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Australian Adventure Sydney and Barrier Reef
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Written by Jack   

There is more to Australia than just the beauty of its wildlife and landscape though; the land that has a rich cultural history boasts an even richer present for those who want a taste of life here. The people are friendly and energetic, and the world of sports is regularly rattled by their characteristic gritty and aggressive sportsmen; Ian Thorpe, and Leyton Hewitt, are just two examples of the Aussie sportsmen but we can not forget their team sports either. Top of the line, is what sums up the land and its people.

Here you will find two great articles celebrating the diverse nature and adventurous opportunities Australian's enjoy everyday.

Queensland Bareboat Excitement and Adventure

Coastal Barebottom Luxury CruiserFor the adventurous it is the remoteness, for the romantic it is a private beach, for the exhausted sitting by the pool with a good book and their favourite drink. Holidays represent so many different things to a world of different people. Rarely is there a holiday experience that satisfies the myriad of the human senses than “bareboat charter” in the Whitsunday Islands situated off the north east coast of Queensland Australia.

"Bareboat Charter" is a somewhat confusing term. Simply put it is the hiring of a boat with no crew, that's right, your it.

In times past this style of holiday experience appealed most to the amateur yachtsman who longed for the wind in his hair and the spray in his face harnessing the power of nature to reach his destination. Conditions were sparse and cramped just the way he liked it.

The advent of the modern day power yachts or "motor cruiser" has changed all that to the point where a complete novice with little to no experience may also treat himself to this unique holiday. Our adventure began with the hire of a Coastal46 Cruiser from Anchors Away Bareboat Charters who work out of Abel Point Marina at Airlie Beach North Queensland.

Sydney Harbour Joys and Touring Tips

Aside from the thrill of going out to see the Sydney Harbour, from a Sydney local's point of view, there are actually 4 top practical and sure-fire ways to enjoy Sydney Harbour. The first way to enjoy Sydney Harbour is to just walk around it. To do this, one has to get down to a train session called Circular Quay which is right in the CBD on the edge of the water.

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Panoramic Active Images of Malta and Gozo
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Written by Jack   
Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay Rock Traverse 360 Panorama

Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort & Spa

The most exclusive five-star resort in Malta, the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort & Spa is located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the unique Sandy Beach. The average "daily" room rates off-season are around 200 euros rising to over 400 euros in peak season, so luxury really does come at a high price!

Low Cost, Clean and Safety Checked Holiday Apartments in Bugibba, Malta

The resort is a short drive from St. Paul's Bay and the town of Bugibba, where perfectly acceptable self catering accommodation can be booked for as little as 19 euros per day. It takes 15 minutes by bus to reach Golden Bay from Bugibba with regular buses running throughout the day.

YOU CAN MAKE SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS BY CONFIGURING BUDGET FLIGHT DATES WITH DAILY RATE SELF CATERING APARTMENTS

The Traverse and Rock Scramble a Cautionary Tale: At first the going was quite easy, as many people have trodden a narrow path that traverses the rocky shoreline at the foot of the shear cliffs. After about 20 minutes scrabble along the rocks, I found the perfect spot to setup my tripod and take 6 shots to form a 180 degree panoramic view of Golden Bay.

Twenty minutes later; I found myself clinging on to a very tiny handhold 50 feet up a shear cliff face with nothing but jagged rocks and pounding waves below me!

I can remember looking around and thinking, "well, couldn't have picked a more picturesque place to die".

Ta' Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Gozo
360 degree panoramic image showing the Ta' Kola Windmill, Gozo, Malta
Ghajn Tuffieha Tower
Ghajn Tuffieha Tower a View Over Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay

360 degree panoramic image showing the Ta' Kola Windmill, Gozo, Malta. It was a VERY hot and sunny day. However, I used my "home-made" pano head and using the backup Pantax camera to take 12 shots around a 360 degree panoramic view.

The tripod was setup in the shade of a small palm tree in the quiet village square garden directly opposite the windmill. This minimised the "flare" from direct sunlight that often spoils my full 360 camera lens.

360 degree panoramic image taken close to the Ghajn Tuffieha Tower located high on the cliffs separating Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay located on the north east coast of Malta. This is one of the many towers that were build during the times of the Knights of Malta.

Try tilting the image down towards the sea to get an idea of how high the cliffs are and the spectacular view from the small plateau where the tower is positioned.

Malta, Valletta Inner Harbour
Valletta Harbour on a Very Hot and Sunny Day
GGANTIJA TEMPLES, GOZO
Inner Chamber of the Ggantija Temples located near the small village of Xaghra, Gozo, Malta
360° panoramic image showing the inner harbour at Valetta. It was a VERY hot and sunny day, so once again there's quite a bit of over exposure. However, the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean are clearly visible.360° panoramic image showing the inner chamber of the Ggantija Temples located near the small village of Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. It was a VERY hot and sunny day, so once again there's quite a bit of over exposure. However, this time I got a bit smarter and used my hat to mask the direct sunlight on the curved lens.
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Freedom of UK Public Statistics From Political Pressure
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Written by Jack   

Flying by Pants and StatisticsThe new UK Statistics Authority comes into existence today (April Fools Day 2008). It is an independent body, with powers and the obligation to promote, improve, and safeguard official statistics across the UK. Its aim is to rebuild public trust in Government statistics.

There is a general perception that statistical knowledge is all-too-frequently intentionally misused, by finding ways to interpret the data that are favorable to the presenter. A famous saying attributed to Benjamin Disraeli is, "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." And Harvard President Lawrence Lowell wrote in 1909 that statistics, "like veal pies, are good if you know the person that made them, and are sure of the ingredients."

"About time" was the immediate reaction from The Tea Musk Times, "Statistics quoted by politicians and political pressure groups are often heavily weighted in favour of their own prejudices and agendas.

If this new drive for honesty and openness can be really believed on "April Fools Day"... TMT gives its full support and will watch closely how things progress".

The new Publication Hub will list each day's new National Statistics releases from all Government Departments as they are published at 9:30 am daily. There will in each case be an electronic link to the relevant page of each Department's website. The hub will therefore permit direct access to the statistical releases produced by statisticians in Departments, without political commentary. This is an interim version of the UK Statistics Authority's Publication Hub which is currently under development.

(See below for the full press release)

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History and Culture of Avignon, City of the Popes
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Written by Jack   
Destinations - European Destinations
Written by Passepartout

AvignonThe ancient fortified city of Avignon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has plenty to offer visitors in the way of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. The city is well known for its famous Pont Saint-Béneze (the bridge made famous in the ditty ‘Sur le pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse...'), the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) where the Popes lived for much of the 14th century, and the Festival d'Avignon in summer with its programme of dance, music and theatre.

You can wander the narrow, winding cobbled streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them, but once you've had enough culture, Avignon also has a great shopping area with pedestrianised streets without automobiles - southeast of the Place de l'Horloge, rue des Marchands, rue Rouge and the adjoining streets are full of interesting shops. Quiet streets, secluded courtyards and secret gardens, cosy pavement cafés and fantastic restaurants frequented almost entirely by locals make Avignon the perfect place for a romantic weekend away.

If you can bear to tear yourself away from the town, various boat tours are available along the Rhone, either local (including dinner-dancing) or to Arles, Tarascon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and the Camargue.

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Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe, 1961 and a 1982 Krug Champagne
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Written by Jack Camel Tickler   
Gormless, Spineless Gordon Goes Missing at Windsor Castle Piss Up!

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In television footage, the Queen can be heard saying to Princess Anne: "The prime minister got lost. He disappeared the wrong way...(up his own arse?) at the crucial moment."

Conservative leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg were also at the banquet in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle. The prime minister and French President were among 150 guests binging out on a four course meal washed down with vintage wine and champagne. The wine list included a Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe, 1961 and a 1982 Krug champagne.

There's been no comment (yet) from "Health Britain" (an exclusive pressure group determined to destroy any joy left in living) regarding the damage to the livers and possible alcoholic tendencies of the three "great" leaders of the main political parties.

Who Stole MY Spine?
Spineless, gormless and pissed is this really a sober Britain?

 
Public Relations Bundle of Three Free Articles
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Written by Jack   

Three very informative articles covering different aspects of public relations. These articles are free for reprint or distribution providing the authors resource information and links remain intact.

The First Great PR Man
ARTICLE SUMMARY: PT Barnum (born Phineas Taylor Barnum) is best known for being a great showman who staged elaborate extravaganzas through his world-famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, a top attraction during the latter-1800s.

Seven Great PR Tips for Winning Press Coverage
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Reporters are always looking for compelling stories. You can help them and, at the same time, win press coverage for your products, services, organization or cause.

Public Relations- Do Not Miss This Huge Opportunity!
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Internet truly has "levelled the playing field" when it comes to public relations. Businesses of all sizes can use many online methods to gain publicity for their products and services and drive traffic to their website. Discover how PR can effectively promote your business.

Strategic Public Relations (PR) involves creative planning, media research and strategic approach in designing a PR campaign. Unlike the present, PR programs used to be very media relations-centric and based on personal relationships with journalists and columnists. Because of intense competition in the present print and electronic media, research is getting higher priority. PR consultants with their research expertise try to deliver quality content to attract media fitting their clients communications.

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Stupid Prime (almost) Minister Waiting to Takeover?
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Written by Jack C Tickler   

What's New...

Well, a very Stupid Prime (almost) Minister (SPaM) is waiting to takeover. A relatively small event has the power to tell a bigger truth about a politician...

Bike menace David Cameron (weak leader of the Conservative Party) faces a humiliating lecture from police over his hazardous cycling after the UK based Daily Mirror filmed him riding to work and breaking 4 road laws along the way.

Police branded him "a very stupid fellow". Tory binger and bungler Boris Johnson (prospective Mayor of London) fired a bum blast at his own boss. Boris's criticism will be just as shaming for Berk on a Bike Cameron.

Scotland Yard is stunned by his reaction and shocking lack of road sense.

Buggeration-Over-a-Bike-Ride

Dave does Boris a favour? - Boris stuffs Dave...

Hopefully, they BOTH bugger off before they have the chance to bugger everything beyond recovery.

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