Latest Holidays News
Government to fine parents who take children on holiday during term-time
By Travelmail Reporter The Government is considering fining parents who take their children on holiday during term-time in a bid to improve attendance rates. Holidays are second only to sickness as a reason given for absence, with families keen to take
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:44A
Happy (Early) Birthday, George Washington
Whether youre in the classroom, at work or at home, we like to take a little time to pause and reflect on such holidays. Whatever you do, dont calll it Presidents Day – despite some attempts over the years to roll Abe Lincoln into this holiday and
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:44A
TicketWeb Suffers Hackers Onslaught, Clients get Phishing E-mails
Essentially addressing TicketWeb customers in general, the fraudulent, phishing e-mail tells its recipients that their present Adobe Acrobat Reader version has expired, so they should revise their software to the latest edition of 2012.
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:36A
North American Markets Closed for Long Holiday Weekend
The US markets are also closed for the long holiday weekend which makes the price action even less reliable. We would therefore recommend proceeding with caution. We also remain unconvinced with the relative strength in the global equities markets,
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:33A
A sorry comment on our craft; and a brilliant combination of holidays
Id like to thank Dwane for giving us Sunday totally off, was a nice day of rest in a long stretch of Days With No Games. Q: Doug, how, really HOW, could the racist slur by ESPN re Lin happen? How many eyes must have seen the headline?
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:19A
Tempting - Luxury Short Breaks
Holidays makers are choosing shorter trips but are increasing their level of accommodation for a more enjoyable holiday. With destinations such as Prague in the Czech Republic, being a particularly popular choice thanks to the fantastic value it offers
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:16A
Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Most Adorable Family Dates Ever
Everyone wants to be home for the holidays, and Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are no exceptions. So on Thanksgiving 2011, they headed to Dallas, Texas to visit Selenas mom and stepdad. They were spotted around town by happy fans as they went about
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:12A
In Sierra Leone, Holidaymaker Bailed Le100million for alleged Theft
By Arthwah Maddie A Sierra Leonean based in the United States of America (USA), but just coming (JC) home on holidays to Sierra Leone, was on Friday 17th February 2012, arraigned before Magistrate Bankole Shyllon for allegedly stealing the luggage of
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:08A
Patch Poll: Presidential Popularity Contest
A portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, painted in 1795 and now hanging in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He painted a number of portraits of Washington. Today is Presidents Day. Contributed Presidents Day is the nations celebration of
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:06A
People Profiles: Rotary Club President Loves Giving Back to Her Community
By Sharon Peck Rick Gougis, a member of the Romeoville Rotary Club, and Lisa Lynch, club president, serve popcorn and hot cider to Ashley Estep and Malachi Glaum of Crest Hill at “Hope for the Holidays” in Romeoville. The goal of the 2010 pre-Christmas
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:05A
