Touring New River Gorge, WV – Wild, Wonderful, And Older Than Dirt!

Along Route 19 in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia lies the New River Gorge National River. Crossing the bridge that spans the gorge takes less than a minute, giving no hint to travelers of the immense history, geology and technology encompassed in this valley. However, a stop at the Visitors Center offers a unique view of […]

Dual Mode – The Future Highway

Now this is kind of not mass transportation but it is like the trains I mentioned above. It requires a whole retrofit of the highway system which to me is mass transit. Everybody has their own cars so it is individual transportation but they all work in unison once they are on the highway. The […]

Tablet PC – Proof of a Shrinking World

All of us must have noticed that as we are advancing in the fields of communication, technology, transportation and other areas, the devices that we use in our day to day lives are becoming smaller. Everything from a television to a music system, to mobile phones and even a laptop. Yes, now we have a […]

5 Ways to Cut Labor Costs Beyond Layoffs

With the extreme challenges presented by the recent recession, thousands of businesses have resorted to employee layoffs in order to stay afloat. However, making such drastic cuts to your staff, particularly if the company is small, can hinder employee productivity and morale. Before you take this big step, you should consider many of the ways […]

5 Ways to Cut Labor Costs Beyond Layoffs

With the extreme challenges presented by the recent recession, thousands of businesses have resorted to employee layoffs in order to stay afloat. However, making such drastic cuts to your staff, particularly if the company is small, can hinder employee productivity and morale. Before you take this big step, you should consider many of the ways […]

How to Save Money This Summer

Adjust your Withholdings The average taxpayer overpays the IRS by over $2,000 per year. It can make for a nice refund come tax season, but by adjusting your withholdings you can get more money each month. This can be especially helpful during the summer season. Make a Summer Budget Most people plan their summers in […]

Activity Holidays Guide

Activity holidays are popular vacation types where you spend a certain amount of time, ranging from several days to numerous weeks or months, either in your own country or elsewhere, taking part in one or more activities. You might take part in activities on a “normal” vacation, but activity holidays are different because the activity […]

U.S. Visitors: Fearful and Frustrated

A new study shows that foreign travelers find entering the United States to be both a fearful and frustrating experience. The study, which was conducted by the polling firm RT Strategies for the Discover America Partnership, came up with a number of key findings, including: Travelers rate the U.S. entry process the “world’s worst” by […]

How to Find a Great Deal on a Cruise Vacation

Everyone needs to take a vacation once in a while. Besides the need to take time off from work, we all should enjoy the opportunity to discover the greater world out there. One great way to do that is by taking a cruise. It is a very stress-free form of traveling, you get to voyage […]

Time For a Vacation

All about vacations Everyone loves going on vacations! Vacations are a time to relax, to reconnect with family and friends, and to recuperate from the day-to-day stress of modern life. However, if things go badly, vacations can be even more stressful. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, you can go a long way towards ensuring […]