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My five joys of Christmas Chestnuts roasting on an open fire; I have not had chestnuts before but I sure love the idea of them roasting by a toasty fire while the snow is gently falling outside. There are a lot of joys during the Christmas season that bring a warm and fuzzy feeling. Many people get distracted by the gift buying and spending money; they let small things ruin a season that should be filled with fun and frolics!Everyone...more
Philippine Tourism Visiting the Philippine Islands is a totally different experience these days, as opposed to the images imprinted on my mind from days long ago. Visiting the pearl of the orient was always a pleasure, one generally described as relaxing. Long days at the beach, the white sand between my toes being gently pulled away by the soft clear tide of the south pacific. We would lay on the beach for hours each day, the only break would be to replenish the sun block lotion or to grab another bucket of ice cold beers from a local beach side vendor for a couple of dollars.We would grill fish that we managed to catch as we clumsily hung our fishing pulls off of the coral reef. Renting a hut without walls and large branches for a roof only cost two or three dollars, and we would lay in hammocks and let the cool summer breeze come ripping off of the Chinese sea and assault us at will, victims to the days of our youth.Those are the types of memories of Philippine tourism that always visited my mind during a boring meeting in Washington DC, or on breaks in between seminar sessions in Dallas. On a plane from Tokyo to San Francisco my mind escaped and took me...more
Christmas holiday is one of the most popular traditions through the world. It involves decorating a tree with small ornaments, ribbons, strings of flashing lights and of course the magic of placing gifts for dear ones at the bottom of the tree. The decorated Christmas tree is usually takes place of pride besides the fireplace or corner of the room...more
When going on a holiday in Croatia where do you usually go? It is a very old dilemma: a soul refreshing, relaxing and very pleasant to the eye holiday in a health resort on the sea coast with beautiful gardens, old villas, seaside promenades opposed to a crazy seven day party with concerts every night combined with wild and adventurous sea and land...more
Halloween is a magical time celebrated by people of all faiths around the word on the evening and night of the 31st October every year. Children enjoy it more dressing up as ghosts and skeletons carrying hollowed out pumpkin lanterns and singing ghastly songs going from door to door trick or treating. They are rewarded for their efforts with candy and sometimes a few coins.As people celebrate the modern version, most of the meaning behind history of Halloween has been lost. However its roots are still known very well and make a great children story before they set off on their mission to scar and entertain. Halloween was originally known by the Celtic name Samhain. Some historians believe that it might be the name from which the word summer originated.Celtic people of Western Europe thousands of years ago believed that on the last day of summer, the barriers between the living world and the kingdom of dead would open allowing spirits and saints to pass among the living. Evil spirits would go to every home scaring people and any unlucky person outside had to hurry before the spirits could catch them and take them back to the kingdom of the dead. To turned to the priests to protect...more
I just got back from a family vacation in Arizona. We loaded everyone up in our family van, clicked the remote key fob, and hit the freeway. It was great, and the first time my wife and children have seen the Grand Canyon. My wife was there when...more
Now that spring is here, tour season is about to begin. I emailed the company that I usually run tours for to let them know that I'm available. The reply was quick in coming, that the season was slow due to the bad economy, but that they expected...more
State Franchise Tax Tax and LawThe typical characteristic of state franchise tax is that it is based on net worth of total assets tax payer has, rather than the annual income which is not a base for the calculation of tax payable. But more...more
Hike to magnificent waterfalls, take a ride up a sheer cliff on a 360-degree rotating tram or simply enjoy the stunning desert vistas and sunshine while chilling in a sparking pool, there is so much to see and do during your Springs break! Enter Palm...more
The River Thames has been a major factor in the development of London since the early days when Julius Caesar first landed in England in 55 BC. However in the course of the 18th century the River Thames was completely transformed. The quiet backwater...more
Karbonn Mobile Phones Karbonn mobile phones have been launched keeping the budget mobile user in mind. The new Karbonn K336 mobile is one such mobile phone which comes with some specifications that include a weight of just 96 gm with...more