http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com As the largest state capital in the United States, Phoenix has always been one of the Untied States' hottest tourist destinations. Indeed, in the Navajo language, Phoenix is known as 'Hoodzo' - perhaps best translated in a modern context as 'this place is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107983_29.html 23rd November 2006 The number of weekend breaks people take in today's modern world has increased considerably over the last ten years. Instead of spending weekends at home, young, working individuals have been taking advantage of cheaper and more frequent flights to other ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_98451_29.html 10th November 2006 Today, the Deering Estate at Cutler is one of south Florida's most revered landmarks, and an essential stop off point for any visitor to the state. Acquired by the state of Florida in 1989, it was once home to Charles Deering, brother of the millionaire i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95233_29.html 18th October 2006 Originally developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide flood control and water conservation, Canyon Lake, Texas today offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. A reservoir located on the Guadalupe River, Canyon Lak... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95143_29.html 18th October 2006 Herbert Hoover has the sad misfortune of being remembered as the President in office at the time of the Wall Street Crash, and the ensuing onset of the Great Depression. However, he has achieved a lasting legacy in the Hoover Dam; also known as the Boulde... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94888_22.html 17th October 2006 One of the world's most universal truths is that children are the future, and the sacred image of childhood is one that is enshrined in all the world's cultures. This is precisely why films like 2006's Children of Men and its bleak tagline, "No children. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92584_29.html 04th October 2006 As is the case with most major American cities, St Louis, Missouri, underwent rapid industrialisation over the course of the twentieth century. However, unlike many of these cities, St Louis also managed to preserve a large amount of its natural parkland:... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92582_29.html 04th October 2006 If you're looking for a unique experience while visiting the city of Des Moines, Iowa, the Heritage Carousel in Union Park is certainly a terrific option to take. One of the few wooden carousels built since the 1930s, the Heritage Carousel of Des Moines h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_88330_17.html 20th September 2006 The UK has some of the world's most popular holiday destinations. Renowned across the globe for the fantastic breadth of the nation's recorded and visible history, Britain houses some of the best ancient monuments, country houses, castles, historic cities... http://www.articlealley.com/article_83952_29.html 21st August 2006 Motor oil, coolant, clutch, transmission, power steering, and brake fluids are all vital parts of all cars. They need to be regularly checked, topped up or changed whenever required to ensure that the vehicle operates properly. The car owner's manual wi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_82091_31.html 17th August 2006 With the release of the new Lasershot LBP-5000, Canon have introduced their first colour toner printer to feature all-in-one cartridges. We compare this new concept colour toner printer with two of its conventional rivals, which utilise separate toner ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_81687_45.html 15th August 2006 A restful break away from work and home has always been most peoples dream, but these days a holiday just as often means a stressful excursion as much as a chance to unwind. Don't take any risks with your break from the nine to five: get away to luxury an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_81567_29.html 14th August 2006 The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) announced recently that levels of 'extreme debt' in the UK are worsening. According to the report 280,000 CCCS customers who were aged between 40 and 59 were shown to be in possession of the highest levels o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68636_19.html 30th June 2006 Complaints against online retailers are on the rise with a new report from the Europe-wide consumer group, European Consumer Centres iden... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68635_81.html 30th June 2006 Sporting fever has beset the country. With the dates of the World Cup, Wimbledon, the Formula One Grand Prix season, and the Cricket Open coinciding, it seems that this summer has become a boom time for sports fans. The mass of high profile spor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68634_19.html 30th June 2006 These days there are hundreds of different types of mortgages: fixed, variable, capped, discount, base rate tracker, offset, repayment only, interest only, and these can also include a variety of options such as the ability to take payment holidays, or av... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68632_33.html 30th June 2006 Recent talk within the housing market of a possible slow down, marking an end to the mini boom which has been gradually pushing house prices up across the country, seem to have been premature. The latest figures from the British Bankers' Association (BAA... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68631_19.html 30th June 2006 The massive growth and development of the online retail sector in recent years has afforded a degree of choice and convenience to consumers that have never been possible before. But as more and more consumers look to the web to make their purchases – a tr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68629_47.html 30th June 2006 The World Cup in Germany this summer will bring with it an additional 3-4 million visitors to Germany this June. The twelve host cities have been preparing in earnest for the event since the announcement of the host country in 2000. Each host city has see... http://www.articlealley.com/article_65462_29.html 22nd June 2006 As the 12 host cities put the finishing touches to their preparation to the FIFA World Cup 2006, they await the descent of an estimated 3-4 million fans marking the culmination of some 6 years of preparation, organisation and investment. Whilst internatio... http://www.articlealley.com/article_65458_29.html 22nd June 2006 12 German cities will be showcasing themselves to the world this summer as the host cities to the FIFA World Cup 2006. For the cities themselves it means a share in an anticipated influx of some 3-4 million fans from around the world and, for some of thos... http://www.articlealley.com/article_65457_29.html 22nd June 2006 It seems the trend for well dressed and stylish mums could be drawing to a close with the news that many mothers' wardrobes are seriously depleted as they spend all their funds decking out their tots in expensive clobber. Research from financial ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_65454_63.html 22nd June 2006 The days have long gone when going for an exciting day out with the family consisted of a visit to a steam fair, or a trip to South End for the amusements and paddling, or a stay at a holiday camp like Butlins, while the children dreamt of going to Americ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_43667_29.html 13th April 2006 While the population of England tipped over 50 million recently, a recent survey suggest that around two million households are living on the edge of financial difficulty, and a further half-million are already in difficulty. The survey, from the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_41857_19.html 05th April 2006 Generating equity from your property is becoming more popular amongst homeowners in the UK, Bank of England figures released this month show. The final quarter of 2005 showed a sharp increase on the previous quarter, as £11.8 billion was released compared... http://www.articlealley.com/article_41855_19.html 05th April 2006 However quickly your wedding day might flash past, your memories of it (not to mention the photos) will last forever. You will want to remember it as the perfect day, and you will want to look your very best. Preparations often seem to focus around the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39289_41.html 28th March 2006 The new mini PC from Microsoft, which currently has the concept name "origami", was shown off at a technology trade show in Germany at the beginning of March. The end-product name for the computer has not yet been finalised, as "origami" is only a nicknam... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39288_45.html 28th March 2006 Since the 1990s, when the average homeowner owed around £31,000, levels of personal debt have nearly trebled to £84,000. However, according to the Alliance & Leicester, UK personal borrowing levels are at present "comfortable". At a time when per... http://www.articlealley.com/article_37053_19.html 20th March 2006 We take a dynamic approach to our lives, but it's rare that this dynamism extends to our personal finances. Perhaps it's the nature of the beast but, at least in the UK, personal finance is a topic that is off limits in conversation and pushed to the back... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33442_19.html 06th March 2006 The Office of Fair Trading has issued a demand for a change in the law restricting the use of credit card cheques. These cheques have been around for about 10 years and are designed to allow people to transfer funds into another of the cardholder's accou... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33438_19.html 06th March 2006