Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Heart of Madrid

Traditional dance of the gypsies in Madrid, and throughout all Spain, is the Flamenco. Originally from the southern part of the country, Andalusia to be specific, this art form has Moorish roots, as well as gypsy and Andalusian. What started … Continue reading

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8:30 to 9:30 Global Blackout

Today, on March 28th in the year of 2009 history is being made. For perhaps one of the first times recorded the people of the world are actually coming together to ‘vote’ on an issue that far spans political ideology … Continue reading

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Ice Hockey Coming to the Persian Gulf

Dubai Sports City has partnered with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to create the World Hockey Academy. The Academy will provide local hockey leagues, school tournaments, and coaching programs. Construction of the academy is entering the final stages of completion. … Continue reading

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The Heart of Greenwich Village

Washington Square park sits in the center of one of the most noted and respected artist communities, that of Greenwich Village in New York. The history of this square bit of land is extensive, and the beauty of it as … Continue reading

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Asia’s Best Island Escape

Thailand’s most famous island, Phuket, has been named the “Best Island in Asia” by TripAdvisor.com. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel online community. They recently released their list of the “10 Best Island Escapes” and Phuket finished at number 8 … Continue reading

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Saving Singapore Tourism

Singapore has had a growing tourism industry for many years.  Rates of immigration and visitors wanting to be involved in the business sector alone have brought millions to the city.  Last month, however, preparing for the global trend of consumers, … Continue reading

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Reasons to Visit Goa

More and more people are finding a reason to visit Goa, India every year. It is easily one of the most popular holiday destinations in all of India. Even though it’s the smallest state in that massive country, Goa manages … Continue reading

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Singapore Leads the Way in Green Technology

Kermit the Frog, the icon created by Jim Henson, once sang that “it ain’t easy being green”.  Well, Singaporeans are discovering that that is true to a certain extent.  The Economic Development Board of Singapore recently released a statement that … Continue reading

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Next Time, Paper or Plastic?

Next time you are asked at the market, “Paper or Plastic”, or next time you buy a bottle of Evian, consider this.  Seventy five percent of the trash in the oceans and seas of our planet comes from trash, and … Continue reading

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The Fascination with New York City

Known to many as the Big Apple, New York is one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world.  People from all over the world come to the city to work, play, live, and visit each year. The … Continue reading

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