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Alexandria ( Coptic Ⲣⲁⲕⲟⲧⲉ Rakotə; Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια; Arabic الإسكندرية Al-Iskandariya; Egyptian Arabic اسكندريه Eskendereyya), with a population of 4.1 million, is the second-largest city in Egypt, and is the country's largest seaport, serving about 80% of Egypt's imports and exports. Alexandria is also an important tourist resort. Alexandria extends about 32 km (20 miles) along the coast of the Mediterranean sea in north-central Egypt. It is home to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (the new Library of Alexandria), and is an important industrial center because of its natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez. Alexandria was also an important trading post between Europe and Asia, because it profited from the easy overland connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. In ancient times, Alexandria was one of the most famous cities in the world. It was founded around a small pharaonic town c. 334 BC by Alexander the Great. It remained Egypt's capital for nearly a thousand years, until the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641 AD when a new capital was founded at Fustat (Fustat was later absorbed into Cairo). Alexandria was known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Library of Alexandria (the largest library in the ancient world) and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages). Ongoing maritime archaeology in the harbor of Alexandria, which began in 1994, is revealing details of Alexandria both before the arrival of Alexander, when a city named Rhakotis existed there, and during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
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1. Alexandria - A Mystifying Vacation
November 12, 2008
Named after Alexander the Great, Alexandria speaks volumes of the rich history the ancient civilization, which still continues to baffle archaeologists with its prized mysteries. Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city and serves as the summer retreat for escaping Cairo's heat. Alexandria has both overland and underwater historical sites which attracts a lot of people from around the world, and now with the discoveries of a number catacombs and other ancient remains, the tourist attractions simply keeps on increasing. The modern city is immediately set upon the ancient one, making it difficu... (read more)
Author: Manoj Singh
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2. What You MUST Understand About Your Web Numbers
October 21, 2008
Six years ago, when I first started selling online, I focused on doing what I did best: generating useful content that people would want to pay for. But I quickly learned that selling a product online required me to have to learn about ...
...my Web statistics.
"Yuck!"
"Why should I have to do this?" I thought. "I'm not a numbers person. Such small details! I want to spend time on big ideas."
Then after a few months of poor sales, I realized I needed to learn more about my numbers so I could learn how to improve my results. (You can't improve something that you can't meas... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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3. 15 Easy Ways to Grow Your Subscriber List with Your E-Zine
October 21, 2008
While there are seemingly endless ways to promote your e-zine and attract new subscribers, here's a list of my favorite 15. Which ones are YOU using?
Print this out and check those you already do, and note those you should "get a move on."
___ 1. Tell your clients, associates, and friends. Send out one of your best issues (or your first issue) as a sample issue, inviting them to sign up if they like it. (Never sign anyone up without his/her permission.)
___ 2. Put a signup form on your home page and every page of your Web site. No matter what page people may land on, this wa... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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4. Holidays in Egypt
October 10, 2008
Millennia of History to See
Egypt has attracted visitors as famous as Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte and even they have stood in awe of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Library of Alexandria, and countless other wonders of the ancients. Today, some of these marvels of engineering and architecture still stand and millions of visitors annually visit them.
The Religious Aspects of the Area
While Israel is the cradle of three of the world’s major religions, Cairo is known for monuments to both the Christian and Islamic faith. There are a number of mosques throughout the country; ... (read more)
Author: Stephen Xec
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5. Plastic Surgery Helps Sculp Body
October 07, 2008
Gaining and losing massive amounts of weight can put a lot of stress on your body. Skin cells become stretched out to capacity and are often so damaged that they can never bounce back once the excess weight is gone, leaving newly thin physiques with hanging skin.
Many people find their new bodies so distorted from the weight loss that they become more emotionally distressed than when they were overweight. When exercise and dieting does not work to get you back into shape after weight loss, plastic surgery can help get your body back into shape. There are many nip and tuck procedures that ... (read more)
Author: A Aaronson
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6. Liposuction: Not a Weight Loss Plan
October 07, 2008
Many people consider getting liposuction to remove excess fat from their body. Liposuction can usually make areas around thighs, buttocks and abdominal areas much smaller. Even though there are benefits to getting fat removal surgery, it should not be considered a weight loss plan in plastic surgery.
When undergoing this procedure, you can undergo either the tumescent technique or the ultrasonic liposuction method to remove unwanted tissue.More people are using the tumescent technique because there is less bruising since the doctor uses a small tube called a cannula. The doctor also uses ... (read more)
Author: A Aaronson
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7. Muscat, Moscato, and Moscatel - Well, What's the Difference?
October 02, 2008
The Muscat grape is one of the oldest grape classes known to the wine world. Rather than just being one grape, Muscat includes a family of grapes, found in a range of colors: from white to brown to near black. The two well-known replicas are Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, or Muscat Blanc for short, and Muscat of Alexandria. The Muscat Blanc grape is the oldest assortment and produces the most intense grape flavors. Small in size, Muscat Blanc is not always white and it can produce both dry and sweet wines. Muscat of Alexandria is larger and often darker than the Muscat Blanc, and creates... (read more)
Author: Lindsay Alston
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8. Up Your Cashflow by Next Week: 13 Ways to Have a SALE!
September 30, 2008
Nothing gets people buying products or programs like a special promotion in your e-zine. Now, I know right now you're thinking, "I can't have a sale on my products or services. That's sooo cheesy!"
Au contraire, mon frere. It's all how you position it. Here are 13 ideas to consider. Choose one that would work for your business and give it a try.
IMPORTANT: You'll need to put some type of time limit on the offer to encourage folks to buy now and not later. It's also better if you explain to your readers WHY you're having the sale. You're not Wal-Mart and you can't just drop prices w... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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9. You've Got... Complaints! How to Turn Disgruntled Customers Into Raving Fans
September 29, 2008
Did you know that marketing isn't only about getting your clients or customers? It's also about KEEPING them, and keeping them happy. That's a big key to growing your business, because not only will those customers themselves keep coming back to you for more, but they'll send their friends and colleagues as well.
Studies done by the American Management Association show that your average HAPPY customer will tell 3 people about her experience with you. But your average unhappy customer will spread the negative word about you to 11 other people!
I'm sure you've done this yourself. I su... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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10. Sell More Online By Offering a Big Fat BONUS!
September 25, 2008
I don't know about you, but I secretly love watching infomercials. I enjoy dissecting how they sell, how they get people excited, how they entice people to take action now and pick up the phone and order something they completely don't need!
As you know, these programs always offer a huge bonus or multiple bonuses for people who buy. Often the bonus is worth even more than the featured product itself. You know what I mean... they're selling you a little vegetable chopper, but they also throw in a blender, toaster, and coffeemaker!
Why do they do this? Because it makes the offer compl... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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11. 4 Ways to Make Money from People Who Are LEAVING Your Site
September 10, 2008
Oh no... are people leaving your site without buying?
Get used to it! In fact, an average of 99% of your first time visitors to your sales pages will leave without buying or even contacting you.
But don't get upset. Get richer!
Use what's called an exit pop. Now, I know pop-ups can be incredibly annoying. But they WORK. Almost all the people I know doing over $1 million each year online use exit pops in strategic ways to seriously boost their bottom lines.
Here are four ways to generate revenue from people leaving your website, using exit pops:
1. Get them on your ... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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12. Northern Virginia House For Sale- How Much Is It Worth?
September 10, 2008
Northern Virginia real estate agents set standards in providing their clients a high level of service. They achieve this by making their transactions professional, successful, profitable with a low stress level. At the same time, they maintain an ethical approach and understand the value of continuing education and integrity. Contact an agent today by email to receive information before your next real estate transaction.
If you are looking to list your Northern Virginia house for sale, you first want to ask yourself, "How much is my home worth?". This will allow you to move forward from her... (read more)
Author: Robert Earl
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13. Flying to Egypt: A brief guide to getting to Egypt
August 25, 2008
Egypt is a land of unparalleled intrigue, with its rich history, culture and astounding array of attractions that visitors from all over the world take pains to see at least once in their lifetime. These attractions include the Egyptian Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of Kings and many others. The list goes on and on, and this may help to explain why Egypt welcomes thousands of visitors each year.
Before getting to Egypt, you must ensure that your visa is in order. Those who are flying these as tourists will need to get travel visas. These last for about three months and are granted on e... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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14. First Christmas by Alastair Macdonald - A Classic is Born
August 25, 2008
A book review generally consists of a perusal of the writer’s style, the story line and the flow and the viability of the subject matter. That would be nearly impossible with Alastair Macdonald’s “First Christmas.” Both the birth of Christ and the birth of Macdonald’s book hold far too much for one brief review. Here is part one of two or perhaps three.
For Alastair Macdonald there would be no burning bush like the one Moses saw and there would be no blinding light such as the Apostle Paul experienced on the road to Damascus. All there would be is a “gentle nudge” between times and the kn... (read more)
Author: Michael Bresciani
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15. 7 Marketing Lessons I Learned From the Muscleheads at Gold's Gym
August 20, 2008
Can I share a secret with you?
Many years ago, I almost chose a career in fitness. In my 20s, I modeled for Reebok and Ironman magazine, made it to the final round for hosting a fitness TV show, and I moonlit as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer for several years while I figured out how to get out of my day job in publishing.
Now that I make a great living online, I still make time for my health. And I'm lucky to live close to the most famous gym in the world: Gold's Gym at Venice Beach, California. On a daily basis, I'm surrounded by bodybuilding legends like Lou Ferrigno... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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16. Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?
August 20, 2008
One problem I often see with solo entrepreneurs is that their businesses aren't growing because they're simply not making enough time to do it!
It's not that they don't understand the value of those efforts, or they don't WANT to make the time. It's that they're simply trying to do too much by themselves. They're so busy running their business that they're not working ON their business.
Are You Spending All Your Time on the Little Stuff?
Owning your own business requires wearing a lot of hats. But it seems that when many people leave their jobs to "go solo," they think they mus... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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17. Your 5-Step Internet Sales Cycle
August 20, 2008
Many people seem to think that selling on the Internet is a complete mystery. Funny how we see the Net as its own entity instead of just another marketing channel.
When I meet people and they say they're going to start an "Internet business", I get worried. It's as if that's all they need to know -- not what they're selling or who their customers are. (I mean, when faxes first came out, did you hear people saying they were just starting a "fax business"? Not really.)
The Internet is just one type of media that can sell for your business, and it follows a sales cycle like any other. ... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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18. Northern Virginia Homes For Sale Provide Excellent Living
August 16, 2008
There are actually four amazing provinces in Northern Virginia. These four areas are: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. The area of Northern Virginia is a prime location, which is considered adjacent to that of Washington D.C.
Through history, northern Virginia has consistently held great significance. Early on, Alexandria held the role of a primary trade port and clipper ships frequently visited for trade. Momentous battles of both the revolutionary and civil war took place here. Also, numerous Americans of historic significance made residence here, including founding father... (read more)
Author: Robert Earl
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19. 10 Keys to Copy That Sells
August 15, 2008
Whether you're selling a product or service, the 10 tips below are your keys to writing great copy that communicates and persuades ... to get results! These guidelines can apply to Web copy, e-mail, sales letters, brochures, direct mail, and more. As long as your goal is to elicit a reaction from your reader, you've come to the right place.
1. Be reader-centered, not writer-centered.
Many ads, brochures, and Web sites talk endlessly on and on about how great their products and companies are. Hello? Customer, anyone? Think of your reader thinking, "What's in it for me?" If you can, t... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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20. Should You Market to Pleasure ... Or Pain
August 13, 2008
One day a few months ago, I emptied my mailbox after being away for several days.
Because I give regularly to charities, I seem to be on the mailing lists of every organization in the world. So there were plenty of solicitations to sort through.
Usually I toss most of the envelopes I receive, the ones with generic messages on them like "help us today" or "give to save the... [insert 'children', 'animals', or 'forests' here]".
But one envelope caught my eye. It was an unusual beige color, it had a picture of a cute little dog on it, and it said in bold letters, "Don't let what ... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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21. 3 Things You Can Do to Stop Worrying About the Coming Recession
August 12, 2008
I was catching up recently on the phone with an acquaintance of mine, and her talk turned to the coming recession. "Oh no," I thought. "She's really buying into this."
She went on to complain about the price of gas, how everything's getting so expensive, how she's worried about her husband's job, and how the country's going to hell in a hand basket. And she knows all this of course because she watches the news.
Then, as our conversation took another turn, she told me about the fancy new home entertainment system her hubby just installed in their family room. And how her daughter now... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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22. Alexandria Virginia Real Estate: The Best Place to Live
August 05, 2008
Are you looking to live in a charming location that is stylish yet economical? Then Alexandria Virginia Real Estate properties are a must buy for you. Investing in a house in Alexandria is a wise choice. People who appreciate antiques, historic architecture and have a desire for living a peaceful family life will appreciate the historic Alexandria, VA Real Estate properties. The beauty of the Alexandria VA Real Estate properties is that they are situated closes the shopping centers and city life of Washington, DC (right across the Potomac River) and yet they give residents the chance to ... (read more)
Author: Kewal Wason
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23. Egypt Travel Deals
August 05, 2008
The Arab Republic of Egypt, known under the name of Egypt is a republic in northern Africa. Egypt was established by the Latin word Aegyptus derived from the Greek, meaning “the name of a temple of the god Path of Memphis”. Cairo (Kahira) is the capital of Egypt also known as the city for learning, culture and trade.
Cairo Egypt travel deals has the opportunities to visit and enjoy the famous tourist destinations. Visitors can choose from a variety of options as a Sahara Safari, a trip to Cairo and a cruise down the Nile.
Egypt is well suited to the rail and plane reached, but the ... (read more)
Author: Gaurav Malhotra
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24. How Starting Your Own "Country Club" Can Skyrocket Your Revenues!
July 10, 2008
My mom was visiting recently and during our mother-daughter shopping time I noticed something interesting. Almost all of the stores I made a purchase at asked me if I'd like to get on their mailing list. That's very smart.
However, the WAY in which they did this made a big difference in my answer. I said NO to almost all of them because they simply did not make it enticing for me. I mean, who WANTS more junk mail? So if you simply ask me if I'd like to be on your mailing list, the answer will usually be NO.
But one store in particular got me. First of all, it was a designer clothing ... (read more)
Author: Alexandria Brown
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25. Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss Sculpts the Body
June 30, 2008
Whether you've just lost ten pounds or one-hundred, you may have noticed that your body didn’t return to the shape you expected it to. Either minor or massive weight loss can stretch the skin beyond natural repair, leaving behind unsightly stretch marks, saggy skin, and unwanted lumps. All of the exercise in the world won’t make that skin shrink back to size. If you find yourself unable to trim and tighten certain areas of your body, you might consider some of the plastic surgery options. There are many different plastic surgery procedures available that can help sculpt your body back into sha... (read more)
Author: A Aaronson
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