Despite its reputation for being an upper-class area with designer stores and multi-million dollar homes, Beverly Hills doesn’t have to be an expensive place to visit. There are a variety of Beverly Hills hotels located near all the shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is located approximately nine miles west of downtown Los Angeles. There are public and private transportation options […]
The Pros and Cons of Owning a German Shepherd Dog
The decision to adopt any dog should be considered seriously, especially if you are considering a large breed dog like the German Shepherd. As the third most popular dog breed in the United States for the past 10 years according to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd Dog attracts attention for its good looks, intelligence, and strong personality. However, […]
Getting a Construction Loan vs. a Home Loan: Know the Differences
Unless you plan to pay cash for your home construction project, you will need to obtain construction financing and a mortgage for the outstanding balance when it is completed. While you may have qualified for a home loan before, obtaining a construction loan for your home construction project can be a bit challenging. Although it is certainly possible to obtain […]
Pokémon Shiny Legendary Beast Plush Pokedoll Lottery – The Top Prize!
The final prize has reached the Pokémon Centers in Japan. Bright versions (alternate colors) of the Suicune, Entei and Raikou plush dolls. These three Legendary Beast Pokémon plushies are absolutely gorgeous. They are different colored versions of the original Pokedolls. Suicune has a light blue main color instead of purple, Entei is brown instead of red, and Raikou is orange […]
Baseball time is here once more
Baseball time is here once more Go see our Giants score again Go hit the ball on the field Look at those Giants and the bases they steal We hope the pennant is in sight again Giants try your best again Go, go Giants and win today We are with you giants all the way. (Lyrics from a souvenir recording […]
Why we build cities in swamps
The determined determination of one man built this city in a swamp, in a territory claimed by the enemy. Years later, Hitler decreed that he should be wiped off the face of the earth. The name of the city? Saint Petersburg, Russia’s Window to Europe, Venice of the North, City of Light, it is simply the most beautiful city I […]
Damn good advice
The book under review entitled ‘Damn Good Advice’ written by advertising guru George Lois has been written based on his experience and is therefore worth reading. It is a well known fact that Lois is a supernova, the original Mr Big Idea. Since the 1950s it has had a titanic influence on world culture. He has 120 valuable tips for […]
Expectations of online shopping
Online shopping is going to explode. Today, retailers are adding in-store pickup, offering free shipping, and experimenting with social media. It is becoming difficult to tell who is a pure internet retailer and who are brick-and-mortar stores with online portals. All of them are reformulating how we will shop online in the future: through a mobile device, tablet, in-store kiosk, […]
The value of part-time employment and autistic adults
Employment is an area of great concern for adults on the autism spectrum. While some companies have targeted employees with autism for various openings, others continue to cling to stereotypes and limiting beliefs from the past. Sometimes the solutions to a problem are literally right in front of us, but for countless reasons we cannot see them. Such is the […]
Vintage kitchens from the 30s, 40s and 50s
1930s: The Steamy Depression-Era “Modern Kitchen” In the 1930s, the kitchen was being transformed from the antique kitchen to the “modern, streamlined kitchen” with time-saving features, better organization, and greatly improved ventilation. The “all-electric kitchen” was promoted in popular magazines with numerous advertisements showing newly designed appliances large and small. Mixers were a housewife’s dream, now designed with numerous accessories […]