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Caribbean University

Caribbean University was established in 1969 as the Caribbean Junior College in the municipality of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Nine years later, It was renamed as the Caribbean University College upon accreditation by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico and Middle States Commission on Higher...

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Toy Story Hits $400 Million

Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” passed the elusive and rare $400 million mark in domestic box office on Saturday. The loveable characters of the film also grabbed the worldwide animated box office crown by crossing the $920 million mark late last week and moved ahead of "Shrek 2"...

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Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Expecting First Child

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child.  The on and off again couple wed in a shotgun wedding on July 17, 2010 at the Anguilla Viceroy resort in the Caribbean less than a month after announcing their engagement in June.  A source close to Kerr reported to US Weekly...

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Miss Haiti Gives Hope to Devastated Country

The first Miss Haiti in 22 years, Sarodj Bertin, is hopeful and happy to be able to help her country after the horrific earthquake that devastated the impoverished Caribbean nation last January.Bertin, a young lawyer who speaks four languages, lived in Puerto Principe until age 9, when her mother,...

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Who Is Orlando Bloom?

Orlando Bloom is a Hollywood actor who had his debut when he took one of the lead roles in the box office hit Lord of the Rings. He was also known for his great performance in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Orlando bloom immediately became a household name since the release of these movies....

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What Is a Boudoir?

The term boudoir is derived from the French verb bouder, meaning "to pout." A boudoir is the private chamber, bedroom, or sitting room of a lady. Architecturally, the boudoir was part of a lady's private suite used for dressing, bathing, and even a private drawing room for activities like...

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What Is a Pomelo?

A pomelo is a citrus fruit that is grown all throughout Asia, Malaysia, Tahiti, New Guinea and Fiji. It is considered the largest member of the citrus family. Other names for the pomelo include pummelo, pommelo, and jabong. Another name for the pomelo – shaddock – is not an Asian word, but is based...

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What Is Jazz?

Jazz is a type of music that is considered as a truly American art form. Jazz has its roots in the south during the slave era of the 1800s. It is widely considered as the first major contribution of the African American community to the world. Jazz is well known for non-rigid rules and its...

Top 7 Tourist Destinations in Mexico

Top 7 Tourist Destinations in Mexico

Many people travel to Mexico for Winter Vacations, Spring Break, and Honeymoons. Others look for time share condos, or look for a place to eventually retire. Mexico offers some amazing places to vacation, especially for Americans and Canadians. This list is the top 7 tourist destinations in no...

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Natalee Holloway's Remains Possibly Discovered

Natalee Holloway's remains may have possibly been discovered. A Pennsylvania couple in their 70's were snorkeling off the coast of Aruban in October 2009 when they discovered skeletal remains. John and Pattie Muldowney were snapping underwater photos of the abundant marine life and fish in the...