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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?

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Let the Europeans honor Columbus Day! It was their idea to begin with! Cristoforo Colombo, known as Cristbal Coln, also known as Christopher Columbus sailed under the Christian cross for Spain. If current day US honestly practices separation of church and state, then there is no valid reason for honoring Columbus Day, as it ... More..

Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Where in the world to get the best barbecue

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Wow! I have to break it down in no particular order, before coming up with a final answer. -Puerto Rico: Lechn de Asado (Pig Roasts) and Pollo al Carbon (BBQ Chicken). Your blood pressure will sky rocket, but your taste buds will never be the same. -Brazil: Any style Churrasco. The meat is great and the presentation is uniqu... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Is Sarah Palin qualified to be vice president of the United States?

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Let's put it this way! An amateur hockey player obviously understands the game of hockey and has the competency level to play within an amateur environment, but are they prepared to play in the NHL? In the NHL, a player has an important role and is expected to display their talent and experience for the benefit of the team. ... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: U2

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I am glad Helium is a respectful forum with intelligent freedom of speech, because where else could I get away with saying U2 bores me to death. The band itself is only 40% of the problem. The other 60% are the fans. In 1982, I saw them when I was 12 at the Decade Bar in Pittsburgh. Yes! I was not old enough to get in. My fa... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Should Bibles be allowed on teacher's desks?

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Parents enlist their children in the public school system, because of a specific curriculum, extracurricular activities, and staff experience etc, not for religious foundation. As long as a teacher is not preaching the words of any God to students, they have all the right to place the Bible, Torah, Qur'an or alternative reli... More..

Business > Advertising Design thinking: Creative ways forward in business

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Design thinking is only the first step in developing creative business practices. Once a company has realized current practices are archaic, product is dated and sales have dropped, an assessment of marketing and design management must be addressed. Designers or other professionals from a design background with experience in... More..

Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players Biography: Larry Bird

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Why do people have to apologize for saying Larry Bird was one of the best basketball players to ever play the game? Why are people so scared about being pinned as racist for saying so? For me, my thoughts are not about where he came from, what team he played for, what he did off the court, or what color he was. He simply too... More..

Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Frutti di Mare

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Salmon Pizza with Fiano di'Avellino Wine When my grandmother made pizza, the crust was thin and there was no more than two to three ingredients. Simple! Coming from Napoli, she had it in her blood to create something incredible out of nothing. My father even claims one day in the 70's, she invented the English muffin pizza w... More..

Food & Drink > Wine Great white wine values

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I have been introduced to a white Verdicchio wine from the LeMarche region of Italy located in Apiro, Macerata. The name is "Verdicchio di Jesi classico IL Cantico della Figura." The wine is from the Felici family and can be found in fine restaurants in America. I am guessing the retail value may be between $15-$30 a bottle ... More..

Business > International Business & Trade Should the US continue the Cuban trade boycott?

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What is it about that small island 90 miles southeast of Florida that continues to plague US-Cuban attempts at developing a trade relationship? Maybe, Cuba wants to preserve a beautiful culture untouched by golden arches. They do not need our help with the US health care model or educational system. They are doing just fine.... More..

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