I have always believed that if you want to truly capture the essence of a country in the present, you need to see the oldest parts of it and understand how what was became what is. Because it is one of the oldest ‘civilized’ countries in the world I have always dreamed of traveling to Europe. Thanks to their ancient penchant for exploration they have influenced almost every single modern culture in existence today.
Archives for July 2016
Lunch With The Great Grandson Of The Telephone’s Inventor
Hugh Muller’s white whiskers and kindly face immediately link him to his illustrious great grandfather, Alexander Graham Bell.
The History Of The Casino Industry From Casino di Venezia to The Hard Rock Casino
While the precise origin of gambling is unknown, history shows that gambling has been seen in some form or another throughout almost every society. Standout examples include the Ancient Greeks and Romans, Napoleonic France and Elizabethan England. All provide stories of entertainment based on chance.
Battery Urban Farm: Real Garden in the Heart of NYC
The modern era, enriched with progressive technology, has pushed us away from ever-providing Nature. The metropolitan lifestyle has forced adults and youths to forget about harvesting their own food. Because of this isolation, kids have no idea where the delicious fruit and vegetables come from. Do they come from the supermarket or the farmers’ market, or do the goods just appear from nowhere?
NRA – Stop Promoting Guns
We as global citizens, even if not American, have a right to demand the end of deaths, the end of murders and the end of what we can only see as a love of guns. We love our American friends and neighbors.
Immerse Yourself in “THE Perfect Picnic” with Parks Canada
You might not want to immerse yourself in the experience in quite the manner I did. Before sitting down to dine, I skipped across several large rocks in the river, missing my footing and ending up going for an unplanned swim.
Nobody Knows
The last of the dog walkers hurries out of the park. Slick tells me there are a lot of guys like this guy. That one always makes it a point to talk to Slick, he says. “These guys think that a couple bucks and some hipster shit make them part of the scene. They don’t have a fuckin’ clue.”
Wow! The New Parks Canada
Firing an Eighteenth Century cannon isn’t just a matter of pushing a button or lighting a fuse. We had to dress like French artillerymen of the period, tricorn hat included, and march in formation up the battlements with a musical escort.
5 Superfoods for Heart Health
The consumption of white sugar and flour, fatty meats, and trans fats can all negatively affect the heart; however, there are other heart-healthy foods you can add to your diet that may help you ward off strokes, heart attacks, and other heart-related events.
Virtual Reality: The Future of Shopping
True, applications like gaming and virtual travel represent primary avenues for VR developers to explore, but this sci-fi-esque technology is undeniably positioning itself to be a game changer in the commercial world.