Glory Tuesday

There is a great afternoon and evening waiting at Miners Landing on Pier 57 in Seattle. This pier is also a historical area of the city. Schwabacher Wharf was the original name of this pier when it opened in 1872. It was the center of ships coming and going so it was caught in the middle of many of the interesting events of Seattle’s history. It was one of the few places to survive the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 and it was at the forefront of rebuilding the Seattle we know of today.

The pier is easy to get to from the best seattle hotels and currently has lots of places to walk, shop and eat in the sea side town, Miners Landing . You will find some of the countries best seafood at one of the many restaurants like The Crab Pot, Fisherman’s Restaurant, the Salmon Cooker and the Alaskan Sourdough Bakery.

Send your kids over to the Seattle Waterfront Arcade while you browse the handful of shops. Take a ride on the vintage Carousel that is indoors. If you are planning a special family or business gathering you may want to check out Miners Landing as a place to host your party. All in all it is a great day hanging out long the historical wharf of Seattle.

Music is generally accepted as the main concert attraction in Las Vegas though comedy shows are also extremely popular and are frequently the favorite of many of the city’s tourists. Major names like Joan Rivers , Rita Rudner and Penn and Teller are some of the biggest names associated with the Vegas stage, though there are numerous other celebrity performers that will perform regularly, semi regularly or with a basic series schedule each year. Las Vegas continues to be one of the top places to see great comedy shows as well as music concerts. The Las Vegas hotels are full of, gambling opportunities obviously, some of the top names in all performance fields and comedy is one of the favorites.

Performers like David Spade will present a specific series of shows and these are always popular with tourists. Some people travel to the city to see a particular person they know will be performing there while others look for these major names who also appear in town. Louie Anderson , Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler are other top names who have performed and some even are currently scheduled for shows in Vegas. In addition, the city has great local comedians that perform in smaller clubs and there are numerous sketch comedy groups and events that are popular as well. The Second City is one of the most famous improvisational groups and it is one of the favorite spots for many tourists to visit while they are in town.

The first thing that comes to mind regarding Disney World safety is the integrity of the rides themselves such as how secure are they? Are they in optimum working order? How does the weather effect the attractions? In the span of a year, from 2009 to April of 2010, Disney World accident count is up to nine (9).

July 5, 2009: A 21-year old monorail driver lost his life when his train crashed into another monorail due to a track-change malfunction.
August 6, 2009: A 47-year old Disney performer died from injuries received during a Captain Jack’s Pirate Tutorial show.
August 17, 2009: a Disney stuntman died after suffering a head injury while practicing a tumbling roll for the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show.
October 31, 2009: A 4-year old girl was injured at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort when a golf cart she was riding in turned over.
March 14, 2010: A Disney employee broke his leg after he was struck by a guest driving a car at the Tomorrowland Speedway .
March 23, 2010: Eight(8) people were injured, one (1) seriously when a Disney bus and a Waldorf Astoria bus crashed into each other near Epcot.
And on April 1, 2010: a 10-year old boy was killed when a bus hit him at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.

With millions of visitors every year, the list of Disney World accidents seems miniscule, but not to those who either were injured or who lost a loved one; these nine accidents changed what should’ve been a fun-filled day and a great time for the entire family into a life altering experience. So, it’s very important to pursue justice for all accidents diligently and with full disclosure.

It is hard to go off to college. You leave behind home and friends and move into being a new adult, which is something people are rarely ready for. It feels a whole lot better when you have a few things set in stone already though. For example, knowing where you are going to live is a big relief. If it is going to be in a dorm, that is pretty easy to find usually. However, if you are planning on living off campus, you may want to use some tools provided by Transglobe property management specially for students. There is advise on their site about finding a roommate, a job and how to budget yourself. All of these things can help you with the hunt for the right place. Of course Transglobe property management services also has places you can look into moving into, many of which are specially for students moving into the area.

If you are going to school abroad , making sure you have the money and paperwork to stay over there is important and taking care of this long before it is time to get to college will help some with the stresses of leaving. You may also want to make sure that you have the money to come back home in case anything happens. Make sure you have all important paperwork in order, such as medical records and birth certificate, because chances are that you will need them at some point.

What are the other things you can do to reduce your stress before going to college?

Even though the 2010 NFL season isn’t set to begin for another couple of months, September 9th to be exact, expectations are already running high. Scouts and hiring agents spent three days in April, instead of the typical two, analyzing and selecting the best new players for their teams. As all of the pregame practices and preparations begin, fans too have a lot to look forward to in the coming season.

The starting game of the season is traditionally a rematch between the two opposing teams of the previous years Super Bowl. So this September the New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in a game that will surely draw a crowd. The New York Giants will match up with the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets with the Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs with the San Diego Chargers will complete the Opening Weekend games.

In 2005, the NFL began allowing regular season games to be played internationally. The first game was played in Mexico City between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco Chargers. This year the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London. Although it is sure to be an exciting game, numbers may be down since the game is scheduled for October 31. The fourth game of the MLB’s World Series is also scheduled for that day.

No matter what team you are rooting for it is sure to be an interesting season. With new players being added and various players being traded, it is hard to tell what the season will hold and who will come out on top. But with all of the avid football fans out there, whether they are cheering on the Dallas Cowboys or the Pittsburgh Steelers, watches will be set for the Kickoff Game and a terrific start to an exciting new season.

Having gone back to school to get my degree as an adult, I know it’s not easy — but it is also very rewarding. However, you will need to be willing to make some minor adjustments to your lifestyle. Here are a few tips for returning students.

Plan ahead to pay for tuition and books. If you know you are going to have to pay your tuition at the beginning of next semester, don’t wait until then to try to come up with the money — save during the previous semester so that you have some money put aside when it comes time to pay the bill. This will also minimize the amount that you need to borrow on student loans, which is good because you don’t want to graduate with a lot of debt!

Get financial aid that you don’t have to repay. Getting a grant or a scholarship is the best way to pay for your education, because it means less debt when you graduate. There are many places where you can get scholarships and grants: from the government, from a private organization, or from the college itself. You can also get more than one to maximize your financial assistance as much as possible.

Look for online, telecommuting, evening, and other nontraditional programs. If you are like most working adults, you are busy with existing responsibilities to work and family. You can’t just forsake everything to take classes during the day like a teenager or young 20-something. Fortunately, there are many programs geared to people like you, which offer online classes , telecommuting and evening classes, and programs where you can work at your own pace. Online classes and work-at-your-own-pace programs are especially helpful, since they allow you to do your classwork at any time of the day — or night — whenever you have the time available. If this is after you put the kids to bed, that’s perfectly fine!

Going back to college as an adult can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. By being careful with your time and money for a few years, you can get that degree you always dreamed of having!

Making home improvements can be a daunting task. There are so many things to do and not enough time or money to do it all. Then once the funds are available, deciding on the right product and service can be another laborious task. As challenging as it may be, there are some tasks that you don’t want to put off. One of those tasks is finding quality window treatments. Window treatments may seem like just another home decor item, especially to the guys, but they actually do a lot for your home.

Good quality window treatments can help improve your homes security and privacy. This can be of particular importance if you live in the city or a densely populated area. There are also many energy efficient options now available that help cut the amount of UV rays that enter your home; therefore lowering your energy costs.

One of the first things to consider when looking at various forms of window treatments is the material that they are made of. Today many companies make their blinds out of vinyl or aluminum. These are both viable options considering where they will be used and your budget. For a more natural option, there are wood blinds that may be a little more expensive but are definitely high quality. The one thing you want to make sure to avoid is anything containing lead as it could lead to poisoning .

Another window treatment option that has become increasingly popular in recent years is shades. Shades also come in a variety of materials and fabrics. There are some that come in thicker fabrics that help decrease the amount of light that comes in, while others are sheer and more for decoration. Shades also have many natural choices like bamboo and wood that are practical and decorative at the same time.

No matter what type of window treatments you decide on, the most important thing is that they fit your needs and your home.

There are so many great historic landmarks in the city of London that deciding where you want to go can be a difficult process. The Globe Theatre is one of the most popular attractions and is also one of the city’s most significant landmarks. It exists on the exact location of where William Shakespeare originally built his theatre, though the current building is actually a reproduction of the original theatre, which had a few unfortunate occurrences, and I’m not talking about bad performances or stinking reviews. The contemporary reproduction version draws huge crowds who just want to see the building and even more who want to watch an actual performance.

The Globe was originally constructed in 1599 and it was built using the wood from the company’s former theatre, which was simply called The Theatre. It was only thirteen years later that the Globe saw its first tragedy as it erupted into flames during a performance of Henry the Eighth. The theatre was rebuilt the following year though later in 1642 the Puritans would raze this theatre and the others when they closed them down and made the art illegal. Shakespeare had long retired and had passed on by this time.

The contemporary Globe Theatre exists in the same location as the original on the west side of the Southwark Bridge Road. The modern version first opened to audiences in 1997 and has been bringing the bard’s productions to the new stage on a regular basis since then. It can be a thrilling event to see the plays performed on a stage that is almost identical to the one used by Shakespeare and is in fact in the same location. Romeo and Juliet, A Mid Summer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night continue to be popular audience hits. The new theatre seats approximately three thousand people, which would have been similar to the original house. It includes both balcony seating and the floor or standing space, which was traditionally reserved for the penny groundlings. This is one of the favorite things to do for guests in the great hotels in London .

Los Angeles may not be the first place you think when you’re hunting for a fun family get away that might be educational for the whole family. However, the City of Angels is actually home to several gems where kids of all ages can find something interesting to see or do.

The most obvious things to do as a family that comes to mind is the studio and theme park tours. These actually can hide some nuggets of wisdom and are probably conveniently located if you’re staying in one of the many five star hotels Los Angeles has surrounding them. At Disneyland they can learn about the history of animation since this is where it all started and Universal Studios still has a special bungalow on site that was where Alfred Hitchcock lived while filming his famous movies. You won’t believe what happened to the Munster’s old place.

For somewhere a little more frugal there is always the Hollywood Walk of Fame where you can scan the star plaques on for favorite stars’ names or pose for pics with look-a-likes hanging out in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater dressed as your favorite super heroes , villains, and other film characters. If you feel like splurging you can even see a first run movie before all your friends back home can get a chance.

For history not linked to the film industry there’s the La Brea Tar Pits to see the relics millions of years old still trapped in the muck. Continuing on the dinosaurs and fossils topic at the George Page Museum kids can experience the What It’s Like to be Trapped in Tar exhibit, and when a certified tour leader is on hand they may even get a chance to hunt for fossils themselves.

Key Largo – Food – Wine – Festival, put these five words together and what could be more perfect? Well, to make the Key Largo Food Wine Festival 10 days long! Beginning July 30, 2010 and running through August 8th, Key Largo, the gateway to the Florida Keys, becomes a paradise for foodies and wine lovers. So, if you haven’t planned your summer vacation yet, make your reservations at any of the Florida four star hotels , and they will be glad to accommodate you during this popular festival.

Come on down and enjoy all of the tasty temptations as Key Largo’s culinary experts show you what this resort town has to offer by presenting almost 30 tasty food, wine and spirits events; multiple wine tastings, where you’ll get to try some of your favorite wines, and find some new treasures for 9 days. You’ll also be treated to cooking demonstrations, wine dinners, progressive wine dinners, food and wine pairing classes, cook book signings, wine and arts shows, wine and cigars, and as always: Key Largo’s famous sunsets, shopping, scuba diving, snorkeling and you’ll have a great time doing every single one of these activities.

The Key Largo Food Wind Festival was the vision of the local business people to increasing tourism, not that Key Largo lacked tourism, but to put Key Largo on the map for hosting one of the best Food and Wine Festivals in Florida, which they have succeeded. New this year is a popular favorite, a ‘Whodunit’ murder mystery night, that is guaranteed to entertain. Also, champagne brunches, all-American barbecues with summertime wines, authentic Greek dinner with European wines, sushi with a sous chef, and everyday wines with lobster prepared every way possible. Finishing off the event on Sunday, the last day, is a Festival complete with brunch, bubbly and dancing.