Hidden Gems in Southern California
Many tourists flock to well-known Southern California destinations such as San Diego, Disneyland, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. These are all great places to visit, but if you’re looking for a different place that’s a little off the radar, check…
To ventilate or not to ventilate? That is a question about crawlspace
During the course of home inspections, we found dark and dirty spaces under many houses. These spaces are known as crawl spaces. It’s probably called that because they are often so short that all you can do there is crawl…
Home Flood Insurance
Home flood insurance is a must depending on your location. If you live in an area prone to storms of all kinds and are aware of the damage caused despite preventive measures, this type of insurance is essential. The NFIP…
Conflict of faith
Direct Answers: Column for the week of July 19, 2004 My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic. That was not a problem when we were dating, because he is not religious. He married a Catholic before and his daughter…
Talavera – A true Mexican cuisine
100% Agave Tequila Margarita, Salty Blue Tortilla Chips, Creamy Handmade Guacamole, and a Duo of Energetic Salsas by the patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Coral Gables; There is nothing better than that. After a crazy day of getting…
How travel is reshaping the fashion industry
The answer to the question “how travel is transforming the fashion industry” is simple! When an Asian tourist of high socioeconomic status goes to the US and buys fashion accessories; they bring with them the international market. When they capture…
HP Lovecraft: a postcard dated April 12, 1927
For those who do not know the works of HP Lovecraft, he was like EA Poe of the 19th century, and the Steven King of the 21st century, who lived in the 20th century. Recently my friend, who owns perhaps…
The opportunity never comes, but once
The opportunity comes only once. Now, let’s get real here. Do you believe that? Seriously? Not so fast. Before thinking of an answer, consider this one too: Opportunities are like buses. There is always another on the way. This is…
Grand Bahamas Island – Nature at its finest
Life is about living it as it comes. Humans tend to live life the way we want to live it. Getting up in the morning, going to the office, dropping the kids off at school, and all the rest of…
How Marshmallows Can Help You Overcome Distractions In The Workplace
Can you identify with this? You get to work and start checking emails. Halfway through writing an answer, you decide that you should have a cup of coffee. On the way to the coffee machine, a colleague asks if he…
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