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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 24, 20071 topic

Going Indie: Hip Hop And The Independent Labels

For a struggling musician who dreams of making it big, securing a record deal with a major label is definitely one of the golden opportunities that shouldn't be passed up. The same thing could just as well be said for hip hop artists. What with flashy cars, heavy jewelry, and ostentatious displays of wealth constantly dominating the hip hop image, a multi-million dollar contract with a giant music company is just a logical and financially necessary part of the package. But re

Primary topic: Television and Radio Programming

Television and Radio Programming

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Discovering El Yunque Rain Forest

Just 40 kilometers northeast of San Juan lies a vast piece of paradise known as El Yunque National Forest. Located in the eastern region of Puerto Rico, this natural reserve covers 28,000 acres of tropical forest and encompasses the municipalities of Canóvanas, Las Piedras, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, and Rio Grande. nnEl Yunque plays host to an abundant and diverse community of flora and fauna. There are about 240 species of native trees (23 of which are endemic

Primary topic: Travel

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 1, 20071 topic

Much Ado About Hotel Ratings

For some people, a five-star hotel would mean a luxurious bed, high-end toiletries (preferably the brand names also patronized by celebrities), and large towels. For others, it would mean having at least 200 TV channels, CD and DVD players, and high-speed internet access. While these factors are taken into consideration in hotel ratings, things are not quite as comfortably standardized as we would like them to be.nnA hotel rated as a four-star by one online travel guide could

Primary topic: Travel

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Exploring Old San Juan

When you've got a city that's over 400 years old, it's a shame not to revisit the rich history and grandeur of its colorful past. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, offers a generous taste of the Old World, from its cobbled streets to its impressive architecture.nnThe overwhelming Spanish influence seen in San Juan can be traced back to 1521, when it was established as a settlement of the Spanish empire. Over centuries, the city has seen ships of mercantilism and military

Primary topic: Retreats, Spas and Vacations

Retreats, Spas and Vacations

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By Kristien WilkinsonNov 13, 20071 topic

Investing In Micro Cap Companies

Putting your money on companies with big market capitalizations is often touted as one of the safer ways to invest in stocks. After all, these blue chips and mega cap companies are generally stable, secure, and are well-known industry leaders. They are traded on major exchanges such as Dow Jones and Nasdaq and are widely covered by the media. Thus, investors can easily get their hands on a wealth of corporate information about these companies. Clearly, playing with the big bo

Primary topic: Stock Trading

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 22, 20071 topic

Cracking Down On Hip Hop

The hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, misogynist behavior, and a hodge podge of anti-authority sentiments. And of course, the killings of high profile rap artists such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur have become landmark

Primary topic: Habits

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 14, 20071 topic

The Dollar Domination

The US dollar is undoubtedly the prime mover of the world's financial systems. It still remains to be the main currency reserve despite claims of an emerging euro domination. Because of its pivotal role in the global economy, the dollar's value is a matter of concern the world over. Most countries rein in the value of their currencies through their dollar reserves; foreign central banks hold US Treasury bonds; and a majority of the oil cartel's holdings are still in dollars.n

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 1, 20071 topic

Taking The Next Step To Physical Fitness

One article about fitness that I came across has this to say: You have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step is to decide that you are going to be physically fit.nnThat sounded encouraging. Not to mention that it just about sums up everything I've been doing when it comes to my physical fitness plan. Yes, indeed, I have taken that all important first step. Hundreds of times in fact. Top Ten Best Foods for a Flatte

Primary topic: Personal Trainers and Personal Training

Personal Trainers and Personal Training

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Drug Rashes

Drug rashes could appear as tiny reddish bumps on an itchy patch of skin or red scaly peelings on the entire skin. They can be classified into different types with varying severities. They are generally defined though as a reaction of the skin to certain drugs.nnOne of the most common causes of drug rashes is an allergic reaction to medication. A person may react to the drug upon first usage while in other instances, it may take multiple exposures before an individual becomes

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 1, 20071 topic

Knowing Your Massages

A massage is one of the requisite services offered in a typical vacation or day spa. It's relaxing, relieves your body of stress and muscle pain, and will definitely put you on a sound, uninterrupted sleep. A spa's menu of services usually contains a wide selection of massages, from simple ones to those with fancy and foreign-sounding names. If you're not really spa-savvy, it's easy to get lost in the cacophony of terms and massage jargons. Of course, your therapist will usua

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Customized Drugs

Before the days of Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and other pharmaceutical giants of today, prescription drugs were produced in much smaller quantities through compounding. This is the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to form a drug product and is performed by a licensed pharmacist. nnIn the earlier days of medicine, drug compounds were often derived from crude substances like opium, chrysanthemum, foxglove, and Nux Vomica. The process itself was not as sophist

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 29, 20071 topic

Breakdancing And Hip Hop

Breakdancing is considered as one of the significant elements that make up hip hop culture. Also known as breaking, b-boying, or b-girling, this street dance was developed in the 1970s among the African-American and Hispanic youths of South Bronx, New York. It is widely believed that breakdancing began as a means of rival street gangs to resolve differences or to set the location for rumbles. Others say it was an offshoot of or was heavily influenced by capoeira, an Afro-Braz

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Going On A Food Trip In San Juan, Puerto Rico

Your experience of a place would not be complete without a taste of its culinary offerings. In Puerto Rico, its criolla dishes are a must-try although international and fusion cuisines are also served in a lot of restaurants. Dining options run the gamut from upscale places to casual diners. The capital, San Juan, offers a wide and interesting variety of restaurants and is the perfect place for the ultimate Puerto Rican food experience.nnComida criolla or creole food refers t

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 10, 20071 topic

Is Forex Trading For You?

With the growing popularity of electronic trading networks and forex brokerage firms that open their doors to retail traders, more and more individuals are drawn to forex trading. The forex market is highly liquid and provides the highest leverage compared with other financial ventures. At first glance, it seems like currency trading is an awesome money-making machine that will make you rich in no time and with minimal effort. As forex experts often warn, though, the forex ma

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

Beaches And Water Sports In San Juan, Puerto Rico

What is there to do when you are on a Caribbean island and practically surrounded by beaches? If you're a perfectly rational human being, then the ideal answer would be to throw off those shoes and go crazy in the water. nnIn San Juan, Puerto Rico, there's so much room for beach adventures. For one, the tropical climate is on your side. The average annual temperature is 82 F (28 C) and it almost never goes below 64 F or above 97 F. With a great weather, it's almost impossible

Primary topic: Sports

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 7, 20071 topic

Telltale Signs of a Forex Trading Scam

Who doesn't want to make a quick buck? Or better yet, a cool grand for just about a week of virtually effortless trading in the foreign exchange market? But before you hand over your hard-earned money to that smooth-talking account executive who called you earlier, remember the adage: if it sounds too good to be true, then somebody's trying to scam you.nnFormerly a domain of banks, hedge funds, and large financial corporations, the forex market has become more accessible to i

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Kristien WilkinsonNov 13, 20071 topic

In Search Of The Perfect Stockbroker

Don't all investors wish they have one. While a few may get lucky in choosing their stockbrokers with minimal effort, the general rule is to flesh out your investment needs and do adequate research before hiring a broker. Picking a stockbroker is just as important as choosing your stocks. If you're going to entrust your money to these people, then you have to be certain that they have the intelligence, ability, and resources to do their job properly. Most importantly, make su

Primary topic: Stock Trading

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By Kristien WilkinsonNov 14, 20071 topic

The Perks And Perils Of Investing Abroad

The opportunities for stock investment is not only limited to the stock markets of your home country. With the increasingly easier access to foreign economies, buying shares of international companies is now a practical option you can consider as part of diversifying your portfolio. It is also an opportunity to take part in booming economies and faster-growing stock markets.nnLike any other investment venture, investing abroad has its own set of benefits and risks. They key i

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 1, 20071 topic

The Art Of Choosing A Good Restaurant

So deciding where to have dinner may not exactly qualify as one of humanity's most crucial choices but it doesn't mean that you should just pig out at the nearest dining dumpster either. Food, after all, is not merely a physiological necessity; it also happens to be one of life's greatest pleasures and should be thoroughly enjoyed in the best possible manner. Thus, it is only appropriate that the choice of a restaurant be given its rightful consideration.nnLet's start off wit

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Kristien WilkinsonOct 11, 20071 topic

The Euro Invasion

It has been declared by several economics and finance luminaries that the euro could very well be the next main currency reserve, toppling the US dollar from its revered position. No less than former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and Nobel Prize winner Robert Mundell have said that the unified monetary unit of the European Union could pose a serious challenge to the US currency.nnThe concept of an economic and monetary union for European countries has been in the wo

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Kristien WilkinsonJan 22, 20081 topic

The Lowdown On Drug Ads

Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) has grown into a $4 billion industry in the United States within a decade. Since 1997, it has reached an annual growth rate of 20 percent and, though marred with controversies, is still very much thriving.nnDTCA refers to the promotion of prescription drugs via mainstream media. Though prescription drugs by definition can only be obtained through a doctor's order or medical prescription, a rule amendment has allowed pharmaceutical compani

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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