Pakistan did the USA a favor recently … All they got for it was a surprise rocket attack on their own soil. The situation is well-explained by London’s Sunday Telegraph in its 29 Jan 06 edition: Pakistan ‘delay let bin Laden escape US raid’ By Massoud Ansari in Karachi (Filed: 29/01/2006) “Prevarication by the Pakistani government cost America the chance…
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The Probability Of Super Bowl Sunday Becoming A National Holiday
There has been some discussion about Super Bowl Sunday becoming a national holiday, allowing the following Monday to be a day off work for most people. For all the football fanatics, this new ‘holiday’ would be great. It would give the fans the opportunity to overindulge in all the junk food and beer that they wanted, without having to go…
A Spectacular Trail Find On The Swan Range Of Montana A Trek To The Summit
This time was different. Previous years I had settled into a tent near the car at the viewpoint below Richmond Peak, a timbered ridge to the north and east of Seeley Lake, Montana. Time and again I had enjoyed the awesome view of the mighty wall of mountain ridge that rose up from the canyon below me, towering over all…
Super Bowl Sunday Is The Biggest Unofficial Holiday
In the 40 years since the first Super Bowl was played between Green Bay and Kansas City, Super Bowl Sunday has grown into an unofficial national holiday that has shopping and economic effects rivaling Christmas, Thanksgiving and other major official holidays. Whether it’s a casual get together with a few friends or a lavish, catered party, 125 million Americans celebrated…
Will The Victory Celebration Be Serving Chianti Or Pinot Noir
With Le Bleus victory over Portugal on Wednesday the stage is set for a thriller in Berlin on Sunday featuring the versatility of Italy and the crafty leadership of the veteran laden France squad. In the World Cup to this point, Italy has tallied 11 goals and they have come at the head or toe of 10 different players. Italy’s…
Cooking For Sunday Dinner
From as far back as I can remember there have been special church occasions when dinner on the church grounds was the order for the day. Far too many times I watched as person after person walked in with store purchased fried chicken. Whether the reason for this was lack of time, lack of planning, or lack of ideas I…
Notting Hill Carnival 24 25 August 2008
Originally set up by members of the West Indian community, The Notting Hill Carnival started on 1965 and since then it has grown so much that today is the World’s second largest street festival. Every year more than 1 million people are expected to dance and join the Caribbean rhythm and soul of this particular Carnival. It is split over…
Why Did We Start To Celebrate Father S Day
Not many countries of the world celebrate fathers with their own official day. However, that is what is done in the United States every third Sunday in June. Father’s Day is a special day for dads when they are pampered by their children, given gifts, and even surprised with breakfast in bed! There are many different stories as to the…
Travel To Spain For The Holidays
Spain abounds with celebrations. Nearly every day, a religious holiday or historical event in Spanish culture is observed. The most common religion is Roman Catholicism, and the majority of the events have a basis in religion. Depending on when and where you travel, you have a great chance of seeing a street festival or procession. Holidays in Spain Good Friday,…
United States Regional Cuisine Soul Food
The history of American soul food can be traced all the way back to the days of slavery. More often times than not, the slaves were given the most undesirable part of the meal, the leftovers from the house. Pairing this with their own home-grown vegetables, the first soul food dishes were invented. After the slaves were freed, most of…