If Paddington Station could talk what tales it could tell! For over one hundred and seventy years this railway station has seen millions pass through and is still today one of the busiest in the United Kingdom.Just think of the soldiers and sailors boarding trains, perhaps for many the last time, on their way to the great Atlantic seaport of Devonport and journeys overseas. The magnificent old steam locomotives chugging their way out of that...more
The glittering emirate of Dubai, with its world renowned hotels, is the favourite holiday destination for many across the globe. Its proximity to other exotic places like Doha and Muscat, indescribably exhilarating sightseeing attractions, and a slew of events and festivals throughout the year all offer countless reasons for planning holidays here. Some of the major festivals in Dubais calendar of events are listed below. Dubai Shopping Festival...more
Holiday Gifts for the Collector Now that Cyber Thanksgiving Thursday (a newly coined phrase by the media), Black Friday, and Cyber Monday with the frenzy of several days of nonstop online holiday bargains are behind us, we have four weeks remaining in the holiday season to survey the fantastic design objects and artworks sold on VandM.com with price tags at all levels. The following picks, a first round, were selected for their intrinsic value as fine art objects with a certain individuality to catch the eye of a discriminating collector. 1. Andy Warhol Howdy Doody (Myths), 1980 Screenprint with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board 38"Hx38"W (96.5cm H x 96.5cm W) Reference FS-11.363 Edition of 200, 30AP, 5EP, 3HC, signed and Numbered in pencil on the back Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York Publisher, Ronald Feldman Fine Art, New York $48,000Few will remember 1950s TV legends Buffalo Bob, Howdy Doody, and Clarabell, but Howdy Doody is one of the most sought after iconic images. Fans of that era's TV memorabilia will swoon over this original screenprint by pop art icon Andy Warhol, not to mention that Pop Art with Warhol's artworks heading the list (his "Large Coca Cola"...more
Cruise Holidays in 2010 Offering Holidaymakers Greater Value than Ever It has been clearly evident in the holiday and tourism industry - perhaps to a greater degree than any other business sector - that the ongoing negative impact associated with the global economic recession has significantly reduced the level of disposable income available...more
A Look at South Africa's Garden Route The Garden Route is one of the most scenic stretches of coast in South Africa. A paradise located between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, and the Indian Ocean, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty. With lush green forests and sandy beaches it's not hard to see why some call it the...more
How To Make Money Installing Christmas Lights It's that time of year when outdoor Christmas lights decorate homes in almost every neighborhood. But, not everyone has the time to put up their decorations. There are so many things and projects to do to get ready for Christmas there just isn't enough time to get it all done. Well, Tanner Larsson has develop a great solution for that. Cashing in on Christmas is a home-based business where you install those Christmas lights for those who just do not have the time.Tanner is a business man who has build 6 very successful businesses and says it is the fastest and one of the most profitable businesses he has succeeded in. Tanner failed at many businesses during his attempts to become successful. It took him a while but he finally developed the 4 secrets to building a successful, at home business. He has used this method with every business he owns and has owned. Cashing in on Christmas.com, a Christmas light installation business is the profitable business he describes. An ex-teacher who bought Tanner's plan claims that he has so much business he does not have time to take on any more clients. This ex-teacher claims that...more
The Only Summer Cocktail You'll Ever Need The presence of summery weather (and especially the recent inferno-like heat waves) has caused me to shift to summer drinking mode. What is the perfect summer cocktail? It's light but...more
The Season's Top Holiday Songs At the first hint of snow, everyone realizes that the Christmas season is upon us. Christmas would never be the same without our loved ones and, of course, our favorite holiday music. Almost everyone has...more
Perversity of the American Justice System It is common place to hear of harsh punishments dished out fairly regularly in the USA. Draconian punishments of the sort would be unthinkable of in Western Europe. This article attempts to give a few...more
A retirement annuity is a viable way of protecting a portion of your nest egg. An insurance company provides this type of product to help you protect and grow your retirement funds. It also gives the senior investor access to guaranteed income once...more
Reap the Benefits of a Phoenix Water Softener There are many reasons to love living in Arizona, but the state of its tap water isn't one of them. In a survey conducted in 2007 regarding the cleanliness of tap water in one hundred cities,...more
Corporate Hampers: The Ideal Christmas Gift Solution Christmastime is one of the best times of the year. Families and friends get together to celebrate, eat, drink and be merry, and most people at this time of year have a couple of weeks off...more