Even though Valentine’s Day is in February, it’s not just the month for lovers. It is also American Heart Month which reminds us all to take care of our heart and consider our risk factors. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women each year, leading to the deaths of about 610,000 […]
The holiday decorations are likely put away, the in-laws are gone and the irregular-fitting sweaters you just received are safely stored away in the back of your closet. Now it’s time to tackle those New Year’s resolutions. It’s time to welcome 2019! We hope everyone had a great 2018 and are looking forward to all […]
Soil pollution is a worldwide problem which degrades our soils, poisons the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. These are serious problems that can be hard to detect but whose impact on society is tremendous. It may seem far away but everyone, everywhere is affected one way or another. […]
On November 9, 1989, the infamous Berlin Wall, was taken down. This ominous wall stood as a harrowing barrier for nearly three decades, and Germany finally was re-unified. The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a major step in the disintegration of the Iron Curtain, paving the way to the liberation of Eastern and Central […]
The month of October is known internationally as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), and here at American Language Services, we support the movement to increase knowledge about this disease, its causes, and prevention. We are proud to offer our services to the medical field fighting this dangerous illness, and to supporting families and patients […]
September is considered the start of shoulder season for much of the United States (with the exception of Labor Day), which means that major airlines, hotels, resorts, and even local restaurants and venues offer special deals on accommodations, dining, and experiences to entice more travelers as the summer rush starts to end. Many events are […]
The hottest and steamiest part of the summer is about to be over. You might have either enjoyed these hot and muggy days of summer or suffer depending upon your point of view. Here are some of the interesting summer time activities to keep you cool in these dog days of summer. You can take […]
We all know that fireworks are a fun way for all Americans to celebrate the Independence Day on the Fourth of July. However, we must be very careful when handling fireworks as these can cause devastating and life-changing injuries. Each year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks in July. In addition to fireworks, we […]
For those who don’t know doughnut is basically a delicious fried dough laced with flavors from chocolate to bacon. You might want to indulge in having one even if you don’t love sugar just in the honor of National Doughnut Day, which is observed each year on the first Friday of June. You might not […]
Last weekend was Memorial Day Weekend, meaning most of us had a 3-day weekend to commemorate this important Federal Holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor all Americans who have died in military service for the United States. Many people will go away for the holiday, have parties, family gatherings or sports events. We […]
On Saturday May 19, the Royal Wedding is taking place between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. For Americans, this means an American in the British Royal Family, of what some would deem a huge leap for not only the Royal Family but also for African Americans. Meghan Markle, is an American born actress who is […]
Emancipation Day, a holiday in Washington DC, is a day marking the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which President Abraham Lincoln signed on April 16 in 1862. The day is a time to celerbate the end of slavery and citizens rights. Also, on April 19 this year was Israel’s Independence Day, […]
