is successful in hiring fine rental car service. From airport one can contact this rental car service and then it becomes the duty of rental car service to take the visitor to the wanted locations. There is option of package and one can select them with the option of locations. Fabulous search engine One can Hire a Car Europe Airports and can start his tour with comfort and bliss. This is superb search engine for rental cars in United Kingdom which is one of the most beautiful countries in world. This rental car service needs no extra cost for making enquiry and deals customer in an honest and reliable way. Discounts are also offered to customers and this makes touring less expensive. This rental car service in United Kingdom offers cheap as well as costly cars. Those who are status conscious and prefer costly cars can select the very expensive one from the catalogue. Expensive cars Ferrari and other expensive cars are available with the rental car service providers. The moment one clicks to search option, number of rental car service providers sources opens and one has to compare them as they show variation in price range and model. It should be tried that best and luxury model car should be grabbed in economical price standard. All norms and conditions are mentioned and one should go through them to avoid any inconvenience in the future. Discounts and draws Car rental service in untied kingdom makes the visitors to discover few free of cost locations as it offers discount and draw opportunities to the visitors. Even latest cars are also there and it depends upon the budget of the visitor. If the tour is official then the visitor can select expensive rental car because this adds up to his standard and personality. One can also opt for BMW series which is considered to be one of the expensive cars. One begins his roaming in rental car from airport and ends his roaming in the same rental car at airport.



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