American Express
Early history American Express Co. shipping receipt, New York, NY to St. Louis, MO (August 6, 1853) American Express was started as an express mail business in Albany, New York, in 1850. It was founded as a joint stock corporation by the merger of the express companies owned by Henry Wells (Wells & Company), William Fargo (Livingston, Fargo & Company), and John Warren Butterfield (Wells, Butterfield & Company, the successor earlier in 1850 of Butterfield, Wasson & ...› Continue reading
Adventure Overseas Travel 20 Top Tips For Taking Photographs
Whether going on a Gap Year, Career Break or Adventure Overseas travel one of the most important things you often want are good photographs. Here are my 20 Top Tips. Buying a Camera 1. With the internet becoming more and more popular you have a chance to shop around and get the best deal possible. However be careful and check where you are buying from, be careful if the product is being shipped from abroad and check it comes with all the cables and the correct power supply! If its sounds ...› Continue reading
Volunteering for Charity, Legally
Charities are often required to rely on the kindness of volunteers in order to carry out the work they are doing, however, as a charity this can often be a source of some confusion about how to treat a volunteer in terms of 'legal employment'. As a volunteer giving up your precious time in order to contribute, you may also want to know where your legal boundaries lie. The following is an overview of some of the most frequently asked questions regarding charity and differentiating between the ...› Continue reading
Life In The "Land Of Lincoln": Explore Illinois - Illinois Travel Information
Illinois is a myriad of sites and sounds, history and multiculturalism, all blended harmoniously into what is considered a perfect microcosm of the United States. The exploding diversity of the north and Chicagoland balances perfectly with the wilderness and historic sites of the south. The major financial, cultural and commercial hub of Illinois, Chicago, is situated on the Great Lake Michigan. The rest of the state is largely bordered by major waterways, including the Mississippi River to the ...› Continue reading
A Phoenix Rises From The Ashes: Atlanta Travel Information
To gain a full understanding of America's struggle through infancy and keeping the threads of the nation together during the Civil War, Atlanta is a mandatory travel destination. The entire city was at one point or another an actual battleground for many pivotal moments during the Civil War. The Union Invasion into Atlanta in 1864 is even the center story of the famous 1939 film, Gone with the Wind. Find your airfare to Atlanta today and immerse yourself in the city's tumultuous centuries and ...› Continue reading