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...
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...
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...
By definition, a pirate is someone who steals at sea. The pirate emerged as a notorious character as early as the 13th century BC. Pirates terrorized the Aegean Sea, they destroyed ships and plundered villages close to the rivers and seas. Their use of violence increased in the Middle Ages and they...
Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
We all saw her bosom in Titanic and now it seems one lucky man gets to look at it the rest of his life: that's right, actress Kate Winslet has wed Ned Rocknroll. The pair tied the knot in a secret exchange of vows during early December 2012 before friends and family at a small gathering in New...
After less than a month of getting married, Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom have announced that they're expecting their first baby. Us Weekly reported three weeks ago that Kerr was expecting her first child with husband and actor Bloom, 33.The Victoria's Secret model confirmed the news in the...
Oprah Winfrey, the 25 year reigning queen of daytime talk shows, surprised members of her audience with her favorite things on the Friday, November 19, 2010 episode of her show. Oprah decided to give back to a select audience of people who make a difference in their communities and sent each...
What is CumbiaCumbia is the dance of courtship and the dance of freedom and liberty. I began learning cumbia in Nayarit, and later Mazatlan, and finally Tijuana. Mexican Cumbia has a diverse history as far as music and dance style goes. My view of cumbia is viewed through the Mexican Cumbia. Cumbia...
