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<title>The Complete Caribbean Cruises Guide</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you are thinking about going for a short vacation, there are many options you can consider and one of them is Caribbean Cruise. There are many things to consider when taking a Caribbean Cruise and in this article, I will discuss some of the issue that you should take note.

The Eastern Caribbean has many historic islands with endless stretches of beautiful beaches. The western Caribbean is which one can explore ancient Mayan ruins as you venture into the Yucatan peninsula. The Southern Caribbean is known for its many dive sites with coral reefs full of fishes.

Each part of the Caribbean is unique and offers exciting places for a great cruise experience.
 
Eastern Caribbean Cruises: Sun, sand, sea and shopping

One of the favorite destinations in the Eastern Caribbean is St Maarten. St. Maarten is known for its duty-free shopping. Christopher Columbus sighted St. Maarten in 1493. French and Dutch divided the island and settled down in 1648. They have lived side by side ever since. St. Maarten gained partial independence from the Netherlands in 1954. The Netherlands Antilles governs St. Maarten while St. Martin is part of the French West Indies.  St Maarten and St Martin is the world smallest island shared between two countries. The beaches on the island are among the best in the Caribbean. Clothing is optional on some beaches.

Western Caribbean Cruises: The Ancient and Adventure

The Western Caribbean cruise vacation is interesting because you can explore a number of countries and experience a variety of cultures in the same trip. You can also pop over the Mexican coast. Some cruises include stopovers at Key West and New Orleans. 

Southern Caribbean Cruises: For the Young and Adventurous.

It is little wonder that the Southern Caribbean cruises are marketed as cruises for the singles. There are many activities for the young and energetic. Just right for breaking the ice between strangers. The Southern Caribbean is known for its crystal clear waters, which are ideal for snorkeling and diving. 

There are also some great shore excursion opportunities. Many of the Southern Caribbean ports are booming centers of commerce while others are still large tract of lush rain forests. Some are enclaves for the rich and famous while others look more like the Arizona desert with their towering Saguaro cacti. 

The Southern Caribbean islands are further away and less accessible than the Eastern or Western Caribbean islands. If you sail from the USA, you will need to plan for a longer trip. Alternatively, if you can fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aruba or Barbados and take a Southern Caribbean cruise from there. The Southern Caribbean cruises from this place starts from 4 days. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Do You Need To Find The Right Bonsai Pot?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Choosing the right bonsai pot is a thing that should be considered carefully if you have an interest in growing bonsai trees. The main value of a bonsai is its aesthetical appearance. A bonsai is a beautiful plant that will decorate your house nicely. It has a unique look and a certain appeal that can beautify any room or garden. Therefore, if you carelessly choose the pot of this beautiful plant, you will definitely diminish its beauty and along with that, its value.

The function of a bonsai pot is not limited only to its appearance, but it has a much more significant function in the life of a bonsai plant. A bonsai tree basically is the same thing as the ordinary tree. The only difference is its size. In order to keep a bonsai tree stays small, it has to be placed in a small container or pot. This pot will restrict the growth of the plant and thus it remains small. On the other hand, it also should be able to contain enough moisture that is very critical for the health of the bonsai. This moisture must not make the soil too soggy as well because it may rot the root system. In this case, finding the right moisture balance is essential to maintain the health of the plant.

The right size of a bonsai pot

Growing a bonsai tree is considered as a work of art because maintaining aesthetic value is very important in the process. One of the important factors that should be considered is the size of the pot. Since this factor is very important, experts suggest an exact formula to determine the proper size of a bonsai pot in relation to the dimension of the bonsai tree. The basic formula says that the width of the pot has to be the same or wider than half of the span of the tree and the depth has to be at least half of the height of the tree. This formula will help you to determine the right size of a bonsai pot. In addition to the size, a bonsai pot should have sufficient number of drain holes so water will not soak the soil, which can rot the roots.

The right color of a bonsai pot

It is obvious that the color of a bonsai pot that blends nicely with the bonsai tree will enhance the appearance of the plant. In general, brown color is suitable for most types of bonsai tree. Other colors that you can consider are pale yellow and off-white as long as you can match it with the color of the leaves. Many people like using glazed pots and they indeed look beautiful, although you will need to spend more money to buy one. You can choose other colors if you like. The most important thing is that you should match the color with the leaves, flowers, and the style of the tree. Otherwise you will ruin the aesthetic value of the bonsai. ]]></description>
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<title>Secrets Of Growing Indoor Bonsai Trees</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Your house will look more beautiful with the addition of indoor bonsai trees. These plants are mostly cultivated by experts because there are certain techniques that should be used to limit the growth of the plants. They also need certain cares to make sure that they grow for years to come. When you buy one from a nursery, you need to continue taking care of the plant after it goes out from the shop. The price of indoor bonsai trees is not cheap so it is best to be careful with them.

A bonsai generally prefers outdoor condition, but with attentive care, it will flourish indoors. Every plant, including bonsai, needs enough light to grow properly. Therefore, the first thing you should consider in growing indoor bonsai is finding the right spot. It is a good idea to put your bonsai near the sunniest window in your house. However, you should be careful not to put the plant to close to the glass because it may produce excessive heat that is dangerous to the plant.

Alternatively, you can use artificial light for your indoor bonsai, especially if there is no enough sunlight during winter months. Twelve hours exposure everyday to fluorescent lamps is suitable for this purpose. You should not put the bonsai too close with the lamps though because the heat may harm the plant. One foot is the advisable distance in this case. An important note is that you should not put your bonsai near a window even if it is closed during winter. The cold temperature can seep in and it is very dangerous for the indoor bonsai. You should not put the plant near a radiator as well because it can dry up the soil quickly and eventually kill the bonsai.

An important factor for indoor bonsai to flourish is a humid environment. In order to achieve this condition, you can mist the leaves regularly. If you cannot mist the plant regularly, then you can use another strategy. You take a tray and fill it with water and pebbles. Then you put the bonsai pot on the tray. The pebbles prevent the water to soak the bonsai pot, while the water will evaporate and create a humid environment around the plant.

Besides these special treatments, you still need to do typical treatments that are normally done to a bonsai to make sure the survival of your indoor bonsai. It may seem a tedious work to take care of indoor bonsai trees, but if you implement these practices, you are increasing the chance of survival of the plants. ]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips For Beginners To Keep Juniper Bonsai</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A juniper bonsai is one type of bonsai trees that is suitable for beginners because it is quite easy to be taken care of. The are many types of juniper that can be turned into bonsai, such as Shimpaku, Japanese Garden, Green Mound, Chinese Juniper, Sargents, and Needle. These trees are also adaptive as they can be placed indoors or outdoors. As long as you follow some basic rules in growing juniper bonsai, the plant will flourish without giving too many problems.

One of important characteristics of juniper bonsai is that it needs dormancy period. This period can be considered as hibernation or resting, which is required by the tree to revitalize during spring and summer. If you want to encourage the bonsai to reach dormancy in winter months, then you can expose it to moderately cold weather about 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Like other bonsai, proper watering is important for juniper bonsai. Although it prefers a dry period between each watering, you should never leave the plant dry for a long period of time as it will stress and kill it. The proper way to water the bonsai is to soak it in a tray full of water up to its trunk for five to ten minutes. Then you should allow the plant to drain properly because waterlogged soil can rot the roots of the bonsai.

On the other hand, if you use a tap water, you should repeat the process several times. You can water the juniper bonsai, wait for several minutes, and then start watering again. This repetition is to make sure that the soil and the bonsai has stored enough water to grow.

Maintain the right humidity is important for your juniper bonsai. To create the preferable environment, you can place the plant on top of tray filled with small stones and water. The stones prevent the pot to be soaked with water, while the water will evaporate and create humid environment around the plant. Another good strategy in this regard is to use moss on the trunk of the juniper bonsai. Moss will improve moisture retention and additionally it also gives a more natural look.

Sufficient amount of sunlight is another factor that you should pay attention at to take care of your juniper bonsai. Low intensity sunlight, such as in the early morning and late afternoon, is enough for the plant. If you put the juniper indoors, you can place it near a window to get the essential sunlight. Fluorescent lamps can be used as an alternative if there is no enough sunlight available. You need to expose the plant around twelve hours a day if you use this artificial light.

Every two weeks, you should fertilize the juniper bonsai so it will receive important nutrients. Organic fertilizer is the most suitable type for this purpose. Repotting the plant should be done once every year or two years. During this repotting, you should also prune the roots to keep the plant small and to reduce the pressure experienced by the roots as it is contained in a small pot. ]]></description>
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<title>Important Activities To Grow Bonsai Successfully</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Chinese were the first people who grow bonsai plants. Later on it spread to Japan and Korea before Western countries started learning the technique. There are many types of trees that can be made into bonsai and you need to know them if you want to grow bonsai. After you identify the tree that will be made into bonsai, there are certain monitoring and caring techniques that should be implemented to keep the tree grows healthily.

In general, the main purpose of many people in growing bonsai trees is to decorate their house and garden. Bonsai basically has the same characteristics as the ordinary trees, while the main difference is obviously its size. There is certain knowledge and experience that you should have to grow bonsai because the way to grow bonsai is not the same as growing ordinary trees.

Many people are afraid to grow bonsai trees because they think that it is a challenging thing to do. It is true that growing bonsai is not walking in the park activity, but there are certain steps that you can follow. When you understand these steps and have sufficient experience, you will realize that growing bonsai is fun and relaxing. If you still feel uncomfortable, then you should start with beginner bonsai trees to practice and gain experience. Do not be afraid to make mistakes because bonsai making is an art and you will learn from those mistakes.

For beginner bonsai trees, you may want to try growing juniper bonsai. This tree is easy to grow and train, but also has a pleasant appearance. Another alternative is the Japanese maple. You can get these trees from nurseries or buy online. It is better if you buy from nurseries so you can check and be sure of the condition of the tree. If you select a healthy plant in the beginning, you will decrease a lot of problems in the future.

Activities in growing bonsai

There are several activities that you should be aware of in growing bonsai trees. The first is that you should repot the tree every one or two years, preferably during early spring. Potting compost with a mix of sand or grit should be ready at hand to replace the soil. During repotting, it is a good idea to prune the roots of the tree as well. Bonsai grows in a small pot and over time the roots can become compacted inside the small pot. Therefore, you should prune these roots to release the pressure and also to keep the tree small.

Proper watering is another key activity in growing bonsai. The soil of most bonsai trees has to be kept moist all the time because dry soil will kill the bonsai easily. However, too much water is also harmful because it can rot the roots and kill the plant. Finding the balance is essential in this case. In addition, bonsai pots should have sufficient number of drain holes so water can drain properly.

Bonsai also needs sufficient amount of sunlight to grow properly. It is recommended that it receives three to six hours of sunlight everyday. The last activity that you should know is pruning the crown of the bonsai. The main attractiveness of a bonsai is its appearance and thus you should maintain its beautiful appearance by pruning the crown regularly. This pruning is also important to restrict the growth of the tree. ]]></description>
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<title>How Did Bonsai Plants Start In China And Japan?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The art of bonsai making has a very long history. In fact, it has been around for centuries. It is believed that in the beginning this practice was called Punsai, which means growing a tree in a pot. The first countries that popularize the art of bonsai making are China and Japan. Only recently it has spread to Europe and America.

The art of bonsai making in China

In ancient China, bonsai making was used to be called Penjing. It is believed that bonsai was originated during the Han dynasty. At that time, the emperor of China ordered a great courtyard to be built. This courtyard had to be grand and it had to include various landscapes that could be found in his empire. In order to follow this order and please the emperor, the royal subjects cultivated small trees to make the garden looks beautiful and realistic.

The small trees were greatly pleased the emperor. He even considered bonsai as one of his valuable possessions. Over the years, he was obsessed with it and he imposed a regulation prohibiting people to cultivate the plant. The penalty was death for anyone who dared to break this regulation. For a long period after this regulation was imposed, only people with power and money were given the right to cultivate the plant. As a result, a bonsai tree was considered as a valuable commodity in China for many generations.

These days, bonsai is still a valuable commodity for Chinese people because it is one of legacies that China has developed for the world. Some modern people, however, dislike the art of bonsai making because the process is similar like the practice of bonding the feet of women. During the ancient China period, women who had small feet were considered beautiful and thus they controlled the growth of their feet by wearing iron sandals, which was obviously a painful process. This confinement of the feet of women is similar like the confinement of bonsai plants. The plants are placed in small containers to limit their growth. As a result, some Chinese people are uncomfortable with the art of bonsai making.

The art of bonsai making in Japan

Other than Chinese, Japanese people are also well known for their ability in making bonsai plants. Around 794 to 1191 during the Heian period, Chinese people introduced the way to make bonsai to Japanese monks. They learned the process and started cultivating bonsai plants in monasteries. These monks were the first people in Japan who knew how to cultivate the plants. 

The monasteries were visited by many people and they recognized the unique appearance of the bonsai. They wanted to know how to grow one and after some time, many people including the royal family started cultivating these plants. The plants were famous at that time and they became the symbol of honor and prestige among Japanese people. Even today, bonsai plants still decorate the houses of rich and influential Japanese people. ]]></description>
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<title>What You Need To Do To Learn About Coin Appraisal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you are a coin collector, then coin appraisal is important because you will want to find out the value of your collections. The first process in this coin appraisal is to learn about your collections and the history behind each collection. Purchasing a coin appraisal magazine is a good way to start learning about your collections.

When you have a basic idea about your coin collections, then it is time to find a coin appraisal dealer. It is essential to spend some time in this process because you want to find a dealer who is professional, honest, and does not have any intention to cheat you. You need to feel comfortable in doing business with the dealer because it is likely that you will cooperate with the dealer for a long period of time.

After you find a suitable coin dealer, you still need to learn and improve your knowledge in coin collecting. By learning, you will get valuable information and knowledge so you can be more comfortable when dealing with coin appraisal process. Understanding the grading system is very useful when you want to improve your coin appraisal knowledge.

Coin grading system

When you understand this coin grading system, you will have knowledge to evaluate and determine the value of a coin. Obviously a collector who can spot a rare coin that is in a good condition will have essential advantage in coin collecting. There are some coin grading systems developed to determine the condition of coins and one of the most common ones is the letter grading system.

The grading system classifies the condition of the coins using English words and letters. The lowest grade is Poor (PO) or Basal, which means that the coin is barely recognizable. Most coin collectors do not want to collect poor graded coins unless they are extremely rare or have a sentimental value. The next grade is Fair (Fr) where the coin has a slightly better condition, although it still looks worn. The higher grade after Fr is AG or Almost Good and this is followed by G or Good and VG or Very Good.

Other high grades are Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), and Extremely Fine (EF or XF). Usually this is the grade that a circulated coin can get. For uncirculated coins, there are higher grades called Almost Uncirculated (AU), Uncirculated (Unc), and Beautiful Uncirculated (BU).

Even if you have been a coin collector for a long period of time, coin grading can still be a complicated task. Asking advice from professionals is still a good idea when you want to find out the grade of a certain coin. There are some well known companies that provide coin grading system services, such as Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS), and Independent Coin Grading Company (ICG). ]]></description>
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<title>The History Of Gold Coins And Understanding Gold Coin Values</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to history, King Croesus of Lydia was the one who introduced gold coins around 643-630 B.C. A pale yellow mixture of gold and silver called the electrum was a natural resource in Lydia. As people did not know how to separate these two metals, the first gold coins were a mixture of gold and silver.

In 560 B.C., the Lydians found out a way to separate gold from silver. At last, real gold coins were produced along with silver coins, although gold was considered to be more precious than silver. In 546 B.C., the Lydians captured Persian army and when the Persians walked around the Lydian kingdom, they were astonished with the gold coins. The Persians started learning to mint gold coins and after some time they used them for trading.

In the past, one of the most progressive nations in the world was Persia and they popularized the used of gold coins around the world. As a result, gold coins became an important currency for commerce. Many nations used them for trading and for some people, collecting gold coins became a way to accumulate wealth.

After many centuries, gold coins were stopped being used as a currency in 1933 because most countries considered them too expensive. There are some gold colored coins today, but they do not contain any gold.

How to determine gold coin values

As gold coins are not circulated anymore, they become valuable. Many collectors are chasing them to add their collections and to gain profits from them. If you want to gain profits, it is essential for you to understand factors that affect gold coin values as discussed in this section.

The first factor is age where the older the coin, the higher its value. These coins are antique artifacts and their age can reach centuries old. Some tests can be done to check the coin's authenticity and age if you want to determine gold coin values based on this factor.

The second factor is condition. Weathered coins will have lower values than good condition coins. There are some qualities that collectors look for to determine gold coin quality, such as the sharpness of the relief, the text, and the edges. Normally it is more difficult to sell weathered coins than coins that are in a relatively good condition.

The last factor is its rarity. When a gold coin is extremely rare, its value will skyrocket. In general, there are two factors that affect rarity. The first is the number created and the second is the number of coins that has been lost, damaged, or destroyed. There is a rare double eagle $20 gold coin minted in 1933. It was worth more than $7 million in an auction. ]]></description>
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<title>The Government Efforts To Make One Dollar Coins Popular</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to one dollar currency, most people will think about one paper dollar instead of one dollar coin. This is because most people prefer using paper dollars because they can be folded and light to be carried. People tend to collect one dollar coin and not use it as currency.

In the past, there were silver one dollar coins, which were quite popular. In fact, they have a long history in America. They are minted and circulated from 1794 to 1935. Due to silver shortage, the production of silver coins was stopped. It is not easy to find these silver coins nowadays because most of them are already in the hands of collectors.

In 1971, the government tried to popularize one dollar coin again and the Eisenhower dollar was produced to achieve this purpose. Susan B. Anthony dollar replaced Eisenhower dollar in 1979, but this one dollar coin has minimum popularity. After two decades, in 2000 the government tried again to make one dollar coin popular by releasing Sacagawea dollar that portrays a famous Native American woman. This dollar coin again failed to gain popularity and its demand decreased significantly in the following year.

The latest effort from the government to push one dollar coin to public was releasing the presidential dollar coin in 2007. The coin portrays each U.S. president who has served in order. The first series in 2007 included four presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. Every year the government will release four types of presidential coins until all U.S. presidents have been depicted.

The height, weight, and color are the only similarities between presidential coins and Sacagawea coin. Elaborate artworks are used in presidential coins with side inscriptions that state the issued dates, E. Pluribus Unum, and In God We Trust. The designs are indeed very attractive as intended by the designers. 

If you are interested to get these presidential dollar coins, you can contact banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. You also can ask businesses to give you change in these presidential dollar coins when you buy something. A collector book is also available online and through U.S. Mint if you want to collect the coins. The book is designed specifically so you can place your coins in order of their release.

Basically the government wants to follow the concept of fifty state quarters by releasing these presidential dollar coins. These quarters are still in circulation today and can be considered quite popular. This is what the government wants that people can use the presidential dollar coins instead of the one dollar bills. It is interesting to see whether this effort will succeed or not because as mentioned previously one dollar bill is light and foldable. ]]></description>
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<title>Facts On Coin Collecting And Collection Themes That You Can Choose</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to history, Egyptian King Farouk and Roman emperors were among the first coin collectors. They collected a large number of coins in their palaces and castles. Over the years, the concept of coin collecting has changed and common people have become coin collectors. In fact, the competition between these collectors is quite fierce and this makes the price of rare coins always increase. A single coin can hundreds of thousand and even millions of dollar, which shows that coin collectors will do anything necessary to get the coin that they want.

Coin collecting themes

Some coin collectors are generalists, which mean that they collect bits of everything, but others are very specific and this creates coin collecting themes. The country theme is one of the common ones. The purpose of this theme usually is to collect coins from as many countries as possible. Traveling has become easier nowadays and thus it is easier to collect coins from different countries. Internet and online friend network can also be used to get foreign coins.

A year theme is fairly common as well where coin collectors used the year when the coin was minted as the basis of their collection theme. A variation of this theme is to collect a coin denomination from the first to the last model. When collectors complete all models from a coin denomination, they will continue with other denominations. This theme is closely related with period theme where the basis of the collection is the period when the coin was minted. Common period collections are collecting coins from Victorian era and Greek period.

Prior to the 19th century, coins were hand minted and it was pretty common for coins to have errors. Today, these errors have become one of coin collecting themes as well. Another coin collection theme is mintmark differences between coins. Mintmarks that are rare and difficult to produce will have higher value than the common ones.

Subject, for example like a figure of animals on the coin, can become a coin collecting theme as well. Composition or the type of metals that a coin was made from is another common theme. You will find that it is common for a coin to have two or even three metals combined.

Whatever the theme is, many coin collectors like to compete between each other because they want to outdo their compatriots. They brag when they have completed a rare set of coins that is available nowhere. This situation has made coin collecting a fascinating and an expensive hobby. ]]></description>
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