Last year, America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth and Founding Chairman Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) launched the first-ever competition to identify the 100 Best Communities for Young People. The goal: to identify counties, cities and towns working to make their communities great places for young people to grow up. Over 1,000 communities took part in the inaugural competition and winners…
Tag: September
The Beach Of Bibione Meets The Wine With September Fest
From different years the Venetian seaside resort Bibione puts the warmth of September’s sun near the wine’s taste which comes from its biological farming. Thought this end season’s month is far, the Venetian golden beach already developed the next calendar of “September Fest 2008″, big wines’ and grapes’ festival. Residents and tourists that know Bibione from some years consider “September…
Its The End Of Summer So Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day
Many of us have probably wondered throughout the years why we celebrate Labor Day, though we have not made any concentrated effort to find out. It is a tradition that we accept with no questions asked. Some may not even be aware that Labor Day is more than just the end of summer activities. Labor unions were the first to…
Alaskan Cruises How To Select Your Destinations
In recent years, the number of cruise lines offering cruises in Alaska has risen steadily. The variety of ships that cruise Alaska, ranging from small informal ships to the world’s largest cruise ships, means that it’s always possible to find a cruise to suit your lifestyle. And part of the reason for this growth in popularity is that it allows…
House Prices Cooling Not Falling
Recent reports from the local government and communities show that the latest house price index for homes in the UK are actually “cooling down” and not “falling” as first thought. This report does however show that there is still a large difference in price in London and the south east to the rest of the country. The report revealed that…
Iceland Tectonic Plate Diving
Iceland is Europe’s westernmost country, and occupies a strategic location in the North Atlantic, straddling the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, on the edge of the Arctic Circle. One of the coldest countries in the world, it is also one of the world’s most volcanically active hotspots. Iceland is known today for its mix of glaciers, bubbly hot springs, rugged fjords and fiery…
Pickup Sales Falling There S A Good Reason Why
Pickups, for years, have been the best-selling vehicle in the United States. But recently released year-to-date sales are showing that overall, pickup truck sales have fallen this year. Sales for the Nissan Titan have dropped more than 9% this year. In September of 2006, more than 6,000 Titans were sold. This past September, sales barely beat the 5,000 mark. Chevrolet’s…