http://blog.hubspot.com/what-is-crowdfunding-faq-ht
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Please sign the petition
https://act.wwf.org.au/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1775&ea.campaign.id=22207
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Cliff Chapman
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…. And so it has begun. After only 24 hours as prime minister, Tony Abbott has put the Marine Park Suspension into play, with dredging construction already underway to create Australia’s newest shipping highway, Abbott point, better known as the Great Barrier Reef.
Completely disregarding the World Heritage Classification or UNESCO protection, Rinehart is removing 3 MILLION cubic meters of the worlds most diverse largest living organism and ecosystem only to build the largest coal export terminal. We are going to lose one of the worlds most truly precious gems to a temporary and damaging “solution”.
The Great Barrier Reef will no longer exist because of Abbotts desire for CSG export income.
So please reblog and share this to show your support for saving natures gift to the world. Wake UP Australia, and spread the word.
#greatbarrierreef #marineconservation #savethegreatbarrierreef
#SAVETHEREEF
Please share this on your blogs, on Facebook & Twitter and everywhere else you can.
We’ve got to stop this stupid man from destroying a World Heritage Site.
And doesn’t he realise the tourism dollars Australia will lose? Is he really that thick?
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Cliff Chapman
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Monkfish on Ice at Fish Market (Preview) © Kai Hendry
Dolphins, pandas, sea turtles. It’s easy to save the cute animals. But what of the world’s ugliest critters?
That’s the very question the Ugly Animal Preservation Society (yes, there is such a thing) is asking. They argue that all of the world’s creatures – from large to small, adorable to heinous – are important to the health of the environment.
The British group, sounding like something that’s just funny-walked out of a Monty Python film, is, it says, dedicated “to raising the profile of some of Mother Nature’s more aesthetically challenged children.”
To the end of saving ugly endangered creatures, reports Wanderlust travel magazine, the Society is in search of a mascot — something nice and slimy, like the jumping slug, or just malformed-looking and squat, like the New Zealand kakapo parrot.
They’re now in the nomination phase for a new mascot, with current frontrunners including the hagfish, the purple pig-nosed frog and the giant Palouse earthworm.
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Thanks to these guys I have a whole new approach to packing (or not packing)
Packing for a long term round the world trip.
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/11-10/how-to-pack-for-a-rtw-trip.html
Travel lightly – you don’t need all that stuff
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/10-12/how-to-travel-very-lightly.html
Why you don’t need to pack anything at all when you travel
http://www.rtwblog.com/2010/08/how-to-pack-for-a-journey-with-no-luggage/
What are you going to do now?
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Cliff Chapman
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FRASER ISLAND, 200km north of Brisbane along Queensland’s east coast, is the world’s largest sand island at 122km long and up to 25km wide.
The mangrove, wallum, and banksia forests of the west, the subtropical rainforest of the interior, freshwater lakes and and the coastal dunes and great beaches to the east, this is a trip through time.
Courtesy of Cody Forest Doucette
The desolation and stark beauty of Fraser’s eastern dunes exist only a short walk from subtropical rainforest that is teeming with life of every shade of green. One of the reasons such disparate environments exist so close to one another is the vast amount of fresh water hidden beneath the sands. Estimates vary, but it’s believed that the aquifer beneath Fraser contains around 15 million megalitres of fresh water…to put that number in perspective, the iconic Sydney Harbor, in its entirety, contains only 500,000 megalitres.
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Representatives of the local tourism industry said a new law in China that bans travel agencies from arranging shopping trips for tourist groups will have a short-term impact on the tourism market in Taiwan but will bring positive developments in the long run.
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Approximately 12 million visitors every year visit the falls to wonder at its sheer size and beauty, but what fun things can you do afterwards? While the natural wonder of Niagara Falls may be Ontario’s top tourist hotspot, there are many top attractions to explore whilst in the area which are suitable for all ages. If you are planning a trip to Ontario’s waterways this year, get the most from your stay with this quick child-focused guide to the region.
Rather than going home after your tour of the falls, you can stick around at the Niagara Falls Discovery Centre to learn more about the falls and the Niagara Gorge. Your kids will love the centre’s interactive experiences, 180 degree theatre presentation and a simulating elevator trip. Alongside a tour of the area’s natural geology, visitors can also get to grips with its hiking, walking and cycling trails at the Niagara Gorge Trail and Hike Centre. Trails include the Gorge Rim Trail and the Scenic Overlook Trail alongside four guided summer hikes which range in difficulty for ages 8 and over.
Expect more water-based, fun-filled action at the theme park and animal park, Marineland on Portage Road. In May 2013, the park opened its large gates once again to begin its 52nd year of business in Ontario. Marineland’s long list of attractions includes dolphin shows, beluga whales and Sky Screamer: the world’s highest triple tower ride. The park’s regular admission rate for ages 10 upwards is $42.96 while children under four go free. There are also campsites located nearby if you fancy a night away from Niagara Falls hotels.
While many parts of the world seem to close shop for the winter, Canadians carry on the fun throughout the season with festivals right across the country. From November 9 to January 31, 2014, the Winter Festival of Lights illuminates the Niagara Falls’ skyline with more than 3 million lights along the five kilometre route. Alongside a variety of firework shows and light displays, including Enchantment of Disney displays and World Religions displays, an outdoor ice skating rink can also be enjoyed at the TD Rink. Better still; all this can be enjoyed for a free entry price!
As the name suggests, Bird Kingdom on River Road is a young nature-lovers paradise with the world’s largest free flying aviary and more than 400 exotic birds. Reptiles, amphibians and insects can also be discovered at Bird Kingdom as well as a 40-foot waterfall and stunning tropical plants – all for a reasonable $11.95 child admission fee.
Explore Niagara and its top attractions from a new and exciting viewpoint from your very own helicopter. The highly popular Niagara Helicopters tours are the only year-round aerial attraction of its kind in the region so start booking now! The 12 minute tour, which follows the Niagara River, includes audio commentary of all the sites below in 12 different languages.
Guest post by Susan Varano
www.mint.com
Courtesy of.stumbleupon
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Cliff Chapman
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It is not always known that cruising isn’t just about sipping cocktails around the pool and getting dressed up for formal dinners.
As fun and lovely as that is – it is not everyone’s cup of tea.
So, whether you’re into expeditions or a fan of family holidays, we want to give you a little insight into just how many cruise options there are to be uncovered at one of The Cruise Shows this Autumn.
Take a quick look at the cruises below that are sure to appeal to even the most hardy ‘anti-cruiser’ – how could you resist one of these…?
River Cruise Tours Through Vietnam &
Cambodia – Viking River Cruises
Polar Bear Adventures in the Midnight Sun – Noble Caledonia
Lisbon to Barcelona – Crystal Cruises
Monaco Grand Prix Cruise May 2014 – Azamara Club Cruises
Norwegian Breakaway – Norwegian Cruise Line
These are only a small sample of the amazing array of cruises that you can expect to find at The Telegraph CRUISE Show. In addition to uncovering these and many more exciting voyages, there are also 3 talk theatres that will be packed with FREE inspiration and impartial advice from the cruising experts and industry insiders, plus exhibitors will be offering wonderful competitions and money saving show-only offers!
We are also offering readers reduced price advance tickets to the show! Get your tickets for only £4 (that’s saving £6 off the door price!!) by quoting ‘TRAVELJUNKIES’ when booking tickets online at www.cruisingshow.com or when calling 0871 620 4024. (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
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