The “21” Club – Alfred Hitchcock was a regular customer throughout his life here

When one thinks of nightlife before World War II, one conjures up images of late-night hangouts serving food until the wee hours of the morning and music playing until dawn. Nowhere epitomizes being away from home like New York City in the 1930s and 1940s. It was a legendary moment in time. After a four-year trial period was revoked, King Kong brought Faye Ray to the side of the Empire State...

Emulating Mark Twain’s writing style

His name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but we know him by the name of Mark Twain, an American author, famous not only for his humor but also for his funny colloquial style based on an American cadence. Mark Twain changed the way people thought about writing by replicating ordinary rural speech. In Tom Sawyer Chapter 2, young Tom speaks in what seems like crude language as he tries to convince...

How podcasting is changing the way we listen to music

With the advent of podcasts and desktop software, the ability for just about anyone to create their own music tracks has revolutionized the industry. Many aspiring (and established) musicians use podcasts to share their music with the world. Starting out, an aspiring musician will use a podcast to store and distribute their music to their fan base. They want to promote their podcast in an effort...

How to get emergency business loans

Do you have a business idea and want it to become a reality as soon as possible? So, you are right about the need for emergency business loans. You're running out of time on the run and can't expect regular checks, penalties, etc. for a business loan are some of the reasons you end up taking emergency funds for your business. There may be any other form of emergency in your company, such as...

What type of refrigeration is best for a restaurant?

From large multi-deck coolers and pastry cases to upright and undercounter refrigerators, specialized refrigeration equipment is essential to running a restaurant. Commercial refrigerators are designed to maintain temperatures between 34°F and 40°F. The ability to hold food at specified temperatures, a compressor vent component, and stainless steel finishes are typical of restaurant...

Carry all your work gear with ease

People who spend a fair amount of time traveling and working out of their vehicles know how important it is to have access to easy and affordable storage options so they can take all of their important work gear with them. A large number of professions require workers in certain fields to have their trucks or vans loaded with all the necessary equipment to get the job done. If you're a plumber,...

creative sparks

During your journey through life you will have many sparks that will ignite your creativity, goals and dreams. A spark sets it off. It is that willingness to undertake something without knowing how it will turn out. When others are "jealous" of your work or creativity, it should be taken as a form of flattery. Most people rely on someone or something outside of themselves to light their fire....

A Complete Preschool Lesson Plan – Jungle Theme

Hop on the Safari bus. We are going to take a jungle tour in the preschool classroom. It's going to be a lot of fun for the kids, and I guarantee you'll have fun. Here are some ideas on how to start your jungle-themed lesson plan and some ideas to keep it going while your preschoolers are interested in the activity. Here's how to introduce the topic: Day 1. Ask the children if they know what the...

High Fiber Foods for Natural Weight Loss as Seen on Oprah

On her show recently, Oprah Winfrey spoke with Dr. Oz about high-fiber foods for healthy eating and natural weight loss. One of the most fascinating elements of the show featured the doctor describing an experiment in which a group of people ate 11 pounds of raw fruits and vegetables for 12 days. The results surprised everyone, as cholesterol levels were reduced by 25%, blood pressure was reduced...

The history of Trans World Airlines

From its beginnings, TWA, or at least its predecessor, was ambitious, transcending the traditional concept of exclusively postal air transport with the incorporation of passengers, incorporating intermodal means by combining surface or rail sections, and setting its sights on the Costa West from East, to significantly reduce transcontinental travel by means of wings and wheels. Originally known...