The third time might be a charm for Brett Favre. The 40-year-old quarterback has given the Minnesota Vikings a scare, going public with his contemplation of retirement from the National Football League. While nothing has been settled yet, Favre announced he would retire if his surgically repaired ankle doesn't fully heal before the regular season, selling himself just short of 20 years at the pro level. Favre's announcement to possibly retire is...more
There are several unique reasons to vacation in Melbourne at all times of the year. Whether you happen to be planning to take in the Australian Open in January or organizing a vacation during the Grand Prix in March you are going to find that Melbourne is one region of Australia where there is always something happening. From the Food and Wine Festival to the Melbourne Cup hardly a month of the year subsides without some spectacular celebration...more
Australian coins are those coins that have been released into circulation since colonial days till date. They are some of the most beautiful and unique coins of the world for a hobbyist and are profitable holdings for investors. They include decimal and pre-decimal coins. Pre-Decimal CoinageNew South Wales, the first Australian colony, had no currency of its own and relied on barter system and coins of other countries. Australia adopted the British Sterling system of pounds, shillings and pence in the colonial days. Cartwheel pennies dated 1797 can be regarded as the first ever Australian coins with King George III on one side and Britannia on the other. Later, the Spanish dollar coins were holed in the centre to be called as Holey dollars and the centre piece was called the Dump. These went out of circulation when the British coins became the official currency after 1825. Unofficial gold coins were used during 1850's. Australia's first official mint at Sydney produced gold coins between 1855 and 1870 along with florins, shillings, sixpences and threepences with the portrait of King Edward VII on one side. Australian pennies and half-pennies were introduced into circulation. In...more
Global economic crisis has turned all basic needs into a luxury and even traveling which is the only reward from working overtime at work and home seems to be against the budget. This doesnt mean, one should deprive themselves of going on a vacation. Traveling is the best way to run-away from all the stress brought by work, home, and life.Studies...more
Being the capital and the largest city of the United Kingdom (UK), London witnesses a number of visitors every year. Some people come here in search of finding better prospects of opportunities while others have a reason of coming here to add a feature in their academia and professional profile. Different people have different...more
The annual New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with Comedy Central, will take place Nov. 3-7 and features a pair of headliners from the NBC Thursday night comedy lineup: Community's Joel McHale and Parks and Recreation's Aziz Ansari. More than 150 comedians-like Margaret Cho, Gabriel Iglesias, Brian Regan, and Nick Swardson-will take the stage at more than 10 venues, such as Caroline's On Broadway. Speaking about the fall event, Caroline's On Broadway owner and NYCF Founder Caroline Hirsch tells the Huffington Post, "The New York Comedy Festival has become THE destination for legendary and rising comedic talent." Ansari is clearly among the "legendary" artists lined up for the festival, as his NYCF appearance will take place at iconic New York venue Carnegie Hall.Fans don't have to wait until November to see funny guy Aziz Ansari perform at the New York Comedy Festival though, as Aziz Ansari tickets are available already to see his standup routines in cities like Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; San Diego, Calif.; Houston, Texas; Austin, Texas and San Francisco, Calif. Ansari will remain on the road through November, so fans will have ample time to see the comedian the...more
Hints To Be Relaxed During The MBA InterviewIn this installment of MBA Interview tips, I'm going to tackle a tricky subject...how not to appear desperate.There is a very fine line between cockiness and desperation. When you're having your interview,...more
Ever heard of a rent review? Chances are the answer to that one is, yes, but not sure what it actually means. Well, anyone paying office rent London needs to sit up and listen. Reviewing rent is a perfectly legal and often successful way of ensuring...more
Fed up of the same old package deals in the same old places - the endless crowd of sunburned people wearing bad holiday clothes - the overpriced food - the never ending all you can eat buffets? Maybe its time for something a little different. Like...more
There are two occasions when the urge to give simply cannot be ignored, and that would be on birthdays and at Christmas time. The challenge in finding the perfect gift is always a trying challenge, especially when aiming to find...more
Hong Kongs biggest island- Lantau is made up of close to 47 settlements. But the island is predominantly made up of what is known as the Lantau South and North Country Parks. These parks are sprawling natural parks made up of intricate waterways and...more
Emaar MGF Marbella Gurgaon is inspired from the Spanish Beach Town of called Mabella. Since centuries, the Spanish Architecture has been attracting people with its simplicity and practicality. The earthy colours used in Spanish Architecture are...more