With the summer now seeming to be firmly behind us, it's natural to stop looking at everything we eat in such a strict way as we did leading up to the summer, as when the days get colder, we can start wearing baggier clothes and compared to bikinis and shorts, it makes it less of a problem to look good in what you're wearing.However, as Christmas is now less than 4 months away and due to the fact that's the time of year when we naturally eat and...more
When you retire, you feel relaxed and fret-free. But when you realize that the pension that you receive on a monthly basis is not sufficient for you and your spouse, you start feeling helpless. This insufficiency forces you to search for an extra source of income. This is where the concept of releasing equity comes in. This is the means that gives the senior citizens an opportunity to earn a tax-free amount in addition to the...more
Cape Town is the Legislative Capital of South Africa and is also the second-most populated city in the country. It has a cosmopolitan culture with a strong influence of the Dutch, French and the British who ruled here and some impact of Malaysia can also be felt. This happened due to the arrival of the Malaysian labor which was exported to work on the farmlands here. The history of the city goes back to nearly 400 years when the first European set foot on this land. Apart from the culture, the architecture of the city is also impacted by these different styles. The city has a unique style of architecture which is called the Cape Dutch style. It is a method of building a house which was adopted by the Dutch farmers when they settled in the area in the 1700s.This style of architecture involves a unique style of gabling paired with traditional thatch roofing which is distinctly a quintessential South African design and is found here only.These and many more such historical gems dot the city and add to the charm and vibrancy of the place. They are rich specimens of history and the culture which is reflected in their architecture and the style. Most of the city's historical buildings...more
green light. This junior version of Mardi Gras rocks the town for ten days in January. Yer basic excuse for a street party. With all the usual trimmins music, food, booze, outrageous behaviour by otherwise normal people.red flag. Its the street thieves Christmas. Not the bold-you-saw-it-on-tv-and-couldnt-believe-it ones who pull yer arm of out its...more
Television has provided information, excitement and entertainment to American families for over thirty years, but for many people, the sounds of the television simply could not be heard. In 1985 approximately 9% of the American population was hearing impaired, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Today, due to the...more
A French drain is a ditch that is covered with gravel that reroutes ground and surface water away from an area. It can have hollow pipes with slots to expel water that leaches down through the gravel. The purpose is to prevent erosion. A French drain can be a blessing for a property owner to prevent damage to foundation and flooding in the basement. When you have the knowledge and tool, making a French drain can be quite easy. The following steps will help you make a French drain:1. The first step is to decide the location where the drain will end. For instance, you may have the option of placing it an area where there is loose soil or close to a storm drain. It is essential that you find about building codes to make sure you will be in compliance before you start the project. 2. Next, you need to decide the appropriate method of routing the french drain. The best choice is to establish the drain along the edge of the property where it slopes. You also do not want any obstructions such as tree roots. The downward slope should be 1 foot of slope for every length of 100 feet. This is done to ensure gravity pulls the water downward. Any part of the slope that is going upward will...more
Kenya has beautiful wildlife, cool green sceneries, sometimes endless plateaus, jungle landscape in the Rift valley region and typical communities who are deeply rooted in their culture. In this way, tourists and expatriates travelling...more
The popularity of a place does not depend on its size or vastness; it depends on how beautiful it is. Peniscola, a seaport of Valencian municipality in Spain is the best example to justify this statement. This small town is most popular...more
Hispano-American War, often referred to Spain as the Disaster of 98 ("Desastre del 98"), is an armed conflict which lasted from April to August 1898 between the United States of America and Spain and which had resulted in the independence of Cuba...more
Not all activities can be something that people will look forward to. Vacationing is one of those outdoor activities that almost majority of the people will gladly participate in. Even if the whole world is under a financial crisis many still want...more
All services are under an enormous amount of pressure to perform these days, especially since the credit crunch hit and the general public started to tighten their belts because not only do they face competition globally thanks to the World Wide Web,...more
Whether you're a Star Wars movie fan or not you have probably almost certainly heard of Darth Vader. He is the demonic character that is intent on destroying Luke Skywalker. Vader is recognized predominately by his completely blacked...more