Bahamas – A Tropical Paradise

A trip to the Bahamas is like a trip to paradise. This tropical paradise is located about 150 miles east of Miami. Its standout attractions include its 700 islands brimming with white-sand beaches, bright flowers, palm trees, and turquoise waters. Its climate stays at near-perfect temperatures year-round with a thriving resort community. In addition to its picturesque landscapes and unmatched […]

How to hold a first band meeting

You are starting from scratch. You have an instrument, friends who also have instruments, a place to make a lot of noise and a dream… now what? You all want to make good music. You all have opinions. Everyone wants the same number of people who got into the band room to get out of the band room alive. Here […]

9 fun activities for public speaking class

Public speaking classes are so much more fun when everyone is involved in special activities! Try some of these ideas to warm up your next class: impromptu speech. Give students various topics to discuss without any preparation. Topics should be relatively easy at first, like “What is your favorite movie and why?” or “If you could only eat one food […]

Steps to franchise your business

Franchising your business is a proven path to rapid growth. Becoming a franchisor is not a natural ticket to success. When the right model is franchised effectively, it can be a great growth strategy that requires less startup capital than growing through opening multiple locations. The process of becoming a franchisor is often lengthy and involves considerable cost. Qualifying to […]

The history of vinyl windows

Vinyl has become a viable rival to traditional materials like wood over the years. It has proven to be comparable, if not more efficient in many cases, to the use of windows and doors, offering design flexibility, minimal maintenance, and energy and cost saving efficiencies. The word “window” originates from the Norse word “vindauga”, which loosely translates as “eye for […]

Muscat Hotels in Oman

Oman is a calm and peaceful place to vacation. One of the most popular cities is Muscat Governorate, which is the capital of Oman. Oman has some truly exciting beachside scenery and a collection of historical sites to visit. Oman hotels can be very expensive, so be careful where you spend your money. Oman is also an Arab country and […]

Ancient Sumer – Eating Habits

The Sumerians were the first culture to stop hunting and gathering food and start farming. Like many other inventions that the Sumerian culture gave to the world, they also contributed to agriculture and food. Sumerian food consisted mainly of barley. The raw material for most Sumerian food was barley, barley cakes and barley paste accompanying all major meals. Wheat and […]