Latest Holidays News
Working on not working
Im taking my first official vacation as an associate this month, and I imagine many other first years have some winter holiday time booked, too. I took a few days off at Christmas, but was in town and worked as necessary. This time Im headed out of
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:55A
Egypt a spring destination for culture and fun
With a huge variety of options for travellers to indulge in, holidays can be cultural, fun or both. If visitors are looking for beaches and diving, then Sharm el Sheikh is the ideal place to head to. The area has many resorts catering to tourists,
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:54A
Movie-themed ideas for your Academy Awards party
These films and the other nominees tell stories that happen across a broad spectrum of time, yet they share a common theme: a strong sense of place. Why: This classic canap could have been on the menu in 1920s Hollywood, the setting for this film.
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:54A
More shorter school holidays says NAHTs Russell Hobby
The National Association of Head Teachers general secretary suggested a change to school holidays with regional variations - with more but shorter breaks spread through the year. Russell Hobby said illnesses and holidays can mean some children miss a
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:44A
Morning News and Stuff
For example, it was the first holiday authorized to commemorate an American citizen (Mr. Washington) and was split among three different holidays until President Nixon decided to consolidate them in 1971. (Thanks for that, Dick.)
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:44A
Dial F For Fraud: Auditor Craig Kinton to Tell Council Citys Code of Ethics
20 2012 at 8:32 AM ?Shortly before the holidays, Leslie sat in on an Ethics Advisory Commission get-together during which its members stewed in an existential funk, asking themselves such questions as: Are we accomplishing what we were created to
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:39A
North American markets closed, world markets buoyant on Greece bailout hopes
While New York markets remain closed for the Presidents Day holiday and the Toronto Stock Exchange is shut due to Family Day in Ontario, world markets were buoyant. Investors appeared optimistic that Greece will finally secure a massive but
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:38A
Presidents Day: Healthy Ways To Make The Most Of It
In the US, theres no set amount of holidays an employer is required to give to workers, but on average, American workers are awarded 15 holidays during the year, according to financial services consulting firm Mercers Worldwide Benefit Employment
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:33A
KUNA holds cultural, heritage festival
(With photos) KUWAIT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) held on Monday a cultural and heritage festival on the occasion of the countrys national holidays, in which researchers in the Kuwaiti culture and heritage Radhwan Maqamis and Ahmad
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:27A
The History of Presidents Day: Washington Versus Lincoln
Unknown, 1860s For many, Presidents Day means nothing more than a three day weekend and shopping, but the holiday was originally meant to commemorate our countrys founding father—President George Washington. Originally signed into law by President
Updated: 02/20/2012 09:26A
