Archive for August, 2010
Lost Love in San Francisco
This is the city for lovers. It’s one of the most charming and romantic places in the country, if not the world, and people are often drawn to spend time here with the ones they love. There are also people who come here to get over a lost love, to spend some time in the [...]
Published by Ryan on August 31st, 2010 tagged Travel | Comment now »
Seafood and Beach Fun in Waikiki
Waikiki Beach is not only one of the most famous beaches in Hawaii it is also one of the busiest, and probably has a name that is most fun to say. It attracts all demographics of tourists and the hotels Waikiki are full of families as well as young couples on their honeymoon or older [...]
Published by Ryan on August 26th, 2010 tagged Travel | Comment now »
Hoop Skirts and Tape Measures
Who invented tape measures ? Some people claim it was Alvin J. Fellows from New Haven, Connecticut, who in 1868 received a patent for a spring-click tape measure; however, he was building upon work that began across the ocean in Sheffield, England, which was the heart of England’s steel industry, where to this day you [...]
Published by Ryan on August 21st, 2010 tagged history | Comment now »
Success in Career Boosted by Internships
With today’s competitive academic institutions and the importance of acquiring an advanced education , it is important to get every possible edge and quality experience that will not only enhance your personal character but will also contribute to your resume. For this reason, as well as others, agencies like the Southwestern Company that help students [...]
Published by Ryan on August 17th, 2010 tagged Education | Comment now »
Samurai Sword Exchange in New York City
The Museum of the City of New York current exhibition is the ‘Samurai in New York’ and runs till October 11, 2010. This exhibition focuses on the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese Embassy to the US. In 1860, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate and 76 Samurai crossed the Pacific [...]
Published by Ryan on August 14th, 2010 tagged Arts & Culture | Comment now »
Cancun Pok Chuk
The town of Cancun is one of the most visited places in the country. It’s a fascinating history, because a few decades ago, there were only sleepy fishing villages here. Developers had other ideas, however, and the color of the sea has such a spectacular variety of blues, it seemed like a natural place to [...]