Posted By:  sunflowerluv Posted On:  Aug 15, 2008	Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen (or "the castle islet") is a small island in Copenhagen Harbour. It was the site of the first castle in Copenhagen, Absalon's Castle. Subsequently Copenhagen Castle was built on the same site. We walked around, towards the castle, enjoying the blue fresh breeze of the sunny day.... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jul 9, 2008	The Bloody Drumbeat Of Crime and A Young Sovereign Bahamas
This Independence Day, Bahamas: Bahama Journal Editorial - Nassau, Bahamas: Even as our people celebrate Independence, they are being obliged to note and understand that the popular tourist myth of their country and the wider Caribbean as a string of island paradises is being undermined...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jun 25, 2008	Alan Greenspan Spurs Concerns About Bahamas Tourism
Greenspan spurs concerns about Bahamian tourism: By INDERIA SAUNDERS, Guardian Business Desk - Nassau, Bahamas: WASHINGTON, DC — The Bahamas may have missed out on the Caribbean's most bullish tourism market ever, with no one other than Alan Greenspan telling industry insiders a...... [view]

Posted By:  adamclare Posted On:  May 14, 2008	Plastic Bottle Island Ready for the Public
We’ve looked at Spiral Island before and now people can actually visit the island made out of old plastic bottles. Ecoble has more info on the island and looks into some controversy around the island (if it gets destroyed all the plastic bottles become litter again). Find more...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 15, 2008	Director Of The Bahamas Department Of Meteorology Calls For More Attention To Climate Change Issues From A Local Perspective
Expert Calls For More Attention To Climate Change Issues: BY VANESSA C. ROLLE - Nassau, Bahamas: The worldwide effort to combat the effects of climate change is not far removed from The Bahamas. On the home front, officials continue to suggest ways the local population can do its part to...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 5, 2008	The Chinese Victory (Part I)
Reflections of Fidel: WITHOUT some basic historical knowledge, the subject I am dealing with could not be understood. In Europe, people had heard about China. In the autumn of 1298, Marco Polo told marvelous tales about an amazing country he called Cathay. Columbus, an intelligent and...... [view]