ATP Tennis – Novak Djokovic defeats Thomas Berdych at ATP World Tour Finals Novak Djokovic had a sore spot ever since he fell to Czech Thomas Berdych during the Wimbledon semifinals in July. But it is now payback time, as the talented Djokovic brought in his A-game to the 02 Arena in London in his first match at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals round-robin stage to defeat Berdych in a 6-3, 6-3 matchup. Djokovic knows his way around...more
Free State Province in South Africa Highlights The defining feature of the Free State is undoubtedly it's great sense of open spaces. It's vast open plains combine with the Drakensberg mountains giving a beautiful contrast of landscapes.Proof of the historical San people that were living in the area 1000's of years in the past can nonetheless be observed in the rock art they created. This rock art historical past of South Africa is...more
The United States has such a diversity of cultures and traditions, it is actually quite difficult to say what is uniquely American. Many of the Christmas holiday activities vary from family to family and often depend on the cultural heritage of the family members.A typical Christmas celebration in America mix Irish, Austrian, Polish and Belgian traditions into something that is its own.Notwithstanding the variety of cultures and nationalities, there is an 'ideal' Christmas tradition which seems to be accepted by many is that Christmas is a family time with a great deal of travel happening over the holidays. The differing climates of the United States also have an influence on what happens at Christmas time. For some places the idea of a Christmas with a sparkling blanket of snow is perfect, for some planning to spend the day at the beach is ideal while some look forward to warm temperatures and lots of sunshine.The Christmas TreeThe Christmas tree plays an important part in the holiday tradition. Often times it is topped by a star to represent the Star of Bethlehem, or by an angel which announces the birth of Christ. Many family trees have ornaments from more than one generation....more
Pre-Holiday Eating – The Do's and Don'ts Ready or not, the Holiday's are here! It's once again that time of year – the shopping, the parties, the endless hours of eating and drinking… And then the many morning-afters where thoughts of "Why did I eat/drink sooo much – I'm never doing that again" continuously crosses our...more
Collecting American Cents Coins Collecting American Cents CoinsRight now, many coin collectors are starting to understand the difficulty of collecting ancient coins that belong to the early Roman or Greek eras. That gets them to narrow down their focus of coin collections.Nowadays, coin collectors are fairly a lot encouraged about acquiring...more
Today, because of the unpredictable state of the economy, nearly everyone is looking for ways to save money. Frugal living is now becoming a daily practice for millions of people. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to save your hard earned money. One way you can get the most 'bang' for your buck is to practice comparison shopping.Comparing products and brands for the best price and the best quality may seem difficult, but once you get the hang of it, it is becomes quite an easy and rewarding experience. Comparison shopping is the best way to save money on your purchases. The money you save can be used to pay down debt or you can put the extra money away for something fun like a vacation. One of the best ways to take advantage of comparison shopping is by using the internet. There are a number of websites that have a comparison shopping tool that allows consumers to compare products and brands from various online retailers. There is also large comparison shopping sites that will allow you to compare thousands of items instantly. It is a definite time saver as manual comparison can take a really long time and it is not very fun.You can find comparison shopping sites for a wide...more
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is in a secluded location compared to the other major cities on the continent, but its appeal to travelers is not diminished by this particular fact. The city has everything to offer that other major urban...more
Washington, DC, the nations capital, is a vibrant city. Washington and its environs serve as home to around 5.4 million people. It is the hub of the Federal Government but is more recently becoming a fast-rising location for private businesses.Much...more
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States and a major global city. Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington and its surrounding areas are home to 5.4 million individuals, with most of them working for the Federal Government. Washington is where...more
As the nations capital, Washington, DC serves as home to all three branches of the Federal Government the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch and the Judiciary, and all activities related to them. It is also the home to some foreign institutions...more
One of the qualities of Australia that can't be found anywhere else in the world is the famous 'outback'. There are many popular tours available to allow people to experience the outback for themselves, from the dry, arid town of Coober Pedy to the...more
Stressed about the Holidays? The Volunteer Ministers Are Here to Help CLEARWATER: The Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay announced this week that their signature yellow tent has gone virtual and is ready to provide navigation through one of the...more