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I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where I lived until I was 21 years old. I moved to United States nine years ago. I have adapted to the culture and today would not live anywhere else. This is still the land of opportunity and the land where I want to be. I

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Food & Drink > Coffee Product reviews: Keurig Premium Coffee System: 1 of 5
I am a coffee lover among millions in this country. What does make me different or special? I was born in the coffee capital of the world: Brazil. In Brazil a cup of coffee is sacred. You won't visit anyone without being offered a cup of coffee or the famous "cafezinho" (diminutive for coffee). Imagine a cup of espresso. Very... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: Who buys the car: Teen or parent?: 3 of 6
Teens should purchase their own car and insurance. I am relatively young (30 years old) I bought my own car and insurance when I was 18 years old. I never asked my father for a car, even I did he wouldn't be able to afford it. Spending my own money taught me how to be more responsible even thought I didn't need the car for th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Should people be selected for a job based only on their interview performance?: 2 of 4
When a company selects a candidate for an interview the Human Resources Department and the Hiring Department have already gone through the person's resume, cover letter, personal and professional accomplishments. The interview process is the candidate's opportunity to showcase his or her skills and basically sell them selves.... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Why should Americans buy American wine?: 1 of 1
Move over Europe and South America, for Napa Valley and small vineyards will be taking over for now on. One will be surprised by the quality American vineyards are producing for the last five years especially. I have visited 12 different countries and I consider myself to be a food and wine enthusiast. I can't count how many... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Where to find luxury bed-and-breakfasts: 1 of 1
When you think about Maine you may first think about the beach and fresh lobsters. Maine has much more to offer. I moved to the State of Maine seven years ago from Sao Paulo, Brazil. At first I thought what am I doing? There is nothing here! However, over the years I have made myself a four season tourist exploring everything... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Summer Cocktails: 4 of 7
Summer Cocktails: La Donna Every year I wait impatiently for summer time. I don't look forward only for the nice weather, but I look forward to a nice and refreshing cocktail. Who can't relate to that? Is there anything better than a cold beer after a long hot day at 80+ degrees or a nice Strawberry Daiquiri? This year we ar... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Pre-cooked meals: Take stress out of dinnertime: 7 of 10
Our lives seem to be busier than ever. Parents need to hold jobs outside the home to keep up with the expenses, while keeping up with children's schedule as well. Those days when a mother stayed home and prepared a meal before her husband and children came back home are gone. Our families aren't as conventional as they used t... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Is your weight destroying your relationship?: 10 of 11
The answer for this conundrum question is a big FAT YES. I married my husband clearly informed that he was a health freak. He is not attracted to women who have rolls or are over weight. Perhaps it is something to be blamed on his mother or the fact that he used to be body builder. He is 45 years old and I am 30 years old. He... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 159 of 169
The word hero has a different meaning to every individual. One can define a hero as someone who supported the achievement of a particular goal. Other can define a hero as someone who saved a human life from a fire or natural catastrophe, yet other may define hero as someone who was just there when needed. I define a hero on a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How your travel history defines you: 6 of 6
My travel experiences made me a citizen of the world. I grew up in a third world country and very poor, but from the age of nine I knew I would work and study hard to overcome poverty. By the age of 18 years old I had a successful and brilliant career ahead of me, while many of my childhood friends were only starting to wo... More..