Solar Eclipse 2009

It's official, this year's solar eclipse will be one of the most spectacular site to witness across the globe. The problem is: will your current location be one of the most ideal place to view this phenomenon?

Since ancient times, depending on the originating land's culture, solar eclipses have often be viewed as impending signs which would often lead to "good" or "bad" outcomes or omens. Those who had the "ability" to predict these occurrences were often viewed as either prophets, wizards, gifted individuals with unknown powers, or in the worst instance, witches. Generally, based on historical and mthical legends, the latter were more often assumed to be the case (as they say, it's easier to believe in sorcery and black magic, as compared to mere scientific explanations).

Needless to say, science prevails these days and astrologists and scientists can easily explain to anyone how such solar eclipses can occur and not surprisingly, even estimating (read again, not guessing or predicting) when the next eclipse will take place, right up to the exact information on which part of the planet the population can have the best view.

So, how late are you going to stay up this time for the solar eclipse?

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

7-Eleven stores across America celebrate their birthday on every July 11 by giving away Free Slurpees. The company, which was started in Dallas Texas, is celebrating their 82nd birthday of the convenience stores on Saturday July 11, 2009 as Free Slurpee Day

7-Eleven is a subsidiary of Seven & I Holdings Co. of Japan. During this free Slurpee day 2009, all 7-Eleven customers will be able to enjoy a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee drinks at more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. The stores are located in 18 countries with its largest markets in Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Thailand and United States.

This year, the convenience store chain is turning 82 and they are promising that this year it will be the “Biggest Slurpee Giveaway Ever,” with approximately 5 million icy beverages expected to be handed out at participating locations. This year, the company is rolling out some tremendous new energetic flavors like Ironman Amp, energy Surplee and Guitar Hero Full Throttle. It is also expected that flavors of the Slurpee drinks will be different at each location, as the stores themselves go with what is hot in a given sector. Enjoy free Surplee day 2009 today. To see more information for a 7-Eleven Store Locator, interactive games, trivia and more here