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Cruising Into Puerto Vallarta in Style

By Geoff Edwards on January 10, 2011 in Baja California, Mexico, North America, Photos

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For years Puerto Vallarta was a sleepy little village, and grew at an easy pace. Then John Huston showed up with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The growth then reminded me of the way I...

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A L’il History on the Walled City and Gates of Lahore

By Shiraz Hassan on January 9, 2011 in Asia, Lahore, Pakistan, Photos

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The concept of walled city is not new to the students of history and it has traditionally been associated with the defense of the city as the wall used to be the first defense line...

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Pomegranate and Guava Salad

By Leen Al Zaben on January 9, 2011 in Jordan, Middle East, Photos

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Pomegranates, pomegranates, pomegranates! I don’t know about you, but I personally can’t get enough of them, on their own, as a sweet and sour accompaniment to salads, or as the garnish that gives that “kick”...

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Rough It or Do a Lap of Luxury in the Kalahari Desert

By Jade Scully on January 8, 2011 in Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Photos, Southern Africa

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The Kalahari Desert is not a desert in the strictest sense. Its annual rainfall is too high (although it is still very low), the wildlife is too diverse, and the plant life too abundant (even...

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Sahlab/Sahlep Ice Cream and New Beginnings

By Leen Al Zaben on January 8, 2011 in Middle East, Photos

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My mother insists on serving white foods for all occasions that symbolize new beginnings. Every birthday, first day of school or New Year’s day is marked with something white to eat. “To bless whatever is...

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Wind Power vs. Solar Power

By Jade Scully on January 8, 2011 in Africa, Photos, South Africa

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You want to do the right thing and install an alternative energy system in your home, but you’re not sure whether a wind or solar powered system is best for you. There are many factors...

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Some Great Photos of Milan and Its Environs

By Sherry Ott on January 7, 2011 in Asia, Europe, Featured, Italy, Milan, Photos

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For this Photo of the Week you get a special treat…many photos because I couldn’t choose just one! I recently spent 4 days in the Milan area traveling with a local friend.  This part of Northern...

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Jarrett Cherner Plays Keith Jarrett

By Renee Blodgett on January 7, 2011 in California, Events, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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Bay Area native and stellar keyboardist Jarrett Cherner will be playing Keith Jarrett in San Francisco on January 13, 2011, focusing in particular on Jarret’s two quartets of the 1970s, the American Quartet and the...

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