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 […]
Not a Mistake – The Dynamic, Cultural City of Cleveland, Ohio
From downtown to its outer suburbs, Cleveland, Ohio has much to offer. The city is a dynamic mix of cultures, situated on Lake Erie. Having grown up here, these are a few of my favorite places to visit if you’re going to be in town. The best time to visit if you want to avoid […]
Dearth of talent among talented
The danger level of ‘talent-all-eroded’ is approaching at a very high pace in the IT and ITES sector. How will India meet the demand of employable IT professionals? A special report by LOVEJEET ALEXANDER. Take this… “We will add 8000 workers in India this year, taking our total count in the country to 35,000. […]
KEY WEST, A STEP BACK IN TIME
KEY WEST:A STEP BACK IN TIME Topside, the waning rays of the setting sun bathed the eclectic grouping that gathers each evening for the sunset ritual on Key West‘s Mallory St. Pier. They probably didn’t know it, but they were standing on the birthplace of the Florida Keys. "You will naturally […]
Alternative Memory:
alternative(m)emory Dear O, I gathered yellow water in my fists. I placed my hand inside the middle of the earth, onto the other shore… Dear O, I wore my green dress and my red hair and obsessively played the piano… Dear O, I read Cartarescu and did Theatre studies. I filled the […]
AIDS & Spatial Planning
The Metlife Foundation and the Enterprise Foundation share a common commitment in building healthy communities. Began in 1996, the group recognizes nonprofit groups for innovation in two main areas: supportive housing and property asset management. The “Awards For Excellence In Affordable Housing,” represents models that serve as inspiration for other groups with a desire […]