by Tessa on March 11, 2014
Pinot Noir and Gouda and Cabernet Sauvignon and Edam are good cheese and wine pairings. Manufacturers offer hard, semi-hard, Hispanic-style, blue-veined, soft-ripened, and fresh cheeses. And there are wines that are rich in flavor and aromas. Wine and cheese is a classic combination. But cheese goes well with crackers and meat as well. Connoisseurs serve cheese with walnuts, figs, apricots, and grapes. Meat and cured olives such as Cerignola or Gaeta make for a great combination. Or you can serve meat with melon or figs. And there is a large selection of cheeses to choose from – brie, Swiss, bleu, camembert, and others. Just bring cheese to room temperature before serving for guest to enjoy the flavor.
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by Tessa on March 10, 2014
Step by Step, Brick by Brick … An interesting infographic how Lego is becoming the most profitable toymaker in the world.
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by Tessa on March 6, 2014
Are there advantages of living in California? According to the infographic there are many:
- Lots of Historic Landmarks like the Fort Tejon State Historic Park; Native American artifacts
- Natural Beauty: San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
- Shopping opportunities for the fashionistas
- Exceptional Weather
- Fine Food and Dining
- Entertainment – well, we all know where Hollywood is
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by Tessa on March 4, 2014
The Germans eat cheese and wursts, and the Dutch prepare apple pancakes. Sausages and bacon are not breakfast foods in Thailand and China but they are in Britain. Breakfast foods are culturally unique, and all societies have their cultural standards and meals to start the day. While breakfast is your morning fuel, food is steeped in social norms, tradition, and history. Americans have no problem eating breakfast at fast food joints and restaurants. Brazilians, on the other hand, always eat at home. Our food habits are also culturally defined. Lunch is the main meal in some countries. In others, people eat more for breakfast. The bottom line – we are cultural beings.
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by Tessa on March 3, 2014
A look back at all the dresses worn by actresses who won the Best Actress Academy Award from 1929 to 2013.
What was the fashion back then and how it has evolved? What is your favourite dress?
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by Tessa on February 28, 2014
A look at all the “Best Picture” winners in the 85-year history of the Academy Awards.
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by Tessa on February 27, 2014
Chernobyl will be finally safe 20,000 years from now. Our planet will be a different place. Even today, processes and phenomena such as extinction and evolution, the global warming, the Sun-Earth relationship, and natural disasters continue shaping the Earth’s surface. They affect humankind and the choices we make – the roads and travel networks we build, the buildings we design and construct, the places we visit, and much more. Most words will be extinct 1,000 years from now. And many languages are endangered today. These languages contribute to the diversity of cultural experiences. Languages define our cultural and social environment and have rich histories. New languages will be spoken 1,000 years from now, shaping our cultural space in new ways. And there will be a new Ice Age in 500,000 years. Or we may finally leave the Earth.
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by Tessa on February 25, 2014
Countries such as England, Denmark, Spain, and Belgium have granted legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The majority of countries have signed up to all human rights treaties. Yet LGBT rights are worsening in some countries. Iran has the death penalty for homosexuality. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Libya, Algeria, Sudan, and other countries. The term “state-sponsored homophobia” was coined. And reports show that LGBT inmates are a vulnerable group. They suffer from violence, torture, discrimination, and mistreatment. In Cameroon, a man was given a prison sentence for texting another man. And some people are tortured into confessing. While same-sex adoptions are legal in countries such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, and New Caledonia, LGBT rights are under attack in other countries. And even in countries where it is legal to marry, gay people face discrimination and ill-treatment. There is room for change.
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by Tessa on February 24, 2014
Winners think differently and plan ahead. But some personalities are prone to depression – creative types, perfectionists, and isolated introverts. Some people have vivid fantasies while others are self-critical. Introverts feel exhausted and emotionally drained when socializing with others. People with a winning personality, on the other hand, are cheerful, optimistic, and self-motivated. Who we are is largely defined by our personality, and some of us are introverts while others are extroverts. Inventors, composers, writers, and artists are usually introverts. CEOs, managers, and politicians are often extroverted. They are assertive and enthusiastic and thrive around other people. It seems that extroverts have a winning personality. But most people are neither introverts nor extroverts – they enjoy social interactions and time spent alone.
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by Tessa on February 20, 2014
The average Facebook usage is 7.3 hours per month. If you think that’s perfectly normal, active Internet users also visit Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, forums, online magazines… A new study reveals that people who frequently use Facebook are needy. According to scientists, some structures in the brain are linked to reputation, money, and food and can help predict whether a person is likely to develop an addiction. Facebook likes, for example, are related to positive self-image and reputation. Positive feedback by family, friends, and even strangers drives visitors to interact, share, post statuses, and use social media networks. Humans are social creatures. Even introverts who prefer solitary activities enjoy social interaction and use Facebook!
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