Do you remember waking up as a kid and being excited to open the presents under the tree? I loved that feeling. I remember the joy of opening the shiny wrapper to find the toy that I really wanted. I never knew how my parents knew, but I absolutely lived for those moments back then. Of course, there are those […]

You’d think Victor Arnautoff, the artistic director of the sprawling murals at Coit Tower in nearby San Francisco and a Diego Rivera protege, would get some respect. But even a major oil-on-canvas mural (on the wall) commissioned by the US Treasury Fine Arts Section for the downtown Richmond, CA post office, painted by Arnautoff in April 1941, was ripped unceremoniously […]

Aruba… If this word makes you think of Paradise, pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife, beautiful locations and perfect weather, you won’t be disappointed. Aruba is a charming contradiction, an island with “two faces”. Its white sand beaches and transparent blue waters will make you feel as if you were the first person to walk on the sand and soak your […]

The entire region of India is a treat for all the senses, as every traveler to this land will agree. Vibrant sights, enchanting sounds, enchanting chaos, fragrant feasts, tempting flavors, and the touch of smooth silk or sticky sandalwood are very much Indian. Often times, the sights and sounds can simply overwhelm an unprepared visitor, but the timeless magnetism makes […]

Regardless of the type of family case you are dealing with, you will need the trusted representation of legal counsel, in most cases, a family attorney. Whether it’s a divorce, separation, child custody, or some other matter, there are a myriad of details that need to be dealt with. Going through all the necessary paperwork requirements is enough of a […]

If you hate waiting so long inside the elevator before it reaches your floor, this is good news for you. No, this is not an invention that speeds up or down an elevator in a building, nor is it a mandate that prohibits slow elevators in buildings with more than ten floors. This is a new innovation in the multimedia […]

Just because you like to cook doesn’t mean you like to do it every day. However, it can be difficult to determine where to go when you want someone else to cook. So how do you choose the best restaurants for your situation? Outing with children If you have kids, you know how stressful eating out can be. You ask […]

The term ‘crown jewel’ has been well used, but never again is it more apt to describe the Kingdom of Oman, the jewel in the crown comprising the Arab states. Oman is simply the “essence of Arabia”. Dominated by a hinterland of rugged mountains (jebels), vast deserts and plains, Oman is a scenic delight occupying the eastern bulge of the […]

The subject of this article is claiming costs after judgment entry in California. Claiming pre-judgment costs after the entry of a judgment in California requires the filing and service of a verified cost memorandum by the prevailing party entitled to costs. California law provides that a cost memorandum must be verified by the party or their attorney and must be […]

Ghana’s list of casinos is quite short – no surprise for a poor African country. Actually, by African standards, Ghana is not that poor. It was the first African country to shake off colonialism in 1957, led by Kwame Nkrumah. The next 30 years or so were the usual struggle against the economic incompetence of the various rulers, including the […]