He was poised to take over the country music reins from Garth Brooks just a few years ago and has since done well enough to be named the leading artist of the past decade. Tim McGraw, who doesn't just tackle country music charts anymore, as he appears in silver screen films and commercial charity events, has recently been named the top played airplay artist, of any genre, of the past decade.The Nielsen BDS number tallied airplay numbers from...more
No matter what your political ideology, I think we can all agree that corruption in our political process is endemic and that many politicians are "paid for" or "bought off" by special interests and big business in general. With the structure of campaign finance and political gift giving it is almost guaranteed that this will continue to happen on a mass scale and the average citizen is left on the sidelines without any apparent influence. Aside...more
New York-bred band Vampire Weekend kicked off its latest road trip in Vancouver, British Columbia on Aug. 27. Although the quartet has been performing sporadically since releasing its sophomore album Contra in January, this is Vampire Weekend's first official North American tour since then, and Spin Magazine reports that frontman Ezra Koenig & Co. were worried about sounding a little rusty. Luckily for fans with Vampire Weekend tickets, the opposite was true.Koenig, bassist Chris Baio, drummer Chris Tomson and guitarist Rostam Batmanglij opened the show with "Holiday" and performed a set list comprised of songs off Contra and Vampire Weekend's eponymous debut. Fans at Vancouver's Malkin Bowl weren't disappointed by the band's performances of "California English," "M79," "One (Blake's Got a New Face)," "Cousins," "I Stand Corrected" and "Diplomat's Son."Those that weren't in Vancouver for the band's tour opener can still see Vampire Weekend in cities like Eugene, Ore.; Morrison, Colo.; Chicago, Ill.; Bloomington, Ill.; Montreal, PQ; New York, N.Y.; Berkeley, Calif.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Orlando, Fla.; New Orleans, La.; Raleigh, N.C. and more through October.The guys...more
Feel like you are coming up short when it comes to Christmas gift ideas for the two year old girl in your life? Here are some tried and true classics that are always a guaranteed hit with this age group:Toy Vacuum Imitation is a big part of their life at this age as they learn from watching the people around them. A toy vacuum has long been a hit...more
One of the basic reasons of Indias increasing popularity is that it provides different experiences of travel and tourism. Golden Triangle Tour India is one of the most fascinating tours that a traveler to the country may enjoy. This company has been in the field of tourism and it is because of this reason they can easily plan your trip or journey...more
South India is an integral part of India tourism. There are a number of destinations and attractions to see and explore in this region of India. You can find here heritage monuments, religious monuments, wildlife attractions, hill stations, beaches, backwaters, etc. The region is also noted for wildlife tourism with some of famous national parks and sanctuaries. You enjoy jungle expeditions in southern India by exploring its famous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Have a look at three popular destinations you will love to explore on your south India wildlife tour and travels. Periyar Tiger Reserve Periyar Tiger Reserve, also called Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or Periyar National Park is one of the most visited and famous destinations in southern India. It is located in Kerala, Gods Own Country. In the middle of the sanctuary is the picturesque Periyar Lake. You can enjoy boat cruise on the lake to explore the attraction of the sanctuary. The park is famous with wildlife attractions like elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, langurs, gaur, sambar, wild dogs, birds, reptiles, etc. Periyar is one of the most sought after destination of Kerala Wildlife Tour and travels....more
This boy loves playing outdoors, messing around on the computer and building stuff out of Legos, oh, and penguins, too. In Antarctica early next month is where this first grader will be seeing his beloved birds in the wild as they waddle on the ice...more
Memphis offers tourists an authentic and vibrant holiday destination. It is the center of music, such as the Blues. It is famous for Elvis Presley's home in Grace land, the Sun Studio, the various performing arts, alternative rock music concerts, an...more
Much celebrated festival day of the year, Halloween Day, is round the corner. It is time for you to get crafty and creative with a lot of ideas to present them on your greeting cards to friends and family. It is a day on which people celebrate...more
Gold Jewelry has traditional value in Indian culture and most favorite among the females because of its brilliant shine and untainted purity. Its the valuable and precious property piece which can easily be molded in any design and give gorgeous look...more
Running with Nike shox clearance is the best person to relax the pressure. Scientists have proven that this exercise can release the pressure to rebuild people's health. However, the results show that not suitable for running may cause illness,...more
But, when it comes to medical system, it is quite a different story. Although it may be easy and convenient for the uber-rich and affluent ones to get access to the over-expensive medical services and treatments, it is certainly not the case for a...more