http://www.articleonramp.com/Author-Summary.cfm?AuthorID=37815 Internet article directory, submission, and distribution. en-us Copyright 2009 Article OnRamp http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:28:01 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37815 Known locally as Krung Thep - or, the City of Angels - Bangkok is a place quite unlike any other and must be seen to be believed. Although one thing is for certain, it’s a city that boasts a rich and complex personality, combining the ultra-modern with a fascinating and ancient history. Home to a vibrantly vivacious population of Thais, Westerners, Indians and Chinese, Bangkok has been described as encompassing a whole world within its city limits. It's perhaps for this reason that it is one of... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37815 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37800 However distasteful or uncomfortable it may be to consider our own mortality, it is best to be prepared for the worst, if only for the benefit of those who are left behind. Ensuring that your life is adequately insured will mean that your beneficiaries will not face financial hardship should the worst actually happen. Similarly, many people also prepare for the possibility of contracting certain medical conditions and illnesses, or for physical disability that will prevent them ever working aga... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37800 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37798 Florida shot to prominence as a premier destination for British tourists during the late 1980s at the onset of sustained cheap transatlantic travel. Disney’s Magic Kingdom was the initial draw for the millions of Britons who took off for the Sunshine State, but this huge chunk of the USA has so much more to offer than just its ever-growing selection of theme parks. Starting at the southernmost tip of the continental USA, the Florida Keys is a series of islands that stretch 130 miles from Key We... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37798 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37792 Boasting the largest metropolitan area in the European Union and cited as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, London proves an interesting city to visit. Offering up so much to see and do, it is nigh on impossible to find yourself without something to experience in this vibrant and lively capital. From its selection of globally-renowned attractions to its unparalleled nightlife and range of cultural activities, even the most diverse tastes are catered for here. However, i... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37792 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37788 All eyes in the film and music industries are currently focused on the start of the major trial of four men in Sweden who are charged with facilitating the distribution of copyrighted material on the internet. The trial, which is anticipated to be the most significant internet piracy case in recent times, concerns the Swedish file-sharing website Pirate Bay. The site facilitates the illegal downloading of music, games and films through a data-sharing protocol called BitTorrent. The four men acc... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37788 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37781 The capital and second most populated city in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is an exciting and culturally unique city to visit. With less than half a million permanent residents and such high earnings gained from tourism and oil, it proves to be one of the richest cities in the world. There are a huge range of high quality attractions to visit throughout the city and one of the most popular of these is the Al Hosn Palace. As the oldest building in Abu Dhabi, the Al Hosn Palace - or White... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37781 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37715 With its long history as a British dependency - which ended with its transfer to China in 1997 - Hong Kong offers a unique chance to sample the meeting of Eastern and Western Cultures. The island glories in a stunning setting on the Pearl River Delta and its natural beauty contrasts with impressive horizons of modern skyscrapers. A hub for financial services, it offers plenty of cultural, shopping and dining attractions too. If you are travelling to Hong Kong on business you are likely to find ... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37715 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37713 The current economic climate is having an effect on all parts of modern life and while many households are tightening their budgets accordingly, there are certain things that cannot be cut out completely. Desirable designer clothes can be kept firmly on the wish list, budget supermarkets offer affordable alternatives to help cut the weekly shop and cutting out alcohol will help dramatically reduce outgoings. If you have children, however, you'll need to be careful where you make the savings.... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37713 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37700 The importance of having savings cannot be underestimated. According to the experts, regardless of how much you can afford to put aside each month, one of the smartest things you can do to ensure your financial wellbeing, is to save. And with a bit of consideration, it is easy to understand how to make the money you have provide you with the most lucrative returns. The first thing to be aware of is the amount you can afford to set aside, coupled with the access you require to your cash, which ... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37700 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37442 Do you have a new look in mind for a room in your home? If you do, you’re probably choosing paint colours and wallpaper right now. And whilst these are some of the most important decisions that need to be made, they aren’t the only ones - deciding how you will finish off your windows is just as important. If you get it wrong the whole room can look off balance, but get it right and you’ll attract compliments from everyone who walks in. As such, a good place to start with window blinds is thei... Read more info@ArticleOnRamp.com Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ArticleOnRamp.com/Article.cfm?ID=37442