Paradise island mystery and Anton Chekhov By Wendell W. Solomons Literary scholars from Russia arrived in Sri Lanka for a symposium on writers Chekov and Bunin. After a July 1890 visit, Chekhov, in letters to friends described the Russian island of Sakhalin as ‘hell’ and called Ceylon ‘paradise.’ During the March 2006 visit the Russian scholars were wondering why Anton Chekhov wrote a detailed book to describe...more
Women's Sexy Costumes are constantly on the rise, but what about us Men? Believe it or not, there are men who have decided that they are not going to let all the attention go to the women this year. Men are starting to realize that it's okay for them to dress sexy, and maybe even steal the limelight away from the Women for a change. What better way for any single guy to catch a girl's (or guy's) attention than with a Sexy...more
Tropical storms are threatening the wildlife in this incredible region. An area that is filled with tropical rainforests and unique wildlife is threatened to become extinct by the current changes in weather. Magnified by human development, cyclones of the current day are much worse than those of the past and many rare and unique animals call this region home.As with most of nature, the tropical rainforests are working on recovery, but the loss of things like fruit, pollen and nectar have been extremely hard on many of the rainforest creatures, resulting in a decrease in the number of birds in the region.The FNQ Wildlife Rescue is trying to help save the creatures in this region by providing supplemental foods. They are a volunteer organization that receives no funding from the government and they rely on donations to help keep these creatures alive.Going out to become a volunteer or donations are helpful for this organization to help all the creatures. If you volunteer they will help you become a wildlife rescuer which gives you the skills to handle the rainforest animals. And if you have pets keep them inside during the night to keep them from killing the wildlife.Remember that...more
There are amazing wildlife habitats in the Queensland area of Australia. The Tropical North Queensland region holds a fascinating attraction inside the Wharf Street Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns called the Cairns Wildlife Dome.At the Sofitel Reef Casino there is an unbelievable glass dome building on the roof that houses more than fifty different...more
Houston Astro fans are looking for hotel deals in Houston. They would prefer to stay at a hotel that is located close to Minute Maid park, home of the Houston Astro baseball team. Fans who are looking for Houston hotel deals might want to consider the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza. It is located just five miles away from Minute Maid...more
If you are a Houston Texas fans are searching for hotels near Reliant Stadium. This way, they can enjoy the game at Reliant Stadium and can relax in their hotel room afterwards. A fun weekend get-way for Houston Texans fans might involve a stay at one of the Houston Luxury hotels in Houston, TX. It would be ideal if the hotel were less then four miles from Reliant Stadium. The Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza is one of the hotels near reliant Stadium. It's just a short drive to the stadium, but too far to walk. The Houston luxury hotel also offers its guests complimentary shuttle service to the stadium as well as other restaurants or attractions within a 3-mile radius of this Greenway Plaza hotel. Some of the top visitor attractions near the hotel include:1. Water Wall- This city landmark is a cool and refreshing oasis that attracts visitors and locals in droves. Designed by local architects in 1985, the amazing wall of water drops thousands of gallons 64 feet every minute. You can stop and linger and enjoy the moment, or marvel at the stunning creation from afar as you drive through the area.2. Galleria-This huge mall is the definitive place to go for designer...more
Are you planning a vacation near Jacksonville Florida? You may be looking for hotels near sawgrass. If you are a golf lover, hotels near tpc sawgrass should be your desired choice. The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa is a top choice for...more
Do you plan to take a golf getaway at a north Las Vegas resort? How about a Las Vegas resort that can put you in the middle of nine different courses? The JW Marriott is a Las Vegas resort and spa in Summerlin, Nevada that offers its guests a cool...more
If you are planning a family New Years holiday getaway, there is fun for everyone in Richmond. You can find winter vacation activities in Richmond VA. Even though the amusement park is closed for the winter, your family can still stay at a Richmond...more
Are you looking for a way to ring in the New Year in Richmond? The first thing to do is to find a hotel that is close to the big celebrations. There is a hotel near Kings Dominion that can allow its guests to stay within walking distance of one of...more
If you are coming to the Richmond area for business, you might want to look for a Glen Allen VA hotel package. The Town Place Suites Richmond is an extended stay hotel inside of the in the Innsbrook Corporate Center. They have an extended stay hotel...more
Are you planning to spend New Years Eve in Richmond Virginia? Would you like to ring in 2010 by celebrating New Years Eve without busting your budget? There are several west Richmond hotels that offer great accommodations for reasonable rates. The...more