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02/10/2022
Working Solutions Productive at work? Find the right answers for Yourself! Getting into a mode of peak focus is essential for being productive at work, says Eva Short. But there is no universal prescription for optimum productivity. People are individuals. How can you find your focus? Do You know: 1. Your best working hours? 2. Your goals and expected results for a week? 3. Your goals for today? 4. What music can you help? 5. How...
28/09/2022
vimeo Latgale in couchsurfers eyes – part 5 What is Latgale? Latgale – Land of Blue Lakes, the east part of Latvia. Let’s listen to what travelers and history say (part 4 here). ‘Capital city’ of Latgale – Daugavpils (Dvinsk 1893-1920, Dünaburg 1667 – 1893) is the second biggest city of Latvia. The town’s history began in 1275 when the Livonian Order built Dünaburg Castle 20 km up the Daugava river from where Daugavpils is now situated. ...
23/08/2022
Mare Heimrate, Riga, Latvia, Kayaking in Riga Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 2 Why are nomadies going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers say (part 1 here). “Riga, the capital of Latvia, first of all, will always be a special place for me. Because that is where I celebrated my birthday with some CouchSurfers. This is the first time I have spent my birthday in a...
14/08/2022
Gauja river Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 4 (part 1 here) Latvia is divided into 4 regions: Vidzeme (home to the capital Riga), northern part, Kurzeme, the western part, Zemgale, southern part, Latgale, eastern part. Latvia travel, Map of Latvia Gauja National Park The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, the variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural...
14/08/2022
Zanete Dondukova, Riga, Latvia Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 3 Why are couchsurfers going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers and history say (part 2 here). ”The Powder Tower – originally it served as one of the Riga defensive system buildings. There is no information on the exact date of the construction of Powder Tower. The name of a tower – Powder, has appeared later. The...
21/07/2022
Image Traveljam Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 1 What do You know about Riga, Latvia? One of the Baltic states? Member of European Union, capital Riga? A country that has regained independence after the 50-year Soviet occupation? Yes, it is the Country that marks 100 years of independence proclamation! Here you’ll find some photographs and impressions about Latvia from representatives of the nomadic tribe (couchsurfing.com) from different countries, as well as the objects which are recommended by Latvian...
22/06/2018
Andris Dambis (Team Latvia) created the world’s fastest electric supercar Andris Dambis: What is the basis for our results? We like what we do. Drive eO is proud to have developed the fastest ever electric vehicle to compete at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Official Site). Our car is only one to do the 20 km run in under 9 minutes. Please see Andris Dambis full presentation at the video More about Latvian innovators...
30/05/2018
SlideShare Prof. Agnis Stibe ”…transform your lives and businesses towards wellbeing.” Prof. Agnis Stibe transforms lives. Due to at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Media Lab), he created research on Persuasive Cities that encourage healthy and sustainable routines. He believes that our world can become a better place thought purposefully designed urban spaces. That successfully blend technological advancements with human nature. About Prof. Agnis Stibe Mastering transformation on 5 continents. Engaging audiences that...
10/01/2018
Statue of Liberty: is that the real name? People often think that the name of this statue is ”the Statue of Liberty”. They will also call it ”Lady Liberty.” However, these are not the names that the statue was officially given when it was first created. The real name of the statue of liberty is ”Liberty Enlightening the World”. This is the name that was chosen by the sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdy. He named the statue when he...