Torrel Butler

You sail past the old fortress at the mouth of the harbor and you know even before stepping out on to the dock that you have reached fabled San Juan, Puerto Rico.

While some people might consider lounging in a beach chair with an umbrella drink in hand the perfect way to spend a vacation, "slow" has never been my speed at all. I'd much rather spend my off days biking up and down rocky terrain or twisting, turning trails while taking in incredible views along the way. That's why I've been booking mountain bike holidays for the past five years, and why I'll continue to do so every chance I get.

People have special dance instructors for their children; they have special tutors even; what people don't have for their children usually is a personal allergist. That's what they have at the home of my daughter's best friend.

When you're young, with little or no experience dating girls, asking a girl out on a date can be a frightening experience. You may feel nervous, fearful you'll be rejected. You may go through endless rehearsals of what you'll say.

The time has come! Spring is here, the sun will be shinning late into the Autumn this year, and the fish are promising to be jumping in the boats, especially that most delectable of fish, the bass. You need only gather together a formidable array of bass fishing lures to entice them, and, as you'll see, a little java helps.

The miserable fact is that most of the people have acne attacks. This is merely a part of life ; although it's not a nice one to fight with. It doesn't actually matter if you're a teenager, in your twenties, or even in your 40s ; you can still suffer with acne zits and marks.

Every small business owner needs to be very conscious these days of where every cent is going. They need to make tight budgets and stick to them diligently or they could face having to shut down their business altogether. One of the key areas where small business owners make mistakes is in either spending too little or too much on advertising costs.

Happy birthday ecards are all the rage these days for good reason. While some may criticize this newer way to send birthday greetings there are many benefits to using this kind of system to send the note of good will. You may want to consider the benefits before choosing to use happy birthday ecards.

I used to wonder why parents would have a 1st birthday party for their children. I mean, a one year old is never going to remember a birthday party at that age.

Celebrating your 50th birthday with a party is something everyone should do. After all, you're only 50 once, so you should make the most of it. Since turning 50 is a milestone year, you should consider doing something a bit more exciting than the standard dinner and drinks. Here are some ideas for some themes you might like to use for your own or a surprise 50th birthday party.