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Chanukah Potato Latke History and Recipe

By Ed Boitano
in :  Audrey’s Travel Recipes
potato latkes

Latke (pronounced LOT-keh, LOT-kah or LOT-kee) is Yiddish for “pancake.” On Chanukah, it is traditional to serve latkes (most often potato) fried in oil to celebrate the Chanukah miracle, which involved the oil of the Temple Menorah lasting for eight days instead of just one. Jews eat foods that reflect the significance of a holiday — such as matzah on Passover …

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Why Visit Williamsburg, Virginia?

By Susan Breslow
in :  Travel USA
Merchants Square along Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

If you thought America’s cradle of history was just for kids, you’re only partially right. Hoist up your britches and grab your tri-corner hat: here’s how grown-ups who want to explore Greater Williamsburg beyond its colorful history can enjoy a visit.

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National Parks Honoring Asian Americans

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
Manzanar Shrine

The importance of honoring Asian American history is especially timely with the disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate during the pandemic. Many Americans are not aware that anti-Asian hate has been taking place since the early 1800s and aren't taught about Asian American achievements.

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Pura Vida in Costa Rica

By Ed Boitano
in :  World Travel
colorful Costa Rica bird

I’ve been reveling in the warmth of my recent trip to Costa Rica, and not just because of the heat and humidity. This alluring Central American nation of five million Ticos (citizens), roughly the size of West Virginia, consists of just .03% of the earth’s landmass, but is home to 5% of its biodiversity.

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Reimagined Historical Figures, Why Costa Rica

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
sculpture of Julius Caesar

From Julius Caesar to Anne Boleyn, Becca Saladin spends hours modernizing historical figures through expert digital manipulation... From the rainforests to the beaches, these are the top reasons you need to visit Costa Rica.

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Swedish Ice Hotel, Asian American Attacks

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
entrance of the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Spending a night in ice and snow is possible in the far north of Europe. The “Icehotel” in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, was built back in 1989, making it the first of its kind... Asian Americans were already worn down by a year of pandemic-fueled racist attacks when a white gunman was charged with killing eight people, most of them Asian women, at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.

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Kimberly Truhler on Film Noir, Oldest Brewery

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
Film Noir Style book cover

With more than twenty years of study in film and fashion history, Kimberly Truhler is an author, educator, guest speaker, and host of screening series on the history of fashion in film. Her latest book, Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s, should be on the top of the list for all cinephiles and lovers of Films Noir.

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Covid Survivor’s Advice, Kicked Off Planes

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
Covid

I am a Covid survivor. I was sick for 14 days. I normally don't get this personal... but I realized I have these tidbits of info that might help people... From smelling bad to wearing sagging pants, these are some of the most unusual reasons people have gotten kicked off planes.

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Joe Biden Headlines, Māori Repatriation

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
Pres. Joe Biden

Newspaper Headlines of the Inauguration of Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. ...New Zealand’s repatriation program brings human remains back and lays them to rest.

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Travel Path to Recovery, 12 Days of Christmas

By admin
in :  Eclectic Stuff
Cutty Sark

Tripadvisor and Phocuswright recently released a joint report reviewing consumer travel behavioral trends throughout 2020: A Year in Travel: Charting the Travel Industry’s Path to Recovery (free and publicly available)... The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day and last until the evening of the 5th January. The 12 Days have been celebrated in Europe since before the middle ages and were a time of celebration.

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