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- Much Ado About Hotel Ratings - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonFor some people, a five-star hotel would mean a luxurious bed, high-end toiletries (preferably the brand names also patronized by celebrities), and large towels. For others, it would mean having at least 200 TV channels, CD and DVD players, and high-speed internet access. While these factors are ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Discovering El Yunque Rain Forest - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonJust 40 kilometers northeast of San Juan lies a vast piece of paradise known as El Yunque National Forest. Located in the eastern region of Puerto Rico, this natural reserve covers 28,000 acres of tropical forest and encompasses the municipalities of Canóvanas, Las Piedras, Luquillo, ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Going Indie: Hip Hop And The Independent Labels - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonFor a struggling musician who dreams of making it big, securing a record deal with a major label is definitely one of the golden opportunities that shouldn't be passed up. The same thing could just as well be said for hip hop artists. What with flashy cars, heavy jewelry, and ostentatious ...
Views: 4976(1 vote) - Beaches And Water Sports In San Juan, Puerto Rico - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonWhat is there to do when you are on a Caribbean island and practically surrounded by beaches? If you're a perfectly rational human being, then the ideal answer would be to throw off those shoes and go crazy in the water. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, there's so much room for beach adventures. For ...
Views: 1011 - Breakdancing And Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonBreakdancing is considered as one of the significant elements that make up hip hop culture. Also known as breaking, b-boying, or b-girling, this street dance was developed in the 1970s among the African-American and Hispanic youths of South Bronx, New York. It is widely believed that ...
Views: 1065 - Cracking Down On Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, ...
Views: 1691 - Customized Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonBefore the days of Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and other pharmaceutical giants of today, prescription drugs were produced in much smaller quantities through compounding. This is the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to form a drug product and is performed by a licensed ...
Views: 1150 - Drug Rashes - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonDrug rashes could appear as tiny reddish bumps on an itchy patch of skin or red scaly peelings on the entire skin. They can be classified into different types with varying severities. They are generally defined though as a reaction of the skin to certain drugs. One of the most common causes of ...
Views: 1192 - Exploring Old San Juan - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonWhen you've got a city that's over 400 years old, it's a shame not to revisit the rich history and grandeur of its colorful past. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, offers a generous taste of the Old World, from its cobbled streets to its impressive architecture. The overwhelming Spanish ...
Views: 3416 - Going On A Food Trip In San Juan, Puerto Rico - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonYour experience of a place would not be complete without a taste of its culinary offerings. In Puerto Rico, its criolla dishes are a must-try although international and fusion cuisines are also served in a lot of restaurants. Dining options run the gamut from upscale places to casual diners. The ...
Views: 1065 - In Search Of The Perfect Stockbroker - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonDon't all investors wish they have one. While a few may get lucky in choosing their stockbrokers with minimal effort, the general rule is to flesh out your investment needs and do adequate research before hiring a broker. Picking a stockbroker is just as important as choosing your stocks. If ...
Views: 974 - Investing In Micro Cap Companies - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonPutting your money on companies with big market capitalizations is often touted as one of the safer ways to invest in stocks. After all, these blue chips and mega cap companies are generally stable, secure, and are well-known industry leaders. They are traded on major exchanges such as Dow Jones ...
Views: 2076 - Is Forex Trading For You? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonWith the growing popularity of electronic trading networks and forex brokerage firms that open their doors to retail traders, more and more individuals are drawn to forex trading. The forex market is highly liquid and provides the highest leverage compared with other financial ventures. At first ...
Views: 1016 - Knowing Your Massages - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonA massage is one of the requisite services offered in a typical vacation or day spa. It's relaxing, relieves your body of stress and muscle pain, and will definitely put you on a sound, uninterrupted sleep. A spa's menu of services usually contains a wide selection of massages, from simple ones ...
Views: 1166 - Taking The Next Step To Physical Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonOne article about fitness that I came across has this to say: You have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step is to decide that you are going to be physically fit. That sounded encouraging. Not to mention that it just about sums up ...
Views: 1201 - Telltale Signs of a Forex Trading Scam - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonWho doesn't want to make a quick buck? Or better yet, a cool grand for just about a week of virtually effortless trading in the foreign exchange market? But before you hand over your hard-earned money to that smooth-talking account executive who called you earlier, remember the adage: if it ...
Views: 998 - The Art Of Choosing A Good Restaurant - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonSo deciding where to have dinner may not exactly qualify as one of humanity's most crucial choices but it doesn't mean that you should just pig out at the nearest dining dumpster either. Food, after all, is not merely a physiological necessity; it also happens to be one of life's greatest ...
Views: 891 - The Dollar Domination - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe US dollar is undoubtedly the prime mover of the world's financial systems. It still remains to be the main currency reserve despite claims of an emerging euro domination. Because of its pivotal role in the global economy, the dollar's value is a matter of concern the world over. Most ...
Views: 1248 - The Euro Invasion - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonIt has been declared by several economics and finance luminaries that the euro could very well be the next main currency reserve, toppling the US dollar from its revered position. No less than former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and Nobel Prize winner Robert Mundell have said that the ...
Views: 877 - The Lowdown On Drug Ads - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonDirect-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) has grown into a $4 billion industry in the United States within a decade. Since 1997, it has reached an annual growth rate of 20 percent and, though marred with controversies, is still very much thriving. DTCA refers to the promotion of prescription drugs ...
Views: 817 - The Perks And Perils Of Investing Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe opportunities for stock investment is not only limited to the stock markets of your home country. With the increasingly easier access to foreign economies, buying shares of international companies is now a practical option you can consider as part of diversifying your portfolio. It is also ...
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