Archive for December, 2009

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 6:14pm

An Indian Goddess in Singapore

Posted by Dalia in culture

Singapore is a fantastic place for travelers.  There is so much to see and to do in this magnificent city state, and there’s never any end to the innovation.  This means that there’s always a steady stream of art, entertainment, science, and technology that comes from the vibrant urban center.  It’s also in the middle [...]

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 3:10pm

What is Search Engine Optimization? And How Can it Help You?

Posted by Dalia in Business

It is an Internet world now. Businesses rely on consumers being able to find them online. I, myself, have a Yellow Pages phonebook. I think that it must be about ten years old, and I have not taken it from the cabinet…in about ten years. Information now, is available at the touch of your fingertips. [...]

Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 1:50pm

Raleigh and Charlotte North Carolina

Posted by Dalia in Travel

Tom had just graduated from college and was celebrating his freedom and independence with his friends when he realized that it was time for him to strike out on his own and move to another city and possibly even another state. He had stayed in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona to go to school and [...]

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 3:16pm

Space and the Seattle Space Needle

Posted by Dalia in Travel

As a child, my imagination was captured by a single building in Washington State: The Seattle Space Needle.  It wasn’t just the elegant tower and the UFO-shaped structure, but also the very name itself — the Space Needle, as if we were trying to thread the sky.  It was built for the 1962 Seattle World’s [...]

Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 3:20pm

Singapore Pontianak Stories

Posted by Dalia in Dining, Travel

It’s a pleasure to visit Singapore, especially these days.  The extremely rich cosmopolitan culture here means that there are always new things to see, products of the intense creativity of the artists who live here.  There are also a dizzying array of influences from around the world, and it’s long status as a major trading [...]

Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 12:57pm

Singapore Media Fiesta

Posted by Dalia in Travel

A rich and vibrant city state with a steady stream of fantastic events, Singapore is a wonderful place for tourists.  There are so many fascinating things to see and do here, for newcomers who have never been to Asia before, to business travelers who visit all the time.  There are always splendid distractions that can [...]

Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 10:41am

Even a Few Days In Singapore Can be Fun

Posted by Dalia in Cinema, Travel

I was already in a steamy mood about being booted off a Qantas airline due to purchasing budget tickets, but when I did manage to stay on a flight, I had to pay $10 to watch in-flight entertainment. Fortunately, there was a nice return to normalcy when I realized Singaporeans call Burger King, Burger King [...]

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 3:35pm

Santa Monica Swell

Posted by Dalia in Travel

If you just walk up the board walk far enough from Venice beach you will hit Santa Monica. It is the oldest and the largest beach town of Los Angeles California. It is the big pool of famous British rock stars and writers that have taken there place here. You could run into Rod Stewart [...]

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 11:07am

Optional Features and Accessories For Barbeque Islands

Posted by Dalia in Home

Barbeque islands are a great choice when designing and outdoor kitchen area for your home. They are available in a diverse assortment of models and styles and can be as elaborate or simple as what your taste, resource and space allows for. In addition, the actual grill that is included can be as complex or [...]

Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 2:39pm

Lowell’s National Historical Park

Posted by Dalia in Travel

In the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, you’ll find a bit of American history preserved in the Lowell National Historical Park.  This city, thirty miles northwest of Boston, and founded in 1820, began life in a very deliberate fashion, as a deliberately designed center for making textiles, a response to European facilities.  In the 19th century, [...]

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