The Importance of Giving to Charities

The following is a guest post Charities are events or organizations designed to help those in need when they truly need it. People all around the world are in situations that they cannot overly help, and the amount of human compassion that is done to help them is a wonderful fulfillment, knowing that these people cannot fully pay them back in the end. Human beings are kind by nature, and always are looking for ways …

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The Fight – Muay Thai in Phuket

This post is brought to you by Radisson Blu  With its terrifying kicks, sudden punches and lightning quick reactions, Muay Thai, aka Thai boxing, is becoming more and more popular all over the world. It’s long been one of Thailand’s favorite spectator sports. For many travelers spending time at beach resorts in Phuket, checking out some live Muay Thai action or attending a training session is all part of the experience. Image Source Seeing live …

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The Sign My Shirt $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

I was digging through Jason’s closet the other day looking at all his shirts and stopped and smiled. At one of his kid birthday parties years ago (he was probably 5?), we held it at a fun ice cream parlor party place. As a remembrance of the day, Jason got to take home a T-shirt with all the kids’ names and hand prints on it. The shirt was huuuge on him then, but now it’s …

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Win a Super Mario Chess Set (Ends 12/30)

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I’ve always loved playing chess. My dad taught me at a young age and I loved playing with him regularly using an old, beat-up plastic chess set. We even had a family friend Larry out in Long Island who’d play with me every time we visited. There’s just something about the game, you know? Maybe it’s the planning six moves ahead part that I really like. I actually remember going with my dad to Manhattan …

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Diana Nyad Swims in the Middle of NYC to Raise Money for Sandy Victims Through #SwimForRelief

#SwimforRelief

New York City is certainly known for its quirkiness. Take a trip to Manhattan and you’re bound to see something wacky. Something unique. Something pretty darn cool. Take today for instance. While taking a walk during my lunch break, I headed over to Macy’s at Herald Square (35th and Broadway). And wouldn’t you know it, right there in the street, in front of Macy’s itself was a swimming pool. A two-lane swimming pool. In October. …

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