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Thos Robert is an avid traveler, who is presently dividing his time between Prague, Czech Republic, Boston, Massachusetts, and Phoenix, Arizona.

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Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Should NBA coaches be allowed to scout student athletes prior to high school graduation?: 1 of 18
Strictly speaking, NBA coaches do not scout amateur athletes. The office of a NBA coach is in charge of scouting opposing teams. It is the office of the General Manager and/or Director of Player Personnel that is charged with the scouting of prospective talent. That said, it is entirely hypocritical to argue that qualified hi... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Favorite beers: 2 of 30
3 Great Beers: Guinness, Boston Ale, and Pilsner UrquellGuinness: There's nothing like a Guinness. The black beer with the creamiest head in the business, Guinness is an acquired taste for most, but once that taste is acquired, satiating it becomes a life-long passion. Its roasted barley gives it its distinctive color and tas... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actors of all time: 5 of 58
Attempting to select the best actors from last decade is a daunting task; selecting the best of all time is nearly impossible. That is, unless one imposes some very clear restrictions on the selection process. I have chosen to limit my choices to English-speaking male actors who have worked in the cinema since WWII. So, sorry... More..
Food & Drink > Beer Reviews Beer reviews: Guinness Draught: 1 of 11
The Guinness brand of beer was founded by Arthur Guinness at the St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland in 1759. Inspired by the porter style of beer that was popular in 18th century England, Guinness created a beer in which the malt barley is roasted in a distinctive way that gives Guinness its dark color and unique taste... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Everything there is to know about Prague: 1 of 10
Visiting Prague: 10 Things You Should Know (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)1) TaxicabsWhen engaging a taxicab, only get into a taxi that has a meter. Many, if not most, taxis in Prague do not have a meter; the fare is negotiated between the driver and the customer. Please do not try this method. You may think you can get a b... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What are the top 10 foods that you like?: 6 of 56
When accepting the task of narrowing my favorite foods to a field of 10, I, at first, thought it would be an easy one. But I must now admit that it is much more complicated that I had previously thought. There are foods that I like to prepare, foods that I like to snack on, foods that I prefer in a restaurant. So, narrowing i... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) A visitor's guide to Zurich, Switzerland: 1 of 7
Zurich is a city of about 370,000 (there are approximately 1.3 million inhabitants in the canton of Zurich) and is the largest city in Switzerland. An internationally known world center of finance, Zurich is also a cultural hub, providing the nearly one million visitors who come to Zurich annually a unique combination of old ... More..
Local Guides > Boston Evaluating the 'T' (subway) in Boston for tourist travel: 1 of 6
A common mistake that people make about the "T" in Boston is that it is limited to the subway. In fact, the nick-name "T" (from Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), covers all methods of transportation offered by the authority, rail, bus, trackless trolley, subway, and boat. In regards to the T's usefulness for the av... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Why American beer tastes like water: 4 of 20
Prohibition, WWII, and Profits: the three things that ruined American beer#1 Prohibition: before the Volstead Act which prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages, America was a nation of micro-breweries. Prohibition decimated American brewing. Only a small percentage survived, and those that survived did so by diversifying t... More..
Local Guides > Boston Things to do in spring in Boston: 1 of 5
Boston is a great city to visit any time of year, but Spring time in Boston is truly special. The winters are usually harsh, and the regenerative powers of Spring are on particular display in Boston. It can be a bit rainy, and you'll get the odd snowstorm now and again, but if you're aching to get outside and have some Spring... More..