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The Origin of San Francisco’s Forty Niner Gold Miners
By Phineas Upham As one might expect, the first people to experience the true benefit of the California Gold Rush of 1848 were the people of California themselves. Northern California residents banded together as families to begin mining and creating the infrastructure they saw as necessary with the impending Gold Rush. By the end of…
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Cayman Islands: Why Renting a Car Works in your Favor
Written by: Andys Rent-A-Car So you’ve booked your plane ticket to the Grand Cayman, a premiere destination that’s riddled with exotic sea life and pure waters. Your hotel of choice is waiting for you to check in, and your plans for dinner lie along the beach front. What’s next on the agenda? How about transportation?…
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Levittown, a Slice of American Life
By Samuel Phineas Upham When you watch Tim Burton’s film Edward Scissor Hands, one of the visual elements that stands out is the nearly identical-looking homes spread throughout the film’s town. This picturesque version of middle America actually exists in a place called Levittown, which is part of Nassau County. Levittown isn’t your typical tourist…
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Honeymoon on Grand Cayman, its More Affordable Than You Think
Summary: Grand Cayman is an amazing destination for vacations and honeymoons. Looking for a great place to honeymoon? Come to Grand Cayman! The pristine waters, beautiful sights, clean streets and awesome night life will leave you with memories to last a life time. If you’re thinking that the Cayman Islands are an expensive destination, here…
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How A Duvet Fits into Bedding
Your duvet can be one of the most important parts of bedding. That being said, you might as well choose the perfect type of duvet that fits to your liking. Duvet’s Warmth Factors There are many considerations when purchasing a duvet, especially its’ thermal insulance. There are several different types of fills ranging from micro…
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Rent a Car During Your Trip to Jordan
By Monte Carlo Rent A Car, LLC Everyone should see Abu Dhabi at some point in their lives. The country is becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations in the entire world. It helps that the weather here is beautiful, there’s a ton of culture to take in and you won’t lack for activities…
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Where to Find Incredible Luxury Property in Grand Cayman
Written by: REMAX.ky Summary: If you’re going to move to Grand Cayman, choose a property that suits your lifestyle. Grand Cayman offers incredible seaside property at nearly every price point. Properties on the islands make for excellent long term holdings because they tend to increase in value, and they offer the opportunity for part time…
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3 Things to Consider when Purchasing Bedding for the College Student in your Family
Written by: BeddingStyle Summary: Buying bedding for kids growing up isn’t the easiest. When it comes time to send your grown-up child to college, you may be devastated but it is certainly a move in the right direction for you and your child. As the parent, you may want to help any way possible to…
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The Battle of San Pasqual
By Samuel Phineas Upham The Battle at San Pasqual was nothing short of a blood bath. Everything from the initiation to the combat itself went horribly wrong, and lasted for two days. It was a brutal clash that occurred during the Mexican-American War and at stake was the territory we know today as San Diego.…
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How Newlyweds Can Design a Tropical Bedroom Theme
Written by: BeddingStyle Summary: Newlyweds can extend that honeymoon feel designing a tropical bedroom. How many married newlyweds wouldn’t love to have an extended stay on their honeymoon? You probably don’t know many, so why not bring that honeymoon feel to the bedroom by designing a tropical theme! Wicker furniture, tropical themed duvet covers, lampshades…