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School Daze? – Go travel anyway!

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:29:08 +0000

For many, the months of August and September mark the beginning of school. All the bright and shining faces of the children, as well as college and university students, as they look forward to months of homework, studying and other activities to tax the brain. This ain’t no picnic for the parents either. [...]

Are we there yet?

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:40:39 +0000

If you have kids or have ever traveled with children in an automobile, even for a day trip, you have no doubt heard that wonderful phrase; “Are we there yet?”, or some variation. Kids will be kids and being “bored” easily, and fast, seems to be [...]

Day Trips – Vacations in a day

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:26:13 +0000

A day trip is defined as a trip made within one day … well, duh. This travel is normally outside the area in which you actually live or work day to day, It usually involves travel of at least 40km/24mi one way from home. People who go on day trips are sometimes called “Day [...]

Shake your family tree (and watch the nuts fall out)

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:09:21 +0000

Genealogy, Ancestry and other insanity.

Genealogy comes from the Greek: γενεά, genea, “generation”; and λόγος, logos, “knowledge”. Taken literally, it is the knowledge of generations. For the purpose of this article, genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history.

If you have ever tried to trace your family tree, ancestry or genealogy, [...]

Mommy’s Day

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 06:01:14 +0000

I have memories, Mom.

I suppose you wanted me to be athletic. You bought the Ping Pong paddles, although I think you missed the part about the Ping Pong balls, the table and the game … but you got the paddle down pat! Did you know how much those things sting on a bare backside?!?

Even though [...]

Whatever Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer? – Yahoo! News

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:25:43 +0000

Three British scientists shocked the world when they revealed on May 16th, 1985 – 25 years ago – that aerosol chemicals, among other factors, had torn a hole in the ozone layer over the South Pole. The ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from damaging solar radiation, became an overnight sensation. And the hole in [...]

Hot Air Ballooning

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:23:21 +0000

Look!

Up in the sky!

It’s a bird!

It’s a plane!

It’s a balloon??

This planet is a beautiful place and there a lot of ways to see it. From about 1000 feet up is one great way.

My first experience with a hot air balloon was when some friends talked my wife and I into going to [...]

Business and personal checks. Wide selection. High-quality. Exceptional value – Checks Unlimited

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:44:47 +0000

Located in Colorado Springs, Checks Unlimited is set between the towering Rocky Mountains and the expansive Colorado plains. From the very beginning, we’ve kept our sights outward, toward the wide open space of new possibilities.

Checks Unlimited was founded to offer an exceptional value on high-quality checks. By maintaining a clear focus on this original objective, the [...]

Tax Day – USA

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:45:14 +0000

Today is the day for the people in the U.S.A. Yes, that dread day when our dear Uncle Sam insists that we have our tax forms in the mail and postmarked before midnight.

It is not just citizens that are affected. Certain resident aliens, and nonresident aliens are also affected. So don’t think that you’re in the [...]

My Home Lawn

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:30:59 +0000

What to Look for when Buying a Tree

Although the process of growing and caring for a tree is generally challenging and even difficult at times, sometimes one of the hardest parts is choosing which kind you want. You have to choose between the many sizes, fruit, and other attributes. The different sizes include: dwarf, semi-dwarf, and [...]