Edgar Byran Davis – Philanthropist From “Texans Always Move Them: A True Texas Story” When Texas wildcatter Edgar Byram Davis found oil near Luling, Texas, everyone benefited. After making a profit on his discovery, he used his funds to improve Texas. Davis celebrated by hosting a great free barbecue. He invited friends, employees and associates… Continue reading
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Anastasia Review (you’re going to like this)
Good afternoon friends. It’s hard to know where to start Anastasia. The book is a very fun read, but the central question is: Is Anastasia real? The Ringing Cedars series consists of nine books written by a Russian businessman. The series documents his encounters with a very unique and talented girl in a remote wooded… Continue reading
Main events in Houston TX
Where to start planning your trip to Houston If you don’t know where to start your Houston, TX tour, the best advice you can give is to start at the Houston Visitor Information Center. Armed with an arsenal of information related to the best malls, restaurants, unique boutiques, souvenir shops, hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts,… Continue reading
The awakening
Among the many sculptures and works of art in Washington DC is a piece titled “The Awakening”, a large aluminum sculpture of a man struggling to get up or consumed by the Earth. Created by J. Seward Johnson Jr., the sculpture has attracted many visitors since it was first installed at Haines Point in 1980… Continue reading
Boston – Top 10 Tourist Attractions
On boston vacation it can mean different things to different travelers. Whether you are visiting this city for the first time, the 10th time or if you are a local resident, there is always something to do. A couple of factors to consider first are the time of year you are visiting, the weather, and… Continue reading
Beach resorts and villas for an exotic vacation
When planning a vacation, especially one you’ve been waiting for a long time, accommodation becomes an important consideration. Holidays in exotic lands like Sri Lanka, land of sun and sand, are best enjoyed in villas and beach resorts. Why? It is within these beaches where all the Christmas fun is hidden. On the seashore, the… Continue reading
The Last Fabergé: Midnight in Moscow
The turbulence during World War I coinciding with the rise of the Bolsheviks led to intrigue around the Last Tsar of Russia. The last Tsar who had amassed treasure beyond imagination was still waiting to be found. A treasure that vanished just as the Bolshevik raiders seized power and brought down the House of Romanoff.… Continue reading