My name is Christopher, and I live in Arlington VA, which is just outside Washington DC. I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. My Dad was in the Air Force at that time stationed in Laos. Although I was born normal, at 4 months of age I had Meningitis and Encephalitis. This caused brain damage which [...]
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Choosing Your First Outdoor Barbeque Grill
There are thousands of options available to you when you are purchasing your first grill. It may seem overwhelming, but knowing the difference it each type of grill will help you may an easier decision.
Charcoal Grills
Charcoal grills are one of the most used types of grills. Charcoal grills utilize [...]
Gas Barbeque Grills
The act of Barbequing or Grilling has been around as long as humans. Cavemen quickly realized that food tasted good after it was cooked over an open fire. Barbequing has become a standard American tradition for families. The reasons as clear as to why, not only does the food that comes from barbequing [...]
Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will though, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and flavors, and remains a major type of grape. As a result [...]
A Great fine wine is meant to be enjoyed. Drink what you love best and with what you love best . Life is complicated enough without having to stress over that one and only ideal wine to go with a precise food. If you enjoy a fine red wine with fish, drink [...]
During the 1950s scientists were concerned that the earth was getting colder. These views have now changed as it we’ve learned that the earth is actually warming up. It is now anticipated that the average temperatures around the world are anticipated to increase by between 1 and 3.5 degrees Celsius over the [...]
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The amount of wine made every year is simply staggering. It has been enjoyed all over the world for thousands of years and the cup of choice is almost always the glass. Have you ever asked yourself though, why from a glass? Why not from a plastic cup, mug or wooden goblet? The answer may [...]
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As we arrived to Torre del Greco, on the bay of Naples, we had the chance to see the production of one of the hand-made art object typical to this part of Italy, The cameo. The beautiful cameos, jewels carved from seashells, and very prized little treasures.
Cameos are gems form the sea, since they [...]
Just about every major city in France is parted by a river, and sometimes two, like in the case of Lyon.
La Seine is the famous river running through the capital city of France, Paris. The Seine river is the essential point of reference of the city. distances are measured from it, street numbers are determined [...]
