September 18th, 2008
September 18 is Independence Day in the Republic of Chile, the day that commemorates that country’s independence from Spain in 1810. Chile is a long, sliver of a country, bounded by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It has more than 1000 miles of coastline, but a total […]
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July 4th, 2008
Say what you will, no one sings it like Whitney:
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July 4th, 2008
From last year’s “Capital Fourth” celebration in Washington DC, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with fireworks over the Washington Monument.
However you choose to celebrate the Fourth of July, I hope it’s enjoyable!
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July 2nd, 2008
While the writers of the b5media Lifestyles Channel may be scattered about globally, one thing we all have in common is a celebration of fireworks. Whether it’s the U.S. and our Fourth of July - or a very different kind of holiday in Perth - we all know the unique smell that penetrates the […]
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June 30th, 2008
July 4th is approaching and bloggers all over b5media are talking about what to see, wear, taste, and do on July 4th. Here’s just a sampling:
Marye at “Baking Delights” shares a variety of recipes for deviled eggs. Yum!
Linette at “Mother Earth’s Garden” talks about corn being “knee high by the fourth of July.” […]
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June 26th, 2008
Just in time for July 4th, Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel community, has announced their top 10 picks for American patriotic attractions. There are some predictable choices, such as the Statue of Liberty and Arlington National Cemetery, outside of Washington DC, but there are also some surprises (at least to me), such as the […]
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