For most American students, some of the best days of elementary school are the ones leading up to Thanksgiving. We make handprint turkeys from construction paper, learn about corn, beans, and squash, and hear all about the idyllically symbiotic early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans. Life is good.A few years down the road, the picture changes somewhat. We hear tell of fighting and betrayal or even death. It was all just a big...more
Goa has the reputation of the ultimate party town while it is also unbelievably quaint outside its lush resorts and amidst its abundance of green. The city echoing sounds of inebriating trance, invigorating revelries, flowing alcohol surprises its visitors with its other facades that of sedate serenity. If the North Goa makes you dance to its tune in the legendary nightclubs the Southern part of the state is way too gentle in its ways which...more
Vampires are one of the mythic animals that have apparently been known in various civilizations around the world from the earliest of days. Eastern European countries especially appear to have, if not embraced, at least supported the idea of Vampires. Current well-liked culture in the USA still seems to look upon Vampires as being embodied by the character of Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. From the great silent film Nosferatu by means of all the numerous re--makes and spoofs, the look of the vampire in a tuxedo and opera cape is an enduring one. Halloween costumes from the vampire wearing the formal attire together with slicked back again hair and added fangs have been offered by most Halloween costume shops for many years and are among the classic figures that everyone identifies immediately. Recently, there have been several new motion pictures and television displays where the vampire character has been dressed in a lot more conventional clothing styles, creating costumes just a little easier. Amongst these will be Interview with the Vampire exactly where both Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt gown more conventionally than the formal attire. Although even in this kind of...more
For nearly as long as Hollywood has been making movies, they've been making horror movies. From the very beginning, many of these movies highlighted characters coming from mythology as well as legends that can be used as the inspiration for costume parties. Obviously, since it is Hollywood, there are frequently many characters and Halloween costume...more
By choosing a Star Trek t-shirt and uniform for your Halloween costume you are making an excellent choice. Star Terk was one of the most viewed of any TV series, and your Star Trek Halloween outfit will be seen and recognised by fans of the series everywhere you go. By wearing a Star trek t shirt and uniform you will be a stand out...more
My dentist wanted to charge me $5,000 for my teeth work. I had it done in Bangkok Thailand for $2,000. I saved over $3,000.My dentist wanted to charge me $8,000 for tooth replacements. I went to Thailand where I had all the work down and an extra week holiday for $2,700.My dentist said my dental work is not covered by insurance because it is considered cosmetic. One month later I had it done in Phuket Thailand and sipped Mai Tais on the beach for a few extra days soaking up the sun.These are all true stories. I first discovered the idea a dental holiday a few years ago and will never go the traditional route again. The idea of getting work done and having a vacation all in one is a win-win for me. Any chance to travel and experience a new culture with great food is plus too.If you are new to this idea and want to find out more, simply Google the words, "Save Dental Holiday" and you'll find results ranging from well priced ebooks, blogs, and websites to provide you with more information.You may be asking, can you really save that much with Thailand Dental Holidays? You absolutely can!Let us say for your teeth replacement your dentist wants to charge you $5,000, which is a...more
Allergy sufferers become slaves to their conditions and sometimes their entire lives are affected by their reactions to certain things. People who are allergic to pet dander, for example, will be uncomfortable or refuse to visit a friend or relative...more
There are a few times a year when children get to show their mom how much they really mean to them. Though many think of birthday or Mother's Day first, Christmas is also a great time to do this. They are much less likely to make a fuss if you spend...more
You can learn French fast, provided that you have the right materials in front of you. Language skills, especially between French and English, are very closely related, no matter what language you happen to be speaking. They all involve teaching your...more
If you're trying to make it fun to learn French in the classroom, there are materials that can help. Most of the materials on the market are really just variations on phrasebooks. They offer some useful elements, but they have some major drawbacks....more
Language sometimes seems to be a way that the populations of the world are separated. This is unfortunate, as any student of language will be able to tell you that people say largely the same things in each language. We even use very similar words in...more
It's no secret to language teachers that music is of great educational value. One of the ways to tackle the challenge of French is to help students to learn French songs. If you remember learning French yourself, there's likely a memory in there...more