Mildred

Watching a visitor enter New York City for the first time has always been the equivalent of watching a deer in the headlights. The fast pace, noise and traffic just seem to startle my friends when we go into the controlled recklessness flowing through the streets of Manhattan. Growing up right near New York it has always been my playground, and perhaps something I took for granted as I was younger. There is no question in my mind New York is the best city and offers the most and best of whatever your desire be. If great food is your forte, well the best chefs thrive in the alleys, nightlife. The city has the best you will find and you will continue to find new hot clubs, concerts. almost every artist considers New York their favorite venue, sports. Oh, and lets not forget New York Broadway Theater, the best musicals, plays and shows anywhere. So with so much to do it is no wonder why friends become lost and a bit overwhelmed by New York s addicted charm, and if I was not there to guide them they would probably just sit in the car wondering where to go. Most people think a trip to New York is...

It s been said so many times it s almost a clich but like most clich s it s perfectly true - Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world . Most first-time visitors to South Africa s Mother City have little real idea what to expect beyond the post-card view of the iconic Table Mountain and some vague notions about possibly buying a wooden giraffe carving for the entry hall back home And for many the obvious is all they will take back with them the sites and experiences offered in every second tour guide s brochure. They ll have a good time, but there is so much more to this place curved lovingly around the tip of Africa. Cape Town is a city crammed full of life, interwoven with vibrant colours and cultures. The city centre and suburbs which surround and spread out from the lower slopes of Table Mountain are filled with the sounds of many languages as her children live and laugh and fight and co-exist together in this place they call home. If you give her a chance, and are prepared to look beyond the numerous wonderful yet over-done tourist attractions and in-your-face geographical...

Summer vacation is a favorite tradition, a chance to escape the day-to-day stress of work, household chores and hectic schedules. But identity thieves don 8217;t take a vacation 8211; they know that summer, when people travel, is a great time to strike. You probably take certain precautions already to protect your identity, such as shredding receipts and unsolicited credit card offers; giving out personal information such as your Social Security number only when absolutely necessary; and checking your credit report on a regular basis for unusual activity or fraudulent accounts. When you 8217;re leaving on vacation, there are a few extra steps you should take to ensure that your personal information is safe while you 8217;re having fun in the sun. Here are some measures you can take to make sure the memories of your summer vacation don 8217;t include identity theft: If you 8217;re asking a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on your house and your mail, make sure it 8217;s someone you can trust. Identity theft is often perpetrated by people who know their victims. According to a study released by...