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Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais South Africa has been a coveted international destination for some time due to its incredible sights, friendly locals, and excellent climate. These factors have greatly been related to more expats wanting to stay in South Africa on a longer-term basis and eventually, invest in property there. One such place in South Africa that is an ideal place to invest is Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town is full of fantastic sights, great culinary locales, and unique colonial roots. It is important to research real estate opportunities in Cape Town carefully to be sure you are getting the best possible fit for your particular financial circumstances. If you are considering investing in Cape Town, South Africa, consider the information below: A Brief History of South Africa South Africa has a diverse history that has influence from indigenous tribes in Africa along with European colonial heritage. In 1497 Vasco da Gama landed on what is South Afric...

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais Lima is a city that is often missed as a popular investment destination in South America. The reason for this is that many travelers use this city to get to other famous parts of Peru such as Puno, Lake Titicaca or Machu Picchu. That said, Lima has an excellent coastal location that is home to stunning views with a mix of Spanish and indigenous Inca culture. Due to Peru’s rich history it has a unique fusion of cuisine that is rivaled by very few countries in the world. If you are considering investing in Lima, Peru, consider the information below: A Brief History of Peru Peru has a fascinating history that is truly diverse mix of cultures. There have been indigenous cultures living in Peru since 2,500 BC. Particularly in the period from 200 BC to 1400 AD, there were many isolated groups of cultures within Peru that still have an influence on the modern culture today. One of the most influential indigenous cultures that impacted Peruvi...

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais Cairo is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It has a unique culture, architecture, and recorded history dating back to the days of pharaonic Egypt. In recent years, there has been increased interest in investment in Cairo, Egypt for real estate investors. In order to ascertain whether investing in Cairo is the right decision for your investment portfolio, it is important to consider the information below. A Brief History of Cairo The Ancient Egyptians are one of the most famous civilizations of all time. One of the epicenters of their empire is what we now know today as Cairo. Cairo’s origins can be traced to the Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis that dates back to the 31st century BC. Throughout the years, Cairo has had invaders from many parts of the Ancient World. Romans conquered and named the city Babylon and then later on, the early Muslims, who named the city Al Fustat in the 7th century AD. In the 10th century, wi...

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais Amman, Jordan has become appealing to many real estate investors due to its unique location in the world, stable government, and free market economy. In addition, Amman, Jordan also offers a very high quality of life to those that choose to reside there. For these reasons, there has been steady interest in acquiring property in Amman, Jordan for foreign real estate investors. Additionally, the attractive potential leads, and long-term path to citizenship for foreign real estate investors provide additional incentives to invest. If you are considering investing in Amman, Jordan, review the relevant information below: A Brief History of Jordan Jordan has a rich culture and fascinating  history . Jordan’s history dates as far back as 90,000 years ago according to recent archaeological studies. That said, Jordan is also a part of the first agricultural cultures that were cultivating the land in the Fertile Crescent between the years of ...

Written By: Kelly Buckman A common theme in many of films, and TV shows, going as far back as “Terminator” (1984), “RoboCop” (1987), or even further (anyone remember the “Jetsons”, which originally aired in 1962 or “2001: A Space Odyssey” from 1968?), the presence of robots and machines that can perform many of the functions once required of humans, has been ample fodder for the creative mind. Certainly a common thread among these films, and shows, coupled with advances of technology in the real world, are feelings of awe, and not a small amount of angst. Robotics has been a key factor in the automation of the manufacturing industry for over half a century. The first industrial robot, the Unimate, was developed in 1954. Initially met with skepticism, over time, the technology evolved, and today, robots perform numerous tasks with greater endurance, speed, and precision than their human counterparts, including welding, painting, assembly, pick and place for printed circuit boards, pac...

Written By: Kelly Buckman By now, it should be clear to all of us that cutting-edge technological advances are key to the future of healthcare in the 21st century. In fact, it’s rare to receive medical care these days without some aspect of technology affecting us, from electronic health records (EHR’s) to wearable monitors to Virtual Reality diagnostics. It comes as little surprise then that the healthcare industry is blazing new trails when it comes to using technology to enhance, and even save, lives. One such example is the use of 3D printing, a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Once primarily associated with graphic design and manufacturing, 3D printing is being used today to create a variety of medical devices, including instrumentation (e.g., guides to assist with proper surgical placement of a device), implants (e.g., cranial plates or hip joints), dental restorations such as crowns, hearing aids, prescription eyeglasses, and external pr...

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais Even though Sri Lanka was not on the radar for real estate investors previously, it has become more popular due to the country’s incredible beauty and government incentive to attract foreign direct investment. With new legislation that is targeting the ease for foreign citizens to acquire property, it is no wonder that Sri Lanka is absolutely a locale to keep one’s eye on. This is particularly true for Colombo, the country’s growing capital city that is attracting more multinational business daily. In order to adequately consider Colombo, Sri Lanka as a viable real estate investment opportunity, consider the information below. A Brief History of Sri Lanka The first traces of humans in Sri Lanka can be traced from the year 543 BC. Many religious legends originate in Sri Lanka to include Adam’s Peak, which is believed to be where Adam first set foot on earth when he was banished from heaven and that Lord Buddha put his footprint on Sri Pa...