The Irish American Museum of Washington DC According to J.F.K. "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers."With the 250th St. Patrick's Day anniversary celebrations upon us Connecticut businessman Carl Shanahan and various other Irish American's are spearheading the most ambitious Irish-American venture yet; the creation of a national Irish American Museum...more
American Pie Lyrics and Popular Explanations American Pie lyrics have been controversial for the past 40 years. Though song writer and performer Don McLean has admitted that the song is inspired by Buddy Holly (and that several of the verses detail his reaction to learning of the singer's death), he has not publicly spoken the meaning of all the other symbols in the song. Who is the King and Queen? Who is the Jester? ...more
American Pie Lyrics—What is the Song About? American Pie lyrics are still on America's mind, even after 40 years of McLean refusing to budge on the explanation. What is the song about? McLean admits that the song is about loss, not only the loss of a generation (the 1950s and 1960s) but also the loss of innocence. McLean has long admitted that the song was inspired by Buddy Holly, who died along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in a 1959 plane crash. McLean even dedicated his American Pie song and album to Buddy Holly, one of his favorites.This revelation certainly explains American Pie lyrics like "February made me shiver, With every paper I'd deliver, Bad News on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step." The death of Holly not only touched McLean on a personal level but also signified to him a definite change in the music industry and in American culture. From those introductory verses, McLean proceeds to speak an entire narrative with conspicuous references to Kings, Queens, Jesters, Satan, the Holy Ghost and God. Many music fans have gone wild with speculation, stating that the true explanation of the song could be...more
American Pie Lyrics and Those Dry Levees Those mysterious American Pie lyrics are still a topic of conversation 40 years after Don McLean first released "American Pie." American Pie has truly become a piece of the Americana experience, and is often voted as one of the top 10 contemporary songs ever written. This folk-rock song...more
Cheap Tickets to South Africa – What Makes Them So Attractive South Africa – a country that portrays the very best of natural splendours! Be it gushing rivers, wonderful wildlife, luxuriant forests or majestic mountains – one really would have to travel far and wide before stumbling upon a region that engulfs so much variety...more
Limo Tour to See Chicago In Chicago, as elsewhere, limousine service has other hidden benefits. For example, the tailgating packages can include such necessities as cases of beer selected by the customer, hard liquor upon request, a variety of soft drinks, and icy cold water. Also, the service includes unlimited stops and does not charge for the time you spend inside the stadium. And here's a benefit you may not have thought about in advance; party guests are allowed to take a "time-out" from the game in the limo, if needed or desired.Thankfully visitors are offered more then several airport transportation options. Subway train transportation is available to travelers on the budget, although with the recent fare increases one can seriously question the affordability of the city's transportation. The cost of the one-way trip from O'Hare to Downtown should be about $1.75. Multi day passes are available to passengers planning longer visits with prices ranging between $5.00 for a single-day pass, to $75 for a 30-day pass. Passengers that are not in the mood for a train ride can choose among other transportation options. Taxi cabs, airport transportation...more
A Memorable Trip to Madagascar Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, with an area of 587, 040 km extending up to 1,601 km. Situated off the south eastcoast of Africa, Madagascar sprung out as tourist spot for many in...more
I Am Retired – Does the AMT Apply to Me? Of all the different types of AMT taxpayers, retirees typically are the most surprised when they find themselves stuck in the Alternative Minimum Tax. Unfortunately, there is no "age...more
Travelling To Beautiful Venice, Italy Situated in the northern corner of Italy, Venice is a beautiful city surrounded by a lagoon. Known as "The Floating City", Venice holds many old world charms along with newer tourist attractions....more
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Kuala Lumpur – The Heart Of Asian Country Malaysia "Malaysia – the true Asia". You might have heard this slogan but probably not have experienced it. Book your flights to Kuala Lumpur this year and get known to the reality of this...more
8 Reasons To Use A Franchise Consultant When looking at buying a franchise most people will consult an attorney or a CPA or both. However there is one other professional that can help locate the right franchise for you and that is a...more