These photos were taken of raindrops with a special digital camera just after a shower. The photos capture raindrops on a surface outside. They were selected as some of the photographer's favorite photos from 2011.
This document provides a photographic tour of various locations throughout Poland. It features photos of landmarks and sites in major cities like Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Torun, Sopot, Poznan, Lodz, and Szczecin. Also included are photos of specific landmarks and buildings like Frederic Chopin's monument in Warsaw, Wieliczka salt mine near Krakow, Malbork Teutonic Knights castle, and the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The photos are presented with minimal captions intended to showcase scenic views and points of interest across Poland.
Daniel McGinnis discovered a mysterious depression on Oak Island off the coast of Nova Scotia in 1795. He and some friends dug down 30 feet until they were forced to stop, beginning the long mystery of what lies buried in the island's "money pit". Subsequent excavation attempts discovered different layers of materials and artifacts, including an ax and scissors. Modern excavations using cameras and digging technology have found tools, chests and human remains, but the pit continues to flood, preventing access to its secrets. To this day the origin and contents of the Oak Island money pit remain unknown.
This document discusses the history of Oak Island in Nova Scotia and the many attempts over 200 years to locate buried treasure that is said to exist on the island. It references discoveries made by the Oak Island Treasure Company and interests in solving the island's mysteries even by former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It questions whether the legendary bounty hidden on Oak Island will ever be found.
Este documento menciona varias formaciones rocosas naturales con forma de arco que se encuentran en diferentes partes del mundo, incluyendo el Puente del Arco Iris en Australia, el Puente de Inca en Argentina, La Portada en Chile, el Arco de La Monta?a de Lua en China, la Aiguille Perce en Francia, las Cavernas Azules en Grecia, la isla de Bali en Indonesia, Hokkaido en Japn, un arco con pilastras en Libia, la playa White Rocks en Irlanda del Norte, Islandia, el Puente
The Thousand Islands are a chain of over 1,865 islands located where the Saint Lawrence River exits Lake Ontario, straddling the US-Canada border. The islands range significantly in size, from over 100 square kilometers to small islands with only one residence or uninhabited rock outcroppings. The area is popular for vacationing, camping, and boating and is considered the fresh water boating capital of the world.
The document provides photos and descriptions of various cities, landmarks, and geographic features of the state of Mississippi, including the Mississippi River, cities like Jackson, Meridian, and Clinton, the state capitol building in Jackson, universities, and impacts of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina on the region.
The document provides information about various cities and locations in the state of Maryland. It notes that Maryland is located in the northeast region of the United States and borders the Chesapeake Bay. Several of the state's major cities mentioned include Baltimore, the largest city, and Annapolis, which serves as the capital. The document also gives brief descriptions of other municipalities such as Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Laurel, Ocean City, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Upper Marlboro.
North Dakota is located in the Midwestern and Western United States, north of the Missouri River. The climate is continental, with warm, humid summers and very cold winters. The major cities are Fargo, Bismarck (the capital), Grand Forks, and Minot. North Dakota's economy relies heavily on agriculture, especially wheat and sunflower production. Notable people from North Dakota include authors William Gass and Peggy Lee, football player Brooks Bollinger, and model Carmen Berg.
The state of New York is located in the northeastern United States and contains several important cities, including Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New Rochelle, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. New York City, located at the southern tip of the state, is the largest and most densely populated city in the U.S., consisting of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Several famous landmarks are located in New York City, such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and the World Trade Center towers.
California is the most populous state in the USA, bordered by Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. It has a varied climate and geography. Some of California's largest cities are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose. California is known for its diverse population as well as important sports teams, golfers, baseball teams, tennis players, and actors/actresses from Hollywood.
This document provides advice on how to stay young at any age. It discusses how people get excited about aging when young but then dread getting older, hitting various decades of life. It then lists 10 tips for staying young, such as throwing out numbers about age/weight, keeping cheerful friends, learning new things, enjoying simple pleasures, laughing often, tolerating tears but moving on, surrounding yourself with loved ones, cherishing your health, avoiding guilt, telling loved ones you care, and remembering that life is about moments that take your breath away. The document encourages sharing these tips with others.
This document provides information about Hawaii, including its flag, official languages, population, area, capital city, climate, religions, and several important locations. Some key facts are: Hawaii was admitted as the 50th US state in 1959; its official languages are English and Hawaiian; its capital and largest city is Honolulu, with a population of approximately 909,863; and its climate is considered subtropical.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in Hong Kong. The study had 21 participants who completed pre- and post-testing and a 5-month follow up with 13 participants. Testing showed significant reductions in psychological symptoms as measured by the SCL-90-R psychological symptom inventory. At the 5-month follow up, most participants reported continuing mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga weekly and applying mindfulness to daily activities. Participants also reported improved health attitudes, behaviors, and ability to handle stress.
The document provides information about the U.S. state of Arizona. It notes that Arizona's capital and largest city is Phoenix, and that the state has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. It also briefly describes some of Arizona's geographic features like the Grand Canyon and Mogollon Rim, and lists population and sports team details. The document concludes by mentioning four notable people born in Arizona, including actress Erika Alexander, musician Chester Bennington, Senator John McCain, and actor Matt Dallas.
Michigan is a Midwestern state located in the United States with its capital in Lansing. The state has an average winter temperature of -6C and summer temperature of 22C. Michigan has a predominantly Christian population and an economy based on agriculture, manufacturing including automobiles and chemicals, and tourism.
The document provides photos and descriptions of various cities, landmarks, and geographic features of the state of Mississippi, including the Mississippi River, cities like Jackson, Meridian, and Clinton, the state capitol building in Jackson, universities, and impacts of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina on the region.
The document provides information about various cities and locations in the state of Maryland. It notes that Maryland is located in the northeast region of the United States and borders the Chesapeake Bay. Several of the state's major cities mentioned include Baltimore, the largest city, and Annapolis, which serves as the capital. The document also gives brief descriptions of other municipalities such as Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Cumberland, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Laurel, Ocean City, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Upper Marlboro.
North Dakota is located in the Midwestern and Western United States, north of the Missouri River. The climate is continental, with warm, humid summers and very cold winters. The major cities are Fargo, Bismarck (the capital), Grand Forks, and Minot. North Dakota's economy relies heavily on agriculture, especially wheat and sunflower production. Notable people from North Dakota include authors William Gass and Peggy Lee, football player Brooks Bollinger, and model Carmen Berg.
The state of New York is located in the northeastern United States and contains several important cities, including Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New Rochelle, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. New York City, located at the southern tip of the state, is the largest and most densely populated city in the U.S., consisting of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Several famous landmarks are located in New York City, such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and the World Trade Center towers.
California is the most populous state in the USA, bordered by Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. It has a varied climate and geography. Some of California's largest cities are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose. California is known for its diverse population as well as important sports teams, golfers, baseball teams, tennis players, and actors/actresses from Hollywood.
This document provides advice on how to stay young at any age. It discusses how people get excited about aging when young but then dread getting older, hitting various decades of life. It then lists 10 tips for staying young, such as throwing out numbers about age/weight, keeping cheerful friends, learning new things, enjoying simple pleasures, laughing often, tolerating tears but moving on, surrounding yourself with loved ones, cherishing your health, avoiding guilt, telling loved ones you care, and remembering that life is about moments that take your breath away. The document encourages sharing these tips with others.
This document provides information about Hawaii, including its flag, official languages, population, area, capital city, climate, religions, and several important locations. Some key facts are: Hawaii was admitted as the 50th US state in 1959; its official languages are English and Hawaiian; its capital and largest city is Honolulu, with a population of approximately 909,863; and its climate is considered subtropical.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in Hong Kong. The study had 21 participants who completed pre- and post-testing and a 5-month follow up with 13 participants. Testing showed significant reductions in psychological symptoms as measured by the SCL-90-R psychological symptom inventory. At the 5-month follow up, most participants reported continuing mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga weekly and applying mindfulness to daily activities. Participants also reported improved health attitudes, behaviors, and ability to handle stress.
The document provides information about the U.S. state of Arizona. It notes that Arizona's capital and largest city is Phoenix, and that the state has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. It also briefly describes some of Arizona's geographic features like the Grand Canyon and Mogollon Rim, and lists population and sports team details. The document concludes by mentioning four notable people born in Arizona, including actress Erika Alexander, musician Chester Bennington, Senator John McCain, and actor Matt Dallas.
Michigan is a Midwestern state located in the United States with its capital in Lansing. The state has an average winter temperature of -6C and summer temperature of 22C. Michigan has a predominantly Christian population and an economy based on agriculture, manufacturing including automobiles and chemicals, and tourism.
O documento fornece vrias li??es de vida curtas em frases concisas. As principais li??es incluem: 1) aprender com os erros; 2) crescer n?o significa apenas ficar mais velho; 3) o silncio melhor do que a indiferen?a.