Here are ten famous lighthouses from around the world:
The Pharos of Alexandria – Egypt: Built in the 3rd century BCE, this ancient lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It stood over 130 meters tall and used a mirror to reflect sunlight during the day and a fire at night to guide ships into the harbor.
Eddystone Lighthouse – United Kingdom: Located off the coast of Cornwall, England, the Eddystone Lighthouse has been rebuilt several times since its original construction in 1698. The current tower, which was built in 1882, stands over 50 meters tall and is made of granite.
Heceta Head Lighthouse – United States: This lighthouse, located in Oregon, is famous for its beautiful setting on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was built in 1894 and is still in use today.
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse – Canada: Located in Nova Scotia, Canada, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque setting on a rocky shore. It was built in 1915 and is still in use today.
Lindau Lighthouse – Germany: This lighthouse, located on Lake Constance in southern Germany, is famous for its unusual design. It was built in 1856 and features a circular tower with a small house attached.
Portland Head Light – United States: Located in Maine, this lighthouse was first built in 1791 and is one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States. It is known for its beautiful setting on a rocky point overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Byron Lighthouse – Australia: Located in New South Wales, Australia, this lighthouse is known for its beautiful setting on a headland overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was built in 1901 and is still in use today.
Hook Head Lighthouse – Ireland: Located in County Wexford, Ireland, Hook Head Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in Europe, dating back to the 13th century. The current tower was built in the 19th century and is still in use today.
Montauk Point Lighthouse – United States: Located on the eastern tip of Long Island, New York, this lighthouse was built in 1796 and is the oldest lighthouse in New York State. It is known for its beautiful setting on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse – Australia: Located in Western Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, standing over 39 meters tall. It was built in 1895 and is still in use today.
When my mother died my fate had already been decided in one respect. During the last months of her illness I went to Vienna to take the entrance examination for the Academy of Fine Arts. Armed with a bulky packet of sketches, I felt convinced that I should pass the examination quite easily. At the Realschule I was by far the best student in the drawing class, and since that time I had made more than ordinary progress in the practice of drawing. Therefore I was pleased with myself and was proud and happy at the prospect of what I considered an assured success.
But there was one misgiving: It seemed to me that I was better qualified for drawing than for painting, especially in the various branches of architectural drawing. At the same time my interest in architecture was constantly increasing. And I advanced in this direction at a still more rapid pace after my first visit to Vienna, which lasted two weeks. I was not yet sixteen years old. I went to the Hof Museum to study the paintings in the art gallery there; but the building itself captured almost all my interest, from early morning until late at night I spent all my time visiting the various public buildings. And it was the buildings themselves that were always the principal attraction for me. For hours and hours I could stand in wonderment before the Opera and the Parliament. The whole Ring Strasse had a magic effect upon me, as if it were a scene from the Thousand-and-one-Nights. Continue reading →
Here is an infomrative and detailed video with analysis of the European debt crisis, which is being handled by the ECB using LTRO (Long Term Repurchase Operation), which is similar to QE1 and QE2 done by the Federal Reserve Bank in the USA. The debt levels around the globe are unprecedented in peacetime. The odds of restructurings and/or defaults are higher than most believe. When does debt become unsustainable? The video shows the debt levels of numerous countries have reached “problem” levels. Since the bill coming due in the form of maturing bonds is so large, policymakers in Europe have no easy way out. “Solutions” may include printing money to create inflation or debt restructurings/defaults; or a combination of the two. Chris Ciovacco of Ciovacco Capital Management compares healthy markets to the current state of affairs. Which investments tend to perform well during deflation/defaults/restructurings? Which investments tend to perform well during periods of inflation/money printing by central banks? What is a back-door bazooka? Studies by Kyle Bass of Hayman Capital Management.