Archive for date: April 27th, 2010

Vending Machine History and Use

27 April, 2010 (12:50) | Uncategorized | By: Captain Social

A vending machine is a coin-activated machine through which differentiating goods may be sold. Vending machines should not be lumped with coin-actuated amusement rides or music radios.
The first known commercial usage of vending machines came early in the 18th century in England, at which time coin-actuated “honour boxes” were utilized to sell snuff and tobacco.
These [...]

Cairns Beach Holidays: Yorkeys Knob

27 April, 2010 (03:10) | Uncategorized | By: Captain Social

Yorkeys Knob is Cairns’ best beach holiday location. Named after the rocky headland, which is its most prominent feature, this beachside community has a long, wide beach, lined with tropical palm trees. The suburb is completely self-contained; you don’t have to leave its confines to have a relaxing, indulgent seaside escape.
Unlike most other Cairns beaches, [...]