When it comes to New York City, its dynamic environment, and multicultural fusion of distinctive inhabitants, author Clifford Browder focuses his keen literary eye on his life and experiences as a seasoned resident there, as well as providing glimpses of New York’s eclectic history. the city in his recent work, New Yorkers: A Feisty People Who Will Unsettle, Madden, Amuse […]
In this article we will describe a particularly characteristic element within the Brazilian Carnival party: the Mestre-Sala translated from Portuguese to Samba-Host. Next, you will understand why this iconic element can symbolize the essence and honor of the culture of the Carnival parade in Brazil. This figure represents the highest distinction for people who dedicate their career to the Samba […]
Pumpkins have been present in North America since 7000 BC and probably had their beginnings in Mexico. A member of the gourd family, the name means “large melon” in Greek (pepon), which the French called pompom It is believed that early civilizations ate only the seeds, which were roasted before eating. The flesh of early gourds was bitter and more […]
When is a “B” the second best score you can get? When it comes to Foo Kee Seafood Restaurant! As in achieving the second highest rating ever given by The Chinese Quest! For the other reason you might get a “B”, you’ll just have to check out our Twitter feed, @TheChineseQuest. After a two-month hiatus, in the winter that will […]
One day I was visiting a community discussion forum and came across a member’s request for more information on what attractions were close to where they were staying. I was surprised by one of the responses that said, “Other than golf and the beach, there really wasn’t much to do in that place” Puerto Rico is only two hundred miles […]
Search! The man screams as he walks from the bus station to the Belize City boardwalk. Hesitantly, he worries that he is trying to distract you to free you from your belongings. After all, Belize City is known as one of the most dangerous cities in Central America. Instead, he is treated to a view of thousands of birds flying […]
The consensus is that despite its location in Puerto Rico, if you plan to stay in that same general area, you don’t necessarily need a rental. That does not mean that you will never have the need to act on a whim and travel to other cities. Due to the intimate size of the country and the prevalence of taxis […]
As a child and well into my college years, going to YMCA Camp Letts near the Chesapeake Bay was one of the central experiences of my life. One of those experiences was confronting Dixie-style segregation. YMCA Camp Letts sits at the end of a peninsula that juts out into the Rhode River near Edgewater, Maryland. On a clear day, you […]
“Rustic” is so often accompanied by the word “charm” that the two words have become inseparable. With the addition of a couple more words like “comforting” or “relaxing”, you will have summed up the appeal of this form of decorating. Even if you’ve never done home decorating, getting the rustic decorating style in your home is easy and fun to […]
As I write this, I can smell the fragrant goodness of mesquite and hickory mixed with country-style pork ribs and the heady meatiness of sirloin tip roast. My Masterbuilt electric smoker is blowing clouds of white smoke into the suburban grid, and I am disturbing my neighbors with the aroma of freshly smoked meat. Today is a feast of meat. […]
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