Archive for May, 2010
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It Takes a Global Village…
Posted on May 29, 2010 | No CommentsTonight, while watching a rerun of one of my favorite shows, “Legend of the Seeker” reminded me that the days of seeing it on television is numbered. The show has... -
8 Practical Uses for That Unused Formal Living Room
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsBy Elaine Williamson If you are like most homeowners, your formal living room is useful for one primary thing: accumulating dust. Originally, formal living rooms were spaces in which special... -
Guinness World Records Discovers New Tallest Man in America
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsGuinness World Records announced Friday, May 21st, that Igor Vovkovinskiy has been crowned the new Tallest Living Man in America. Measuring a staggering 7 feet 8.33 inches, the towering 27-year... -
A Dog Story
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsFor those of you who owns a dog or has ever owned a dog, then the book “Real Dogs Eat Meat” is a must-read. Released by ALPO (yes, the dog... -
Virada Cultural in Sao Paulo Brazil
Posted on May 21, 2010 | No CommentsInspired by the French Nuit Blanche, the 6th edition of Virada Cultural took place on May 15-16. Virada Cultural is the biggest fest in São Paulo, and it is organized... -
Fragrance Foundation FIFI Fragrance Giveaway: Enter to Win
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsEstablished in 1949, the Fragrance Foundation (FIFI) holds the annual FIFI Awards since 1973 to honor and acknowledge the creativity of the fragrance industry. Considered the Oscars of the fragrance... -
Family Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No CommentsBy Christina Hansen For any family, safety is paramount – especially that related to fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. With their proven ability to double a family’s chance of surviving... -
Californians Can Feature Snoopy on an Official License Plate
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No CommentsPhil Kohlmetz, President of the California Association of Museums announced last week an effort to establish a California special license plate featuring Snoopy. Each plate will feature a reproduction of... -
Barong Tagalog Story
Posted on May 11, 2010 | No CommentsThere are several stories going around about the history of the Barong Tagalog. This is just ONE OF THEM. There are other accounts. During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines... -
Traditional Easter Sunday in Cavinti
Posted on May 10, 2010 | No CommentsHere in the U.S. we are used to seeing women wearing beautiful hats on Easter Sunday. In Cavinti, the celebration revolves around Jesus rising from the dead, the message of Easter...