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1. The Voyage of the Beagle August 29, 2008 The inhabitants are between two and three hundred in number; they are nearly all people of colour, who have been banished for political crimes from the Republic of the Equator, of which Quito is the capital. The settlement is placed about four and a half miles inland, and at a height probably of a thousand feet. In the first part of the road we passed through leafless thickets, as in Chatham Islands at Galapagos Islands. Higher up, the woods gradually became greener; and as soon as we crossed the ridge of the Galapagos islands, we were cooled by a fine southerly breeze, and our sight refresh... (read more) Author: Eric Castro

2. Brazil and Brazilian Property August 11, 2008 Brazil is more than beaches and Carnival, but that would be enough reason to travel there. Brazil is the largest country in South America, taking up almost half of the continent, extending from north of the Equator to south of the Tropic of Capricorn. It's population of around 180 million is the largest in South America. It's 2 major cities, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janiero are among the largest in world. The nation's natural beauty is reflected in its variety of geographic locations, from Sugar Loaf Mountain in the city of Rio de Janeiro, to the magnificent Iguazu Falls in the south, to the Amazo... (read more) Author: Sammy Sinner

3. Announcing *Special Financing* During the Summer Months of 2008 August 10, 2008 This summer, USSCM is even more affordable! NEWARK, Delaware - [Long Date] - Summer is an ideal time to begin studies with USSCM. There is enough time to get a real head-start on your studies while it's winter outside (assuming you live north of the equator) and Summer 2008 (April through September) is doubly special for students who don't want to pay for their tuition in a full lump sum. USSCM is experimenting with a no-interest program for partially delayed tuition payment. Here's how it works: New students whose tuition is received by the 12th of a month will receive their first ... (read more) Author: Professor John Amaral

4. Choose a Maldives Vacation That You Will Remember July 30, 2008 A Maldives vacation will be the holiday of a lifetime when you decide to visit this archipelago located on the equator, just southwest of Sri Lanka. The country, which consists of a string of coral islands, has been aptly nicknamed the pearls of the Indian Ocean. Forty-four of the islands are exclusive resorts out of the 200 that are inhabited. There are a large number of uninhabited islands here too. You can enjoy sunshine and warm temperatures all year long and experience the warm hospitality of the native peoples. English is widely spoken along with the native language, Dhivehi, a language ... (read more) Author: Ling Tong

5. History- Types of Chocolate. July 05, 2008 The Original Roots of Chocolate. The Cacao tree is very difficult to grow outside its natural setting. It thrives in the equatorial band between 20 degrees north to 20 degrees south of the Equator. The tree also requires a minimum temperature of 60 degrees and requires year round moisture, so if there is a specific dry season it needs additional irrigation and this is why there are very few instances of it bearing fruit outside of this zone. If the growing conditions of the cacao tree are poor, it is more susceptible to the diseases that are its enemy like pod rots and witches brooms. Th... (read more) Author: Jitender Rathor

6. The Original Roots of Chocolate - details June 27, 2008 The Original Roots of Chocolate. The Cacao tree is very difficult to grow outside its natural setting. It thrives in the equatorial band between 20 degrees north to 20 degrees south of the Equator. The tree also requires a minimum temperature of 60 degrees and requires year round moisture, so if there is a specific dry season it needs additional irrigation and this is why there are very few instances of it bearing fruit outside of this zone. If the growing conditions of the cacao tree are poor, it is more susceptible to the diseases that are its enemy like pod rots and witches brooms. Th... (read more) Author: Smith Frey

7. The Nile Tours Africa May 20, 2008 Nile -The Longest River in the world The name Nile results from a Greek word Neilos meaning valley, the river Nile is he longest river in the world whose source is known to Jinja Uganda. It is a great river of Northeast Africa that begins its journey in well watered regions near the equator and then flow north word across the dreadful Sahara desert before emptying in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The river is 6695 km (4184 miles) long. The river flows through a total of nine countries although it is most associated to Uganda and Egypt. The other countries include Ethiopia, Zaire, Kenya, ... (read more) Author: Richard Dicksons

8. Top Ten tourists destinations in Uganda. May 05, 2008 Uganda is a land locked country located in East Africa with and it lies on the equator. The country hosts one of the largest water bodied (Lake Victoria) and the source of the longest river in the world (The Nile). Uganda is known to be the most hospitable country in the world and this is stems from the tradition of hospitality common to its cultural diverse populace. Below are the top ten tourist destinations of Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable national Park. The home of great giant apes the gorilla is the most visited park in Uganda. It’s located in the south west; 9 Hours drive from ... (read more) Author: Richard Dicksons

9. Bali Travel Guide and Review - Part 1 April 22, 2008 Bali Introduction: The Geography Bali is a small volcanic island covering around 5000 square kilometers, just south of the equator. Central Bali is dominated by the island's major volcanic peaks, from which the land steadily descends all the way down to sea level on the northern and eastern coasts; the southern Bali peninsula is largely flat. There are four major volcanoes in Bali, the highest being Mt Agung at 3124m. Agung erupted violently in 1963 and although many people died in the eruption it has since been a blessing to the Balinese in providing some of the richest soil in Indonesi... (read more) Author: Dave Waldheim

10. History of Satellite TV April 09, 2008 History of Satellite TV Arthur C. Clarke's Vision Sir Arthur C. Clarke is generally credited with coming up with the concept of using satellites in geosynchronous orbits to relay communications signals around the world. In his honor, these are sometimes referred to as Clarke orbits. A geosynchronous orbit simply means that the satellite is placed at an altitude of 22,300 miles above the earth's equator and travels at the same speed as the earth's rotational speed. This keeps the satellite in the same spot above the earth at all times. Clarke wrote an article titled "Ext... (read more) Author: Gary Davis

11. How Satellite TV Works April 09, 2008 How Satellite TV Works A satellite TV system is a very technical, highly complex system of equipment including a satellite uplink station, the satellite out in space orbiting in a geosyncronous orbit 22,300 miles above the earth's equator, the small mini-dish receiving unit located on a house or business and last the receiver (black box) that connects to your television and allows you to view the satellite programming. Commercial satellite TV programming has been around since the 1990's and today it is making huge gains on the cable TV market as more and more Americans are taking a... (read more) Author: Gary Davis

12. 8 Days Mount Kenya Climbing April 01, 2008 DAY 01 Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am and drive to Mountain Rock Hotel in Nanyuki for lunch. The afternoon can be used for an optional visit to the Sweet Waters game reserve or to the cave hideouts of the Mau Mau freedom fighters during Kenya's struggle for independence. DAY 02 After a breakfast you continue northwestwards crossing the equator and on to the School of Adventure (70 km), the base of your Mt. Kenya trail at 2900m. Here you meet with guides/ porters and start your climb at 11.30 am. The 5 hours hike take you to Marania campsite at (3300m) in middle of the moorland lea... (read more) Author: Stephen Muiruri

13. 11 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari April 01, 2008 11 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania DAY 00 Arrival and transfer to Nairobi Safari Club B/B. Dinner at Carnivore restaurant. DAY 1 - NAIROBI/SAMBURU Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Sarova Shaba Lodge Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approx transit time: 5½ hrs Meal Plan: {L, D} DAY 2 - SAMBURU Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-ne... (read more) Author: Stephen Muiruri

14. 6 Days Kenya Flying Safari April 01, 2008 DAY 01:NAIROBI-SAMBURU Transfer to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to the countries north of equator. You will pass over lush farmlands and catch glimpses of the glaciered slopes of Mt. Kenya before flying down to the arid country of the North and the Samburu Game Reserve. On arrival you will be met by your Skyview safari guide and transferred to Larsen's Camp for lunch later in the afternoon you will have an afternoon game drive inserch of the samburu unique bio-diversity. Dinner and overnight at Larsens camp.[F.B] DAY 02:SAMBURU The guest enjoys a morning ... (read more) Author: Stephen Muiruri

15. Honeymoon Seychelles at Holidays Seychelles .com February 11, 2008 Honeymoon Seychelles So you are finally tying the knot and you are thinking of ideal places to spend that special place to recover from that hectic period that is wedding planning. Why not just book a flight and hotel to the Seychelles, honeymoon there away from the cold weather. more... Island Seychelles Island Seychelles takes you to the most exotic islands in the world lying 4 degrees south of the equator. Comprising of 115 islands altogether and they are like pearls of the Indian Ocean, scattered and well placed in nature, free of natural disasters. more... Luxury Holiday... (read more) Author: holidays seychelles

16. Vedic Astrology Part IV January 24, 2008 As the earth sphere is divided into the Western & the Eastern hemispheres by the Prime Meridien ( the Greenwich Meridien ) so is the Celestial Sphere divided into Western and Eastern hemispheres by the Celestial Meridien. As the globe is divided into northern and southern hemispheres by the Equator, so is the Celestial Sphere divided into the nothern and southern hemispheres by the Celestial Equator. The Four Major Mathematical Points of the Zodiac In Astronomy the Eastern Horizon is called the Ascendant. 180 degrees from it is the Western Horizon called as the Descendant. The inters... (read more) Author: Govind Kumar

17. Fishing Methods At Lake Victoria January 17, 2008 LAKE VICTORIA, AFRICAN SAFARIS UGANDA Lake Victoria is the third largest of the world`s most significant fresh water resources and holds vital importance to approximately 30 million people, shared by three countries: namely Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the largest part being in Uganda. . Lake Victoria touches the Equator in its northern side. It covers a total area of 68,800 sq. km [km²] and with a maximum depth of 80 m it is relatively shallow. Lake Victoria is commercially important for the following activities 1.Fishing: Lake Victoria being on of the largest fresh water lakes has a v... (read more) Author: Winnie Desire

18. Roses In America November 14, 2007 Roses in America have quite a history.In North America, wild roses grow from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, and no indigenous rose has ever been found growing south of the Equator. In 1921, in fact, the American Nature Study Society made a study of roses native to the Americas and of the 200 plus then known species, the Society found 35 that are indigenous. In reality the history of the rose in America would probably have begun with the forty million year old fossil found at Florissant, Colorado. Then in 1492, Columbus and his crew found a rose branch and hips floating in the Sargasso Se... (read more) Author: David Leach

19. How to Climb Mount Kenya With Relative Ease November 13, 2007 Being the second highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kenya stands tall at a whooping 5199m above sea level with the peak Situated 16km south of the equator. This mountain, which gives the country its name, has deep religious and freedom struggle significance. It is within the Mt Kenya National Park, and is among the most beautiful landscapes in the entire Africa. With three outstanding peaks i.e., the Batian, the Nelion and the Lenana providing the perfect backdrop for a fun and adventurous Kenyan mountain vacation. Visitors can go camping in the vast wilderness surrounding Mt Kenya, stay in histo... (read more) Author: James Kamweru

20. Satellite Phone Services November 05, 2007 Satellite Phone Services There are several different types of satellite phone service, with one of the more important differences being whether the satellite phone service uses 'low earth orbit' (LEO) satellites or geosynchronous (also called geostationary) satellites. Geosynchronous Geosynchronous satellites are at a fixed height of about 22,300 miles above the earth's surface. At this height, the satellite rotates freely around the earth at the same speed as the earth is rotating, so the satellite appears to stay fixed in the same spot in the sky. Geosynchronous satell... (read more) Author: Surendra Dayama

21. Travel to Brazil October 30, 2007 Try an adventure-seeking trip exploring Brazil’s Rainforest. Brazil is a massive country situated on the equator in South America, with much of the land surface covered in tropical rainforests. The rainforest is breading ground thousands of varied species of fauna and flora, and has some of the most attractive wooded landscape in the world. The rainforest of Brazil is also home to the largest rives in the world, The Amazon. The Amazon has 1500 types of fish and is also home to crocodiles, freshwater dolphins and turtles. The area around the Amazon is known as the Amazon Basin... (read more) Author: TJ Tierney

22. Booking a Holiday, Tour or Vacation in Kenya October 22, 2007 In my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited, I am often asked about the destinations I have been to. I try to give a good opinion on those places and offer some helpful advice. Here then, are my top suggestions for sites to take in during your holiday in Kenya. Nowhere in Africa is there a more popular adventure destination than Kenya which is located on the equator. If it is a safari that you want then tourists from across the world can rest assured that Kenya is the best place to experience one. If you believed that a safari is all that this country has t... (read more) Author: Stuart Cheese

23. Booking a Holiday, Tour or Vacation in Brazil October 09, 2007 In my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited, one of my jobs is to ensure every client has the best tour possible, so here are my top suggestions for sites to take in during your holiday in Brazil. Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and almost covers half of South America. The whole of the eastern coast of Brazil is lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. The Equator and Tropic of Capricorn cut through Brazil and it is home to varied fauna and flora. 1. This is only my opinion but Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities in ... (read more) Author: Stuart Cheese

24. VPN over Satellite September 25, 2007 Satellite Internet services offer high speed Internet connections to offices and homes across the US. The connections are fast and comparable to broadband, DSL and cable modem. The transponders used for transmitting the signals are placed at a distance of 22,300 miles above the equator. The time required for a signal to cover the two-way distance is approximately 480 milliseconds and it is known as latency time. There is another latency time between the network operations center and the World Wide Web. These two time factors add to a total latency time of around 600 milliseconds from the time ... (read more) Author: Ned Hughes

25. The Geography of Italy September 19, 2007 Italy is officially known as the Republic of Italy, is located in the southernmost part of Europe. It covers a surface of roughly 301,225 square kilometers. It's situated at 42º50´ north of the equator, and longitudinally at 12º 50´ east of Greenwich. It's capital city is Rome which also happens to be the largest city in the country. Other important cities in Italy include Venice and Milan. The boot shaped Italian peninsula is comprised of the Po River Valley and two large islands in the Mediterranean Sea, namely Sicily and Sardinia. The border of Northern Italy is shared with France, Swi... (read more) Author: Clyde Lee Dennis

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