Moving to Italy: How to Blend In Well with the Country's Culture Great weather, wine, and fine people—these are just some of the many reasons why moving to Italy sounds like a good plan. Let's not forget too that there could be better study and work opportunities waiting for you out there. However, Italy is still a whole new country, which means it has its own culture, tradition, and belief. If you don't prepare yourself...more
Retire Even Before You Hit Fifty Seriously why wait until you turn 60 when you can already retire 10 years before? Waiting for a decade more only means more hours of labor, and when you're old, you really don't need that stress in your life. But how do you do that? Here are some tips: Plan ahead. If you want to retire 10 years prior, then you have to be fully prepared for it. Keep in mind that most probably you still have 20 more...more
"The Express" Tells About the First African American to Win the Heisman Trophy The Express (The Ernie Davis Story) - 3 Stars (Good)When Hollywood screenwriters tackle a true story based on a book, they sometimes take surprising liberties while telling the story on the big screen, as if the real story was not good enough to tell. "The Express" is such an example.Make no mistake, The Express is a very good movie that teaches some important lessons about getting along in a diverse culture while growing up in the 1940s, and its message is timeless because racism - despite our progress - still exists in America.It is unfortunate that the title of movie The Express was not expanded to be more easily recognizable by the generations that followed. A better title would have been "The Elmira Express - The Ernie Davis Story". No one living in another generation would relate to The Express.This movie is based on Robert Gallagher's book, "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, the Story of a Heisman Trophy Winner". Ernie Davis was one of the greatest college football players to ever step onto the field. He was also the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy as...more
Going Snorkeling at Salt Pond Beach Park in Kauai The waters of the Pacific Ocean off the shores of Salt Pond Beach Park are a sight to behold. The real eyeful, however, is what lies beneath the surf.Salt Pond Beach Park is located near Hanapepe on Kauai's Westside. The area was named for the traditional Hawaiian sea salt produced in...more
Getting Around London Is Daunting If you've never been to London before then you may find the thought of getting around the city somewhat daunting. With the population of Greater London estimated at more than 7 million people, this is a bustling city on a grand scale. So what's the best way to get around the British...more
Fabric Window Shades Ready For Summer Summer's sun is starting to shine. Some places across the country are already seeing temperatures rising over 100 degrees. As the sun's rays get stronger, it's important to protect your home. Fabric window shades create a barrier against harmful UV rays that can cause fading or damage to rugs, furniture and art work. Window treatments don't just filter the sun's rays; they also help keep warm air out in the summer and warm air in during the colder winter months. Single cell shades are one type of window treatment that helps insulate homes.If energy bills have you worried and you want to cut costs and cut back on air conditioning use, then try cellular fabric window shades. The unique honeycomb pattern keeps outside air out of the house, where it belongs. When your home isn't heating up because of the sun, then you don't have to use as much air conditioning. Costs come when you invest in new window treatments and the investment is relatively inexpensive.Cellular shades are available in a ton of color options that fit every season, as well as more neutral colors that work well year-round. Whether you have a room that you like to...more
Vincent Margott Manages Franchises for a Cutting Edge Window Treatment Company It might not seem like there is a great deal of room for innovation in the window fashion industry, but the Window Fashion Pros proves that this is not the...more
Holiday in Tuscany and have the joy of your life Been hearing your neighbors brag about their trip to Italy and Tuscany and are dying of envy? Why not plan a trip and take off to explore the mountains to see what they were raving...more
Warm Weather conditions Scorpion Command In Phoenix Imagine the agony of a stinging scorpion. Tiny but so effective and some are a lot more deadly than other folks. There is a species of scorpion known as the Arizona Bark. This is...more
Adidas drapes golf shoes in American flag You may have noticed that adidas has been on a roll lately. A bevy of pros have worn the company's golf shoes while marching to victory in recent months, including Tim Clarke (The Players),...more
Arizona Summer Heat and Chronic Pain In Arizona, getting use to the heat is probably a necessity. Arizona summer's can raise temperatures well into the 110's, sometimes even into the 120's! If you're not from Arizona, the summers here...more
Istanbul, Turkey film festival in april 2008 The first section when film-makers were expected to send their works ended in December and the Staff is now undergoing all preparations to be ready by April for this 2008 Film Festival. The...more