Enjoy the Life of the Royal Family

Public Job & Image

Members of the Royal Family engage in quite a lot of official engagements annually, right away through England as properly documented in the Court Circular, to credit, promote and discover the triumphs or performances of individuals, institutions & businesses in an assortment of sectors of life. As representatives of the Queen, they persistently unite with the British Nation in remembering past occasions, vacations, celebratory & tragic affairs & commonly also sponsors or takes part in particular charitable, cultural & public activities.

Their vacations abroad on behalf of the United Kingdom (also referred to as State Visits when the Queen publicly visits other government officials) draws public notice to harmonious dealing within and between the Commonwealth and other nations, to British merchandise and trade, and to Britain as a historical, vacation, and tourist destination. Their existing jobs and long-established tasks represents the height of a contemporary “royal court,” & endow a completely British and historical display to services (Like that of the Trooping the Colour) & outlook to public proceedings (I.e. Garden Parties, Ascot).

Right the way through their lives they get massive public exposure in the form of picture, written & TV commentary on their activities, family affairs, rites of passage, traits, attire, manners, and public roles.

Financial Backing

Monies that assist the Queen in the exercise of her jobs as the head of state of the U.K. comes from the Civil List. This is a return of a minute part of the revenue from the Crown Lands that are offered by the sovereign to parliament at the induction of each reign; all Crown Land being handled by The Crown Estates, an association that is responsible to parliament. In the two thousand and three-four financial year, the sum total endowed was ?176 million, where the Queen’s spending was just ?36 million. The Head of State’s payments doesn’t encompass the fee of bodyguards. Information about the Royal Family England can be found at (enjoyEngland.com) the official site for tourism in England.

Windmills of Time

Naturally, one must visit the windmills when in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is synonymous for its windmills, clogs, tulips, canals, cheese markets, practically everything that one would expect to find in a charming and utterly picturesque city. But, whatever image one associates with the city, the first thing likely to come to mind is the windmill (molen).

The importance of these windmills or the living monuments is such that there is even a National Windmill Day (11 May). On festive occasions or national holidays windmills are decked out in flowers, garlands, figures of angels or the Dutch flag. For centuries, windmills have helped the Dutch fight water shortages so it is little wonder that they were the first to develop ‘windmill technology.’ In its glorious past, the Netherlands boasted more than 10,000 mills but now the windmills can be counted to a mere 1,000.

As opposed to the popular belief, one does not need to leave Amsterdam to see a molen or windmills. Like most things in a multidimensional city, everything is literally at one’s doorstep or just a short bike ride away. There are in fact 8 windmills at the heart of Amsterdam - but only two are open for visitors. If you want to visit 17th century molen, go for De 1200 Roe on Haarlemmerweg 465, De 1100 Roe on Herman Bonpad 6 or the Riekermolen located along the Amstel River. For a later example of molen artistry, try D’Admiraal on Noordhollandschkanaaldijk 21 or De Bloem on Haarlemmerweg 701, which in fact has been moved form its original location.

De Gooyer or Fuenmolen is the house of Bierbrouwerij ‘t Ij- a brewery that still sells the traditional Dutch Y-lake (Ijmeer) beer. On the first Saturday of the month, one can view the action of the windmill. The two remaining windmills are Molen van Sloten, highly popular with tourists, and de Otter, which is quite possibly Amsterdam’s best-kept secret. Fortunately, one can still visit these windmills today.

Rahul viz recommends that you visit http://www.bookings.nl/city/nl/amsterdam.html?aid=305255 for more information on Windmills of time.

A Mother’s Day Prayer For A woman Facing Infertility

Copyright 2006 The Lord Word On Healing Publications

Are you a nurse, midwife or doctor who has no child of your own? Are you someone helping others to live a better quality life and yet you have not experienced the joy of motherhood? I bring you good news at this time of mother’s day. Be glad. God can make you a mother too.

The bible says, God: “settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord”? Psalm 113:9. I want us to look at briefly at this story in the bible: The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah: “When you help the Hebrew women in childbirth and observe them on the delivery stool, if it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.” The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live. Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?” The midwives answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.” So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. Exodus 1:15-22

Pharaoh had commanded the midwives to kill the boys so that the Israelites would not create more generations. Hebrew women were to be carefully monitored to ensure that only baby girls would live but all new born boys would be killed. For his plan to succeed he needed the co-operation of the Hebrew midwives and that was a big problem for him.

Egyptian nurses were not likely to attend to the needs of slave women, even if their religious custom allowed it. So he required the help of the Hebrew midwives.

It was normal for woman of the same race to work as midwives and take mothers through the birth process.

So the Hebrew midwives found themselves in a key position in the attempted ethnic control of their own people. The order of the pharaoh went directly to them.

They were ordered to kill all the boys on the delivery stool before they took their first breath. In fact the order was that they suffocate the baby boys and the delivery not be recorded as a live birth.

Shiphrah and Puah were found to be somewhat unsuccessful at this practice and the Hebrew women continued to give birth to healthy boys and girls.

When the Pharaoh saw that so little changed, he summoned the two midwives to answer to charges. He demanded to know why they had not done what he commanded them to do by letting the Hebrew boys live.

The two midwives were ready for pharaoh. They clearly told him, the “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.

Infact they gave birth so fast that by the time the midwives arrived the baby was already born and breathing on their own and full of life.

Their plan and insight paid off. They had calculated that the pharaoh would not want to be accused of directly commanding them to murder. So once a baby was alive they would be allowed to let him live.

They had guessed right. Their expertise was not challenged, their explanation was accepted and their job as midwives went on as before.

We are told that God blessed them with families of their own.

I know you have helped many people bring joy and quality into their lives. You may think God has forgotten you but he has not. God put it in my heart to write this article for you today to tell you he loves you and cannot forget you. God says to you: Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! (Isaiah 49:15). He says I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hand. Your walls are ever before me.

Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. I will put a song in your mouth and you will sing again O precious daughter. I love you and I care about you.

The God who gave the midwives families of their own will do the same for you today. Now open your mouth and ask him what you want him to do for you. After that you can pray this prayer:

PRAYER

The Father of Love and compassion. I bless you today. I Give thanks to you Lord, for you are good and your love endures forever. You remembered me today. Thank you. When you remembered Hannah, she conceived and bore Samuel. Today that you remembered me I thank you for visiting my womb with a child. No more infertility! No more miscarrage! in my life. I know that you have come to bless me with my own child. For surely, O Lord, you have blessed me with a child. You surround me with your favour as with a shield. I thank you Lord, for you are gracious to me and have made your face shine upon me. God has blessed me and all the ends of the earth will fear him. I will not keep silent. I will tell all what the Lord has done for me. The God who blessed the two midwives with families of their own, I thank you for blessing me too in Jesus name. Amen.

Veronica Anusionwu has devoted a portion of her life to bringing spiritual solutions from the bible to help many people. She is the author of -Woman You Are Not Infertile, a book that has helped many women overcome infertility. Her book Who Said You Are Too Old To Conceive- covers all area of (Childbirth for the older woman). Sign up for her free weekly newsletter by visiting www.beautifulandpregnant.com/

Living and Holidaying on Poole Quay

Holidaying or even living near Poole Harbour in Dorset has lots to recommend it.

  • It has the largest natural harbour in Europe and the second largest in the world.

  • It has 3 miles of deep golden sand beaches and Sandbanks has been voted the best beach in Britain and has won the Blue Flag award thirteen times.

  • Sandbanks (an area of Poole) has 18 millionaires residing and is the fourth most expensive place to buy land per acre in the world.
  • It is home to Brownsea Island, which is famous for its red squirrels and its links to the Scouting movement. It is owned by the National Trust and you can easily get a boat trip from the quay to the Island for a great day out.

  • It has thriving town and the shopping centre is within walking distance of Poole Quay

  • The quay is home to the world famous Poole Pottery. Poole Pottery has a factory outlet on the quay and there you are able to buy reduced ’seconds’ of popular ranges (you can’t always tell the difference) as well as their full priced products. Poole Pottery is sold all over the world and is very collectable.

  • You can get a ferry from Poole harbour to Cherboug in Western France

  • The train station is only a one minute walk from the main shopping area. From here you can get a train to London which takes approx 2 hours.

  • The habour is excellent for sailing, fishing and jet-skiing.

Poole Quay itself is home to Sunseeker,local fishing boats, Poole Pottery, Brownsea Island cruise boats, a fantastic marina, food kiosks, cafes, restaurants, pubs and gift shops.

A particular favourite cafe of mine is Corkers where in the day time you can get a lovely cup of tea or hot chocolate with a lovely choice of hot and cold food.

Poole was traditionally a fishing port and there are still fishermen working in the harbour. Their boats moor next door to the expensive yachts in the marina.You can still buy fish direct from the boats.
At the opposite end of the quay is the lifting bridge which opens hourly to let the boats through.

In the marina you’ll find all sorts of yachts including Sunseeker and you’ll also see their yachts on the other side of the quay where they’re made!

If you want to live or holiday in a Mediterranean atmosphere consider coming to Poole - it’s ideal for full time living and for holiday homes.

Chloe Greenslade has lived in Poole all her life and although she has travelled all around the UK always returns to her roots. She now runs http://www.budsyhomefinder.com helping people find their ideal home in Dorset and the New Forest.

Shantiniketan And Its Festivities: An Unparellel Cultural Heritage Appealing To The World!

“Sujalang Sufalang Malayaja Sheetalang Shashyashyamalang Mataram, Bande Mataram.”

The magical surroundings of our dear motherland India, consisting of the glorious seas and Bays, the desolate deserts, the opulent palaces and marvelous “havelis”, the surreal mountains and lakes, is a splendid legendary land with exuberant folk-culture, rich artistry and spectacular festivities adored and admired by the entire globe.

The wanderlust of the Bengalis is phenomenal in nature and speaks volumes of the quest of the eternal Bengali soul for romance, chivalry, and adventure as well as for exploring Mother Nature’s marvels and the history and cultural heritage of the diverse parts of the globe. Always teeming with vibrancy, joy and friendliness, we form a very significant part of the globetrotting generation, always ready to soar greater heights and touch the glory of the world.

Our good old Bengal, does, by no means, lag behind in the tourism industry of India. With its enchanting natural beauty, its magnificence of cultural expressions and multi-hued festivities that together work towards blending the marvels of modernity and the rich harvests of tradition, Bengal, along with the entire eastern zone of India is an exquisite destination that tourists all over India will cherish for a lifetime.

Shantiniketan:
In the proverbial “red soil” and sublime ambience of Bolpur, Birbhum District of West Bengal, stands the historic Shantiniketan, Gurudev Tagore’s heavenly abode of peace, an immensely rich and culturally stimulating experience for every tourist who would like to bask in the glory and essence of Bengal’s creativity and intellectualism.

Places of Tourist attention:

Kalabhavan: The Kalabhavan is the nucleus and cultural essence of Tagore’s Shantiniketan. Founded by the fertile hands of this great soul of Bengal, Kalabhavan is a unique institution where traditional art and culture is taught, preached, exhibited and worshipped to the whole of the world.

Exhibits: Murals and frescos of Binod Behari Mukherjee, Somnath Hore’s Sculptures and lots of others.

Khoyai-Deer Park- the most exotic forest area of the Shantiniketan, the Khoyai Deer Park is every tourist’s delight, with its lush green surroundings and adorable species of deer roaming around with pristine innocence.

Sriniketan: a world-renowned haven of leather and handicraft specialties including “Batik” art that evolved from that particular historical place.

In Bhuvandanga, just adjacent to the much-hyped Shriniketan, another very historically stimulating experience is awaiting to be unfolded by you. It is here that you will get to see the prodigious banyan Tree where Maharshi Debendranath Tagore used to meditate and philosophize-the legendary lush green surroundings is named “Chhatimtala.”

Upasana Kakshya: The famous alter of worship that the eternal pride of every Bengali soul Rabindranath Tagore used to reside upon early at dawn at the time of his prayers to the almighty along with all inhabitants of the Ashram of Shantiniketan.
Amrakunja: The surreal vicinity of the heavenly orchards of “Amrakunja”—a very famous tourist attraction for the loners and lovers throughout the world.

Kalor Dokan: It is a typical food-hub running very successfully straight from the times of Tagore as an Asramite.Comprising of several Bengali delicacies, “Kalor dokan”, as it is known by (it is proverbial for the typical Bengali fruit “Kalo Jam”), carries the spiritual remnants of Tagore and his times.

The festivities of Shantiniketan:

Poush Mela: The Poush Mela, held amidst the freezing winter of December, is a notable amalgamation of the diverse cultural sects of Bengal. It is this festival that incorporates all the”Bauls”(nomadic singers famous for their bohemianism and philosophical chantings) from numerous parts of the state.

Nandan Mela: Art and sculpture fest celebrated every year immediately after the Poush Mela.It is a gala celebration time for art-lovers from every part of India as well as abroad when legendary as well as contemporary artists and sculptors of India come together under one single platform and showcase their creations to the national and international tourists.

Basanta Utsav:

The lovely springs charm the minds of the students of Viswa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, when they cherish the vibrant “Dol Utsav” or “BasantaUtsav”, as it is popularly known in Shantiniketan, amidst colours, gaiety, frolic, and, not to forget, its enchanting music. Tourists from all over the globe come to witness that spectacular festivity of spring called Basanta Utsav that has now been a trademark of Shantiniketan and its cultural legacy.

Pochishe Baishakh:

The spectacular birth-anniversary of Gurudev or “Robi Thakur”, as he is popularly known in Shantiniketan, is celebrated with remarkable pomp and grandeur in Shantiniketan. Artists, poets, writers, art-connoisseurs and intellectuals from the whole of Bengal assemble in Biswa Bharati to commemorate the auspicious occasion of the birth of the holy poet, writer and philosopher of the globe. With its music, melody, and cultural ambience-Pochishe Basisakh (the 25th date of the first month of the Bengali Calendar) is a rare carnival that the people of the entire Bengal boast of as a rich cultural and spiritual experience.

Baishey Shravan:

The death-anniversary of Tagore, Viswa-Bharati’s spiritual father, like his birth-anniversary, is celebrated remarkably in the whole of Shantiniketan, though it is observed in apparently somber tones.

With flowers, bouquettes and music, the Ashramites pay their soulful tribute to the deceased soul of their dear Gurudev and pray to the Almighty so that his soul rests in peace forever in the Divine Abode.

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South Beach Condo Hotels

South Beach Condo Hotels are a fine blend of luxurious accommodations, modern facilities and amenities, and outstanding recreational opportunities. South Beach, nicknamed the ‘American Riviera’, is perhaps the most spectacular section of Miami Beach.

Condo hotels, otherwise known as condotels, are a new concept in hotel industry. They are luxurious properties located on strategic locations, usually near the ocean or theme parks. Four Seasons, Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Starwood, and The Regent are some of the renowned names among condo hotels. At present, condo hotels are in great demand and they are sold out even before the construction of the building begins. Vacation home ownership as well as investment potential is regarded as the key feature of condo hotels.

The Tides and The Breakwater are among the most popular South Beach condo hotels. All their units have spectacular ocean views and range in size from 250 sq ft to 700 sq ft. Condo hotels with luxury suites and penthouses are also available. Most of the South Beach condo hotels are characterized by art deco style architecture.

Usually, South Beach Condo hotels are complete with a master bedroom, guest bedroom, kitchen, living area, and bathroom. Guests have access to business centers, game room, health and fitness centers, restaurant and bars, saunas or steam rooms, swimming pools, and beaches with water sports facilities. Room amenities can include in-room banquet seating and well-stocked mini bars. In addition, five-star services such as concierge, housekeeping, laundry, daily maid service, round-the-clock room service, and valet parking are offered.

South Beach condo hotels are generally within easy reach of the area’s top most destinations such as Bass Museum of Art, Everglades National Park, Historical Museum of South Florida, Miami Metro Zoo, Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

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Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway

After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk.

A Train To Nowhere?

In deciding to travel to Chita, Siberia, I had originally estimated a travel time of three days. Okay, maybe three at the outside figuring time changes and such.

As day 4 of the trip headed into the afternoon, I was finally on the train that would take me to Chita and figured I would be there in a day or so. I would finally get to see the beautiful and extreme landscape of Russia. To make things even better, I would get to brag to my friends about riding on the famous Trans-Siberian railway. This was going to be great. As is often the case with anticipated events, reality threw an ugly wrench in the proceedings.

Stop…Go…Stop…Go

In California, there are two types of trains you can take. The first is an express train that pretty much takes you from point A to point B with few stops in between. For those traveling shorter distances, there is a “slow train” that stops at every little town and station. In Russia, we were clearly on the slow train.

As we pulled out of the train station in Khabarovsk, anticipation was in the air. The train slowly gained speed. We stared out the window as the city started to pass at an increasing pace. After about 5 minutes, we stared out the window as the city started to pass at a DECREASING pace. After a few more minutes, we stopped at another train station.

Ah, there are probably two big stations in the city and it makes sense to pick up everyone for the trip across the country. Soon enough, the whistle blew and off we went again. Smiles spread across our face. These disappeared roughly 5 minutes later as we stopped again.

My god, how many train stations are there in this city? I can tell you there are at least 5 since we stopped at that many. With time spent sitting in each little train station, an hour had passed and we weren’t even out of the city!

As I stood at a window in the hall, a Russian man heard me muttering and decided to practice his English. We chatted. I remarked on the number of stops. He grimaced and told me the trip to Chita would take 3 plus days. I grimaced. And nearly cried like a small child. Three days in a train compartment no bigger than a closet. Oh, my.

Then he told me the food car on the train was closed for the trip. Since this is a clean web site, I can’t print the words I uttered at that moment. Just picture the reaction of Homer Simpson on learning there is no more beer in Springfield.

My new Russian friend smiled and said, “What does that word mean? We never learned that.”

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Do I Need A Car In Florida ?

And that answer is both “yes” and “no”…. maybe !

Undoubtedly, not everyone wants to drive on vacation, and for those that fall into this category, there are of course taxi cabs available, as well as limited bus services to get you around. However, although it can be done, the bus / taxi combo is not in any way the most cost effective or convenient way to travel.

Of course, if you are just visiting Florida to soak up the sunshine from the pool deck of your rented luxury villa, then you may be content to forgo the car and just utilise taxi cabs for the odd time that you do venture away from your vacation home. However, there is such a vast world of excitement out there, that to do so would surely be selling yourself short.

And whilst Disney does provide free park to park transport once you are on Disney property, getting there initially can be a time consuming and often expensive experience.

So, to my mind, if you want the convenience of being able to go where you want, when you want, there is no better way to achieve this than by renting a car for the duration of your vacation. Amazingly, with the incredible all inclusive and fully insured rates that a select few on line car hire companies provide, I feel sure that you will be pleasantly surprised how economical it is to have the freedom and luxury that you really deserve.

However, a word of warning is advisable at this point, as not all car rental deals are as clear cut as they first appear. Many travel agents or charter airline companies, will offer you a “free” rental car as an incentive to get you to book with them. In reality, these “fly drive” deals as they are commonly known, can often work out many times more expensive than if you had booked the car hire and flights separately, as they often involve many hidden extras and required insurances to be paid when you pick up your car at your arrival airport.

Of course by that stage, you are thousands of miles away from home, and literally stuck between a rock and a hard place. As a result, you have no option but to pay the hefty extra fees, and very quickly, the “free” car rental doesn’t seem such a good deal anymore.

I would therefore always advise that you do a little research and check on line which car rental companies offer a guarantee of fully inclusive, fully insured prices, and also allow you the opportunity to select the size and class of vehicle that is best suited to your travelling party. You will be amazed at how much money you can save by cutting out the middle man and making a simple on line reservation.

So, in conclusion, I would reiterate that whilst it is possible to “do” Florida without a car, the benefits of renting one far outweigh the other options available. After all, for most folks, a trip to Florida is a long anticipated vacation of a lifetime, and once you discover how much there is to experience and enjoy, you’ll be glad that you took my advice.

Chris Neilson is a professional writer and private Villa Owner who has an extensive knowledge of the Florida Travel Industry. He is also the senior copywriter for the well known Florida Car Hire web site US Car Hire - www.uscarhire.co.uk

© Copyright Chris Neilson 2005 All Rights Reserved

Christmas Table Decorations - The Number One Secret for Beautiful Table Decor

Decorating your table for Christmas can be as simple or as elaborate as you want to make it. But, there is one primary secret to Christmas table decorations you should always follow.

By adhering to this simple secret it will make your table d©cor far more appealing while at the same time making your job easier. By ignoring this concept your table-decorating plan can completely fall apart.

So what’s the secret? Well it’s simple. All you have to do is decide upon a specific color theme and design theme, then stick to it.

Let me explain…

Do you want a particular color or colors? People, who especially love Christmas, still rely on the old stand-bys. I will admit that red, green, white, gold and silver are still my favorites and probably always will be.

Perhaps you’re in the mood for a wintery look. Simple. Just use white, blue, light shades of purple and you’re on your way. Along with candles you can add ornamental snowflakes, little snowmen, or strands of clear beads or snowy white garlands.

If you have a color scheme in your home that you would like to play off of, then that can make it even simpler. You can always find candles, ribbons, napkins, beads, etc. online or at the store. Add touches of winter greenery or tiny Christmas trees to solidify the look.

A Christmas wreath laid in the center of the table can be the beginning of a perfect centerpiece. It can be decorated with any object you may want to use as a theme. If you have no theme in mind other than something special, then ribbons and bows can always come to the rescue. Inside the wreath, place a large candle or several tapers. The tapers can be the same height or differing heights. The choice is yours. Just make certain that the flames or hot wax do not come in contact with anything that could cause a fire. I was at a dinner party once where that happened. We certainly had a lively Christmas party that night!

Hurricane lanterns placed in a row down the center of the table can take the place of a traditional centerpiece. Stemware filled with beads, nuts, berries, glass marbles, or any small festive objects can be used as well. You can use themed pieces to decorate in between. We’ll use Christmas bells as our example of a theme. Bells can be purchased in packages or they can be purchased already strung on wire. If they are on wire, they can be wrapped around the base of the hurricane lanterns, or you can attach them to ribbon and wrap the ribbon around the lanterns. Long strands of ribbon and beads can flow around the decorations.

Continue to carry out your theme with your table napkins. Use two napkins of different colors for each place setting. Place one napkin on top of the other. You can roll them separately or roll them together, but the important thing is to tie them together. Tie them with a beautiful wired ribbon with the bell attached to the ribbon. Because wired ribbon can be shaped, it is easy to make the perfect size napkin holder. With your napkins inside your ribbon napkin holder, artfully arrange them and place them in the center of each plate. You now have bells on your napkin holders and bells on your table decorations. You can continue the theme with bells tied to the backs of chairs, hanging from the chandelier or attached to your stemware.

The idea is to repeat your color or decoration. By using a theme, your Christmas table decorations will go from ho-hum to spectacular! Happy decorating.

Judy Hardaway is the writer for Amazing-Christmas-Ideas.com - an online Christmas gift and decorating ideas resource site. For more decorating ideas as well as gift ideas such as Christmas gifts for men, visit www.Amazing-Christmas-Ideas.com today.