WCS President and CEO Announces Retirement
Dr. Steven E. Sanderson, President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, has announced that he will retire in July 2012. Carrico Woods; Critters In Carrico woods.wmv
A black bear wine bottle holder that is made of polyresin and has excellent detail. The bear is able to hold a 750ml wine bottle, and with being 9″ tall is sure to be noticed on your kitchen counter at home or lodge/camp by family and friends. 9″ tall…
This Shot Glass Set is a must for any sportsman’s cabin, basement bar, or shot glass collection. Each set includes tow individually-designed shot glasses packaged in an attractive sturdy gift box. Each individual glass features a unique full color wildlife illustration on the front and an inspirational nature quote of the back….
These popular Stoneware coffee mugs have become a gift industry staple. This attractive, large mug has a capacity of 18-ounces. Each mug is packaged in an attractive sturdy gift box and includes a booklet featuring illustrations and information profiling the product’s featured animal….
Latvia, or Lettonia as it is called is a country in the Northern Europe, and is separated from Sweden by the Baltic Sea. Most of the region is made up of plains, largely filled with forests and the highest point out here is the Gazinkalns, which is at a height of 1020 feet above sea level. Abundant wildlife can be found in this region because of the climatic conditions and rough terrain in some places near the sea. Since it is situated close to Russia, the winters are quite extreme, with constant snow falls through the season.
When holidaying in this part of the world, one needs to understand the terrain and plan accordingly. Listed below are five things that a tourist to Latvia may want to see while there on holiday.
Aglona Basilica is a church which was built in 1699, it still stands tall welcoming visitors into its walls. The rich architecture and beautifully crafted windows and doors are what make this place so beautiful. People come here to see the icon of the Virgin Mary, who is said to have saved Aglona from the plague that hit the country.
Every country has its share of history, and the Latvian Occupation Museum is well worth a visit. The kind of artefacts and monuments on display speak of the war that took place here, which left the place shattered. Apart from this, the Soviet and Nazi occupation of Latvia is also explained in detail right here. A museum that is a treasure chest of information is at times quite disturbing when we see the gory pictures and read about the events that took place early on.
Museum of Horns and Antlers is a museum with a difference, here one finds different kinds of horns and antlers on display. There are nearly 500 plus elk antlers and all these have been collected by one person during his lifetime. Vaide, a small town on the coastal region of Livonian has its share of beaches and sights to see, when one gets tired of all the horns and antlers on show. If we were to walk down the road, we would also notice antlers hanging from street signs, showing how common these are in Latvia.
Not only is Riga the capital city of Latvia, it is also where most of the Latvia’s population lives. It is a beautiful city in the Baltic region, filled with buzzing life and activities through the year. It is the best place to put down your bags and begin exploring the country from.
Wherever people go, they look for something different and relaxing which is not available in their home town. And in most cases, they seek a beach resort or at least a seaside place to chill out in. Jurmala is one of those beach resorts, which is popular amidst tourists. They come here to put their feet up, relax and relax, breaking away from their daily routine.
About the Author
Andrew Gibson is MD of Direct Holiday Bookings. It has holiday villas and holiday cottages to rent on line as a holiday home rental. To see an example of Holiday Accommodation in Latvia have a look at Holiday Accommodation
CRYSTAL ANTLERS at OFF FESTIVAL, Myslowice, Poland, 8th of August,2009, forest stage
Featuring cast aluminum construction and an organic design cast from natural elements, the Antler Bistro Table and Chairs Set has a rustic look that promises years of durable use. Both pieces are accented with elk and moose antler-shaped supports that make a truly unique statement. Includes table and two chairs. Table measures 32 1/2″W x 29 1/2″H, while the chairs are 16″W x 36″H each. ~Allow 1 to…
A Black Forest Decor Exclusive – Make any bar feel rustic with the Antler Can Opener, created from naturally-shed authentic antlers, stainless steel and nickel. Made in the USA. Measures 3/4W x 3/4″D x 6½L. ~…
Add a hint of elegance to your dinner table with the Antler Handle w/ Silver End Cap Steak Knives. This set of four stamped steak knives features naturally shed antler handles with silver on the ends. ~ Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada….
Brookies getting a boost on the upper Black River
Gaylord, Mich. – The upper Black River, says Carol Rose, is “such a precious resource, the only river in Lower Michigan managed exclusively for brook trout, and it’s a premier brook trout fishery.” Techno Trance- Black Forest
This 18-Piece forged stainless steel set has all the essentials for any kitchen. The set features superior high-carbon stainless steel blade offering precision and accuracy and hollow ground blades which hold an extremely sharp fine edge and have a forged stainless steel handle which is ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. The set includes an 8-Inch chef knife, 6-Inch slicer, 5-Inch…
This reusable lunch bag features two reinforced handles for carrying your lunch in style. The padded walls of this durable carrier will aid in keeping cold items cool and hot items warm. The nylon lining wipes clean and a zipper closure keeps a large number of items safely inside.
Main Color: Green
Material: Canvas, Nylon
Measures: 12″w x 12″h x 6″d
Weight: 4.8 oz…
CHEFSKIN STARBUCKS GREEN BARISTA APRON FOR KIDS CHILDREN FITS 2-8 Yr Olds FOREST GREEN TWILL MEDIUM WEIGHT REAL FABRIC JUST LIKE THE ONES AT YOUR LOCAL COFFEE SHOP, NO LOGO, NO POCKET, LONG STRAPS, WASHABLE EASY CARE…
They called Wattstax the “black Woodstock,” but there are many differences between that seminal hippie event and the 1972 concert documented in this 30th-anniversary special-edition reissue. Woodstock was all about peace, love, and music. Wattstax, held three years later in Los Angeles, had those elements as well; but as this 103-minute film reminds us, it was a more socio-politically charged even…
This live recording from 1980 matched fusion guitar heavyweights Al DiMeola and John McLaughlin with Spanish guitar whiz Paco DeLucia. The result, a dazzling technical display, also earned jeers as the international summit of world-class finger-wigglers by critics who felt it was long on chops and short on heart. John McLaughlin’s importance to the development of the jazz fusion scene can’t be ove…
