The History of the American Eagle Coin A large majority of the gold from Sutter's Mill ultimately found its way to the United States Mint in Philadelphia, where it was issued into larger denominations instead of the traditional $10 gold pieces. Congress authorized the issue of the $20 gold coins in February of 1849, which were designed by an extremely creative James Barton Longacre.The first of two trial patterns was struck...more
Travel Cards: More than Just Free Trips Travel cards are very popular because of the free plane tickets. Depending on how much air miles you accumulate, you can travel anywhere for free. What you might not have realised when you signed up for your travel card is that it brings other perks aside from the great rewards programme.Almost all credit cards, regardless of the rewards programme offered, some with a package that offers...more
A Brief View of the American Revolutionary War This war actually resulted from escalating political tensions between colonists who are not in favor or taxes as well as other laws and the Parliament of Great Britain. Colonists mentioned that these laws were illegitimate and oppressive.Colonies also responded to Parliamentary actions. It included the following:? Boycott of British goods? Petitions to King George? The Boston Tea Party of 1773.As response to these, the Parliament sent British soldiers to Boston. Then they appointed Gen. Thomas Gage as Massachusetts governor. To seize some suspected rebel armory, Gov. Gage sent troops to Boston in April 1775. It is at this time that many "minutemen" or rebel militia confronted British troops in Lexington. This resulted to the Battles of Lexington & Concord which started the war.In 1776, to offer their help and support, Spain, France and the Dutch Republic began to secretly provide ammunitions, weapons and supplies to the revolutionaries. Following the success of the British, the war came to a stand off. They used their superiority in naval planning to capture as well as occupy several American coastal cities. This is...more
Concierge London A private concierge London service can offer a whole range of lifestyle management services from booking restaurants to running odd jobs around town. They are effectively very similar to a Personal Assistant or PA however while a PA will commonly split their time between business and personal tasks, a concierge in...more
How retired are making money selling ebooks In the country, many individuals and people experience financial difficultly. Usually, that difficultly has reached an all-time high. Souring gas prices haven't only had an affect consumers, but product manufacturers and shops as well. The increase in petrol prices has caused a growth...more
Spring Cleaning For Procrastinators Does the phrase "spring cleaning" strike fear and loathing into your heart? Does it seem like the Mt. Everest of housekeeping - something that only a few can ever claim they attempted and succeeded? Don't fear. Spring cleaning doesn't have to be so scary, but it is something we should all do. It's also not just about cleaning blinds and sweeping baseboards, though that is good too. Instead, you can use spring cleaning as a great way to remember to schedule maintenance and service checks on your house that will prevent problems down the line. So, pull on a pair of your cutest rubber gloves and get to work. Sarah on "scheduling spring cleaning" "It is really easy to think of spring cleaning as an overwhelming task. My husband and I have been known to turn spring cleaning into summer cleaning because we conveniently "forget" to do it, or in other words, just put it off. This year, I picked a day in the calendar and called my in-laws to spend time with the kids so we can really focus on the tasks at hand. It's a win-win, since the kids get a day with the grandparents and we get a solid block of time to get it...more
Singapore as your next travel destination Information about Singapore Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km....more
A Guide to Lisbon for Tourists Lisbon sits at the estuary of the Tagus River on the Atlantic Coast and is the most westerly capital in Europe. The Portuguese capital is one of the top tourist destinations in Southern Europe with an...more
Are You Searching For the Best Vegas Pools to Party at This Summer? Are You Searching for the Best Vegas Pool Party?Look no further, we have done all the sweat work for you! After tirelessly researching Las Vegas pools in the...more
Allegan, Michigan: A Bed and Breakfast Destination That Rejuvenates Guests Travel is about experiencing a different landscape and its history. If you are looking for luxury, natural beauty, history, art, culinary experiences and a...more
The French Press There is nothing on a weekend morning better than a hot, steaming cup of coffee! Actually, for me, its every morning but on the weekend, I make it extra special by employing the French Press. Well, what is a French...more
Halloween around the world Ireland Snap-Apple Night by Daniel Maclise portrays a Halloween party in Blarney, Ireland, in 1832. The young children on the right bob for apples. A couple in the center play "Snap-Apple," which involves...more