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The World’s Most Notorious Serial Killers – Part 1

The world in which we live today is, by and large, a relatively safe place to be. Most people live their lives safe in the knowledge that they are both streetwise and savvy enough...

Vegetable Garden Design Inspiration

It’s spring planting time and that means it’s time to plan and prepare our vegetable gardens. I’ve been putting together a new veggie garden at my new home, and I’ve purchased my seeds and...

Antique and Vintage Cars

By no means am I an expert when it comes to antique cars. But I have a fond appreciation for their engineering and their design. I’ve yet to see a modern automobile that rivals...

5 Interesting Facts You Never Knew About War During The Last 100 Years

War is the abominable event that throughout history has left its mark at one time or another on the population of the world. A show of military prowess is still seen today as an...

10 Small Animals That Can Make Great Pets

When we think about getting a new pet, sometimes it’s easy to default to traditional dogs and cats. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Both can make for incredibly lovable companions (I’m a cat...

Best Quotes About Life

Do you ever just sit around pondering life? Whether you’re feeling sentimental or just want a lighter way of looking at things, sometimes it can help think about life quotes from others over the...

5 Of The Greatest Motorbike Riders Of All Time

Motorbike racing has come a long way in the last 50 or so years, from its humble beginnings it is now a multi million dollar affair that draws massive crowds. Its growth in popularity has...

The World’s 5 Most Deadly Snakes

Although there are those amongst us who would extol the virtues of these creatures, to a far greater amount of people, snakes quite simply represent the stuff of nightmares. Whether it is the way...

10 Famously Haunted Houses

Do you love a good ghost story? How about real ghost stories? Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you have to admit that supposedly haunted houses can be more than a little bit creepy....

Sushi: From Japan to Your Table

Sushi is a very popular food these days, and many cities offer a wide variety of sushi restaurants to choose from. Still, this Japanese style cuisine is not as well known to Americans as,...

World’s Worst Airports

What is the biggest frustration when it comes to traveling? “Everything was wonderful, except the delays, extra airline fees, and the airport!”

You’ve heard those sentiments from travelers, and likely spoken the very words yourself. To truly enjoy your travel, it’s best to be informed, prepared, and well-equipped.

There are things you can do to increase you rate for success. Know which amenities are available at the airports you will be arriving and departing from. Pack a nutritious snack in your carryon.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. And bring something for entertainment; a deck of cards, iPod, laptop, or a good book. If you can, avoid troublesome airports. This list of World’s Worst Airports is based on [...]

Believe it or not, but February is the most festive time of the year. Why? Because of the carnivals happening world-wide! The festivities typically include lively parades, rich foods, and different forms of entertainment.

Many different theories surround the origins of Carnival. Some suggest that it is derived from the Latin expression “carne vale”, which means “farewell to meat”, signifying that those were the last days when one could eat meat before the fasting of Lent. Others believe that the celebrations were a way to scare away evil spirits, thereby saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring.

There are hundreds of carnivals across the world, but there are a select few that have proved to be the most spectacular ones.

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Thousands of people are turning to education to give them the boost they need in the workforce. While many of these individuals are seeking new certifications or training classes in small community colleges, those who are heading off to a university as undergraduates are looking at a bleak reality. College costs are rising, and job prospects are still depressed. In our current economic climate, the best value comes from schools where you’ll be courted by companies upon graduation.

Of course, these schools often come with high price tags. However, with the right collection of scholarships and grants, these top schools are the greatest value – your degree will be your ticket into a career, even with millions out of work [...]

There are different ways to rank schools according to what you need from an educational institution, and ranking universities across the globe is always especially challenging. For our purposes here in ranking universities, we considered the current state of the world economy. Most countries are still mired in a low period of employment and personal finances are strained. With this in mind, I used data compiled by QS Top Universities and combined the scores for employer reputation and the rankings generated by the tuition (adjusted for American dollars) to bring you the Top 30 World Universities.

Why employer reputation? It’s simple. Employers are the ones doing the hiring of new graduates. As a class, the new graduates over the last [...]

You Are Not Alone

by Anastasia on December 15, 2010 · 12 comments

in Animals, People, Photos

Every now and then we all might feel like we’re alone in the world. But chances are that there’s someone, somewhere who cares about us. Sometimes we just need to step outside of our loneliness and reach out to those around us, even if that companionship comes in the form of a pet. Need to feel inspired to pick up the phone or go cuddle with your pet to keep closer ties? Check out this photostream featuring families, couples, pets, and other companions.

Best iPhone Apps

by Chris on December 1, 2010 · 4 comments

in iPhone, Technology

Best iPhone Apps

These days, it seems like everyone who is anyone has an iPhone. Why is there such a cult following? Well besides the fact that Apple is the hippest company in America, the iPhone has much to offer its users. Perhaps the biggest offering is the sheer number of awesome Apps that are available for download. Many are free. And those that aren’t are generally affordable.

So how do you know which Apps to choose out of the seemingly millions? Well check out our list for some recommendations.

Games

The iPhone has done away with the need for a separate personal gaming system. The following gaming Apps are as good as anything you’re going to find on a [...]

I’m a great fan of fantasy movies and I adore those magnificent landscapes where magic creatures live. And I’ve always wished I could see something like this with my own eyes in real life. I could have never dreamed that all these places are real, but they are!

Check the “fairy tale meadows” beautiful photo collection from all around the world below and you’ll know that magic starts right here. It’s all around us. Let your imagination fly into the fields, smell the freedom, play with the wind, enjoy the sunlight and find true overwhelming happiness.

Photo by Lens?cap

Photo by Wavy1

Photo by nickpix2010

Autumn is often described as dull and rainy. Sometimes we take it for granted. We forget that fall can be just as beautiful as spring and there’s no other season in the year when we can see such a variety of colors. Hurrying to our offices and supermarkets and homes, we often do not notice what’s around us, especially when it gets darker earlier in the evenings. This contributes to us missing out on the splendor of the season. So we project those dull and dreary feelings we have on autumn. I devote this beautiful photo collection to all those who have missed too many beautiful autumn moments and I hope it will brighten your rainy day wherever in the [...]

Sometimes we all can use a different perspective on things. With the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives, we can forget to look beyond ourselves — at the bigger picture. If that sounds like you, maybe you’ll enjoy a different view. Check out the collection of bird’s eye view photographs below and get a different look at the world around you.

Photo by PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE

Photo by heather

Photo by Cj Roberts