Crossing the mangrove by Maryse Conde
“Crossing the Mangrove”, by Maryse Conde, is set in 1986 on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. The story is told through the eyes of many islanders who are uncomfortable with the arrival of a strange foreigner who has come to…
You’re the boss: Penn Gillette’s approach to customer service
I went to see Penn & Teller work their magic magic at the “Rio All-Suites Hotel And Casino” on Saturday night. It was a good show full of deft hand, fire, pistol, green screen and tapping skills. But what impressed…
Waterproof a basement: DIY tips and what NOT to do
Two things to do BEFORE spending money – First thing: Check your downspouts and gutters. A clogged gutter or broken downspout can be the bane of any basement. Imagine pointing a fire hose at your basement wall … yes, it’s…
An exact map of my G-spot
Here’s an exact map of my G-spot, precise directions for its stimulation, and an analysis of the much-debated topic: “Is the G-spot a UFO-like myth?” Humans can fly spaceships to the end of the Universe, communicate with dead people, walk…
Famous celebrity dog lovers
There are numerous style statements that are milestones of stardom. Mansions, private jets, designer clothes, exorbitant shoes and bags, classy jewelry, stylish parasols and a host of other accessories. In recent years, keeping dogs as pets has also become part…
10 solutions for Cocker Spaniel separation anxiety
Cocker Spaniels are affectionate and sociable. They are energetic and generally happy animals. However, this happiness is highly dependent on human companionship. Cocker Spaniels are unlikely to stay happy if they are left to spend a lot of time alone….
Super Punch-Out: Got the beat?
Super Punch-Out is a boxing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the SNES. It was released on September 14, 1994 in North America and again in the same region in 1996. Super Punch-Out is an awesome boxing game…
FC Barcelona – The Rijkaard years
Frank Rijkaard is a world-renowned soccer player and coach known for his aggressive and serious style of play. His management as coach of FC Barcelona (familiarly known for his hobby simply as Barça) was marked by successes and controversy. The…
Ness’s Notes (January 30)
Yesterday, there were no individual 81-point efforts (Kobe) or 301-point games (Seattle / Phoenix) like last Sunday in the NBA. However, LeBron (Cavs) had 44 and Mike Bibby (Kings) 42, as the players have already recorded 55 40-point games in…
Sports and French Fries Bake Well Together
In recent years, the potato has gone through difficult times. The chunky vegetable, considered by many nutrition experts as the perfect food, has become Rodney Dangerfield’s veggie field. First, the potato was trivialized as a children’s toy known as “Mr….
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