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Month: December 2016

Families Flock to Beaches Turks & Caicos

Families Flock to Beaches Turks & Caicos

While there are a number of all-inclusive resorts that cater to kids, Beaches seems to have come up with the winning formula.  It’s facility on Grace Bay in Providenciales is packed with families during the holiday weeks. The resort has been named the “leading all-inclusive family resort in the Caribbean” by the World Travel Awards […]

December 27, 2016
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U.S. and Canada Issue War of 1812 Coins

U.S. and Canada Issue War of 1812 Coins

Whether America won the War of 1812 or lost it is a matter of perspective.  The important people and key battles also depend on point of view.  So the coins commemorating the event by the United States and Canada make an interesting collection. The War of 1812 The military conflict between the U.S. and Britain […]

December 19, 2016
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Are Your Emojis Sending the Wrong Message?

Are Your Emojis Sending the Wrong Message?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So it’s not surprising that 76 percent of Americans reported using emojis at work, according to The Atlantic. Nonetheless, the use of emoticons and emojis are frequently the subject of office etiquette debates, with many arguing that they are too informal for business communication. For employers […]

December 12, 2016
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Rolling Stones in Mono Breathes New Life into Older Albums

Rolling Stones in Mono Breathes New Life into Older Albums

This fall, the “The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World” released a new box set. Rolling Stones in Mono contains 186 tracks, 56 of which fans have never been able to hear in mono since the dawn of the digital age. Many albums from this era are currently being remastered, with the Beatles […]

December 6, 2016
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