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Tea Is Served
Tea is Served I love tea. It’s my favourite drink. It might be black, green, white, red, herbal or some combination, but the common thread for me is that its TEA, the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Main Tea GroupsIt's the processing of the tea leaves,...
Republic of Korea
South Korea was awarded the right to host the XXIV Olympiad Summer Olympics, an international multi-sport event celebrated from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul. When I arrived in Korea during May 1985, massive construction to host the event was well underway. The country had committed a vast amount of resources to ensure that their arrival on the world stage would be unblemished and their Olympics mascot, Hodori, provided assurance. The ‘coming out party’ was highly success and well received internationally. See Wikipedia.
Kuzu Tandir
About this Recipe This recipe comes from Tamara at Foodieverse who expresses a love for Kuzu Tandir. This is a slowly cooked lamb dish traditionally made in a Tandir (tandoor) oven, but this can also be made in the oven or on a stove. Its so tender that it falls off...
Chinese Seal Engraving
Ng Chai Tiam Mr. Ng Chai Tiam performs the art of Chinese seal engraving. When at his shop, located in the historic section of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, he is often seen working at a table near its outside entrance front entrance. Durning morning...
Capoeira Martial Art Infused Dance
Capoeiraa Brazilian dance infused martial art form Capoeira is martial art infused dance, which is thought to have originated in the 16th century in Brazil. Although today capoeira has become somewhat omnipresent with the booming popularity of street acrobatics such...
Barbecue Pork Belly
About this Recipe This BBQ pork belly can be paired with just about anything on the table. Seasoned to perfection with Pork & Poultry rub, salt and pepper, and roasted over applewood chips for smoking delicious eating. Are you up for it? Servings 6-8 Prep Time 5 mins...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A Soul selects a unique Host Poetry connects deeply with the spiritual aspects of our lives to invariably refresh and refuel us; to inspire and infuse enthusiasm, and ultimately prepare us to trod paths we previously considered unimaginable. Ouote "Race doesn't really...
Craftsmanship Dining
Craftsmanship Dining Experiencing fine dining requires selecting restaurants distinguished by the high quality of food served, décor and atmosphere, and well-trained staff attentive and comfortable with a diverse group of customers. I do my homework and so should you....
Traditional Korean Medicine
Korean traditional medicine originated in ancient and prehistoric times and can be traced back as far as 3000 B.C. The Chinese influence dates later to the period of the Three Kingdoms. The Chinese Five Elements, aspects of Qi, are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and...
Sloane Stephens Tennis Player
tennis champion Sloane Stephens Miami Open 2018, USA Sloane Stephens beats Jelena Ostapenko to win first title since US Open. The American holds her nerve against Ostapenko and has now won all six finals in which she has competed. Venue The Miami Open,...
Kami Rita Everest Sherpa
Sherpa Kami Rita Kami Rita is a Nepali guide of the Sherpa people. In 2017, Mr. Rita at age 47 achieved his 21st ascent of Mount Everest, making him one of only three people (others: Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa Mendewa) in world who has summit...
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones. . .Raw! QUINCY JONES HAS A STORY ABOUT THAT By Chris Heath Photographs by Robert Maxwell The above titled article appeared in GQ 29 Jan 2018. The entire article is available (see below) in PDF format, and suplemented with additional information and...
Mory Kanté Guinean Singer
Mory Kanté - Yeke Yeke A single from his third studio album 'Akwaba Beach'. The 1987 smash hit Yé ké yé ké by Guinean singer Mory Kanté was a worldwide anthem. As a single from his third studio album Akwaba Beach, the song generated tremendous...
Vietnam From Above
The above photo taken in 2010 during my trip to Hanoi and subsequent visit to Ha Long Bay. The video was sent to me from Japan by Judith Johnson.
Hiking and Climbing in South Korea
Buram-san Buram-san is a mountain in South Korea. It sits on the boundary between the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul ROK, the national capital, and the city of Namyangju, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 507 m (1,663 ft). Terry Randolph with Mr....
Benin Bronzes
Views of the Benin Bronzes Published: 11th August, 2017 Last Edited: 29th August, 2017 The Art of Benin Read Reading 2.3 'On the British loss of antique works of art from Benin' in AA100 Book 3, Chapter 2 and look closely at Plate 3.2.25 'Display for Benin...
My Friend By Gibran
My Friend BY KAHLIL GIBRAN My friend, I am not what I seem. Seeming is but a garment I wear—a care-woven garment that protects me from thy questionings and thee from my negligence. The “I” in me, my friend, dwells in the house of silence, and therein it...
Sonny Stitt Saxophonists
Sonny Stitt, 1971 CREDIT: JPROCHE American Jazz Series Edward “Sonny” Stitt Edward “Sonny” Stitt was born February 2, 1924 in Boston Massachusetts, and passed away July 22, 1982 at age 57 in Washington, D.C. He was inducted into the...
India Venster Trail
Hiking/Climbing the India Venster Trail Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa September 2006 Between 2003-2014 we lived in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa for approximately 6-7 non-consecutive years. The broad expanse of Table Mountain National...
Morning
Early morning along Chapman’s Peak drive just above Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.
Indigenous Women of Eritrea
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