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07th September 2009
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest point since May 28, 2009. Whether May 28, 2009 is the summer is open to some debate. The summer solstice usually is considered the technical beginning of summer which occurred on June 21st this year. Some con... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th August 2009
If you want to dive into ancient history in England, Stonehenge is certainly a place to start. I think it can be argued that it is Europe's most famous prehistoric monument.
You've seen the pictures... of a "mysterious" circle of upright stones in... Read >
Author: Brad Alexzander18th August 2009
Cancer is called the Archetypal Mother and her Birthstone is the Moonstone
Cancerian Qualities
June 22 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Many people in the Northern Hemisphere love this energetic time of year, when they can enjo... Read >
Author: Shakti Carola Navran16th August 2009
Nick Carraway, the narrator, makes much of Daisy's beauty and her sultry voice. But it is through dialogue and action --through her own words and duplicitous behavior-- that we can detect her mental flaws.
Lord Francis Bacon in his essay on Beauty ... Read >
Author: marciano guerrero09th July 2009
At the height of summer, your gas consumption should be at its lowest point in the year. With the sun shining (hopefully), the good weather reduces the need to keep the central heating on and hence reduces the amount of gas used each month. However, with ... Read >
Author: Brainwork12th June 2009
Everyone has small rituals even though they sometimes don't realise it, but traditional seasonal and nature rituals have faded into the background in many parts of the modern western world. Perhaps some people associate rituals with a pagan lifestyle howe... Read >
Author: Jackie DeBurca13th May 2009
Back in dim dark history, May Day was the celebration of the Roman Goddess of flowers. In a more secular version, specifically in Germanic countries, it became the celebration of the dancing of the Maypole and crowning the May Queen. It celebrated halfway... Read >
Author: lynthomas08th April 2009
Midsummer's Eve is almost like a holy day for Swedish people. People look forward to it and plan the party surrounding it sometimes months ahead. Because the winters in Sweden can be very cold and especially dark - in some places the sun never rises at al... Read >
Author: robb_stark12th December 2008
Taking a cruise is a fun or relaxing way to travel. You can get to different popular holiday destinations while sipping a martini by the poolside. Indulge in the relaxing massage while the ship set sail to the next city or town.
Let’s take a look... Read >
Author: Tan Hai Liang08th September 2008
Alicante in Southern Spain is a city which is popular for its beaches, long hours of sunshine and because of its accessibility from other countries. Below we look at some fun things you can do whilst you stay in this lovely location.
1. Visit the Santa... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson28th August 2008
Time is concept that has preoccupied the thoughts of humans since the earliest civilisations. It may only have been in the last century that we have begun to understand time, thanks to the work of Albert Einstein, but measuring its passing has been an imp... Read >
Author: Richard N Williams07th July 2008
The Summer Solstice has just pasted and summer is in full force. The days are long, the nights are short, and there’s just too much fun to be had. But before you start romping around and taking the obligatory road trip to the Grand Canyon, consider th... Read >
Author: Matthew Rimcrest13th June 2008
Shona Rattley - Emergency services team leader
“part of my life from an early age…”
Shona is 38 and married with a 15 year old daughter. She works full time with the education authority in Wiltshire. She has been a volunteer since 2001 and still m... Read >
Author: WRVS08th May 2008
The island of Tenerife has a many cultural offerings that can be clearly seen, as well as Businesses, Bars for sale in Tenerife, Spain you will find, if you travel around the Island that it has many historical sites for you to stroll around and submerge y... Read >
Author: Mac T. Wheeler06th March 2008
In Greek myths this plant was associated with Dionysus (the god of feasts and wine). It is also said that intelligence came from the gods and reached the humans through a fennel stem. In the Middle Ages during the summer solstice this herb was placed by t... Read >
Author: cristi ion06th March 2008
In Greek myths this plant was associated with Dionysus (the god of feasts and wine). It is also said that intelligence came from the gods and reached the humans through a fennel stem. In the Middle Ages during the summer solstice this herb was placed by t... Read >
Author: cristi ion15th November 2006
Summer solstice is close upon us and, although some of us may have started early, it marks the beginning of the beach season. It's also time to expose our feet! Over the winter they can certainly tend to get dry and cracked, and now we want them to look n... Read >
Author: No Last Name27th June 2006
The summer solstice has long been a time of celebration and festivity for cultures dating back to ancient times and stretching through the present day. For those of us on the Northern Hemisphere, this day falls approximately on June 21st. During this time... Read >
Author: jennifer bones20th June 2006
Most people suffer from headaches at one time or another, and many people in North American suffer from migraines, ranging in frequency from several times a year to once a month or more often. In many cases, a migraine or severe headache forces the suffer... Read >
Author: Nick Albert08th June 2006
Every year the festival of San Juan is commemorated throughout Spain during the night of 23rd and 24th June, and Valencia is no exception. The citys beaches fill up with thousands of people coming together to celebrate in lively and fun-loving atmospher... Read >
Author: Faisant Charlotte20th April 2006
The modern Olympics we see are often held up as a continuation of the first games. While the basic idea of sporting events is common to both, there is much that is different.
The Olympic Games Were Not Always So Friendly
The original Olympics were ... Read >
Author: Richard Monk12th March 2006
The beginning of The Da Vinci Code takes place in Paris, visiting some of Paris most famous and visited attractions, notably the Louvre Museum. The Da Vinci Code visits other less famous Paris attraction: Saint-Sulpice Church and the Arago Rose Line.
S... Read >
Author: Jeff Steiner19th January 2006
Looking for an escape from the same old routine or from the same old holiday routine for that matter? Consider Anchorage, Alaska.
This friendly city with a population of 277,000 is the starting place for an extravaganza of unique adventures.
Winter... Read >
Author: Derek Miller
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