BITCOIN RADER
2010-02-15
The world turned to the Baltic Sea this summer,when a cargo ship was hijacked by pirates and mysteriously disappeared.The cliches of a drunken pirate with a flag of a skulland crossbones, peg-leg, and eye patch have givenway to a new threat, and piracy is once again inthe news.
Modern pirate atta...
Estonia
Dec. 07, Nokia Concert Hall, Tallinn: Major opera night brings the opening performance of the new season of La Scala to the Estonian public.
The new concert hall will host Georges Bizet’s Carmen in the Opera’s opening performance in the new opera season in Estonia.
Dec. 16, Nokia Co...
In recent months, Skype has attracted a lot of attention. This company, rooted in the Baltics, has begun to see profitable returns as the number of users, amount of talk time, and revenues are increasing. Additionally, the potential for growth is limitless as Skype has been approved for use with App...
The first thing most people mention about the climate of Estonia is that the winters are really quite cold and seem like they will never end. The other downside is that the days are very short in winter. Some days it hardly seems to get properly light at all, which can make sightseeing less pleasant...
Sometime in the nearest future it is going to snow. The snow’s going to fall on your head whether you want it or not. It’s also going to cover your car, so be ready for some physical activity before hitting the road. But most annoyingly the snow is going to be on the roads and thanks to our climate,...
Vilnius was declared a European Capital of Culture for 2009. Of course this Baltic state is rich in heritage, history and old buildings, but it is modern as well – a new Guggenheim museum will open here in 2011 … and then there is that famous Frank Zappa statue.
In 1995, the Frank Zappa Fan Club...
Though you may not realize it, the caraway seed (Carum carvi) is in practically everything you eat in the Baltics. This tiny little seed’s history goes back thousands of years and was used as ancient medicine, ancient flavoring and as a special ingredient in magic spells. Nowadays, the caraway seed ...
There exist myriad of traditional items that reflect the history of Latvian’s pagan roots and continue to hold the modern pride and patriotism of a people whose land has been the object of desire for centuries. When shopping for a personal reminder of your adventure in Latvia or a gift to remind lov...
Appearance is a vital factor in a person’s life. On a daily basis people perform the same routine to make themselves more attractive. The characterization of a person as “beautiful”, whether on an individual basis or by community consensus, is often based on some combination of Inner Beauty, includi...
Everyone loves a souvenir gift upon returning home from vacation. Actually most people expect them, whether they say so or not.
Souvenirs make a nice little thank you gift to the neighbors who watched your home while you were gone, the babysitter who regularly watches your children, the pet sitt...
As you’ve probably noticed, it has gotten a bit cold outside, which can only mean one thing – winter is just around the corner. And where there’s winter, there are the holidays. They come as a package and nothing changes this, even the Soviet regime couldn’t.
This in turn means that through the ...
Lithuania, with its strong, majestic oaks, vibrant folk costumes and a million ways to prepare a potato, is also famous for its multitude of crafts, alcohol and textiles, perfect for holiday gifts. The most identifiable crafts are detailed embroidery and small scale weaving, especially linen.
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