Archive for April, 2009
Summer Olympics
Last summer Beijing, China had all the world’s attention as it hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. Numerous countries sent their top athletes to compete for the glory of the gold medal and many came away with honors and satisfaction. China, the hosting country won the most gold medals with a total of 51. The United [...]
Published by Ryan on April 27th, 2009 tagged Sports, Travel | Comment now »
A Son’s Devotion to a Father’s Dream
The theater most well known throughout Mumbai, India is the Prithvi Theater. This establishment was inspired by a legendary man, Prithviraj Kapoor. The Kapoor family owns the theater, and is a well known family throughout India, for the family business is that of Bollywood. Generations of Kapoors have been well recognized actors [...]
Published by Ryan on April 25th, 2009 tagged Arts & Culture, Travel | 1 Comment »
Eternal Spring of Tenerife
One of the most perfect places on earth is Tenerife, a Spanish island, the largest of the seven Canary Islands. The temperature between the winter and summer months varies by perhaps twenty degrees in either direction, often remaining in the range of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It seldom rains. And the [...]
Published by Ryan on April 19th, 2009 tagged Travel | Comment now »
The Diversity of Leicester
Leicester is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom, ranks in the top ten as far as population is concerned and is known for their textiles and clothing manufacturing. There are many students in the city, which serves to create a vibrant atmosphere, full of exuberance and a healthy outlook and appreciation [...]
Published by Ryan on April 12th, 2009 tagged Arts & Culture, Travel | 1 Comment »
Earth Day Is Coming on April 22
“Make everyday, Earth Day” is how the saying goes, and every year we come together to celebrate our beautiful planet by making changes that keep our environment healthy and clean. One of the easiest ways to make each day a little greener is through small lifestyle changes that have a big, long-term impact. Here are [...]
Published by Alice on April 7th, 2009 tagged Environment, Home & Garden | 1 Comment »
Gren’wich Village of New York
The area of New York, known as the birthplace for many cultural and popular traditions is Greenwich Village. Developed out of a marshland by released African slaves, the hamlet just outside the city of Manhattan was named in 1713,Grin’wich . The epidemic of yellow fever in 1922, prompted those living just north in [...]