many smoke

This English term is often attributed to unnamed Native Americans of many tribes. The meaning in English may be different from the meaning in native languages. “Many” probably meant “more than could reasonably be expected.” “Smokes” probably meant campfires, although I have read that one or more of the half dozen tribes who inhabited what […]


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Travel notebook – Batanes, the secret places of the Philippines

The rough sea hits the island of Batanes as if saying I am king. The waves violently hit the rocks with an enviable freedom. His stuttering power ignores remorse. The island however does not recede, it does not fold or disintegrate. Takes a proud beating with a ‘Ha’, I’m Batanes. Batanes should be proud of […]


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Italian Family Traditions – Mothers, Children and Marriage in Italy

Mamma mia!: Saint or sinner? The Italian breast embodies all the paradoxes of Italian life. A beacon of self-sacrifice, she always gets her way. Seeming martyr to his family’s needs, he leads the same family without hesitation. She is capable of making life both easy and incredibly difficult. No wonder “Mamma mia” is the most […]


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Information marketing: key issues when booking hotels

Businesses book hotel meeting spaces for a variety of different purposes. Here are some helpful tips on what to keep in mind when reserving hotel space for your own meeting. As president of the Information Marketing Association, I host a monthly advice call for information marketers who have questions and are trying to launch their […]


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