Christmas Holiday in USA The United States has such a diversity of cultures and traditions, it is actually quite difficult to say what is uniquely American. Many of the Christmas holiday activities vary from family to family and often depend on the cultural heritage of the family members. A typical Christmas celebration in America mix Irish, Austrian, Polish and Belgian traditions into something that is its own. Notwithstanding the...more
Pulse oximeter as a Christmas gift A pulse oximeter can be such a great Christmas gift for this holiday season. There are many individuals out there with varying health conditions that will be needing of a pulse oximeter. In particular, those with varying cardiac and respiratory conditions can benefit greatly from this device. The next question is where to actually purchase this device for a Christmas present. Well, online is the best...more
Coping With The Top Holiday Stresses According to Mental Health America, the top three holiday stressors are finances, feeling the loss of loved ones and being overwhelmed with all that feels necessary for the holidays.Many of us tend to feel as though we are on a hamster wheel, going round and round with those and other concerns and by the time the holiday is over, instead of having fond memories we are simply glad to have gotten through another year. Does this describe you?Let's consider the top three stressors and see if we can lighten the load somewhat.First, most of us are feeling the tough economic times in one way or another and perhaps cannot fill the stockings to the brim as in Christmases past. Here's where the stress can get greater, if we feel as though we are letting our loved ones down by not meeting their expectations. So we try to meet those projected expectations, even if it means seeing our credit cards skyrocket.What can we do instead? Take a deep breath and have some compassion for the part of you that wants to make it a special holiday and the part of you that knows that jacking up the credit is not a great idea.Here's a thought, suggest to those you...more
As I was pondering about my next article, as usual my gears were turning, and this came to my mind. Our country is going through hard times, and I see more foreign products out in the market. With that in mind, what is the solution to get the country out of this very tight situation? We keep losing our jobs, and the nation keeps going downhill....more
Washington, DC: America's Convention City Washington, DC, the nation's capital, is a vibrant city. Washington and its environs serve as home to around 5.4 million people. It is the hub of the Federal Government but is more recently becoming a fast-rising location for private businesses.Much of the businesses that operate from within the...more
The Economic Reinvention of Washington, DC Washington, DC is the capital of the United States and a major global city. Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington and its surrounding areas are home to 5.4 million individuals, with most of them working for the Federal Government. Washington is where the Federal Government conducts its daily business. Major international organizations also have headquarters on Washington, DC.More recently, however, Washington is rebranding itself, although not distancing much on its reputation as a center of government activity. The Federal Government is the largest single employer in the city. The Washington Metropolitan Area is currently encouraging the growth of private businesses within it in an effort to diversify its economy.So far, the rebranding effort is working, as a lot of new businesses are starting to flock to Washington. Joining the already existing businesses within the DC area engage in the areas of biotechnology, science and engineering, research work and tourism. Washington has been ranked as one of the top ten areas in the United States that are favorable for business expansions.For this reason, Washington DC office space is valued...more
Washington, DC: The Natural Venue of Choice for Event Organizers As the nation's capital, Washington, DC serves as home to all three branches of the Federal Government the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch and the Judiciary, and all...more
The price of Removals services in London is based on the number of men needed, time required, materials used and the requirements of various extras such as dismantling furniture and packaging. Work slightly differently to most companies to itemize...more
The economic downturn has brought about significant changes in the real estate industry, so investors treaded different paths. Now that the economy is slowly recovering, don't you think it's wise to invest on another type of property - the...more
Spring and summer are fast approaching. It is time to bring out all your bright coloured clothes and accessories and radiate in the burst of colours! This season, pick on a bright coloured hue and build a wardrobe around it! How about turquoise? Try...more
Country by countryThe economic outlook for 2010 for over 180 countries. Clear and simple comparisons of one country with another, including key variables such as GDP growth, inflation, exchange rates and balance of payments. (...more
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