Contiki Euro-Trip: Get paid to Travel & Party Imagine the following scenario: You have the summer off and would love to go traveling across Europe, meet a ton of people, go to festivals and have the time of your life. Now what if I told you that you can have all that for free AND get paid on top of that? You don’t think that’s possible? Our friends over at Contiki, the world’s biggest provider for young group travels, is recruiting team players for their guerilla army, a group of cool folks aged 18 to 35 who travel through various festivals in Europe this summer. The itinerary is pretty amazing: France, Austria, Italy, Germany – 3 weeks, 4 countries, 3 festivals, unlimited hours of fun with an army of new friends from all over the world. The festivals in question are: Garance Reggae Festival in Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Southern France. Szene Open Air Festival in Lustenau, Austria. SonneMondSterne Festival in Saalburg, Central Germany Conditions: Return flights/trains will be provided to the winners. Good luck!! Tags: competiton, contiki, win stuff
Smart tips to make life easier Posted on February 24, 2012 in Humor If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or follow us on Facebook or Twitter . Thanks for visiting! Rate this Post (16 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading... So... The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010 The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier. If you extract the wisdom from these ten studies and apply them in your own life, 2011 just might be a very good year. 1) How to Break Bad Habits If you are trying to stop smoking , swearing, or chewing your nails, you have probably tried the strategy of distracting yourself - taking your mind off whatever it is you are trying not to do - to break the habit. J. 2) How to Make Everything Seem Easier J. 3) How To Manage Your Time Better M. J.
LYRICS TO LIVE BY: Artists Artists 25 Wonderful Places To Visit In Your Lifetime If you like this story feel free to share... Grand Canyon: One of the beautiful places of the world, Grand Canyon is the steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in Arizona State of United States. Nearly 5 million people visit the 1 mile deep Grand Canyon every year. The best time to visit Grand Canyon is during the summer, fall and mild spring, but most locals agree that winter is the great time to visit. Great Barrier Reef: This is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. The reef supports 10,000 species which consists of 1500 types of fishes and 200 kinds of birds. Florida: This state built its entire identity with tourism. The South Island: The South Island of New Zealand is characterized by grand open landscapes. The south island has ten national parks. Cape Town: Cape Town is situated at the tip of the African Continent. During the summer season, Cape Town is filled with holiday makers enjoying the hot weather, sunny beaches and beautiful scenery. Golden Temple: Las Vegas: Sydney:
Luhn algorithm The Luhn algorithm or Luhn formula, also known as the "modulus 10" or "mod 10" algorithm, is a simple checksum formula used to validate a variety of identification numbers, such as credit card numbers, IMEI numbers, National Provider Identifier numbers in US and Canadian Social Insurance Numbers. It was created by IBM scientist Hans Peter Luhn and described in U.S. Patent No. 2,950,048, filed on January 6, 1954, and granted on August 23, 1960. The algorithm is in the public domain and is in wide use today. It is specified in ISO/IEC 7812-1.[1] It is not intended to be a cryptographically secure hash function; it was designed to protect against accidental errors, not malicious attacks. Most credit cards and many government identification numbers use the algorithm as a simple method of distinguishing valid numbers from collections of random digits. Description[edit] Assume an example of an account number "7992739871" that will have a check digit added, making it of the form 7992739871x:
Things To Do In Spain To know it is to love it. And to know it well is to realize that your understanding of Spain's uniqueness depends on the extent to which you let yourself be drawn into its everyday affairs. Along stupefying architectural heritage and soothing natural beauty, what makes the image of Spain genuine is the busyness of El Rastro flea market in Madrit, the nightlife frenzy of Barrio del Carmen in Valencia, the fun of La Tomatina festival in Buñol, the terror of Pamplona Bull Running, the week long spectacle of flamenco during La Feria de Sevilla, the fiesta and siesta, the taste of tapas and wine, and finally, the corrida. All this could well take the whole year to embrace. Following some research into the preferences and opinions posted by users of various social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, as well as own resources and reviews by the most popular travel sites, Open Travel has compiled a list of top 25 things to see or do on your Spain Vacations.
Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin First: watch the video. Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. What are the world’s best free attractions? - travel tips and articles - L... Like most budget travellers, the word that makes my eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to grade, compare or criticise free stuff, certain free attractions are indisputably superior to others and, in many cases, completely outshine their un-free neighbours. Some cities like London and New York have enough exceptional free activities to easily fill a week. Other destinations want money from you for something as simple as peeking in the front door (Le Grand Casino, Monte Carlo), sitting down for a few minutes (Las Ramblas, Barcelona), or voiding your bladder (pretty much all of Norway). Here’s a sampling of some of the world’s best free attractions: The Kensington High Street Roof Gardens, London Our previous, exhaustive article on free things to do in London omitted this singular attraction, comprised of three different gardens, covering 1.5 acres. Outdoor art, Buenos Aires St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Smithsonian, Washington DC
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!!
Travel - Alfresco activities in Britain : Nature & Outdoors, Great... Britain’s coasts and countryside offer quiet, regenerative retreats away from the bustle of major cities and tourist attractions. From beachside bungalows to hillwalks, there is an endless variety of ways to spend your holiday. By the beachGo fossil-hunting along the coast or stay in a retro beach hut 1. 2. 3. 4. Page 1 of 5 First | < Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next > | Last 5 Things A Billionaire Can Teach You About Job Hunting By John Sumser Life is good if you are Reid Hoffman. The self-made billionaire was a part of the founding team at PayPal. He took his winnings from that expedition and went on to found LinkedIn. Hoffman knows what success is. I'd like to tell you that I've been chumming around with him; that in his jet somewhere over the Pacific on the way to his private island, we bonded. Instead, I have to report that I never met the fellow. The Hoffman-Casnocha team does a really good job at delivering the scary truth. 10 kajillion faceless people in countries you've never heard of are waiting to take your job as soon as you get good at it. Are you scared yet? As scary as it is, he's probably right. Anyone can be an entrepreneur. Actually, the point is more forceful. It's always day one. He stole this from Jeff Bezos. A million people can do your job. This one comes from a long standing billboard on Silicon Valley's Highway 101. Beware of success. Hoffman knows this terrain well. Weak links are critical.
World's best long-haul train journeys Train travel is a viable alternative to air travel in regions like Western Europe and in countries like China and Japan, which have focused on building high-speed networks that can compete with other modern modes of transport. The U.S. lags woefully behind in the 21st century rail revolution, much to the chagrin of people hoping for the development of greener modes of transportation. However, many travel enthusiasts see trains as not just a way to get from Point A to Point B, but also an opportunity to take in the view along the way. Some trains and travel companies take advantage of that sentiment, offering “land cruises” on luxury trains that look like they came from the colonial era. But it is possible to build your own epic rail journey. Trans-Siberian Express Speaking of epic rail journeys, the Trans-Siberian Express stands alone. What about sightseeing? Indian Pacific Australia is home to an impressive rail network that boasts two cross-country lines. The Ghan The Canadian
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