Do you hear all the time about everyone else's retirement account with $100,000 or more in it? They have scrimped and saved for decades to build this nest egg. Passed on nice cars and vacations. Raised their kids in a lesser neighborhood to save a little on the mortgage. And what do they have to show for that suffering? A lousy $100,000. Do you think you can retire on $100,000 in cash? Think again. Assuming an interest rate of 4%,...more
Morocco may well have a reputation for being a popular tourist destination, and even more now with huge foreign investment in Morocco real estate and newly developed infrastructure, however, history tells us that Morocco has always been a popular destination for international film makers.Films such as the recent Prince of Persia: Sands of time and Gladiator were prime locations for these blockbuster films, just as Lawrence of Arabia...more
The American Society of Criminology is one of the best references and sources of information regardless of where an individual lives and what country is maintained as their place of residence. Contrary to the implication in the name of the organization, the American Society of Criminology is actually an international organization that is open to many people. Annually, the organization hosts a general meeting, and topics are discussed that seem appropriate in which everyone can take part. The themes are generally vague, but still give way to important topics. Recently, the meeting has had the theme of "Criminology, Justice and Public Policy in the 21st Century". Since this type of conversation topic does not limit itself geographically, anyone is free to express their concerns or issues when it comes to these matters, as they feel the public will be affected by them in this coming century. In addition to offering annual talks for professors, legal minded individuals and other academics interested in the various aspects of criminology, the law and sociological effects as a result of crime, the American Society of Criminology is also geared towards helping...more
Gary's native region is Upper Styria, a mountainous and heavily wooded part of my Austrian home province. He came to pick me up in his rental car in my home town of Weiz and we drove past the rolling hills of Eastern Styria through the picturesque villages of Anger and Birkfeld. Driving further up into the mountainous country to stop...more
Spirit Halloween Express - Costume Contact LensesHalloween contacts can add a lot of impact to your Halloween costume. People who wear corrective contact lenses often experiment with costume lenses as well. But if you don't wear contacts on an everyday basis, would Halloween costume lenses be safe and comfortable for you?What are...more
On May 15, 2009 I finally landed in Graz, after an uneventful flight from Toronto via Düsseldorf. The only notable detail was the inspection by the "swine flu police" in Düsseldorf – since Canada has been affected by the swine flue epidemic all Lufthansa passengers had to fill out a health questionnaire and present themselves to two public health officials upon exiting the plane.On this sunny yet cool morning I finally landed in my final destination. Graz, Austria's second largest city, is a wonderful destination; its late medieval and Renaissance-era city core have helped to make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. My brother picked me up and we drove into my small provincial home town, and it was great to reconnect after almost a year.I spent the first few days doing local excursions with my family. Styria, my home province in Austria, offers great travel opportunities, from active travel for hikers, bikers and skiers, to cultural attractions including many impressive castles, fortresses, monasteries and other architectural heritage sites.Our first excursion took us to Wildon, a small rural town about 20 minutes south of Graz, that was first mentioned in historic...more
Today was our relocation day: we moved from our vacation apartment in Solana Beach in San Diego to the chic Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego. On another brilliant day we arrived at the hotel at about 10 am, but our room was not ready...more
Situated in what can only be described as no man's land between King's Street Wharf and George Street lives a venue that will take you back in time. That venue is The Retro and has been the destination of choice for 70's and 80's...more
Halloween math is a great way to motivate kids to actually want to do math. Let's face it, math isn't always a favorite subject. But it will quickly become a favorite when you add a Halloween twist to math practice. There are many...more
Okay this place is Backpacker Central! To give you a quick rundown it has the best drinks specials, the best backpacker style entertainment (meaning fake orgasm contests, hooking up with randoms on stage and all kinds of funny stuff.At...more
If there is one word that describes Scuffy Murphy's then that word would have to be... MESSY! Make no mistake of it, this place is not for the pretentious, classy or faint of heart. If you're at Scruffy Murphy's (or Scruffs) then...more
Staying cool in the summertime without shelling out plenty on air conditioning can be a real difficult task. If there is one place where you desire to be equipped to work comfortably, it's your office. With a little imagination and...more