Dec
30
One of the most enduring and powerful inventions of humanity is music. It is expressive medium of communication far more reaching than the ordinary verbal language. It has the capacity to transport us to different worlds we, ourselves could create. For music touches the innermost soul and cells of an intelligent listener. Music plays a [...]
Dec
18
To legume or not to legume, that is the question. The answer, according to a large-scale, long term investigation at Tulane University in New Orleans, is that these podded plant foods-peas, beans, alfalfa, lentils and peanuts, can lower your risk of heart disease.
Researchers compared diets light in legumes (one serving per week) vs. [...]
Dec
11
The costumes of major Junkanoo groups have continued to grow in size and complexity. In some instances costume designers begin preparations seven to twelve months in advance. Groups strive for originality and excellence in the presentation of the theme to be carried out, in various levels of detail, by all members of the group. Costume [...]