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1. Get to Know Acai Berry Boom with the Latest Research November 05, 2009 The natives of Brazil have been using a certain purplish berry locally grown in their forests as food and medication and now its widespread popularity has been conquering the health world. The acai berry boom as been brought about by the latest enthusiasm in antioxidants. These berries come from the acai palm trees which grow in abundance in the swamps and floodplains of Central and South America. The fruit is brimming with juice and fiber which is why it is nicknamed as the “fruit that weeps”. What can effectively repress or retard molecule oxidization are antioxidants. Cell damage happe... (read more) Author: Rudy Snider

2. Modern and Original Interior Design November 05, 2009 Bath, Bed, and Beyond modernists have long embraced flexible spaces, but Jose Roberto a well famous Architect and Designer from San Salvador, down in Central America went too far by placing a bathtub inside his daughter Natalia's bedroom. The poured concrete tub, with fixtures by Ferco, a bathroom and flooring company in Guatemala, takes the multifunctionality of the abode to entirely new levels by combining hour long bubble baths with playtime anytime she needs to cool off, rubber-ducky style. To maintain privacy without blocking out the tropical morning sun, semi-opaque polycarbona... (read more) Author: Ari Gold

3. Small businesses in Florida get help with insurance premiums November 05, 2009 A public-private partnership led by the University of Central Florida aims to help Floridians secure more affordable health insurance through the small businesses that hire them. The newly created Florida Small Business Resources Association will provide area small businesses with discounted insurance and management services through a membership group, which can negotiate improved coverage and lower premiums. Large companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance Office of America and FrankCrum have signed on to help the new group ? likely the first of its kind in the Southe... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

4. Belize Basic Information November 03, 2009 Belize, Central America Belize lies on the eastern coastline of Central America, bordered on the north by Mexico, on the west and south by Guatemala, and on the east by the Caribbean Sea. Its size is aproximately 8,867 square miles. The mainland is approximately 174 miles long (north-south) and up to 68 miles wide (west-east). A total boundary length of 316 miles. Belize also includes 200 plus cayes (islands), ranging in size from a few hundred feet to 25 miles long and 4 miles wide; most of which are located inside the 185 mile long live coral Belize Reef. Belize became indepedent in... (read more) Author: Alex Canalez

5. Ecotourism In Costa Rica, Lessons The World Could Learn From November 02, 2009 Costa Rica is sometimes called "The Switzerland of Central America," certainly because of the magnificent mountains and scenery each possesses. Undoubtedly, the comparison is meant to be flattering to the little Central America country but Switzerland and all of Mother Earth would be better off if it were called "The Costa Rica of Europe," at least in terms of ecology and emphasis on preserving animal life. There was a time, long, long ago, when both nations had abundant wildlife. Switzerland had bears, wolves, lynx, chamois, and deer but the predators were killed off hundreds of years... (read more) Author: Victor Krumm

6. Know about Frangipanis October 28, 2009 Want to make a scented spa in the company of beautiful colourful flowers? Pick some frangipani flowers and put into the water. Here is your tropical day spa ready for you to relax in. Originated in Central America and the Caribbean, Frangipanis are very popular in Australia for their qualities like charming colours and tropical scent. Other feature of Frangipani Tree is that it can grow even in drought and heat conditions. The most popular forms of this flower are yellow and white colours. Frangipanis are also known as Plumeria. They are found in all tropical areas of the world. Thou... (read more) Author: Amy Witting

7. US VP Warns Europe of Missile Threats October 23, 2009 US Vice President Joe Biden gestures while delivering a speech at the Central University Library in Bucharest, Romania, 22 Oct 2009U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has called on America's European allies to step-up their defense efforts in the face of security threats from outside Europe. Biden made the comments in Bucharest, Romania on Thursday, before ending his Central and Eastern European tour in the Czech Republic. Biden spoke to political leaders and students at Bucharest's Central University Library, after receiving assurances from Romanian President Traian Basescu that Romania supp... (read more)

8. Happy Little Costa Rica. The One Real Republic in Central America - Civilized, Prosperous, Orderly October 26, 2009 Over one hundred years ago on 3rd March 1909, these were the headlines for a newspaper article written by Frederick Palmer and published in the New York Times. Needless to say that kind of a shocking news headline would never be published today... Over fifty years ago on the 1st January 1945 Time Magazine published an article entitled Costa Rica: Happy Land. On the 4th July 2009 the New Economics Foundation, a British think tank that promotes ecology and sustainable economics came out with the results of their most recent survey of 143 nations: "Costa Rica comes top of the Happy Planet Index ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

9. The History of Kentucky Coffee Tree October 23, 2009 Growing in Eastern and Central North America from New York and Ontario, West to Minnesota and South to Kansas, Tennessee and Oklahoma, the Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a moderately large canopy tree belonging to the legume family. It is known by several other names, such as American coffee berry, Kentucky mahogany, nicker treet, or stump tree. The Kentucky coffee tree was pitted against the Tulip Poplar for the distinction of being named Kentucky's state tree. It eventually lost to the Tulip Poplar (also called Yellow Poplar or Tulip Tree) in 1994 but still retained the ... (read more) Author: Hong Kirby

10. What to Consider When Choosing Popular Acai Berry Supplements October 22, 2009 Unless you do not read a lot about health and nutrition, by now you know how popular the acai berry has become in the world of supplements. There are many reasons, as discussed below, as to why the acai berry is so wonderful for our bodies, and why daily intake is recommended. The acai berry, in actuality, is not a “berry” at all. It is a fruit, similar in size and appearance to the grape, and it comes from a type of palm tree that grows in Central and South America. While the soft, inner part of the palm, called heart of palm, is often eaten in salads, the fruit portion of the plant is now v... (read more) Author: Joy Srivastava

11. Conure Parrots - Getting to Know Their Nature October 19, 2009 Conure parrots are small or large parrots that originate mostly from the Central and South America. They are sometimes called "parakeets" but they are well-known for the term "conure." The term conure is from a Latin word that means cone-tailed. They are creatures that adapt well to changes in temperature and diet as compared to other species of birds. Specific Information Size When measured from their beak to the tip of the tail, they usually measure around 11.8 inches or 30 cm on the average. The Jenday Conure for example measures 12 inches in length. They weigh about 2.2 pounds or ... (read more) Author: Gary Caine

12. Avocados Are Really Good - And Not Just To Eat October 16, 2009 Known as one of the most versatile fruit, avocado can either be cooked or eaten raw. In some countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil, avocado is enjoyed as a dessert drink mixed with milk, sugar and water. Mexico and Central America enjoys this fruit as a part of the main dish served with rice, salads, chicken and meat. Jamaicans enjoy this alongside bread or bulla. Vegetarian chefs are also fond of substituting meat with avocado as the former has high fat content. This good-tasting fruit is also perfect in making California rolls and maki sushi. Aside from its rich text... (read more) Author: Gerald Shaw

13. What could fellowship do by David Barton and Rick Green October 16, 2009 There are a few things churches can do. ( one ) Churches can educate about America's Godly heritage. Our heritage cannot be defended if citizens have no idea what they are upholding. ( 2 ) Churches can educate citizens in a full Biblical worldview. Today, we live in a society that compartmentalizes our religion, enlightening us that it is applicable for home or church but not for faculty, law, central authority, or the general public arena generally. We must return to an understanding that it is applicable to all sides of life - the Bible just as surely offers specific steering on the m... (read more) Author: Alva Madden

14. US Soccer Team Hosts Costa Rica in Final World Cup Qualifying Match October 14, 2009 The U.S. Men's Soccer Team finishes up its 2010 World Cup qualifying schedule with a home match against Costa Rica at RFK Stadium in Washington. It's a crucial game for the visitors. The U.S. Soccer Team is very happy that its chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup in South Africa are not coming down to the final match here in Washington, like they are for Costa Rica. When the Americans won at Honduras last Saturday, 3-2, they clinched a berth in the World Cup finals for the sixth consecutive time from the North and Central America and Caribbean region, or CONCACAF. If they had lost, ... (read more)

15. El Conquistador: A perfect getaway October 12, 2009 There are spots in Central America that are home to the best spas and resorts in the world. And the El Conquistador, which is part of the highly ranked Waldorf Astoria Collection, is one such. A tropical opal in the Caribbean, the El Conquistador offers tranquility and beauty coupled with some of the best amenities one can dream of. Situated on Puerto Rico’s Palomino Island, no visitor could possibly ask for a more picturesque setting with regard to a luxury resort spa. A perfect vacation getaway spot, its pristine shores, gentle winds and lush foliage are hard to forget. This luxury spa ... (read more) Author: Mike Greaves

16. Coffee Beans of Central America October 12, 2009 Coffee is one of the worlds heaviest traded commodities. There's nothing like a great cup of coffee to get you going in the morning, or to sit and relax over. Here are some favorites Central America. Costa Rican is among the most loved and respected of the Central American coffees. Full bodied and clean, robust acidity. There are several regions offering slightly different flavor profiles. Guatemalan is medium bodied, sharp acidity, and spicy finish. Produced at a high altitude, it has a complex flavor not found in other Central American coffees. Columbia Supremo is one of the m... (read more) Author: Steve Morse

17. US Legislators Debate Way Forward in Afghanistan October 11, 2009 The acknowledgment by U.N. officials of significant fraud in Afghanistan's presidential election comes as the United States debates the future of America's eight-year military involvement in the country. U.S. legislators are expressing sharp differences on the best way forward in Afghanistan while the Obama administration conducts a review of U.S. strategy in the war-torn nation.American lawmakers from both major political parties agree on one central idea: that Afghanistan must not revert to a safe haven for terrorists and militant extremists. Beyond that, consensus is hard to find.Senate J... (read more)

18. In search of a good bingo review October 11, 2009 There is great information for the fans of online bingo games that online bingo is currently experiencing a enormous boom throughout the UK and it’s starting to spread into central Europe and America. There are more and more options for bingo lovers to play online. The number of sites offering bingo games is increasing every day and it can be really difficult and tiresome for players to know which site to play on or which site is the best. The only guidance can be provided through bingo site reviews though many of these are biased and it can be difficult to find a trusted reviewer and had per... (read more) Author: glen loyd

19. Acai berry pills - What make acai berry pills popular October 08, 2009 Acai is declared as "ah-sigh-ee". It's a miniscule fruit grown on the Acai palm trees found in central and South America. Blueberry and cranberry are the real relations of Acai berry. It's a very remarkable weight loosing pill and has picked fame to a particularly great extent since past few years due to a number of celebrities who have used it. Oz, Oprah, Barbara Walter and many others. Studies show that intake of Acai berry pills will generate antioxidant activity in your body. Antioxidant is the most important ingredient required to avoid sicknesses caused due to oxidative stress like... (read more) Author: Quinton Nunez

20. Cultural considerations in Latin America October 05, 2009 Latin Americans are famously laid-back – so much so that people often say you should reset your watch to a different pace of life when landing in the region. However, don’t be seduced into thinking that just because people seem relaxed, they won’t get offended by anything! As with travelling anywhere, there are always a few sensitive areas you need to be aware of – and Latin America is no different! Religion While Latin America seems to ooze sexuality when it’s depicted in the Western media, many parts of the region are deeply religious. As a result modest dress and behaviour are hig... (read more) Author: Bruce Haxton

21. Jaco Beach and Sportfishing. October 05, 2009 For many people used to travel around the world, Costa Rica, and specially Jaco Beach, is the home of the best sport fishing in America, and why not in the world. Central Pacific (Jaco Beach and Manuel Antonio Beach) has Marlin and Salfish fishery, in wich we found Pacific Sailfish, Blue, Black and Striped Marlin. Jaco Beach also offers a wide variety of Dorado, Yellow Finn Tunna, Snapper, Wahoo, and more. Jaco Beach has the three different types of Marlin on its coast. Marlin, the most prized fish in sport fishing can be found in Jaco Beach coasts and can be taken through the whole year (v... (read more) Author: jose cambronero

22. Use Mahogany Decking - Have A Deck That Will Stand Out October 05, 2009 Using mahogany decking will help you have an exquisite deck that you will be proud of. However, since mahogany is real wood, this decking does require annual maintenance, such as treating it with stain or paint. The red color of mahogany decking is what makes it unique. Mahogany comes from several different countries and the colors are different, as are the prices of this exterior decking. American Mahogany decking is the one with the red color. It comes from the West Indies, Mexico and Central and South America and is more durable from that which comes from other parts of the world. When ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

23. US Fed Chief Urges Expanded Financial Regulation October 01, 2009 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (file photo)America's central bank chief is urging U.S. lawmakers to expand the regulatory oversight for banks to include other large financial and insurance firms whose failure could imperil the entire U.S. economy. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke as Congress crafts legislation aimed at preventing a repeat of last year's financial turmoil.Scores of American banks have failed since the start of the financial crisis that helped plunge the United States into a deep and prolonged recession. But the firms most often blamed for precipitating t... (read more)

24. Hammocks Are Perfect For Lazy Summer Fun! October 01, 2009 The humble hammock is quite a simple invention, and although the basic principle has been around for over 1000 years, it's still hard to beat the tranquil feeling of relaxation that hammocks provide. The first hammocks originated in Central America, being used by the ingenious Mayan Indians. And today, hammocks in a variety of styles and colors are used for relaxing and unwinding in all kinds of settings. From enjoying a snooze by the poolside, to resting in the shade of the trees in your own backyard on a hot sunny day, to being a handy camping accessory, there are a number of ways to enjo... (read more) Author: William Doyle

25. Having A Las Vegas Wedding September 30, 2009 Las Vegas is a very popular place for couples to get married, especially couples in America. If the couple is getting grief about being together or getting married then they usually plan to elope to Las Vegas and have a wedding there. They are quick weddings and all you need is two people there to witness the wedding, you don’t need to be dressed up or anything, but you can be! You can have a glamorous wedding at one of the top hotels in Las Vegas if you have a lot of money behind you, the smaller weddings are usually performed at what is like a drive through wedding service. Las Vegas is c... (read more) Author: William Doyle

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