This article just serves as an introduction to web2.0 for the grassroots people. So this article is by no means academic. I will try to avoid tech terms. Web2.0 is grassroots in the sense that if you look at web2.0 websites (meetup, craigslist, youtube, flickr, del.icio.us …), they are all built by the user. It […]
Card game for a past time, anyone?
Every weekend, the laminated table at the far end of the kitchen of an old bungalow along Moneta Avenue, that serves as their favorite rendezvous, is full. They are not holding a closed door meeting, so they say. Instead, they are there to while away the time, not exercising but playing a card game, now becoming an inseparable […]
Rio De Janeiro
In the melting pot of Brazil, three quite different concepts of a square meal interacted delectably. The Indians, who were there first, contributed grains, vegetables and an appreciation of the abundant seafood. The Portuguese, who colonized Brazil, brought their stews and sweet tooth… and then imported African slaves who in turn added new spices and […]
Being Forty is Not the End of the World – Don’t Let a Number Get You Down
So many people dread becoming forty. Why? Is it really that bad? The answer is definitely "no." There are a multitude of reasons why being a little older is nothing to fear. Being a little older has its benefits. It’s all a matter of keeping a positive attitude and making the best of your life. […]
If You Want a Devoted Pet, Get a Cat
Affectionate cats are more common than you may think. They are more independent than most dogs but are still great pets. In order to understand cats, it is important to choose the right one, when looking to adopt. Choose an alert cat that comes to you and shows affection. It is true that some cats […]
Is Organic Eating a healthier way to live
Is organic eating the better way to a healthy lifestyle? The food that’s eaten today is loaded with chemicals and artificial flavoring, preservatives, and coloring. Food that was made 25 or more years ago didn’t have a lot of ingredients and artificial coloring and preservatives. What would the world be like without fast food restaurants […]