Calcutta, India is a city known for having a serious poverty problem. While this is true, there is much more to the place. Calcutta Calcutta is a colonial city organized during the period of British rule, which means a great majority of it is only one to two hundred years old. Unfortunately, the upkeep in […]
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A personalized gift can say a thousand words… “I love you,” “I miss you,” “I want to see you,” “I am proud of you,” “I’m sorry,” “I am thinking of you,” “An appreciation,” “Happy holidays,” “Happy anniversary,” “Congratulations,” or “Happy Birthday,”… The list goes on and on. Ever find yourself seeking that perfect gift for […]
In Zurich every year, at the end of winter, they burn a snowman to signify the end of winter. This snowman is know as the Bgg… a word which can only have been invented by a Swiss-German. It can be spelt boogg or even boeoegg by those outside of the country and is pronounced something […]
Dubai’s upcoming landmark, Burj Dubai Tower, is creating ripples around the world. The building is expected to be completed by June 2009, and it will stand to be the world’s tallest at that time. Emaar, a UAE construction giant developing it, has yet not disclosed its official height, but the building is expected to measure […]
Once again it is the time of year where it is impossible to forget that Christmas is just around the corner, we see advertising on our TV’s, in the shops, on the radio and we read about it in magazines and newspapers, but what is Christmas all about? How have things changed since the time […]
It’s that time of year again. Time for all the ghouls and demons to come out of the woodwork. Time for children to dress up in imaginative costumes and go around their neighbourhoods asking for treats. Yes, it’s that enjoyable annual holiday: Halloween. During this holiday, one popular tradition, for many, is to go to […]