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The One World Collective Fredericton As a provincial capital, its economy is inextricably tied to the fortunes of the public sector; however, the city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city has the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.[citation needed] Fredericton has been evaluated favourably in recent years for its competitive quality of life and potential for business development. History[edit] The area of the present-day City of Fredericton was first used for seasonal farming by the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples. French colony[edit] Siege of Fort Nashwaak (1696)[edit] After Villebon's death in 1700 and a devastating flood, the fort was abandoned. Raid on Ste. The British captured Ste. A 1762 settlement attempt by the British was unsuccessful due to the hostility of local Acadian and Aboriginal populations. The flag of Fredericton. British colony[edit] In 1783, United Empire Loyalists settled in Ste. Neighbourhoods[edit]

The eyes of a creature Forget about BeetleCam and other devices. A British photographer risked his life as he captured these wildlife shots. Jonathan Griffiths held his camera just inches away from tigers, bears and cougars as he took the pictures. (Jonathan Griffiths/Solent) The 32-year-old endured minus 40 degree Celsius temperatures at a Canadian wildlife breeding reserve as he gained the trust of each animal over two or three days. He enticed them with meat – mainly chicken – to photograph them close-up in his 15-month project. ..and in another shot a tiger left condensation on his lens with its breath. The currency trader flew to Canada, where he stayed in a lodge by a wildlife breeding reserve. Jonathan said: “At first I was quite nervous being so close to the animals as I did not know what to expect and they are wild… (Jonathan Griffiths/Solent) My family think I’m a bit nuts and worry about the consequences if something went wrong. Two Brown bears roar at the camera. A Siberian tiger bares its teeth.

OurEarth.org - Protect Our Earth 10 Motivational TED Talks to Watch With Breakfast One of my favorite innovations in recent years is the idea of TED Talks. Whether you attend a session in person or watch online, you can learn and gain inspiration and see and hear people tell their stories and share their expertise firsthand. It's accessible, substantive information on virtually every topic imaginable. If reading the news first thing in the morning is bringing you down, why not save that task for a bit later in the day? 1. "The science confirms what we know in our hearts. Career analyst Dan Pink looks at motivation from a social science perspective. 2. "Crazy stuff happens when you start replying to scam emails. What if, instead of deleting all those offers for unclaimed bank accounts in foreign countries, long-lost cousins in need of a place to keep their jewelry, and too-good-to-be-true deals, you reply instead? 3. 4. "I know that there's something in this world that you love more than you love yourself. 5. "Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Best Places to Retire in Canada: Fredericton, New Brunswick - Retire WOW Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Once home to Maliseet and Mic Mac Indians and European settlers and later revived by loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, Fredericton became an important British military base. Fredericton, New Brunswick has since evolved into a moderately affluent, sophisticated small city and the administrative, educational and cultural capital of New Brunswick, making it one of the best places to retire in Canada. Landscape: Fredericton is located at a lovely site astride the St. Climate: Fredericton has four distinct seasons with ample precipitation. Quality of Life: Excellent. Housing: Fredericton has a good supply of housing and prices are incredibly low by Canadian and American standards. Goods and Services: Goods and services are priced a little above Canadian norms but are 10% to 20% below U.S. averages. Retail Services: Downtown Fredericton is a vital retailing center. Work and Volunteer Activities: Part-time work is generally available.

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